May 21, 2022
7 SRI LANKANS AWARDED USD$532,500 FOR FALSE IMPRISONMENT AT TCI IMMIGRATION DETENTION CENTRE
Seven Sri Lankans who came to Turks and Caicos Islands on an illegal sloop from Haiti in 2019 and are now seeking political asylum here, have been granted a total of USD$532,500 by the Supreme Court for false imprisonment. This story was first…
May 21, 2022
TCI ONE OF SAFEST COUNTRIES FOR TRAVEL, SAYS TOURISM MINISTRY
Following the recent news of the Government of the Turks and Caicos Islands relaxing travel restrictions and public health measures, the Turks and Caicos Islands Tourist Board released an uplifting message on Thursday, 19th May. The TCI Tourist…
May 18, 2022
TCI LOSES POLITICAL GIANT, HON. LEWIS ASTWOOD
On Friday, 13th May, the Honourable Lewis Astwood, former government minister in the JAGS McCartney administration passed away after a long battle with illness. His family has announced his passing and are asking for your consideration and kindness…
May 17, 2022
PABA NIGHT LEAGUE RETURNS TO THE TCI
On Sunday, 15th May, there was a huge basketball match between Five Cays Knights and The Flyers. Defending champs Five Cays Knights started their quest for a third title by defeating the Flyers 61-54 in their first game of the TCIBF League 2022.…
May 16, 2022
TWO PERSONS IN CUSTODY FOR ILLEGAL FIREARM
One male and one female are currently in Police custody after being arrested during the early hours of Sunday 15th May 2022, for Carrying Firearm and Ammunition. At about 12:57am on Sunday 15th May 2022, while on mobile patrol in the Grace Bay area,…
May 16, 2022
PUBLIC FORECAST FOR TODAY AND TONIGHT,
GENERAL SITUATION: A MOIST, UNSTABLE AIRMASS COUPLED WITH A DEEP LAYERED LOW OVER THE FLORIDA PENINSULA WILL CONTINUE TO TRIGGER UNSETTLED WEATHER ACROSS THE ISLAND CHAIN THROUGH TONIGHT. SPECIAL WARNINGS: BOATERS AND RESIDENTS SHOULD REMAIN…
May 13, 2022
LOCALIZED FLOODING DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER
The Public Works Department, in the Ministry of Physical Planning & Infrastructure Development, would like to advise the general public that we are aware of the various areas around Providenciales, which experienced high levels of water due to…
May 10, 2022
MAY IS FOSTER CARE MONTH
The month of May is not only Mental Health Month, but it is also Foster Care Month. The Department of Social Development and Welfare, along with the Ministry of Home Affairs, joins the rest of the world in celebrating National Foster Care Month…
May 5, 2022
HON. SHAUN D. MALCOLM- 2022/2023 BUDGET ADDRESS.
Mr. Speaker, I rise to contribute with a deep sense of humility and pride, to this 2022/2023 Budget, a budget that proposes ‘An Economy That Works For All...People, Opportunity and Prosperity’. Mr. Speaker, central to the theme of this years budget…
May 3, 2022
TCI LEADER OF OPPOSITION PLEADS FOR NEW ELECTION FOR THE BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS
Today, during the sitting of the House of Assembly, the Leader of the Opposition the Honourable Edwin Astwood expressed his views over the Commission of enquiry for the British Virgin Islands where Premier Andrew Fahie is leader of that country.…