January 1, 2014
NIB CHAIRPERSON LILLIAN MISICK SAYS PENSION FUNDS ARE SAFE
Chairperson of the National Insurance Board Mrs. Lillian Misick says recent reports in the TCI News Now that the funds destined for national insurance benefits will be directed to the national health insurance program are "absolutely false" . Mrs.…
January 1, 2014
AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL ALL-STAR BIANCA GOLDEN TO HOST TCI FASHION WEEK 2014
A major platform for artistic and cultural expression, Turks and Caicos Islands Fashion Week (TCIFW) celebrates the work of fashion artists, craftspeople and other creators with an effervescence all of its own. Adding to the anticipation, the…
January 1, 2014
Acting Attorney General speaks on Michael Misick extradition
In response to queries regarding the extradition of former Premier Michael Misick, Acting Attorney General Rhondalee Brathwaite Knowles, issued a statement to the media on December 23. Mrs. Knowles said in her statement: "The SIPT wished to ensure…
January 1, 2014
Colin Farquhar, Commissioner, Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RTCIPF) said:
The search for additional casualties following this morning’s incident has concluded for today due to worsening light conditions and sea state. A scaled down search will begin again tomorrow, but no further casualties are anticipated. “I can confirm…
January 1, 2014
Updated statement issued on behalf of the Turks and Caicos Islands Government, emergency services and the Governor’s Office.
Turks and Caicos Islands emergency services are responding to an incident at Providenciales this morning, Wednesday, 25 December 2013. A sloop believed to be carrying suspected illegal immigrants was intercepted by the Marine Branch of the Royal…
December 31, 2013
New Year’s Celebrations Ringing in 2014
Fireworks are crackling through the night skies across the globe as revelers celebrate the first moments of 2014. Crowds gathered in public spaces in major cities across the Asia-Pacific region to ring in the new year with music, fireworks and…
December 31, 2013
IOC ‘confident’ Games will be safe after Volgograd blasts
The International Olympic Committee president says he has confidence that Russian authorities will deliver a "safe and secure" Games in Sochi. Thomas Bach wrote to President Vladimir Putin to express condolences for the "despicable" attacks that…
December 31, 2013
Huge fire after US oil train derails in North Dakota
Wagons from a mile-long train carrying crude oil have burst into flames as they derailed after a collision in the US state of North Dakota. A plume of thick black smoke could be seen many miles away and explosions were heard. No injuries were…
December 31, 2013
Israel releases Palestinian prisoners
Israeli authorities have freed a group of 26 Palestinian prisoners as part of a US-brokered agreement to resume direct peace talks. The prisoners were greeted by cheering crowds on their return to the West Bank and Gaza. Israel approved the…
December 31, 2013
Michael Schumacher’s family in bedside vigil after ski accident
The family of German motor-racing champion Michael Schumacher is at his bedside as he fights for life following a skiing accident in the French Alps. Schumacher's manager, Sabine Kehm, said his wife, Corinna, daughter Gina Maria and son Mick are in…