August 11, 2021
Police investigates Shootings
Police are investigating two Shooting incidents which occurred on Sunday, 8thAugust, on two different islands. Officers of the Serious Crime Unit are investigating the Country's fifth murder which took place on Sunday shortly after 9:00 p.m.…
August 11, 2021
ALERT #15 ON TROPICAL STORM FRED
…CENTER OF TROPICAL STORM FRED CLOSE TO THE SOUTHERN COAST OF THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC… A TROPICAL STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE ISLANDS OF THE SOUTHEAST BAHAMAS. THIS INCLUDES THE ISLANDS OF INAGUA, MAYAGUANA, ACKLINS, CROOKED ISLAND,…
August 10, 2021
Department of Agriculture issues warning to local farmers on African Swine Fever
The Department of Agriculture is warning local farmers of the possible spread African Swine Fever from the Dominican Republic. The department says that it was notified by the World Animal Health Organization (OIE) that there is presently an…
August 7, 2021
CABINET APPROVED EXPANSION FOR EAST BAY RESORT
The Premier Honourable Charles Washington Misick and Cabinet members approved a development agreement for East Bay Resort in Cabinet on Thursday, 29 July 2021. The agreement was formally signed by His Excellency Governor Nigel Dakin on Friday, 30…
August 5, 2021
Leader of of the Opposition is lobbying for a Second Stimulus Package
Leader of the Opposition, the Honorable Edwin Astwood in a release to RTC news is calling on the Government to issue a second Stimulus or Relief Package. Hon Astwood added that it is greatly needed for citizens in the Turks & Caicos Islands. It…
August 5, 2021
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE COMMISSIONING OF KEW FARM, NORTH CAICOS
It was a day of pride and joy for the community of North and Middle Caicos as the Department of Agriculture formally commissioned the recently upgraded Kew Farm facility on the 9th July, 2021. The event started at 2 pm and Her Excellency Anya…
August 3, 2021
HON. JOSEPHINE CONNOLLY’S EMANCIPATION DAY SPEECH
As a child Emancipation Day was one of the greatest occasions celebrated, the sincerity of a humble people was seen; as great orders such as the Benevolent and Eunice Lodge (Odd Fellow and Household of Ruth) would turn out with great pride. This…
August 3, 2021
Delta Variant: COVID-19 B.1.617.2 identified in Turks and Caicos Islands
On July 30 2021, the Ministry of Health received the results of genomic sequencing which was conducted through the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) on samples from the TCI. These samples were shipped by the National Public Health Laboratory…
July 28, 2021
Illegal Vessel Landing on July 25, 2021
On Sunday 25th July 2021 around 8:30 p.m. the Immigration Department was informed of possible illegal vessel landings. This triggered a standby notice for the Department Enforcement Unit. The Unit was later informed by 911 operator that a vessel…
July 28, 2021
DOMINIQUE DURHAM APPOINTED AS DIRECTOR OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY RENEWAL
The Office of the Deputy Governor is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Dominique Durham to the post of Director of the Housing and Community Renewal Department within the Ministry of Physical Planning and Infrastructure Development. Mr.…