February 29, 2012
Romney Wins Arizona, Michigan
U.S. presidential hopeful Mitt Romney claimed victories in two primary contests Tuesday, easily winning Arizona and pulling ahead in the tough battle in his native northern state of Michigan. Romney thanked cheering supporters Tuesday night for…
February 29, 2012
UN: Assad’s Crackdown Has Killed ‘Well Over 7,500′ People
A senior U.N. official says Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's deadly crackdown on an opposition uprising has killed “well over 7,500″ people, an increase of 2,100 from the death toll provided by the world body last month. U.N. political chief…
February 29, 2012
EU Pulls Ambassadors Out of Belarus
European Union members are pulling all their ambassadors from Belarus after its the authoritarian government ordered the Polish and EU ambassadors out of the country. Belarus ordered the envoys to leave in reaction to new EU sanctions imposed…
February 29, 2012
GOVERNOR DECLINES CONSUMER ELECTRICITY PRICE RISE
Consumers and most businesses across the Turks and Caicos Islands will not face electricity price rises for the next 12 months following discussions with Fortis TCI involving His Excellency, Governor Ric Todd, and TCI Government staff, it was…
February 29, 2012
PRISON OFFICERS RECIEVE FIRST AID ACCREDITATION
To better equip officers at Her Majesty’s Prison with additional skills and provide further assistance to inmates during their incarceration, twelve officers successfully completed First Aid Training on Thursday, February 9th, 2012. The…
February 29, 2012
AA DIRECT NEW YORK FLIGHT GONE
American Airlines will be cancelling its direct flight from New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport to Providenciales in April. Starting April 3, travelers to the Turks and Caicos Islands will only be able to fly direct from JFK with…
February 29, 2012
COLLECTIVE STATEMENT FROM THE GOVERNOR AND THE RETAIL BANKING INDUSTRY
The Governor convened a Summit on 23 February 2012 of the heads of the retail banks operating in the Turks and Caicos Islands to discuss practical support for the small business community across the islands. The meeting was hosted by the Bankers…
February 29, 2012
Police gives updates on crime in the TCI
During the past forty-eight (48) hours, Police in Providenciales responded to eight reports of a serious nature. Five Burglaries— Blue Hills, Cooper Jack Bay & 3 Kew Town One Attempted Burglary—Kew Town One Robbery—Five Cays One…
February 29, 2012
New Public Relations Officer for Royal Turks and Caicos Islands
Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police have named a new Public Relations Officer (Special Constable appointment). Paul Baker, who is currently working in a similar role at InterHealth Canada, will take up the post on March 1. The 45-year-old brings a…
February 29, 2012
South Base Refurbishment on Stream: Health Concerns Addressed by experts
Government employees may once again be working from the refurbished government offices at South base as soon as April this year, the Ministry of Works has announced. The Engineering and Maintenance Services (EMS) in the Ministry of Works is…