August 21, 2023
Descendants of UK slave owners coming to apologize
Family members of John Gladstone, a former owner of enslaved Africans, will be arriving in Guyana later this week to participate in the launch of the International Centre for Migration and Diaspora Studies (MiDias) at the University of Guyana……
August 21, 2023
TCI’s Sports Commission Launches the Athlete Development Fund for grant applications
The Athlete Development Fund (ADF) developed by the TCI Sports Commission has officially launched for grant applications. In June 2022, The ADF was initially launched, coinciding with the Turks and Caicos Islands' first Long-Term Athlete Development…
August 21, 2023
Original voice of Mario in Nintendo games steps down after 27 years
The original voice of Mario in Nintendo's video games is stepping down. Charles Martinet has been in the role for 27 years - dating back to Super Mario 64 in 1996. He also provided the voices of Mario's twin brother Luigi, and their nemesis Wario.…
August 21, 2023
Twitter, now X, to remove blocking feature
The blocking feature will be removed for users of X, formerly Twitter, Elon Musk has announced, claiming the feature "makes no sense". The X boss said users will still be able to block people from directly messaging them, however. But many people on…
August 21, 2023
Mason Greenwood will not play for Manchester United after attempted rape charge dropped
Mason Greenwood will not play for Manchester United after an attempted rape charge against him was dropped earlier this year. In a statement, the club said: "All those involved, including Mason, recognize the difficulties with him recommencing his…
August 21, 2023
Pioneering wind-powered cargo ship sets sail
A cargo ship fitted with giant, rigid British-designed sails has set out on its maiden voyage. Shipping firm Cargill, which has chartered the vessel, hopes the technology will help the industry chart a course toward a greener future. The WindWings…
August 21, 2023
ALERT #3 ON TROPICAL STORM FRANKLIN
Alert #3 on Tropical Storm Franklin was issued by The Bahamas Department of Meteorology, Monday 21st August, 2023 at 3:00 pm EDT. …NOAA Reconnaissance plane is investigating Franklin… A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for the Turks and Caicos…
August 21, 2023
TCI receives Alert #1 on Tropical Storm Franklin
RTC Tropical Storm Watch: A watch is now in effect for the Turks and Caicos Islands. A Tropical Storm Watch means that Tropical Storm conditions could be experienced within the Turks and Caicos Islands within 48 hours. At 8 am EDT, the center of…
August 18, 2023
Land Holdings Companies Transfer Duty Amendment Bill 2023 – 16 August 2023
Hon. Speaker,Hon. Premier,Hon. Members of this House of Assembly,Strangers in the Gallery,Persons tuning in via radio and streaming media, andMy fellow Turks and Caicos Islanders.Good day,Today, I stand in this honorable to table the Land Holdings…
August 18, 2023
Race to evacuate city as blaze approaches
One of the largest cities in Canada's north is being evacuated amid warnings that a wildfire could reach it by the weekend. The 20,000 residents of Yellowknife, the capital of the Northwest Territories, have been given until noon Friday (18:00 GMT)…