October 16, 2012
A new constitution for the Turks and Caicos Islands
Speaking on the new Turks and Caicos Constitution which comes into effect today, the Minister for the Overseas Territories, Mark Simmonds, said: “Today is an important day in the Turks and Caicos Islands as the new Constitution comes into force.…
October 16, 2012
PNP Leader Rufus Ewing speaks on New Constitution
PNP Leader Rufus Ewing sent out a release on New Constitution that came into effect on November 15th,2012. My Fellow Turks and Caicos Islanders, The new Constitutional Order 2011 was proclaimed into effect by His Excellency The Governor, today…
October 16, 2012
HISTORIC MILESTONE PROCLAIMED IN TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS
The new Turks and Caicos Constitution Order 2011 was proclaimed into effect by His Excellency The Governor today, Monday, 15 Oct 2012. This marks the beginning of the end of the three year UK-led Interim Administration, following the return to a…
October 16, 2012
$70M HOTEL, CASINO & MARINA TO BE BUILT IN TURKS AND CAICOS
A memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the developers of a new $70m hotel, casino and marina complex and the Turks and Caicos Islands Government was signed by Acting Governor Patrick Boyle on, Fri, 12 October 2012. This is a critical first…
October 16, 2012
PNP Leader commends new Deputy Governor, Anya Williams
In the wake of the appointment of the new Deputy Governor, leaders of the political parties has been sending in their congratulations to Mrs. Williams. In a release sent to RTC news, The Progressive National Party wishes to commend Mrs Anya Williams…
September 6, 2012
Turks and Caicos politicians try to shed responsibility for health care contract
With a poor standard of health care costing residents on the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) an exorbitant amount of money, the Progressive National Party (PNP) – the ruling party immediately prior to the imposition of direct rule by Britain – is…
September 6, 2012
EXTRA FUNDING SECURES PRIMARY SCHOOL PLACES FOR ALL
TCIG has now approved the funding to secure the 63 children’s places at three private schools. Every child in the Turks and Caicos Islands who requires a primary school place will be given one this financial year thanks…
September 6, 2012
PROCUREMENT LAW TO PROTECT PUBLIC PURSE
A further piece of essential legislation to help protect the Turks and Caicos Islands poor commercial decisions by Government was the most significant agenda point at His Excellency the Governor’s Advisory Council meeting on Grand Turk today, Wed, 5…
September 6, 2012
Employment Services Department ramps up safety and Health Campaign
The Employment Services (formerly Labour) Department has planned a series of lectures aimed at increasing public awareness of occupational health and safety and to enhance knowledge of the general public about safety at work as well as in the home.…
September 6, 2012
CAICOS CAUSEWAY CONTRACT SIGNED
Governor Ric Todd stated on 5th September, that he had signed a $2.042m contract with Cove Construction to carry out the much anticipated repair of the Caicos Causeway. His Excellency had previously intended for work to begin on the causeway…