October 20, 2016
TCIG APPOINTS ELIZABETH M. WILSON AS NEW PROTOCOL OFFICER
The Turks and Caicos Islands Government is pleased to welcome Ms. Elisabeth M. Wilson as the new Protocol Officer within the Office of the Premier. Ms. Wilson first began working in the Turks and Caicos Islands civil service in 2000 as a…
October 18, 2016
Mo Farah, Usain Bolt and Caster Semenya up for athlete of the year awards
Great Britain's Mo Farah has been nominated for the IAAF's male athlete of the year award. Farah, 33, secured a historic 'double double' by retaining both his 5,000m and 10,000m Olympic titles at Rio 2016. Paula Radcliffe, in 2002, was the last…
October 18, 2016
Fortis Inc. Now Trading on the New York Stock Exchange
Fortis Inc., the Canadian-based parent company of FortisTCI, made its debut on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on Friday, October 14, 2016, marking a historic milestone for the Company. President & CEO Barry Perry celebrated the occasion in…
October 18, 2016
MINISTRY OF BORDER CONTROL AND EMPLOYMENT COMMISSIONS NEW CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER
The Ministry of Border Control and Employment is pleased to announce the opening of a new Customer Service Center aimed at improving service delivery within the Ministry. Led by Customer Service Quality Assurance Manager Mr. Emilio Seymour in…
October 18, 2016
TCI HOSPITAL RELEASES LATEST CANCER STATISTICS
During a Press Conference held on Monday, October 17th, 2016, TCI Hospital released the latest cancer statistics in an effort to educate residents on various cancers, encourage cancer screenings and healthier lifestyles. According to the latest…
October 18, 2016
Chuck Berry announces new album on 90th birthday
US rock and roll legend Chuck Berry has marked his 90th birthday by announcing his first new album in 38 years. Simply titled Chuck, the 2017 release will be "comprised primarily of new, original songs" and was recorded "in various studios around St…
October 18, 2016
CDB to provide US$200m to fund Belize strategy plan
The Barbados-based Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) says it will provide US$200.5 million to Belize to finance its 2016-2020 strategy plan. It said that the strategy will help the country address some of the social, environmental and economic…
October 18, 2016
C’bean countries to benefit from new USAID agreement
Caribbean countries are expected to benefit from a multi-million dollar agreement signed between the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO). USAID will provide more than US$31…
October 18, 2016
Melania Trump shrugs off husband’s way with women
Despite a flurry of sexual assault accusations against Donald Trump and recordings of him boasting that he uses his fame to grope and kiss women, Melania Trump on Monday shrugged off her husband's "boy talk" in an interview with CNN. Just as her…
October 18, 2016
King’s House crowd in Jamaica goes wild for Shabba
Fans, well wishers and supporters sent wild cheers across the expansive lawns of King’s House in St Andrew, Jamaica yesterday as deejay Shabba Ranks rose to accept his Order of Distinction from Governor General Sir Patrick Allen. Shabba Ranks, whose…