November 7, 2014
Obama, Republicans Seek Common Ground
Citing the need to get work done in Washington, U.S. President Barack Obama sat down with Republican congressional leaders after their party’s sweep of midterm elections earlier this week. Going into Friday’s lunch at the executive mansion, the…
November 7, 2014
Dead baby left inside woman’s womb at Trinidad hospital
Pain and anguish have again visited the doorsteps of a Tobago family, with the death of a baby in her mother’s womb. The full-term baby would have been given the name of Harmony Hope. Twenty-five-year-old Kai Duncan said the dead baby was left…
November 7, 2014
Scotiabank to close several branches in the Caribbean
Canada’s Scotiabank has announced plans to shut or shrink 120 branches, largely in Mexico and the Caribbean, in a bid to save CAN$120 million (One Canadian dollar =US$0.87 cents) annually. The bank said it would close down 35 of its 200 branches in…
November 6, 2014
“TOURISM IS KEY…UNLOCK ITS POSSIBILITIES” SAYS PREMIER
My fellow Turks and Caicos Islanders, the month of November marks the official start of our Tourist Season, and it is with a profound sense of gratitude and thanks to God, that despite the many challenges facing the world and the world’s economies,…
November 6, 2014
REMARKS MADE BY LEADER OF THE OPPOSITION AT THE OPENING OF TOURISM CONFERENCE
“The new vision of the tourism policy for the TCI”. Colleagues, leaders in the tourism sector, distinguished ladies and gentlemen. I am delighted to have been asked to extend greetings to you in such an important forum. You will, over the next two…
November 6, 2014
Apple iPhone 6 & iPhone 6 Plus coming to LIME Caribbean Markets
LIME, the only authorised carrier in the English-speaking Caribbean of the Apple® iPhone® 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, has announced their expected arrival just in time for the holiday season. Considered globally as the most sought-after smartphones to hit…
November 6, 2014
PDM’S SHADOW MINISTER FOR ENVIRONMENT CELEBRATES WITH NATIONAL TRUST
The PDM Shadow Minister for the Environment on Friday, October 31st, 2014 together with a small group led by the National Trust walked the Bird Rock Point Field Trail. This activity was preceded by the Official Opening Ceremony at Bird Rock Point in…
October 31, 2014
Army Chief Takes Power in Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso's army chief has taken power in the country following the resignation of longtime President Blaise Compaore. General Honore Traore told reporters Friday in Ouagadougou that he was taking on "the responsibilities as head of state."…
October 31, 2014
TCIG COMMENTS ON FSC’S CALL FOR DISSOLUTION OF BAFL SERVICES
The Government, through the local media, recently learned that the Managing Director of the Financial Services Commission (FSC), Mr. Kevin Higgins has filed a petition with the courts to liquidate the insurance company, British Atlantic Financial…
October 31, 2014
Jazz & Blues signs Mariah Carey
Global superstar Mariah Carey has been confirmed as the headline act for the 19th annual Jamaica Jazz & Blues Festival next January. Carey, regarded as the best-selling female artiste of all time, will be making her first-ever appearance in the…