April 5, 2015
TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS GOVERNMENT SIGNS $224M RITZ CARLTON AGREEMENT
The Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) Government has signed a Development Agreement with the Desarrollos Hotel Group to build a $224 million dollar Ritz Carlton hotel, resort, casino & spa in the Grace Bay area of Providenciales, April 2, 2015.…
April 5, 2015
FortisTCI Prepared for Projected Growth with Arrival of Third Wartsila Engine
A third Wartsila 20V32 generating unit, purchased by FortisTCI Limited (the Company) in August of 2014 arrived in Providenciales (Provo) today. This latest engine will replace a recently retired Caterpillar unit at the Company’s power plant in…
April 5, 2015
NIB Announces increases to take effect in April
The Turks and Caicos Islands National Insurance Board informed the general public of the following increases in various benefits provided by the National Insurance Program which will take effect on April 15, 2015. 1. Increase in minimum Retirement…
April 1, 2015
Hon. Sean Astwood returns to the Turks & Caicos Islands
The Peoples Democratic Movement is extremely excited to announce the return of their Deputy Leader and Member of Parliament for Five Cays, Hon Sean Astwood. Hon Astwood has been overseas seeking medical treatment and returned to the islands on…
April 1, 2015
March was observed as National Nutrition Month
The month of March was internationally and locally observed as National Nutrition Month. The theme for this year’s observation was “Bite into a Healthy Lifestyle.” Nutrition in Demand, a local non profit aimed at raising awareness to health and…
April 1, 2015
CHTA EDUCATION FOUNDATION ACCEPTING SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS FROM TURKS & CAICOS
Turks & Caicos students and industry professionals are encouraged to apply for a scholarship from the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association Education Foundation (CHTAEF) so they can pursue higher education or professional development in the…
March 31, 2015
Jay Z promotes ‘artist-owned’ music streaming brand
Some of the biggest names in entertainment have re-launched the music subscription service Tidal, which they are billing as the first artist-owned platform for music and video. At an event in New York on Monday, Madonna, Beyonce, Kanye West, and 13…
March 30, 2015
Venus Williams beats Caroline Wozniacki at Miami Open
Venus Williams remains on course to meet sister Serena in the Miami Open final after upsetting world number five Caroline Wozniacki in the last 16. The American beat her Danish opponent 6-3 7-6 (7-1) in 98 minutes. The 34-year-old, who was out of…
March 30, 2015
Robin Williams’ Wife and Children’s Fight Over His Property in court
A legal battle between Robin Williams' widow and children over his estate is going to be taken to court. Attorneys for both parties are scheduled to appear before a San Francisco probate judge on Monday, March 30 to settle the matter, the Associated…
March 30, 2015
Cuba wants more Internet access
Cuba wants to boost public Internet access while keeping the Communist government's control over it, a senior US official close to talks with Havana on technology said Monday. "They are looking for mechanisms by which, in the first instance, they…