June 20, 2017
Ministry of Border Control and Employment Confirms Recent Intelligence on Sloop Activity
The Ministry of Border Control and Employment confirms that on Tuesday 13th June 2017, intelligence was received that nine sloops had departed Haiti and headed north in the direction of the Turks and Caicos Islands. Joint operations and…
June 20, 2017
14 Youths learn basic swimming skills on World Ocean Day
14 Youths had the thrilling opportunity to learn basic swimming skills as part of the World Ocean Day observance. World Oceans Day is a global day of ocean celebration and collaboration for a better future. The oceans cover about two-thirds of the…
June 20, 2017
Lowering the cost of living is high on Government`s agenda- Premier
UNDER pressure from multiple sections of the society burdened by rising prices of essential commodities, the Government is holding steadfast to its promise of reviewing the high cost of living in the Turks and Caicos Islands. For years the average…
June 20, 2017
Biometrics legislation to come on stream soon
GOVERNMENT is working to introduce biometric surveillance legislation that will aid the Police in solving crimes throughout the Turks and Caicos Islands. This was revealed by Premier Sharlene Cartwright –Robinson on Monday June 5 during a radio…
June 19, 2017
2017 GSAT Results
The Ministry of Education, Youth, Sports and Library Services commends all Grade Six students for their performance in the 2017 Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT) administered on Wednesday, 31st May and Thursday, 1st June. Four hundred and…
June 19, 2017
Premier Revokes Hon Josephine Connolly’s Appointment As Minister
Following speculation, the Premier Hon. Sharlene Cartwright Robinson has fired the Minister, Hon. Josephine Connolly from duties with the Education Ministry. In a release to RTC News, the Premier explains the reasons for the revocation. Premier the…
June 18, 2017
Ministry of Education Partners with Digicel TCI
The Ministry of Education, Youth, Sports and Library Services partnered with Digicel TCI to launch an online examination preparation tool for students from grades one to those sitting the CAPE examinations. This academic initiative,…
June 18, 2017
Hon. Connolly Responds to Being Fired by Premier
The Hon. Josephine Connolly was on Friday terminated from Cabinet as Minister for Education Youth and Sports by Premier Hon. Sharlene Cartwright Robinson. Hon. Connolly told our news desk she was shocked by the recent events and issued this release…
June 13, 2017
World Ocean Day LEARN TO SWIM Initiative
The Department of Environment and Coastal Resources (DECR), together with a number of partners celebrated World Oceans Day with a Learn to Swim Initiative and a beach clean-up. The third annual 'Learn to Swim' initiative was again hosted by the…
June 13, 2017
Man accused of shooting his girlfriend walks free
LEIAL Missick is now a free man after his girlfriend and alleged victim refused to testify against him during his trial. On Thursday (June 8), in the Grand Turk Supreme Court, Judge Robert Shuster directed the jury to return a verdict of not guilty…