November 29, 2011
Statement by His Excellency Governor Ric Todd in relation to today’s industrial action
H.E Governor Todd today released a statement to RTC news concerning the strike actions taken by the CSA. “I returned to the Turks and Caicos Islands last night in order to be in the country at this time of unfortunate industrial action, cutting…
November 29, 2011
CSA sends out requests to Interim Government
The Civil Service Association (CSA) was revitalized on January 6, 2011. Since this revitalization the CSA has had numerous meetings with representatives of the Interim Administration to address a number of issues and to avert the implementation of…
November 28, 2011
Voting Begins in Egypt’s Landmark Elections
Egyptians have begun casting their ballots in the first parliamentary elections since a popular uprising ended the 30-year rule of former president Hosni Mubarak in February. Voters stood in long lines early Monday, well before polling stations…
November 28, 2011
11 Dead in Indonesia Bridge Collapse, 30 Missing
Searchers in central Indonesia said Monday the number of people confirmed killed in the collapse of a bridge has climbed to 11, with more than 30 missing and feared dead. At least 39 people were injured when the 720-meter-long bridge, built to…
November 28, 2011
OECD warns of European recession
The OECD has warned that the eurozone and UK could be entering a recession, and has cut its global growth forecast. The OECD predicted the eurozone economy would shrink in the fourth quarter by 1%, and by 0.4% in the first quarter of next year. For…
November 28, 2011
Suicide Car Bombing Outside Iraqi Prison Kills 11 People
Iraqi officials say a suicide bomber has exploded a vehicle outside a prison near Baghdad, killing 19 people and wounding at least 22 others. The blast happened Monday morning at the entrance to the al-Hout prison in the town of Taji. Authorities…
November 28, 2011
UN Climate Conference Opens in South Africa
Representatives from nearly 200 countries have gathered in Durban, South Africa for a U.N. conference on climate change. The 12-day meeting began Monday and will focus on efforts to extend the Kyoto Protocol, which is set to expire next year. The…
November 27, 2011
Martin Stanley sends letter to Government Staff regarding Strike Action
RTC News has received a letter from the office of Martin…
November 27, 2011
Statement by Chief Executive re Strike & Rumours
Issued on behalf of Martin Stanley, Chief Executive, TCI Government: “I have confirmed in writing to the CSA today (Sunday, 27 November) that we would like to meet them as soon as possible to work to avert any further strike action. “However, it…
November 27, 2011
CSA Email to Public Servants
Dear Public Servants, After meeting with the Interim Administration on Wednesday November 23, and with civil servants yesterday, there was a general agreement that the Administration failed to adequately address our concerns which led to a…