June 5, 2019
Barbados PM announces sale of LIAT shares
The Barbados government Tuesday night formally announced plans to sell its shares in the cash strapped regional airline, LIAT, but insisted that it was committed to regional transportation and would continue to hold minimum shares in the…
June 5, 2019
The Queen praises the ‘courage and sacrifice’ of D-Day
The Queen has paid tribute to the "heroism, courage and sacrifice" of those who died in the D-Day landings. She was joined by 16 world leaders, including US President Donald Trump, in Portsmouth to commemorate the 75th anniversary of history's…
June 5, 2019
Apple leaves iTunes behind as it harmonises software
Apple on Monday announced enhanced privacy features as it harmonised software across its line-up of devices, while dropping its ground-breaking iTunes store as it gears up for new kinds of digital content. Apple chief Tim Cook and other executives…
June 5, 2019
James Bond UK movie set rocked by blast
An explosion at Britain's Pinewood Studios on Tuesday rocked the set of the next James Bond film, causing damage to the stage and one minor injury. The Sun newspaper said a triple blast hit the set after a stunt went wrong, taking off part of the…
June 5, 2019
Shoe giants urge Trump to end tariffs
Some of the world's biggest footwear firms are urging Donald Trump to end the US trade war with China, warning of a "catastrophic" effect on consumers. A letter signed by 173 companies, including Nike and Adidas, says the president's decision to…
June 5, 2019
Rihanna declared world’s richest female musician
Singer, makeup entrepreneur, lingerie designer and now the first black woman to head a top luxury fashion house — Rihanna has racked up a US$600 million fortune to become the world's richest female musician, Forbes said Tuesday. The 31-year-old —…
June 5, 2019
Jaguar-Land Rover and BMW join forces on electric cars
BMW and Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) are to join forces on developing electric car technologies. The car giants said they would work together to develop electric motors, transmissions and power electronics. Both firms have struggled to maintain profit…
June 4, 2019
Salt Cay gets Little Free Library
The Rotary Club of Grand Turk- TCI in collaboration with the Rotary Club of St. Martin Sunset launched on June 1, 2019 in the Island of Salt Cay, The Little Free Library. Salt Cay’s Library, having experience significant damages to its…
June 4, 2019
Ministry of Education National High School Spelling Bee 2019
The Ministry of Education cordially invites the general public to the National High School Spelling Bee on Tuesday, 4th June commencing at 10:00am at the Gustarvus Lightbourne Sports Complex, Providenciales. The National High School Spelling Bee is…
June 4, 2019
TURKS AND CAICOS POST CABINET MEETING
His Excellency the Governor, Dr John Freeman, chaired the 14th meeting of the Cabinet on Wednesday, 29 May 2019, at the Office of the Premier and Ministry of Finance, Trade and Investment, Durham’s Building, Lighthouse Road, Grand Turk. All…