PUBLIC FORECAST FOR THE TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS
GENERAL SITUATION: Fairly tranquil weather conditions are expected today as a broad subtropical ridge extends across the Turks and Caicos Islands.
SPECIAL WARNINGS: THE HEAT INDEX IS VERY HIGH, POSING A SIGNIFICANT RISK OF HEAT-RELATED ILLNESSES SUCH AS HEAT EXHAUSTION AND HEATSTROKE. TAKE IMMEDIATE PRECAUTIONS TO STAY COOL, HYDRATED, AND AVOID PROLONGED OUTDOOR EXPOSURE.
WEATHER: Partly to mostly cloudy with isolated showers possible today. Mostly fair tonight.
ADVISORY: A Heat Advisory is in effect. A Heat Advisory is issued when the heat index reaches 105 degrees.
WINDS: East to southeast at 10 to 15 knots
SEAS: 3 feet or less nearshore, building up to 5 feet offshore
DAYTIME HIGH TEMPERATURE 90°F
HEAT INDEX 105°F
OVERNIGHT LOW TEMPERATURE 81°F
SUNSET: 07:31 PM
NEXT HIGH TIDE: 06:08 PM (0.7 FT)
NEXT LOW TIDE: 12:44 AM TUE (2.6 FT)
EXTENDED FORECAST FOR THE NEXT TWO DAYS: Fair weather conditions will persist through midweek as high-pressure ridging prevails across the area.
FORECAST FOR TUESDAY
WEATHER: Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Mostly fair with isolated showers possible, and a low around 80 at night.
WINDS: East to southeast at 15 to 20 knots
SEAS: 2 to 4 feet nearshore, building up to 6 feet offshore
SUNRISE: 06:05 AM
SUNSET: 07:31 PM
HIGH TIDE: 12:44 AM (2.6 FT) 12:48 PM (2.0 FT)
LOW TIDE: 07:11 AM (1.0 FT) 06:56 PM (0.7 FT)
FORECAST FOR WEDNESDAY
WEATHER: Partly cloudy, with a high near 91. Partly cloudy with isolated showers possible, and a low around 80 at night.
WINDS: East to southeast at 15 to 20 knots
SEAS: 2 to 4 feet nearshore, building up to 6 feet offshore
SUNRISE: 06:05 AM
SUNSET: 07:32 PM
HIGH TIDE: 01:32 AM (2.6 FT) 01:42 PM (2.0 FT)
LOW TIDE: 07:57 AM (1.0 FT) 07:47 PM (1.0 FT)
TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK: Tropical cyclone formation is not expected during the next 7 days.
Boxing star Ryan Garcia was arrested
Boxing star Ryan Garcia was arrested Saturday for felony vandalism after a Beverly Hills hotel accused him of causing an estimated $15,000 in damage, a Beverly Hills Police Department watch commander told ESPN.
Garcia, 25 years old, was arrested at 5:45 p.m. after a driver who dropped him off at the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills phoned police, according to police.
The hotel decided to press charges once police arrived, though the specific nature of the damage and Garcia's behavior wasn't immediately clear.
After he was booked at the Beverly Hills Police Department jail, police said Garcia complained of a medical issue and was subsequently transferred to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center for evaluation and treatment.
Garcia's attorney, Darin Chavez, told ESPN that Garcia might also be charged with public intoxication.
In a statement issued later Saturday, Chavez said the arrest comes at "an extraordinarily challenging time for Ryan, as he has been grappling with devastating news regarding his mother's health."
Source-ESPN
King Charles III visited France to honor British troops
King Charles III went to northern France on Thursday to honor the 22,442 British troops who died in the Battle of Normandy.
He also went to honor a generation.
A generation that sacrificed and fought and died and waited through five long years of war, then sent its youngest and bravest to claw their way onto the Normandy beaches and battle through machine-gun fire and artillery blasts to begin the invasion of Nazi-occupied Europe on June 6, 1944 — known as D-Day.
It is also a generation that is quickly passing into history, with the youngest D-Day veterans now nearing their 100th birthdays. That is a reality the king knows firsthand after losing his mother and father, both World War II veterans, over the last three years.
So Charles on Thursday said thank you, perhaps for the last time, to old soldiers and their missing comrades during ceremonies at the British Normandy Memorial overlooking the beaches where U.K. soldiers landed 80 years ago.
While the number of living veterans is dwindling, “our obligation to remember what they stood for and what they achieved for us all can never diminish,” Charles said, wearing the uniform of field marshal in the British Army.
Forty-one of those veterans, medals pinned to their blazers, were guests of honor Thursday, sitting in the shadow of sandstone columns bearing the names of all those who died under British command in the Battle of Normandy. Four told their stories, including Joe Mines, who as a 19-year-old soldier was tasked with clearing mines from the nearby beaches on D-Day.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared victory
Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared victory for his alliance in India’s general election, claiming a mandate to move forward with his agenda, even though his party lost seats to a stronger than expected opposition, which pushed back against his mixed economic record and polarizing politics.
More than 640 million votes were cast in the marathon election held over a span of six weeks in the world’s largest democratic exercise.
Despite the setback, Modi pledged to make good on his election promise to turn India’s economy into the world’s third biggest, from its current fifth place, and not shirk with pushing forward with his agenda.
He said he would advance India’s defense production, boost jobs for youth, raise exports and help farmers, among other things.
Modi’s win was only the second time an Indian leader has retained power for a third term after Jawaharlal Nehru, the country’s first prime minister.
Before Modi came to power, India had coalition governments for 30 years.
Prime Minister, Garry Conille was hospitalized on arrival
Haiti’s newly elected prime minister, Garry Conille, was hospitalized late Saturday in the capital of Port-au-Prince just days after arriving in the country, the government said.
It wasn’t immediately known the cause of why Conille was hospitalized.
The office of the prime minister said in a statement that Conille was feeling slightly unwell “following a week of intense activities.” It did not provide further details except to say that Conille was stable and that he thanked those who visited him and wished him well.
However, the Prime Minister was discharged from a hospital Sunday after spending a night in treatment for an undisclosed condition.
In a video published on YouTube, Conille said he felt well and was ready to continue to help steer the country out of its current security crisis by forming a government that will also prioritize issues like health care.
In his video, Conille said: "The whole time I was at the hospital, I was thinking of something: People that need to go to the general hospital can't get there (due to widespread violence). People who need health care can't afford it."
Conille arrived in Haiti on June 1 after a transitional council selected him as the nation's new prime minister. He had been working outside the country as UNICEF's regional director for Latin America and the Caribbean.
Dominican authorities seized 322 packages
In a coordinated air, sea, and land operation in Santo Domingo, Dominican authorities seized 322 packages believed to contain cocaine and marijuana.
The operation, led by the National Drug Control Directorate (DNCD), along with the Dominican Republic Navy, Air Force, and intelligence agencies, took place off the coast of Bayahibe in the La Altagracia province.
The National Drug Control Directorate disclosed that agents, along with military officers, tracked several individuals aboard a speedboat near Saona Island.
Upon interception, the authorities seized 13 bags, nine of which contained 224 packages of suspected cocaine, and four bags with 98 packages of alleged marijuana, totalling 322 packages.
Three individuals—a Dominican, a Venezuelan, and a Colombian—were apprehended during the operation and are set to face legal proceedings in La Altagracia province.
Additionally, authorities confiscated two 40-horsepower outboard engines, five fuel cans, 20 cigarette packets, two GPS devices, a communication radio with batteries, a cell phone, and other evidence.
The confiscated packages, suspected to contain cocaine and marijuana, have been sent to the National Institute of Forensic Sciences for analysis to determine their exact type and weight.
Provo Water Company expands work in Provo
The public is hereby notified by Provo Water Company that the Eastbound Lane of Leeward Highway from Harvest Bible Chapel to Garden Loop Corner will be temporarily closed from Monday, June 10th to Thursday, June 13th, 2024. The lane closure will occur nightly from 7:00 pm to 12:00 am.
The closure is necessary to facilitate trenching works for the new transmission main project, which will continue during the day with minimal traffic disruptions.
To ensure public safety and minimize disruptions, motorists are requested to:
* Be aware of Road Flaggers directing traffic flow
* Proceed with caution and observe all directional signs and barriers
* Be aware of heavy equipment operating in the vicinity
* Drive at reduced speed to facilitate the safe and orderly flow of traffic
RBC appoints Kerryl Henry as Country Manager
RBC Royal Bank (Bahamas) Limited ("RBC”) recently appointed Kerryl-Lyn King-Henry as Country Manager and Area Vice President ("AVP”), Personal and Commercial Banking, Turks & Caicos Islands (TCI).
In her new role as Country Manager and AVP, King-Henry will take on full responsibility for the bank’s operations, strategy, and development in the TCI market, with a strong focus on solidifying partnerships with the government, regulatory bodies, and the local community, a release from the bank said.
King-Henry brings to the role a dynamism influenced by nearly 25 years of industry experience.
Before her new appointment, she served as AVP of Business Banking in Trinidad and Tobago. She has held progressively senior roles within both personal and commercial banking, as well as various functional units.
King-Henry holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree, with a specialization in Leadership, FinTech, and Big Data Analysis, in addition to a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration.
Further enriching her professional profile, Kerryl-Lyn is a certified John C. Maxwell Coach, Trainer, Teacher, and Speaker.
TCI Ports Authority promotes employees across the organization
The Turks and Caicos Islands Ports Authority has recently promoted several staff members across various roles.
Keith Simons has been promoted to Operations Manager effective June 1st, 2024.
In assuming this position, Simons will have day-to-day oversight of the security department at the Grand Turk and South Caicos ports and implementation of the Port Facility Security Plan.
Simons commenced employment with the Ports Authority in April 2010.
Aleno Todd has been promoted to Supervisor at the port in Providenciales.
He commenced employment in December 2021 as a security officer. Wanting to improve and grow, Todd engaged in training opportunities and responded to the vacancy of supervisor where he became successful.
Sharonna Walkin has been promoted to Compliance and Training Manager.
She will oversee the security training and performance for all security staff members across the organization, conduct port facility security audits and inspections, deliver exercises and drills, and recommend necessary workshops.
Walkin commenced employment in October 2011 as a Security Supervisor, moved up the ranks being promoted to Ports Facility Security Officer after celebrating her 10th anniversary with the organization.
Fris Forbes has been promoted to Operations Manager effective June 1st, 2024.
In assuming this position, Forbes will have day-to-day oversight of the security department at the Providenciales and North Caicos ports and implementation of the Port Facility Security Plan.
He will also oversee the supply chain optimization functions for the Providenciales port, which consists of developing port efficiency benchmarks, monitoring port efficiency, and being the focal point for the Ports Authority, stevedores, shipping liners, and other stakeholders in the supply chain.
He commenced employment with Ports Authority in August of 2017 moving up the ranks quite quickly and obtaining several certifications.
Congratulations to you all, continue to do well in your new roles!
DIGICEL launches new subsea fibre cable system
Digicel Group Tuesday announced the activation of its subsea fibre cable, Deep Blue One, describing it as a “significant investment” in an international submarine capacity that will supercharge connectivity across the Caribbean and South America.
It said that the new system will particularly benefit French Guiana, Suriname, Guyana, and Trinidad and Tobago and that this advanced fibre cable network will provide seamless connectivity to the countries it serves, facilitating uninterrupted communication and real-time data transmission.
Digicel said that Deep Blue One also presents an invaluable opportunity to connect offshore oil and gas rigs, supporting the growing energy sector in the region and fostering collaboration among key stakeholders in the oil and gas industry.
“Subsea fibre has long been the backbone of global connectivity, and Deep Blue One is set to serve as a catalyst for the next wave of economic development in the region,” said Marcelo Cataldo, Digicel Group’s Chief Executive Officer.
“ At Digicel, our focus has always been on keeping our customers connected to the people and things that matter most; driving economic development in the countries we serve is a key part of that. This is an exciting milestone for us, and we are committed to unlocking new opportunities for growth and innovation across the region,” he added.
The company said Deep Blue One’s redundant pathways and cutting-edge technology ensure reliability, optimal operational efficiency, and minimal downtime even in challenging environments.
“Leveraging the latest technology, this subsea cable network is also designed to accommodate future growth and evolving technological requirements, offering scalability and flexibility to meet industry demands.
“Additionally, as part of Digicel’s commitment to minimizing its environmental impact, the build-out of Deep Blue One prioritized sustainable practices, while supporting the transition towards a greener future.”
Digicel said in addition to connectivity, Deep Blue One will bring a full economic ecosystem for the benefit of all.
The link between increased connectivity and improved economic outcomes has long been proven, with the company referring to the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) reporting that a 10 percent increase in fixed broadband penetration can result in up to 2.3 percent increase in gross domestic product (GDP) per capita, while a 10 percent increase in mobile broadband penetration can result in up to 2.8 percent increase in GDP per capita.
Source-CMC