May 26, 2021
TCIG Statutory Body Executives Welcome & Orientation Session
On Tuesday May 25, 2021, the TCIG Audit Committee hosted a Welcome & Orientation Session with the Chairmen and CEOs of the Statutory Bodies within the Turks and Caicos Islands. This was the first session of this kind to be held with all the…
May 26, 2021
Ministry of Tourism Hosts Business Continuity Sessions
The Ministry of Tourism, Environment, Heritage, Culture, Maritime, Gaming & Agriculture is ensuring that tourism related small businesses are better positioned to deal with disruptions. On Wednesday, May 19, 2021 the Ministry held the final…
May 26, 2021
PUBLIC FORECAST FOR WEDNESDAY 26TH MAY, 2021
HIGH PRESSURE RIDGING CONTINUES TO DOMINATE THE WEATHER PATTERN OVER THE BAHAMAS THROUGH TONIGHT. SPECIAL WARNINGS: BEACHGOERS IN THE CENTRAL AND SOUTHEAST BAHAMAS SHOULD CONTINUE TO EXERCISE CAUTION FOR RIP CURRENTS ALONG EAST COAST BEACHES. AREA:…
May 26, 2021
George Floyd’s family meets with Biden, lawmakers on policing reform
George Floyd's family came to Washington Tuesday to meet with President Joe Biden and key lawmakers involved in policing reform negotiations -- talks now stalled with no concrete progress to show one year after Floyd's death in police custody…
May 26, 2021
First virtual Caribbean Marketplace declared a success
The first virtual staging of Caribbean Travel Marketplace (CTM) was a resounding success, organisers have reported. More than 6,000 meetings were held over three days (May 11–13), giving buyers from 20 countries the chance to connect with suppliers…
May 26, 2021
Caricom describes Guyana as a ‘valued member’
The Caribbean Community (Caricom) has described Guyana as a “valued member” of the regional integration movement and that it was looking forward to the country's “continued contribution” to the development of the region. In a congratulatory message…
May 26, 2021
Turks and Caicos Islands ‘BBB+/A-2’ Sovereign Credit Ratings Affirmed
On May 26, 2021, Standard and Poors (S&P) Global Ratings affirmed its 'BBB+' long-term and 'A-2' short-term sovereign credit ratings on Turks & Caicos Islands (TCI). S&P Global Ratings also affirmed its 'AAA' transfer and convertibility…
May 26, 2021
WhatsApp sues Indian government over new Internet rules
The messaging app WhatsApp has sued the Indian government seeking to defend its users' privacy and stop new rules that would require it to make messages "traceable" to external parties. WhatsApp filed the lawsuit Wednesday in the Delhi High Court.…
May 26, 2021
NBA Round Up for Tuesday
Anthony Davis scored 34 points as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Phoenix Suns 109-102 to level their NBA Western Conference first round play-off series. Davis, 28, also served up 10 rebounds, while LeBron James added 23 points for the Lakers to…
May 26, 2021
Akon’s SUV was stolen as he was pumping gas
Akon was targeted by a brazen car thief in the early Tuesday as the "Smack That" artist was fueling up at an Atlanta gas station. WAGA-TV reports that Akon, 48, had apparently left his car running as he was pumping gas into his Range Rover SUV,…