January 19, 2024
Turks & Caicos Islands Post NSC Meeting Statement
Her Excellency the Governor, Dileeni Daniel-Selvaratnam, and the Hon. Premier Charles Washington Misick, co-chaired a special meeting of the Turks and Caicos Islands National Security Council (NSC) on Friday, 5th January 2024, at the Premier’s…
January 19, 2024
AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT FEE INCREASE
In a proactive move to continually enhance facilities and services at our airports, the Turks and Caicos Islands Airports Authority (TCIAA) has conducted a comprehensive review, leading to the decision to adjust the Airport Development Fee (ADF).…
January 19, 2024
CDB President sent on administrative leave until April
The President of the Barbados-based Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), Dr Hyginus ‘Gene’ Leon, has been sent on administrative leave until April this year, as “an ongoing administrative process” continues at the region’s premier financial…
January 19, 2024
Former Jamaican Opposition legislator charged with wife’s murder
A Jamaican former legislator with the main opposition People’s National Party (PNP), Jolyan Silvera, has been charged with the murder of his wife, Melissa. Silvera, who has been in custody since Thursday, was charged following questioning on Friday…
January 19, 2024
Weather-related deaths climb to 41 as winter maintains icy grip over much of US
There have been at least 41 weather-related deaths across the United States since Sunday, as an arctic blast continues to unleash heavy snow and icy temperatures from coast to coast. In Tennessee alone, the Department of Health confirmed 14…
January 19, 2024
Netanyahu says he opposes Palestinian state in any postwar scenario
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday rejected U.S. calls to scale back Israel’s military offensive in the Gaza Strip or take steps toward the establishment of a Palestinian state after the war potentially widening the rift between the two…
January 19, 2024
Chris Brown adds Ashanti, Bryson Tiller, 112 to Tycoon Festival lineup
In honor of Valentine's Day, Chris Brown has announced the addition of some top R&B artists who'll serenade attendees of his Tycoon Festival. Ashanti, Tank, Mannie Fresh, Bryson Tiller, DJ Envy, 112, Jermaine Dupri, Ty Dolla $ign and newcomer…
January 19, 2024
Super Bowl Soulful Celebration adds Kirk Franklin, Earth, Wind & Fire to lineup
While Usher will be handling Super Bowl 58 duties on game day, Kirk Franklin, Mary Mary, and Earth, Wind & Fire are putting their efforts toward a preshow event. The artists have been announced as the first round of stars who'll perform at CBS'…
January 19, 2024
NBA, NHL & College Basketball Results
NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONChicago 116, Toronto 110 New York 113, Washington 109 Oklahoma City 134, Utah 129 Minnesota 118, Memphis 103 Indiana 126 Sacramento 121 NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUEBuffalo 3, Chicago 0 Philadelphia 5, Dallas 1 Washington 5,…
January 19, 2024
Ford is cutting jobs at F150 plant
Ford is dialing back production of its F-150 Lightning as demand for the electric pickup truck wanes, the automaker announced Friday. The company said it will reduce the number of shifts at the Rouge Electric Vehicle Center, where it builds the EV…