March 6, 2025
Key takeaways from Trump’s speech to Congress
President Donald Trump, six weeks into his historic return to the White House, delivered the longest joint address to Congress in history on Tuesday night. Trump triumphantly took the dais to thundering applause from Republican majorities in the…
March 4, 2025
Male Charged with Dangerous Driving
A 59-year-old visitor, MARK CLAYTON HEBB, has appeared before a Magistrate after being charged with Dangerous Driving. Mr. Hebb pleaded not guilty to the charge and was granted $5,000 cash bail with one surety. The case has been adjourned to March…
March 4, 2025
LUKINSON LEGER found guilty for the murder of Sevano Wilson Jr.
A GUILTY verdict has been passed on a 22-year-old Grand Turk male for the 2023 murder of SEVANO WILSON JR. LUKINSON LEGER, 22, of West Road, Grand Turk, is scheduled to be sentenced on April 7, 2025. Acting Superintendent Grantley Williams, Head of…
March 4, 2025
Historic Sport Psychology Workshop in Turks and Caicos to Advance Mental Health Across All Sports
The Turks and Caicos Sports Commission, in partnership with the Department of Behavioural Health Services and the Department of Education, is hosting a Sport Psychology Workshop on March 13, 2025, at 10:00 AM at the Gustarvus Lightbourne Sports…
March 4, 2025
Israel block on Gaza aid coordinated with Trump administration, Israeli source says
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office on Sunday said the country imposed a blockade on all humanitarian aid heading into the Gaza Strip, following the expiry of phase 1 of Israel's ceasefire deal with Hamas and with negotiations…
March 4, 2025
UK prime minister announces framework for peace plan after summit with Zelenskyy
European leaders gathered in London on Sunday to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, following a tempestuous White House meeting that thrust United States-Ukraine relations further into crisis. During a news conference, British Prime…
March 4, 2025
Colombian hospital successfully treats a child from Turks and Caicos with a rare esophageal disorder affecting his ability to eat
Bucaramanga, Colombia, February 2025. Tivon Wright, a 10-year-old boy from Turks and Caicos, traveled to Colombia seeking treatment for a rare pediatric condition: type 1 achalasia. This esophageal motility disorder prevents food from passing…
March 3, 2025
Evacuations ordered as 175 wildfires erupt across South and North Carolina
Firefighters were battling 175 wildfires that erupted across South and North Carolina over the weekend amid windy and dry conditions, threatening homes and prompting evacuations, authorities said. There are ongoing response operations to more than…
March 3, 2025
Charges Laid Following Attack on Officers
Two male suspects are expected to appear before a Magistrate later this week charged with firearm-related offences. KEANU TAJAY WILSON, 18, and JAEL De JESUS RIGBY, 18, were charged on March 01st with several offences related to shooting at police…
March 3, 2025
Investigation into Hit and Run
The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force is investigating a hit-and-run motor vehicle accident that occurred today (03 March) on Waterloo Road in Grand Turk. Shortly after 9 am, officers responded to the scene, where Emergency Medical…