October 24, 2018
WWE’s Roman Reigns gives up title due to leukaemia
WWE wrestler Roman Reigns has announced he is giving up his Universal Champion title because he has leukaemia. The 33-year-old star revealed on Monday that he was first diagnosed with the disease in 2008 at age 22. Reigns, real name Leati Joseph…
October 24, 2018
Bahamas Cuts Off Cruise Line Cash Flow
This week, the Bahamas’ Minister of Tourism told reporters that they will no longer pay cruise lines to bring them passengers. Why? Because too many stay on the boat as opposed to coming ashore to spend their money. Minister Dionisio D’Aguilar…
October 24, 2018
Ronaldo insists he is an ‘example’ amid rape allegations
Cristiano Ronaldo stated Monday he is an "example" in his behaviour on and off the field amid allegations of rape made against the five-time Ballon d'Or winner in the United States. "I know I am an example, 100 per cent, in the pitch and outside…
October 24, 2018
CDB & UWI sign historic MoU
October 22, 2018, BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – Formalising their longstanding relationship, which spans several decades, the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) and The University of the West Indies (The UWI), signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding…
October 24, 2018
Turks & Caicos Islands Tourist Board Wins Ultimate Partner Award
The Turks & Caicos Islands Tourist Board has once more solidified itself as the foremost tourism authority in the destination, having recently received the honor of being awarded Island Destination's 2019 Ultimate Partner. The Turks &…
October 24, 2018
Tracy Chapman sues Nicki Minaj
Tracy Chapman has sued Nicki Minaj for copyright infringement The suit concerns “Sorry,” Nicki’s unreleased track with Nas that interpolates Chapman’s “Baby Can I Hold You.” In the suit, Chapman claims that Nicki’s song “incorporates the lyrics…
October 23, 2018
Mighty Shadow dead at 77
The calypso fraternity has been thrown into mourning following the death of veteran Winston “Mighty Shadow” Bailey early this morning. Bailey, who celebrated his 77th birthday on October 2, died at hospital this morning…
October 23, 2018
Murder investigation underway after an American Tourist is found dead in Providenciales
Authorities have launched a murder investigation after the death of a Long Island attorney who was visiting the Turks and Caicos islands. Police say 61-year-old Marie Kuhnla of Wantagh was found in bushes near the Club Med Resort in the Leeward…
October 23, 2018
Ministry of Education signs MOU with University of the West Indies
On the evening of Tuesday, October 16th, 2018, after the launching of the JAGS McCartney Lecture Series at Shore Club in Providenciales, the Ministry of Education, Youth, Culture and Library Services and the University of the West Indies signed a…
October 23, 2018
5.9 magnitude earthquake strikes Taiwan
SINGAPORE - An earthquake of magnitude 5.9 struck Taiwan, the United States Geological Survey said on Tuesday, and witnesses said it set buildings shaking in the capital Taipei. There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties from the quake,…