March 20, 2012
50th Anniversary of Splash Down – Mural Unveiling Ceremony
In celebration of the John Glenn Splash down, this week marks a special celebration in the TCI to mark that occasion. HE Governor Todd stated the following in his address to mark the occasion: 50 years ago the eyes of the world were on Grand Turk.…
March 20, 2012
Chair of the Consultartive Forum Ms Lilliam Missick issues statement
RTC News received the following statement, issued on behalf of the Chair of the Consultative Forum Ms Lillian Missick. Like all TCIslanders I was shocked and dismayed when I heard the Governor use a profane word during a radio call-in show last…
March 20, 2012
MILLS INSTITUTE STUDENTS AMAZED BY THE SKIES
Kindergarten students of the reputable Mills Institute of Lifelong Learning and Success visited Providenciales International Airport as the highlight to the students week of learning about air transportation. Sixteen students ranging between the…
March 19, 2012
Sheryl Lee Ralph Releases Tell All Book ‘Redefining Diva’
Sheryl Lee Ralph has been around for a minute or two and has seen quite a few things in the industry. The original Dream Girl and mother of “Moesha” has come out about the dark spots in her career, including beefs with Diana Ross and Brandy. In her…
March 19, 2012
Cee Lo Sings ‘F–k You’ in Prez’ Presence; Fox News Freaks Out
Friday night at Tyler Perry’s fundraiser for President Obama, Cee Lo Green decided he wanted to do “F–k You,” the uncensored version of his hit “Forget You.” Actually he sang the censored version first then he asked the audience “Can I curse in…
March 19, 2012
Rosie O’Donnell show axed by Oprah Winfrey
Rosie O'Donnell's daily US talk show has been axed from Oprah Winfrey's TV channel after five months for failing to attract high ratings. The Rosie Show's debut in October, featuring Russell Brand, drew 500,000 viewers. It averaged 204,000 last…
March 19, 2012
Caribbean minister urges regulations to prevent no-shows
A St Vincent government official is calling for more stringent regulations regarding contractual arrangements between overseas artistes and promoters. According to a Caribbean Media Corporation news report, Opposition Minister of Trade, Industry…
March 19, 2012
Tanya Mullings eyes JUNO Award
TORONTO-based singer Tanya Mullings is confident she will take home the JUNO Award for Reggae Recording of the Year on April 1. She is nominated for the song, Rescue Me, which was co-produced by Dean Pond and Maurice Gregory of Third World. The…
March 19, 2012
Fans call for Gayle after Windies latest defeat
West Indies' embarrassing defeat to Australia in the first One-Day International here Friday, left some fans at the Arnos Vale Stadium vociferously calling for the return of talismanic opener Chris Gayle. A chant of "we want Gayle" rang out from…
March 19, 2012
Windies romp to first ODI win over Aussies since 2006
KIERON Pollard blazed West Indies to a first ODI victory over Australia since 2006, his stand with Dwayne Bravo swallowing up the tourists' modest total in a rain-affected match at the Arnos Vale Ground. (Scores: West Indies 163 for 5 in 38.2…