Eminem lands seventh UK number one album
Eminem has become the first US artist to have seven consecutive number ones in the UK album chart.
The rapper topped the UK album chart on Sunday with his latest studio record, The Marshall Mathers LP 2.
But his collaboration with Rihanna, The Monster, was knocked off the top of the UK singles chart by Storm Queen's Look Right Through.
It was the first British number one for the US DJ, who remixed the underground track to make it more chart-friendly.
With Monster dropping to second, Little Mix scored the next highest new entry with Move, the first single from their upcoming second album, Salute.
Royals, from 16-year-old New Zealand singer/songwriter Lorde, slipped two places to number four, while One Direction's Story of My Life slid one place to number five.
Britney Spears scored her 23rd UK top 10 single with Work Bitch at number seven.
Ed Sheeran's I See Fire, his first new solo track for two years, went in at number 13. It features on the soundtrack of the second instalment of Peter Jackson's Hobbit trilogy, The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug.
Eminem's number one album is a continuation of his first UK chart number one from 2000, The Marshall Mathers LP.
2012 X Factor winner James Arthur enjoyed a new entry at number two with his self-titled debut album.
Tinie Tempah's Demonstration, Andre Rieu and Johann Strauss Orchestra's Music of the Night and The Overtones's Saturday Night at the Movies were at three, four and five respectively, ensuring this week's top five albums were all new entries.
Katie Holmes Never Said Scientology Played a Part in Divorce
Tom Cruise apparently has backpedaled on his statement about his divorce from Katie Holmes. Cruise, who is fighting against Bauer Publishing in a $50 million lawsuit over its headlines, previously seemed to admit that his religion Scientology contributed to his separation from the former "Dawson's Creek" star.
In a September 9 deposition, Cruise was asked if Holmes left him "in part to protect Suri from Scientology" and he said the question was "offensive." The legal team asked again, "And Ms. Holmes has never indicated in any way that was one of the reasons she left you? ... To protect Suri from Scientology?" to which he answered, "Did she say that? That was one of the assertions, yes. There are many other aspects to the divorce."
The actor, however, amended his remark. As quoted by PEOPLE, in a November 5 court document, the "Oblivion" star said, "Katie has never told me that this [Scientology] was a reason for our divorce."
Holmes and Suri, meanwhile, are currently in Cape Town, South Africa. The actress is filming a movie called "The Giver" alongside.
5 Haiti migrants apparently die off remote island
The US Coast Guard says five Haitian migrants have apparently perished in rough waters off a rugged Puerto Rican island.
The Guard says smugglers apparently forced 18 migrants to jump off a boat into churning seas near Mona Island before jetting away. The small island lies in a treacherous passage between Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic
Seven men and six women were able to reach land. But the bodies of two migrants have been recovered and three others remain missing and are presumed dead.
Rescue crews ended their search Sunday for the three missing people.
Guard Captain Drew W. Pearson says "all indications are the smugglers took care of themselves and left these five individuals, who were only looking for a better life, to perish."
Source-AP
Disney finalises release date for next Star Wars movie
The Walt Disney Company has announced it will release the next Star Wars film on 18 December 2015.
Disney bought Lucasfilm, the company behind Star Wars, from creator George Lucas last year for $4bn (£2.6bn).
It has committed to making at least three new films in the series, one of the most successful franchises ever.
Disney announced the release date as it reported a better-than-expected 12% jump in net profit for the three months to 28 September.
It made a net profit of $1.39bn during the quarter, up from $1.24bn during the same period last year.
The company also reported that its net income for the financial year to 28 September jumped 8% from a year ago to $6.1bn.
"We're extremely pleased with our results for Fiscal 2013, delivering record revenue, net income and earnings per share for the third year in a row," Robert Iger, chief executive of the firm, said in a statement.
Disney's movie studio business saw a 7% jump in revenues during the fourth quarter.
Revenues rose to $1.5bn during the period, helped mainly by the strong performance of Monsters University, which Disney said "partially offset" the weak showing of The Lone Ranger.
However, operating income at Disney's cable network unit, which includes the ESPN sports channel, fell by 7% to $1.3bn in the last quarter, which the firm said was due to the timing of some ESPN affiliate fee revenues.
Richard Branson's New Year party will be graced by "One Direction"
One Direction have been booked to perform at Richard Branson's New Year's Eve party.
Business mogul Richard is starting his commercial space flights next year and planning to launch them with a huge party at his Necker Island home in the Caribbean, where the 'Best Song Ever' boy band will perform.
A source told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "One Direction have been asked to be the main attraction and perform at the party.
"Officially the bash is being thrown to celebrate the start of space flights with Virgin Galactic which are due to be launching by the end of 2014, but it will not be a 'worky' event. Sir Richard wants everyone to let their hair down and have a good time. He has invited guests to stay for a decadent party."
The trip could bring back painful memories for band member Harry Styles, as he was holidaying in the same area last year with girlfriend Taylor Swift when they split up. However, after they had parted he headed to Richard's idyllic tropical resort where he was pictured surrounded by beautiful women in a hot tub.
As well as the band - which also includes Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Louis Tomlinson and Liam Payne - other guests at the New Year's Eve event are expected to be those who have signed up for $250,000 space flights, rumoured to include Ashton Kutcher, Brad Pitt, Justin Bieber, Kate Winslet and Russell Brand.
HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY MEETING ON NOVEMBER 11TH,2013
THE 12TH SITTING OF THE TENTH LEGISLATURE OF THE FIRST SESSION OF THE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY OF THE TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS WILL BE HELD ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11TH 2013 AT THE HON. N.J.S. FRANCIS BUILDING, FRONT STREET, GRAND TURK AT 10:00AM.
SOME FORTY-FIVE QUESTIONS WILL BE PRESENTED TO THE GOVERNMENT BY THE OPPOSITION.
THE PROCEED OF CRIME (AMENDMENT) BILL 2013, THE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION BILL 2013 AND THE COMPANY MANAGEMENT (LICENSING) (AMENDMENT) BILL 2013 WILL BE PRESENTED FOR A SECOND AND THRID READING BY THE ACTING.ATTORNEY GENERAL RHONDALEE BRAITHWAITE KNOWLES.
THE MEETING WILL BE LIVE ON RADIO TURKS & CAICOS.
33-year-old charged with Dangerous Driving & Drug Possession
After a in depth investigation by the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force, two charges of possession of a controlled drug namely Cannabis and one charge of Dangerous Driving were laid against 33-year-old Winfried Michael Mundi of Blue Mountain, Providenciales.
The charges are relating to an incident, which were alleged to have taken place on Tuesday November 05, 2013 in the Blue Mountain and Industrial Park areas of Providenciales.
Mundi appeared in the Magistrate’s Court before Chief Magistrate Clifton Warner earlier today (Friday November 8, 2013) where he pleaded not guilty to all of the charges laid against him.
Bail for Mundi was set at $7,000 cash and the Magistrate’s Court to retain all of his travel documents. Monday February 3, 2014 is the date set for Mundi to appear before Chief Magistrate Warner again in the Magistrate’s Court.
SCHOOLS IN SOUTH CAICOS CLOSESD
Health Educator Imternizia McCartney told RTC News on Wednesday that the MOH is closely watching a hint of diarrhea & vomiting based on reports. As a result of that, the MOH re-issued the alert to remind the TCI that as we get into the holiday season, we must remain vigilant in washing hands, fruits and vegetables properly.
The MOH said that the alert would remain in effect until December.
Following that advice, RTC News is learning today that the Calvary Christian School, the Iris Stubbs primary School and the high school Marjorie Basden High were closed yesterday Thursday.
Deputy Director of Education, Mark Garland told our news desk earlier that 2 students fell victim to the Diarrhea & Vomiting at the Iris Stubbs Primary School in South Caicos.
The acting Director in discussion with the MOH has taken a precautionary to have all schools sanitized to avoid any other student being affected.
The acting Director in discussion with the MOH has taken precautionary measures to have all schools in South Caicos sanitized to avoid any other students being affected.
Schools remained closed today Friday and will reopen on Monday morning.
TCI celebrates Universal Children’s Day,
The Department of Social Development and Gender Affairs, in the Ministry of Environment and Home Affairs will celebrate Universal Children’s Day, also recognized as World Day of Prayer and Action for Children (WDPAC) on Wednesday 20th November 2013. Universal Children’s Day is observed as a day set aside by UNICEF, champions for children. The Department joins in celebrating this day.
The three year theme (2011-2013): “Stop violence against children” focuses on (1) child-rearing practices, (2) birth registration, and (3) child marriage issues.
The Department will be hosting activities in observance of this day. Senior Social Worker Tiffany Thomas gave us a glimpse of the department plans which includes a Children’s Fun Day around the Islands on Saturday November 16, 2013 at 4pm
On Sunday 17th November 2013 Pastors will incorporate the theme into their service & sermons at churches.
Social Workers will make Bullying presentations in the schools on Monday November 18, 2013
Genco will return to RTC on Tuesday 19th November 2013 and Tiffany Thomas, the Senior Social Worker will be a guest to discuss the theme and schedule.
Clsoing out the week on Wednesday 20th November 2013 will be a Prayer around the Islands at 6pm
Ms. Thomas said that there are serious challenges for children and as parents and neighbors we need to listen to our children and ensure that you know what’s going on in their lives.
The UN Study on Violence against Children recommendations focuses on five settings where violence occurs including: Home and family, Schools, Alternative care institutions and detention facilities, places where children work, and Communities.
TCI REMEMBRANCE SERVICE THIS SUNDAY
The Turks and Caicos Islands will commemorate Allied, Commonwealth and British personnel who fought in the two world wars of the 20th Century and in subsequent conflicts on Remembrance Day on Sunday, 10 November 2013.
His Excellency The Governor will place a wreath at the War Memorials on Grand Turk and the Deputy Governor will lay a wreath at the War Memorial on Providenciales.
The Grand Turk Remembrance Day Service will be held at St. Mary’s Pro-Cathedral, Front Street, at 9.45am. Immediately following the service all uniform groups will attend the Ecumenical Service at Baptist Church.
The Providenciales Remembrance Day Service will be held at St. Monica’s Anglican Church, Leeward Highway, Providenciales, at 3:30 pm.
Other participating organisations that will also lay wreaths at each service include: the TCI Ex-Services Legion; the Commissioner of Police; the Medical Department TCIG; the Scouts, Guides and Brownies; Soroptimists International and the Red Cross.