May 13, 2024
Ice Spice says she was nervous to sample Sean Paul’s “Gimme the Light”.
Ice Spice is bringing back Y2k vibes with her new single, "Gimmie a Light." The song borrows from Sean Paul's 2002 hit "Gimme the Light," a sample she once doubted would get approved. "I was nervous because we wanted to have a very authentic Y2K…
May 10, 2024
Humanitarian workers, doctors describe ‘horrific’ situation in Rafah as Israel intensifies strikes
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that a U.S. threat to withhold some arms would not prevent Israel from continuing its offensive in Gaza, indicating it might proceed with an invasion of the packed city of Rafah against the wishes of…
May 10, 2024
CXC denies leak examination paper
The Barbados-based Caribbean Examination Council (CXC) has denied reports on social media that “an examination paper” has been leaked. Earlier this week, the CXC’s Registrar and chief executive officer, Dr Wayne Wesley told students from across the…
May 10, 2024
TCI to Introduce Electronic Tabulating System for General Elections
In keeping with the 2020 Elections Amendment Ordinance, the voting process in The Turks and Caicos Islands is poised to see a vast improvement in efficiency and transparency with the implementation of the Electronic Tabulating System, specifically…
May 10, 2024
Immigration advocates condemn new US rule on Caribbean asylum seekers
Immigration advocates have condemned a proposed new rule that they say will significantly impact Caribbean and other asylum seekers. Many of the immigrants arriving at the southern border of the United States seeking asylum and refugee statuses, and…
May 10, 2024
Veteran Mathews picked for Caribbean showpiece
Veteran all-rounder Angelo Mathews will feature in his sixth Twenty20 World Cup after being named in Sri Lanka’s 15-man squad for next month’s showpiece in the Caribbean and United States. The stalwart, who turns 37 on the second day of the…
May 10, 2024
IMF warns ageing population, climate change threaten’s favourable economic outlook
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Wednesday said that while the economic outlook for St. Vincent and the Grenadines is “favourable” it however faces challenges from an ageing population and climate change. An IMF delegation, led by Nan Geng,…
May 10, 2024
TURKS AND CAICOS POST CABINET MEETING STATEMENT
Her Excellency the Governor, Dileeni Daniel-Selvaratnam, chaired the 13th meeting of Cabinet on Wednesday, May 1st, 2024 at the NJS Francis Building, Grand Turk. All Members were present; except the H.E. Deputy Governor and the Honourable Minister…
May 10, 2024
CIVIL SERVICE WEEK 2024
The Turks and Caicos Islands Government will celebrate ‘Civil Service Week 2024’ during the period June 16-22, 2024 under the theme 'Transforming Together - Civil Servants Driving Change.' This theme is in line with our strategic objective of…
May 10, 2024
UNICEF provides safe drinking water in Haiti
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says more than 30,000 people displaced by gang violence in Haiti’s capital, Port-au-Prince, now have access to safe drinking water. The UN said Port-au-Prince has been in the grip of armed groups for…