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Ministerial Statement on Milestones

In a Written Ministerial Statement on 9 December 2010 was when UK Ministers agreed there will be milestones for progress towards TCI elections- milestones, including putting the public finances on the road to recovery, establishing a robust framework for good governance, and strengthening the public service. The last updated to the House of Commons on progress against the milestones was on 12 June 2012…today UK Overseas Territories Minister Mark Simmonds gives the latest milestone update to t...

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Euro Repairs

Four years after hurricane Ike ravished the Turks and Caicos Islands causing widespread damage to homes on South Caicos, Grand Turk and Salt Cay, applicants can now apply for financial assistance for the reconstruction or rehabilitation of their damaged properties following the release of five million Euros (approx. $6.5m) which was being withheld since 2010. ...

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Beaches treat Veranda Staff

The days are winding down to the official sale of the five-star Veranda Resort & Residences to Sandals Resorts International, the parent company of Beaches Resorts, and while staff members are working their final week before they are released, they were given a special invite courtesy of their next door neighbor. ...

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Police Uniform Theft

No new updates on the theft of the Police uniforms incident but Police say they are investigating the crime and urge all residents to be vigilant. If you are unsure or question the authenticity of a police officer, you should ask to see the officer’s official identification. ...

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Crime Stoppers Fund Raiser

This year’s Crime Stoppers Ball, under the theme Casino Royale was a huge success….. Our ZoyaFaessler was there and brings you the highlights. ...

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AIDS Fundraiser

TCI Residents this weekend were out in full, sporting red ribbons to acknowledge the presence of HIV and AIDS in the community. The community came together for the cause at a fundraiser held at Grace Bay Club, by the Turks and Caicos AIDS Awareness Foundation. ...

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World AIDS Day

World AIDS Day, observed on 1 December every year, is dedicated to raising awareness of the AIDS pandemic caused by the spread of HIV infection. As people worldwide pause to unite in the fight against Discrimination, officials from the National Aids Programme in the TCI are also taking a consistent stand to stamp-out strains of the prejudice through a number of events. ...

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Releasing of Balloons

Continuing with our World Day highlights, this morning at the Enid Capron Primary school was the releasing of the the balloons… this signifies the loss of life and those infected with HIV/Aids. ...

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New Police PR Appointed

The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police has made a major step today to improve and streamline its Public relations…with the appointment of Journalist Audley Astwood. We were there for the swearing-in ceremony. ...

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