June 6, 2012
China and Russia lead group talks focused on security
China and Russia are leading a group summit, with talks focusing on security and development in central Asia. The stability of Afghanistan is a ''common concern'', said Russian President Vladimir Putin. Leaders of four other countries, Iran,…
June 6, 2012
Diamond Jubilee: Queen ‘humbled’ by celebrations
The Queen has called her Diamond Jubilee "a humbling experience", saying she had been "touched deeply" by seeing so many people celebrating together. In a message to the nation, she thanked all those who organised the events. Festivities…
June 4, 2012
153 Dead in Nigerian Plane Crash
Nigerian officials say all 153 people on board a Nigerian passenger aircraft flight were killed when the plane crashed into a building in Lagos. President Goodluck Jonathan has declared three days of official mourning for the victims and ordered…
June 4, 2012
15 Killed in Reported US Drone Strike in Pakistan
Pakistani officials say a U.S. drone strike in northwestern Pakistan early Monday has killed 15 people. Security officials say missiles were fired into a village in North Waziristan, along the Afghan border. The tribal region has become a hub of…
June 4, 2012
QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY AND JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS CONFIRMED
Turks and Caicos Islands events to mark the Her Majesty the Queen's Diamond Jubilee and Birthday have been announced by His Excellency the Governor today, Monday, 21 May 2012. The TCI events will run in conjunction with celebrations both in other…
June 4, 2012
2012 TURKS & CAICOS INTERNATIONAL FLAG FESTIVAL
The Providenciales Flag Festival Committee is pleased to announce the 1st Turks & Caicos International Flag Festival. The festival will take place from June 1-4, 2012. The Turks & Caicos Islands is home to nationals from more than 50 countries and…
June 4, 2012
Turquoise Morning wins Three Telly Awards
The Telly Awards named Turquoise Morning as a double Silver winner, and a Bronze winner in the 33rd Telly Awards for its shows on the Battle of the Bands, the World Travel Awards and the Haiti Reconstruction Forum. With nearly 11,000 entries from…
June 4, 2012
Grace Bay Club to continue taking new reservations
Award-winning Grace Bay Club to continue taking new reservations as of today June 1 Meanwhile, the Grace Bay Club, this country’s first luxury resort, will again begin to take new reservations as of today June 1. Mark Durliat, Chief Operating…
June 4, 2012
TOURIST DIED OF HEART ATTACK
An autopsy report has ruled that the death of a tourist at one of the major resorts in Providenciales, was not due to the mystery sickness that has plagued a number of hotels and resorts on that island. The autopsy report confirmed that the male…
June 4, 2012
Verification of Belonger Status and Voter Registration for overseas students
The Ministry of Border Control and Labor and the Elections Office have release information as it relates to the verification of Belonger Status and Voter Registration for students' studying overseas. According to the release, students who reside…