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Police clear AG of assault allegation by staff member

Police Commissioner Colin Farquhar said Feb. 8 that he has closed the file on assault allegations against the attorney general by a staff member in November....
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Hanchell, Greene charged by SIPT

Updated Feb. 10: Former Turks and Caicos Islands government Minister McAllister Hanchell and Progressive National Party Leader Clayton Greene were both charged Feb. 7 with crimes by the Special Invest...
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Governor proposes changes to government pensions

His Excellency the Gov. Ric Todd and the Advisory Council have agreed to a series of proposed improvements and amendments to civil service pensions....
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Integrity Commission changes proposed

Several changes are being proposed for the operation of the Integrity Commission which lower the gift reporting requirement from $5,000 to $1,000 and require financial declarations every two years ins...
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Community News


Student essay winners: Kevin Downer
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 be publishing the winners’ essays in this and upcoming issues.
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Police briefs: Fourth man charged in robbery

A fourth man has been remanded on charges in connection with the robbery of security guards outside the Royal Bank of Canada on Providenciales.
Bernard Colebrooke is charged with attempted murder, robbery, conspiracy to rob, carrying firearm with intent to rob and discharging firearm.

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TCIRFU focuses on girl’s rugby

The Turks and Caicos Islands Rugby Federation Union is excited for the continued growth of the girls rugby program.

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Victory for “oldster” golfers

The Provo Golf Club saw the revival of the once popular golf tournament, the Captains Cup, when Bill Confer gathered 24 of Provo’s best golfers and divided them into two teams based on their age.

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Prison inmates graduate from anger management training

Efforts by prison authorities to assist prisoners’ development and change continue to show results with the Jan. 3 graduation of a batch of inmates from Anger Management and Just Think courses.

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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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Business News


Saunders appointed to CANTO board
E. Jay Saunders, Digicel TCI CEO, was appointed to the Board of Directors of the Caribbean More...

Environmental News


U.K. to seek more climate change funding for territories
The Turks and Caicos Islands could be in line for more funding to fight the effects of climate More...

Lifestyle News


Dr. Mark Osmond: Common dental problems
Dr. Mark Osmond is the latest columnist to join the fp. He has been a practising dentist for more 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...
 

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