June 13, 2017
Man in bar fight appeals 10 year conviction
EMANJOE Forbes has had his day in court, again; this time appealing a conviction that he grievously harmed Andrew Parker aka 'Lumps' in 2014. Forbes was convicted by a jury in Grand Turk Supreme Court and sentenced to 10 years in prison for the…
June 13, 2017
Man discovers invasive lizard species in his backyard
A BIGHT resident, Keno Clarke discovered a Cuban knight anole lizard in his backyard attempting to attack his pet cat. The species of lizard is indigenous to Cuba. It was first brought to the country hidden in imported plants and is classified as an…
June 13, 2017
Baby boy death sparks questions about NHIP coverage
THE DEATH of an infant boy on Sunday (June 4), born a few months premature, has attracted the attention of the Premier and the National Health Insurance Board after an online furore broke out about health coverage. The baby, who is the son of two…
June 13, 2017
Deputy Police Commissioner introduces police code of ethics
NEW Deputy Police Commissioner, Trevor Botting, has introduced a code of ethics intended to guide police on the many aspects of their profession. The document is available to the members of the public online and discusses the integrity of officers,…
June 13, 2017
TCIG APPOINTS NEW DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF REVENUE
The Turks and Caicos Government is proud to announce the appointment of Ms. Keshia Handfield to the post of Deputy Commissioner of Revenue within the Ministry of Finance Revenue Department. Ms. Handfield holds both a Bachelor of Science Degree in…
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…