July 15, 2018
Civilian deaths hit record high, says UN
The number of civilians killed in the long-running war in Afghanistan reached a record high in the first six months of this year, the UN says. Some 1,692 fatalities were recorded, with militant attacks and suicide bombs said to be the leading causes…
July 12, 2018
Cardi B gives birth!!!
Congratulations are in order for Cardi B, who gave birth to a baby girl, Kulture Kiari Cephus, on Tuesday. Cardi shared the news on Instagram Wednesday, posting a nude photo of herself, covering her breasts and exposing her pregnant belly,…
July 12, 2018
Premier Hon. Sharlene Cartwright-Robinson Fiscal Year 2018/2019 Budget Address
Mr. Speaker, Through the grace of God and his eternal mercies, I arise to present the estimates of revenue and expenditure for the fiscal year 2018-2019 under the theme consolidating the gains, expanding the hope and empowering our people. We have…
July 10, 2018
MINISTRY OF FINANCE, TRADE AND INVESTMENT HOSTS NATIONAL CONSULTATION WORKSHOP ON NATIONAL QUALITY POLICY AND CONSUMER PROTECTION
The Ministry of Finance, Trade and Investment with the assistance of the EU-COSME project, hosted a National Consultation Workshop from 5th - 6th July 2018 on a National Quality Policy and Consumer Protection Framework for the Turks and Caicos…
July 6, 2018
26TH MEETING OF THE REGIONAL CULTURAL COMMITTEE (RCC), HELD IN GEORGETOWN, GUYANA
The Twenty-Sixth Regional Cultural Committee (RCC) Meeting convened in Georgetown, Guyana on June 25, 2018 where Directors of Culture throughout the Caribbean were in attendance. Representing the Turks and Caicos Islands Culture Department was…
July 6, 2018
TCI Hospital unveils state-of-the-art ventilator equipment
InterHealth Canada – Turks and Caicos Islands Hospital has acquired four (4) new state-of-the-art ventilators that will provide critical patients with enhanced respiratory care. The Puritan Bennett™ 840 ventilators are also equipped with optional…
July 6, 2018
TOUR BOAT CAPSIZES IN GRAND TURK- NO INJURIES
The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police can confirm that a tour boat had capsized near shallow waters in Grand Turk. The 21 tourists and 2 crew members were assisted by nearby kayakers in the North Creek. RTC News understand that 911 Central…