April 9, 2018
US deficit forecast to hit $1 trillion following tax cuts
The US is heading for a budget deficit of more than $1 trillion (£707bn) by 2020 following tax cuts and higher public spending, according to the Congressional Budget Office. It said that while the measures will temporarily boost the US economy, they…
April 9, 2018
Russia and US in fierce row at UN
The US and Russia have traded barbs at a UN Security Council meeting on the alleged chemical attack in Syria. Russian representative Vassily Nebenzia said the incident in Douma was staged and that US military action in response could have "grave…
April 9, 2018
St Lucia PM worried about ongoing situation in Venezuela
The St Lucia government on Monday said it remains 'extremely concerned' about the ongoing political and economic situation in Venezuela after Trinidad and Tobago reported that a number of Venezuelans were entering the oil-rich twin island republic…
April 9, 2018
MAN 23, CHARGED FOLLOWING DEADLY SHOOTING IN MARCH
A 23-year-old man is now charged with Murder, Causing Grievous Bodily Harm, Discharging of a Firearm and Discharging Ammunition, following the deadly shooting incident on Friday, March 23rd, 2018 that left one woman dead and a 17-year-old injured.…
April 9, 2018
TCI Athletes Achieve Historic 4 Medals at Carifta 2018
The Turks and Caicos Islands recorded historic achievements at the CARIFTA 2018 Games in Nassau, Bahamas by securing 4 medals. The former Minister for Sports, Hon. Karen Malcolm, who held the portfolio for Sports until February 1, 2018 when it was…
April 9, 2018
Impressive Showing for TCI 2018 CARIFTA Swimmers
The team of nine TCI swimmers had their best showing ever in the 2018 CARIFTA swim competition in Kingston, Jamaica last weekend. Stand out swimmer Luke Haywood, 14, made it to three finals in the breaststroke events: 200 meter, 100 meter (1:13.82 ),…
April 5, 2018
TCI Police provides Crime Update
Police in Grand Turk Arrested and charged a 20-year-old man on Sunday, April 1st, 2018 for the offence of Possession of Controlled Drugs, following a stop search. The man was placed on USD$1500 bail, to appear at the Magistrates Court on April 6th,…
April 5, 2018
FORECAST FOR THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT THURSDAY 5TH APRIL 2018.
GENERAL SITUATION: A COLD FRONT AND ASSOCIATED FRONTAL TROUGH ACROSS THE NORTHERN BAHAMAS CONTINUES TO MOVE FAIRLY QUICKLY SOUTHEASTWARD. SPECIAL WARNINGS: ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS ALONG THE FRONT AND TROUGH LINES IS LIKELY TO PRODUCE GUSTY WINDS AND…
April 5, 2018
Trump Administration Seeks to Temper China Trade War Fears
President Donald Trump said Wednesday the United States is not in a trade war with China, after Beijing announced plans to impose tariffs on $50 billion worth of U.S. goods in response to a similar package announced by the United States. In a…
April 5, 2018
US trade deficit widens in February
America's trade deficit widened in February as its international trade hit a monthly record. The deficit was $57.6bn - the largest monthly gap between exports and imports of goods and services since 2008, the US Commerce Department said. The figures…