December 14, 2022
NBA renames MVP trophy after Michael Jordan
The National Basketball Association has renamed the trophy given to its regular season MVP after Michael Jordan, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time. The bronze Michael Jordan Trophy is one of six renamed trophies…
December 14, 2022
Health authorities urge Bajans to protect against COVID-19 and flu as cases rise
Health authorities are warning Barbadians to be extra cautious during the busy Christmas season amid a double whammy of a lingering COVID-19 pandemic that has resulted in another death in recent days, and a highly infectious flu virus. Chief Medical…
December 14, 2022
TURKS AND CAICOS POST CABINET MEETING STATEMENT
Her Excellency the Acting Governor, Anya Williams, chaired the 33rd meeting of Cabinet on Friday 9 December 2022 at the Premier’s Office on Providenciales. All Members were present, with the exception of the Hon Minister for Health. At this meeting…
December 7, 2022
Telecommunications Commission (TCTC) completes its Emergency Preparedness Agreement with stakeholders
The Turks and Caicos Islands Telecommunications Commission (TCTC) has successfully completed its Emergency Preparedness Agreement (EPA) between the Islands' network operators, Digicel and Flow, with support from Cenerva. The EPA marks the final…
December 7, 2022
Cabinet approves the extension of the exemption for breadbasket Items
On the November 30th 2022 sitting of Cabinet, the Misick led Government approved the extension of the exemption for breadbasket Items which was first granted in August 2022 as a relief measure to assist in alleviation of cost of living. The…
December 7, 2022
Scotiabank Turks and Caicos (TCI) has been named Bank of the Year 2022
Scotiabank Turks and Caicos (TCI) has been named Bank of the Year 2022 by internationally recognized UK-based banking publication -The Banker. The award celebrates the financial institution’s increased product innovation, digital transformation and…
December 7, 2022
Brazil hoping to dance past Croatia into World Cup semis
Brazil head into Friday's World Cup quarter-final against Croatia brimming with confidence after Neymar's return inspired a performance laced with swagger and arrogance in the last 16. Their eye-catching 4-1 victory against South Korea, which…
December 7, 2022
Argentinian Vice President Cristina Fernández was convicted and sentenced
Argentinian Vice President Cristina Fernández was convicted and sentenced on Tuesday to six years in prison and a lifetime ban from holding public office for a fraud scheme that embezzled $1 billion through public works projects during her…
December 7, 2022
UK aims to double US gas imports under new deal
The UK has agreed to double imports of US gas over the next year as it tries to stabilise soaring energy prices. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said the plan would "bring down prices for British consumers and help end Europe's dependence on Russian…
December 7, 2022
Germany arrests 25 accused of plotting coup
Twenty-five people have been arrested in raids across Germany on suspicion of plotting to overthrow the government.The group of far-right and ex-military figures are said to have prepared for a "Day X" to storm the Reichstag parliament building and…