October 22, 2021
House votes to hold Steve Bannon in criminal contempt
The House of Representatives voted to hold Trump administration adviser Steve Bannon in contempt of Congress on Thursday for defying a congressional subpoena by the January 6 select committee investigating the attack on the Capitol. The vote fell…
October 22, 2021
Caribbean tourism on the upswing
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) says the Caribbean’s travel and tourism sector is recovering at a faster rate than any other region in the world, with its contribution to gross domestic product (GDP) expected to rise more than 47 per…
October 22, 2021
Megan Thee Stallion announces “Something for Thee Hotties” release
As Megan Thee Stallion celebrates her first anniversary with boyfriend Pardison Fontaine this week, the Hot Girl Summer announced she's releasing new tracks. The "Savage" rapper is dropping a new collection of music titled Something for Thee…
October 22, 2021
Acting Governor H.E. Anya Williams held a multisectoral meeting with TCI Bankers’ Association
Acting Governor H.E. Anya Williams held a multisectoral meeting with TCI Bankers' Association at the Premiers Office in Providenciales. More on RTC 89fm.
October 22, 2021
CWC-Russell scrambling to be fit but Pollard relaxed about combination
West Indies have been left sweating on Andre Russell’s fitness on the eve of their opening match of the Twenty20 World Cup but captain Kieron Pollard said alternative combinations were already being explored in case the explosive all-rounder failed…
October 22, 2021
IMF says climate change challenges face Latin America and Caribbean countries
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says climate change in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) presents multiple challenges for the region with some countries facing challenges related to containing and reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions,…
October 22, 2021
HAITI-CRIME-Group leader behind kidnapping of US and Canadian missionaries issues threat
The leader of the Haitian gang that kidnapped 17 American and Canadian missionaries last Saturday is threatening to execute them if the US$17 million ransom is not paid. In a video message being circulated here, Wilson Joseph, says if he doesn’t get…
October 21, 2021
Queen Elizabeth spent the night in hospital, Buckingham Palace says Social Sharing
The 95-year-old monarch, Queen Elizabeth spent the night in hospital, according to Buckingham Palace. "Following medical advice to rest for a few days, The Queen attended hospital on Wednesday afternoon for some preliminary investigations, returning…
October 21, 2021
NATIONAL HEALTH SECTOR STRATEGIC PLAN CONSULTATION EXERCISE COMMENCES IN THE TCI
The Ministry of Health and Human Services along with its wider stakeholders on Monday, October 18, commenced a 3-day consultation and think tank exercise aimed at formulating a 4-year National Strategic Health Plan for the Turks and Caicos Islands.…
October 21, 2021
Sustainable Energy Transition Requires Updated Regulatory Framework
A comprehensive review and update of the regulatory framework governing the electricity sector is needed to create an enabling environment for sustainable energy transition in the Turks and Caicos Islands, FortisTCI President and CEO Ruth Forbes has…