November 2, 2013
Police seeks assistance in locating runaway teen
The Royal Turks & Caicos Islands Police Force are asking for the public's help to find a 14 year old child who ran away from home on Saturday October 26th, 2013. Officers of the Royal Turks & Caicos Islands Police Force have now stepped up…
November 2, 2013
LIME announces reduced roaming rates
LIME, has announced today plans to dramatically cut data roaming costs for customers traveling to the USA, new rates will be as low as just $4.99 per MB. Ms Lacal Palmer, Acting GM of LIME Turks & Caicos Islands said in her release to RTC News…
October 30, 2013
Radio Turks & Caicos Launches Blackberry App On November 1, 2013
Radio Turks & Caicos will officially launch their blackberry App on November 1, 2013. The App was developed with the approval of BlackBerry developer RIM on Monday October 28th, 2013 and brings RTC FM live on BlackBerry APP, making the station…
October 30, 2013
FORMER PREMIER HON. MICHAEL MISICK TO BE EXTRADITED FROM BRAZIL
The Office of the Premier can confirm that today, at 6:00 pm we were informed by the Attorney General’s Chambers, via the Governor’s Office, that the Former Premier, Hon. Michael Misick has lost his proceedings in the Brazilian courts against the…
October 30, 2013
TCI Authorities seize two sloops, detain 237 Illegal Migrants
The Ministry of Border Control and Labour has sent their final reports to RTC News this evening, informing us that two illegal sloops were intercepted in the TCI waters, between the hours of 12:30 and 10:30 am today, October 29, 2013. A total of…
October 30, 2013
DEMA Sets the Record Straight on Pelagic Fishing Study
The Ministry of Environment, Home Affairs and Agriculture and the Department of Environment and Maritime Affairs (DEMA) are clarifying misleading information regarding a UK-funded pelagic fishing now being carried out in TCI Waters. The study which…
October 30, 2013
TCICC Foundation will be hosting their first major fundraiser
The TCICC Foundation will be hosting their first major fundraiser under the patronage of the Hon. Minister of Education, Ms. Akierra Missick, at the Regent Palms Ballroom on November 8, 2013 The proceeds from this venture will be to (1)…
October 30, 2013
TCHTA and TCI Chamber of Commerce, are shocked by Government’s decision to increase Customs Processing Fee
The TCHTA and TCI Chamber of Commerce, are shocked by Government's alleged decision to increase the country's Customs Processing Fee (CPF), a move that will undermine the tourism and hospitality industry and ultimately threaten the destination's…
October 30, 2013
Makayla Tucker, Miss Unique Creations, crowned queen
After 8 weeks of immense training the grand finale for the HJ Robinson's Evening of Excellence Pageant under the theme "Beauty anchored upon Intelligence took place on Saturday night at the school's auditorium. 11 young ladies ranging between 3rd…
October 29, 2013
LOBSTER HABITAT STUDY SECURES FCO FUNDING
The Department for the Environment and Maritime Affairs (DEMA) has been successful in its application to the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office for $65,000 of funding to carry out a project to improve the habitat for spiny lobsters in TCI waters it…