June 22, 2017
WhatsApp rises as a major force in news media
WhatsApp is becoming one of the prevailing ways people discover and discuss news, according to a study. But use of the messaging app appears to vary widely between countries. In Malaysia, more than 50% of those surveyed said they used WhatsApp for…
June 22, 2017
Deaths from Venezuelan anti-government protests up to 75
A 22-year-old man was shot dead Thursday during an anti-government protest in Caracas, becoming the 75th victim in three months of unrest over the rule of President Nicolas Maduro. The young man was killed during a demonstration in the capital's…
June 22, 2017
Qatar wants 10% of American Airlines
American Airlines has received an "unsolicited" approach from Qatar Airways which wants to acquire 10% of the US carrier. In a regulatory filing, American Airlines said Qatar intended to buy at least $808m (£638m) of its shares. American Airlines…
June 22, 2017
FLOW wins 11 Telly Awards
FLOW Jamaica has copped 11 awards for multimedia campaigns in the international Telly Awards 2017 — the premier award for the best in TV and cable, digital and streaming, and non-broadcast productions. The telecommunications firm said it received…
June 22, 2017
Blood Bank in critical need of blood
The Turks and Caicos Blood Bank is desperately in need of O positive blood. Radio Turks and Caicos was first informed recently through a text message dispensed by the Department of Health on Tuesday (June 20) In a recent interview with Mr Ricardo…
June 22, 2017
Peter Tosh’s son left in coma following jail beating
The family of the late reggae icon and marijuana activist Peter Tosh is seeking answers after they say his son was left in a coma following an attack in a New Jersey jail, where he was serving a six-month sentence on pot possession charges. Jawara…
June 22, 2017
Britain’s May vows EU citizens can stay after Brexit
British Prime Minister Theresa May promised Thursday to let EU citizens stay after Brexit as she met sceptical European leaders for the first time since her disastrous election gamble. Under pressure from all sides since losing her parliamentary…
June 22, 2017
TCI Hospital launches ‘Literacy Begins at Birth’ initiative
Caregivers and parents are being encouraged to incorporate language and literacy development in their child's daily routine. Learn and Lead Educational Centre has partnered with TCI Hospital to launch the 'Literacy Begins at Birth' project. Every…
June 22, 2017
DDME hosts hurricane preparedness culinary cook-off
Three groups of students from the Turks and Caicos Islands Community College participated in the second annual hurricane season culinary cook-off. The event was held on Tuesday (June 13) at the Providenciales branch of the college and was hosted by…
June 22, 2017
TCAAF Raises over $20,000 from 17th Annual Jadot Cup Golf Tournament
Eighteen teams took part in the TCAAF’s 17th Annual Golf Tournament which commenced at 1:30pm. It was a great turn out and fun was had by all who attended. According to the Jadot Cup Chairman and TCAAF Director Terry Drummey “The 17th annual Jadot…