January 5, 2016
US Markets Post Big Losses in First Trading Day of 2016
U.S. stocks posted steep losses on their first trading day of 2016. The Dow Jones Industrial Average plummeted 276 points, or 1.58 percent, to end the session. Earlier Monday, the Dow lost more than 450 points at one point. The S&P 500 closed…
January 5, 2016
Chinese shares extend losses in volatile trading session
Mainland Chinese shares extended losses in a volatile session, following Monday's suspension of trading which led to a global equities sell-off. The Shanghai Composite fell 0.3% to close at 3,287.71 points, although it had opened more than 3%……
January 5, 2016
Trump Campaign Defends “Intentional” Use of Morocco Border Footage in Ad
The Trump campaign is defending its use of footage of the border between Morocco and Spain in an ad that touts Donald Trump’s hardline stance on illegal immigration into the United States. The 30-second television ad, unveiled Monday, shows footage…
January 5, 2016
Kuwait Backs Saudi Arabia, Recalls Ambassador to Iran
Kuwait joined other Saudi allies in taking diplomatic action against Iran after protesters angry about Saudi Arabia's execution of a prominent Shi'ite cleric stormed the country's embassy in the Iranian capital. The state-run KUNA news agency said…
January 5, 2016
Obama Issues Executive Orders on Curbing Gun Violence
U.S. President Barack Obama will discuss his new initiatives to curb gun violence in remarks Tuesday at the White House, as he works to detail to Americans the executive orders he says will not step on Constitutional rights. Some of the measures,…
December 28, 2015
Holiday Message from the Premier and Leader of the Opposition
Both the Premier - Dr. Rufus Ewing - and the Leader of the Opposition - Sharlene Cartwright Robinson - presented their Christmas message to the nation during the weekend of December 25, 2015. You may listen to Dr. Ewing's address via this link. The…
December 24, 2015
STATEMENT BY THE CHAIRMAN OF THE CARIBBEAN COMMUNITY (CARICOM) RT. HONOURABLE FREUNDEL STUART ON THE ADOPTION OF THE HISTORIC PARIS AGREEMENT ON CLIMATE CHANGE, AT COP 21
On behalf of the Governments and People of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), and in my capacity as Chairman of CARICOM, I applaud the historic adoption of the Paris Agreement on Climate Change by 195 nations in the French capital on Saturday (12…
December 24, 2015
TCI Commissioner issues Christmas Greetings
Commissioner of Police James Smith, has issued a Christmas greeting to residents of the Turks & Caicos Islands. "Once again we find ourselves in the Holiday Season, that very special time of year when we join with our friends and loved ones in…
December 24, 2015
Coping with Grief and Loss during the Holiday Season
Christmas and New Year’s Day are annual holidays that can be very difficult for people who have experienced the loss of a loved one.Watching others who are feeling thankful and are celebrating when you feel overwhelmed, lonely or sad can be very…
December 24, 2015
FORECAST FOR TODAY AND TONIGHT THURSDAY 24TH DECEMBER 2015
GENERAL SITUATION: A STRONG HIGH PRESSURE RIDGE REMAINS OVER THE ISLANDS CREATING FRESH TO STRONG BREEZES. SPECIAL WARNINGS: MARINERS AND BEACHGOERS SHOULD CONTINUE TO EXERCISE CAUTION DUE TO ROUGH SURF CONDITIONS AND THE POSSIBILITY OF…