January 18, 2024
Pakistan launches strikes into Iran
Pakistan has launched retaliatory missile strikes into Iran, reportedly killing seven people, after Iran carried out strikes in Pakistan late on Tuesday. Pakistan said its strikes had hit "terrorist hideouts" in Iran's Sistan-Baluchestan…
January 18, 2024
WT20 cricket venue to host matches in New York unveiled
Organizers of the ICC Men’s Twenty20 World Cup unveiled on Wednesday an ambitious plan to construct a 34,000-seat modular stadium in the state of New York to stage eight matches in this year’s tournament, including the epic battle between…
January 16, 2024
The 75th annual Emmy Award winners
The 75th annual Emmy Awards was hosted by Anthony Anderson, and aired Monday, January 15, on Fox. Here's the complete list of winners: Drama SeriesSuccession Comedy SeriesThe Bear Limited SeriesBeef Lead Actor in a Drama SeriesKieran Culkin,…
January 15, 2024
New Updates from PPID
The Ministry of Physical Planning and Infrastructure Development has informed RTC news that a substantial amount of money for major capital improvements in Grand Turk will be commencing shortly. Over 8 million dollars has been allocated in capital…
January 15, 2024
TCI Weather
GENERAL SITUATION: HIGH-PRESSURE RIDGING CONTINUES TO SUPPORT PLEASANT WEATHER CONDITIONS ACROSS THE TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS. WEATHER: MOSTLY SUNNY AND A BIT BREEZY BECOMING FAIR AND BREEZY TONIGHT. WINDS: EASTERLY AT 10 TO 15 KNOTS, INCREASING…
January 15, 2024
IDB governors to meet in Dominican Republic
Development challenges and opportunities in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), ranging from tackling climate change to ensuring equitable and sustainable growth, and reducing poverty and inequality will be among the issues discussed when the…
January 15, 2024
Bahamas Prime Minister announces new initiatives to deal with crime
Prime Minister Phillip Davis says he remains optimistic that law enforcement authorities will be able to “save this country” as he outlined new initiatives to deal with the rising crime, particularly murder, in the Bahamas. In his national statement…
January 15, 2024
President Biden marks 100 days since Hamas attack on Israel
President Joe Biden on Sunday marked 100 days since Hamas launched its deadly attacks on Israel on October 7, vowing to get more of the American hostages freed. "For 100 days, they have existed in fear for their lives, not knowing what tomorrow will…
January 15, 2024
RTC Weekend Scoreboard Locally & Internationally
PPLCheshire Hall FC 2, Flamingo 0Academy Eagles FC 3, Teachers FC 1 WPLTeachers WFC 4, Cheshire Hall WFC 0SWA Sharks WFC2, Academy Eagles 0 TCISS SOFTBALLBWIC won that game due to a forfeit TCISS BASKETBALLMaranatha Academy 70, Elite High 68Marjorie…
January 15, 2024
AI to hit 40% of jobs and worsen inequality, IMF says
Artificial intelligence is set to affect nearly 40% of all jobs, according to a new analysis by the International Monetary Fund (IMF).IMF's managing director Kristalina Georgieva says "in most scenarios, AI will likely worsen overall inequality". Ms…