October 23, 2023
Jay-Z answers the question: $500k cash, or lunch with… Jay-Z
Would you rather have lunch with rapper Jay-Z or take $500,000 in cash? That has been the theoretical viral question asked of many - pitting a large sum of money against a chance to listen to the first hip-hop billionaire's pearls of wisdom. And now…
October 23, 2023
Cricket World Cup 2023
Afghanistan beat Pakistan for the first time in one-day cricket by pulling off their highest successful chase in the format in a World Cup thriller. Ibrahim Zadran made 87, Rahmanullah Gurbaz smacked 65 and Rahmat Shah struck an unbeaten 77 as…
October 23, 2023
Google Pixel’s face-altering photo tool sparks AI manipulation debate
The camera never lies. Except, of course, it does - and seemingly more often with each passing day. In the age of the smartphone, digital edits on the fly to improve photos have become commonplace, from boosting colors to tweaking light levels. Now,…
October 23, 2023
TCI’S FORECAST FOR THE NEXT 3 DAYS
GENERAL SITUATION: A FRONTAL BOUNDARY IN THE VICINITY OF THE TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS CAN GENERATE SPOTTY SHOWER ACTIVITY TODAY. SPECIAL WARNINGS: MARINE CONDITIONS WILL BECOME VERY HAZARDOUS BEGINNING TUESDAY AND LASTING THROUGH THE END OF THE…
October 23, 2023
How far would the US go to defend Israel?
The US has pledged its unwavering support to Israel and backed that up with military aid. But with the scars of past entanglements in the region still being felt, where is the limit to US involvement? In his first reaction to the attack on Israel by…
October 23, 2023
Roman Catholic priest appears in court charged with rape
A Roman Catholic priest appeared in the Family Court in St Vincent and the Grenadines on Monday charged with two counts of sexual offenses. The priest, a foreign national, was arraigned on two counts of rape and two counts of indecent assault and…
October 23, 2023
Ministry Of Health and Human Services Confirms Dengue Case
On Tuesday, 17 October 2023, the Ministry of Health and Human Services (MoHHS) received a positive confirmation from the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) on a sample from a resident of Providenciales clinically suspected to have Dengue. The…
October 23, 2023
Billionaires should face a minimum tax rate
Billionaires should face a minimum tax rate, according to a report that found some of the world's mega-wealthy are paying little to no tax. The EU Tax Observatory said most people pay a higher rate than the super-rich, who, it said, are able to use…
October 23, 2023
Turks and Caicos Islands Government Launches Innovative Terminal Benefits Registration Portal
Since its successful launch in August 2023, the Turks and Caicos Islands Government Employee Terminal Benefits Program has been providing crucial support to all post-1992 employees. Additionally, the Pre-1992 TCIG Employees Gratuity Program has been…
October 23, 2023
CDB releases new publication to help member states
The Barbados-based Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) Monday said it is further assisting its borrowing member countries (BMC) strengthen and reform their regulatory frameworks to better facilitate private investments in renewable energy. The region’s…