February 14, 2014
TCIG Begins Consultations on Draft National Emergency Plans
The Government of the Turks and Caicos is set to begin the development of national emergency plans in an effort to enhance the country’s capabilities toward preparedness and response to natural and man-made threats. As part of the process, the…
February 14, 2014
Man dies in hospital following crash in Richmond Hill
Traffic officers from the Royal Turks & Caicos Islands Police Force (RTCIPF) are investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision in Richmond Hill along the Leeward Highway last night. About 6:55PM (Wednesday 12 February 2014), police and other…
February 14, 2014
TCI Post Cabinet Statement for Feb 12, 2014
His Excellency the Governor, Peter Beckingham, chaired the meeting of the Turks and Caicos Islands’ (TCI) Cabinet at the Hilly Ewing Building, Providenciales, on Wednesday, 12 February 2014. All Ministers were present except for the Hon. George…
February 11, 2014
PM calls on students to read more
Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit, who is a former teacher, has called on Dominican students to read more and learn how to differentiate between news and gossip. Mr Skerrit, in admonishing students gathered at the Public Library for the opening of…
February 11, 2014
Kartel trial to end next week
Justice Lennox Campbell Tuesday afternoon indicated to the 11-member jury panel in the Vybz Kartel murder trial that the case will be handed over for their verdict next week. "We are close to the end, perhaps it's safe to say that we are at the…
February 11, 2014
Shirley Temple is dead
Shirley Temple, the dimpled, curly-haired child star who sang, danced, sobbed and grinned her way into the hearts of Depression-era moviegoers, has died. She was 85. Temple, known in private life as Shirley Temple Black, died Monday night at her…
February 11, 2014
Obama Declares Emergency in Georgia as Ice Storm Approaches
U.S. President Barack Obama has declared an emergency in Georgi,a where forecasters predict a crippling ice storm. Mr. Obama has ordered federal funds to supplement state response to the storm that threatens to coat cities and highways with ice.…
February 11, 2014
Small Earthquake Shakes Puerto Rico
A small earthquake caused shaking in parts of Puerto Rico on Tuesday, according to the United States Geological Survey. The 2.5-magnitude quake, which struck at around 5:19 AM, led to light shaking in western and northern Puerto Rico. It occurred…
February 11, 2014
Syria Extends Humanitarian Pause in Homs
The United Nations says the Syrian government and opposition have agreed to extend a humanitarian pause in the beleaguered city of Homs for another three days. U.N. Humanitarian Affairs chief Valerie Amos in a statement Monday welcomed the…
February 11, 2014
Darts 2014 National Championship playoffs climaxed in the TCI
The Turks and Caicos National Darts Association held their 2014 National Championship playoffs this past Saturday at Doo Dos Rib Cage. The following are the results: The 2014 Men National Champion went to Mr. Brent Robinson – undefeated and…