November 24, 2023
China trials visa-free travel for six countries
China is trialing visa-free travel for citizens from France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, and Malaysia for a year, its foreign ministry said. From December 30 November 2024, ordinary passport holders from these countries can do business…
November 24, 2023
Chipmaker Broadcom completes $69bn deal to buy VMware
Computer chipmaker Broadcom has completed its $69bn (£55bn) acquisition of cloud computing firm VMware, wrapping up one of the biggest takeover deals in the technology sector. The deal was scrutinized by regulators around the world ahead of the last…
November 24, 2023
Rapper Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs accused of rape in new lawsuit
Mr Combs recently settled a sexual assault suit brought by R&B singer and former partner Casandra "Cassie" Ventura. A representative for the rapper called the latest allegations "made up and not credible". "This is purely a money grab and…
November 24, 2023
27 September 2023 TCI POST CABINET MEETING STATEMENT
Her Excellency the Governor, Dileeni Daniel-Selvaratnam, chaired the 25th meeting of Cabinet on Wednesday 27 September 2023 at the Premier’s Office on Providenciales. All Members were present except Hon. Malcolm and the Attorney General. At this…
November 24, 2023
19 September 2023 TCI POST CABINET MEETING STATEMENT
Her Excellency the Governor, Dileeni Daniel-Selvaratnam, chaired the 24th meeting of Cabinet on Tuesday 19 September 2023 at the Premier’s Office on Grand Turk. All Members were present except the Hon. Otis Morris. At this meeting Cabinet: ·…
November 24, 2023
5 September 2023 TCI POST CABINET MEETING STATEMENT
Her Excellency the Governor, Dileeni Daniel-Selvaratnam, chaired the 23rd meeting of Cabinet on Tuesday 5 September at the Premier’s Office on Providenciales. All Members were present. At this meeting Cabinet: · Approved the appointment of Dr…
November 24, 2023
Nissan to lead £2bn investment in UK electric car plant
Nissan and its partners have announced a £2bn plan to build three electric car models at its Sunderland factory. The Japanese firm will build electric Qashqai and Juke models at the plant alongside the next generation of the electric Leaf, which is…
November 18, 2023
TCI RECOGNIZED BY CONDÉ NAST TRAVELER AS ONE OF THE BEST PLACES TO VISIT IN JANUARY
The Turks and Caicos Islands continue to be recognized as one of the top destinations to visit during the winter season. Premiere travel publications, Travel + Leisure and Condé Nast Traveler have listed the Turks and Caicos Islands as a destination…
November 18, 2023
US cancer patient’s dying wish erases $16m in people’s medical debt
A New York City woman who died of ovarian cancer has raised enough money to pay off millions of dollars in other people's medical debts. In a social media post she arranged to be posted after her death, Casey McIntyre, 38, asked followers to…
November 18, 2023
Flash flood warning extended for eastern parishes
The Meteorological Service of Jamaica has extended the flash flood warning for low-lying and flood-prone areas of St Thomas, Kingston St Andrew, Portland, and St Mary effective until 5:00 pm Saturday. In a release at 6 am on Saturday, the met office…