April 29, 2011
Two cadets terminated
Termination of two cadets in training results in the establishment of a Professional Integrity UnitThe Commissioner of Police of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police terminated the employment of two cadets in training last Friday.According to…
April 29, 2011
Police stories
An officer of the court opts for jury trial in a drug related case. On the 15th of April 2011 the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police charged Lakisha Brooks with possession of cannabis.On the 19th April 2011 Ms Brooks appeared in court and elected…
April 29, 2011
TCI enters first phase of UK bond
The Turks and Caicos Islands completed a roughly $280 million bond sale that officials say aims to help the British dependency tackle a fiscal crisis. The Caribbean islands' London-appointed governor said the sale "buys us the time we need to tackle…
April 29, 2011
Gansevoort signs with private jet company
The Gansevoort Hotel Group in New York City, with one of its flagship hotels being in the Turks and Caicos Islands has selected JetFlite International (JFI) as their exclusive private aviation provider. The new partnership presents a collection…
April 29, 2011
TCI Policeman to answer to gun charge on May 2nd
Officer Dwayne Williams appeared before Magistrate Clifton Warner charged with possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear. He was represented by defence attorney Oliver Smith and Principal Crown counsel JoAnne Meloche represented the…
April 28, 2011
eBay profits jump 20% on Paypal growth
Internet auction giant eBay has reported a sharp rise in quarterly profits thanks in large part due to strong growth at its Paypal division. Net income for the first three months of the year was $476 (£286m), a 20% rise on the $398m recorded a year…
April 28, 2011
Royal wedding: William and Kate ‘moved by affection’
Prince William and Kate Middleton say they have been "incredibly moved" by the affection shown to them since their engagement. In a message in their official wedding programme they thanked "everyone most sincerely for their kindness". Details of…
April 28, 2011
Storms and tornadoes kill scores in southern US
Ferocious tornadoes and storms in the south-eastern United States have killed at least 85 people and left a trail of devastation. Alabama was the worst hit state, with 61 deaths reported. A massive tornado struck the Alabama city of Tuscaloosa,…
April 28, 2011
Syria: Baath party officials ‘quit in protest’
Some 200 members of Syria's ruling Baath party are reported to have resigned over the violent crackdown against pro-democracy demonstrations. The resignations were centred on the southern city of Deraa, a focal point of violence that has allegedly…
April 28, 2011
Four Bahrain protesters sentenced to death
A court in Bahrain has convicted four demonstrators and sentenced them to death over the killing of two police officers during pro-democracy protests. Three others were sentenced to life in prison by the military court. Bahraini authorities have…