November 18, 2023
Government pledges £8.3bn to repair UK roads
This fund, Westminster says, is enough to resurface over 5000 miles of road and will be allocated to councils across the country for projects over the next 11 years. It is the biggest road-specific fund to ever be announced in the UK. Transport…
November 17, 2023
Alert #3 on Potential Tropical Cyclone Twenty-Two issued by The Bahamas Department of Meteorology on Thursday, 16thNovember, 2023 at 11pm EST.
...AREAS OF HEAVY RAINS SPREADING ACROSS PORTIONS OF JAMAICA, EASTERN CUBA AND HAITI… A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for the entire Turks and Caicos Islands. A Tropical Storm Watch means that Tropical Storm conditions could be experienced…
November 16, 2023
Senate passes short-term government funding bill averting shutdown
Senate leaders on Wednesday were hoping to take up the short-term government funding bill the House passed Tuesday night -- saying they'll work to get the bill over the finish line as soon as possible ahead of Friday's shutdown deadline. House…
November 16, 2023
National Disaster Operations Group meets on Flood Forecast Invest98L
On Thursday, November 16, 2023, a meeting of the National Operations Subcommittee was convened at the Office of the Governor and Deputy Governor, Providenciales. The meeting commenced at 10 a.m. with the main purpose of developing a plan of action…
November 16, 2023
Department of Social Development and Welfare celebrates Universal Children’s Day
On Monday, 20th November 2023, the Department of Social Development and Welfare will celebrate Universal Children’s Day, also recognized as World Day of Prayer and Action for Children (WDPAC). Universal Children’s Day is observed as a day set aside…
November 16, 2023
Remittances to Latin America and the Caribbean set new record
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Thursday said that remittances received by Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) countries are projected to reach a record US$155 billion in 2023. The Washington-based financial institution in a new report said…
November 16, 2023
Thompson-Herah focussing on Olympic defence after separating with coach
Five-time Olympic gold champion Elaine Thompson-Herah is focused on her preparations for next year’s international track & field season, including the defense of her titles at the Olympic Games in Paris. This was the sentiment shared in a…
November 16, 2023
Drake to release surprise EP, Scary Hours 3
Drake isn't quite finished with music drops this year. The "Rich Flex" rapper says he's got one more 2023 release: his new EP, Scary Hours 3. Serving as the follow-up to the first two editions of Scary Hours, Drake's upcoming project is set to…
November 15, 2023
TURKS AND CAICOS WEATHER FORECAST
GENERAL SITUATION: A FRONTAL BOUNDARY NEAR THE TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS CAN SPUR SOME ISOLATED SHOWER ACTIVITY ACROSS THE ISLANDS LATER TODAY. ALL AREAS WEATHER: PARTLY SUNNY AND BREEZY TODAY. MOSTLY FAIR WITH ISOLATED SHOWERS POSSIBLE TONIGHT.……
November 15, 2023
Ministry of Health Declares Dengue Outbreak in TCI
The Ministry of Health and Human Services has been monitoring the dengue situation in the region of the Americas closely due to multiple countries declaring dengue outbreaks including countries in the Caribbean. The TCI received confirmation of its…