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December 24, 2010

Confusion reigns in Turks and Caicos as holidays loom

Turks and Caicos Islands -- As the British Interim Government in the Turks and Caicos Islands moves on a number of issues, members of the Progressive National Party (PNP) are voicing their discontent. The early retirement of Police Commissioner…

December 24, 2010

New technology to provide medical services to family islands

Cutting edge technology will provide “virtual check ups” to people on the family islands, allowing people to consult a specialist doctor without making the trip to Provo or Grand Turk, thanks to a new Telemedicine scheme provided by the TCIG…

December 24, 2010

April trial for accused Jamaican Ponzi schemer David A. Smith.

A Florida judge has ordered an April trial for accused Jamaican Ponzi schemer and former head of OLINT, David A. Smith. Judge Mary Scriven this week ruled that Smith`s trial will commence sometime after April 4th. The government and Smith`s…

December 24, 2010

Bahamas politicians not serious about Turks & Caicos union, says WikiLeaks cable

A secret cable released by Wikileaks has disclosed that the United States Embassy in The Bahamas had expressed the…

December 22, 2010

More time to comment on Kate Sullivan TCI Constitutional and Electoral Reform

Turks and Caicos Islanders have been given more time to comment on Ms Kate Sullivan,…

December 22, 2010

A new gospel showcase for TCI

Churches from all denominations from across the Turks and Caicos Islands have signed on to be of a new gospel showcase in the country entitled TCI Sunday Best. As it name suggests, the religious event will be based on the popular BET television…

December 22, 2010

Clyde Robinson placed on administrative leave

Director of Planning Clyde Robinson has been placed on administrative leave. The news was confirmed today via a statement from the Government Press office.. It read quote: On 12 November 2010, the Turks & Caicos Islands Government (TCIG) issued…

December 20, 2010

Parts of the Nation’s Capital without power for approximately 14 hours Sunday

The Turks and Caicos Utilities Limited (TCU), issued a public announcement regarding a planned outage that would affect the following areas between 12:30 am and 5:30 am on Sunday December 19, 2010. South Base, Waterloo Road, Old Airport Road,…

December 20, 2010

Senior police officers in Turks and Caicos retired by governor

In a surprise move, Governor Gordon Wetherell, who heads the direct rule Interim Government of the Turks and Caicos…

December 20, 2010

Appointment of new Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner of Police

With early rumors flying around on Friday afternoon about the Commissioner & Deputy being sacked by HE Governor Gordon…