August 12, 2014
Public Health Emergency of International Concern on the Ebola Virus
On August 6-7th 2014, the Emergency Committee of the World Health Organization (WHO) convened a meeting regarding the Ebola virus disease (EVD) outbreak in West and Central Africa. As a result of this meeting, the Ebola virus disease has been deemed…
August 12, 2014
TCIFA TO HOST VISITING TEAM FROM NEW YORK!
In an effort to increase the level of play of its Academy members, the Turks & Caicos Islands Football Association (TCIFA) will be hosting a tournament with a team out of New York this month, August 2014 - to do just that. Through its Visiting…
August 12, 2014
THE PDM FINDS PASSPORT CHANGES REGRESSIVE AND CALLS OUT GOVERNMENT ON ISSUE
The PDM has issued a release to RTC News, when they first learned of the UK’s intention to issue passports for the Turks and Caicos Islands sometime last year during a Meeting of the Appropriations Committee, when the Permanent Secretary for Border…
August 12, 2014
TCI pledges further focus on economy following full credit report
The Government of the Turks and Caicos Islands has pledged to further improve the islands’ economic prospects and attract new investment following the publication of Standard and Poor’s detailed ratings analysis. Published by the ratings agency…
August 12, 2014
Dozens of inmates flee after Haiti jailbreak
A jailbreak Sunday at a high-security prison near Haiti’s capital left dozens of inmates on the loose, police authorities said. The escape came after a mutiny erupted in the jail, a spokesman for Haiti’s national police said. “It was a…
August 12, 2014
St Lucians to pay more for bread
The St Lucia Bakers Association has announced an increase in the price of bread as of Monday. On Tuesday the association said all packets of white rolls, hamburgers, hot dogs, butter bread, butter loaves and french bread will move from EC$2.00 (One…
August 12, 2014
Dominican Republic looks to rid US$1.44B energy ‘leech
Dominican Republic’s State-owned Electric Utility (CDEEE) has hired a law firm aimed at canceling the contract with the San Pedro power company (CESPM), formerly Cogentrix, in a decision through which the authorities seek to put an end to paying at…
August 12, 2014
Obama Praises Selection of Iraqi PM-designate
U.S. President Barack Obama praised Monday’s selection of Iraqi lawmaker Haider al-Abadi as the next prime minister, calling it "a promising step in this critical effort" to build an inclusive new government and to battle insurgents of the Islamic…
August 12, 2014
Israelis, Palestinians Begin New Truce
A new 72-hour truce between Israel and the ruling Palestinian militant group Hamas in the Gaza Strip is holding, clearing the way for negotiations aimed at ending a month of hostilities. Palestinians fired rocket barrages at Israel right before the…
August 12, 2014
Ukraine Warns Civilians as Troops Close In on Rebels in East
The Ukrainian military says troops are continuing to close in on remaining separatist regions in the east, and are warning civilians to evacuate the areas to avoid being caught in the crossfire. Meanwhile, Russia and Ukraine continue to be at odds…