Antigua PM optimistic Trinidad will honour outstanding multi-million dollar payout

Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne says he remains optimistic that Trinidad and Tobago would honour its obligation and pay the remaining US$60 million owed to policy holders following the collapse of two Trinidad-based Caribbean…

The Department of Family and Children Services recognises Social Work Month 2026

The Department of Family and Children Services, in collaboration with the Department of Community Support and Engagement, is proud to join the global community in celebrating Social Work Month this March 2026 under the theme, “Social Workers:…

CABINET APPROVES NEW PLANNING APPLICATION FEE STRUCTURE – EFFECTIVE 1ST APRIL 2026

The Planning Department within the Ministry of Physical Planning and Infrastructure Development announces that the Cabinet of the Turks and Caicos Islands has approved a new policy position to amend the fees specified by Regulation 16 of the…

ICE deports convicted illegal Jamaican national

The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency says it has deported a convicted illegal Jamaican national. On Friday, ICE said Kemar Hamilton was convicted of homicide in New York in 2012. ICE said he was arrested for the murder…

Trump vows to continue attacks on Iran

United States President Donald Trump has pledged to continue the “righteous mission” against Iran, until “all objectives are achieved”, adding there will likely be more US troop deaths in the process. Speaking in a video posted to his Truth Social…

Iran confirms Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei dead after US-Israeli attacks

Iranian state media have confirmed that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed at his office in the Israeli-US attacks on Iran, following earlier reports of his killing by US and Israeli officials. A 40-day mourning period for the longtime…

Tehran confirms Khamenei’s killing

Israel’s military said it has struck more than 30 targets in attacks on western and central Iran. Iranian state media confirms the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in the US and Israel’s ongoing attacks on the country. We are…

Multi-Agency Planning Enforcement Action Conducted in Five Cays

The Informal Settlements Unit (ISU), in collaboration with key government agencies, coordinated a multi-agency enforcement exercise on Thursday, 5 February 2026, at Block and Parcel 60503/17 in the Five Cays area. The exercise was led by the…

WEATHER FORECAST FOR THE TURKS AND CAICOS

GENERAL SITUATION: A weakening stationary front lingering across the Central Bahamas may spark a few passing showers to parts of the Turks and Caicos Islands today. SPECIAL WARNINGS: There is a moderate to high risk of rip currents for Atlantic…

BUILDING A SAFER TRANSPORT SYSTEM — OPPORTUNITY FOR BELONGERS

The Government of the Turks and Caicos Islands is aware of the ongoing public discussion surrounding the enforcement actions taken against illegal jitney operations. We recognise that for many residents — particularly working people and families —…