March 30, 2021
VW rebrand turns out to be April Fool’s joke
German carmaker Volkswagen will not change its name to "Voltswagen" in the US despite earlier saying it would in a press release. The name change was in fact an April Fool's joke that was leaked to the media several days early by mistake. It was…
March 30, 2021
Police bust ‘world’s biggest’ video-game-cheat operation
A collaborative effort between Chinese police and gaming giant Tencent has led to the closure of what police say is the biggest ever video-game-cheat operation. The gang designed and sold cheats to popular video games, including Overwatch and Call…
March 30, 2021
US$383 million replenishment for CDB fund to reduce poverty
The Caribbean Development Bank’s (CDB) Board of Directors today endorsed a US$383 million programme for the 10th cycle of the Bank’s Special Development Fund (SDF), the programme devised to reduce poverty and inequality and transform the lives of…
March 30, 2021
Biden floats mask mandate amid concerns of fourth COVID surge
With health officials and infectious disease experts warning that a possible fourth COVID-19 surge is on the horizon as states start loosening health restrictions and mask mandates, President Joe Biden says he is looking into executive action. CDC…
March 30, 2021
Dua Lipa to headline the 2021 Brit Awards
After making a splash at the Grammys earlier this month, Dua Lipa is set to headline the U.K. equivalent: The Brits. She's one of the first performers to be announced for this year's ceremony, which will take place May 11 at London's O2 arena. The…
March 30, 2021
T&T was held by Puerto Rico; Montserrat snatch late point
A brilliant second half strike forced Trinidad and Tobago to share the points in a 1-1 draw with minnows Puerto Rico while lowly ranked Montserrat stunned Central American giants El Salvador with a late goal to earn a point in another 1-1 stalemate,…
March 30, 2021
PAHO encourages countries to maintain COVID-19 safeguards
PAN American Health Organization (PAHO) director Dr Carissa Etienne is urging member countries to maintain coronavirus (COVID-19) protocols and safeguards, even as vaccinations get under way in a number of territories. Speaking during PAHO's recent…
March 30, 2021
MINISTERIAL STATEMENT HONOURABLE AKIERRA MARY DEANNE MISSICK, LEADER OF GOVERNMENT BUSINESS
A pleasant morning to you Mr. Speaker, Members of this Honourable House, Strangers in the gallery, my good people of Leeward and Long Bay, those listening via Radio Turks and Caicos and the streaming live on www.gov.tc/hoa. Mr. Speaker, this…
March 30, 2021
Minister of Home Affairs, Public Utilities and Transportation – Ministerial Statement
Mr. Speaker, I rise to give this honourable house a statement on the Ministry of Home Affairs, Public Utilities and Transportation, where I am humbled by the awesome opportunity to serve as Minister. Mr. Speaker, the late, great Dr. Martin Luther…
March 30, 2021
Tokyo Olympics chiefs prepare to resume ‘safe’ test events
Tokyo Olympics organisers yesterday unveiled virus countermeasures for test events that will resume later this week for the first time since the Games were postponed by the pandemic. Tokyo 2020 chiefs pledged to hold the remaining 18 test events —…