April 24, 2018
Cuban President Raul Castro to step down
Cuban President Raul Castro steps down Thursday, passing the baton to a new generation in a transition that brings to a close the Castro brothers' six-decade grip on power. "We have come a long way... so that our children, those of the present and…
April 24, 2018
President Trump considering posthumous pardon of boxer Jack Johnson
President Donald Trump said in a tweet that he is considering a posthumous pardon of Jack Johnson, the first black boxing heavyweight champion. "Sylvester Stallone called me with the story of heavyweight boxing champion Jack Johnson," the president…
April 17, 2018
Governor’s Opening Statement at Media Breakfast in Provo
H.E. the Governor, Dr John Freeman, held a media breakfast on 12 April. Among the reflections and points he made in his opening statement were the following: “I want to start with some reflections on the past year or so, including of course the…
April 16, 2018
PREMIER SAYS GOVERNOR’S COMMENTS ON RECONSTRUCTION OPENED DOOR FOR MISCHIEF
I note the statements attributed to the Governor and made during his Breakfast Press Briefing with Media Houses. I also note the firestorm that has resulted following a captioned release stating that “Perception corrected; UK not micro-managing TCI…
April 16, 2018
NIB takes clients to Providenciales Magistrate’s Court
The National Insurance Board on Monday 16th April 2018 heard the following matters before His Honor the Resident Magistrate Mr. Hartmin in Court #3. 1) Ja’Lisa Dean – The defendant who was charged for failing to pay the NIB contributions and…
April 16, 2018
DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL NEEDS UNIT & EDUCATION OFFICER FOR SPECIAL NEEDS ORGANIZES SPECIAL JOINT PTA FOR GRAND TURK PRIMARY SCHOOLS
The partnership and inter-departmental collaboration in the TCI Public Service is essential to promoting cohesiveness and continued progress in initiatives undertaken by TCI public offices. One of the most important collaboration between…
April 16, 2018
PUBLIC FORECAST TODAY MONDAY 16TH APRIL 2018
GENERAL SITUATION: PRE-FRONTAL WEATHER ASSOCIATED WITH A COLD FRONT MOVING INTO THE NORTHWEST BAHAMAS WILL AFFECT THE ISLANDS TODAY. SPECIAL WARNINGS: MARINERS AND BEACHGOERS SHOULD CONTINUE TO EXERCISE CAUTION DUE TO THE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS AT…
April 16, 2018
Pound’s strong run continues
The pound sterling has continued its recent strong run against the dollar pushing firmly above $1.43. It is the seventh session in a row that the pound has made gains against the US currency. The strong run means that, among the G10 group of rich…
April 16, 2018
Ex-Dolphins cheerleader alleges religious and gender discrimination
A former Miami Dolphins cheerleader has filed a complaint alleging religious and gender discrimination by the cheerleading team and the National Football League. Kristan Ware, a Dolphins cheerleader for three seasons beginning in 2014, claims she…
April 16, 2018
Nicki Minaj drops selfie-inspired “Chun-Li” music video
Nicki Minaj's music video for one of her latest singles titled "Chun-Li" is certainly a departure from her other clips. The music video or, rather, selfie video, features the rapper showing off her voluptuous bod in a skin-tight leather outfit…