May 21, 2012
2012-2013 Budget Statem…The Road to Recovery
The Government of the Turks and Caicos Islands has faced numerous fiscal challenges over the past 5 years since being able to achieve its last fiscal surplus in 2006/2007. Saddled with large amounts of unpaid debts and unsustainable revenue…
May 21, 2012
QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY AND JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS CONFIRMED FOR TCI
Turks and Caicos Islands events to mark the Her Majesty the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and Birthday have been announced by His Excellency the Governor today, Monday, 21 May 2012. The TCI events will run in conjunction with celebrations both in other UK…
May 21, 2012
Police Overview in the TCI
Here is an overview of activities occuring in the TCI through the Royal Turks & Caiocs Police Force. A BLACKBERRY Curve mobile phone was stolen from underneath a sports bag at the side of the Downtown basketball court. The theft happened early on…
May 17, 2012
Annual International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHO)
In a release sent to RTC News by H.E Governor Todd highlighted the Annual International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia. Today, 17 May, is the annual International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia. This is the day when the…
May 17, 2012
ADVISORY COUNCIL WELCOMES DRAFT BUDGET AND HURRICANE PREPARATIONS
The importance of signing off the draft Budget and this year’s hurricane preparations were the two most significant issues discussed at the Advisory Council (AC) meeting held by His Excellency The Governor on Grand Turk today, Wednesday, 16 May…
May 17, 2012
POLICE RECORDS INCREASE
FEES for obtaining police records and certificates of character are set to rise. RTCI Police will raise the cost of the service from $5 to $10 from June 1. The move comes as part of an efficiency drive within the force, being overseen by new…
May 17, 2012
Digicel, International Banking Group and Enid Capron Primary School Partner to Clean Up Five Cays.
The settlement of Five Cays is shining a little brighter thanks to Digicel, International Banking Group (IBG) and the Enid Capron Primary School who teamed up on May 5th to give the community an extra shine shortly after Earth Day. The cleanup…
May 16, 2012
GOVERNOR’S TOUR REPORTS PROGRESS ON MILESTONES AND POSITIVE COMMUNITY ACTION
Governor Ric Todd’s quarterly tour of the Turks and Caicos Family Islands continues apace with dates and time now announced for Grand Turk and Provo following on from successful visits to North Caicos, Middle Caicos, South Caicos and Salt Cay. His…
May 16, 2012
NEW STATUS CARDS MAKES IDENTIFYING BELONGERS EASIER
A single free card that provides statutory proof of Belonger/Turks and Caicos Islander status will be available free of charge to those who register before 29 June 2012. As of today some 2,861 persons had registered to vote ahead of the closing date…
May 15, 2012
TRIBUTES PAID TO TCI’S FIRST FEMALE POLICE OFFICER
TRIBUTES have been pouring in following the death of the TCI’s first female police officer. Ethel Ingram Pinder passed away at the Doctor’s Hospital in Nassau, Bahamas, in the early hours of Monday (May 14), aged 68. Mrs Pinder joined the ranks of…