September 26, 2023
CARICOM leaders to discuss climate change issues in Grenada
Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders are to meet in Grenada on Thursday for a two-day meeting on climate change a few weeks before regional countries participate in the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 28) that gets underway in Dubai…
September 26, 2023
…PHILLIPE CONTINUES TO STRUGGLE …
Synopsis: At 11 AM AST, the center of Tropical Storm Phillipe was located near latitude 17.3 North, longitude 50.3 West, or about 1387 miles east-southeast of Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos Islands. Philippe is moving toward the west near 14 mph. A…
September 26, 2023
Haitian banker denies Canadian allegation of involvement in gang violence
The vice president of Haiti’s largest bank, UNIBANK, has denied involvement in any criminal or gang activity in the French-speaking Caribbean Community (CARICOM) country after Canada imposed sanctions on him and two other prominent business…
September 26, 2023
Hall and Wilson acquitted in SIPT Case
Jeffrey Hall and Melbourne Wilson were acquitted of all charges, in the infamous SIPT trial, a development that sparked celebrations among their supporters. The relief in the courtroom was visible as the Chief Justice declared them innocent. In a…
September 26, 2023
PUBLIC FORECAST FOR THE TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS
GENERAL SITUATION: RIDGING BUILDS IN THE WAKE OF A TROICAL WAVE, RESIDUAL TROPICAL MOISTURE CAN GENERATE SOME STRAY SHOWERS TODAY. SPECIAL WARNINGS: MARINERS SHOULD REMAIN ALERT FOR POSSIBLE WATERSPOUT ACTIVITY. ALL AREAS WEATHER: PARTLY…
September 26, 2023
Popular DJ dies in boating incident
A boating incident is being investigated by officers of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force. According to police reports, around 4.58 pm, yesterday (September 24), there was a two-boat collision in the Leeward Channel. Two male occupants…
September 26, 2023
Cabinet minister, Obie Wilchcombe, has died
Bahamians are mourning the sudden passing of Cabinet Minister Obediah Wilchcombe. He was 65 years old. Mourners have gathered at the Rand Memorial Hospital in Grand Bahama upon learning of his death. The Office of the Prime Minister today announced…
September 26, 2023
COVID drug linked to virus mutations, scientists say
A drug used to treat COVID-19 could be linked to mutations in the virus, scientists have said. Molnupiravir works by causing mutations in the virus's genetic information, or genome, many of which kill or harm the virus, reducing the amount of COVID…
September 26, 2023
Usher to headline the 2024 Super Bowl halftime show in Las Vegas
Usher has a new confession: The Grammy winner will headline the Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show in Las Vegas. The NFL, Apple Music, and Roc Nation announced Sunday that Usher would lead the halftime festivities from Allegiant Stadium on Feb.…
September 26, 2023
Man United secure victory in ‘must-win’ game against Burnley
It was no surprise to see Bruno Fernandes come up with a clutch moment when Manchester United needed it most. Few, however, would have expected veteran defender Jonny Evans to provide the assist for the Portuguese midfielder's winning goal at…