October 16, 2016
Billboard honors Madonna
Madonna is being honoured by Billboard magazine - who've named her woman of the year for 2016. The magazine has written a long list of reasons why they chose her and said it came following a year where she extended her record as the…
October 16, 2016
Thousands flee as typhoon smashes into Philippines
Typhoon Sarika smashed into the main Philippine island of Luzon early Sunday, ripping off roofs, toppling power lines and forcing more than 12,000 people to flee to safer ground, officials said. Minor landslides and flooding were also reported a day…
October 16, 2016
Daughter of Olympic sprinter Tyson Gay fatally shot
Authorities say the 15-year-old daughter of Olympic sprinter Tyson Gay has been fatally shot in Kentucky. The Fayette County coroner's office says in a statement that Trinity Gay died at the University of Kentucky Medical Center. The sprinter's…
October 16, 2016
Haitian presidential, legislative elections to be held on November 20
The long delayed presidential and legislative elections in Haiti will be held on November 20 following yet another setback due to the destruction caused by Hurricane Matthew. On Friday, the Provisional Election Council said the second round of…
October 16, 2016
New Financial Services Commission Director & Staff Appointmented
In their continuing efforts to ensure that it human resources are adequate and prepared to meet the regulatory challenges of a dynamic financial services industry, the Financial Services Commission announced the establishment of a Human Resources…
October 16, 2016
US bans Samsung Galaxy Note 7 phones on flights
The US Department of Transportation has banned Samsung Galaxy Note 7 phones on flights after reports of the device catching fire. Passengers will not be able to take the phones on flights or in their luggage to and from the US from 16:00 GMT on…
October 15, 2016
Tourist Board To offer HOSPITALITY ASSURED CERTIFICATION PROGRAMME
PROVIDENCIALES, Turks and Caicos Islands (September 8, 2016) – In preparation for the destination’s up-coming peak season, tourism officials are keen to help tourism-related businesses enhance the customer’s experience and strengthen their overall…
October 13, 2016
FORECAST FOR THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT THURSDAY 13TH OCTOBER 2016
GENERAL SITUATION: A LARGE HIGH PRESSURE SYSTEM NORTH OF THE AREA WILL MAINTAIN FRESH TO OCCASIONALLY STRONG NORTHEASTERLY BREEZES ACROSS THE NORTHWEST BAHAMAS WHILE A SURFACE TROUGH TRAILING SOUTHWEST FROM NICOLE EXTENDS TOWARD THE SOUTHEAST…
October 12, 2016
Actress Gabrielle Union sues BET
Actress Gabrielle Union is suing the BET network, claiming they are unfairly trying to extend her contract on the series "Being Mary Jane." Union filed suit against BET and Breakdown Productions Inc. on Tuesday in Los Angeles County Superior Court.…
October 12, 2016
Kim Kardashian sues over robbery story
Kim Kardashian West was robbed at gunpoint in Paris recently and now says she has also been victimized by an online publication. The reality star filed suit in a federal lawsuit in New York against MediaTakeOut.com -- and its founder Fred…