August 21, 2023
Mason Greenwood will not play for Manchester United after attempted rape charge dropped
Mason Greenwood will not play for Manchester United after an attempted rape charge against him was dropped earlier this year. In a statement, the club said: "All those involved, including Mason, recognize the difficulties with him recommencing his…
August 21, 2023
Pioneering wind-powered cargo ship sets sail
A cargo ship fitted with giant, rigid British-designed sails has set out on its maiden voyage. Shipping firm Cargill, which has chartered the vessel, hopes the technology will help the industry chart a course toward a greener future. The WindWings…
August 21, 2023
ALERT #3 ON TROPICAL STORM FRANKLIN
Alert #3 on Tropical Storm Franklin was issued by The Bahamas Department of Meteorology, Monday 21st August, 2023 at 3:00 pm EDT. …NOAA Reconnaissance plane is investigating Franklin… A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for the Turks and Caicos…
August 21, 2023
TCI receives Alert #1 on Tropical Storm Franklin
RTC Tropical Storm Watch: A watch is now in effect for the Turks and Caicos Islands. A Tropical Storm Watch means that Tropical Storm conditions could be experienced within the Turks and Caicos Islands within 48 hours. At 8 am EDT, the center of…
August 18, 2023
Vietnam EV maker valued at more than Ford or GM
Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) maker VinFast's stock market valuation has soared above Ford and General Motors (GM) on its first day of trading. Shares in the firm, which has yet to make a profit, closed above $37 (£29) each in their New York…
August 18, 2023
Land Holdings Companies Transfer Duty Amendment Bill 2023 – 16 August 2023
Hon. Speaker,Hon. Premier,Hon. Members of this House of Assembly,Strangers in the Gallery,Persons tuning in via radio and streaming media, andMy fellow Turks and Caicos Islanders.Good day,Today, I stand in this honorable to table the Land Holdings…
August 18, 2023
Race to evacuate city as blaze approaches
One of the largest cities in Canada's north is being evacuated amid warnings that a wildfire could reach it by the weekend. The 20,000 residents of Yellowknife, the capital of the Northwest Territories, have been given until noon Friday (18:00 GMT)…
August 18, 2023
Dominican Republic mourns victims of San Cristóbal explosion
Today has been declared a day of national mourning in the Dominican Republic out of respect for the people who died in Monday’s fiery explosion in San Cristóbal. President Luis Abinader said all flags must be flown at half mast in military compounds…
August 18, 2023
Britney Spears’s husband Sam Asghari files for divorce and demands financial support
Britney Spears's husband is seeking financial support from the singer while trying to block her from getting any from him after he filed for divorce. Sam Asghari, 29, and Spears, 41, have been married for just over a year. In his divorce filing to…
August 18, 2023
Firm regrets taking Facebook moderation work
A firm that was contracted to moderate Facebook posts in East Africa has said with hindsight it should not have taken on the job. Former Kenya-based employees of Sama - an outsourcing company - have said they were traumatized by exposure to graphic…