June 9, 2022
Fortis TCI Continues to Promote Local Talent
Fortis TCI, the country’s sole energy supplier, has is continuing its track record of promoting local talent from within the company, having recently announced nine promotions. Jerry Clerveaux has been promoted from Manager of ICT to Director of…
June 9, 2022
E.U. lawmakers vote to ban gasoline car sales from 2035
European lawmakers have voted to ban the sale of new diesel and gasoline cars and vans in the E.U. from 2035, representing a significant shot in the arm to the region’s ambitious green goals. On Wednesday, 339 MEPs in the European Parliament voted…
June 9, 2022
EDUCATION OFFICIALS TAKE TIME TO REFLECT AND REFOCUS
The Minister for Education, the Honourable Rachel Taylor, along with Permanent Secretary, Wesley Clerveaux, and other ministry officials took time out of the ministry’s busy schedule to hold a retreat aimed at reflecting on the work of the ministry…
June 9, 2022
CDB’s Youth Forum A Success: Features Turks and Caicos Islands Young Professionals
The Caribbean Youth for Innovation and Resilience (Youth FIRE) forum initiated by the Caribbean Development Bank as part of its 52nd Annual Meeting's series of events is dubbed a success. On Tuesday, June 7th, two panels featuring youth and future…
June 9, 2022
PGA Tour suspends members for playing at LIV Golf event
The PGA Tour has suspended all of its members who are playing in this week's Saudi-funded LIV Golf Invitational. The tournament, being held at Centurion Club near London, is the most lucrative in the history of the game with a $25m (£20m) prize…
June 9, 2022
Police arrest man outside Justice Kavanaugh’s home
A California man who allegedly made threats against Justice Brett Kavanaugh and showed up near his Maryland home has been charged with attempted murder of a U.S. Supreme Court justice. Federal court records show 26-year-old Nicholas Roske of Simi…
June 9, 2022
Cardi B says she’s not dropping new music next week, despite report
After reports that new music from Cardi B would drop next week, the rapper took to social media to set the record straight. "BARDIGANG I don’t wanna gas y’all and put a battery in yall back ….so I’m going to be the one to tell y’all what @PageSix…
May 27, 2022
MIXED WEATHER FOR REGATTA WEEKEND IN SOUTH
GENERAL SITUATION: A HIGH PRESSURE RIDGE CONTINUE TO SUPPORT A MODERATE TO FRESH BREEZY ACROSS THE BAHAMAS WARNINGS:BEACH GOERS IN THE CENTRAL AND SOUTHEAST BAHAMAS SHOULD REMAIN VIGILANT DUE TO POSSIBLE RIP CURRENTS ALONG EAST AND SOUTHEAST SHORE…
May 27, 2022
CARICOM warns illegal firearm trafficking poses a significant challenge for the region
Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Council for National Security and Law Enforcement (CONSLE), Dr. Horace Chang, says the illicit trafficking of illegal firearms is a significant challenge for the region. Chang, who is also Jamaica’s…
May 27, 2022
HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY AND PLATINUM JUBILEE PLANS REVEALED FOR 2022
The Office of the Governor has planned a series of events in observance of Her Majesty The Queen’s Birthday and Platinum Jubilee for the TCI, as a territory. The Queen’s Jubilee celebration marks 70 years of Her Majesty The Queen, reigning as…