VOLUME 9 ISSUE 42

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NOVEMBER 23RD - NOVEMBER 30TH, 2013

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MIKE’S RETURN DELAYED BY HAYDEN BOYCE PUBLISHER & EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

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ormer Premier Michael Misick’s extradition to the Turks and Caicos Islands has been delayed because of bureaucracy in Brazil. The 47-year-old Misick was expected to be back in the Turks and Caicos Islands by this week, but family members told The SUN that he will not be able to return until the Extradition Order has been published in the Brazilian Gazette, and there is no certainty as to when this will be done. The SUN can confirm that the former Premier was visited in jail by two of his brothers, prominent Queen’s Counsel Ariel Misick and real estate executive Phillip Misick, on Thursday November 21st. Phillip told this newspaper that the former leader is in fine spirits and is anxious to return home and that contrary to what was reported in other sections of the media, Michael Misick has no intentions of appealing his extradition. Phillip also said that reports that his brother will be sent to the Eastern Caribbean island of Montserratt, or the United States of America are completely false. Meantime, Misick’s family members and lawyers have been busy making preparations for his return, whenever the Brazilian authorities release him. The SUN can confirm that Special Prosecutor Helen Garlick has written to Misick’s lawyers indicating that she would like Misick to be back in the Turks and Caicos Islands in time for the Plea and Direction Hearings on January 6th 2014. Garlick stated that whenever Misick returns to the Turks and Caicos Islands on the plane, SIPT’s Senior Investigating Officer is not prepared to

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SIXTEEN GRAND FOR EDWARD GARTLAND YOUTH CENTRE: The Edward Gartland Youth Centre, which celebrat- er said that the art show in support of local artists had ed five years in the Turks and Caicos Islands, received been a longstanding dream of the real estate entity, and $16,000 this week, thanks to a fundraising effort by Sothe- so it was a dream come true when it joined forces with by’s Realty, Gilley’s Enterprises and Amanyara Resort. The Gilley’s Enterprises and Amanyara to partner with Roxfunds were raised courtesy of a live art show and auction an (Wake-Forbes), Director of the Edward Gartland Youth with work from local artists held at Amanyara recently. Centre, to stage the event. In response, Wake-Forbes said “The Edward Gartland Youth Centre provides social and that, as usual, the funds would be used to buttress the proeducation programs for the Youth of the Turks and Cai- grammes that the Youth Centre currently offers. In photo, cos Islands. It is incredible organization and we try to do Miller (right) along with Desmond Williams (second right) our very best to support it,” said Courtney Miller of Sothe- of Gilley’s Enterprises and Cindy Nemours of Amanyara by’s International, before making the presentation. Mill- (third from right) make the presentation to Wake-Forbes. let anyone, including the former Premier’s lawyers to have any conversations with him during the journey. Garlick said that this is standard procedure for transporting prisoners. She also noted that while he is on the plane, no efforts will be made to interview Misick or talk to him about any matter relating to the case.

Garlick also stated that Misick will be charged as soon as he arrives in the Turks and Caicos Islands, depending on the time of day, and taken straight to court. The SUN can also confirm that Helen Garlick indicated that if it is not possible for Misick to return before January 6th, SIPT would like the

court to deal with the hearing as if the former Premier was present before the court. This has outraged family members who have accused Garlick of trying to “rush to judgement” and “cut corners” by making that suggestion.

Air Turks and Caicos changes name to InterCaribbean Airwaysd

PDM gives PNP failing grade

Taxi drivers upset

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