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…
June 9, 2017
DECR’S ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP AWARDS
The Department of Environment and Coastal Resources (DECR) is hosting the annual Environmental Stewardship Awards, on the 5th of June, 2017. The award ceremony coincides with World Environment Day and World Oceans Day held on the 5th and 8th of June…
June 6, 2017
TURKS AND CAICOS CIVIL SERVICE PARTNERS WITH CLEMENT HOWELL HIGH CAREER DAY
The Turks and Caicos Civil Service partnered with the Clement Howell High School on hosting a Career Day at the Gustavus Lightbourne Sports Complex in Providenciales on Thursday May 4th, 2017. The event which was held to assist 3rd Formers in…
June 6, 2017
Police recruitment ad attracts more than 2,000 applicants
AN ADVERT seeking experienced police officers to join the Royal TCI Police Force has attracted more than 2,000 applicants from across the region.Commissioner of Police James Smith shared this news during a press conference at the police headquarters…
June 6, 2017
Hurricane Preparedness Month launched
In AN OPENING ceremony held at the Horse Stable Beach in North Caicos last Friday, May 5, to mark the launch of Hurricane Preparedness Month.The Department of Disaster Management and Emergencies (DDME) initiative saw attendance from students and…
June 5, 2017
Early childhood education gets a welcome boost
EDUCATIONAL materials have been distributed to public and private schools across the TCI to help boost early childhood education. The Department of Gender Affairs within the Ministry of Home Affairs made the deliveries as part of a drive to…