August 11, 2015
Premier Wants To Eradicate Illegal Guns
While Police say a male is currently assisting them with their enquiries in connection with the latest heinous crime, that saw a 31 year old man murdered in cold blood – shot in the head by a lone masked gunman as he sat playing a slot machine at…
August 11, 2015
Three Men Parachuted off New York’s One World Trade Center
Two base jumpers who parachuted off New York's One World Trade Center "sullied the memories" of 9/11 victims, a judge has said. Andrew Rossig, 34, and James Brady, 33, were convicted of reckless endangerment and unauthorised climbing in connection…
August 10, 2015
Coldplay Tries To Save The Treehouse
Coldplay are "looking at options" to save the Treehouse, a facility run by the defunct Kids Company charity. The venue in north London provided education and therapeutic help for vulnerable children. The band, led by singer Chris Martin, have…
August 10, 2015
Germany Government Gains From Greece
The Greek debt crisis has saved the German government some €100bn (£70bn; $109bn) in lower borrowing costs because investors have sought safety in German bonds, a study has found. Even if Greece defaults on all its debt, Germany would still benefit,…
August 10, 2015
Starwars.co.uk owner strikes back against Disney
A fancy-dress retailer is appealing against a ruling it must surrender its starwars.co.uk web address to Disney. For more than a decade, the Berkshire-based company has used the address to direct shoppers to a Star Wars section of its Jokers'…
August 10, 2015
Wimbledon 2015: Serena Williams crushes Sharapova to reach final
One of the most enticing rivalries in all of tennis continues to be one of the most lopsided. Together, Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova have earned more than $100 million in prize money, with the glamorous duo boosting that lofty total through…
August 10, 2015
Drug abuse council launches ganja education campaign
THE National Council on Drug Abuse (NCDA) says it is taking action to stem the prevalence of drug use among young people by educating them. Executive Director of the NCDA, Michael Tucker told the Jamaica Observer that their primary responsibility…
August 10, 2015
CHTA LINES-UP LEADING INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS FOR CARIBBEAN HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY EXCHANGE FORUM (CHIEF)
The Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association (CHTA) has tapped leading tourism industry professionals to engage members during the general sessions of the association's Caribbean Hospitality Industry Exchange Forum (CHIEF). CHTA members will learn…
August 10, 2015
TURKS AND CAICOS POST CABINET MEETING STATEMENT
His Excellency the Governor, Peter Beckingham, chaired the 21st meeting of the Cabinet on Wednesday, 5th August 2015 at the Hon. Hilly Ewing Building in Providenciales. All Ministers were present except the Hon. Minister of Infrastructure, Housing…
August 10, 2015
Long Bay High taking 180 students, will be ready says Minister
The Long Bay high school will be ready for the 2015/2016 academic year, and if it is not – the Minister of Education assures she will send alerts out to parents stating otherwise. During House of Assembly debate last week; Hon Akierra Missick’s…