December 27, 2024
The Year in Entertainment 2024: Those we lost
Here's a look back at those in the entertainment community we lost in 2024: JanuaryJanuary 4 — Glynis Johns, Mary Poppins actress, 100January 13 — Joyce Randolph, The Honeymooners actress, 99January 20 — Norman Jewison, director of Moonstruck,…
December 27, 2024
TNT Prime Minister disappointed in murder toll for 2024
Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley has expressed disappointment that the murder toll for this year has crossed 600. “I am very disappointed in the out turn where once again in this small nation, frequent killings see us, for the second year straight,…
December 27, 2024
The Year in Entertainment 2024: Top movies at the domestic box office
Animated movies and summer blockbusters dominated the film landscape of 2024. This year, the silver screen took us everywhere from the island of Motunui to the Emerald City of Oz. Here's a look at the top five movies at the 2024 domestic box……
December 24, 2024
The Year in Music 2024: Women run the world of hip-hop
When Beyoncé told us in 2011 that girls run the world, it seemed she was talking about the hip-hop genre. 2024 saw a slew of projects from female emcees that charted or included singles that did. -- Flo Milli dropped Fine Ho, Stay in March, the last…
October 28, 2024
Mary J. Blige, Kool & The Gang, A Tribe Called Quest & Dionne Warwick inducted into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony took place Saturday, and among the night's inductees was the Queen of Hip Hop Soul, Mary J. Blige. Following an introduction from longtime collaborators Dr. Dre and Method Man, Mary took the stage…
October 21, 2024
Hurricane Oscar makes landfall in eastern Cuba after striking the Bahamas
MIAMI (AP) — Hurricane Oscar has made landfall in eastern Cuba, an island beleaguered by a massive power outage, after striking the southeastern Bahamas earlier in the day Sunday, the US National Hurricane Center said. The hurricane center in Miami…
October 17, 2024
Department of Agriculture Marks World Food Day 2024 with Safe Pesticide Use Workshop
In celebration of World Food Day 2024, the Department of Agriculture hosted a workshop on the “Safe Use of Pesticides” to promote responsible pesticide handling and raise awareness on key agricultural practices. The workshop, held in Providenciales,…
October 17, 2024
Turks and Caicos Islands Government Awarded the 2024 Transformative Solution Award
The Government of the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCIG) was honoured with the 2024 Transformative Solution Award during the Hyland Innovation Awards programme at Community LIVE 2024, held from 22 –26 September. Hyland, the leading global provider of…
October 17, 2024
Kendrick Lamar wins big at BET Hip Hop Awards 2024
There was a mix of old and new school at the BET Hip Hop Awards 2024. The annual event aired Tuesday night, continuing its annual celebration of the genre and those in it. Though on hosting duties, Fat Joe kicked off the show as an MC, welcoming…
October 15, 2024
REMARKS FOR INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE GIRL CHILD 2024
Ladies and gentlemen, distinguished guests, and especially to our girls and young women, it is a true privilege to stand before you today on this International Day of the Girl Child, a day dedicated to recognizing the strength, potential, and…