March 15, 2011
British MP rejects UK takeover
UK Member of Parliament Lord Nigel Jones, has come out against United Kingdom's direct rule in the Turks & Caicos Islands. The Liberal Democrat peer had several pointed questions this week directed to new Minister of State to the Foreign and…
March 15, 2011
Tourists still enjoying TCI
The Turks and Caicos hotel and tourism association has sad that the recent protests in Providenciales especially has not hampered that sector and tourists have been enjoying their stay despite the unrest A statement from President of the TCHTA…
March 14, 2011
Statement from Gordon Wetherell
RTC News received the following statement from H.E Gordon Wetherell on the grant to the TCI Government.
H.E statements reads:
March 14, 2011
GRACE BAY RESORTS ADOPT ADDITIONAL PRIMARY SCHOOL
Grace Bay Resorts Foundation has added another school to their adoption programme. The Ianthe Pratt Primary School in Provo is the latest to be under the care of the luxurious resort. The adoption was due in great part thanks to two members of the…
March 14, 2011
Inter Health Canada looking to operate in BVI
A bid by Inter Health Canada to operate in the British Virgin Islands may have been dealt a severe blow based on negative press received n the Turks and Caicos Islands. The governing party has been warned at an early stage against any possible move…
March 11, 2011
Turks and Caicos Islanders United for Justice and Equality
RTC news has received the following statements from TCIUJE that reads: We have reviewed Gordon Wetherells statement of yesterday denouncing our protest as a band of approximately 30 protesters. The Turks and Caicos Islands public would be aware and…
March 11, 2011
The Ministry of Health to increase surveillance and screening for tuberculosis
The Ministry of Health today announced that it has plans to increase surveillance and screening for tuberculosis in the broader Turks and Caicos (TCI) Community, including among vulnerable groups and institutions. Over the years, there have been…
March 11, 2011
Police in Provo adopts zero tolerance to unlawful behavior during demonstration
On Tuesday 8th March 2011 Turks & Caicos Islands Police Officers in Providenciales invoked a very measured response to what was an anticipated and guaranteed peaceful demonstration by members of the public on Airport Road Providenciales. However…
March 11, 2011
Revived Prison Farm to Enhance Rehabilitation
Prison authorities are giving inmates new options for rehabilitation and skills training with the revival and expansion of the prison farm on Grand Turk. The project involves the planting of food crops for which the lands have already been…
March 11, 2011
Salt Cay Breakwater
The Ministry of Housing, Works and Utilities and the Department of Engineering and Maintenance Services, (EMS) announces the completion of Salt Cay Breakwater. It is believed, that this is the first major refurbishment of Salt Cay Breakwater…