May 19, 2022
POLICE COMMISSIONER DENIES PUBLIC ACCUSATIONS
There has been a circulation of misinformation among communities within the Turks and Caicos Islands regarding a senior member of the RTCIPF being investigated for a serious sexual offence. Commissioner Botting stated that he is disgusted by the…
May 19, 2022
Jimmy Butler leads Miami over Boston Celtics in Eastern Conference
Jimmy Butler's 41-point haul powered the Miami Heat to a 118-107 comeback win over the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference finals opener. The Heat trailed by eight points at half-time, but roared into a 76-64 lead, scoring 22 points for the…
May 19, 2022
PAHO issues warning for the Caribbean as COVID-19 cases soar
The director of the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO), Dr. Carissa Etienne, Wednesday urged countries in the Americas, including the Caribbean, to take action to increase surveillance, public health measures and vaccination, and to make sure…
May 19, 2022
Diana Ross and Queen to perform for the Queen Platinum Jubilee concert
Diana Ross, Queen and Adam Lambert, Duran Duran and Sir Rod Stewart will perform at a star-studded concert to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee. Alicia Keys, Hans Zimmer, Mabel and Eurovision singer Sam Ryder will also appear in front of…
May 19, 2022
Stock markets fall amid concern over rising prices
Stock markets in Asia and the US have fallen over concerns that rising prices could send the global economy into a slowdown.US shares saw their biggest one-day drop since 2020 after downbeat earnings reports from some of America's biggest……
May 19, 2022
President Rodrigo Chaves says Costa Rica is at war with Conti hackers
The president of Costa Rica says his country is "at war", as cyber-criminals cause major disruption to IT systems of numerous government ministries.Rodrigo Chaves said hackers infiltrated 27 government institutions, including municipalities and…
May 19, 2022
Ukraine invasion could cause global food crisis
Russia's invasion of Ukraine could cause global food shortages in the coming months, the UN has warned. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said the war had worsened food insecurity in poorer nations due to rising prices.The world could face famines…
May 18, 2022
TCI LOSES POLITICAL GIANT, HON. LEWIS ASTWOOD
On Friday, 13th May, the Honourable Lewis Astwood, former government minister in the JAGS McCartney administration passed away after a long battle with illness. His family has announced his passing and are asking for your consideration and kindness…
May 18, 2022
DISCHARGING FIREARM REPORT LEADS TO TWO PERSONS ARRESTED AND ONE FIREARM AND AMMUNITION RECOVERED
RTC News is learning that on Tuesday May 17th 2022,the Police Control Room received a report of a firearm being discharged from a red vehicle on the Leeward Highway at around 12:30pm. Responding Police Units subsequently stopped a Red Suzuki Swift a…
May 18, 2022
DERRICK MILLER, SENTENCED FOR RAPE AND ATTEMPTED RAPE
Alarming, Shocking & Disgruntled is how many are describing the horrific account of what was revealed, where on Thursday 12th May 2022, Derrick Miller, a 48-year-old native of Guyana, was sentenced to 9 years’ imprisonment for two counts of…