June 22, 2014
TCI reports additional cases of chikungunya
The Ministry of Health and Human Services has received confirmation of an additional four positive cases of chikungunya. This brings the total number of positive cases for the TCI to six. In addition, the Ministry of Health is also closely…
June 22, 2014
American Airlines cuts flights to Venezuela
American Airlines says it is cutting almost 80% of its flights to Venezuela from next month. From July 2, American will operate only 10 flights per week instead of the current 48. The move comes as part of a continuing dispute over the repatriation…
June 22, 2014
TCI Top Model, Brielle Swann graces Times of the Islands magazine
Times of the Islands summer 2014 issue is set to hit newsstands today! On the cover and in an eight-page editorial spread is TCI’s newest Top Model, Brielle Swann. Having being named the FACE of the Turks and Caicos on Friday, May 2nd by industry…
June 22, 2014
NEW SENIOR AND MIDDLE MANAGEMENT GOVERNMENT APPOINTMENTS
Deputy Governor Anya Williams has announced a range of new appointments within the Turks and Caicos Government, it was announced today, Tuesday, 17 June 2014. In addition to new senior and middle management posts, TCIG has introduced a new Senior…
June 20, 2014
Six cases of chikungunya confirmed in Cuba
Cuban health authorities confirmed six cases of the mosquito-born chikungunya disease Wednesday, the latest in a spate of Caribbean countries reporting the fever-causing illness in their backyard. The health ministry said that most of the cases…
June 20, 2014
Antiguan Prime Minister Gaston Browne announces his Cabinet
Antiguan Prime Minister Gaston Browne has announced that his newly sworn-in Cabinet will eliminate work permit fees for CARICOM nationals. In his inaugural address on Wednesday, which was observed as OECS Day, Mr Browne said his campaign promise…
June 20, 2014
FIFA denies blocking Maradona from Maracana
Diego Maradona is not a special guest of FIFA at the World Cup, though Gisele Bundchen could still be. FIFA played down the latest broadside aimed by Maradona, one of the governing body's fiercest and most regular critics. The Argentina great has…
June 20, 2014
Police Demolished KB Homes in TCI Cricket
The Turks and Caicos Cricket Association 2014 Cricket Season continued on Saturday 14st June 2014 at The Downtown Ball Park Providenciales was highlighted by a Sparkling unbeaten Century from National Player Garvin Bruno followed by a Hat trick by…
June 20, 2014
Blast Kills 21 at Nigeria World Cup Viewing Center
A bomb blast at a site where Nigerian football (soccer) fans had gathered to watch the World Cup has killed at least 21 people. Hospital sources said Wednesday that 27 others were injured in the blast, which took place late Tuesday in the…
June 20, 2014
Juan Carlos signs his abdication
The reign of King Juan Carlos of Spain is in its final hours after he signed the bill formally abdicating in favour of his son, Prince Felipe. Juan Carlos, 76, signed the bill at a ceremony in the Royal Palace in Madrid, which was attended by only…