September 1, 2017
Irma forecasted to remain a ‘powerful hurricane for days’
Hurricane Irma in the central Atlantic is expected to remain a "powerful hurricane" as it heads towards the Caribbean, US weather monitors said Friday. Irma, a Category 2 storm, formed just days after the first major hurricane of the Atlantic…
September 1, 2017
US ban on N Korea travel comes into force
Washington's ban on US citizens travelling to North Korea came into force on Friday, with the two countries at loggerheads over Pyongyang's weapons ambitions. The measure was imposed following the death of student Otto Warmbier in June, a few days…
September 1, 2017
TODAYS WEATHER FORECAST & HURRICANE IRMA
WEATHER: MOSTLY SUNNY AND HOT WITH ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS... TURNING MAINLY FAIR TONIGHT ADVISORY: A SMALL CRAFT CAUTION CONTINUES FOR THE SOUTHEAST BAHAMAS & THE TCI WINDS: EAST TO SOUTHEAST AT 10 TO 15 KNOTS OVER OPEN WATERS IN…
August 29, 2017
TCINT HOLDS ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The Turks & Caicos National Trust hosted its Annual General Meeting for this year on the evening of Friday August 25th, 2017. One of the highlights for the evening's agenda was the launching of the Trust's Silver Jubilee Celebration Program.…
August 29, 2017
PUBLIC FORECAST FOR TUESDAY 29TH AUGUST 2017
THIS IS THE PUBLIC FORECAST FOR 12:00 PM THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT TUESDAY 29TH AUGUST 2017. GENERAL SITUATION: THE NORTHERN PORTION OF A TROPICAL WAVE WILL APPROACH THE SOUTHEAST BAHAMAS TONIGHT BEFORE MOVING…
August 29, 2017
Fitbit Ionic smartwatch introduces blood oxygen sensor
Fitbit has put on sale its first fully-featured smartwatch. The Ionic differs from the firm's existing Blaze watch in that third-party developers will be able to release apps and watchface designs that can be installed on the device. It also…
August 29, 2017
US stocks tick up as missile fear eases
US stocks recovered at the close from steep early losses brought by fears of escalation of hostilities in the Korean Peninsula. US President Donald Trump had warned that "all options are on the table" after North Korea fired a missile over Japan.…
August 29, 2017
Euro rises to 18-month high against dollar
The euro has hit $1.20 for the first time since January 2015 as the prospect of a US interest rate rise recedes. Hurricane Harvey's impact has led analysts to assume the US central bank will not want to risk curbing economic growth and fears over…
August 29, 2017
Blake wins 100m in Zagreb, Powell 3rd
Former world champion Yohan Blake claimed 100-metre victory at the World Challenge event in Zagreb on Tuesday in a time of 10.05 seconds. The second-fastest man of all-time, who finished fourth in the world championship final in London earlier this…
August 29, 2017
Haiti gov’t denies planning to impose tax on citizens returning
Haiti has denied reports that it intends to impose a tax on nationals returning to the country. Minister of Haitians Living Abroad (MHAVE), Stéphanie Auguste, told reporters there was no truth to the reports circulating in the diaspora that all…