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.…
October 31, 2018
Notorious mob boss, James “Whitey” Bulger, dead at 89
James "Whitey" Bulger, the notorious former Boston mob boss, died Tuesday after being found unresponsive at a West Virginia federal prison, authorities said. Bulger was 89. "On Tuesday, October 30, 2018, at approximately 8:20 a.m., inmate James…
October 26, 2018
TCHTA and Tourist Board address tourist murder
The Turks and Caicos Tourist Board and Turks and Caicos Hotel and Tourism Association are paying close attention to the recent developments involving the death of Marie Khulna whilst visiting our shores. We join with the Minister and Ministry…
October 26, 2018
Robert De Niro releases statement after mail bomb: “People MUST vote!”
(NOTE LANGUAGE) Robert De Niro has issued a statement a day after he became one of the targets of a mass mail-bomb campaign this week. “I thank God no one's been hurt, and I thank the brave and resourceful security and law enforcement people for…
October 26, 2018
Arrest made in connection to mail bombs
Federal authorities have arrested a man in connection to the suspected explosive packages discovered this week, the Justice Department announced Friday. Multiple law enforcement sources identified the suspect as Cesar Sayoc, 56. He has an…
October 26, 2018
Google fires dozens over sexual harassment
Google has fired 48 people including 13 senior managers over sexual harassment claims since 2016. In a letter to employees, chief executive Sundar Pichai said the tech giant was taking a "hard line" on inappropriate conduct. The letter was in…