August 19, 2015
Immigration (Amendment) Bill 2015
The House of Assembly yesterday passed the Immigration (Amendment) Bill 2015. This important piece of legislation has three main features as follows: 1. It amends the definition of “gainful occupation” to exclude from the definition (but only for…
August 19, 2015
Final call for votes ahead of World Travel Awards Caribbean & North America Gala Ceremony 2015
Members of the hospitality industry, consumers and tourism stakeholders from across the Caribbean and North America are being encouraged to cast their ballots ahead of the deadline for votes at the World Travel Awards Caribbean & North America…
August 19, 2015
US urges DomRep to avoid mass deportation of Haitians
The United States has again urged the Dominican Republic to avoid mass deportations. The renewed call comes in the wake of emeriging reports of the resumption of the deportation of persons of Haitian decent from the Dominican Republic. US Department…
August 18, 2015
Drop in Profits for Walmart & ASDA
US supermarket giant Walmart has posted a fall in profits, missing analysts' expectations, and a drop in sales at its UK supermarket, Asda. Walmart reported net income of $3.48bn (£2.2bn) in the three months to July, down from $4.09bn a year…
August 18, 2015
Bitcoins could Split the Virtual Currency
A row over changing the software that produces bitcoins could split the virtual currency, core developers say. Bitcoin XT, a new version, is currently being recommended by the currency's chief scientist, Gavin Andresen. And its developer, Mike…
August 18, 2015
Overfishing and Climate Change, Combined, Intensify Ocean Threats
The combination of overfishing and climate change may be putting the oceans' health--- and our own wellbeing--- at risk. As State of the World 2015 contributing author Katie Auth explains, protecting lives and livelihoods will require urgent and…
August 18, 2015
SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS AIMS TO PROVIDE GREATER EDUCATION TO VOTERS
The Supervisor of Elections, Dudley Lewis has moved to provide an in depth experience in voter registration information. Voter Registration in the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) is a continuous process and current eligible voters or TCI Islanders…
August 18, 2015
Us Couple Who Fled By Boat To The Bahamas With Seven Kids Sentenced For Fraud
A TEXAS couple who fled by a sailing boat to the Bahamas with their seven children while facing trial for an online agriculture scam, were sentenced on Friday to more than seven years in prison for conspiracy to commit wire fraud, federal…
August 18, 2015
Cayman Airways employee suspected of smuggling Cubans into the US
A third female employee of Cayman Airways has been arrested in connection with the alleged smuggling of Cubans into the United States. A statement issued by the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service (RCIPS) said the 30-year-old woman was held on…
August 17, 2015
Black Gave Blessing to Musical Stage
Cilla Black gave her blessing to a West End musical based on her life before she died, her agent has confirmed. The singer and TV star was "thrilled and excited" about the idea, Nick Fiveash said. "Her manager, son Robert Willis, had been in…