August 25, 2016
GOVERNOR GREETS NEW CHIEF MAGISTRATE AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE ADVISOR
The Governor, Peter Beckingham, greeted the new Turks and Caicos Islands Chief Magistrate at her swearing-in ceremony in Providenciales on 18 August. Mrs Tanya Lobban-Jackson (pictured with the Governor), originally from Jamaica, has most recently…
August 25, 2016
Police seeking your help with Car Theft Investigations
Members of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force are investigating the reports of nine (9) vehicle thefts that has occurred since the beginning of the month (August 2016). The latest theft occurred early this morning (Thursday 24th August…
August 25, 2016
THE BAHAMAS PUBLIC FORECAST FOR THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT
GENERAL SITUATION: A STRONG AND SUSPICIOUS LOW PRESSURE AREA TRACKING TOWARDS THE SOUTHEASTERN BAHAMAS WILL GENERATE GUSTY WINDS, HEAVY RAINS AND THUNDERSTORMS OVER THE SOUTHEAST AND CENTRAL ISLANDS THROUGH TONIGHT. SPECIAL WARNINGS: RESIDENTS AND…
August 24, 2016
Kabul attack: Gunfire and blast rock American University
A militant attack is believed to be taking place at the American University in the Afghan capital, Kabul. A large explosion has been heard and students barricaded inside rooms in the building say they can hear gunfire close by. The emergency…
August 24, 2016
GASTON A LITTLE STRONGER
NEWS ITEM ON TROPICAL STORM GASTON ISSUED BY THE BAHAMAS DEPARTMENT OF METEOROLOGY FORECAST OFFICE SECTION, AT 6AM WEDNESDAY 24TH AUGUST 2016. FORECAST TO BECOME A HURRICANE LATER TODAY AT 5 AM EDT, THE CENTER OF TROPICAL STORM GASTON WAS LOCATED…
August 24, 2016
SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT ISSUED BY THE BAHAMAS DEPARTMENT OF METEOROLOGY FORECAST OFFICE SECTION AT 12:40PM ON 24 AUGUST 2016
A broad area of showers and thunderstorms associated with a Strong Tropical Wave over the northern Leeward Islands still lack a well defined circulation. However, regardless of tropical cyclone formation gusty winds and heavy rains are highly…
August 24, 2016
Tesla adds more powerful battery option
Model S range topper promises 0-60 mph in 2.5 seconds, longer range LOS ANGELES -- Tesla is giving its fans another thing to get charged up about with the introduction of a 100-kilowatt-hour battery pack for both the Model S sedan and Model X…
August 24, 2016
Qantas airline soars to record profit after restructuring
Australia's national carrier Qantas has posted record annual profits of A$1.42bn ($1.1bn, £820m)nearly doubling last year's result. The airline will also pay a final dividend to shareholders for the first time since 2009. Qantas has been though…
August 24, 2016
Is Wikileaks putting people at risk?
Whistle-blowing site Wikileaks has been criticised for not doing enough to screen sensitive information found in documents released via the site. An investigation by the Associated Press has found the names and addresses of teenage rape victims,…
August 24, 2016
Melissa McCarthy overtakes Scarlett Johansson on Forbes rich list
Melissa McCarthy has overtaken Scarlett Johansson in Forbes' annual rich list. McCarthy earned $33m (£25m) before tax between June 2015 and June 2016, making her the world's second highest paid actress, behind Jennifer Lawrence. Johansson, who was…