June 29, 2016
NEW GOVERNOR TO THE TCI
The UK Foreign and Commonwealth has announced that we’ll be seeing a changing of the guards in the form of a new Governor. Peter Beckingham who has been in the Turks & Caicos, as Governor for the last 3 years will hand over the reigns to Dr John…
June 29, 2016
FIFA sacks top official over bonuses worth millions
FIFA on Monday sacked deputy general secretary Markus Kattner for financial 'breaches' involving secret bonuses worth millions of dollars, according to sources close to an inquiry by the world body. Kattner's downfall topples another member of…
June 29, 2016
Andy Murray beats Radek Stepanek in five sets at the French Open
Andy Murray finally beat 37-year-old qualifier Radek Stepanek to avoid a shock French Open first-round defeat. The British world number two, trailed two sets to one when play was suspended on Monday because of bad light. Murray, 29, won the fourth…
June 29, 2016
Significant damage to Syrian airbase by Russian forces
New satellite imagery appears to reveal extensive damage to a strategically significant airbase in central Syria used by Russian forces after an attack by so-called Islamic State (IS). Four helicopters and 20 lorries were destroyed in a series of…
June 29, 2016
Google’s Paris HQ raided in tax probe
French finance officials have raided the Paris offices of US internet giant Google as part of a tax fraud investigation. Reports say about 100 tax officials entered Google's offices in central Paris early in the morning. Police sources confirmed the…
June 29, 2016
Bank Linked to 1MDB Scandal Probed in Singapore, Switzerland
Singapore is ordering Swiss bank BSI, which has been linked to a money-laundering scandal at Malaysia's state fund 1MDB, to shut down its local branch. The Singapore central bank said it is the first time in 32 years it's withdrawing a license from…
June 29, 2016
At Least 12 Dead, 50 Injured in Jade Mining Landslide in Myanmar
A landslide in northern Myanmar's jade mining region Tuesday killed at least 12 people and injured about 50 others, witnesses and officials said. Volunteer rescuer Naw Li told The Associated Press by telephone that 12 bodies have been recovered “but…
June 29, 2016
US citizen pleads guilty in stock, money-laundering scheme
Federal prosecutors in New York say a Belize resident has pleaded guilty to money laundering conspiracy for helping clients profit off illegal stock trades and then laundering more than $250 million. US attorney Robert L Capers announced the plea…
June 29, 2016
North caicos Recital
In an aim to push arts throughout the schools, one school is creating musical notes that they hope will ride the waves. The Raymond Gardiner High school is hosting their 1st musical recital to be held on Saturday May 28th. Music teacher from the…
June 29, 2016
Lime has successfully merged with Columbus Networks and Cable & Wireless Communications
Lime has successfully merged with Columbus Networks and Cable & Wireless Communications to form C&W Business, the leading business solutions provider in our region. Manager for the Turks & caicos Branch, Dellarice Hall added that ‘We’ve…