November 1, 2018
Brazilian soccer star found mutilated, police say he was tortured
A 24-year-old soccer player was found dead in southern Brazil over the weekend.Police are investigating the death of Daniel Corrêa Freitas, a midfielder for Brazilian club Sao Paulo, after his body was discovered in a rural area southeast of the…
November 1, 2018
Ganja shortage hits Canada just two weeks after legalizing
Marijuana shortage hits Canada just two weeks after legalisation. “The producers keep saying there will be some bumps in the road, but right now it's not a bump in the road. It's a big pothole,” said Trevor Tobin, one of the owners of the Labrador…
November 1, 2018
T&T gearing up for more floods
Trinidad and Tobago still mopping up after heavy rains that caused widespread flooding and damage in the south and central parts of the island, is preparing for the passage of yet another inter-tropical conversion zone (ITCZ) over the next two…
October 31, 2018
Rumors are swirling that Hallmark Trust may be closing its doors
RTC is tracking two major stories this hour. The first one concerns financial firm, Hallmark Trust Ltd.. Today, Wednesday, October 31st, 2018, rumors began to swirl that Hallmark Trust Ltd. may be closing its doors in the TCI and that account…
October 31, 2018
Rumor Report: Herzog laying off Turks and Caicos Nationals?
Is Herzog Caribbean Ltd. laying off Turks and Caicos Nationals? According to reports reaching RTC, this is a hot topic making its ways through the rumor mill and it's the second major story RTC has been tracking throughout the day. A privately…
October 31, 2018
Today’s weather: Wednesday, October 31st
IN THE GENERAL WEATHER SITUATION, A STATIONARY FRONT IN THE VICINITY OF THE TCI AND SOUTHEAST BAHAMAS CONTINUES TO WEAKEN. AS A RESULT, TODAY’S WEATHER WILL INCLUDE VARIABLE CLOUDINESS, BREEZY AND WARM WITH A FEW SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THE CHANCE…
October 31, 2018
CDB announces $106-Million programme of assistance for The Bahamas
The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) has announced a USD106.5 million (mn) programme of assistance for The Bahamas, over the period 2018-2022. The programme is outlined ina new Country Strategy Paper for the country, which was approved by CDB’s…
October 31, 2018
Boston Red Sox win 2018 World Series
The Boston Red Sox clinched the 2018 World Series Sunday night after defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-1 in the best-of-seven series. It's their fourth World Series title in 15 years and ninth overall. The champions are bringing home more than…
October 31, 2018
D’Angelo is back with new music after 3-year hiatus
D’Angelo is back with his first new music in three years. The four-time Grammy winner has dropped “Unshaken,” from the soundtrack of the Red Dead Redemption 2 video game. The action-adventure game follow two outlaws in the Wild West in 1899.…
October 31, 2018
Cardi B and Nicki Minaj squash beef
(NOTE LANGUAGE) Following an ugly back-and-forth verbal bashing on Monday, Cardi B and Nicki Minaj are calling for a truce. Nicki posted Monday on her Twitter, “Ok you guys, let’s focus on positive things only from here on out. We’re all so blessed.…