August 6, 2021
Felix & Kenny set records, Jamaica take relay gold, storm brewing
American athlete Allyson Felix and British cyclist Laura Kenny set medal records in their sports and Italy celebrated more track success on day 14 in Tokyo. Felix, 35, became the most decorated female track and field athlete by taking bronze in a…
August 6, 2021
St Vincent PM suffers concussion during a protest
Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves suffered a concussion when he was struck in the head by an object outside Parliament on Thursday during the protest organised by the main opposition New Democratic Party (NDP) and two trade unions against a move by…
August 5, 2021
Leader of of the Opposition is lobbying for a Second Stimulus Package
Leader of the Opposition, the Honorable Edwin Astwood in a release to RTC news is calling on the Government to issue a second Stimulus or Relief Package. Hon Astwood added that it is greatly needed for citizens in the Turks & Caicos Islands. It…
August 5, 2021
U.S. men fail to advance to 4×100 relay in Tokyo
The first time U.S. sprinter Ronnie Baker tried to grab the baton, he found himself holding a handful of Fred Kerley's jersey. The second time, Baker whiffed. By the third try, Kerley was side-by-side with Baker, practically using both hands to…
August 5, 2021
What’s next for Cuomo after sexual harassment report?
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo vehemently has refused to step down after the release of a report that found he sexually harassed multiple women and created a hostile work environment. The blistering report, by New York Attorney General Letitia…
August 5, 2021
Aaliyah’s estate issues a statement about “unauthorized projects” from the late singer
The estate of Aaliyah Haughton has issued a statement about protecting the singer's legacy after her former label teased allegedly "unauthorized projects." The statement appeared on Aaliyah's official Instagram and Twitter Wednesday night, noting…
August 5, 2021
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE COMMISSIONING OF KEW FARM, NORTH CAICOS
It was a day of pride and joy for the community of North and Middle Caicos as the Department of Agriculture formally commissioned the recently upgraded Kew Farm facility on the 9th July, 2021. The event started at 2 pm and Her Excellency Anya…
August 3, 2021
HON. JOSEPHINE CONNOLLY’S EMANCIPATION DAY SPEECH
As a child Emancipation Day was one of the greatest occasions celebrated, the sincerity of a humble people was seen; as great orders such as the Benevolent and Eunice Lodge (Odd Fellow and Household of Ruth) would turn out with great pride. This…
August 3, 2021
Shares slide after China brands online games ‘electronic drugs’
Shares in two of China's biggest online gaming firms have slipped after a state media outlet called them "electronic drugs". Tencent and NetEase shares fell more than 10% in early Hong Kong trade before regaining some of those losses.Investors are…
August 3, 2021
Twitter works with news sites to tackle disinformation
Twitter will collaborate with two of the largest international news providers, Reuters and the Associated Press, to debunk disinformation on its messaging site. The news agencies will help Twitter give more context and background information on…