Minister of Finance presents 2015-2016 budget to the Turks & Caicos Islands

Budget Statement 2015/16   Introduction Mr. Speaker, following my laying of the draft budget before this House earlier this month, and its subsequent scrutiny by the Appropriations Committee, I rise today to provide you with further details about my…

TCIG RECOGNIZES ITS RESOURCES DURING SOCIAL WORK MONTH

March 2015 marks the celebration of Social Work Month. This is indeed a significant celebration and recognition of the numerous contributions which Social Workers throughout the world have made in communities, government, schools and families.  The…

TCIG ELABORATES ON KRAFT FOODS RECALL

Kraft Foods is recalling about 6.5 million boxes of original flavor Kraft Macaroni & Cheese because some of the boxes contain small pieces of metal. According to the Environmental Health Department, the boxes have "best when used by" dates…

National Insurance Board heard a number of matters in the Magistrates’ Court # 2

The following matters were heard in the Magistrates’ Court # 2, IGA Complex, Leeward Highway, Providenciales. 1. NIB v Alvin Garland of Royal Flush Gaming for failing to pay national insurance additional charges in the amount of US $2,403.79. The…

The 10th Compliance Conference gets underway in the TCI

The Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF) in conjunction with the Attorney General’s Chambers and the Financial Intelligence Agency (FIA) of the Turks and Caicos Islands will be hosting the 10th Compliance Conference: ¨Keeping in step with…

Ministry of Education Announces Registration 2015/2016 for Public Schools

The Ministry of Education, Youth, Sports & Library Services announces the beginning of the registration process for students at the Public Primary and Secondary levels for the Academic Year 2015-2016. Registration for all Public Primary Schools…

TURKS AND CAICOS AUTHORITIES INTERCEPT ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION ATTEMPT

A sloop carrying 115 would be illegal immigrants (97 males and 18 females and 3 children) was intercepted by the marine division of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RTCIPF) at 12:40am, Tuesday, 17 March 2015. The government’s press…

LIME’s customers win cash

Big smiles on the faces of 3 of LIME’s customers, were evidence of their big win and in this instance, one grand ($1000) in the company’s Top Up promotion. Each of the winners only had to top up $15 or more and they were automatically entered for a…

The 12 Most Luxurious All-Inclusive Resorts in the World

When you’re talking a luxurious getaway, there is no question that the Turks and Caicos has been proven time and time again to have little rivalry. Let's face it -- all-inclusive vacations really take the worries out of travel. No matter the…

TCINIB Compliance Officers Complete Court Prosecutors’ Course at Regional Police Training Center, Barbados

NIB Senior Compliance Officer, Mr. Dexter Parker and Compliance Officer, Mr. Arthur Ashton are expected to return to the Islands this weekend following completion of a four – week Court Prosecutors’ Course. The four week Court Prosecutors’ Course,…