GOVERNOR’S LAST VISIT TO SALT CAY TOMORROW

H.E Governor Todd will make possibly his last visit to Salt Cay tomorrow, Friday, 14 June 2013, before he leaves the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) in a  few months for a new diplomatic position.   He will be accompanied by the District Commissioner…

Turks and Caicos post Cabinet Statement from meeting on 12 June 2013

His Excellency Governor Ric Todd chaired the meeting of the Turks and Caicos Islands’ (TCI) Cabinet on Wednesday, 12 June 2013 at the House of Assembly Building on Grand Turk.  The Premier and all Ministers, except the Deputy Premier, were present…

Ban on Poultry and Pork Products from Dominican Republic

The Ministry of Environment and Home Affairs is reminding the public that there is a ban on the importation of poultry and pork products and live pork and poultry from the Dominican Republic (DR) into the Turks and Caicos Islands. The ban was…

Minister of Education in London for pre-G8 Tax Meeting

Deputy Premier and Minister of Education, Youth, Sports, Culture, Hon. Akierra Missick left the Turks and Caicos Islands on June 11, 2013 to represent the Premier Hon. Dr. Rufus Ewing at several meetings in the United Kingdom.   Whilst in London,…

Investors Urged To Open Their Wallets To The Turks & Caicos

U.S. and Chinese investors are being urged to "open their wallets" to investment opportunities in the Turks & Caicos Islands.   The call to action came from the Premier of the Turks & Caicos Islands, Dr. Rufus Ewing and his finance minister,…

GRAND TURK NEW REVERSE OSMOSIS PLANT ON SCHEDULE

Minister of Government Support Services Hon. George Lightbourne is assuring Grand Turk residents that water shortages will soon come to an end.    The Minister along with Permanent Secretary of GSS Ian Astwood visited the Grand Turk Reverse Osmosis…

Over A Dozen Caribbean Governments For Invest Caribbean Now Forum

More than a dozen Caribbean governments will gather in New York City this morning for the third annual Invest Caribbean Now Forum.   Two premiers, a chief minister, a governor; seven ministers of governments and two commissioners will join more than…

DEMA Cautions Swimmers: Look-out for Jelly Fish, Report Sightings

Arising out recent reports of jellyfish stings, the Department of Environment and Maritime Affairs (DEMA) would like to caution swimmers to the possible presence of jelly fish in the Grace Bay Area and urges visitors in particular to be on the look…

MINISTER OF HEALTH TO ATTEND THIRD PAN-AMERICAN CONFERENCE

Minister with responsibility for Health and Human Services Hon. Porsha Stubbs -Smith will leave the island today June 5, 2013 for Aruba where she will attend the “The Third Pan-American Conference on Obesity, with Special Attention on Childhood…

Ciara Gets Sued for Backing Out of Gay Event

Hip-hop/R'n'B singer Ciara may not have only lost a $10,000 payday but has also gained a major headache as West Hollywood gay bar The Factory filed a lawsuit against her for allegedly bailing out of a gay event scheduled at their venue during L.A.…