September 23, 2013
TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS IS NOT A TAX HAVEN
The Turks and Caicos Islands is one among several of the Overseas Territories rejoicing at the declaration made by UK Prime Minister, David Cameron. During the recent sitting of the House of Commons, Minister Cameron strongly defended the Overseas…
September 23, 2013
Scotia Celebrates small Business Week
Scotiabank (Turks and Caicos Islands) Limited will be celebrating Small Business Week. The Branches will be focusing on entrepreneurs with a series of activities which include a branch open house with complimentary resources for small businesses,…
September 23, 2013
L & L Annual Complimentary Teacher’s Workshop was A Great Success
Learn and Lead Educational Center hosted their second annual Back to School Complimentary Workshop for teachers titled “Learning Disabilities in an Inclusive Classroom” to a packed house. Daily teachers are called upon to help every student in their…
September 23, 2013
Saunders responds
In a follow up to the re-arrest, Norman Saunders Jr issued his own press release to RTC news. 'I am shocked at the SIPT's decision to charge me. I have not committed the offences for which they have accused me, their charges are unfair, and I will…
September 23, 2013
NORMAN SAUNDERS CHARGED AGAIN
The Special Investigations and Prosecution Team (SIPT) has charged attorney Norman Saunders again, after a basic legal blunder forced them to drop money laundering charges against him two weeks ago. The new charges were announced on Friday…
September 23, 2013
Typhoon Usagi kills at least 25 people in China
Typhoon Usagi has killed at least 25 people in Guangdong province of south China, the government has said. Winds of up to 180 km/h (110 mph) were recorded in some areas, toppling trees and blowing cars off roads. Its victims drowned or were hit by…
September 23, 2013
Most Hostages Rescued from Mall in Kenya
Kenya's interior minister says most of the hostages have been rescued from the Nairobi shopping mall that Islamist militants stormed on Saturday. Joseph Ole Lenku said Kenyan forces are now in "full control" of the Westgate Mall. He said two…
September 23, 2013
Bangladesh Garment Workers Protest Low Pay, Shut Factories
More than 100 garment factories in Bangladesh have been forced to close as workers protest for a third day demanding a sharp raise in their minimum wage. Police firing tear gas and rubber bullets clashed with rock-throwing protesters Monday in the…
September 23, 2013
Germany’s Angela Merkel faces tough coalition talks
Chancellor Angela Merkel's triumphant conservative party is considering who to team up with to form a new German coalition after their election victory. Her conservative bloc got 41.5% - their best result since 1994, but just short of a clear…
September 23, 2013
Michael Douglas Criticizes U.S. Prison System at Emmys Backstage
Michael Douglas criticized U.S. prison system after he won a trophy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a TV Miniseries or Movie at the 2013 Emmy Awards. The actor, who won the prize for his role in HBO movie "Behind the Candelabra", opened up about his…