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GOV’T GIVES BEACHES HALF-MILLION DOLLARS BLUE HAVEN MARINA AWARDED 5 GOLD ANCHORS BY THE YACHT HARBOUR ASSOCIATION
Blue Haven Marina in Turks and Caicos Islands, part of operation of marinas. Marinas are assessed by fully qualified the Blue Haven Resort, has been awarded 5 Gold Anchors, a marina assessors, berth holders’ feedback and independent prestigious and highly acclaimed accolade, by The Yacht Harbour mystery shoppers. The program operates in 23 countries and has Association (TYHA) at the Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show. been for 24 years. The Gold Anchor Award Scheme is a voluntary assessment “We are extremely proud to announce that once again, an program, which is focused on customer service and providing IGY destination has been recognized for its standards, quality of quality moorings for the boat owner. The ratings range from 1 service and professional management. Blue Haven Marina, Turks to 5 Gold Anchors and provide assurance of the credibility and and Caicos is the 4th marina within our IGY Network to have quality of the marina when assessed against the technical criteria achieved 5 Gold Anchors ,” said Kenny Jones, MBE the Executive based on TYHA’s Code of Practice for the design, construction and Vice President for IGY’s Operations. By Vivan Tyson
The Turks and Caicos Islands government is receiving a tremendous amount of criticism for giving Beaches Resort and Spa half-million dollars to help with its advertising. However, Premier and Minister of Tourism Hon. Dr. Rufus Ewing is stoutly defending the decision, saying that the money was well spent, since his administration, during September and October, collected far in excess of
the figure in accommodation taxes. Over the past weeks, news of the half-million-dollars grant to Beaches has been generating quite a bit of talk and controversy in the public, although there was no official announcement by the Government. However, while the Premier was a guest on the popular Expression talk show hosted by Rev. Dr. Conrad Howell on the Radio Turks and Caicos earlier in the week, a caller asked him
about the money. He declared that Beaches Turks and Caicos Resort Spa presents and forms a significant part of the local tourism industry, and that if the people of the country realized the extent to which tourism trickles down into the local economy and the effect that it has in general they would appreciate any assistance that government would provide to industry players. He said that injection of
$500,000 into Beaches for the purposes of marketing and promoting Turks and Caicos, even if some of the funds go into promoting the resort is money well spent, because it enables the property to remain open during a seasons – September and October – when it would ordinarily closed. “(Keeping the resort open) will ensure that flights that will come to Turks and Caicos (and) do not only service Beaches but service other Continued on page 2
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hotels, continue to fly – so they don’t reduce the number of flights. So other hotels benefit and government benefits from revenues generated from accommodation tax from Beaches and other hotels,” the premier said. He added: “Actually, if you were to listen to most hotel operators they would tell you now that during the months of September and October (this year) it was like a regular season like most of the other Caribbean countries, where the majority of them (local hotels) had occupancy in excess of 65 percent. And so that particular funding reaped dividends in terms of its investment.” The premier emphasized that during the two-month period, government collected way more in
accommodation tax than the $500,000 it pumped into the Beaches promotion of the TCI. “Government alone probably collected way past that in accommodation tax during that period than the $500,000 given to Beaches,” he said. He said, too that not only did government benefit from Beaches and other resort remaining open but also individuals who work in the tourism sector. “It also allow for our Turks and Caicos Islanders and non-Turks and Caicos Islanders to be employed and continue to not only contribute to NIB (National Insurance Board), NHIP (National Health Insurance Plan), and also continue to (allow expatriate
workers) to remain in our community and spend money instead of going back home (when the resorts are closed). “Instead of going back home they remain in our community and spend money, be it at IGA, be it at Do It Centre, be it at Butterfield store, be it at the mom and pop shop down the road; wherever they go they spend in the economy. And not only them, but the tourists who also come here, so the restaurants could stayed open.” “I think this is one of the only periods where the majority of the restaurants actually, during the period of September and October, stayed open. And so, you have our people staying on jobs; those persons who are taxi drivers. “I couldn’t have imagined what it
would have been like to have Beaches closed during the months of September and October, and what our taxi drivers are going to do because flights start to cut back and cut down and no people coming in.” The premier emphasized that the decision taken to pump the promotional funds into the resort was a smart business idea by his administration. “So from an economy and policy decision standpoint, to help support and fund Beaches remaining open during the month of September and October, and also to market and promote Turks and Caicos to aid and assist airlift during that period, it is investment well spent and worthwhile,” the premier stressed.
Public blast Farquhar’s over court oath bungling There has been outrage by some members of the public who sat in on the Acting Commissioner of Police Rodney Adams corruption trial in the Providenciales Supreme after Commissioner of Police Colin Farquhar failed in his initial bid to swear himself in, causing a female constable to assist him. “Man, can you believe that a commissioner of police finding it difficult to do the most basic of things – swear himself in on the stands,” said an animated male senior citizen as he engaged in a spirited discussion with other members of the public at the court house foyer at the former Myrtle Rigby Health Complex on Tuesday (November 10, 2014), after Farquhar had testified and Chief Justice Margaret Ramsay-Hale had called it a day. “This is a national embarrassment,” another vigorous individual who was in court at the time of Farquhar’s blunder, blurted out. “One police officer told me that he was so embarrassed that he had to hold his head in his hands for the entire time.” Farquhar was the first to take the stand on Tuesday as he gave evidence for the prosecution. After entering the witness box and was handed the Bible, the police commissioner appeared lost as to what to do next. He attempted to take the oath but appeared to have it a snag. A couple more attempts also proved challenging, prompting a female police constable coming to his aid. While the commissioner’s bungling was taking
place in the witness box, no fewer than four other officers, some with supervising ranks, sat silent in the gallery. None were willing to speak on the issue to the press even while some members of the public prompted their intervention and promulgating their thoughts on the matter. “There is no excuse for him forgetting how to swear in himself or being anxious on the stand. He is a police officer; throughout his career he should have gone through a lot of testimonies in the court. Man, you don’t know how embarrassed that man make me feel. Do you know that Hon. Josephine Connolly was sitting there and watching this embarrassment?” the elderly man blurted. He added: “I am not sure if Hon. Sharlene Cartwright (Robinson, Opposition Leader) was there when they were swearing him in, but she was there earlier, I know that. I hope she didn’t see him doing that on the stand because she told him some time ago that he should resign and save himself national embarrassment, but didn’t listen.” While others doled out incisive comments on the commissioner’s witness box performance, others were more sympathetic. “I think he was a bit nervous on the stand. I saw him looking like he was trembling from the start of his testimony. And then he got even more nervous when Ariel (Misick QC – attorney for Adams) was asking him questions,” another of the debaters Commissioner of Police Colin Farquar argued.
Tamara Butler charged with murdering her daughter
A woman accused of killing her 6-year-old daughter appeared in court Friday after being formally charged with murder. Tamara Butler, 37, was remanded in custody following a brief hearing in front of Chief Magistrate Nova Hall. The body of Bethany Butler was found in the passenger seat of a vehicle parked in the bush off the Queens Highway, near Barefoot Beach, on Oct. 27, with multiple stab wounds. Mrs. Butler was arrested nearby and has been detained under the mental health law in the hospital, under police guard, ever since. Wearing a black trouser suit and a wig to cover her shaved head, Mrs. Butler was not called on to speak during Friday’s hearing. Director of Public Prosecutions Cheryll Richards outlined the basic facts of the case, saying the evidence against the defendant was strong. Magistrate Hall adjourned the case to be sent up to the Grand Court on Nov. 28.
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LOCAL NEWS Rodney Adams suspended because of disagreement with Commissioner Commissioner of Police Colin Farquhar admitted that he sent Acting Deputy Commissioner of Police Rodney Adams on administrative leaves because the two of them had a difference of opinion about whether Adams was interfering with the Kaziah Burke investigation. The Commissioner also told the court last Tuesday that before placing Adams on leave, he (Farquhar) did not listen to the content of a tape recording which Adams made of a conversation he had with Dorell Williams. Farquhar made the revelation while being cross-examined by Queen’s Counsel Ariel Misick, the lawyer for Adams. Misick asked the Commissioner: You accused him (Adams) of being involved in the investigation? Farquhar responded: “Yes, I did.” Misick said: “And he denied that he was involved in the investigation.” Farquhar replied: “That’s correct.” Misick asked: “So there was a difference of opinion between you and him as to whether he was involved in the investigation?” Farquhar replied: “It was quite clear to me that he was involved in the investigation.” Misick: “But there was a disagreement between the two of you. He didn’t agree with you that he was involved in the investigation, did he? Farquhar: “That’s correct. Misick: “And that is the reason
why he was suspended or put or administrative leave and which led to the Integrity Commission investigating him and these charges being brought against him?” Farquhar: “That’s correct.” The Commissioner agreed with Misick that at the time when Adams was placed on leave, Adams had not received any reports from any of the investigating officers, neither did he give them any directions about the case. Misick then told the Commissioner: “I suggest to you that he was not at all involved in the investigations.” Farquhar replied: “We will have to differ in our opinion about that.” Misick said: “The same way you differed with him.” Farquhar said: Yes. That’s correct. Misick said: “And that’s why he’s here (in court) today. In fact, you didn’t even wait to hear what were the contents of the tape recording he made with Dorrel Williams? The Commissioner replied: “That is correct. I did not believe I had to.” Misick asked: “Did you ask him how he came to be talking to Dorell? Farquhar replied: “Yes I did. He told me that Dorell Williams called him Rodney Adams and his wife. Adams and his wife met with Williams at Jim’s Bar in Kew Town, where they had a conversation which Adams recorded. During the conversation, Williams told him that his son was not involved in Burke’s killing, saying that
it was Simmons who pulled the trigger. The court was told that during the conversation with Williams, Adams discredited the police’s investigation, saying that they were only interested in arresting his son. On May 24, 2013, Commissioner Farquar confronted Adams about his meeting with Williams. He also contacted the governor on the matter and later placed Adams on administrative leave and later reported the matter to the Integrity Commission. Farquar was the first to take the stand on Tuesday (November 11, 2014). Farquhar said that he took the action because it would be a serious conflict of interest for allowing Adams to remain in charge, and that he wanted to protect the integrity of the investigation and the image of the force in general. The Commissioner told the court that at one point Adams called him and Sullivan into his office to view a surveillance tape on his computer regarding a shooting incident at the Digicel TCI Cinema that took place prior to the Kaziah Burke murder. His son – Roderick Adams - was said to have been involved in that shooting at well. Farquhar told the court that the sidelined Acting Deputy Commissioner of Police informed him that he obtained the tape from his son’s lawyer. He told the court that Adams invited them to view the tape because he believed that his son was a victim in the shooting but
investigators thought otherwise. The commissioner said that since the tape was not clear, he suggested that it be forwarded to the FBI for enhancement. He said that on April 25, 2013, Adams followed up with an email and was adamant that he wants certain action taken regarding the video and that he would not sit by and do nothing concerning the police investigation. Farquhar said that on May 8, he had a meeting Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) JoAnne Meloche and then a meeting with Adams concerning him contacting Williams. The Commissioner said that he was quite surprised that Adams met with Williams and told him that his action was inappropriate, but Adams told him that it was Williams who contacted him and his wife and not him contacting the witness. And when he told Adams that he would place him on administrative leave, the ACP told him to “do what you got to do.” He said that Adams produced a copy of the tape of his conversation with Dorell Williams. Under cross examiniation, Farquhar said that after Adams was removed from his role, he did not give directives to his officers nor receive any report whatsoever from them concerning the Burke murder or any other gun-related cases. He said that the video that Adams showed him and Sullivan was not of the Kaziah Burke murder but a prior incident.
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Accused arsonist cop released from custody By Vivian Tyson Accused arsonist cop Mikhail Hinson who was charged with torching three police vehicles and the attempted burning of set the Chalk Sound Police Station, could soon return to active duty after the Supreme Court on Friday (November 7, 2014) ordered that he be released from detention. However, Special Constable Audley Astwood, the Police Liaison Officer for the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force, told The SUN that the cop’s return to work is depending on the trajectory of the investigation and the discretion of Police Commissioner Colin Farquhar. “I guess that (Hinson’s fate) is going to be determined how the investigation goes and the discretion of the commissioner of police,” Astwood said. Hinson was ordered released by Chief Justice Her Lordship Margaret Ramsay-Hale during his sufficiency hearing in Grand Turk. Astwood said that Hinson’s release came about primarily because of evidence sent to lab overseas for analysis was yet to return, and it is not clear when it would come back. “We have found ourselves in the position where some of the key evidence
Mikhail Hinson that we are waiting for to come from our overseas lab did not return in time for the sufficiency hearing. You can appreciate that we don’t have our own forensic lab; we have to send evidence overseas. “And you can also appreciate
that once the police force here sends evidence to be analyzed to that respective country, their cases take up precedence over our case, so sometimes that can lead to a long wait, which unfortunately saw us in a position that, by the time the sufficiency hearing came around, the DNA evidence analysis was yet to be returned to us here in the Turks and Caicos Islands. And I think that perhaps (that) is part of the reason why Hinson was released from custody,” Astwood said. The police information point man, said that also he is released from custody, Constable Hinson is not out of the prosecution woods as yet, but investigators will to wait on the DNA findings. “I want to state clearly that he is innocent until proven guilty, but he remains a person of interest in our investigation. Our investigation is not closed; and it is by no means starting over from scratch. As we wait for the DNA analysis to come back, we will determine how we are going to move on this matter,” he said. As a result of the Supreme Court decision, Hinson’s suspension has been lifted but he is now placed on administrative leave, Astwood explained. “He is not on active duty. With
suspension, the person is not receiving any salary whatsoever but with administrative leave, even though he is still not on active duty he is now entitled to payment. He is placed on administrative leave until further notice; there hasn’t been a date set (for him to return to work),” Astwood pointed. In the early morning of Friday (September 26, 2014), duty officers at the Chalk Sound Police Station were alerted by fire coming from vehicles in the station’s parking lot and also a section of the building. They alerted the fire department which quickly arrived and doused the flames. The fire fighters however, could not prevent the destruction of three vehicles, including a spanking new Ford Explorer police cruiser and two private cars. They managed to restrict the building fire just to a rear door. It did not take long before the police uncovered that the fires were acts of arson, as a few hours later, Special Constable Audley Astwood, Information Officer with the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force, issued a press statement that investigators had discovered evidence to that effect. Following their investigation, the police arrested and charged Hinson.
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Mike Misick too gifted for sidelines - preacher
Bishop V.G. Clarke lays hands on former premier Michael Misick during the church service It appears that almost every church service that former premier Michael attend preachers on top of preacher are declaring that his political is being whet. The latest preacher to prophesy that Misick, who has run what most people
are describing as the most successful period in the Turks and Caicos Islands history – 2003 to 2009 – is Bishop VG Clarke of Bishop V.G. Clarke Ministries Bishop Clarke, who was the guest preacher at the Abundant Life Ministries
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International on Sunday, declaration of the former November 9, 2014, told the premier’s future success. former premier during an “Now I know some of altar call that his level of you people from the other political should allow him side don’t want to hear a set in the pavilion but a this. But point your hands place in the political arena. this way. I declare his best “God is saying that you are days are before him, and too gifted to spend the rest the enemy that is trying of your political life on the to destroy him, bring their sidelines,” Bishop Clarke works to null and void. Let told the ex-premier. him walk through an open Misick is now before the door, and let the blessings of court on corruption charges, God be upon his life because which he consistently said of what he has done for his were manufactured against people,” the bishop declared. him by the United Kingdom About a month ago Government simply because Misick visited the Faith and he wants his people to Truth Kingdom Ministries elevate themselves out of International located in poverty. the Bight/Grace Bay area Bishop Clarke told of Providenciales, during him that those plotting to its “Greater Kingdom see his termination will be Supernatural Glory is disappointed because God Now” conference, and was would lift him up. prophesied by the guests “They want to see your preachers that he would be demise but it is not going to exonerated from the charges. happen. You are too gifted The former premier to spend the rest of your was interviewed by The political life on the sidelines,” SUN earlier this year, and he told him. was asked whether or not he Following his still had political ambitions. pronouncement, Bishop And he remarked that he Clarke asked the church to would not rule out returning join him in enunciating a to the political ring.
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Catering Manager InterHealth Canada seeks a Catering Manager at Cockburn Town Medical Centre Grand Turk. Base Requirements: Qualifications: (a) Qualification in Catering. (706 1 & 2 or equivalent) (b) IOSH Health and Safety (or equivalent) (d) Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate essential/Advanced Food Hygiene preferred. (e) I T literate – proficient in excel and word.
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(a) Based at Cockburn Town Medical Centre on Grand Turk but may be required to travel to Cheshire Hall Medical Centre. Work at Provo may require stays on island of one or more days, including occasional weekends. Qualified Belongers will be given first consideration. Salary: Negotiable, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Apply in writing together with an up to date curriculum vitae to: mdawtry@ interhealthcanada.tc Informal enquires or further information: KBartholomew@interhealthcanada.tc
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Anthony Quinn killers get life sentence
The two men accused of the May 13, 2012 murder of Projetech surveyor Anthony Quinn were convicted on November 10 (2014) by a jury and sentenced to life imprisonment by Supreme Court Judge Joan Joyner. Misael Castillo and Stanford Forbes Jr. were also convicted of robbing Quinn but the sentencing date is set for December 16, 2014 after character reports on both men are submitted. The lifeless body of the 33-year-old British national was found lying face down in the sea along Technology Drive in Long Bay hours after surveillance tape recorded him leaving Jimmy’s Dive Bar in Grace Bay, Providenciales at 4:57 a.m. He drove a green Jeep Liberty owned by Projetech. The court was told that at about 7:00 a.m., one of Quinn’s friends and colleague, Owen Healy, received a call from Quinn’s phone from a male voice saying, “What’s your f…ing friend bank card number or I will kill him” (sic). Following the call, colleagues and friends began searching for the missing surveyor. One of the searchers, Desmond Quant, spotted his jeep stuck in the bush at Technology Drive and notified others. They later discovered Quinn’s body lying face down in the water. The police, who visited the crime scene, lifted a great deal of evidence, which included two large blood-stained rocks, which later matched Quinn’s DNA. The next morning - May 14, 2012 - at 5:00 a.m. the police found Castillo sleeping in an abandoned vehicle in Forbes’ yard. Quinn’s cell phone and debit bank car were found under the car’s seat. He was also found with blood on his toe and spots of blood on the camouflage shorts he was wearing, which DNA later determined as belonging to Quinn. The court was told that upon arrest Castillo said: “I een hit the white dude in the head with rocks, it was Smurf (sic) (Stanford Forbes)”. Forbes was later arrested and taken into police custody. The police later obtained a blood-stained blue shorts that he was said to have been wearing on the night
of Quinn’s death. DNA later confirmed the blood on the shorts to be that of Quinn’s Both accused gave caution statements to the police admitting to being present but blaming each other for hitting Quinn in the head and kicking him into the ocean. Castillo said that he was on his way to Forbes’ house in the early morning hours of May 13, 2012, to sleep in a van parked in his yard and saw Quinn’s jeep pull in. He said he went over to Forbes bedroom window and knocked on it to wake him up. He said after Forbes came out they went over to the vehicle and saw Quinn outside his jeep with a flat tire. They offered to help him change the tire, which they did. And while Quinn was standing there he was hit in the head with a rock but did not say who hit him. He said Quinn was thrown into the back of his jeep before being relieved of his wallet, cell phone and house keys. The court was told that Castillo and Forbes drove then to Technology Drive with a plan to dump Quinn’s body. Seeing that he was in and out of consciousness while in the back of the jeep, the men then used objects to hit him in the head again to stop him from talking. After getting to their destination behind bushes at Technology Drive, they took Quinn, who was bleeding, but still alive, from the jeep, hit him in the head again with large rocks, then dragged him to the water and kicked him in. results showed that Quinn died by drowning. Forbes and Castillo returned to the jeep and attempted to reversed but got stuck in the bush. As a result, both sought the assistance of a man referred to as to A. J. Gray, who lived nearby. Once at Gray’s home, Forbes left. Castillo and Gray then went back to the scene in Gray’s mother’s jeep. There they used Gray’s mother’s jeep to pulled the other vehicle from the bushes but were unsuccessful, and so they left. The court was told that a camera on a nearby house captured the jeep driving down Technology Drive toward the water, losing sight of it as it went behind the bushes, then coming into view again
nine minutes later and getting stuck in the bush. Two figures were seen walking from the area of the vehicle back up Technology Drive. Later the camera picked up a light coloured pickup driving toward the abandoned jeep in the bush and staying for several minutes, then leaving. Misael Castillo and Ariel Gray Jr.’s fingerprints were on the outside of Anthony Quinn’s vehicle. Gray drove Castillo back to the Highway before going to Kew Town where he spent the day and night with friends, drinking, and playing dominoes. The prosecution noted that house keys, a wallet, a credit card in Quinn’s name, a flat tire, wrench and a black slipper matching a slipper found in the back of Quinn’s jeep were among items found in bushes at Forbes home. Responding to the outcome of the case, Director of Public Prosecution JoAnne Meloche said that the verdict was a just one. “It was the just verdict. I have no doubt that anyone present throughout would agree that both accused received a fair trial. It is nevertheless a tragic story for all involved. I empathize with the family and close friends of Anthony Quinn who have had to relive his brutal murder and hope that they can now grieve in peace,” Meloche said. Attorney-at-law Clayton Greene represented Castillo while attorney-at-law Ashwood “Nash” Forbes represented Forbes. The defense did not call any witness at the trial. Meantime, in a statement from the team at Projetech, Delphine Hartshorn said: “The Projetech family is thankful to the jury for the delivery of a just verdict, as well as the overwhelming support from the community during the trial. Thanks also to the Royal Turks and Caicos Police Force and the hard working prosecution team. It has been a long and painful journey since May, 2012 when Anthony was taken so senselessly, causing so much heartbreak to his family and friends. He was a kind, hardworking and generous young man with so much to live for, and so much to give. God bless Anthony.”
Government to repay business license owners $131,000 Business license owners in the Turks and Caicos Islands are to be collectively awarded a little over $131,000 after it was deemed that government has collected too much from them. The over-collection was made earlier this year during the period of government bureaucrats searching for more suitable way to make the regime more business-friendly. The move, according to Premier Hon. Dr. Rufus Ewing, is to lessen the pressure on doing business in the Turks and Caicos Islands. In the same breath, the administration said that it is to collect
$16,000 from business license owners who were deemed to have underpaid for their licenses during the period. “The government continues to reduce the cost of business license as we move towards business licenses being more of a regulatory tool than a revenuegenerating tool, which will encourage growth and small businesses and the efficiency of doing business here in the Turks and Caicos Islands. “The government, in its commitment to the people in regards to regularization of business license fees, has agreed in cabinet that where there had been an overpayment or
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underpayment of business license fees as a result of early payment of business license renewal ahead of the implementation date in July this year, to refund and, or to collect outstanding amounts made. “And according to our record thus far, the government total refund payable to the people is in order of about $131,000, while that owing to the government is around $16,000,” the premier said. He said also that cabinet has approved an amendment to the current business license fee structure on commercial rental space, to reduce
the fee from 50 cents per square foot to 25 cent per square foot. To this end, he said that the minimum amount paying will be $300 and the maximum $5,000. “This will have the effect of making rental spaces more affordable and preventing significantly high business license fees without a cap for large commercial square footage space,” the premier said. He said also that cabinet has endorsed the establishment of multi-agency revenue compliance programme to further strengthen the collection of government’s revenue.
Housekeeper for a Private Residence Needed A hard working individual is needed to work six days a week.
Rosie’s Delight Restaurant
Must speak English. Must have a valid TCI driver’s license. Must be fit and able. Required to live on property. Salary is $1,800 a month.
One (1) Domestic Worker Assist with preparing food & all domestic duties
Applicants must be able to do the following:-
Wages: starting from $5.50 per hour One (1) Mason Require an applicant for masonry work with at least 10 years experience.
Wages: from $7.00 per hour Submit applications to by November 19, 2014 to: Butterfield Gold Ltd., Human Resource Department Town Center Mall Providenciales Tel: 649-946-4211
General Housekeeping Responsibilities: •Stone flooring cleaning and polishing as needed •Daily sweeping, mopping, dusting •Window cleaning •Appliance cleaning, filter changing, oven cleaning •Cleaning floors •Cleaning furniture •Making beds and changing linens •Washing, folding and ironing clothing
If you fit the above qualifications please send via facsimile your resume to 649 946 4663.
Belongers only need apply.
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Cable and Wireless Caribbean acquires Columbus Int’l Cable and Wireless Communications PLC (CWC) has reached a conditional agreement to acquire Columbus International Inc, which is popularly known in the Caribbean as Flow. The proposed acquisition, valued at US$3.025bn will enable the combined company to significantly accelerate its growth strategy, improve service delivery to customers in the region, offer customers a comprehensive portfolio of high -quality products and services, and strengthen their position against larger competitors. The increased scale and capabilities of the combined company will provide the technical platform and financial capacity to help enable CWC to drive greater innovation and expand our geographic footprint. The combination of the two companies is consistent with global industry trends, where convergence of fixed and mobile networks, increasing content consumption growth, and continuing development of online applications are driving requirements for high bandwidth, fixed line networks and TV capabilities. Operators in Europe and North America, as well as regional competitors, are acquiring and constructing networks that are capable of supporting evergrowing data needs along with new video capabilities. The combination of the two businesses supports CWC’s new strategy and its four primary areas of focus: Drive Mobile Leadership; Accelerate FixedMobile Convergence; Reinforce TV Offer; and Grow Business to Business and Business to Government sectors. This strategy is underpinned by CWC’s announced US$1.05billion Project Marlin capital investment programme. Additionally, CWC believes that the
combination of the two businesses will generate material operating cost and capital expenditure synergies. Similarly, Columbus believes that the combined strengths of both companies will accelerate growth, provide the necessary scale to enhance the customer experience, and help to allow Columbus to achieve its goal to become the “Best service provider” and “Employer of Choice” in the region. The proposed combination of CWC’s region-leading mobile footprint and existing fixed line infrastructure with Columbus’ pay TV capabilities and next-generation, state-of-the-art fibre networks will significantly expand the product and service offerings for customers and also advance the companies’ quad play ambitions. The combined business will also deliver the benefits of superior quality network infrastructure, fixedmobile products and bundles, superior TV content at competitive rates, and a more attractive portfolio of products and services in the B2B and B2G segments. Phil Bentley, CWC’s Chief Executive Officer said: “This is a transaction that transforms CWC, providing a stepchange in growth and returns. Columbus offers complementary TV, Broadband and B2B capabilities in complementary markets. Together, we will create the best-in-class quadplay offering in the region, delivered on a superior mobile, fibre and subsea network. This is a significant opportunity to better serve our customers and improve the ICT infrastructure of the communities in which we operate, whilst accelerating our strategy and delivering materially enhanced returns and synergy benefits.” Similarly, Columbus’ chairman and CEO, Brendan Paddick indicated
that, “Together we will form a truly world-class company focused on ourcustomers in the Caribbean, Central America and the Andean regions. The proposed acquisition makes both companies stronger, faster and smarter in competing with their larger competitors. The proposed transaction reinforces our commitment to transform connectivity in the region, to increase the attractiveness of the region to investors, to support the growth of the communities we serve by making them more globally accessible and to ensure that our customers always have access to the best products and services available.” For both companies, the proposed acquisition also enables greater focus on the Caribbean, Andean and Latin American markets as a region that offers attractive growth. The proposed acquisition will provide new opportunities and focus in Colombia, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Honduras, El Salvador, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico and Peru. “Our goal is to provide customerfocused solutions and the highest level of service across the region. This agreement will accelerate our efforts through a strengthened set of assets and capabilities,” Bentley affirmed. The recent acquisition of both Groupo Sonitel in Panama, combined with Columbus’ Lazus in acquisition in Colombia will accelerate CWC’s progress against the new streamlined strategy. Cable & Wireless Communications Plc (CWC) is a full-service communications provider operating in 16 countries throughout the Caribbean and Latin America. Operating four leading businesses: - Cable and Wireless Panama, LIME, (the Caribbean excluding The Bahamas),
BTC (The Bahamas) and Cable and Wireless Seychelles; CWC offers mobile, broadband, TV, domestic and international fixed line services in most of our markets serving over 5.6m customers. CWC also provides premium data centre hosting, telecoms, domestic and international managed data network services and custom IT Service Solutions to businesses and governments through the new unit, Cable & Wireless Business Solutions. Our mission is to grow customer relationships and lifetime value by becoming #1 for Customer Service. Columbus International Inc. is a privately held diversified telecommunications company based in Barbados. The Company provides digital cable television, broadband Internet and digital landline telephony in Trinidad, Jamaica, Barbados, Grenada, St. Vincent & the Grenadines, St. Lucia and Curacao under the brand name Flow and in Antigua under the brand name Karib Cable. Columbus also provides next generation connectivity and IT solutions, managed networking and cloud-based services under the brand Columbus Business Solutions. Through its subsidiary, Columbus Networks, the Company provides capacity and IP services, corporate data solutions and data centre hosting throughout 42 countries in the greater Caribbean, Central American and Andean region. Through its fully protected, ringed submarine fibre optic network spanning more than 42,300 km and its 38,000 km terrestrial fibre and coaxial network, Columbus’ 3,150 plus professionals provide advanced telecom services to a diverse residential and corporate client base of over 700,000 customers.
NOTICE OF SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION Scotiabank (Turks & Caicos) Ltd. of Cherokee Road, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands hereby gives notice of its intention to sell by Public Auction the following properties pursuant to its power of sale as registered Chargee under the Registered Land Ordinance of the Turks and Caicos Islands. 1.Parcel 60400/383 Chalksound, Providenciales. Vacant lot on Chalksound Drive, approx. 0.66 acre. Registered Proprietor: Joseph Arthur Skippings 2.Parcel 10401/237 East Suburbs, Grand Turk. Single storey with three bedrooms, two bathrooms, kitchen, laundry room, family room, living/dining room on 0.28 acre. Registered Proprietor: Brenda Lee Lightbourne 3.Parcel 60003/74 Northwest and North Central, Providenciales. Single storey with three bedrooms, two bathrooms, kitchen, laundry room and living room on 0.26 acre. Registered Proprietor: Beatrice Bethel Galloway 4.Parcel 60604/17 Norway and Five Cays, Providenciales. Single storey with four bedrooms, two bathrooms, powder room, kitchen, laundry room, living/dining room on 0.27 acre. Registered Proprietor: Delores Oleta Rigby 5.Parcel 60900/287 Leeward Going Through, Providenciales. Property consists of a main house with three bedrooms, two bathrooms, kitchen, laundry room, living/dining room and a one bedroom, one bathroom guest house with kitchen, living/dining room on 0.36 acre. Registered Proprietor: Mark Andrew Knighton and Julie Margaret Knighton 6.Parcel 50301/32&33 Kew Rural, North Caicos. Undeveloped land west of Sandy Point residential settlement and southeast of Kew settlement, approx. 2.0 acres. Registered Proprietor: Frankie Narine Soman 7.Parcel 50301/37 & 38 Kew Rural, North Caicos. Vacant lot within northern Whitby, approx. 1.22 acre. Registered Proprietor: Frankie Narine Soman The auction will be held at the offices of Scotiabank (Turks and Caicos) Limited, Grace Bay Branch, Providenciales at 10 o’clock in the morning on Friday the 21st day of November 2014. A reserve price will be fixed on all parcels. A deposit of 10% is due immediately upon all accepted bids.
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H.A.B. MANAGEMENT LTD.
Blue Haven Resort is inviting suitable applications for the following position:
CLEANER Responsibilities:
General Manager
The successful applicant will be responsible for the general cleaning of communal areas, sweeping and mopping of floors, cleaning of windows and removal of trash. The applicant will also be responsible for any other duties assigned in regards to general cleaning.
Requirements: The successful applicant must be able to work with little to no supervision, capable of performing manual labour outside on a daily basis, should be physically fit, hard working and reliable.
The applicant must possess the following:
•Preferably 5 years experience as an international Hotel General Manager •Experience managing hotels, resorts or marina operations for different target groups •Extensive F&B operations •Extensive business development experience •Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management or equivalent required - MBA degree desired •Fluency in four languages Belongers need only apply.
Wages: $6.00 per hour
Please Submit Detailed Application to:
Interested applicants should contact Veronica Rigby via email by November 21, 2014 at ronnie@habgroup.com or by fax 649-946-5191. Suitable applicants will be contacted by email or telephone to schedule an interview.
cgibbons@wihl.com A copy should also be submitted to the TCI Labour Department. Submissions to be no later than November 28th , 2014
Registered Massage Therapist needed
Minimum 3 years experience in similar position. Formal qualifications from an accredited Culinary School. Experience working in high pressure environments a must. Qualified Belongers Belonge need only apply. Position requires a six day work week Including holidays and weekends. Pay dependant on experience and qualifications. Send resumes to: magnoliaprovo@live.com or PO Box 782, Providenciales, TCI
Graduate from a certified Registered Massage Therapy institution 5 years minimum experience specialized in: Swedish, deep tissue, lymphatic drainage, infant massage and dynamic taping. Qualified applicants can forward resume to courtyardchiro@me.com
Turks and Caicos Islanders need only apply.
Top Brass Security Services
Two Security/ Alarm System Installers
Rent a Buggy
Needed Urgently:
To provide 24 hours electronic security alarm services for both homes and business. To protect facilities from unlawful intrusion and criminal acts & ensure public safety. Through effective design, installation and servicing of CCTV, security & fire alarm systems. Must have 5 years’ experience, excellent communication skills ability to read blue print. Must have knowledge of installing & troubleshooting alarm systems & CCTV systems
Four (4) Cleaners/Car washers Duties: Washing and detailing automobiles Wages: On a commission basis Qualification: Honest, hardworking, highly motivated, Friendly, must be able to work under minimum supervision and flexible hours, Ability to safely operate motor vehicle. Experience is essential. Closing date for application is 29th November, 2014 Sparkle Cleaning Services Suite 5, Southside Plaza, Five Cays Road, Providenciales Tel: (649)241-0237 Email: carwashguy@hotmail.com
Contact : 941-2384 | 231-2384 Email: info@topbrasstci.com
WANTED DOMESTIC WORKER REQUIRED TOPO SURVEY SALARY $6.00 PER HOUR 6 DAYS PER WEEK INTERESTED PERSON CONTACT MR DAVIS DIAMONZSERVICE@YAHOO.COM
1 BABYSITTER
EXPERIENCED LIVE IN DOMESTIC WORKER NEEDED FOR BUSY HOUSEHOLD. SALARY IS $ 1,250.00 A MONTH. REQUIRED TO WORK SIX DAYS A WEEK.AN EXPERIENCED BELONGER REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION. IF YOU FIT THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS PLEASE ADDRESS YOUR APPLICATION TO: PO BOX 560, PROVIDENCIALES, TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS.
Applicant must be honest reliable & hardworking and fluent in English & French Contact 243-2194
PROVO DISCOUNT LTD SEEKING 3 SPA THERAPISTS Requirements:
•Must have at least 3-5 years working experience as a therapist •Aesthetician - massage therapist full training •Required to work weekends, holidays and extraordinary hours
Salary:
•$6.00 per hour plus commission Only Belongers need to apply Contact – 649 946-8876
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Inakesha Brooks commits suicidfe in Florida
Police in Florida identified the woman who was found unconscious inside a Miramar home, and later declared dead, as the woman accused of attempted murder after her son nearly drowned in a canal near her home. Inakesha Brooks Armour, 34, was intially arrested in July when, police said, she tried to kill her 3-month-old son, Cayden, by throwing the infant into a canal near the Riviera Isles community. At the time, Armour told investigators she was suffering from postpartum depression and intentionally tried to kill the child, police said.
Inakesha Armour, pictured here at a July court hearing, was found unconscious in her Miramar home Tuesday and later died
HAB Group wishes to recruit a
PRE CONTRACT QUANTITY SURVEYOR/ESTIMATOR The successful candidate will be required to demonstrate considerable experience in the preparation of all pre-contract construction documentation including but not limited to; detailed take offs, bills of quantities, specification production, material scheduling. The candidate will also need to be experience in the co-ordination and control of various design consultants employed in the pre contract design process with relevant input to the design process. The candidate will be required to demonstrate a familiarity with relevant industry standard compute software such as Autodesk, AutoCAD, Autodesk Design Review and Collaborative Project management software as well as standard Microsoft Office products. Applicants for this position will possess relevant industry recognized qualifications in addition to 12 years or more practical experience.
The salary for this position is commensurate with experience, training and education. Interested applicants should contact Veronica Rigby via email by November 21, 2014 at ronnie@habgroup.com or by fax 649-946-5191. Suitable applicants will be contacted by email or telephone to schedule an interview.
She was charged with attempted would have faced up to 20 years in murder and had since bonded out of jail. prison. Her arraignment was set for Armour’s cause of death will be Nov. 12th. determined by the Broward Medical On July 1, baby Cayden Armour Examiner’s Office, police said. was rushed to Joe DiMaggio hospital Armour’s defense attorney, after his mother, Inakesha Armour, Jeremy Kroll, lamented the death of “a allegedly threw him in their Riviera loving, bright, college-educated woman” Isles community lake and then fished whose life took a tragic turn after the him out several minutes later. He March birth of her first born child. remains in the hospital, unconscious “Tragically, Kesha became afflicted and on a ventilator, according police. with post partum psychosis, which led The baby’s mother told police to the heartbreaking events of the past she was suffering from postpartum few months,” Kroll said in a written depression and hadn’t been taking her statement. “Her passing is deeply medication. tragic. It is the hope of her family and Inakesha Armour was charged all those whose lives she touched that with two counts of attempted murder the events of the past few months bring because investigators said this wasn’t attention to the seriousness of past the first time she tried to kill her baby. partum diagnoses and issues so that A month before, she told police at the society can better recognize, assses and time, she had fed the baby adult cough treat that disease.” syrup and tried to smother him with a Before the debilitating diagnosis pillow. took hold, Armour had “demonstrated The baby’s father was granted kidness [and] love for her family and custody of his son shortly after the friends and elevated the lives of those near drowning but it’s not clear now around her throughout her life,” Kroll whether the custody had changed. said. Two other people are also charged Armour was arrested Oct. 22 and in the case: Grace Ann Brooks, 56, the released the next day on $4,500 bond. child’s grandmother and his father, Brooks was arrested Oct. 23 and Conlan Kevin Armour, 31. They are released on the same day, also on a facing charges of child neglect with $4,500 bond. great bodily harm and failure to report If convicted on both counts, Armour suspected child abuse.
NETWORK CORE MANAGER JOB PROFILE Primary Objective of the Job: The Network Core Manager will be responsible for the real-time management of all VAS, HSPA/ LTE Core, Cable TV, Broadband and IP based networks which support the technical operations and services of Digicel TCI. They will assist in the design and implementation of all new Packet Core, Charging System, Provisioning, CMTS, Cable TV and IP based systems, ensuring adherence to Group IP network security standards and policies. They will provide first-line identification and resolution of faults, and ensure that all required documentation is maintained in a timely basis. Main Duties & Responsibilities: •Responsible for the design, installation and support of all Packet Core and IP based systems to support the technical operations of the business. •Design IP Numbering an addressing schemes, Development, Configuration and Implementation of IP based systems •Perform dimensioning and capacity planning of IP network •Perform dimensioning and capacity planning of Cable TV core & Broadband core •Responsible for the operation and maintenance of all Packet Core systems which include, Ericsson SGSN-MME, Ericsson EPG, Ericsson Mobile Packet Backbone Network (MPBN). •Responsible for operation and maintenance of all VAS Ericsson Charging Systems including Ericsson Charging Control Node (CCN), Service Data Point (SDP), Account Information and Refill (AIR) •Responsible for all IP based systems, which include Cisco network devices (Routers and Switches), SUN Solaris/Linux servers, Checkpoint Firewalls and Above Security IDS to ensure their high availability. •Perform all required software and hardware upgrades for above mentioned systems and services •Develop and schedule preventative and corrective maintenance policies and procedures, such as regular backups, spares inventory, to ensure high availability of all VAS and IP based systems. •Ensure that Digicel TCI continue to operate on secure local and wide area networks with the implementation of VPN technologies and firewall policy management •Provide proactive support of WAN data and voice links (VSAT, leased lines) to provide 100% availability of all IP services, including VoIP, ITP (SS7 over IP) and internet, and to ensure continued connectivity to other Digicel locations and external parties •Ensure adherence with IP Security Group (Jamaica) standards and policies as they relate to new and existing LAN and WAN network infrastructure, IP traffic, and network configuration procedures •Ensure that network metrics are closely monitored and captured so as to provide proactive network management, as well as regular feedback on network performance in the form of reports to management •Provide IP Support to other departments and external parties as required . Academic qualifications and experience required for the job •4-5 years’ experience in VAS administration and IP based network design, implementation and administration •CCNA and Microsoft MCSE certification and Solid hands on experience with Cisco devices •In-depth knowledge of switching, routing, LAN and WAN technologies, Mobile data •Hands on experience with UNIX and/or Linux systems to support applications Splat and Solaris. •Design, implementation and operational knowledge of network security (VPN, firewall management, intrusion detection) •Minimum of a Bachelors Degree in Computer Sciences or equivalent field •Knowledge of Intelligent network setup and operation. •Knowledge of CAMEL and roaming configuration Interested Applicants should forward their resumes to hrtci@digicelgroup.com by November 7, 2014.
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TCI on right path, says Scotiabank boss By Vivian Tyson Cecil Arnold, outgoing managing director of Scotiabank said that the Turks and Caicos Islands is on the right path to economic growth and if the government and the private sector work together, could once again economically outpace many countries across the globe. Arnold, who was reflecting on his time here in the Turks and Caicos Islands, where he had been stationed for the past three years, said that from the looks of things economically, the British Overseas Territory may be turning the corner. “The destination itself has seen some highs and lows but what I am now seeing is, Turks and Caicos is on a trajectory to being one of the greatest destinations. But to sustain that in the Caribbean in terms of hospitality, I think the country is on a verge of turning the corner. And I think if the business people, along with the government can work together, and there is alignment, the sky is the limit for TCI,” Arnold said. Arnold, who is headed back to Nova Scotia, Canada to an elevated position at the bank’s headquarters,
Cecil Arnold said that after his tour of duty here he is satisfied that the local bank branch has managed to forge greater alliance with the business community, and that the institution has established a greater presence in the TCI, especially at the community level. “I had a great time. I think that three years went by very quickly. I have seen my team grow and I have seen the bank becoming very focused. And I think also that we have cemented ourselves among the business
IMMEDIATE OPENING Hotel Manager
Requirements: •12- 15 years of management experience in internationally branded luxury hotels/ resort including at least 5 years at Executive Committee Level •In depth knowledge of rooms operations and full knowledge of overall hotel operations as they affect department •Financial management skills including ability to analyze P&L statements, develop operating budgets, forecasting and capital expenditure planning •In-depth knowledge of hotel systems – Opera (Fidelio), Micros. •Experience implementing and monitoring brand standards of operation and quality •Strategic planning skills •Ability to evaluate business trends, determine applicability to customer profile and modify business strategies accordingly •Ability to take constructive action without relying on directions from others •Ability to network and build relationships to grow the business •Strong problem-solving skills; encourages new innovative solutions when appropriate •Strong communication skills with experience developing correspondence and business materials for customers/guests, owners, management and staff •Must be willing and available to work all shifts and days Duties: •Directs rooms, pool and beach, retail, youth programs and security departments ensuring maximum guest satisfaction and profitability. •Oversees the development and implementation of departmental strategies and ensures implementation of brand service strategies initiatives. •Develops annual operating and capital expenditure budgets •Ensures implementation of and compliance with brand policies, programs and standards of operation and quality
management team. I am starting my new role on November 24. I am going to miss the Turks and Caicos Islands and you guys, too, for sure. I really enjoyed my time in the Turks and Caicos Island, and loved every minute of it,” Arnold said, noting that his most memorable experience was working with the community. “From the community aspect, I loved the participation and helping out in various ways. I think that has been, for me, very helpful and rewarding, in terms of just providing support and helping the community. So it was an overall great three years; no regrets at all,” he said. Under Arnold’s watch, Scotiabank TCI has increased its presence and involvement in the community, taking on a number of projects, including the community in the Turks and Caicos Young Enterprise programme, which it Islands. The business community is is pumping $40,000 per year. Arnold a great community; I have had lots and members of his team were also of good experience with customers,” heavily involved in the reigniting of the Arnold said. Turks and Caicos Islands Community He said that his next tour of duty College Foundation, which he served begins November 24 (2013), where he as the treasurer. would be joining the risk management Under his stewardship, the entity lineup, which he said will be a new role was able to dole out $27,300 to qualified for him. students pursuing their Bachelors and “Yes, I am heading back up to the Associates Degrees. The body has been head office; I am taking on a new role involved robust fundraiser over the up there. I am joining the global risk past year and half.
SENIOR BIOMEDICAL ENGINEER
Job Summary: Performs Preventative maintenance, electrical safety and performance verification, bench and field service on most medical equipment at the TCI hospitals (Cheshire Hall and Cockburn Town Medical Centers), Liaise with Vendors. Qualifications: (a) Degree or diploma level qualification in biomedical engineering or similar acceptable discipline. (b) Proof of significant certification of maintenance competency on a wide range of equipment as validated by manufacturers’ certificates. Experience: (a) Proven experience in a wide range of medical equipment maintenance (b) Troubleshooting abilities in imaging and laboratory units – equipment is serviced / maintained by vendor but we require base diagnostics abilities and the ability to check / act under instruction from vendor / manufacturer engineers from outside the island. (c) Proven supervisory or management skills (d) Proven experience in management of databases pertaining to scheduled and unscheduled maintenance. (e) Strong knowledge of maintenance of dialysis systems including RO plants (f) Strong knowledge of maintenance of medical device reprocessing systems (CSSD) Salary: Negotiable, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Email resume to: recruitment@interhealthcanada.tc Closing date: Thursday 20th November 2014
Criminal Case Load Supervisor Qualified barrister with experience in preparation in VHCC case load. Must be a
Salary commensurate with qualification and experience.
minimum of 5 years called to the bar.
Bartender Requirements: •Must have 3 years experience as a bartender in branded luxury resort •Must have advanced knowledge of beverage preparation and service of alcoholic beverages with ability to mix, garnishes and present drinks using standard ingredient recipes. •Must be able and willing to work all days and shifts Duties Include: •Maintain proper and adequate set-up of the bar on a daily basis and cleaning of bar area on closing. •Requisitioning and stocking of all beer, wine, spirits, paper products, etc. and produce based projections from the daily functions sheet. •Maintaining stock, cutting and storing of all fresh fruit and vegetable garnishes, juices and other perishables daily to insure product quality. •Must be able and willing to work all days and shifts Starting wage $6.00 per hour not including service charge and tips.
Must be familiar with POCA legislation.
Interested applicants should apply to Regent Palms, Human Resources Department, Monday through Friday, and bring along an updated resume, or by emailing your resume to marjorie. dorsett@regenthotels.com, no later than end of day Friday, November 21st, 2014.
Position required for a firm based in Providenciales. Salary commensurate with experience. Application must be submitted to: Employment Department F Corporate & Management Services Limited
Tel 649-339-6275 Fax 649-333-7777 Email oa@fcorporatemsl.com
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TCI Digicel Cinema could see Christmas reopening
Derek Handfield
It appears that Logistics is to be blamed for the delay in the Digicel TCI Cinema reopening, according to its managing director Derek Handfield. Handfield said that the digital equipment that the movie house is to be outfitted with is to be assembled in China before being shipped to the Turks and Caicos Islands. The Cinema closed in August after the passage of Tropical Storm Cristobal, which devastated North and Middle Caicos especially. Hanfield, in an earlier interview with The SUN back in September, said that the decision was taken to close in order to outfit the movie house with digital projectors and to affect well-needed minor repairs, which he pointed out was a $200,000 undertaking. He said that the installation of the new projectors would enable the theater to show movies in 3D, which was not possible before. Handfield said at the time that barring the unseen, the theater would have been ready by the second week in October. That date has passed, and members of the public have been bombarding this newspaper with queries as to when it would reopen seen that a month has passed for the tentative opening date. When contacted, Handfield said that they are now shooting for a Christmas season opening date, since there has been some delay in having the equipment shipped from China. He said that by next week it should become even clearer as to the exact
opening date. “We are trying to do everything to open for Christmas, that’s my intentions and I am working towards that goal. Our challenge is still trying to get the equipment here, and I should have a definite date next week. “(Right now) it is very difficult to say (exactly when the equipment would reach here) because the equipment is actually being assembled in China and then shipped to Turks and Caicos. So I need to find out exactly where they are with that,” Handfield said. He said that he also shares in the public’s eagerness of the theater reopening, because there are staffers currently on lay-off and need to return to work so that they can take care of their responsibilities. “We need to reopen and make money; the staff is off and I am off, so no one is making money,” he said. In an earlier interview Handfield said that on the reopening of the theater, patrons should expect to pay a tad more than they were paying for tickets before its closure. Before the closure adults paid $8 for matinee while children paid $3.80. Evening movies were $10 for adults and $5 for children. On its reopening, matinee will increase to $10 for adults and $5 for children. He said the price to watch 3D movies, where not yet finalized, and while the price should inch up, it should not be expensive. He said a possible increase should not exceed $2.
THE BEACH HOUSE is inviting applications for the following positions: RESTAURANT SERVERS - Reporting to the Restaurant Supervisor, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:
Responsibilities
GENERAL TECHNICIAN Engineering course undergraduate or Vocational School graduate with good verbal and communication skill. With at least eight years work experience in the field of engineering/facilities equipment operation and maintenance gained from hospitality or other industries. •Knowledge on electrical, mechanical equipment and plumbing trouble shooting. •Knowledge on swimming pool operation and water chemistry •Knowledge on Sewage Treatment Plant operation and maintenance •Knowledge on computer and its peripherals •Can plan and execute Preventive Maintenance of Suites and equipment within. •Knowledge on Health and Safety standards •Knowledge on basic Air-condition and Refrigeration maintenance and trouble shooting •Knowledge on basic kitchen equipment maintenance and trouble shooting
Qualified Belongers need only apply. Salary Range: Commensurate based on qualification and experience
Interested persons can contact our Human Resources Department no later than November 7, 2012 @ (649) 946-5050 Ext. 1050 Email: humanresources@gracebayclub.com Fax: (649) 946-5758 P.O. Box 128 Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, British West Indies
•Prepares the tables, laying out napkins and utensils, making sure the condiments are refilled, performing all other preparation tasks. •Staying updated on current menu choices, specialties and menu deviations, knowing if the kitchen staff is running out of any items…etc. •Handle the table bookings, direct customers to their tables, presenting menus, suggesting dishes, assisting in drink selection, informing customers about food preparation details, communication specific customer needs to the cooks. •Understands and can communicate products and services available at the hotel. •Filling in for absent staff as needed. •Assisting with special events as needed. •Obtaining revenues, issuing receipts, accepting payments, returning the change. •Greet all guests warmly with an appropriate greeting. •Properly open and pour wine at the tableside.
Requirements
•Ability to speak and hear •Frequent walking and some standing at times •Frequently lift/carries up to 25 lbs •Able to reach hands and arms in any direction and kneel and stoop repeatedly. •Fluency in English (1 additional language desirable) •Ability to work independently, multi task and prioritize responsibilities •POS experience – (IQ Ware desirable) SERVERS - Reporting to the Restaurant Supervisor, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:
Responsibilities
•Obtain service area assignment at the beginning of each shift. •Promptly greet guests as they are seated and bring bread, butter and water to table. •Remove used tableware between courses and provide tableware for next course. •Clear tables after guests. Take tableware to dish room and place silverware, dishes, glassware, etc. in appropriate areas for washing. •Promptly clean table tops, chairs and booths between seating. Check floor and clean as required. Reset and arrange tabletop. •Respond appropriately to guest requests and communicate guest request to server as needed. •Communicate with server and hostess to assure efficient seating, table utilization and customer service. •Assist server as needed with food delivery, especially with large parties and during peak periods. •Deliver the correct food to the correct table.
Requirements
•Ability to speak and hear •Frequent walking and some standing at times •Frequently lift/carries up to 25 lbs. •Able to reach hands and arms in any direction and kneel and stoop repeatedly. •Fluency in English (1 additional language desirable) •Ability to work independently, multi task and prioritize responsibilities Salary for these positions will commensurate with qualifications and experience. Please Submit Applications to: cgibbons@wihl.com A copy should also be submitted to the TCI Labour Department. Submissions to be no later than November 28th, 2014 Belongers need only apply.
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Is it Permission or Is It Advice? by Royal S. Robinson
For some time now, I have been watching the machinations that have been coming out of Cabinet and wondering who is really in charge. It is becoming more and more evident that the Premier Dr. Rufus Ewing in not in full control of what is happening in that body as well as some of the associated activities. It is standard nowadays that an administration that comes into office is provided with a slew of special advisers to enable it to process and promote its agenda. It is certainly beyond my grasp and comprehension that the Premier has allowed himself to be hamstrung because of the lack of his ability to have such persons and resources provided his office and that of his other Ministers. No matter how brilliant an individual Minister might be, he/she cannot be expected to be conversant with all of the nitty-gritty of the various entities that he/she is responsible for. Therefore, it must be that he/she is provided with sufficient and varied advice so that he/she could be able to make proper decisions, for and on behalf of the people of this country. When this is not happening, it makes governance inefficient and there is the lack of value for money. I am totally dumbfounded by the fact that the Premier has allowed the former Governor and his handlers in London to tell him that he is not to be provided with the services of special advisers for himself and his Ministers, unless they pay for them out of their pockets. That is a total affront to Democracy and lessens the ability for the provision of good governance for and on behalf of the people of this country. We certainly deserve better than that. I, for one, am not advocating for a whole raft of advisers to be on the payroll and be doing nothing
for the salary that they would be given. But it is strategic, professional advice that I am talking about. It is therefore totally hypocritical on the British part when the Prime Minister and his Ministers have a slew of highly paid advisers on the Treasury’s purse, and we cannot have even one! The only rational conclusion is that they, by these and other action are setting up the local government to fail, and fail miserably in the eyes of the people! The Governor is provided with a political adviser as well as a person in charge of strategy. I am of the view that those positions are superfluous to requirement if it is oversight of operations that the Governor is responsible for. It must otherwise follow that it is an agenda set by London that is being followed, and the governor’s Office is therefore equipped with the tools to carry out that agenda. I was of the opinion that the Governor was to be an honest broker, responsible only for oversight. But it must be clear that he has skin in the game and give further credence to the statement made by Colin Roberts some time ago, that “even after an election, there would be a greater British presence here in TCI”! When you think of the disparity in resources between the Governor’s Office and that of the Premier and Ministers, you have to wonder what is intended to be achieved by these actions. And don’t say “well Ministers have access to Permanent Secretaries and the likes”! That is a totally different kettle of fish! The Ministers and their advisers must have their eyes on the political clock of four years, while the civil servant has a longer time frame and can have the luxury of postponing the implementation of certain programmes, but the politician, if he is not seen to be delivering, in the next election cycle he would be thrown out. This leads me back to the beginning in dealing
with the makeup and responsibility of Cabinet. Section 31 of the Constitution states that the Cabinet is made up of the Governor as President, the Premier and his Ministers and completed by the inclusion of the Deputy Governor and the Attorney General. Nowhere is there room for the presence of the CFO or the Director of Strategy in the Governor’s Office (if I got the name of the office wrong, the officer is none other than Patrick Boyle, the former Chief Executive Officer). Of course, Cabinet from time to time can invite any person to attend a meeting for a specific purpose, make the case then leave the deliberations to Cabinet. But the constant presence of those two persons, on a “standing invitation” basis, must be ultra vires the constitution and the Premier should put his two number 13’s down and stop this shenanigans. Last, but by no means least, the Deputy Governor is the government’s chief adviser for the deployment of the human resources of the service and the Attorney General is the chief legal adviser. Those are their roles, nothing more, and nothing less, no matter it is dressed up. Policies are the province of the political directorate, but for the completion of policies that have human resource or legal implication, those two officers must be called on to give advice. It never was, and should never be, that the Premier has to ask the permission of these two officers if he needs to have implemented a series of policy directives. Except that they are members of Cabinet, their advice should rank in the same order as that of the PS Finance or any other Permanent Secretary, with responsibility for a specific area. The premier is expected to lead on issues such as these. Otherwise he will become a bystander to events and therefore lose his relevance. As some might say, he may become surplus to requirement and therefore jettisoned as flotsam!
ERP PROJECT COORDINATOR Applications are invited from interested and suitably qualified individuals for the position of ERP Project Coordinator, FortisTCI, Providenciales.
OBJECTIVES & PURPOSE OF THE JOB ➢To assist the Project Lead to manage the Company’s staff and the ERP vendor to achieve an on-time, on-budget implementation of the ERP Project. ➢Oversee the successful completion of project implementation and database merges.
MAIN DUTIES / KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
•Coordinate and work with user departments in activities related to the transition of Bellamy/Civic to the new ERP system. •Perform gap analysis to identify functions/features required but not available in the new ERP system and follow up with such enhancements in the new system. •Identify data conversion requirements and assist vendor to perform data conversion; coordinate with the Data Standards Committee •Establish and setup system configurations related to all new ERP system and application modules. •Identify and setup user roles and user accounts to ensure effective and secure access control to the system and application modules. •Design training plans and schedules, and provide training to all users. •Assist the Project Lead in monitoring project activities and schedules to ensure timely implementation and successful system cutover on or before Dec 2015. •Identify report requirements of all departments and ensure “must have” reports are available in the new ERP system. •Perform testing of applications, enhancements, reports, and data conversion of the new ERP system. •Identify procedural changes and establish new work flow and procedures in accordance with the interface with the new ERP system. •Coordinate periodic meetings with users and ERP vendor. •Monitor project activities and progresses of vendor to ensure compliance with the ERP contract. •Focal point for all internal team issues (cancellations, emergencies, changes to schedules, etc). •Ensure all team members fully understand their respective roles and responsibilities on the project. •Reviews preliminary invoices and other financial data to ensure consistency with time sheet charges and expense reports and encourage timely payment by client. •Works effectively with internal organizations to execute consulting and project planning methodologies, tools and standards, and provides ideas and strategies for improvements •Integrate best practice contract management procedures in the ERP set up. •Other duties as assigned by the Project Lead.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: •Bachelor Degree in any Business related course is required; Professional Certification is an advantage. •Minimum 10 years professional experience at least five (5) of which should include Project Management and five (5) years or more in the Utility industry. •Minimum of 5 years management experience •Working knowledge of the DynamicsAX system •Highly proficient in Microsoft Office i.e. Word, Excel, and Power point •Good command of English language (Spoken and written) •Demonstrated understanding of global business practices, processes, development and improvement with superior knowledge of business systems •Exceptional organizational, data analysis and planning skills •Team-oriented but able to work autonomously with minimal guidance. •Comprehensive experience with process and workflow design; •Experience establishing and enforcing process and procedures for running projects, tracking progress, and dealing with change and sign-offs
Compensation commensurate with experience and qualifications. Deadline for submission of applications (inclusive of a cover letter, resume and a FORTISTCI application form) is December 1st, 2014 to: Dr. Kellie-Ann Evans-Hall Manager, Human Resources FortisTCI Limited P. O. Box 132, Providenciales Email address: hrapplications@fortistci.com fax or khall@fortistci.com Fax: 649-946-4532
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Dee Ajingu (centre) and the family enjoying some of the delictable meals prepared by the local chefs at the event
Patrons could not get enough of the variety of delectable meals available at the event
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Highlights of Caribbean Food and Wine Festival Food Fair
The Caribbean Food and Wine Festival Food Fair held on Saturday, November 8 (2014) on the Grace Bay strip was a sizzling event. The Street Fair, which forms part of the Four-day culinary event, was flocked by both visitors and residents alike. A side from the delicious foods, there were also cultural and other performances by local artistes. The following are photo highlights of the event.
Patrons
Enjoying sumptuous Jerk Chicken
The stag
Premier Hon. Dr. Rufus Ewing shares a photo op with the Li’l Chefs. Also sharing in the moment are Permanent Secretary Wesley Clerveaux (left); Tony Garland, one of the organizers of the Caribbean Food and Wine Festival and Nikheel Advani (extreme right), one of the organizers of the event
From the looks on their plate, there is no doubt these patron did enjoy their meal
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This couple obviously having a good time
The latest Hiphop moves were shown by this smooth-moving group
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patrons look to be having a good time at the event
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Kalooki’s Restaurant also took part in the event
For the first time, the Li’l Chefs were given a table for themselves
s were treated to indigenous cultural performances
Tony Garland, one of the organizers of the Caribbean Food and Wine Festival
ge performances grab the audience attention
“Gilley” Williams and wife Althea Williams
al dancers from the Edward Gartland Youth Centre
Jerk Chicken and corn on the cob were among the sought after foods at the street fair
A couple enjoying a drink of cool coconut water
Nikheel Advani (left), one of the organizers behind the Caribbean Food and Wine Festival, shares a light moment with Premier Hon. Dr. Rufus Ewing
Upcoming songstress Crystal Charles wooing the crowd with her soulful voice
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US Commerce decision saves local queen conch industry
IMMEDIATE OPENING Seasonal Waiter Requirements Include: •Experience with European/continental service, current food and dining trends •Available from December 15th until April 15, for four months only Duties Include: •Serve food and beverages to guests in a prompt manner and anticipate guest needs and creating luxury/fining dining ambiance •Knowledge of food and beverages on the menu included. •Mix drinks and be aware of any menu items which are not available. •Must be able and willing to work all days and shifts Starting wages $5.50 per hour not including service charge. Guest Service Agent Requirements Include: •Experience with luxury resort service •Knowledge of property management system •Available from December 15th until April 15, for four months only Duties Include: •Assist guests with any requests and field guest complaints, conducting thorough research to develop the most effective solutions and negotiate results. •Provide property and room orientation for the guest upon arrival, including strong promotion and sale of hotel services •Communicate with all departments regarding in house VIP’s and any special needs. •Maintain an up to date working knowledge of all resort amenities as well as any special events. •Solicit guest feedback via guest comment cards. Starting Salary $6.00 per hour/Commensurate with Experience. Head Chef Requirements:
Oswald Skippings A decision by the United States Department of State and Commerce that queen conch is currently not in danger of extinction has saved the conch industry in the Turks and Caicos and the wider Caribbean from devastation. The US is the largest importer of Caribbean conch. In 2012, a United States conservation non-government organization - WildEarth Guardians - submitted a petition to the National Marine Fisheries Service to list queen conch as threatened or endangered under the USA Endangered Species Act. However, in their ruling last week, the US authorities said that there is no threat of endangerment of the queen conch or a likelihood of population threat for the foreseeable future. The Turks and Caicos Fishing Co-op said it is pleased with the decision that will result in the country’s conch fishery remaining alive and well. “The Turks and Caicos Fishing Co-op is breathing a breath of fresh air and is elated because of the recent decision of the US Department of Commerce, that the queen conch is currently in no threat of endangerment of extinction nor is there likely to be any within the foreseeable future and consequently will not be listed as an endangered species,” said Oswald Skippings, Director of Turks and Caicos Fishing Co-op. According to the Skippings, the decision means that the US would continue to import the queen conch from the Turks and Caicos and other Caribbean countries and this brings much relief for the fishermen of the TCI especially for the Island of South
Caicos where Fishing is still the single largest industry, providing by far the most employment in that Island. “The fishing Industry is still in the process of recovering after the onslaught of hurricane Ike some six years ago which dealt a devastating blow to the industry as it relates to conch and lobster. The fact that fishermen are currently being paid a ridiculously low price especially for their lobster catch, already places undue hardship on the lively hood of the fishermen,” Skippings said. Skippings pointed out that the 2012 petition by the WildEarth Guardians caused much concern and anxiety among officials of the TCI Fishing Co-op and other stake holders. “…..As the real possibility of the queen conch being placed on the US endangered species list posed a serious threat to the livelihood of such a large portion of the residents of South Caicos where there is already an extremely depressed economy and to a lesser extent the other Islands in the TCI,” he said. He said that not only is the petition and outcome served as a eye-opener to all the stakeholders, but also the need for the powers that be to embark on a move to encourage scientific oversight and stringent resource management to safeguard the country’s marine product thereby ensuring permanence. “This outcome though favorable, is a wakeup call for the fishermen and indeed all stakeholders in the TCI to continue to promote scientific oversight and strict resource management to provide the necessary protection of our valuable marine resources to ensure the healthy longevity of this vital industry,” he said.
•3 to 5 years culinary experience in a full service, fine dining establishment as Head Chef •Post secondary degree or equivalent qualification by experience •Must have strong knowledge of kitchen inventory and ordering process, staffing, expediting and ability to supervise the staff and kitchen operations under the direction of the Executive Chef •Excellent culinary technique and ability to work the line during all meal periods •Exceptional customer service orientation, complying with company service culture Duties Include: •Recruit and select qualified candidates, provide training and communication performance expectations •Coordinate the inventory, purchasing and disbursement of all supplies with the purchasing manager •Inspect and ensures the proper set up and readiness of each item on menus •Supervise daily food preparation for assigned areas. •Ensure that the level of quality, portion control, and plate presentation is adhered to consistently •Work closely with staff to exceed guest expectations •Maintain product consistency by conducting inspecting or seasonings, portion and appearance of food. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Waste Water Plant Operator/Mechanic Requirements: •Minimum 2 years prior experience in the Waste Water plant of a luxury hotel property. •Knowledge of water testing and reading sample results. •Proficiency with hospitality operating systems. •Strong organizational and time management discipline with ability to multi-task. •Solid judgment and ability to resolve conflicts effectively. •Must be able and willing to work all days and shifts Duties Include: •Take water samples and provide testing for sediment amount, chlorine and ph. •Ability to make adjustments to the plant equipment pending outcome of testing results. •Washing down of all floats, sidewalks, equipment and railings on a daily basis. •The technician will also be required to fill the chlorine feeder with the proper amount of tablets as needed. •Responsible to do all checks and repairs on plant equipment to include air compressors, pumps and filter equipment. •Ensure that proper backwashing is done on a regular basis or as needed. •Required to legibly record all discrepancies and testing information on a daily record log. Starting salary $7.00 per hour not including service charge. Interested applicants should apply to Regent Palms, Human Resources Department, Monday through Friday, and bring along an updated resume, or by emailing your resume to marjorie.dorsett@regenthotels.com, no later than end of day Friday, November 21st, 2014.
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Ex-Deputy Commissioner Sullivan testifies in Adams corruption case
Former Deputy Commissioner of Police Brad Sullivan (2) Acting Deputy Commissioner of Police Wayne Jones Former Deputy Commissioner of returned from overseas. Police Brad Sullivan returned to the Under cross examination, Sullivan Turks and Caicos Islands last week said that he had no information that to give evidence in the Rodney Adams Adams offered Dorell Williams any corruption case. inducements or issued any threats that Sullivan, who took the stand resulted in the meeting. He said that on Wednesday (November 12, 2014), Adams played no role in the Burke said that following the Kaziah Burke murder investigation after he was shooting, all investigations involved relieved of his overseeing duties on the shootings were given to him, while case. He said, too, that he never briefed Adams focused on other police matters. Adams on how the investigations were He supported Commissioner going and the accused cop did not ask. Colin Farquhar’s testimony that Sullivan told the court that he saw Adams called them in his office to show nothing wrong with Adams bringing them footage of the cinema shooting his concerns to him and Commissioner and said that he needed action, since Farquhar regarding the Digicel Cinema he believed it was not his son that was shooting. on the tape shooting. Adams is charged with two counts Sullivan described the video as of corruption under the Integrity “grainy” and the images not very clear. Commission Ordinance after being Sullivan said Acting Deputy accused of trying to interfere with Commissioner of Police Wayne Jones, police investigations with a view to get who was then Superintendent kept him benefit for himself and his son Roderick abreast of the Kaziah Burke murder “Rico” Adams, who was initially charged and other cases. He said that Adams in connection with the Kaziah Burke met with a witness that investigators fatal shooting. were interested in, after the witness Adams charges stem from
contacting Dorell Williams, who the police was seeking to assist them with their investigation the Kaziah Burke murder. Burke was shot and killed on Saturday, 1 April 13, 2013, on the grounds of Uncle Dough’s Bar, which also houses New Era Petrol Station, along Airport Road in Providenciales. Detective Inspector Grantley Williams and Sergeant David Wilson were given charge to lead the investigation. The other man to be arrested in connection with the Burke murder was Cortez Simmons. Simmons is now at Her Majesty’s Prison in Grand Turk awaiting trial. Lead prosecutor Andrejs Berzins argued before Chief Justice Her Ladyship Margaret Ramsay-Hale that having realized that Rico Adams, who was arrested on April 19, 2013, was allegedly associated with the incident, Commissioner of Police Colin Farquhar relieved the Rodney Adams of all matters relating to guns, including the Kaziah Burke murder probe and handed them to then Assistant Commissioner of Police Brad Sullivan. Sullivan’s contract came to end in May, 2013. On April 25, 2013, the young Adams and Simmons were charged in connection with Burke’s murder but charges against Rico Adams were dropped by the Director of Public Prosecutions because there was no evidence against him. Berzins said that police began interviewing a number of persons who were at the scene. But one of their main persons of interests – Dorel Williams – left the country for Canada shortly after the incident. He was contacted
trough his lawyer and told that the police wanted to interview him. On his return to the country, Williams called Acting Deputy Commissioner Adams, and told him that he wanted to meet with him. Deputy Commissioner of Polcie Wayne Jones, who also took the stand on Wednesday (November 11, 2014), said that he reported to Adams before the ACP was removed from the investigations, and after that he was told by the commissioner to report to Sullivan. He said that he was not in the country at the time of the Digicel Cinema shooting, but was in the jurisdiction on April 13, 2013, when Burke was murdered, telling the court that he also went on the scene after being notified of the incident. Jones said that he recalled receiving an email from Adams on behalf of Commissioner Farquar querying whether or not a suspect in the Burke murder was identified, to which he later replied in the affirmative. He said he later received a directive from Adams that he be given daily updates on the case between 10 a.m. and 4p.m. He told the court that sometime during their investigations Inspector Grantley Williams and Sergeant Wilson took the decision to arrest Rico Adams. He said that an application was later made before Supreme Court Judge Justice Joan Joyner to extend Adams and Simmons’ stay in custody without charge. He told the court that he had no animosity towards Roderick Adams, and did not observe any misconduct on the part of Inspector Williams or Wilson. Jones was not cross examined by the defense.
LIME announces arrival of the Apple iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus The iPhone 6 and Anguilla, Antigua and the iPhone 6 Plus are Barbuda, Barbados, here, thanks to LIME, British Virgin Islands, the only authorised Cayman Islands, carrier in the English- Dominica, Grenada, Jamaica, Montserrat, speaking Caribbean. As promised, LIME St. Lucia, St. Kitts & has delivered the iPhone Nevis, St. Vincent & 6 and iPhone 6 Plus to the Grenadines and the all LIME Caribbean Turks & Caicos Islands. Martin Roos, CEO markets just in time for the holiday season. LIME Caribbean said, The markets include: “LIME has once again
delivered. The iPhone 6 and IPhone 6 Plus are among the highest ranked smartphones in the market today. LIME is proud to be delivering these handsets to our Caribbean customers at this time. The arrival of the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus comes at a very exciting phase in the company’s journey
of innovation. We have ‘Project Marlin’ which Additionally, we are transformed our brand comes with a US$1.05b providing our customers affordable identity, refreshed capex allocation. We more and revamped our are delivering Superfast prepaid mobile data retail stores to deliver 4G/ 4G LTE and “MyPlan’ which when one consistent world Superfast Broadband combined with our class experience for across our markets. We wide range of available our customers across have also rolled out smartphones to suit the region. We have our fibre beach-heads every pocket our LIME upgraded our networks programme so that customers can truly through a very we can offer Superfast experience upgrade this ambitious investment- broadband speeds of Christmas.” led strategy called up to 20/ 50 / 90 megs.
TURKS & CAICOS WATER COMPANY LTD. ACCOUNTING SUPERVISOR Island Escapes TCI Ltd. is looking for an accounts supervisor & office manager. Successful applicants will be responsible for: -Daily accounting including the administration of accounts receivable and accounts payable -Tracking and reconciling bank accounts -Maintenance of accurate office files -Tracking and purchasing office supplies -Answering phones -Generating monthly client account statements -General office Administration Qualifications & Experience: -Working knowledge of QuickBooks -Working knowledge of the full Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel & Outlook -5 years’ experience accounting for a Real Estate firm -Associates degree in accounting or finance recommended Compensation will be based on experience. Qualified applicants should contact Claudius Williams at Email: claudius@islandescapestci.com or Phone: 649-941-4006
REVERSE OSMOSIS TECHNICIAN Turks & Caicos Water Company Limited would like to fill the following position for a Reverse Osmosis Technician. Applicant must have 6 years experience in Sea Water Reverse Osmosis, working for facilities producing a minimum of 2.0 MGD of potable water. Applicant must be proficient with RO Pro software, customized SCADA systems, design of membrane arrays, rebuilding of high pressure pumps & energy recover devices, TIG welding, and laboratory analysis of potable water. Applicant must be drug free, have a valid driver’s license, dependable transportation and clean criminal record. Position requires swing shift hours and 24/7 on call for emergencies. Applicants will have to complete an application process, which includes basic written examination regarding safety and process technologies, police background check and drug test. Salary for this position is $600.00 per week commensurate with experience, training and education. Interested applicants should contact Veronica Rigby via email by November 21, 2014 at ronnie@habgroup.com or by fax 649-946-5191. Suitable applicants will be contacted by email or telephone to schedule an interview.
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Shockwaves caused by Dr. Myles Munroe’s deadly plane crash
The crash took place on Sunday afternoon and killed all nine people on board the private jet. The plane struck a crane at the Grand Bahama Ship Yard, exploding on impact and crashing into the ground near a junkyard area. The Preacher and his wife: Dr Myles Munroe and his wife Ruth were killed in a plane crash in Grand Bahama. The cockpit voice recorder from the plane that crashed Sunday, killing religious leader Myles Munroe and eight others, has been found, according to Bahamian civil aviation officials. Authorities hope the recovery of the box will lead to answers about how the Lear jet crashed into a construction crane in Freeport on the island of Grand Bahama. In addition to Dr. Munroe, his wife, Ruth and DeSantiago, killed in the crash were Dr Richard Pinder, a BFMI executive, Lavard and Rudel Parks, BFMI youth ministers, and their son, Johanan, pilot Capt. Stanley Thurston, and co-pilot Frankan Cooper. U.S. citizen Diego DeSantiago, 38, was killed with the eight others as the plane flew through heavy rain en route to Grand Bahama International Airport. A statement from the Ministry of
Transport and Aviation says the Lear 36 Executive Jet had departed from Nassau. It crashed about 5 p.m. local time Sunday. Tributes have poured in for the Bahamas’ most famous minister after he was killed along with eight others when his private jet crashed. He was traveling in the Lear 36 Executive Jet with his wife Ruth and several members of their Evangelical congregation to Grand Bahama to attend the 2014 Global Leadership Forum that he organized. But as the pilot attempted to land in Freeport, the craft careered into a shipping container crane, killing everyone on board. Foreign Minister Fred Mitchell said that a commercial Bahamasair flight making the same route, from Nassau to Freeport, at the same time
Describing Munroe as a “towering had turned back because it was unable to land. force who earned the respect and The death of Munroe, one admiration” of Christian and secular of the most prominent pastors in leaders, Christie added that he “leaned predominantly Christian Bahamas, on his [Munroe’s] counsel in a number of important matters.” stunned the country. Bahamas Prime Minister Perry Born in 1954 in the islands’ capital Christie issued a statement mourning of Nassau, Munroe founded Bahamas the loss of his “personal friend and Faith Ministries International in the spiritual mentor” after his death. early 1980s after studying at Oral “It is utterly impossible to measure Roberts University, a Christian liberal the magnitude of Dr Munroe’s loss arts school in Tulsa, Oklahoma. to The Bahamas and to the world,” The charismatic pastor quickly Christie said. became an influential religious leader “He was indisputably one of the among many evangelical Christians, most globally recognisable religious giving sermons around the world and figures our nation has ever produced. occasionally appearing on televangelist His fame as an ambassador for the Benny Hinn’s popular programs. Christian ministry preceded him He was also a motivational wherever in the world he travelled, speaker and the author of numerous whether in the Caribbean, North books, including the 2008 best-seller ‘God’s Big Idea: America, Asia, Europe or Africa.” Continued on page 26
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Shockwaves caused by Dr. Myles Munroe’s deadly plane crash Continued from page 25 Reclaiming God’s Original Purpose for Your Life.’ As news of the plane crash spread, members of his church were shown weeping on a Bahamas TV station or raising their hands in prayer. Fellow Christian pastors expressed shock. ‘At times like these, I don’t try to figure things out, I just know that all things ultimately figure into a larger and higher purpose that we may never fully understand in this present limited reality,’ Bishop Carlton Pearson, a
high-profile U.S. minister who was a friend of Munroe’s for 40 years, wrote on his Facebook page. Munroe, 60, and his entourage were traveling to Grand Bahama to attend the 2014 Global Leadership Forum that he organized. He planned to have dinner in Freeport about 90 minutes after his plane’s scheduling landing with former United Nations Ambassador Andrew Young, a speaker at the event, Mitchell said. Munroe’s wife, Ruth, was also
on the plane, along with the pastor considered second-in-command at Bahamas Faith Ministries, Richard Pinder, as well as the group’s youth minister and his wife and child. Munroe, who grew up poor in the Bahamas, was considered an inspiration for many people in the island chain and abroad, the foreign minister said. ‘He has really put his name on the world stage and helped the Bahamas achieve recognition for talent,’ the foreign minister said.
Husband chops wife to death in bitter divorce battle
PARAMARIBO, Suriname – Police say a 42-year-old woman was “chopped all over her body” and killed while her husband attempted suicide following a bitter divorce battle. Police said that Sardha GoeptarSoekhoe died while undergoing treatment at the hospital and that her 58-year-old husband, B. Goeptar, remains warded after drinking a poisonous substance after committing the crime. They said that the woman
had left the house in Jarikaba in District Wanica on Wednesday and was staying with one of her children when the attack occurred. According to the police, the 58-year-old man rode his motorbike to Santo Dorp with the intent on killing his estranged wife, whom he had seen walking down the street with her niece. The police said he cornered his wife and started hacking into
her with the machete. “He chopped her all over her body; everywhere he could,” police said. Goeptar then rode off, but was found a short while later in Latour, lying on the ground next to his motorbike. He had swallowed poison and police said they ook him to the hospital where he remains listed in stable condition. He is expected to be charged with murder.
St. Vincent records three murders in 15 hours
KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent In August, Lawrence survived – The police are investigating a gun attack here, during which three murders on the weekend he received two gunshots to the that have brought the homicide chest and a broken arm. count this year to 36. Late Saturday, homicide “Police can confirm that for detectives responded to two the past 15 hours or so we have calls, the first being in the received reports of three murders,” interior agricultural district of Detective Station Sergeant Marriaqua, where the body of Trevor Bailey told reporters Lawrence Marks was found in on Sunday in Kingstown Park, Yambou around 7 p.m. where Keon Lawrence was found “His body was discovered at dead near a riverbank. the side of the road with what Residents of Kingstown appears to be a gunshot injury to Park which borders the capital, the head,” the detective said. said they heard explosions in the Three and half hours later, area late Saturday. Damien Bloucher, 26, died after Bailey told reporters that being attacked by two men in Lawrence’s body has an injury to Glen. the face. “It is reported that he was “What we can say, the body at the side of the road with other has an injury, but the extent friends when he was attacked of it, we are unable to say. We by two men. His body was taken await the result of a post mortem to the Milton Cato Memorial examination,” he said. Hospital. On arrival, he was
pronounced dead. He had what a appeared to be gunshot injuries about his body,” Bailey said. Asked if police are working with any theories, Bailey said the investigations were still in the early stages. “All the information that is coming to our desk is being collated, and at this point we will not confirm or deny whether we are working on any specific theories,” he said. He further said that police “can’t say at this moment” if they suspect any link between the killings. The detective urged citizens to resist violence. “It has been a tragic weekend for St. Vincent and the Grenadines and the message from the police, we are asking the citizens of St. Vincent and the Grenadines to be more tolerant and to desist from all these gunrelated offences.” The killings come just three weeks after a peace rally in Glen, where there have been several murders since June. It is widely rumoured that some of the killings are related to drug deal gone sour, but national security officials have only said that this is a rumour they have also heard
‘He was a leader in our country,’ said Christopher Duncan. ‘He spoke at a number of national events. I’ve read some of his books. Just the way he viewed life and the way he understood God’s purpose for our lives made you look at life a different way.’ ‘Dr. Munroe was a spiritual fiber of our country,’ added Monique Dorsett, who lives in the Bahamas but is vacationing in Miami. ‘He epitomized Christianity and the way he lived. He was international .’
US warns of Chikungunya outbreak in the Caribbean
The Aedes aegypti mosquito that transmits the chikungunya virus ATLANTA – The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has warned that the chikungunya outbreak in Caribbean and Central and South American countries continues to spread with no sign of slowing down. According to the CDC “the painful mosquitoborne disease will likely continue to infect travelers to the region during the rest of this year and beyond”. The outbreak, which began last December, has caused an estimated 795,000 chikungunya cases in 37 countries and territories in the Western Hemisphere as of the end of October, said CDC in its latest update. It said more than 1,600 travelers returning to the United States with chikungunya have been reported, as of November 4. Before this outbreak, CDC said an average of 28 travelers with chikungunya fever returned to the United States each year. CDC estimates that about 9 million people travel between the United States and Caribbean each year. “During fall and winter, people in the United States might not be thinking about mosquitoes as a risk for diseases. So those who will be visiting the Caribbean or Central or South America should be aware of the risk of chikungunya in these areas this fall and winter and remember their insect repellent and other tips for staying safe,” it said in a statement. Dr. Roger S. Nasci, chief of CDC’s Arboviral Diseases Branch, said the beginning of fall means that mosquito problems in the continental United States will be decreasing. “However, travelers to areas where the chikungunya outbreak continues are at risk of becoming infected,” he cautioned. “It is important that travelers understand these risks and take appropriate actions to prevent being bitten by mosquitoes,” The CDC said preventing mosquito bites is the best way to avoid chikungunya and other mosquito-borne illnesses, adding that the mosquitoes that spread chikungunya bite mostly during the daytime. The CDC has advised travelers in high-risk groups to discuss their travel plans with their health care provider before leaving.
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Bermuda plans to legalise medical marijuana
medical marijuana HAMILTON, Bermuda — The Bermuda government has unveiled plans to legalise marijuana for medical use, while also giving police more discretion to caution first-time offenders who might
The Cannabis Reform Collaborative (CRC) otherwise be charged with marijuana possession. The exact cannabis-containing products group produced the report by canvassing views that will be permitted under amendments to the through seven focus groups and targeting different Pharmacy and Poison Act 1979 were not elaborated age groups. on during Friday’s Throne Speech at the re-opening CRC member, Stratton Hatfield, later told reporters “I applaud the government for producing legislation on of Parliament. “The government has led the debate on the medical cannabis. But, I am disappointed how vague issues surrounding cannabis use in this community,” it is. I think that Bermuda is missing an opportunity Governor George Fergusson said. to be a leader in this debate.” “Significant public engagement, augmented by During the reading of the Throne Speech scientific research and a full consideration of the the Governor revealed that government also plans criminal justice implications, has helped to shape the to amend the caution policy regarding marijuana possession. government’s position on these matters. “Additionally, in consultation with the Office “Therefore … the legislature will be invited to approve amendments to the Pharmacy and Poisons of the Director of Public Prosecutions, the Bermuda Act 1979 and the Misuse of Drugs Act 1972 to permit Police Service and the Ministry of Legal Affairs, the the use of specific forms of cannabinoid drugs or caution policy will be amended to permit greater discretion on the part of police officers when dealing cannabis-containing products for medical purposes.” A major report into reform of Bermuda’s laws on with first-time offenders who might otherwise have cannabis was handed over to government earlier this been charged with simple possession of cannabis,” the Governor said. year.
Bob Marley places fifth on Forbes dead celebrities rich list 2014 Graceland tourism and his music library. The late King of Rock died of a heart attack at the age of 42. Charles Schulz certainly did not make Peanuts, placing third with US$40 million courtesy of his popular cartoon characters like Charlie Brown and Snoopy. While cash is continuing to pour in from his comic strip and merchandising, Schulz is due for a further boost thanks to an upcoming 3-D movie from Fox. Much-married “Cleopatra” star Elizabeth Taylor bagged fourth position with US$25 million, mainly due to her best-selling fragrance “White Diamonds” and her old movies. Taylor died of a heart attack at the age of 79. Forbes top 13 highest earning dead celebrities 2014: 1. Michael Jackson 2. Elvis Presley 3. Charles Schulz 4. Elizabeth Taylor 5. Bob Marley 6. Marilyn Monroe 7. John Lennon 8. Albert Einstein 9. Theodor Geisel (tie) 9. Bruce Lee (tie) 9. Steve McQueen (tie) 9. Bettie Page (tie) 13. James Dean
The legendary Bob Marley died on May 11, 1981 at the age of 36 In a replay of last year’s ranking, Jamaican reggae legend Bob Marley has placed fifth on Forbes magazine’s top earning dead celebrity 2014 list, making him the only Caribbean star to shine among a galaxy dominated by North American and British luminaries. The enduring “One Love” singer is still earning steadily since his death from cancer at the age of 36 in 1981, with Forbes reporting bags and a line of fruit flavoured drinks, as well as the familiar T-shirts bearing the late music icon’s name. The “Redemption Song” star has also sold well over 75 million albums in the past two decades, and hauled in US$20 million year-to-date to secure fifth position on the 2014 rich list. Like everyone else, Marley still has a way to go to catch up with first-placed Michael Jackson, who was
50-years-old when he passed away in 2009. The King of Pop’s estate continued to rake in more money than most living celebrities, with earnings of a whopping US$140 million this year. According to Forbes, MJ made almost three times as much as the late King of Rock and Roll Elvis Presley, who made US$55 million over the same 12-month period to land in second place. This year, Jackson made a killing with his second posthumous album release Xscape, while his standing was further reinforced by a holographic performance on stage at the Billboard Music Awards. The late King of Pop has made US$700 million since his death five years ago. Meanwhile, Presley’s rights were bought by Authentic Brands Group (ABG) last year for US$125 million, and his estate raked in a fortune from
Forbes compiled the list in conjunction with estate managers, agents, music publishers and other insiders, coming up with estimates of what each estate brought in between October 2013 and October 2014.
Traders scared as hell of what’s happening in Venezuela
Venezuelan investors are abandoning ship en masse after the government indicated that it would not take immediate measures to stop the country from sinking deeper into chaos. “I am scared as hell,” one Latin American bond trader said. “Default [is] likely within 12 months; the oil price collapse [is] just adding to a completely dysfunctional political and financial situation.”
The signal to head for the exits was so subtle that you would have missed it if you were not paying close attention. This week the Venezuelan government reiterated that it would not devalue its currency, giving it more bolivars for every dollar. It does not want to do that because the country already has the highest inflation rate in the world, at 64%. The official exchange rate is 6.3
bolivars per dollar, but the blackmarket rate sits at 113.62 bolivars to the dollar. “We’ve told investors to count on Venezuela, to trust us,” Finance Minister Rodolfo Marco Torres said in an interview this week. Investors did exactly the opposite. They are abandoning Venezuela at a stunning rate. The country’s debt maturing in 2027 has fallen to a sixyear low of 55.1 cents, according to
Bloomberg, down 14% in a month. This is, in part, due to a global economic shift. Oil makes up 95% of Venezuela’s exports, and the commodity has gotten absolutely crushed in the past month — down 28%. Some accuse Saudi Arabia of keeping the price low to compete with the world’s burgeoning natural gas industry — an allegation the Kingdom and OPEC have categorically denied.
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Lead Barista for new coffee shop
NOVEMBER 15TH, 2014 – NOVEMBER 22ND, 2014
ROYAL TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS POLICE JOB ADVERTISEMENT
Job Summary: The barista is responsible for the preparation and serving of espresso based coffee drinks using a gas fired syphon espresso machine (i.e not automatic/ electronic). He/she will serve all products with friendly, individualized attention towards each customer. He/she is also responsible for educating customers about our premium coffees and teas and for the training of temporary staff. The barista fulfills any other duties the store manager, assistant manager or shift supervisor assigns and represents The Café in a professional and friendly manner at all times.
Product: •Ensures that all customers are educated on what we offer as products and services. •Maintains the highest quality, consistent product standards. •Follows all Company drink recipes and procedures. •Develops an understanding of coffee and tea regions and the various differences in flavor and blends. •Begins to educate themselves on the various types of coffee, tea products, blends and roasts. •Proficiently prepares blended and cold drinks provided by the store.
Service: •Greets all customers with fast, friendly, personalized service and develops a rapport with customers by learning their names, favorite drinks and food items. •Verbally receives and calls back customer orders in a friendly manner. •Reports all customer complaints to manager on duty. •Responds proactively to prevent customer service situations. •Accurately rings sales orders into cash register and counts back change to customers in a courteous and friendly manner. •Answers the telephone in a courteous and friendly manner including, but not limited to, giving store greeting and receiving and filling customer orders. •Answers customer questions regarding coffee blends, preparation, and product freshness. •Weighs, grinds and packs coffee per customers’ orders according to Company guidelines. •Sells and serves baked goods and other food and menu items to customers. •Assists with table service when necessary •Acts as shift supervisor when required •Maintains efficient, friendly service.
Environment: •Restocks shelves when necessary. •Routinely cleans the bar area, floor, windows and grinders, and takes out trash, etc. •Assists in the ordering, receiving and distribution of weekly shipments. •Reports potential safety hazards to the manager on duty. •Reports all employee accidents to management. •Informs the manager of any operational inconsistencies.
VACANCY: DEPARTMENT: LOCATION: POSTING DATE: POSTING EXPIRY DATE:
Continued Airworthiness Manager Police Air Services . Grand Turk, Police Air Wing November 3, 2014 November 14, 2014
JOB PURPOSE: The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police
are seeking interested persons to fill the position of Continued Airworthiness Manager at Police Air-Wing Grand Turk. Under the general direction of the Commissioner of Police, the post holder is responsible for overall maintenance of the Police Aircraft to ensure continued airworthiness required for flight operations.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
1. At least Ten (10) years Experience in the Aircraft Maintenance Field desired, with five (5) years on the PA 3l-350 Aircraft. 2. At least three (3) years working experience at an Approved Aircraft Maintenance Organization as the Continued Airworthiness Manager or Chief Engineer or Quality Manager Level. 3. A Turks and Caicos Islands Civil Aviation Authority (TCICAA) OTAR Part 66 Aircraft Maintenance Engineers Licence or any of the other OTAAs OTAR Part 66 Licence, Category A and C or a Current Licence issued by an ICAO Contracting State with Type Rating on the PA 31-350 Aircraft 4. Knowledge of TCI Civil Aviation regulations (The Civil Aviation Act, Air Navigation Overseas Territories Order, OTARs and OTACs etc). 5. Manufacturer’s Approved Training Course on PA 31-350 Aircraft and Lycoming Trouble Shooting Training Course on Engines. 6. Quality Management Experience. 7. Knowledge of Auditing and Administration. 8. Experience with the Safety Management System in Approved Maintenance Organisations. 9. Human Factors in Aviation Maintenance Training. 10. Able to fulfil duties and responsibilities in accordance with a. Part 39 Maintenance Control Manual 0.3.6; b. Maintenance Controller Manual 0.3.6.2; c. Part 145 Maintenance Organisation Exposition Manual section 1.3; d. Management Personnel 1.3.2 Chief Engineer.
Requirements, Qualifications & Physical Demands: •Barista qualification required. •Food service and handling qualification required. •Senior position – at least 3 years demonstrable customer service experience required. •Experience of supervising and training staff an advantage. •Able to drive an automatic car or willing to obtain a driver’s license at own expense •Runs errands, when needed, to pick up supplies and/or product. •May work special events, as needed. •Maintains positive Company morale and professional attitude. •Must be able to work overtime, as needed. •Excellent verbal and written skills. •Well-organized and detail-oriented. •Minimum high school diploma or equivalent. •Regularly required to handle food and hot beverages. •Clean criminal record •Good record of employment with contactable references •Amiable personality
Interested persons may submit their applications and resumes, to One Straw Ltd c/o Epic Corporate & Consultancy Services Ltd or contact 946-1570
COMPETENCIES: The position will require the incumbent to: ➢Demonstrate exceptional Aircraft Engineering repair and Maintenance Skills ➢Have strong oral and written communication skills. ➢Display a high level of confidence, integrity and professionalism. ➢Be available for on-call duty due to possibility of spontaneous activity. ➢Display good interpersonal skills.
SALARY attached to this position is $48,225.00 per Annum plus Applicable Allowances. Salary MAY be negotiable depending on education and experience.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE Resumes must be accompanied by a Cover Letter and two letters of reference (one preferably from a current and/or former employer) as well as copies of educational / training certificates and a copy of their Passport photo page. Shortlisted candidates must submit a Police Certificate. Mailed applications should be addressed to Mr. Rex Swann Human Resource Manager, Police Headquarters, Old Airport Road Grand Turk; Emailed to: Rex.swann@tcipolice. tc or Faxed to: 946-2099
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HAB MANAGEMENT LIMITED HAB Management Limited is seeking applicants for the following position:
HOUSEKEEPERS Job Description Candidates will be responsible to clean guest rooms as assigned, ensuring the hotel’s established standards of cleanliness. Requirements Should have four years or more experience as a Housekeeper in a Hotel. Must have knowledge of proper cleaning techniques. Maintain positive guest relations at all times. Should be able to work cohesively with co-workers as part of a team. Must be able to read and write in English and understand verbal and written instructions. Good presentation and a pleasant, friendly personality required. Salary $12,000 per annum. Interested applicants should contact Veronica Rigby via email by November 21, 2014 at ronnie@habgroup.com or by fax 649-946-5191. Only persons selected for an interview will be contacted by email or telephone to schedule an interview.
ELECTRICIAN TURKS AND CAICOS WATER COMPANY LIMITED is seeking a suitably qualified individual to fill the following position. Only candidates who meet the minimum requirements will be considered.
Duties
Responsible for all general electrical maintenance and repairs of electrical problems. Must be able to operate electrical and control systems, generators and SWRO equipment in excess of 200 HP. Must be able to inspect various electrical systems and equipment for proper functioning. Proficient in diagnosing problems concerning PLCs and analog control circuits. Complete daily tasks as outlined by Supervisor. Complete maintenance request work orders on a timely basis. Performs all weekly, monthly and other scheduled preventative maintenance programs. Actively pursue new tasks or jobs when assigned work is completed.
Requirements
Must have eight years experience and certification as an Electrician. Must have strong troubleshooting skills in order to diagnose and repair electrical problems. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office. Should have great oral and written communication skills. Work with minimal supervision. Applicant must be drug free, have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation and clean criminal record. Position requires the successful applicant to be willing to work swing shift hours, including holidays and weekends. Position requires for the successful applicant to be on standby for 24 hours call out emergencies. The wages for this position is $8.00 per hour. Interested applicants should contact Veronica Rigby via email by November 21, 2014 at ronnie@habgroup.com or by fax 649-946-5191. Suitable applicants will be contacted by email or telephone to schedule an interview.
ALEXANDRA RESORT & SPA is inviting applications for the following position: MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN We are seeking to employ an experienced Maintenance Technician who will be reporting to the Chief Engineer. Responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following: •Plans, lay out, installs and repairs piping and wiring circuits to the different systems on the property to applicable codes. •Performs work in the mechanic’s skill area such as fabrication, assembly, welding, burning, cutting, layout and pipe lifting. •Cleans and inspects and maintains the different systems on the property and hotel rooms •Diagnoses and remedies all troubles to a particular system. •Works on secondary voltage equipment. •Performs work in other trades as a second man in times the primary man is not around •Direct helpers as required. •Uses all required tools, measuring and testing equipment. •Works from complex wiring diagrams, code books and similar documents. •Cleans debris from work area, parts and equipment. •Works independently and with minimum guidance. •Has knowledge of basic carpentry. •Has knowledge of air conditioning system repairs and maintenance. •Uses involved math to perform load and circuit calculations. •Operates facility equipment to check work as required.
GENERAL:
•Knows location of all shop equipment and tools. •Able to start, run and stop maintenance equipment. •Has a detailed knowledge of applied practices, techniques and the theory and operation of Sewage Treatment Plant, Lift Stations, Generator Systems, Elevator Systems, etc. •Works on ladders, scaffolds and in pits. •Must be able to manually lift 50# on an intermittent basis. Heavier loads will be handled using other methods. •Is familiar with, understands, and uses safe practices and wears all required safety equipment. •Provides General maintenance, which includes but is not limited to minor electrical, plumbing, mechanical repairs, appliance repair, drywall, painting. •Follow other tasks assigned by the Engineer.
Qualifications:
•High school diploma •Completion of recognized technical apprenticeship program •Associates degree of any kind of technical course •At least five years experience as general maintenance technician. •Capacity to plan and organize work •Analytical skills and problem solving capacities Salary for this position will commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Please Submit Applications to:
cgibbons@wihl.com A copy should also be submitted to the TCI Labour Department. Submissions to be no later than November 21st, 2014 Belongers need only apply.
Blue Haven Resort & Marina is inviting suitable applications for the following position: DOCK ATTENDANT RESPONSIBILITIES •Inspecting, maintaining, repairing Marina docks, equipment’s and grounds. •Check dock lines and utility connections on a daily basis or as requested.. •Performing fuel dock attendant as needed. •Assisting boaters with docking procedures. •Assistance as assigned in hurricane or storm preparation. •Know applications of radio, hurricane, storm, fire and first aid procedures. •Participates in inventory as needed. •Responds to boater hailing the marina on the radio; directing those to appropri ate locations. •Must be responsible individuals who will present themselves well to the boaters since they will have the most contact with the boaters and the public. •Knowledge of Marina regulations and enforcement procedures •Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time. JOB REQUIREMENTS •Ability to swim; comfortable around water. •Prospective employees should be responsible self-starters with attention to detail and safety in mind. •Pleasant personality and ability to get along with customers, co-workers and harbor. •Ability to stand for the entire day. •Reading and writing and writing work-related documents in English. •Lifting, carrying and pushing up to 25lbs regularly, 30-35lbs frequently and up to 50lbs occasionally. Salary for these positions will commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Belongers need only apply. Please Submit Applications to: cgibbons@wihl.com A copy should also be submitted to the TCI Labour Department. Submissions to be no later than November 28th, 2014 Turks and Caicos Islanders need only apply.
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Is it an Emergency? Èske li yon Ijans ? ¿Es una emergencia ? Registration:
Triyaj :
All people requiring medical attention at the Emergency Department have to be registered. If your condition requires that you have immediate (emergency) treatment, you will be assigned a bed in the treatment area. If you don’t need immediate medical care, you will be directed to a registration area where you will be asked to present your NHIP card (if you have one) and pay the required fees. All children under the age of 18 will be seen and treated as required, regardless of their ability to pay.
Triyaj se yon pwosesis kote moun blese oswa malad yo klase selon degre yo nan maladi oswa bezwen pou swen medikal ijans. Apre triyaj , yo pral mande w yo chita nan zòn nan ap tann jiskaske ou yo rele nan men doktè a.
Fees: If you are NHIP-eligible, the co-pay fee is $10. Between the hours of 11 pm and 7 am, the co-pay fee is $50 for non-emergency care. Additional diagnostic tests may incur an additional $10 co-pay fee. If you do not have NHIP, you will be billed at established rates. NOTE: All NHIP co-pay fees are paid over to NHIP and are not retained by the Hospital. Triage: Triage is a process where injured or sick people are classified according to their degree of illness or need for emergency medical attention. After triage, you will be asked to sit in the waiting area until you are called by the doctor. The waiting room: Why am I waiting so long? The most seriously ill patient must be seen first. This means if you have a less serious medical condition or are less sick, you may have to wait longer to be seen and treated, even if you arrived in the Emergency Department first. TCI Hospital staff will do their best to estimate how long you may have to wait. Enskripsyon
Sal la ap tann : Poukisa mwen ap tann konsa pou sa lontan ? Dwe pasyan ki pi malad grav ka wè an premye. Sa vle di si ou gen yon kondisyon medikal grav oswa mwens yo gen mwens malad, ou ka gen yo rete tann pi lontan yo dwe wè epi pou yo trete , menm si ou te rive nan Depatman an Ijans premye. Anplwaye TCI Lopital pral fè pi byen yo nan estime konbyen tan ou ka gen yo rete tann.
Inscripción: Todas las personas que requieren atención médica en el servicio de urgencias tienen que estar registrados. Si su condición requiere que usted tenga un tratamiento inmediato (de emergencia) se le asigna una cama en el área de tratamiento . Si no necesita atención médica inmediata, se le dirigirá a un área de registro donde se le pedirá que presente su tarjeta de NHIP ( si tiene uno ) y pagar las tasas correspondientes . Los menores de 18 años que van a ser vistos y tratados como se requiere, sin importar su capacidad de pago. Tarifas: Si usted es NHIP elegibles , la cuota de co-pago es de $ 10 . Entre las 11 pm y las 7 am, la tarifa de co-pago es de $ 50 para la atención no sea de emergencia . Pruebas de diagnóstico adicionales pueden implicar un cargo adicional co -pago de $ 10. Si usted no tiene NHIP , se le facturará a las tarifas establecidas . NOTA: Todas las tarifas NHIP copago se pagan a NHIP y no son retenidos por el Hospital .
Tout moun ki mande atansyon medikal nan Depatman Ijans gen yo dwe anrejistre. Si eta sante ou mande pou ke ou gen imedya ( ijans) tretman , ou pral yo kapab asiyen yon kabann nan zòn nan tretman an. Si ou pa bezwen swen medikal imedyat , ou pral dirije yo sou yon zòn enskripsyon ki kote yo pral mande wprezante kat NHIP ou ( si w gen youn ) ak peye frè yo mande yo. Tout timoun ki poko gen laj 18 an pral wè epi pou yo trete jan yo mande , kèlkeswa kapasite yo nan peye.
Triage es un proceso donde la gente heridos o enfermos se clasifican de acuerdo a su grado de enfermedad o necesidad de atención médica de emergencia . Después de triaje , se le pedirá que se siente en la sala de espera hasta que recibe una llamada por el médico .
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La sala de espera : ¿Por qué estoy esperando tanto tiempo?
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El paciente más gravemente enfermo debe ser visto por primera vez . Esto significa que si usted tiene una condición médica grave o menos es menos enfermo , es posible que tenga que esperar más tiempo para ser visto y tratado , incluso si usted llegó a la sala de urgencias en primer lugar. Personal TCI hospital hará todo lo posible para estimar cuánto tiempo es posible que tenga que esperar .
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PROVO WATER COMPANY LTD. Provo Water Company Ltd is seeking suitable applicants to fill the following positions: POSITION: SYSTEM DESIGN ENGINEER
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION: •Registered Civil Engineer •At least 5 t years’ experience in civil works with emphasis waterworks and piping networks. •Have a strong knowledge of hydraulics and piping design calculations. •Effective organization skills and ability to work effectively both in a team setting and independently •Computer proficient with exposure in Microsoft Word and Excel and hydraulic modeling software.
JOB DESCRIPTION: The System Design Engineer works under the direction of the head of the Engineering Department. This individual provides technical direction and management for the design compliance and construction works leading to the maintenance of the islands waterworks system. This position can be adapted to either primary or construction or facility maintenance functions.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ARE TO: •Provide Surveys, Designs and detailed engineering for proposed waterworks, civil works, engineering projects, modifications and maintenance. •Monitor and Record hydraulics input - output data such as system’s pressures, velocities and flows including pumping stations and water storage facilities for engineering design task. •Carry out continuous engineering studies, investigations and design calculations for the maintenance of water supply system in the island. •Provide cost-effective solutions to waterworks requirements/situations and establish review procedures to minimize cost growth. •Perform Engineering field surveys for establishing boundaries and limits , developing contours and profiles, piping routes and levels. •Develop company standards for all construction and or facility maintenance works. •Apply standard practices and techniques in specific engineering assignments, including proficiency in use of engineering/project scheduling tools. •Provide technical assistance to the Operations and Maintenance Department •Ensure that the integrity of master plans is maintained and maintain and update the general site plans for all waterworks facilities including new connections and facilities. •Ensure all subcontractors employed to execute engineering-construction tasks conform to applicable company standards for security, safety, environmental controls, hazardous materials and underground utilities.
Salary Range: US$ 36, 000 – 48, 000 per annum
POSITION: AUTOCAD OPERATOR MINIMUM QUALIFICATION •Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering •3 to 5 years AutoCAD experience a must. Must have previous experience in mechanical, electrical and civil drafting, blue print reading and 2 or 3 dimensional work •Must have at least 2 years of experience in a waterworks environment •Strong proficiency in AutoCAD Civil, ArcGIS or equivalent software for piping network design is a must. •Strong knowledge of Primavera (P3) planning software and Microsoft applications. •Must be able to work under time pressure to meet strict deadlines while producing accurate work
JOB DESCRIPTION: The AutoCAD Operator reports to the Head of Engineering and must be able to prepare design and as built drawings in AutoCAD, generate engineering flow diagrams from engineer’s examples, update and modify building and piping layouts, update and modify piping networks and details in AutoCAD in a water utility environment. The duties of an AutoCAD Operator include: •Able to prepare plans and exhibits which entail making accurate computer drawings from design sketches, conceptual drawings, field compiled survey data, and verbal instructions. •Updates mechanical, electrical and civil plans and drawings according to amendments and revisions. •Produce and compile standard facility and utility drawings. •Make all required revisions to approved designs and maintains complete and accurate drawings. •Perform 3D view layout, layer and dimensioning techniques. •Create new drawings out of survey data and verbal instructions. •Follow through with all projects to ensure successful fabrication and installation. •Complete field surveys using manual and modern methods to produce accurate location or as built drawings •Maintain a highly organized and accurate database of the company’s field assets including location and detailed drawings •Assist in leak detection investigations that may require periods of night work •Assist in engineering investigations that may include meter testing and other technical work •Assist in performance of maintenance schedule of the Engineering Department •Other duties as assigned by the Head of Engineering to meet the objectives of the Engineering Department and the Company
Salary Range: US$ 32, 400 – 42, 000 per annum All applications (inclusive of cover letter, CV & copies of qualifications) must be submitted by 21st November 2014 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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George W. Bush likes idea of Jeb Bush vs Hillary Clinton in 2016
Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush (right) with his brother, former President George W. Bush and his father former President George H. W. Bush Never mind the potential for name fatigue. Former U.S. President George W. Bush likes the idea of a 2016 presidential matchup between his Republican brother Jeb Bush and Democrat Hillary Clinton. In an interview as part of the rollout of a book he has written about his father, former President George H.W. Bush, Bush said he is urging Jeb to try to make it three Bush presidents. Jeb Bush, 61, is a former two-term governor of Florida who is considering entering the Republican presidential nomination race for 2016 and says he’ll make up his mind by year’s end. “He’s had the experience necessary
to be president. He understands in Dallas, the former president, 68, what it means to be a leader. He can was more willing to talk about current appeal to different voter groups in an events than he has been in the years attractive way,” George W. Bush told since he left the White House in early Reuters. “He’s got vision,” said Bush, 2009. adding, that if Jeb decides to run, “I’m He expressed concern about the all in” with helping him. rise of the Islamic State militant group Any concerns Americans might in Iraq and Syria and said he backs have about a third president named Obama’s goal of destroying the group. Bush would be tempered by the “I’m hopeful that it works. If it doesn’t presence of Hillary Clinton in the race, the administration is going to need to since her husband, Bill Clinton, served adjust,” Bush said. two terms as president, said Bush. The former president was relaxed “There are some people that’ll and at ease with his place in history. say there’s no way I’m going to vote for He left office with a 34 percent approval somebody with that name,” said Bush. rating from Americans weary of the “Of course if he were to run against Iraq war he launched in 2003 and Hillary Clinton then I think the name struggling under a collapsing economy. issue would somewhat dissipate and Now, as many former presidents then people would pick which one experience, he is looked on more would be the leader. But neither one fondly. A Gallup poll last June said he of them has declared and I really don’t was viewed favorably by 53 percent of know if Jeb is going to run.” Americans. Hillary Clinton, who lost the Bush shrugged when asked about his Democratic presidential nomination in improved image. 2008 and went on to serve as President “There’s a long reach to history Barack Obama’s secretary of state and people will analyze the decisions from 2009 to 2013, is favored to win the I made for a long time coming, and it party’s nomination if she tries again will be in context with other presidents for the White House. She has said she and other decisions,” he said.Sticking will make up her mind early next year. to his pledge not to criticize Obama, Bush said the only thing that surprised BUSH’S POPULARITY IMPROVES him about Republican victories in last week’s midterm elections was how In the interview, conducted at the many there were. George W. Bush presidential library As far as Obama’s struggles in
Obama plans to shield up to 5 million immigrants from deportation
US president Barack Obama President Barack Obama plans to announce an overhaul of U.S. immigration policy through executive action that would shield up to 5 million undocumented immigrants from deportation, the New York Times reported on Thursday. Such a move will set up a showdown with Republicans, who have blocked Democrats’ efforts in Congress to reform immigration laws and warned the president not to take unilateral action on immigration.
The Times, citing unidentified administration officials with direct knowledge of the plan, said Obama’s proposed overhaul may be announced as soon as next week. Officials said it would allow many parents of children who are U.S. citizens or legal residents to obtain work documents and stay in the United States. The Times said Obama’s plan will provide more opportunities for immigrants with high-tech skills and add security resources to the border with Mexico. Undocumented immigrants with family ties in the United States and no criminal record also would be considered lower priority for deportation than those with criminal records or who are considered security risks. Republicans, who won control of Congress in Nov. 4 elections, have warned Obama not to take unilateral action on immigration. Obama told congressional leaders last Friday he was committed to using executive powers to ease some restrictions on undocumented immigrants since Republicans in the House of Representatives had refused to advance immigration legislation. Mitch McConnell, who will be Senate majority leader starting in January, said if Obama took unilateral action on immigration, it would be like “waving a red flag in front of a bull.” When the new Congress convenes in January, Republicans will have majorities in both chambers.
Former First Lady and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton with her husband former President Bill Clinton his sixth year in office, Bush said Republican President Ronald Reagan had similarly crushing midterm results in 1986. Bush did not mention the thumping he suffered in the 2006 elections in his own sixth year in office, when Democrats captured control of Congress. “I have a theory that after six years or seven years or eight years they (voters) kind of get tired of you no matter who are you. And given all the exposure a president gets these days people begin to say, well, when’s the next person going to show up? It was certainly my case. And presidents shouldn’t take that personally,” he said. The book, “41 - A Portrait of My Father,” is a heartfelt tribute to his 90-year-old father, who is confined to a wheelchair and whose memory, Bush writes, has faded.
17 arrests in worldwide drug website bust AMSTERDAM - Seventeen people have been arrested so far in an international crackdown on underground websites selling illegal drugs, a top Europol official said Friday, with Dutch prosecutors saying the arrests came in the U.S., Ireland and Germany. Troels Oerting, head of the police agency’s cybercrimes division, said it coordinated raids in more than a dozen countries on Thursday, including a U.S. operation in which the FBI announced the arrest in San Francisco of a man accused of running the Silk Road 2.0 online drug bazaar. “We will go after drug dealers regardless of whether they operate in the physical or virtual world,” he said. Europol said in addition to the Silk Road site, it has seized or shut down numerous other marketplaces with names such as Hydra, Cloud Nine, Pandora and Blue Sky, netting $1 million (800,000 euros) in digital currency and $225,000 worth of cash and drugs. Silk Road and similar websites are not visible on the open Internet. They can only be accessed with special browsers that encrypt web traffic and transmit it via the TOR network of anonymizing servers - often referred to as the “dark net.” Buyers and sellers trade using digital currencies, usually Bitcoin. “I think there will be more than 55 different markets shut down,” Oerting said. “We didn’t get (sites) Agora or Evolution, because there’s only so much we can do on one day.” The FBI said Thursday it had arrested 26-year-old Blake Benthall on suspicion of running the Silk Road 2 site. Oerting declined to give more information on arrests in other countries because he said investigations were continuing.
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CEO ordered to pay $995 million in divorce Continental Resources (CLR.N) Chief successful oil companies. Through her lawyers, Sue Ann Hamm declined Executive Officer Harold Hamm has been ordered to pay nearly $1 billion to his ex-wife in one of the comment. Her legal team said it would be “evaluating largest-ever U.S. divorce judgments, according to a Ms. Hamm’s options.” court filing on Monday. Harold Hamm’s Continental stake is now worth In an 80-page ruling following a more than around $13.9 billion, down from more than $18 billion nine-week divorce trial that ended last month, before the trial began. Oklahoma Special Judge Howard Haralson ruled Oklahoma City-based Continental is a leading that oil magnate Hamm should pay his ex-wife a driller in the Bakken Shale play of North Dakota and Montana, the largest U.S. oil discovery in decades. total of $995.5 million. Although the award could make Sue Ann Through his stake in Continental, Harold Hamm is Hamm, 58, one of the 100 wealthiest women in the believed to own more oil underground than any other United States, according to Forbes’ rankings, it is American. The Hamms wed in 1988 and had no prenuptial far smaller than the amount her lawyers sought and does not require Harold Hamm to sell shares of agreement. For years, Sue Ann Hamm was also an executive at Continental. Continental. Some of the largest-ever U.S. divorce settlements He holds 68 percent of the firm’s shares. During the trial, Sue Ann Hamm’s lawyers had asked have been kept private, but the Hamm judgment is Haralson to split a marital estate they estimated to among the biggest on record. be worth at least $17 billion, tied up in Continental In a 2010 divorce settlement, casino magnate Steve Wynn agreed to transfer 11 million shares in shares. Judge Haralson’s ruling is subject to appeal, Wynn Resorts, then worth $741 million, to his ex-wife but if accepted by both parties it would allow Elaine, according to filings with the U.S. Securities Continental’s CEO to put a contentious and time- and Exchange Commission. To secure the judgment, Judge Haralson placed consuming divorce behind him and to remain the controlling shareholder of one of America’s most a lien on 20 million shares of Continental stock. That
decision does not require Hamm to sell shares. Judge Haralson ordered Hamm, 68, to pay his exwife about one-third of the funds, or $322.7 million, by the end of 2014, the filing says. Hamm will be required to pay the rest of the judgment, or $650 million, in installments worth at least $7 million per month, according to the filing. Sue Ann Hamm has already been awarded around $25 million from the marital estate since the case was filed in 2012, the court said.
Top US general considers sending advisers with Iraqi ground troops
Captain of doomed ferry jailed for 36 years
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, U.S. Army General Martin Dempsey listens to a question during the House Armed Services Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, November 13, 2014. The top U.S. general told air strikes, an idea he first raised lawmakers on Thursday he publicly in September. would consider sending American The general’s remarks could military advisers to accompany stir political concern just days after Iraqi troops if they advance Obama authorized expanding the against Islamic State militants number of U.S. troops in Iraq to as in the difficult terrain near Mosul many as 3,100 from a current limit and the Iraqi border with Syria. of 1,600, adding more advisers as Army General Martin Dempsey, well as troops to train the Iraqi the chairman of the Joint Chiefs military. of Staff, told a congressional Dempsey said he was hearing that he had not decided if “certainly considering” sending such a recommendation would be U.S. advisers to support Iraqi necessary. troops. He spoke after members of A spokesman said Dempsey the Republican-led House Armed was not referring to sending in Services Committee questioned ground combat troops to fight why Democratic President Barack militants but was referring to Obama had ruled out putting deploying advisers to help call in combat troops in Iraq and asked
the general whether he would recommend greater action. “How can you successfully execute the mission you’ve been given to degrade and ultimately destroy ISIL (Islamic State) when some of your best options are taken off the table?” asked Representative Buck McKeon, the committee chairman. McKeon said if Obama sought a new authorization to use military force but ruled out U.S. combat troops, it would not be approved. “I will not support sending our military into harm’s way with their arms tied behind their backs,” he said. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel told the panel the U.S.led air campaign against Islamic State, which has been criticized for the small number of air strikes, would intensify as Iraqi forces strengthened to the point they could go on the offensive. Dempsey and Hagel urged Congress to approve $5.6 billion in additional funding for the campaign. The general told the panel Iraq needed 80,000 trained and competent troops to recapture Mosul, retake territory lost to Islamic State and control the border with Syria. “We’re on the path to conduct that training,” he said.
Man tries to eat woman in British murder case British police confronted a man trying to eat the eyeball and face of a woman and used a stun gun on the cannibal who later died, local media quoted witnesses as saying. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene and a murder investigation has been opened. Police said they were called
to an incident at a hostel in the village of Argoed in South Wales on Thursday after reports of a man attacking a woman. Security staff at the Sirhowy Arms discovered the 34-yearold man, who had been released from prison two weeks ago, eating the woman, a 22-yearold believed to be his girlfriend,
according to witnesses quoted by the South Wales Evening Post. Police shot the man with a Taser stun gun. He became unresponsive and died, despite attempts by paramedics to save him, police said. Many details of the incident were not immediately clear.
Sue Ann Hamm and Continental Resources Chief Executive Officer Harold Hamm
The captain of a South Korean ferry that capsized in April killing 304 passengers was jailed for 36 years on Tuesday after a court found him guilty of negligence, but was acquitted of homicide for which prosecutors had sought the death penalty. The court convicted the ship’s chief engineer of homicide for not aiding two injured fellow crew members, making him the only one of four facing homicide charges to be found guilty on that count, and sentenced him to 30 years in prison. The remaining 13 surviving crew members of the ferry Sewol were found guilty of various charges, including negligence, and handed down prison terms ranging from five to 20 years. Cries and shouts of anger and disbelief erupted in the packed courtroom in the southern city of Gwangju as the verdict and sentences were read. “Judge, this is not right,” a woman screamed in anguish as some of the other family members broke down in tears. “Is this how little the lives of our children were worth?” another said. “The death sentence is not enough for the crew.” Video footage of the crew abandoning the vessel after instructing the passengers, mostly teenagers, to remain in their cabins had caused outrage and calls for harsh punishment. The victims’ families issued a statement after the verdict, saying they were devastated by the decision and justice had failed. “Our hope was miserably destroyed” Park Jongdae, father of one of the children who died, said in the statement read outside the courthouse, urging the prosecutors to appeal and seek punishment that it said fitted the crew’s crime. A prosecutor involved in the case said his team would appeal against the decision on all 15 crew members, calling the rulings “disappointing,” particularly the not guilty verdict against three senior officers including the captain on homicide charges. The overloaded Sewol capsized while making a turn on a routine voyage to the holiday island of Jeju. The vessel was later found to be defective, with additions made to increase passenger capacity making it top-heavy and unstable. The ferry operator also loaded the ship with excess cargo and not enough water in the ballast tank to maintain balance, causing it to list sharply when it made the ill-fated turn on April 16 and sink rapidly. Only 172 of the ferry’s 476 passengers and crew were rescued. Of the 304 confirmed dead or still listed as missing, 250 were school children. The government announced earlier on Tuesday it was halting the search for the nine still missing as conditions at the wreck have become too dangerous.
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Response to Ebola needs flexibility, experts say
DAKAR, Senegal - Many beds are empty at newly opened Ebola treatment units in Liberia’s urban centers because the outbreak is now flaring in more rural parts of the country. In Sierra Leone’s capital, there aren’t enough treatment units as the epidemic spreads there. Those helping battle the world’s worst Ebola outbreak must be more agile to catch up as the dreaded disease jumps from one place to another, U.N. officials and experts say. That’s a challenge because it is a slow process for governments to authorize aid, to gather it together and then deliver it. And to build treatment units, even rudimentary ones, takes even more time. By the time they’re built, the outbreak may have moved elsewhere. In Liberia, the U.S. this week opened an Ebola treatment unit in Tubmanburg, about 40 miles (64 kilometers) north of the capital, Monrovia. A 250-bed Doctors Without Borders clinic in Monrovia is treating only about 50 patients. There have
been no patients at another facility in community has enough challenges Foya, in northern Liberia, since Oct. trying to mobilize resources in Liberia, 30. The U.S. plans to build 17 units Sierra Leone and Mali and any in all, and it has already opened a outbreaks in other countries would be field hospital to treat infected health “truly devastating.” “Ebola is a fearsome enemy and workers. “Some of our initial thinking has we will not win by chasing it,” he said. proven different ... on the ground,” said “We must get ahead of it.” Banbury said “Liberia is leading Susana Malcorra, chief of staff to U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, at a the way with the development of a rapid isolation and treatment General Assembly meeting Thursday. Anthony Banbury, the head of the capability.” Liberia’s assistant health minister U.N. mission fighting Ebola in West Africa, called for “a more flexible, more Tolbert Nyenswah told the General nimble” response that puts treatment Assembly by video that trained teams units in remote regions and gets staff can now get to Ebola hotspots in 24 rapidly to new outbreaks. He said hours. Liberian President Ellen Johnson burial teams must also be sent to remote areas, and small treatment Sirleaf said Thursday she is lifting a centers and laboratories need to be state of emergency imposed to control built, requiring money and experts to the outbreak but added that the move does not mean it is over. In fact, a day manage them. Banbury warned the General earlier she visited a new Ebola hot Assembly that Ebola is an elusive spot in the coastal county of Grand disease that has just reappeared in Cape Mount on the border with Sierra Mali where it was thought to be under Leone. The outbreak, which has killed control. He said the international
Tony Blair says Ed Miliband will lose 2015 general election
Blair said under Miliband the party has failed to develop a ‘narrative that is about the future of the country’
more than 5,000 people and infected more than 14,000 in West Africa, is currently hitting Sierra Leone particularly hard. Doctors Without Borders says the outbreak needs “rapid response teams” that can bring care to remote villages, rather than trying to get sick people out. Such teams would include medics, disinfection specialists and psychologists or social workers and could stamp out a budding outbreak in a village before it can spread. In Washington, Rajiv Shah, administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development, called on the House Foreign Affairs Committee to approve the Obama administration’s request for $6.2 billion in emergency aid to fight Ebola in West Africa and shore up U.S. preparedness. “This is a fast-moving and adaptable viral epidemic. We need to be fast-moving and adaptable,” Shah said. “We really do require these resources to be successful. Frankly, we will not succeed without them.”
World’s tallest man meets world’s shortest man
The world’s tallest and shortest Mr Kosen added: “Even though men have met in London at an event he is short and I am tall, we have had organised by Guinness World Records. similar struggles throughout our lives The little and large act met as people and when I look into Chandra’s eyes I across the globe tried to break all can see he is a good man.” manner of weird and wacky world As well as being the tallest man, records, including banging heads, Mr Kosen’s hands are the biggest in the catching spears and throwing thongs world - an impressive 28.5 centimetres on Guiness World Records Day. from the wrist to the tip of his middle Turkey’s Sultan Kosen, who stands finger. 2.51 metres(8 feet two inches) tall, Meanwhile Mr Dangi, a primordial met with Chandra Bahadur Dangi dwarf who makes placemats and head from Nepal, who measures up at 55 straps for villagers carrying heavy centimetres (I foot, eight inches) tall. loads, is the shortest adult to ever Mr Kosen, a 31-year-old farmer, have been verified by Guinness World stooped down to shake hands with Records. 74-year-old Mr Dangi opposite the “I was very pleased to see the Houses of Parliament in London. tallest man in the world, I was curious “I was very interested how tall he to meet my extreme opposite,” he said. was going to be, about how far up my “I’m so pleased to be a Guinness record legs he would go, and of course once I holder. saw him I realised how tiny he was,” “Thanks to this I have visited Mr Kosen said. many countries and met many people. He said meeting Mr Chandra I really love it.” was “amazing”, although he admitted Brewing firm Guinness launched bending the long, long way down for their famous records book in 1955 to photographs was difficult. settle disputes among drinkers. “I do have problems with my knees The books have sold more than so if I stand too long I do get tired,” he 132 million copies in more than 100 said. countries.
Tony Blair has reportedly written Losses of support have been felt in off Ed Miliband’s chances of winning Scotland, with the SNP winning the next election because Labour has over supposedly core voters, while in failed to persuade the country it is fit England there are fears Ukip could to govern. damage Labour almost as much as the In the conversation, recounted to Conservatives. the Daily Telegraph, the former Prime But it is not the first time he Minister said that under Mr Miliband has spoken out about his successor’s the party has failed to develop a leadership. In July, while celebrating “narrative that is about the future of the 20th anniversary of becoming the country”. Labour leader, he professed his loyalty Mr Blair was said to have made the to Mr Miliband but made a series of forecast in a private conversation with barely-coded criticisms of his strategy. political allies in July. He urged Mr Miliband not to “The Conservatives will be the next revert to a left-wing “comfort zone” government because Labour has failed based on top-down state solutions, to make a good case for itself. That is saying that Labour should mend fences what Tony thinks. He does not think with business and occupy the political that Miliband can beat Cameron,” a centre ground. source told the paper. Asked what advice he would give But Mr Blair’s office denied he had Labour on how to win the election, Mr dismissed Mr Miliband’s chances. A Blair replied: “We have some good spokesperson said: “He wants and policy ideas. We should be building hopes to see a Labour victory and them into a narrative that is about the believes Labour can indeed win and future the country, the opportunities under Ed’s leadership.” available to people, the challenges… if The report increases pressure on we do that with confidence, we can win.” Mr Miliband, who has faced criticism But the current Opposition leader recently of his performance, especially has made his feelings about New the failure to enthuse traditional Labour clear, saying the party had Turkey’s Sultan Kosen, who stands 2.51 metres tall, met with Chandra Bahadur Dangi from Nepal, who measures up at 55 centimetres tall voters. “moved on”.
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Fashion Designer Kazz Forbes shines at Islands of The World Fashion Showcase 2014
Fashion Designer Kazz Forbes of Saint George Fashion House
Kazz Forbes and his label, Saint George Fashion House (SGFH) delivered a highly praised fashion runway presentation at Islands of the World Fashion Showcase (IWFS) as a Guest Designer during the event’s finale on November 8th at Fort Charlotte, Nassau, Bahamas. The two-day highly anticipated fashion extravaganza was held on November 7th and 8th and featured fashion designers from Bermuda, Cuba, Jamaica, Nigeria, Turks and Caicos, The Bahamas and the United States of America, that presented an array of haute couture, prêt a porter, resort wear and swimwear collections at the historical Fort Charlotte that was transformed into a Fashion Pavilion. Bahama Islands Info; an online popular Bahamian news blog reported, “Turks & Caicos native Kazz Forbes, and his label, Saint George Fashion House, took the audience to the ultimate ball and red carpet with an array of high end evening gowns rounding out the series of traditional yet awesome runway experiences.” “I was very impressed with the degree that Kazz Forbes with his line, Saint George Fashion House has come since I’ve witnessed his debut in New York in 2011. The production that he made here at Islands of the World Fashion Showcase; in one word, incredible! I think he has grown and with that I can only see a tremendous future ahead for him.” said event producer Owen Bethel. “The collection really showed elegance, red carpet and haute couture straight through. The choice of fabrics, the intricate embellishments and craftsmanship, the concept that he had in his collection really showed a well thought through; a very detailed meticulous approach to fashion and I can only wish him the best in all his endeavours in the future and the world of fashion. He should go very far and we will be here to support him.” Telling of the work of Kazz Forbes, Bethel once asked, “Could we possibly see the next Oscar de la Renta emerge from the soil of the Turks and Caicos?”. Closing the designers exhibition, Saint George Fashion House presented a strategic spectrum of haute couture, prêt-a-porter and red carpet designs. The majority featured Forbes’ signature of elaborate and elegant hand beaded embellishments with sparkling glass beads and rhinestones, and other intricate works done by hand.
Mae Wayne, Publisher and Editor in Chief of SHE Caribbean Magazine said, “The line from Saint George Fashion House by Kazz Forbes was presented on the runway like a fashion story. An editorial well put together, crisp and dream like. A story of balance full of the splendor of Caribbean colors.” “Presenting at Islands of the World Fashion Showcase was indeed an honour and I will like to again express heartfelt thanks to IWFS organizers for choosing me as a guest designer and to Digicel TCI Telecommunications for funding part of the collection and for supporting all my endeavours; even before the inception of Saint George Fashion House.” said Fashion Designer Kazz Forbes. “I had a great time working and socializing with the organizers, models and hair and makeup teams. Everyone involved were so full of enthusiasm and the hospitality received alone made my entire experience beyond amazing. I’m extremely excited about the future of Saint George Fashion House and my career in fashion design.” “Adding to my excitement of showcasing, a couple days before departing for Nassau, I learned that Je’Cannya Garland; a fifteen year old local aspiring model that competed in the 2014 TCI Top Model Contest and won the first runner up title, was also traveling to participate at IWFS.” “I’m so proud of Je’Cannya. Working with her and seeing her take instructions from other participating designers and walking the catwalk made me realize even more that our country is so full of great young talents, and the importance of bringing awareness to the unfortunate lack of opportunities being generated for talent development in the Turks and Caicos Islands.” Since 2008, Islands of the World Fashion Showcase has held to the platform it was charged by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for its promotion of cultural diversity, and as a means to bring value-added levels of production to the fledgling fashion industries in developing nations, particularly more vulnerable small island developing states. The intent of Islands of the World Fashion Show is to draw attention via international media and trade exposure to the skills and creativity across the spectrum of the fashion industry in the islands.
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ISIS will fight to the end, says leader
ISIS Leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi BEIRUT - In a recording from him is believed to have released days after he was reported inspired militants in Algeria to to be wounded in an airstrike, behead a French national. the leader of the Islamic State The latest recording was his group said the U.S.-led coalition’s first since the U.S. and other campaign had failed and it would partners in the alliance began eventually have to send ground an air campaign against the troops into battle. extremist fighters in both Iraq and Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi urged Syria. Other messages from the his followers to “explode the group, including videos of U.S. and volcanoes of jihad everywhere,” British captives being beheaded according to the 17-minute by the group, have shown other message posted online Thursday. speakers. The recording appeared authentic, In Washington, U.S. Army matching previous ones from the Gen. Martin Dempsey, chairman group. of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, told The statement surfaced four Congress on Thursday that the days after Iraqi officials said al- United States would consider Baghdadi was wounded in an dispatching a modest number of airstrike in Iraq. It was not clear American forces to fight with Iraqi when the recording was made, but troops as they engage in more there were references to events complex missions in the campaign since the weekend - including against Islamic State militants. pledges of allegiance to the IS “I’m not predicting at this group by militants in Libya and point that I would recommend Egypt. that those forces in Mosul and It also was unclear why the along the border would need to message was only an audio be accompanied by U.S. forces, recording. Al-Baghdadi has but we’re certainly considering it,” made only one public appearance Dempsey told the House Armed since declaring himself caliph, Services Committee. delivering a sermon at a mosque Defense Secretary Chuck sermon in June in the Iraqi city of Hagel said the coalition had made Mosul. An earlier audio recording progress against the militants
President Obama angers Chinese by chewing gum He may be famed for his public appeal but it appears that Barack Obama has incurred the wrath of a whole nation in the most unlikely way possible... The Potus was spotted chewing gum at the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit in Beijing. Several times during the conference, Obama was caught on camera chomping away, including at his his arrival on Monday. Riled people in China took to Sina Weibo, the country’s equivalent of Twitter, to criticise the president. Yin Hong, a professor of journalism at Beijing’s Tsinghua University, posted on the social
media site, “We made this meeting so luxurious, with singing and dancing, but see Obama, stepping out of his car chewing gum like an idler.” Another user labelled Obama a “rapper”. Chewing gum is seen as something of a social faux pas in some south east Asian countries. In fact, there is ban on importing gum in Singapore, while in Japan it is frowned upon when doing business. Obama’s mastication was seen as disrespectful behaviour at such an important meeting. The Potus is known to be a former smoker and frequently uses Nicorette gum to help stop his cravings, which may explain why he was champing away.
since beginning its efforts in September. “ISIL’s advance in parts of Iraq has stalled, and in some cases been reversed, by Iraqi, Kurdish, and tribal forces supported by U.S. and coalition airstrikes,” Hagel said in testimony to the House Armed Services Committee, using an acronym for the Islamic State group. “But ISIL continues to represent a serious threat to American interests, our allies, and the Middle East ... and wields influence over a broad swath of territory in western and northern Iraq and eastern Syria.” The mostly Sunni extremists have seized large parts of Syria and Iraq. They later announced their proto-state straddling the two countries, where they have implemented a violent interpretation of Islamic law, including public beheadings, massacring rebellious tribes and selling women and children of religious minorities into slavery. President Barack Obama had authorized the deployment of advisory teams and trainers to bolster struggling Iraqi forces. Obama’s plan could boost the total number of American troops in Iraq to 3,100. There are about 1,400 U.S. troops there, out of the 1,600 previously authorized. Al-Baghdadi said in his statement that the coalition effort had failed to repel his fighters. “They thought and they estimated, they planned and they conspired, and they prepared to hit the Islamic State, and then they emerged with a failed plan that was to shell the sites of the Islamic State, and its brigades and its vehicles and its soldiers to halt its advance ... but quickly the failure of this plan was apparent,” he said. “Soon the Jews and Crusaders will be forced to descend to earth, and to send its ground forces to its end and destruction, by God’s will.” He pointed to the announcement of additional troops as proof the airstrikes were not working.
Florida to execute man who killed wife and stepdaughter in 1992
Death row inmate Chadwick Banks is seen in an undated picture from the Florida Department of Corrections TALLAHASSEE - A man convicted of fatally shooting his sleeping wife, then raping and murdering her 10-year-old daughter, was scheduled to die by injection Thursday evening at Florida State Prison after spending almost half his life on death row. Attorneys for Chadwick Banks, 43, unsuccessfully challenged the state’s lethal-injection methods and argued that his post-conviction legal representation was inadequate. Banks, shot his sleeping wife, Cassandra Banks, at their mobile home near Quincy in north Florida in 1992. He was arrested four days later and confessed that he then killed his stepdaughter, Melody Cooper, after sexually assaulting her. Evidence and trial testimony indicated Banks was drinking and shooting pool at a neighborhood bar with his wife on the night of the crimes. She went home and Banks followed an hour later. Banks was sentenced to death in 1994 for the child’s slaying and to life in prison for his wife’s murder. After some 20 years of appeals in the case, Florida Governor Rick Scott signed Banks’ death warrant in September. It would be the 20th execution of Scott’s first term in office, one fewer than former Governor Jeb Bush presided over in two terms as governor, according to the Florida Department of Corrections website. Scott was re-elected this month to his second fouryear term. It would also be the 89th execution in Florida since the death penalty was reinstated in the United States in 1976.
Microsoft unveils first Lumia smartphone without Nokia name
A view of Microsoft and Nokia signs in Peltola, Oulu July 16, 2014. Microsoft Corp (MSFT.O) said it would roll out its Lumia 535 smartphone this month with an affordable price tag in its key markets, dropping the Nokia name just months after buying the Finnish company’s handset business. Loaded with its latest Windows Phone 8.1
operating system, the Lumia 535 and Lumia 535 dual SIM will be priced at around 110 euros (about $137) before taxes and subsidies, Microsoft said in a statement. The phone will feature a wide-angle 5 megapixel front-facing camera and a 5-inch qHD display screen, the company said. Smartphones run on Microsofts’ Windows software, mostly Lumias, captured only 2.7 percent of the global smartphone market in the second quarter, down from 3.8 percent the year before, according to research firm
Strategy Analytics. Microsoft completed its $7.2 billion deal to buy Nokia’s (NOK1V. HE) handset business in April. Nokia continues as a networks, mapping and technology licensing company. It owns and manages the Nokia brand and only licenses it to Microsoft. Microsoft had said in the past it planned to license the Nokia brand for its lowerend mobile phones for 10 years and to use the name on its smartphones only for a “limited” time, without saying how long that might be.
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Facebook new Messenger service reaches 500 million users
Social networking giant Facebook said its new messaging service now has more than 500 million users worldwide. Users of the separate Messenger app have more than doubled from 200 million in April, the company said. Facebook had faced a backlash after it announced it would be forcing users to download the app to send private messages to friends over the main Facebook service. Users started being pushed to download the app - launched in 2011 - in July. “Messaging is an important part of how people stay connected and since Messenger launched in 2011 we’ve been passionate about giving people a faster and more expressive way to communicate,” said Facebook’s director of product management Peter Martinazzi in a blog on Thursday. In April, Facebook had told users that they would need to download a separate app to allow them to send videos, make free calls and chat with friends. But, the tech giant was widely criticised by users that did not like the concept of leaving the Facebook website to another service to send messages.
BlackBerry Ltd unveiled its new mobiledevice management and security platform on Thursday and struck wide-ranging partnerships to bolster its capabilities, sending its shares more than 6 percent higher. BlackBerry said it would team up with Samsung to provide a “highly secure mobility solution” for Samsung’s Android phones. The system couples the Canadian company’s device management capability with the KNOX software embedded on Samsung’s
Facebook Messenger now has half a billion users That led to the iOS App Store review score for the recent version of the Messenger app to fall to one and half stars. “Messenger was the first of our standalone apps, and unlike our core Facebook apps, it focused on one use case - messaging,” Mr Martinazzi said. “We’ve also continued to improve speed and reliability. Updates to Messenger ship every two weeks so it continues to evolve and improve,” he
added, indicating that Facebook plans to stick with the app despite the negative feedback. Last week Facebook’s chief executive Mark Zuckerberg acknowledged that forcing people to install another app was “a short term painful thing”, but added that the benefit was that his firm could offer a “faster and more focused” experience. One company watcher suggested that Facebook should be cautious about risks of creating too many separate apps. “Facebook’s key strategy is keeping people engaged within its world - whether it’s the Messenger app or the core Facebook app,” said Jack Kent, senior mobile analyst at the IHS Technology consultancy. “It probably wouldn’t want to go down the road of having a huge variety of separate apps, but if there is a clear and distinct difference in functionality, then having a standalone app does make sense.” Meanwhile, Facebook has been trying to get on the forefront of mobile messaging, and finalised a deal to buy popular messaging service WhatsApp last month for about $22bn (£13.8bn). The mobile messaging app had more than 600 million monthly users at the time of the acquisition.
BlackBerry looking to rebound Galaxy phones and tablets, and will be available in early 2015, the companies said. “The partnership with Samsung is a very big deal,” said John Jackson, a technology analyst at IDC. “It’s hard to imagine a partnership with more significant practical impact potential.” The new platform, the BlackBerry Enterprise Service, or BES 12, will allow corporations and government agencies to manage and make secure not only BlackBerry’s mobile devices, but also those running on rival
operating systems such as Google Inc’s Android, Apple’s iOS and Microsoft’s Windows platform. For the first time the platform will also be able to manage the use of medical diagnostic equipment, industrial machinery and motor vehicles. “When we think of mobile devices today, we think of tablets, smartphones and laptops, but very quickly we are going to have sensors, medical devices and a variety of ‘connected things’, so we’re positioning the
platform to be able to handle all of those things as well,” Chief Operating Officer Marty Beard said in an interview at the BES 12 launch in San Francisco. BlackBerry also announced a BES12 deal with Brightstar, the world’s largest wireless distribution company, and a tie-up with business software company Salesforce.com Inc that will let clients in healthcare and other regulated industries use Salesforce software to securely access data via the BlackBerry platform. “It looks as though
Americans are quitting their jobs more In a paradoxically good development for the U.S. economy, Americans quit their jobs in September at the fastest rate in over six years. Other data on Thursday showed the number of new jobless claims rose last week but remained near a 14-year low, and the two readings suggested the U.S. labor market was moving toward full health. Two percent of U.S. job-holders, or about 2.8 million workers, left their jobs under their own volition in September, the Labor Department said. That’s important for two reasons. One, the quits rate fell during the 2007-09 recession and has been slower to recover than other labor market indicators because workers lacked confidence to leave their jobs for greener pastures. Some analysts believe this has helped keep wage gains
stagnant even as the jobless rate has fallen because employers don’t have to raise wages as much to retain talent when there is less employee turnover. Second, Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen has signaled the quits rate as an indicator she is following on her “dashboard” for assessing progress in the labor market’s recovery. “It’s definitely good for wages,” said Joseph LaVorgna, chief U.S. economist at Deutsche Bank. “Also, the chair of the Federal Reserve is looking at it, and if she’s looking at it, we have to as well.” The Fed last month gave an upbeat view of the jobs market, saying that labor market slack was “gradually diminishing.” Thursday’s data also showed the rate of hiring, which occupies another place on Yellen’s dashboard, rose in September.
The job openings rate, which has already returned to the levels seen just before the recession, fell. In a separate report, the Labor Department said initial claims for state unemployment benefits rose 12,000 to 290,000 for the week ended Nov. 8.
A sign marks the entrance to a job fair in New York.
BES 12 ticks all the boxes,” IDC’s Jackson said. “The challenges are it is just a phenomenally competitive environment full of very capable, very well-capitalized big guys like IBM and SAP.” The new products and services are the backbone of BlackBerry Chief Executive John Chen’s plan to turn around the smartphone pioneer, whose devices have lost ground to Apple’s iPhone, Samsung’s Galaxy devices and a slew of other gadgets powered by Google’s Android operating system.
While it is still a player in the smartphone business, BlackBerry is pivoting to focus on services and the demands of a large base of enterprise clients that are increasingly grappling with data security concerns. The Waterloo, Ontario-based company said its customers have registered for five million BES licenses since a migration push was launched in March, with some 30 percent of these prospective clients moving from rival mobile device management platforms.
Mercedes-Benz to revive Maybach brand for top end S-Class
Daimler said it will around $380,000, failed launch new top end to selll heavily enough. versions of its Mercedes- At the time, Maybach Benz S-Class, including vehicles were marketed a sports utility vehicle as a separate brand Mercedes-Benz. and a high-end luxury from limousine adorned with Among the owners were the Maybach brand. rap stars, oligarchs Daimler, which owns the and royals including Mercedes-Benz brand, Russia’s Roman said it would unveil the Abramovich, musician new Mercedes-Maybach Jay-Z and King Juan S 600 limousine at the Carlos of Spain. Guangzhou Motor Show The new jointly branded and Los Angeles Auto Maybach-Mercedes is Show this month. expected to sell well in In 2012, Mercedes- China, the United States, Benz stopped making Russia and Japan, Maybach limousines said Ola Kaellenius, after the vehicles, which the Mercedes-Benz were based on a unique executive responsible design and costing for marketing and sales.
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YouTube adds subscription service to music mix
SAN FRANCISCO - Google is remixing the music on its YouTube video site with the addition of ad-free subscription service “Music Key” and a new format designed to make it easier to find millions of songs that can still be played for free. The subscription service is part of Google’s effort to mine more revenue from YouTube as the video site approaches the 10th anniversary of its inception. Music Key has been speculated about for months while Google Inc. wrangled over the licensing terms with recording labels. The service, priced initially at $8 a month, is comparable in cost to other digital music subscription services sold by Spotify, Apple Inc.’s Beats and Google’s own 18-month-old streaming service tied to its Android “Play” store. But Music Key subscribers will be able to stream through the Google Play service at no additional charge, too. YouTube also is unveiling a new tab devoted exclusively to music on its mobile apps and website. This option is meant to make it easier for the video site’s 1 billion users to find specific songs and entire albums, even if they aren’t subscribers.
Youtube Logo Most music subscription services own the rights to the same catalogues, making their ability to learn listeners’ preference to create appealing playlists particularly important. Music Key, though, will offer the unique distinction of being able to show artists performing their songs too. That difference could help lure listeners away from Spotify, which says it has about 50 million users, including 12.5 million subscribers, said Mark Mulligan, a longtime industry analyst with Midia Research. And YouTube’s redesigned library of free music could do even more damage to Spotify and other services, such as video site Vevo, where people flock to check out songs at no cost. Expanding the audience that listens to free music would be profitable for Google because
Takata is subject of criminal probe on air bags Japan’s Takata Corp (7312.T) is the subject of a U.S. criminal investigation over defective car air bags that have been linked to five deaths, a spokesman said on Thursday. A federal grand jury in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York has subpoenaed Takata’s U.S. unit to produce documents on the air bag defects, the spokesman said in Tokyo. Separately, the U.S. Senate commerce committee is “likely” to hold a hearing next week to hear testimony from Takata executives on air bag defects and recalls, according to Senator Claire McCaskill, a Missouri Democrat who is a committee member. Defective Takata air bag inflators have been found to explode with dangerous force in accidents, sending shards of metal into the vehicle. The U.S. federal prosecutors’ investigation into the Japanese safetyparts maker had been previously reported, but Thursday’s statement is the first indication that a seated grand jury was seeking evidence.
Takata disclosed the probe in a closed-door meeting with financial analysts, according to an account from one participant. The participant said Takata had told the analysts it was not considering adding production lines to make replacement air bag inflators, explosive devices that allow air bags to inflate in a fraction of a second during a crash. Takata also told analysts that it was making “constant improvements” to the chemical compound used in its inflators, but said they were not related to any defects or accidents. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has also issued a special order demanding documents and other evidence on air bag defects. Takata has until Dec. 1 to comply. Since 2000, Takata has made more than 100 million inflators, according to industry estimates and company data. Since 2008, more than 17 million cars equipped with Takata air bags have been recalled, including more than 11 million in the United States.
that would yield more opportunities devices are locked and the option to to show ads - the main way that the download tracks so they can be played Mountain View, California, company without an Internet connection. The makes its money anyway. offline music can only be played in “A cynic might say that Google is Music Key’s mobile app. only doing this subscription service Google Inc. bought YouTube for on YouTube so it would get the rights $1.76 billion in 2006, a price that to do what it always wanted to do with some analysts questioned at the time the free service,” Mulligan said. of the deal because the service barely Google’s main goal “is to make the had any revenue and was drowning music experience better on YouTube,” in copyright complaints about pirated said Christophe Muller, who oversees clips of music videos, television shows the company’s music partnerships. and movies. After Google took over, Music Key initially will be YouTube set up a more stringent offered on an invitation-only basis system for blocking pirated content to in the U.S., United Kingdom, Spain, placate copyright owners. Recording Portugal, Italy, Ireland and Finland. labels now use the video site to help The first batch of offers will be sent promote new songs and artists. The out next week to YouTube viewers ads running within those music clips with a history of watching a lot of have generated more than $1 billion music clips. Anyone interested in an for the performers and recording invitation can request one at http:// labels, according to Google. YouTube.com/MusicKey . After a free The world’s three largest six-month trial period, Music Key will music labels - Universal, Sony and temporarily cost $8 per month before Warner - all have reached licensing escalating to its standard price of $10 deals with YouTube as part of the per month. new subscription services. Hundreds Besides removing all ads, Music of independent labels, including some Key also gives subscribers two other that had been holding out for better perks: the ability to continue playing terms, also are on board. Financial songs while the screens of mobile details haven’t been disclosed.
JC Penney reports flat sales
J.C. Penney Co Inc reported a smaller-than-expected quarterly loss on Wednesday but said same-store sales were flat and slightly cut its full year revenue forecast, sending shares of the department store chain lower in extended trade. The company said unusually warm weather had hindered its ability to sell sweaters and other winter goods during October, prompting it to miss its target for low single digit same-store sales growth during the quarter. But the retailer, which has been on
the rebound this year after reversing an ill-fated attempt to move upmarket, said it has been enjoying strong demand for home and jewelery items and its Sephora beauty product shops within its stores. Chief Executive Myron Ulman said November got off to a good start: “While it’s too early to call it a trend, we’re pleased with our sales performance during the first 10 days of November,” he said on a conference call for analysts. The company said it expects samestore sales to rise 2 to 4 percent during the holiday quarter. Rival Macy’s Inc said it expected comparable sales to grow 1.8-2.8 percent. J.C. Penney said it now expects same-stores sales to grow 3.5 to 4.5 percent for the full year, down slightly from its prior guidance for mid-single digit growth. The retailer managed to narrow its quarterly loss by 61 percent to $188 million, or 62 cents per share, as it cut back on discounts and reined in costs.
UK spy chief says Web is command center for terror LONDON - U.S.based social media have become “command-andcontrol networks” for terrorists and criminals, and tech companies are in denial about their misuse, the new head of Britain’s electronic eavesdropping agency said. Writing in Tuesday’s Financial Times, GCHQ chief Robert Hannigan said British intelligence
agencies know that IS extremists use messaging services like Facebook, Twitter and WhatsApp to reach their peers with ease. He said spy agencies need to have greater support from the U.S. technology companies which dominate the Web in order to fight militants and those who host material about violent extremism and child
exploitation. “However much (tech companies) may dislike it, they have become the command-and-control networks of choice for terrorists and criminals.” he wrote. Twitter declined to comment on the story. Facebook - which owns WhatsApp - had no immediate comment. Yet the problem is larger than the question
of social media, said Thomas Rid, professor of security studies at King’s College London. Companies like Apple, cognizant of the privacy concerns of its customers, are installing powerful encryption programs on their devices. That leaves agencies like GCHQ facing the onset of encryption on a massive scale. “You cannot make
the Internet super safe and keep it unsafe for pedophiles and terrorists,” Rid said of GCHQ’s dilemma. Although Edward Snowden’s leaks have focused the world attention on the mass surveillance powers of the National Security Agency, Snowden has accused GCHQ of being far more aggressive. Hannigan said
intelligence agencies need to enter the public debate about privacy. Eva Galperin of the Electronic Frontier Foundation, an online privacy group that is partly funded by tech companies, told BBC radio that intelligence agencies’ “powers are already immense. I think that asking for more is really quite disingenuous.”
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GROUNDS MANAGER Responsibilities •Overseeing the daily functions of all Grounds and Pool & Beach staff to ensure that all required maintenance and up-keep of property is carried out; •Ensure that guests needs are met in a high quality and efficient manner; •Accountability for all Grounds/Pool & Beach inventories i.e. equipment and supplies inventories; •Be responsible for hiring and training of Grounds/Pool & Beach staff; •Promoting an atmosphere of teamwork and professionalism within the department; •Planning, scheduling, assignment and supervision of all landscaping, seeding, weeding, cultivating and general care of grounds. •Co-ordination of the planting, of flowers, transplanting, pruning, of trees and shrubbery. •Coordination of activities with other trade areas and outside contractors. Requirements; •Three or more years experience in same or similar position. •Experience in dry areas, sandy, high calcium and high phosphate soil. •Management experience with a hands on approach and •Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture, landscaping or a related field. •Equivalent combination of education, training and experience, in Landscaping Trade. •A good command of the English language NIGHT MANAGER Responsibilities •Responsible for all aspects of the resort running properly during scheduled hours of work. •Dispatching maintenance to carry out services during shift. •Supervises others who work during the night shift. This can include front desk agents, bellhops, maintenance crew, and housekeeping and security staff. •Greet guests, check people into their rooms, make reservations, and provide guest assistance with a variety of needs. •Keeps track of which guests are staying in which room so they know which unoccupied rooms need to be cleaned or can be reserved. Also, supervises wake-up calls and getting guests things they need throughout the shifts. •Prepare and submit nightly shift report, incidents reports and assist with financial reports: managing guests’ accounts, credit limits etc.
JOB ADVERTISEMENT Gansevoort Turks + Caicos is a contemporary luxury full service boutique resort on Grace Bay Beach. We are looking for driven and energetic professionals with Five Star experience and who are committed to achieving excellence by ensuring Five Star standards and services are continuously delivered. Front Desk Manager: Applicant must have excellent communication and problem resolution and conflict management skills, at least 4 years experience in Luxury Hotel Front Desk with at least 2 years in management and maintain a presentable image consistent with the expectations of our clientele. Technical skills include Microsoft Office suite, Opera PMS and OVOS, training and coaching skills as well exceptional customer service and organizational skills. Hospitality Management certificate or equivalent experience required. English language required with additional languages an asset. The position requires flexibility in scheduling and the ability to handle confrontation and complaints with patience and diplomacy. Assistant Food and Beverage Director: Directs and supervises, under the direction of the Director of Food & Beverage, all aspects of the Food & Beverage operations for the resort, Stelle, The Beach Bar + Grill, Bar’s, In Room Dining and any private dining functions and events. Main responsibilities are to ensure proper training and supervision of team and to deliver prompt, courteous service in a manner that complies with Gansevoort and Stelle standards. Supervises Middle Management, Servers, Server Assistants, Runners, Bartenders, Barbacks, Hostess and administrative personnel. The Assistant Director of Food and Beverage will be responsible for the effective administration, supervision and execution of programs consistent with the company standards and goals of providing excellent service while generating maximum revenue. Security Officer - Perform protective and enforcement functions in a courteous and restrained manner in coping with emergencies, undesired conduct, disturbances and threats to life and property. Maintain a safe and secure environment for guests, visitors, and colleagues. Excellent communication skills. Observant at all times. Experience in investigations and dealing with challenging situations. Good customer service skills. Interested applicants can contact our Human Resources Department, Monday through Friday 9am to 6pm on (649)941-7555. E- Mail cover letter outlining your interest and supporting experience in a particular position along with your Resume or C.V. to hr@wymara.com
Requirements; •Four or more years experience in same or similar position. •Management experience with a hands on approach and •Bachelor’s degree in hospitality or a related field. •Equivalent combination of education, training and experience •A good command of the English language Loss Prevention Officers Position Description Loss Prevention Officer is responsible for: insuring a safe environment for ARS guests and associates; patrolling; documenting; reporting; and following-up on safety and security hazards or infractions. This individual may also be required to carry out more general guest service tasks, such as delivering items to guest rooms. A Loss Prevention officer must demonstrate the ability to remain calm in emergencies, and balance excellent guest and associate relations skills with safety and security. The successful applicant must be available to work multi shifts, holidays, weekends and overnight. Job Requirements •Guest Oriented with previous resort/hotel experience is a MUST •Must have working knowledge of all procedures and processes Loss Prevention •Must be computer literate with excellent communication skills written and oral •Should be able to use a computer, demonstrate professionalism, excellent verbal and written communication skills. •CPR and First Aid Certification Preferred •A valid TCI driver’s license The Alexandra Resort is also looking to fill the following line positions: Gardeners, Housemen, Pool & Beach Attendants, Labourers and Room Attendants…to qualify for these positions you should be able to push/pull carts weighing up to 150 lbs. Must be able to ensure the cleanliness of all areas assigned, which may include guest rooms, public areas, linen closets, gardens and grounds. Must be able to stand for long periods of time and also have the ability to climb several stairs each day. Salary for these positions will commensurate with qualifications and experience. Belongers need only apply. Please Submit Applications to: cgibbons@wihl.com A copy should also be submitted to the TCI Labour Department. Submissions to be no later than November 28th, 2014 Turks and Caicos Islanders need only apply.
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THE NATIONAL CANCER SOCIETY of TCI Inc. Wishes to express our gratitude and appreciation for the tremendous support received during the month of October. •To our corporate sponsors whose contributions included cash and kind; •To our volunteers who gave freely of their time and energy; •To our committee members whose dedication is constant; •To all survivors and their families who allow us to make a difference in their lives; •To the media whose invaluable coverage promotes the awareness which weseek; •To all who have participated in any way during our annual activities; we, at the National Cancer Society of TCI say --- 7@AI\JK YOLt and look forward to your continued support. Sponsors: Baptist Health So. Fla.; In the Pink Boutique; CIBC FCIB; Graceway IGA Supermarkets Partners & Contributors. Anonymous donors; Adina Ciurar;-Beaches; Big Blue; Bishop Samuel Williams; Caicos Mart; Cargo Express; Charlies Bus Service; Cheshire Hall Medical/lnterhealth & Dr. Brathwaite; CocaCola TCI; Corporate Charity Challenge:RBC Coastal Architects, Dr. Alfie Garcia-Serra; Darnell Hanchell; Digicel; Grace Bay Pharmacy; Fortis TCI; HAB Limited; In the Pink Partners & Contributors; LIME; NHIP; Miller Simons OSuIIivan; National Colony Realty; NW Hamilton Ins; 4 NEWS; North-Middle-South participants; Other Peoples Affairs; PTV8; Paul Mitchell Golf Scramble; Parrot Cay Resort; Public Health Nurses; Quality Supermarket; Regent Palms Resort; Rowan Pratt; RBC; RTC Police; Royal West Indies Resort; Scotiabank; 5 & S Gift Shop:Paulette Daley; TC Crystal;TC Sun; Tuscany Resort; Trevor & Sue Saws; Stan Hartling; Davidson Louis; TWA Marcelin Wolf; Weekly News; FootSteps4Good Contributors
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Provo Water Company Ltd is seeking suitable applicants to fill the following positions: POSITION: COLLECTIONS SUPERVISOR
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION The Collections Supervisor must have a minimum of a university degree in Finance, Accounting or other applicable area. Must be keen to develop and show enthusiasm for continuing education. At least 2 years in Supervisory position 3-5 years’ experience in debt collection At least 1 year Utilities Experience Accounting Experience
JOB DESCRIPTION: Supervision of staff and management of the collections function of the utility’s payments. To plan, organize, assign, supervise and participate fully in the work of assigned Collections Officer and to perform financial record keeping and report preparation duties of the unit.
The duties of Collection Supervisor include: •Training staff in the manner of effective collections techniques and skills •Explain policies, procedures and objectives of the unit to staff by written direction and by oral communication. •Scheduling, assigning and participating in the work of subordinates as required. •Develop standards of performance for each position supervised. •Assists in the preparation of annual Collections division budget. •Electronically records section receivables on a weekly or monthly ledger and report to management. •Reviewing and preparing payment agreements for authorization. •Preparation and analysis and review of monthly lists of bad debtors in various categories and action required. •Assists in the preparation of annual Collections division budget. •Prioritize and direct contact with debtors to arrange payment. •Approval of list of debtors for disconnection •Audits daily cash collections and documents for forwarding on to Accounting Department •Compiles a variety of statistics and reports. •Performs other job-related duties as required – including on occasion the supervision of other sections of Customer Services Department.
Salary Range: US$ 32, 400 – 42, 000 per annum
POSITION: COLLECTIONS OFFICER – TEMPORARY MINIMUM QUALIFICATION Bachelor degree 3 years minimum experience in equivalent position Job Description: Provo Water Company Ltd is seeking a detail-oriented individual with a minimum of a Bachelor Degree in a business-related field with 3 years Collections and Customer service experience to fill the post of Collections Officer. The applicant should display a positive and proactive attitude, strong organizational skills, and possess excellent communication skills. The duties of Collections Officer include: •Monitoring and performing Collections action on Bad Debt and Delinquent Accounts •Managing Payment Arrangements for Pipelines and Pipe works •Preparation of Debtors files for Court Action •Attend Legal Proceedings •Customer Service Representative •Prepaid Product Champion
Salary Range:
US$ 2,700.00 per month
All applications (inclusive of cover letter, CV & copies of qualifications) must be submitted by 14th November 2014 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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Djokovic earns year-end No. 1 rank again
Novak Djokovic clinched another year-end No. 1 ranking and a semifinals berth in the ATP Finals with a comfortable win over Tomas Berdych on Friday. Berdych was dispatched 6-2, 6-2 in a group match, giving Djokovic an unassailable points lead over second-ranked Roger Federer. Djokovic, the Wimbledon champion, will finish the season No. 1 for the third time in four years. He’s the seventh man to accomplish the feat at least three times. “It’s an incredible achievement. Being No. 1 in the world is one of the biggest challenges a tennis player can have,” he said. “I’ve been playing since I was four. I
was very fortunate to have very knowledgeable people, people who believed in me, and believed in my talent.” Djokovic and Federer have swept their groups, and are on course to meet in Sunday’s final. Djokovic will take on Kei Nishikori in the semifinals at the O2 Arena, wile Federer will face his Davis Cup teammate Stan Wawrinka or U.S. Open champion Marin Cilic, who met late Friday. Djokovic extended his two-yearold indoor winning streak to 30 matches. The two-time defending champion in London, he has lost only nine games this week. Berdych dropped his first two
service games as the Serb took control from the baseline. Djokovic again broke twice in the second set with a range of forehand winners, strong returns and net charges that left Berdych stranded frequently. “There was not much doubt that the match could go the other way,” Berdych said. “There was no way I can challenge him better than this.” Beside winning his seventh Grand Slam title at the All England Club, Djokovic was also runner-up at the French Open, and won six titles. He has been in supreme form since the birth of his first child, Stefan, on Oct. 21, and won 16 of Novak Djokovic plays a return to Czech Republic’s Tomas Berdych, during their singles ATP World Tour Finals tennis match his last 17 matches. at the O2 Arena in London, Friday, Nov. 14, 2014
FIFA report should be made public
Jerome Champagne: Wants Garcia report to be made public FIFA presidential candidate Jerome Champagne has added his voice to those demanding Michael Garcia’s investigation into the World Cup bidding process be made public. Garcia himself was critical of Judge Eckert of the FIFA Ethics Commission for what he called a “materially incomplete and
But Champagne believes there is a much erroneous representation of the facts and conclusions” from his investigation. wider issue to contend with in relation where the real This prompted FIFA Executive Committee power lies in FIFA. “I took note that the English FA themselves members Jeffrey Webb and Jim Boyce to call for the report to be published in full and Champagne believes revealed all of what they had done and I think that the details of what happened must now come to light. is to their credit but once again what happened “I have been saying that since I launched my yesterday is another call to reform,” he said. candidacy in London in January,” Champagne told “FIFA is the federation of the 209 football associations Sky Sports News HQ. “Once again I repeat the claim, including the FA, but the power in FIFA is controlled seconding Mr Webb and seconding Mr Boyce - we by the Continental Federations. “Don’t get me wrong they play a big role but need to publish Mr Garcia’s report. “We need openness we need to make everything why someone like Mr Warner was selling his public. It’s about time that we move forward with a influence, selling this idea that he was controlling 25 clear view of what happened. If some misbehaviour votes, is because there is too much power with the has happened we need to take the necessary action. Confederation.” Champagne claims he was ousted from FIFA “It’s been four years for FIFA, the World Cup itself and football as a whole engulfed in this in 2010 but is bidding to return to world football’s controversy and I think the time has come that we governing body. He is currently the only person running against come to closure. “But we won’t be able to come to closure on that Sepp Blatter for FIFA’s presidency and insists he will issue if we don’t know what happened and obviously return power to the football associations. we do not know. We need to protect the World Cup “I was pushed out in January 2010, nine months before the vote,” he said. “I always defended the fact that’s very important.” The English FA co-operated fully with the that FIFA belongs to the football associations. investigation but faced criticism from the World “One of the pillars of my reform is to give back Cup inquiry for their conduct in relation to former to the football associations the powers they should CONCACAF president and FIFA vice-president Jack have. They are the real owners of FIFA and of course the World Cup.” Warner
Giancarlo Stanton, Marlins discussing $300M contract Giancarlo Stanton came up short in the voting for Most Valuable Player, losing out to pitcher Clayton Kershaw for the National League award. But Stanton could soon reign supreme in the sport with the richest contract in baseball history. Determined to keep their All-Star slugger over the long haul, the Miami Marlins and Stanton are in serious discussions regarding a deal that would exceed 10 years in length and be worth $300 million or more, a source told The
Miami Herald. Fox Sports reported earlier in the day that Stanton, 25, and the Marlins had discussed a 10-year deal worth at least $300 million. Three sources disputed that 10-year figure, with two of them insisting the contract under discussion would be longer than that. The Marlins are hopeful Stanton will accept the deal, but there is no indication how seriously Stanton is considering it. Stanton’s agent, Joel Wolfe, has not responded to requests for
comment in recent days. Stanton would not be eligible for free agency until following the 2016 season, but the Marlins are eager to secure a long-term commitment from him. And there’s little wonder as to why. Stanton is widely recognized as the most feared slugger in the majors, blasting tapemeasure shots like no other player. Of the 20 longest home runs hit last season in the majors, according to ESPN’s Home Run Tracker, five belonged to Stanton. No
other big-league player in the top 20 had as many as two. On Thursday, Stanton finished second in MVP voting to Kershaw, with the Dodgers’ lefty becoming the first pitcher to receive the NL’s highest honor since Bob Gibson in 1968. Stanton, who led the league with 37 home runs despite missing the final 17 games after having his face shattered by a pitch in Milwaukee, : Hot property: The Marlins hope to sign Giancarlo Stanton to a received eight first-place long-term deal. ‘We hope that he believes in us and believes in Miami,’ Marlins president David Samson said. votes to Kershaw’s 18.
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Jam Turk off the mark, Jaguars remain unbeaten.
Lowell Anderson Man of the Match: By Michael Pereira The Turks and Caicos Islands Cricket Association T20 Cricket Tournament continued on Saturday November 8th with KB Homes tackling JamTurk and Sunday November 9th, Police battled with Jaguars at the Downtown Ball Park, Providenciales. On Saturday November 8th, KB Homes won the
toss and batted first and piled up a challenging 207 runs for 4 wickets when their allotment of 20 overs expired. Marlon Graham stroked an unbeaten 64 runs which was punctuated with 7x4 and 4x6. Ranald Schulz added 42 runs which contained 7x4 and 1x6 and Paul Collis chipped in with 29 runs, 2x4 and 1x6.
Bowling for JamTurk, Jeffrey Bascoe took 2 wickets for 35 runs from 4 overs and Glen Campbell and Robert Johnson had 1 wicket each. In reply, JamTurk ace batsman Anthony McKnight was ultra aggressive, spanking 104 runs with an array of shots with 10 shots to the boundary and clearing the fence 6 times. Sidue Hunter supported with 34 runs, 6x4 and Jeffery Bascoe weighed in with 28 runs, 4x4 and 1x6 which propelled JamTurk to reach the needed total 208 runs in 19.5 overs. Bowling for KB Homes, Ranald Schulz, Neil Cole and Paul McKenzie picked up 1 wicket apiece. Man of the Match: Anthony McKnight Meanwhile on Sunday, at the same venue, Jaguars called correctly and totaled 175 runs for 6 wickets from their allotted 20 overs. Nuwan Bodhinyake slammed 59 runs which was decorated with 7x4 and 3x6. Smijo Devassy next contributor with an unbeaten 40 runs, 6x4 and Ewart Audain supported with 34 runs, 4x4, 1x6. Bowling for the Police, Ira Baptiste took 2 wickets from 4 overs and Vaurice Jervis had 2 wickets for 29 runs from 4 overs. In their chase Police were bundled out for 120 runs in 16 overs. Ira Baptiste was the principal scorer with the belligerent 56 runs which was laced with 6x6 and 3x4 and Kareem Jack with 14 runs. The only other player to get in double figures and little support from the others. Bowling for Jaguars, former JamTurk player Lowell Anderson snatched 5 wickets for a stifling 18 runs from 4 overs and Winick Caleb claimed 2 wickets for 23 runs from 4 overs and Smijio Devassy captured 2 wickets for 40 runs from 4 overs. Anderson was named Man of the Match:
Provo Basketball League starts this weekend
The long awaited Provo Amateur Basketball Association night league is finally was set to get started on Saturday, November 15, 2014 at the Gus Ligtbourne Center starting at 7 p.m. Twelve teams are set to compete for the much coveted PABA rings. The Grand Turk Stallions will collect their second set of hardware while Coach Bro. Will is named coach of the year for the third time in four years. The movement of players around the league this season should set up a very high level of competition. The new team for this year is the Hustlerz led by captain Kirk Adams and coached by veteran Colin Williams. The league will miss the competitive Harbor Boys team who decided to take a year off to focus on its team objective. The Steelers recruited Alvarado Parker as their coach. Veteran coach Trevor Cooke has returned for another stint with the Police Badgers. The Badgers has also recruited Duran Dean and Ehlo Seymour from the Harbour Boys. Alvin Parker and Devon Cox joined the Coca Cola classics formerly known as the J&D collectors. The HAB Supersonics and the Nazarene Kings are the youngest teams with players from the TCIPS Lions and the Clement Howell High School Eagles. This year will be very exciting as each team will play 13 games during the regular season. The public is urged to come out and enjoy some good games, while supporting their teams and the league. Admission to each game is $5.
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