March 16, 2021
GOVERNOR’s APPOINTED MEMBER TO THE PUBLIC ACCOUNTS COMMITTEE – RUTH FORBES
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) is one of the two most powerful Standing Committees in the House of Assembly – the other being the Appropriations Committee. The PAC’s role is to retrospectively review public sector expenditure and hold the…
March 16, 2021
Caribbean visitor arrivals decline by more than 65 per cent
Tourist arrivals to the Caribbean fell by 65.5 per cent in 2020, according to the Caribbean Tourism Organisation (CTO), but it is forecasting a turnaround this year. In a statement released yesterday, the CTO said the impact of COVID-19 on the…
March 16, 2021
Biden, Fauci appear at odds over calling on Trump to urge supporters get vaccinated
President Joe Biden appeared to be at odds with his top scientist in the pandemic fight, Dr. Anthony Fauci, about whether former president Donald Trump should urge his supporters to get vaccinated, given a poll that shows they are the Americans most…
March 16, 2021
First-time nominees H.E.R. and Leslie Odom Jr. react to their Oscar nods
Grammy-winning singers H.E.R. and Leslie Odom Jr. are among the artists who received a Oscar nomination Monday morning. H.E.R. was nominated for Best Original Song for her "Fight for You" anthem from Judas and the Black Messiah, less than 12 hours…
March 16, 2021
TCI PUBLIC FORECAST
WEATHER: PARTLY CLOUDY, WARM AND BREEZY WITH THE CHANCE OF A FEW LIGHT PASSING SHOWERS. WINDS: EAST TO SOUTHEAST AT 15 KNOTS… GUSTY AT TIMES IN THE NORTHWEST BAHAMAS… 15 TO 20 KNOTS IN THE TURKS & CAICOS CENTRAL AND SOUTHEAST BAHAMAS. SEAS: 3…
March 15, 2021
Bitcoin surges past $60,000 for first time
Cryptocurrency Bitcoin has risen for the first time above $60,000 (£43,100), continuing its record-breaking run. Bitcoin - which has more than tripled in value since the end of last year - has been powered on by well-known companies adopting it as a…
March 15, 2021
The Last Remaining Plants Making GM Cars Forced To Shut Down
As demand for consumer electronics has skyrocketed during the pandemic, the end result isn’t all sunshine and rainbows on both sides. This surge of unimaginable proportions has pushed the supply chain dangerously close to the breaking point. At a…
March 15, 2021
British Airways plans app-based travel pass
British Airways is planning to make it easier for passengers to prove they are safe to travel once they have been vaccinated against Covid. Under the plans, people who have had both jabs will be able to register their status on BA's smartphone app.…
March 15, 2021
Department Of Social Development prepares for Social Work Month 2021
Globally, Social Workers have served on the frontline, side-by-side responding to the negative impact of the covid19 pandemic and other social ills. Social Workers are often faced with mind-boggling human adversities that shatter lives that have to…
March 15, 2021
Chinese economy continues its pandemic bounce back
Key economic data in China surged dramatically in the first two months of 2021, pointing to a continued recovery for the world's second largest economy. China's industrial output grew 35.1% in January and February compared to the same months last…