July 12, 2016
Prisoners Receive Certificates in Anger Management
On Tuesday, 24 May, 2016, in a ceremony held at Her Majesty's Prison (HMP), nine (9) inmates received their Anger Management Graduation certification of completion. The Anger Management program which began in 2007 has seen over 128 inmates…
July 12, 2016
Nurses leading the Way…Nurses caring Today for a Healthier Tomorrow
The Hon Premier and Minister of Health, Agriculture and Human Services (MoHAHS), Dr. Rufus Ewing, honored nurses of Grand Turk, Salt Cay and South Caicos last week at an appreciation banquet held at the Carnival Cruise Welcome Center, downtown Grand…
July 4, 2016
May 22nd was observed as International Day for Biological-Diversity.
This year, the Turks & Caicos National Trust leads the celebration of the month-long celebration of Biodiversity Day with its campaign called “Selfie for Biodiversity”. The National Trust is calling on the general public to submit “selfies” that…
July 4, 2016
Formation of the Department of Environment and Coastal Resources
The Maritime and Shipping Department informed RTC news that on 1 April 2016, the Maritime Department separated from the Department of Environment and Maritime Affairs (DEMA), to form the Department of Environment and Coastal Resources (DECR). As a…
July 4, 2016
The Ministry of Infrastructure, Housing and Planning contracted the services of a Consultant
The Ministry of Infrastructure, Housing and Planning contracted the services of a consultant, the Regulatory Assistance Project (RAP) to assist with reforming the legislative and regulatory framework governing the Turks and Caicos Islands energy…
July 4, 2016
Public Statement on Turks and Caicos Islands’ Commitment to exchange Beneficial Ownership
In recent developments around beneficial ownership information, transparency is fast becoming a key subject in the fight against criminals using complex structures to hide financial assets, to avoid paying their fair share of taxes which may subject…
July 1, 2016
GSAT EXAMS STARTS TODAY
The 2016 GSAT examinations begins today in the Turks & Caicos and across the region. Students on the family islands jorneyed to their centers this morning to sit the two day exam which started with math. Deputy Premier & Minister for…
July 1, 2016
37 year old male charged with Dangerous Driving
On Tuesday 31st May 2016, Traffic Officers of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force formally charged and cautioned a 37-year-old male of Blue Hills Providenciales for the offense of Causing Death by Dangerous Driving. The charges were…
July 1, 2016
Rihanna in the Turks & Caicos Islands
Bajan pop star Rihanna Fenty recently spent some quiet time in the Turks & Caicos Islands after working hard last fall into spring. Rihanna inspired a new series of sunny snaps, scenic videos and sexy bikini clad selfies and much more while…
July 1, 2016
TCHTA Addresses Rising Negative Trends
An increase in illegal beach vending as well as tourist harassment is becoming very alarming and is raising concerns among the destination's tourism partners especially its leading private sector association TCHTA. The Association's Board met…