July 19, 2024
Global IT chaos persists as Crowdstrike boss admits outage
A worldwide outage shocked the world today to epic proportions after the world experienced blackness due to a software outage. While we are still uncertain if this was a hack or not, this impacted systems from the Caribbean to the world. It begs to…
July 19, 2024
3-DAY PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST
GENERAL SITUATION: The ridging pattern continues to dominate the weather across the Turks and Caicos Islands supporting moderate to fresh breezes. A thick plume of Saharan Dust has moved into the area and will reduce air quality across the islands…
July 19, 2024
Leeds in the UK is left to burn for HOURS
Terrified residents have taken to the streets of Leeds to defend their homes after 'violent' thugs drove riot police out after setting the city ablaze. Chaos erupted in Harehills, east Leeds early yesterday evening following an outbreak of 'serious…
July 19, 2024
CARPHA Provides Technical Support for Malaria Intervention in Turks and Caicos Islands
The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) recently concluded a successful mission from 8 - 12 July 2024 to provide critical technical support for malaria intervention in the Turks and Caicos Islands following an imported malaria case identified in…
July 19, 2024
Why I am running for Premier of the Turks & Caicos Islands.
Dear Editor, Part 2/3 of Hon. Edwin A. Astwood’s PDM Convention Speech: “I’m running so that we can keep moving towards a future where we control the economy of our Turks and Caicos Islands. A future where our children are the majority business…
July 19, 2024
Stakeholders Donate Vehicle to TCI Police
The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force received a Polaris Ranger vehicle donation on (July 17th) courtesy of the Turks and Caicos Hotel and Tourism Association (TCHTA)and Turks and Caicos Resorts Economic Council (TCREC). Commissioner of…
July 19, 2024
PUBLIC FORECAST FOR THE TURKS AND CAICOS
GENERAL SITUATION: High-pressure ridge continues to dominate the weather pattern supporting moderate to fresh breezes across the islands. Meanwhile, an approaching tropical wave could spark some afternoon showers. SPECIAL WARNINGS: THE HEAT INDEX IS…
July 19, 2024
Tesla EV sales aren’t rising in the U.S.
New electric vehicle registrations rose 9.6% in May, mostly due to sales promotions and good lease deals. However, not everyone is having fun. Tesla’s new vehicle registrations fell for the fourth consecutive month, according to data from S&P…
July 19, 2024
Chip stocks drop on fears US to toughen China rules
Technology stocks around the world have slumped on fears about the global computer chip industry.The sell-off came after a report that the Biden administration could be set to further tighten restrictions on exports of semiconductor equipment to…
July 19, 2024
Nadal continues Olympic preparations with win against Norrie
Rafael Nadal's preparations for the Olympics continued with an impressive straight-set win over Britain's Cameron Norrie in the second round of the Swedish Open. Nadal, 38, overcame the fifth seed in Bastad 6-4 6-4 to set up a quarter-final with…