Minister of Education in London for pre-G8 Tax Meeting

Deputy Premier and Minister of Education, Youth, Sports, Culture, Hon. Akierra Missick left the Turks and Caicos Islands on June 11, 2013 to represent the Premier Hon. Dr. Rufus Ewing at several meetings in the United Kingdom.   Whilst in London,…

Investors Urged To Open Their Wallets To The Turks & Caicos

U.S. and Chinese investors are being urged to "open their wallets" to investment opportunities in the Turks & Caicos Islands.   The call to action came from the Premier of the Turks & Caicos Islands, Dr. Rufus Ewing and his finance minister,…

GRAND TURK NEW REVERSE OSMOSIS PLANT ON SCHEDULE

Minister of Government Support Services Hon. George Lightbourne is assuring Grand Turk residents that water shortages will soon come to an end.    The Minister along with Permanent Secretary of GSS Ian Astwood visited the Grand Turk Reverse Osmosis…

Over A Dozen Caribbean Governments For Invest Caribbean Now Forum

More than a dozen Caribbean governments will gather in New York City this morning for the third annual Invest Caribbean Now Forum.   Two premiers, a chief minister, a governor; seven ministers of governments and two commissioners will join more than…

DEMA Cautions Swimmers: Look-out for Jelly Fish, Report Sightings

Arising out recent reports of jellyfish stings, the Department of Environment and Maritime Affairs (DEMA) would like to caution swimmers to the possible presence of jelly fish in the Grace Bay Area and urges visitors in particular to be on the look…

MINISTER OF HEALTH TO ATTEND THIRD PAN-AMERICAN CONFERENCE

Minister with responsibility for Health and Human Services Hon. Porsha Stubbs -Smith will leave the island today June 5, 2013 for Aruba where she will attend the “The Third Pan-American Conference on Obesity, with Special Attention on Childhood…

Civil Recovery Team’s cash to date shows a dramatic increase of nineteen and a half million dollars

The Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) Civil Recovery Programme today released a report, indicating that cash recovered or agreed to be paid to date, is to the tune of nineteen, point five million dollars, compared to this period last year.    You will…

Cabinet’s meeting for Wednesday 22nd May, 2013

His Excellency Governor Ric Todd chaired the meeting of the Turks and Caicos Islands' (TCI) Cabinet on Wednesday, 22nd May 2013 at the House of Assembly Building on Grand Turk.  The Premier and all Ministers were present at the meeting, with the…

Warning for All Boat Operators

Officers of the Royal Turks & Caicos Islands Police Force, Marine Division, are reminding boat operators of the inherent dangers of operating their boats if not properly equipped.  Recently the Marine Division has seen a marked increase in the…

Today’s bargain, yesterday’s burglary, car crime or robbery

The Royal Turks & Caicos Police are urging people to make the link between buying stolen goods and fuelling further crime, drug abuse and misery in their community. Officers say that the cheap deals on a watch, jewelry or mobile phone that…