August 15, 2018
Mystery Russian satellite’s behaviour raises alarm in US
A mysterious Russian satellite displaying "very abnormal behaviour" has raised alarm in the US, according to a State Department official. "We don't know for certain what it is and there is no way to verify it,"said assistant secretary Yleem Poblete…
August 15, 2018
2019 Acura RDX Earns Top Safety Pick Plus Rating From IIHS
The IIHS has named the 2019 Acura RDX a Top Safety Pick Plus after putting it through its full battery of testing. In order to get the Top Safety Pick Plus rating, a vehicle must fulfill the following requirements: earn Good ratings on roof…
August 15, 2018
Christine Hallquist: First transgender governor nominee picked
A former energy executive in Vermont has taken a major step towards becoming the first ever transgender governor of a US state. Christine Hallquist defeated three other candidates, including a 14-year-old boy, to win the Democratic Party nomination…
August 15, 2018
TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS AND BAHAMAS PUBLIC FORECAST FOR TODAY AND TONIGHT WEDNESDAY 15TH AUGUST 2018
GENERAL SITUATION: SURFACE HIGH PRESSURE PERSIST ACROSS THE BAHAMAS MAINTAINING BREEZY CONDITIONS OVER MOST OF THE ISLANDS WHILE A TROPICAL WAVE IN THE SOUTHEAST BAHAMAS AND AN UPPER LEVEL LOW WILL ENHANCE POCKETS OF CONVECTIVE ACTIVITY. SPECIAL…
August 15, 2018
SUBTROPICAL DEPRESSION FIVE ISSUED BY THE BAHAMAS DEPARTMENT OF METEOROLOGY FORECAST OFFICE
NEWS ITEM ON SUBTROPICAL DEPRESSION FIVE ISSUED BY THE BAHAMAS DEPARTMENT OF METEOROLOGY FORECAST OFFICE SECTION, AT 6AM WEDNESDAY 15TH AUGUST 2018. … SUBTROPICAL DEPRESSION FORMS OVER THE CENTRAL ATLANTIC… AT 5:00AM EDT, THE CENTER OF…
August 14, 2018
Congratulations to Derak Dean who is in the process of becoming a Certified Dialysis Technician
Congratulations go out to Derak Dean who is in the process of becoming a Certified Dialysis Technician. Derak has successfully completed technical training in a Series Level 1 Dialysis System. The training was conducted by Fresenius Company in…
August 14, 2018
SUB-TREASURY – SOUTH CAICOS suspended for the day
The general public is hereby advised that operations at the Sub-Treasury, South Caicos have been suspended for the remainder of the day, Tuesday 14th August due to ongoing repair works. Normal activities are expected to resume tomorrow,…
August 14, 2018
RESURFACING BLUE HILLS ROUNDABOUT
The Ministry of Infrastructure, Housing and Planning and in particular the Public Works Department, in collaboration with Herzog Caribbean Limited, would like to advise the general public that effective Friday August 17th, 2018 to Monday, August…
August 14, 2018
Houston Rockets sign 10-time NBA All Star Carmelo Anthony
Ten-time NBA All Star Carmelo Anthony has signed for Houston Rockets after agreeing a reported $2.4m deal with the franchise. The 34-year-old was a free agent after scoring a career-low average of 16.2 points per game with Oklahoma City Thunder last…
August 14, 2018
Spanish two-time world champion Fernando Alonso has announced he is to retire from Formula 1 at the end of the season.
The McLaren driver will end a career that began with a debut for Minardi at the Australian Grand Prix of 2001. Alonso, 37, who is competing in his 17th F1 season, won the 2005 and 2006 championships when racing for Renault. "After 17 wonderful years…