October 16, 2012
Self-Immolations Controversial in Buddhist Community
The practice of self-immolation is controversial in the Buddhist community, but it is a topic that has come to the forefront after more than 50 Tibetans have set themselves on fire to protest Chinese policies in their homeland. Any kind of suicide…
October 16, 2012
EU Imposes Tougher Sanctions on Iranian Industries
EU foreign ministers have agreed to impose tough new sanctions on Iranian industries to try to pressure Tehran into negotiating an end to its sensitive nuclear activities. After meeting in Brussels on Monday, the top diplomats of the 27-nation bloc…
October 16, 2012
2 Americans Win Nobel Economics Prize
Two American economists have won this year's Nobel Memorial Prize in Economics for their work in designing market institutions that match different parties within the market as efficiently as possible. The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences in…
October 16, 2012
British, Scottish Leaders Sign Deal on Independence Vote
British and Scottish leaders have signed a deal on a referendum that could lead to Scotland's independence. British Prime Minister David Cameron and Scotland's First Minister Alex Salmond signed an agreement Monday in Edinburgh that finalizes…
September 6, 2012
Turks and Caicos politicians try to shed responsibility for health care contract
With a poor standard of health care costing residents on the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) an exorbitant amount of money, the Progressive National Party (PNP) – the ruling party immediately prior to the imposition of direct rule by Britain – is…
September 6, 2012
Tropical Storm Leslie creeps northwards towards Bermuda
Tropical Storm Leslie continued to churn in the central Atlantic, slowly heading towards Bermuda, where the National Hurricane Center in Miami said the system may strengthen to a hurricane and brush the island later this week. At 5:00 pm EDT on…
September 6, 2012
Bahamas must consider income tax, says former minister
A key advisor to the Christie administration says income tax must be considered in The Bahamas to curb its rising debt levels. James Smith, a former state minister of finance, told Guardian Business that the government should look at all options.…
September 6, 2012
EXTRA FUNDING SECURES PRIMARY SCHOOL PLACES FOR ALL
TCIG has now approved the funding to secure the 63 children’s places at three private schools. Every child in the Turks and Caicos Islands who requires a primary school place will be given one this financial year thanks…
September 6, 2012
PROCUREMENT LAW TO PROTECT PUBLIC PURSE
A further piece of essential legislation to help protect the Turks and Caicos Islands poor commercial decisions by Government was the most significant agenda point at His Excellency the Governor’s Advisory Council meeting on Grand Turk today, Wed, 5…
September 6, 2012
Employment Services Department ramps up safety and Health Campaign
The Employment Services (formerly Labour) Department has planned a series of lectures aimed at increasing public awareness of occupational health and safety and to enhance knowledge of the general public about safety at work as well as in the home.…