July 10, 2018
MINISTRY OF FINANCE, TRADE AND INVESTMENT HOSTS NATIONAL CONSULTATION WORKSHOP ON NATIONAL QUALITY POLICY AND CONSUMER PROTECTION
The Ministry of Finance, Trade and Investment with the assistance of the EU-COSME project, hosted a National Consultation Workshop from 5th - 6th July 2018 on a National Quality Policy and Consumer Protection Framework for the Turks and Caicos…
July 6, 2018
TCI Hospital unveils state-of-the-art ventilator equipment
InterHealth Canada – Turks and Caicos Islands Hospital has acquired four (4) new state-of-the-art ventilators that will provide critical patients with enhanced respiratory care. The Puritan Bennett™ 840 ventilators are also equipped with optional…
July 6, 2018
TOUR BOAT CAPSIZES IN GRAND TURK- NO INJURIES
The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police can confirm that a tour boat had capsized near shallow waters in Grand Turk. The 21 tourists and 2 crew members were assisted by nearby kayakers in the North Creek. RTC News understand that 911 Central…
June 28, 2018
1ST ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (AGM) OF THE TCI PORTS AUTHORITY BOARD DIRECTORS
On Wednesday 20th June 2018, The Premier, Hon. Sharlene Cartwright Robinson, and Ministers of Government attended the 1st Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Ports Authority of the Turks and Caicos Islands. The Chairman of the Ports Authority…
June 28, 2018
TCI OBSERVES INTERNATIONAL DAY AGAINST DRUG ABUSE AND ILLICIT TRAFFICKING
Annually the Department of Mental Health and Substance Dependence within the Ministry of Health, Agriculture, Sports and Human Services joins the global celebration of International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking (IDADAIT) on June…
June 28, 2018
WENDERA SEYMOUR, KIA SWANN AND TARINA PARKER APPOINTED AS NEW STATISTICIANS
As the government continues to strengthen its resources within the civil service, the Office of the Deputy Governor is pleased to announce the appointments of Ms. Wendera Seymour, Mrs. Kia Swann and Ms. Tarina Parker as Statisticians in the…
June 28, 2018
Weather for the Bahamas & the TCI
GENERAL SITUATION: LOW LEVEL TROUGHING ACROSS THE NORTHWEST BAHAMAS CONTINUES TO SUPPORT SOME SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS ACTIVITY ACROSS THE ISLANDS WHILE HIGH PRESSURE REMAINS ACROSS THE CENTRAL AND SOUTHEASTERN ISLANDS. SPECIAL WARNINGS: BOATERS…
June 14, 2018
MINISTER OF HOME AFFAIRS HOST BLOCK-LAYING CEREMONY FOR THE NEW POST OFFICE IN PROVIDENCIALES
Hon. Vaden Delroy Williams participated in the block laying for construction of the new $1.5 million post office here in Downtown Providenciales. The ceremony which was attended by Her Excellency, Acting Governor Anya Williams; Premier of the Turks…
June 13, 2018
MINISTER’S MESSAGE TO GRADE SIX STUDENTS
The Ministry of Education, Youth, Culture and Library Service would like to wish all students taking the Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT) on June 13 and 14, 2018 much success. During the past two weeks personnel from the Department of Youth…
June 13, 2018
COMMISSIONER JAMES SMITH ON FIREARM INCIDENT
Commissioner of Police informed RTC News that at about 11 p.m. on Sunday, June 10th, 2018 his Police arrested a male who was in possession of a firearm in the Long Bay area of Providenciales. During the arrest, an armed Police Officer fired one…