June 20, 2023
Uganda school attack: I covered myself in blood to hide
Student Julius Isingoma has told the BBC how he miraculously survived a night-time assault by suspected Islamist rebels on his school dormitory in western Uganda. "I smeared the blood of my dead colleagues in my mouth, ears, and on my head so that…
June 20, 2023
At least 6 teens shot after Milwaukee Juneteenth celebration ends
At least six teenagers were shot Monday afternoon around where Milwaukee’s Juneteenth celebration had just wrapped up, according to police and fire officials. The shooting happened about 4:20 pm outside Greater Philadelphia Church of God in Christ,…
June 20, 2023
Tropical Storm Bret forms in Atlantic, with possible hurricane threat to Caribbean islands
Tropical Storm Bret formed in the central Atlantic Ocean on Monday, with forecasters saying it could pose a hurricane threat to the Lesser Antilles by Thursday and the Dominican Republic and Haiti by the weekend. The National Hurricane Centre in…
June 17, 2023
Twitter sued by music publishers for $250m
A group of 17 music publishers in the US has sued Twitter, claiming the platform enabled copyright violations involving nearly 1,700 songs. The National Music Publishers' Association (NMPA) is seeking more than $250m (£197.7m) in damages. In a…
June 17, 2023
New Nio EL6 to take on electric luxury SUV market
Alongside the new ET5 Touring, Nio has unveiled its latest SUV, called the EL6. It’s a premium SUV with pure-electric power and takes on the likes of the Audi Q8 e-tron and Mercedes EQE. Chinese brand Nio hasn’t disclosed its intentions for the UK…
June 17, 2023
Spotify podcast deal with Harry and Meghan ends
Spotify's deal with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex for the couple to produce podcasts has ended. A joint statement from Harry and Meghan's company and the streaming giant said they had "mutually agreed to part ways". Spotify confirmed it was not…
June 17, 2023
TCIG Signs Agreement with Hamilton Education Foundation
On June 15, 2023, the Government of the Turks and Caicos Islands signed a development agreement with the Hamilton Education Foundation for the construction and operation of the Hamilton University School of Medicine and Hamilton University Medical…
June 17, 2023
TCI POST CABINET STATEMENT
Her Excellency the Acting Governor, Anya Williams, chaired the 16th meeting of Cabinet on Wednesday 14 June 2023 at the Bellfield Landing on North Caicos. All Members were present with the exception of the Hon Minister for Health. At this meeting…
June 17, 2023
Illegal Firearm and Robbery
Illegal Firearm Recovered; Four detained The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force Response and Operations Team, this morning arrested four males and seized an illegal firearm and ammunition. According to police reports, while on patrol, the…
June 17, 2023
Hon. Josephine Connolly, celebrates the Grand opening of the Carlton Williams Promenade
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Josephine Connolly, celebrated the opening of the Carlton Williams Promenade in Bottle Creek, North Caicos, on Tuesday, June 13th, 2023. The promenade is named after Mr. Carlton Williams, who, as a child, assisted his…