February 19, 2024
Seven Stars Resort copped the title at 2024 Salvation Army’s Chocolate Lovers Showcase
Seven Stars Resort copped the overall title at this year’s staging of the Salvation Army’s Chocolate Lovers Showcase held at the Palms Resort in Providenciales on Saturday February 2, with two categories up for grabs – Sweet and Savory. The event,…
February 17, 2024
NY judge fines former President Trump $354 million in civil fraud trial
Donald Trump must pay $354 million for fraudulent business practices, Judge Arthur Engoron ruled in the former president's civil fraud trial Friday. Trump's sons Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump have been fined $4 million apiece, and former Trump…
February 15, 2024
HON. E. JAY SAUNDERS, MINISTER OF FINANCE, PRESENTS SUPPLEMENTARY APPROPRIATION NO. 4 (2023-2024) BILL
Hon. Speaker, Hon. Premier, Hon. Members of this House of Assembly, Strangers in the Gallery, Persons tuning in via radio and streaming media, andMy fellow Turks and Caicos Islanders. Good day, Mr. Speaker, on Tuesday, 6th of February 2024, I laid…
February 15, 2024
Tourism team attends CTO’s business meetings in Saint Martin
Honourable Josephine Connolly, Minister of Tourism, along with a distinguished team, including Alvin Hegner, Co-Chairman of Experience Turks and Caicos, Trina Adams, Chief Marketing Officer for Experience Turks and Caicos, and Leandrea Missick,…
February 15, 2024
Mass shooting at Kansas City Super Bowl celebration kills one, injures many
As of this writing: One person was killed and at least 23 were injured, including some children, in a shooting at the end of the parade to celebrate the Super Bowl win by the Kansas City Chiefs, sending terrified fans running for cover and marring…
February 15, 2024
US Coast Guard repatriates 33 migrants to Haiti
The United States Coast Guard says the crew of its Cutter Benard C. Webber repatriated 33 migrants to Haiti on Monday following an interdiction of a “migrant venture” near Fort Pierce Inlet, Florida. The US Coast Guard said that earlier this month,…
February 15, 2024
TCHTA releases a 3-year Strategic Plan
With an exceptional close to 2023 illuminated by a showstopping Maskanoo™ and notable participation in regional industry events SOTIC and CHTA CHIEF, the Turks & Caicos Hotel and Tourism Association (TCHTA) has ushered in the new year with a…
February 15, 2024
Trump’s first criminal trial date is set
The first-ever criminal trial of a former US president will start on 25 March. That's the major takeaway from today's court hearing in New York. Donald Trump sat in the courtroom and listened as his lawyers tried to have the case thrown out, but…
February 15, 2024
Senate passes $95 billion foreign aid package, but faces tough path in House
The Senate passed a $95 billion foreign aid bill for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan on Tuesday — with more than 20 Republicans defying former President Donald Trump, who fervently spoke out against the bill, which now faces an uncertain future in the…
February 15, 2024
Usher and longtime girlfriend are officially married
While Usher was in Las Vegas, he didn't just rock the Super Bowl halftime show -- he also tied the knot. After word came that the singer and his longtime girlfriend, Jennifer Goicoechea [goy-coe-CHAY-ah], had obtained a marriage license, ABC Audio…