March 17, 2016
Police Officer sustained injuries in shooting incident
On Thursday 17th March 2016, at approximately 1:22 am an officer in the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force sustained injuries in a firearm related incident that occurred in the area of Kew Town, Providenciales. The officer was treated at…
March 17, 2016
Seven Day Forecast 17-23 March, 2016
GENERAL SITUATION: A weak ridge of high pressure over the Northwest Bahamas will continue to produce stable conditions across the country today. Thursday 17th – Sunny and warm today; fair tonight. Maximum Temperature 86°F and Minimum Temperature…
March 17, 2016
BUDGET PRESENTATION for 2016/17 by the Minister of Finance
The Turks & Caicos Islands Government has began the presentation of the 2016/2017 budget for the Turks & Caicos Islands. The Minister Hon. C. Washington Missick lays out the plans for his Government in the attached document.…
March 17, 2016
Spoken Word Artist Breaks The Chains
Young TCI Spoken Word artist, Holly Missick, known by her stage name, Hollene of Troi, has officially released her debut book, ‘Spoken Words Unchained’. “Thought-provoking”, “bold”, and “Sexy” are just a few of the words used to describe many of…
March 16, 2016
President Obama to Nominate Merrick Garland for Supreme Court
President Obama on Wednesday will nominate Merrick Garland to the Supreme Court, two Democratic sources tell ABC News. Garland is a judicial moderate who currently serves as chief judge of the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals. The president is expected…
March 16, 2016
Sean “Diddy” Combs Slashes Price Again on New Jersey Mansion
Sean “Diddy” Combs can't seem to get rid of his New Jersey mansion. After having his home on the market for almost five months, the mogul has significantly slashed its price. According to Variety, the 3.25-acre estate has been listed for $8 million,…
March 16, 2016
Amber Rose Thinks It’s Unfair Beyonce Doesn’t Receive the Same Criticism as Kim Kardashian
Amber Rose is showing her feminist colors again. After standing up for Kim Kardashian's naked selfie last week, the model has weighed in on the double standard she believes society places on women like herself and Kardashian, but seemingly not…
March 16, 2016
Charlie Wilson to Replace Aretha Franklin at Jazz in the Gardens Music Festival
Citing a lack of band personnel, Aretha Franklin has bowed out of her previously confirmed performance at 11th Annual Jazz in the Gardens Music Festival. However, concertgoers can expect to see Charlie Wilson in her place this weekend. Organizers…
March 16, 2016
PUBLIC FORECAST FOR TODAY AND TONIGHT
GENERAL SITUATION: A WEAK RIDGE IS OVER THE BAHAMAS & THE TCI WITH LIGHT WINDS ACROSS THE ISLANDS THROUGH TONIGHT. ALL AREAS WEATHER: SUNNY AND WARM WITH THE SLIGHT CHANCE OF AN ISOLATED SHOWER BECOMING FAIR AND WARM TONIGHT. WINDS:VARIABLE AT…
March 16, 2016
Suspect killed in anti-terror operation in Brussels
One suspect has been shot dead, officials say, and as many as two others are said to be on the run after a counter-terrorism raid in Brussels.The suspects were believed to have been barricaded in a flat after earlier firing shots at the police. Four…