May 25, 2013
11 Dead in Philippines Clash
Authorities in the southern Philippines say at least 11 people have been killed in a clash between government troops and a Muslim militant gang.Military spokesman Brigadier General Domingo Tutaan said seven Philippine marines and at least four…
May 25, 2013
17 Dead in Pakistan School Bus Accidental Blast
An explosion on a school bus in eastern Pakistan Saturday has killed 16 children and one teacher.A police officer in the city of Gujrat said the 17 victims burned to death when their bus caught fire in the blast. He said several other children were…
May 25, 2013
Arizona Sheriff Ruled to Unfairly Target Latinos
A U.S. federal judge has ruled that an Arizona sheriff known for his tough policies has been singling out Latinos in immigration patrols and traffic stops.U.S. District Judge Murray Snow ruled Friday in Phoenix that Maricopa County sheriff Joe…
May 25, 2013
May 27, TCI Celebrates National Heroes Day 2013
National Heroes Day will be celebrated throughout the Turks and Caicos Islands on Monday, May 27, 2013. The Department of Culture, in collaboration with the Honors and Awards Committee, will mark the day with a Wreath Laying Ceremony in honor of…
May 25, 2013
Turks & Caicos Reservations partners with Prime Sports Medicine to Develop Medical Tourism
Turks and Caicos Reservations – a locally based vacation booking service, focused exclusively on the Turks & Caicos Islands, today announced that it has entered into a strategic partnership with Prime Sports Medicine (PSM) to bring more patients…
May 25, 2013
OPPOSITION OBJECTS TO GRANT OF BEACH ACCESS TO PRIVATE ENTITY
The leader of the opposition, Hon Sharlene Cartwright-Robinson, has responded to a response to a question tabled by the Opposition at a recent House of Assembly Meeting, where the Premier informed the people of these Islands that an application had…
May 25, 2013
Jaguars Over powered Jam-Turk in game 4 of the Provo Cricket Association match
The JAGUARS recorded a second win as they easily beat Jam-Turk as the HAB Group-sponsored T20 competition continued on Sunday 19th May at the Down Town Ball Park in Providenciales. Batting first after winning the toss Jam-Turk reached 112 runs for…
May 25, 2013
Protocol office to be established within TCIG
One of the main issues discussed when His Excellency Governor Ric Todd hosted Wednesday’s meeting of TCI’s Cabinet, was the need to have a National Protocol Policy. It noted that most governments have in place formal policies and procedures which…
May 25, 2013
A-Snap: Local Art & Craft for Sustainable livelihood Retail Attraction Opens in Grand Turk
The ever dynamic, tourism industry of the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) is about to be enhanced even more, as the A-Snap cultural and arts retail store supported by the Ariza Group of Companies (AGC), seeks to increase authenticity to the tourism…
May 22, 2013
Sergio Garcia apologises for Tiger Woods ‘fried chicken’ joke
Sergio Garcia has apologised for making what could be seen as a racist remark about world number one Tiger Woods. Garcia, 33, was asked if he would have Woods round for dinner to settle their recent argument and joked that he would serve fried…