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Dominican woman murder accused face court Continued from Page 1

Grant is representing Collin Delancy Jr.; Fulford is representing Robinson; Chapman is Smith’s legal representative; while Noel Skippings is representing Missick.

In the first appearance, Grant questioned actions by the police to link his client to the crime scene. He said that the affidavit posted by the police to collect DNA samples from his client, clearly showed that he was not at the scene at the time of the robbery/murder.

Describing the police’s attempts to link his client to the crime as ridiculous, Grant said the police sated in their affidavit that his client drove the get-a-way car, pointed out that in such a case, there was no need (l-R) Ronego Missick and Collin Delancy Jr. being marched from the Five Cays Police Station. to collect samples from him. to giving samples.

Grant also bemoaned the fact client from the crime scene.

Fulford and Chapman did not In the afternoon period when the that investigators wanted to establish object to samples being taken from men returned to court, Magistrate his client as the mastermind behind Warner instructed their attorneys that the robbery based on certain points their clients.

Skippings was unavailable for he could not consider their bail established in the affidavit. the first session, and as a result, the applications. They were all However, Magistrate Clifton Warner said while he acknowledged judge outlined to Missick the remanded in custody at Her Majesty grant’s argument, the attorney did intricacies of what the police were Prison in Grand Turk until Friday, not establish a disconnection of his asking for, to which he did not object October 7, when they are scheduled

to appear in The Grand Turk Supreme Court for a Sufficiency Hearing.

The magistrate, however, granted leave for the men to make their appeals in the Supreme Court.

The offer was taken up by Grant on behalf of Delancy.

Suarez, who came to the TCI some five years ago, was killed by a gunman, who the police said started out, along with his cronies, as robbing the establishment. The Dominican woman was shot in the head, but managed to call her roommate to inform her of the attack, before succumbing to her injuries.

The fatal incident, according to persons who live in the area, marked the fourth time since year that gunmen had held up the establishment. It is said that most of the hold-ups took place while Suarez was on duty.

Suarez’ death caused a pall of gloom not only over Latinos but also Islanders and those who had come to know her. Those who The SUN spoke with described her as freespirited and friendly. She was buried in the DR last week.

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UN seeks to sweep away last traces of imperial age

By ANITA SNOW

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UNITED NATIONS — One was Napoleon's last place of exile. Another became home to survivors of the mutiny-stricken HMS Bounty. They are St. Helena and the Pitcairn Islands, flecks of real estate set in vast oceans, each occupying a special place in history.

These and 14 other territories — some would call them colonies — are listed by the U.N. as relics of a vanished age when Europeans ruled large chunks of the globe. The U.N. guided many colonies to independence, and what's left of the former empires are territories, defined by the U.N. Special Committee on Decolonization as "non-selfgoverning," entitled in many cases to elect local officials but all under the ultimate authority of a distant capital.

The committee is one of the few forums in which colonialism's last remaining subjects can make themselves heard. Its latest annual meeting, in June, featured voices as disparate as lawmakers from Gibraltar and the Falkland Islands, a headman from a cluster of New Zealand-ruled islets, and a spokesman for a Saharan territory that has been fighting for independence for 35 years.

Some may see the U.N. committee as an anachronism, little noticed by anyone other than those who attend its meetings: two dozen ambassadors of countries with a direct interest in the decolonization process, and representatives of the territories in question.

But Ahmed Boukhari of the Polisario Front, which seeks the independence of Moroccancontrolled Western Sahara, says its existence is vital.

"Not only do we need the committee, we need to enhance it," he told The Associated Press. "For the people of the territories, it's an essential element in their struggle for self-determination."

A century ago, before the term "Third World" came into use, colonialism was the norm. The British Empire was the world's largest, covering about a quarter of Earth's land area. Next was France.

But almost everywhere, liberation movements were springing up, and after World War II, decolonization surged ahead under the newly founded United Nations. More than 80 colonies comprising about 750 million people became selfgoverning.

But the last traces are proving hard to erase.

The U.N. General Assembly had declared 1990-

2000 to be the "International Decade for the Eradication of Colonization," and indeed, that was the decade that saw the return of British-ruled Hong Kong and Portuguese Macau to China.

With the job still unfinished, 2000-2010 became the Second International Decade for the Eradication of Colonization, its highlight being East Timor's independence from Indonesia. Now the world is into its third such decade.

It may get to delist New Caledonia, France's "special collectivity" in the southwest Pacific, following an independence referendum for the population of 250,000 expected in 2014. At this year's meeting, it heard from Victor Tutugoro of New Caledonia's Kanak and Socialist National Liberation Front about the anthem, currency and motto the islands have chosen.

"If we can get two or three more on that path in the next decade, we can show that the process of decolonization can be achieved," said Saint Lucia's ambassador, Donatus Keith St. Aimee, a committee member and former chairman.

Also at the meeting was Faipule Foua Toloa, titular head of New Zealand's Tokelau islands, whose address included a prayer for guidance in his ancestors' language. The 1,400 Tokelau people fall into the no-thanks category, having voted in a 2006 referendum against breaking with the mother country.

To get off the list, a territory can win independence, be fully integrated into the colonial power as are France's Caribbean islands of Martinique and Guadeloupe, or become a sovereign state "freely associated" with a country, like the Marshall Islands and the U.S. The U.S., with three territories on the list, and Britain, with 10, don't attend the annual meeting, saying the process is outdated.

The two most contentious possessions are British: Gibraltar, claimed by Spain; and the Falkland Islands, which Argentina invaded in 1982, only to be driven out by a British force that sailed 8,000 miles (13,000 kilometers) to recover the territory. London maintains that if the 3,000 Falklanders and 30,000 Gibraltarians want to remain part of Britain, their wishes must be respected.

Argentine President Cristina Fernandez, whose country calls the islands Las Malvinas, has denounced Britain as a "crude colonial power." But Roger Edwards, a Falklands legislator, asked the decolonization committee at this year's review to

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"We do not feel that we are a downtrodden colony of an old Imperial Britain," he said.

Gibraltarians, perched on their rock at the tip of the Iberian Peninsula, rejected Spanish sovereignty in two referendums — one when Spain was a dictatorship, the other after it became a democracy.

Britain also claims Bermuda and the Caribbean islands of Anguilla, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Montserrat and Turks and Caicos.

And then there are the lonely islands of St. Helena, pop. 7,600, halfway between Brazil and Africa, where the Emperor Napoleon died six years after his defeat in the Battle of Waterloo, and the Pitcairn Islands in the South Pacific, populated by about four dozen people mostly descended from mutineers on the HMS Bounty and their Tahitian companions.

The U.S. territories still listed are the U.S. Virgin Islands in the Caribbean and Guam and American Samoa in the Pacific.

The annual meeting ends with a resolution bundling together most of the territories on its list with a simple acknowledgment that their case has been heard.

That does not satisfy St. Aimee, the ambassador whose island of St. Lucia is a former British possession that used to be on the list. He says too many disparate territories are being lumped together and not getting the attention they deserve.

On the Falklands dispute, the committee goes slightly further, urging Britain and Argentina to negotiate a solution.

And then there's a hardy perennial — Puerto Rico, which has not been on the list since it became a U.S. commonwealth in 1953, and has voted three times to keep that status. There are calls, backed by President Barack Obama, for another vote on the matter by next year.

Annually for the past 12 years Cuba has introduced a resolution asking the U.S. for a process "that would allow Puerto Ricans to fully exercise their inalienable right to self-determination and independence." And this year, as happens every year, the resolution was adopted, with Cuba's ambassador, Pedro Nunez-Mosquera, vowing his country would uphold Puerto Rico's rights, "remaining at its side until the final victory." (AP)

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Radio Turks and Caicos boss and OPSM Under-Secretary suspended C hriS J Arrett, the Managing Director of the Government-owned Radio Turks and Caicos (RTC) was suspended on Thursday August 4th, along with Linda Williams, Under Secretary in the Office of Public Sector Management (OPSM). the SUn can confirm that both Jarrett and Williams received their

letters of suspension on Thursday August 4th, 2011.

Well-placed sources told the SUn that the suspensions stemmed from a review of the overall operations of RTC, among other things.

Both Jarrett and Williams have been suspended with full pay, but it understood that they have already

contacted their respective lawyers with a view of challenging the disciplinary action that has been taken against them.

Reliable sources told the SUn that among the reasons for the suspension could be how former accountant Keisha Missick was allowed to conduct the affairs of RTC in the past few months.

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The Duncanson incident allegedly occurred in a bathroom at a bar in Attorney-at-law Beryn Duncanson Grace Bay on June 25, 2011.

Two weeks ago, Acting Inspector Calvin Chase confirmed that a woman made a report to the police about the matter involving and the woman on June 25th and that the police are actively carrying out investigations into this matter.

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The accident occurred on Thursday, September 4, in the early afternoon period. The truck was travelling in the eastbound lane along the Leeward Highway, while the van was exiting Suzie Turn, when accident took place.

The impact caused the van to run off the road and came to a rest at utility pole in the vicinity of Napa’s parking lot.

A man traveling on the back of the truck was ejected and landed in median, according to eyewitnesses. He was later carted off to the Cheshire Hall Medical Centre by medics from the TCI Medical Department.

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Cruise Passengers can now marry in the Turks and Caicos!

On the 12th July, 2011 he the Governor, Gordon Wethrell made an Amendment to the Marriage Ordinance allowing persons arriving in the Islands aboard Cruise Ships to apply for a special license for a marriage to be solemnized between them on the same day of their arrival in the Islands. this new initiative undertaken will have a significant impact on the destination and the variety of activities and services the Grand turk Cruise Center and the turks and Caicos Islands can offer cruise visitors.

With the granting of same day wedding licenses and marriages, the turks and Caicos Islands will reap a number of rewards, particularly economically on the island of Grand turk. this new measure will create an incentive for persons to operate their own businesses geared towards same day weddings while on the island.

Further, this new amendment will allow our cruise partners and us to further add to the marketing of this destination as a great place,

not only to honeymoon, but also be married.

Director of tourism, Ralph higgs, upon receiving confirmation from the government said “this new policy decision by the government adds to the overall aim of our organization and the promotion of these islands, particularly as the Cruise Center is a new industry here that is growing leaps and bounds.” he further added that “this is great news for the turks and Caicos and the Grand turk Cruise Center and we look forward to working closely with them on this new initiative.” the Marriage (Amendment) Ordinance 2011 came into effect on July 22nd, 2011. Same day marriage licenses will be granted to persons who are arriving strictly by cruise and are departing the same day.

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NATURE ABHORS A VACUUM

By THE TORCH At this writing, there is no official PDM (Pretty Darn Mean) political gang website. The PNP (Plunder Nepotism and Pilfering) gang are hanging onto their official site, but the last updated item on it is from August 2010.

Therefore, if during this continuing economic and democratic crisis for the TCI, any TCIslander reasonably thought that she could look to the carefully crafted official positions and principles of her alleged “leaders” with regard to the myriad difficult issues presently facing TCIslanders, she would have been wrong. Whether she wished to view such material for assurance (just to know that there was some TCI thought and leadership available) or for intellectual ammunition to assist her to form her own opinions as to what paths forward would be better for her, her family and her country, she would have been simply outta luck.

Her political “leaders” have turned their backs on her. She is alone. In a crisis, she and her family are not considered important enough by the two TCI political gangs to cause them to keep open even the most basic lines of information dissemination and vital communication afforded by websites, e-mail and blogging.

Things may even be worse than that. The Torch suspects that the gangs actually have an active web presence but without the responsibility and accountability of official websites. More on that below.

Yet despite the gangs' shameful abandonment of TCIslanders during these critical times, it is clear from published official statements of each gang that they expect to be back at the public trough, presumably without independent challenges, when the Brit Occupation ends in 3-4 years.

Why? What service or value have these gangs ever provided citizens of the TCI? The gangs offer TCIslanders no discernible philosophical or ideological voting choice. Their platforms are interchangeable: “Everything is the fault of foreigners. Vote for us and we'll do whatever we think is right at the time. We'll line our own pockets first and if you shut up, we will 'empower' you later.” The only apparent real difference between the gangs is that one of them is much more accomplished at corruption.

The gangs are the primary cause of what are now our shared economic problems and of the democratic crisis being endured by TCIslanders. Certainly the Brits should have prevented these crises and failed to do so, but it is equally certain, on the basis of what is already in the public domain as a consequence of the due process afforded by the Commission of Inquiry, that the Plunderers were the prime cause of our shared current crisis.

Some gang members claim that there is still no evidence of corruption. There has been no evidence yet presented in a court of law, but it is hardly true to claim that there is no credible evidence in the public domain.

The Pretty Darn Means will have apoplexy claiming that this crisis was not caused by them, and they are technically correct. However, they protest too much. Have they forgotten, or do they just hope that we have, that when they were in power last, not only were they unable to account for money GIVEN to TCIG by the Brits FOR THREE CONSECUTIVE YEARS but also that numerous law-abiding lawful residents (some with law practices, businesses and homes of many years standing) were unconstitutionally thrown out of their homes and businesses in complete violation of all international human rights treaties for nothing more than expressing an opinion or representing the “wrong” law client?

Yes, the Means' economic corruption was amateurish compared to the Plunderers, but their lack of accountability and their strong anti-human rights, anti-foreigner and anti-Rule of Law policies redounded to the cumulative international reputation of the TCI in the early 2000's and kept away many quality potential inbound investors we could use right now. The Means contributed more than their share towards the culture of lawlessness that exploded during the Dick Tauwhare and Mike Misick years.

The TCI Constitution could justifiably have been suspended in 1999 and again in 2001 when the Rule of Law was flagrantly ignored by the Pretty Darn Means on both occasions. It was not so suspended only because the Brits had no stomach for a

suspension at that time.

If you want to assess the character of any organization, look at its performance in a crisis.

Every document that has come out of the gangs during this current crisis has painstakingly ignored the reality of their own culpability and then irrationally bemoaned the caused economic and democratic plight of TCIslanders.

Yet what have the gangs actually done to address the current caused crisis facing TCIslanders? If you look closer you will find that all official gang statements and actions during this time period have been for the benefit of the gangs only.

Did the gangs come together in a bi-partisan manner to create a TCI Economic Recovery Team to brainstorm ideas and organize actions to expand the TCI economy and bring jobs and relief to TCI citizens?

Did either gang produce one single idea or publish one single position paper regarding the economic problems facing individual TCIslanders and how they might be resolved?

Is there any evidence that either gang has created a 5-year or 10-year economic plan to counter and recover from whatever Socialist economic disaster the Brits engineer for us.

Did either gang suggest that during the Brit Occupation, there should be a TCIslander elected council to meet, receive and address TCIslander concerns and problems after it became crystal clear, by the declaration of the gangs themselves, that the members of the 2 appointed non-consultative bodies were not fulfilling that intended function?

There's no law preventing an elected TCIslander council. It would have no power, just like the two appointed bodies, but it could have been a focal point for TCIslander democracy, a training ground for future leaders and a demonstration to the world that TCIslanders can create and administer their own democracy if permitted by the Brits to do so.

Has either gang published a set of principles specifically to govern their actions in a consistent and dignified manner during the Brit Occupation or a list of goals to be accomplished through restructuring and revitalizing of TCI civil society during the Brit Occupation?

Has either gang accepted any responsibility for past governmental mistakes and laid out its own path to self-reform for the future?

Has either gang created a code of ethics for its leaders or a set of rules for transparency and accountability within the gangs themselves?

Has either gang challenged itself or any sector of TCI civil society in any manner that demonstrates to the Brits and the world that TCIslanders don't need the imposed Euro-Socialist standards of the Brits and can bring forth and promote their own better standards for public and private life.

The reason the answer to all of the above questions, particularly the economic ones, is a resounding “no” is that none of these things would have been done by the gangs during the Brit Occupation because they could not have controlled the consequences for their own profit. Any economic benefits of such policies and actions would have gone directly to individual TCIslanders. If there is no payback available, the gangs are not interested.

So what have the gangs been doing and saying this past 2 years? They've sniped at each other, of course, and at individual TCIslanders who have dared to demonstrate independent free-thinking. They've said that such people, “hate TCIslanders.” They've refused at various times to discuss obviously important matters with the two non-consultative bodies.

They've claimed the Brits are re-colonizing the TCI and taking away TCI democracy. The TCI never had a system of democracy to be taken away. It had a system of vote-buying created and maintained by the gangs. Historically, colonization was pursued for the power, position and profit of the colonizer. Power and position are no longer factors re the TCI, and do you think the TCI looks profitable to the Brits? Get over yourselves. There isn't enough stupid in the world to cause anyone to want to colonize the TCI. The Brits are economically clueless, but they are here because they have to be, not because they want to be.

To this extent, the gangs have played right into the Brits' hands. Ever wondered why the TCI presently has no friends at the UN, EU and even at Caricom. If the Brits had really removed TCI democracy and re-colonized the TCI, as the gangs claim, don't you think there'd be an international hue and cry? Yet no one cares.

LOCAL NEWS That's because anyone who investigates the goings-on here will quickly see the official statements of the gangs that would otherwise be in power. The Torch is confident that the Brit High Command only needs to point to the most recent statements of the gangs whenever anyone comes knocking. Any independent observer of the gangs' antics would place the TCI's level of cultural freedom, adherence to the Rule of Law and societal tolerance somewhere between that of Somalia and Cuba. The gangs' current performance would be considered by anyone as instant justification for the Brits' actions.

This is how well the gangs represent you.

Most recently, the gangs have attacked vociferously the Brit plan to expand the voting base in the TCI. However, they have not brought forward a single cogent reason as to why such would be detrimental to the TCI. They have simply stated that expanding the TCI voting base would be bad if it is not controlled completely by TCIslanders. What they mean is “controlled completely by the TCI political gangs.”

They want the final say as to whether individual foreigners become voting TCIslanders to be in the hands of gang members and their brothers and cousins.

“What about this guy? Anyone had any trouble with him? Does he pay tribute to us? Has he looked at anyone the wrong way? Have we shaken him down yet? Does he have a business we can exploit?”

Often, the gangs point to laws that exist in sovereign states, not colonies, to justify what they want in this colony. Yet what Rule of Law sovereign state of any size has the level of personal and familycontrolled micro-management of immigration and naturalization the gangs want in this colony?

Obviously, voters they can't buy would be detrimental to the gangs. New voters would likely exercise too much free-thinking for the gangs' liking.

They would tend to promote independent candidates not conflicted by secret deals made with the gangs.

TCIslanders, it is the humble submission of The Torch that you are going to have to decide at some point what is more important to you as a group: (1) what is better for the TCI; or (2) what is better for the political gangs. They are not the same.

You have been trained all of your lives to believe that any matter of pride in your country emanates from the political gangs or from what they approve.

In fact, the exact opposite is true. All that is good and decent in the TCI is untouched by the gangs, and all that the gangs have touched is rotten to the core.

Here's an example. If you've been following the various TCI special interest websites that have sprung up, it is quite revealing when they encounter opinions they don't like. They simply ban those contributors from writing on their sites. However, in the editorial that bans someone, the editor(s) always claim that they are completely in favor of free speech – just not for that guy.

Wanna be a special interest website? Great.

Wanna be a free speech website? Even better. You cannot be both. When you try, your levels of intellect and integrity are inevitably revealed.

And that was The Torch's first clue that the special interest sites are affiliated with, or deniably owned and controlled by, the political gangs. That's why the gangs think they don't have to maintain official websites.

The gangs think they should be able to take away individual free speech at any time they deem it convenient. Heck, The Torch bets they might even like to deny his own freedom of expression.

The gangs' problem is that they advocate the same standard of free speech as the Brits provide democracy rights. They can take it away at any time. How can they object when the Brits “take away their democracy” for the same “public good” reason the gangs use to deny individuals their free speech?

Nature abhors a vacuum. The Brits are presently filling your democratic leadership vacuum and will be for some considerable time because the only other option is that afforded by the gangs. The Brits know this. It has to be one of their secret milestones.

Where are your own independent political candidates who understand that government's job is to maintain co-equal inalienable human rights and the Rule of Law and not to pick winners and losers in society?

If free thinking TCIslanders will step forward and announce as independent non-gang candidates for the next election, we will move closer to those elections.

You must give the Brits an alternative to the gangs!

"The issue today is the same as it has been throughout all history, whether man shall be allowed to govern himself or be ruled by a small elite." -Thomas Jefferson

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Sex predators go free on daily basis

By Vivian Tyson SUN Senior Editor

A lot of child molesters in the Turks and Caicos Islands get away with their crimes on a daily basis because their young victims are unable to effectively relate their molestations to the police so as to build a credible case against them.

This was disclosed by Head of the Sexual Offenses Unit, Inspector Irene Butterfield in response to SUN queries regarding her attendance at a two-day Pan -Caribbean Police Conference in Barbados from July 25 to 26.

Butterfield was accompanied by Woman Constable Deserrie Forbes.

“As it stands now, children at the age of three and a bit older, who are being sexual assaulted everyday in our community cannot give intelligent evidence and the paedophile gets away and repeats this assault on another child,” Butterfield said.

However, according to Inspector Butterfield, providing that children are taught about their body parts from an early age and, what to do when someone touches their anatomy in an inappropriate fashion, they could be better able to assist in putting those molesters behind bars for a long time.

“These children are very intelligent and wise and, once they are

taught their body parts from an early age they will be able to relate more effectively. And there are ways in which we can get them to relate what was done to them and by whom. This is something that we have to put forth to have pass in law,” Inspector Butterfield remarked.

Butterfield said she was particularly happy to have attended the even “because conferences such as these are critical and help to equip you with the necessary skills and training that will help you in dealing with victims of sexual assaults as it relates to care and support.”

She said the sexual offences unit deals with men, women, girls and boys, who have been sexually assaulted, pointing out that it does not discriminate against or sexual orientation. She noted that an officer from that unit will be assigned to support victims from the point of

reporting through to the conclusion of a case, saying also that victims will be treated with the utmost respect and sensitivity.”

Speaking about the conference, Butterfield declared: “My only regret is that it should have been four days to a week because there were a lot of knowledge and experience being imparted and shared to us by Supt.

Neville Blackwood, Detective Superintendent and Police Adviser for the Foreign & Commonwealth Office and Detective Hannah O'sullivan from Metropolitan Police Operation Sapphire unit.

“They touched on a lot of areas including the extent of the problem both in the Caribbean and the UK, sexual equality, cultural and religious issues and the Caribbean approach to sexual assault, crime prevention to name.”

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Lindsey Musgrove Tourist Board unfair dismissal verdict expected soon

By Vivian Tyson SUN Senior Editor

A decision in the highest profile case yet to face the Labour Tribunal – the unfair dismissal matter between axed director of tourism Lindsey Musgrove and his former employer the TCI Tourist Board – could reach a decision soon.

Both sides – the Attorney General Chambers, representing the Tourist Board and Musgrove’s legal team are in the process of wrapping up their final arguments to present to the Labour Tribunal for its examination and subsequent verdict.

Musgrove is claiming monetary compensation on the grounds of unfair dismissal after insistent that he was axed not long after the Government changed hands and a Tourism Working Group was put into place to examine the viability of the industry and how to streamline its operation.

A number of individuals took the stand on behalf of both parties, including advisors for the Tourist

Lindsey Musgrove

Board. A source close to the proceedings told The SUN that even after a decision is made the case will be long from being over, as already there are signs by both parties of filing an appeal.

“When you look at a case of this high profile nature, you don’t expect that either party would be satisfied with the Labour Tribunal’s decision.

Remember, it is the Attorney General’s Chambers we are talking about, who is representing the Tourist Board,” the source said.

Musgrove, who is represented by Chalmers and Co., was employed at the Tourist Board in October of 1994, and parted company with the organization in October, 2009. He filed the application in the Labour Tribunal on March 17, 2010, claiming unfair dismissal.

Musgrove claimed that the Tourist Board disregarded his existing contract it had with him and relieved him of his duties, even though he was still the legitimate director. He further claimed that the board then staged a selection process for a new director of tourism.

However, the Tourist Board said that the former tourism director was not dismissed, but rather, tendered his resignation. It said Musgrove resigned by giving notice in his letter submitted, and was not coerced into making that decision.

There is also some level of

anomalies with respect to Musgrove’s salary and the dates which he was employed. In his originating application, Musgrove stated that he was employed on October 13, 1994 and severed ties with the statutory body on October 15 2009. But according to the Tourist Board, the former director was employed on October 1, 1994 and left October 13, 2009.

Musgrove stated in his originating application that his basic was $8,342.78, plus 20 percent gratuity on gross salary and years of service.

However, the Tourist Board noted that Musgrove’s basic salary was $6,492.72, plus four percent gratuity, housing allowance of $1,200 and responsibility allowance of $650.

Musgrove was originally the sole director of tourism for some time, but a few years ago his duties were split and he was given responsibility for administration, while Ralph Higgs, who was deputy director, was elevated to Director responsible for Marketing.

Chief engineer

IMMEDIATE OPENINGS Bell Captain • Requirements: • Minimum of 3 years hotel experience • Must have supervisory experience • Must possess valid TCI operators drivers license • Must read, speak and write English fluently • Must be able to work all days and shifts Duties Include: • Supervises the operation of Bell Services • Ensures luggage handling upon arrival and departure according to Regent standard • Instructs taxis about designated waiting area and pick-up and drop-off procedures • Schedules maintenance of luggage carts, cleaning and polishing times • Assists the Front Office with planning and coordinating group & transient arrivals and departures • Develops and implements communication processes for shift changes in order to ensure seamless guest service • Maintains the upkeep and appearance of the resort lobby and entrance

painter Requirements: • Minimum of 5 experience with exterior, and interior wall and ceiling painting with roll, brush and airless • Experience with painting and detailing wood trim and mouldings is a must • Knowledge or experience refinishing fine furniture a big plus • Experience with drywall, masonry and wood repairs, spackling, caulking, patching and the like • Must be able and willing to work all days and shifts Duties Include: • Maintaining, repairing, refinishing and repainting all interior and exterior surfaces throughout the resort including but not limited to walls, ceilings, trim, mouldings, doors and furniture.

Requirements: • Minimum of 5 years previous experience as Chief Engineer/Director of Engineering with experience in luxury resort • Post secondary degree or equivalent qualification by experience • Thorough understanding of plumbing, electrical, HVAC and deep refrigeration with ability to quickly evaluate problems and decide on a plan of action • Experienced with waste water treatment plant • Understanding of all concepts behind landscape and grounds maintenance • Experience developing and implementing effective preventive maintenance programs • Knowledge of Opera system is also a definite plus • Must be able to work all days and shifts Duties Include: • Supervising/managing/overseeing maintenance and engineering departments • Maintaining and refining preventive maintenance program • Develop and monitor annual operating , Capex and project budgets • Serve as project manager for renovation/upgrade projects including sourcing, vendors and establishing schedules and budgets

Spa Manager Requirements: • Minimum of 5 years experience as spa manager at luxury spa of similar size and status • Post secondary degree or equivalent qualification by experience • Strong written and verbal skills with documented responsibility for promotions sales and marketing.

• Merchandising/visual skills; experience with retail products and apparel goods.

• Knowledge of current trends In luxury spa facilities and services • Must be able and willing to work all days and shifts Duties include: • Manage the day to day operations of the Fitness Center and Spa Facilities • Maximize profitability by increasing sales of products and services and by managing effectively • Ensure high quality of facility and services to meet international luxury and brand standards and earn global recognition and awards • Experience developing and implementing effective preventative maintenance programs • Demonstrated experience in development budgets and cost saving measures • Develop annual operating and Capex budgets, monitoring and adjusting as needed.

Interested applicants should apply to the Regent Palms Monday through Friday, and bring along an updated resume, or email mdorsett@regentexperience.com no later than Friday, August 12, 2011.

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TCI among just four regional countries with Sexual Offence Unit

By Vivian Tyson SUN Senior

tHe turks and Caicos Islands is one of just four countries in the Caribbean region to have a Sexual Offenses Unit, matched only by the Cayman Islands, Antigua and Bermuda.

This was announced during the two-day Pan-Caribbean Police Conference in Barbados with the central theme being Supporting Victims of Sexual Assault, and staged by the British High Commission from July 25th and 26th.

Head of the two-member delegation Inspector Irene Butterfield

said she was pleasantly surprised that the Turks and Caicos Islands, with the size of its police force in particular, was on the ball ahead of a number of other Caribbean countries.

“I was also impressed and surprised to learn that for the size of our police force we were amongst three other police forces – Antigua, Cayman and Bermuda in the region that have a sexual offences and domestic violence unit. I was chosen to attend along with PC Deserrie Forbes who is also attached to the sexual offences unit,” Butterfield, who heads that unit, said.

Inspector Butterfield told The SUN that “the areas that were touched

The Passing of an Icon TCI Mourns The passIng of

Wesley ‘Tanka’ WIllIaMs David Newlands SUN Reporter

Hearts of people in the Turks and Caicos Islands sank on Sunday night, July 31st, when the death of Wesley ‘Tanka’ Williams was made known.

Though not formally announced until Monday, there were numerous tribute messages on Tanka’s facebook page which stirred curiosity and spread the word amongst people. It was after this that the cultural icon’s death was confirmed, having passed at the age of 50 from lung troubles.

This is a time of mourning throughout the country, as Tanka played a vital role in the development of Turks and Caicos culture. Tanka was a crucial element to the bringing about of the Bahamian Junkanoo in Turks and Caicos.

Along with this, he played a major role in the development of Maskanoo.

Tanka worked alongside other cultural icons such as David Bowen, and played a crucial role to the integration of original Caribbean culture in the Turks and Caicos Islands. He was known admirably amongst the country’s youth as a coach throughout numerous sports such as basketball and softball, having created the youth sports league known as the ‘Predators’.

Tanka touched the hearts of many lives throughout the TCI; this much is clear by the number of tributes dedicated to the man.

Though he may be gone, his deeds will live on through his friends and colleagues forever. There will be a memorial service for Tanka on Wednesday, August 10th in Providenciales..

were of importance to me, but my main interest was procedures in dealing with vulnerable witnesses children and special challenge victims - this includes ways in getting their evidence to be heard and accepted in court.

Inspector Butterfield also made presentation at the conference in the areas of law enforcement in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

“In the area of Law Enforcement in the Caribbean, I represented the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands police Force by giving a presentation, which was well received on our investigative procedures, which included prosecutions, forensics, medical examination, witness, suspects interviews, sex offender management and the challenges,” Butterfield said.

And what will she do with the knowledge garnered from the confab: “I intend to put the knowledge that I gain in those two days to great use and to impart what I learned to other police officers, to help to make the sexual offences unit better by letting victims know that sexual violence and abuse are always wrong and assuring

head of the two-member delegation Inspector Irene Butterfield

victims and their families that we are here to investigate their reports and to provide them with the support and care they need.

She was also hopeful that capacity can be built between fellow participants from the region on decreasing sexual violence.

NIB PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT SUBjECT: DELINqUENT CONTRIBUTORS The National Insurance Board hereby wishes to remind all employers and self employed persons that in accordance with Section 51 (1) of the National Insurance Ordinance, it is a criminal offence for any employer or self employed person to fail to pay national insurance contributions within the prescribed time.

Accordingly, in keeping with the Board’s policies to ensure compliance with the Ordinance, the National Insurance Board hereby advises all contributors that the names of all employers and self employed persons throughout the Turks and Caicos Islands with outstanding contribution arrears due to the National Insurance Board in excess of 90 days as at September 1, 2011, will be disclosed on local radio, television and newspapers with effect from September 1 thru 30, 2011and subsequently referred for criminal prosecution in the Magistrate’s Court if not settled in full

by October 31, 2011.

This will include employers who have sponsored or registered employees who are holders of Work Permits.

Contributors who are currently guilty of this offence are strongly encouraged to visit their nearest National Insurance Board Office and have their delinquent accounts settled in full to avoid this course of action available to the NIB. WFL Gardiner Acting Director

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First Turks & Caicos Islander and Dominican certified as a PADI Course Director

By David Newlands SUN Reporter

G ustavo s imons m artinez , with roots from Salt Cay has joined an elite group of Diver Instructor made dive history as the first Turks & Caicos Islander (by descendant) and Dominican to obtaining certification as a Course Director from The Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) on June 29th, 2011.

“As a very young lad growing up in The Dominican Republic, I was always fascinated with swimming and water sports activities. One day on an invite from friends, I visit a Dive Center.

I was captivated by the underwater environment. A new love was birthed within me to explore the world of diving,” Martinez said.

To cultivate his love and passion for diving and the underwater world, he enrolled with the Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI). He has been a member of PADI for the past 18 years. Martinez stated that his journey with PADI has been an exciting and rewarding process. Achieving his ‘Course Director’ certification involved various certifications, specialties

and Dive Instructor Course Levels. Hard work, perseverance, personal sacrifices and networking with the professional team of PADI staff, were vital to his professional success with PADI. “PADI has afforded me the opportunity to complete dive courses, seminar, trade shows and workshops in Mexico, Las Vegas, Nevada, Key Largo, Dominican Republican and in Providenciales, Turk & Caicos Islands,” he added.

Becoming a PADI Course Director places Martinez in a very strategic position, and he expresses the desire to promote and increase enrollments in PADI Instructor Courses here in Turks and Caicos. One of the benefits for tourism is that persons who wish to become diver instructors could travel to the TCI for certification.

Attaining the PADI Course Director certification allows him to instruct a wide variety of PADI Pro Level Courses and would give the Turks & Caicos Islands an edge in promoting, increasing and conducting more PADI Instructor Development Courses. Diving is huge niche market.

As an ardent supporter of PADI, and PADI’s Project AWARE Foundation, he has

worked very closely with the DECR in the past, in controlling the fish on the local Reef Ball restoration site in the Princess Alexander National Park and has undergone training in the techniques used to capture the invasive Lion Fish.

Martinez has led initiatives like Project Aware Coral Watch, organized shoreline and underwater beach clean-up campaign. He is also a member of the TCI Environment Club and the TCI Red Cross as a First Responder.

“I strive to conduct high quality training to produce the best professional divers and dive instructors at PADI’s standards,” he added. “With the growth in tourism and the ensuing interest in scuba diving, many dive enthusiast want to take up diving as a career. My goal is to increase the number of local dive instructor. I trust that my presence and achievement would inspire other divers and dive instructors to continue to pursue their diving career.”

Martinez is ecstatic to be the first Turks & Caicos Islander and Dominican to be certified as a PADI Course Director.

Provo Water ComPany Limited Provo Water Company Limited is seeking a Qualified Chartered Engineer to fill the position of

Head of engineering Position Summary The Head of Engineering Department of Provo Water Company shall manage, supervise and oversee the over-all technical operation of the company’s water distribution system including but not limited to the development of piping structural plans and the subsequent implementation thereof. This includes the following duties and responsibilities: Description of Duties • Designing of overall water distribution schemes and associated structures such as pumping stations, pipe works and earthworks where necessary.

• Formulations of technical policies governing operational procedures in the building, renovation and expansion of the water distribution infrastructures and the proper utilization of material resources; • Development and maintenance of standards and practices for water installation and engineering practices within the company; • Transacts and negotiates with consulting engineers, government departments, others utilities, contractors and suppliers on works required by the company or as solicited by any government or private entity for the best interest of PWC; • Organizes work activities within the engineering department and delegate task among engineering staff in accordance with the level of importance and priorities as required in the distribution and maintenance; • Set up and maintain a data base that will consolidate all generated technical and administrative data from the engineering and distribution that will serve as primary source of information and reference in PWC’s future undertakings; • Carry out and implement all other activities for the engineering department as mandated and required by the Managing Director which includes among others the following: • Design of capital works, preparation of drawings and contract documents • Provision of standard specification for all material requirement in the distribution works • Implement health and safety, safe working procedures within the engineering and distribution department

Gustavo Simons Martinez

• Gathers data of meter readings for use in the billing and technical analysis • Conducts investigative and analysis works arising from technical complaints • Carry out land surveys for distribution requirement or in drawing out quotations • Coordinates main testing, flushing and sterilization function • Formulates leak detection plans and activities • Updates the mainlaying programmes • Prepares reports and technical information as required by the Managing Director • Attends meeting and seminar for the furtherance and upliftment of engineering operation • Supervises and controls all other technical activities as delegated by the Managing Director.

Performs all other delegated functions from the Managing Director that is in line with engineering works and in consonance with the existing rules, policies and standards of Provo Water Company.

Education Successful applicant requires an accredited bachelor's degree in civil engineering. A post-graduate degree in civil engineering or related field is preferred.

Desired Experience Applicant must have 7 to 10 years of progressive civil engineering experience, including previous supervisory duties. Experience in water supply utility environment is preferred.

Salary Salary starts at $63,000 p.a. plus benefits Deadline All applications (inclusive of cover letter, CV & copies of qualifications) must be submitted by 12th August 2011 to: Managing Director PO Box 39 Provo Water Company Limited Grace Bay Road Providenciales Turks and Caicos Islands provowater@tciway.tc Only applicants selected for an interview will be notified

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Providenciales runway extension project finished three months ahead of schedule

By Vivian Tyson SUN Senior Editor

Phase One Of the Providenciales International Airport Redevelopment and Rehabilitation exercise in Turks and Caicos Islands was completed three months ahead of schedule and within budget, according to Andre Inch of Dextor Construction, which spearheaded the project.

Inch made the disclosure while delivering remarks at the facility’s official opening on Tuesday, August 2, inside the departure lounge, where the ceremony was held. He said since Dexter was established in the late 1960s, the construction company prides itself on ensuring that projects are done to maximum satisfaction, within budget and on time.

He said the right balance was achieved courtesy of the management on the ground, which he said paid great attention to detail.

Phase One of the project comprised the lengthening of the airport’s runway.

The runway was extended from 7,600ft to 9,200 ft.

Phase Two, which is expected to commence in the near future will raise a new terminal building. The majority of the extension work was done at the westerly end of the runway, which was extended by 1,600ft.

“We have completed the job three months of anticipated schedule, which means that those 777 (big jets) will be landing a lot sooner in your country. We worked closely with the Airports Authority in a spirit of partnership.

“We always had respect for the communities where we worked. We worked all through-out Atlantic Canada, now, and we often employ individuals from the local areas where we do business. Most importantly, I think integrity, honesty and trustworthiness in carrying out the jobs that we do with clients, and in particularly, with

Governor Gordon Wetherell being presented with the plague by CEO of the TCIAA John Smith. Photo: Vivian Tyson

governments continue to be our hallmark. This is Dexter Construction Company’s reputation. It’s what sets up apart from some other contractors,” he said.

For his part, CEO for the Turks and Caicos Islands Airports Authority, John Smith, said the just-completed job was designed for the Turks and Caicos Islands and met international standard.

Smith said the labour force comprised 94 percent local.

He said upon acquisition of the airport in April 2010, the TCIAA embarked on what he described as an ambitious redevelopment and rehabilitation plan which he said was in-keeping with the master plan developed in November 2007.

He said Phase One of the project comprised four overlapping stages which evolved from the existing 7,600ft 6-aircraft parking facility capable of only handling Code C and D aircraft, into a 9,200ft 9-aircraft parking stand,

now geared to accommodate up to Code E craft.

Additionally, Smith said the facility is now equipped with enhanced security mechanism and environmentally friendly drainage, as well as installation of a new air-ground lighting system. He said approximately 268,000 square metres of vegetation was cleared in order to facilitate the construction extension.

His Excellency, Governor Gordon Wetherell, who brought greetings of behalf of the Government, described the completion of the project as a significant landmark in the history of the TCI aviation industry.

“As someone who passed through this airport on a regular basis, I was able to see for myself the progress of the runway works over the past few months. And I have been enormously impressed by the speed which the extension of the main runway, the necessary repairs to it, and the relaying

of the ancillary areas have been performed.

“It has required flexibility from all users and stakeholders of the airport and its services. And I am grateful for their patience in this process, and this completion on time is a credit to all those involved,” Governor Wetherell remarked.

Governor Wetherell noted that since tourism remains the core of the TCI economy, efficient and affordable access should be provided to these islands for the benefit of residents and visitors. He noted, too, that the airport should be able to support the visitor number growth that the country is currently experiencing and that of the future.

Other speakers at the event were Catherine Gibson from CIBC/FICB Bahamas and Turks and Caicos Islands, Blythe Clare from the Tourist Board and Karen, Whit President of the TCI Hotel and Tourism Association.

Seeking

Domestic Helper Salary $5.00 per hour To work 3 day a week.

Contact 331 2349

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Islandcom stresses the Benefits of 3G Over 2G Islandcom wIshes to set the record straight in regards to a recent article entitled “Digicel not scared by LIME’s 3G Roll Out’. In the article Digicel CEO, E. Jay Saunders, stated that the most significant feature of the 3G network is video-conferencing.

Saunders also stated that of the handsets available in the marketplace today, less than one percent is 3G compatible.

Islandcom would like to clarify there are MANY great benefits to 3G in addition to video conferencing and there is an abundance of 3G compatible phones in the marketplace, particularly here in the TCI. The easiest way to look at the difference between 2G and 3G is through an analogy about the internet.

Dial-up is an old internet technology which allows a meager 64 kilobytes per second to be transferred at a time.

As the internet evolved, so did its speed. Newer internet technology like broadband DSL can allow up to 10 megabytes of data to be transferred per second. This is 160 times the speed of dial up! You can look at 2G as the old dial up technology, and 3G as the new DSL technology.

3G stands for the ‘third generation’ of wireless technology that uses a larger bandwidth to deliver information wirelessly over the airways to your mobile phone. This more robust bandwidth means more data can be transferred faster and more calls can be made on a clearer quality network. So now that we have the basic difference down, let’s look at the particulars. simultaneous Voice and data capabilities Yes, 3G service does boast live video-calling capabilities, but that’s not all it offers. Video-calling is essentially just a voice call and data session being made at the same time and this technology can be used for so much more than just this one feature.

You can chat on the phone and surf the web simultaneously – a feature that is not available with 2G service. You can also download and upload files while on a call, allowing users to multitask. lightning Fast 3G speed On a 3G network, a customer will certainly notice the difference in their

data speeds on their mobile device. 3G data is much faster than 2G and not only rivals, but often surpasses your athome internet connection.

Buffering is a thing of the past! This affords the user many benefits including faster uploads and downloads, quicker loading time for web pages, streaming video without frustrating buffering, quick access to e-mail documents, social networking and more!

The Apple iPad keeps your photos organized and accessible wherever you go!

call clarity Another major benefit The simply amazing Samsung available devices appear to of 3G is the call be 3G as well as 7 of Galaxy S Android phone. clarity and lower Digicel’s 18. All of occurrence of dropped calls. Better Islandcom’s 14 available devices are voice quality is a result of the larger 3G. That’s a total of 43 out of the 79 network bandwidth. This is especially handsets offered from TCI’s three noticeable when you’re calling mobile carriers. So, 54% of the Islandcom to Islandcom or if you’ve handsets available in the TCI are 3G ever used a 3G phone and called compatible! There is no lack of 3G abroad to another 3G carrier - you can handsets here. Not only that, reports really hear the difference! from Morgan Stanley Research docs, apps, Pics and more A further benefit of 3G is the ability to access all of your information no matter where you are! With Tablets like the Samsung Galaxy Tab and Apple’s iPad you are able to access your documents, favourite apps, music, photos and more through your wireless network. These devices are designed to work efficiently on 3G networks and can only be used to their full potential with 3G. While these devices are compatible with 2G, the 2G network does not effectively support the applications and programs for these devices as they were designed to run on a 3G network. For example, apps like YouTube and Skype work seamlessly on 3G. You can stream videos without buffering and live video chat in real-time with no pesky delays. device availability As you can see from just a few examples there is far more to 3G than just video calling. We can now look at the availability of 3G handsets.

Looking at LIME, Digicel and Islandcom websites, 22 of LIME’s 47

SALES PERSON

At least five years sales experience.

(Mandatory) At least two years sales experience with Female clothing Able to speak English and Spanish (Mandatory) Managerial skills are a plus Must be able to work 6 days per week CVS SEND TO Fax: 946-4660

estimate that by the end of 2011 the percentage of 3G subscribers globally would total 27% of the world population, or approximately 1.5 Billion users. Islandcom has put the TCI on the map as a part of the global 3G trend where mobile phone users enjoy quick and efficient data.

All of this and more is at your fingertips when you choose Islandcom, TCI’s only 3G carrier!

Career OppOrtunities

Grace Bay Club Resorts is looking for qualified applicants to work directly and be accountatble to the hotel owner. This position requires applicant to be available 7 days a week and on call 24 hours a day, with work required on public holidays. Applicant is required to bring specialized procurement and product experience as described below:

assistant Manager Of speCial prOjeCts and prOCureMent Requirements: • Knowledge of the installation and maintenance of Saflok Door Locking systems • Specific engineering experience related to water treatment plants, swimming pool equipment, irrigation, lighting systems • Must have existing relationships with product suppliers in India, China and other Asian countries with knowledge of Indian languages helpful (Hindi, etc) • Project management experience including managing construction labor, contractors, engineers and architects • Minimum of 5 years experience in procurement and managing refurbishment budgets • Understanding and Experience of Strata Management • Diploma in International Hospitality Management • Computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Opera,CAD) Responsibilities • Planning and managing all capital expenditure projects as decided by the hotel owner, including setting out and managing budgets, procurement, purchasing and installation where necessary of furniture, equipment and other items for the hotel, negotiations with subcontractors, management of labor and equipment companies.

• Negotiating with international suppliers, including existing key suppliers in India, China and other Asian countries.

• Assisting the hotel Engineering department with procurement needs, and repairs when necessary to systems installed in the hotel rooms, restaurant, kitchens, swimming pools and all other areas of the property.

• Knowledge of the installation and maintenance of Saflok Door Locking systems Qualified Belongers need only to apply Salary Range: Commensurate based on qualification and experience Interested persons can contact our Human Resources Department no later than 1st July 2011 @ (649) 946-5050 Ext. 1050 Email: veronica.clare@gracebayclub.com Fax: (649) 946-5758 P.O. Box 128 Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, British West Indies

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Bahamian Junkanoo is not TCI Culture

By Vivian Tyson SUN Senior Editor

Director of culture David Bowen is seeking to establish a distinction between Bahamian Junkanoo and Turks and Caicos Islands Junkanoo or masquerade, which is also practiced in many islands in the region. Jankanoo festivities are celebrated across the Caribbean during the Christmas period.

Speaking at a news conference on Wednesday, July 27, to launch the Maskanoo 2011, to be held on December 26, Bowen pointed out that the primary reason behind the rejuvenation of the masquerade festival in the TCI was that a number of Turks and Caicos Islanders were of the view that the Bahamas Junkanoo was threatening to end local Junkanoo as they know it.

“The reason why we came up with Maskanoo was because over the last ten or so years, there had been a lot of disgruntled issues going on with what is truly TCI and what is Bahamian. I stand, as Director of culture, to say that the Junkanoo that is, I guess, been shown here, is not Turks and Caicos Junkanoo.

“We have something called ‘Masquerade’, and is also called

A Bahamian Junkanoo costume

Junkanoo, but it is not the same way the Bahamas has developed their Junkanoo to an art form based on tourism. We still retain the old scrap way, which we called masking or masquerade. So, Maskanoo was just a way to try to appease some of the people who refused to accept the reality and change.

Career OppOrtunities Grace Bay Club resorts is looking for qualified applicants to work under the direction of the Food and Beverage Director who is concerned with the overall organization of his respective outlet and the attached bar to ensure the highest level of customer service and satisfaction. this includes the supervision and training of employees, manpower utilization, budget preparation, planning and implementation of promotional activities.

pOsitiOn title: restaurant ManaGer

Department: Food and Beverage reports to: Food and Beverage Director positions Directly supervised: restaurant supervisors total # of employees supervised: Vary Between 6 – 26 (Depending on the outlet) Duties: • to contribute ideas and suggestions to enhance operational/environmental procedures in the Hotel • to communicate to both internal and external customers in a polite, courteous and constructive manner.

• to perform duties and responsibilities in a safe manner.

• to actively promote the services and facilities of the Grace Bay Club to guests and suppliers of the Hotel.

• to take responsibility for individual development.

• supervise and direct the staff, carrying out performance appraisals, training and development and carrying out disciplinary action.

• prepare weekly staff schedules keeping in mind anticipated business, existing budget and standards of service.

• to have complete knowledge of local laws, customs and hotel and company policy.

• attend F & B Catering and other meetings as required.

• responsible for coaching, training, evaluating, reviewing all personnel under your responsibility. identify training needs and together with asst. F & B and training Manager, develop a training program to address these needs.

• review logbooks daily with asst. F & B and take follow up action as required.

• Hold pre meal and monthly communication meetings. encourage open communication within the department and a free exchange of ideas.

• Determine floor plans for serving guests.

• Open and close areas ensuring all duties are complete and all is locked.

• Monitor all staff performance, appearance and hygiene • liases with exec. Chef and restaurant Chef in daily food delivery and presentation.

• liases with other departments ensuring communication and the resolution of problems.

• Monitor trends in practices and equipment pertaining to F & B presentation and

A TCI Maskanoo costume

“And the fact is, we now have a new festival that’s unique to the TCI. It’s not Bahamian; it’s not Jamaican; it’s not Haitian; its Turks and Caicos.

This year, we had many people, who were on the fence about it (Bahamian, TCI Junkanoo dispute). They are definitely now on board and, I am looking to having their participating in

this year’s event,” Bowen said.

According to Bowen, unlike the Bahamas, Maskanoo is not a competition but rather a celebration to highlight the country’s heritage as far back as slavery.

In the meantime, Bowen has described as silly, statement by some section of the society that Maskanoo has been the latest activity to asunder Grace Bay from the rest of Providenciales. According to him, before Maskanoo there was nothing in that area of sorts that catered to tourism entertainment, while other areas of that island various entertainment activities.

“If you look at the Bahamian Junkanoo, where is it? It’s on at Bay Street, where the tourists go. We have the New Year Parade down town. So, it is not like we moved something, we created it (Maskanoo). Everyone came out in the area because there are issued down town, including safety and, also other issues that we have to deal with.

“Those who critique just do not understand. We create a festival that is not only for the tourists, because if it was for the tourists (only), why were there 95 percent local people, who were there?” Bowen said.

Part proceeds from the event will go to the Culture and Arts Commission.

service by reviewing trade literature, networking with colleagues and visiting competitors.

• recommends FFe replacements and additions.

• inspects areas for cleanliness, proper storage of equipment and supplies.

• Control of all menus, desert menus, wine lists and beverage menus perfect condition.

• Control of all flower arrangements, trolleys and displays.

• explanation of daily specials, amuse-bouches and menus in cooperation with the chef.

• perform a warm guest welcome and seating.

• responsible for the following of the established quality standards as well as policies and procedures.

• insure adherence of all staff to safety, sanitation and hygiene policies • elaboration and control of duty rosters, planning of holidays and control of the fixed working hours and overtime.

• Maintains constant communication with engineering to ensure repairs are completed on a timely basis.

• Observe service at all times. assist where necessary.

• anticipate guest needs and resolve guest problems. answers guest questions and complaints quickly and efficiently and determine if a more senior manager needs to be involved. records complaint and action taken.

• assists and contributes to the preparation of all revenue and operating equipment budgets.

• to carry out any reasonable task requested by the F & B Management and/or resulting from the hotel opening and operating necessities. the management of the Grace Bay Club has the right to amend this position.

• Follow the Grace Bay resorts basic standards and responsible for guiding hi/her team in following the same.

• Description any time as required.

Job specification: educational requirements: Graduate language proficiency: english Qualifications Hotel Management Degree or Diploma skills: Computer proficiency, sound wines and beverage knowledge experience: previous experience in the similar position preferred. salary range: Commensurate based on qualification and experience interested persons can contact our Human resources Department no later than 12th august, 2011 @ (649) 946-5050 ext. 1050 email: veronica.clare@gracebayclub.com Fax: (649) 946-5758 p.O. Box 128 providenciales, turks and Caicos islands, British West indies

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liMe employees and customers go to see

Rihanna live in conceRt LIME's Dellerice Hall - Internal Rihanna winner

There was much excitement that was evident in the voice of TCI’s winner Requel Woodside who won VIP tickets for her and a guest to see Rihanna live in concert in Barbados on August 5, 2011. Requel revealed that she would be taking her daughter as her guest.

The promotion had an external and an internal element. Customers entered to participate by either purchasing a BlackBerry device; signing up for a new BlackBerry plan; upgrading their

LIME's Timothy Quant - Internal Rihanna winner

BlackBerry data plan or by texting “Rihanna” to LIME. Requel won via the text method and she said “I have always been a LIME customer and I am so excited to have won this prize.” When asked who she would take with her, she commented: “My daughter Rashadia would be celebrating her 18th birthday around that same time so this will be the perfect birthday gift for her. Thanks to LIME! Thank you LIME!”

Interhealth Canada tCI

ChIef of ClInICal ServICeS Applications are invited for the post of Chief of Clinical Services at the Turks & Caicos Islands Hospital, British West Indies: The position becomes vacant at the end of September 2011.

The Post.

The post holder will be accountable to the Chief Executive for the provision of services on both sites within nursing, midwifery, imaging, physiotherapy services, dialysis, clinical nutrition and infection control. The primary base will be on Providenciales but some travel to Grand Turk will be required as will occasional overnight stays.

The Post Holder The successful candidate will be a professional from within one of the services directed with a professional level nurse possibly having an advantage. The candidate must have: 1. Managed a similar range of services in an acute general or specialist hospital in the recent past, preferably with a Board level responsibility.

2. Worked within a successful commercial, for profit environment, providing healthcare to a client that is either a government or a government agency / body 3. Been budget responsible / accountable within such projects 4. Considerable experience of working with others in program planning and development, preferably at an international level.

5. A business management qualification at degree level would be a distinct advantage.

Salary circa U$70,000 dependant on qualifications and experience Closing date as 26th August Applications with an up to date CV to include contact details are to be sent to pnicholson@interhealthcanada.tc Although the post is at the Turks & Caicos Islands Hospital, the post holder must be prepared, when requested, to provide input (which is within his / her qualification / expertise / experience) into other corporate projects elsewhere in the world.

Rashadia Palmer - LIME TCI's winner's guest

Rashadia was also elated to go to see the live concert that would be taking place in Barbados over the weekend. In an interview, Rashadia said, “I am looking forward to having a lot of fun at the concert.”

The customers of LIME TCI were not the only ones who had a chance to win the trip to Barbados. There was also an internal competition that went on. LIME TCI’s staff participated in a separate text to win draw where LIME’s employees Mrs. Delleriece Hall and Mr. Timothy Quant were randomly selected as winners. Staff members were very pleased that there was an internal chance to win as well.

Delleriece said, “I really wanted to go and I believed that I would get the chance and I am so happy that I was selected to attend.” Tim enjoyed being chosen as well and he said, “I look forward to representing my Business Unit at the Rihanna concert and to have a wonderful time there too.”

Requel Woodside - LIME TCI's Rihanna winner

LIME TCI has given four persons the opportunity to go to see Rihanna live in concert and our winners are looking forward to a wonderful weekend.

Team LIME in Barbados will help to continue the experience as they receive their VIP tickets to see Rihanna live in concert on August 5, 2011 and we are all glad that we could give them the opportunity.

LIME is the Caribbean's largest telecommunications company with a proud history in the region, and which is always working to improve life in the Caribbean. LIME delivers the very best communication services to governments, businesses and families in 13 Caribbean countries with one unifying promise—building, connecting and serving communities.

LIME is part of Cable & Wireless Communications PLC, one of the world's leading communications companies.

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Kazz Forbes designs collection for Miss Earth Canada 2011 contest Since ShowcaSing his ‘Le Caicos Chic: A Romance with Decadence’ at the Caribbean International Fashion Week (CIFW) on June 8th in New York City, Turks & Caicos Islands own Mr. Kazz Forbes has been busy setting the stage for the continued growth and development of his brand, Saint George Fashion House (SGFH).

Recognizing his meteoric advancement in fashion, Forbes has been personally selected by Organizers of Miss Earth Canada Beauty Contest 2011 to be the official swimwear designer for this year’s contest. This is not the first time Kazz has worked with the organization or his foray in the pageant world. He photographed Jessica Trisko, Miss Earth Canada 2007 and most recently photographed and styled Miss Tanzania Flaviana Matata for Nu Woman Summer 2011 magazine and recently crowned Easher Parker, Miss Turks & Caicos Universe 2011 in SGFH attire.

Ronaldo Soriano Trono, National Director for the Miss Earth Canada

Organization indicated in a statement “I first met Kazz in 2007, when he was an aspiring photographer and model working in Montreal. That same year, our Miss Earth Canada 2007 winner Ms. Jessica Trisko won the title of Miss Earth 2007 in the international competition and we asked Mr. Forbes to photograph Ms. Trisko for our yearly Miss Earth Canada magazine. He did, and we were impressed with the results.”

Since that time, Mr. Trono said, he has remained in touch with Forbes: “I have been following his career with interest. When I found out about his first fashion show in Manhattan, New York under his new company, Saint George Fashion House, I immediately thought of asking him if he would like to collaborate with the Miss Earth Canada Organization and be our Official Designer for the swimwear.

So I did and he agreed. I was ecstatic, excited and proud to collaborate with the intelligent Mr. Kazz Forbes.”

On the collaboration, Forbes said that he was humbled and honored at being asked so early in his career to

sale oF lanD bY publiC auCtion 10+ aCRes oF beaCH-FRont pRopeRtY noRtH west point, pRoviDenCiales FirstCaribbean international bank (bahamas) ltd, as the holder of a registered first charge, hereby gives notice that it intends to cause the following property to be sold by public auction pursuant to the Registered land ordinance of the turks & Caicos islands.

Kazz Forbes

create a line for such a renowned organization. He noted that “the line is in keeping with the trademark aesthetic theme of SGFH, but giving the Miss Earth Canada contestants that pizzazz to show off their physique during the swimsuit competition.”

Since his New York debut, on July 8th, the Miss Turks & Caicos Universe Pageant Organization honoured Kazz for his achievement

and accomplishments so far in fashion design and photography. Then on July 9th Forbes showcased a capsule collection at the Digicel TCI 5th Anniversary Fashion Show on Providenciales – his first catwalk presentation in the Turks & Caicos Islands.

“I am living my dream right now.

The opportunities to present my work and showcase to the world have been tremendous and unexpected so early in my career. I am indeed ecstatic by the support and encouragement many have given me. As a young fashion designer I will continue to push ahead for the continued success of the SGFH line and the advancement of fashion in the Turks & Caicos Islands”, said Forbes.

The Miss Earth Canada 2011 Contest will be held on Friday, August the 19th at Holiday Inn Midtown Montreal, Grand Ballroom, Quebec (Canada).

For more information on SGFH, kindly contact Mr. Kazz Forbes on (649) 243-3000 or via email: media@saintgeorgefashionhouse.com . Forbes’ work is featured on: www.KazzForbes.com and www.SaintGeorgeFashionHouse.com

Carambola Grill and lounge is seeking

waitRess/ Hostess

Title: parcel 60000 / 77, north west & north Central section, providenciales, turks & Caicos islands Description: vacant land of approximately 10.36 acres with approximately 410 feet of beach frontage Proprietor: nwp 6000 ltd, a turks & Caicos company the auction will be held at 12:00 noon on Friday 12 august 2011 at the offices of savory & Co., lawyers, 2nd level, town Centre Mall, town Centre, providenciales.

For further particulars, please send an email with reference code 2738 in the subject heading to reception@savory-co.com. the sale of the property is subject to (1) bids reaching the reserve set by the bank in its discretion, and (2) the successful bidder (a) making a cash deposit of 10% of the sale price at the time the bid is accepted, and (b) agreeing to the other the terms and conditions of sale set by the bank

Duties anD Responsibilities • schedules dining reservations and arranges parties or special services for diners.

• Greets guests, escorts them to tables, and provides menus.

• adjusts complaints of patrons.

• inspects dining room serving stations for neatness and cleanliness, and requisitions table linens and other dining room supplies for tables and serving stations.

• Collect payment from customers.

• total receipts, at end of shift, to verify sales and clear cash register. other duties may include: • preparing beverages and expedite food orders.

ReQuiReMents Must have previous experience working in a restaurant, be friendly, professional, courteous. salary: $6.00 per hour interested applicants please call 941-4701

position available now

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2011 Maskanoo celebrations launched

By Vivian Tyson Sun Senior Editor

Maskanoo – the Masquerade parade celebration hosted by the Cultural and Arts Commission the Turks and Caicos Islands Tourism and Hotel Association in Grace Bay on Boxing Day (December 26) – is expected to be even more exciting this year, according to the organizers behind the event.

Director of Culture, David Bowen, speaking at a news Conference on Wednesday (July27), to launch this year’s staging, said among the presentation would be an unnamed guest group.

“This year is going to be bigger Director of Culture David Bowen and Nicola Thomas from TCI Hotel and Tourism Association at the and better and, we are looking for all news conference to launch the 2011 edition of Maskanoo. of you to be part of it. We expect to They explained that the rationale part of this event, to just contact Hotel have the crowd that was there last year and bigger, so we are making some behind categorizing the sponsorship is and Tourism Association for more adjustments for our vendors and for based on what individual sponsors can information and, we will send you all the details on sponsorship. For those the crowd. So be prepared to be afford.

Digicel and Scotiabank have so far that cannot sponsor, we will be happy surprised for the new Maskanoo taken slots in the platinum sector, KBC to accept donations. The number for venue,” Bowen said.

Nicola Thomas from the Hotel and Production and 92.5 Kiss FM have the Hotel and Tourism Association is Tourism Association said Royal Jewels already secured positions on the gold 941-5787,” Thomas said.

Bowen, in the meantime, said the will again be the marquee sponsor for rung, while CIBC First Caribbean the event. Thomas noted that apart International Bank is the lone occupant event will begin much earlier this year to encompass a family setting ahead of from the banner sponsor there will be so far in the silver category.

“We invite companies and the full-fledged celebration later in the three categories of sponsorship– individuals, who would like to be a afternoon, which is expected to platinum, gold and silver.

POSITION: SOUTH AMERICAN SALES REPRESENTATIVE (BRAZIL)

JOB OVERVIEW: Represent the Grace Bay Resorts Sales and Marketing efforts in the South American Market with special emphasis on Brazil.

REPORTS TO: Director of Sales & Marketing KEY RELATIONSHIPS: Internal: Grace Bay Resorts Sales and Marketing, Senior Leaders at Veranda and Grace Bay Club, Reservations teams and all other relevant departments External: Resort guests, Travel Agents, Tour Operators and Meeting Planners.

Minimum Qualifications: Essential: • Minimum 2 years international experience in sales and marketing.

• International, five star, hospitality experience • High school graduate. (College degree is desirable) • Must be fluent in a second language, such as French, Spanish, or Italian.

Portuguese language skills considered a definite asset.

• Must have intimate knowledge of the Latin Luxury Sales Market • Previous experience with Travel Industry shows in Latin and Central America • Previous experience in preparing industry brochures, press kits, travel show collateral materials.

• Experience with the luxury market travel agents, tour operators and industry leaders.

• Ability to travel to Latin America and other regions as necessary.

• Strong written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS • Maintain strict confidentiality and discretion • Problem solver, effective communicator and team player.

• Dependable, trustworthy, exceptionally organized.; a true multi-tasker • Ability to work with little to no supervision • Must work well under pressure with extreme time lines • Must be detailed oriented and highly organized • Must always demonstrate a professional appearance.

• Must have demonstrated PC skills including PowerPoint, MS Project, Excel pivot tables and databases.

• Perform job functions with attention to detail, speed and accuracy.

• Prioritize and organize.

• Be a clear thinker, remain calm and resolving problems using good judgment.

• Follow directions thoroughly • Understand clients’ services and needs.

• Work cohesively with co-workers as part of a team.

Salary Range: Commensurate based on qualification and experience

culminate at midnight with fireworks on the beach.

“Last year we did star late, but this year we will start at 3pm, to accommodate families and children. We realized that last year, we had a lot of families who wanted to stay later, but this year we are starting something for the kids, so that is why we are starting that early,” Bowen said.

In the meantime, the Director of Culture said he would be going into schools to conduct workshops, while be willing to host groups on how to prepare their costumes using recyclable materials, which will only be recommended for the event.

“The whole idea (behind using recyclable materials) is that we are going green, folks. We will be using recycled goods to make the costumes.

Among the groups and individuals on board so far for the event are: Kitchener Penn and We Funk; Phil Robinson; Beaches; King Yellow from the Bight; and we have many of the schools.

“The hotels will have their groups also. There will also be a surprise guest group, which I can’t say much about right now. But you will be surprised to see who turns up at Maskanoo this year. If you want your group to be part of the workshops that we will be having, please call me at 941-8434, for information on when I can come, to see you or help you,” said Bowen.

Position: ExECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE CHIEF

OPERATIONS OFFICER/VP SALES & MARKETINg JOB OVERVIEW: The Executive Assistant to the COO/VPS&M is responsible for supporting the COO/VPS&M in all professional duties, including but not limited to, personal and business phone calls, emails, texts and faxes, travel requirements, meeting scheduling and coordination, report writing, data input, etc.

REPORTS TO: COO/Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Chief Financial Officer and/or Chief Executive Officer as required KEY RELATIONSHIPS: Internal: Grace Bay Resorts Sales and Marketing, Senior Leaders at Veranda and Grace Bay Club, Reservations teams and all other relevant departments External: Resort guests, Travel Agents, Tour Operators and Meeting Planners.

Minimum Qualifications: Essential: • Minimum 5 years international experience as executive administrative assistant/manager.

• International, five star, hospitality experience • High school graduate. (College degree is desirable) • Fluency in English (A second language is highly desirable).

• Front Office, Reservations, and Sales experience preferred • Experience with Opera is desirable • Must be willing to make international trips in support of the COO/VPS&M, CFO and CEO • Must have excellent communication skills and ability to support the CEO, CFO and COO team as necessary.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS • maintain strict confidentiality and discretion • Problem solver, effective communicator and team player.

• Dependable, trustworthy, exceptionally organized.; a true multi-tasker • Ability to work with little to no supervision • Must work well under pressure with extreme time lines • Must be detailed oriented and highly organized • Will be responsible for daily organization of the Chief Operating Officer's personal and professional calendar.

• Must be able to represent the hotel and the COO, CFO, CEO and VPS&M, in his/their absence.

• Must always demonstrate a professional appearance.

• Must have demonstrated PC skills including PowerPoint, MS Project, Excel pivot tables and databases.

• Perform job functions with attention to detail, speed and accuracy.

• Prioritize and organize.

• Be a clear thinker, remain calm and resolving problems using good judgment.

• Follow directions thoroughly • Understand guest’s services and needs.

• Work cohesively with co-workers as part of a team.

Salary Range: Commensurate based on qualification and experience

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Sandals goes beyond green SandalS ReSoRtS InteRnatIonal has underlined their sustainability credentials by launching a new environmental management programme.

‘Sandals Earthguard powered by EarthCheck’ has been designed to reduce the company’s environmental footprint, improve bottom line efficiencies, and increase the benefits host communities receive as a result of sustainable tourism.

SRI has strengthened their existing partnership with EarthCheck - the world’s leading environmental management, benchmarking and certification company – in order to bring about this significant initiative.

EarthCheck was established in 1987 and developed the original Green Globe Standard, with which Sandals was previously affiliated.

In early 2010 EarthCheck undertook an aggressive upgrade of its science and software and launched its own standard. This resulted in the alignment of EarthCheck with globally recognised environmental criteria and saw many in the tourism industry switch across from Green Globe to EarthCheck for certification.

“The partnership SRI has with EarthCheck provides our group with access to a set of tools and data that is the very best there is out there,” explained Adam Stewart, Chief Executive Officer for Sandals Resorts International. “With EarthCheck science at the heart of the Sandals Earthguard programme, our management team will be able to meet the more complex and demanding reporting needs of a new carbon economy and have better insight into the operational efficiencies of each resort.

“Sandals Earthguard allows us to take practical, meaningful action and we believe it will come to be seen by the industry as the most comprehensive and credible environmental programme in the industry, “he continued.

In order to provide ultimate transparency, all Sandals, Beaches and Grand Pineapple properties will undergo regular, third party auditing.

This will assess the standard of operational practices employed in areas such as consumption of natural resources, waste minimisation, use of sustainable building techniques and the effectiveness of sponsored community projects.

“There’s an increasing demand for transparency when it comes to sustainability,” explained EarthCheck CEO Stewart Moore. “This pressure isn’t just coming from guests and suppliers, but also from asset owners and investment funds.

“They expect companies to be reporting on sustainability – not just financials – and having an impact.

We have worked with Sandals for more than a decade and the company has consistently demonstrated its forward thinking in this area.”

In the past, the environmental management systems developed by Sandals have been adopted by

governments and organisations internationally, and resulted in a long list of industry innovation awards.

That’s because they’re an early adopter and have a reputation for innovation.

Back in 1998, Sandals Negril Beach Resort and Spa become the first All Inclusive Resort to achieve what is now known as EarthCheck Certification. Soon after, the remaining 13 Sandals resorts and four Beaches resorts followed suit and achieved certification. Today, Sandals Negril holds the Platinum level of certification; the highest possible achievement.

Sandals Earthguard will also deliver productive synergies with SRI’s philanthropic arm, The Sandals Foundation; an organisation involved in a wide range of community, educational and environmental initiatives throughout the Caribbean.

“There’s a broader partnership in play here,” concluded Adam Stewart, “With educational programs for schools, capacity building and community training all being part of wider social programs that Sandals Earthguard powered by EarthCheck will help us deliver.”

Sandals Resorts has earned a worldwide reputation for providing two people in love with the most romantic vacation experience in the Caribbean. Currently, there are 14 Luxury Included® Sandals Resorts located in Jamaica, Antigua, St. Lucia and The Bahamas. Each offers stunning beachfront locations; a choice of à la carte restaurants, from white-glove dining to barefoot elegance; all premium brand wine and spirits, including an exclusive partnership with California's legendary Beringer Vineyards; luxurious accommodations in a range of categories; unrivaled watersports including the Caribbean's largest PADI certification program; Butler Service for truly indulgent pampering; Sandals Weddings by Martha StewartTM; and signature Red Lane® Spas, with services and treatments inspired by the region.

Sandals Resorts has set the industry standard for the Luxury Included® vacation and has been voted the Caribbean’s Leading Hotel Brand at the World Travel Awards for 17 years in a row, and World's Leading All-Inclusive Company for 15 years in a row EarthCheck Certification is the world’s leading program, used by the travel and tourism industry. EC3 Global has certified more organisations than any other; resulting in over 1100 clients in more than 65 countries. EarthCheck complies with the Intergovernmental Panel for Climate Change (IPCC) Guidelines for National Greenhouse Gas Inventories, the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) Greenhouse Gas Protocol, and the International Organisation for Standardization (ISO) 14064 range of standards for greenhouse gas accounting.

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George Garland and Herbert Ingham

Herbert Ingham moving the vote of thanks

Karen Whitt bringing greetings from the Turks and Caicos Islands Hotel and Tourism Association

HE Gordon Wetherell symbolically cuts the ribbon signal the opening of Phase One of the project. Looking on from left are John Smith, Caroline Gardner and Herbert Ingham

From left – Algenon Dean Clayton Been and David Rivera

Former Premier Galmo Williams and HE Governor Gordon Wetherell seen engaging in a conversation before the start of the event

Phase One of the Providenciales International Airport Redevelopment and Rehabilitation exercise was completed with an official ceremony on Tuesday, August 2, inside the Departure Lounge. The function was attended by a wide-cross section of the Turks and Caicos Islands community, including the business community. The following are photo highlights of the event.

Andrew Inch of Dexter Construction

Father Bernard Been invoked God’s presence over the function Bill Clare and Pastor Emanuel Rigby who is also among the executive team at the Airports Authority

A section of the newly paved runway in the distance

Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Rothermel and Phillip Rushbrook, Director of Strategy in the Governor’s Office

From left – Gordon Burton and Andre Garneau

From left – Shawn Malcolm, Josephine Connolly and husband Joe Connolly

Corporate and Communication VP for Fortis TCI Allan Robinson and Catherine Gibson of CIBC FCIB Bahamas and TCI

Bill Archie Clare was the Master of Ceremonies for the event

Governor Gordon Wetherell expressed satisfaction at the completion of Phase One of the project

From left – Nikeva Ariza, Captain Harold Williams, Arthur Bassette, Simari Williams and Derliser Youh

A Section of the audience at the event

CEO for the Airports Authority John Smith

Blythe Clare representing the Tourist Board

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on tap. Above the bar there are TVs which can broadcast nearly any major sporting event such as the Kentucky Derby and the NBA finals. Past this bar/dining area is the open aired deck where people can eat and enjoy the view What would the film ‘Jaws’ have been like if the deadly of Turtle Cove. Though this area is the most beautiful in predator wasn’t announced by the infamous tune we terms of atmosphere, people are likely to encounter wild associate him with, but rather, by upbeat Caribbean music? life including birds and the occasional fly. These three Well, that is something we may never experience in the sections makes it possible for the Sharkbite to cater to a films; but who needs a movie for this experience when it larger demographic. can be done on Providenciales?

People may not find themselves in the water with a 30 foot long great white shark, but they can come close, in a far less dangerous way. How? It is as simple as sitting on the deck of the Sharkbite on a Friday night while one of the local bands are playing and attempting to spot one of the oceanic predators swimming around in Turtle Cove.

While the restaurant is not very large, its reputation attracts large crowds, which causes service to stagnate at times. This can be avoided if you chose to go to the Sharkbite for lunch, rather than dinner, since most crowds arrive at night. Prices range from fair to slightly lofty, depending on the meal you get. The Shark Bite is the opposite of a formal restaurant; it is where friends can eat casually, without feeling pressured to wear their Sunday best.

Opened in 1995 by an expat from Boston, the Sharkbite was built next to Turtle Cove Marina, which at the time used to have boats dumping the waste from fishing The Sharkbite serves island cuisine dishes as well as ventures into the water. This dumping was what brought restaurant essentials such as burgers and sandwiches. about the namesake of the bar, as the waste attracted sharks Though the quality of the food is good, it is the atmosphere into the Marina. After 16 years, the Sharkbite is still going that makes this restaurant shine. The entire eating area is strong, even though shark sightings are far less frequent built over water, though you would never know unless you these days. looked out of a window. It also has a deck with a great view of the Turtle Cove Marina. Not only is the restaurant over Though it is defined as a sports bar, the Sharkbite the water, but the interior is filled with shark paraphernalia, is much more than that. The restaurant consists of three including two life size papier-mâché sharks which hang on sections; the front is a lounge/gaming room. There is a the ceiling. pool table and game room where friends gather to have a few drinks and play a friendly game of pool. Beyond this The Sharkbite plays a major part of island culture, room is the dining area, which is semi open air, with sliding bringing in locals, expats and tourists alike; it is one of a windows and doors that can turn into an enclosed area if kind. Go there if you want to relax, play a game of pool and the weather is bad. Here there is a bar that hosts a large eat some island food. Who knows, maybe you will even be selection of drinks, including the native beer, ‘Turks Head’ lucky enough to spot a fin.

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ABC Family gets 'excellent' rating from GLAAD NEW YORK- The advocacy group GLAAD rated ABC Family as "excellent" in its portrayal of gay and lesbian characters, only the second television network to get such a designation in the five years the group has monitored television content.

ABC Family, the top-rated cable network among viewers ages 12 to 34 and particularly strong among girls and young women, was cited for both a large number of gay and lesbian characters and the way those characters fit naturally into the shows.

The only other network judged "excellent" by the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation was MTV last year.

"We're incredibly proud to be honored and acknowledged by GLAAD," said Michael Riley, ABC

Family's chief executive. "It's very important for us."

The network's young audience expects the nation's diversity to be reflected in the programming, he said.

ABC Family's popular "Pretty Little Liars" features Emily, one of four teenage girls, as an athlete who came out as a lesbian. "The Secret Life of the American Teenager" also had several gay and lesbian characters in the past year, including a mother who told her son that she was a lesbian. "Make It or Break It" has a recurring character who is a bisexual. The just-concluded series "Greek" has had four GLAAD Media Award nominations, and included the love story of a gay fraternity brother.

Viewers can relate to many of ABC Family's characters because

they are multidimensional people who happen to be gay and lesbian — it's not the sole part of their on-air identity, said Herndon Graddick, GLAAD's senior director of programs.

"It gives the audience an opportunity to learn in a way they might not have," Graddick said.

The young audience that ABC Family seeks expects diversity in the characters presented, Riley said. The network has been particularly successful lately: July represented the first time it was No. 1 among all cable networks in viewers ages 12 to 34 and among women of the same age group, according to the Nielsen Co. ABC Family started in 1977 as an extension of Pat Robertson's Christian Broadcasting Network.

Even though it was sold to the Walt Disney Co. in 2001, ABC Family is contractually required to air Robertson's "The 700 Club." A network revamp in 2006 brought its current focus on teenagers and young adults.

GLAAD saw little change among the broadcast networks that it studied over the past year. The youthoriented CW network has the highest percentage of prime-time hours where lesbian and gay characters are featured, while CBS has the least, the group said.

GLAAD said lesbians and transgender people are particularly poorly represented on TV. Its study showed that 73 percent of the time when a gay or lesbian character was part of the mix, it was a gay male.

Oprah, James Earl Jones to receive Oscars

Jennifer Lopez and Mark Anthony separated last month

J.Lo sAys sHE LovEd HErsELf EnougH to quit MArriAgE Jennifer Lopez remains a romantic despite her recent split with husband Marc Anthony, but she said finding a way to love herself is what gave her the courage to walk away from the seven-year marriage.

In her first interview since announcing their breakup in July, the actress and singer told Vanity Fair magazine that both she and Anthony had worked hard to keep the marriage alive and that he "will always hold a special place in my heart."

But it was Lopez who apparently decided to end it.

"I'm a hopeless romantic and passionate person when it comes to love," Lopez told the magazine in an interview for its September issue.

"It's not that I didn't love myself before.

Sometimes we don't realize that we are compromising ourselves. To understand that a person is not good for you, or that that person is not treating you in the right way, or that he is not doing the right thing for himself if I stay, then I am not doing the right thing for me. I love myself enough to walk away from that now," she added.

The marriage was the third for Lopez, 42, and produced twins Emme and Max in 2008.

But the "On the Floor" singer and "American Idol" judge said she remains "an eternal optimist about love."

"It's still my biggest dream. I am positive -determined to move forward with my life, bring up my babies, and do the best job I can as a mother, entertainer, and person. I now look forward to new challenges. I feel strong," she said.

Actor James Earl Jones will receive an honorary Oscar this year and Oprah Winfrey will be presented with a humanitarian award, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced.

Winfrey and Jones, both past Oscar nominees, will receive their awards at the academy's annual Governors Awards on November 12, along with makeup artist Dick Smith, who will also be honored with an Oscar.

James Earl Jones Jones, a veteran of more than 50 films starting with "Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb," was nominated as best actor in 1970 for "The Great White Hope." Younger fans know him as the voice of Darth Vader in the "Star Wars" franchise.

Winfrey, who will be honored with the Jean Hersholt award, was nominated as best actress in her debut film, "The Color Purple," in 1985.

Smith, who is known as the "godfather of makeup," won an Oscar in 1984 for "Amadeus." His other noteworthy films include "The Godfather," "The Exorcist" and "Taxi Driver."

Both honorary awards, as well the Jean Hersholt award, are in the form of Oscar statuettes.

Katy Perry, "Teenage Dream" makes Billboard history Pop princess Katy Perry's "Teenage Dream" reached a new height this week as "Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)" became the album's fifth single to reach the top of Billboard's pop songs chart, marking the first time any album has amassed such a feat in its 19-year history.

If Perry's newest No. 1 also lands atop the Hot 100 later this week, "Teenage Dream" will be the only album other than Michael Jackson's "Bad" to generate five separate No. 1s. "Bad" was released in 1987, before Billboard began issuing the pop song chart.

Prior to "Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)" reaching No. 1, "Teenage Dream" was tied with Justin Timberlake's "FutureSex/LoveSounds" (2006-07) and Lady Gaga's "The Fame" (2009) which both had four singles snag the top spot.

"Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)" became not only Perry's fifth No. 1 off "Teenage Dream" but her seventh overall, tying her with Lady Gaga for second-most No. 1s since the chart's inception. Rihanna currently holds the record with eight.

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Crashed plane in Guyana may have landed badly As US investigators from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) begin interviews with Captain Fareed Dean and other crew members to determine why the Caribbean Airlines Boeing-737-800 aircraft overshot the runway at Guyana’s main international airport early Saturday, Demerara Waves Online News is quoting well placed sources that the jetliner may have overshot the runway because of a “long landing” at high speed.

The pilots were interviewed by officials of the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), Caribbean Airlines and American agencies.

Demerara Waves Online News was told that the Boeing 737-800 might have touched down more than half way down the runway and travelling to fast to stop effectively. The runway is 7,500 feet long.

Officials said the plane also landed at approximately 90 knots instead of 80 knots Saturday morning around 1:25.

Investiagtors noted that the speed might not have been a major consideration but

the touch-down point was a key consideration in the plane overruning the ruway.

Officials said there was light rain and visibility was eight kilometers. The pilot has 25 years experience.

Investigators are now expected to corroborate the pilots’ account when they download contents of the Flight Data Recorder and the cockpit voice recorder and flight data recorder.

The recorders left Guyana around 6 PM for the Washington-based National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), at the request of the GCAA which is spearheading the probe.

None of the 162 passengers and crew was killed. One person suffered a fractured leg and another concussion, while the others sustaained bruises and hits about their bodies.

Caribbean Airlines is owned by Trinidad and Tobago. A senior

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government official, who had accompanied the Trinidad and Tobago leader here, noted that the pilot did his best in the circumstances.

The NTSB said it designated Bob Benzon as the U.S. Accredited Representative. He is leading the U.S. team, which includes seven NTSB staff

with expertise in operations, meteorology, airworthiness, survival factors, and aircraft performance. There are also representatives from the Federal Aviation Administration and the aircraft's manufacturer, Boeing.

The eight-person NTSB team, invited by Guyanese authorities to take charge of the probe, arrived in the country late Sunday and immediately went to the crash site at the northern end of the 7,500-feet runway that was built by the US government during World War II. Civil Aviation boss Zulfikar Mohamed said last night that the NTSB team would this week be conducting interviews with the crew to build a profile of what happened “but we don’t expect that we will have anything positive to tell people until later in the week.”

July murders break record in The Bahamas More murders took place in July 2011 than in any other month in Bahamian recorded history, according to police statistics.

According to the Nassau Guardian, the murder count for July rose to 20 on Saturday morning. This month's count exceeded the record established four months ago.

According to police statistics, the highest number of murders in one single month previously stood at 16, which was recorded in March, and before that the record was 12, which

was recorded in January.

Before this year, the record stood at 11.

As noted by Sergeant Chaswell Hanna of the Royal Bahamas Police Force in his recently published book - "Reducing murders in The Bahamas: A strategic plan based on empirical research" - the previous record of 11 murders was achieved four times: October 2005, December 2006, November 2007 and September 2009.

"We've never had [20] murders in one

month," confirmed Assistant Superintendent Anthony Ferguson.

"Obviously the police, and as a country we really have to be concerned about the amount of violence that we are having. I think that as Bahamians we have to get together and provide the information necessary in going forward to assist the police."

The rise in murders is believed to be the result of a drug and turf war, however Ferguson did not comment on that.

One-month-old baby on sloop with more than 100 Haitian migrants that ran aground off Nassau A sloop holding more than 100 Haitian migrants, including a one-month-old baby boy, ran aground in shallow waters off of south eastern New Providence yesterday morning, Officer in Charge of the Eastern Division Superintendent Ismella Davis told The Nassau Guardian yesterday.

Davis said that police received reports about the sloop from area residents at about 10 a.m. and explained that the response from Police, the Defence Force and the Immigration Department was immediate.

When The Guardian arrived at the makeshift control center behind the Gulfstream apartments off of Hanna Road, almost 30 Haitians had already been apprehended, including a mother and her one-month-old baby. The mother and baby were being treated by emergency medical services personnel on the scene for possible dehydration, according to Davis, and were both later transported to the hospital.

She said the residents in the area played a huge role in helping authorities to apprehend the migrants, who all had already left the sloop and dispersed in several different directions when authorities arrived.

One Haitian woman was found emerging from the

bushes by a family living a few hundred yards from where the sloop ran aground.

Renita Cleare said the Haitian woman motioned for her to come over to where she was. Cleare said she instead waved the woman over to her.

She said she and her boyfriend attempted to communicate with the woman, who gestured to them that she was hungry and thirsty.

Cleare said they took the woman into their house, sat her on the floor and gave her water, grape soda and food.

“We were trying to communicate with her as best we could but with limited Creole and limited English going both ways, it was sort of difficult,” she said. “She was pointing at her stomach like she wanted food.”

When The Guardian arrived at Cleare’s residence police officers were placing the Haitian woman, who was barefoot, into a van.

The sloop the migrants came from Haiti on was yards from shore past thick mangroves, where Defence Force officers said some of them were found hiding. The sail of the vessel was still raised and full.

The mess aboard the boat told of the squalid

The baby was just one month old

conditions the migrants had to endure during what immigration officials said was likely a ten-day journey.

Davis said the help of residents was critical in relaying information to police regarding the whereabouts of some of the migrants in the immediate area, and in helping the migrants by providing them with water and clothing.

“We would like to thank the residents in this community who would have come and assisted, provided the information and who provided clothing, food items and water,” she said.

“I can say that this is a very good community. This is what we are talking about when we talk about Bahamianization.”

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Trinidad Opposition accuses Prime Minister of seeking to mislead population PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad -The main opposition People’s National Movement (PNM) Wednesday accused Prime Minister Kamla Persad Bissessar of not being forthright with the public when she said that the Integrity Commission had cleared her of any wrongdoing when she stayed at the home of a businessman friend Ralph Gopaul, after the May 24 general election last year. Prime Minister PersadBissessar had stayed at the Gopaul’s home before and after last May’s general election. She admitted that the Gopauls were her friends and one of the reasons she stayed there before the election was due to death threats that were made against her.

But in a brief letter Dated July 25, the Integrity Commission said that it had ‘considered the matter and rejected the complaint”.

Prime Minister Persad-Bissessar said she was “very happy to have received this letter from the Integrity Commission that deals with this subject that had been in the public domain for quite sometime”.

But Opposition legislator Fitzgerald Hinds, who had written to the Integrity Commission in May, said the Prime Minister had only been cleared of one questionable action.

In his letter to the Integrity Commission, Hinds claimed the investigation was necessary in the wake of the company owned by Gopaul being selected as the preferred bidder for a TT$40 million (US$6.6 million) contract at the state-owned National Petroleum Marketing Company Ltd (NP). The contract was later scrapped on the instructions of the Attorney General Anand Ramlogan.

Hinds told a news conference Wednesday that

it went wrong, including the while the Prime Minister’s stay impact of the Prime Minister’s at the home of her friends is not relationship with the Gopaul, being considered a gift, her which is now well known. possible involvement in the “So while it may not have multi-million dollar contract is been a gift according to them, it being probed. notwithstanding could have had He said he had received a influence on the operators at NP letter from Integrity to scuttle an existing contract to Commission acknowledging favour the Prime Minister’s that while the Prime Minister’s friend…”. stay at her friend’s home did not Hinds said he would also be “not constitute a breach of the writing the Integrity Commission Integrity of Public Life Act. seeking clarification on a pension “However, the other aspect that Works Minister Austin Jack of your complain has been Warner is expected to receive considered and is being from the International Football investigated by the Integrity Trinidad’s Prime Minister, Federation (FIFA) following his Commission. You will be Kamla Persad Bissessar resignation in June. informed of the decision of the “A pension is a figure or payment based on some Commission in due course,” Hinds read from the formula that had to do with your income or salary or letter sent by the Integrity Commission.

Hinds said that the Prime Minister failed to earnings over a period of time of engagement.

“So we are now to ask the Integrity Commission disclose that aspect of the letter when she made by letter...to find out whether the Attorney General public that her name had been cleared by the Integrity knowingly told us an untruth whether Mr. Jack Commission.

He said the investigation will now reveal the truth Warner, knowingly implied untruth and whether he about the Prime Minister’s “possible involvement” in had failed to declare since 2007 when he became an MP (Member of Parliament) any earnings that he the award of the contract.

“In fact the award it was improperly done. The may have had from FIFA upon which a pension is Attorney General told us that he scuttled it, but the now to be calculated or based,” Hinds said.

Hinds said the government is facing a problem Integrity Commission has now embarked upon an with basic issues such as ethics and morality. investigation to determine what went wrong and how

Emily breaks up after soaking Haiti and Dominican Republic PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — Tropical Storm Emily broke apart Thursday and became a wet low pressure system after dumping rains over Haiti and the southwestern corner of the Dominican Republic, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said.

The center said all hurricane

watches and warnings had been canceled but heavy rains were continuing to fall over the island of Hispaniola, which is shared by the two countries. Flooding and mudslides were still a threat.

Emily dropped more than 5 inches (140 millimeters) around the southwestern Dominican city

Dominica police arrest 3 in attack on foreigners Police on the Caribbean island of Dominica have arrested three suspects in an attack that killed an Irish visitor and wounded a U.S. couple who own a hotel on the island.

A police statement Thursday says the suspects are being questioned by detectives about the Sunday attack in the northeastern town of Marigot.

Police say three masked men brandishing a machete, a hatchet and a plank of wood demanded money from the U.S. couple outside their Pagua Bay House hotel and restaurant in Marigot.

Irish national Joseph Costello was attacked when he rushed from his hotel room to help. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Americans Rich and Alicia Davison were treated at a local hospital.

They have lived in Dominica for years.

of Barahona, prompting the government to order the evacuation of more than 5,000 people.

With about 600,000 Haitians still living in flimsy tents and shanties because of the January 2010 earthquake, strong winds whipped through palm trees in Haiti's capital while heavier rains fell farther north, damaging homes and a cholera treatment center, said Marie Alta Jean-Baptiste, the country's civil defense director.

But there were no reports of deaths.

A river in Haiti's central Artibonite Valley rose to dangerous levels late in the day, threatening to inundate at least 50 small cinderblock and wooden houses in L'Estere. It has been raining in that area for weeks, but the added rain from Emily brought the chocolate-brown L'Estere River to the edge of its banks.

Associated Press journalists accompanied a government worker who warned people to leave their homes. Most refused, however, fearing to leave their belongings behind in the remote area.

In the capital, which has most

of those left homeless by the earthquake, the rain was relatively light so far, but the government evacuated a few families from a camp for quake victims to a school, said Jean-Joseph Edgard, an administrator in Haiti's Civil Protection Department.

About a hundred people were staying in temporary shelters in the southern beach town of Jacmel and 25 inmates from a jail in the coastal town of Mirogoane were taken to a nearby police station, said Emmanuelle Schneider, a spokeswoman for the U.N. Office for the Coordination for Humanitarian Affairs.

Schneider said the U.N. mission also sent heavy equipment to the Central Plateau to help repair a road cut by flooding. A team of sanitation specialists also traveled to the area to help stem the flow of cholera after a treatment center for the waterborne disease flooded.

The storm seemed to pause Thursday morning, then resumed a slow advance to the westnorthwest off Hispaniola. Emily earlier had maximum sustained winds of 50 mph (85 kph).

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New setback for Haiti's pop star turned president Lawmakers rejected Haitian President Michel Martelly's new choice for prime minister on Tuesday, blocking his efforts to install a government and move ahead with rebuilding a country shattered by last year's earthquake.

Sixteen members of the 30-seat Haitian Senate voted to reject Bernard Gousse, a controversial lawyer and former justice minister. The vote capped a rancorous day-long debate in the upper house of the impoverished nation's parliament.

It was the second rejection of Martelly's choice for premier in less than two months and marked a messy start to his young presidency. His first choice for the prime minister's post, economist and businessman Daniel Rouzier, was rejected by the chamber of deputies on June 21.

Martelly, a former pop star, came to office with no previous political experience. He was elected in March on populist promises to turn Haiti into a Caribbean success story after decades of crushing poverty and dictatorship.

Martelly's background as an irreverent and successful star of Haiti's

catchy Kompa carnival music helped bolster his support among voters fed up with politics as usual in Haiti.

The rejection of Gousse, who served in an interim government that came to power in the politically volatile nation in 2004, came as little surprise after 16 members of the Senate signed a recent public statement opposing his selection as prime minister.

The same 16 senators voted against Gousse on Tuesday night, dashing his chances to head Martelly's government.

Gousse has been accused by critics of once leading a crackdown against backers of former President JeanBertrand Aristide, a popular former Roman Catholic president seen as a champion of the poor.

The current parliament is dominated by supporters of former President Rene Preval, a one-time Aristide ally, and many still swear a loose allegiance to Aristide himself.

"We want to vote for a new government to address the population's urgent problems," said Senator Joseph Lambert, a leader of the INITE Party,

Baha Mar signs major management agreements The $3.4 billion Baha Mar development announced that management agreements have been signed with world-renowned resort chains Hyatt Hotels Corporation, Morgans Hotel Group and Rosewood Hotels and Resorts.

Baha Mar’s Vice President of Administration and External Affairs Robert Sands told The Nassau Guardian yesterday that an operator for what will be the largest casino in the Caribbean, according to Baha Mar’s principals, is still being sourced.

“The timing for us to make an announcement [about the casino operator] is another milestone that we will work toward,” Sands said.

He said Baha Mar has six months before the resort campus officially opens to make the announcement.

“We are continuing to work and do our due diligence on a number of casino brands,” he said.

“Our priority has been to finalize management agreements with hotel brands.

“Having this [resort management agreements] in place just adds additional leverage and support in finding a casino brand going forward.”

Baha Mar, in a press release, revealed yesterday that Hyatt Hotels Corporation will operate and manage the development’s 700-room Grand Hyatt convention hotel, while Morgans Hotel Group will operate and manage the development’s 300-room luxury lifestyle hotel under its Mondrian brand, and Rosewood Hotels and Resorts will operate and manage the development’s 200-room luxury hotel.

"Our hotel partners have embraced the vision of Baha Mar, which is to capture the true spirit of the region’s rich heritage of African, European and Caribbean influences while delivering the very highest levels of quality and service,” Baha Mar's Chairman and CEO Sarkis Izmirlian said in the press release.

“Shifting the sands of global tourism Baha Mar represents a bold vision, the largest in the history of the Caribbean, and marks the resurgence of an area known as the Bahamian Riviera.

“The successful completion of our management agreements with Hyatt, Morgans and Rosewood is a significant milestone for Baha Mar as we continue to turn this vision into a reality.”

The Baha Mar resort campus is expected to hold almost 3,500 rooms and residences, a Jack Nicklaus signature golf course, three spas, a 20-acre eco-water park, multiple restaurants, high-end retail and entertainment venues, and is the largest single-phase resort ever developed in the Caribbean, and is currently the largest project under development in North America, according to Baha Mar’s press release.

Haitian President Michel Martelly

which controls parliament.

"But we have to have a prime minister who is able to talk to all sectors and has not been accused of human rights violations," he said.

It was not immediately clear what Martelly might do next to gain the upper hand in his showdown with parliament. He has warned that a

rejection of Gousse means it could take another six months to put a new government in place.

Diplomats and donors of international aid to Haiti, much of which has not yet been disbursed since pledges were made after the 2010 earthquake, say the Western Hemisphere's poorest country urgently needs to get a new administration up and running to advance its halting recovery.

The quake killed tens of thousands of people and wrecked much of the capital, Port-au-Prince.

Concern about political deadlock in Haiti is shared by major donor countries led by the United States, which has said a stable government in Port-au-Prince is key to forging ahead with future reconstruction and development projects.

Pressing tasks in Haiti include effectively fighting a cholera epidemic that has killed nearly 6,000 people since October, and providing shelter from life-threatening winds, floods and landslides as the annual hurricane season moves into full force later this summer.

Chavez set to begin new phase of chemotherapy CARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez said Wednesday that he will start another round of chemotherapy soon and that he expects to become bald within days due to his cancer treatment.

Chavez said he and his doctors were considering whether he should return to Cuba for his second phase of chemotherapy or receive the treatment in Venezuela. He spent a week in Cuba last month for his first round of chemotherapy, and he appeared on television with a close-shaved head on Monday saying his hair had begun to fall out.

"In the coming hours, I should being the second phase of chemotherapy," Chavez said in a telephone call aired live on state television.

"My hair continues to fall out. I'm going to be totally bald in a few days, with my new look," Chavez said. "I will inform the country, of course, when the second phase of chemotherapy is going to begin, where we're going to have it."

The 57-year-old president says the treatment aims to ensure that malignant cells don't reappear after he underwent a June 20 surgery in Cuba that removed a cancerous tumor from his pelvic region.

He has not specified where the tumor was

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez

located or with what type of cancer he was diagnosed.

Chavez said the bulk of his treatment has been based in Cuba because "that's where the detection occurred and everything is there, all the equipment, the medical team and very specialized facilities." But he also said his medical team is "evaluating the possibility of doing another session here."

Chavez said that in his next round of treatment he could receive up to four doses of chemotherapy drugs.

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Obama turns 50 as gray hairs betray political peril WASHINGTON- US President Barack Obama turned 50 Thursday, marking a personal milestone that may offer only brief respite from a moment of political peril and rising threats to his bid for second term.

The president was celebrating hitting the half century mark privately with family and friends at the White House, including his daughter Malia, 13, back from summer camp for her Dad's special day.

But even a riotous party would be unlikely to drown out the cares of office for Obama, who is nursing political wounds from a debt clash with Republicans and confronting new fears that the sickly US economy is getting worse.

First Lady Michelle Obama told supporters on Thursday her husband's coiffure was testimony to his commitment to struggling Americans as they struggle to rebuild their finances in the wake of the worst recession in decades.

US President Barack Obama

"Every day, I see Barack make choices he knows will affect every American family. That's no small task for anyone -- and more proof that he's earning every last one of those gray hairs," she wrote in an email.

The mail directed recipients to Obama's 2012 campaign website, as part of an effort to rebuild the formidable grass roots operation which helped power him to the White House in 2008.

Obama opened his celebrations in Chicago on Wednesday night, as supporters serenaded him with a chorus of "Happy Birthday" and he let off steam at several political fundraisers.

"I could not have a better early birthday present than spending tonight with all of you," he said, joking that he was expecting an email from a senior citizens group telling him to lobby President Obama over health care for the elderly.

Obama, who has said his crisisstrewn two-and-a-half years in office have left him with bags under the eyes, mulled on the prospect of turning 50 in a recent interview.

"Obviously, I've gotten a little grayer since I took this job but otherwise, I feel pretty good," he told

National Public Radio, adding that his wife was helping him get over the hurdle of hitting the half century mark.

"Michelle, you know, says that... she still thinks I'm... cute, you know.

And I guess that's -- that's all that matters, isn't it?"

One of the first with birthday wishes was Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, who called Obama on Wednesday to also discuss Moscow's pending entry into the World Trade Organization.

Obama, born in Hawaii in August 1961, marks his birthday at a time when his job approval ratings have dipped to 42 percent after a showdown with Republicans over raising US government borrowing which many commentators scored as a defeat for the White House.

He is also haunted by a stagnant economy and high unemployment that pose warning signs for his effort to convince voters in November 2012 that he deserves a second term.

Syria steps up violent crackdown against opponents At least 45 civilians were killed in a tank assault by Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's forces to occupy the center of Hama, an activist said on Thursday, in a sharp escalation of a military campaign aimed at ending an uprising against his rule.

Reacting to intensifying assaults on Syrian cities and towns, the U.N. Security Council overcame deep divisions and condemned Assad's bloody crackdown on civilian protesters. It was the first substantive action by the United Nations on Syria's five-monthold uprising for political freedoms.

An activist who managed to leave the besieged city told Reuters that 40 people were

killed by heavy machinegun fire and shelling by tanks in al-Hader district north of the Orontes river on Wednesday and early on Thursday.

The activist, who gave his name as Thaer, said five more people from the Fakhri and Assa'ad families, including two children, were killed as they were trying to leave Hama by car on the al-Dhahirya highway.

Separately, an opposition group reported via email that "30 martyrs fell due to the heavy bombardment and shootings which the city suffered" on Wednesday. The Local Coordination Committee said the victims were buried in the public parks.

The reports could not be verified. Syrian authorities have expelled most independent media, making it difficult to confirm witness accounts and official statements.

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev warned Syria's ruler that he will face a "sad fate" if he fails to introduce reforms and open a peaceful dialogue with the opposition.

"He (Assad) needs to urgently carry out reforms, reconcile with the opposition, restore peace and set up a modern state," Medvedev said in an interview with Russia's Ekho Moskvy radio, Russia Today television and Georgia's PIK-TV.

UK’s biggest cocaine bust The UK's largest ever seizure of a Class A drug has been made from a luxury yacht in Southampton, the UK Border Agency has said.

Officials found 1.2 tonnes of cocaine with a street value of up to £300m in the £1m yacht two months ago.

The 90% pure drugs were so well hidden in the 65ft pleasure cruiser, the Louise, it took six days to find them.

They had originated in South America and were en route to the Netherlands. Dutch police have arrested six men.

They are thought to be an organised crime gang.

French authorities were alerted to the Louise while it was in the Caribbean in May and it was then tracked to Southampton.

Officials spent six days searching the vessel and found the drugs packed in a specially-designed compartment beneath the boat's bathing platform, UKBA said.

It is understood the cocaine was packed inside

the boat while it was in Venezuela.

The average purity of cocaine seized at the UK border is 63%, officials said.

The haul is estimated to be worth about £50m wholesale and up to £300m on the streets.

Since the drugs were found in June, the UKBA has helped Dutch police track members of the gang and six Dutch nationals were arrested during early morning raids on Tuesday.

A 60-year-old, who owns the boat, was arrested in Meppel. His three sons, aged 27, 32 and 34, are also being held following police raids in Waalwijk and Heusden.

Two 44-year-old men were also arrested in Amsterdam.

A total of 100,000 euros (£87,300), two Harley Davidson motorcycles, two firearms, a silencer and a quantity of ecstasy were also seized.

Brodie Clark, head of the UKBA's border force, said: "This has been an enormous seizure of cocaine. This is the largest we have on record."

Asked about how the drugs were hidden, he added: "It was ingenious, it was difficult to find.

"Skilful people spent a number of days looking for it."

David Armond, from the Serious Organised Crime Agency (SOCA), described the seizure as a "great success in the international effort to damage and disrupt the cocaine trade".

He said the high purity of the cocaine meant it would have made about eight tonnes of saleable drugs once cut, the equivalent of seven million street deals.

He said that was "equal to about one third of the requirement for the UK market over the course of a year".

Gert Rip, public prosecutor for the National Prosecutor's Office in the Netherlands, said: "About 40% of all cocaine brought into Europe is trafficked using smuggling routes from the Caribbean.

"Venezuela is often used as a supply line of cocaine for the European market."

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36 million pounds of turkey recalled in salmonella outbreak Meat giant Cargill is recalling 36 million pounds of turkey after a government hunt for the source of a salmonella outbreak that has killed one person in California and sickened dozens more.

The Agriculture Department and the Minnesotabased company announced Wednesday evening that Cargill is recalling fresh and frozen ground turkey products produced at the company's Springdale, Ark., plant from Feb. 20 through Aug. 2 due to possible contamination from the strain of salmonella linked to 76 illnesses and the one death.

According to food safety attorney Bill Marler, who publishes a database of outbreak statistics, the ground turkey recall is one of the largest meat recalls ever.

All of the packages recalled include the code "Est. P-963," according to Cargill, though packages were labeled under many different brands. Many of the recalled meats are under the label Honeysuckle White.

Other brands include Riverside Ground Turkey, Natural Lean Ground Turkey, Fit & Active Lean Ground Turkey, Spartan Ground Turkey and Shady Brook Farms Ground Turkey Burgers. The recall also includes ground turkey products packaged under the HEB, Safeway, Kroger, Randall's, Tom Thumb and Giant Eagle grocery store brands.

The recall also includes some ground turkey that isn't labeled at all, according to Cargill.

Illnesses in the outbreak date back to March and have been reported in 26 states coast to coast. Just before the recall announcement Wednesday, CDC epidemiologist Christopher Braden said he thought health authorities were closing in on the suspect. He said some leftover turkey in a package at a victim's house was confirmed to contain the strain of salmonella linked to the outbreak.

In announcing the recall, Cargill officials said all ground turkey production has been suspended at the Springdale plant until the company is able to determine the source of the contamination.

"Given our concern for what has happened, and our desire to do what is right for our consumers and customers, we are voluntarily removing our ground turkey products from the marketplace," said Steve Willardsen, president of Cargill's turkey processing business.

Bedridden and caged Mubarak rejects charges as trial starts Ousted Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, lying ashen-faced on a hospital bed inside a metal cage, denied charges of corruption and complicity in the killing of protesters at the start of his trial on Wednesday.

In the courtroom, a prosecutor read the charges against Mubarak — that he was an accomplice along with his then-interior minister in the "intentional and premeditated murder of peaceful protesters" and that he and his sons received gifts from a prominent businessman in return for guaranteeing him a ousted egyptian president Hosni mubarak, lying ashen-faced on a hospital bed inside a metal cage. lowered price in a land deal with the state.

"Yes, I am here," Mubarak said from his that they cannot shout or throw anything at the bed, raising his hand slightly when the judge former leader. During the session, Mubarak's asked him to identify himself and enter a plea. lawyer filed a motion that Defense Minister "I deny all these accusations completely," he Hussein Tantawi — the head of the council of said into a microphone, wagging his finger. His generals that now runs Egypt — be called to sons also pleaded not guilty. testify in the trial. He argued that Tantawi was Mubarak, a sheet pulled up to his chest, was wheeled into the cage on a hospital bed at in control of security after Jan. 28, three days the session's start. Though he was pale and his into the protests. The motion signals an attempt eyes were ringed with red, he appeared alert by the defense to drag the military into the case.

After several hours, the judge adjourned and aware of what was going on. He showed Mubarak and his sons' trial until Aug. 15, little discernible emotion. With him in the cage were his nine co-defendants, including his two though hearings in el-Adly's case would sons — one-time heir apparent Gamal and continue Thursday. The judge ordered Mubarak wealthy businessman Alaa — his former held at the International Medical Center, a interior minister Habib el-Adly, and six top military hospital on the outskirts of Cairo, and that an oncologist be among the doctors former police officials.

From time to time, Mubarak craned his monitoring him. That was one of the strongest head to see the proceedings. Other times, he indications yet that the 83-year-old Mubarak crooked his elbow over his face as if in has cancer after months of unconfirmed reports.

Security was extremely heavy outside the exhaustion. While the other defendants sat on courtroom, set up in a lecture hall at what was wooden benches in the cage, the 47-year-old Gamal and 49-year-old Alaa in their white once named the Mubarak Police Academy in prison uniforms stood next to their father's bed, the capital Cairo. Early in the morning, some at one point with their arms crossed on their 50 of Mubarak's supporters chanting slogans chest seemingly trying to block the court and holding portraits of the former leader camera's view of their father. The two sons each gathered outside the venue.

"We will demolish and burn the prison if carried a copy of the Quran and leaned over to they convict Mubarak," they screamed at talk to their father.

The courtroom itself was divided. Relatives hundreds of police and army troops backed by of the defendants sat near the cage. A fence armored personnel carriers.

The pro-Mubarak protesters threw stones running through the middle of the chamber toward a giant screen set up outside the police divided them from the rest of the audience of academy, though a police cordon kept them a around 300 people, including a few relatives of protesters killed in the uprising, kept far enough distance away.

Dozens charged in US in international child porn ring bust More than 70 people in the United States have been charged with taking part in an international child pornography ring that traded images over the Internet using sophisticated encryption, the Justice Department announced Wednesday.

Investigators discovered nearly 600 people around the world, including at least 72 in the U.S., who used a private, members-only Internet bulletin board called Dreamboard to access the images, authorities said. Agents have yet to identify all those involved because of the extensive encryption used by members, NBC News reported.

Of the 72 known to be in the U.S., 52 have been arrested in the past year, an official told NBC News.

Attorney General Eric Holder and Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano were holding a news conference Wednesday in Washington to announce details of the year-long investigation, dubbed Operation Delego.

The Justice Department called the case "the largest U.S. prosecution of an international criminal network organized to sexually exploit children."

"Members traded graphic images and videos of adults molesting children 12 years old and under, often violently, and collectively created a massive private library of images of child sexual abuse," the Justice Department said in a news release.

"The international group prized and

encouraged the creation of new images and videos of child sexual abuse — numerous Dreamboard members sexually abused children, produced images and videos of the abuse, and shared the images and videos with other members of Dreamboard," the Justice Department said.

Several of the suspects are facing trial in Lafayette, La., where the investigation apparently originated, KATC reported. The U.S. attorney's office in Lafayette scheduled a separate news conference Wednesday afternoon to provide details.

One of the suspects was identified as Joseph "Matt" Wheeler, a 31-year-old high school football coach in Buena

Vista, Va., according to The Roanoke Times. Wheeler was arrested July 15 on child pornography charges and was being held in the Roanoke County Jail without bond, awaiting to transfer to Lafayette for trial, according to the newspaper.

Wheeler is a 1997 graduate of Parry McCluer High School and has served as an assistant football coach since 2002, The Roanoke Times said. At a hearing last month in U.S. District Court in Roanoke, where Wheeler was brought for a bond hearing following his July 15 arrest, a federal agent testified that the 31-year-old posted 78 images to the pornographic bulletin board over the past two years.

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Obama signs debt bill after final Senate vote WASHINGTON — The Senate emphatically passed emergency legislation Tuesday to avoid a first-ever government default, rushing the legislation to President Barack Obama for his signature just hours before the deadline. The vote was 74-26.

Obama signed the bill little more than an hour later.

Tuesday's vote capped an extraordinarily difficult Washington battle pitting tea party Republican forces in the House against Obama and Democrats controlling the Senate. The resulting compromise paired an essential increase in the government's borrowing cap with promises of more than $2 trillion of budget cuts over the next decade.

"It's an important first step to ensuring that as a nation we live within our means," Obama said after the vote. "This is, however, just the first step. This compromise requires that both parties work together on a larger plan to cut the deficit."

Much of the measure, which the House passed Monday night, was negotiated on terms set by House Speaker John Boehner, including a demand that any increase in the nation's borrowing cap be matched by spending cuts. But the legislation also meets demands made by Obama, including debt-limit increases large enough to keep the government funded into 2013 and curbs on growth of the Pentagon budget.

"We've had to settle for less than we wanted, but what we've achieved is in no way insignificant," said Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky.

"But I think it was the view of those in my party that we'd try to get as much spending cuts as we could from a government we didn't control. And that's what

we've done with this bipartisan agreement."

Many supporters of the legislation lamented what they saw as flaws and the intense partisanship from which it was forged. In the end, it was a lowestcommon-denominators approach that puts off tough decisions on tax increases and cuts to entitlement programs like Medicare.

"What troubles me about it is that the bipartisan compromise also represents a kind of bipartisan agreement by each party to yield to the other party's most politically and ideologically sensitive priority," said Joseph Lieberman, I-Conn. "In the case of Democrats, it's to protect entitlement spending. ... In the case of Republicans, it's to not raise taxes."

The measure would provide an immediate $400 billion increase in the $14.3 trillion U.S. borrowing cap, with $500 billion more assured this fall. That $900 billion would be matched by cuts to agency budgets over the next 10 years.

The Senate vote was never in doubt after Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., and McConnell signed on. But like Monday's House vote, defections came from liberal Democrats unhappy that Obama gave too much ground in the talks, as well as from conservative Republicans who said the measure would barely dent deficits that require the government to borrow more than 40 cents of every dollar it spends.

"This is a time for us to make tough choices as compared to kick the can down the road one more time," said freshman GOP Sen. Jerry Moran of Kansas.

The measure sets up a fall drama that promises to again test the ability of Obama and Republicans to work cooperatively. It establishes a special

Robert Mugabe’s Zimbabwe land seizures cost $12billion Robert Mugabe’s Zimbabwe land seizures cost $12billion The seizure of most of Zimbabwe's white-owned land has cost nearly $12bn (£7bn) in lost production since 2000, the Commercial Farmers' Union says.

CFU head Deon Theron said agricultural production had fallen by 70%.

He also said that President Robert Mugabe and his family now "owned" 39 farms.

Mr Mugabe has always said that the land seizures were needed to correct colonial imbalances and that beneficiaries would only get one farm.

His officials have not yet commented on the report.

Mr Theron blamed the land seizures for the collapse of Zimbabwe's economy over the past decade, saying it had destroyed the country's tax base, with most of the economy now in the informal sector.

"If the aim of the land reform was to evict whites and replace them with blacks, then it can be deemed a success," Mr Theron said.

"However, if the aim was that it should benefit the majority and not only a chosen few, then it has been a failure."

In his report, Mr Theron said land had become a tool for dispensing political patronage and also names five other close allies of Mr Mugabe whose

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families have taken control of at least five farms each.

The CFU head said that Zimbabwe used to produce enough to feed itself and even to export but this was no longer the case.

On Tuesday, the UN said 1.4 million Zimbabweans needed food aid following crop failures.

After years of economic meltdown, Zimbabwe abandoned its currency in 2009 and now uses the US and South African money.

bipartisan committee to draft legislation to find up to $1.5 trillion more in deficit cuts for a vote later this year. They're likely to come from such programs as federal retirement benefits, farm subsidies, Medicare and Medicaid. The savings would be matched by a further increase in the borrowing cap.

There's no guarantee the committee, to be evenly split between the warring parties, will agree on such legislation. But there are powerful incentives to do so because more budget gridlock would trigger a crippling round of automatic cuts across much of the budget, including Pentagon coffers.

And questions linger about the effect the grueling political free-for-all will have on the U.S. credit rating.

Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner told ABC News that he didn't know whether the debt-limit fight would cause America's AAA credit rating to be downgraded. "It's not my judgment to make," he said. Geithner also said he fears world confidence in the United States was damaged by "this spectacle."

Enactment of the measure provides welcome closure for Obama, who has seen his poll numbers sag during the debt-limit battle.

GOP presidential candidates such as Mitt Romney and Michele Bachmann issued statements opposing the legislation.

"As with any compromise, the outcome is far from satisfying," Obama conceded in a video his reelection campaign sent to millions of Democrats.

In a tweet, the president was more positive: "The debt agreement makes a significant down payment to reduce the deficit — finding savings in both defense and domestic spending."

FraNce to extradite MaNuel Noriega to PaNaMa France has confirmed it will extradite Manuel Noriega to Panama, where he is wanted over human rights violations during his rule in the 1980s.

The former Panamanian military leader is currently serving a prison sentence in France for money laundering.

Prior to that, he spent 20 years in prison in the US after being convicted there of drug-trafficking charges.

It is expected that Noriega will be sent next month to Panama, where courts have already convicted him in absentia.

He was found guilty of three Manuel Noriega charges of human rights violations. Each conviction carried a 20-year prison sentence.

The 77 year old will have a month to launch an appeal to prevent his extradition. However, his lawyer has said he wants to return to Panama.

Once a US ally, Noriega was deposed by invading American troops in 1989, amid allegations he had turned Panama into a drug-trafficking hub.

He was extradited from the US to France last year, having been sentenced in absentia there in 1999 to seven years in jail.

That charge related to the laundering of money from Colombian drug gangs through a French bank, in order to buy property in Paris.

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Apple holding more cash than USA Apple now has more cash to spend than the United States government.

Latest figures from the US Treasury Department show that the country has an operating cash balance of US $73.7billion (£45.3billion).

Apple's most recent financial results put its reserves at $76.4billionn.

The US House of Representatives is due to vote on a bill to raise the country's debt ceiling, allowing it to borrow more money to cover spending commitments.

If it fails to extend the current limit

of $14.3 trillion dollars, the federal government could find itself struggling to make payments, and risks the loss of its AAA credit rating.

The United States is currently spending around $200bn more than it collects in revenue every month.

Apple, on the other hand, is making money hand over fist, according to its financial results.

In the three months ending 25 June, net income was 125% higher than a year earlier at US$7.31bn.

With more than $75bn either

sitting in the bank or in easily accessible assets, there has been enormous speculation about what the company will do with the money.

"Apple keeps its cards close to its chest," said Daniel Ashdown, an analyst at Juniper Research.

Industry watchers believe that it is building up a war chest to be used for strategic acquisitions of other businesses, and to secure technology patents.

Bookstore Barnes and Noble and the online movie site Netflix have both

been tipped as possible targets, said Mr Ashdown.

The company may also have its eye on smaller firms that develop systems Apple might want to add to its devices, such as voice recognition.

Apple dipped into some of its reserves recently when it teamed-up with Microsoft to buy a batch of patents from defunct Canadian firm Nortel.

The bidding consortium shelled out $4.5bn for more than 6,000 patents.

Putin says US is a “parasite” on global economy

Chinese retailers hijack the Ikea experience Nestled in a sleepy southern district of Kunming city in southwest China, is a 10,000 square meter, four-story building that could make Swedish furniture giant Ikea uneasy.

11 Furniture, as the store is known, copies Ikea's blue and yellow color scheme, mock-up rooms, miniature pencils, signage and even its rocking chair designs. Its cafeteria-style restaurant, complete with minimalist wooden tables, has a familiar look, although the menu features Chinesestyle braised minced pork and eggs instead of Ikea's Swedish meatballs and salmon.

This knock-off Ikea store is emblematic of a new wave of piracy sweeping through China. Increasingly sophisticated counterfeiters no longer just pump out fake luxury handbags, DVDs and sports shoes but replicate the look, feel and service of successful Western retail concepts - in essence, pirating the entire brand experience.

"This is a new phenomenon," said Adam Xu, retail analyst with Booz&Co. "Typically there are a lot of fake products, now we see more fakes in the service aspect in terms of (faking) the retail formats."

Brands are much more than a logo on a handbag or some half-eaten pipfruit on a computer.

Many of the most successful consumer companies have invested millions in promoting and building brands which encapsulate ideals, values and aspirations, creating valuable and loyal customer bases that sometimes border on cults.

Last month, an American blogger set off a media storm after she posted pictures of an elaborate fake Apple Store in Kunming, selling genuine if unauthorized iPhones, Macbooks and other widely popular Apple products.

The presence of the fake stores in Kunming highlights China's seemingly insatiable appetite for western brands in some consumer segments that have not been tapped, particularly in smaller cities far from the affluent eastern seaboard.

"What these fake stores indicate is that there is demand for the types of products and concepts that these brands sell," said Hong Kong-based Torsten Stocker, a China retail analyst with Monitor Group.

The problem for companies that have been faked is that even if the fake stores sell genuine products, the brands have no control over how customers experience their brands.

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin accused the United States Monday of living beyond its means "like a parasite" on the global economy and said dollar dominance was a threat to the financial markets.

"They are living beyond their means and shifting a part of the weight of their problems to the world economy," Putin told the pro-Kremlin youth group Nashi while touring its lakeside summer camp some five hours drive north of Moscow.

"They are living like parasites off the global economy and their monopoly of the dollar," Putin said at the open-air meeting with admiring young Russians in what looked like early campaigning before parliamentary and presidential polls.

US President Barack Obama earlier announced a last-ditch deal to cut about $2.4 trillion from the U.S. deficit over a decade, avoid a crushing debt default and stave off the risk that the nation's AAA credit rating would be downgraded.

The deal initially soothed anxieties and led Russian stocks to jump to threemonth highs, but jitters remained over the possibility of a credit downgrade.

"Thank god," Putin said, "that they had enough common sense and responsibility to make a balanced decision."

But Putin, who has often criticized the United States' foreign exchange policy, noted that Russia holds a large amount of U.S. bonds and treasuries.

"If over there (in America) there is a systemic malfunction, this will affect everyone," Putin told the young Russians.

"Countries like Russia and China hold a significant part of their reserves in American securities ... There should be other reserve currencies."

U.S.-Russian ties soured during Putin's 2000-2008 presidency but have warmed significantly since his protégé and successor President Dmitry Medvedev responded to Obama's stated desire for a "reset" in bilateral relations.

Casually dressed in khaki trousers

and a striped white shirt, Putin flew by helicopter to the tented camp as part of a string of appearances that are being closely watched in the run-up to the elections.

He did not say whether he plans a return to the Kremlin or will stand aside for Medvedev, his partner in Russia's leadership tandem, to run for a second term.

But young people crowding round Putin, caught up in the campaigning spirit created by huge portraits of Putin hung from trees, were not shy about saying who they wanted as president.

"Russia's next president will be small, bald and look like Putin," 17year-old Ilya Mzokov joked with reporters. Asked why Medvedev was not paying a visit to the summer camp, he said: "Only serious people come here."

Youngsters chanted Putin's name and applauded his remarks as he strolled round the camp, where USstyle business seminars, extreme sports and political mudslinging were among the topics on offer.

Putin, whose macho image appeals to many Russians, briefly swung himself up the first half of a climbing wall, filmed by a gaggle of state television cameras.

Nashi, which means "Our People," was created by the Kremlin to counter popular dissent after youth activism helped topple a pro-Moscow government in Ukraine's 2005 Orange revolution.

The group has worked to spread a personality cult around Putin and regularly campaigns against Kremlin critics.

Opinion polls show Putin, still widely viewed as the country's paramount leader, retains near 70 percent approval.

But his United Russia party is trying to reverse a slide in popularity before December parliamentary polls, hoping to use a strong showing there to help Putin in the March 2012 presidential vote.

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New IMF Chief suggests three ways to unlock strong, stable, balanced growth Three major challenges—sovereign debt, growth, and social instability— currently confront the world economy, IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde told a New York City audience.

These challenges are intimately intertwined, and only by solving all three can the world unlock strong, stable, and balanced global growth, she said.

In a July 26 speech at the Council on Foreign Relations, Lagarde stressed that for sovereign debt to be sustainable, economic growth needs to be strong, but in a sustainable way.

“And for economic growth to be sustainable, it needs to deliver the stable social chemistry that holds societies together.”

On sovereign debt, Lagarde said fiscal problems in the periphery of Europe had revealed the risks posed by an incomplete economic and monetary union. She noted that eurozone leaders had reached an important agreement, including a commitment to finance program countries until they can regain market access, as long as those programs are implemented effectively.

This means that for Greece and other program countries the main priority is “implementation, implementation,

implementation.”

“The agreement shows that European leaders believe in the eurozone, and will do what it takes to secure its destiny,” Lagarde said. “It has been welcomed by financial markets, as reflected in the stronger euro and lower peripheral bond spreads. But turbulence could easily resurface. For this reason, it is essential that the summit’s commitments should be implemented quickly.”

Lagarde said she hoped for bold fiscal action in the United States. "On the debt ceiling, the clock is ticking, and clearly the issue needs to be resolved immediately. Indeed, an adverse fiscal shock in the United States could have serious spillovers on the rest of the world. But more fundamentally, a credible fiscal adjustment plan is needed sooner rather than later." The less urgent situation in Japan also needed ambitious measures to deal with the very high level of public debt, she said.

On growth, Lagarde said the global recovery is set to post reasonable near-term growth but remains unbalanced, with signs of overheating in emerging economies, surging commodity prices hitting lowincome countries, and deep and long-

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“Boosting growth in these economies is no small task. And the goal can’t simply be any growth—we need the right kind of growth, that creates jobs and lifts people across the socioeconomic spectrum,” Lagarde said.

On social instability, Lagarde said events in the Middle East and North Africa had shown how socially imbalanced growth contributed to the political upheaval. In many emerging and developing economies, rising commodity prices were exacerbating

social problems associated with high joblessness.

“Social problems are of major concern to advanced economies too,” Lagarde stated. “The young in particular are having a hard time finding work—with potentially lifelong implications in terms of employability and income. At the same time, the older generations are fighting to protect their health and pension benefits.”

These trends raised the prospect of intergenerational conflict, Lagarde observed. “This is why focusing on the right kind of growth is so important.”

FAA shutdown to continue As congress leAves WASHINGTON — The government is likely to lose more than $1 billion in airline ticket taxes because lawmakers have left town for a month without resolving a partisan standoff over a bill to end the partial shutdown of the Federal Aviation Administration.

The government already has lost more than $200 million since airlines are unable to collect taxes on ticket sales because the FAA's operating authority has expired.

The Senate recessed on Tuesday until September, erasing any possibility for quickly resolving the issue. The House left Monday night.

Caught up in the partisan acrimony are nearly 4,000 FAA employees who have been furloughed. The FAA also has issued stop work orders on more than 200 construction projects, threatening the jobs of thousands of other workers.

Air traffic controllers, however, remain on the job.

The debacle could have had an upside for airline passengers because ticket taxes, which typically average about $30 on a $300 round-trip fare, are suspended during the shutdown. But airlines decided to pocket the windfall.

Within hours of the shutdown on July 23, most airlines raised their fares by amounts equivalent to the taxes that disappeared..

Some passengers will be due tax refunds if they bought their tickets and paid taxes before the shutdown, but their travel took place during the time airlines no longer had authority to collect the money. Airlines and the Internal Revenue Service are quarreling over who will handle the complicated and expensive process of getting those refunds to passengers.

President Barack Obama implored Congress on Tuesday to settle the dispute before leaving town, calling the stalemate "another Washingtoninflicted wound on America."

The entire air service subsidy program costs about $200 million a year, roughly the amount the government lost in uncollected ticket taxes in the first week of the shutdown.

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Another local gets overseas football scholarship

By Vivian Tyson

With local scholarships to overseas universities seems to be trying up, students will have to find innovative ways to attain such higher education, and one avenue through which some students have started to journey is by way of sports.

So far, three students have been snapped up by United States universities through sports, and all the scholarships to date have for football (soccer). The latest student to have been snapped up by an overseas college is Marco Fenelus, who will be attending Western Texas College.

The scholarship was made possible through prominent attorney Oliver Smith, who used his overseas contacts to provide the opportunity. In fact, this is the third scholarship that Smith has organized through his US contact, having negotiated one for local football ace Billy Forbes and female footballer Emanuella Meneade.

When contacted, Fenelus was elated at being given the opportunity to not only honing his football skills but also to study liberal arts. He said he would be going to Western Texas College to work hard and prove to the administration that his scholarship was well earned and deserving.

“I just feel great. I feel happy. I will be going there to work hard and prove myself and reach further than where am at right now. I wish also that young players

like myself from this country work hard so that they, too, can get a scholarship too, so that they can go out and play soccer then come back to represent the Turks and Caicos in international soccer games,” Fenelus said.

Fenelus took the opportunity to encourage those in his age group as well as younger persons in any sport, to continue to work hard at all times because they will not know what is watching.

“You don’t know who maybe watching when you are doing it. It doesn’t matter which sport you play, it may be soccer, basketball or anything. But make sure that you take it seriously. You must play it like your future depends on it.

“The person who gave me the scholarship (Oliver Smith), I didn’t know him exactly. But he came to me and told me that he had been watching me play for a long time and think that I deserve to go further, so he gave me the scholarsghip,” Fenelus said.

Western Texas College is a junior tertiary institution. However, both Forbes and Meneade have been transferred to senior colleges after racking up prominent grades in their final exams, while maintaining credible Grade Point Averages.

Smith, who was modest in his response when The SUN contacted him, declared that it pained him to see talent goes to waste, and whatever he could do to assist and harness such gifts, he would do it.

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The Panthers Track Club staged its inaugural International Track and Field Invitational on Monday August 1, at the National Stadium in Providenciales. The meet was highlighted by local sprint ace Delano Williams, who landed victory in all the events in which he took part, including the 100m, 4x100m and his pet event, the 200m. In addition to Providenciales, Teams came from Grand Turk, North Caicos and the Bahamas. Williams represented the Pistons on Grand Turk. The following are highlights from the event.

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