Father of Argentine Soccer Star – Jorge Messi Passes Away
Jorge Messi, father and longtime representative of Argentine soccer icon Lionel Messi, passed away Saturday August 8th 2026, at the age of 68, according to Sanatorio Centro, the medical center in Rosario, Argentina, where he had been receiving…
Bahamian Actress Lands Role on Tyler Perry’s The Oval
Growing up in Abaco, Kristin McIntosh watched stars on television without imagining that she might one day appear on the screen herself. Now, the 35-year-old Bahamian actress is building her own television career with a recurring guest role as a…
3 DAY PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FROM WEDNESDAY AUGUST 12TH 2026
PUBLIC FORECAST FOR THE TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS FOR THE NEXT THREE DAYS FROM WEDNESDAY AUGUST 12TH 2026 GENERAL SITUATION: High pressure ridging will continue to maintain mostly stable conditions for the early part of the day, with shower chances…
Large Cocaine Operation Uncovered at Kingston Port
A massive multi-agency operation at the Kingston Freeport Terminal (KFTL) in Jamaica between August 5 and August 7, 2026, resulted in the seizure of over two tonnes of cocaine with an estimated global street value exceeding J$21 billion (approx.…
13 Year Old Girl Recovering from Barracuda Attack in the Turks and Caicos Islands
A 13-year-old girl is recovering after being bitten by a barracuda while doing handstands in shallow water during a birthday vacation in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Claire Macdonel, of Sugar Land, Texas, was in about four feet of water on July…
FEMA Provides Water Trailers to Puerto Rico
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) said Monday August 10th, 2026 that it is providing water trailers to Puerto Rico as the U.S. territory confronts a worsening water crisis fueled by severe drought and declining reservoir levels. The…
Powerful 7.4 Earthquake Strikes Columbia
At least 169 people have been killed and more than 600 injured after a powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday morning, August 10th 2026, causing widespread destruction and prompting the government to declare a national…
Don Nelson – NBA Hall of Fame Player and Coach Passes Away at 86
Don Nelson, legendary Hall of Fame NBA player and innovative head coach, passed away on, August 9th, 2026, at the age of 86. Known for pioneering the fast-paced "Nellie Ball" system, Nelson left an indelible mark on basketball history. Nelson spent…
July Energy Bills Shock Residents of the TCI
July electric bills were the first issued under the billing cycle that consisted of the TCIG Fuel Factor Relief Program, which runs from July through October 2026. The program caps the Fuel Factor Rate at US$0.22 per kWh for eligible residential…
3 DAY PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FOR MONDAY AUGUST 10TH 2026
PUBLIC FORECAST FOR THE TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS FOR THE NEXT THREE DAYS FROM MONDAY AUGUST 10TH 2026 GENERAL SITUATION: A high pressure ridge and Saharan dust plume are combining to bring warm, hazy, and dry conditions across the Turks and Caicos…