Archive for June 16th, 2017
Crime threatening tourism, warns minister
(CNS): The recent crime spike is threatening the tourism sector, the deputy premier said Friday, as he urged the community to help the police bring criminals to justice. Moses Kirkconnell, who has responsibility for this important economic pillar, said tourism has depended on “the beauty and safety of our Islands”, compared to other jurisdictions in […]
Drug dealing suspect hands himself in
(CNS): Troy Pearson (35), who was wanted by the police in connection with a drug raid last month, handed himself into the police yesterday, officials have said. Pearson fled from law enforcement following a drug bust in Marina Drive, George Town, on 22 May. He is accused of assaulting a customs officer and a police officer […]
CNS readers happy with make-up of Cabinet
(CNS): Despite the uncertainty and almost a week of horse-trading in the wake of the election almost 56% of people who responded to a CNS online survey posted on Tuesday said they were happy with the make-up of the new coalition Cabinet, given the results of the election. Another 19% said they were undecided but […]
Public to get say on 7MB rock removal
(CNS): The Dart Group has agreed to conduct an environmental impact assessment on Seven Mile Beach, according to the director of the Department of Environment. The developer has applied to remove 1,225 feet of beachrock from the marine park in the area north of the Kimpton hotel. But speaking at a National Conservation Council meeting […]
Daily car thefts continue in GT
(CNS): Police are urging car owners to properly secure vehicles, as another car was reported stolen in the capital. A 1998 silver Honda Civic, Registration Number 126 060, was taken from Selkirk Drive sometime after 11pm on Wednesday night (14 June) and reported stolen Thursday morning. The RCIPS said, “There are some reports of stolen […]
