Large Cocaine Operation Uncovered at Kingston Port
A massive multi-agency operation at the Kingston Freeport Terminal (KFTL) in Jamaica between August 5 and August 7, 2026, resulted in the seizure of over two tonnes of cocaine with an estimated global street value exceeding J$21 billion (approx.…
13 Year Old Girl Recovering from Barracuda Attack in the Turks and Caicos Islands
A 13-year-old girl is recovering after being bitten by a barracuda while doing handstands in shallow water during a birthday vacation in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Claire Macdonel, of Sugar Land, Texas, was in about four feet of water on July…
FEMA Provides Water Trailers to Puerto Rico
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) said Monday August 10th, 2026 that it is providing water trailers to Puerto Rico as the U.S. territory confronts a worsening water crisis fueled by severe drought and declining reservoir levels. The…
Powerful 7.4 Earthquake Strikes Columbia
At least 169 people have been killed and more than 600 injured after a powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday morning, August 10th 2026, causing widespread destruction and prompting the government to declare a national…
Don Nelson – NBA Hall of Fame Player and Coach Passes Away at 86
Don Nelson, legendary Hall of Fame NBA player and innovative head coach, passed away on, August 9th, 2026, at the age of 86. Known for pioneering the fast-paced "Nellie Ball" system, Nelson left an indelible mark on basketball history. Nelson spent…
July Energy Bills Shock Residents of the TCI
July electric bills were the first issued under the billing cycle that consisted of the TCIG Fuel Factor Relief Program, which runs from July through October 2026. The program caps the Fuel Factor Rate at US$0.22 per kWh for eligible residential…
3 DAY PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FOR MONDAY AUGUST 10TH 2026
PUBLIC FORECAST FOR THE TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS FOR THE NEXT THREE DAYS FROM MONDAY AUGUST 10TH 2026 GENERAL SITUATION: A high pressure ridge and Saharan dust plume are combining to bring warm, hazy, and dry conditions across the Turks and Caicos…
Jamaica Delivers Spectacular Sporting Glory Across 54 Championships in 2 Months
Over the past two months, Jamaica’s track and field athletes delivered a spectacular haul of 54 medals across four major championships. Those championships are: the Commonwealth Games, the Central American and Caribbean Games, NACAC U23…
Spanish Authorities Dismantle Major Criminal Network
Spanish authorities, working with international law enforcement agencies, have dismantled a major criminal network accused of trafficking migrants, drugs and weapons across the Western Mediterranean. Europol and Spain’s Civil Guard announced the…
Dominican Republic Deports More than 200,000 Haitian Nationals in 2026
Immigration officials in the Dominican Republic deported more than 226,500 Haitian nationals living in the country without legal status between January and the end of July 2026, averaging about 1,000 deportations per day, according to the country’s…