August 6, 2023
Early Morning Interception
One Hundred and Forty-Eight Illegal Migrants were intercepted at sea.Marine Branch Officers of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force were dispatched.today (August 04th) following reports that a suspicious vessel was seen making its way…
August 6, 2023
Machel Montano to receive keys to Kingston, Jamaica
Trinidadian soca star Machel Montano will be honoured with a Key to the City of Kingston on Sunday. Montano will be honoured as Jamaica celebrates 61 years of independence on Sunday. The event – the Independence Grand Gala, will be one of the…
August 6, 2023
Russia hits blood transfusion center, says Zelensky
A Russian "guided bomb" has hit a blood transfusion center in north-eastern Ukraine, killing and injuring people, Ukraine's president has said. Volodymyr Zelensky did not give details on how many people had been killed or injured in Saturday's…
August 3, 2023
JOINT STATEMENT FROM HER EXCELLENCY THE GOVENOR AND THE HONOURABLE PREMIER ON TODAY’S FATAL INCIDENT
This afternoon, 2 August, a shooting incident took place in the Grace Bay area resulting in the death of one male. Our sympathies are with the family and friends of the deceased. Non-fatal shooting incidents were also reported this afternoon in the…
August 1, 2023
What China’s new move in microchip war means for world
China is due to start restricting exports of two materials key to the semiconductor industry, as the chip war with the US heats up. Under the new controls, special licenses will be needed to export gallium and germanium from the world's…
August 1, 2023
Jurgen Klopp rules out Liverpool move for Paris Saint-Germain forward, Kylian Mbappe
The Merseyside club had been touted as a potential loan destination as Paris Saint-Germain and Mbappe look to find a solution for the final year of his contract. PSG does not want to let him leave for free when his deal expires next summer although…
August 1, 2023
Etsy accused of ‘destroying’ sellers by withholding money
Online marketplace Etsy has come under fire from sellers for putting 75% of their takings on hold for 45 days. Hundreds of small businesses recently got an email from Etsy notifying them it was actioning its "reserve system". Ceramics seller Rachel…
August 1, 2023
Cardi B throws microphone into crowd at gig after being hit by drink
Cardi B became the latest star to be hit by an object from the crowd during a concert when an audience member threw their drink at the rapper. The 30-year-old reacted by throwing her microphone at the concertgoer from the stage. Although the rapper…
August 1, 2023
Invest Turks and Caicos boosts economy with MSME Program
Written By: Ruthea Robinson Ms. Robinson is currently participating in the TCI National Internship and Apprenticeship Program, which is being conducted by Career Services under the Ministry of Education. She is a student journalist, podcaster, and…
August 1, 2023
CXC unable to say how Math paper leak affected pass rate
The Caribbean Examination Council (CXC) said it’s too early to say whether the pass rate for the 2023 Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) Mathematics exam dropped as a result of its decision not to mark Paper Two after it was leaked…