February 11, 2014
The Cuban embargo emerges as a political issue in Florida
Florida Gov. Rick Scott took issue Monday with Democratic gubernatorial candidate Charlie Crist’s view that the U.S. embargo has outlived its usefulness, saying keeping it in place is “standing up” for the Cuban people. Lt. Gov. Carlos Lopez-Cantera…
February 11, 2014
U.S. warns Americans not to fly from Guyana
The U.S. Embassy in Guyana is warning American citizens against flying out of the country on Caribbean Airlines flights bound for the United States for the next two days. The embassy said it received unconfirmed threat information about such…
February 11, 2014
Talks between Hispaniola governments to double poultry exports
The Agriculture Ministry’s Livestock Dept. on Sunday said it expects the first two or three farms to be certified to resume eggs and chicken exports to Haiti within 60 days, while producers eye doubled sales with formalized trade on Hispaniola.…
February 11, 2014
FortisTCI Recounts All Island Power Failure
On Sunday, February 9, 2014 at approximately 12 noon, the FortisTCI power plant on Leeward Highway experienced technical difficulties following an explosion and electrical fire in one of the plants main switchgear rooms. It was the courageous…
February 11, 2014
TCI Prison Service Extends Rehabilitation Initiatives with New Course
The Ministry of Environment and Home Affairs and Her Majesty’s Prison on Friday 7th February 2014 announced the completion of yet another phase of the Prison Rehabilitation Strategy when members of the staff completed victim empathy training.…
February 11, 2014
Ministry of Health Holds Awareness Session on Chikungunya Virus
The Ministry of Health and Human Services will facilitate two one-day workshops for health professionals on the Chikungunya virus on 11th and 12th February, 2014. The Ministry is taking a proactive approach to increase education and awareness about…
February 11, 2014
TCI Officers get Emergency Management Accreditation Program (EMAP) Training
Director of the Department of Disaster Management and Emergencies Dr. Virginia Clerveaux and Hazard Mitigation Officer Ms. Rikardia Pardo are participating in an Emergency Management Accreditation Program (EMAP) Assessor Training Course at offices…
February 11, 2014
Harbor Boys defeated the Steelers in PABA
The PABA continued last weekend in Providenciales. On Friday night the Harbor Boys defeated the Steelers 51-43. Jonathan Paul of HB Boys scored 23 points, 6 rebounds & 5 steals. Steelers Wesley Cherry had 13 points on the boards and 5 Rebounds…
February 3, 2014
DEMA SECURES GOVERNOR’S OFFICE GRANT TO PROVIDE TRAINING FOR OFFICERS
The Department for the Environment and Maritime Affairs (DEMA) has been successful in its application to the Governor’s Office for $10,000 of funding for two projects that will help build the technical capacity of DEMA officers it was confirmed…
February 3, 2014
TCI TOP MODEL PRESENTS OFFICIAL LINE-UP OF EVENTS FOR 2014
The 2014 TCI Top Model Contest & Fashion Extravaganza (TCITM) is proud to release our line up of events for this year’s Extravaganza – The Dollhouse. Mark your calendars now, as this year’s events will be an Extravaganza of phenomenal…