July 21, 2016
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION ANNOUNCES 2016 SCHOLARSHIP AWARDEES
The Ministry of Education, Youth, Sports and Library Services is pleased to publish the complete list of recipients of the 2016 Scholarship awards to complete tertiary level studies. The Scholarship Advisory Committee met during the period of June…
July 21, 2016
Is the Trump family America’s next political dynasty?
The glaring absence of prominent Republicans from the party's convention in Cleveland raised questions about who would be filling the speaking slots in support of Donald Trump. Confident as ever, the New York billionaire had it covered. Waiting in…
July 21, 2016
Nice attack: Prosecutor says suspect had accomplices
Nice truck attacker Mohamed Lahouaiej-Bouhlel received logistical support for his Bastille Day attack from five suspects who are now in custody, French prosecutor Francois Molins has said. Mr Molins told a news conference the crime had been planned…
July 21, 2016
Brazil Olympics: Ten arrested for ‘plotting ‘terror’
Federal police in Brazil have arrested 10 members of a group alleged to be preparing acts of terrorism during the Olympic Games. The authorities said they were not members of so-called Islamic State but had tried to make contact with the group. The…
July 21, 2016
Qandeel Baloch: Murdered Pakistan celebrity’s parents speak of pain
The parents of Pakistani social media celebrity Qandeel Baloch have spoken of their closeness to her and their bitterness towards their son, who has confessed to murdering her last week. Ms Baloch's mother, Anwar Bibi, told BBC Urdu that her…
July 21, 2016
GOVERNOR AND POLICE COMMISSIONER DISCUSS SECURITY ISSUES WITH DOMINICAN REPUBLIC COMMUNITY: PLEDGE POLICE’S COMMITMENT TO FIND PERPETRATORS
The Governor, Peter Beckingham, met separately on 19 July the Premier and Police Commissioner and representatives of the Dominican Republic community to discuss the recent murder of a DR citizen, and developments since then. The Governor said, "I…
July 21, 2016
A sack of suspected cocaine washed up on shore
ROYAL TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS POLICE FORCE Press Release A sack of suspected cocaine washed up on shore On Thursday 14th July 2016 around 4PM, a large amount of drugs was found and handed over to Tactical…
July 21, 2016
TURKS AND CAICOS POST-CABINET MEETING STATEMENT
Her Excellency the Acting Governor Anya Williams chaired the 21st Meeting of the Cabinet held at the Hilly Ewing Building in Providenciales on Thursday July 14th, 2016. All ministers were present. At this meeting Cabinet: Received a briefing from…
July 20, 2016
US Election 2016: Trump seals Republican nomination
The House Speaker, Paul Ryan, urged delegates to unite behind Mr Trump, a day after splits in the party were evident as the convention opened. The Trump campaign also faces accusations a speech by Mr Trump's wife Melania on Monday was plagiarised.…
July 20, 2016
Turkey coup attempt: Charges laid against 99 generals and admirals
Turkey has formally charged 99 generals and admirals in connection with the weekend's thwarted coup attempt - just under a third of the country's 356 top military officers. President Erdogan is meeting with loyal commanders and his cabinet in…