January 13, 2025
Young Turks Island Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for Murder
A young man, named Brian Alexander Francis has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Justin Cox-Beckles. Based on the ruling handed down on Tuesday January 07th, Francis, 29 years old, must serve a minimum term of 29 years and six…
January 13, 2025
Former and Current Presidents of the United States Attend Carter’s Funeral
As they filed into the front pews at Washington National Cathedral, wearing dark suits and mostly solemn faces, five current and former presidents came together for former president Jimmy Carter's funeral. For a service that stretched more than an…
January 13, 2025
Elections to be held Across Several Territories in the Caribbean
It’s a super year for politics in the Caribbean region as General Elections will be called in several countries where constitutionally due. These elections will command the attention of the region as voters either choose to keep current governments…
January 13, 2025
United Way Hosted Special Holiday Camp
Non-profit organization, United Way Turks and Caicos hosted a special holiday camp on December 27th 2024, to assess children's reading skills and expand their educational outreach. Sponsored by the Schechter family, a unit owner at the Grace Bay…
January 13, 2025
SIPT Defense Lawyer Passes Away in the UK
From our news partners, Weekly News, we have been made to understand that a key prosecutor in the SIPT trial has passed away. The Swansea Crown Court held a minute's silence in honour of defense attorney Huw Evans before it sat for business on…
January 12, 2025
US now offering $25 million for Maduro’s arrest or conviction
CARACAS, Venezuela (CMC) — The United States (US) Department of State has increased to US$25 million, the reward for information leading to the arrest or conviction of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro who has been charged in a federal indictment…
January 12, 2025
Judge extends Megan Thee Stallion’s protection order against rapper Tory Lanez until 2030
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Megan Thee Stallion has been granted a restraining order from imprisoned rapper Tory Lanez until early 2030. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Richard Bloom on Thursday granted Megan’s request for a protective order after the…
January 12, 2025
Supreme Court seems likely to uphold a law that could ban TikTok in the U.S. on Jan. 19
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Friday seemed likely to uphold a law that would ban TikTok in the United States beginning Jan. 19 unless the popular social media program is sold by its China-based parent company. Hearing arguments in a…
January 10, 2025
LA area’s 2 biggest blazes burn at least 10,000 structures, while new fire leads to more evacuations
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The two biggest wildfires ravaging the Los Angeles area have burned at least 10,000 homes, buildings and other structures, officials said Thursday as they urged more people to heed evacuation orders after a new blaze ignited and…
January 10, 2025
Venezuela opposition leader Machado free after brief detention, government denies involvement
CARACAS, Jan 9 (Reuters) - Venezuela opposition leader Maria Corina Machado was freed on Thursday, her Vente Venezuela movement said, shortly after she was detained amid gunshots while leaving a protest in eastern Caracas. Opposition demonstrations…