June 27, 2017
IMF cuts forecasts for US economic growth
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has cuts its growth forecasts for the US economy due to uncertainty about White House policies. It now expects growth of 2.1% in 2017 and 2018, against earlier estimates of 2.3% in 2017 and 2.5% in 2018.The…
June 27, 2017
Weather Update until Sunday July 2nd,2017
GENERAL SITUATION: A broad western Atlantic high pressure ridge continues to maintain brisk winds over the Central and SE Bahamas, as it shifts southward ahead of an approaching weak cold front over the Southern United States. The combination of…
June 27, 2017
AGRICULTURE DEPT. ACKNOWLEDGES FOOD RECALL OF CONAGRA BRAND PRODUCT
Conagra Brand, Inc., a Milton, Pa. establishment a recall of spaghetti and Meatball products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens. The Animal Health Service Division of the Department of Agriculture wishes to inform the public that it is…
June 27, 2017
Luis Fonsi attempts to explain “Despacito’s” success
It's lucky number seven for "Despacito," the smash song by Luis Fonsi featuring Daddy Yankee and Justin Bieber. The song has just racked up its seventh week at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. But what is it about "Despacito" that's made it the first…
June 27, 2017
Antigua regrets Canada’s decision to end visa-free travel
The Antigua and Barbuda Government yesterday said it regrets the decision of the Canadian Government to end visa-free travel for nationals of the twin island. In a statement, the Gaston Browne Administration said that “this decision relates to…
June 27, 2017
Bolt to bow out in farewell season in Europe
Jamaican sprint superstar Usain Bolt will on Wednesday make his first appearance in Europe in his farewell season. Bolt, winner of eight Olympic and 11 world gold medals, will bring down the curtain on his glittering career at August's world…
June 27, 2017
Global cyber-attack spreads to US
US drug giant Merck confirmed Tuesday it has become the first American company hit by a global cyberattack that started in Russia and Ukraine has spread through Europe and across the Atlantic. "We confirm our company's computer network was…
June 27, 2017
TCI COMPLETES NATIONAL RISK ASSESSMENT ON MONEY LAUNDERING
A team from the Financial Market Integrity Unit of the World Bank Group is in the Turks and Caicos Islands to assist in the completion of a National Risk Assessment on Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing. The risk assessment process itself is…
June 27, 2017
Men’s Health Conference 2017- ‘Dubbed as Exciting’
The first ever exciting, provocative and informative Men's health Conference was held by the Health Promotion and Advocacy Unit within the Ministry of Health, Agriculture and Human Services. The conference was held on the 15th and 16th of June…
June 27, 2017
Commonwealth Parliamentary Association plays crucial role in embedding good governance
The Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) has held a post-election seminar for newly elected Members of the Turks and Caicos Legislature to strengthen parliamentary practice and procedure following the recent elections. The CPA is the only…