December 3, 2021
IMF predicts five per cent economic growth for Dominica in 2022
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Friday predicted that Dominica will record economic growth of five per cent next year, as the island recovers from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic that has had a “heavy toll” on its economy. The…
December 3, 2021
Omicron variant confirmed in Colorado and Minnesota
A day after the COVID-19 omicron variant was confirmed in California, both Colorado and Minnesota confirmed cases of their own. The Colorado state's department of health says a woman who traveled to southern Africa is exhibiting "minor symptoms."…
December 3, 2021
UNWTO says COVID will cost global tourism trillions of dollars in losses
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic will likely cost the global tourism sector trillion US dollars in lost revenue in 2021, the UN’s tourism body said, calling the sector’s recovery “fragile” and “slow.” According to the latest forecast by the…
December 3, 2021
Ed and Elton reveal their Christmas track contender
Ed Sheeran and Sir Elton John have unveiled the song they hope will give them a Christmas number one this year.Titled Merry Christmas, it's a bittersweet track that celebrates the season while remembering "the ones who have gone" in a painful year.…
December 3, 2021
Nissan boss warns no end in sight to global chip shortage
The Omicron variant could add pressure to a chronic shortage of microchips used in car manufacturing, the boss of car giant Nissan has warned. Makoto Uchida said it was too early to say when normal deliveries, and therefore finished cars, would…
December 3, 2021
Mary J. Blige, Ariana Grande & Kid Cudi, Khalid, and SZA
Mary J. Blige has a double holiday treat for her fans, dropping two new singles on Friday: "Good Morning Gorgeous," and "Amazing," featuring DJ Khaled. "Good Morning Gorgeous" is the title track of her upcoming 15th studio album, set to drop on…
December 3, 2021
Memphis Grizzlies maul Oklahoma City Thunder in record win
The Memphis Grizzlies ran up an NBA record for the biggest winning margin as they beat a dispirited Oklahoma City Thunder 152-79. The rout eclipses the previous mark set in 1991 when the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Miami Heat by 68 points. Jaren…
December 3, 2021
TCIG OBSERVES INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES 2021
The Special Needs Unit within the Ministry of Health & Human Services joins the rest of the world on Friday, December 3, 2021, in observance of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities under the theme: “Not All D’s are Visible … Every…
December 3, 2021
Community Fellowship Centre, Salvation Army and Long Bay Storage Are Newest FortisTCI Solar Customers
FortisTCI is introducing three new solar customers as a part of the Utility Owned Renewable Energy (UORE) program to increase the clean energy footprint in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Community Fellowship Centre, The Salvation Army and Long Bay…
December 3, 2021
New lawsuit filed against R. Kelly for allegedly threatening accusers
R. Kelly is facing even more legal problems. After the Chicago singer was convicted on nine criminal counts by a federal jury in New York City in September, he and his manager now are being sued for allegedly threatening his accusers. Lizette…