May 21, 2019
Simmons’ resignation paves way for possible return
The decision by Phil Simmons to step down as head coach of Afghanistan after the ICC World Cup has opened up the possibility of a return to the West Indies team. Simmons recently announced that he would be leaving the post after achieving his goal…
May 21, 2019
UN reports that 3 million people have fled Venezuela since 2015
An estimated three million people have fled the crisis in Venezuela since 2015, most of whom should be considered refugees, the United Nations disclosed today. UN refugee agency spokeswoman Liz Throssell said that an average of 3,000 to 5,000 people…
May 21, 2019
CXC to consider petition for maths resit
The Caribbean Examination Council (CXC) is to consider a petition calling for all students to re-sit the 2019 CSEC Maths exams following serious breaches of the examination regulations, a representative from the Barbados-based…
May 15, 2019
Ministry of Tourism, Environment, Heritage, Maritime, Gaming and Disaster Management DECR welcomes Scientist Dr. Gillian Key
The Department of Environment and Coastal Resources is hosted visiting Scientist Dr. Gillian Key of the Great Britain Non-Native Species Secretariat during the period May 9-11th 2019. On 10th May 2019 the DECR held a workshop on tackling invasive…
May 14, 2019
WhatsApp urges update after ‘serious’ security breach
WhatsApp on Tuesday encouraged its users to upgrade the app to plug a security breach that allowed sophisticated attackers to sneak spyware into phones, in the latest trouble for its parent Facebook. The vulnerability — first reported by the…
May 14, 2019
CARICOM calls for end to US embargo against Cuba
Secretary Gneral of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Irwin LaRocque, Monday called on the United States to lift the “unwarranted economic embargo and sanctions” against Cuba. Addressing the 22nd meeting of the Council for Foreign and Community…
May 14, 2019
Nadidja Parker Appointed as Communications Coordinator
The Turks and Caicos Islands Civil Service is pleased to congratulate Ms. Nadidja Parker on her appointment to the post of Communications Coordinator within the Office of the Premier. Ms. Parker graduated from the British West Indies Collegiate in…
May 14, 2019
HOT TEMPERATURES IN THE TCI
GENERAL SITUATION: A SURFACE TROUGH IN VICINITY OF THE SOUTHEAST BAHAMAS SUPPORTS INCREASED CLOUDS AND SHOWER CHANCES TODAY. WHILE A RIDGE OF HIGH PRESSURE ACROSS THE AREA SHIFTS EASTWARDS AHEAD OF AN APPROACHING COLD FRONT. AREA:…
May 8, 2019
TCIG CIVIL SERVICE ENGAGES IN YOUTH CAREER EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR HIGH SCHOOLS
Her Excellency Anya Williams. MBE, Deputy Governor of the Turks & Caicos visited her alma mater, HJ Robinson High School in Grand Turk to speak to the 3rd and 5th Form students on the importance of making the right career decisions as well as…
May 8, 2019
Late Seymour Nurse hailed as ‘true legend’
Cricket West Indies (CWI) has hailed late former West Indies stroke-maker Seymour Nurse as a “true legend”. Nurse, who played 29 Tests between 1960 and 1969, passed away here Monday at age 85 after a long battle with illness. He also served as a…