November 18, 2016
UPDATE FROM THE ENERGY AND UTILITIES DEPARTMENT
The Energy & Utilities Department has regulatory responsibilities for the electricity services sector, the petroleum sector; the water and sewerage sectors as well as the regulation of electricians. This department, although small in size, has…
November 18, 2016
First Diagnosed Case of Zika in Grand Turk
The Ministry of Health, Agriculture and Human Services, wishes to inform the general public that three (3) new cases of Zika have been confirmed in TCI. This includes the first confirmed case in Grand Turk and brings the total number of confirmed…
November 18, 2016
PDM Leader, Sharlene Cartwright Robinson talks political rallies
Last week the PDM Party had a series of Rallies throughout the Turks and Caicos Islands and we are pleased to report that the people are excited and are uniting around the very clear message that they themselves crafted..."Enough is Enough and It Is…
November 18, 2016
GOVERNOR ATTENDS REMEMBRANCE DAY SERVICE
His Excellency the Governor, Dr John Freeman, attended the Remembrance Day Service held in Grand Turk at the Cenotaph, St Mary’s Pro-Cathedral, on Sunday, 13 November. During the service the Governor laid a wreath in memory of all the soldiers who…
November 18, 2016
Ministry of Health Announces Brilliant New Hire at TCI’s Wellness Centers
The Ministry of Health Agriculture and Human Services is carefully adhering to its strategic plan in the area of care for the ill and underserved population. Today it announces the new hire of Vanderzee K. Forbes Warlock RN, BSN, as the new Nurse…
November 18, 2016
Caricom states losing millions due to bad agricultural practices
The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) says Caribbean Community (Caricom) member states are losing millions through poor pre and post agricultural practices. Addressing the second regional dialogue on Prevention and Reduction of losses and…
November 18, 2016
Gov’t pursuing open skies policy
Transport and Mining Minister Mike Henry says the government is pursuing an open skies policy. This is an agreement under which two or more countries allow unrestricted over flight and landing rights to one another. In remarks read on his behalf by…
November 18, 2016
TURKS & CAICOS ISLANDS DPP VISITS ANTIGUAN HIGH COURT
The Acting Director of Public Prosecutions, Mrs. Angela Brooks was one of the attendees at the "Civil Recovery of the Proceeds of Crime Advocacy Workshop" held in Antigua. This invitation was extended to Mrs. Brooks by Mrs. Nicole Suter, from the…
November 18, 2016
Celebrate TCI’s National Tree with the DECR
The first, annual Caicos Pine Awareness week will be held in December. The Department of Environment & Coastal Resources (DECR) have deemed the first week of December 'Caicos Pine Awareness Week', in order to celebrate our national tree and to…
November 18, 2016
Elections Office Guidance on Dual Citizenship in the TCI
The following guidance is issued on Dual Citizenship and disqualification under the Constitution sent to us by the Elections office. Section 49(1)(a) of the Constitution provides as follows – "No person shall be qualified to be an elected member of…