May 9, 2017
Hillary Clinton says the FBI chief and Putin cost her election
Hillary Clinton on Tuesday laid the blame for her defeat in last year's White House race squarely at the feet of FBI director James Comey and Russia's Vladimir Putin, saying they had "scared off" voters. The Democrat, speaking at a charity luncheon…
May 9, 2017
851 Police Officers Promoted On Eve Of Poll
The Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) has promoted 851 officers, according to an announcement from Commissioner of Police Ellison Greenslade yesterday, as officers prepare to cast ballots in the general election’s advanced poll today Wednesday. The…
May 9, 2017
Extradited Jamaicans plead not guilty in lottery scam
Four more Jamaicans charged in the United States in what authorities say is a multimillion-dollar lottery scam, pleaded not guilty in federal court in North Dakota yesterday. Jason Jahalal, Kazrae Gray, Dahlia Hunter, and Xanu Morgan all waived…
May 4, 2017
Google Docs users hit by phishing scam
Google says it has stopped a phishing email that reached about a million of its users. The scam claimed to come from Google Docs - a service that allows people to share and edit documents online. Users who clicked a link and followed instructions,…
May 4, 2017
KPMG’s audits of Rolls-Royce accounts probed by regulator
Britain's accountancy watchdog has opened an investigation into KPMG's audit of the accounts of aero-engine maker Rolls-Royce. The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) will probe the accountancy giant's oversight of Rolls-Royce's financial statements…
May 4, 2017
Oil price tumbles to five-month low
The oil price has fallen to a five-month low as investor concerns re-surface about a worldwide glut. Brent crude dropped by more than $2 on Thursday to below $49 a barrel, hitting its lowest level since oil cartel Opec struck a landmark deal to cut…
May 4, 2017
SIPT trial will likely plough on into 2018 -Crown Prosecutor
WHILE the Special Investigation and Prosecution Team's (SIPT) trial of Michael Misick and several others from all appearances appears to be labouriously dragging on, the lead prosecutor assures that progress is being made in it drawing to a…
May 4, 2017
MINISTRY OF BORDER CONTROL AND EMPLOYMENT ADDRESSES HEALTH CONCERNS AT THE DETENTION CENTER
On Tuesday May 2nd 2017, the Ministry of Border Control and Employment received reports from the management of the Detention Center that one of the 43 poacher prisoners had been diagnosed with a skin disease known as Scabies. Diagnosis was made at…
May 4, 2017
DEPARTMENT OF CULTURE HOSTS AUDITIONS FOR NATIONAL CULTURAL GROUP
The Department of Culture today culminated an exciting week of auditions, throughout the Turks and Caicos Islands, for the formation of the Turks and Caicos National Cultural Group. Auditions were conducted in South Caicos, North Caicos,…
May 4, 2017
Provo Ocean Warriors held beach clean-up in The Bight
AS PART of a goal to keep the TCI clean, the Provo Ocean Warriors held their annual beach clean-up over the weekend. Organiser of the clean-up and member of the club Jennifer Martel explained that she has been conducting initiatives such as this…