November 13, 2023
Caribbean countries sign agreement to implement crypto-asset reporting framework
Three Caribbean countries have joined a number of international nations in backing an initiative developed by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) to ensure the recent gains in global tax transparency will not be…
November 13, 2023
CARICOM calls for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza
The 15-member regional integration grouping, CARICOM, Sunday expressed its “horror and concern” at what it described the as “ the catastrophic humanitarian crisis in Gaza that continues to worsen”. In a brief statement, CARICOM said that it was also…
November 9, 2023
5 Solar PV Systems to be Installed in TCI
The Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) Government has signed a contract with Green Revolution for the installation of five (5) solar photovoltaic systems under the EU Funded project titled, “Transitioning towards Green Energy in the Turks and Caicos…
November 9, 2023
Exploring National Heritage
A Panel Discussion, held in observance of National Heritage Month 2023 on the topic of "Custodians of Culture: Exploring Responsibilities for the Promotion of a Nation's Heritage" captivated and inspired a diverse audience. Hosted by Deputy…
November 9, 2023
Actors union SAG-AFTRA reaches tentative deal to end monthslong strike
SAG-AFTRA, the union representing approximately 160,000 actors, reached a tentative deal on Wednesday with major TV and movie studios -- a deal that could end a strike launched more than three months ago. The agreement arrived a month after…
November 9, 2023
PUBLIC FORECAST FOR THE TURKS AND CAICOS
GENERAL SITUATION: HIGH PRESSURE BUILDING IN THE AREA WILL LEAD TO FAIR WEATHER CONDITIONS TODAY ALL AREAS WEATHER: PARTLY SUNNY TODAY. MOSTLY FAIR AND BREEZY TONIGHT. WINDS: NORTHEAST TO EAST AT 10 TO 15 KNOTS, INCREASING TO 15 TO 20 KNOTS…
November 7, 2023
TCI attends Colorado Environmental Health Association (CEHA) Conference
Two (2) Environmental Health Officers (EHOs) from the Ministry of Health and Human Services had a valuable experience attending the Colorado Environmental Health Association (CEHA) Conference that took place from Tuesday, 10th October to Friday,…
November 7, 2023
Lead singer of Liverpool band The Night Cafe dies aged 26
Tributes are being paid to the lead singer of an indie band who has died. Sean Martin from The Night Cafe has died suddenly, aged 26, the Liverpool band has announced in an Instagram post. The group said they were "devastated" by the death of their…
November 7, 2023
Tottenham 1-4 Chelsea
Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou recently spent a night in London's West End watching King Lear at the invitation of Spurs-supporting actor Sir Kenneth Branagh. It is hard to imagine the action in Theatreland matched the dramatic…
November 7, 2023
Italy to seize $835m from Airbnb in tax evasion inquiry
An Italian judge has ordered the seizure of €779.5m ($835.5m; £676.8m) from short-term rental giant Airbnb, over alleged tax evasion. Prosecutors say the firm failed to collect a tax from landlords on around €3.7bn of rental income. Landlords in…