August 10, 2016
US election: Anger over Donald Trump gun rights remarks
Republican Donald Trump has sparked anger by appearing to suggest his supporters could stop his rival Hillary Clinton by exercising their gun rights. He said that Mrs Clinton would put liberal justices on the Supreme Court if she wins the presidency…
August 10, 2016
Wendy’s sales hit by cheaper US grocery prices
Burger chain Wendy's has reported lower-than-expected sales as more consumers decided to eat at home. Sales at stores open for at least 15 months rose by 0.4%. Analysts had expected 1.9% growth. Lower food prices helped Wendy's cut costs, but…
August 10, 2016
Google explores troll prevention in VR
Google is exploring ways to prevent players harassing each other in virtual reality. The company's Daydream Labs has been experimenting with ways to deter people from making others feel unsafe or uncomfortable. One demo for the HTC Vive encouraged…
August 10, 2016
Johnny Depp ‘abuse’ hearing put back two days
A court hearing over Amber Heard's allegations that Johnny Depp physically abused her has been put back. A Los Angeles judge ruled the hearing would begin on 17 August, two days later than planned, after concluding it might take up to five days.…
August 10, 2016
Rihanna and Anne Hathaway ‘join Ocean’s Eight cast’
Rihanna and Anne Hathaway have signed up for the upcoming all-female Ocean's Eight movie, according to reports. They will be joined by Helena Bonham Carter, Mindy Kaling and rapper Awkwafina, The Hollywood Reporter said. Sandra Bullock and Cate…
August 10, 2016
WILLIAMS PREFORMING IN THE 2016 RIO OLYMPIC GAMES
MOS COMMENTS ON DELANO WILLIAMS PREFORMING IN THE 2016 RIO OLYMPIC GAMES On behalf of the Turks and Caicos Islands Government, the Deputy Premier and Minister responsible for Sports, Hon Akierra M. D. Missick shares her thought on Delano Williams…
August 10, 2016
GOVERNOR EXTOLS STRIDES IN TCI’S TOURISM BRAND
GOVERNOR EXTOLS STRIDES IN TCI’S TOURISM BRAND – BUT NOTES NEED TO MATCH OUR COMPETITORS IN FOOD PRODUCTION AND FINANCIAL SERVICES In a message to the forthcoming Invest TCI Enhancing National Competitiveness seminar on 1 September, the Governor,…
August 10, 2016
PDA Leader talks about Zika Virus
The Premier as minister of health and as head of Government needs to be more proactive and transparent in dealing with the Zika Virus cases before there is a national outbreak. The fact that there is so much secrecy shrouding the whereabouts of the…
August 10, 2016
BAHAMAS PUBLIC FORECAST
THIS IS THE BAHAMAS PUBLIC FORECAST FOR TODAY WEDNESDAY 10TH AUGUST 2016 GENERAL SITUATION: A WEAK SURFACE HIGH PRESSURE RIDGE REMAINS ACROSS THE AREA WHILE AN UPPER LEVEL TROUGH NEAR THE NORTHWEST BAHAMAS ALONG WITH SOME LOW LEVEL TROUGHING WILL…
August 10, 2016
PDM Town Hall Meeting
The PDM is anticipating a vibrant discussion this upcoming Friday evening at the Conch Bar Community Center at a Town Hall Meeting being held at 7pm. Party Leader Hon. Sharlene Cartwright-Robinson said,"We continue to hear from the people across…