March 15, 2024
Why does the US want to ban TikTok?
US politicians are debating new legislation that would ban TikTok in the US unless its Chinese owners sell the company.The video-sharing app has millions of users around the world but is facing questions over the security of users' data, and its…
March 15, 2024
Vigilance in the Sale of Fuel
In response to the critical issue of illegal migration, The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force urges fuel suppliers to play a crucial role in disrupting illicit activities by recording (use of CCTV) information from sales of excessive…
March 15, 2024
SURINAME Government agrees to provide subsidy to majority of population
The Suriname government says it will provide a subsidy to electricity consumers with a consumption of up to 900 kWh per month even as it plans to increase electricity prices by 61 percent as part of the measure aimed at reducing the annual SRD4.5…
March 15, 2024
Judge denies one of Trump’s motions to dismiss documents case
A U.S. district judge denied former President Donald Trump's motion to dismiss his federal classified documents case based on unconstitutional vagueness, one of the two motions -- the other being his protection under the Presidential Records Act --…
March 15, 2024
Tesla Model 2 set for production next year
Tesla’s long-awaited entry-level electric car is finally set to enter production next year, giving the firm a foothold in the increasingly competitive sub-£25k sector. The ‘Model 2’, as it is known, has been on the cards for years. Tesla CEO Elon…
March 15, 2024
PREMIER HONOURABLE CHARLES WASHINGTON MISICK ON TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS BORDER SECURITY
GOOD EVENING! THIS EVENING, I stand before you to address one of the most pressing issues facing our country: border security. As our nation's Premier, it is my solemn duty to ensure the safety and well-being of every citizen within our borders. The…
March 12, 2024
THE GOVERNOR AND THE PREMIER MAKES JOINT STATEMENT ON BORDER SECURITY
Last Monday, the National Security Council declared a National Emergency in response to the deterioration of Haiti and consequential impact for the security of the Turks and Caicos Islands. A multi-agency Strategic Coordinating Group (SCG), chaired…
March 12, 2024
140 Migrants intercepted in the TCI
An illegal vessel transporting ONE HUNDRED and FORTY (140) irregular migrants was intercepted this morning. Assistant Commissioner of Police (Specialist Tactical Operation) Mat Newton said: “Information from the United States Coast Guard indicated…
March 11, 2024
Minister of Public Safety and Utilities issues statement on fire at Landfill
On Saturday, March 9th 2024, at 7:00 am, the Environmental Health Department (EHD) was informed of a fire at the Providenciales landfill. The fire was identified by the new Landfill Contractor, TCI Green Ecological, during their routine site…
March 11, 2024
Hartling Group along with the Ministry of Education hosts its 2nd annual Career Symposium
The Hartling Group along with the Ministry of Education, Youth, Sports and Social Services hosted its 2nd annual Career Symposium. This initiative included an educational, inspiring, and fulfilling day attended by 540 fifth-form students, from…