September 23, 2021
EU rules to force USB-C chargers for all phones
Manufacturers will be forced to create a universal charging solution for phones and small electronic devices, under a new rule proposed by the European Commission (EC). The aim is to reduce waste by encouraging consumers to re-use existing chargers…
September 23, 2021
Afghanistan’s female volleyball players tell of threats and fear
Players from the Afghanistan women's volleyball team are hiding from the Taliban and one of the squad was killed last month, two former members of the team have told the BBC. Almost 30 players are hoping to escape from Afghanistan, saying they fear…
September 23, 2021
Cricket West Indies continues planning for Pakistan tour
Cricket West Indies (CWI) said it plans to fulfil its tour obligations wherever possible, including to Pakistan in December. CWI chief executive officer Johnny Grave said the sport’s regional governing body will follow the same measures they did…
September 23, 2021
NADRA WILSON-KIRLEW APPOINTED AS VICE-PRINCIPAL OF CLEMENT HOWELL HIGH SCHOOL
The Office of the Deputy Governor of the Turks and Caicos Islands is pleased to announce the appointment of Mrs. Nadra Wilson- Kirlew to the post of Vice-Principal of the Clement Howell High School in Providenciales. Mrs. Wilson-Kirlew who…
September 22, 2021
France and The US seek to mend rift Caused by the Aukus pact
France and The US have made efforts to end a row which started last week with the announcement of the Aukus defence pact between the US, the UK and Australia. The pact cost France a deal worth $37bn (£27bn) to build submarines for Australia. Paris…
September 22, 2021
Marlon Samuels charged under ICC anti-corruption code
Retired West Indies batsman Marlon Samuels was charged on Wednesday with breaching the anti-corruption code of the International Cricket Council. The ICC said in a media statement that it charged Samuels, on behalf of the Emirates Cricket Board…
September 22, 2021
The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association says travel advisories paint distorted picture of Caribbean tourism destinations
The Director General of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA), Vanessa Ledesma, says while travel advisories have been placed on several Caribbean destinations due to the increase in coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, travel to the region…
September 22, 2021
Angry scenes at Haiti airport as deported migrants arrive
Angry scenes broke out at Haiti's main airport after migrants were deported to the country from the US. On Tuesday, migrants at the airport in Port-au-Prince rushed back towards the plane they had arrived on, while others threw shoes at the jet.…
September 22, 2021
CARICOM countries say COVID pandemic has wrecked their economies
Antigua and Barbuda’s Prime Minister Gaston Browne, Wednesday said that the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has wrecked the economies of the 15-member Caribbean Community (CARICOM) grouping as the United States announced it is doubling its purchase…
September 22, 2021
The Weeknd sued for allegedly ripping off his triple-platinum hit “Call Out My Name”
The Weeknd is being accusing of stealing music for one of his biggest hits. The three-time Grammy winner is being sued for allegedly plagiarizing another song for his 2018 triple-platinum single, "Call Out My Name." Songwriters Suniel Fox and…