July 28, 2016
Turks & Caicos Civil Servants attend UNICEF Training in St. Lucia
Ms. Rikardia Pardo, Deputy Director, Department of Disaster Management & Emergencies and Ms. Ashley Adams, Deputy Director, Department of Social Development recently attended a three day "Train the Trainers" workshop, on a recovery management…
July 28, 2016
James Bond studio Pinewood to be sold
Pinewood film studios - home to the James Bond movies - are set to be sold for £323.3m. Pinewood Group's two biggest shareholders have tentatively agreed to sell the famous film and television studios to a property investor. The deal depends on…
July 28, 2016
Actor from Babylon 5, Jerry Doyle dies aged 60
Actor Jerry Doyle, best known for his role in the sci-fi series Babylon 5, has died at the age of 60. Doyle appeared in all five series of the 1990s show as Chief Warrant Officer Michael Garibaldi. He also made guest appearances on other popular…
July 28, 2016
Economic Development in the Turks and Caicos Islands a priority for FortisTCI
Capital investments by FortisTCI (the Company) are boosting economic development and transforming the electricity infrastructure throughout the Turks and Caicos Islands. Major investments were recently made on North Caicos and Grand Turk. Upcoming…
July 28, 2016
PUBLIC FORECAST FOR TODAY AND TONIGHT THURSDAY 28TH JULY 2016
GENERAL SITUATION: A HIGH PRESSURE SYSTEM WILL PREVAIL ACROSS THE BAHAMAS AND CONTINUE TO DOMINATE THE WEATHER OVER THE ISLANDS. SPECIAL WARNINGS: BEACHGOERS IN THE CENTRAL AND SOUTHEAST BAHAMAS SHOULD EXERCISE CAUTION DUE TO THE RISK OF RIP…
July 27, 2016
Fighting flares again in South Sudan capital after U.N. demand for restraint
Fighting and gunfire erupted in South Sudan's capital today Monday, a day after the U.N. Security Council told rivals President Salva Kiir and Vice-President Riek Mac-har to rein in their forces and end days of violence. Scores of people have been…
July 27, 2016
More protesters arrested, police say Dallas sniper plotted bigger assault
The U.S. military veteran who fatally shot five Dallas police officers last week was plotting a larger assault, authorities said, disclosing how he had taunted negotiators and written on a wall in his own blood before being killed. Protests against…
July 27, 2016
Increase in number of expected storms for 2016 Atlantic hurricane season
FLORIDA, United States, Monday July 4, 2016 – An update in predictions for the 2016 Atlantic hurricane season point to an increase in the number of expected storms. It is anticipated it will be the most active season since 2012. The highly respected…
July 27, 2016
Trinidad, region say goodbye to Patrick Manning
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Sunday July 10, 2016 – The life of former Trinidad and Tobago prime minister Patrick Manning was honoured Saturday in a State funeral at which hundreds shed tears, but also smiled and even laughed, as family and close…
July 27, 2016
Simpson Miller deplores brutal killing of 3-year-old girl
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Opposition Leader Portia Simpson Miller says as the wave of murders continue across the country, Jamaicans must be particularly incensed that children continue to be among the victims of these vile and senseless acts. In a…