October 11, 2023
Biden says US death toll rising in Israel, confirms Americans taken hostage
Fourteen Americans have been killed in the fighting in Israel, President Joe Biden announced Tuesday, and he confirmed more are among those being held hostage by Hamas terrorists. "We now know that American citizens are among those being held by…
October 11, 2023
Jada Pinkett Smith opens up on Oscars slap + separation from Will Smith in new book, Worthy
For nearly two years, Jada Pinkett Smith has held her silence about the infamous Oscars slap of March 2022, when her husband Will Smith walked onstage and smacked Chris Rock across the face in front of the entire world. Now, in newly published…
October 11, 2023
Serena Williams to receive the CFDA Fashion Icon Award
Serena Williams will soon be honored by the Council of Fashion Designers of America. She'll be the first athlete to receive the 2023 Fashion Icon Award. Presented by Amazon Fashion, Serena will be honored for her dedication to attending fashion…
October 11, 2023
TURKS AND CAICOS WEATHER FOR THE NEXT THREE DAYS FROM
GENERAL SITUATION: HIGH-PRESSURE RIDGING WILL BRING FAIR WEATHER CONDITIONS ACROSS THE TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS TODAY SPECIAL WARNINGS: RESIDENTS ARE URGED TO REMAIN HYDRATED AND LIMIT EXTENDED PERIODS OUTDOORS DUE TO TRIPLE-DIGIT HEAT INDICES.…
October 11, 2023
Regional countries urged to implement EPA article 238
The Bahamas wants regional countries to implement article 238 of the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) with the European Union (EU) that would allow for the same trade concession when trading between Caribbean Forum (CARIFORM) countries. Director…
October 11, 2023
Caribbean and US trade officials to meet in Guyana
Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and United States officials will meet here on Friday to discuss trade and investment issues, the Guyana-based CARICOM Secretariat has announced. It said that the ninth meeting of the CARICOM-United States Trade and…
October 10, 2023
Israel ‘retakes control of border fence’; hundreds of overnight strikes across Gaza
Israel's military says it has successfully retaken control of the border fence and has recorded no further Hamas incursions over the past 24 hours. Elsewhere, the air force conducted another night of devastating and wide-sweeping airstrikes in the…
October 9, 2023
POACHER FISHING VESSEL INTERCEPTION
Illegal, Unregulated and Unreported (IUU) fishing is a major threat to TCI fisheries resources undermining national efforts to sustainably use, manage and protect fish stocks and marine ecosystems leading to the loss of both short and long-term…
October 9, 2023
The Planning Department announces intent to consider Rezoning Applications for Enhanced Urban Development
The Turks and Caicos Islands Government is excited to announce its intention to entertain rezoning applications as part of its commitment to fostering enhanced urban development and sustainable growth. This decision comes as a result of…
October 9, 2023
Minister of Health attends (CARPHA) 27th Meeting
The Honourable Shaun Malcolm, Minister of Health and Human Services accompanied by Senior Health Officials from within the Ministry of Health, Ms. Renessa Williams, Deputy Permanent Secretary, Mr. Lynrod Brooks, Director, Health Policy and Planning,…