January 29, 2024
Tesla calls for higher tariffs on Chinese EVs
Tesla remains the world’s global leader in EV sales, but such is the competitiveness of China’s EV industry that CEO Elon Musk has called for import tariffs to protect the remaining global car industry. “Chinese car companies are the most…
January 29, 2024
Deepfakes spark calls in Congress for new legislation
US politicians have called for new laws to criminalise the creation of deepfake images, after explicit faked photos of Taylor Swift were viewed millions of times online. The images were posted on social media sites, including X and Telegram.US…
January 29, 2024
Police speaks on Grand Turk Incident
Officers of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force are currently investigating the shooting death of a 26-year-old male in Grand Turk and the wounding of three females. At 11:29 pm last evening (January 26th), the Police Control Room…
January 29, 2024
PUBLIC CONSULTATION ON INTEGRITY COMMISSION
In December 2023, HE Dileeni Daniel-Selvaratnam and the Chairperson of the Integrity Commission, Honourable Justice Tanya Lobban Jackson, announced an independent Effectiveness Review of the Turks and Caicos Islands Integrity Commission. The purpose…
January 29, 2024
Jury orders Trump to pay E. Jean Carroll $83.3 million in damages for defaming her
Former President Donald Trump must pay writer E. Jean Carroll $83.3 million for defaming her in 2019 after she accused him of sexually assaulting her in a department store in the 1990s. The jury determined that Trump must pay $18.3 million in…
January 29, 2024
Prime Minister Gaston Browne opens Antigua and Barbuda Embassy in Beijing
Prime Minister Gaston Browne officially opened the Antigua and Barbuda Embassy in Beijing, China during a ceremony at the Sanlitun Diplomatic Compound in the Chaoyang District, Beijing. Speaking at the ceremony, Browne said the establishment of this…
January 29, 2024
TCI Police provides update on Operation Shepherd
Operation Shepherd – a joint police, border force and regiment operation undertaken during the holiday season – has reported impressive numbers, and the government has decided to extend the operation. The agreement to extend was made by the…
January 29, 2024
Ministry of Health and Human Services issues a public health advisory
The Ministry of Health and Human Services is issuing a public health advisory regarding the increase in acute diarrheal illness reported in our neighboring countries. The rise in cases is of concern, as we have close travel and trade relationships…
January 27, 2024
NUTRITION GUIDELINES DEVELOPED FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTRES
The Ministry of Education is pleased to announce the release of its comprehensive nutrition guidelines tailored specifically for early childhood centers. These guidelines aim to promote healthy eating habits and provide essential nutritional support…
January 23, 2024
The Sands Turks and Caicos celebrates 25 years
In a momentous gathering on Monday evening, January 15th, The Sands at Grace Bay hosted 300 plus distinguished guests for a gala celebration commemorating its 25th Anniversary in operation. The event paid tribute to the unwavering dedication of the…