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Civil Recovery wins $9.3 million

The Civil Recovery Team has won a $9.3 million judgment for the Turks and Caicos Islands against the buyer and seller of Emerald Cay for underpaid stamp duty on the transaction....
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Surgery milestone opens door for medical tourism

Macdonald Stubbs took several steps down the hallway of the Cheshire Hall Medical Center on Jan. 26 — a small achievement for the South Caicos native, but a big step towards sustainable medical tour...
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NIB disputes governor’s claim for $10 million

The National Insurance Board says $10 million that the governor wants to force the board to give to government should be saved for possible future shortfalls in pension funds....
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5 new permanent secretaries' backgrounds

The Turks and Caicos Islands' interim government released the following background information on the five new permanent secretaries who will head five new government ministries beginning April 1. ...
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Community News


Youth Parliament application deadline is Feb. 13

The Department of Youth Affairs is seeking applicants for Turks and Caicos Islands Youth Ambassador and the National Youth Parliament 2012-13.

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HIV/AIDS 14th annual inter high school debate

Local youth got a chance to have their say on the ongoing threat of HIV/AIDS when the National AIDS Program/HIV Prevention Unit hosted its 14th annual HIV/AIDS Inter High School debate.

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Provo youth hockey team trained by a star

A team of young Providenciales hockey players enjoyed the treat of a lifetime recently when they were given a training session by one of Canada’s finest.

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Governor visits South Caicos

His Excellency the Gov. Ric Todd made his second official visit to South Caicos on Jan. 27 with his wife as guests of District Commissioner Emily Malcolm.

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Caribbean Cruisin’ passenger wins big!

One lucky ferry passenger in Caribbean Cruisin’s “Frequent Traveler Contest” has won a brand new iPad.

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Louissaint is millionth Digicel All Pass winner

Jerome Louissaint could not believe his ears when he received the call announcing he was Digicel’s lucky one millionth All Pass customer.

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Student essay winners: Samell Harvey

Editor’s note: Ten teenagers were awarded a 10-day trip to London for their essays on the topic “A 21st Century relationship between the U.K. and the TCI.” We will are publishing the winners’ essays in this and upcoming issues.

 

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Clement Howell High gets new wellness center

Putting students well being first, Beaches Resort charitable arm, the Sandals Foundation, this week cut the ribbon at the grand opening of a wellness center at the Clement Howell High School.

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Business News


Labour wants staffing succession plans from businesses
The Labour Department is asking businesses with 10 or more employees to submit up-to-date staffing More...

Environmental News


Big Blue honours eco-partners
Celebrating 12 years of ecotourism in the Turks and Caicos Islands, Big Blue Unlimited shared its More...

Lifestyle News


Seniors: Falls are preventable
Independence is something we all value, especially as we grow older and health concerns may begin More...

Hurricane Watch


2011 served up 19 name storms
The 2011 hurricane season officially ended Nov. 30, serving up 19 named storms and seven hurricanes More...
 

Island Guide: Entertainment News


Top 5 things to do in February
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