October 1, 2015
Joaquin dumps rain in TCI
A day of solid rain has brought flooding to low-lying areas as a surprising Tropical Storm that upgraded to a hurricane, began dumping rain over the Turks & Caicos Islands while gradually moving towards the Bahamas chain. Meanwhile, Hurricane…
October 1, 2015
‘Week of the Young Child to be observed
The Ministry and Department of Education join with the many Early Childhood Centers and Schools across the Turks and Caicos Islands in recognition of the 'Week of the Young Child". The week commences October 5-9, 2015 under the theme "Celebrating…
October 1, 2015
DIGICEL WINS 2015 ETHICALCORP RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS AWARD FOR ITS ROLE IN THE RESTORATION OF HAITI’S EDUCATION SYSTEM
Digicel, a leading provider of communications and entertainment services to customers in the Caribbean and South Pacific, has won a 2015 Ethical-corp Responsible Business Award for its efforts to help rebuild the education system in Haiti following…
October 1, 2015
Professional Accountants Annual Conference held at Blue Haven
The Turks and Caicos Islands Society of Professional Accountants in collaboration with the Bankers Association of the Turks and Caicos and the Turks and Caicos Islands Government hosted the first Turks and Caicos Professional Accountants Annual…
September 29, 2015
PREMIER EWING MOVES TO ESTABLISH CRIME FIGHTING UNIT
The Premier of the Turks and Caicos Islands, Dr. The Hon. Rufus W. Ewing, on Monday expressed grave concern for the rising level of crime in the country, and particularly for that of serious and fatal nature. This came on receiving news of yet…
September 29, 2015
Tropical depression 11 forms in Atlantic
An eleventh tropical depression has formed in the Atlantic but the Meteorological (Met) Service of the Bahamas says the system is no threat to the territory at this time. According to a release from the Met Service this morning, the tropical…
September 21, 2015
UK AMBASSADOR FROM HAITI CHARGE D’AFFAIRES TO VISIT TCI
The British Ambassador to The Dominican Republic and Haiti, Mr Steven Fisher, and the UK's Charge D'Affaires in Port Au Prince, Mr Rick Shearn, visited Turks and Caicos Islands from 14-16 September. The purpose of their visit was to see the links…
September 21, 2015
TURKS AND CAICOS AUTHORITIES INTERCEPT ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION ATTEMPT
A sloop carrying 44 would be illegal migrants (41 Males, 1 Minor and 2 Females) was intercepted by the marine division, Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RTCIPF) at 2:55pm, Sunday, 20th September 2015. At 10:15am the Marine Police were…
September 16, 2015
POACHER VESSEL APPREHENDED NEAR SEAL CAY
A poacher vessel, with two poachers on board, was apprehended on Sunday, 13 September, after Enforcement Officers from the Department of Environment and Maritime Affairs (DEMA) and the Marine Police noted suspicious activities in TCI waters. The…
September 15, 2015
POLICE WARN AGAINST IRRESPONSIBLE USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA
The Royal Turks & Caicos Islands Police Force (RTCIPF) is again appealing to members of the Turks & Caicos Islands to be more responsible while online. Public Relation’s Officer, Audley Astwood, noted that Social Media is a great way to keep…