May 27, 2012
Apple boss Tim Cook rejects $75m payout
Apple's boss Tim Cook has turned down a payout worth about $75m (£48m). The technology giant will pay a quarterly dividend of $2.65 per share from July, the first time Apple has declared a dividend since 1995. But a regulatory filing with the…
May 27, 2012
Spain’s loss-making Bankia vows transparency
The head of Spain's fourth-largest bank, Bankia, has promised more transparency, a day after announcing huge losses and asking for a bailout. Jose Ignacio Goirigolzarri told a news conference a full restructuring plan would be finalised by the end…
May 27, 2012
Lloyd’s ‘has plans for euro collapse’
The insurance market Lloyd's of London is preparing contingency plans for the possibility of the euro collapsing, its chief executive has said. With Greece facing new elections in June and anti-bailout feelings high, there are fears Athens may be…
May 27, 2012
Suspected NATO Airstrike Kills 8 Afghan Civilians
Officials in eastern Afghanistan say a NATO airstrike has killed a family of eight. A government spokesman for Paktia province, Rohullah Samoon, tells VOA that a coalition airstrike late Saturday killed a man, his wife and six children in the…
May 27, 2012
Syrian Officials Deny Responsibililty for Houla Massacre
Syrian officials say Damascus is not responsible for the massacre in a village that killed at least 92 people, including dozens of children. A Foreign Ministry spokesman told reporters in Damascus Sunday that anti-government gunmen carried out…
May 27, 2012
Vatican Confirms Pope’s Butler’s Arrest
The Vatican confirmed Saturday that Pope Benedict XVI's butler has been arrested on suspicion of leaking confidential documents and letters from the pontiff's private quarters. Vatican spokesman Federico Lombardi said Paolo Gabriele, 46, was…
May 24, 2012
TCI Public Authorities Address Illnesses at Hotels in Providenciales.
The Turks and Caicos Islands Authorities would like to advise the travelling public and residents that all resources are being mobilized to investigate and contain a situation that has seen an increase in diarrhoea and vomiting in some resorts…
May 24, 2012
Governor responds to Carlos Simons
In response to a letter from Carlos Simons QC, HE Governor Todd responded to the rules of Chair outlined in the following sent to RTC news: Dear Mr Simons, Thank you for your letter of 22 May. Everyone on TCI is entitled to hold and express…
May 24, 2012
Police News-Two Men Charged plus more
TWO men have appeared in court today (Wednesday May 23) charged with the murder of Anthony Quinn. Misael Castillo, 19, of Long Bay, Providenciales, and Stanford Forbes Jnr, 18, of Leeward Highway, Providenciales, were also charged with robbery. The…
May 24, 2012
LIME’s Mother’s Day winners
Mother’s Day celebrations at LIME saw several ladies walking away as winners. It is the time of year when many pause to pay tribute to Mothers globally and LIME TCI joined in the festive time. Ms. Theresa Bassett won the LIME’s Mother’s Day text…