February 14, 2014
Kerry in China Seeking Help in Easing Nuclear Tensions with N. Korea
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry has arrived in Beijing for talks aimed at encouraging Chinese leaders to put more pressure on ally North Korea to end its nuclear weapons program. Kerry arrived in the Chinese capital early Friday from South…
February 14, 2014
Mali Arrests Ex-Defense Chief over Paratrooper Killings
Authorities in Mali have arrested the country's former defense minister, General Yamoussa Camara, in connection with the killings of 21 paratroopers loyal to ousted president Amadou Toumani Toure. Details of the charges were not immediately clear…
February 14, 2014
Massive Winter Storm Hits US Atlantic Coast
Millions in the eastern United States are digging out while a million more in the South are in the dark after a huge winter storm moved across the eastern third of the country. The storm hit the southeast Wednesday and moved up the Atlantic coast…
February 14, 2014
TCI COMMITS TO REDUCED CARBON EMMISSIONS & LOWER ELECTRICITY COSTS THROUGH ALTERNATIVE & RENEWABLE ENERGY
History was made yesterday during the fourth Meeting of the Cabinet when the Government of the Turks and Caicos Islands, under the leadership of Premier, Dr. Rufus Ewing, further demonstrated its commitment to move the Turks and Caicos Islands…
February 14, 2014
GOVERNOR CHAIRS NEW CRIMINAL JUSTICE ADVISORY GROUP
His Excellency the Governor, Peter Beckingham, chaired the first meeting of the new Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) Criminal Justice Advisory Group at his official residence Waterloo, Grand Turk, on Tuesday, 11 February 2014. The purpose of the…
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…