July 17, 2018
Government Receives application for Rate Increase by Fortis
Local News 13th July, 2018 The Hon. Sharlene Cartwright-Robinson, Premier and Minister of Finance has confirmed that the Government has received an application from Fortis for a rate increase under the Electricity Ordinance. The premier noted in a…
July 17, 2018
Grace Bay Wins again!
A perennial Traveler’s Choice, Beaches winner, Grace Bay, is famous for its long stretch of soft white sand and beautiful blue water. We rented the Reef Beach house on Grace Bay with 2 other couples were blown away. We walked out the back door to…
July 17, 2018
OFFICIAL VISIT OF ORDNANCE SURVEY TO THE TURKS & CAICOS ISLANDS
In response to the Survey and Mapping Department's request for Land Surveying support, Mr Malcolm Havercroft, Director of Operations at Ordnance Survey International, made an official visit to the Turks and Caicos Islands from the 3rd to 5th July…
July 16, 2018
Deputy Premier Hon. Sean R. Astwood Budget Address Fiscal Year 2018/2019
Good evening Mr. Speaker, Hon Premier, Hon Leader of the Opposition, Honourable members of this most prestigious House, those of you in the gallery and to all of you listening in this evening. Mr. Speaker, I would like to wish my good people of…
July 12, 2018
Premier Hon. Sharlene Cartwright-Robinson Fiscal Year 2018/2019 Budget Address
Mr. Speaker, Through the grace of God and his eternal mercies, I arise to present the estimates of revenue and expenditure for the fiscal year 2018-2019 under the theme consolidating the gains, expanding the hope and empowering our people. We have…
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…