November 29, 2016
NHIP is not the problem
Friends, as a former chairman of National Health Insurance Board and a current client of National Health, I feel it is my right to address the financial situation at NHIB. I know I have already made some comments under someone else page but this…
November 29, 2016
UNITED AIRLINES INTRODUCES NEW ROUTE TO PROVIDENCIALES FROM WASHINGTON D.C.
United Airlines will introduce a nonstop flight on Saturdays from Washington D.C. to Providenciales, starting December 17th, 2016. Originating via the Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), the seasonal flight is expected to be offered…
November 29, 2016
PRESS RELEASE: World AIDS Day Message
World AIDS Day is here again and the Turks and Caicos will join the rest of the world to remember persons who have lost the fight and persons living with HIV as a country. We also pause to consider the advances made in HIV treatment, management and…
November 29, 2016
MEMBERS OF THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION ATTEND RIBBON CUTTING
On November 21, 2016 the Minister for Sports Hon. Akierra Missick and members from the Department of Sports cut the ribbon to officially open phase 1 of the South Caicos Sports and recreational center. Phase 1’s main feature is the green fitness…
November 29, 2016
World Antibiotic Awareness Week
Week, November 14th- 20th 2016, was designated as World Antibiotics Awareness week with the aim of raising awareness of Antibiotic resistance and to encourage the responsible use of antibiotics among the general public and health care providers. It…
November 29, 2016
75 Killed, 6 Survive Crash of Charter Plane Carrying Brazilian Soccer Team in Colombia
An official investigation has begun into a plane crash that killed 75 people, including members of a Brazilian club soccer team, near Jose Maria Cordova International Airport in Medellin, Colombia, just before 10 p.m. Monday. Colombian authorities…
November 29, 2016
Elections Department Treating
It is important during this election time for Candidates and campaigners to avoid any treating activity that might breach section 70 of the Elections Ordinance which reads: “(a) Every person who corruptly, by himself or by any other person, either…
November 29, 2016
Voter Educational Programme and Town Hall Meetings
The voting Educational Programme for Turks and Caicos Islands General Election 2016 was announced by the Supervisor of Elections Lister Dudley Lewis, on Thursday, 24th November, 2016. “There is a new designed ballot paper for the All Island District…
November 26, 2016
Former Cuban President Fidel Castro Dead at 90
Cuban President Raul Castro announced late Friday night that this his brother, former Cuban president Fidel Castro has died. It was announced on Cuban state media. He was 90. "Today, November 25, at 10:29 p.m., the Commander in Chief of the Cuban…
November 22, 2016
VW prepares a blitz of trucks and EVs in North America
Volkswagen AG is going on the offensive in North America, challenging the likes of General Motors and Ford Motor Co. with a wave of new light trucks and battery-powered cars. VW’s namesake marque will expand its range of SUVs, crossovers and sedans…