September 14, 2015
PDM ON THE PASSING OF THE REV CONRAD HOWELL
The Turks and Caicos mourns the loss of the Rev Dr Conrad Howell, a prominent Turks and Caicos Islander. As a people we have been flung into a state of grief and shock over his sudden and tragic demise. In the midst of what seems to be an air of…
September 14, 2015
Minister of Infrastructure, Housing and Planning Provides Update (August 2015)
“One of the main goals of my government is to ensure that the populace of each island has access to the basic amenities necessary to promote a safe, healthy standard of living, and that essential Government services are made available to all.” “I…
September 14, 2015
Emergency Management Accreditation Program Assessment– 14th – 18th September 2015
The Turks and Caicos Islands Government, through the Department of Disaster Management and Emergencies (DDME), has applied for Emergency Management Accreditation Program (EMAP) Accreditation. During the week, beginning Monday 14th – Friday 18th…
September 14, 2015
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT RECEIVE DONATION FOR SCHOOLS
Scotia Bank TCI Ltd. and St. Monica's Young Adults Ministry (CONNECT) made the new school year 2015 of children from the communities of Grand Turk, South Caicos, Salt Cay, Providenciales and North Caicos brighter. Through the Department of Social…
September 14, 2015
CABINET approves the Telecommunication Taxation (Amendment) Bill 2015
CABINET at its meeting on Wednesday, received an up-date on the progress to re-finance the $170m UK-guaranteed loan bond by 22 February 2016. A Draft Request for Proposal will be presented to the next meeting of Cabinet on 23 September for approval;…
September 14, 2015
TCIG EXPRESSES CONCERN REGARDING REPORT OF MISSING CITIZEN
TCIG is asking the public to keep the family of Rev. Howell in their prayers. “The Turks and Caicos Islands Government has received official reports that the Rev. Dr. Conrad Howell is at present reportedly missing and that the Criminal…
September 14, 2015
Missing Person’s bulletin issued for the Rev Dr. Conrad Howell
The country awoke this morning to the sad news of the disappearance of a prominent member of the community, the Rev. Dr. Conrad Howell. The family of Radio Turks and Caicos joins with the family of the Rev. Dr. Conrad Howell’s family in praying for…
September 14, 2015
Whitney Houston ‘hologram’ to tour next year
A 3D moving image of the late singer Whitney Houston is being developed by a US entertainment firm. It is working with the Houston estate and hopes to tour the product in 2016. Hologram USA has patented what it calls a "high-tech version" of a 16th…
September 14, 2015
Premier wraps up Townhall meeting in Grand Turk
Premier the Hon Dr. Rufus Ewing and his ministerial colleagues held the second public town hall-style meeting at the HJ Robinson High School’s auditorium Wednesday evening to get insight into community members’ thinking on the constitution and…
September 14, 2015
TCIG EXPRESSES CONDOLENSES AT THE DEATH OF NATIONAL ICON THE LATE REV. DR. CONRAD HOWELL
The Turks and Caicos Islands are mourning the death of the author of the territory’s National Song “This Land of Ours”. Reverend Conrad Howell was found dead over the weekend after his family reported him missing on Thursday. Premier Dr. Rufus…