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TRAGIC WEEK IN PROVO
By Vivian Tyson
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his past week has been a deadly one for the Turks and Caicos with three people, including two females, losing their lives in horrific fashion. Murder accounted for one of the deaths, the second was as a result of an apparent suicide and the third a road fatality. In addition, a car, while parked in Grace Bay, was destroyed by, and there were two other incidents of motor vehicle accidents where occupants barely escaped with their lives after their rides were overturned. The dead are identified as Dieula Jean, Crisanto Ramos, a Philippines and Naomi Adrian, a 22 year-old nation of the Dominican Republic. Jean was stabbed to death on Monday, May 25, 2015, by a man with whom she had an altercation in the Dock Yard in the Kew Town area. Members of the Haitian Community identified him only as “Biad Alcibiad” of the community. Reports reaching The SUN are that Jean and Alcibiad shared a sexual relationship, which appeared to have gone bad. It unclear as to what caused the incident, but when police arrived, they saw the lifeless body of the woman lying in a pool of blood in a house. The man was missing. It is understood that persons in the area assist the accused to escape the scene. However, a police source said that it appeared that the man was in no mood to elude the authorities, as he was picked up by investigators at Sweet Ts - the popular fast food outlet downtown Providenciales, the same day. At press time he was not charged. Meantime, the SUN
PARKED CAR CATCHES FIRE: This flame-engulfed car drew dozens of curious onlookers on Friday, May 22nd, 2015, near the Ports of Call plaza in the tourist belt of Grace Bay. Its driver said he left the vehicle parked in a parking lot, only to learn that it later caught fire. It is unclear as to what triggered the blaze which was put out by members of the fire department, who arrived on the scene a short time after 911 reportedly receiving the report. The firefighters were, however, unable to save the vehicle. understands that Ramos, a bartender at Beaches Resort and Spa, was found hanging from the ceiling of his Grace Bay apartment sometime Tuesday, May 26, 2015. While the police suspected suicide, they are still carrying out investigations to see where it takes them. Naomi Adrian, a waitress at La Familia nightclub on Providenciales, was killed on Friday, May 22, 2015, after the car in which she was a
passenger and driven by her boyfriend along the Leeward Highway in the vicinity of Caicos Lodges, apparently got out of control, slammed into a wall before hitting a parked car. When first responders arrived on the scene, they spotted Ramos’ lifeless body outside the vehicle, fuelling speculation that she was ejected on impact. She was pronounced dead shortly after.
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Leading up the fatal incidents, on Friday, May 22, 2015, two cars were totaled in the Grace Bay area in separate incidents almost simultaneously. In one incident, a car was seen engulfed in flames in the vicinity of the Ports of Call plaza. The incident befuddled a number of onlookers, including the driver, who said he parked the vehicle at the spot, and was surprised to see it on fire. The fire department, which was called to the scene, extinguished the blaze. No one was hurt. At press time, the derelict vehicle, which has become an eyesore in the tourist belt, was still at the scene. While at the car-burning scene, reports reached first responders that a car had overturned just up the road near the golf course. When the police, the fire department and the Emergency
Management Services (EMS) reached the scene, they saw a badly mangled car in the bushes on its roof. The fire department was force apply the Jaws of Life to cut the lone male occupant from the vehicle in full view of dozens of onlookers. Though dazed, the driver refused to be carried away in the ambulance, but promised Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTS) that he would visit the Cheshire Hall Medical Centre that night for check. It is not clear if he actually went to hospital that night. The car was totaled. On Thursday, May 21, first responders were called to the Five Cays main road near of Club 2005, to an inexplicable accident scene. Eyewitnesses said that they saw a red SUV flipping along the road and landing on a dark green car.
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Each vehicle lost one of their front tyres, and while the car appeared to be fixable, the SUV appeared written off. It is understood that the occupants in both vehicles sought medical attention. Meantime, Opposition Leader Hon. Sharlene Cartwright-Robinson on Thursday issued a press release in which she expressed concern about two recent incidents of domestic violence, including one in which a woman was doused with gasoline. She stated: “In a show of unity, the Government and Opposition worked together to ensure the passage of critical Laws that provided greater rights and protection of and for women, parents
Crisanto Ramos and children. Among these pieces of Legislation was the Domestic Violence Legislation which secured greater rights and protection and called for greater resources. Only weeks later,
we hear of two horrific acts of domestic violence which claimed the life of one of its victims.” The Opposition Leader added: “Domestic Violence remains prevalent in our Islands but these two heartbreaking acts bring it to the forefront yet again. There remain too many women who continue to stay in abusive relationships for varied reasons. The fatal incident reminds us that this is certainly a reality and I encourage women to seek help and save your selves. The new Legislation requires the provision of resources that includes the creation of safe homes. I am using this occasion to call on the Government to not hesitate in educating women and
Naomi Adrian other persons in domestic relationships on the rights and provisions under this new Bill and also to provide the much needed resources for those who may need practical assistance.
“We are also aware of a violent home invasion which left one of our sisters battered and we are truly saddened by this event as we continue to see a serious change in the way we are used to living in our homeland. Unfortunately this reminds us that we must be vigilant and be ever mindful of our ever changing environment. We are our brothers’ and sisters’ keepers and when we can, we must help in whatever way as citizens. We are deeply saddened by these recent events and extend our best wishes to the victims who are recovering and then to express our deepest sympathy to the family of the victim that loss her life. May God comfort them and their families during this time.”
Rachel Harvey leaves LIME By Vivian Tyson
Senior Sun Editor After 17 years of service, Rachel Harvey, who to many, has become the face of LIME TCI, is parting ways with the telecoms company. A source at LIME said that Harvey’s position as Marketing Manager has been made redundant, and The SUN understands that new position that of Marketing and Communications Executive has been created, interested parties, including Harvey would have to apply for it. LIME has already posted ads in local newspapers advertising the new position. The adverts appears open to applicants across the Caribbean. Below is the advert and its requirements: “Are you a high performing, result driven professional? If so, we would like to speak with you to join our dynamic team in the capacity of Marketing and Communications Executive (based in the Turks and Caicos Islands). Applications are invited from individuals with a solid background in marketing and Corporation Communications who can develop a comprehensive strategic
Marketing & Communication plan to ensure the achievement of the business, overall objectives. The successful candidate will possess a high level of business acumen and professionalism with a proven record for building brand equity, marketing. Main accountabilities are: •Produce, implement and executive the Annual Operation Plan for product propositions, marketing and measurement to ensure delivery of all marketing activity with the agreed budget; •Responsible for organization’s marketing communications and public relations activities and materials including publications and media relations. •Define and direct marketing programmes in keeping with the BU’s direction for demand generation and interfaces with Corporate and Retail Sales for lead tracking and Management •Develop unique value propositions, business partnerships, category management as well as ‘call to action’ oriented advertising for key customer Segments.
Harvey, when The SUN contacted her, confirmed the impending departure, which she said will be June 3, 2015, authenticating that he post was made redundant. She, however, was not prepared to discuss the matter much further, saying that she has not received any official document on her exit. “The position has been made redundant, and I will be moving on, that is a fact,” Harvey told The SUN. She revealed that the down time would give her some level of latitude to complete her book that she has begun writing some time ago. The decision has not gone down well with some of Harvey’s colleagues, who said that she has, in several years, became the face of LIME and her departure was unceremonious. They believe that Harvey should have been given the opportunity to assume the new position, and if there were areas that she needs to brush up on, provide the necessary training. “We know that LIME is undergoing Caribbean-wide restructuring in wake of their plan to take the company to the next level, but I think that those that they already have in the pool that
know the needs of their clients their pulse on customers’ needs, should be allowed to take the company to the next level, and Rachel could be one of those persons,” the colleague said.
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Beaches Sponsors 2015 South Caicos Regatta Beaches Turks & Caicos beautiful ladies as they compete for Resort Villages & Spa, the leading the coveted title of Miss & Little Miss All Inclusive Resort in Providenciales South Caicos Regatta. is excited to announce that they have “Our South Caicos Regatta once again signed on as corporate committee is very grateful and sponsors of the recently held 2015 appreciates the contribution Beaches South Caicos Regatta. Resort have made to the Regatta This is the third year Luxury Festival over the past years.” said, Included resort is partnering with Brital Gray, “ We applaud their the South Caicos Regatta Committee commitment to promoting history for grand extravaganza, which the and culture, we look forward to oldest native festival in the Turks & their continuous support for many years to come” PR Manager for the Caicos. Under the guidance of resort Elanor Finfin Krzanowski President Brital Gray and District also commented on the sponsorship, Commissioner Ivette Cox, this “This our third year sponsoring this year’s event promises to showcase cultural festival,” she said, “As one of local culture, food, as well as talent the largest resort here in the Turks & and creativity in some of the most Caicos, understands the importance
of promoting and protecting the culture of the Turks & Caicos Islands and we are extremely proud to be a part of this yearly festival that has been preserved in our nation’s history since 1967.” The South Caicos Regatta is the oldest native festival in the Turks & Caicos and has been has taken place during the last weekend of May every year since it started back in 1967. “This pageant has been a big part of the Turks & Caicos history and cultural celebration, I am glad we are able to contribute to the growth and prosperity of the pageant this year and also help in identifying a lovely lady that will represent TCI at the
Miss Universe Beauty Pageant later this year.” The South Caicos Regatta is the oldest native festival in the Turks & Caicos, and is always full of great passion, sportsmanship and bigname entertainment. The regatta has taken place during the third weekend of May every year since it started back in 1967. This year’s edition will take place May 21-25. This year’s festivities will begin May 21 with a parade and beauty pageant. The following day will feature a Welcome parade and the Miss Regatta Pageant and cultural how, and on May 25 there will be family fun day and a sporting competition.
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Big boom in local real estate By Vivian Tyson
Senior Sun Editor Robert Greenwood, President of the Turks and Caicos Real Estate Association, said that the industry is experiencing a massive boom in almost all areas, ranging from land for resort development to villas and homes. Greenwood made the revelation, while addressing the Annual Premier’s Sales and Marketing Blitz news conference held at the Premiers Office on Providenciales on Wednesday, May 27, 2015, where Premier Hon. Dr. Rufus Ewing, Hotel Sector, TCI Airports Authority and the Real Estate Association representatives gathered to give feedback of the sales trip. He said that while an increase has been seen over the past several years, last year was tremendous. “It increases year-on-year in dollar volume of sales, its continuing to grow. The condo resort model is still moving along strongly; it is still one of our strongest demographics, but I think if you look at the previous year, each quarter shows significant strengthening being it land sales, being it single asset properties, which would be villas and homes, and also the condo resort model. Each one of those has shown leaps and bounds on dollar volume side,” he said. Greenwood said that unlike
like pre-2008, before the crash of the international financial sector, when buyers were gravitating towards the TCI, real estate players now have to work much harder to seal deals. “It has been hard work, the days of the easy and quick money in the boom days have slowed obviously. We have a very savvy intellectual buyer. They pretty much know all of the questions before they ask them, but when the Turks and Caicos is home to the best islands in the world half of our job is done,” he said. Greenwood, who reveled that the Real Estate Association did not make last year’s trip, said that the Premiers’ Annual Sales and Marketing Blitz was an eye-opening experience for him, adding that the sector now needs to develop a plan as to how it plans to educate those who sell the real estate industry, so that it can be more productive. “We have had a number of investors come by and developers come by. This was the first for us, so it was very interesting to see what the format was and how we could work with the Hotel Association and one of the things we have to realize is that we are all connected. Each and every one of us in every industry in the Turks and Caicos, we are all connected, and to work together is really the key,” he said.
Robert Greenwood He added: “I have noticed some very significant areas that we, as an association, can now focus on, working with and talking to a lot of the travel professionals that were there. We can certainly see that there is a level of education we need to provide to help them explain to their clients, who they are already selling to, what the real estate sector does and how the system
works here. I think that is key for us in the Real Estate Association and the entire real estate sector. “Certainly, it is going to make a significant increase in potential sales purely because we are reaching out to somebody and educating somebody, who is already selling the Turks and Caicos Islands, they just need to know a little bit more about our sector, and I think that is going to be a huge change. The format that we went through is fantastic.” He said that now that the Real Estate Association has experienced what the Sales and Marking Blitz entails, it would be better prepare for next year. “Next year is going to be even better because we know the format, we know how to introduce developers who were there, who came from New York and Dallas. So, from across the entire spectrum, from developers to investors to second, third, fourth vacation homeowners, for us at the Real Estate Association, it was a resounding success, he said. In the meantime, Greenwood said the boom in the real estate industry has to do with a combination of the work done by government, the Turks and Caicos Islands Hotel and Tourism Association, the Turks and Caicos Islands Real Estate Association, the TCIAA and other stakeholders.
Man charged in Scotiabank deposit robbery One man who police believe to be among a duo of bandits that ambushed a security officer who was about to make a cash drop of at Scotiabank Cherokee Road Branch in Providenciales was charged by the police and taken before Chief Magistrate Clifton Warner on Thursday, May 28th, 2015, to face the charges. Samuel Augustine was charged with shooting with intent and attempted murder arising from the incident. When he appeared in court, represented by Guy Chapman, Magistrate Warner transferred the matter to the Supreme Court in Grand Turk for a July 3 sufficiency hearing date. The guard, Calvin “Monty” Lightbourne, who was shot three times, was treated at the hospital
and subsequently released. The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force said that a security officer went to the bank on May 15, 2015, to make a deposit from one of the country’s top supermarkets, and shortly after he alighted from the vehicle, armed peppered him with bullets, forcing him to take evasive action. The police said that the security officer, who is an ex-police officer, was robbed of an undermined sum of cash. They said that the gunmen shot him in the leg and abdomen in t he process. The security officer, the police said, managed to return the fire before jumping in his vehicle and driving himself to Cheshire Hall Medical Centre. It appeared that there was an exchange of
close to two dozen shots between the gunmen and the security officer as indicated by police forensic markers. Augustine was picked up not long after the incident, and was kept in custody ever since. He was charged late Wednesday, May 27, 2015. The police are still asking members of the public who may have information on the accused and the other man to come forward and provide them with information, saying that any information given will be kept in the strictest of confidence. The police are advising the public that if they are comfortable with give the police info, they can call Crimestoppers, which is answered in Miami-Dade, Florida.
European Union recognises huge improvement in TCI public finances The Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) government has significantly improved the performance of its Public Financial Management (PFM) according to a leading European Union (EU) assessment, it was announced today, Wednesday, 27 May 2015. The TCI’s 2015 Public Expenditure and Financial Accountability (PEFA) assessment showed substantial improvements across a range of indicators since its previous assessment in 2011. The PEFA assessment is widely used by the World Bank and EU. “The timing of this announcement could not be better in bolstering our nation’s rapidly improving financial
reputation,” said Minster of Finance Washington Misick. “We are also due to have our annual credit rating assessment by Standard & Poor’s in the next few weeks, so the news that we have made such significant improvements in public financial management I am sure can only benefit us in the longer term.” The PEFA assessment examines seven key areas known as indicators, each with a number of sub areas known as dimensions. The TCI’s improved performance saw it increase its top rated A grade dimensions from 12 to 30, and its B grade dimensions from 17 to 20. These increases saw dramatic improvements
from the C and D grades which fell by the same amounts. The indicators include: Credibility of the Budget; Comprehensiveness and transparency; Policy-based budgeting; Predictability and control in budget execution; Accounting, recording and reporting; External scrutiny and audit; Donor Practices. This repeat assessment of the TCI was commissioned by the EU as part of its preparations for providing up to €14.6 million in direct budget support to the education sector under the 11th European Development Fund. PEFA assessments are intended to serve as a common information base for dialogue between participating governments and development
partners. The PEFA PFM Performance Measurement Framework (PMF) is one of the elements of the Strengthened Approach to supporting PFM reforms developed by the World Bank, the European Commission and other development partners. This Approach has three components: (i) a country-led PFM reform strategy and action plan, (ii) a coordinated programme of activities financed by development partners which supports and is aligned with the government’s PFM reform strategy, and (iii) a shared information pool. The PEFA PMF assessment constitutes the third component.
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David Bowen leaves Culture Department Director of Culture David Bowen is leaving the Department of Culture but will remain in the TCI despite several overseas offers. Bowen, who was recently honoured by a number of his former students in Japan, some of whom have gone on to lead orchestras, has a few more weeks remaining with the Culture Department. Asked why he has decided to leave, Bowen said he was not prepared to get into the details at this time, but insisted that it was a cordial separation. In addition to overseas employers trying to lure Bowen, The SUN understands that several resorts locally are also trying to get him on board. Bowen has always described as an overworked individual, who has eliminated the work ‘no’ from his vocabulary when asked by anyone to share his rich cultural knowledge, most times on a voluntary basis. Bowen also visited schools on a regular basis to impart cultural knowledge to students and what they need to do to preserve it. Bowen has been regarded as a fierce advocate of the sustenance of the Turks and Caicos Culture, while believing that it can co-exist with other cultures that have migrated to the TCI up to recently. Opposition Leader Hon. Sharlene Cartwright-Robinson says she “categorically cannot support” plans to dissolve the Culture and Arts
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Speaking in the House of Assembly on May 14th, she said: “I bought into the vision in 2004 when the Law was passed to introduce the Commission. I believed like the Government at the time that it was the best vehicle to achieve more in the preservation and protection of our culture. This is one of the things I thought that the Opposition and the Government would have worked on together following the Interim Administration when it was abandoned. I thought that we would together bring life to this Legislation and allow for the greater involvement of our people through a Commission. So much more can be achieved with a Commission.” The Opposition Leader said
when she brought the Private Member’s Motion in 2000, the Department of Culture was established first under the Tourist Board. “At that time I studied the Jamaica’s Commission and observed how much they are able to achieve as a Commission. They have achieved so much as a Commission. I heard the Minister say that there are benefits to it being a statutory body and yes that is true. I am still wondering then what is the thinking behind why this Government wants to abandon the use of this vehicle. I supported the vision then and I support it now. I believe the Commission should be revived and not dissolved. It is always better to involve more people in the preservation and protection and the Commission does this.”
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More signatures against the appointment of Mr. Robert Schuster as a Judge of the Supreme Court An additional 47 signatures have been delivered to His Excellency the Governor against the appointment of High Court Judge Robert Shuster and there is on-going concern as more persons are supporting the Petition, says attorney Courtenay Barnett the spokesman for and on behalf of the Petitioners. Barnett told the SUN: “I have been asked by a number of Petitioners to raise in the public domain points of concern which have arisen, namely:1. Despite all best efforts to find the Gazette in which the appointment of Mr. Schuster was published, neither the Gazette office nor my personal searches have been able to find any publication of the appointment in the Gazette. 2. Point 1 above, has legal implications, because the Interpretation Ordinance sections 3 and 26(1) on an accurate reading requires the Gazette publication because of these words:- s. 26(1) “All subsidiary legislation made under any Ordinance or other lawful authority and having legislative effect shall be published in the Gazette…” And section 3 of the Interpretation Ordinance has a definition of “ subsidiary legislation” which encompasses the Governor’s instrument of appointment of a Judge.” Barnett said the issue is not that His Excellency does not have the lawful authority, but that for the appointment to be lawful, there has to be compliance with that which the law stipulates to make the appointment lawful. No more or less is required because this, in essence, complies with the upholding of the Rule of Law. “ If one were to consider and compare a recent precedent, then in the current SIPT cases, the re-appointment of Mr. Justice Harrison was first Gazetted before Mr. Justice Harrison sat on the Bench, thus the same procedure for lawfulness had to have been followed with the appointment as a Supreme Court Judge of Mr. Robert Schuster,” Barnett added. “Since His Excellency signed an instrument of appointment on the 27th February, 2015 with a commencement date of 1st March, 2015 and the appointed Judge is presently sitting and deciding cases, then does this fact in and of itself make the Judgements and Decisions made since 1st March, 2015 in accordance with that of a lawfully appointed Judge ( i.e. in the sense of compliance with s. 3 and
High Court Judge Robert Shuster more particularly, s. 26(1) of the Interpretation Ordinance)?” Barnett continued: “ Since s. 19(2) of the Constitution requires the giving of reasons for Decisions made by persons acting on behalf of the Government, namely, the Judicial Services Commission, then having regards for the wording in the Constitution:- “Every person whose interests have been adversely affected by such a decision or act has the right to request and be given written reasons for that decision or act.” the following problems arise:The Petition was one of the 30th January, 2015, well in advance of His Excellency signing the 27th February, 2015 instrument of appointment for Mr. Robert Schuster to preside as a Judge of the Supreme Court of the Turks and Caicos Islands, thus the Judicial Services Commission had to have been aware prior to the appointment of the facts contained in the Petition complaining about Mr. Schuster. Once the Judicial Services Commission became aware of the concerns expressed they then were in the ambit of section 19(2) of the Constitution and were and still are affixed with a duty to give written reasons.
Since it appears that the appointment to the Bench is inchoate and apparently not lawful in the context of section 26(1) of the Interpretation Ordinance, then His Excellency in the public interest is not only free to assist in ensuring that there is compliance by the Judicial Services Commission with the stipulation and duty imposed upon the Commission to provide written reasons – but – can himself reconsider the need for appointment of a Tribunal and ultimately give reasons as to why or not a Tribunal is/is not appointment to investigate the appointment in discharge of a duty imposed upon His Excellency by section 85 (7) (a) of the Constitution. Surely, points 1 to 5 must provide any fair-minded and/or reasonable administrator with manifest cause so to do? “ The petition against Shuster made mention of his previous rulings, including a 2010 sentence in which he ordered two teenage boys in Tonga, where he was a judge, to be whipped. The petition states that Shuster is “unacceptable to the people of the Turks and Caicos Islands to be appointed a judge of the Supreme Court”, noting that he was condemned by Amnesty International for inflicting cruel and inhumane punishment. It also noted: “Whereas as lawyers we all confirm our unequivocal respect for law and order, none of the undersigned have any desire to afford Robert Shuster the opportunity for significant judicial compromises on the Bench in these islands, nor are we prepared to have order without the law being competently and humanely applied in the Turks and Caicos Islands.” The petition also added: “We the undersigned, all lawyers who are Belongers and practise law in the Turks and Caicos Islands, draw the following to the attention of His Excellency Governor Peter Beckingham. It is unacceptable to your humble petitioners and to the people of the Turks and Caicos Islands generally, that the Judicial Service Commission could make a decision to appoint to the Supreme Court of the Turks and Caicos Islands a person whose proven record does not confirm in the public mind the requisite competence and judicial composure to administer justice in the Turks and Caicos Islands in the 21st Century.” The petition was sent to Governor Beckingham, Chief Justice Margaret Ramsay-Hale and Attorney General Rhondalee Braithwaite-Knowles.
National Youth Parliament to be relaunched
(Left to Right): Mrs. Lydia Butterfield, Ms. Jasmine Parker, Hon. Akierra Mary Deanne Missick, Hon Ruth Blackman, Mrs. Dulcine Hall and Ms. Sharoon Roberts. The Ministry of Education, Youth, Sports (Youth Officer), Ms. Sharoon Roberts, (Secretary). and Library Services hosted a working group Among other things, they will finalize the National responsible for the re-launch of the TCI National Youth Parliament Program re-launch scheduled to Youth Parliament, today Thursday, 28th May 2015. take place the week of July 12th - 19th 2015, where The working group consists of Hon. Akierra aspiring Youth Parliamentarians between ages 18 Mary Deanne Missick (Deputy Premier & Minister -25 years will be invited to apply to for the program. of Education, Youth, Sports and Library Services), The TCI Youth Parliament will allow persons Hon. Ruth Blackman (Government’s Appointed to participate in Regional and International Member), Hon. Clarance Selver (Opposition debates on issues facing our societies, and our Appointed Member), Mrs. Lydia Butterfield (Deputy Youth Parliamentarians will also focus on Youth Clerk to House of Assembly), Ms. Jasmine Parker Governance in the Country and bring Youth (Director, Youth Affairs Dept), Mrs. Dulcine Hall Awareness education and training.
Deputy Premier & Minister of Education, Youth, Sports and Library Services, Hon. Akierra Mary Deanne Missick stated; “There will be many changes to the structure of the National Youth Parliament as we’ve come to know it. “The re-launch will take into account the recently agreed Standing Orders for the Turks & Caicos Islands House of Assembly and our 2011 Constitution. Further, the make-up of the Youth Parliament will be brought into line with the Commonwealth Parliamentary Associations guidance on Youth Parliaments across the region.”
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Provo Heroes Day celebration exceeds expectation By Vivian Tyson
Senior Sun Editor The Annual Providenciales National Heroes Day Motorcade and Festivities staged on Monday, May 25, 2015, generated hundreds of persons to the point of stunning the organizers. No fewer than 400 vehicles took part in the afternoon event, starting at Butterfield Square Downtown Providenciales before moving into the different settlements before journeying along the Leeward Highway to Grace Bay before returning downtown via Lower Bight. Back downtown in Butterfield Square, individuals gathered where they danced to local music, blaring from a disco strapped unto the bed of one of the float trucks. A number of current and past political officials were on hand to participate in the event, among them Premier Hon. Dr. Rufus Ewing, Finance Minister Hon. Washington Misick, Opposition Leader Hon. Sharlene Cartwright Robinson, Opposition Member Hon. Josephine Connolly, former Premier Michael Misick and former finance Minister Floyd Hall. Premier Ewing explained that he started that day in Grand Turk at the civic ceremony honouring our lone national hero JAGS McCartney, which was great, before showing his support at the JAGS McCartney Relays, also
Persons participating in the National Heroes Day Motorcade and Festivities on Grant Turk. “We then came to Provo where we ended the day on a high note, very exciting. I have never seen Turks and Caicos People rally so much, and so proud of being Turks and Caicos Islanders. Everybody was waving their flags in the motorcade and celebrating. From adults to kids to those who came in wheelchairs, cane, they were out here today,” he said. The Provo taxi drivers began the motorcade two years ago, and Premier Ewing said that his government encouraged them to continue. “They persevered and they continued. Last year was bigger than the year before. This year was bigger than last year, much bigger, and they
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Requirements: •Ability to work with heavy cleaning machinery. •Must be able and willing to work all days and shifts Duties include: •Ensuring that standards of cleanliness and organization are met at all times in assigned areas. • Responsibility for care and maintenance of all equipment and machinery •Restock linens and amenities on carts •Run needed items to guest floors •Assist housekeepers as required Starting salary $6.25 not including service charge
Youth Program and Facilities Manager
Requirements: •3-5 years experience managing children’s program and facilities with capability to distinguish age-appropriate activities and behavior; education and credentials in child development •Certified in CPR, water safety and First Aid •Post secondary degree or equivalent qualification by experience •Knowledge of kids programs, logistics and related skills as well as competitor’s products and services •Experience developing annual budget in conjunction with Controller and General Manager •Must be able and willing to work all days and shifts Duties Include: •Developing, implementing and marketing youth program facilities •Managing the operations of the kids club with wide variety of activities for all ages •Order and maintain supplies and equipment as well as operating equipment Starting salary $28,000 per annum not including service charge.
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Requirements: •Minimum 3 years experience of experience. •Post secondary degree or equivalent qualification by experience. •Knowledge and experience in repair and maintenance including preventative maintenance of property systems and equipment. •To be an independent kitchen laundry mechanic, able to analyze problems,
organized it with the support of the corporate sector and sponsorship. And there is no reason why next year it would not be bigger,” the Premier said. Lloyd Stubbs, President of the Turks and Caicos Tax Association said he was amazed by the large turnout. He said he always knew that Turks and Caicos Islanders wanted means through which to celebrate their culture and heritage, and the Heroes Day event provided the perfect avenue. “It is my second year as President of the Turks and Caicos Tax Association. Every year for the past three years, I would organize a Flag Day parade for JAGS McCartney on National Heroes Day. “ I see people celebrate every
other day, and I even got jealous of the Jamaicans, the Haitians and the Bahamians and their celebration. Not mad and not vex, but jealous. So I said, you know what, I am going to make my jealously act for something good, and I am going to get involved and have a festival for Turks and Caicos Islanders hence this,” Stubbs said. Stubbs said that the event was made possible through the kind donations of, among other entities and persons, Ken Adams of the Do It Centre and Coco Cola. “I asked a lot of taxi men for donations, I ain’t see it. Next year, we will be asking all Turks and Caicos Islander and every restaurant to collaborate with us because people are dying for something to do,” he said. Connolly was also one of the monetary supporters of the event, providing, among other things, refreshment and a Junkanoo band. “I spoke to my nephews and my nieces, and I told them that we need to come up with something. Therefore, we came up with this great idea to have a Junkanoo band. I am very happy with what we have seen. “I believe in helping, and I realize that there are people on the float truck that needed some water, so we stopped at IGA and got some water. I do it all the time for church groups when they are cleaning up. I knew this was going to happen so I thought ahead,” she said.
to read technical data sheets and diagrams for mechanical and electrical equipment and to formulate plans to get work done quickly, including procurement of materials, parts, etc., and necessary scheduling arrangements with a high degree of quality. •Ability to speak effectively with customers and associates read and write and interpret documents and technical wiring diagram information sheets as well as safety rules (lockout tagout), safety awareness information (MSDS) operating and maintenance and instructions manuals. Duties include: •Maintain proper preventative maintenance to laundry equipment and boilers. •Maintain proper amount of chemical injection on boiler feed tank and proper conductivity at boilers. •Preventative maintenance to steam traps and steam lines Starting salary $7.00 per hour not including service charge.
Housekeeping Supervisor
Requirements: •Must have minimum 2 years experience as a housekeeping supervisor in luxury hotel/resort •Must have direct knowledge of housekeeping cleaning, processes and procedures, computer PMS systems, and telephone etiquette. •Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently. •Must be able to handle multiple buildings, floors, and guest requests. •Must posses high communication, handle guest complaints and procedures to resolve. •Must be a team player and team oriented. Must be highly organized, engaged with employees, guests and owners. Must have excellent time management and communication skills. •Must be able to work in an open air environment, and have flexible scheduling. Must be able to multi-task and accomplish assignment on time. •Must be able and willing to work all shifts Starting salary $8.50 per hour not including service charge.
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Duties Include: • General laborer duties as assigned by the supervisor or manager. •Willingness to work varying schedules, split shifts, nights, weekends and holidays. Salary $6.25 an hour not including service charge.
Interested applicants should apply to Regent Palms, Human Resources Department, Monday through Friday, and bring along an updated resume, or by emailing your resume to marjorie.dorsett@ regenthotels.com, no later than end of day Friday, May 29th, 2015.
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Digicel launches all new suite of advertising services
Digicel launched a vast suite of advertising services at a Breakfast luncheon catering to the Business community of Providenciales at the Blue Haven Resort on Thursday, April 21, 2015. The event captured in detail several new services businesses may engage, in order to effectively reach their target audience, maximize their spend and grow their revenue. The suite of services range from the traditional mobile SMS platform, to a new Brand engagement platform that allows customers to interact and opt in to services they are interested in, to the upcoming launch of a local TV channel with top notch local programming. This new and exciting channel will feature documentary style programmes, local features, talk shows and entertainment shows.
With the launch of this new channel, businesses will be afforded the opportunity to place their creative TV Ads within programmes that speak to the local population. Digicel CEO, Erik Staaf in his presentation to the business reps covered topics from Key Trends in Advertising to Key Challenges and Opportunities for Brands. He noted ‘Consumer time and energy is shifting to Digital. Businesses are forced to innovate but at the same time there is also a strong demand for more accountability, relevance and interactivity. Within the full suite of services Digicel offers, there is something for every type of business and for every budget.’ Find out more about Digicel’s advertising portfolio by visiting the Digicel corporate office.
Digicel CEO, Erik Staaf makes a presentation
Wanted one Gardener To clean and keep garden free of weeds and shrubs and removing garbage. To maintain and clean pool and pool area. Applicant must be of good character and totally flexible and able to reside on premises. Salary $5.00 per hour.
Wanted one Domestic Worker To clean and maintain a private home. Duties include cleaning floors, windows, disposing of garbage Applicant must be of good character and totally flexible and able to reside on premises. Salary $5.00 per hour Interested persons should contract the Office Manager at 941-4500.
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The Manager, Compliance and Legal Services is responsible for providing support in the coordination of the overall Anti-Money Laundering regime for Turks and Caicos Islands and supporting Management in fulfilling their compliance responsibilities by promoting adherence to Scotiabank Guidelines for Business Conduct, the Group Standards for Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-terrorist Financing and any supplemental policies, procedures, guidelines or codes of conduct applicable to the TCI; as well as protecting the interest of the Group in legal matters; anticipating and advising on legal issues that may affect its operations.
I. Specific Accountabilities
An Executive Chef is required for an establishment based in Providenciales. Duties include but are not limited to: To participate in preparation and implementation of the strategic planning and plan the yearly food revenue and profit targets; Analyze local-market needs and trends, and then lead the definition of the company’s overall Food & Beverage offering; Direct and coordinate the daily activities of the kitchen and control payroll and business expenses of the department; Manage relationships and contracts with suppliers and maintain the highest standards of Food Hygiene, and adherence with all Health and Safety standards; Multi Language a must. English/French/Irish. At least 20 years cooking experience and at least 8 years experience as an Executive Chef, 5 star Resort experience is required. Computer skills with POS systems, QuickBooks, Inventory Management, Payroll systems and Menu Tracking back of the house experience are required. International especially Caribbean experience a must. Remuneration based on experience. All applications must be submitted to: Employment Department F Corporate & Management Services Limited 007 Emily House, 1105 Leeward Highway, Providenciales Tel 649-339-6275 Fax 649-333-7777
•Assist in the maintenance of an adequate Compliance Network that will ensure that the units within Scotiabank TCI are operating within the regulatory framework applicable to their business activities, personnel practices and premises. • Provide support in ensuring that regulatory requirements are considered, identified and addressed with regards to the development of new products, programs or business initiatives. •Provide support in developing and carrying out review programs that will confirm compliance to regulatory requirements is in place. •Provide support in reviewing, on an annual basis, plans developed by support groups to monitor operational risk. Assist the Corporate Manager in periodically consulting with support functions and ensure plans have been executed and documented, and coordinate the submission of information, of an exception nature, to Sr. Management and the board of Directors where warranted. •Provide support in ensuring that adequate policies, practices and procedures have been defined and implemented to enable ongoing compliance to applicable local regulatory requirements . •Provide support in ensuring that adequate training programs are developed to support the reliable implementation of regulatory requirements. • Provide support in ensuring the instances of non-compliance to regulatory requirements are being identified, appropriately reported and adequate action plans are developed to ensure corrective action and non-recurrence. •Provide support in ensuring that all required reporting activities are completed in an accurate and timely manner as prescribed.
II. Complexity of Position In order to perform the functions of the position, the following competencies are required: •Formal training in law (to deal with documentation/other complexities involved in the business and a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in the field; •Formal training in Compliance and membership in a recognized professional compliance association (e.g. Association of Certified Anti-Money laundering Specialists-ACAMS or International Compliance Association-ICA), and a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in the field; •Good knowledge of business activities undertaken by Scotiabank TCI; •Thorough knowledge of the regulatory/supervisory structure of the local financial markets, current banking regulations and industry standards; •Sound knowledge of the Bank’s policies, procedures, operations, organization, internal controls and the Scotiabank Group compliance process; •Excellent communications skills, both written and oral, as well as analytical and negotiation skills, •Strong interpersonal and organizational skills and the ability to prioritize/delegate and deal with the workload to meet deadlines, •Ability to establish rapport and maintain effective working relationships with local regulators, external auditors and management personnel; •Ability to review complex documents and material and effectively absorb relevant content and assimilate this in a practical and coherent way; •High degree of computer literacy. The incumbent operates independently within the guidelines, policies, directives and established precedents. Please forward your application no later than Thursday May 29, 2015 to: Alexandria Missick, Manager, Human Resources Scotiabank (TC) Ltd Providenciales, TCI E-mail: alexandria.missick@scotiabank.com
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Pastor Bradley Handfield pens ‘The Adventures of Auntie Fannie, Mattie and the Talking Potatoes’ By Vivian Tyson
Senior Sun Editor Pastor Bradley Handfield of the Community Fellowship Centre located along the Leeward Highway in Providenciales, has added another title to his curriculum vitae that of author, with the penning of a folklore novel. Speaking at a news conference at his office on Wednesday, May 27, 2015, Pastor Handfield said that the official launch of ‘The Adventures of Auntie Fannie, Mattie and the Talking Potatoes’ will be held at the Gustarvus Lightbourne Sports Complex in Providenciales on June 2 at 10a.m. He said that the book a character named ‘Auntie Fannie’ her pet cat named ‘Mattie’ and bunch of potatoes that talk, how she meets them and how their relationship unfolds. The book is already available for sale at the Unicorn Book Store, also online at Amazon and Barnes & Noble. He said the book was penned with 8 to 11-year-olds in mind, but said that children at the International School of the Turks and Caicos Islands and the Community Fellowship Center, which he had readings, said they loved it. “We want to get the book into the gift shops in Providenciales and Grand Turk and the other islands because there is a souvenir element to it. We have pictures in the book with some persons who are wearing T-shirts that say, ‘I love Turks and Caicos’. And also a Turks and Caicos flag is featured on the book, so persons coming the island can purchase it as a souvenir item to take back to their countries,” he said. Published by Partridge Publishing, Handfield said that the book is the first in a series that he plans to pen. He said that it took him almost two year to complete ‘The Adventures of Auntie Fannie, Mattie and the Talking Potatoes’, according to Handfield, was influenced by his upbringing. “I grew up in Bottle Creek, North Caicos. I grew up at a time when we didn’t have electricity, in fact, we got electricity when I was 12 years old. And so, for the most part of my live spent in North Caicos, our past time was storytelling. We would sit around in the evenings when it was dark,
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around the kerosene lamp, and our older siblings would tell stories about Anansi, Babookie, Bayabi, and Shine, those kinds of stories,” he recalled. He said that he practices telling stories to his children and I would observe how excited each time. “I would see my children’s eyes light up every time I do that, and they would anticipate a story. But then I began to run out of stories, and I have to tell the same stories over and over. And so, the idea came to me that I should write my own stories and not just share them with my children and the Turks and Caicos Islands but indeed the world,” he said. He said that quite a number of persons have already come forward as sponsors to purchase copies for government schools throughout the Turks and Caicos Islands. “ And so, at this launching, we are going to have some students throughout the schools represent, and we will have the sponsors present these books to the school children. And in Pastor Bradley Handfield stands before the poster that has become the cover for the book doing this, I am hoping that we will get them inspired and read the book and to develop in them interest in stories and storytelling. Hopefully we can get the book throughout the country into the hands of the children around the country,” he said. He said the sponsors hail from a wide cross section of the business community across the TCI, including hospitality. He said that Member of Carambola Grill and Lounge is seeking a suitably qualified individual Parliament for Five Cays Hon. Sean to fill the following position. Only candidates who meet the minimum Astwood has decided to purchase a requirements will be considered. number of the books for a particular school. He said that copies have been donated to government libraries in Grand Turk and Providenciales, with plans to get copies to the other islands. Pastor Handfield is hoping that the Job Description book will help to pique children’s the The Chef will be responsible for all aspects of managing the kitchen and imaginations to point of them becoming kitchen staff, ensuring the quality preparation and presentation of all storytellers of the own. food for the restaurant. “I hope that parents would see the opportunity to show their children Main Duties someone local, who is writing and who - Responsible for the day to day food and beverage operation of the is doing something that is imaginative restaurant. and (pen a book) that is not going to - Develop creative menus and catering packages to assure maximum be something local but international, appeal to customers. so that we can inspire these young - Hire, supervise, schedule, train and develop kitchen staff. children to dream beyond what they - Must maintain a clean and orderly kitchen and conform to all local use to seeing,” he said.
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FortisTCI Shines Light on History through Annual Calendar Coinciding with National memorable event.” Heroes Day, and looking to delve deeper The first speaker, Mr. into some of the topics featured in the Soderqvist from Provident Limited, is 2015 FortisTCI Calendar, FortisTCI known as a long time developer on the (the Company) was honoured to host island of Providenciales (Provo). He “Origin Stories: A Retelling of our shared with students his experiences Islands’ History. On the occasion, four and recollection of what the island special guest speakers including Mr. was like in 1966 when he first arrived. Bengt Soderqvist, Mrs. Candianne He shared from memory and in detail, Williams, Mr. Albray Butterfield Jr., the development of electricity on and Mr. Amin McCartney were asked Provo. His presentation outlined the to speak intimately with the students transition from oil lamps, to individual about their topics. With glaring generators, to a single shared generator, fascination, students quietly sat as before the first energy utility company they absorbed stories from the distant was formed on Provo. and not so distant past of a place they Next, Provo branch manager call “home” -the Turks and Caicos for the Turks and Caicos National Islands. Museum, Mrs. Williams explained The event was held on Thursday, to students how museums help to May 21, 2015 at the FortisTCI preserve history by piecing together headquarters on Leeward Highway, stories through various clues found and began with a bit of background on land and at sea. She talked about into the annual FortisTCI calendar, how important artifacts and recorded first published in 2009. “A lot of effort accounts are in the retelling of history. goes into the calendar each year,” She also discussed the museum’s said Allan Robinson, FortisTCI Vice mission, which is: “To collect and President of Customer & Corporate preserve the cultural and natural Services. He continued, “We always history of the Turks and Caicos seek to provide quality content that Islands.” the community and our stakeholders Thereafter, Mr. Butterfield Jr., can enjoy. If someone doesn’t learn son of Mr. Albray Butterfield and the something new about our beautiful late Hon. Rosita Butterfield shared the Turks and Caicos Islands, then we story of his family’s venture into the would have missed our mark. This year, grocery store business. The Butterfield it was exciting to bring the calendar to Family is featured in the calendar life by holding this educational and during the month of December,
having had the first locally owned supermarket on Provo. He talked about how several of the family’s entrepreneurial ventures spawned from a need the family or community had at that time. Finally, in light of National Heroes Day, named in honour of his father, Mr. McCartney concluded the event with an inspiring presentation about James Alexander George Smith, known to many as JAGS. JAGS served as the first Chief Minister of the Turks and Caicos Islands at the young age of 31, and he notably carried a message of hope and unity for all in the Turks and Caicos Islands. In the end, it is said that his work, love of his Country and people, helped to grow his beloved homeland. At the conclusion of the event,
and before approaching one of the guest speakers, an attending student said, “I know the speeches are finished, but I really want to know more. May I ask them a few questions?” Students undoubtedly left having learned something new and were encouraged to play their part in history by digging deeper to learn of the past. It was evident that the sharing of stories and retelling of history is important to the future. FortisTCI wishes to extend sincere gratitude to all that made the event possible. This includes: the Department of Education, principals, teachers, and students from across Povo, Dr. Carlton Mills, Dr. Dion Lightbourne, and the guest speakers of the day, Mr. Soderqvist, Mrs. Williams, Mr. Butterfield Jr., and Mr. McCartney.
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Preschool Teachers Responsibilities The Preschool Teachers will be responsible for teaching the Abeka program to young children. Duties Design educational programs for students based on their needs. Knowledge The incumbent must have proficient knowledge in the following areas: Child development and early education theories and practices Safe and appropriate activities for children Ensure that children are supervised and safe at all times Education and Experience: The incumbent should attain the knowledge, skills and attitudes required for the position through completion of an Early Childhood Education Program combined with related day care and/or preschool teacher’s diploma experience or its equivalent. Interested applicants please contact Tumble Totz at 649-339-5878 or email resume to tumbletotz@gmail.com
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Restaurant Supervisor Summary: Reporting to the Restaurant Manager, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following: Responsibilities •Consistently offer professional, friendly, hospitable service •Oversee restaurant operations ensuring compliance with departmental standards and meeting / exceeding guest expectations •Knowledgeable of all food and beverage products •Ensure proper staffing and scheduling in accordance to productivity guidelines •Communicate through pre-shift briefings, and departmental meetings all necessary information to support the operation •Train Team members in all job aspects – service, product knowledge and technical skills •Cash handling and daily accounting •Capitalize on revenues by upselling and controlling expenses •Handle guest concerns in a timely and professional manner •Follow resort policies, procedures and service standards •Ensure compliance with all Health & Safety policies •Other duties as assigned Requirements •Previous Food and Beverage Supervisory experience •Degree or Diploma in Hospitality Management •Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal and leadership skills •Fluency in English (1 additional language desirable) •Ability to work independently, multi task and prioritize responsibilities •Strong guest service orientation and training skills background •Ability to supervise a diverse staff compliment •POS experience – (IQ Ware desirable) •Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) •Basic First Aid Physical Aspects: (include but are not limited to): •Constant standing and walking throughout shift •Lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. •Pushing, pulling, lifting Salary for this position will commensurate with qualifications and experience. Please Submit Applications to: hr@beachhousetci.com A copy should also be submitted to the TCI Labour Department. Submissions to be no later than June 5th 2015
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Young Turks and Caicos Islander attends afternoon Tea with The Queen- Royal Garden Party
Anya Pratt Buckingham Palace has been know as the official residence of The British Monarchy since 1837 and is located in the heart of Westminster. The centre of state occasion and royal hospitality and known for “ the changing of the guards”, Buckingham Palace garden is a gem that hosts the annual “Royal Garden Party”. The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh along with other Royal family members host the “garden party” by invitation. This takes place on the palace grounds. Guests invited are done so by nomination and selected. Those selected are then only able to attend the event once in their life time. The invitation Upon opening the invitation that arrived via royal mail by The
Chamberlain on behalf of Her Majesty, with gold buttons greeted guests one could tell by the envelope trimmed officially. At 3:30 pm - Tea is severed in the with emblems that this event was to main tent until 5:00pm. be grand. Green and white tents captured Currently a business graduate and part-time stylist in London, I , Anya the theme of the garden party along Pratt could affirm that this event with blooming flora fauna and was one of my heart’s desires when trimmed hedges. The garden of the palace is said arriving to pursue my studies. Taking in all that is Buckingham Palace upon to contain rare flowers and birds that opening the invitation had seemed are nestled on site. Upon entering the tea tent an air like a wild dream that came to life. The official envelope stating of decadence filled the air ; tea, cakes where, when and time afternoon tea ,finger sandwiches and a special treat would take place was exciting and from Her Majesty ( ice cream) was gave me the opportunity to participate served on fine white china. Dapper men in top hats and poised in such an experience. ladies in fascinators sat enjoying the scenery while waiters dressed in black The Event and white uniforms formed served Attending the event along with queues. The background of the event myself was Bahamian opera singer Mr. was filled with two military bands Franz Hepburn. May 20th, 2015 was playing music alternatively through the date saved in our agendas between the warm spring afternoon. 3:40pm - Yeomen of the Guard 4-6pm taking place on the beautiful hold guard. palace lawn. The Royal Bodyguards also The golden gates opened at 3 p.m. and the square in front of Buckingham known as “Beefeaters”, lined up to Palace was filled with guests, tourists stand guard as The queen made her and curious onlookers trying to get a way to the “Royal Tent”. Here, the Royal Family was able to enjoy a glimpse of the attendees. A small group of school children cup of tea, but before this, they had stood by the gate singing “ they are entertained us with a meet and greet. going to see the queen, they are going Seeing The Queen and Duke in person to see the queen”. Their excitement was a humbling experience, not only was a reflection of that of the pensive for myself, but was shown by everyone adults watching. A quiet yet powerful through laughter and smiles on the courtyard greeted us upon entry. The joyous occasion. At 5:50pm - The Queen and gates had been lined with not only people, but history that contained members of the Royal Family departed. its pearl ( Buckingham Palace) Holding the ground during tea .The entrance of the palace was time The Yeomens’ assemble for the breathtaking and seemed like a realm departure of the Royal Family. A sea of hand claps and playing that had not been touched by time. Workers in lush red coats embellished of the National Anthem symbolised
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Candidates should possess a valid TCI driver’s license and a clean police record. Must be able to work nights and week end.
Summary of skills needed: • Self motivated • Proficient in Microsoft word, excel and power point. • Ability to work independently and prioritizes work appropriately. • Excellent time management skills • Detail orientated All applications should be address to HR@intercaribbean .com
the end of the event that allowed those involved to have a “ cuppa” with The Queen . *Anya Pratt, of Providenciales, has completed a BA in Business Management from the University of Wales and is currently pursuing a course in personal styling. She is the daughter of Mr.William Pratt and the late Mary “Bay” Missick.
Anya Pratt pictured outside Buckingham Palace in London.
INTERCARIBBEAN AIRWAYS IS SEEKING A SUITABLE QUALLIFIED APPLICANT TO FILL THE POSITION AS OPERATIONS CONSULTANT. Persons interested in applying should have the following: 10 – 15 years of experience in the airline travel industry. Strong management and leadership skills Proven record of involvement in new/established airline start –up Strong working knowledge of regulations involving FAA, ICAO, EASA regulations, and safety systems involving FAA, ATOS and ICAO/ IATA IOSA Qualifications and experiences: Bachelor of Science degree/ graduated from a recognized Aeronautical school. Must have experience with creating the following: Operations manuals, flight operations Aircraft operating manuals Safety system manuals Accident management manuals. All applications should be send to hr@intercaribbean .com
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Governor visits South Caicos; lauds Delano Williams and local developers to participate in extra- curricular companies. “I was delighted to see activities, in sport, music or other so much progress since my earlier pursuits. Not everyone can reach visits, and to hear of the quality of Delano’s exceptional level, but taking the building work in both new resorts “ the Governor said. “ I have followed part in sports and other activities is so important for everyone at school in both developments closely, and it is excellent that they hope to open for TCI.” Jill Beckingham announced business within a year or less. These to both schools that she would be are precisely the sort of resorts we repeating her “Footsteps4 Good” walk need to see in the family islands, and across all the family islands, as well as they should be a real catalyst for the Grand Turk and Providenciales, this local economy in South Caicos. There is bound to be a demand for more October. She hoped that as many pupils and more would take part this restaurants and other retail outlets year in the South Caicos section of the which can only benefit the South walk, which would be on Monday 19 Caicos community.” The Governor and Mrs. October. The Governor and Mrs. Beckingham Beckingham also called on the residents of the Wellness Centre, and also visited the East the Governor had brief meetings with Bay and Sailrock developments, and members of the public service. met senior representatives from both
The Governor and Jill Beckingham visited South Caicos again on Wednesday 27 May. They spoke to all the children at both the Primary and High Schools, and heard a short performance by the Majorie Basden brass band (who played instruments some of which had been donated by the Governor’s Office) as well as songs by the primary school. Speaking at the High School the Governor encouraged the school
leavers to focus carefully on their next move, whether in higher education or the beginning of a career. He reminded pupils that TCI’s National Hero, JAGS McCartney had reached the level of Chief Minister in his early thirties. The Governor also told the pupils of his positive and interesting meeting this week with TCI international sports star Delano Williams. “We agreed”, he said, “that all schoolchildren should be encouraged, both at school and home,
INTERCARIBBEAN IS SEEKING AN ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN. The successful applicant must: • Have certification from an accredited institution, • 10 years or more experience, • Track record of trouble shooting and fixing electrical problems successfully • Dependable, innovative, with strong team player • Can work independently • Ability to communicate written and verbally to other intercompany department • Computer literate and can work with Microsoft word and Excel All applications should be address to HR@intercaribbean .com
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Funtastic Tours Company Limited is seeking to fill the post of Assistant Manager / Shorex and Gateway. The successful incumbent must have at least four (4) years experience operating complex Gateway Software Applications and updating Tour Specifications on the Gateway. He / She has the responsibility of assisting the Management Team in liaising with Shorex Personnel to ensure the smooth transitioning of tours. The Assistant Manager also has the responsibility to ensure compliance with the FCCA, International Liability Insurers and Carnival’s Cruise Lines Regulations. The incumbent must also be well versed in Spanish and French to liaise with Shorex Personnel. He / She must also be OSHA and ISO 14001. The candidate must be certified to assist Management and ensure compliance with Health and Safety and Environmental Regulations. Qualifications and experience in Management is a requisite for this post. Remuneration package would be discussed at the interview process. All applicants should submit their resumes to Funtastic Tours Company Ltd at funtastic.tours@yahoo.com.
Minimum 2 years sales experience Experience in jewelry sales Impeccable references and police clearance Impeccable English, other languages –advantage High level of customer service and customer attending skills Sales references-advantage JEWELER NEEDED WITH THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS Minimum 5 years experience in setting and sizing gold, silver and gems Tel: 649-946-1083 Fax: 649-946-1988 E-mail: kwatts@shopdi.com
Regulation 7 of the Physical Planning (Development Permission) Regulations, 1990 An Application, REGISTERED AC-100, by Ambergris Cay Ltd has been submitted to the Department of Planning for consideration of a project to provide a swimming area and recreational beach to support planned residential development at the site known as Monck Beach on Ambergris Cay. The Project includes excavation to create the swimming area, dredging high quality sand from a borrow site for placement to nourish the beach, and low profile coastal structures to stabilize the placed sand. The project is located at block/parcel 20502/556. Anyone wishing to make representation(s) may do so in writing to the Director of Planning, South Base, Grand Turk or through the Department of Planning, Downtown, Town Center Mall, Providenciales, within twenty eight (28) days of publication of this Notice.
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THE DEPARTMENT OF DISASTER MANAGEMENT AND EMERGENCIES TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS. GRAND TURK OFFICE TELEPHONE NUMBER: 649 946 2177, 338 4032 FAX NUMBERS: (649) 946 1230. PROVIDENCIALES OFFICE: TELEPHONE NUMBER(S) (649) 949 4521/4177, 338 4031 FAX NUMBER: 941 4532. Visit our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TCI.DDME
Hurricane Message - Hon George Lightbourne Minister of Home Affairs Transportation and Communications, with Responsibility for The Department of Disaster Management and Emergencies
10 Questions: Is Your Business Ready? Your Answers Could Determine How You Handle Disasters 1.Are you concerned that your normal business operations might be interrupted by a natural or human-caused disaster? o YES o NO o UNSURE 2.Have you determined what parts of your business need to be operational as soon as possible following a disaster and planned how to resume? o YES o NO o UNSURE 3.Do you and your employees have a disaster-response plan in place to help assure your safety and take care of yourselves until help can arrive? o YES o NO o UNSURE 4. Could you communicate with your employees if a disaster happened during or after work hours? o YES o NO o UNSURE 5.Can your building withstand the impact of a natural disaster, and are your contents and inventory sufficiently protected? o YES o NO o UNSURE
My fellow Turks and Caicos Islanders and residents alike, 1st June, marks the beginning of the 2015 Hurricane Season. In light of this, one of the most serious obligations we have as a Government is the protection of our people in the face of potential disasters. As Minister responsible for Disaster Management I have again placed preparation for 2015 Hurricane Season at the top of my agenda. I support the efforts of the Department of Disaster Management and Emergency to continue to lead the efforts ensuring that adequate preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery mechanisms are established to counteract the impact of natural and man-man disasters. I therefore urge all residents to take action to minimize their risks and vulnerability by planning ahead to reduce the chances of injury to self and damage to property, business and the environment. The Department of Disaster Management and Emergencies, in keeping with its mandate and mission, will collaborate with local, regional, and international agencies to provide the highest standard of assistance in the event of a hazard or natural disaster. We will continue to work with our local and regional partners to support Disaster Risk Reduction
for our residents and we will advise you on all risks, impending storms and disaster preparedness through public radio and all available media outlets. I call on all residents to take the necessary measures to protect their homes and families in the event of a storm. These measures include, for example, updating insurance policies and developing a Family Disaster Plan. Preparations should also incorporate strategic planning for the safety of the elderly, infants, disabled, and also your pets. Please ensure that you have all necessary resources available including, but not limited to, food, water, medications, and shutters. Remove all debris and ensure that your property is free from any potential flying objects. Secure important documents and keep important numbers readily available. I once again appeal to you to prepare, because preparing is not an option, it is a must; and it is the only thing we can do to reduce the impact of a disaster. Do not be caught off-guard. Remember Disaster Preparedness is everybody’s business. God bless you and God bless the Turks and Caicos Islands.
6.Are your vital records protected from the harm that could be caused by a disaster? o YES o NO o UNSURE 7.Are you prepared to stay open for business if your suppliers cannot deliver, your markets are inaccessible, or basic needs (e.g., water, sewer, electricity, transportation) are unavailable? o YES o NO o UNSURE 8. Do you have plans to stay open for business even if you cannot stay in or reach your place of business? o YES o NO o UNSURE 9.Have you worked with your community, public officials, and other businesses to promote disaster preparedness and planning for community recovery? o YES o NO o UNSURE 10.Have you consulted with an insurance professional to determine if your insurance coverage is adequate to help you get back in business following a disaster? o YES o NO o UNSURE
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FAMILY PLAN By The Start Of The Hurricane Season You Should: Have a Family Disaster Plan “Preventing the loss of life and minimizing the damage to property from hurricanes are responsibilities that are shared by all.” One of the ways you can prepare for and mitigate against disaster is by planning with your family. How many of us have a Family Disaster Plan? Your family Disaster Plan should be based on your vulnerability to the Hurricane Hazards. You should keep a written Plan and share your Plan with other friends or family.
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Hurricanes are Tropical Cyclones with winds that exceed 74mph. Hurricanes are Tropical Cyclones with winds that exceed 74mph.
THE DEPARTMENT OF DISASTER MANAGEMENT AND EMERGENCIES TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS. GRAND TURK OFFICE TELEPHONE NUMBER: 649 946 2177, 338 4032 FAX NUMBERS: (649) 946 1230. PROVIDENCIALES OFFICE: TELEPHONE NUMBER(S) (649) 949 4521/4177, 338 4031 FAX NUMBER: 941 4532. Visit our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TCI.DDME
CATEGORY Category 1
SUSTAINED WIND 74-‐95 mph
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The weather symbol for a hurricane is . The weather symbol for a tropical storm is .
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How to Track a Hurricane:
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HURRICANE TRACKING MAP To plot each location of the storm over time, do the following: 1.Determine the latitude of the storm, the first coordinate in the pair, and locate it on the map (usually followed by an N or S). Latitude measures how far north or south a location is from the Equator (on a map, lines of latitude run east and west). 2.Determine the longitude, the second coordinate in the pair (usually followed by a W or E), and locate it on the map. Longitude measures how far east or west a location is from the Prime Meridian (on a map, lines of longitude run north and south). 3.Draw a (for a hurricane) or a (for a tropical storm) on the weather map. 4.Repeat steps 1 to 3 using the next tracked location of the storm.
5.How to plot a particular hurricane's location: To plot a hurricane located at the point (20ºN, 75ºW), do the following . First locate the 20ºN latitude line on the map (it is highlighted in red). Then locate the 75ºW longitude line on the map (it is highlighted in green).
The storm’s location is the intersection of these two lines. Plot the storm’s location on the map at that point (over eastern Cuba in this example
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LEVEL OF DAMAGE Low: Damage is mostly to trees and shrubbery, with no real building damage. Moderate: Some roofing material, door and window damage to buildings. Extensive: Large trees blown down and escape routes cut off by rising flood water. Smaller structures near the coast destroyed and larger structures destroyed by floating debris. Evacuation of low-‐lying areas may be required. Extreme: Extensive damage to windows, doors and houses, major damage to structures near the coast. Catastrophic: Complete roof failure, small buildings blown over, complete destruction of poorly constructed homes. Escape route cut off by flood waters. Massive evacuation of residents may be required.
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Ambulance service is like a circus, says former worker Former Emergency Mecial Services (EMS) emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Tito Seymour said the working conditions at the ambulance service are akin to a circus. Seymour, who worked for EMS a little under three years, complained also that after leaving there in April, he was yet to receive monies owed to him. “I resigned; the reasons being that I thought that a lot of things were not professionally taken care of, or weren’t addressed. We never had proper pay stubs, never any proper breakdown of our pay, the work-based conditions were deplorable, still is; the guys there have no place to decontaminate themselves. It was just a big circus to me,” Seymour said. Seymour believes that the EMS and the department under which it falls were not being run professionally. “I thought a government entity would be run more professionally, so I decided to resign. I pointed this out in my resignation letter, and because of that, EMS, the Ministry of Health or the Treasury or whoever it might be, decided not to pay me. The resignation effective as of the 5th of April, and I have not been up to today, and I have sent emails from my direct supervisor up to Nadia Astwood, who has been ducking me, who has been ducking the entire situation. I spoke with the Permanent Secretary (for Health) Wesley Clerveaux, he has also been giving me the runaround,” he said. He said that functionaries in the Ministry of Health are upset with him because of a News4 interview he did recently. He said the interview was the reason he pay was being withheld. “I guess them not paying me is out of spite. But I will continue to speak out,” Seymour said. Asked how much he was owed, Seymour said: “Well, I am not going to get into that on camera. They need to figure out how much they owe me because I know what they owe me. They need to figure it out and give it to me in black and white.” Seymour said that he asked on many occasions what level of insurance coverage do EMS workers have, but have been getting the runaround. “Several times. When Hon. Porsha Stubbs was the minister of health, I
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Tito Seymour raised issues like ambulance and what type of insurance the ambulance has and things of that nature. It was said that we shouldn’t even been speaking to the press, but I want to know what type of coverage we had. Come to find out that the ambulance is on third party insurance. I don’t know what it is now. “I asked Wesley Clerveaux a few weeks ago and he told me it wasn’t my business, it was the business of the Turks and Caicos Government. I am sure it has to be third party because the red ambulance – the only ambulance that is in operation – is outdated, so it has to be third party insurance. It is over five years old, so no insurance would give it comprehensive insurance or ambulance insurance,” he argued. He assured that he would not rest until he is paid what is owed to him.
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Hon. Dr. Rufus Ewing says the Premier’s Tourism Travel and Sales Blitz that is in partnership with the Office of the Premier, the Hotel and Tourism Association, the Tourist Board, the Ministry of Tourism, the Real Estate Association and the Chamber of Commerce who were all participants on the most welcomed, was a well received successful road trip. The team did an undaunting task of visiting six cities in five days. They started in Atlanta and ended up in Boston to yet an amazing group of travel agents, investors and friends of the Turks and Caicos Islands where they had the opportunity to depict such a great film just to network and speak about all the great things that the Turks and Caicos has to offer. Cox said, “One of the key things right now that we were very proud to speak about was our destination being number one in the world. Having that type of headline just encourages us to go out more and it also challenges us to maintain that same status, so we are again excited for the opportunity to be entities in showcasing our islands, and we look forward into doing this again next year with some different cities in mind and just some tweaking to what already exists as a great initiative.” Nikhel Advani said that one of the biggest things that took place was the feedback they got from the travel professionals, the investors and even other government officials from other Caribbean Islands was the unity among the private sector and the public sector which came together with a passion. Advani added, “They were amazed
that we were all together but also the passion that everyone spoke about the Turks and Caicos, and it is quite obvious that this successful event will carry on and being number one does not hurt.” Karen Whitt added, “I think one of the most important things as well just to add to what everyone is saying, is that we unite as a team. We called our selves Team TCI for the event and we were really out promoting the destination. We were working together. Our initiative was not to go to the cities and promote a particular hotel, a particular attraction even a particular island. We were promoting Turks and Caicos as a destination a country as a whole and everything that we had to offer. The video shows that the highlights were mainly about the cultural aspect, the heritage, the friendliness, the warmth and the beauty of the destination as oppose to anything individual, and that is one of the unique aspects of this whole initiative. Nobody has done this before and this is our second year and we received a resounding feedback everywhere we went, that this was one of the most imaginative, creative, unique and quite frankly comfortable and fun atmosphere that anybody had attended.” Whitt said that all of the participants were overwhelmed with their warmth, friendliness, unity and so forth and she thinks that it made an enjoyable experience for all of them. It also gave an opportunity to open their minds to different aspects of what the country has to offer. The video that was presented was an amazing was depiction of the true side of the Turks and Caicos.
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MASSIVE SUPPORT FOR PROVO HEROES DAY FESTIVITIES Hundreds turned out to support the Turks and Caicos Islands National Heroes Day motorcade and festivities in Providenciales on Monday, May 25, 2015. Close to 400 vehicles took part in the motorcade, which routed from Butterfield Square to Grace Bay via Leeward Highway, returning to the takeoff point by way of Lower Bight, exiting at Suzie Turn onto the Leeward Highway. The motorcade also passed through the downtown settlements, including Five Cays and Blue Hills. A
large crowd gathered at Butterfield Square after the motorcade, where persons, including Premier Hon. Dr. Rufus Ewing, Finance Minister Hon. Washington Misick, Opposition Leader Hon. Sharlene Cartwright Robinson, Opposition MP Hon. Josephine Connolly and former Premier Michael Misick mingled and rocked to indigenous music. Some TCI indigenous foods were also on sale. Three children walked away with a laptop each, sponsored by Donald Metellus of the Haitian Community.
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REMARKS DELIVERED BY THE LEADER OF THE OPPOSITION, HON. SHARLENE CARTWRIGHT-ROBINSON, ON NATIONAL HEROES DAY, MAY 25TH, 2015 I greet each of you in your us as a people, I vision. That respective places. charge us to follow was how he It is certainly a privilege to be in McCartney’s was able to given this opportunity to bring brief footsteps in how inspire and greetings on behalf of the Peoples he treated his ignite flames Democratic Movement and the brothers and that shone Official Opposition. I therefore wish sisters. McCartney bright even to extend my sincerest thanks to respected all people in the face the National Honors and Awards - People who society of danger. In Committee. rejected, who some his words “it Another year has passed and people thought is not an idle each year we meet here to remember, had the wrong last dream…some to celebrate, to honor and each year name, or who was may think it we are charged as individual citizens of the wrong social an impossible to be more and to do more from where class or poor. He task…”. He we stand or rather the place we respected everyone pledged to not occupy. This year is no different. I pay and included all. stop fighting homage to the Late JAGS McCartney We must learn from Hon Sharlene Cartwright-Robinson, Leader of until we whose life and legacy continues to McCartney how to the Opposition would have speak from beyond the grave. I am treat each other for achieved especially proud to celebrate him I am convinced that s o c i a l , from the platform on which I stand we can only move forward when we economic and political advancement as Leader and on behalf of his Great do this. We are often confused as to for all – freedom, equality and justice Party. I recognize that I stand on his why persons who come to live among for all. shoulders and all those that fought us treat us the way they do and why In realizing this dream, in alongside him. so many people among us disrespect 2015, there are new and not so new The McCartneys (his wife and us and without providing excuses, frontiers to conquer and the times children) have a reason to be proud. we must look at how we treat each and circumstances can in different His brothers and sisters have a right other; how disrespectful we are to instances dictate a change of method to be proud. North Backsalina and each other. We must look within and strategy but these tenets of Grand Turk have a right to be proud. and correct this from within. JAGS the movement I highlight today But that young man called Slim, respected everyone and dismissed no remain relevant and constant. We Woopie, Barba Jaggie, JAGS belongs one. must respect each other. We must to the Turks and Caicos Islands. His Secondly, JAGS used education be educated on and understand the dream and vision was for the Turks to inspire and ignite a passion for issues as they really are. And we and Caicos Islands and we honor him change. No hero manipulates or tells must be taught and learn our own today and ought to each day of our lies lest when that lie is exposed, self worth in this struggle. 40 years lives and not just on National Heroes the flame dies. The issues are in too later, the struggle is real, but it is too Day. many respects the same and we seem real among ourselves. In 1979, JAGS In my brief greetings and I promise to have regressed and have lost some said “we must pull together if only you that I will be brief, I choose to gains. We must see the importance of for survival”. I say to you in 2015, remember a few things about JAGS educating our people in all disciplines that we must pull together if only for that continues to validate his heroic but more so, on the issues that we survival. status year after year and that prove as a people face. And when we are JAGS’ dream is the dream and to be relevant and the best way aware, we must not be selfish in our ought to be the dream of every right forward even decades later. accomplishment and seek to hold thinking Turks and Caicos Islander. This year we celebrate 40 years back but must each one reach one – His dream calls for unity at all levels. since the Junkanoo Club incident each one, educate one. We must pull together if only for which no one can deny was a catalyst JAGS used education and respect survival. for change in elective representation. to inspire but above all, he made His dream and his struggle remind That struggle was the sum total of citizens: ordinary citizens see their us that we need each other. several initiatives and an attempt self worth and value. We must pull together if only for to change the culture not just of how We are at a dangerous place survival. we were treated as Turks and Caicos that threatens his dream. Whilst I I say to you that we cannot and will Islanders but how we treated each celebrate the man, the life and the not get anywhere pulling each other other. legacy, I caution us to not trample down. We cannot attain advancement In this climate – in this on the dream and the vision. JAGS’ in this country politically, socially or period which causes us to reflect on vision was not a secret. He shared his economically until we realise this.
You pull me down, we fall. I pull you down, we fall. We must pull together if only for survival. JAGS’ dream reminds us that we must allow a passion to be ignited in us, inspired only by the need for change and inspired only by selflessness. I recognise however that JAGS’ dream is being fulfilled in some areas and I celebrate this because his dream sees a little black girl like me (married to little black boy (handsome little black boy) from the Garden come to a high decision making office in this land. JAGS’ dream says we all have a part to play regardless of who you are or who people say or think you are; regardless of how much money you have; regardless of your social standing. JAGS’ dream calls for no one to be left behind, trampled on, disrespected, dismissed, lied to or manipulated. I say to you, what are you doing to advance the cause? What are you doing to realise the dream? Have you captured the vision? It is for us all. His vision is no good to us staying buried in the grave. We must capture it and see our individual roles. We must accept and see our individual roles. Let us honor our National Hero by respecting each other, by bringing each other along, by ensuring each one understands his/her value because this struggle requires all hands on deck. We are in a frightening place but it is not an impossible task. JAGS calls out to us today. Can he trust us with his dream? Can he trust us? Yes let’s celebrate and honor our only named National Hero. Yes let’s celebrate our past but let us fight for the future that he saw for us. Let us always remember we each have a role to play. We are all legends in the making and we all can leave a lasting legacy of good and wholesome outstanding contributions. I say Happy National Heroes Day to all of you and may God bless you and may He continue to bless these Turks and Caicos Islands.
FortisTCI scholarship recipient TeAndra Thomas graduates with a Bachelor’s Degree in engineering Congratulations to 2009 FortisTCI Scholarship recipient TeAndra Thomas, who after five years of intense studies abroad, has attained her Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) from Memorial University of Newfoundland. TeAndra is now the third scholarship recipient of the Company to complete an engineering program at the university level, embarking upon a long-term career with Fortis. Ready and excited to resume work during the first week of July 2015 with her new accolades, TeAndra shared some of her thoughts on this chapter of her life. She said, “This experience is one I will carry with me for the rest of my life. It has played a formative role in my
growth and maturity; ultimately it has made me a better, stronger and more determined person. Not only has it changed my life but it has afforded me the opportunity to impact the lives of others especially in the Turks and Caicos Islands. I wish to thank my family for their love and support throughout this journey and FortisTCI for the opportunity to realize my academic pursuits.” The graduation ceremony will take place on Thursday, May 28, 2015 at the MUN Arts and Culture Centre in Newfoundland. TeAndra will be surrounded by family and friends as she is presented with her diploma. What makes this achievement even more special
is that TeAndra studied with a concentration in mechanical engineering, traditionally a male dominated field. At the young age of 23, TeAndra is now the first known female mechanical engineer from the Turks and Caicos Islands. The FortisTCI family applauds TeAndra and looks forward to her safe return home where there is no doubt she will continue to excel as a professional engineer with the Company. President and CEO Eddinton Powell said, “We are extremely proud of TeAndra’s hard work and congratulate her on this major milestone. TeAndra’s accomplishment epitomizes one our core beliefs, that the currency of the future is knowledge.”
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US Tourism Travel and Sales Blitz’s A Huge Success By Todeline Defralien Executive Director for the Hotel Association Stacy Cox said that the second annual road trip was a huge success. At a press conference held at the Premiers Office on Wednesday May 27th, 2015, She said “we stared in Atlanta and ended in Boston we had an amazing group of Travel Agents, Investors and just friends of the Turks and Caicos Islands where we had the opportunity to depict such a great film which is a form of networking and to show what all the wonderful things are that the Turks and Caicos Islands has to offer.” She added: “The key thing that we were so proud to speak about is our destination being number one in the world. Having that kind of accolade encourages us to go out more and it also challenges us to maintain that same status and so we are excited for the opportunity in partnering with the entities and showcasing our islands and we look forward in doing this yet again next year with some different cities in mind and just some tweaking to what already exist as a great initiative.” Cox noted that the main purpose was to promote Turks and Caicos Islands as a destination, rather than or a particular attraction or even a particular island. “The highlights are really about the cultural aspects, the heritage, the friendliness, the beauty and the warmth of the destination,” she said. “This is our second year. We got resounding feedback everywhere we went and this one was one of the most imaginative, creative and unique quite frankly and fun atmosphere...all the participants were overwhelmed with our warmth and our friendliness and
our unity and so forth and I think it made for a more enjoyable experience for all of them and it also gave an opportunity to open their minds to different aspects of what the country has to offer.” Minister of Tourism Hon. Porsha Stubbs-Smith said the huge success of the recent US Sales Blitz’s was because of the unity of all of the local agencies who attended the overseas trip. She said: “The demonstration of the unity that we displayed travelling abroad to market the Turks and Caicos Islands was unique and phenomenal and the reviews that we have received as a group and as a country were amazing. It was overwhelming for me as the Minister of Tourism in the Turks and Caicos Islands; overwhelming in the sense that I see why they choose us many times for the number one beach in the world. I saw why they choose us the number one island destination in the world. I see why they choose our spas here on this island a few times as number one in the world.” The Tourism Minister said the 2015 road trip was different from the first one because of that video that showcased the country. “People were able to see and experience and you could hear the reaction of the people as the watched the video in the room; from travel agents who sold destinations for many years and were able to watch that video and then see it come to life was even more motivating for them to be able to go and sell our destination again for us. I think this was a good thing and I think that this will continue to be a good thing as we improve on our efforts to make sure that the Turks and Caicos Islands remains beautiful by nature and number one in the world,” she added.
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Big Red Chair In Grace Bay Area By Todeline Defralien The Grace Bay area of the Turks and Caicos Islands has a huge attraction which is a Big Red chair. Hope LeVvin, aged 22, who was raised in TCI since age of 5 months gave the Turks and Caicos SUN a little more insight on this tourist attraction. “I’ve been very fortunate that kite boarding has allowed me to travel a lot in the last few years. I saw a huge chair when I was in North Carolina for an event and right away I knew we had to have one in the Turks & Caicos! The chair was built by my brother Agile LeVin and painted by a crew of wonderful volunteers,” she said. “The Big Red Chair wouldn’t have been built without the support of Ken Adams and the Do It Centre and at Wind Vibes we’re so grateful that he was excited to support the project. The Big Red Chair is going to have a long life in the Turks & Caicos. This will be the 9th Wind Vibes event and believe it or not, Wind vibes is actually the longest running kite boarding event in the Caribbean region and one of the longest running in North America.”
Big Chair In Grace Bay- Hope Levin and Do It Centre LeVin said that what sets Wind Vibes apart from other events is the fact it’s an amateur event. She added: “There isn’t prize money, just gifts, and so the event is really about loving and enjoying water sports. Of course everyone wants to win, but it’s more about having a fun family day out on the beach. This is an opportunity for everyone to come
out and freely use boards and kayaks provided by Big Blue Unlimited and we’d like to invite the entire community of Provo to out and enjoy Wind vibes and Long Bay Beach.” She also wanted the public to know that there will also be the chance to meet to world famous Windsurfers, Brian ‘de Action Man’ Talma from Barbados and Kevin Pritchard from
Hawaii. “I’m extremely excited to have them both visit the TCI for the first time. They have been professionals in their sport for over twenty years and that takes a special type of dedication. They really are inspirations,” she added. Wind Vibe will be on Sunday 5th July and the goal is to raise $10,000 through the Charity Challenge run by Jill Swann. This part of Wind vibes day involves local businesses putting in teams of three for a relay race involving kayaking, stand up paddling, and swimming. The winning team will choose which local charity will be the beneficiary of the 2015 Wind vibes Charity Challenge. This is the second year they will be doing the Challenge. The AIDS Society benefited from last year’s cause. This event is sponsored by Naish Kite boarding, Big Blue Unlimited, Visit TCI, Color science, Blue Surf Shop. If anyone wasn’t to get in contact with the company they can do so by checking out my website HopeLeVin. com or Windvibes.com”.
Impressive business for craft vendors at Provo Heroes Day event By Vivian Tyson
Senior Sun Editor Craft vendors on Providenciales are singing the praises of National Heroes Day motorcade and festivities organizers after all their Turks and Caicos T-shirts and flags were sold out. Many persons searching for TCI flags and certain T-shirts last in the afternoon could not find any with the vendors because earlier there was a mad rush by patrons to purchase them in time for the motorcade and downtown get-together. Some persons purchased shirts and flags for their entire family, some numbering up to nine. Some single individuals purchase as many as eight flags to deck their vehicles. When some vendors learned of the
motorcade and other activities to take place on Providenciales, they moved their merchandise to Butterfield Square, Downtown Providenciales, which was the assembling point for the motorcade and after party; that business decision they came to love. Comaneci Handfield, one of the vendors who told The SUN that she was one, who moved her stall Downtown Providenciales and were sold out, revealed that the rush on vendors for local products caught all of them by surprise. “I am a vendor at the market, and if I had a tourist that came tomorrow looking for a TCI flag I wouldn’t be able to sell them a flag because there would be no flags on island; the island is out of flags. Normally I would stock up on flags, shirts and caps and so on,
Miss Moonies Back in Action!! By Brandy Laporte Miss Moonies has reopened under the new ownership of Emiliene Jean Louis and Lucson Louis Missick. The couple is currently renting the location and this includes pool access. Jean Louis and Louis Missick, Haitian residents of the Turks and Caicos Islands, reopened and transformed the old Miss Moonies into Moonies Taboo Bar and Grill. The meals served are a mixture of a Caribbean Cuisine and pub food. Jean Louis says, “There is a wide variety selection of foods which create a little something for everybody.” The Bar is large and equipped with a large amount or beverages both alcoholic and nonalcoholic. Moonies grand opening was held on Friday, May 15th.
Jean Louis says that she is not only providing a safe eating environment but also a fun atmosphere for people to hang out and enjoy themselves. Jean Louis says she will be hosting weekly events at her restaurant to keep her customers happy such as ‘Fish Fry after Parties’ on Thursdays’ featuring local Haitian dj, Dj Success. She is also hosting pool parties on Fridays and different themed parties every other Saturday. The business serves Breakfast, Lunch and dinner and opening hours are 5am to 12pm on Monday through Wednesday and 24 hours on Thursday to Saturday. The ouple invites everybody to their establishment both locals and tourist to taste her great food and have an excellent experience of what Miss Moonie’s Taboo Bar and Grill has to offer.
but especially all the flags are sold out,” she said. Handfield said that in addition to flags and T-shirts, caps and other local products saw impressive sales. She expects next year to be even better in terms of turnout, and so, she and her fellow vendors will be taking no chances then. “Next year will be ready for the demand. We didn’t know that the demand would have been this great,” she said. As a matter of fact, Handfield is expecting that the Heroes Day momentum would carry through to Heritage Month to be observed during October, and to that end, would be stocking up on, among other things, flags, caps and T-shirts. “We are expecting to get in a lot of stuff for heritage month. We are going
to make sure that we do not run out of stock for Heritage Month the way we ran out for Heroes Day,” she said.
Comaneci Handfield said many of her merchandise were sold out
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UPGRADE YOUR CAREER Are you a high performing, result driven professional? If so, we would like to speak with you to join our dynamic team in the capacity of:
MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS EXECUTIVE (Based in Turks & Caicos Islands)
Applications are invited from individuals with a solid background in Marketing and Corporate Communications who can develop a comprehensive strategic Marketing & Communications plan to ensure the ichievement of the business, overall objectives. The successful candidate will possess a high level of Business acumen and professionalism with a proven record of building brand equity, managing budgets and an in-depth knowledge of the Turks and Caicos market,. Main Accountabilities are: • Produce, implement and execute the Annual Operation Plan for product propositions,marketing and measurement to ensure deliveryof all marketing u”tiuity within the agreed budget. • Responsible for the organization’s marketing communications and public relations activities and materials including publications and media relations. • Define and direct marketing programs in keeping with the BUs direction for demand generation and interfaces with Corporate andReLils Sales for lead trackine and management • Develop unique value propositions, business partnerships, category management as well as “call to action” oriented advertising for key customer sJgments.
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LTD 1045 Leeward Highway Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, BWI Phone: 649-339-2277 Fax: 649-339-2286
Is looking for experienced applicant for the following position
FINANCIAL CONTROLLER
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•Collaborate with the Regional Marketing and Corporate Communications team to build synergies between corporate and Brand Image foi maximrxn impact. • Identify and leverage sponsorship projects that arcbest suited for the brand and deliver the desired objectives. • Measure and monitor the impact of all Marketing/communications programs and campaigns •Audit the brand equity on any brand challenges •Control own Marketing and Communications budget Minimum Experience and Qualifications
Minimum Experience and Qualifications •Minimum of 5 years’ experience in marketing and advertising in a competitive telecommunications environment. •A strong understanding of customer and market dynamics and requirement. •A proven ability to effectively oversee all marketing, advertising and promotional activities. •Excellent communications, interpersonal and team leadership skills. •Excellent creative skills with an emphasis on business and brand focused thinking skills. •Excellent oral and written presentation skills. •Effective Planning and Organizational skills with Proven ability to plan and manage multiple projects.
To explore this exciting career opportunity please send your application and resume no later than May 29th, 2015 to arielle.williams@lime.comor fax to: 1-876-920-9336
management. •Production of accurate and detailed management accounts in the dealership within 5 working days from end of month. •Actively assist the Dealer Principal and Management Team with interpretation of the monthly accounts and suggest actions where appropriate. •Responsible for the Company’s accounting practices, procedures and principles, maintenance of its records and the preparation of financial reports •Ensure that the business is administered legally, professionally and in keeping with the Manufacturing Brands at all times. •Ensure that reporting systems within the dealership enable accurate production of Daily Operating Controls by Department Managers. •Work with General Manager to improve revenue or reduce expense in order to meet or exceed budget and grow the business.
Key Function
Professional requirements:
Actively assist the Dealer Principal to maximize smooth running and profitability of the dealership. Provide all necessary and relevant financial information to a consistently high standard and to agreed deadlines. Continuously review effectiveness of all accounting, administration within the business. Identify areas for development and recommend solutions. Assist the Dealer Principal with external stakeholder relationship management. Ensure the business meets all statutory requirements.
•Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field. •10+ years experience in Corporate Accounting, with minimum 5 years as an Accounting Manager or Controller, with demonstrated increasing levels of responsibility and skill •Thorough understanding of general accounting processes and principles along with strong analytical skills •Knowledge of automated financial and accounting reporting systems, including familiarity with computerized general ledger systems, accounting procedures and computer programs, handling ADP system as a plus. •Proficient with MS Office, an expert with MS Excel •Experience in projections, Budget, Forecast, Long Term projections.
Strategic Planning Responsibilities •Establish and develop the dealership organization and control systems to ensure the efficient operation of each department, consistent with its present and future objectives •Create with each Department Manager co-ordinated, detailed annual plans and budgets, in line with defined long term goals, for each section of the business covering all targets for profitability, productivity, and resource control and market development. •Enable the implementation of these plans and budgets through business management systems to identify and explain variances. To monitor continuously all adverse trends and potential problems and take corrective action in a timely manner. •Agree all operating policies of the business in conjunction with the Dealer Principal including: pricing and credit limits; customer service levels; warranty and guarantee policies; new and used vehicle trading; resource control; liaison with suppliers; discounting; payment and benefit plans. •Participates in overall Company strategic planning. Reports directly to the Owner.
Specific Operational Responsibilities •Responsible for the accounting and control functions; prepares interim and annual financial statements with supporting schedules and analysis for the guidance of
Personal requirements: •Must be able to make decisions with minimum input, based on their experience and knowledge of the position. •Driven towards continuous personal and company improvement. •Successful Applicant will be responsible for developing and improving upon all general accounting procedures and processes on a project and company-wide basis. •Flexible work hours •Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Competitive Salary commensurate with work experience and Qualifications. All interested applicants should submit an updated resume by email to:info@butterfieldmotors.tc. A copy should also be submitted to the TCI Labour Department
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION SALES
FirstCaribbean International Bank (Bahamas) Ltd as Chargee pursuant to the Registered Land Ordinance hereby gives Notice that it will cause to be sold by Public Auction the following scheduled properties outside the offices of Miller Simons O’Sullivan, Regent House West, Regent Village, Grace Bay, Providenciales at 10:00 a.m. on 5 June 2015. 1.Title No. 60716/245 Cheshire Hall & Richmond Hill, Providenciales Registered Proprietor: Jean Alonso The property is a 0.65 acre parcel and comprises three buildings. The first building contains a master bedroom, bathroom, open plan living and dining area and an enclosed patio. The second building contains a music/living room, bedroom, bathroom and upper level sleeping area. The third building is a guest house containing a bedroom, bathroom, kitchenette and living/dining area. The property also contains a boat dock, and a gazebo/BBQ area. The property is located in the Turtle Creek residential area and is accessed via Lake View Drive. 2.Title No. 60907/226/K7 Leeward Going Through, Providenciales Registered Proprietor: Nicholas Denman and Eloisa Denman Located at the Providenciales Golf Club in the development known as The Palms. The property is Unit 7 and is a two-storey, two-bedroom, two-bathroom townhome comprising 1,280 square feet. The unit benefits from discounted of the golf course, tennis courts and has communal access to the swimming pool and parking area in front of the unit. 3.Title No. 51203/63, Bottle Creek Central, North Caicos Registered Proprietor: Ashwood Leon Forbes Comprising 0.23 acre parcel with a single storey apartment building with a one-bedroom unit and two two-bedroom units, all with one bathroom open plan kitchen/ living/dining area and a laundry closet. 4.Title No. 60503/111 Blue Hills & Stamers Run, Providenciales Registered Proprietor: Mary Louise Lightbourne-Kemp This property is a 0.48 acre parcel located in Blue Hills and contains a two-storey property with an attic. The lower level of the property holds four one-bedroom apartment units with one bathroom and a kitchen and living area. The top level contains a three-bedroom and one bathroom unit, with a kitchen, dining room, living room and family room. 5.Title No. 60716/55 Cheshire Hall & Richmond Hill, Providenciales Registered Proprietor: Mamanita Holdings Ltd. This property is a 0.53 acre parcel located off the westbound carriageway of Leeward Highway in the Cheshire Hall & Richmond Hill area. The parcel consists of a single storey commercial building, which holds a bar, restaurant, kitchen, bar and night club. There is also an incomplete unit to the west of the building. 6.Title No. 50500/194 Whitby, North Caicos Registered Proprietor: John William Gray The property is a 0.60 acre parcel containing a two-bedroom, two-bathroom house with a kitchen, dining/living area and storage room. The property also contains a structure complete to beam level including columns, external blockwork walls, partial floor slab and cistern. 7.Title No. 50500/249/K1 Whitby, North Caicos Registered Proprietor: Royal Properties Ltd. Comprising a two bedroom condominium corner unit on the first floor of the St Charles condominium development on Horsestable Beach with a floor area of 1,580 square feet and an oceanfront covered balcony extending top 272 square feet. The condominium also contains a powder room, living/dining room and kitchen. 8.Title No. 60905/211/K12 & K13 Leeward Going Through, Providenciales Registered Proprietor: TCM Associates Ltd This property is located in a mixed use development known as The Regent Village and is close in proximity to many of the commercial tourism developments on Grace Bay beach. The development has a central courtyard with landscaped gardening, street lighting, stone paved footpaths, covered walkways and CCTV security throughout the property. The existing occupiers are restaurants, bars, shops and services. There is also office space and a substantial two story covered car park at the rear of the development. Each of the units is separately metered and has a restroom and ducted centrally air-conditioned system. 9.Title No. 60905/211/K15 & K16 Leeward Going Through, Providenciales Registered Proprietor: Tropical Finance Ltd This property is located in a mixed use development known as The Regent Village and is close in proximity to many of the commercial tourism developments on Grace Bay beach. The development has a central courtyard with landscaped gardening, street lighting, stone paved footpaths, covered walkways and CCTV security throughout the property. The existing occupiers are restaurants, bars, shops and services. There is also office space and a substantial two story covered car park at the rear of the development. Each of the units is separately metered and has a restroom and ducted centrally air-conditioned system. 10.Title No. 60715/210, Cheshire Hall & Richmond Hill, Providenciales Registered Proprietor: Lincoln Hudson Ferriera Comprising a 0.54 acre canal-front parcel of bare land containing dense indigenous bush and mature trees. 11.Title No. 10406/88, East Suburbs, Grand Turk Registered Proprietor- Lorraine/Laureen Williams Comprising 0.21 acre parcel containing an apartment building with two single storey apartments, both with two bedrooms. The property is accessed by an asphalt surfaced main road via the gated entrance of the two apartment properties. The approximate gross external floor area of the whole apartment building is approximately 2,976 square feet, including the area of the covered decks amounting to 576 square feet. 12.Title No. 60602/396 Norway & Five Cays Registered Proprietor: Kimiko Le-Var Kamal Talbot and Calvina Latanya Talbot The property is a 0.40 acre parcel and comprises a restaurant structure, a two-bedroom and one-bathroom house and also an apartment building with five onebedroom units and a retail space currently occupied by a store. The property is located in Kew Town, on the corner of Birdberry Close and Houseman close.
Any and all potential bidders will be required to produce one (1) valid form of identification to Miller Simons O’Sullivan on the day of the Auction. Draft Terms and Conditions of Sale and the draft Agreements for Sale are available upon demand prior to the Auction. Any and all Successful bidders will be required to pay a ten (10%) per cent deposit upon a successful bid before close of business on the day of the Auction. Any and all successful bidders will also have to pay Auction legal fees in the sum of Seven Hundred and Fifty Dollars (US$750.00).
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Hotel worker jailed for stealing Secret Service phones on Obama Jamaica visit
A 28-year-old hotel employee was given a nine months jail sentence after he was found guilty of stealing more than a dozen phones used by the United States Secret Service during the visit to Jamaica by President Barack Obama, the Jamaica Observer newspaper reported Sunday. It said that the arrest of Christopher Green one day after Obama left here on April 9 was kept out of the public until he appeared in court last Monday where he was sentenced to nine months’ imprisonment. But the newspaper said that the sentence was suspended for two years, meaning that Green will not serve the time unless he commits a crime within the two years, for which he could be imprisoned. “He didn’t know what he was doing,” attorney CJ Mitchell said in asking the court’s mercy for his client.
Christopher Green stole 15 Nokia 106 phones, similar to the ones seen here, from the hotel he worked. “In my heart he should go to prison for stupidity,” said Senior Magistrate Judith Pusey before imposing the noncustodial sentence. Obama met with Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders
during his two day visit here and also addressed a town hall meeting at the Mona Campus of the University of the West Indies (UWI). Green, an electrician, was charged with simple larceny after
admitting to police that on April 10 he stole 15 Nokia 106 cellphones from a room on the 12th floor of the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel that was supposed to have been secured. A number of phones were purchased for Obama’s security personnel for the visit. At the end of their duties in Jamaica, the Secret Service agents left the phones on a table in the room which was locked up. The room was supposed to have remained off bounds and the phones kept secured until April 11 when US Embassy workers would collect them. The phones were picked up, but an inventory later discovered that 15 of them were missing. Police later said eight of the 15 phones were recovered, three from Green’s mother and five from his coworkers.
After trying to conceive for 9 years… Mom loses The Bahamas signs on baby after C-section at Mt Hope to advance passenger information system
After trying for nine years, went to the clinic at the hospital Mohanie Phakira, 33, of Felicity, were she was medically examined Chaguanas, was finally able to by a doctor. “I found that she was conceive and carry her first baby little rough with me and it pained full term. However, something a lot and when I told her, she said went terribly wrong during the that’s why I was supposed to be ninth month of her pregnancy, having sex. I began to bleed at and Phakira’s baby girl died two that point. The doctor then went days after birth via C-section. and consulted with the senior Emotional and traumatised, doctor who instructed that I be Phakira is now planning to warded so that they could induce take legal action against the labour.” Mount Hope Women’s Hospital. At about 7 pm labour was “I strongly believe that it was induced. Two hours later, Phakira because of negligence that I lost said her pains intensified. my baby, so I am now going to “I felt my entire body getting leave it for the courts to decide. numb, I was running a high fever, The emotional and mental trauma I felt delirious and was left alone I now have to live with is not easy in a room. I was told that the at all.” doctor would come at about 6 am Baby Jaya Naomi to clip the water bag. However, Gayerpersad was born at the she did not come till about 8 am Mount Hope Women’s Hospital but my water bag was not clipped. on February 6, at about 5.04 pm, “I was in extreme pain and weighing just over eight pounds. vomiting. I kept waiting to see An autopsy performed on the or feel water gushing down but baby’s body revealed she died from never felt anything like that. respiratory distress syndrome “I began to pass out something caused by birth asphyxia. The green, it looked like baby mess. I autopsy was done at the mortuary kept telling them that something of the Eric Williams Medical wrong but the nurses insisted Sciences Complex, Mount Hope, that nothing was wrong, that it on February 11, 2015. was normal. I took their word for Speaking with the Sunday it because it was my first time and Guardian after appearing I did not know what to experience briefly on CNC3’s Crime Watch or what happens, but all I knew programme with host Ian Alleyne was my body was tightening up on Thursday, Phakira said on me and I was in pain.” she was given a letter by the From 8 am that morning, hospital’s clinic which indicated Phakira was put on a waiting list that because she was suffering for a wheelchair to take her to the from high blood pressure they delivery ward, but it was not until would have to “take the baby from 2.30 pm that a wheelchair became her via C-section on January 23, available, and when they wheeled 2015.” her to the department she was “But when that date came told that the nurses were not nothing happened, and all ready as they were changing shift. that time I was in and out the “While there sitting on the hospital suffering from high blood wheelchair I fainted. I don’t know pressure,” she said. how long I fainted… I was then On February 5, 2015, Phakira asked if I was getting contractions
and then they hooked up the baby monitor on me and the pressure instrument. I was also given IV. “I was told not to bawl or else I would be left alone. One nurse even asked me if I wanted to go home with a dead child. I was shocked…still in excruciating pain,” Phakira said. Again, she complained that her body was getting numb and her vision was becoming dim. “I again told them that something was wrong, this time with the machine that was hooked up to my belly. They cut it off and then put it back on again and then I started to hear a beeping sound. One of the nurses pulled the sheet and I knew she saw something. That was when she said they have to do emergency C-section and asked for my consent,” Phakira said. “As I was slowly going unconscious from the anaesthetic, I remembered hearing the doctor saying the umbilical cord was around the baby’s neck. I then blacked out and didn’t wake up till late in the night.” Phakira said after she woke up she was told that her baby swallowed liquid and stool and was not doing well. She was only allowed to see her baby on the evening of February 7. “Again, they had no wheelchair to put me on so I had to walk to go and see my baby. When I got the first glance at her she was hooked up to machines. I was told at that point that my baby would not make it,” Phakira said. “I was devastated to know that so long I had been trying to have a baby and when I finally got pregnant and gave birth I would have to lose my baby. Why? This was so unfair.”
Hon. Fred Mitchell, Foreign Minister of The Bahamas (c) signs three agreements during the COFCOR Meeting in St. Lucia. COFCOR Chairman and Minister of Foreign Affairs of St. Lucia Hon. Alva Baptiste (l) and CARICOM Secretary-General Ambassador Irwin LaRocque witnessed the signing The Bahamas has agreed to facilitate the Advance Passenger Information System (APIS) that will give regional border control authorities information about passengers flying or sailing from that country to other CARICOM member states. Minister of Foreign Affairs Fred Mitchell signed the accession documents on the margins of the 18th Meeting of the Council for Foreign and Community Relations (COFCOR) which ended last Friday. Under APIS, advance passenger information is data provided to the Joint Regional Communications Centre, prior to the arrival and departure of an aircraft or vessel at each port of entry in participating member states. That information includes a complete list of crew and passengers on board and their biographic data, and carrier information. APIS came into effect in 2007 in Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines and Trinidad and Tobago. Trinidad and Tobago’s Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar recently called on CARICOM to give more teeth to APIS as part of a wider effort to increase the region’s security.
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Dudus was likely informed about police operation
Deputy Police Commissioner Glenmore Hinds testified at the Tivoli Commission of Enquiry that it was possible that Christopher ‘Dudus’ Coke and his cronies were aware of when the police would launch their operation to apprehend him. Hinds, who was responding to questions from Commission Chairman Sir David Simmons, said police intelligence suggests that it was rumoured when the operation was to have started. “See, my speculation is not so stupid after all,” Simmons said in response to Hinds’ answer. Responding to another question, Hinds said he wouldn’t doubt that Coke could have got information on the operation from the police as criminals seek information within the force in the same way that the police seek to get information from gang members. However, when questioned by commission member Professor Anthony Harriott on whether Coke was assisted by police to flee Tivoli Gardens on May 24, 2010, Hinds said he had no such information. Hinds testified that the intelligence was that Coke was in Tivoli Gardens when the operation to apprehend him started, adding that injuries to
members of the security forces caused the delay in covering the ground to get to him. According to Hinds, Coke fled leaving a plate of uneaten brown stew fish behind. “So you are saying that he left in a hurry and hungry? Simmons asked. “He left in a hurry,” Hinds responded. Responding to questions from Queen’s Counsel Garth McBean (attorney for the commission), Hinds said that the national broadcast by then Prime Minister Bruce Golding in which he announced that the authority would be given to arrest Coke made the police’s job more difficult and forced them to adjust their tactics. He said that he wasn’t surprised that the police weren’t given advanced warning of what was going to be said in the broadcast, and added that “nothing in politics” surprised him. Hinds also told the commission that the police, in 2009, planned on arresting Coke in relation to a case of abduction and hold him in custody, pending the extradition request from the United States. But he said that plan didn’t materialise. The commission is looking into the circumstances of the May 2010
Man jailed for having sex with nine-year-old
A High Court judge has sentenced A report by the Social Welfare a 51-year-old man to 35 years in jail Division noted that Jno Hope had taken after he was found guilty of three advantage of the child’s innocence and counts of sexual offences on a nine- vulnerability and that his actions year old girl. affected her socially and emotionally Justice Errol Thomas in sentencing and subjected her to ridicule from her Fagan Jno Hope said he had considered peers. that the child was a minor under the It noted that although she lives age of 14 and similar offences were in a new environment she feels committed. embarrassed, unprotected and fearful. “The child was treated as one Jno Hope, who was convicted of murder without feeling. Even in the early in 1989, incest in 2011 and battery in morning both vaginal and anal sex 2012, did not expressed remorse. The was conducted on the child,” Justice report described him as a threat to Thomas said. society, especially children. Jno Hope is alleged to have “I was just trying to set up myself committed the acts between July and doing farming. I am a hardworking October 2012. A nine-member jury man and I was just checking my scene,” found him guilty on April 29. Jno Hope said when asked to make a The court sentenced the accused plea in mitigation. to 25 years for unlawful sexual “I don’t care about what people intercourse with a minor, 25 years for say about me. I have no fear, only God the charge of buggery and 10 years for know what happen to me. Only God indecent assault. can help me,” Jno Hope added. The sentences for the unlawful Justice Thomas said the aims of sexual intercourse and buggery will sentencing were retribution, deterrence, run concurrently. prevention and rehabilitation, while The court was told that the the aggravating factors were her age accused gave the nine year old money and the manner of execution. and when she refused he pulled a knife You used a knife and told her not out and forced her to take it, warning to tell,” he said, telling the accused her also to keep quiet. “you have a name that sounds noble The child then went on a shopping but that is as far as it goes. You lack spree at school which raised concern a conscience and humanity. Dominica and led to an investigation and the needs to be protected from people like charges. you”.
operation that led to the deaths of more than 70 civilians and a member of the security forces in Tivoli Gardens. Yesterday, as Hinds took the witness stand when the enquiry resumed its sitting following a break in April, he testified, under the guidance of attorney Valerie Neita-Robertson, that Coke ran a surrogate government in Tivoli Gardens. He testified that Coke provided telephone services to the residents in the mid-to-late 1990s, bypassing the legal telecoms provider, and that he operated an illegal cable company in the community. Christopher 'Dudus' Coke Hinds also disclosed that very few residents in Tivoli Gardens paid he was chief judge and juror and that he bills to utility companies, adding had others who executed his judgement that the money was paid to Coke at a which would include a broken limb or a discounted rate. gunshot to the foot, depending on the The DCP also spoke about Coke’s offence for which a person is convicted ‘Champions in Action’ stage show, in his ‘court’. saying that corporate companies were He described the former Tivoli coerced into sponsoring it and that top Gardens strongman as the “don of entertainers had to perform on the all dons” and said that his rule was show for free. unchallenged. Proceeds from the show were used Hinds said, too, that Coke had to help Tivoli Gardens residents with ‘deputies’ in communities like Denham back-to-school expenses. Town and Fletcher’s Land, and that he According to the deputy police provided protection for gangs across the commissioner, Coke also operated his island, including the feared One Order own criminal justice system of which gang in Spanish Town, St Catherine.
Four primary school boys charged with rape Four primary school boys are to reappear in court on July 17 after they were charged with raping a 12-year-old student earlier this month. The boys were not called upon to plead when they appeared before Magistrate Cheryl Ann Antoine Monday in the Scarborough Magistrates’ Court. The boys have been placed on TT$60,000 (One TT dollar =US$0.37 cents) bail with surety in the care of their parents.
The four, ranging in ages from 11 to 13, were charged with kidnapping and sexual assault of the girl. According to Scarborough police, the incident occurred on the afternoon of May 15, as the girl was returning from netball practice. Media reports said that she was jumped from behind, dragged into some nearby bushes and raped repeatedly. The child later raised an alarm and was supported by passersby who rushed her to Scarborough General Hospital.
IDB approves $27million for Haiti The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) says it has approved a US$27 million grant to help modernize and improve the management of Haiti’s road and ports, key sectors that are fundamental for the country’s economic development and integration. The grant is the second in a series of three programmatic Policy Based Grants (PBGs) that provide the Haitian government with budget support for policy, legal and institutional reforms of government agencies. “This grant includes measures aimed at modernizing and strengthening road sector management to improve
planning, maintenance, road safety, construction and rehabilitation of roadways. It also covers modernization of maritime sector management, including policy and legal reforms governing the country’s ports,” the IDB said in a statement. It said that these fast-disbursing grants complement other larger, transportation investment projects financed by the IDB and other donors in Haiti. “The programme will benefit both the private and public sectors by providing better transport and maritime port infrastructure, lower costs and decreased travel time,” the IDB added.
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Drones under watch in Barbados
Barbados aviation authorities say they have taken note of the increasing use of drones on the island. Director of Civil Aviation Kingsley Nelson said the use of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems or Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV), as they are referred to, present some security, privacy and safety concerns. But he said there are safety and security guidelines which currently exist to regulate the use of such vehicles and to which persons should adhere. Nelson said that the drones were becoming increasingly available
and that guidelines and processes for importation and use of these unmanned aerial vehicles were currently being reviewed by the relevant agencies. A government statement said the Division of Defence and Security, Prime Minister’s Office, The Barbados Civil Aviation Department, Barbados Defence Force, Royal Barbados Police Force, Telecommunications Division and Customs and Excise Department are among several government agencies examining the issues posed by the use of these vehicles. Nelson said the flying of drones in
no-fly areas by their operators could pose potentially severe security and safety threats. The government statement said that people wishing to operate UAVs outside of the designated areas or on a commercial basis are required to make an application to the relevant authority. “Operators of all Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) are also required to be in possession of a valid Telecommunications Radiocontrolled licence; Maintain visual contact “Visual Line of Sight” with the RPAS at all times,” the Drone type - DJI Phantom 2 statement added.
Cayman Islands introducing residency application tests Approximately 350 step is for the prospective two Immigration Department permanent residence-seekers permanent residents to take the administrative workers. in the Cayman Islands will be history and culture test, which Mr. Smith could not state taking the required “history and accounts for up to 20 points on exactly when applicants would culture test” as part of their PR their PR application. Successful begin hearing back about their application over the next five to applicants must receive 110 permanent resident status, six weeks. points out of a possible 215 to but with the administration of According to the Caymanian gain PR, which is the right to the tests, the final hurdle to Compass newspaper, the first remain in Cayman for the rest of the board or immigration staff batch of tests was given to 19 one’s life. considering those applications people at the University College A number of applicants who has been removed. of the Cayman Islands campus took the history and culture test last Friday, and another 38 that was administered under Test class candidates for permanent the old Immigration Law have residence took the test on privately expressed frustration Dozens of permanent Saturday, immigration officials to the Cayman Compass about residence applicants have said. questions on that 20-question enrolled in a test class at Another group of applicants test. Some of the questions the University College of the will be given the test this Friday provided to the Compass last Cayman Islands since early April. and Saturday and each week year from the old test revealed The class is designed to help thereafter, with the goal of that they included queries about them study for the Immigration completing all of the tests for the names of the wood beam Department history and culture current applicants around the that ran through the center test. end of June or the first week in of Cayman-style houses [the The class costs $200, not July. crosspiece], the name of the pen counting additional expenses Acting Chief Immigration in which live turtles were kept for buying books, and consists of Officer Bruce Smith said [a kraal] and the name of a local a month-long, weekend course Monday that the department fiddle player who once performed aimed at assisting potential is attempting to get the history at the Grand Ole Opry [Radley “new Caymanians” in taking and culture tests done without Gourzong]. the permanent residence test. further delay due to the earlier Under the new test, The course can be taken on holdups that have occurred in which has 40 multiple choice Saturday or Sunday, typically hearing permanent residence questions, each correct answer lasts for four hours, and will be applications under the revised will be worth half a point, taught by either UCCI professor Immigration Law. with a maximum of 20 points. Livingston Smith or professor “We’re trying to get this Successful applicants must earn Christopher Williams. Following done as quickly as possible,” Mr. other points in a system that completion of the course, UCCI Smith said. “The applicants are judges them based on numerous will provide the Immigration getting very anxious.” categories, including investment Department with the names of According to records in the islands, volunteer work, the class participants. provided by the Immigration their job, their earnings, their Several books available Department in late March, 337 age, their nationality and any at the UCCI bookstore have residency applications had been Caymanian connections they been listed as approved study received since changes to the may have. materials. They include: “The law made that status far more Once the tests are complete, Cayman Islands in Transition: difficult to obtain. Since Oct. 26, each application will be evaluated The Politics, History and 2013, when amendments to the to determine success or failure. Sociology of a Changing Society” Immigration Law took effect, According to Mr. Smith, the by J.A. [Roy] Bodden, “Founded none of the PR applications “contentious applications” will be Upon the Seas: A History of has been heard because of legal heard by the Caymanian Status the Cayman Islands and Their uncertainty surrounding how to and Permanent Residency Board. People” by Michael Craton and interpret the points system that However, applications where the the New History Committee, governs whether an applicant person clearly has enough points and “Caymanian Expressions: A will be successful. That legal to earn permanent residency, or collection of sayings and phrases uncertainty was cleared up obviously does not have enough used in the Cayman Islands” by earlier this year, and the next points, can be heard by one of Kevin Goring.
The Bahamas Breaks Global Standards With Jet Fuel Tax The Bahamas is breaching international standards by levying 7 per cent import duty on jet fuel, warns a report produced for the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB). The document, entitled ‘Making Air Transport work better for the Caribbean’, says the worldwide aviation industry standard requires that jet fuel supplies should not be subject to such taxes. “Fuel costs across the Caribbean are estimated to be 14 per cent higher than the world average,” warned the report, which was unveiled recently at the CDB’s annual governors’ meeting. “The Bahamas applies a 7 per cent import duty on jet fuel, in contravention of global standards in relation to jet fuel, which state that it should not be taxed.” The report added that such issues made fuel costs in the region a major challenge for both commercial airlines and private aviation, and were another factor inhibiting the sector’s competitiveness. The findings prompted the head of one Bahamianowned airline to call for the Government to again reassess how it taxed the local aviation industry, and how it employed the proceeds. Captain Randy Butler, Sky Bahamas’ president and chief executive, said that in addition to the concerns raised in the CDB report, the Civil Aviation Department also levied its own $0.07 per gallon tax on fuel. “The thing I always tell people is that in a business like this, user fees are the best way to go,” he told Tribune Business. “If you use it, you pay for it. “The Government should also be obliged to take aeronautical fees and put them back into the industry to keep it growing. That’s one of the problems. There’s not enough revenue coming in from the airports, but what money is coming in is going into the Consolidated Fund” and not back into improving aviation infrastructure. Captain Butler suggested that the Bahamas’ 7 per cent import duty on jet fuel could be an “innocent” mistake, and stem from this nation “not getting involved with what’s happening in the industry. Calling on Civil Aviation to keep the Government better informed on industry developments, he added: “If it’s something we know we should not be doing, then we should stop doing it. I’d be happy if the Government quit doing it. “We’ve got to pay our way, but not to the point where the Government is taxing us out of business.” Apart from 7.5 per cent Value-Added Tax’s (VAT) implementation, Captain Butler said his company had also dealt with a 50 basis point increase in the Business Licence fee rate and two increases in Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA) fees. He also complained that Grand Bahama International Airport was increasing the fees it levies on airlines during holiday periods. Meanwhile, the air transport report described Bahamasair’s annual $20 million losses as “generally deemed acceptable” by the Government and Bahamian people, due to the airline’s role in the tourism industry.
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US military mistakenly ships live anthrax to labs in nine states
WASHINGTON/NEW YORK - The U.S. military mistakenly sent live anthrax bacteria to laboratories in nine U.S. states and a U.S. air base in South Korea, after apparently failing to properly inactivate the bacteria last year, U.S. officials said on Wednesday. The Pentagon said there was no known suspected infection or risk to the public. But four U.S. civilians have been started on preventive measures called post-exposure prophylaxis, which usually includes the anthrax vaccine, antibiotics or both. Twenty-two personnel at the base in South Korea were also given precautionary medical measures although none have shown sign of exposure, the U.S. military said. The four in the United States face “minimal” risk, said Jason McDonald, a spokesman for the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which has begun an investigation of the incident. They had been “doing procedures that sent the agent into the air,” he said.
When anthrax becomes airborne, the CDC, one of the government’s top it can cause a deadly illness called civilian labs, similarly mishandled inhalation anthrax. That occurred in anthrax. Researchers at a lab designed 2001, when anthrax sent through the U.S. mail to government and media to handle extremely dangerous targets killed five people. pathogens sent what they believed The anthrax, which was initially were killed samples of anthrax to sent from a Utah military lab, was another CDC lab, one with fewer and therefore not meant to be shipped in an inactive safeguards state as part of efforts to develop a authorized to work with live anthrax. field-based test to identify biological Scores of CDC employees could threats, the Pentagon said. have been exposed to the live anthrax, “Out of an abundance of caution, but none became ill. That incident and a similar one (the Defense Department) has stopped the shipment of this material last spring, in which CDC scientists from its labs pending completion of shipped what they thought was a the investigation,” said Pentagon benign form of bird flu but which was actually a highly virulent spokesman Colonel Steve Warren. The CDC said it has launched an strain, led U.S. lawmakers to fault a “dangerous pattern” of safety lapses at investigation of the mishap. All samples involved in the government labs. A U.S. emergency team responded investigation will be securely transferred to the CDC or affiliated to destroy the sample on Wednesday at labs for further testing, spokeswoman the U.S. base after what was expected Kathy Harden said, adding that to be an inactive training sample was CDC has sent officials to the labs “to thought to be live bacteria, the U.S. military in South Korea said. conduct on-site investigations.” Precautionary medical measures The mishap comes 11 months after
were given to 22 personnel who may have been exposed during the training at the base about 35 km (20 miles) south of Seoul and none of them have shown any sign of exposure, it said. Experts in biosafety were astonished by the lapse. “These events shouldn’t happen,” said Stephen Morse of Columbia University, a former program manager for biodefense at the Pentagon’s Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency. Scientists working with the most dangerous pathogens follow a “twoperson rule,” never handling samples alone. The second pair of eyes is meant to insure scientists take proper precautions during experiments. Two people should also vet shipments of supposedly killed anthrax. “We can put greater safeguards in place,” Morse said. Caption: A F-16 fighter jet belonging to the U.S. Air Force comes in for a landing at a U.S. air force base in Osan, south of Seoul, South Korea
Americans find ways to visit Cuba despite tourism ban HAVANA — “Is travel from Mexico or the Bahamas. to Cuba for tourist activities Others fly on their own from permitted? No.” That’s what the U.S., casually filling the U.S. Treasury Department out paperwork for one of 12 website says. And yet Havana categories of travel authorized is loaded with Americans, by the U.S., without much from the Floridita bar, where worry that anyone will check they pose for photos with a on its accuracy. bust of Ernest Hemingway, The fact is, “there’s been to the Rum Museum, where almost no active enforcement” they swig rum samples of the tourism ban under after trudging through dim the Obama administration, displays of old casks. according to attorney Robert Sure, some Americans Muse, an expert on the legal follow the rules on sanctioned aspects of Cuba travel. travel — bringing supplies Here are five vignettes of to Cuban churches or Americans visiting Cuba on synagogues, for example, on different types of trips. a religious activities license. Others come on approved ‘IT’S SO EASY’ group tours known as “peopleto-people” trips with themed New Yorker Zach Chaltiel, itineraries like the arts. 28, traveled to Havana from But the 36 percent increase the U.S. with some buddies in American visitors here after graduating from law since U.S. President Barack school. He researched the trip Obama and Cuban President online, booked a villa through Raul Castro announced a thaw Airbnb, hired a driver, and in relations includes many filled out a form saying travelers who sidestep the the purpose of his trip was rules. Some travel via third “support for the Cuban people,” countries by flying to Cuba one of the 12 authorized travel
categories. “It’s so easy,” said Chaltiel as he shared drinks with friends at the Hotel Nacional, overlooking the sea as a peacock strutted by. “I just wanted to go before it becomes all Americanized.” CURIOUS ABOUT AN ISOLATED COUNTRY Two Americans peered inside Hemingway’s house, Finca Vigia, marveling at the animal trophies, bookshelves and open liquor bottles that made it seem as if the writer was still there. Nearby, Cuban students lined up for a peek and tourists from around the world took photos. But the Americans didn’t want to reveal too much about themselves other than first names, Sabine and Anna. They’d come via the Bahamas because getting permission to travel from the U.S. seemed complicated, given their varied interests and lack of official itinerary. Mostly, said
Hotel Melia in Cuba’s tourist district which is called Varadero Sabine, “we’re interested in coming to a country that has been so isolated.” DIAPERS, ASPIRIN AND RELIGION They traveled from Manhattan to a synagogue in Havana, bringing diapers, aspirin and questions. Nicole Gordon, Roger Bernstein and daughters Danielle and Lara obtained permission to travel to Cuba for religious activities with a letter signed by the New York Board of Rabbis. A Cuban government tour
guide accompanied them to El Patronato synagogue in Old Havana and other sites like Jewish cemeteries. “We want to tell the people in America what we see here, the conditions,” Gordon said as the guide translated for members of El Patronato. The visitors saw tattered SpanishHebrew prayer books, broken stained glass windows and old photos. And they learned facts like this: There is no rabbi in Cuba, so couples marry under civil law, then wait for visiting rabbis to perform group weddings.
Former FIFA vice president Warner arrested, granted bail
PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad — Police said former FIFA vice president Jack Warner would spend Wednesday night in jail after surrendering to face an arrest warrant issued at the request of U.S. authorities, who filed corruption charges against him and 13 others tied to international soccer. Warner appeared in court, where a judge read eight counts against him and then set bail at 2.5 million Trinidadian dollars, or roughly $395,000, with conditions that included he surrender his passport and report to police twice a week. Warner did not enter a plea and was scheduled to appear in court again July 12. Police said there was a delay in processing
Warner’s bail and he would spend one night in a lockup. Before turning himself in, Warner denied he had done anything wrong. The U.S. has two months to issue a formal extradition request, according to Trinidad’s attorney general, Garvin Nicholas, who said his office had been working with the U.S. Justice Department for about two years regarding the investigation of Warner, who was forced out of FIFA in 2011 over a bribery scandal. In a video posted on Facebook just hours before he surrendered, Warner said, “I want to tell you, that whatever is planned for me, negatively, shall not succeed.” Warner, who is an opposition member of
Parliament in the twin-island nation, can be extradited to the U.S. under a bilateral treaty following a hearing. He also previously served as Trinidad’s national security minister. “Mr. Warner is entitled to a fair extradition process and both the requesting and requested States intend to abide by the provisions of the treaty to ensure that Mr. Warner’s rights are respected,” the attorney general said in a statement. Earlier in the day, Warner denied any wrongdoing, as he has previously when confronted with allegations that he enriched himself while an official with the global soccer governing body and as a president of CONCACAF, the federation’s North American regional organization.
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Islamic State photos purport to show unharmed Palmyra ruins
Tourists walk in the historical city of Palmyra Islamic State posted photographs online which it said were taken in the central Syrian city of Palmyra and appeared to show its ancient ruins unharmed since the hardline group seized it from government forces. Reuters was not able to independently confirm the authenticity of the photographs posted on jihadi forums by the Islamic State’s media branch. Activists in contact with people inside the city have also said there has been no damage to the UNSECO World Heritage site since the takeover. Islamic State is an offshoot of al Qaeda that has seized territory in Syria and Iraq and is the target of a U.S.-led air strike campaign in both countries. The group has destroyed antiquities in neighboring Iraq and Syria’s antiquities chief has voiced fears it might now devastate Palmyra, home to renowned Roman ruins including temples, colonnades and an amphitheatre. On Wednesday the group shot dead around 20 men in the amphitheatre, accusing them of being government supporters, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights monitoring group said. It has said the group has killed at least 200 people and taken around 600 captive in and around the city, which is also known as Tadmur. The 10 images were published as a photographic report entitled “The ancient city of Tadmur” and showed the inside and entrance to the amphitheatre. It appeared to have an Islamic State flag flying on top of it. There were also pictures of columns and arches. A separate photo report claimed to show the city’s prison in control of the group. It included images of an entrance, cell doors, an empty single cell and collective detention room. A picture of an empty office inside the jail had an image of late Syrian President Hafez al-Assad on the wall.
Woman survives death row but apparently kills self INDIANAPOLIS — A woman who at age 16 was the youngest death row inmate in Indiana was found dead, apparently by her own hand, two years after was released from prison. Paula Cooper had pleaded guilty to murder in 1986 but a successful appeal led to her June 2013 release after 27 years in prison. Cooper, 45, died just after 7:15 a.m. ET Tuesday from a selfinflicted gunshot wound to the head, according to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department. Her death is still under investigation, and the Marion County coroner’s office conducted an autopsy Wednesday. “It’s an unusual ending to a tragic case,” said Indianapolis lawyer
Paula Cooper Jack Crawford, who was the Lake County prosecutor when Cooper was charged. “I’ve been involved in a lot of cases in my life, and nothing compared to this case.” Cooper became infamous in 1985 when at 15 she was charged with murder in the stabbing of 78-year-old Ruth Pelke during a robbery. Law enforcement identified Cooper as the ringleader in the slaying.
Quiet hurricane season expected
The federal government is predicting a below-average 2015 hurricane season in the Atlantic Basin, it announced Wednesday. Three to six hurricanes are expected to form in the region, which includes the Atlantic, the Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico. An average season, based on data from 1981-2010, typically spawns six hurricanes. El Niño, a warming of tropical Pacific Ocean water, is the main factor in the quiet season, said Kathryn Sullivan, the NOAA administrator. Wind and pressure patterns caused by El Niño tend to suppress hurricane development in the Atlantic, she added. The Atlantic season officially starts Monday and runs through Nov. 30, though Tropical Storm Ana jumped the gun in early May, slamming into the Carolina coast. The peak of the season is usually in August and September. The forecast was made by scientists from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and was issued Wednesday morning at a news conference in New Orleans on the 10th anniversary year of Hurricane Katrina. As it does every year, NOAA calls for preparedness, noting that it only takes one storm to make for a bad season. Deadly and destructive Hurricane Andrew hit in 1992, a year that what was otherwise a quiet year for hurricanes. In addition to the calming effects of El Niño, the ocean water in the Atlantic where storms form isn’t too toasty. “We also expect sea surface temperatures in the tropical
satellite image of a hurricane Atlantic to be close to normal, whereas warmer waters would have supported storm development,” said Gerry Bell, lead seasonal hurricane forecaster with NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center. Overall, NOAA predicts that six to 11 named tropical storms are likely to form. Tropical storms have wind speeds of 39 mph or higher. A storm becomes a hurricane when its winds reach 74 mph. Of the hurricanes, up to two could be “major” ones. Major hurricanes have wind speeds of 111 mph or higher, and are rated as Category 3, 4 or 5 on the Saffir-Simpson Scale of Hurricane Intensity. The U.S. has been in a remarkable, decade-long drought of major hurricane landfalls. The most recent to hit was Hurricane Wilma in October 2005. Last month, Colorado State University meteorologists
predicted seven tropical storms would form, of which only three would be hurricanes. Colorado State University meteorologist William Gray was the first scientist to make seasonal hurricane forecasts in the 1980s. AccuWeather and The Weather Channel, two of the biggest private weather forecasting companies, also expect a quiet hurricane season. AccuWeather said eight named tropical storms will form, four of them hurricanes. The Weather Channel forecasts nine tropical storms — five of them hurricanes. Since 2000, NOAA’s tropical storm and hurricane forecasts have been hit or miss: NOAA’s prediction has been accurate in eight of the past 15 years, according to a USA TODAY analysis. The next few named storms of the Atlantic hurricane season this year will be Bill, Claudette, Danny, Erika and Fred.
HYDERABAD, India — Eating have soared up to 47 degrees onions, lying in the shade and Celsius (117 degrees Fahrenheit), splashing into rivers, Indians according to government figures. were doing whatever they could “The rains which have eluded Thursday to stay cool during a us for the last couple of years brutal heat wave that has killed have created serious drought more than 1,400 in the past month. conditions,” said state minister But some had no choice but to K.T. Rama Rao in Telangana, venture into the heat. which was carved out of Andhra “Either we have to work, Pradesh as a separate state just putting our lives under threat, last year. or we go without food,” farmer “This is unprecedented ... so Narasimha said in the badly hit there is a little bit of panic,” he Nalgonda district of southern said. “Hopefully the monsoon Andhra Pradesh state. will be on time. Hopefully we will Meteorological officials have receive rain very, very soon.” said the heat would likely last Among the most vulnerable several more days — scorching were the elderly and the poor, crops, killing wildlife and many of whom live in slums or endangering anyone laboring farm huts with no access to air outdoors. Officials warned people conditioners or sometimes even to stay out of the sun, cover their shade-giving trees. heads and drink plenty of water. Those who were able avoided Still, poverty forced many to work the outdoors, leaving many streets despite the risks. in normally busy cities nearly “If I don’t work due to the heat, deserted. how will my family survive?” said “With so many people dying construction worker Mahalakshmi, due to the heat, we are locking who earns a daily wage of about the children inside,” teacher $3.10 in Nizamabad, a city about Satyamurthy said in Khammam, 150 kilometers (93 miles) north of which registered its highest the state capital of Hyderabad. temperature in 67 years on Most of the 1,412 heat-related Saturday when the thermometer deaths so far have occurred in hit 48 degrees Celsius (more than Andhra Pradesh and neighboring 118 Fahrenheit). Telangana, where temperatures Cooling monsoon rains were
expected to arrive next week in the southern state of Kerala and gradually advance north in coming weeks. Until then, volunteers were passing out pouches of salted buttermilk or raw onions — both thought to be hydrating. People used handkerchiefs and scarves to block searing winds and stifling air from their faces. Across the country, teenagers flocked to water basins and rivers to cool off. Many adults took refuge atop woven cots in the shade. Newspapers devoted full pages to covering the heat wave and its effects, with headlines saying “Homeless bake in tin shelters” and “birds & animals drop dead.” In cities like New Delhi, crowds of office workers gathered around stalls selling fruit drinks and iced water, while police officers wearing sweat-soaked shirts squinted into the sun while directing road traffic. At the zoo, leopards and tigers lay panting in the shade until zoo keepers came by every two hours with hoses. One white tiger rolled around in obvious delight while being sprayed with water. Elephants drank thirstily and lolled in a pond.
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UK airport expansion threatens to take out entire villages
LONDON — With its classic red phone booth, pub, and medieval church, Harmondsworth’s center looks quintessentially British. But the search for a twee English village isn’t what brings millions of people within a stone’s throw of its boundaries. The attraction is neighboring Heathrow Airport, which served 73 million travelers last year. Now Europe’s busiest airport is proposing to build a runway roughly through the center of town, leveling the ivy-covered brick walls of the Harmondsworth Hall guest house and two-thirds of its homes. A village that traces its history to the 6th century would be forever altered, and some argue even what’s left would be uninhabitable. “There’s no compensation package that would interest me,” said Neil Keveren, who chairs a local community group opposed to the expansion. “We have a historic village with buildings that go back 600 years. You cannot replace that. You cannot buy memories.” Harmondsworth is under threat because London and southeastern England need more airport capacity to meet the growing demands of business travelers and tourists. Heathrow and rival Gatwick, 30 miles (50 kilometers) south of central London, have offered competing projects that will cost as much as 18.6 billion pounds ($29.1 billion). Whichever proposal is selected, homes will be destroyed and surviving neighborhoods will have to cope with increased noise, pollution and traffic. The issue is so toxic that politicians created an independent commission to weigh the options. Government officials then postponed a decision until after the May 7 election,
In this photo taken on Tuesday, May 19, 2015, cars are parked in the center of the village in Harmondsworth in London. Residents of the village close to Heathrow Airport are campaigning against the expansion of the airport which they claim will decimate their community. effectively taking the matter off the political agenda, if but briefly. The commission is set to make its recommendation as soon as next month. It will then be up to political leaders to make the final decision. A furious public relations battle has raged in advance, with placards all over London’s subway system, for example, extolling the virtues of Heathrow or Gatwick. The commission has already rejected other options, including Mayor Boris Johnson’s proposal for a new airport in the Thames Estuary. According to the commission, all three remaining proposals, including two different plans to expand Heathrow, would meet the region’s needs, though the costs and potential benefits would vary. Gatwick, for instance, would cost an estimated 9.3 billion pounds and boost Britain’s gross domestic product by as much as 127 billion pounds. The most expensive Heathrow project would cost twice as much and boost
GDP by up to 211 billion pounds, the commission estimates. But there is a human cost, as communities like Harmondsworth and others that might be affected know all too well. Heathrow external relations director Nigel Milton said he understands that some people are very upset, though he claims there are residents in Harmondsworth who support the project but might not want to come forward to support the idea. He acknowledges the local impact, but said the company would offer compensation packages — even to those whose homes would not need to be leveled but who would find themselves living next to a runway. “We believe we are being fair,” he said. Countries like Britain have struggled with the notion of balancing national gain with local pain. Harmondsworth and the nearby
Racist comments on social media cast cloud over US spelling bee They make up one in five Such sentiments clearly rankle of the 285 spellers, aged nine the organizers of the National through 15, from all 50 states Spelling Bee, whose longtime and seven foreign countries, core sponsor is the Scripps media who ran a gauntlet of local and group. “I look forward to the day, regional contests to qualify for as do I think many of our South the big event. One of them, Vanya Asian participants, when they Shivashankar, 13, who lives in are called what they want to be Kansas, is back for a fifth time called -- Americans,” bee director -- inspired no doubt by her sister Paige Kimble, the 1981 champion, said Wednesday. Kavya, the 2009 champion. “The bee is one of the truest Last year ended in a tie between Sriran Hathwar of upstate New forms of meritocracy, and we York and Ansun Sujoe from Texas support every kid no matter after they failed to knock each where they come from,” Kimble Bettie Closs of North Carolina, spells added. other out after five rounds. her word, “osteomalacia,” during the “It’s unfortunate that people Their winning words, 3rd round of the 88th Annual Scripps respectively, were “stichomythia” have some not very nice things to National Spelling Bee at National Harbor, say on social media.” and “feuilleton.” Maryland, May 27, 2015 Americans of South Asian But on social media, the reaction Racist trolling on social from some of the nearly one heritage make up just one percent media is casting an ugly pall over, million people viewing the finals of the US population, but only a of all things, the world’s foremost live on cable television veered few are really into competitive towards the xenophobic. spelling, said Northwestern spelling bee. anthropology “One year I wish an American University For seven years in a row, and for 11 of the past 15 years, kid could win,” read one of several professor Shalini Shankar. More often than not, those the $30,000 Scripps National dubious Twitter posts curated on Spelling Bee championship Storify.com by tech journalist Jeff families hail from southern India and emigrated to America as has been won by American Chu. “Not to be offensive...but how highly educated professionals, youngsters of Indian heritage. Chances are as good as ever do kids from India dominate the notably in the tech sector. that another one will follow suit American spelling bee?!?” read “The kids that do make it are extremely talented by any at this year’s finals Thursday at another tweet. “The kids in the spelling standard, but even among Indian the Gaylord National convention resort by the Potomac River bee should only be AMERICAN,” Americans they are really gifted,” declared a third. she said. outside Washington.
village of Sipson are “stylized examples of the challenge all big societies face: progress meets obstacles,” said Tony Travers, a professor of government at the London School of Economics. Britain has sought to strike a balance between growth and safeguarding its heritage, and grassroots conservation movements have grown up to protect cultural landmarks. Unlike communities such as Venice in Italy, Britain hasn’t allowed beauty to hamper progress — but that doesn’t mean it isn’t taken into account. “If Harmondsworth were not this beautiful village, this decision would be that much easier to make,” Travers said. Local campaigners say they’ve been told the latest proposal would avoid landmarks like St. Mary’s Church, which traces its history to the mid-11th century and the Great Barn, a 15th century oak-framed behemoth — 192 feet long, 37 feet wide and 39 feet high — dubbed the “Cathedral of Middlesex” by the late poet laureate John Betjeman. But opponents say the proposed runway would be so close to what’s left of the village that no one would be able to stand to live there because of the noise and the bad air. In other words, there’d be a church but no congregation, said archaeological scientist Justine Bayley. “They have no concern that they are screwing up the lives of hundreds of thousands of people for their shareholders,” she said of her village and others along the flightpath and in west London who are affected by the noise.
Spanish police rescue girl sold for marriage by parents Madrid - Spain police said Wednesday they had rescued an 11-year-old girl who was repeatedly raped and beaten after she was sold by her parents for marriage for 17,000 euros ($18,500). Police detained five people from the two families involved and charged them with human trafficking, sexual abuse, rape, abuse and labour exploitation, they said in a statement. Police said they began their investigation after learning that in May 2014 “a minor was sold by her parents for 17,000 euros with the goal of contracting marriage at an engagement party in Romania.” The girl, who lived with her parents in the southern city of Seville, was mistreated as soon as she arrived in Valladolid in the north to live with her husband-to-be and his family, the statement added. “They would constantly insult, threaten and hit her, and force her to have sex” with her future husband and forced her to pick grapes and potatoes without receiving any pay, it added. Police said the girl called her mother for help but the family to which she was sold demanded 10,000 euros to let her go. It was only after they noticed police were monitoring them that they put her on a bus bound for Seville to be reunited with her parents. Police did not provide details on those arrested but Spanish media said they included her parents and the parents of her intended. Last month, police said they arrested a Romanian father accused of trying to sell his week-old daughter for 5,000 euros ($5,410). The infant was taken away from her parents and placed in foster care.
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Record Number of Americans Give Up Citizenship A record number of Americans — 1,337 — relinquished their passports in the first three months of 2015, according to the U.S. government. That’s up 18 percent from last year at this time, according to an analysis by Bloomberg News, and nearly 40 percent of the total 3,415 Americans who gave up their passports in 2014. “It was a gut wrenching experience that I do not think I will ever be over,” former American Ruth Freeborn told reason.com. Freeborn says she is a stay-at-home mother who married a Canadian man and moved to Canada to help care for his elderly parents. She blames the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) for forcing her into a decision she didn’t want to make. FATCA, which was enacted by Congress in 2010, was designed to target rich Americans who use foreign accounts to avoid paying U.S. taxes. FATCA requires that foreign financial institutions report financial accounts held by U.S. taxpayers to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the U.S. government agency responsible for tax collection. The United States taxes its citizens on all income, regardless of where is is earned or where a person lives. This can lead to complicated and time-consuming
paperwork that some ex-patriots complain has been made even more burdensome by FATCA. “The cost of compliance with the complex tax treatment of nonresident U.S. citizens and the potential penalties I face for
incorrect filings and for holding non-U.S. securities forces me to consider whether it would be more advantageous to give up my U.S. citizenship,” Stephanos Orestis, a American living in Norway, wrote in a March 23 letter to the Senate Finance Committee. “The thought of doing so is highly distressing for me since I am a born and bred American with a love for my country.” More than 7 million Americans live abroad, according to the IRS. Many of those who have chosen to renounce their citizenship have limited ties to the United States. Some were born here but have lived elsewhere
their entire lives. Anyone born in the U.S. automatically receives citizenship, as do people born abroad to American parents. Eduardo Saverin, the Brazilian-born billionaire cofounder of Facebook, trimmed his tax bill when he relinquished his U.S. citizenship in 2012. “I am obligated to, and will pay hundreds of millions of dollars in taxes to the U.S. government,” said Saverin in a statement at the time. “I have paid and will continue to pay any taxes due on everything I earned while a U.S. citizen.” As Saverin learned, giving up U.S. citizenship doesn’t come cheap. There’s the $2,350 renunciation fee and an exit tax that can climb into the millions of dollars. But some who have renounced have found there’s an emotional cost to giving up U.S. citizenship, which often goes to the core of Americans’ identity. American-born Patricia Moon, who lives in Canada, renounced her citizenship not long after FATCA was enacted. “I was terrified we’d lose all our money,” Moon, who became a Canadian citizen in 2008, told the Guardian. But the decision to give up her American passport wasn’t an easy one. “It was like cutting off my right arm.”
Blood Pressure Vaccine Moves One Step Closer Imagine controlling high percent among African Americans. blood pressure with just a jab Treatment for hypertension in the arm. Scientists are one includes lifestyle changes — step closer to this reality after namely, quitting smoking, creating an experimental vaccine becoming more physically active, that, in rats, provided six months and reducing consumption of fatty of protection against high blood and salty foods. pressure. Doctors also often prescribe If such a vaccine were to blood-pressure medication in work in people, it could eliminate addition to lifestyle changes. the trouble and expense of taking Effective and relatively safe blood pressure medication daily, medications include beta-blockers and also could revolutionize the and angiotensin-convertingtreatment of hypertension in enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, both of poor or rural communities, where which work by expanding arteries people have limited access to to ease the pressure of the blood medical care. flowing through them. A study describing this latest However, medications are advancement, led by researchers expensive, and many people who at Osaka University in Japan, are advised to either take the appears today (May 26) in the daily pills or change their lifestyle journal Hypertension. don’t actually do so, said Dr. High blood pressure, or Hironori Nakagami, a professor of hypertension, is a common medicine at Osaka University and condition in which the force of a co-author of the study. blood against artery walls is high “One of the problems is enough to damage these vessels that patients sometimes forget and ultimately cause heart disease to take their medication, which or stroke. There are numerous risk may trigger … a stroke or other factors for the condition, including cardiovascular event,” Nakagami smoking, obesity, inactivity, family told Live Science. In the future, history and stress. “the physician may select a Nearly one-third of U.S. vaccine therapy to control blood adults have high blood pressure, pressure to [better] prevent such according to the Centers for cardiovascular events.” Disease Control and Prevention; Traditional vaccines work the prevalence is more than 40 by creating immunity against an
infection, usually by introducing a weakened or dead virus or bacterium that the immune system can then learn to recognize and kill. In contrast, the experimental blood-pressure vaccine targets one of the body’s own hormones, called angiotensin II, which raises blood pressure by causing blood vessels to constrict. (This hormone is the target of ACE inhibitors.) Scientists have been attempting to develop a bloodpressure vaccine for nearly two decades, with little success. In 2008, doctors published a study in the journal The Lancet describing only modest results for one such vaccine in humans. That was a peptide vaccine, meaning it was made of a chain of amino acids designed to elicit an immune attack on angiotensin II. The small, limited protection lasted only a few months, and the patients experienced the side effect of flulike symptoms. Nakagami’s group is experimenting with an entirely novel vaccine technique, called a DNA vaccine. In theory, DNA vaccines work by inserting themselves into DNA, turning human cells into factories that can pump out antibodies to attack pathogens or even cancer cells.
Vatican says Irish gay marriage vote a ‘defeat for humanity’
Pope Francis exchanges his skull cap with one donated to him, as he leaves at the end of his weekly general audience, in St. Peter’s Square, at the Vatican, Wednesday, May 27, 2015. VATICAN CITY — The Vatican’s secretary of state has called the Irish vote to legalize gay marriage a “defeat for humanity,” evidence of the soul-searching going on in Catholic circles after the predominantly Roman Catholic country overwhelmingly rejected traditional church teaching on marriage. Cardinal Pietro Parolin said he was saddened by the landslide decision, in which more than 62 percent of Irish voters said “yes,” despite church teaching that marriage is only between a man and woman. In comments to reporters Tuesday evening, Parolin referred to remarks by the Archbishop of Dublin, Diarmuid Martin, that the results showed the church needed to do a “reality check” since it clearly wasn’t reaching young people with its message. “I don’t think you can speak only about a defeat for Christian principles, but a defeat for humanity,” he said. The Catholic Church in Ireland has lost much of its moral authority following widespread sex abuse scandals and a general secularization of society. Martin himself called the vote part of a “social revolution” that required the church to look at whether it had “drifted completely away from young people.” Pope Francis hasn’t commented directly on the Irish results, but on Wednesday he stressed traditional church teaching on marriage as being between man and woman. Francis has dedicated his weekly general audience catechism lessons to family issues, so Wednesday’s remarks about the importance of the period of engagement before a marriage were perfectly in line with the themes he has been stressing for months. Francis said fiancees should use their engagements to really get to know one another, acknowledging that they may know one another “intimately,” and even live together, but don’t truly know one another. During the period of engagement, he said, “The man learns about women by learning about this woman, his fiancee, while the woman learns about men by learning about this man, her fiance.” As archbishop of Buenos Aires, the former Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio fought hard, and unsuccessfully, to block Argentina from becoming the first country in South America to legalize gay marriage.
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Michael Kors posts slowest revenue growth since going public Michael Kors Holdings Ltd reported its slowest quarterly revenue growth since it went public in December 2011 as demand for its handbags and accessories weakened in North America, its biggest market. Shares of the company, which also forecast full-year sales and profit below analysts’ expectations, fell as much as 19 percent to a two-and-ahalf-year low of $49.03 on Wednesday. Michael Kors’ revenue rose 17.8 percent in the fourth quarter, slowing sharply from the growth of 29.974.4 percent it posted for the past 13 quarters. Same-store sales in North America fell 6.7 percent. Analysts on average had expected a 4.4 percent rise, according to research firm Consensus Metrix. Lower tourist traffic in U.S. Northeast and Southeast, weak sales
A model presents a creation from the Michael Kors Fall/Winter 2015 collection at New York Fashion Week in its watches business and shipping delays due to disruptions at West Coast ports hurt sales in North America, Chief Financial Officer Joe Parsons said. Chief Executive John Idol said
watch sales were expected to fall further this year. Michael Kors said it did not expect its handbag sales to “wildly accelerate” in North America and the category was growing slower than it had in the past five-six years. The company’s shares will remain under pressure as the North American market for handbags and accessories slows and competition intensifies, Baird Equity Research analyst Mark Altschwager wrote in a note. Michael Kors’ margins fell to 58.4 percent from 59.9 percent as the company aggressively offered discounts to attract shoppers at a time rivals Coach Inc (COH.N) and Kate Spade & Co (KATE.N) are cutting back on promotions. Michael Kors has been expanding heavily, opening stores and distributing to retailers such as Macy’s Inc (M.N),
This iPhone bug lets users shut down a phone by sending it a text message In weird Apple news today, it turns out there’s a text message that you can send iPhone users that will shut down their phones. Just sending the message — which we won’t include here but is easy to find online — includes Arabic and other non-Roman characters. It causes the recipient’s phone to restart and makes it difficult for them to open their Messages app. Apple is aware of the problem. A company spokeswoman said in a statement, “We are aware of an iMessage issue caused by a specific series of unicode characters and we will make a fix available in a software update.” While it’s alarming to think that someone can attack your device this way, sending the message isn’t exactly destructive. Your phone doesn’t become inoperable, it just reboots. You can
even open your messages again, as long as your prankster sends you another message (your enemies, of course, may not be so obliging). But the whole affair is somewhat baffling: How can a string of text automatically shut down your device? The working theory, via a Reddit thread on the subject, is that the phone struggles with displaying the non-Western characters in banner notifications, a.k.a. the alerts you get that pop down from the top of the iPhone screen. Eventually, that causes the phone to reboot. This kind of problem has shown up before, in iOS 6, numerous Reddit posters said. Others on Reddit have reported achieving similar results by sending the same message through other services that have
which has led to brand fatigue among shoppers, analysts say. The handbag maker forecast revenue of $4.7 billion-$4.8 billion and earnings of $4.40-$4.50 per share for the year ending March 2016. The company said it expected a strong dollar to hurt profit by about 20 cents per share. Analysts were expecting revenue of $5.05 billion and earnings of $4.70 per share, according to Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S. Michael Kors said it expected same-store sales to be flat in fiscal 2016. The company’s net income rose to $182.6 million, or 90 cents per share, in the quarter ended March 28 from $161 million, or 78 cents per share, a year earlier. Revenue rose to $1.08 billion from $917.5 million
Italian court bans unlicensed taxi services like Uber
A simple text message could shut down your iPhone, but you can recover. banner notifications enabled, such as WhatsApp and Pushbullet. You could also theoretically switch your notifications to appear as something other than a banner, though in our completely unscientific test this still prompted my phone to restart but didn’t repeatedly crash the Messages app.
An Italian court banned unlicensed car-sharing services such as those offered by Uber, in another setback for the fast-growing U.S. car service whose smartphone app summons rides at the touch of a button. Uber has been gaining popularity among passengers seeking lower cost car rides, triggering protests across Europe by heavily regulated traditional taxi drivers. The court in Italy’s business capital Milan said the Uber POP service, which links private drivers with passengers through an easy-to-use smartphone app, created “unfair competition”. The ruling, triggered by a petition from taxi associations, said using Uber POP was forbidden, as was the offering of paid car-ride services by unlicensed drivers in any other way. Uber was not immediately available for comment. The Italian move adds to a series of legal challenges facing the San Francisco-based company, a start-up which has rapidly grown into a business worth an estimated $40 billion. Uber was given 15 weeks to comply with the ruling or face a fine of 20,000 euros for each day’s delay in meeting the court ruling.
Businesses quietly switch to dollar in socialist Venezuela CARACAS, Venezuela — It’s still possible to buy a gleaming Ford truck in Venezuela, rent a chic apartment in Caracas, and snag an American Airlines flight to Miami. Just not in the country’s official currency. As the South American nation spirals into economic chaos, an increasing number of products are not only figuratively out of the reach of average consumers, but literally cannot be purchased in Venezuelan bolivars, which fell into a tailspin on the black market last week. Businesses and individuals are turning to dollars even as the anti-American rhetoric of the socialist administration grows more strident. It’s a
shift that’s allowing parts of flights out of Venezuela. the economy to limp along Customers must now use a despite a cash crunch and foreign credit card to buy the the world’s highest inflation. tickets online. Virtually all But it could put some goods other foreign carriers have further out of reach of the made the same switch with working class, whose well- the government’s consent, being has been the focal point according to the Venezuela of the country’s 16-year-old Airlines Association. socialist revolution. Driving the shift is the The latest sign of an crumbling value of the bolivar, emerging dual-currency which has lost more than half system came earlier this its value this year, plunging month when Ford Motor Co. to 400 per dollar on the union officials announced the free market as Venezuelans company had reached a deal scramble to convert their with officials to sell trucks savings into a more stable and sports utility vehicles in currency. Desperate, people are selling bolivars for a rate dollars only. A few weeks earlier, 60 times weaker than the American Airlines said it had strongest of country’s three stopped accepting bolivars official exchange rates. for any of its 19 weekly It’s a politically
uncomfortable situation for President Nicolas Maduro, who regularly leads chants of “gringo go home” and says currency speculation is one of the main tools used by enemies to try to sow chaos and force him from power. It’s not just businesses chasing greenbacks. Real estate contracts are still drafted in bolivars to satisfy a requirement imposed by late President Hugo Chavez, but in upscale neighborhoods most owners operate outside the law and sell and rent in dollars only. A group of realtors in tony eastern Caracas has established a password-protected website for listings in dollar prices. Analysts say the
administration likely sees a limited dollarization as the only way to prevent multinationals from leaving the county altogether, as Clorox did last year, citing problems brought about by decade-old currency controls, supply shortages and inflation that hit 68 percent last year, and economists believe is now well into the triple digits. Production at Ford has fallen by 90 percent as the company struggles to gain access to dollars needed to import parts. Customers will now transfer Ford dollars in advance to pay for the import of the parts needed to assemble the cars in Venezuela, according to union officials.
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Apple SVP says car is ultimate mobile device
A senior Apple executive said they plan to build CarPlay said developing a car would into their cars over the next year. be the “ultimate mobile device” But Mr Williams’ comment when asked about new products follows reports in the Financial at a technology conference on Times and elsewhere that Apple Wednesday. has a secret team of automotive In April, analysts at investment- engineers and designers working research firm Sanford C. Bernstein towards an electric vehicle. issued a report that outlined Neither Mr Williams nor several reasons why Apple may his colleagues at Apple have build a car that would compete commented on those reports with major automakers. Apple directly but his allusion follows a has not commented on the rumors, familiar pattern of its executives’ but Jeff Williams, senior vice hints about future products, from president of operations, hinted at its smartwatch to television. an Apple car on Wednesday when In 2013, Tim Cook, Apple’s asked on stage what Apple would chief executive, told a conference do with its $100 billion in cash. hosted by the same team behind “The car is the ultimate mobile Code that wearable technology device, isn’t it?” Williams said. was “ripe for exploration” and “a “We explore all kinds of categories. very key branch of the tree”. We’ll certainly continue to look at “I think the wrist is interesting. those, and evaluate where we can The wrist is natural,” he teased. make a huge difference.” Just over a year later, Apple Williams later said Car Play, unveiled its Watch. Apple’s car-connected app, was so As well as saying Watch sales far the extent of Apple’s vehicle so far have been “fantastic”, Mr efforts. Williams also said on Wednesday Mr Williams made the remark that Apple would offer new tools in response to a question from the to app makers at next month’s audience about how Apple plans developer conference to enable to deploy its huge cash pile, which them to tap into the device’s heart is approaching $200bn. rate monitor and other sensors. He clarified that Apple already This new ability to create so-called offers CarPlay, an infotainment “native apps” for the Watch could system that shows content from a address a recurring criticism of its driver’s iPhone in the dashboard. slow performance when running Carmakers including General software other than Apple’s own. Motors, Ford and Hyundai have As well as dropping hints
Overdraft fees top $1 billion at the big 3 banks America’s three biggest banks -- JPMorgan Chase , Bank of America and Wells Fargo -- made more than $1.1 billion on overdraft fees in the first three months of the year. Despite efforts to curb these charges after the financial crisis, they are still a big money maker for banks. If the fee collection pace keeps up, the big three banks are on track bring in $4.5 billion in overdraft charges by the end of this year. That works out to about $20 for every American adult. Banks aren’t supposed to charge customers overdraft fees when they use an ATM to get cash unless the customer chooses or “opts in” to get the cash despite the fee. That said, banks can still levy a fee if someone’s balance goes negative because a check is cashed or an automatic payment such as rent goes through and there aren’t sufficient funds to cover it. A 2014 Pew study found more than half of the people who overdrew their checking accounts in the past year didn’t remember consenting to the overdraft service. By law, people can also opt out of ATM overdrafts at any time. That way they will not be able to take out money at an ATM if their account balance would fall below $0. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is currently examining overdraft fees, especially when someone is charged multiple fees a day. The typical overdraft fee is $35. Banks had to disclose their overdraft fees for the first time this year. While the biggest banks have the most eye-popping figures, overdraft fees account for less than 6% of non-interest revenue at JPMorgan, Bank of America and Wells Fargo, according to an analysis by SNL Financial.
about wearable devices, Mr Cook has been trailing its big move into the television market for years now, saying back in 2012 that the company would “keep pulling this string and see where it takes us”. In February last year, Mr Cook said of its Apple TV device, then costing $99: “It’s a little more difficult to call it a hobby these days.” Apple is finally expected to unveil its “grand vision” for television next month, as it launches a new set-top box that includes a full App Store as well as hooking into Homekit, its smarthome system, people familiar with the matter have said. However, it still remains locked in talks with broadcasters over content rights to create a new kind of TV streaming service, which may delay some of its plans. Speaking earlier at the Code conference, Les Moonves, chief executive of CBS, said the broadcaster was “very excited” about Apple’s forthcoming service and met with Eddy Cue, its iTunes chief, last week. “Apple TV is trying to change the universe,” Mr Moonves said. “I think the age of the 200-channel universe is slowly dying.” Asked about the determining factor in whether CBS signs up for Apple’s TV service, Mr Moonves replied: “Money.”
Amazon pays $16 million tax in Germany, while making $11.9 billion sales
A box from Amazon.com is pictured on the porch of a house Internet retailer Amazon.com Inc.’s main German operating unit paid just 11.9 million euros ($16 million) in tax in 2014, despite the group recording $11.9 billion in sales to German customers last year, regulatory filings show. Germany is Amazon’s biggest market outside North America, its annual report shows, but until recently all sales and almost all profits were reported via lightly taxed Luxembourg companies. Amazon’s main German operating unit, Amazon. de GmbH, manages the German website and oversees deliveries but is funded by payments from the Luxembourg companies. Accounts filed in late April and only publicly available in recent weeks, show Amazon.de made a profit of just 32 million euros in 2014 and paid corporate income tax of 11.9 million euros. Using the average exchange rate for 2014, that equates to around $16 million in tax. “Corporate tax is based on profits, not revenues. E-commerce is a low-margin business and highly competitive, and Amazon continues to invest heavily around the world, which means our profits are low,” an Amazon.de spokesman said. The company said last week it had introduced changes in the United Kingdom, Germany, Spain and Italy from May 1, so that future sales would be booked in these countries. Tax experts said the new arrangement could require Amazon.
4 Billion People Still Not Online
The number of people using the Internet is growing at a steady rate, but 4.2 billion out of 7.4 billion will still be offline by the end of the year. Despite an increase in global Internet usage and efforts to boost international Web access, some 4 billion people remain offline. Over the last 15 years, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has seen the number of global Internet users increase from 400 million to an expected 3.2 billion by year’s end. Along the way, however, many billions of people were left by the wayside, without access to email, texts, social media, digital maps, or even statistics about themselves. Industry heavyweights
like Facebook and Google are working to bring free or cheap Internet access to emerging markets, teaming with local ISPs or launching balloon-based Internet service. Internet.org and Google’s Project Loon are still in their infancy, but ITU announced that between 2000 and 2015, Internet penetration overall increased almost seven fold from 6.5 to 43 percent of the global population. “These new figures not only show the rapid technological progress made to date,” ITU Secretary General Houlin Zhao said in a statement. “But also
help us identify those being left behind in the fast-evolving digital economy.” Mobile users are keeping pace, too, according to ITU’s forecast, which suggests that, by the end of the year, there will be more than 7 billion mobile subscribers worldwide—up from fewer than 1 billion in 2000. Global cellular penetration is set to reach 47 percent this year, while at the same time, 69 percent of the global population will reportedly be covered by 3G mobile broadband, up from 45 percent in 2011. Of the 3.4 billion people in rural areas, meanwhile, about 29 percent will be covered by 3G broadband this year, the ITU said. “ICTs [information and communication technologies] will play an even more significant role in the post-2015 era and in achieving future sustainable development goals as the world moves faster and faster towards a digital society,” said Brahima Sanou, director of the ITU’s Telecommunication Development Bureau. “Our mission,” he added, “is to connect everyone and to create a truly inclusive information society.”
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Charter’s $56 billion Time Warner Cable deal to face U.S. scrutiny Charter Communications Inc, seeking to remake the U.S. cable television industry by acquiring larger rival Time Warner Cable Inc for $56 billion, will try to skirt the regulatory obstacles that helped sink Comcast Corp’s earlier bid for Time Warner Cable. The combined company would control a big swath of the cable and Internet markets, marking a huge step toward industry consolidation, long advocated by cable pioneer John Malone, Charter’s biggest shareholder. But before that can happen, the Federal Communications Commission will “look to see how American consumers would benefit if the deal were to be approved,” said the agency’s chairman, Tom Wheeler. The agreement is the latest example of how cable companies are grappling with declining subscriber numbers as viewers shift to cheaper and more flexible streaming services offered by Netflix Inc, Amazon.com Inc, Hulu and others. Even premium cable network HBO, owned by Time Warner Cable’s former parent, recently started a stand-alone streaming service. Charter and others have been
Time Warner Cable Logo beefing up their higher-margin Internet this deal could still be rejected.” businesses through consolidation and Still, experts said the transaction partnerships to offset TV subscriber is different enough from the scuttled losses. Comcast takeover that it is likely to That market power is likely to be win regulatory approval with certain regulators’ main focus.The combined conditions. companies would control about one“This is a qualitatively different fifth of the U.S. broadband Internet deal,” said Adonis Hoffman, former market, according to research firm chief of staff to FCC Commissioner MoffettNathanson. Mignon Clyburn and a founder of The merged company would still Business in the Public Interest think be smaller than Comcast, which serves tank. about one-third of U.S. broadband “The regulatory hurdles will be lower users, said analyst Craig Moffett in a on this transaction primarily because note to clients. He added that “one has you don’t have the same public interest to be sober about genuine risks that concerns that you had with Comcast, in
IMF official says China’s yuan no longer undervalued BEIJING — The International Monetary Fund no longer believes China’s tightly controlled currency is undervalued, an IMF official said Tuesday, a stance that might help Beijing in its wrangling with Washington over exchange rate controls. The IMF’s first deputy managing director, David Lipton, also said Beijing should work toward having a floating exchange rate in two to three years. The United States has long accused of China of suppressing the value of its yuan, giving its exporters an unfair price advantage and hurting foreign competitors. The IMF had considered the yuan undervalued — a source of tension between the fund and Beijing. Lipton said that after recent changes in global exchange rates, “We believe that it is no longer undervalued.”
Lipton spoke after meeting with a Chinese vice premier, Ma Kai; central bank Gov. Zhou Xiaochuan; the chairman of China’s securities regulator and other officials. The Washington-based IMF has forecast Chinese economic growth this year at 6.8 percent, close to the ruling Communist Party’s target of 7 percent. Growth has slowed steadily over the past three years as the party tries to reduce reliance on trade and investment by encouraging domestic consumption. An unexpectedly sharp slowdown has prompted concern about a politically dangerous spike in job losses. Beijing has cut interest rates three times since November to prop up growth and told state-owned banks to lend to investment agencies run by local governments. Lipton said that if growth appears likely to exceed 7
percent, Beijing should take advantage of that to reduce financial risks by tightening controls on fast-growing credit. He said that if growth comes in under 6.5 percent, the government should consider expanding spending. “We urge the authorities to make rapid progress toward greater exchange rate flexibility,” Lipton said at a news conference. “We believe that China should aim to achieve an effectively floating exchange rate within two or three years.”
being able to make its debt payments and the U.S. Federal Reserve seeming to be closer to raising rates,” said Phil Flynn, analyst at Price Futures Group in Chicago. Friday’s weekly data showed U.S. drillers cut the number of rigs by just one last week and Goldman Sachs said prices were at a level that would spur activity, adding to a growing list of headwinds crude faces that include rising OPEC supply.
Yahoo must face email spying class action
The Yahoo logo is shown at the company’s headquarters in Sunnyvale, California
A U.S. judge ordered A class action can make Yahoo Inc to face a nationwide it easier to obtain larger class-action lawsuit accusing damages and more sweeping it of illegally intercepting remedies at lower cost. The the content of emails sent to plaintiffs estimated that Yahoo Mail subscribers from the nationwide class of nonnon-Yahoo Mail accounts, Yahoo Mail subscribers has and using the information to more than 1 million members. boost advertising revenue. Rebecca Neufeld, a Yahoo In a decision late spokeswoman, said the Tuesday night, U.S. District Sunnyvale, California-based Judge Lucy Koh in San Jose, company cannot comment on California said people who active litigation. sent emails to or received Koh rejected Yahoo’s emails from Yahoo Mail arguments that some subscribers since Oct. 2, plaintiffs consented to its SEE FULL ARTICLE 2011 may sue as a group activity by emailing Yahoo by Taboola under the federal Stored subscribers even after Promoted Links Communications Act for learning how it used the Promoted Links alleged privacy violations. information, and that the You May Like She also said a class of alleged injuries were too non-Yahoo Mail subscribers disparate to justify class Lifegooroo in California since Oct. 2, certification. Easily Build Your Own Website 2012 may sue as a group She distinguished the (Even If You Are A Tech under that state’s Invasion case from her March 2014 Dummy)Lifegooroo of Privacy Act. refusal to certify a similar Undo Holders of non-Yahoo class action against Google Mail accounts accused Yahoo Inc on behalf of Gmail and of copying and then analyzing non-Gmail subscribers their emails, including because it was hard to On Sunday, Iran said the keywords and attachments, determine which users Organization of the Petroleum with a goal of creating consented to Google’s activity. Exporting Countries (OPEC) “targeted advertising” for “Yahoo may have to, was unlikely to change its its estimated 275 million as a practical matter, adjust production ceiling at its Yahoo Mail subscribers, in its scanning practices on an meeting on June 5. addition to detecting spam individual basis,” Koh wrote. Brent crude for July and malware. “That does not, however, delivery fell $1.80, or 2.75 They sought an change the fact that plaintiffs percent, to settle at $63.72 injunction barring the seek uniform relief from a a barrel, the weakest alleged interceptions, as well common policy that Yahoo settlement since April 22. as damages. Yahoo in 2014 applies to all class members.” Tuesday’s $63.29 intraday low generated 79 percent of its Daniel Girard, a lawyer for was the lowest Brent price revenue from search and the plaintiffs, declined to since it fell to $62.88 on April display advertising. comment. 23.
Oil falls as dollar strengthens
Oil prices fell nearly 3 percent on Tuesday as the dollar’s rally weighed on dollar-denominated crude oil futures along with concerns that a recent rally might keep U.S. producers active. The U.S. dollar index rallied as Greece’s financial crisis and signs of increasing opposition to austerity in Spain pressured the euro. “Pressuring oil is the dollar’s strength on the concerns about Greece
additional to a smaller total footprint across the nation. “A VERY DIFFERENT TRANSACTION” Time Warner Cable’s shares rose 7.3 percent to $183.60, still well below Charter’s $195.71 cash and stock offer. Charter shares rose 2.5 percent to close at $179.78. Executives from Charter and Time Warner Cable said concerns were overblown that the deal could face the same opposition as the Comcast takeover did. “It’s a smaller company so some of the concerns that were raised about potential abuses of a larger company don’t pertain here,” Time Warner Chief Executive Rob Marcus said in an interview. “It is also the case that we don’t have any of the other complications that arose out of Comcast being a vertically integrated media company with a broadcast network, a movie studio, a national cable network,” he said. Consumers Union, the advocacy arm of Consumer Reports magazine, said on Tuesday that Time Warner Cable placed 16th out of 17 companies in its customer satisfaction survey, while Charter ranked 14th
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West Indies drop Shivnarine Chanderpaul for Australia series
Veteran left-hander Shiv Chanderpaul’s illustrious 21-year career appeared all but over after he was dumped from the West Indies Test squad for the upcoming two-match series against Australia, starting next month. West Indies chairman of selectors Clive Lloyd said on Sunday that the 40-year-old had suffered a “rapid” decline in form and as a result they had decided to look to the future. This decision, Lloyd said, had been communicated to Chanderpaul, reports CMC. Over a period of time, we have noticed a decline in his form and for the last 11 innings he has been averaging 16. The time had come to look towards the younger players and that’s why he has been omitted. His decline in form has been quite rapid,” Lloyd explained. “I just don’t think it is the last couple of games (that he has failed). This is going way back. I watched the games against India, South Africa and he hasn’t done as well as we expected.” Lloyd continued: “I don’t think there was any bitterness. He’d realised
Shivnarine Chanderpaul the time has come. At 40, it’s obvious you’re not going to be in the same shape as you were 20 years ago. And if you’ve seen him play, you’d notice there was a decline, there’s no doubt about that. “People find it very difficult at time
to retire so we thought here it is, we scorer throughout a sterling career, must now make a decision. We’ve made Chanderpaul has struggled in the a decision and we’re looking towards last two series, managing 91 in three the younger people that we have. We Tests against South Africa and 92 in a have a lot of good young cricketers and similar series against England. Last it is time that we now inject youth into September, however, he plundered 270 runs - including his 30th Test hundred our cricket.” The announcement put to rest - in two Tests against Bangladesh several days of speculation over without being dismissed and averaged Chanderpaul’s future. 48 last June when New Zealand visited “The point is that we have a job to the Caribbean for three Tests. do, we have to look after West Indies When West Indies were hammered cricket, that comes first, and the point 0-2 on the tour of New Zealand in late is that Chanderpaul, whenever he 2013, Chanderpaul was one of the few retires will be given the accolades that bright spots with an average of 64. Meanwhile, there were no surprises he should receive, and it is only fitting that we should do so,” said the former in the 12-man squad. West Indies face Australia in the first Test, starting Windies captain. “The guy has been a great servant June 3 at Windsor Park in Dominica to our cricket and when that time before clashing in the second Test at comes, he should be given that sort of a Sabina Park in Jamaica, beginning send-off that is expected of a player of June 11. The squad: Denesh Ramdin, his calibre.” Chanderpaul has played 164 Tests Devendra Bishoom, Jermaine - the most by a West Indies player - and Blackwood, Kraigg Brathwaite, Darren has amassed 11,867 runs at an average Bravo, Shannon Gabriel, Jason Holder, of 51. He is 86 runs short of overtaking Shai Hope, Veerasammy Permaul, Brian Lara (11,953) as the all-time Kemar Roach, Marlon Samuels, run-getter in Windies cricket. A heavy Jerome Taylor.
Usain Bolt comfortably wins 200m at Golden Spike event in Ostrava
Jamaica’s Usain Bolt powers ahead of Carvin Nkanata of Kenya and Isiah Young of the US in the 200m in Ostrava
Usain Bolt eased to victory on his first race on European soil this year in the 200 metres at the Golden Spike event in Ostrava in the Czech Republic. The Jamaican lived up to his showbiz reputation as he made light of the greasy conditions and waved to the delighted crowd on his way to the blocks. But after a few moments of levity he was focus personified. The six-times Olympic gold medal winner made a customary slow start, with the American Isiah Young getting the early advantage, but the 28-year-old took complete control round the corner and powered home in 20.13sec. Despite winning by a comfortable 0.22sec over Young, Bolt – who kept running at full tilt across the line – was visibly unimpressed and underlined his
Meantime, Bolt has said he is determination to be at the top of his game for the world championships in hoping to break the 19 seconds barrier Beijing in August. “It was difficult as for 200m at next year’s Olympics in it was a little bit colder than I thought Rio de Janeiro, which he has admitted it would be,” he said. “I just need to try will definitely be his last. The sixto get myself into running shape. It’s times gold medallist is in Brazil to race all about the work and the technique.” in the Mano a Mano sprint event and It was the second time Young had believes he is on track to repeat his finished second behind a Jamaican successes in Beijing and London. “When I’m in great shape, I worry sprinter after being edged out by Asafa Powell in the 100m earlier on. about nobody because I know that Like Bolt, Powell did not have the when I’m at my best – it’s definitely best start but he began to pull away almost impossible to beat me,” he said. after about 60m to take the victory in “The 200m [mark] is definitely on the 10.04s. Although Powell was unable to ‘to-do list’ for me, so I’m really focused add to the 84 times he has broken the on getting that done. “This will be my last Olympics, but 10-second barrier, he will be pleased to I am definitely looking forward to it. have been so close in the wet weather. Young crossed the line in 10.13 I’m excited now that it’s getting closer. while Britain’s Richard Kilty continued I’m looking forward to being here and his bid to replicate indoor success competing. “That’s one of the reasons I’m so outdoors by finishing third in 10.31. His fellow Briton James Ellington excited. It’s going to be a big goal for finished sixth in 10.45, before he me, so I need to use this season to returned for the 200m race and was make sure I’m on track to get here next impressive, finishing fourth in running year. The season is going well so far so 20.81. I am happy and excited.”
Record-breaking entry for SOL Barbados rally
The final running order for Sol Rally Barbados 2015 (May 29-31), published by the Barbados Rally Club (BRC) in advance of this evening’s Briefing Meeting at the Accra Beach Hotel & Spa in Rockley, lists competitors from 15 nations among the 90 crews for the Caribbean’s biggest annual motor sport International. As the BRC celebrates the 25th Anniversary of its premier event, records have been broken overseas entries (44), total of overseas participants (89), first-time overseas participants (40), cars in the 4wd
classes (27) and the number of female competitors (16), while the quality of the entry across the board means all bets are off. BRC Chairman Mark Hamilton said: “It would seem that there are many in the rallying fraternity across the world who want to help the Barbados Rally Club celebrate the first 25 years of special stage rallying in the island. We are overwhelmed by the support shown this year, not only by our long-term repeat visitors, but also by the record number of newcomers. We welcome them and thank them all
for their support . . . and it is now up results of last Sunday’s LIME King to us, and that special vibe that ‘rally’ of the Hill, 13-time winner Roger in Barbados creates, to ensure that our Skeete and Louis Venezia (Sol/LIME/ first-time participants come back year Simpson Motors/Automotive Art after year as well. Subaru Impreza WRC S12) will start “Sunday’s LIME King of the Hill at number one. Jamaica’s Jeffrey has truly set us up for an amazing Panton – he won the International weekend of competition – overall All-Stage Rally in 1998 - and Michael victory was decided by just five- Fennell Jnr are at two, in the Rubis/ hundredths of a second, and four Total/Sandals Barbados Ford Focus classes were settled by less than a WRC06, with 2012 & ’13 winner Paul second, too! This is unheard of . . . I Bird and Aled Davies at three in the believe that next weekend will be Rubis/Cockspur/Frank Bird Poultry/ something very special.” Hager/Mac Tools/Elas/Pirelli/C4L With seeding based on the Focus WRC08.
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FIFA official is hidden as he walks to the car Seven of the most powerful figures in global soccer faced extradition to the United States on corruption charges after being arrested on Wednesday in Switzerland, where authorities also announced a criminal investigation into the awarding of the next two World Cups. The world’s most popular sport was plunged into turmoil after U.S. and Swiss authorities announced separate inquiries into the activities of the game’s powerful ruling body. U.S. authorities said nine soccer officials and five sports media and promotions executives faced corruption charges involving more than $150 million in bribes. Swiss police arrested seven FIFA officials who are now awaiting extradition to the United States. Those arrested did not include Sepp Blatter, the Swiss head of FIFA, but included several just below him in the hierarchy of sport’s wealthiest body. Of the 14 indicted by the U.S. Department of Justice, seven FIFA officials, including Vice-President Jeffrey Webb, were being held in Zurich. Four people and two corporate defendants had already pleaded guilty
FIFA said the arrests were a “difficult moment” but Blatter would seek a fifth term as FIFA head as planned and the upcoming World Cups would go ahead as intended. Separate from the U.S. investigation, Swiss prosecutors said they had opened their own criminal proceedings against unidentified individuals on to various charges, the department suspicion of mismanagement and said. money laundering related to the The Miami, Florida, headquarters awarding of rights to host the 2018 of CONCACAF, the soccer federation World Cup in Russia and the 2022 that governs North America, Central World Cup in Qatar. America and the Caribbean, were being Data and documents were seized searched on Wednesday, the DoJ said. from computers at FIFA’s Zurich “As charged in the indictment, headquarters, the Swiss prosecutors the defendants fostered a culture of said. corruption and greed that created an Officials said that following the uneven playing field for the biggest arrests, accounts at several banks in sport in the world,” said FBI Director Switzerland had been blocked. James Comey. “Undisclosed and illegal The U.S. Department of Justice payments, kickbacks, and bribes named those arrested in its case as: became a way of doing business at Webb, Eduardo Li, Julio Rocha, Costas FIFA.” Takkas, FIFA Vice-President Eugenio With more than $1.5 billion in Figueredo, Rafael Esquivel and José reserves, FIFA is as much a global Maria Marin. financial conglomerate as a sports The DoJ said the defendants organization. included U.S. and South American The arrested FIFA officials appeared sports marketing executives alleged to have walked into a trap set by U.S. to have paid and agreed to pay “well and Swiss authorities. The arrests over $150 million in bribes and were made at dawn at a plush Zurich kickbacks to obtain lucrative media hotel where FIFA officials are staying and marketing rights to international ahead of a vote this week where they soccer tournaments”. are expected to anoint Blatter for a “The indictment alleges corruption fifth term in office. that is rampant, systemic, and deeprooted both abroad and here in the “DIFFICULT MOMENT” United States,” U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch said in a statement.
Kobe Bryant indicated next season will be last with L.A.
Los Angeles Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak said on Thursday that Kobe Bryant “indicated” to him that the 2015-16 NBA season will be his last with the Lakers. “He has indicated to me that this is it,” Kupchak said Thursday in an interview on SiriusXM NBA Radio, according to ESPN. Next season will be Bryant’s 20th with the Lakers. He is entering the final year of his contract, which will pay him $25 million in 2015-16. “I think first and foremost, he’s on the last year of a deal,” Kupchak said, according to ESPN. “There have been no discussions about anything going forward. I don’t think there will be.” Bryant hasn’t ruled out playing past next season. •PRINCE: Jahlil Okafor talks NBA draft in Q&A Bryant has been limited by injuries each of the last two seasons, only playing six games in 2013-14 and 35 games in 2014-15. His 2012-13 campaign also ended early due to injury. This season, before a shoulder injury ended his season, he averaged 22.3 points, 5.7 rebounds and 5.6 assists per game while shooting a
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Kobe Bryant career-low .373 from the field. “He’s on the last year of his deal,” Kupchak told Sirius XM NBA Radio, according to ESPN. “There have been no discussions [about playing beyond next season]. He hasn’t indicated that he wants to continue to play.” The Lakers finished 21-61 this season. The Lakers have the No. 2 pick in next month’s NBA draft.
“It spans at least two generations of soccer officials who, as alleged, have abused their positions of trust to acquire millions of dollars in bribes and kickbacks,” she said. BILLIONS OF DOLLARS
The international governing body of soccer collects billions of dollars in revenue, mostly from sponsorship and television rights for World Cups. It has persistently been dogged by reports of corruption which it says it investigates itself, but until now it has escaped major criminal cases in any country. In particular, the decision to award the World Cup to Qatar, a tiny desert country with no domestic tradition of soccer, was heavily criticized by soccer officials in Western countries. FIFA was forced to acknowledge that it is too hot to play soccer there in the summer when the cup is traditionally held, forcing schedules around the globe to be rewritten to move the cup. Qatar’s stock market fell sharply as news of the Swiss investigation emerged. A Russian official said his country would still host the 2018 World Cup. Three years ago FIFA hired a former U.S. prosecutor to examine allegations of bribery over the awarding of the World Cups to Qatar and Russia, but last year it refused to publish his report, releasing only a summary in which it said there were no major irregularities. The investigator quit, saying his report had been mischaracterized.
LeBron leads Cavs to second Finals spot
CLEVELAND -- LeBron James knew what he left behind when he bolted to Miami five years ago. He broke hearts at home, where generations of Cleveland fans only know championships through stories told by their fathers, yellowed newspaper clippings or grainy blackand-white film. James had to go back. “I’m a guy who believes in unfinished business,” he said. With four more wins, he can end a half-century of sports misery. James scored 23 points, Kyrie Irving provided a boost after missing two games and Cleveland reserved a spot in the NBA Finals with a 11888 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday night to win the Eastern Conference title. By sweeping the top-seeded Hawks, the Cavs, who overcame adversity from the season’s start, earned their second trip to the finals, where they will face either Golden State or Houston starting June 4. It will be the fifth straight visit to the league’s showcase event for the inimitable James, who returned to Cleveland after four years in Miami to
try and end this city’s championship drought dating to 1964. If he can, James will have a title that would put him in a class by himself. Other players have won more championships, but none has ever done it for his ringstarved home region. When he announced his return last summer, James talked about ending a championship dry spell that has linked generations. He has a chance to turn Cleveland, a city that has taken its fair share of knocks over the years, into a title town. “I understood what these people were going through, the people here,” he said. “Not only in Cleveland but Northeast Ohio and all over the world who love and bleed wine and gold. To be at this point tonight, it’s very emotional.” Jeff Teague scored 17 and Paul Millsap 16 for Atlanta, which won a team-record 60 games during the regular season and made the conference finals for the first time since 1970. But the Hawks were no match for the Cavaliers and had no answer for James, who nearly averaged a triple-double in the four games.
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Delano Williams Tackles Youth Development By Brandy Laporte
Track Star Delano Williams went to the two schools that the Delano William foundation was going to be a part of as a part of an outreach to the youth. He paid a visit to the Enid Capron Primary School on May 27th Prior to Visiting Enid Capron Primary School he was at the Eliza Simons Primary School on the 26th of May. Delano Williams says that the activity that took place at the two Primary schools was about going to the schools because the foundation is really looking at and getting in touch with the youth. The foundation is trying to start training students at a young age. They are trying to get the Enid Capron Primary School and Eliza Simons Primary school on board. In the Delano Williams foundation they are looking forward to investing their money and sporting wear in the primary schools because that is where it all starts. Williams added, “You never know where they can get another next world junior champion from starting at this age and that is what we are looking at. Down in the future we are going to the high schools but for now we want to start here we
want to start here first and hopefully we can get to the other primary schools around the country.” Williams informs, “At the Eliza Simons Primary School my former school the students were not so excited probably because they just got off of their holiday I am not sure but there was not that drive I was looking for but when I got to the Enid Capron Primary School it was tremendous, it was a great experience. They really love track and field I just hope that they have someone to look up to and someone to motivate them. I am coming on the primary schools and I am looking at the facilities that they have and I am sure the government can do better than that. When I talk people criticize me, but I want them to invest in the youth, invest in the young primary school athletes, you never know where they can lead you. ” Williams says that Delano Williams Foundation is trying to get Nike to get involved in the primary School sponsoring for little kids because right now they are only sponsoring for the CARIFTA games. They are trying to draw up a contract with them for the primary schools where they get a kit every year or
every two years, or even some little spikes for them to run on the fields or on the play grounds. Williams added, “Cash is going to be really essential for them because I noticed that the schools are only getting a few things from the government, I am sure that they can do more but the Delano Williams foundation would like to come on board and would like to help the youth. The Delano Williams Foundation is sponsored by the UK Athletics, Nike and Inter-Caribbean, we want more private Companies to come aboard; like a hydration Company to come and help us out with anything you can
give we will gladly accept it and highly appreciate it. Williams informed that he was highly disappointed of the JAGS McCartney Relays based on their fitness because the athletes do no train or fit. The other islands fit and train on a regular basis while the students in the TCI run 200-300mtrs and they are on their backs tired and drinking sodas after races not knowing better. Williams advises that the government get a national coach in the island and someone to establish a track and field program for the students especially for the primary level.
Primary school cricket taking flight in GT
Kindergarten children learning to run between the wickets
Winston Quelch, Sports Officer for Grand Turk is taking the game of cricket to higher tier on the capital island, with the introduction of a booming youth cricket programme. Quelch, in his report to the Cricket Association, said that both boys and girls, with whom the game were introduced to, are not only learning to play the game but having fun as well. The following are extract from his report: “We are having a lot of fun together. Many of them are having fun while learning the sport. We have just begun teaching them how to run between wickets while using the batting pads. Some of them are fascinated with me demonstrating
the use of the batting pads, helmet, thigh pads, wicket keeping pads and gloves and especially the protective cup with the jock strap, which they find hilarious. “I also spend time teaching the sport to over 80 kindergarten kids at one of our private schools here in Grand Turk. The key is to get the sport into their system while they are still young. “I feel confident that over the next few years, as we build competitions into the schools coupled with a lot of ‘senior cricket volunteers’, passionate and committed enough to sow something back into our kids life. After all, we owe it to them. Some persons sowed the sport of cricket into our lives when we were little. Any help is welcomed.”
Cricket Association embarks on school programme The Turks and Caicos Islands Cricket Association of throwing its weight behind its youth development with special focus on schools. The Cricket Association said that it aims is not only to spread the enjoyment of cricket to the youth but also to promote the development of at the sport at national and international level, encourage the principles of fair play, and reject corruption, drugs, racism, violence, and other dangers of the sport. The Association introduced the programme in a number of schools recently with the aim that the programme will be able to catch on and develop into something tangible. The programme was introduced at the British West Collegiate. It said that 17 students from grade 6 took part; from grade 7, 19 students took part,
while from grade 8 about 21 students participated. The programme was also taken to the Community Christian academy, where 37 students from grade 3 took part. The Association said that the numbers might drop in the new term due to the preparation for the GSAT. The programme was taken to the International School of the Turks and Caicos, where 42 students from grade three took part. At Provo Christian, a total of 19 students from grades 4 to 6 took part. Fifteen students from grade six at the Oseta Jolly Primary School took part in the programme, while at the Enid Capron Primary School 15 students from grade 5 took part. The Cricket Association said that the principals from all the school visited gave great support, so were the physical education teachers. The Cricket Association said that the hard ball was introduced to British West Indies Collegiate grades
Rawle Gill, the Cricket Assocaition’s Development Officer teaches a student the rudiments of the game. 7 and 8, saying that they have seen tremendous progress. “The programme has attracted in excess of 185 boys and girls of the Turks and Caicos Islands,” said Cricket Association President Colin Sterling. “In the new term we are going to include Ianthe Pratt, possibly the Youth Centre and any other private schools that are willing to include us in their programme.” He said that Maranatha as well as TSIPS Comprehensive High were
given equipment and should have include cricket into their Physicals Education programme in the near future. “Follow up will be done in the new term. A primary school competition will be organized for May, the proposed date is Saturday 9th May, 2015,” Sterling said. The programme is led by Rawle Gill, the Cricket Assocaition’s Development Officer.
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