August 8, 2016
Android bug fear in 900 million phones
Serious security flaws that could give attackers complete access to a phone's data have been found in software used on tens of millions of Android devices. The bugs were uncovered by Checkpoint researchers looking at software running on chipsets…
August 8, 2016
Prince’s estate denies planning to sell his Paisley Park home
The administrator of Prince's estate has denied reports it is planning to sell Paisley Park, the star's former home and recording studio complex. A court filing on Friday had included the property among a list of assets that could be sold. But the…
August 8, 2016
Delta: Thousands of passengers stranded by power cut
Thousands of air passengers around the world have been left stranded after a power cut forced the US airline Delta to suspend flights. The incident caused delays across the US and in Japan, Italy and the UK. Airport check-in systems, passenger…
August 8, 2016
Mexico searches for victims of deadly Storm Earl
Emergency workers in Mexico are searching for survivors after landslides killed dozens in the wake of Tropical Storm Earl. The worst-affected state was Puebla in central Mexico, where at least 28 people were killed after torrential rains set off…
August 8, 2016
Ethiopia protests: ‘Nearly 100 killed’ in Oromia and Amhara
Nearly 100 people were killed in the weekend's protests in Ethiopia as demonstrators clashed with security forces in different parts of the country, Amnesty International says. The rights group says the most deadly incident happened in Bahir Dar,…
August 8, 2016
US election 2016: Donald Trump to lay out economic agenda
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump plans to jump start the US economy by suspending new regulations and cutting corporate taxes. The New York real estate mogul is set to lay out his economic agenda with a major policy speech on today. The…
August 8, 2016
FUTURE LEADERS OF THE TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS URGED TO APPLY FOR A CHEVENING SCHOLARSHIP TO STUDY IN THE UK
Applications open 8th August 2016 – 08th November 2016 Talented professionals and public servants from the Turks and Caicos Islands are able to apply for a fully funded one year Masters Degree, under the UK’s Flagship scholar programme supported by…
August 8, 2016
TCI & BAHAMAS PUBLIC FORECAST
THE BAHAMAS PUBLIC FORECAST FOR THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT MONDAY 08TH AUGUST 2016 GENERAL SITUATION: MID TO UPPER LEVEL TROUGHING WILL SUPPORT INCREASED CLOUDINESS AND ENHANCED SHOWER ACTIVITY MAINLY ACROSS THE NORTHWEST AND CENTRAL…
August 8, 2016
DOC LAUNCH 2016 CULTURAL SUMMER CAMP
The Department of Culture, within the Ministry of Tourism, Environment, Culture and Heritage successfully launched its 2016 Cultural Summer Camp on August 2, 2016. The Camp caters for youth aged 6 – 16 years and runs for a week. Campers have been…
August 8, 2016
TURKS AND CAICOS POST CABINET MEETING STATEMENT
His Excellency the Governor, Peter Beckingham, chaired the 22nd meeting of the Cabinet on Wednesday, 3 August 2016, at the Hon. N J S Francis Building on Grand Turk. All Ministers were present except the Hon. George Lightborne, Minister of Home…