February 27, 2015
PDM calls for crime statistics
The PDM is calling on the authorities to release the last year’s Crime Statistics, noting its disappointment that we are about to enter the 3rd month of the year and are yet to see the crime statistics for last year. “We are aware that the…
February 27, 2015
EU AMBASSADOR CONCLUDES HURRICANE REBUILD PROJECT
The successful delivery of the $6.25m project which saw 58 homes rebuilt or repaired following Hurricanes Ike and Hannah in 2008 was officially marked in the Turks and Caicos Islands today, Thursday, 26 February 2015. The closing ceremony was…
February 27, 2015
Governor lauds TCI’S Tourism business at annual Hotel and Tourism Awards
His Excellency the Governor Peter Beckingham has lauded the Tourism business in the TCI. Speaking at the Turks and Caicos Islands’ Annual Hotel and Tourism Association Awards dinner on Thursday 26 February, the Governor said that everyone in Turks…
February 27, 2015
TURKS AND CAICOS AUTHORITIES INTERCEPT ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION ATTEMPT
A sloop carrying 56 would be illegal immigrants (50 males and 6 females) was intercepted by the marine division, Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RTCIPF) at 11:25pm, Thursday, 26 February 2014. At 10:15pm the Marine Police was alerted by…
February 26, 2015
RBS reports £3.5bn loss for 2014
UK state-owned bank RBS has reported a loss of £3.5bn for 2014, down from a £9bn loss the previous year. The results were hit by a £4bn writedown on the sale of its US business, Citizens. The bank's chief executive Ross McEwan confirmed he would not…
February 26, 2015
Ghana secures $1bn IMF loan in bid to revive economy
Ghana has struck a deal with the International Monetary Fund aimed at stabilising its troubled economy. The three-year deal follows months of talks prompted by the government's failure to meet targets on inflation, the budget deficit and growth. The…
February 26, 2015
Madonna falls off stage at Brit Awards 2015
Pop star Madonna fell off the stage during her performance at the 2015 Brit Awards, on a night that saw Sam Smith and Ed Sheeran each win two prizes. Madonna tumbled down a set of stairs and landed awkwardly, apparently after a dancer tried to…
February 26, 2015
Jamaica Parliament approves ‘Ganja Law’
The much anticipated amendment to the Dangerous Drugs Act was passed in the House of Representatives. The debate on the Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Bill, often referred to as the ganja law, was piloted in the House, by Minister of National Security,…
February 26, 2015
Mayweather to fight Pacquiao in May
Floyd Mayweather will fight Manny Pacquiao in Las Vegas on 2 May in what promises to be the richest bout in the history of boxing. American Mayweather, 37, and Filipino Pacquiao, 36, are considered to be the best two fighters of their generation.…
February 26, 2015
IS Militants Kidnap 220 Assyrians
At least 220 Assyrian Christians have been abducted in northeastern Syria in recent days, according to the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights Thursday. Observatory Director Rami Abdurrahman told VOA Islamic State fighters have…