Michael Misick will be back in the TCI before Jan 6th,2014

RTC News obtained an update on the extradition of Former Premier of the Turks & Caicos from the Acting AG of the TCI Rhondalee Knowles. Mrs. Knowles said, “Having had a number of queries, I wish to provide the following update on the extradition…

Financial Services Commission (FSC) announces new policy of Capital Enhancement at Annual General Meeting.

Financial Industry Professionals and Regulators came together for the FSC 2013 Annual General meeting on 13th December in Providenciales and used the annual gathering to exchange ideas on how best to achieve a higher level of performance and growth…

Crime & Incident Reports for December 23rd,2013

The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force are investigating a number of incidents reported between Saturday December 21, 2013 and Monday December 23, 2013 within the districts of Providenciales, including:  •       (6) Burglary: Preliminary…

InterCaribbean Announces New Schedule to South Caicos

Inter-Caribbean Airways (Inter-Caribbean) formerly Air Turks & Caicos, announces a new schedule between Providenciales and South Caicos, and South Caicos and Grand Turk and Providenciales.  The new schedule takes effect from January 20th 2014…

Turks and Caicos Islands Set To Receive A Further $19m From EU

The Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) has secured a further $19m in European Union funding the Territory's Deputy Governor announced today, Thursday, 19 December 2013. This funding from the European development Fund (EDF) 11 follows on from the…

Crime & Incident Reports for December 17th & 18th, 2013

The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force are investigating a number of incidents reported between Tuesday December 17, 2013 and Wednesday December 18, 2013 within the districts of Providenciales, including:  •       (5) Burglary: Initial…

TCIG Appoints New EMS Director

The Ministry of Health and Human Services in a release to RTC News told our reporter that Mr. Patrick Riel is no longer employed of Turks and Caicos Islands Government (TCIG) as Director of Emergency Medical Services (EMS).  No reasons were given…

Mosquito-borne chikungunya virus detected in the Caribbean island of St Martin

On 12th December 2013, the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) received notification of ten confirmed cases of locally acquired chikungunya virus infection on the French side of the Caribbean island of Saint Martin. Since four additional…

Cabinet Statement 11th December 2013

His Excellency the Governor, Peter Beckingham, chaired the 26th meeting of the Cabinet on Wednesday 11th December 2013 at the House of Assembly Building on Grand Turk.  All Ministers were present. At this meeting Cabinet: •         Considered a…

RESIDENTS ENCOURAGED TO BE PART OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTION

On Saturday, December 07, 2013 volunteers proved that "Clean is Cool" when they participated in the TCHTA's 5th annual TCI Shines clean-up campaign.     Collecting approximately 180 bags of garbage volunteers not only played their part to ensure…