July 22, 2016
US election: Donald Trump promises a ‘safer’ America
"The crime and violence that today afflicts our nation will soon come to an end," he told the party convention. The businessman promised his presidency would usher in a new era putting America and ordinary people first. Mr Trump's nomination has…
July 22, 2016
24 HOURS OF DEMOCRACY IN ACTION
The Governor, Peter Beckingham, welcomed leaders from seven of the UK’s Overseas Territories for lunch at Waterloo on 21 July. Commenting on the visit of Territory leaders to TCI, the Governor said, “I was delighted and honoured to have the…
July 22, 2016
TCI Rising Stars shows outstanding improvement at YBOA 2016
Providenciales, TCI, 13th July 2016 – Five days, two coaches, and twenty-one young athletes later, the Rising Stars Basketball Club made the Turks and Caicos Islands proud again their 2nd year performance at YBOA’s 27th Annual National Championship…
July 21, 2016
Media Release from the Commissioner of Police
ROYAL TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS POLICE FORCE **Immediate Release ** Press Release As Commissioner of Police it is my sworn duty to lead the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Service and to uphold the law and protect life and property. Anyone who…
July 21, 2016
Four New Senior Legal Appointments
On Wednesday, July 20, 2016, in Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos Islands, Hon. Attorney General Rhondalee Braithwaite-Knowles announced four new senior legal appointments within the Attorney General’s Chambers. Three new appointments as Principal Crown…
July 21, 2016
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION ANNOUNCES 2016 SCHOLARSHIP AWARDEES
The Ministry of Education, Youth, Sports and Library Services is pleased to publish the complete list of recipients of the 2016 Scholarship awards to complete tertiary level studies. The Scholarship Advisory Committee met during the period of June…
July 21, 2016
Is the Trump family America’s next political dynasty?
The glaring absence of prominent Republicans from the party's convention in Cleveland raised questions about who would be filling the speaking slots in support of Donald Trump. Confident as ever, the New York billionaire had it covered. Waiting in…
July 21, 2016
Nice attack: Prosecutor says suspect had accomplices
Nice truck attacker Mohamed Lahouaiej-Bouhlel received logistical support for his Bastille Day attack from five suspects who are now in custody, French prosecutor Francois Molins has said. Mr Molins told a news conference the crime had been planned…
July 21, 2016
Brazil Olympics: Ten arrested for ‘plotting ‘terror’
Federal police in Brazil have arrested 10 members of a group alleged to be preparing acts of terrorism during the Olympic Games. The authorities said they were not members of so-called Islamic State but had tried to make contact with the group. The…
July 21, 2016
Qandeel Baloch: Murdered Pakistan celebrity’s parents speak of pain
The parents of Pakistani social media celebrity Qandeel Baloch have spoken of their closeness to her and their bitterness towards their son, who has confessed to murdering her last week. Ms Baloch's mother, Anwar Bibi, told BBC Urdu that her…