Thursday, 02 September 2010 16:21
A man who robbed a Five Cays business and tried to carjack a person in the parking lot was shot by that person, who was licensed to carry a firearm, police said.
On Aug. 28 the male masked gunman robbed Faltinto’s Store on Five Cays Road on Providenciales of a quantity of cash. He went outside and tried to carjack a vehicle from its owner.
Sep 3, 2010
Derek Been resigns as Permanent Secretary
Derek Been resigns as Permanent Secretary
Derek “Pop” Been, one of the longest serving Permanent Secretaries in the Turks and Caicos Islands’ Public Service, has resigned.
Been, presently the PS in the Ministry of Housing, Works and Utilities, and who has spent close to 12 years in the Public Service, told The SUN that his resignation takes effect from September 7, 2010.
Derek “Pop” Been, one of the longest serving Permanent Secretaries in the Turks and Caicos Islands’ Public Service, has resigned.
Been, presently the PS in the Ministry of Housing, Works and Utilities, and who has spent close to 12 years in the Public Service, told The SUN that his resignation takes effect from September 7, 2010.
Turks and Caicos Islands - "Paradise of the Caribbean"
Turks-and-Caicos-Adventure.com is a web site that portrays the first hand experience of one who loves the magnificence of the Turks and Caicos Islands, an Island paradise.
Public to help combat climate change
HIGHLY anticipated plans for protecting TCI’s vulnerable shores from climate change will soon be released for public scrutiny.
Public to help combat climate change
HIGHLY anticipated plans for protecting TCI’s vulnerable shores from climate change will soon be released for public scrutiny.
Albray Butterfield Jnr., credits his deputy leader pick to God
Newly-elected Deputy Leader of the Progressive National Party (PNP) Albray Butterfield Jr., said he wanted to enter elective politics while in his 50’s, but it appears that God has a divine purpose for him to enter the arena at this time, hence him being chosen by leader Clayton Greene.
North Carolina under hurricane watch as Earl churns past Turks and Caicos
A hurricane watch has been issued for a portion of the North Carolina coast as Hurricane Earl continues to move toward the East Coast of the United States.
Trinidad to train Ugandans in oil industry skills
By JOE NAM
Trinidad and Tobago is to train 10 Ugandans in the oil and gas industry, its high commissioner to Uganda has said.
Ambassador Patrick Edwards said during the celebration to mark his country’s 48th independence day in Kampala that the training was part of Trinidad’s commitment to assist in the development of Uganda’s young oil industry.
Trinidad and Tobago is to train 10 Ugandans in the oil and gas industry, its high commissioner to Uganda has said.
Ambassador Patrick Edwards said during the celebration to mark his country’s 48th independence day in Kampala that the training was part of Trinidad’s commitment to assist in the development of Uganda’s young oil industry.
Oil leak threatens farmlands in Trinidad and Tobago
PORT SPAIN — A leaking oil pipeline belonging to state-owned Petrotrin has covered more than 30 acres of farmland in Trinidad and Tobago with some 200 barrels of crude, the country's energy minister said Thursday.
Rep. Clarke's Statement on the 48th Anniversary of Trinidad and Tobago's Independence
“As the representative of one of the most diverse constituencies in the country, it gives me great pleasure to congratulate the people of Trinidad and Tobago on celebrating the 48th Anniversary of their Independence. From the development of Calypso music, to Nobel Laureates, Sir Vidia Naipaul and Derek Walcott, I have seen firsthand how their culture has enriched our nation and the world.
Trinidad & Tobago Converts Unused Air Force Base to...
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad and Tobago, Aug. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- A place that once played an important role in the winning of the second World War will now play a critical role in winning new investments through the country's first Science and Technology Research Park – Tamana InTech Park. The Republic of Trinidad & Tobago has repurposed the Wallerfield Air Force Base (Wallerfield AFB), a former United States World War II Air Force base located in northeastern Trinidad, to satisfy the country's goal of transforming its booming energy-based economy to a knowledge-based one.
Govt dealing with human trafficking
Human trafficking is evolving at an "uncomfortable rate" in this country and as such, Government will move to put in laws in place to deal with this, National Security Minister Brigadier John Sandy said yesterday.
BAE lays keel for Thai patrol vessel
BANGKOK, Sept. 3 (UPI) -- BAE Systems Surface Ships and its Thai partner Bangkok Dock laid the keel of what will be the country's most advanced offshore patrol ship
Steel Bands Are Ready for New York Competition
By SAM DOLNICK
As the sun sets over a string of tire repair and auto body shops in Brooklyn, the first jaunty notes of a jangly symphony ring out. The roar of Atlantic ....
FIFA.com - Trinidad on a wave of confidence
Tournament football is as much about momentum as skill, strength or luck. Trinidad and Tobago’s U-17s, getting set to participate in their first women’s world finals, are finding their rhythm at just the right time. With two days to go before the Soca Princesses open their FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup account at the Hasely Crawford Stadium in Port of Spain, the hosts are on the crest of a successful wave.
Opera in the forest
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Dvořák's Rusalka staged in Divoká Šárka in 2007.
The rustle of leaves and the babble of goats are sounds not usually associated with opera, but then again, Natural Theater Divoká Šárka is not your average opera house.
HIV infection rates rising fast
Walter NovakPetr Sobek, himself HIV-positive, is shocked by the ignorance of young people.
Four years ago, Petr Sobek was like most anyone else - he knew HIV existed, but didn't pay much attention to it.
"I thought it could not happen to me, and it was my mistake that I allowed myself to have sex without a condom," the 39-year-old Sobek said, sitting in the garden at Lighthouse...
Russian disaster sign of global warming
Russia's heat wave, drought and wildfires – which have killed dozens of people and destroyed millions of acres (hectares) of wheat - are another indication that global warming is causing more weather extremes around the world, a Russian official said Monday.
Gunman shot dead at Discovery bldg, hostages freed
Police shot dead a gunman to safely free three persons ending hours of standoff after he had taken them as hostages at the Discovery Channel headquarters in the suburb of Silver Spring.
NASA turns down Chilean miners request for alcohol, cigarettes
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration has reportedly turned down requests for alcohol and cigarettes made by 33 trapped Chilean miners.
Obama calls French President and Saudi King on Middle East
US President Barack Obama has called French President Nicolas Sarkozy and Saudi King Abdullah to discuss with them the crucial direct talks between Israeli and Palestine leaders that resumed after a gap of two years.
Soldiers kill 25 in gunbattle near US-Mexico border
A shootout between soldiers and purported drug cartel gunmen killed 25 suspects in northern Tamaulipas state, near Mexico's border with Texas, the military said.
Son of Iranian 'stoning' woman urges global pressure
The son of Sakineh Mohammadi-Ashtiani, an Iranian woman sentenced to death by stoning for adultery, pleaded on Friday for sustained international pressure to save her life.
Hamas among intractable issues in Mideast talks
To relaunch Middle East peace talks on Thursday, the Israeli and Palestinian leaders and their American mediators quietly agreed to push aside the question of Hamas – the Islamic militant group that controls one of the two Palestinian territories and rejects negotiation
Bihar abduction: Body of havildar Lucas recovered
The bullet-riddled body of kidnapped Bihar Military Police havildar Lucas Tete was recovered on Friday from Lakhisarai as the Maoist deadline for killing three remaining hostages expired with security forces intensifying operations to rescue them.
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"I want the whole world to know about my country and my people," the Guadalajara native said after beating 82 competitors for global bragging rights at the pageant in Las Vegas.
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Gunman kills 8 in Slovak capital
CTK PhotoThe man shared an apartment block with seven victims.
A late morning shooting spree in Bratislava Aug. 30 ended with eight dead, including six Roma and the gunman, but authorities are hesitant to call the incident racial discrimination.
GUARDIAN News, Sep 03, 2010
- Follow the latest developments and reaction as the Pakistan cricket team continue their tour despite the betting scandal that has rocked the game
The Pakistan cricket authorities are refusing to suspend Mohammad Amir, left, captain Salman Butt, centre, and Mohammad Asif until they have evidence of wrongdoing in the match-fixing scandal. Photograph: Clive Rose/Getty Images
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Monday 30 August 2010 -
Will Nick Clegg soon be throwing his toys out of his pram? Have a look at this picture and see what you think ... Continue reading... 6 commentsPosted by Helen Pidd
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Saturday 28 August 2010 -
Convicted murderer of Meredith Kercher to have musings published by Italian lawmaker who visited her in prison Continue reading... 119 comments
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Tuesday 24 August 2010 -
The long awaited report into the 1972 bombing of Claudy, in Northern Ireland, has been released. It finds that a Catholic priest, Father James Chesney, directed the attack, but police, the government and the church covered up his role. Follow the latest here
Father James Chesney was never questioned about the attack. Photograph: PA
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Father of Sarah Palin's grandchild files papers to run for job in Wasilla, Alaska, with nudge from reality TV producers Continue reading... 39 comments
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Monday 23 August 2010 -
A gunman has reportedly been killed after taking more than 20 people hostage on board a bus in the Phillipines. Follow the latest developments here
Former police officer Rolando Mendoza looks out of a window of a bus carrying tourist hostages at Quirino Grandstand in Manila. Photograph: Romeo Ranoco/Reuters
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Wednesday 18 August 2010 -
Is Nick Clegg the new Barack Obama? This ridiculous comparison is not as flattering as it would have been even a year ago when the president's liberal halo was not as tarnished as it has since become.
Work continues on One World Trade Center at ground zero. The proposed mosque would be two blocks north. Photograph: Mark Lennihan/AP
But watching Clegg handling his Q&A session at Microsoft this week and listening to him talking about those 100 coalition days on Radio 4 as I type I think I detect a lofty rationality – there are less kind descriptions – that fails to connect emotionally with the hopes and fears of too many voters in these dangerous times.
Trust, fairness, civil liberties, greater efficiency in a more balanced (also greener) economy, resumed social mobility and cheaper-but-better public services ... It is hard to quarrel with the vision of Britain that Clegg holds out for 2015. If only it were that easy. He'll learn.
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Friday 13 August 2010 -
Fears over image of collapsed girl in Worcester allayed as it is revealed she was playing prank on friend when photographed Continue reading... 14 comments -
Tuesday 10 August 2010 -
The war crimes trial of the former Liberian leader Charles Taylor heard more evidence that he gave 'blood diamonds' to the supermodel Naomi Campbell. Follow how this morning's session unfolded
Former Liberian president Charles Taylor is alleged to have gifted 'blood diamonds' to Naomi Campbell. Photograph: Reuters
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Monday 9 August 2010 -
Naomi Campbell's evidence at the war crimes trial of the former Liberian leader Charles Taylor was challenged today by her former agent Carole White and the actor Mia Farrow. Follow how the day unfolded
Mia Farrow at the Special Court for Sierra Leone, The Hague. Photograph: BBC
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Thursday 5 August 2010 -
Supermodel sparked global outrage after saying there should be a law forcing mothers to feed babies solely from the teat Continue reading... 14 comments
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The supermodel Naomi Campbell admitted receiving "dirty looking stones" after meeting the former Liberian leader Charles Taylor. Follow Campbell's testimony at the Hague war crimes tribunal, as it happened
Naomi Campbell at the UN war crimes tribunal. Photograph: UN
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Monday 2 August 2010 -
Ed Pilkington: Brazilian model says there should be a 'worldwide law that mothers should breastfeed their babies for six months' Continue reading... 50 comments
Gisele Bündchen … not a fan of the bottle. Photograph: Eric Thayer/ReutersPosted by Ed Pilkington in New York
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There are reports of outbreaks of cholera among the survivors of monsoon flooding in north west Pakistan, as the death toll rises and rescue workers struggle to reach 27,000 stranded people. Follow how the day unfolded
The death toll from the Pakistan floods is expected to rise as many people were still reported missing. Photograph: Sajjad Qayyum/AFP/Getty Images
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Friday 30 July 2010 -
The research company behind a study casting iPad users as a 'selfish elite' has conceded its conclusions are subjective Continue reading... 287 comments
A study has branded iPad owners like Stephen Fry, pictured here at the product's London launch, 'an elite bunch'. Photograph: Ming Yeung/Getty Images
Guardian blogs
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Cardiff today: Sex, Wales and Anarchy, Great Taff Tidy and school metaphors
3 Sep 2010:Post your commentA round up of local news and events from across Cardiff with the help of news outlets and the blogosphere
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Bicycle security: top tips and a task force
3 Sep 2010:Post your commentDave Hill: My recent post about cycle theft in London has produced some helpful responses.
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Viral Video Chart: London's turning
3 Sep 2010:Post your commentA brilliant marketing trick with the London Eye beats the cats and dogs to the top of this week's clip roundup. By Josh Halliday
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Leeds today: RBS job losses, street art and Leeds Digital Week
3 Sep 2010:Post your commentA round-up of today's news and views with help from the city's best websites and blogs
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The Technology newsbucket: Vox closing, Digg gaming, form filling and more
3 Sep 2010:Post your commentPlus Toshiba's tablet hands-on, Twitter's bad OAuth, TfL timetables and more
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Jan Brewer's Arizona governor election debate meltdown
3 Sep 2010:29 commentsRichard Adams: Jan Brewer, running for re-election as Arizona governor, suffers not one but two televised debate car-wrecks
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Readers recommend: songs about anniversaries
3 Sep 2010:166 commentsPaul MacInnes: As this column celebrates its fifth birthday, we'd like you to suggest songs with commemorative themes
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Nikolay Davydenko and Marin Cilic fall but Roger Federer marches on
2 Sep 2010: Roger Federer won his US Open second-round match serenely but Nikolay Davydenko and Marin Cilic joined the list of ousted seeds -
Tony Blair on Obama and McCain
2 Sep 2010:3 commentsRichard Adams: Tony Blair thinks the media got McCain and Obama the wrong way around in 2008, according to his autobiography
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More on the UN
2 Sep 2010:44 commentsSo it turns out that this UN human rights regime does have some value.
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Outland looks like another download-only classic
2 Sep 2010:4 commentsThe summer of 2010 could well go down as the time when download gaming on the consoles finally came of age. Limbo, Deathspank, Lara Croft: Guardian of Light - the best games this summer have been released via download only. Put down Red Dead Redemption for a minute and think about it - download gaming has ruled this summer. The trend looks set to continue for a little longer too, with Outland unveiled for XBLA and PSN.
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Liz Hurley and Hugh Grant attend a bread fest. Crumbs!
2 Sep 2010: Lost in Showbiz: Do they have to go to a launch to eat? Don't they have any friends, wonders Marina Hyde6 comments -
Paris Hilton and the wrong type of cocaine
2 Sep 2010:3 commentsLost in Showbiz: The hapless heiress had poor people's stuff on her – but hopefully a rich person's lawyer can explain the mix-up, says Marina Hyde
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It's Daybreak - wake up to the snakepit
2 Sep 2010:52 commentsAdrian Chiles and Christine Bleakley join forces with GMTV's old team in ITV's rebranded morning slot. Just wait for the magic to unfold, says Marina Hyde
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Time comes for Steven Gerrard to find role in England's bigger picture
2 Sep 2010: Richard Williams: Steven Gerrard prefers to play further forward but has struggled to create an effective blend with Wayne Rooney81 comments
Australian PM hopes of retaining office boosted by pact with independent MP
Photo: GETTY IMAGES
Julia Gillard is the front runner in the battle for independent support Tony Abbott's Liberal/National coalition emerged as the single largest party in the Australian election but fell three seats short of a majority
Miss Gillard's Labour Party is now just two seats away from sealing an overall majority after election victory after winning support of Tasmanian MP Andrew Wilkie, a day after the announcment of a pact with the Green Party.
Mistresses and wives clash over trapped Chilean miners
Susana Valenzuela holds a picture of trapped miner Yonni Barrios Rojas
Authorities at Camp Hope have had to deal with a rush of women coming forward claiming to be first in the Chilean miners' affections in order to receive government handouts.
Israeli and Palestinian leaders agree to work for draft treaty with fortnightly meetings
Mr Netanyahu and Mr Abbas will meet on Sep 14 and 15 at a location in the Middle East
Benjamin Netanyahu, the prime minister of Israel, and Mahmoud Abbas, the Palestinian president, held what was described as a "long and productive discussion" in which they concurred that they would start striving for a draft treaty.
Elephants 'scared of ants'
Any elephant foolish enough to approach an ant-protected tree is liable to find swarms of the angry insects crawling up its trunk Photo: CORBIS
Ants are getting the better of nature's biggest land beast on the African savannah, scientists have discovered.
Osteoporosis drug 'doubles cancer risk'
Those who have taken oral bisphosphonates for five years or more are twice as likely to develop the cancer than those who have not, the analysis of medical records found. Every year almost 8,000 people in Britain are diagnosed with cancer of the oesophagus, or gullet cancer, and ...
Winston Churchill 'ordered assassination of Mussolini to protect compromising letters’
Churchill chose to holiday under a false name only a few miles from the spot Mussolini was seized
Pierre Milza, an expert on fascist Italy, theorizes that the wartime prime minister may have wanted Mussolini dead to prevent the letters, in which Churchill expressed his admiration for his Italian counterpart before the outbreak of the Second World War, coming to light.
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