October 23, 2018
Mighty Shadow dead at 77
The calypso fraternity has been thrown into mourning following the death of veteran Winston “Mighty Shadow” Bailey early this morning. Bailey, who celebrated his 77th birthday on October 2, died at hospital this morning…
October 23, 2018
Murder investigation underway after an American Tourist is found dead in Providenciales
Authorities have launched a murder investigation after the death of a Long Island attorney who was visiting the Turks and Caicos islands. Police say 61-year-old Marie Kuhnla of Wantagh was found in bushes near the Club Med Resort in the Leeward…
October 23, 2018
Ministry of Education signs MOU with University of the West Indies
On the evening of Tuesday, October 16th, 2018, after the launching of the JAGS McCartney Lecture Series at Shore Club in Providenciales, the Ministry of Education, Youth, Culture and Library Services and the University of the West Indies signed a…
October 23, 2018
5.9 magnitude earthquake strikes Taiwan
SINGAPORE - An earthquake of magnitude 5.9 struck Taiwan, the United States Geological Survey said on Tuesday, and witnesses said it set buildings shaking in the capital Taipei. There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties from the quake,…
October 22, 2018
Exclusive: We finally have details on the TCI Climate Change Policy
As weather events appear to become more extreme, the issue of climate change continuously nears the forefront of world issues. During a press conference at the Hilly Ewing Building on Wednesday, September 12th, 2018, the Premier announced that…
October 22, 2018
Upcoming road works will lead to detours, says Infrastructure Minister
Over 6-million dollars has been allocated in this financial period, specifically for roadworks. Numerous locations across Grand Turk, Providenciales and Salt Cay have been tapped to receive road-related repairs and adjustments. The Ministry of…
October 21, 2018
Flooding in T&T an indication of climate change effects
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The government of Jamaica says the recent adverse flooding in Trinidad and Tobago is an indication of the Caribbean's struggle to combat the adverse effects of climate change. In a release expressing sadness at the flooding,…
October 21, 2018
Magnitude 5.1 earthquake shakes Trinidad and Tobago
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad — An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.1 was felt in sections of the twin island republic on Sunday afternoon. The Seismic Research Centre at the University of the West Indies (UWI), St Augustine campus reports that the…
October 21, 2018
Barbados rocked by 4.2 magnitude earthquake
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados — An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.2 was recorded here on Saturday afternoon but there were no immediate reports of damages or injuries. The Seismic Research Centre (SRC) at the St Augustine campus of the University of the…
October 18, 2018
Sprint King Usain Bolt scores two goals on his first start
Lightning struck twice Friday as Usain Bolt scored two goals for the Central Coast Mariners in a pre-season friendly. In his first start for the Australian club he is on trial at, the former Olympic sprinter scored his first with a well struck…