November 26, 2012
Updated Story on the AK-47 found by Kevin Bingham
Huw Shepheard, the Director of Public Prosecutions, has made a further statement over the weekend on the case of Kevin Bingham, following his decision not to proceed with a prosecution for illegal possession of a firearm. A picture of the AK-47…
November 26, 2012
VAT DELAY IN TCI WILL REQUIRE CHANGE IN LEGISLATION, SAYS UK MINISTER
Any delay in the introduction of Value Added Tax (VAT) in the Turks and Caicos Islands would require a change in legislation and the Governor will have the final say. This was stated in the House of Commons on November 19th by Britain's Minister…
November 26, 2012
TCIG, Digicel Signs Contract to Overhaul Service
Turks and Caicos Islands Government (TCIG) has announced a $1.76m upgrade of its IT systems by Digicel TCI to improve its efficiency and revenue collection Friday Nov 23, 2012. The contract is expected to save the Government around $62,000 a…
November 26, 2012
Digicel Gives 10,000 Reasons to Smile this Christmas in TCI
Digicel rolls out the red carpet as we enter the festive season. It’s the most wonderful time of the Year and no other time of year has the power to bring cheer and most importantly smiles to any face than at Christmas. This Christmas, Digicel will…
November 26, 2012
AG Huw Sheppard releases statement on Kevin Bingham
The following release was sent to RTC News by Huw Sheppard, Attorney General of the TCI I have been asked to consider exercising my powers under s.100 of the Constitution to bring to an end the criminal proceedings against one Kevin Bingham.…
November 16, 2012
TCI OFFICIAL OPPOSITION LEADER APPOINTED
The first female Leader of the Official Opposition in the Turks and Caicos Islands House of Assembly will be appointed by His Excellency the Governor tomorrow, Fri, 16 Nov 2012. The People’s Democratic Movement’s (PDM) deputy leader Sharlene…
November 16, 2012
Providenciales chosen as Trip Advisors #1 Beach Destination in the World for 2012
The results are in and once again accolades are being showered on the Turks & Caicos Islands with Providenciales being named as the number one Beach Destination in the World as voted on in the Travelers Choice 2012 category by readers on the…
November 16, 2012
LIME BRINGS ‘MERRY MOMENTS’ CHRISTMAS TO CUSTOMERS
LIME, the region’s best-value network, will launch its Christmas campaign this Thursday, (November 15,) offering customers across the Caribbean many ‘Merry Moments’, complete with big savings and hundreds of weekly prizes for the season. Prizes…
November 15, 2012
Crime News in the TCI
In Providenciales, the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police are investigating the theft of a sum of money from four (4) Gaming machines from a bar in Five Cays. It was reported that the bar was secured at 11:50pm on Tuesday 13 November 2012 and…
November 15, 2012
Larry N. Lawrence Appointed Country Manager & Head Of Corporate- CIBC First Caribbean
First Caribbean is pleased to announce the appointment of Larry N. Lawrence to the post of Country Manager and Head of Corporate of its operations in the Turks & Caicos Islands (TCI). Larry, a career banker with CIBC FirstCaribbean for the…