July 29, 2016
South Sudan clashes: US says violence “must stop”
The United States has said an outbreak of violence that has left hundreds dead in South Sudan "must stop". Anyone impeding efforts to end the fighting would be held fully accountable, the White House warned. The UN has called for an immediate arms…
July 29, 2016
Over 78,000 traffic tickets issued under Operation Zero Tolerance
MORE than 78,000 tickets have been issued for traffic breaches and over 1,600 motor vehicles seized under ‘Operation Zero Tolerance’, a joint initiative rolled out in May by the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) and the Island Traffic Authority (ITA)…
July 29, 2016
Identity management system could help curb lottery scamming, says IDB rep
THE Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) representative for Jamaica, Therese Turner-Jones, says identity rights are central to development and important for improving people’s lives throughout the region. Turner-Jones, who is also general manager…
July 29, 2016
Man robbed at Financial Institution
Officers of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force are investigating the report of a Robbery that occurred on Sunday 10th July 2016 at Scotia Bank on the Leeward Highway, Providenciales. The complainant told police that around 9:07PM while…
July 29, 2016
DIGICEL PLAY ANNOUNCES AGREEMENT WITH ESPN TO ADD ESPN PLAY TO ITS OFFERINGS
Kingston, Jamaica – Thursday, 7th July, 2016: DIGICEL Play has announced an agreement with ESPN, which will see its customers enjoying seamless and even greater access to all their favourite sporting games on their mobile devices. By adding ESPN…
July 29, 2016
BAHAMAS / TURKS AND CAICOS PUBLIC FORECAST FOR TODAY AND TONIGHT FRIDAY 29TH JULY 2016
TURKS AND CAICOS PUBLIC FORECAST 12:00 PM THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT FRIDAY 29TH JULY 2016 GENERAL SITUATION: AN UPPER LEVEL LOW ALONG WITH SURFACE TROUGHING IS GENERATING CLOUDINESS AND INCREASED SHOWER CHANCES ACROSS THE CENTRAL AND SOUTHEASTERN…
July 29, 2016
PREMIER EWING MEETS WITH PAHO AND US DEPARTMENT OF STATE OFFICIALS IN WASHINGTON D. C.
Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos Islands, Thursday July 28, 2016 The Premier and Minister of Health, Agriculture and Human Services, Dr. The Hon. Rufus W. Ewing will be leading a delegation to Washington DC this week to participate in two important…
July 28, 2016
Over 100 dead in South Asia monsoon flooding
More than 100 people have been killed in monsoon floods in South Asia, as torrential rain caused chaos in several countries. Hundreds of thousands of people have been displaced, with many rescued from rising waters and housed in shelters. Nepal has…
July 28, 2016
Pets left hungry as smart feeder breaks
Owners of smart pet-feeding device Petnet were told to "feed their pets manually" after a server problem stopped the device from working. Petnet allows owners to schedule and control feeding via a smartphone app. Adam Simon, an analyst with research…
July 28, 2016
Cardinal George Pell denies child abuse claims
Australia's most senior Roman Catholic, Cardinal George Pell, has called claims that he sexually abused children "a scandalous smear campaign". Details of alleged incidents have been broadcast by the country's public broadcaster, ABC television.…