April 1, 2012
Panama teen was adrift at sea for 26 days; mother calls return ‘a miracle’
It was a Friday evening in February when Adrian Vasquez, an 18-year-old from the town of Rio Hato, Panama, accepted an invitation from two friends to accompany them on what was proposed as an overnight fishing expedition. Their plan, according to…
April 1, 2012
Cuba sets Good Friday as holiday after pope’s request
Cuban President Raul Castro has granted Pope Benedict XVI's request to make Good Friday a holiday -- at least this year -- Cuban state media reported Saturday. During his visit to Cuba this week, the pope asked Castro to recognize the day…
April 1, 2012
Quieter hurricane season predicted for 2012
As we rapidly approach the official start of the 2012 Hurricane Season, experts are predicting a quieter season. Two recognized hurricane experts say “this year’s storm season could be the quietest one in the past 3 decades”. The preliminary data…
April 1, 2012
St Vincent UN ambassador describes ordeal at hands of New York police
The permanent representative of St Vincent and the Grenadines to the United Nations, Camillo Gonsalves, has issued a statement in which he describes mistreatment and abuse he received earlier this week at the hands of New York City police…
April 1, 2012
Man dies in petrol tanker explosion
A man was burnt to death Thursday night when a petroleum tanker, loaded with 10,000 litres of premium 87 gasoline, burst into flames after overturning along the Falmouth bypass in the vicinity of Martha Brae. The deceased, who was a passenger in…
April 1, 2012
NEW DIRECTOR OF CORPORATE SERVICES FOR RTCI POLICE
ROYAL Turks and Caicos Islands Police has appointed a new Director of Corporate Services. Peter Davis, will take up the position early next month. The 54-year-old brings a wealth of experience to the role, including previous postings in the…
April 1, 2012
FortisTCI Limited Gears Up For Annual Spring Fun Walk & Run
FortisTCI Ltd. is once again eager about bringing together the Turks and Caicos Islands community for a healthy experience at this year’s 4th Annual Spring Fun Walk & Run. The event slated for Saturday March 31, 2012 will begin promptly at 6am with…
April 1, 2012
BOYLE REVEALS SEVERANCE PAKAGES ON EXPRESSIONS
Patrick Boyle, Chief Executive, TCI Government, said in a release to RTC News: “On behalf of His Excellency the Governor and I, I would like to take this opportunity to thanks everyone who has volunteered to leave public life at this time for…
April 1, 2012
NHIB, Ordinance Changes &FAQs
Changes to the National Health Insurance Plan Ordinance have brought about fruitful meetings and intriguing exchanges with stakeholders of the health care plan, nationwide. The executive team has compiled a list of the most Frequently Asked…
April 1, 2012
Baby Mama Says Jaleel White is a Low Down Dog; He Responds
Jaleel White’s sparkly clean image is in the midst of being ruined by his ex. The mother of his child is coming out with what she alleges to be the truth about the man. She told the press he used to beat her and cheat on her. Bridget Hardy, who…