June 20, 2017
Barclays charged with fraud in Qatar
Barclays and four former executives have been charged with fraud over their actions in the 2008 financial crisis. The Serious Fraud Office case relates to the way the bank raised billions of pounds from Qatari investors enabling it to avoid a…
June 20, 2017
Andy Murray stunned by Jordan Thompson in tennis
Defending champion Andy Murray was knocked out of the Aegon Championships in the first round by world number 90 Jordan Thompson on a day of shocks. The world number one lost 7-6 (7-4) 6-2 to Thompson, a late replacement for the injured Aljaz……
June 20, 2017
Explosion rocks Brussels train station
An explosion rocked the central train station in Brussels on Tuesday and a man was shot by security as scenes of terror returned to the European capital. A suspect shouted out "Allahu Akbar" (God is Greatest) before causing the blast, a witness…
June 20, 2017
Tropical Storm Cindy threatens Gulf Coast; Bret in Caribbean
Tropical Storm Cindy formed Tuesday in the Gulf of Mexico, hovering south of Louisiana as it churned tides and spun bands of heavy, potentially flooding rain onto the central and eastern Gulf Coast. Alabama Governor Kay Ivey issued a state of…
June 20, 2017
Ministry of Border Control and Employment Confirms Recent Intelligence on Sloop Activity
The Ministry of Border Control and Employment confirms that on Tuesday 13th June 2017, intelligence was received that nine sloops had departed Haiti and headed north in the direction of the Turks and Caicos Islands. Joint operations and…
June 20, 2017
14 Youths learn basic swimming skills on World Ocean Day
14 Youths had the thrilling opportunity to learn basic swimming skills as part of the World Ocean Day observance. World Oceans Day is a global day of ocean celebration and collaboration for a better future. The oceans cover about two-thirds of the…
June 20, 2017
Lowering the cost of living is high on Government`s agenda- Premier
UNDER pressure from multiple sections of the society burdened by rising prices of essential commodities, the Government is holding steadfast to its promise of reviewing the high cost of living in the Turks and Caicos Islands. For years the average…
June 20, 2017
Biometrics legislation to come on stream soon
GOVERNMENT is working to introduce biometric surveillance legislation that will aid the Police in solving crimes throughout the Turks and Caicos Islands. This was revealed by Premier Sharlene Cartwright –Robinson on Monday June 5 during a radio…
June 20, 2017
Seven Day Weather Forecast 15th June to 21st June 2017
GENERAL SITUATION: A broad Atlantic high pressure ridge will maintain moderate to strong breezes over the area as it meanders between the Bahamas and Florida this weekend through next week. Meanwhile, the combination of a developing broad low…
June 19, 2017
Brexit negotiations rules out ‘concessions’
The EU's chief negotiator said there would be "substantial" consequences from Brexit after the first round of talks with the UK. Michel Barnier said he was "not in the frame of mind to make concessions or ask for concessions". UK Brexit Secretary…