August 12, 2023
Fast & Furious star Tyrese Gibson sues The Home Depot for $1m after ‘racial profiling’
Fast & Furious star Tyrese Gibson is suing US hardware store The Home Depot for over $1m (£790,000) after allegedly being racially profiled in one of its stores. The 44-year-old actor claimed he and two associates were subjected to "outrageous…
August 12, 2023
Amazon asked by minister to justify temporarily withholding sellers’ funds
The government has demanded answers from Amazon after its recent policy change led to hundreds of sellers being unable to access their money. In a letter seen by the BBC, small business minister Kevin Hollinrake asks the tech giant to explain how it…
August 12, 2023
Harry Kane leaves Tottenham for Bayern Munich in search for trophies
England captain Harry Kane completed his move to Bayern Munich from Tottenham on Saturday in football's biggest transfer of the summer as the striker goes in search of the first major trophies in his career. The transfer fee for Kane could hit more…
August 12, 2023
Russia launches first moon mission in almost 50 years
Russia has launched its first moon mission in almost 50 years. A rocket carrying a lunar landing craft blasted off from the Vostochny spaceport in the far eastern Amur region. It's expected to reach its destination on 23 August, the same day as an…
August 12, 2023
NOAA increases Atlantic hurricane season prediction to ‘above normal’
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has increased its prediction for the ongoing 2023 Atlantic hurricane season from a near-normal level of activity to an above-normal level of activity. An update was issued two days ago.…
August 12, 2023
NATIONAL ACADEMIC AWARDS CEREMONY
The Ministry of Education, Youth, Sports and Social Services, in collaboration with the National Council of External Examinations, organized the National Academic Awards Ceremony. This event, aimed at recognizing students' achievements, was held on…
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…