July 28, 2021
Simone Biles withdraws from Olympic individual all-around competition “to focus on her mental health”
Following "further medical evaluation," American gymnastics superstar Simone Biles has withdrawn from Thursday's final individual all-around competition at the Tokyo Olympics "to focus on her mental health," USA Gymnastics announced. "Simone will…
July 28, 2021
DOMINIQUE DURHAM APPOINTED AS DIRECTOR OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY RENEWAL
The Office of the Deputy Governor is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Dominique Durham to the post of Director of the Housing and Community Renewal Department within the Ministry of Physical Planning and Infrastructure Development. Mr.…
July 28, 2021
CARICOM countries threaten boycott of OAS Council meeting
Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries have threatened to boycott a meeting of the Organization of American States (OAS) scheduled for later on Wednesday, if their request for a debate on the “current situation” in Cuba is not placed on the……
July 28, 2021
CDC reverses guidance on masks for vaccinated people
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday reversed its mask guidance for vaccinated people due to the delta variant surge. Vaccinated Americans should now wear masks inside if they’re in places with substantial or high transmission,…
July 28, 2021
TCI Hospital relaunches key educational programs
InterHealth Canada - Turks and Caicos Islands Hospital held a press conference on Thursday, July…
July 28, 2021
Professional Growth Opportunities at FortisTCI with Recent Promotions for Four Employees
FortisTCI announces four recent staff promotions that became effective between May and June 2021. The movements are a part of the company's talent growth strategies, which seek to ensure continuous learning and development and mobility throughout…
July 27, 2021
Dominica launches new electronic passport
Dominica yesterday launched its electronic passport (e-passport) that it says will significantly reduce identify theft and will be an integral component of its border management systems. National Security Minister Rayburn Blackmoore told the…
July 27, 2021
Key moments from the Olympic Games: Day 3
American swimmer Caeleb Dressel led the men's team to a gold medal in the 4x100-meter freestyle relay on Monday, marking Team USA's second gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics. Katie Ledecky on the U.S. women's swimming team was bested in the 400-meter…
July 27, 2021
Scorching temperatures and an incoming tropical storm the latest obstacles for Tokyo Olympics
Extreme weather, including Tokyo's infamous summer heat and an incoming tropical storm, is the latest factor concerning athletes and Olympic organizers at the already problem-plagued summer games. Temperatures in Tokyo over the weekend hit a high of…
July 27, 2021
Snoop Dogg provides update following his mother’s health scare: “She still fighting”
Snoop Dogg expressed his gratitude to fans over the weekend, thanking them for their continued prayers for his mother, Beverly Tate, who fell ill last spring. In May, the 49-year-old rapper asked fans to pray for his mother, but didn't specify any…