February 18, 2012
John Vasatka Named new GM of Veranda Resort
John Vasatka has been named as General Manager for the five-star, fully-inclusive Veranda Resort in Providenciales. With 28 years of international hospitality experience, Vasatka will oversee all operations and guest services for the 168-room,…
February 18, 2012
24 Hour Crime Recap – Providenciales
During the past forty-eight (48) hours, Police in Providenciales responded to three reports of a serious nature. One Burglary— Stammers Run Blue Hills Two Theft—Old Airport Road & North West Point A male was arrested on suspicion…
February 17, 2012
HIGH TEA AND FASHION SHOW WITH TCI RED CROSS
The Turks & Caicos Islands Red Cross will be hosting its Annual High Tea and Fashion Show on Grand Turk next month. This ‘island chic’ affair takes place at “The Atrium” of Osprey Beach Hotel on Duke Street, Saturday, March 10th, 2012. Commencing at…
February 17, 2012
TOUGHER REQUIREMENTS FOR LEGAL FIREARM HOPEFULS
Assistant Superintendent of Police Darron Williams says that it won’t be business as usual as it relates to the re-issuing and new firearm licences. Williams in a recent interview said: “We have enhanced the process because we see the need for it.…
February 17, 2012
PADGETT DUE TO RETURN TO TCI
Richard Padgett, a property developer and best known for his involvement in the Third Turtle project in Providenciales, is due back in court in April. Padgett was one of the first individuals to be charged by the SIPT and his attorneys confirm that…
February 17, 2012
AG AND THE BILL
The integrity commission bill was a hot button issue as it revealed yesterday who should under law be able to make declarations and as Attorney General Hue Shepheard explained on the Governor is exempt, thus meaning himself and the CEO of the TCI…
February 13, 2012
Update of PRC Backlog and Delayed Caseworking for new BOTC Naturalisation and Registration Applications
The general public will recall that the Ministry of Border Control and Labour temporarily suspended the receipt and processing of all new applications for Permanent Resident Certificates on February 26, 2010. The Ministry is pleased to confirm that…
February 13, 2012
LOCAL CEO CALLED TO REGIONAL BOARD
Digicel TCI CEO E. Jay Saunders has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Caribbean Association of National Telecommunication Organization (CANTO) at its recent Annual General Meeting (AGM) in St. Maarten. Under the theme “Accelerating the…
February 13, 2012
Turks and Caicos Tourism Arrivals Highlights Growth
The Turks and Caicos Islands tourism arrivals for 2011 surpassed the 1 million mark and grew to an all time high in the country’s history. Since the destination has begun keeping records of tourism arrivals from the 1980’s, the Turks and Caicos have…
February 13, 2012
Lime has given the gift of magic to the TCI.
In release sent to RTC News Lime is offering to help its local and faithful customers to help cope with the harsh economic times, LIME has introduced an offer that magically extends the talk time for participating customers. Magic Minutes, as the…