September 3, 2015
Whitewashed Version of Africa in Swift’s Video
The director of Taylor Swift's new video has defended it following criticisms it depicts a whitewashed version of Africa. The video for Wildest Dreams had been accused of glamorising a "white colonial fantasy of Africa". But director Joseph Kahn has…
September 3, 2015
Digicel Partners with National Church of God to host Annual Back to School Event
For the second year, Digicel has partnered with the National Church of God, headed by Pastor Branford E. Dean, to host the annual Back to School event, for 2015. Held at the Alice and Alice Shopping Center on Sunday August 30th, the event, in its…
September 3, 2015
PREMIER EWING REBUKES GOVERNOR BECKINGHAM’S REFERENCE TOTHE TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS AS HAVING CONCERNS FOR TERRORISM
The Governor in his press release last week communicated that he was instructed by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office to instruct the Chief Financial Officer to use his powers under the Constitution and Chief Financial Officer’s Ordinance to…
September 3, 2015
PDM LEADER CAUTIONS GOVERNMENT ON RUSHED IMMIGRATION BILL
We have just ended a forced consultation period on the Immigration Bills – a consultation repeatedly called for by the PDM and more specifically by myself as the Shadow Minister for Border Control. Until Friday, August 21, 2015, the consultation…
September 3, 2015
Another Student Benefits from TCHTA’s TCI Hospitality Adventure Programme
During his high school years Cydacio Morgan realised he had a passion for cooking and signed up for TCHTA's Hospitality Adventure Summer Lit'l Chefs Programme in 2013, an opportunity which has propelled his future in Culinary Arts. The former Lit'l…
September 1, 2015
U.S. finishes behind Jamaica, Kenya in gold-medal count at worlds
Even with its sixth straight title in the men's 4x400-meter relay, the United States still finished behind Jamaica and Kenya with only six gold medals at this year's world championships. Jamaica again proved it is much more than just Usain Bolt when…
September 1, 2015
Beverley Sister Joy dies aged 91
Joy Beverley, one third of the vocal harmony group the Beverley Sisters, has died at the age of 91. The singer, from Bethnal Green in London, was the eldest sister in the trio, who were known for songs including Little Drummer Boy and the Irving…
September 1, 2015
Android Wear smartwatches to work with iPhones
Google has made its Android Wear operating system compatible with Apple's iOS mobile platform. It means users will be able to pair Android-powered smartwatches with iPhones for the first time. The move greatly increases the potential market for the…
September 1, 2015
Global stock markets hit by weak Chinese data
Renewed fears over growth in China have hit global stock markets, with the main indexes falling sharply. Wall Street traded sharply lower, with the Dow Jones down more than 300 points, or 1.9%, at 16,215. European markets also fell, with the UK's…
September 1, 2015
Kentucky clerk defies Supreme Court order on gay marriage
A Christian official has refused to issue marriage licences to same-sex couples in Kentucky despite exhausting all of her legal options. Two gay couples earlier denied licenses have requested Rowan County Clerk Kim Davis be held in contempt of…