Former FSC head received 'tainted' gift
According to recently obtained court documents, Neville Cadogan, the former managing director of the Financial Services Commission, received a “tainted” $20,000 gift from convicted Ponzi scheme operator, David Smith.
'Reckless and dangerous' governance, says PNP leadership candidate
In a statement on Friday, local attorney, Carlos Simons QC, who is also a declared candidate for the leadership of the Progressive National Party (PNP), described the recent “Milestones Update” by Governor Ric Todd as a “reckless and dangerous way...
Governor holds meeting in Middle Caicos
Issues affecting the past, present and future of the largest yet least developed of the Caicos Islands were laid out at a public meeting with Governor Ric Todd at the Conch Bar Community centre in Middle Caicos on Friday afternoon.
Commentary: Elections
On Monday, 7 May, the Governor published his Quarterly Milestones Update. The Governor is aware that these Updates are highly anticipated for one principal reason: any indication they might give as to a date for elections. Like people anywhere who have...
Former opposition leader concerned about political void
Floyd Seymour, former elected Member of Parliament, leader of the Peoples Democratic Movement (PDM) and leader of the opposition, said in an interview that he is concerned about the political void left by the prolonged imposition of direct rule.
More independent candidates emerge
The "at large" field of election candidates appears to be widening. In addition to five candidates from each party (total 10) the ballot will also contain non-aligned candidates who believe their popularity and name recognition may result in enough votes.
Voter registration slower than expected
According to election officials, voter registration is proceeding more slowly than expected. This apparently reflects the difficulty in obtaining the simple documentation required to register and a seeming lack of interest due to the current political void.
Suspended police officer guilty of attempted rape
A suspended RTCI Police officer has been convicted of the attempted rape of a 27-year-old Grand Turk woman. Williamson Premillien was found guilty following four-day trial in the Supreme Court. He has been remanded to HM Prison.
TCI fashion house to debut 2013 Resort Collection at Caribbean Fashion Week
Turks and Caicos Islands own, South Caicos native, head designer and proprietor of Saint George Fashion House (SGFH), will debut his ‘Island Breeze’ 2013 resort collection on June 8, 2012, at Caribbean Fashion Week in Kingston, Jamaica.
