Government receives €1.4M European Union grant for project – Transitioning Towards Green Energy in the Turks and Caicos

The EU-funded RESEMBID project - “Transitioning Towards Green Energy in the Turks and Caicos Islands” - will officially launch on November 29, 2022. Implemented by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Transportation, Broadcasting, Energy and Utilities and…

Traffic Death in Providenciales this past weekend

A taxi driver is now dead after suffering a medical emergency while transporting guests to the airport on Saturday morning…  Initial calls to the police control room around 10:06am, stated that a vehicular accident had occurred on the Leeward…

US bans sale of Huawei, ZTE tech amid security fears

The US has banned the sale and import of new communications equipment from five Chinese companies, including Huawei and ZTE, amid concerns over national security. Other companies listed include Hikvision, Dahua and Hytera, which make video…

Jaguar Land Rover cuts output at UK factories due to chip shortage

Carmaker Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is reducing output at its factories in Solihull and Halewood until the spring, due to ongoing problems obtaining enough computer chips for new vehicles. The action is expected to affect the output of models such as…

Germany salvages 1-1 draw with Spain at World Cup

Germany forward Niclas Füllkrug salvaged a 1-1 draw against Spain on Sunday at the World Cup. The Germans still need to win their last group match to have a chance of advancing to the knockout stage. The four-time champions were eliminated in the…

Forecasters predict possible flooding in the Caribbean this Christmas

The Barbados-based Caribbean Institute for Meteorology & Hydrology (CIMH) is warning the region that recent heavy rains could continue into December and pose a risk for flooding during one of the most joyous seasons of the year. “This year,…

Barbados holds National Thanksgiving Service

A multi-denominational National Thanksgiving Service was held Sunday at the Garfield Sobers Complex in recognition of both 56 years of Independence and the first anniversary of becoming a republic. Under the theme, By Grace Through Faith:…

New GOP House promises investigations, subpoenas

What will it mean for the Republicans to take control of the House even by a tiny margin? It can be summed up in one word. Subpoena. They won’t be able to pass meaningful legislation, but they will take over all the committees and they’ll be in…

Soul Train Awards 2022: The winners

The BET Soul Train Awards 2022 celebrated the best in soul, R&B and hip-hop music over the weekend. Hosted by award-winning comedian and actor Deon Cole the annual music awards show was one for the books.  Here's the complete list of winners.…

Alleged Buffalo shooter expected to plead guilty

Alleged Buffalo supermarket shooter Payton Gendron is due in an Erie County courtroom Monday, November 28 at 9:30 a.m. for an appearance during which he is expected to plead guilty to state charges. Gendron is charged in a 25-count indictment with…