News
Truss out of the top spot
Dana Malcom
Staff Writer
#UnitedKingdom, October 20, 2022 – Call for UK General Election as Tories Liz Truss resigns as Prime Minister.
“I have spoken to his majesty the King to notify him that I am resigning.”
Another resigning PM for the UK and already the Labour Party is calling for a general election and rejecting another attempt of the Tories to elevate one of their own to take over as UK Prime Minister.
At 1:30 Thursday afternoon, those words hailed the end of the shortest Prime Ministerial term in UK History as Liz Truss resigned as PM and leader of the Conservative party; she was elected only 45 days ago.
Truss had taken charge of a fractured party and many of its members voted against her. Media reports on repeated failures of her economic plans, the sacking of her finance minister, and an ugly public resignation of one of her top ministers, Truss now headlines as the sixth UK Prime Minister in a row to tender their resignation prematurely.
This means a party election will be called once more, but this one will be different. This time instead of stretching over a month, the election will take place in a week and only the MPs will have a say.
In August, when Truss’s predecessor Boris Johnson left the seat in disgrace after a party revolt, Truss and several other candidates went up against each other, lobbying their fellow MPs for votes in a round system. The final two were Liz Truss and the overwhelming favorite of the conservative party Rishi Sunak. The decision was then put to
the public, where Truss got just over 2000 more votes.
Only 45 days later, and with a 10 percent approval rating from the public, according to polling firm YouGov, she exited 10 Downing Street to say this.
“I came into office at a time of great economic and international instability, families and businesses were worried about how to pay their bills— I was elected by the Conservative party to change this. We delivered on energy bills and on cutting National Insurance, and we set out a vision of a low tax high growth economy that would take advantage of the freedoms of Brexit.”
Unfortunately as she herself admitted, Truss could not make it happen.
“I recognize, given the situation, that I cannot deliver the mandate on which I was elected by the Conservative Party,” explained Truss.
Within five weeks of her tenure, she had already been apologizing for ‘mistakes’ in her mini budget filled with tax cuts that created major economic turbulence, sending the pound to shocking lows against the dollar. At the same time inflation in the UK barreled to 40 year highs once again.
Then came the replacement of the finance minister Kwasi Kwarteng, who had been by the PMs side and implemented her tax plans with a new candidate Jeremy Hunt, who shredded the plans Truss had been defending for weeks. Hunt reversed tax cuts left and right and pulled back the two year energy bill cap to six months rather than the twenty-four Truss had promised
Even as her fellow Tories urged her to give up the spot, her resignation creates a major problem for the party. With what will be three leaders in a single term, they may have to put a major vote to the people.
Labor leader Keir Starmer has already called for a general election. The Conservative party won this term with the greatest margin in decades, whether they can repeat that in a general election is up in the air.
Liz Truss will remain UK prime minister until her replacement is elected.
The Bahamas, August 27, 2026 – The Royal Bahamas Police Force wishes to inform members of the public that several individuals are scheduled to appear before the Magistrate’s Court on Thursday, 27th August 2026, at 12:00 noon.
The individuals and charges are as follows:
An 18-year-old female is scheduled to be arraigned on the following charges:
Three (3) counts of Murder
Three (3) counts of Attempted Murder
Three (3) counts of Possession of a Firearm with Intent to Endanger Life
Three (3) counts of Possession of an Unlicensed Firearm
Two (2) counts of Possession of Ammunition
Armed Robbery
Abetment to Armed Robbery
Stealing
Receiving
The charges stem from three separate shooting incidents and an armed robbery that occurred on Friday, 21st August 2026, and Saturday, 22nd August 2026.
The first shooting occurred in the area of Soldier Road and Baillou Hill Road, resulting in the death of a 51-year-old male.
The second shooting occurred in the area of Joe Farrington Road, resulting in the death of a 52-year-old male.
The third shooting occurred in the area of Gladstone Road, resulting in the death of a 36-year-old male.
The armed robbery occurred at a business establishment in the area of Carmichael Road and Baillou Hill Road.
A 21-year-old male is scheduled to be arraigned on one charge of:
- Murder
The charge stems from a shooting incident that occurred on Tuesday, 21st July 2026, in the area of Samson Street, Nassau Village, which resulted in the death of a 28-year-old male.
A 32-year-old male is scheduled to be arraigned on the following charges:
- Murder
- Attempted Murder
These charges stem from a shooting incident that occurred on Wednesday, 24th December 2025, in the area of Graham Drive, Yellow Elder, which resulted in the death of a 25-year-old male.
RBPF, PACD
by Deandrea Hamilton | Editor
PROVIDENCIALES, TCI — In a country where government press conferences are virtually non-existent, ministers are often difficult for
journalists to access and regular broadcast television news has disappeared, TCI Innovation, Technology and Energy Minister E. Jay Saunders has challenged Caribbean media to become “impossible to ignore.”
Speaking at the Caribbean Broadcasting Union gathering, Saunders argued that the Caribbean does not have a relevance problem but a “discoverability and positioning problem.”
Discoverability is precisely the issue in Saunders’ home country. Even Government’s own attempts at video news broadcasting have struggled against the realities of consistently producing a daily, weekly or even monthly newscast.
The difficulties confronting TCI media extend well beyond algorithms: limited advertising revenue, underfunding, shortages of trained professionals and insufficient human capacity leave newsrooms struggling for both staff and stamina.
Then there is the reality of operating in one of the region’s smallest societies. Politicians, journalists, advertisers, businesses and the subjects of stories often exist within the same tight economic and social circles. A controversial report that might create a ripple elsewhere can produce a tsunami in TCI, intensifying concerns among journalists about commercial and professional victimisation.
Saunders believes AI can help.
He urged Caribbean media to use the technology to transform one original story into television, radio, web, podcast, social and translated content without multiplying newsroom workload.
He also wants regional journalism structured so AI systems can find, understand and trust Caribbean sources, moving media beyond traditional SEO into Answer Engine Optimisation.
His ultimate message was emphatic: “Use AI not to make Caribbean media more artificial — but to make Caribbean voices more visible.”
For Turks and Caicos media, however, becoming visible may require more than technology. It requires an environment in which journalism can survive.
That last sentence is where I think we land the plane. It acknowledges that EJ actually has some us
Bahamas News
Bahama Brass Band Invitation Sparks Heritage Debate Ahead of TCI Constitutional Holiday
Turks and Caicos, August 20, 2026 – The planned participation of the Bahama Brass Band in the Turks and Caicos Islands’ inaugural Constitutional Holiday celebrations on August 30 has sparked public debate over culture, heritage and the historical contributions of Turks and Caicos Islanders abroad.
Organizers defended the invitation, saying the band’s inclusion is intended to highlight the deep historical ties between the two countries
and honor Turks and Caicos men who helped establish and develop the institution in Grand Bahama.
According to the organizers, the Bahama Brass Band began in 1955 in Pine Ridge, Freeport, with Turks and Caicos Islanders, including the late Deacon Reuben Hall Sr. of Middle Caicos and Jenkins Williams and Mervin Hendfield of North Caicos, among those who helped build its foundation. The band eventually grew to more than 50 men.
The organizers also pointed to the participation of Turks and Caicos men in The Bahamas’ Independence celebrations on July 10, 1973, arguing that their contributions became part of Bahamian history while maintaining strong connections to their homeland.
Supporters say bringing the band home represents an opportunity to honor those pioneers, showcase their regional influence and expose younger generations to an important part of Turks and Caicos history.
However, concerns raised publicly described the invitation as potentially disrespectful to local culture and heritage. Organizers acknowledged those concerns, apologizing to anyone who felt overlooked or offended, while maintaining that no disrespect was intended.
The committee said the event should ultimately unite rather than divide, presenting the band’s history as evidence of the reach and resilience of Turks and Caicos heritage.
PHOTO CREDIT: Bahamas Brass Band
