February 27, 2024
Experienced Police Officers sworn in
The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force welcomes the addition of eleven new police officers. The nine experienced officers- Alex Joseph, Michael Golding, Kimberly McKain, Travis Robinson, Prakash March, Delroy Green, Mitsy Davis-Skeen,…
February 27, 2024
Efforts to reduce emissions in Trinidad and Tobago by investing in electric vehicles
The Washington-based IDB Lab says it will invest reimbursable and non-reimbursable financing in the startup GoElectricTT to launch a new business model that aims to catalyze the adoption of electric vehicles in Trinidad and Tobago. GoElectricTT says…
February 27, 2024
Marley biopic albums hit Billboard Reggae chart
The Bob Marley: One Love (soundtrack) and Bob Marley: One Love (music inspired by the film — various artists' projects) have entered the Billboard Reggae chart. The soundtrack features 17 tracks performed by Bob Marley and the Wailers and was culled…
February 27, 2024
US providing funds to address climate and biodiversity threats
The United States is providing US$15.8 million in funding to address climate and biodiversity threats in the Caribbean. US Ambassador to the United Nations, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, who is leading a US delegation to the ongoing 46th regular meeting…
February 27, 2024
IMF predicts 3.5 per cent economic growth for Belize
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said that the Belize economy has continued to perform well and after growing strongly by 17.9 percent in 2021 and 8.7 percent in 2022, real gross domestic product (GDP) is estimated to have continued to grow…
February 27, 2024
Trump appeals fraud case as $112,000-a-day interest accrues
Donald Trump is appealing against a New York judge's ruling that he must pay $454m (£360m) in penalties and interest in a civil fraud case.This month's judgment was $355m, but the amount has soared with interest, which will keep accruing by at least…
February 27, 2024
PlayStation to axe 900 jobs
Sony has announced it will lay off 8% of PlayStation employees globally, amounting to approximately 900 people.In addition to cuts in the US and Japan, the gaming giant said this would mean closing PlayStation's London Studio entirely. In a blog…
February 27, 2024
Governors Office announces Appointments of the Electoral District Boundary Commission
Her Excellency the Governor, Dileeni Daniel-Selvaratnam, acting after consultation with the Honorable Premier and the Honorable Leader of the Opposition today, has appointed the following persons as Chair and Members of the Turks and Caicos Islands…
February 27, 2024
Music producer accuses Sean “Diddy” Combs of sexual misconduct
Sean "Diddy" Combs was hit with another sexual assault lawsuit, filed by a music producer in New York federal court Monday. The 73-page claim, brought forth by Rodney "Lil Rod" Jones, accuses Combs of repeated instances of sexual harassment,…
February 27, 2024
Two Day Weather Forecast
FORECAST FOR TUESDAY WEATHER: PARTLY SUNNY AND BREEZY WITH ISOLATED SHOWERS POSSIBLE. MOSTLY FAIR WITH ISOLATED SHOWERS POSSIBLE AT NIGHT. ADVISORY: SMALL CRAFT CAUTION WILL COME INTO EFFECT. WINDS: NORTHEAST TO EAST AT 15 TO 20 KNOTS SEAS: 5…