February 10, 2016
Devon Seale is 2016 Calypso Monarch
Devon Seale delivered two masterful performances to be crowned the 2016 Calypso Monarch at Sunday's Dimanche Gras at the Queen's Park Savannah in Port of Spain. After filling the runner-up berth last year, Seale up the ante with “Respect God's…
February 10, 2016
WEATHER AND MARINE FORECAST
GENERAL SITUATION: HIGH PRESSURE CONTINUES TO CREATE FRESH BREEZES OVER THE BAHAMAS NORTHWEST/CENTRAL BAHAMAS WEATHER: CLOUDY AND BREEZY ADVISORY: SMALL CRAFT CAUTION REMAINS IN EFFECT WINDS: WEST NORTH WEST /NORTH NORTH WEST…
February 10, 2016
Training Workshop for Teachers and Library Assistants
A training workshop was held for Teachers and Library Assistants on Grand Turk and Providenciales during the week of January 18 - 22, 2016. This week of training was very significant as it marked the first time in many years that staff and teachers…
February 10, 2016
CDEMA participates in 2nd Humanitarian Networks and Partnership
In efforts to further the region's capacity in providing humanitarian assistance to affected Participating States of the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA), the region's institution with responsibility for disaster risk…
February 10, 2016
Gastroenteritis cases discovered in North Caicos
For the past seven days the Ministry of Health, Agriculture & Human Services has noticed a significant amount of Gastroenteritis cases in North Caicos especially among school age children. The Environmental Health Officer has conducted a number…
February 10, 2016
GraceKennedy Money Services Being Expanded Into Turks & Caicos Islands
GraceKennedy Money Services (GKMS) of the GraceKennedy Group and authorized agent of Western Union is expanding operations into the Turks and Caicos Islands. The new addition would bring GraceKennedy to serving as Western Union’s agent in 11…
February 10, 2016
Caribbean Performance & Outlook Study Shows Tourism
The Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association (CHTA) has released the results of its first annual Industry Performance and Outlook survey, indicating a cautious, but positive period as reported by the region's hospitality and tourism industry…
February 9, 2016
GOVERNOR LAUDS PRISON OFFICERS AND WELCOMES NEW SUPERINTENDENT
The Governor Peter Beckingham presented the 4th Annual Prison Officer of the Year Award on 9 February to prison officer Daniel Andrews. Speaking at the Awards ceremony, when Daniel was presented with a cheque for $500 and a medal, the Governor……
February 9, 2016
UWI Zika Task Force Launched
Responding to the growing threat the Zika virus poses to the Caribbean region, the University of the West Indies has launched a Regional UWI Zika Task Force that will leverage the university’s extensive public health capabilities and will coordinate…
February 9, 2016
50 year old male caught burglarizing home
A 50 year old male is assisting the police after having being caught burglarizing a home yesterday in the Turtle Cove area. Shortly after 5pm (Monday 8th February 2016) a homeowner arrived home and made the discovery. At the time the culprit already…