August 6, 2023
Ocean heat record broken, with grim implications for the planet
The oceans have hit their hottest-ever recorded temperature as they soak up warmth from climate change, with dire implications for our planet's health. The average daily global sea surface temperature beat a 2016 record this week, according to the…
August 3, 2023
JOINT STATEMENT FROM HER EXCELLENCY THE GOVENOR AND THE HONOURABLE PREMIER ON TODAY’S FATAL INCIDENT
This afternoon, 2 August, a shooting incident took place in the Grace Bay area resulting in the death of one male. Our sympathies are with the family and friends of the deceased. Non-fatal shooting incidents were also reported this afternoon in the…
August 1, 2023
Why Trump’s poll lead went up after criminal indictments
Donald Trump's mounting legal troubles have not dented his status as the clear frontrunner for the Republican presidential nomination in 2024. In fact, the criminal charges have strengthened his position. Why? The former US president has been…
August 1, 2023
CXC unable to say how Math paper leak affected pass rate
The Caribbean Examination Council (CXC) said it’s too early to say whether the pass rate for the 2023 Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) Mathematics exam dropped as a result of its decision not to mark Paper Two after it was leaked…
August 1, 2023
Invest Turks and Caicos boosts economy with MSME Program
Written By: Ruthea Robinson Ms. Robinson is currently participating in the TCI National Internship and Apprenticeship Program, which is being conducted by Career Services under the Ministry of Education. She is a student journalist, podcaster, and…
August 1, 2023
Cardi B throws microphone into crowd at gig after being hit by drink
Cardi B became the latest star to be hit by an object from the crowd during a concert when an audience member threw their drink at the rapper. The 30-year-old reacted by throwing her microphone at the concertgoer from the stage. Although the rapper…
August 1, 2023
Etsy accused of ‘destroying’ sellers by withholding money
Online marketplace Etsy has come under fire from sellers for putting 75% of their takings on hold for 45 days. Hundreds of small businesses recently got an email from Etsy notifying them it was actioning its "reserve system". Ceramics seller Rachel…
August 1, 2023
Jurgen Klopp rules out Liverpool move for Paris Saint-Germain forward, Kylian Mbappe
The Merseyside club had been touted as a potential loan destination as Paris Saint-Germain and Mbappe look to find a solution for the final year of his contract. PSG does not want to let him leave for free when his deal expires next summer although…
August 1, 2023
What China’s new move in microchip war means for world
China is due to start restricting exports of two materials key to the semiconductor industry, as the chip war with the US heats up. Under the new controls, special licenses will be needed to export gallium and germanium from the world's…
July 27, 2023
China removes foreign minister after unexplained absence
China removed Qin Gang as foreign minister less than seven months after he was appointed to the post. Mr. Qin had been seen as a close associate of President Xi Jinping. He is replaced by veteran Communist Party foreign affairs chief Wang Yi. Mr.…