January 17, 2012
Philippine Police Arrest Suspect in Kidnapping of US Missionary Couple
Philippine police say they have arrested an Islamic militant suspected of involvement in the 2001 kidnapping of an American missionary couple. Security officials said Tuesday the man, known as “Abu Ismael,” was captured on the remote southern…
January 17, 2012
11 sentenced to prison after billionaire burns himself to death in N China
A Chinese court Tuesday sentenced 11 people to prison for illegal financing, eight months after their billionaire boss burnt himself to death in Inner Mongolia autonomous region. Altogether 11 people, all employees of the Baotou Huilong Trading…
January 17, 2012
Statement from RBC Royal Bank, Providenciales
“We are dismayed that another serious incident has occurred at our branch and concerned at the rising level of bold crime in our community. Our first concern is always for the safety of our clients, staff and other visitors to our premises. We take…
January 17, 2012
The new CEO to announce this week the proposed five new Ministries and which PS will head them
TCIG Chief Executive Patrick Boyle is expected to host a news conference this week during which he will announce the proposed five new Ministries and which Permanent Secretary will head them. The press conference is scheduled 10:30-11:30 a.m. on…
January 17, 2012
48 Hour Crime Recap – Providenciales
Police in Providenciales this afternoon officially confirmed an armed robbery that occurred at the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) over the weekend, which landed one young man in the hospital.Media relations officer, detective Inspector Calvin Chase in a…
January 17, 2012
The DECR seeks the cooperation of businesses in helping it to determine the quota of conch for the year
Hotels, restaurants and other businesses must now submit monthly reports on sales of conch to enable the Department of Environment and Coastal Resources to determine how much conch is taken each year from the nation’s fishery. The Turks and Caicos…
January 16, 2012
Golden Globes: The winners list
The 69th annual Golden Globes wrapped up on Sunday without too many bleeped curse words, fumbled speeches - or surprise wins. As predicted, George Clooney and Meryl Streep picked up a best actor and best actress in a dramatic motion picture Golden…
January 16, 2012
Golden Globes Go to Octavia Spencer, Idris Elba & Morgan Freeman
The 2012 Golden Globes were given out Sunday night in Hollywood. Among the many winners were Octavia Spencer, Idris Elba and Morgan Freeman. Spencer won best supporting actress for her role as a brassy housekeeper joining other black maids to…
January 16, 2012
Nicki Minaj and Bruno Mars to perform at Grammy Awards
Nicki Minaj, Foo Fighters and Bruno Mars are set to perform at next month's Grammy Awards, it has been announced. Minaj is nominated for four awards at the ceremony, including best new artist and rap album for Pink Friday. Taylor Swift and Kelly…
January 16, 2012
First online TV network to hit the region
Jamaican and Caribbean content providers and users are set to benefit from eMedia Interactive’s iVu online TV network, a new media company based in Jamaica, offering ad-supported and premium on-demand streaming of TV shows, plays, movies and…