November 7, 2018
Jamaica qualifies for World Cup, first Caribbean Nation to do so
Jamaica's senior women’s national soccer team, the Reggae Girlz, has qualified for the World Cup, making history on the island and beyond. The Reggae Girlz defeated Panama’s women’s national team on Wednesday in a penalty shootout after a 2-2…
November 7, 2018
IMF pleased with Jamaica’s economic policies
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says Jamaica's implementation of the US$1.66 billion Stand-By Arrangement (SBA) remains strong, five years after the country began the task of reforming its economy. The IMF executive board, which has…
November 2, 2018
Premier Robinson supports increased Public Service Benefits, calls for the return of CSA.
While there is no role for the elected Government in the management or oversight of the administrative arm of Government, it is still the role of the elected Government to look out for their well being and to update the public more on the workings…
November 1, 2018
Official: Hallmark Trust card services have been suspended
It’s official. RTC can now surely confirm that Hallmark Trust Ltd.’s card service has been interrupted by MasterCard. In a press release from the TCI Financial Services Commission (FSC), it was confirmed that Hallmark Trust’s services have been…
November 1, 2018
Kanye West quits politics, says his “eyes are now wide open”
Kanye West, an ardent supporter of President Donald Trump, announced he is quitting politics after being 'used to spread messages I don't believe in' and denounced the president over his immigration policy. The singer made the surprising…
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…