Musk-led group makes $97.4bn bid for ChatGPT maker OpenAI

A consortium of investors led by Elon Musk offered $97.4bn to take over OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT.The billionaire's attorney, Marc Toberoff, confirmed he submitted the bid for "all assets" of the tech company to its board on Monday. The offer is…

Super Bowl 59 unfolded with Trump, Swift & the Eagles Soaring

They came expecting a gripping contest between the NFL's two best teams. But President Trump, Taylor Swift and the rest left New Orleans wondering what had happened to two-time champion Kansas City Chiefs as they were steamrollered 40-22 by the…

Trinidad to hold talks with US government on Venezuelan oil project

The Trinidad and Tobago government says it will be seeking to “engage and apprise” the new Donald Trump administration in the United States of the important projects being developed with Venezuela not only to Trinidad and Tobago but to the energy…

Commonwealth Day to be observed next month

Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland KC said Monday that Commonwealth Day 2025 will be celebrated on March 10 under the theme “Together We Thrive.” She said that events and activities will take place throughout the month, including civic…

Incident Free Election

The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force wishes to extend our sincere gratitude to the public for their cooperation in adhering to the rules and guidelines during yesterday’s electoral process. Your commitment to maintaining peace and…

3rd Black Hawk soldier killed in DC crash identified 

The Army on Saturday identified the third soldier on the Black Hawk helicopter involved in the midair crash over the Potomac River as Capt. Rebecca M. Lobach. Lobach, of Durham, North Carolina, was the last member of the helicopter's crew to be…

Engines and cockpit voice recorder recovered from wreckage

Investigators have located the engines and cockpit voice recorder from the small medical transport jet that crashed in Philadelphia Friday evening, killing seven people. The jet, which was carrying a child and her mother along with four other…

Mexico, Canada respond to Trump’s tariffs: ‘Difficult times’ are ahead

White House officials announced that President Donald Trump has imposed 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada and 10% tariffs on goods from China. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum both responded Saturday…

Providenciales Lights Up with Solar Streetlights

The Energy and Utilities Department (EUD), under the Ministry of Public Safety and Utilities (MPSU), announces the installation of sixty (60) state-of-the-art solar streetlights in key areas of Providenciales. This project, made possible by funding…

Kew Town Male Sentenced

The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RTCIPF) remains committed to ensuring justice and enhancing public safety. On January 30, 2025, JERMAINE WELCH, 26, of Kew Town, Providenciales, was sentenced to one year in prison after pleading…