December 7, 2015
Biden Announces $190M in New Aid for Reforms in Ukraine
U.S. Vice President Joe Biden says $190 million in new U.S. aid to Ukraine will help the country implement reforms and fight corruption. "It’s absolutely critical for Ukraine, in order to be stable and prosperous and part of a secure Europe, to…
December 7, 2015
US Homeland Security to Unveil New Terror Alert System
Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson announced Monday "a new phase in the local terrorism threat” in the U.S, following an attack last week in San Bernardino, California that left 14 people dead. “I believe in this environment we need to get…
December 7, 2015
Premiers Speech-International Day of Persons with Disabilities
The Turks and Caicos Islands is truly a great place to live and my Government is ensuring that no Turks and Caicos Islander is left behind. As a part of my Government's plan for an inclusive approach to national development, it is of importance that…
December 7, 2015
NEW DIRECTOR OF AGRICULTURE APPOINTED
Ms. Wilhelmina Kissoonsingh has been recently appointed as the Director for the Department of Agriculture. Ms. Kissoonsingh has a very diverse background and started her career in Agriculture as a Field Extension Officer advising farmers on ways to…
December 7, 2015
TURKS AND CAICOS POST CABINET MEETING STATEMENT
Her Excellency the Acting Governor, Anya Williams, chaired the 31st meeting of the Cabinet on Wednesday, 2 December 2015, at the Hon. N J S Francis Building in Grand Turk. All Ministers were present with the Hon. Premier Dr. Rufus Ewing, Minister…
December 7, 2015
NFL Confirms Coldplay Will Headline Super Bowl Halftime Show
It's official: Coldplay will headline next year's Super Bowl halftime show. The NFL formally announced Thursday night that the British rockers will perform during the Super Bowl 50 halftime show at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on…
December 7, 2015
PREMIER OF THE TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS, DR. THE HONOURABLE RUFUS W. EWING ADDRESSES THE FOREIGN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE ON GOVERNANCE IN LONDON
The Premier of the Turks and Caicos Islands, Dr. The Honourable Rufus W. Ewing, yesterday, made representation on matters of governance as it relates to the Overseas Territories and particularly, as it relates to the Turks and Caicos Islands. The…
December 7, 2015
CARICOM to mount Election Observation Mission for St. Vincent and the Grenadines Elections
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) will mount a CARICOM Electoral Observation Mission to monitor the general elections to be held in St. Vincent and the Grenadines on Wednesday 9 December 2015. The Chief of Mission is Mr. Gasper Jn Baptiste, Chief…
December 7, 2015
CELEBRATE MIGRATORY BIRDS WITH THE NATIONAL TRUST AND DEMA!
In a region that seems blessed with eternal summer, one of the most noticeable signs of autumn is the arrival of countless migratory birds. Leaving their summer breeding grounds in North America, they transform Caribbean wetlands and forests with…
December 7, 2015
Early Grammy Nominees Revealed
Grammy-winner Alicia Keys revealed the nominees for the top four Grammy Awards categories Monday morning on CBS This Morning. The remaining nominees will be revealed later in the day. Here are the early nominees: Best New ArtistCourtney…