December 31, 2021
‘Golden Girls’ star Betty White dies at 99
Betty White, the award-winning actress and comedian famed for her roles on "The Golden Girls" and "The Mary Tyler Moore Show," has died at age 99, according to The Associated Press. White died less than three weeks before her 100th birthday, on Jan.…
December 31, 2021
CHANGE IN CLINIC OPERATING HOURS
The Primary Healthcare Department wishes to advise the public of the change in clinic operating hours for the Blue Hills Community clinic and the clinics on North Caicos. Temporary operating hours Monday-Friday: 8:30am to 12:30pm Providenciales…
December 31, 2021
National Public Health Laboratory: COVID-19 Sample processing delays
The National Public Health Laboratory wishes to inform the public that due to equipment failure, results scheduled to be issued in the last 24 hours have been delayed. While we are working on a solution and have activated contingency mechanisms,…
December 31, 2021
National Health Update from Honourable Jamell Robinson Minister of Health and Human Services
Good morning, Turks and Caicos, Seasons Greetings and Happy Holidays to all. Before I continue, let me remind folks to register for the Let’s Move TCI Initiative by going to www.letsmovetci.com and getting registered at a low cost of $20. Let’s Move…
December 31, 2021
MURDER INVESTIGATION UNDERWAY – BLUE HILLS, PROVIDENCIALES
Officers of The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force responded to Dako Yard, along the Millennium Highway in Blue Hills, Providenciales after reports to 911 that a body was seen on the ground. According to the Police Control Room on Friday,…
December 30, 2021
TCI Forecast for the rest of 2021
GENERAL SITUATION: PLEASANT AND STABLE CONDITIONS WILL CONTINUE ACROSS THE BAHAMAS AS HIGH PRESSURE REMAINS THE DOMINANT FEATURE THROUGH TONIGHT.SPECIAL WARNINGS: BEACHGOERS IN THE CENTRAL AND SOUTHEAST BAHAMAS SHOULD EXERCISE CAUTION ALONG EAST…
December 30, 2021
Tesla to recall 475,000 cars in the US
Tesla is to recall more than 475,000 cars in the US, according to documents filed with the US safety regulator. The electric vehicle firm announced it was recalling 356,309 vehicles because of potential rear-view camera issues affecting 2017-2020…
December 30, 2021
Tens of thousands evacuated in Colorada
Tens of thousands of people have been evacuated and hundreds of homes have been destroyed as wildfires spread through the US state of Colorado.The fast-moving fires are burning in Boulder County, north of Denver, and officials say deaths and…
December 30, 2021
Barbados confirms first case of Omicron variant
Chief Medical Officer Dr. Kenneth George Thursday evening disclosed that Barbados has recorded its first case of the Omicron variant of COVID-19. Health authorities here received confirmation from the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA)…
December 30, 2021
New Year’s Eve concerts: Rick Ross headlines in Las Vegas, 50 Cent performs in Miami & more
The Omicron COVID-19 surge is not stopping the New Year's Eve concerts in Las Vegas and Miami. Rick Ross is headlining at Drai's Nightclub in Sin City as part of a big NYE weekend. The celebration begins Thursday night when Jeezy performs. Following…