February 4, 2023
US shoots down airship over Atlantic
The US has shot down a suspected Chinese spy balloon that has flown across America in the past week.Three airports were closed and airspace was shut down off the South Carolina coast as US military planes targeted the object over the Atlantic……
February 4, 2023
Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson & more added to Sunday’s Grammy Awards
Some more artists have been added to Sunday night’s Grammy Awards. CBS Mornings revealed that the latest additions to the show include Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson and Chris Stapleton, who’ll perform together on the telecast. The program noted…
February 4, 2023
Smokey Robinson & Berry Gordy honored as MusiCares Persons of the Year
The stars came out in Los Angeles Friday night to celebrate Smokey Robinson and Berry Gordy, who were honored as the Recording Academy's MusiCares Persons of the Year, the first time the organization has had dual honorees. USA Today reports the…
February 3, 2023
Weekend forecast for Turks & Caicos
GENERAL SITUATION: THE HIGH-PRESSURE RIDGE OVER THE TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS WILL MOVE TO THE EAST AHEAD OF AN APPROACHING COLD FRONT EXPECTED TO MOVE OFF THE FLORIDA COAST TONIGHT. ALL AREASWEATHER: MOSTLY SUNNY AND WARM BECOMING FAIR AND COOL…
February 2, 2023
WEATHER FORECAST FOR FRIDAY IN THE TCI
GENERAL SITUATION: HIGH PRESSURE CONTINUES TO BE THE DOMINANT FEATURE CAUSING WARM AND BREEZY CONDITIONS ACROSS THE AREA. ALL AREASWEATHER: PARTLY SUNNY, WARM, AND BREEZY WITH A CHANCE OF ISOLATED SHOWERS IN THE AFTERNOON...BECOMING FAIR AND COOL…
February 1, 2023
Czech leader says Ukraine deserves to join NATO
Czech leader says Ukraine deserves to join NATO Czech President-elect Petr Pavel has told the BBC that Ukraine should be allowed to join Nato "as soon as the war is over". Mr Pavel, a retired Nato general, said Ukraine would be "morally and…
February 1, 2023
Police target overseas players in Kingston violence
Commissioner of Police Major General Antony Anderson says a number of overseas players continue to drive crime in Jamaica, including the recent flare-up of violence in west Kingston. “We already had given some of those names to our (overseas)…
February 1, 2023
Government promises robust crypto regulation
The government is announcing measures to "robustly" regulate the cryptocurrency industry. It says the proposals, being published on Wednesday, will give consumers confidence while allowing the sector to "thrive". Critics say ministers should take a…
February 1, 2023
As Global Economy Weakens, Paypal cuts 2,000 jobs
PayPal is shedding around 2,000 jobs, or 7% of its workers, as it becomes the latest big tech firm to cut costs. The online payments company says it was forced to make the decision as it faces "the challenging macro-economic environment." PayPal's…
February 1, 2023
Ice-T to be honored with star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Ice-T is getting a star on the iconic Hollywood Walk of Fame. On Tuesday, it was announced that the rapper and actor, 64, will be awarded the star on February 17, with legendary rapper Chuck D serving as a guest speaker, along with walk-of-famers…