August 9, 2023
JOINT STATEMENT FROM HER EXCELLENCY THE GOVENOR AND THE HONOURABLE PREMIER ON OPERATIONAL RESPONSE MEASURES
Since our joint statement released on 2 August following a fatal shooting incident in Providenciales, there have been two further non-fatal shooting incidents in Blue Hills and Five Cays. The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RTCIPF) are…
August 9, 2023
Colombian drug kingpin Dairo Antonio Úsuga sentenced to 45 years
A US court has sentenced Dairo Antonio Úsuga, who was once Colombia's most-wanted drug lord, to 45 years in prison. Úsuga, also known as Otoniel, was a notorious cocaine trafficker who was the leader of Colombia's most powerful gang for more than…
August 9, 2023
Minnis wants parliament to debate sending Bahamian troops to Haiti
Former Prime Minister, Dr. Hubert Minnis, is calling for a parliamentary debate ahead of The Bahamas sending military personnel to Haiti as part of a multi-national force to bring peace and stability to the French-speaking Caribbean Community…
August 9, 2023
LORMEKA WILLIAMS APPOINTED AS DEPUTY PERMANENT SECRETARY
The Office of Deputy Governor of the Turks and Caicos Islands is pleased to announce the appointment of Mrs Lormeka Williams to the post of Deputy Permanent Secretary within the Office of the Premier and Public Policy effective 7 August 2023. Mrs…
August 9, 2023
Tory Lanez sentenced to 10 years for shooting and injuring Megan Thee Stallion
Tory Lanez was sentenced to 10 years in prison on Tuesday for shooting and injuring Megan Thee Stallion in July 2020. Lanez, 31, who was convicted on Dec. 23, 2022, for shooting and injuring the hip-hop star, whose legal name is Megan Pete, was…
August 9, 2023
Amazon sellers complain site is withholding money
Hundreds of Amazon sellers have complained that the online marketplace is withholding their money. Amazon said it emailed sellers about a 'delivery date based reserve' which holds some money in case of refunds. But some sellers have written to their…
August 9, 2023
Liverpool captain ‘understands doubts’ before new season
Virgil van Dijk says he can appreciate why there are "doubts" over Liverpool's prospects for the new season. Six senior players departed Anfield this summer including Jordan Henderson, Van Dijk's predecessor as captain. Pre-season results have been…
August 9, 2023
Facebook’s spread not linked to psychological harm, study finds
There is no evidence the global spread of Facebook is linked to widespread psychological harm, an Oxford Internet Institute (OII) study suggests. The research looked at how well-being changed in 72 countries as the use of the social media platform…
August 9, 2023
WEATHER FORECAST FOR WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY
FORECAST FOR WEDNESDAY WEATHER: MOSTLY SUNNY, HOT, AND HUMID WITH THE CHANCE OF ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. BREEZY IN THE CENTRAL BAHAMAS AND TURKS AND CAICOS. WINDS: SOUTHEAST TO SOUTH AT 10 TO 15 KNOTS FALLING LIGHT AND VARIABLE AT TIMES…
August 9, 2023
Carvana Launches Value Tracker, Offering Free Custom Vehicle Value Tracking and Insights
Carvana Value Tracker is a unique tool that leverages Carvana's ability to instantly generate unique, real values for millions of vehicles. By using Carvana’s proprietary technology and competitive market data, Carvana is able to provide car owners…