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…
February 3, 2014
Thailand Elections End Amid Protests
Opposition protesters in Thailand forced the closure of hundreds of polling stations across the country on Sunday in an attempt to disrupt the vote. The main opposition Democrat Party boycotted the elections, and protesters obstructed voting by…
February 3, 2014
300 sent home from NHC, says Kellman
Three hundred workers have been sent home from the state-owned National Housing Corporation (NHC), says Minister of Housing and Lands Denis Kellman. Stating he was not involved in the retrenchment process, the minister said last night that the…
February 3, 2014
Porsche board members face 1.8bn euros lawsuit
Porsche's chairman Wolfgang Porsche and board member Ferdinand Piech are being sued by seven hedge funds over its failed takeover bid for Volkswagen. They are seeking 1.8bn euros ($2.4bn; £1.5bn) in compensation. Porsche has been accused of…
February 3, 2014
Seattle Seahawks thrash Denver Broncos
The Seattle Seahawks utterly dominated Super Bowl XLVIII, thrashing a badly misfiring Denver Broncos 43-8. Marshawn Lynch's one-yard touchdown run and Malcolm Smith's 69-yard interception return helped Seattle into a deserved 22-0 lead at the…
February 2, 2014
US says it addressed significant threats in the Caribbean during 2013
The United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency says it addressed significant threats, while “optimising resources and building partnerships” in the Caribbean last year. In its review of fiscal year 2013, CBP said its efforts were…