May 10, 2024
Immigration advocates condemn new US rule on Caribbean asylum seekers
Immigration advocates have condemned a proposed new rule that they say will significantly impact Caribbean and other asylum seekers. Many of the immigrants arriving at the southern border of the United States seeking asylum and refugee statuses, and…
May 10, 2024
Veteran Mathews picked for Caribbean showpiece
Veteran all-rounder Angelo Mathews will feature in his sixth Twenty20 World Cup after being named in Sri Lanka’s 15-man squad for next month’s showpiece in the Caribbean and United States. The stalwart, who turns 37 on the second day of the…
May 10, 2024
IMF warns ageing population, climate change threaten’s favourable economic outlook
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Wednesday said that while the economic outlook for St. Vincent and the Grenadines is “favourable” it however faces challenges from an ageing population and climate change. An IMF delegation, led by Nan Geng,…
May 10, 2024
TURKS AND CAICOS POST CABINET MEETING STATEMENT
Her Excellency the Governor, Dileeni Daniel-Selvaratnam, chaired the 13th meeting of Cabinet on Wednesday, May 1st, 2024 at the NJS Francis Building, Grand Turk. All Members were present; except the H.E. Deputy Governor and the Honourable Minister…
May 10, 2024
UNICEF provides safe drinking water in Haiti
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says more than 30,000 people displaced by gang violence in Haiti’s capital, Port-au-Prince, now have access to safe drinking water. The UN said Port-au-Prince has been in the grip of armed groups for…
May 10, 2024
Internal Audit Staff completes Leadership Training with Coached
The Office of the Chief Internal Auditor (OCIA) is pleased to announce that Ms. Abbigail Clarke (Senior Internal Auditor) has completed a one-on-one Leadership course. This course was facilitated by Mrs. Zena Dennis-Tucker from Coached. These…
May 10, 2024
Mariah Carey, Boyz II Men will take on Aruba to headline Soul Beach Music Festival
Mariah Carey and Boyz II Men are headed to Aruba, where they'll take on headlining duties at Soul Beach Music Festival 2024. Also joining are comedian Earthquake and DJ Jazzy Jeff, continuing the festival's mission to deliver "a world-class…
May 1, 2024
FIRST CABINET MEETING AT THE HON. N.J.S FRANCIS BUILDING
Today’s Cabinet Meeting on May 1st, 2024 was the first held at the Hon. NJS Francis Building, Pond Street, Grand Turk since 2017. This milestone aligns with the Government’s commitment, upon assuming office, to reinstate the Helena Jones Robinson…
May 1, 2024
3-DAY PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST
GENERAL SITUATION: A high-pressure center north of the area supports moderate to fresh easterly winds across the Turks and Caicos Islands. A mid-to-upper trough moving into the area will support some shower activity and squally weather later today…
May 1, 2024
Provo Water Company Continues Efforts to Address Water Supply Issues.v
Provo Water Company (PWC) has made significant progress in addressing recent water supply issues caused by increased water demand on Providenciales, and while ongoing projects aimed at long-term solutions are proceeding as planned, nightly water…