October 23, 2023
How far would the US go to defend Israel?
The US has pledged its unwavering support to Israel and backed that up with military aid. But with the scars of past entanglements in the region still being felt, where is the limit to US involvement? In his first reaction to the attack on Israel by…
October 23, 2023
Billionaires should face a minimum tax rate
Billionaires should face a minimum tax rate, according to a report that found some of the world's mega-wealthy are paying little to no tax. The EU Tax Observatory said most people pay a higher rate than the super-rich, who, it said, are able to use…
October 23, 2023
Turks and Caicos Islands Government Launches Innovative Terminal Benefits Registration Portal
Since its successful launch in August 2023, the Turks and Caicos Islands Government Employee Terminal Benefits Program has been providing crucial support to all post-1992 employees. Additionally, the Pre-1992 TCIG Employees Gratuity Program has been…
October 23, 2023
CDB releases new publication to help member states
The Barbados-based Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) Monday said it is further assisting its borrowing member countries (BMC) strengthen and reform their regulatory frameworks to better facilitate private investments in renewable energy. The region’s…
October 23, 2023
MONTSERRAT VOLCANO MVO says no increase in volcanic activity
The Montserrat Volcano Observatory (MVO) Monday sought to reassure citizens that the strong smell of “sulfur” in the air, does not signify any change or increase in volcanic activity at the Soufrière Hills volcano. The Soufrière Hills are an active,…
October 23, 2023
TCI 3 Day Forecast
GENERAL SITUATION: A FRONTAL BOUNDARY IN THE VICINITY OF THE TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS CAN GENERATE SPOTTY SHOWER ACTIVITY TODAY. SPECIAL WARNINGS: MARINE CONDITIONS WILL BECOME VERY HAZARDOUS BEGINNING TUESDAY AND LASTING THROUGH THE END OF THE…
October 23, 2023
Tyler Perry signs multiyear deal with Netflix
One of the biggest names in Hollywood has officially joined forces with one of the biggest names in streaming. Tyler Perry has signed a first-look deal with Netflix. The partnership is described as a multiyear agreement that would have the writer,…
October 23, 2023
Trump now claims Sidney Powell never represented him, and more campaign trail takeaways
Former President Donald Trump looked to create some separation between him and a lawyer he had said worked for him -- amid his legal trouble in Georgia, as he continues to deny all wrongdoing. After Sidney Powell, an attorney who vocally backed…
October 23, 2023
Israel preps ground offensive, as first truckloads of aid reach Gaza
As Israel prepares for a ground offensive in the Gaza Strip, tensions are rising along its northern border and in the contested West Bank. Israel has ordered the evacuation of 14 additional communities near the Lebanese border as the Iran-backed…
October 23, 2023
J. Cole’s Dreamville Festival announces 2024 dates
J. Cole’s Dreamville Festival will be back next year. The event is set to return to Raleigh, North Carolina, on April 6 and 7. Fans can head over to Dreamvillefest.com to sign up for a presale password. “Dreamville Fest 2023 was a major cultural…