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NEW TRAVEL POLICY

By Hayden Boyce Publisher & Editor-in-Chief

he Turks and Caicos Islands Government (TCIG) has implemented a new travel policy for Government officials, which, on paper, seeks to minimise costs and cut-out non-essential travel, but still gives Ministers and Civil Servants tremendous latitude and lax accountability when it comes to reporting their expenses. Under the new policy which Cabinet approved and became effective on November 26th, Business Class travel for official trips are reserved for Members of Cabinet, the Chief Justice, the Speaker of the House of Assembly, and the Leader of the Opposition, while Economy Class is to be used for all other official domestic and overseas air travel by other Government officials. Members of Cabinet, the Chief Justice, the Speaker and the Opposition Leader are entitled to have one additional Government officer accompanying them where this will “facilitate the performance of that person’s duties to and at the destination”. The policy also states that the expenses of a Minister’s spouse/partner when accompanying the Minister on their official duties “may occasionally be paid from public funds provided that it is clearly in the public interest that he or she should accompany the Minister. In such cases, the agreement of the Premier must be obtained on each occasion before travel, and where expense is significant, the Premier should consult the Deputy Governor.

PROVO AIR CENTRE FILLED WITH JETS

Provo Air Centre, which is owned and operated by prominent local businessman Lyndon Gardiner, was a hive of activity over the Thanksgiving weekend, accommodating several luxury jets. From vantage points on the new airport road and the old airport road, passersby could see a wide variety of jets lined off at the country’s oldest and much preferred FBO (fixed based operator). In this Kelano Howell photograph, some of the jets are seen lined off.

NASTY LEEWARD HIGHWAY ACCIDENT: Occupants of this motorcar may still be counting their lucky stars after they managed to escape with their lives, this was after its driver, who was hit from behind by another motorist, lost control, causing it to crash into this light pole in the vicinity of the Wine Cellar on Leeward Highway on Monday (November 24, 2014). It was reported that the driver of the other vehicle temporarily lost control of his car as well. His vehicle careened across the median and onto the opposing lane. He however, managed to regain control and sped from the scene. The Cheshire Hall Medical Centre reported that two females, who were passengers in the vehicle, were brought to the hospital with minor injuries. They were treated and released that same night.

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According to the new policy, every effort must be taken to minimize the cost of travel and the number of officials travelling domestic or overseas on official business. As part of this, consideration should be given to whether or not attendance at meetings and conferences outside of the Islands is necessary. The document stated: “If so, the minimum number of officials should be sent. Where Government Officers or other persons are approved to accompany a Minister on official domestic or overseas air travel to assist in the performance of the Minister’s duties, the number of such officers or other persons is to be kept to a minimum. Generally, the number of persons travelling and the cost of travel should be minimized. Wherever possible, use of Central Video Conference facilities should be used in an effort to minimize travel and travel cost.” It continued: “No overseas air travel is to be undertaken unless it is demonstrated that such travel is essential to the furtherance of the Government’s interest and the resulting absence will not affect the daily functioning of the Ministry/ Department/Agency. Attendance at domestic and overseas conferences and courses is not to be approved unless it is essential to the efficient

performance of Government business and required to meet the established outcomes for a financial year. A logical case setting out these details should be incorporated within the request for travel proposal. Teleconferencing, videoconferencing and other advances in communications must be considered where cost effective as an alternative to domestic or overseas air travel.” The new travel policy also said that all overseas air travel undertaken for the primary purpose of conducting official government business by Ministers and Members of The House of Assembly (on the recommendation of the designated Minister) must be approved by Cabinet subject to available funds on the recommendation of the Premier. Moreover, all overseas air travel expenditure by Government Officials must be approved by the Accounting Officer or Chief Executive Officer in respect of statutory bodies subject to available funds and should be supported by a case detailing the connection between the officer’s duties and the travel. All overseas air travel by Chairman and CEO of Statutory Bodies offices will be approved subject to available funds by their respective Boards supported by a case detailing the connection between

the officer’s duties and the travel. to influence the choice of airline for As it relates to lodging and per official travel and undermine the Best diems (which includes incidental Fare of the Day principle, therefore expenses, which are these facilities and schemes should be costs that are incurred as part of daily “used with discretion”. life during business activities such as The document added that taxi fare, roaming charges, and the cost consistent with the principle of not for an Internet connection) the daily using public expenditure for private allowances for the Governor, Premier, advantage, frequent flyer points or Chief Justice and the Speaker range benefits under other incentive or between US$600 to US$1050 per day, loyalty schemes accumulated in the while Cabinet Ministers’ range from course of official air travel must not US$500 to US$800 per day, Members be used for private purposes. They of Parliament from US$400 to US$700 may be used only for further official per day and Permanent Secretaries/ purposes. Deputy Secretaries / Deputy AG/ CEO In giving tremendous discretion Statutory Bodies, Judicial & Legal when it comes to reporting to the Officers, HR Director and Directors country about overseas trips, the new of theGovernor’s Office and Deputy policy says: “Prior to departing on Governor’s Office, Chairman and CEO any overseas travel, Ministers and / Directors ofStatutory bodies range Government Officers MAY announce between US$250 and US$425 per day. through the GIS / press their The policy said that Members plan to travel, which can include of Cabinet, Government Officers and but not limited to: a) the purpose of employees of public bodies “are NOT the meeting;b) Potential benefit to required to submit expense claim, TCIG and that immediately upon receipts or credit card statements return from an Overseas Official except in the case of (section) 14.5 but travel, Ministers MAY convene a press there is no section 14.5 in the version conference to discuss the outputs of of the document that was obtained by their travel and submit an overseas the SUN. TCIG Policy Guideline for Official Air It was also noted in the document travel by Ministers, Members of The that access to airline lounge facilities, House of Assembly and Government & frequent flyer schemes or similar Statutory.” loyalty programs has the potential

For the UK it is all about the money, not justice by John Thompson

More than five years after the suspension of the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) Constitution, it is now clear that the United Kingdom’s excursion into TCI’s internal affairs is more about finding lucrative employment for retired and semi-retired British civil servants, policemen, and lawyers, than cleaning up corruption. Readers might think that conclusion is cynical, and it may be, but all I ask is that you give me five minutes, as the evidence could not be more compelling. First, if the UK Government wanted to clean up corruption in the TCI, it could not have done a worse job. The best solution would have been to send a few Scotland Yard detectives to the TCI, posing as investors , to confirm that bribes were being solicited or, as the SIPT suggests, demanded by Ministers as the price to play. If that was done, and if there was rampant and systemic corruption as Sir Robin Auld has suggested, irrefutable evidence of the SIPT’s allegations could have been easily recorded, putting the FCO’s case beyond all doubt, and charges and trials could have been brought and completed within a year, avoiding the need for expensive and protracted investigations and prosecutions by retired and semi-retired former British civil servants, all while living it up in five-star beachfront resorts at the TCI taxpayers’ expense. Second, what we got instead is a bizarre show in the form of a Commission of Inquiry (“COI”), held at a five-star beachfront resort, and presided over by retired British judge Sir Robin Auld, along with a cast of other British characters. While that exercise was entertaining, it was very expensive entertainment. It shut the country down for months, with Government being distracted and dysfunctional for several months before the COI and for many months afterwards. Likewise with many member of

the community. Even worse yet, it put Auld’s subjects on alert that they were the targets of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO). If the FCO wanted to catch criminals and tackle corruption, that was the worst way to do so, but don’t draw any conclusions yet. Third, following Auld’s COI, UK law firm Edwards Wildman was engaged to recover assets, for which it has charged the TCI more than $13M, to collect just over $19.5M in cash. That firm now attends international conferences on corruption, bragging about the hundreds of acres it has recovered for the people of the TCI, describing its efforts as one of the most extensive asset recovery programs in the world. What it fails to mention is that despite ‘the extensive scope of its work’, it has left untouched the largest allegations of misappropriation of public assets in the history of the TCI, involving contracts in the hundreds of millions and land in the thousands of acres. You don’t need to be too imaginative to guess that the lucky recipient of that myopia just happens to be a powerful and politically-connected British subject, with tentacles reaching to the highest levels of the UK’s Conservative Party. Fourth, in addition to Edwards Wildman’s TCI gravy train, Helen Garlick, a semi-retired former employee in the UK’s Serious Fraud Office (SFO), was also hired by the FCO in 2009. She had been ‘sacked’ by British Prime Minister Tony Blair in 2006, over an expensive two-year investigation, which the UK Government forced her to shut down. In August 2009, after languishing in private practice for three years, but more or less behaving, the FCO returned the favour, and asked Garlick to quote on heading up criminal investigations and possible prosecutions of Auld’s COI subjects; a financial opportunity she jumped on, quoting six million dollars for a two year contract. Once engaged, with no effective oversight, Garlick’s joyride has gone from madness to even greater madness,

with her hiring dozens of retired, white, former officers of London’s MET, along with a half dozen or so white English lawyers. What started out as a two-year engagement, with a trove of evidence handed to her SIPT by Auld, and given to him by the very persons Garlick was investigating, more than five years and fifty million dollars later, has turned into a fleecing of the TCI taxpayer. Fifth, as for the FCO’s seriousness about fighting corruption, the SIPT has been consistently side-tracked by matters outside their remit, including Ponzi schemes and stamp duty prosecutions, all while on the public’s purse. Finally, and we suggest that it is now safe to draw conclusions, even when attending to its corruption investigations, shockingly, white AngloSaxon developers who Garlick says paid bribes, have consistently been the recipients of backroom deals involving the sale of Get Out of Jail Cards. In all but one case the expats Garlick says paid bribes have gotten off entirely free, with at least three well known cases of persons she says paid bribes now actively involved in promoting local businesses, with several key persons sitting at the very top of the local tourism industry. After more than five years, with trials nowhere in sight, Garlick’s shambolic investigations have turned out to be more of a racket than part of a criminal justice system. Unlike The Auld Show, the SIPT’s investigations are not just painful to watch, they are offensive to the TCI’s sense of right and wrong, and Garlic’s SIPT has brought the entire TCI judicial system into disrepute. Large swathes of the public now believe that even the Judiciary is a joke, at best blindly overseeing a rigged criminal justice system, and at worst, being the handmaiden of a prosecutor who has written, and is implementing, the selective enforcement of this country’s criminal laws. In 2009 Garlick’s SIPT was welcomed to these Islands by a large segment of the community like

a rock star. More than five years later, she is the target of picketers, with even her defendants’ most ardent enemies distancing themselves from what has been a disgraceful abuse of investigative authority and a shameful lining of her pockets at the taxpayer’s expense. This might have all been dismissed as gross incompetence and sloppiness if Garlick’s SIPT had indulged in a two-year investigation, as originally contracted, but what we have here is a lavishly funded investigation that is more than half a decade in the works, that was given a head start, involving dozens of senior UK police officers, that have cost TCI taxpayers tens of millions of dollars. My view, to put it bluntly, is that this fleecing of the TCI public, while turning a blind eye to the biggest incidences of corruption, is an egregious form corruption in itself. Yes, corruption. I also have a theory, which is that it is also a clever scheme pushed by Garlick’s SIPT to keep their gravy train rolling, permitted because of the UK’s stated policy of exporting its legal services, its long standing desire to reward washed up and/or retired British civil servants and technocrats, and its indifference to corruption that benefits Anglo-Saxon Britons. If you think my views are far off the mark, just Google “UK Legal Services on the International Stage: Underpinning growth and stability”, or conveniently clink the link below. You only need to read the first page. While more than two centuries have passed since the U.K. abolished slavery, the people of the Caribbean are still treated as chattels for the financial benefit of the English, with hypocritical lip service to rule of law, justice, and other grand ideals, but can you say KaChing? It is all about the money, the money, not justice. http://www.justice.gov.uk/downloads/ publications/corporate-reports/MoJ/ legal-services-action-plan-0313.pdf

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Trial by jury, CFO role dominate Constitutional review meetings

By Vivian Tyson

The role of the Chief Financial Officer and automatic right to trial by jury were two of the most hotly-debated topics recorded by the Constitutional Review Committee commissioned by the House of Assembly, to conduct a public review of the current Constitution. Dan Malcolm, Chairman for the Committee made the disclosure during the official handing over of the document to Premier Hon. Dr. Rufus Ewing at the Premier’s Office in Providenciales on Thursday (November 27, 2014). During the regime of Interim Administration, a law was passed that would allow the court to decide whether or not trial by jury can be held against certain individuals who are charged. The court recently decided that trial without jury should be held against some of the country’s former politicians, including ex-premier Michael Misick and his deputy Floyd Hall. The Administration also passed the CFO Bill that will give the CFO the final decision on monetary decisions in the Turks and Caicos Islands. The ordinance also gives the appointed CFO the authority to override any monetary decisions made by the elected government that he or she does not believe is in the best interest of the Turks and Caicos Islands. The CFO has the final say nationally on the annual budget documentation. Malcolm said that he document, scheduled to be debated on December 15, when the House convenes, is far more advanced that the 2006 Constitution, which the UK Government yanked upon the seizing control of the local government in 2009. Unedited DVDs of all the recordings of all the meetings around the country were also presented.

Premier Ewing told the media representatives that the document is already on the order paper to be debated. If the House approves the document, it would later be presented to the United Kingdom Government for their approval, after which it would passed into law, thereby overhauling the 2012 Constitution, with which many Turks and Caicos Islanders and residents have a great deal of problem. The Constitutional Review Committee visited all the inhabited islands in the archipelago to collect views from the people, to incorporate in the document. And the premier is of the strong view that the document is a true representative of the people’s analyses. “I am quite certain that those views were captured and adequately expressed in this document that I just Dan Malcolm (left) presents Premier Hon. Dr. Rufus Ewing with the Constitutional Review document received. This document has been tabled in the order paper of the House of Assembly for the meeting that will said. is the report from the people be held on the 15th of December. In the meantime, Malcolm said themselves,” Malcolm said. “In that meeting we will discuss that the committee, despite the heavy He told the media that email, the contents of this document for the schedule, put together a document that write-in and other submissions are public to hear and also see afterwards, truly reflects the masses’ views. also included in the report. In addition because it would then be made “Many thanks to the premier and to the town-hall setting meetings, the available to the public once it is tabled the Speaker (of the House), and we committee also met with small interest in the House of Assembly. Individuals are very, very grateful to have been groups. would be able to see the various afforded this opportunity to serve The members of the committee, recommendations that have been made our country and our people. I do hope in additional to Malcolm, comprised – by the committee,” the premier said. that it serves the purpose that it was from the government side - Deputy Premier Ewing said that intended to preserve, and that is the Premier and Minister of Education, government will put pressure on the upliftment of our people, our country Youth, Sport and Library Service Hon. UK Government to make the necessary and our government,” Malcolm said. Akierra Misick, and Minister for Border constitutional changes once the He said that the views gathered Control and Labour Hon. Ricardo Dondocument gets the House’s stamp of in the document are mostly those that Hue Gardiner; from the opposition approval. are generally expressed by the majority were Opposition Leader Hon. Sharlene “After the House of Assembly has of the people. Cartwright-Robinson and Deputy discussed and ratified the document, “We try not to put in the report Leader Hon. Sean Astwood; Carlos those recommendations will be made the ideas, summations and comments Simons QC, was the government’s available to the UK Government, of one individual; we try to take a appointee, while attorney Ashwood whereby we will begin to discuss and composite view of what is said generally Forbes was the opposition’s appointee. lobby for the necessary constitutional and put that in the report. We have to The committee was competed with changes for which we are looking, as more or less refine it and present it in a Tracy Parker, House of Assembly recommended in the document,” he professional manner, but basically, it Clerk, who served as the secretary.

Donald Walters killed in accident

The Leeward Highway has claimed another life, this time 64 year-old Donald Walters, a Jamaican national and longstanding citizen of the Turks and Caicos Islands, who was killed on Friday night (November 21, 2014). Walter, the brother of popular Blue Hills resident Kenneth Walters, who operates the Keyse’s Variety Store in that community, reportedly died at the scene of the accident after his Blue Ford Ranger veered off the road and slammed into a Fortis TCI utility pole, cutting power to scores of homes, especially in the Leeward, Bight and Grace Bay area, for the better part of three hours. Reports are that at about 9p.m., Walters was heading in a westerly direction along the highway, when he apparently lost control of the vehicle, which hit the light pole, the impact which cut it in two. The police said that, first responders, who later arrived on the scene, pronounced Walters dead. It is understood that his body had to be cut from the mangled vehicle. To restore power to the residents in the area, Fortis TCI workmen had to plant a new pole and before transferring the lines. Walters’ children, who live in Jamaica, were scheduled to arrive in the Turks and Caicos Islands last weekend, to begin making funeral arrangements. His daughter, Tanae Walters, poured out her heart on social media sight Facebook shortly after being learning of her father’s death. She told her friends her father’s life was characterized by love, kindness and selflessness. The SUN reached out to Walter’s family, and they offered this response on his life: “Daddy, this is really too soon. I never knew I would not get to see you again, hug you and say I love you! Daddy, you were the most gentle, loving and kind person I ever

knew (sic), always willing to give your all just to help others. Even when they have wronged you, you still gave your all to helping them. As I lay here with tears in my eyes and thinking about the news I have gotten. I have not truly faced the reality yet,” she wrote. Walter’s death brings to six, the number of persons died on the roads in Providenciales for the 2014. “A life that has lived that has touched the hearts of many, is a life that’s worth missing. Donald Percival Walters, “Mi husband”, Daddy, Uncle Donald, Uncle Donny, Uncle D, “Sleepy”, as many called him blossomed as a radiant flower in this world, on the 19th day of June, 1950 to parents, Adina and Dervant Walters in the beautiful parish of St. Mary in the Wood and Water Island, Jamaica. “Although he was the last of 12 siblings, Donald, a devoted family man, had a determined, principled, ambitious, caring, GIVING and loving character, which became the highlight of his life, which everyone came to appreciate, admire and love. Donald knew no boundaries. His love extended beyond the vast expanse of relatives to an extended family of friends. “His wonderful character could not only be experienced by individuals in Jamaica; so another area needed to be embraced by the radiance of his presence; so another course was chartered when he migrated to the Beautiful By Nature Islands, Turks and Caicos, where he settled in Providenciales for over 30 years and became a successful businessman, due to the top class plumbing he offered to many developments done within the TCI. “Therefore, he has left an indelible mark not only in the Construction field, but also on the lives of everyone with whom he associated. His legacy, a hallmark will now serve as a blueprint for those

whom he partnered with over the years. “Although, his journey ended late Friday evening, on November 21, 2014, and unfinished tasks are left behind, those with whom he has left his footprints, will undoubtedly keep the flame alive to complete the tasks that he was unable to accomplish and will continue to be in the hearts of many who really loved and appreciated him dearly—his wife, children, relatives and even close friends. Donald, ‘Mi Husband’, Daddy, Sleepy, Uncle Donny, you will be greatly missed. We love you. May your soul live forever.”

Photo shows the bottom half of this utility pole completely severed, as Fortis workmen initiate their effort to replant a replacement pole and restore power

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American Airlines shutting down ticket office in TCI By Vivian Tyson

American Airlines is to shut down its Turks and Caicos Islands ticketing office based in Providenciales, and focus primarily on online bookings, which it said had become the preferred booking choice for thousands of customers. Martha Pantin, Director of Communications for American Airlines, and who is based in Florida, confirmed the closure to The SUN on Tuesday (November 25, 2014). Pantin explained that since the airline has seen a vault in the number of persons using credit cards to book on line, and an ever declining number of customers visiting the office to book their flights, the fiscally prudent thing to do is to shut down its ticket office and focus on online booking. “Yes, we are closing our ticket office. Because as people go online etcetera (to book their tickets), ticket offices have become less needed. We have seen that there has seen that there has been an increase in online bookings and a decline in customers using ticket offices on an ongoing basis for the past few years,” Pantin explained. Pantin further explained that customers in the United States and a number of other countries around the

Martha Pantin, Director of Communications for American Airlines world that fly American book online, noting that South America, Central American and the Caribbean are the only region that still uses ticket offices to book flights. She noted however, that there has been a rise in online bookings in those markets on well, and so, there process of a ticketing system phasing out mechanism has been put into play. “This (phasing out of ticket offices) is not something that is just restricted to Providenciales. It is something that has happened throughout the system

internationally. Latin America and under a single air operator’s certificate the Caribbean are some of the few will not be completed until a much places that we continue to have ticket later date. The combined airline will offices,” she said. carry the American Airlines name Pantin further told The SUN and branding, and will maintain the that no American Airlines staff will existing US Airways hubs in Charlotte, be affected by the closure. She said Philadelphia, Phoenix, and Washington that the two individuals that work D.C. for a period of at least five years in the ticket office are from a private under the terms of a settlement with contractual firm, not American Airlines the US Department of Justice and Staff. She said they, too, will not be several state attorneys-general. affected as they will be relocated to the It has been said that since the Providenciales International Airport to merger, there will have to be some join the airline’s operations team. consolidation that will have to take “There are two employees there; they place, including the phasing out of are not American Airlines employees, ticket office. US Airways, according they are from a company that we work to information received, does not use with. And those two employees will be ticket offices, relying only on online moving to our operations at the airport,” bookings. she explained. Through the merger, ground AMR Corporation, the former handling operations could also be parent company of American Airlines, affected. American Airlines and US filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy Airways operate separate ground protection in November 2011, and handling operations in the Turks and in February 2013 announced plans Caicos Islands, contracted out to local to merge with US Airways Group, entities - TCA Handling, which is creating the largest airline in the part of the Butterfield Gold Group of world. AMR and US Airways Group Companies and Flight Support, which completed the merger on December 9, is a division of Air Turks and Caicos. 2013, with the new holding company TCA Handling manages ground American Airlines Group, Inc. service for American Airlines, while Information is that although Flight Support administrates ground the actual integration of the airlines handling operations for US Airways.

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Corruption trial delayed again

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There has been another delay in be put on hold, but Mottley rejected defendants have a right to proper the corruption trial in the Turks and Mitchell’s plan. representation and any absence by Caicos Islands. “I think it is only fair that the counsel for various reasons should Prosecutors Helen Garlick and applicants have the case dealt with by not deprive the defendants of that Andrew Mitchell, QC, were pushing a full court rather by a single judge,” fundamental right in any way,” for the trial to start in December this said Mottley, whose brother judges Harrison said. year and continue in early January on the Court of Appeal are Jamaicans, Harrison also made mention of the 2015, but these dates have now been Queen’s Counsel Edward Zacca, the “unresolved issues of remuneration” vacated because the Court of Appeal president, and Ian Forte, QC. for defence lawyers and the ongoing cannot meet before January 2015 to Also in October, Mr. Justice dialogue between the Registrar and deal with the issue of whether trial Harrison said it was unlikely that the counsel in respect of revisiting fees for judge Mr. Justice Paul Harrison can December 1st trial could have been services because of the thousands of continue to hear the case while there retained. other pages that were served on the is a pending application before the He had postponed the pre- defence by the prosecution. Privy Council in London regarding his trial hearing until December 1st, He said the matter should be appointment and his independence. 2014, subject to the COA sitting on brought to the attention of Chief In October this year, Court of November 24th, but even the pre-trial Justice Margaret Ramsay-Hale with a Appeal judge Elliott Mottley, QC, said hearing will now be pushed back to an view to resolving those serious issues he was mindful that the trial was date yet to be determined. because they “seem to be matters that scheduled to start on December 1st, The trial has also been setback have been coming up consistently”. 2014, and he would have made every because several UK defence lawyers The SIPT was established effort to ensure there was a full sitting have withdrawn from the case in March 2010 and has been paid of the Court of Appeal prior to that because of issues with payment and approximately US$11million a date in order to determine whether sour relations with Supreme Court year over the past four years for they should be a stay. Registrar David Chetwynd who they investigations which have no end It was anticipated that the say has been refusing to communicate in sight and under an arrangement Court of Appeal would have met in a with them. which some observers have regarded special session during the month of The British lawyers complained as an open-ended legal contract. November but this did not materialise. that the prosecution increased the Many local residents have In October, lead prosecutor Andrew evidence from 30, 000 pages to 90,000 expressed anger and outrage at Mitchell lobbied intensely for pages but the Registrar was unwilling the money spent on the SIPT Mottley, who was the only Court of to pay them for the added workload. investigations, especially given that Appeal judge sitting at that time, to Judge Harrison said that these the basic needs in the Turks and make a ruling on whether the court matters have to be urgently addressed. Caicos Islands are not being met proceedings before Harrison should “I’m clearly of the view that the because of budgetary constraints.

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Project Analyst/ Site Supervisor: Qualifications: - Must Be License Civil Engineer - 10 Years Working Experience in Construction Industry. - Expertise in contract evaluation in relation to tender documents, potential claims and analysis including evaluation of time extension and variation orders. - Extensive experience in all aspects of Construction Management and implementation, organizing & co-facilitating sessions dealing Project Planning and Scheduling, including time impact analysis, Schedule Development, Management Plan, Risk Management Plan, Project Schedule to measure work progress and development.

Typical Work Activities: 1. Participates in and may lead project cost review meetings. 2. Participates in analyzing and using financial data to identify project issues. 3. Evaluates manpower, labour hour and labour cost requirements versus budget limitations including preparation of variance analysis. 4. Possesses the knowledge of scope control and change management. Involved in the tracking system to insure that project management is fully aware of detailed change order status. 5. Creates and assists with cost/ schedule baseline budgets. 6. Knowledgeable with company financial systems and processes. 7. Skilled in the use of company construction software and able to represent cost data formats necessary to control the project. 8. Understands financial terminology and measures and recognizes the financial impact in various project actions. 9. Prepare management in development of strategies and plans.

Applications together with accompanying CV and certified copies of professional qualifications, etc. may be addressed to: The Managing Director Olympic Construction Limited Waterloo Plaza Complex Waterloo Road Grand Turk Turks and Caicos Islands Mobile No. 649-231-6525 Office No. 649-946-1278 Fax No. 649-946-1101 Email: info@olympic.tc

The Alexandra Resort & Spa is inviting applications for the following positions:

RESERVATIONS AGENT To be responsible for accurately processing room reservations ensuring optimal occupancy; preparing and distributing hotel statistics on a daily and monthly basis and provide relief for front office staff as needed. The position requires a minimum of two years experience in Front Office/reservations with excellent oral and written communications skills as well as a pleasant and professional attitude; must be computer literate, knowledge of Visual One would be considered a plus. Previous experience in this area is a must..

PAINTER To be responsible for washing, scraping, sanding, torching, and/or smoothing interior and exterior surfaces prior to painting, varnishing, lacquering or applying other related materials. You will also operate compressors, striping machines, sandblasters, spray equipment, and other small power equipment. Installs, repairs, and maintains drywall, wall texturing, and ceiling acoustic texturing. This position requires a minimum of 3-4 years experience in this field with the ability to work with minimal or no supervision. Salary for this position will commensurate with 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 December 5th, 2014 Belongers and Permanent Residents of the TCI need only apply.

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LOCAL NEWS

Job losses expected as RBC exits Caribbean wealth management business

The latest decision by Royal Bank to exit its international business in the Caribbean is another sign that Canadian banks are cutting their losses in the region and cleaning house, an analyst said after RBC confirmed its making changes at its wealth management division. “What we’re seeing is the banks are doing a thorough evaluation of their business mix and figuring out what makes sense long term and what is probably best left in the hands of someone else,” said Craig Fehr, an analyst with Edward Jones in St. Louis, Missouri. One media report stated the restructuring would affect about 300 employees, a figure that RBC refused to confirm. “While regrettably there will be some job losses, it would be premature at this stage to estimate the number of employees that will be impacted as we are currently considering a number of strategic options for these businesses,” said RBC spokeswoman Claire Holland in an email. Canada’s largest bank said the Caribbean move, which follows the sale of its Jamaican operations earlier this year at a loss, will affect international wealth management teams in Toronto,

Montreal and the U.S., will result in an undetermined number of job losses, according to the Canadian Press. RBC said these efforts will help the bank focus on serving high net worth. It added that the overall restructuring will affect RBC’s Wealth Management division. Its RBC Suisse business in Europe will also undergo a strategic review. This move by RBC follows a similar one announced earlier this month by Scotiabank, which is planning to cut 1,500 jobs — about twothirds of them in Canada. None of its domestic branches is slated for closure but Scotiabank said its international banking arm will shut 120 of its foreign branches, including in Mexico and the Caribbean region. CIBC, which has maintained a presence in the Caribbean since the 1920s, said in September that it planned to focus on managing expenses amid challenges in the region. Fehr said Canadian banks are taking the prudent step of reorganizing their businesses, as the sector prepares for lower profitability. “I think we’re moving into the next phase of the economic cycle — particularly domestically — where

Canadian consumers will probably demand less of personal loans and certainly mortgages,” Fehr said. “So the bread and butter source of profitability for Canadian banks is perhaps losing some of its momentum, so they’re perhaps looking for different avenues for growth and employ capital to different areas going forward.” The banks may also be reorganizing ahead of the likely possibility of higher interest rates coming from the Bank of Canada sometime in 2015. The central bank’s key short-term interest rate has been at 1.0 per cent since September 2010, making it relatively inexpensive for the banks’ customers to borrow money to make major purchases such as real estate and vehicles. “We’re seeing all bank management take a look at their businesses. For the last several years, they learned how to operate in this low interest rate environment,” said Fehr. “I now think it’s a prudent move on behalf of the banks to try and identify how and where they can position their businesses in an environment where rates ultimately start to rise.” Like several other major Canadian banks, RBC is undergoing a change in upper management after the retirement of long-time chief executives.

RBC’s newly appointed CEO Dave McKay took over in August from Gord Nixon. Scotiabank’s CEO Brian Porter took over the top job from Rick Waugh last November. CIBC’s Victor Dodig became CEO in September and TD’s Bharat Masrani officially became the bank’s chief executive on Nov. 1. RBC is Canada’s largest bank, offering a wide range of financial services including personal and commercial banking, large-scale capital funding, investor services, and insurance. RBC’s pullout from the Caribbean international wealth management business follows this year’s sale of its Jamaican banking division, at a loss. Despite the RBC Jamaica items, the bank had a profit of nearly $2.4 billion in the quarter ended July 31, including a record $285 million at Wealth Management, up 22 per cent from a year earlier. The bank’s fourth-quarter and fiscal 2014 annual results on Dec. 3. As of the end of July, it’s nine-month profit was $6.67 billion including $100 million in losses related to the sale of RBC Jamaica and $32 million for postemployment benefits and restructuring in the Caribbean between Nov. 1 and July 31.

DPP JoAnne Meloche resigns

JoAnne Meloche Canadian JoAnne Meloche has resigned from her post of Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). The SUN understands that Meloche’s

resignation will be effective early next governance”. year under the terms and conditions of Prior to 2011, the powers now her contract. associated with the Director of Public Meloche has been in the Turks Prosecutions were vested in the and Caicos Islands since 2009, is Attorney-General. However, a report known more for her theatrics than her of the Turks and Caicos Islands legal prowess. She has not enjoyed the Constitutional and Electoral Reform greatest of popularity in legal circles Project raised the concern about the and has struggled to gain the respect “many hats” worn by the AttorneyGeneral resulting in confusion over of the legal fraternity. The DPP is appointed by the the proper functions of the role, Governor under Section 91 of the 2011 and a lso pointed out that in other Constitution, in consultation with the British Overseas Territories and Premier, the Leader of the Opposition, Commonwealth countries these powers and the Judicial Service Commission. were typically vested in a separate The Governor may remove the DPP Director of Public Prosecutions. Under only with the prior approval of the the Turks and Caicos Constitution Secretary of State in two cases: for Order 2011, the Attorney-General inability to discharge the functions of continued to perform the functions of his or her office, or for misbehaviour. the office of DPP until a substantative The constitution also lists the DPP as DPP was appointed in accordance with one of the “institutions protecting good the Constitution.

The DPP gets a salary of US$125,000 per year. The last advertisement for the past said applicants were required to be qualified to practice law in a Commonwealth country or the Republic of Ireland. The advertisement also suggested that applicants have at least fifteen years’ experience. The DPP has the power: to institute and undertake criminal proceedings against any person before any court in respect of any offence against any law in force in the Islands; to take over and continue any such criminal proceedings that have been instituted by any other person or authority; and to discontinue at any stage before judgment is delivered any such criminal proceedings instituted or undertaken by himself or herself or any other person or authority.

DIJA BOUTIQUE NEEDS: Two Domestic Workers.

JOB VACANCY Margaritaville Grand Turk currently seeks to identify the following persons:

Stilt Walker / Mascot, Retail Associate, Dining Room Captain, Bartender, Kitchen Helper, Retail Manager, Accounting Clerk, Servers, Chef, Electrician,Store Clerk, Cost Control Clerk, Person must be able to work long hours, holidays and weekends, and be willing to work as part of a team. Submit applications, accompanied by a resume to the Human Resource department or by faxing to 649-946-1514. Applications close on 6th December, 2014.

While we thank every applicant for their interest in Margaritaville Grand Turk, only short-listed persons will be contacted. Belongers will be given preference; proof of belongership is required.

Responsible for cleaning and general upkeep. Salary $6.00 per hour Ability to work shifts, early mornings, late nights, weekends and Holidays. Clean police record. Able to work under pressure Salary $ 6.00 per hour. Contact # 3479069 no call after 5 PM please.

BELONGER APPLICANTS PREFERRED .

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Integrity Commission, DPP lose credibility – Cartwright-Robinson credibility, owing to the conclusion that it was a weak case from the start. Opposition Leader Hon. Sharlene “I believe that in this entire ordeal, Cartwright-Robinson is hinting that the police, and other institutions that the entities and individuals who are involved, they have lost credibility brought charges against Acting Deputy and they have lost integrity in the eyes Commissioner of Police, Rodney Adams, of persons. And I said that on the basis have lost credibility. that there five charges initially, three Commissioner of Police Colin of them didn’t make it to trial. One Farquhar suspended Adams and later didn’t make it to the jury, and then the filed a report to the Eugene Otounye- jury came back unanimously, saying led Integrity Commission regarding his that the case is just not proven,” she unauthorized information-gathering said. from a witness in the Kaziah Burke Cartwright-Robinson said that murder investigation. even though charges should not have Adams was charged for using his been brought against Adams in the law-enforcement position to obtain first place, the outcome proved that information on the incident from an there are certain parts of our justice alleged eyewitness Dorell Williams, system that still works. after Farquhar stripped him of that “I am happy that this ordeal is responsibility and told him not to over for him and for the Turks and intervene. Caicos, that him being a Turks and Adams’ son Roderick was said to Caicos Islander and is in the number have been involved in the killing and two position in the police force of course. was arrested and charged, but the As a country we should feel happy that charges were later dropped and he was he has gone through the court system Opposition Leader Hon. Sharlene Cartwrightreleased. The Integrity Commission and he is completely exonerated,” Robinson later recommended to the DPP JoAnne Cartwright-Robinson said. Meloche that Adams be charged and She cautioned going forward certain persons, which she said can be the DPP complied. However, a seven- how matters that can be dealt with construed as victimization. member jury acquitted the ACP. internally are handled. She said “When you are in a particular As a result, the opposition leader that the public could gather certain type of institution – the police and other said that the persons, who advanced presumptions of motives when they see institutions that can fall in line where charges against the cop, have lost particular decisions taken against there is complete trust that the people By Vivian Tyson

AMBERGRIS CAY SERVICES LTD. (IN RECEIVERSHIP) SHORT TERM EMPLOYMENT POSITION Ambergris Cay Services Ltd. (In Receivership) is seeking to fill a temporary post on Ambergris Cay for the period 14th December 2014 to 8th January 2015. The available position is for a PROFESSIONAL LEAD CHEF. JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for managing all facets of the day-to-day operation of the Restaurant Facility on Ambergris Cay, providing exemplary food and beverage service to visitors to the Cay over the Christmas and New Year period. This very demanding job requires high skill levels, with full responsibility for the planning, coordination, organization and monitoring of all Restaurant activities, as well as the hands-on preparation of a wide range of high quality and creative dishes for a discerning clientele. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1. Hands on planning, preparation and presentation of all meals for guests on Ambergris Cay. 2. Delivery of outstanding food services to a professional standard. 3. Excellent hands-on knowledge of a wide variety of local and international cuisines. 4. Be well versed in wines, with ability to make recommendations to assist guests. 5. Responsible for the direct supervision and coordination of all activities of the Kitchen employees. 6. Manage the start-up and stocking of the restaurant, and subsequent closure of facilities at end of term. 7. Must be able to work irregular hours, to include nights, weekends, and holidays. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND QUALIFICATIONS: 1. 20 years relevant experience, including 10 years as Lead Chef, operating in a high quality and high pressure environment, providing fine-dining in an international environment. 2. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a pleasant, professional demeanor. 3. Must have a polished and professional appearance. 4. Passionate about fine dining and the ability to express this in the most creative manner. 5. A resourceful personality. 6. Excellent references are essential 7. Must work and reside on Ambergris Cay for the indicated period. Salary: Commensurate with experience. Closing date for applications: Thursday, 27th November, 2014. Applications must be in writing addressed to: Ambergris Cay Services Ltd. (In Receivership) Unit 51, Salt Mills Plaza, Grace Bay, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, E-mail: burkley.malcolm@ambergristci.com Tel: (649)-941-3777 ; Fax: (649)-941-3778.

required – you have to be careful, it is a serious balancing act between what you air in public and how you deal with issues internally. “It (charges against Adams) seemed to have been a weak case from the outset; not a strong case, and the decision like that should have been taken very carefully. No one wants to see any cover-up in the police force or institutions like that. “What we don’t want is for people to be dragged through the mud for things to be exposed, as it stands, with persons being dishonest. And then also to see a high-ranking police officer in this country go through a matter which is not a strong case,” she said. She rebuffed an alleged statement by a member of the prosecution team that the outcome was a sad day for the Turks and Caicos Islands. “And I understand that a statement was made that this is a sad day in the Turks and Caicos. No, it is not. It is not a sad day. Justice is proven when a case is argued and has gone through the proper process. Now, if the prosecution did not argue its case well, and if the defense was able to put up its position and successfully obtain a verdict of not guilty, justice was served. It is never a sad day when justice is served,” Cartwright-Robinson said.

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for assisting in the management of the day-to-day pastry operation of the Restaurant Facility on Ambergris Cay, providing exemplary food and beverage service to visitors to the Cay over the Christmas and New Year period. Performing additional responsibilities, although not detailed, as requested by the Lead Chef and/ or Sous Chef

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Assisting the Lead Chef and Sous Chef with all back house operations; 2. Assist in planning, preparation and presentation of meals for guests on Ambergris Cay. 3. Preparing and cooking necessary food items as advised by the Lead Chef or Sous Chef 4. Cleaning and maintaining kitchen work stations 5. Keeping all necessary stocks organized 6. Delivery of outstanding food services to a professional standard. 7. Excellent hands-on knowledge of a wide variety of local and international cuisines. 8. Must be able to work irregular hours, to include nights, weekends, and holidays.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND QUALIFICATIONS:

1. 5 years relevant experience operating in a high quality international environment. 2. International experience of preparing food for special events. 3. Excellent communication skills and a pleasant, professional demeanor. 4. A resourceful personality. 5. Must work and reside on Ambergris Cay for the indicated period. 6. Excellent references are essential Salary: Commensurate with experience. Closing date for applications: Thursday, 27th November, 2014.

Applications must be in writing addressed to: Ambergris Cay Services Ltd. (In Receivership) Unit 51, Salt Mills Plaza, Grace Bay, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, E-mail: burkley.malcolm@ambergristci.com Tel: (649)-941-3777 ; Fax: (649)-941-3778

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The Wesley Methodist Church Steel Pan entertain the crowd

This little girl is fascinated by this neon light gadget

Enjoying the fun

Huge Regent Village Annual Christmas Light Switch-on A lot of children had to be hoisted by their parents in order to get a birdâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s eye view of the performances

Almost seven hundred children and their parents turned out to witness the annual Regent Village, Grace Bay, Christmas Light Switch-on on Wednesday, November 26, 2014. The evening included performances by the Rocket Hot Fitness Centre Dancers, caroling by Cora Malcolm and the Wesley Methodist Church Steel Band. The highlight of the evening was the appearance by Santa and Princess Elsa of the movie Frozen. Santa doled out a great deal of gifts to the children. The following are photo highlights of the event.

Individuals who attend the Annual Regent Village Christmas Lights Switch-on stand beneath the newly-switched on decorative lights

Santa and his two elves take time from their share lens

These children obviously enjoying the atmosphere

A section of the audience at the Regent Village Christ Switch-on

Premier Hon. Dr. Rufus Ewing and Deputy Premier Hon. Akierra Missick about to switch on the lights at the Regent Village

Individuals who attend the Annual Regent Village Christmas Lights Switch-on stand beneath the newlyswitched on decorative lights

Rocket Hot Fitness Centre Dancers in action during a second appearance

The large crowd was thrilled by the Rocket

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Cora Malcolm asking some of the children about their Christmas wishes

Cora Malcolm belting out a set of Christmas Carols

A Rocket Hot Fitness Centre dancer strikes a pose during the groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s performance

busy schedule to

t Hot Fitness Centre Dancer

Members of the Rocket Hot Fitness Centre Performing a ballet number

The little girl was awed at the appearance of Santa Claus

Paul Slattery, organizer of the Christmas Switch-on welcomes the audience and thanks fellow organizers

Rocket Hot Fitness Centre performers in action

Children were happy to meet Santa, his elves and Princess Elsa of Frozen

This little Rocket Hot Fitness Centre dancer shows off her physical flexibility during a group dance

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NOVEMBER 29TH, 2014 – DECEMBER 6TH, 2014

LOCAL NEWS The Leeward Yacht Club & Marina a premier Marina of TCI. Is looking for a MARINA GENERAL MANAGER

FOUR LEAF SOLUTIONS IS LOOKING TO FILL THE FOLLOWING VACANT POSITIONS: Junior IT Technician

The applicant must possess the following: •4-5 years experience as a Marina General Manager/Assistant Manager •4-5 years experience as a yacht Captain on a vessel greater than 65 feet •4-5 years experience as Harbour/Dock Master •At least 10 years of experience in maritime operations to include marina operations, yacht operations, and harbor/marina administrative services •Bachelor’s degree in Business/Management required - MBA degree desired •Intimately familiar with the laws and ordinances of marina operations for the Turks and Caicos Islands •Knowledgeable on all aspects of environmental controls to ensure marina meets environmental standards

Belongers need only apply. Please Submit Detailed Application to: cgibbons@wihl.com A copy should also be submitted to the TCI Labour Department. Submissions to be no later than December 5th , 2014 Turks and Caicos Islanders need only apply.

Seeking Infrastructure person with demonstrable skills/certification to A+ levels, minimum 12 months experience in similar roles, must be able to resolve a variety of Hardware and Software issues. Salary range $5-9 per hour based on experience.

Senior IT Technician Seeking degree qualified or equivalently experienced Infrastructure person with demonstrable skills/certification to at least MCSE and CCNA levels, minimum of 10 years experience, will be working at a different client locations on up to 100 user LAN/WAN configurations, must be able to resolve complex issues. Salary range $7-19 per hour commensurate with experience. We are looking to IMMEDIATELY fill these positions, Belonger Applications are preferred, should you be interested please forward your CV to jobs@fourleafsolutions.tc, suitable applicants will be contacted within 7 days of us receiving your application.

DIJA BOUTIQUE NEEDS

BAREFOOT CABANA RESTAURANT IS LOOKING FOR

TWO DOMESTIC WORKERS. RESPONSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND GENERAL UPKEEP. SALARY $6.00 PER HOUR. ABILITY TO WORK SHIFTS, EARLY MORNINGS, LATE NIGHTS, WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS. CLEAN POLICE RECORD. ABLE TO WORK UNDER PRESSURE SALARY $ 6.00 PER HOUR. CONTACT # 3479069 NO CALL AFTER 5 PM PLEASE. BELONGER APPLICANTS PREFERRED.

WANTED

Caicos Bakery & Retail LTD Is seeking suitable qualified applicants to fill the following position:

LUC MAXIMILIEN RIGBY BUILDERS South Caicos

TWO LABOURERS BELONGER APPLICANTS PREFERRED . MUST BE WILLING TO WORK 12 HRS SHIFT AND WEEKEND SALARY $ 6.00 PER HOUR. CONTACT # 3479069 NO CALL AFTER 5 PM PLEASE

DOMESTIC WORKER

Bakery & Pastry Chef Specialized in gluten free and organic products

1 LABOURER Applicant must be honest, reliable & hardworking also fluent in English & French Contact 346-7799

Chiraag Ltd

Have 5yrs experience in similar position Excellent Interpersonal skills Excellent written & verbal communication Ability to work within a team Must be a team player Suitable qualified candidates should apply in writing or send resume to: Caicos Bakery & Retail Ltd. Grace Bay Road (behind Caicos café) Phone (649)242-2266(Eric) Email: bakerytc@gmail.com

E.L. CONSTRUCTION

Seeks a Sales Clerk Responsibilities include greeting customers, presenting and selling merchandise, and inventory control. The successful applicant must have a minimum of 3 years sales experience, be honest, hardworking and self-motivated. You must be available to work Monday through Saturday, with flexibility to attend training sessions outside work hours. Working holiday hours may also be required.

SEEKS 1 PAINTER Salary $6.00 per hour 6 days per week Contact 231-6153

Seeks 1 Driver Salary $6.00 per hour 6 Days per week Interested person should contact 341341-1123 or 346-1819

KADEEN AGENCY

ON BEHALF OF ITS CLIENT

Is looking for (1)Assistant Manager Automotive Shop (1) Auto Mechanic Assistant manager duties include ordering parts, collection of payment, pricing, bookkeeping etc. Both salaries commensurate with experience Tel: 941-5619

1 CARPENTER SALARY $7.00 PER HOUR INTERESTED

PERSON SHOULD

CONTACT

347-1309

Salary $200 per week 5 days per week Contact : 331-8591

ISLAND QUEENS

SEEKS 1 Domestic Worker Salary $5.00 per hour Contact 345-2403

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Tourists highlighting TCI garbage problem on social media

The piles of garbage that sometimes lined our streets and bushes have not gone unnoticed by the thousands of tourists that visit our shores each year. The Turks and Caicos Hotel and Tourism Association (TCHTA), announcing its sixth annual TCI Shines Clean-Up Campaign, scheduled for December 6, 2014, has revealed that visitors have been taking to the Mecca of travel sites – TripAdvisor - to air their comments and some of those comments are not good at all. The TCHTA said that visitors, in recent time, have become more verbal about their travel experiences, which they are not afraid to post on those travel sites, and the TCI has not escaped some of the stinging criticisms. “With visitors becoming more opinionated and vocal about their holiday experiences, sharing their reviews on sites like TripAdvisor, a destination free of litter is what the Association seeks to achieve in order to reduce the number of negative comments about the destination,” the TCHTA said in a news release. One does not have to look to hard to find wastes discarded along our sidewalks and nearby bushes, as it

Stacy Cox appears that individuals, for the most part, tend to dispose of their refuse indiscriminately and with impunity. The Improper disposal of garbage does not only affect land, but also our waters. A Beaches Turks and Caicos Resort and Spa environment staff, told The SUN that their team took a brief marine excursion a few metres off shore recently and were astounded by the level of garbage discovered in the

water. “We saw beer bottles, beer bottle cases, plastic bags and a whole host of other debris. This seems like persons often go on the water after partying, dispose of their wastes in the ocean without regard for the impact that it will have on marine life, the people we welcome to our country each year and ultimately us,” the resort environmental officer said. The TCHTA said that although its members and other volunteers are looking to gather a great deal of garbage off the streets of Providenciales, they are hoping to collect fewer than the approximately 200 bags that it normally collects each year. “Although the TCHTA, its members and numerous volunteers are prepared to collect over 200 bags of garbage on the clean-up day, the group is however hoping that after 6 years of advocating and promoting a litter-free environment that the initiative will result in fewer bags being collected,” the TCHTA said. TCHTA Executive Director Stacy Cox said that with the this year’s Tourism Environmental Awareness Month being celebrated under the theme, “Tourism is key - unlock its

possibilities”, the organization wants to emphasize the importance of protecting the environment, which she said will ensure growth in the country’s top industry for years to come. Cox warned of tremendous industry stagnation, and, or crash if residents fail to realize the importance of tourism to the TCI economy. “Having more volunteers but fewer bags for this year’s “TCI Shines” cleanup campaign will tell us that our litterfree education drive for the past six years has not been in vain. We dream of a day when TCI residents would dispose of all litter, be it an empty food container or an old fridge, the right way. If every resident picks up and disposes of just one item of litter a day we would see a vast improvement in the cleanliness and appearance of our streets,” she said. She is hoping that the objective to educating the youth on the importance of protecting the environment, through the forging or relationships with schools on Providenciales, will bear fruit. “We can only hope that lessons learned during our “TCI Shines” campaigns stay with them for generations to come,” she said.

JOB SUMMARY:

Sunny Foods Retail and Wholesale Ltd. invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the following vacant position:

STORE MANAGER Duties and responsibilities include: •managing and motivating a team to increase sales and ensure efficiency •managing stock levels and making key decisions about stock control •analyzing sales figures and forecasting future sales •analyzing and interpreting industry trends •managing staffing issues such as interviewing potential staff, conducting appraisals and performance reviews, as well as providing or organizing training and development •ensuring standards for quality, customer service and health and safety are met •responding to customer complaints and comments •organizing special promotions, sales and events •touring the sales floor regularly, talking to colleagues and customers, and identifying or resolving urgent issues •maintaining awareness of market trends in the retail industry, understanding forthcoming customer initiatives •Create and maintain good rapport with customer and overseas suppliers •Knowledge of food service products •Must be able to work on holidays and flexible shifts •Multilingual is an asset •Excellent communication skills on all levels •Must be customer friendly •Trustworthy, dependable and a team player •Salary commensurate with experience •5 years or more experience in this area

Interested persons are to submit resumes to hr@ alliedcaribbean.com by December 11, 2014.

Work alongside with the Lead Chef and Sous Chef to organize and direct the activities of all the Food and Beverage department of the restaurant facility on Ambergris Cay to ensure an exceptional level of customer service and satisfaction. Providing exemplary food and beverage service to visitors to the Cay over the Christmas and New Year period. This very demanding job requires high skill levels, assisting in monitoring of all Restaurant front house activities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1.Supervising of the waiting staff, welcoming guests and assigning them to tables, taking reservations, and ensuring that guests are satisfied. 2.Assist in presentation of all meals to guests using the restaurant facility on Ambergris Cay. 3.Delivery of outstanding services to a professional standard. 4.Excellent knowledge of a wide variety of local and international cuisines. 5.Assist in all other duties as required by the Lead Chef & or Sous Chef. 6.Must be able to work irregular hours, to include nights, weekends, and holidays.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND QUALIFICATIONS:

1.5 years relevant experience operating in a high quality environment, providing a fine-dining experience in an international environment. 2.International experience of working on special event arrangements; 3.Excellent communication skills and a pleasant, professional demeanor. 4.A resourceful personality. 5.Must work and reside on Ambergris Cay for the indicated period. 6.Excellent references are essential

Salary: Commensurate with experience. Closing date for applications: Thursday, 27th November, 2014. Applications must be in writing addressed to: Ambergris Cay Services Ltd. (In Receivership) Unit 51, Salt Mills Plaza, Grace Bay, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, E-mail: burkley.malcolm@ambergristci.com Tel: (649)-941-3777; Fax: (649)-941-3778.

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The Turks and Caicos Islands receives global exposure through careful positioning of its Luxury Real Estate by one of the World’s Leading Brokerages.

The Sanctuary The Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) has long been known as a destination that attracts some of the world’s most exclusive clientele, producing stunning properties that are undoubtedly some of the Caribbean’s most desired. A fact recently highlighted by one of TCI’s most prestigious properties, “The Sanctuary”, a unique private island retreat now on the market for $39M and represented by the prestigious Christie’s International Real Estate. The property is situated on seven acres with over 800 feet of prime beachfront and an extension of internationally acclaimed fashion designer Donna Karan’s sprawling Caribbean estate. It is located on the beautiful island of Parrot Cay, considered to be one of the most secluded and exclusive resort islands in the Caribbean. In talking with Katherine Baryluk, Director of the Brokerage responsible for Donna Karan’s property, she explains, “As the exclusive affiliates of Christie’s International Real Estate, we are able to align and promote such prestigious properties to our exclusive and discerning buyers who have trusted their high value real estate purchases to us for many years. Conversely, entrust us with the sale of their luxury residences through our real estate division, and art through Christie’s Auction House” Ms. Baryluk goes on to say, “Christie’s International Real Estate is an invitation only network composed of the world’s most proven and qualified real estate specialists in the luxury residential sector. We have offices in London, New York, Hong Kong, Beverly Hills, Chicago and Palm Beach, to name a few. In total, 135 global Affiliates with over 25,000 real estate professionals in 45 countries. Something that in a global destination such as ours, is paramount to completing transactions of this nature”. As can be seen through our latest release, such as in the Wall Street Journal, we are able to attract global attention for the entire archipelago of the Turks and Caicos Islands.” The company has had a strong track record of successfully selling some of the TCI’s highest value properties, including and most recently, the sale of a majestic beachfront estate listed at $16.9M, something achieved in just 3 months, a record for the company and extremely impressive in the TCI where the average time on the market for this price point is often a few years. Robert Greenwood, Director and Private Broker for the company explained, “We have carefully positioned ourselves to provide dedicated and specialized service at a very high level. We prefer to remain a bespoke, exclusive Brokerage, only allowing so many high value properties into our inventory at any one time. By limiting the amount of properties we represent, we can better fulfill our customer’s and client’s needs through dedicated attention, something that is extremely necessary when managing transactions of this caliber. Without an overpopulated inventory, our team can focus on an individual property, targeting global buyer demographics, creating focused marketing, and attracting THE buyer who fits perfectly with what is being offered.” Mr. Greenwood also noted, “This trend of real

estate transactions is a clear indicator that the high net worth investor has re emerged, something that requires a high level of confidence in a specific market, and a jurisdiction as a whole. He continues to say, “ the re growth of our real estate market over the last couple of years has been hard work on all of those in the real estate sector, but this dedication to the industry is now starting to pay off in all sectors. Mr. Greenwood, who is also the President of the Turks and Caicos Real Estate Association (TCREA) has seen this trend emerge, and barring any unforeseen global issues, expects it to continue. Our clients’ needs are clear, and given the multitude of benefits we offer here in the TCI, we are able to fulfill the majority, primarily the need for privacy and seclusion.”

Katherine Baryluk

Robert Greenwood

SANCTUARY: PARROT CAY, TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS– A seven-acre beachfront property on Parrot Cay of the Turks and Caicos Islands -- considered to be one of the most secluded and exclusive resort islands of the Caribbean -- is now being exclusively marketed by Christie’s International Real Estate, the world’s leading luxury real estate network. Offered at U.S. $39 million by affiliate Regency, the resortlike compound is an extension of “The Sanctuary,” the private island retreat of Donna Karan. Secluded and flanked by lush vegetation, the property, which directly fronts turquoise ocean

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waters and white powder-soft sands, offers unparalleled panoramic views of the island’s pristine surroundings. Two, four-bedroom villa estates are centerpieces of the compound, each featuring a second-floor master bedroom with stunning ocean views, three en-suite bedrooms and an infinity pool. Designed by Cheong Yew Kuan, a worldrenowned Singapore architect, and completed with New York’s Bonetti/Kozerski Studio, each of the property’s meticulously crafted interiors is complemented by exotic features, such as cedar and coral stone walls, European walnut floors, lightly filled raw travertine baths, teak furniture and eclectic works of art from Bali to Africa. A screenedin guest pavilion sits adjacent to outside Ipe wood terraces. This centerpiece of the property serves as a wonderful gathering place for family and friends, an indoor formal dining area offers seating for up to 20 and walks out to the third swimming pool. A state-ofthe-art kitchen pavilion, yoga pavilion, staff quarters and storage pavilions complete the exterior. “This is a property with unmistakable global appeal -- an ultra-luxury hideaway with unique character and the most desirable of attributes,” said Rick Moeser, Senior Vice President, Regional Manager of Christie’s International Real Estate. “Given its size, scope and enviable privacy, this resort-style compound is certainly a rarity on the landscape.” “Sanctuary was custom designed to not only be a family-friendly destination for achieving balance and tranquility, but the restoration of wellness,” said Katherine Baryluk of Regency, an exclusive affiliate of Christie’s International Real Estate. “With its tranquil setting and impressive scale along the turquoise western shores of Parrot Cay, this is the ultimate ‘sanctuary’ for the most discerning of buyers looking for five- star, 24-hour services on a private island.” Parrot Cay is a multi-award winning COMO Shambhala Resort, known for five-star wellness retreats and services, including many natural and holistic healing therapies, and a host of spa services. Residents of the property can also enjoy two private butlers, a personal chef and daily maid services as well as access to resort amenities, such as a 24hour manager, sporting facilities, water sports, restaurants and boutiques. Regency, the exclusive Christie’s International Real Estate Affiliate for the Turks and Caicos Islands, is renowned for providing unparalleled knowledge and trusted advice to our clients. Our goal is to provide exceptional service and a complete understanding of offshore investments. We combine more than 50 years of experience in the Turks and Caicos with a global network that gives you access to top brokers around the world and opportunities to collaborate with Christie’s esteemed auction house. We Honor people’s desire for privacy and discretion, and work directly with developers, architects, attorneys, and banks to ensure our clients have a great team behind them. When it comes to our clients, we don’t believe in “island time.”

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LOCAL NEWS AMBERGRIS CAY SERVICES LTD. (IN RECEIVERSHIP) SHORT TERM EMPLOYMENT POSITION Ambergris Cay Services Ltd. (In Receivership) is seeking to fill a temporary post on Ambergris Cay for the period 14th December 2014 to 8th January 2015. The available position is for a SPECIAL EVENTS SOUS CHEF.

JOB SUMMARY:

PROVO GOLF CLUB Provo Golf Club is seeking a suitably qualified individual to fill the following opening. Only candidates who meet the minimum requirements will be considered.

Responsible for assisting in the management of all facets of the day-to-day operation of the Restaurant Facility on Ambergris Cay, providing exemplary food and beverage service to visitors to the Cay over the Christmas and New Year period. This very demanding job requires high skill levels, assisting in planning, coordination, organization and monitoring of all Restaurant activities, as well as hands-on preparation of a wide range of high quality and creative dishes for a discerning clientele.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1.Assist in planning, preparation and presentation of all meals for guests on Ambergris Cay. 2.Delivery of outstanding food services to a professional standard. 3.Excellent hands-on knowledge of a wide variety of local and international cuisines. 4.Assist in the direct supervision and coordination of all kitchen activities. 5.Assist in all other duties as required by the Lead Chef. 6.Must be able to work irregular hours, to include nights, weekends, and holidays.

•Plan and schedule maintenance processes and procedures. •Instruct, train and direct staff in golf course maintenance. •Oversees fertilizer, chemical and pesticide applications. •Run irrigation systems, including daily setup and maintenance. •Proven organizational skills to maintain accurate records of all processes. •Responsible for the safe operation, storage and effective use of all equipment. •Responsible for the proper use, storage and preservation of all associated materials, supplies and assigned equipment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIREMENTS

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1.10 years relevant experience, including 7 years as Sous / Events Chef, operating in a high quality and high pressure environment, providing fine-dining in an international environment. 2.International experience of working on special event arrangements; 3.Excellent communication skills and a pleasant, professional demeanor. 4.A resourceful personality. 5.Must work and reside on Ambergris Cay for the indicated period. 6.Excellent references are essential

WEST BAY CLUB SPA THERAPIST •Deliver spa treatments and techniques •Massage Therapy, Body Therapy, Aesthetician, Nail Technician, Body Wraps and Therapeutic Baths •Promote a sense of well being and other therapeutic benefits for clients •Create a relaxing atmosphere for clients •Must be the consummate professional at all times •Immaculate appearance •Excellent customer service •Have patience •Be sincere about caring for people •Be confidential •Must be certified and have on the job exposure to all area of a spa

Qualified Belongers need only to apply Salary Range: Commensurate based on qualifications and experience

Interested persons can contact our Human Resources Department At (649) 946-8550

Deadline for applications November 10th, 2014

GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT

•Must have a Bachelor’s degree or Associate degree in Agronomy or Horticulture plus a minimum of six years experience on a golf course with three years experience as an Assistant Golf Superintendent. •Must have at least a Class C Membership with the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA). •Must have advance knowledge of agronomy and turf grass management practices. •Require extensive knowledge of golf course maintenance. •Requires knowledge of landscape construction and materials. •Ability to analyze data and prepare reports. •Strong computer skills using Microsoft Word and Excel •Must have a thorough understanding of the game of golf.

Salary for this position commensurate with experience, training and qualification. Interested applicants should contact Veronica Rigby via email by December 15, 2014 at ronnie@habgroup.com or by fax 649-9465191. Only persons selected for an interview will be contacted by email or telephone to schedule an interview.

LITIGATION ATTORNEY WITH A MINIMUM OF AT LEAST 15 YEARS POST-QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE WITH ALL OF THE FOLLOWING ATTRIBUTES: •Admission to the Turks & Caicos Bar, •A minimum of 15 years experience in commercial litigation and commercial arbitration at all courts levels , •Qualified and experienced as an arbitrator in the areas of insurance and banking disputes; •Hard working with a willingness to work long hours including weekends and holidays; and •Fluent French and Spanish are essential. Salary will commensurate with experience, minimum starting rate is $300.00 per hour. Interested parties should send a cover letter and resume to Saunders & Co., Attention: Office Manager – via Fax: 941-4533 or Email: info@saunders.tc

MANAGER AQUACULTURE OPERATIONS Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Marine Biology or related field required. Must have a minimum of ten (10) years husbandry experience in a marine environment and Industry experience in Broodstock incubation/larval production/hatchery & nursery protocol, as well as complete knowledge & familiarity with pumping, filtration and sterilizing systems. The Manager of Aquaculture Operations manages and is responsible for both skilled and unskilled employees (10) and answers directly to the TWI Board of Directors.

Compensation commensurate with experience. Submit resume to: SAUNDERS & CO/Attention Caicos Conch Farm. Town Centre Building *Box 257* Providenciales *Turks and Caicos Islands

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Labourer/Senior Hatchery Technician Trade Wind Industries Limited, owners & operators of the Caicos Conch Farm in Leeward seeks to employ a Labourer/Senior Conch Hatchery Technician with a minimum of 5 years of experience in the domestic cultivation of Caribbean queen conch and a familiarity with warm water fin fish. This is a 57 hour per week labor position that involves the maintenance and upkeep of conch and fish currently growing at the Caicos Conch Farm. Daily job activities include cleaning and waste removal from conch ponds / cleaning and waste removal from fish tanks / the sorting, counting, relocating and harvesting of conch and fish /general maintenance of the facility including (but not limited to) trash removal, site maintenance, repairs etc. Other related and necessary duties may be as assigned.

Salary: $8.00 per hour. Send resume to: Saunders & Co, Town Centre Building, Providenciales, Attention: Caicos Conch Farm.

PROPERTIES FOR SALE

OFFERS IN WRITING ARE INVITED FOR PURCHASE OF THE FOLLOWING PROPERTIES BEING SOLD BY PRIVATE TREATY UNDER POWERS OF SALE CONTAINED IN A MORTAGE

Blue Hills, Providenciales

1. Parcel 60505/228 Blue Hills and Stamers Run. Single storey residence 3-bedrooms, 2-bathrooms, with a kitchen and dining area. Price $165K 2. Parcel 60503/83 Blue Hills & Stamers Run. The lower level 3- apartments 1-bedroom, one bathroom, 1 living room and kitchen/dinning. The upper level 3-bedrooms, 2-bathrooms, 1-living room, 1-dining room and kitchen. Price $230K 3. Parcel 60003/101, Taurus Close Road, North West & North Central. Phase 1 Priton Home 3-bedrooms, 1-bathroom, laundry room, living/dining room area and kitchen. Price $133K 4. Parcel 60003/121 North West & North Central. Phase 1 Priton Homes with 2-bedrooms, 1-bathroom, laundry room, living/dining room area and kitchen. Price $170K 5. Parcel 60002/150 North West & North Central. Phase 2 Priton Homes. 3-bedrooms, 2-bathrooms living/dining room area and kitchen. Listing Price $140K

Housekeeper for a Private Residence Needed

6. Parcel 60003/51 North West & North Central. Phase 1 Priton Homes. 3-bedrooms, 2-bathroom living/dining room area and kitchen. Listing Price $140K

A hard working individual is needed to work six days a week.

7. Parcel 60002/217 North West & North Central. Phase 2 Priton Homes. 2-bedrooms, 1-bathroom living/dining room area and kitchen. Listing Price $120K

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.

Applicants must be able to do the following: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.

8. Parcel 60003/121 North West & North Central. Phase 1 Priton Homes. 3-bedrooms, 2-bathroom living/dining room area and kitchen. Listing Price $130K 9. Parcel 60504/148 Blue Hills, This single family home comprises of 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms, a kitchen, dining room, living room an entrance and laundry room. Listing Price $185K 10. Parcel 60003/253 North West & North Central, This property forms part of Phase 1 Priton Homes which consists of 3-bedrooms, 2-bathroom, laundry room, living/ dining room area and kitchen. Listing Price $130K 11. Parcel 60003/127 North West & North Central. Phase 1 Priton Homes. 3-bedrooms, 2-bathroom living/dining room area and kitchen. Listing Price $150K 12. Parcel 60003/8 North West & North Central. Phase 1 Priton Homes. 3-bedrooms, 2-bathroom living/dining room area and kitchen. Listing Price $140K 13. Parcel 60002/355 North West & North Central. Phase 2 Priton Homes. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathroom living/dining room area and kitchen. Listing Price $140K 14. Parcel 60003/58 North West & North Central. Phase 1 Priton Homes. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathroom living/dining room area and kitchen. Listing Price $150K

Grand Turk

1. Parcel 10409/51 East Suburbs. 2-storey residence. Ground Level 1- bedroom and 1-bathroom. 2-storey section 1-living room, 1-kitchen, 1-bathroom, 3-bedrooms and a laundry room, patio and garage. Price: $300K

Available Positions: Supervisory/Management Food and Beverage Manager Senior Landscaping and Engineering Supervisor Owner Relations Manager Housekeeping Supervisor Assistant Retail Manager Duty Manager Line Positions Kitchen Laundry Mechanic Bartender Food Runner Chef de partie Retail Cashier Security Officer Maintenance/AC Technician-The Sands Gardener Pool and Beach Attendant Spa Attendant Interested applicants can submit his/her resume to marjorie.dorsett@regenthotels.com or submit to Human Resources department on or before December 6, 2014.

2. Parcel 10404/183, Church Folly. Unfinished 2.5- story building. Ground level commercial open floor spacious area. Upper Level- 3 residential units. Listing Price $225K 3. Parcel 10409/56 East Suburbs. Single storey dwelling. 3- Apartments each with 1-bedroom, 1- living/dining room, 1-bathroom and kitchen. Price $185K 4. Parcel 10303/49 Central. Single story dwelling 3- bedrooms, 1- Living/dining room, 1- bathroom and kitchen. Price $150K 5. Parcel 10401/115 East Suburbs. Single storey dwelling, currently 2- Apartments: 1-bedroom & 2-bedroom 1-living/dining room 1-bathroom and kitchen. Price $65K 6. Parcel 10408/16 South Backsalina, Grand Turk. The main building includes 4-bed rooms 3 bathrooms that are currently four rental units. The other building is an uninhabited unfinished building. Price $240K 7. Parcel 10204/164 North Creek. Single two story duplex. 2- Apartments each with 2-bedroom, 1- living/dining room, 2-bathroom and kitchen. Price $350K 8. Parcel 10409/198, Off Old Airport Road. two story duplex dwelling. 4- Apartments: Upper 1 apartment with 3-bedrooms, Lower 3 apartments with 1-bedroom. Price $400K

Chalk Sound Providenciales

1. Parcel 60400/172 Chalk Sound. 2-Storey residential home of 11 bedrooms, 10 bathrooms, 2 kitchens2 living rooms a dining room, office, study, pool and decks. Price $510K 2. Parcel 60400/311 Chalksound. 2-storey residence 3-bedrooms, 2- bathrooms, 1- kitchen and dining area, Pool, Porch and Deck.Price $445,500K North Caicos 1. Parcel 51203/29 Bottle Creek Central. Single-story residential 4-bedrooms, 1-bathroom, 1-living room, 1-dining area and a kitchen. Price $54K 2. Parcel 50402/93 Kewtownship, North Caicos. single family home comprises of 7 bedroom, 3 bathrooms, a kitchen / dining and living room. Price $250K

INTERESTED PERSONS MAY CALL 232-3488 OR 339-7088 BETWEEN 9:00 AM AND 4:40 P.M. MONDAY TO FRIDAY

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Turks and Caicos Islands expands UK office

Premier Hon. Dr. Rufus Ewing The Turks and Caicos Islands government will officially unveil the expansion of its British Office on Baker Street, London on Friday, December 5th, 2014. The office, according to the Premier, is to give the Turks and Caicos Islands greater representation in the United Kingdom beyond tourism. He said that the office extension will not only allow the Turks and Caicos Islands to better market its tourism product in the UK but also provide assistance TCI citizens living there, including students. He said also that it will give the government easier access to the Foreign and Commonwealth

office, the European Union and other bodies. The premier said that anyone from the Turks and Caicos Islands, including dignitaries, could visit that office and seek assistance. He was quick to point out that the facility will not function as a consular office, since the Turks and Caicos Islands is not an independence country, but stated that it should serve most of the functions that a consulate would do. “It can also act as a central point for potential investors, be it from Europe or Asia, to interface with Turks and Caicos representatives in the UK,” the premier said.

He said that there are funds in the budget to bankroll the employment of a Turks and Caicos representative in that office, but that has not yet been done. He said that when that particular person is employed he or she would report directly to the office of the premier. “That person would be employed, hopefully, pretty soon. We were hoping that we could employ them before the reception in the UK at our office. But it is looking like it may not, but I am still pressuring our people to get it done,” he said. Premier Ewing said that the reception which will mark the event, will cater to a number of dignitaries, comprising heads of UK overseas territories and UK officials, stating also that TCI students currently studying in the United Kingdom, have already been invited. “The reception will be the first reception that we will have as part of the joint ministerial council meetings. Most of those territories normally have them. The BVI has one, Cayman normally has one; this would be the first time that the Turks and Caicos will be having one. “We will be focusing on promoting our tourism, as well as our financial services sector and our investment. And so, we will have a number of persons from our financial services sector that will be attending the reception in the UK and also meeting with investors. “We will be inviting our students in the UK to attend the reception; get them to attend and be a part of the whole event. We want to make our presence felt in the UK, the way the BVI is felt or the way that Gibraltar is felt in the UK,” the Premier said. The premier will also meet with Foreign Minister William Hague on matters especially on border security, immigration and other matters. The Premier leaves the territory on November 29, and return on December 9.

Two more locals to join TCI hospital team

Andrico Garland

TCI Hospital is pleased important, we are honored that to welcome a daughter of the one more Belonger has come soil, Dr. Vancelee Forbes as back home to help improve the a member of TCI Hospital healthcare of the people of the medical staff. Dr. Forbes who Turks and Caicos Islands.” now holds the position as TCI Hospital also welcomes Internal Medical Physician, Medical Technologist, Andrico recently moved from the United Garland. Garland, who is a Kingdom where her latest post Grand Turk native, completed was at the University Hospital a Bachelor of Science degree in Coventry. in Medical Technology from Forbes, a graduate the University of Technology of the University of the West in Kingston, Jamaica and Indies (UWI), Faculty of recently completed a 6-month Medical Sciences, who also internship at the University has her specialty certification Hospital in Jamaica. in Nephrology at the Royal Garland, who is tasked College of Physicians, is excited with performing routine and to join the TCI Hospital staff special testing of pathology for a number of reasons. “As a specimens on a daily basis local, I am grateful to serve my said, “I am happy to be back country in the areas of internal and I am committed to serving medicine and nephrology. I the community’s needs. I look look forward to participating forward to building on the in the development of services hospital’s remarkable tradition provided to the people of the of providing the finest medical Turks and Caicos Islands.” services in the Turks and Jill Magri, CEO Caicos Island, my home.” for TCI Hospital said, “We are “We are delighted extremely excited about Dr. to welcome Mr. Garland to our Forbes joining our Hospital team of lab technicians serving team. Not only does she bring the TCI community,” says Chief current skills in internal of Allied Services, Eleanor Hall. medicine, she has acquired “He is a great addition and will additional training in the join a group of outstanding specialty of nephrology, which medical technicians at TCI will be a tremendous asset in Hospital. Together, they the care of our many patients comprise an amazing team who on hemodialysis. Every bit as provide high quality service.” Dr. Vancelee Forbes

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LOCAL NEWS The death is announced of Mr. Donald Percival Walters of Savanna-la-mar, Jamaica and Leeward Highway Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands. Born on June 19, 1950 Died on November 21, 2014

Left to cherish his memories: Wife: Pauline Walters Children: Michelle, Carolyn, Coreen, Tanae, Sonja-Kaye, Maya, Floyd and Rae 13 Grandkids, a host of relatives and friends too much numerous to mention. Memorial to be held on Thursday December 04, 2014 at the Blue Hills Seventh Day Adventist Church at 6pm. Funeral details to be announced at a later date.

POSITION AVALIABLE Domestic Worker

Only highly self-driven & motivated, personable and professional individuals, whom have the desire to serve others, need apply:

Applicants must have previous experience as a domestic work and cook. Must be comfortable and experienced around the care and walking of larger breed dogs and be willing to work 6 days a week including holidays and weekends. Hours will need to be flexible in order to flex for evening service when required. Nutritional food experience also an asset. Must have a willing, positive and personable attitude. Turks & Caicos Islands citizens only need to apply. Strong previous references and background check mandatory. Please e-mail your resume to turksdomesticworker@yahoo.com. Deadline is December 10, 2014.

InterCaribbean Airways has an opening for the position as Financial Controller Manager. With 15 years or more experience in aviation and business sectors, holding an ACA and BA in accounting from a well established and recognized institution. Duties shall include: • Management of all company assets • Annual budget preparation with monthly variance analysis • Analysis of profitability for entire group of companies, their products and product line • Ability to initiate and deliver methods and systems for cost savings • Preparation and Reporting of all financial information to CEO/banks • Preparation for and overseeing annual audit • Ability and Experience in initiating new systems to assist with expansion of business • Management Supervision and Mentoring entire staff of Finance department.

Salary shall be commensurate with educational qualification and experience. Please no phone call for more details send resume to hr@interCaribbean. com. Only suitably qualified applications will be interviewed.

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Alpha Christian Academy Stages Alpha Week Bible Character Day During the week of November 24, 2014, the Alpha Christian Academy Primary School staged Alpha Week. The activities included the children dressing up as various characters, having health and fitness day and culminated with a church service. On Tuesday, they were asked to dress in the costume of their favourite characters. Wednesday was designated as “Hat and Nutrition Day”. The children were asked to be creative with their hat designs; it was also a day when the students ate no junk foods. On Thursday, they were asked to dress as Bible characters. The following photo highlights capture their Bible Character day.

A large group of wise men gearing up to see Jesus

A group of Maries are all smiles

This student dressed as Jesus

These two students played the parents of John the Baptist, Elizabeth and Zachariah

The teachers were not to be left out of the event, representing the characters (from left) Mary, Noami and Ruth

This little boy was dressed as Roman Soldier. He was adorned in almost all his battle armor, including headgear, breastplate, shield and sword

This cute little kindergarten student was the only angel in the house

This student dressed as Samson, evoked a great of excitement at the school

King Herod looks regal in his regale

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A new type of Caribbean luxury on Barbados west coast

he west coast of Barbados is widely perceived to be the Caribbean at its finest. Here is a slice of holiday heaven where sophisticated resorts are stretched out along the blue Caribbean Sea, their verandas gazing at the sunset As of this autumn, this glorious part of the island is even more special – due to the arrival of Port Ferdinand Marina & Luxury Residences. Located just beyond pretty Speightstown, towards the north end of the west coast, this wonderful retreat adds an extra element of luxury to this gilded shoreline – while also bringing something new and stylish to what is already a hugely elegant area. Port Ferdinand Marina & Luxury Residences is a gloriously different experience to a five-star hotel, merging a marina with spacious holiday homes which allow guests to relax at their own pace – while also enjoying all the comforts and amenities that they would expect of a state-of-the-art

resort.

These amazing homes – which start at a vastly generous 2,500 square feet of space – are the jewels of Port Ferdinand. With up to four bedrooms, they are big enough to play host to a family or a group of friends – but also have a boutique feel, decorated in rich colours, with hand-crafted coralstone fittings, intricate woodwork and sumptuous marble flooring. They rise 14ft above the marina, allowing guests an incomparable view of yachts at rest – while also providing welcome privacy from the comings and goings on the water’s edge. Prices for a two-bedroom home at Port Ferdinand start at £574 per night. Guests can spend their entire stay nestled in this world of refinement, maybe cooking for themselves in the homes’ fine kitchens, or summoning the skills of a personal chef. But they can also step outside to sample Port Ferdinand’s many facilities – the waterfront fine-

dining restaurant with its delicious fare; the on-site deli selling gourmet cheeses, meats and coffee; a spa for soothing massage treatments; an expert concierge service able to book everything from scuba-diving sessions and surfing lessons to Barbados’s best restaurants. Guests can also visit the Pool Island – the heart of Port Ferdinand. Here, they can have a bite of lunch, or a decadent cocktail at the Quarterdeck restaurant. It is also from here that they can take a water taxi to Port Ferdinand’s sister site, the splendid Saint Peter’s Bay – which waits just six minutes away. Here is one of Barbados’s most revered resorts, perched on a beach where hawksbill and green turtles come to nest and hatch. This is truly a place to spend an incredible holiday, whether taking a dip in the 160ft pool, sipping a drink at the Gazebo Bar, looking good in the fitness centre, the yoga and pilates studio or the beauty salon, or simply relaxing in

accommodation which – as at Port Ferdinand – is enormous, starting at 2,700 square feet. Saint Peter’s Bay is great for families and brilliant at keeping kids entertained. Young guests can go shell-hunting or sandcastle-building on the beach. Older siblings can take part in organised football matches, or have a crack at paddle-boarding, kayaking or snorkelling, with all equipment available for use. Prices for a two-bedroom home at Saint Peter’s Bay start at £319 per night. Port Ferdinand and Saint Peter’s Bay are run by UNNA, a Barbadian brand whose local knowledge equates to a genuine understanding of the island, resulting in luxury with soul. And both of these lovely retreats will be alive with merriment as the festive season dawns – with Christmas trees in homes, scavenger hunts on the sand, fabulous dinners and unforgettable parties. So why not come and discover their Caribbean charm for yourself?

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The Bahamas fends off critics over new migrant rules

Haitians repatriated from the Bahamas leave the Toussaint Louverture International Airport, after landing in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2014. Under the new immigration rules in the Bahamas, that took effect Nov. 1, everyone must have the passport of their nationality and, if they are not a Bahamian, a valid residency or work stamp. NASSAU, Bahamas — On the first day new immigration rules took effect this month in the Bahamas, officers in green fatigues swept through poor sections of the capital filling two yellow school buses with dozens of people who couldn’t document their right to be in the island chain. The government, amid fierce criticism of the raid, later insisted the timing of the operation was coincidence. Still, the message of the surprise morning raid, in which the officers were accompanied by local media, couldn’t be clearer: The Bahamas aims to become less hospitable to its swelling population of migrants lacking legal status. “The fact is that illegal migration is a huge problem for us,” Foreign Minister Fred Mitchell said in a recent interview. “We spend enormous resources for it. It is a drain on our social services, health care and education and we need to get the matter under control.” The island chain of about 360,000 has a foreignborn population of more than 18 percent, according to an official report released last month. While the precise number of those who migrated illegally is unclear, the islands long have drawn migrants sailing from nearby Haiti. Census figures from 2010 show more than one out of 10 people in the Bahamas is Haitian, up from 3.6 percent in 1970. Mitchell said haphazard enforcement of existing

laws has put too many people in legal limbo and has made the Bahamas a magnet for migrants, arriving often in dangerously overloaded smuggling vessels. But the manner in which the Bahamas is carrying out this tightening of its borders is coming under criticism from human rights activists, who complain of arbitrary and heavy-handed enforcement that is sparking fear in the shantytowns where many migrants live. “People are afraid to go to work,” said Annette Martinez, a human rights lawyer documenting the situation with local activists. “They say ‘We are afraid because at any moment the immigration officers will come or their bosses will identify them as foreigners.’” Martinez also said conditions at the detention center where migrants are held are “appalling,” with heavy crowding and poor access to adequate food, sanitation or medical care. The government says it’s working to reduce the population in the detention center and sent two planeloads of migrants to Haiti on Wednesday. “In the Bahamas, they treat Haitians like dogs,” Youtchike Dormeus, an 18-year-old deportee, said as she got off the plane in Port-au-Prince. The country, which denies treating anyone inhumanely, has deported 3,000 people this year. Under the new rules that took effect Nov. 1, everyone must have the passport of their nationality

and, if they are not a Bahamian, a valid residency or work stamp. In addition, the government is tightening the process for employers to receive work permits for non-Bahamians and requiring first-time applicants for residency permits to apply in their home countries. Mitchell says the Bahamas briefed Haiti’s government before the new rules took affect and was assured it could provide the passports and other documents needed by Haitians. He has defended the new policies in blunt terms. “You can’t just jump off a boat with your wet feet and come into the immigration department and apply for a work permit,” he told Parliament. The new rules may be particularly tricky for people who were born in the Bahamas to people who migrated illegally. While the constitution allowed them to apply for Bahamian citizenship, many did not. Now, before they can seek legal status — a process that has no guaranteed outcome — they first will need to obtain passports from “home countries” they may never have seen. A similar situation has been playing out in the Dominican Republic, which borders Haiti and is attempting to regulate a much larger population of people lacking legal status. Heleen Gelin, a 25-year-old Bahamian-born Haitian, has submitted her application for citizenship but says it has been a difficult process, with immigration officials giving conflicting information and she doesn’t know if she will secure legal residency. “I don’t have anything right now,” said Gelin, whose two children also lack legal status. Many without papers are too fearful to speak out against the changes, afraid they will be marked for deportation. Martinez, director of the Human Rights Clinic at the Interamerican University of Puerto Rico School of Law, said the local activists with whom she conducts interviews did not want to be identified because of potential reprisals. The situation in the Bahamas has brought condemnation from Amnesty International and the Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights. Daphne Campbell, a Florida state representative of Haitian descent, has called for a boycott of the Bahamas. Government officials say the new restrictions remain popular among Bahamian citizens. “It’s becoming a national security issue for us and for our neighbors and we have to do something about it,” Mitchell said.

British warship seizes £36m of cocaine in the Caribbean Cocaine worth an estimated £36m has been seized by the Royal Navy after a high-speed chase across the Caribbean. Smugglers began to throw their cargo overboard but were surrounded by patrol boats guided by the Plymouthbased frigate HMS Argyll. The 850kg (1,900lbs) seizure is the third by HMS Argyll in as many months. The seizures have resulted in 1,600kg (3,500lbs) of cocaine - with an estimated street value of £68m - being confiscated, the Royal Navy said. The type 23 frigate has been conducting drug patrols in partnership with the UK’s National Crime Agency, the US Coast Guard and other nations. It is currently taking part in Operation Martillo, a 15-nation effort to prevent access to central America by air and sea by criminal gangs. The aim is to stop the illegal movement of drugs from south America

The latest seizure means the ship has confiscated about 1,600kg of cocaine in three months to the rest of the world, the navy said. After receiving a tip-off from a US customs aircraft, HMS Argyll sailed 70

miles to intercept the suspect vessel during the operation late last week. HMS Argyll conducts drug-

busting patrols together with the UK’s National Crime Agency, the US Coast Guard and other partner nations. Lieutenant Matthew Turner, who was in charge of the bridge during the latest chase, said: “It was an intense couple of hours as we were trying to out-think and out-manoeuvre a small boat which can change direction in an instant. “I think our training, during which we push the ship and ourselves to the limit, really helped us to make this operation such a success.” HMS Argyll’s Commanding Officer, Commander Paul Hammond, added: “This night time drugs seizure had no helicopter support and was our most challenging, and satisfying yet. “The Royal Navy has helped remove a large quantity of drugs from circulation, and that, along with our disaster relief and engagement work has helped demonstrate the value for money a modern day warship provides.”

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New York mayor signs bills limiting deportation of Caribbean immigrants

Mayor Bill de Blasio signs bills limiting cooperation with immigration detainers NEW YORK – With United States President Barack Obama vowing to proceed on immigration reform by executive order, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio on Friday signed two bills that would drastically limit the federal government’s ability to deport undocumented Caribbean and other immigrants from New York City. Under one of the new laws, the city will, in many cases, refuse to hand over immigrants in the criminal justice system to federal agents, according to the New York Daily News. In the past, the city sometimes had to turn over people whose cases had been dismissed or who had been arrested on minor charges, the paper said. Now, it said the city will only cooperate with US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) if the agency has a federal warrant, or if the person has been convicted of a serious crime or is on a terror watch list.

Another bill gets rid of ICE bill. But many conservative from its offices on Rikers Island Republicans said they would jail in Queens, New York. “We’re signing legislation risk forcing another government that will have a really meaningful shutdown in a bid to block Obama effect on the lives of immigrants,” from changing deportation said de Blasio, as he signed the practices. “Unless Congress preempts bill, flanked by City Legislators and Carlos Rodriguez, who or blocks the President’s promised was mistakenly arrested for executive action, a long-term trespassing and detained funding bill is little more than a by federal law enforcement blank check for amnesty,” said authorities for eight months even Heritage Action, a Washingtonthough the charges were dropped. based lobbying group with major Rodriquez is still fighting influence among conservative deportation to the Dominican Republicans, urging a shutdown Republic, the Daily News said. threat. “Even though it doesn’t As de Blasio signed the bills help me right now, I know it on Friday, New York City Council Puerto Rican-born helps somebody else out there,” Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito repeated Rodriquez said. Nearing the end of an her support for another measure, Asian trip, Obama, in Myanmar, supported by many immigrant repeated vows to use executive advocacy groups, giving noncitizen orders to act on overhauling immigrants the right to vote in municipal elections. immigration enforcement. The president said Mark-Viverito said the bill Republicans “have the ability” to could be proposed as soon as pass a comprehensive immigration January next year.

Canada imposes visa restrictions on St Kitts OTTAWA – The Canadian government has imposed visa requirements on citizens of the Caribbean island of St. Kitts-Nevis due to national security concerns. A Canadian government source said authorities have evidence that people with ties to terrorist organizations and organized crime are using the easily obtained St. Kitts passport to avoid immigration screening. Canadian authorities are concerned that people who wouldn’t otherwise be eligible to enter Canada for security reasons could change their names and sneak into Canada using St. Kitts passports. People who invest between $250,000 and $400,000 into certain sectors of the St. Kitts economy are eligible for lifetime citizenship, through a government investment program. St. Kitts passport applicants can easily change their name, the source said, and the passport doesn’t require prior names to be included in the document. The source said the majority of St. Kitts passport buyers are from Syria and Iran and that “questionable individuals” have received St. Kitts passports. Starting Nov. 22 at noon, anyone using a St. Kits passport will need to fill out visa forms and get background checks to enter Canada. The Canadian government says the passport distribution system in St. Kitts makes up about 25% of the GDP of the country of 50,000 people. “While this visa imposition is not related to any specific or imminent threat,” the government source told QMI, “it should be seen as an important signal that protecting the safety and security of Canada and Canadians is a top priority for the government.” The small tropical island is located between the British Virgin Islands and Guadeloupe and its economy is dependent on tourism. St. Kitts citizens who pose no threat to Canada shouldn’t be overburdened by the new requirements, the source said. About 800 St. Kitts nationals visit Canada annually.

Bad weather Contributed To Myles Munroe’s Fatal Jet Crash A preliminary report into the jet crash that killed Bahamian Dr. Miles Munroe and eight others on November 9th, 2014 revealed that the world-famous pastor’s Lear jet crashed during its second attempt at landing in bad weather. The report from the Air Accident Investigation & Prevention Unit of the Bahamas Civil Aviation Department also confirmed widespread media reports that the plane struck a crane near the Freeport airport then crashed into a pile of garbage. The report which was compiled by investigator Delvin Major, said the aircraft uploaded 160 gallons of fuel from Odyssey Aviation, a fixed base operator (FBO) at Lynden Pindling International Airport prior to its departure. The aircraft made contact with Freeport Air Traffic Control (ATC) as required and was given the current weather conditions and cleared for the instrument approach. According to the report: “The aircraft

was unable to land on first attempt, due to heavy rain showers and reduced visibility. The crew executed a missed approach procedure and continued outbound and entered the published holding pattern at 2,000 feet. Some time after entering the holding pattern, ATC reported the weather as improving and thus a second approach was requested by the crew and granted by ATC. During the return for the second instrument approach, ATC reported the weather as again deteriorating due to rain and haze. While attempting to find the runway visually during the second approach, the aircraft descended and subsequently struck a towering crane at the Grand Bahama Shipyard. The impact occurred with two support beams above the crane operator’s cab approximately 115 feet mean sea level (MSL). After losing the outboard portion of the right wing and fuel tank, as a result of the impact, the aircraft continued its downward, uncontrolled

descent, crashing inverted into a mound of garbage at the City Services Limited, (a garbage and metal recycling plant) which is located adjacent to the Grand Bahama Shipyard. The aircraft finally came to a stop after impact with a metal generator-housing unit located at the recycling plant.” The aircraft was equipped with a Fairchild Model GA100 Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) and 2 Honeywell International N1 Digital Electronic Engine Control monitors which were recovered and sent to the National Transportation Safety Board in Washington DC and Honeywell Int’l in Wichita Kansas respectively, for readout. Both pilots were licensed and certified by the US Federal Aviation Administration and both were in possession of valid first class medical certificates as required by regulations. Both medicals were issued in November Dr. Myles Munroe 2014.

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Police in Tobago investigate murder of German couple on beach PORT OF SPAIN - Police are investigating the murder of an elderly German couple found hacked to death on a beach near their home in the southern Caribbean island of Tobago on Saturday. Hubertus Keil, 74, and his wife Birgid, 71, had been visiting Tobago, part of the twin island nation of Trinidad and Tobago, for the last 15 years and were well known locally, the Tobago House of Assembly said in a

statement published in local media on Sunday. “Their deaths come as a shock to all of Tobago,” the statement added, noting that crime locally was on the decline. “The police have already set up a high-level team to pursue the investigation, with the aim of bringing to justice whoever is responsible for the Keils’ deaths,” it said. Media reports said the bodies

appeared to have suffered chop wounds. Police said the couple arrived on Oct. 25 and had been staying at their home in Bacolet on the southwest coast. They were last seen alive on Friday evening. Police said a gardener arrived at their home on Saturday morning and when he could not find them, went to a nearby beach, where he discovered the body of Birgid Keil. The police were called and the second body was found nearby on the beach.

Top Caribbean destinations ranked

NEW YORK, NY - The Caribbean is the world’s their competitors.” most tourism-intensive region. It’s also one of the most The report ranks Caribbean destinations in 12 analyzed: island marketers are awash in statistics areas, including hotels, attractions and amusements, for the quantity of visits, attractions and spending food experiences, culture and performing arts, and in Caribbean countries. But measures comparing the shopping, to name a few. The study offers both Absolute and Indexed relative quality of the tourism experience from one country to the next – from a visitors’ point of view – rankings: The former ranks countries according to are quasi-nonexistent. the total number of quality tourism products and Resonance Consultancy’s new Caribbean Tourism experiences, and the latter indexes the findings Quality Index benchmarks the quality of tourism in against each destination’s visitor count to identify the Caribbean by using the ratings and reviews of which destinations offer the most quality product and experiences published by travelers themselves in experiences per visitor. As one might expect, the most popular Caribbean social media channels, combined with core statistics for factors such as crime and flight access. destinations tend to rank highest for total (Absolute) “We’ve learned that traditional measures of number of quality tourism products – more visitors success – numbers of visitors and the spending they often equals more experiences which translates into generate – don’t tell destination marketing and more reviews. The top 5 Caribbean countries with the most management organizations the whole story,” says Chris Fair, president of Resonance Consultancy. very good and excellent total tourism products and “Looking at destinations through a supply-side lens experiences are: helps destinations better understand their strengths from their visitors’ perspective, and identifies areas 1. Dominican Republic for improvement based on benchmarking against 2. Puerto Rico

St Lucia places temporary ban on all UK poultry imports

The murders recalled another double slaying in Tobago in 2008 of an elderly Swedish couple, 73-yearold Ake Olsson and his 62-year-old companion Anna Sundsval. Their mutilated bodies were found in a villa which they owned. Tobago, with a population of 60,000, is a popular holiday destination for Europeans, particularly Germans and British.

Guyanese arrested with US$620,000 on private plane

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – A Guyanese national has been arrested by United States law enforcement authorities after a large sum of money was found on a private plane last weekend. The Puerto Rican newspaper Primera Hora, said Khamraj Lall was detained on November 22 after US$620,000 was found on the plane. It said US federal agents at the Luis Munoz Marin International Airport detected the money stashed in plastic bags during routine investigations. US authorities require that sums over US$10,000 be reported. The newspaper said that Lall, who migrated to the United States 30 years ago, was the passenger of the private plane that landed in Isla Verde, according to an affidavit by a federal agent. The plane had stopped to refuel with the intention of continuing to Guyana according to information from the electronic file of the Federal Court. Judge Marcos Lopez has issued an arrest warrant for Lall, who now faces charges of falsely filing federal reports and smuggling more than US$600,000.

Cruise ship features robot bartenders

The creators of Royal Caribbean’s brandnew 4,180-passenger Quantum of the Seas — which officially began service last week, and is billed as the cruise world’s first “smart ship” — wanted an attention-grabbing bar. They found it just eight months ago when someone in the cruise line’s Miami headquarters said it would be cool to have robots, according to Brian Abel, Royal’s vice president of Food & Beverage. Enter Makr Shakr, a company with ties to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and a manufacturing facility in Italy . The idea of using industrial robots originally developed for manufacturing cars as bartenders originated at MIT’s SENSEable City Lab. The robot bartenders don’t have “heads” or look human. Rather, they are mechanical arms able to do One local supplier told reporters that the ban could help local poultry farmers significantly, since they have been complaining about a tasks like pulling down a bottle from among dozens backlog of local products. hanging upside down on the bar’s ceiling, adding CASTRIES, St. Lucia - St the Ministry statement said. reporters that the ban could help mixers, and stirring or shaking. It said the importation ban local poultry farmers significantly, Lucia has slapped a temporary Together they can make two drinks per minute, ban on the importation of all is imposed with immediate effect since they have been complaining delivered in plastic cups via four conveyor belts. poultry and poultry products from and applies to all poultry, poultry about a backlog of local products. The robots work in an open bar space with the United Kingdom, as a result of meat products and processed However an importer, tables and counter seating, all done up in white an outbreak of bird flu there. internal organs of poultry raised, speaking on condition of and steel in a mod-meets-the-future design — think The Ministry of Agriculture slaughtered or processed in the anonymity, disagreed, saying George Jetson and Jane, his wife. said the ban was imposed in light United Kingdom from 21 days that local suppliers do not provide Passengers punch in orders on smart tablets, of information received from the prior to the start date of the “specialised cuts”, such as chicken choosing from classic cocktails, signature drinks Department of Environment, Food outbreak. wings, which imported into the like Mnemonic Madness (a rum, pineapple juice and and Rural Affairs in the United “These importation island. Midori concoction) or test the robot bartenders’ skills The importer disclosed that with their own creations. Kingdom confirming that the restrictions are part of quarantine country recently experienced an measures aimed at preventing the St Lucia buys over a quarter of a “This sh-- is cool, man,” said 22-year-old Ryan outbreak of a Highly Pathogenic entry of the Avian Influenza Virus million pounds of chicken annually Allan, sipping on not-his-first Long Island Ice Tea. “I Avian Influenza (HPAI). into St Lucia and will remain in from the United Kingdom at a can see a lot of people coming to check this out.” “The start date of the outbreak effect until further notice,” the cheaper price than imports from Whatever you order, you can name, and your drink’s the United States. event is November 14, 2014 and Ministry said. name appears on a digital screen so you can track pertains to the entire country,” One local supplier told when a robot is at work on your order.

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MECHANIC

GOLF COURSE EQUIPMENT Provo Golf Club seeks a qualified mechanic. A minimum of twelve (12) years experience in golf course equipment is required and the applicant must possess the following skills and experience.

REQUIREMENTS • A history of maintenance of Golf Carts, mowers and tractors. • General maintenance and repairs of all equipment used and operated on the Golf Course. • Ordering or replacing any parts necessary. • An aptitude to work unsociable hours is required. Salary for this position is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Interested applicants should contact Veronica Rigby via email by December 8, 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.

HAB MANAGEMENT LTD. HAB Management Ltd is seeking applicants for the following positions: RESERVATION ATTENDANT Job Description

The successful candidates will be required to welcome and serve guests in a courteous, efficient and friendly manner, both face-to-face and on the phone. The candidates will also be required to take reservations via the telephone, email and walk-in requests. Candidates will also be responsible for promoting the resort at all times.

Requirements

Candidates should have seven years or more experience as a Reservation Attendant. Candidates should also have an extensive knowledge of Visual One Property Management System. Candidates must be proficient in Microsoft Office. Candidates will be required to check guests in and out; perform certain accounting procedures, such as preparing bills for guests, performing audit duties, balancing work and preparing paperwork for the following day; present a friendly, outgoing, energetic and guest service demeanor. Candidates will also be required to work cohesively with co-workers as part of a team. Must be able to speak, read and write in English and understand verbal and written instructions. Salary is $14,400 per annum.

HOUSEKEEPERS Job Description

Candidates will be required to clean guest rooms as assigned, ensuring the hotel’s established standards of cleanliness.

Requirements

Candidates should have six years or more experience as a Housekeeper. Candidates must have knowledge of proper cleaning techniques. Maintain positive guest relations at all times. Candidates will also be required to work cohesively with co-workers as part of a team. Must be able to speak, read and write in English and understand verbal and written instructions. Good presentation and a pleasant, friendly personality required. Salary is $12,000 per annum.

LAUNDRY ATTENDANT Job Description

Process soiled linen and distribute clean linen in accordance with standard operating procedures in a safe, accident-free manner, as assigned by management.

Requirements

Candidate should have seven years or more experience as a Laundry Attendant. Candidate will be required to receive and sort soiled linen; process sorted linen utilizing the washers, dryers and ironers ensuring finished product meets the quality standards of the resort. Notify supervisor of malfunctioning equipment, supplies needed, damaged linens, to ensure laundry operation is running at maximum efficiency level. Maintain assigned work area in a clean and safe condition. Must be able to speak, read and write in English and understand verbal and written instructions. Must be well presented and physically fit. The candidate will also be required to work cohesively with co-workers as part of a team. Salary is $12,000 per annum.

SECURITY OFFICERS Job Description

The successful candidates will be responsible for the safeguarding of the owners property, hotel property, assets, guests, visitors and employees. The Security Officers will also be responsible for insuring a safe environment; patrolling; documenting; reporting; and following-up on safety and security hazards or infractions.

Requirements

Candidates should have eight years or more experience as a Security Officer. Candidates will be required to work flexible hours. Record problems encountered in the area during the course of duty. Check effectiveness and safety and availability of security and safety equipments. Respond immediately to emergency or crisis situations. Candidates will be required to maintain positive guest relations at all times. The candidates will also be required to work cohesively with co-workers as part of a team. Must be able to speak, read and write in English and understand verbal and written instructions. Good presentation and a pleasant, friendly personality required. Salary is $14,400 per annum.

Interested applicants should contact Veronica Rigby via email by December 8, 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.

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Straight No Chaser feat. Kristen Bell

Text Me Merry Christmas Kristen: This holiday You’ll be far away And I’ll be all alone So please remember This December To fully charge your phone And Text me Merry Christmas Let me know you care Just a word or two Of text from you Will remind me you’re still there You don’t have to add much to it One smiley face will do Baby text me Merry Christmas Cause I’m missing kissing you

Mike: Text me Merry Christmas Make my holiday complete Though you’re far from me Say you’ll brb That’s a text I’ll never delete Choose just the right emoji One that makes me lol And if you text me something naughty I promise I won’t tell

Kristen and Mike: I don’t care if you spell things right I just want to hear from you tonight Stroke those keys with your delicate touch And type those little words that mean so much!

Mike: Hi Kristen: Hey Mike: How are you Kristen: Ok Mike: Miss u Kristen: Miss u too Mike: Xmas sucks without you Kristen: I know lol Mike: Love u Kristen: Love u 2 Mike: Kthxbye Kristen and Mike: A facebook message isn’t quite as sweet Kristen: A need more from @you than just a tweet Mike: A snap on snapchat doesn’t last Kristen and Mike: And voicemail? That’s from Christmas past Text me Merry Christmas Send a selfie too If you do, I’ll go ‘Neath the mistletoe And pretend my screen is you Show me that you love me Text xo to kiss and hug me I’ll be right here waiting For my pants to start vibrating Baby text me Merry Christmas And I will text you too This Christmas It’s the least that we can do Merry Christmas!

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Thanksgiving Day Parade

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Bahamas All Star Band

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Macys Thanksgiving day Parade

Hello kitty inflatable 6th avenue during Thanksgiving day Parade New York

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LOCAL NEWS Job Title : Business Process Improvement Analyst Manager Reports to: General Manager PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF JOB:

Seven Stars Resort is seeking suitably individuals to fill the positions outlined below. Ideal candidates must possess luxury resort experience, a professional demeanor, and a strong command of the English Language (oral and written). Relevant experience and a passion for hospitality is required. Salary is based on experience and qualifications.

•Lead Server •Room Attendant •Director of Finance •Cook •Massage Therapist •Pastry Chef Interested candidates should apply via e-mail to Seven Stars at hr@sevenstarsgracebay.com for consideration. Application deadline: December 5, 2014.

ONLY CANDIDATES MEETING ABOVE REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS WILL BE CONTACTED.

The Business Analyst Manager is responsible for a full range of activities which ensure the operational effectiveness and excellence of the business unit. The Business Analyst Manager will design and document workflow and make appropriate recommendations that will positively impact operational effectiveness. The Business Analyst Manager will track and analyze business unit trends and make appropriate recommendations that will positively impact the unit.

Main Duties and Responsibilities: •Works with appropriate personnel to allocate personnel time to project tasks and to track progress of their work. •Takes assigned project from original concept through final implementation. •Defines, develops and implements quality assurance practices and procedures, end user test plans and other QA assessments. •Responsible for ensuring that all documentation accurately reflects the current status of changes and outstanding issues so that business requirements reflect application features and functions. •Manages specific application quality assurance and help desk activities including the tracking of bug reports and change requests and ensuring their timely resolution. •Responsible for the overall success of testing, including results verification and release sign-off. •Ensures continuing operational quality by documenting bug fixes and enhancements assigning tasks to developers, testing and releasing updates. •Analyzes discrepancies in service or performance and makes recommendations for updates. •Defines project scope and objectives.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS & FUNCTIONAL SKILLS: •Minimum 5 years’ experience in telecommunication, including underwriting, marketing, business analysis and project management is preferred -Proven project management and leadership skills, including the ability to gather clear business requirements. -Proven ability to develop, document and maintain operational policies and procedures, including the designing and documenting detailed process flows, and the development of operational performance and quality metric standards and reports. -Proven experience working with Excel and developing and maintaining various analyses and reporting tools. •BA degree business or related field preferred. Equivalent work experience considered

Interested applicants should forward their resume to hrtci@digicelgroup.com

Waterloo Hotel Management Ltd. applications for the following position:

is inviting suitable

Corporate Director of Sales and Marketing We are seeking to employ an experienced, Corporate Director of Sales and Marketing. Responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following: •Design implement and facilitate strategic and tactical marketing and PR plan for WHML and the companies it represents •Develop and adhere to long-range and short-term budget plans for multiple entities •Develop and guide branding and corporate identities for WHML to develop brand portfolio •Negotiate media agreements and sponsorship agreements with local and international organizations •Develop and execute companywide social responsibility programs •Create sales partnerships with a network of international resort and marina sales organizations and development of marketing materials and channels to support the partnerships •Develop press messages and writing of press releases supporting the overall PR plan •Direct photo shoots and videography for all entities •Managing and directing the social media programs for all WHML entities including Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram and more •Management of online media for all WHML entities •Consult executive committee about marketing and PR related topics for the company

Qualifications and Experience

•At least 8 years of international experience in marketing luxury products and brands •5 years of in-depth experience in marketing resorts and marinas globally •College or University degree in Marketing related field •Profound understanding of event management and cost controlling •In-depth understanding of the continuously evolving Social Media environments •Fluent in English and at least one other language with global reach •Excellent skills in hospitality based IT systems (PMS, GDS, Web applications) •Excellent skills in office IT programs like PPT, Word, Excel •Ability to navigate local and international working environments •Detail oriented and very organized •Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written •Ability to make effective and persuasive presentations to senior management, public groups, and boards of directors 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 December 5th, 2014 Turks and Caicos Islanders need only apply.

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Oil slumps to four-year low as OPEC shuns output cut

Oil hit four-year lows around $70 a barrel on Thursday and commodity currencies were sent tumbling, as OPEC resisted the temptation to cut back production following the more than 30 percent plunge in prices since June. Asked whether the oil producer group, which provides around a third of world supply, had decided not to reduce production, Saudi Arabian Oil Minister Ali alNaimi told reporters: “That is right.” The meeting had lasted over five hours and as the decision emerged both Brent and U.S. crude prices were sent sliding as traders saw it as sign that OPEC members were effectively now in price war with each other. Brent dropped to $71.58 and U.S. crude sank to $68.20 a barrel as both headed for $5 drops on the day, their biggest falls since May 2011. [O/R] “Oil prices are now completely in the hands of the market,” Dominic Chirichella, director of New York-

based Energy Management the data lowered the euro to Institute, told Reuters Global $1.2463 and triggered a new Oil Forum. set of record-low bond yields Europe’s stock markets for the euro zone’s biggest extended their gains on the economies, with France’s 10day to 0.25 percent as the year yields dropping below 1 prospect of cheaper energy percent for the first time. costs for both firms and strapped consumers added OPEC WATCH to Wednesday’s signals from the European Central Bank Most market action, that it is edging closer to however, centered on the slide government bond buying. in oil. The case for ECB action Oil-rich Norway’s crown had been underlined earlier hit a three-week trough as Spain and Germany of 8.6530 crowns per euro, both reported weaker-than- Russia’s rouble took another expected inflation figures. It dive and Nigeria’s naira points to another decline in continued to fall despite an the overall euro zone reading 8 percent devaluation on when it is published on Friday. Tuesday. Lending to euro zone The huge slump in oil households and companies prices since June had made also fell again. OPEC’s meeting its most Speaking in Finland, closely watched in decades. ECB head Mario Draghi One member of the cartel told said the euro zone needs Reuters it will next meet in a “comprehensive strategy” June. including reforms by Besides pushing down governments to get it back inflation in Europe, already on track. Last week, Draghi close to deflation, the fall in effect backed U.S.-style in prices is also hurting the quantitative easing. economies, currencies and The comments and financial markets of many

producer countries. Ehsan Ul-Haq, a senior oil market consultant at KBC Energy Economics, in Vienna for the OPEC meeting, said he expected oil prices to now stay under $80 a barrel for the foreseeable future with a chance they could go below $70. While the plunge in prices is bad for oil producing countries, it is generally viewed as a positive for global growth as it makes energy cheaper giving consumers more money to spend and reducing costs for firms. Earlier, MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan advanced 0.3 percent. Shanghai shares hit a three-year high, extending a rally that began after China cut interest rates last week. They are up 8.2 percent so far this month. “The rate cut clearly showed the Chinese authorities are very much keen to support the economy. So even though Chinese economic data has been pretty weak, investors are convinced

that there will be no hard landing,” said Naoki Tashiro, the president of TS China Research. Japan’s Nikkei shed 0.8 percent as the yen recovered some ground against the dollar. The index has gained 5.1 percent so far this month, becoming the second-best performing market in the region after China. Though trading was lighter than usual due to the Thanksgiving holiday in the United States, the dollar crept up as it fetched 117.54 yen, off last week’s seven-year high of 118.98 yen, but still up more broadly. It also saw gold, which is priced in dollars, dip for a second session as it held below $1,200 an ounce. Outflows resumed from the top bullion exchangetraded fund, while a referendum in Switzerland on Sunday also kept the market cautious: a “yes” vote would force the Swiss central bank to buy about 1,500 tonnes of gold in coming years, analysts said.

Feds still probing Michael Brown shooting In the wake of Monday’s grand jury decision not to indict a white police officer in the fatal shooting of an unarmed black teenager in Ferguson, Mo., the investigation of the volatile case is far from over. Under the lead of Attorney General Eric Holder, the Justice Department is still pursuing two investigations related to the Aug. 9 shooting of 18-year-old Michael Brown. “While the grand jury proceeding in St. Louis County has concluded, the Justice Department’s investigation into the shooting of Michael Brown remains ongoing,” Holder said in a statement. Federal prosecutors are still looking into whether the officer, Darren Wilson, should face civil rights charges in the controversial case. At The Justice Department “continues to investigate allegations of unconstitutional policing patterns or practices by the Ferguson Police Department. the same time, the Justice Department is continuing a broader inquiry into investigators “have all but concluded” “It’s very hard to prove,” said they had videotape evidence in that the widely criticized policing practices they don’t have a strong enough William Yeomans, a veteran prosecutor case. And in 2010, two New Orleans of the police department in Ferguson, case to bring against Wilson. A who spent more than 24 years in the police officers were convicted on civil a mostly black suburb of St. Louis DOJ spokesman called the story an Justice Department’s Civil Rights rights violations for killing a man and that has had tensions for years with “irresponsible report” based on “idle Division, which is handling the burning his body in the aftermath of police and community officials who are speculation.” Ferguson probe. “It’s difficult to prove Hurricane Katrina. (Their cases are on mostly white. But many observers have agreed exactly what was in his mind at the appeal.) According to Holder, the Justice for months that bringing a case against time, that he wasn’t acting out of a In contrast, federal prosecutors Department “continues to investigate Wilson would be tricky. Federal law reasonable sense of fear,” Yeomans did not pursue civil rights charges allegations of unconstitutional policing sets a higher-than-usual threshold in said. “It’s a very hard standard to meet against New York City police officers patterns or practices by the Ferguson bringing civil rights charges against — not impossible, but very, very tough.” charged in the 1999 shooting death Police Department.” police officers. Prosecutors must The Justice Department has had of Amadou Diallo. Officers shot him Justice officials have declined prove that an officer knowingly used rare success in pressing the statute. 41 times as he reached for what they to comment on the status of their more force than was necessary to In 1993, prosecutors won civil rights believed was a weapon, though it later investigations, but the Washington handle a situation, and that he or she convictions against two of the four turned out to be his wallet. Justice Post, citing unnamed law enforcement specifically set out to violate someone’s Los Angeles police officers accused of officials felt they could not prove the sources, reported last month that constitutional rights. beating Rodney King — though officers didn’t act out of reasonable fear.

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Cop at center of Ferguson case to leave force

Washington - The Missouri police officer who killed an unarmed black teen sparking months of protests in the city of Ferguson will never return to policing, his lawyer said. Darren Wilson is currently in discussions with the Ferguson, Missouri police department on the terms and conditions of his departure, attorney Neil Bruntrager said this week. “There’s no way in the world he can go back to being a police officer,” the lawyer said. “It’s not a question of if, it’s a question of when,” Bruntrager said of Wilson’s departure. Wilson shot and killed 18-year-old Michael Brown in August claiming he acted in self-defense. The shooting set off days of raciallycharged protests that erupted again this week after a grand jury on Monday announced that Wilson would not be charged over the fatal shooting.

A police car was torched near City Hall as darkness fell in Ferguson, Missouri

happen to him or to someone that would be working with him,” he told CNN. “The last thing he wants is to put other police officers at risk,” the attorney added. A Missouri grand jury that heard testimony from about 60 witnesses over 70 hours declined to indict officer Darren Wilson in the shooting death of black teenager Michael Brown, sparking riots in Ferguson Monday night and protests nationwide. St. Louis County prosecutor Robert McCulloch announced the grand jury’s decision Monday in an unusual late-night press conference that decried reporting that included “lack of accurate detail,” inconsistent Darren Wilson and conflicting eyewitness accounts Bruntrager told CNN that Wilson, and “interviews on social media.” who has said his conscience is clear, The grand jury decided “no could simply not go back to work given probable cause exists” to bring any the outrage over the case. charges against Officer Wilson, who is “The first day he would be back on white, Mr. McCulloch said. the street something terrible would “They are the only people who

have heard and examined all of the evidence and all the witnesses,” he said of the grand jurors during a 30-minute announcement that panned reporting in the case. The grand jury of nine whites and three blacks met 25 times over three months and heard testimony from three medical examiners. President Obama made a statement from the White House in which he appealed for calm at almost the exact instant rioting broke out in Ferguson. While “America isn’t everything it could be,” people must respect that the decision was the grand jury’s to make, he said. “We are a nation built on the rule of law” and “there’s never an excuse for violence.” The Brown family said in a statement released through their attorneys that they were “profoundly disappointed that the killer of our child will not face the consequences of his actions.”

Chinese tourism to Cricket star dies after US expected to grow blow to the head SAN FRANCSICO— San Francisco is a major stop for Chinese visitors, and an agreement between China and the United States, announced in Beijing this month, promises to draw even more Chinese tourists to U.S. destinations. A day spent in the northern California city with some visitors from China shed light on some of the reasons they are coming. Major West Coast cities are must-see destinations for Chinese tour groups, which take in sights that include San Francisco’s iconic Golden Gate Bridge. Li Hong, who is here with her daughter, is impressed, saying, “It’s beautiful.” She said this is her first time in the U.S. It’s pretty, and unlike China, she said, where pollution is a problem in the major cities. Here she sees blue skies and white clouds. She said her first impression is good. Tourism from China is expected to grow since the announcement in early November that both countries will extend their multiple-entry business and tourist visas from the current one year to a maximum of 10 years. Harry Chen of San Francisco-based Joy Holiday takes Asian tours to U.S. cities and scenic sites, including national parks. He said the visa change will help the economies of both countries. “And also I think it’s a great way to get the two cultures to learn from each other, to build friendship, understanding,” he said. Three friends from China sit on a bench at one of San Francisco’s scenic sites, the Palace of Fine Arts, with its Greek-style rotunda perched on the edge of a lagoon. Ni Xi from Shenzhen said she and her friends are at the start of their U.S. visit.

Australia cricket international Phil Hughes has died after being hit in the head by a ball on Tuesday. The 25-year old, who had been hoping to regain his place in the team for next week’s Test match against India, passed away on Thursday after failing to recover from an induced coma at a hospital in Sydney. The South Australia batsman, who would have turned 26 on Sunday, was fatally injured when hit by a “bouncer,” a short ball that bounces up towards the batsman’s torso, near his left ear -- the ball somehow evading the cricketer’s helmet as he swiveled to play a shot. Australian team doctor Peter Brukner told a press conference Thursday that Hughes suffered a “massive bleed into his brain” during the game on Tuesday afternoon. He said the ball hit the side of his neck and, “as a result of that blow, his vertebral artery was compressed by the ball. That caused the artery to split and for bleeding to go up into the brain. And he had a massive bleed into his brain. This is frequently fatal at the time.” But he said doctors on the scene, including a specialist who had been in the crowd, managed to resuscitate him. He was later taken to hospital where they made “an intervention” to release pressure on his brain. He was then put in an induced coma but failed to recover. His death has triggered an outpouring of emotion in Australia and among cricket enthusiasts the world over. A statement from the office of Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott read: “Phillip Hughes was a young man living out his dreams.

The family, which was informed of the decision earlier Monday, also asked that people “please keep your protests peaceful,” and said “let’s not just make noise; let’s make a difference.” Shortly after the 9 p.m. announcement, authorities released more than 1,000 pages of grand jury documents, including Officer Wilson’s testimony. Officer Wilson told jurors that he initially encountered Brown and a friend walking in the street and, when he told them to move to a sidewalk, Brown responded with an expletive. Officer Wilson then noticed that Brown had a handful of cigars, “and that’s when it clicked for me,” he said, referring to a radio report minutes earlier of a robbery at a nearby convenience store. Officer Wilson said he asked a dispatcher to send additional police, and then backed his vehicle up in front of Brown and his friend. As he tried to open the door, Officer Wilson said Brown slammed it shut. The officer said he pushed Brown with the door and Brown hit him in the face. Officer Wilson told grand jurors he was thinking: “What do I do not to get beaten inside my car.”

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Cleveland video shows police shot boy within seconds Cleveland officials on Wednesday released a video of the fatal police shooting of a 12-year-old boy that shows him pointing a pellet gun around a park before police arrive and shoot him within two seconds. Tamir E. Rice was shot by a patrol officer on Saturday after a 911 call reported someone pointing a gun at people at the Cudell Recreation Center. The caller said the gun could be a fake. The video shows the boy walking and pointing the gun in different directions before entering a gazebo. A patrol car with two officers pulls up to the gazebo. The first to get out, identified by a city official as Timothy Loehmann, 26, shoots almost immediately. In a news conference broadcast by NBC, Cleveland Police Deputy Chief Ed Tomba said the time between the car pulling up and Rice being shot was 1.5 to 2 seconds. There is no audio on the video, but the officers said they told Rice to raise his hands three times before he was shot, police said. He died on Sunday. Asked why the car pulled up so close, Tomba said “That’s a legitimate question,” which is part of the investigation. In a statement about the video, Rice’s family said, “It is our belief that this situation could have been avoided and that Tamir should still be here with us.” The family asked the community to remain calm and keep protests peaceful. Cleveland police said Loehmann and the second officer, Frank Garmback, 46, were both on leave. A union representative said the officer who shot Rice had been on the force for under a year. Rice had an Airsoft-type replica gun that resembles a semiautomatic pistol, but typically shoots plastic pellets, police said.

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Net migration to UK surges in blow to PM Cameron before election

Prime Minister David Cameron suffered a blow to his re-election campaign on Thursday after his pledge to cut migration to the tens of thousands was undermined by new data showing a net 260,000 people moved to Britain in the year to June. The data, which showed net migration was up more than 40 percent on the previous 12 months, is awkward for Cameron who is under pressure from the rise in popularity of the anti-EU UK Independence Party (UKIP), which wants to strongly curb the number of people coming to Britain. Immigration has shot to the top of voter concerns before a 2015 national election and Cameron has promised to reduce net migration to below 100,000 before the May vote, a pledge a senior minister in his Conservative party last week said the government was now unlikely to meet. The figures showed immigration from the EU increased by 45,000 to

Britain’s Prime Minister David Cameron delivers a speech to business leaders at a UK Investment Summit at the Celtic Manor Resort in Newport, south Wales November 21, 2014. 228,000 over the period, its highest recorded level. Non-EU migration also rose for the first time in three years. The number of immigrants from Romania and Bulgaria, whose restrictions on working in Britain were removed on Jan. 1 this year, rose more than 75 percent to 32,000.

Cameron, who has vowed to renegotiate Britain’s ties with the EU ahead of a membership referendum in 2017 if he is re-elected, is due to set out before Christmas new plans to limit EU migration. “That is where the government’s focus does continue to be and why we

do need to address this issue of free movement,” Immigration Minister James Brokenshire told the BBC. “We have made changes ourselves on welfare reform, on saying that you can’t simply walk into benefits in this country but I think it is clear that we do need to go further that we need to look at this part of our renegotiation with the EU.” The Office for National Statistics said the number of people leaving the country had remained stable, and the rise in net migration had been driven by a jump in immigration to Britain. That figure rose to 583,000, from 502,000 the previous year. “The eye-watering increase places immense strain on employment prospects, schools, hospitals and housing. There is nothing Cameron can say or do now that can right this massive wrong,” said UKIP migration spokesman Steven Woolfe.

Zimbabwe vice president ousted from party post in succession war

Zimbabwe’s President Robert Mugabe (R) and Vice-President Joice Mujuru at a meeting of the ruling ZANU-PF party headquarters on October 24, 2014 in Harare

Harare - Zimbabwe Vice President Joice Mujuru has been ousted from the ruling party’s powerful central committee after being accused of plotting to assassinate President Robert Mugabe, state media reported Wednesday. A provincial executive committee refused to accept Mujuru’s election papers ahead of a key ZANU-PF party congress next week after a campaign against her led by Mugabe’s wife Grace. Mujuru’s home district “rejected her application in elections that saw a number of other Zanu-PF bigwigs linked to her nefarious activities to oust President Robert Mugabe also failing to make it,” the paper said. Mujuru has been the target of sustained attacks in pro-government newspapers as factions within the party jostle to take power when 90-year-old Mugabe steps down or dies.

Mujuru and powerful Justice Minister Emmerson Mnangagwa were seen as the leading contenders to replace Mugabe, who has been in power since independence from Britain in 1980. The battle escalated following Grace Mugabe’s surprise nomination to lead the powerful women’s wing of ZANU-PF, prompting speculation that she wanted the top job herself. Robert Mugabe, Africa’s oldest leader, is expected to be confirmed as the party’s leader at the congress early in December, but the fight for positions on the powerful politburo could be decisive for the campaign to succeed him. Mujuru’s failure to win a place in the central committee means she ceases to be in the party’s top leadership even before the congress starts on December 3.

Turkish president says women are not equal to men ANKARA, Turkey - Turkish activist Hulya Gulbahar said President Recep Tayyip Erdogan set Erdogan’s comments were in violation off a new controversy on Monday, of Turkey’s constitution, Turkish declaring that women are not equal laws and international conventions to men and accusing feminists of not on gender equality and didn’t help understanding the special status efforts to stem high incidences of violence against women in Turkey. that Islam attributes to mothers. “Such comments by state Addressing a meeting in Istanbul on women and justice, officials which disregard equality Erdogan said men and women are between men and women play created differently, that women an important role in the rise of cannot be expected to undertake the violence against women,” Gulbahar same work as men, and that mothers said. “Such comments aim to make enjoy a high position that only they women’s presence in public life - from can reach. politics to arts, from science to sports “You cannot put women and - debatable.” Erdogan, a devout Muslim, men on an equal footing,” Erdogan said. “It is against nature. They were often courts controversy with divisive created differently. Their nature public comments. He has previously is different. Their constitution is angered women’s groups by stating different.” that women should bear at least Erdogan added: “Motherhood is three children and by attempting to the highest position ... You cannot outlaw abortion and adultery. He raised eyebrows this month explain this to feminists. They don’t accept motherhood. They have no by declaring that Muslims had discovered the Americas before such concern.” Lawyer and women’s rights Christopher Columbus.

Turkish President says you cannot put women and men on an equal footing.

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Bill Cosby defends silence over sexual assault allegations

US entertainer Bill Cosby has spoken out to defend his refusal to comment on allegations of sexual assault. Speaking to Florida Today ahead of a one-man show, the 77-year-old said: “I know people are tired of me not saying anything, but a guy doesn’t have to answer to innuendos.” More than a dozen women have now have come forward to accuse Cosby of sexually assaulting them. And accusations dating back to 2005 and 2006 have also recently resurfaced. “People should fact-check,” Cosby told Florida Today. On Thursday, a woman from Florida came forward with allegations Cosby had drugged and raped her backstage at a show in Las Vegas in 1976. Therese Serignese, from Boca Raton, said the star made her take some pills that made her feel groggy and then sexually assaulted her. The 57-year-old’s allegations are similar to those of other women, including former supermodel A woman protested against Cosby’s show outside the Maxwell C. King Center for the Performing Arts Janice Dickinson, who allege Cosby drugged them and then raped them over the past three decades. have been called off, including those in Oklahoma, with any of the allegations. Meanwhile, Cosby received a warm reception Nevada, Illinois, Arizona, South Carolina and NBC has shelved plans to revive Cosby’s at his show in Melbourne, Florida, on Friday. Washington. television career and repeats of his 1980s sitcom The Some radio hosts had offered prizes to anyone Cosby’s lawyer, Martin Singer, said the Cosby Show were pulled from cable station TV Land who disrupted the show but just one protester stood accusations had “escalated far past the point of earlier this week. outside the 2,000-seat theatre, holding a sign which absurdity”, dismissing them as “unsubstantiated”, Netflix also decided not to broadcast a special read: “Rape is no joke.” “fantastical” and “uncorroborated”. about his work. Several of Cosby’s planned performances Cosby has never been charged in connection

Ebola cases near 16,000 Hillary Clinton would be great president: Barack Obama

GENEVA - The death toll in the further spread of the viral hemorrhagic world’s worst Ebola epidemic has risen disease, and the aim is to isolate 100 to 5,689 out of 15,935 cases reported percent of patients by Jan. 1, it added. in eight countries by Nov. 23, the Contacts of people known to be infected World Health Organization said on should be monitored for symptoms Wednesday. including fever, but relatively low Almost all cases and all but 15 numbers being reported “suggest that deaths have been in Guinea, Sierra in districts with high case incidence Leone and Liberia - the three hardest- fewer contacts are currently registered hit countries, which reported 600 new in connection with each new case than cases in the past week, the WHO said is necessary to accurately monitor Hillary Clinton is expected to announce next year whether she will run in the 2016 White House race in its latest update. chains of transmission”, the WHO At the same time, he acknowledged Hillary Clinton would be a “great “The total number of cases warned. president” if she decided to run for that Mrs Clinton, who had served in reported in Sierra Leone since the Mali has reported 8 Ebola cases, the White House in 2016, President his administration as secretary of outbreak began will soon eclipse the six of them fatal, and 285 contacts Barack Obama has said. state, might do things differently from number reported from Liberia,” it said. exposed to the virus there are being He told ABC News Mrs Clinton him. The former British colony has reported checked, it said. “One of the benefits of running was not “going to agree with me on 6,599 cases against 7,168 in Liberia. WHO teams are evaluating the everything”, which could be a welcome for president is you can stake out your Transmission of the virus remains preparedness of neighboring countries break for voters after his eight years own positions, and have a clean slate, intense in Sierra Leone, especially in to combat Ebola, and visits are planned in office. a fresh start.” the west and north, with the capital to the Central African Republic, Niger, He also admitted that voters Mrs Clinton, 67, lost the 2008 Freetown still the worst affected area, and Ethiopia next week, it said. Democratic presidential nomination would want what he described as a it said. Peter Piot, a leading specialist on “new car smell” in the 2016 elections, campaign to Mr Obama. Sierra Leone appealed to the the disease, said on Wednesday that She is expected to announce hinting that he may not have a highUnited States on Wednesday to send West Africa’s Ebola epidemic could whether she will run again in the early profile role in the campaign. military aid to help it battle Ebola worsen further before abating, but Mrs Clinton played a prominent 2015. as it falls behind its West African that but new infections should start to In the ABC interview, President role in last month’s mid-term elections, neighbors Guinea and Liberia in the decline in all affected countries by the Obama said he talked regularly with in which the Republicans took control fight against the virus. end of the year. Mrs Clinton, describing her as a of the Senate. “Liberia and Sierra Leone report The first Cuban doctor For two months, she criss-crossed “friend”. that fewer than 70 percent of patients infected with Ebola, evacuated from He said a number of possible the country, campaigning hard to help are isolated, though there is wide Sierra Leone to Geneva last week, Democratic contenders for the top job Democrats in tight races, the BBC’s variation among districts,” the WHO is improving and responding to would do well, but Mrs Clinton was Kim Ghattas in Washington reports. said, referring to an international treatment, the University Hospital She and ex-President Bill Clinton the only one he mentioned by name. target set for Dec. 1. However, some of Geneva said in a statement late He said the wife of former President were the surrogates every Democrat data is out of date, it said. on Tuesday. His medical team is Bill Clinton would make a “formidable” wanted while President Obama was Isolation is required to halt “reasonably optimistic”. spurned, our correspondent adds. and “great” president.

Marion Barry and Ex-Washington DC mayor dies at 78 Former Washington DC Mayor Marion Barry, who won re-election after a drug arrest, has died at the age of 78. A Democrat, Mr Barry served three terms from 1979 to 1991 before his personal life overshadowed his politics. He was arrested in an FBI sting operation and tried on drug charges

in 1990, but was only convicted on a single count of possession. He remained popular with many poorer African American voters, and served a final term as mayor from 1995 to 1999. Mr Barry died overnight at a hospital in Washington, DC Council spokeswoman LaToya Foster said.

The cause of death was not disclosed, but he had kidney problems stemming from diabetes and high blood pressure. His 1990 arrest - which came during his third term - came after he was videotaped by the FBI smoking crack in a Washington hotel room with a female friend.

During the subsequent trial jurors remained deadlocked on most counts. His conviction for drug possession led to a six-month prison sentence. The son of a sharecropper, born in Mississippi in 1936, Mr Barry was active in the civil rights movements in Washington in the 1960s, and was first elected to the city council in 1974.

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US economy grows UK media websites faster than first hacked forecast

The US economy grew much faster in the third quarter than first reported, official figures have shown. It expanded at an annualised rate of 3.9% between July and September, up from the 3.5% first estimated by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. The rise, which follows a strong second quarter, means the US has seen its strongest two consecutive quarters of growth for a decade. Consumer spending was the biggest driver of the raised estimate. It grew by 2.2% according to the latest estimate, which was higher than the initial calculation of 1.8%. Consumer spending is closely watched as it accounts for 70% of US gross domestic product (GDP). The data suggests the US

has shrugged off the slow start to chairman of the index committee the year when heavy snow saw the at S&P Dow Jones Indices. economy shrink. Capital Economics economist “The question of whether Paul Dales said the strong the economy is accelerating or will GDP upgrade underlined his accelerate is no longer a question; expectation that the Federal we can say somewhat definitively Reserve could raise interest rates that the economy has already as soon as March next year. “Most people were expecting accelerated,” said Dan Greenhaus, a downward revision so this was a chief strategist at BTIG. Meanwhile, a separate survey, real surprise,” he added. At the end of October, the showed US house prices rose by more than expected in September. US Federal Reserve said it would The closely-watched S&P/Case not raise interest rates for a Shiller index jumped 4.9% year- “considerable time”. It also ended its quantitative on-year. The index, which measures easing (QE) stimulus programme single-family home prices in 20 of buying financial assets and cities, showed that prices were creating new money to pay for up 0.3% month-on-month on a them, aimed at stimulating the economy. seasonally adjusted basis. However, it said it was “With the economy looking better than a year ago, the housing confident the US economic outlook for 2015 is stable to recovery would continue, despite a slightly better,” said David Blitzer, global economic slowdown.

LONDON— The websites of several British media organizations were hacked on Thursday in a suspected coordinated attack by the Syrian Electronic Army (SEA), an amorphous hacker collective that supports Syrian President Bashar alAssad. Among those hit were the London newspapers Daily Telegraph, Independent and Evening Standard, which reported that other news organizations had also been targeted. The SEA posted on its Twitter feed: “Happy thanks giving, hope you didn’t miss us! The press: Please don’t pretend #ISIS are civilians. #SEA” “A part of our website run by a third-party was compromised earlier today,” the Telegraph said on its official Twitter feed. “We’ve removed the component. No Telegraph user data was affected.” Users attempting to access certain parts of the papers’ websites found a message that read “You’ve been hacked by the Syrian Electronic Army (SEA)” and were then redirected to the group’s logo, an image of an eagle bearing the Syrian flag and a message in Arabic. The websites of companies such as the New York Times, the BBC and Microsoft have been targeted by the SEA in the past, as have Twitter accounts of other media organizations.

2015 Mustang ready for world domination

The 2015 Mustang’s secrets include a new 2.3L four-cylinder EcoBoost engine that produces more power and better fuel economy than the competitors’ six-cylinder engines DETROIT — America’s pony car is ready to run with the thoroughbreds. The Ford Mustang is still affordable enough to be a college grad’s first new car — prices start at $23,600 — but the all-new 2015 Mustang has the technology to compete with $50,000plus luxury sport coupes from Audi, BMW and Lexus. Next to the Mustang, the Ford’s traditional competitors — the Chevrolet Camaro and Dodge Challenger — suddenly feel out of date. Fifty years after the original 1965 Mustang created a uniquely American

sporty car — and a class of competitors known as pony cars — the 2015 Mustang updates the formula for the 21st Century. It delivers unprecedented levels of safety, efficiency and comfort, while remaining a great value. This is the first time Ford has engineered its pony car to be sold around the world. The car is wellknown and has enthusiast clubs across the globe. Now it can legally be sold in international markets, further strengthening the image of the Ford brand.

“The 2015 is the most important pony car stereotype” as a fast, goodMustang in many years. It’s a major looking but raw and unrefined car, transition,” said Matt Anderson, Edmunds.com transportation curator at the Henry senior analyst Bill Visnic said. Ford museum in Dearborn. “Ford polished all the rough edges It’s also well on the way to being off. This car delivers what shoppers a hit. around the world want. “The 2015 Mustang is an absolute “You can compare it to sport coupes home run,” said auto writer and from BMW, Infiniti — any of the luxury historian Ken Gross. “Ford’s not brands. That was never true before.” resting on their laurels.” The 2015 Mustang’s secrets include Just reaching dealerships now, the a new 2.3L four-cylinder EcoBoost 2015 Mustang coupe and convertible engine that produces 310 horse power combine affordability with style and and rated 32 miles per gallon on the advanced features. highway in EPA tests — more power “It’s the reinvention of the and better fuel economy than the Mustang,” said analyst Joe Phillippi competitors’ six-cylinder engines. The of AutoTrends consulting in Andover, legendary Mustang GT retains its N.J. “It can hold its own against much classic 5.0L V8 power, checking in at more expensive competitors. It’s a real 435 h.p. and 25 m.p.g. on the highway. contender.” Other advanced features Ford developed the new Mustang to include radar-based cruise control meet high fuel-economy standards and that brakes and accelerates to sell around the world. It’s the first automatically to keep pace in traffic. Mustang engineered specifically with The ride is more comfortable, thanks an eye to sales outside the U.S., aiming to a new suspension that also improved to cash in on the car’s mystique and handling to world-class levels. make the most of its sophisticated new Ford expects the new features engineering. It will be sold in more and Mustang’s iconic status to create than 140 countries. demand from the USA to Europe and “This Mustang transcends the China.

Twitter now tracks what other Apps you have on your phone NEW YORK — Twitter a notification when said it is now tracking the setting is turned what other apps its on and can opt out users have installed on using settings on their their mobile devices so phones. On iPhones, it can target content this setting is called and ads to them better. “limit ad tracking.” On Twitter Inc. said Android phones, it’s Wednesday that “opt out of interestusers will receive based ads.”

San Francisco-based Twitter said it is only collecting the list of apps that users have installed, not any data within the apps. It won’t collect the app lists from people who have previously turned off ad targeting on

their phones. Besides advertising, Twitter said knowing what apps people have downloaded can improve its suggestions on what accounts to follow and add relevant content to their feeds that isn’t advertising.

A recent Pew Research Center poll found that people sometimes have conflicting views on privacy. About 80 percent of Americans who use social networking sites are concerned about third parties, such as

advertisers, accessing data that they share on the sites, according to the poll. At the same time, most are willing to share some information about themselves in exchange for using such services for free.

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Toyota recalls more cars over new airbag issues

Toyota Motor Corp. recalled more than 40,000 vehicles in Japan on Thursday as part of a worldwide scare over defective air bags and is investigating a new type of air bag problem that could lead to further recalls. Toyota’s recall for driver-side air bags is the

latest in the widening safety problems related to Takata Corp. air bags. Toyota’s recall involves three models: Vitz, Yaris and RAV4 vehicles made in 2002 and 2003. Daihatsu Motor Co. said it’s also recalling more than 27,000 Mira compact models in Japan for the same air

bag problem linked to an inflator. Takata air bags can inflate with excessive force, sending metal shrapnel toward the driver and passengers. Toyota is also investigating a new type of air bag problem in a 2003 vehicle that could lead to further recalls.

In that case, revealed Wednesday by the transport ministry, the air bag ruptured when it was launched while the vehicle was being scrapped earlier this month. The rupture occurred on the passenger side of the now discontinued Will Cypha, company

Sophisticated Android malware hits phones

seeded with booby-trapped downloads, he said and urged Android users to be wary of any app that required a security update to be installed before it was run. ‘Growing confidence’

Mobile malware was growing in popularity among cybercrime groups because smartphones were now so central to modern life, said Eldar Tuvey from mobile security monitoring firm Wandera. “We’re definitely seeing the bad guys focus their attention on mobiles,” he said. “That’s because Android has become a popular target for malicious programs more time is now spent on apps on Hundreds of thousands of rewritten recently and was now phones than desktops.” Android phones have been infected as sophisticated as the malware While Android had long with malware that uses handsets aimed at desktop computers. been a target of malware makers, to send spam and buy event tickets “They are successful enough to the appearance of the Wirelurker in bulk. make it worth ripping out the back and Masque malware families Mobile security firm end of the malware to make it be that both targeted Apple gadgets Lookout said the virus, called much more stable and resistant to showed the growing confidence of NotCompatible, was the most efforts to take it down,” he said. cybercriminals, he said. sophisticated it had seen. This latest version employed They were keen to get a The cyberthieves behind end-to-end encryption, peer-to- foothold on a phone so they could it had recently rewritten its core peer networking technologies and harvest useful data that they could code to make it harder to defeat, it stealthy operating procedures to sell or use to make phishing emails said. help it avoid being spotted and look more plausible, or to lever Mobile malware aimed at removed, he said. open accounts for social networks smartphones is steadily getting Phones infected with or other web-based services. more complex, said security NotCompatible were enrolled into With 70% of people reusing company Wandera. a network that is now being rented passwords across many different Jeremy Linden, a security out to any crime group that needs sites and services, it was no analyst at Lookout, said: “The a ready source of Android users. surprise that criminals regularly group behind NotCompatible are Mr Linden said compromised got access to these accounts, he operating on a different plane phones had been used in a variety said. to the typical mobile malware of scams including sending spam, Many were aided by “leaky” maker.” attacking Wordpress blogs and apps that passed around log-in Usually, he said, mobile buying tickets for popular events names, email addresses and other malware campaigns lasted in bulk that would then be resold credentials in unencrypted text, only a couple of weeks but the at a significant profit. said Mr Tuvey. NotCompatible creators had been “This is the most technically “The trend is only moving in operating for more than two years. sophisticated threat we are facing one direction,” he said. “The The bug first appeared in 2012 and it’s the most worrying to us,” criminals are sharing information and was now on its third iteration, said Mr Linden. between themselves and they are he said, adding that the latest Not Compatible is being learning about how to improve the version had been spread via spam and websites efficiency of their attacks.”

spokeswoman Kayo Doi said. That air bag problem is not part of the ongoing recalls, and Toyota will add the new case to the company’s investigation, she said. There were broken metal fragments found but nobody was injured at the site, according

to Masato Sahashi, a ministry official in charge of recalls. He said the cause of the rupture is still under investigation. Transport minister Akihiro Ohta earlier this week ordered Japanese automakers to expedite their current recalls.

BP oil spill settlement to exclude hurt cleanup workers British Petroleum (BP), having pledged billions of dollars for damages caused by the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill, won’t have to make payouts any time soon to more than 95 percent of the workers hurt while cleaning up the mess. If the workers want money for their physical injuries, they’ll need to sue the company, a federal judge in New Orleans ruled yesterday, saying they no longer qualify for automatic compensation under the company’s medical-benefits settlement. U.S. District Judge Carl Barbier expressed frustration that the vast majority of an estimated 20,000 individuals injured from exposure to crude oil and dispersants during the spill weren’t covered by a deal he thought would end such litigation. BP, based in London, may save as much as $1.2 billion of the estimated $9.7 billion overall cost of its settlement of most private spill-damage claims, according to court filings. All individuals with exposure-related injuries diagnosed after an April 2012 cutoff date must sue for compensation under contract provisions reserved for latent injuries, such as cancer, which might develop years after someone comes into contact with the spill, BP argued. In yesterday’s ruling, Barbier reluctantly agreed. “The interpretation may not be what the court envisioned at the time” or what victims’ lawyers thought they’d negotiated, Barbier said in an eightpage ruling. Barbier, after reviewing the contract “thoroughly” and weighing arguments from both sides at a September hearing in New Orleans, said “the contract terms are unambiguous.” Early drafts of the settlement, which provides as much as $60,700 to workers immediately diagnosed with specific physical injuries, blocked automatic payments for ailments that manifested more than two years after the spill began. In the final draft, Barbier said, the accord’s wording was altered slightly so it denied automatic compensation for ailments that weren’t formally diagnosed by a specific series of medical tests before that cutoff date. Barbier told BP’s lawyers their interpretation was “troubling” and wasn’t what he was originally told when he signed off on the medical-benefits settlement, which is part of BP’s larger $9.7 billion deal to resolve most private spill-damage claims.

Social networking sites losing out to mobile messaging apps Growing usage of instant messaging apps such as WeChat and Whatsapp to communicate with friends is driving users away from social networking sites such as Facebook. According to GlobalWebIndex (GWI) Research while 83 per cent Internet users globally had Facebook accounts, only 47 per cent were actively using the website. Likewise, 62 per cent of internet users have an account on Google+, however, only 23 per cent are active users. “Mobile messaging tools like WeChat and WhatsApp have seen

substantial growth during recent they had a Facebook account but only period. Social networks are being 48 per cent had active usage. Also, treated more passively, meaning the the number of global users using number of people messaging friends Facebook to message a friend has on social networks in now declined. continued to decline from 512 million People see mobile messaging apps in Q1 2013 to 402 million in Q4 2013 as an efficient way to communicate,” to 313 million in Q3 2014. explained GlobalWebIndex Head of About 28 per cent of respondents Trends Jason Mander. from India said they “logged in to see GWI on Thursday released what’s happening without posting/ a survey in which about 42,000 commenting on anything myself” on respondents in the Asia Pacific Facebook, Twitter (23 per cent) and region participated, including 5,000 Google+ (21 per cent). At the same time, number respondents in India, during the year. of people using mobile messaging In India, 93 per cent said services has increased from 446

million in Q1 2013 to 538 million in Q4 2013 and 616 million in Q3 2014. Respondents said they were not interested in using Facebook like before, they were bored or generally spending less time on social networks as top reasons for using the world’s largest social networking lesser. According to GWI, the top reasons for this surge in usage includes messaging apps being free (45 per cent), being quicker than using social networks or text messages to speak to people (41 per cent) and lots of friends using them (41 per cent).

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EU lawmakers urge regulators to break up Google specific search engine, though Google is by far the European Union lawmakers overwhelmingly dominant provider of such services in Europe with an backed a motion on Thursday urging anti-trust estimated 90 percent market share. regulators to break up Google, the latest setback for The lawmakers called on the Commission to the world’s most popular Internet search engine. consider proposals to unbundle search engines from Google has been in the EU’s regulatory sights other commercial services. since 2010, and is also grappling with privacy issues, Some politicians criticized the proposal. requests to scrub search results to comply with a court “Parliament should not be engaging in anti-Google ruling, copyright concerns and tax controversies. resolutions, inspired by a heavy lobby of Google The non-binding resolution in the European competitors or by anti-free market ideology, but Parliament is the strongest public signal yet of ensure fair competition and consumer choice,” said Europe’s concern with the growing power of U.S. lawmaker Sophie in’t Veld from the Parliament’s tech giants. It was passed with 384 votes for and 174 ALDE liberal group. against. Google is the target of a four-year investigation German conservative lawmaker and co-sponsor by the Commission, triggered by complaints from of the bill Andreas Schwab said it was a political Microsoft, Expedia, European publishers and others. signal to the European Commission, which is tasked Lobbying group Computer & Communications with ensuring a level playing field for business across People are silhouetted as they pose with laptops in front of a screen projected with a Google logo Industry Association, whose members include the 28-country bloc. Google, eBay Facebook, Microsoft and Samsung, “Monopolies in whatever market have never been useful, neither for consumers nor for the companies,” Her predecessor rejected three attempts by the said unbundling was an “extreme and unworkable” he said. company to settle complaints that it unfairly demoted solution that made no sense in rapidly changing Schwab said he had nothing against Google and rival services and stave off a possible fine of up to $5 online markets. “While clearly targeting Google, the parliament was a regular user. “I use Google every day,” he said. billion is in fact suggesting all search companies, or online Google declined to comment. European Competition . FOUR-YEAR INVESTIGATION companies with a search facility, may need to be Commissioner Margrethe Vestager has said she separated. This is of great concern as we try to create will review the case and talk to complainants before deciding on the next step. The resolution did not mention Google or any a digital single market,” it said.

Holiday shopping erodes Thanksgiving tradition Never mind the traditional meal of roast turkey with family and friends on Thursday. For some, Thanksgiving Day marks the unofficial start to the holiday shopping season. Although some have called it the decline of an American tradition, consumers looking for the best bargains say they can’t wait to go shopping. Some people who have to work during the holiday see it as an opportunity to earn extra cash, but many others aren’t happy about not being able to observe the occasion with loved ones. Kmart employee Donna Fisher was told she has to work or face the consequences — and she says that’s unfair. “There’s no choice in it whatsoever,” she said. “It breaks my heart, it really does — to see this is all about the money, it’s not about Thanksgiving.” So her daughter Jillian launched an online petition demanding that Kmart allow its employees time off on Thanksgiving day so they can be

with their families. Thousands have signed the petition. The days ahead of Christmas and Thanksgiving are among the busiest travel days for Americans. While retailers insist the early start to the shopping season will make it more convenient for customers, others argue that the large crowds and the hype are not worth the savings. The Consumer Federation of America’s Stephen Brobeck believes the holiday marketing onslaught should begin after Thanksgiving. “I don’t know whether most Americans are concerned, but I am personally, in part because I don’t feel as if I have an adequate opportunity to count my blessings at Thanksgiving,” he said. Those buying gifts are expected to spend more than $600 billion during the holiday season, or about 4 percent more than they did last year. Kmart is just one of a long list of stores trying to get a bigger share of consumer dollars. Macy’s Department Store plans to open Thanksgiving Day, as will retail giant Walmart.

Pilots report increasing close calls with drones The government is getting a surge of complaints about drones interfering with larger aircraft. According to CBS News transportation correspondent Jeff Pegues, the Federal Aviation Administration told CBS News it is receiving 25 reports every month from pilots who have seen drones or model planes near their aircraft. With drones becoming more affordable and ever more popular, operators are increasingly flying them into the airspace of planes and helicopters. In September, the New York Police Department’s aviation unit had a close call with a drone in Brooklyn -- just the sort of incident that concerns the FAA. Since the beginning of this year, there have been nearly 200 reports of drones or model planes coming close to manned aircraft in over 30 states across the country. On a few occasions, the FAA said pilots have been forced to alter their course. These near collisions come as the agency tries to safely manage drones within

the national airspace. “These aircraft sometimes are very small, and they have very high performance characteristics, and so they’re difficult for another pilot to see,” FAA administrator Michael Huerta said. “Our whole approach is, how can we accommodate activities that don’t pose a safety hazard as we learn more about the technology and look to ultimately integrate it safely?” The FAA is working to develop rules and regulations for the commercial use of drones. In the meantime, the agency says it has partnered with federal, state and local law enforcement agencies to identify “unsafe and unauthorized [Unmanned Aircraft Systems ] operations.” While police have made some arrests, getting the charges to hold up in court has been a problem. “Some instances, we’ll make an arrest or we’ll issue an administrative codes violation summons, and you know, the process doesn’t follow through,” deputy New York City police chief Salvatore DiPace said.

Microsoft employs robots as security guards

Several 1-1/2-meter - tall, 136-kilogram robots have recently started patrolling Microsoft’s compound in California’s Silicon Valley as security guards. Autonomous movable platforms equipped with lasers, cameras and various sensors are already being used for operations such as looking for explosive devices or earthquake victims. But the U.S. software giant has taken robotic surveillance a step further with its

fleet of bullet-shaped automatons. The K5s, as they’re called, move around outdoor areas, garages and parking lots, scanning situations with their HD cameras and a whole range of sensors, much like human guards would do. They can read cars’ license plates, check them against a database, and detect and report unusual activities to a supervisor. The robotic guards are not armed. Instead, they are

programmed to assess situations and defuse them or sound an alarm and summon human support. The battery in each robot runs for 24 hours, after which the device returns to a station for a 20-minute recharge. The manufacturer, the California company Knightscope, says its robot guards will take over the monotonous and tiresome The robotic guards are not armed. Instead, they are programmed work, leaving humans to deal with to assess situations and defuse them or sound an alarm and more complicated tasks. summon human support.

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Digicel Play Sponsors The Provo Premier League

To commemorate the launch of Digicel Play, the company has sponsored one of the most popular football leagues in Turks and Caicos. Matches will begin every week, starting November 23, 2014 at the TCIFA Academy. The football clubs competing for the cup this year are: Cheshire Hall, SWA Sharks, Rozo, AFC, Teachers, Beaches, Trailblazers and Flamingo. A Digicel Play official quoted, “Digicel Play is a brand that’s synonymous with home entertainment like the fastest home broadband and

best digital cable TV. Being the main sponsor of one of TCI’s favourite pastimes is a natural execution of our brand. We want to support all forms of local activities not because they are solely of entertainment value but even more so because it is part of TCI’s rich culture.” During the Christmas promotional period, the Digicel Play sales team will be giving attendees the opportunity to sign up for a 50% discount on any home broadband or digital cable TV service for six months. Each sign up automatically gives customers the

opportunity to win the grand prize of a 55 inch smart 3D TV and also weekly prizes of Android smartphones. Digicel Group is a leading global communications provider with operations in 33 markets in the Caribbean, Central America and Asia Pacific. After 13 years of operation, total investment to date stands at over US$5 billion worldwide. The company is renowned for delivering best value, best service and best network. Digicel is the lead sponsor of Caribbean, Central American and Pacific sports teams, including the

Special Olympics teams throughout these regions. Digicel sponsors the West Indies cricket team and is also the presenting partner of the Caribbean Premier League. In the Pacific, Digicel is the proud sponsor of several national rugby teams and also sponsors the Vanuatu cricket team. Digicel also runs a host of community-based initiatives across its markets and has set up Digicel Foundations in Haiti, Jamaica, Papua New Guinea and Trinidad and Tobago which focus on educational, cultural and social development programmes.

KB Home thump Police and Jaguars strangle Jamturk

Player of the Match Winick Caleb By Michael C. Pereira The second season of the Turks and Caicos Cricket Association T20 Cricket Tournament sponsored by HAB Group continued on Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd November 2014 at The Down Town Ball Park Providenciales with two matches being played. On Saturday 22nd November

2014, Kb Homes thumped the Law men. KB Homes won the toss and took first strike posting an impressive 181 runs for the loss of 6 wickets from their 20 overs. National Player Gareth Butler with a mixture of timing, elegance and aggression top-Scored with 76 runs which was punctuated with 12x4’s and 3x6’s and Llyod Lynch supported with 25 runs 2x4’s and 2x6’s and Burly Blair Mason added 19 runs 3x6. Bowling for Police the perennial and dependable Ira Baptiste captured 3 wickets for 17 runs from 4 overs and Lynden Tyson claimed two wickets for 39 runs. Police in reply were dismissed for a modest 129 runs from 18 overs. Ian Ganness was the principal contributor with52 runs which contained 5x4’s and 3x6’s and Kareem Jack made 21 runs 3x4’s and 1x6’s Bowling for KB Homes former Barbados National Player Marlon Graham grabbed 4 wickets for 14 runs from four overs and Blair Mason

bagged 3 wickets for 34 runs from 3 overs. Meanwhile, on Sunday 23rd November 2014 Jaguars returned to their winning ways by strangling Jamturk. Jaguars won the toss and inserted Jamturk who with their first five wickets down never recover from a disastrous start and were bowled out for a meager 127 Runs in 20 overs former national hard hitting Batsman Douglas Brown top scoring with 38 Runs 3x4 and 1x6 and Robert Johnson who entertained the crowd with a quick fire 31 runs 5x4 and 1x6 and another crowd Pleaser Danny Hubert Williams scoring27 runs which include 5x4. Bowling for Jaguars, Winick Caleb who orchestrated Jamturk demise snapped up 4 wickets for 14 runs from 4 overs and Ewart Audain and Naga Kuthalingam Had two wickets apiece In their chase, Jaguars cruise

to victory reaching the require total in 13.2 overs , with the flamboyant Left hander Nuwan Bodhinayke carving out and an unbeaten 74 runs with nine shots to the fence and four over and his opening Partner Jettu Ganglani contributing 33 runs 2x6. 2x4.. Bowling for Police Jamturk Dane Ritchie and Christopher Mc Farlane had one wicket each.

Player of The match Gareth Butler.

Tennis Competition at Provo Golf Club Tennis in the Turks and Caicos Islands continues to grow thanks to Reinaldo Garcia and his many young aspiring tennis players at the TCI Tennis Academy. The last two weekends have seen 68 children from the ages of 4 to 15, play on Provo Golf and Country Club’s newly refurbished tennis courts. “Holding the event is a great opportunity for the children, while having lots of fun it gives them a chance to measure they athletic performance against each other, while all the time learning to appreciate the game of tennis and improve on their skills” comments Reinaldo. Playing within the rules of the USTA (United States Tennis Association) and ITF (International Tennis Federation), the kids were divided up into 4 age groups.

With the main aim being to have a lot of fun while learning the rules of the game, Anna Reckhorn and Jack Whent won The Festival of Tennis for children 7 and under. Children in the 8-10 age group bracket, played in a mini-tennis tournament to introduce them to

competition - but no-one left empty handed with best backhand, best volley and the strongest player being among the prizes awarded. Overall girls champion was Georgia Greatrex, with Cameron Rennie winning for the boys. The U11’s also took part in a “Top

Guns Team Tournament”, playing three 30 minute matches each. The idea behind this tournament is to build up the player’s individual ranking within the organization. Game/set/ match was awarded to Jasmine Coles with Theo Weldon coming in second place and Khalid Fulford coming third. The Provo Elite team made up of the top 8 players aged 12 and up, battled it out over three, 30 minute matches; Dylan Ayer was crowned champion and Matthew Danics came second. Trophy’s and giant tennis balls were presented to the winners. Tennis tournaments run by the TCI Tennis Academy are to be held every 7 weeks. For more information contact Reinaldo Garcia, Pro-tennis Academy TCI on 1-649-441 7527 or email at infoprotennisacademytci@ gmail.com

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IAAF tweaks Reggae Boyz to qualifying system for face Argentina next year World Championships THE International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF), the global governing body for track and field, has altered the qualifying system for the World Championships that will be held in Beijing, China, next year. According to a release issued Wednesday, the “key elements of the new system is that the IAAF shall establish the ideal number of athletes (and relay teams) to start in each event of the championships and shall ensure that such ideal numbers are met through a qualification system which, essentially, combines entry standards (only one standard) and invitations based on rankings”. The release further said the “entry and participation principles have been thoroughly reviewed by the IAAF and a new qualification system has been introduced”. However, they said “as in the past, there are still some special qualification opportunities and it will still be possible for member federations without any qualified athletes to be represented with one unqualified athlete (subject to certain conditions)”. There are four ways an athlete can qualify for the World Championships. They are: * achieving the entry standard within the qualifying period of January 1, 2014 to August 10, 2015 for 10,000m, marathon, race walks, relays and combined events and October 1, 2014 to August 10, 2015 for all other events; *Automatically by achieving the entry standard within the qualification period, in accordance with criteria decided by IAAF, finishing positions at designated competitions such as the area champions in all the individual events (except for the marathons); * Defending champions or Diamond Race or Hammer Throw Challenge winner; * Being the best ranked athletes at the end of

the qualification period to fill the remaining quota places by event. This does not apply to the 5,000m, 10,000m, marathons and race walks where entries will continue to be administered by entry standards only, the release stated. Junior and youth athletes will be allowed to take part with restrictions. The new rules allow juniors aged 18 or 19, on December 31, 2015, to compete in any event except the marathon and 50K race walk, while youth athletes aged 16 or 17 as of the end of the 2015 calendar year may compete in any event “except the throwing events, the combined events, 10,000m, marathon and the race walks”. No one under the age of 16 will be allowed to compete. Member federations will still be able to enter a maximum of three athletes in each individual event, as long as they have attained the qualifying standard, while a fourth athlete, the defending champion or the Diamond Race winner could also be added. The restriction that if a country has both the defending champion and Diamond Race winner, only one would be able to accept the invitation, still applies. Each federation will also be allowed to enter one reserve for each event, on condition the athlete has attained the qualifying standard. For relay events, “a maximum of six athletes may be entered for each relay team. All athletes already entered in the corresponding individual events (100m or 400m) including the eventual reserve shall automatically count towards the six entries of the team. Any four athletes among those entered for the competition, whether for the relay or for any other event, may then be used in the composition of the team for the first round”.

Sarwan withdraws from T&T four-day squad Batsman Ramnaresh Sarwan has withdrawn from the Trinidad & Tobago squad for the Professional Cricket League four-day competition due to personal reasons and will return to Guyana. Sarwan was T&T’s overseas pick during the player draft organised in October and was one of the players who was not selected by his territorial squad of Guyana. Sarwan had missed T&T’s opening game against Barbados last week and was expected to sit out the second-round match against Leeward Islands, which starts on November 21. The Trinidad & Tobago Cricket Board has said it will consider options regarding Sarwan’s replacement and hoped that the batsman will return to the team for the one-day competition. “The T&TCB said it is their sincerest hope that the former West Indies Test player can resolve the issues he currently faces with a view to his possible return for T&T in the Nagico Super50 limited-overs regional tournament in January,” the board said in a release. Sarwan had captained Leicestershire in five championship matches during the English domestic season this year before a back injury forced him to return home.

Ramnaresh Sarwan had missed T&T’s opening game against Barbados, which ended in a draw.

Caribbean champions Jamaica will face off with the giants of South American football in the prestigious Copa America scheduled for June next year in Chile. The Reggae Boyz have been drawn to play back-to-back matches against Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay in a group B, presenting a major challenge for the Caribbean powerhouse. Uruguay have won the Copa America 15 times, while Argentina have been title holders on 14 occasions and Paraguay twice. Jamaica are the first Caribbean team to be invited to the competition, the oldest continental tournament in football, celebrating 98 years of rivalry. “I know it’s going to be an extremely great challenge, but as Jamaicans, we usually perform at our best when the odds are stacked against us, or when our backs are against the wall,” said Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) president, Captain Horace Burrell, who attended the draw at Quinta Vergara in Vina del Mar, Chile, Monday evening. “Argentina defeated us 5-0 in the World Cup, and though they were a great team then and perhaps a greater team now with the likes of (Lionel) Messi within their ranks, we intend, as the first Caribbean team to play in the prestigious Copa America, to give it the best shot at a payback.” In Group A, hosts Chile, guest team Mexico, Ecuador and Bolivia will do battle, while six-time world champions Brazil, Colombia, Peru and Venezuela will cross swords in Group C. The Copa America 2015, which will be hosted by eight Chilean cities, runs from June 11 to July 4. Jamaica are just coming off winning the CFU Caribbean Cup in Montego Bay, where they defeated arch-rivals Trinidad and Tobago’s Soca Warriors 4-3 on penalties.

Assad Fudadin added to West Indies Test squad Assad Fudadin, the Guyana batsman, has been added to West Indies Test squad for the tour to South Africa in December and January as a replacement for Darren Bravo, who withdrew because of personal reasons. Fudadin, 29, has played three Tests for West Indies, against New Zealand and England in 2012, when he made 122 runs in five innings with one halfcentury. He recently scored a century for West Indies A against Sri Lanka A in Moratuwa, in October. The West Indies selectors also requested that fast bowler Sheldon Cottrell play for Jamaica in the third round of the Professional Cricket League so that they “have an opportunity to evaluate his match readiness,” the board said in a release. Cottrell had returned from the A tour of Sri Lanka with a hamstring injury. As a result, he will not leave for South Africa with the rest of the squad on November 30. Test squad for South Africa: Denesh Ramdin (capt), Sulieman Benn, Jermaine Blackwood, Kraigg Brathwaite, Shivnarine Chanderpaul, Sheldon Cottrell, Assad Fudadin, Shannon Gabriel, Chris Gayle, Jason Holder, Leon Johnson, Kemar Roach, Marlon Samuels, Jerome Taylor, Chadwick Walton

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Sport’s highest earners compared for 12 consecutive years until 2011 but his earnings have suffered a significant drop since he was engulfed by scandal in his personal life in 2009. The loss of sponsors such as Accenture and EA Sports hit his bottom line, while increasing injury problems have limited his tournament play and contributed to a downturn in results. However, despite failing to win a major tournament since 2008, Woods is still sixth in the Forbes ranking with a total income of approximately £39.1m, £35.1m of which comes from endorsements and £4m from salary and winnings. Roger Federer

Floyd Mayweather (left) is unbeaten in 47 professional fights Giancarlo Stanton might be an unfamiliar name to most people outside North America, but the baseball player has been elevated to one of the highest earners in sport after signing a £208m ($325m) 13-year contract with the Miami Marlins. Under the terms of the most expensive deal in United States sporting history, the 25-year-old slugger will earn £16m per year, £307,692 per week, £1,831.50 per hour and £30.53 per minute. It is a particularly stunning headline figure given that the Marlins’ payroll for their entire 25-man roster in 2014 was only £33.4m with Stanton’s previous contract with them worth just over £4m annually. The value of the deal makes it a Major League Baseball record, although the £187m ($292m) 10-year contract Detroit Tigers’ Miguel Cabrera signed in March pays more annually. Floyd Mayweather The unbeaten five-division world champion is known as ‘Money Mayweather’ for a reason. According to the Forbes 2014 list of the world’s highest-paid athletes,

the 37-year-old earned approximately £67m ($105m) from fights against Saul Alvarez and Marcos Maidana. He is only the second sportsman or sportswoman to break the $100m (£64m) barrier, after golfer Tiger Woods, despite having no personal endorsements. Mayweather signed a 30-month, six-fight deal with pay-per-view broadcasters Showtime in 2013 and tops the list. Forbes say he has earned almost £255m ($400m) in the ring since he turned professional in 1996.

The winner of 17 Grand Slam titles, it is a keenly-contested debate as to whether the 33-year-old Swiss is the greatest tennis player of all time, but he is almost certainly the most beloved and his worldwide popularity has contributed to his vast earnings. Seventh on the Forbes list, Federer’s income was approximately £35.9m, with £33.2m from endorsements and £2.7m from his achievements on a tennis court. Lewis Hamilton The 29-year-old Briton’s current

annual salary is $31m (£19.8m) without including bonuses and endorsements. However, if the Mercedes driver wins his second Formula 1 World Championship on Sunday, he can expect his earnings to increase substantially. Wayne Rooney The Manchester United and England striker’s latest contract, signed in February this year, is relatively close to the deal signed by Stanton, with the 29-year-old earning roughly £46.50 per hour less than the Miami Marlins man. Rooney is thought to earn up to £300,000 a week, £1,785 every hour and just under £30 every minute. If he saw out the length of the five-and-a-half-year deal, it will earn him more than £70m. Forbes has his annual income at £15m, with £11.8m from his salary and £3.2m from endorsements. Usain Bolt The six-time Jamaican Olympic gold medallist, 28, has estimated earnings of £14.8m, almost all of which came through endorsements. German sportswear company Puma provide his main sponsorship, worth approximately £6.4m annually.

Cristiano Ronaldo The Portuguese forward, 29, is second in the Forbes list, with an estimated annual salary of £33.2m topped up by endorsements worth £17.9m. Ronaldo signed a new fiveyear contract with Real Madrid in September 2013. He has scored 275 goals in 262 games for the Champions League holders. Tiger Woods Woods, 38, topped the Forbes’ list

Olympic champion calls for life bans for drug cheats Doha wins hosting bid for World

World and Olympic shot put champion Valerie Adams says that athletes who test positive for performance-enhancing drugs should be banned for life, even if it is their first offence. “Once a cheater always a cheater - you should be banned for life,” said the 30-year-old New Zealander. Valerie Adams “Kick them all out, none of this back after two years stuff.” 2001 and 2006 but has returned A serious first doping violation to run the fastest 100m and 200m leads to a two-year ban, but the times of 2014 so far, was included punishment will increase to four on a 10-name long-list for the years in 2015. men’s award. However, recent research His inclusion prompted on mice suggests that athletes another of the long-listed athletes continue to benefit from having - German discus thrower Robert taken steroids long after their Harting - to remove himself from suspensions have been served. consideration for the award. “It was quite a massive Adams was speaking in Monaco as one of the three nominees for stance he took,” added Adams. the International Association “I support him. It was pretty strong of Athletics Federations (IAAF) of him to do that.” women’s athlete of the year award. Adams was only awarded gold United States sprinter Justin at London 2012 after Belarussian Gatlin, who failed drugs test in rival Nadzeya Ostapchuk was

stripped of the title for taking the steroid metenolene. At the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, Adams was denied the three extra throws given to the top eight in the field when she finished ninth, only to be retrospectively moved up a place after winner Irina Korzhanenko was found to have cheated. “It totally sucked, but I have moved on,” said Adams of having not received her London gold at the Olympic Stadium. “I am probably one of the lucky ones in that they caught her several days later and not two years or eight years later like a lot of other cases.” After Harting’s protest, Gatlin failed to make the IAAF’s shortlist for Friday’s award. The honour will go to either Qatari high-jumper Mutaz Essa Barshim, Kenyan marathon world record holder Dennis Kimetto or French pole vault world recordholder Renaud Lavillenie.

Athletics Championships 2019 The Qatari capital Doha will stage the 2019 World Athletics Championships after beating rival bids from Barcelona and the American city of Eugene. It has been suggested the event runs from 28 September to 6 October to avoid the extreme heat of Qatar’s summer. Qatari officials say temperatures are lower then than in May, when Doha stages its annual Diamond League event. “We had a dream for organising such an event for a long time,” said Doha’s bid leader, Dahlan al Hamad. Doha wanted to stage the 2017 championships but lost out to London. British marathon runner Scott Overall backed a potential move for the championships: “Athletes will need to adjust if it’s done in October, but that is an adjustment that is easily done.” Overall, 31, who competed in the 2012 London Olympics, added: “Doha is gaining more experience each year with the Diamond League. I did the world indoors there in 2010 and the facilities, medical, everything, were great.” However, the decision to award the championships to Qatar has been criticised by some politicians in Britain.

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Rio Olympic mascot is a yellow cat-like figure

RIO DE JANEIRO - A bright yellow cat-like figure, which also combines elements of monkeys and birds, is the mascot of the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. The smiley-faced mascot represents the animal life of Brazil. The mascot for the Paralympics is a mopped-headed doll with leafy hair, meant to represent the vast diversity of the flora in Brazil. The mascots made their first official appearance on Monday at a school in the Santa Teresa neighborhood, which is a mix of precarious slums and homes for millionaires. The school is named for former International Olympic Committee President Juan Antonio Samaranch. “Their purpose is to delight and engage the audience, particularly the children,” Carlos Nuzman, head of the Rio organizing committee, said of the mascots. “In addition, the mascots will always be remembered by the people.” A public poll will be conducted to name the two from a shortlist of possibilities. The possibilities for the Olympic mascot are: Oba, Tiba Tuque and Vinicius The choice for the Paralympic mascots are: Eba, Esquindim and Tom. They must be voted on in pairs: Oba and Eba, Tiba Tuque and Esquindim, and Vinicius and Tom. Votes for the names can be cast on the organizing committee’s website and Twitter feed. The winning names will be announced on Dec. 14.

The cuddly, cartoon-like mascots are also big business. Organizers hope that Olympic merchandise, much of it carrying the mascot logo, will generate sales of 1 billion reals ($400 million). The organizing committee will receive about 15-20 percent of the sales of branded merchandise, with the rest going to licensed manufacturers and vendors. Income from merchandising makes up a chunk of the $3 billion operating budget. Half of that budget is to come from the sale of local sponsorships. The Olympic merchandising campaign will comprise about 12,000 products aimed mostly at children. About 90 percent of sales are expected from the domestic market. “Our mascots represent the diversity of our people, our way of life and our natural environment,” said Beth Lula, the organizing committee’s brand director. Olympic officials expect the mascot to represent 25 percent of merchandising sales. The mascot for this year’s World Cup in Brazil an armadillo named Fuleco - generated little interest. Some blamed this on pre-World Cup protests, and repeated delays and distractions in preparing venues. In addition to the operating budget, Rio is spending about $20 billion in a mix of private and public money to prepare sports venues and urban infrastructure. Brazil spent about $15 billion on the World Cup.

The mascots of the Rio 2016 Olympics, left, and Paralympic Games make their first official appearance at a public school in the Santa Teresa neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Monday, Nov. 24, 2014.

Messi legend grows with Does winning the Davis Cup alltime Champions League scoring record make Roger Federer the greatest?

Roger Federer is considered the greatest tennis player of all time. Roger Federer added a major trophy missing from his cabinet over the weekend as the Swiss Davis Cup team triumphed over France in Lille. But does that mean he is undisputably the greatest? How does a weekend in Lille advance the argument that Roger Federer is the greatest tennis player of all time? It’s not quite true to say that Switzerland’s Davis Cup triumph on French clay means that Federer has now won each and every one of the sport’s biggest prizes. While Federer has been an Olympic champion, that was on a doubles court in combination with Stan Wawrinka at the 2008 Beijing Games - a couple of years ago, on the grass of the All England Club, he came close to also winning a singles gold medal, but he was blocked that day by Andy Murray. Federer may feel as though he’s won so many trophies that he doesn’t have to go through his tennis life thinking about the empty boxes left to be ticked, but there will be plenty of others wondering whether he can go through the draw in Rio de Janeiro. Federer turns 35 in 2016, but don’t discount the possibility - after all, at the age of 33, he came mightily close to finishing this year as the world number one. However, there can be no doubt that winning the Davis Cup has given Federer’s collection of trophies a much more complete look. Until Sunday afternoon, when he defeated Richard Gasquet to give Switzerland an unassailable 3-1 lead, Federer was the only one of the seven men to have achieved the career Grand Slam - the others being Americans Don

Budge and Andre Agassi, Australians Roy Emerson and Rod Laver, Briton Fred Perry and Spaniard Rafa Nadal - not to have won the Davis Cup. How do his achievements now compare to, say, Nadal? In addition to winning the four majors and the Davis Cup, Nadal has also been a Olympic singles champion (he won his title at the Beijing Games), though he is yet to score a trophy at the season-ending Barclays ATP World Tour Finals, a competition that Federer has won a record six times. How do you measure greatness? Some would Lionel Messi say it’s simply a matter of counting Grand Slams titles. If that’s so, then Federer, who has 17 major Lionel Messi added yet another record to his already titles, comes out on top. Others would argue that you legendary collection after scoring three goals in should take a broader look at a player’s tennis life, Tuesday’s 4-0 victory for Barcelona against Apoel, and to consider other competitions, such as the Davis taking his all-time Champions League tally so Cup, the Olympics and the season finale. But you far to a mind-blowing 74, four ahead of Cristiano can’t win all those prizes on your own. “This is one Ronaldo and three ahead of former record-holder for the boys,” Federer said of Switzerland’s collective Raul Gonzalez. effort, and it’s a fact that two of the greatest occasions Whenever Cules begin to feel that there is there is in his career, winning the Olympics and the Davis very little more that Messi can do to surprise them, Cup, wouldn’t have been possible without Wawrinka. the diminutive Argentinean strikes again, breaks Or maybe we should be counting how many yet another record and rises the bar even further. weeks a player has spent as world No.1 - Federer Having a player of his calibre come through the has been at the apex for a record number, 302 ranks of La Masia, then excel at a professional level weeks, which isn’t far off six years - or how a player for over a decade, is little short of a miracle. And at goes about his business. What value do you put on 27 years of age, there are still plenty of goals left in aesthetics, on a player’s game being pleasing on the his boots to celebrate in the future. eye? This much can be agreed on - the Swiss victory Messi’s latest record definitely elevates him further above football’s all-time greats when it comes to has revived this debate. Darren Cahill, an ESPN analyst and one performances at club level. Legends such as Pele or of the shrewdest of tennis brains, is of the view Diego Armando Maradona were outstanding when that, discussing who is the GOAT, or Greatest of representing their home nation in World Cups, but All Time, “is pointless, as it’s impossible to compare didn’t collect as much silverware for the clubs they eras”. “Roger and Rafa are already two of the greatest played for. While this is clearly a never-ending players that have ever lived, along with Rod Laver, debate which will go on for many years to come, the Lew Hoad, Bjorn Borg, and Pancho Gonzalez, and fact that Messi has become the best ever goal-scorer you can probably make a strong argument for a few in the most demanding competition in club football others. My question to you would be, ‘Which career poses a very strong argument in his favour. would you rather have? That of Roger Federer or Messi’s jaw-dropping achievements to date are head Rafa Nadal?’ Then you can make a strong argument and shoulders above the rest from both an individual and collective perspective. Apart from the record either way,” the Australian told Wimbledon.com. “Rafa adding the year-ending championships he broke on Tuesday, the quadruple Ballon d’Or would help the Rafa fans but Roger adding a Davis winner is also Barca’s best-ever goal scorer, has Cup title will strengthen the Federer fans’ argument. been included in the FIFPro World XI every single This debate is not finished as they are still adding year since 2007 and has led his club to Champions to their legacies. Let’s have this argument in a few League glory on three occasions, six domestic league years when they are both retired and chillaxing, as trophies, two FIFA Club World Cups and a total of 21 collective titles. Roger would say.”

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