February 11, 2019
Britain signs trade deal with Switzerland as May sets out Brexit plan to Corbyn
London (CNN)The UK has signed an agreement with Switzerland ensuring the trading relationship between the two nations will continue after Brexit, the British government said. A deal between the countries was announced in December and ratified in…
February 11, 2019
Protesters stone home of Haiti president, clash with police
Protesters have stoned the Haitian president's home and clashed with police, leaving at least one demonstrator dead in the third straight day of demonstrations against economic mismanagement and corruption. Organizers pledged more protests for…
February 11, 2019
2019 Grammy Awards: Michelle Obama, Alicia Keys, Dolly Parton and more highlights
As the 2019 Grammy Awards went underway we were been treated to a few major surprises. Fifteen-time Grammy-winner Alicia Keys came out and spoke about "love" and "music" in her opening monologue, only to bring out a slew of inspiring women,…
February 10, 2019
MARJORIE BASDEN HIGH SCHOOL GETS VICE PRINCIPAL
Following on from the appointment of former Vice Principal Rodney Cox to the post of Principal of the Marjorie Basden High School, the Turks and Caicos Islands Civil Service is pleased to announce the appointment of Mrs. Kishma Mills-Lamour to the…
February 4, 2019
Crime prediction software ‘adopted by 14 UK police forces’
At least 14 UK police forces have made use of crime-prediction software or plan to do so, according to Liberty. The human rights group said it had sent a total of 90 Freedom of Information requests out last year to discover which forces used the…
February 4, 2019
UK approves Vijay Mallya extradition to India
UK Home Secretary Sajid Javid has approved the extradition of Indian business tycoon Vijay Mallya, who faces fraud charges back home. The move comes two months after a London court ruled that he should be sent back for trial. Mr Mallya, whose…
February 4, 2019
Nissan £60m in doubt after investment U-turn
Nissan will be forced to reapply for nearly £60m of taxpayer support after backtracking on a promise to build its X-Trail SUV in Sunderland. A letter from the government to Nissan, written in 2016, revealed that the Japanese carmaker would only get…
February 4, 2019
Guaidó ridicules ‘civil war’ threat
Venezuela's opposition leader Juan Guaidó has dismissed warnings from President Nicolás Maduro the country's political crisis could spark civil war. Mr Guaidó has declared himself interim president and won support from major powers including the……
February 4, 2019
T&T prepared to help other C’bean countries develop hydrocarbon sector
The Trinidad and Tobago government on Monday said it is prepared to assist its fellow Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries develop their hydrocarbon sector as it placed much emphasis on the importance of technology in developing its own……
February 4, 2019
IT’S FLU SEASON: COVER YOUR COUGH AND SNEEZES
The Ministry of Health, Agriculture, Sports and Human Services wishes to advise the public to be vigilant during this Flu season. Influenza (Flu) season reoccurs annually during the cooler months and is characterized by a prevalence of outbreaks of…