October 10, 2023
Israel ‘retakes control of border fence’; hundreds of overnight strikes across Gaza
Israel's military says it has successfully retaken control of the border fence and has recorded no further Hamas incursions over the past 24 hours. Elsewhere, the air force conducted another night of devastating and wide-sweeping airstrikes in the…
October 9, 2023
POACHER FISHING VESSEL INTERCEPTION
Illegal, Unregulated and Unreported (IUU) fishing is a major threat to TCI fisheries resources undermining national efforts to sustainably use, manage and protect fish stocks and marine ecosystems leading to the loss of both short and long-term…
October 9, 2023
The Planning Department announces intent to consider Rezoning Applications for Enhanced Urban Development
The Turks and Caicos Islands Government is excited to announce its intention to entertain rezoning applications as part of its commitment to fostering enhanced urban development and sustainable growth. This decision comes as a result of…
October 9, 2023
Minister of Health attends (CARPHA) 27th Meeting
The Honourable Shaun Malcolm, Minister of Health and Human Services accompanied by Senior Health Officials from within the Ministry of Health, Ms. Renessa Williams, Deputy Permanent Secretary, Mr. Lynrod Brooks, Director, Health Policy and Planning,…
October 9, 2023
21 year old arrested for the murder in Grand Turk on Youth Day
LUKINSON LEGER, 21 years old of West Road, Grand Turk, was charged on Wednesday 4th October 2023, with the murder of Sevano Wilson Jr., after investigators consulted with the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions. Wilson, also 21, of South…
October 9, 2023
Electric car sales to private buyers fall sharply
Sales of new electric cars to private buyers fell sharply in September compared with the same period a year ago, the latest figures show. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders said sales to private buyers fell by 14%, but overall…
October 9, 2023
Canada clinch T20 World Cup spot after Bermuda stumble
Bermuda’s worst fears were realized when they stumbled at the final hurdle, as Canada trounced them by 39 runs to clinch their spot in next year’s Twenty20 World Cup in the Caribbean and United States. In a contest reduced to 18 overs per side due…
October 9, 2023
Government and opposition trade words ahead of crucial by-election
The Antigua and Barbuda government and the main opposition United Progressive Party (UPP) were trading allegations ahead of Monday’s Nomination Day for the crucial St Mary’s South constituency that the candidate of the UPP had won in the January 18…
October 9, 2023
Commonwealth launches new handbook to help countries address debt transparency issues
The London-based Commonwealth Secretariat says it has launched a new debt transparency handbook that offers member governments a clear road map to align their public debt operations with international standards. It said that by using the guidelines…
October 9, 2023
Regulator sues Musk to force testimony in X probe
Financial regulators in the US are suing Elon Musk after the billionaire said he would no longer cooperate with its investigation into his purchase of Twitter, now known as X.The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) asked a federal court to…