June 13, 2017
Former Clement Howell student becomes senator in the Bahamas
A FORMER Clement Howell High School pupil has been appointed as one of four opposition senators in the Bahamas. Attorney at law JoBeth Coleby Davis along with three other senators received their instruments of appointment during a swearing-in…
June 13, 2017
Bipartisan support for hotel, restaurant and tourism tax bill
AN AMENDMENT to the Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Tax Ordinance to require restaurants to remit the taxes they derive from the deposits made on cancelled bookings and to keep proper records has been passed in the House of Assembly. Premier Sharlene…
June 13, 2017
Doug Parnell tells Kew Town bars to quieten down or face Government action
Operators of bars and restaurants in Kew Town, Providenciales, are being called on to cut down on or entirely cut out loud music and partying on Sundays. And if the advice is not heeded action will be taken by the Government to ensure that the day…
June 13, 2017
LANDS DIVISION ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF NEW DIRECTOR OF SURVEY & MAPPING DEPARTMENT
The Attorney General's Chambers would like to announce that with effect from Monday, June 5, 2017, Mr. Cyprian Smith, will assume the post of Director of the Survey & Mapping Department. After a tireless search locally and in the Caribbean, Mr.…
June 9, 2017
Another Sloop intercepted in Provo
The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Marine Branch officers reported to RTC News that they intercepted an illegal Haitian Sloop at 12:01pm, six miles off South Dock, Providenciales. The 30ft blue, white and red sloop bearing the name “Philo…
June 9, 2017
The Ministry of Border Control and Employment Reviews and Improves Passport Application Processing
The Ministry of Border Control and Employment recently undertook a review of the passport process in light of the numerous complaints from the public and their dissatisfaction with the process, especially the increased length of time being taken for…
June 9, 2017
Police Investigates Robbery and Discharging of Firearm incident
Police in Providenciales are investigating an incident where some 5 thieves held up a man and demanded his pin number to his account. In this latest criminal act, Police told RTC News that on Thursday 1st June 2017 at 11:34pm, officers were…
June 9, 2017
NIB tries to recoup thousands of dollars in contribution
The NIB had a few matters that were heard in Wednesday’s sitting of the Magistrates’ Court #1, on Old Airport Road, Providenciales. Brendalee Oladimeji appeared for failing to pay national insurance contributions and additional charges as an…
June 9, 2017
Nine traffic collisions over bank holiday weekend -Police stress ‘know how to use the road’
An astounding nine road traffic collisions were reported to police over the recent bank holiday weekend. In response to the incidents, traffic officer Damian Mitchell has issued several safety tips for road users. Mitchell explained that although…
June 9, 2017
Gov’t makes plans to protect TCI’s coastline
A FEASIBILITY study and designs for coastal protection works in Grand Turk, North, Providenciales and Salt Cay will be rolled out soon.A shoreline management plan will also be created to protect the Islands' coastlines, using climate-resilient…