September 29, 2015
Obama and Putin’s First Formal Meeting in Two Years Described as “Businesslike” Despite Tensions
President Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin met Monday for their first formal meeting in two years amid new tensions in recent weeks between the already-adversarial world leaders. While the meeting was reportedly scheduled for only an hour,…
September 25, 2015
Public Consultation: Turks & Caicos Gaming Policy 2015
The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Environment is inviting public feedback on the proposed Turks and Caicos Gaming Policy 2015. A Copy of the policy document is attached, which details the key provisions and amendments that are being proposed to…
September 22, 2015
Leader of the Opposition’s National Youth Day Message (September 2015)
Having celebrated the first National Youth Day in these Islands in 1995, this 20th year is therefore a commemorative one for the PDM who first introduced it under the Taylor Administration and directly under the leadership of the Hon Clarence…
September 21, 2015
Fifa corruption: Jack Warner extradition proceedings approved
US extradition proceedings against Jack Warner, a former vice-president of football's world governing body Fifa, are to go ahead after being approved by Trinidad's attorney general. The US wants to try Mr Warner, 72, a Trinidadian national, on…
September 21, 2015
Coca-Cola Says IRS Demanding $3.3B in Taxes
Coca-Cola Co. says it has received notice from the Internal Revenue Service that it owes about $3.3 billion in extra taxes, plus interest. In a securities filing, the soft drink giant said Friday that it was fighting the huge bill. Coke said the…
September 21, 2015
Skype Glitch Prevents Some Users From Making Calls
Skype, Microsoft Corp's online telephone and video service, said some users are unable to make calls on Monday because their settings show they and their contacts are off line, even when they are logged in. In an updated blog post, Skype also said…
September 21, 2015
US to Raise Quotas for Refugees in FY 2016
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said the United States will resettle at least 85,000 refugees in fiscal 2016, which begins October 1, including a minimum of 10,000 Syrians. Kerry also warned Russia its military presence in Syria risks attracting…
September 21, 2015
UK AMBASSADOR FROM HAITI CHARGE D’AFFAIRES TO VISIT TCI
The British Ambassador to The Dominican Republic and Haiti, Mr Steven Fisher, and the UK's Charge D'Affaires in Port Au Prince, Mr Rick Shearn, visited Turks and Caicos Islands from 14-16 September. The purpose of their visit was to see the links…
September 21, 2015
TURKS AND CAICOS AUTHORITIES INTERCEPT ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION ATTEMPT
A sloop carrying 44 would be illegal migrants (41 Males, 1 Minor and 2 Females) was intercepted by the marine division, Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RTCIPF) at 2:55pm, Sunday, 20th September 2015. At 10:15am the Marine Police were…
September 21, 2015
CARICOM expresses sympathy to earthquake-hit Chile
CARICOM Secretary-General Ambassador Irwin LaRocque has sent a message of condolence to the President of Chile, Her Excellency Michelle Bachelet for the loss of life and destruction of property from the earthquake which hit the country on 16…