In the NEWS: Education Ministry’s Latest Wokshop

WIV4’s Angie Toussaint pops in on the latest workshop provided by the Turks and Caicos Ministry of Education.

In the NEWS: Back 2 School

WIV4’s Joydel Trail reports on the return to school for many students in the Turks and Caicos Islands after Easter Holidays.

In the NEWS: Nikki Beach To Open this Weekend

WIV4’s Angie Toussaint reports on the upcoming official opening of boutique condo-hotel Nikki Beach in Provo’s Leeward Marina and what it means for the Turks and Caicos tourism industry.

In the NEWS: Former Speaker of the House Dies

WIV4’s Angie Toussaint reports on the recent passing of former Speaker of the House of Assembly Winstron Rudith (Rudy) Outten.

Regional NEWS: FAC “Shocked” at FCO’s Apparent Negligence in Turks & Caicos

A top story on Caribbean Net News is titled “Britain’s FAC ‘Shocked and Apalled’ at Situation in Turks and Caicos.” The Story continues to explain that British MP Sir John Stanley was upset by the amount of negligence shown by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in regards to knowledge of the Turks and Caicos’ [...]

Regional NEWS: DR Doctors Continue Strike

Caribbean Net News reported that doctors in the Dominican Republic are in their second day of a strike. The article states that DR’s Public Health Minister refuses to have talks with the doctors until striking ceases.
The Story Reads:
Public Health minister Bautista Rojas stated that he will not meet with the leaders of the Dominican [...]

Intl. Headlines: Top Stories From Around the Globe

Don’t have time to browse the internet for international news? WIV4 has gathered some top international headlines for you to stay in touch with the world beyond the Turks and Caicos Islands. As Always, e-mail us at newsblog@wiv.tc and tell us what you want to read and we’ll try our best to provide it for [...]

Intl NEWS: BBC Covers Zimbabwe Election 2008

If you’ve watched BBC News this weekend, you’ll know that the UK broadcasting network was keeping a close watch on Zimbabwe elections which took place on Saturday 28 March with correspondents throughout the Southern African region ready to report.
As results start rolling in, here is an exerpt from the latest BBC coverage of the election:
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In the NEWS: Scuffle In West Caicos Causes Workers to “Run For Their Lives”

WIV4’s Angie Toussaint reports on a recent incident between a Chinese immigrant construction workers and local resident workers on West Caicos where the new Ritz Carlton Resort is being built.

In the NEWS: World Travel Awards Grand Finale to Come in December

WIV4’s Joydel Trail speaks with Ralph Higgs, Marketing Director for the Turks and Caicos Tourism Board, about the upcoming World Travel Awards Grand Finale Ceremony to return to the TCI in December in year three of a five-year contract.