February 22, 2022
Apple boss Tim Cook faces backlash to £73m pay package
Investors are being urged to vote against a $99m (£73m) pay package awarded to Apple boss Tim Cook last year.Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) said it has "significant concerns" over the size of the award, up from $14.8m the year before.Mr…
February 22, 2022
Tesla investigated over ‘phantom braking’ problem
The US government is investigating reports of Tesla cars braking unexpectedly on motorways.The so-called "phantom braking" problem is being looked at by US regulator the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).It received 354…
February 22, 2022
Stephen Curry sets record as Team LeBron win 163-160
Stephen Curry scored 50 points and set an All-Star Game record as Team LeBron claimed a 163-160 win over Team Durant. Curry, 33, finished with 16 three-pointers, setting a record for the most in an All-Star quarter (six), half (eight) and game (16)…
February 22, 2022
Kevin Hart introduces real-life Olympic Jamaican Bobsled
Kevin Hart teamed up with Olympic Jamaican bobsled team as part of his Winter Olympics Tailgate Party, chatting with the team via remote from Beijing. Shanwayne Stephens, a groundbreaker as the team's female driver, joined Hart along with her…
February 22, 2022
Mexican army moves in on drug lord’s home town
The Mexican army has taken control of the hometown of a powerful drug lord in the state of Michoacán, west Mexico.Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes - known as "El Mencho" - was born in the town of Naranjo de Chila, Aguililla, and is wanted in Mexico and…
February 22, 2022
Jamal Edwards, who nurtured UK musical talent, dead at 31
LONDON -- Jamal Edwards, a British music entrepreneur who championed U.K. rap and grime and helped launch the careers of artists including Ed Sheeran, Jessie J and Stormzy, has died. He was 31. His mother, broadcaster Brenda Edwards, said Monday…
February 22, 2022
Queen Elizabeth II tests positive for COVID; mild symptoms
LONDON -- Queen Elizabeth II tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday and is experiencing mild, cold-like symptoms, Buckingham Palace said, adding that she still plans to carry on working. The diagnosis prompted concern and get-well wishes from across…
February 22, 2022
Putin orders troops into pro-Russian regions of eastern Ukraine
Kyiv and Lviv, Ukraine (CNN)Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered troops into separatist-held parts of eastern Ukraine in what the Kremlin called a "peacekeeping" mission, just hours after he signed decrees recognizing the independence of the…
February 18, 2022
‘What You’re Hearing … Is Not What is Happening’ added Opposition Leader Astwood
Leader of the Opposition Hon. Edwin Astwood responded to the Premiers State of the State address, adding that ‘What You’re Hearing … Is Not What is Happening.’ Tonight, in his one year ‘State of the State’ address, many things that the Premiere…
February 15, 2022
CIVIL SERVICE SALARY AND BENEFITS TO INCREASE BY 10% IN 2022/2023
The Government of the Turks and Caicos Islands is pleased to announce its plans to increase public service salary and benefits by 10% in 2022/2023 through the introduction of a new Pension and Gratuity Programme (6%) and an across-the-board salary…