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$2.6 MILLION MORE FOR SIPT TRIAL

by Hayden Boyce Publisher & Editor-in-Chief

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fter delaying for more than a month, the United Kingdom’s (UK’s) Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) has overturned the Turks and Caicos Islands Cabinet’s decision to deny funding for defendants in the corruption trial and instructed the Governor to pay the $2.6 million requested.

This was confirmed by Dave Moore, Head of the Governor’s Office, who told The SUN that Governor Peter Beckingham “duly instructed” the Chief Financial Officer to take the necessary action” on September 13th, and informed the Premier Hon. Dr. Rufus Ewing the same day.

“The Minister for the Overseas Territories, Baroness Anelay, wrote to the Governor on 13 September instructing him under Section 3(4) of the TCI Chief Financial Officer Ordinance 2012 to direct the CFO to make the necessary arrangements for the budget allocation primarily for legal aid for the defendants in the trial as requested by the Chief Justice (Margaret Ramsay-Hale) to be made available,” Moore said. “The Minister’s decision was taken to ensure he Palms Turks and Caicos and the raise money for TCI’s Cancer Society.

Lightbourne, Shanta Narinesingh, Jenny Capili, that the defence in the trial has access to organizing committee of In The Pink are The Event Organizing Committee comprises: Yadviga Dzieduszynska, Hazel Rush, Rosemary the appropriate resources to which it is ready to stage the 8th annual In The Pink event, Honorable Josephine Connolly, Karen Whitt, Jolly, Lisa Hall and Easher Parker. (See Page 4 legally entitled so as not to compromise the which will be held on Saturday October 8th to Foluso Ladejobi, MaryLou Vanderheide, Lucille for more details) compilation and presentation of its case.

The Minister believes that this is essential There have been strident that adequate safeguards will be put “First, on grounds of for the continued good governance of TCI and the proper administration of justice.” calls from many quarters in the Turks into place to protect the funding in principle: it ignores the extent to

The TCI Cabinet denied and Caicos Islands, and by Special future. We fear that the Government which the UK Government was the funding at an August 3rd, 2016 Prosecutor Helen Garlick and some is being naive in relation to the also culpable in allowing a culture meeting which was chaired by Governor members of the House of Commons, potential financial pressures likely of systemic corruption to develop in Beckingham, at the Hon. N J S Francis for the UK to pay for the cost of the to be faced by future governments in TCI unchecked, thereby neglecting its duty of responsible oversight of Building on Grand Turk. The Governor trial, but this has been strenuously the TCI.” resisted by officialdom in Britain.

The FAC Report added: “We the Overseas Territories. Second, then referred Cabinet’s decision to the A report from the House of note the Government’s argument that on grounds of pragmatism: if the FCO in accordance with provisions in the Commons’ Foreign Affairs Committee the UK taxpayer should not fund the funding of the SIPT has to be borne constitution.

In August 2015, Premier Hon. Dr. (Seventh Report of Session 2009–10) SIPT, on the grounds that the former by the TCI Government, diverting Rufus Ewing rejected a request from the concluded that that there were TCI Government was responsible resources which would otherwise be Special Investigations and Prosecutions “inadequate safeguards to protect the for the present parlous economic spent on healthcare, law and order, or state of the Islands, and therefore it public-sector salaries, it is likely that Team (SIPT) to be given $4.3million of funding of the SIPT post-2011”.

The report stated: “ Given is the Islanders who should pay to this will lead to an erosion of popular Government funds to provide security for Garlick, her investigators and lawyers. the inability to secure funding thus clean up the mess they have created. support for the reform process, which That decision also was overturned by the far, we are not persuaded by the We conclude that this argument is will be eagerly exploited by the assurances of the Foreign Secretary flawed, for four reasons.” opponents of reform.”

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The Palms to host 8th annual In The Pink event

Police say beware of online scams - Page 12

Perry Christie being challenged for leadership - Page 33

$500,000 to repair National Stadium - Page 13

Delano Williams gets a watch from Royal Jewels - Page 7

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“Third, we share the Special Prosecutor’s concern that there is an important principle at stake as to who should fund the work of the SIPT. The UK Government, having intervened in the Turks and Caicos Islands, has a responsibility to follow through with the required financial commitment. Not to do so would be to risk the UK Government’s credibility in its use of reserved powers. Fourth, it is unreasonable to expect the small population of the TCI to bear the financial burden, through debt or taxation, for funding the investigation and prosecution of corruption for which they were not responsible. We recommend that the UK Government fully fund the work of the SIPT or

risk severely undermining its own credibility in its use of reserved powers, both in the TCI and in all the Overseas Territories,” the report said.

Special Prosecutor Helen Garlick is on record telling the Governor and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office that it would be wrong in principle to pay her huge sums of money while forsaking the people of the Turks and Caicos Islands.

She said: “There is a real prospect there will be months when the SIPT’s expenses and salaries will be met, whilst TCI Government servants, including police officers, with whom we may be working, will not. There is also a distinct possibility that other important government expenditure

that has a real impact on the well being of the Islanders will be subordinated to the SIPT’s needs.”

Garlick added: “I have asked the question why a separate source of funding from HMG cannot be found for the SIPT. I have been told that it is impossible. My understanding is that the FCO has no budget for this type of expenditure and that there is no other realistic government source of funding, with the exception of DFID. I am aware that there is a traditional objection to providing support for a prosecution, I assume because DFID and other government departments do not wish to appear to be adopting a partisan stance. If that is a material objection in this case, then I would comment that

larger issues are at stake here than simply securing convictions against particular individuals. The Public Inquiry was initiated by Her Majesty’s Government, as a direct result of the recommendations of the Foreign Affairs Select Committee and it was also Her Majesty’s Government that decided upon the partial suspension of the Constitution and my appointment.

Through no fault of their own, the TCI police and the Attorney General’s office lack the experience or the capacity to conduct this investigation and in the case of the former, largely because of the size of the population and family interrelationships, they do not have public confidence. “

TCI To Host First Annual Lionfish Festival

The Turks& Caicos Islands are to host its first annual Lionfish Festival. The Festival, hosted by the Ministry of Tourism, Environment, Heritage and Culture’s Department of Environment & Coastal Resources (DECR) and the Department of Culture, in conjunction with the Turks & Caicos Reef Fund, will be hosted on Providenciales and Grand Turk respectively and will include a REEF-sanctioned Lionfish Derby.

“Although it is a beautiful animal, lionfish are not supposed to be in the wider Caribbean region, but were introduced off the coast of the US and spread down through the Bahamas. Some TCI fishermen have been catching lionfish on a small scale for many years, and they know that although it’s invasive, lionfish is a very tasty fish. However, these fishers do not typically target lionfish heavily because crawfish, conch, and other finfish are more profitable. So, we hope that the festival results in many lionfish being caught (and eaten) which will give our reefs a helping hand and also raise awareness about this invasive species. Above all we hope the events are fun and that many people from all walks of life come to take part. ” said DECR Director, Dr John Claydon.

Provo’s Lionfish Festival is slated for October 29th at Turtle Cove Marina and Grand Turk the following week on November 5th 2016,

at the Library. Fishermen, watersports and dive operators are all encouraged to participate in the derby, which will kick off early in the morning.

Family fun will follow with games for the kids, live music, watching of the scoring, free lionfish samples, filleting and dissection demonstrations, and a Q&A session about lionfish.

The Lionfish derbies will be a single day competition to collect and remove as many lionfish as possible. Teams will collect lionfish by spearing while free diving or snorkelling.

Teams will begin competing at sunrise and will be required to bring their catch to the scoring station by 3:00 pm (South Caicos residents can participate in the Grand Turk Derby and the School for Field Studies will conduct scoring on South Caicos and report it to the organizers on Grand Turk. Each fish will then be measured, and cash prizes are awarded for teams catching the most, biggest, and smallest lionfish.

Not known to have any native predators, lionfish are greedy predators that prey on native fish and crustaceans in large quantities.

Invasive predators, such as the lionfish, can pose a major threat to marine fisheries, habitats, and eco-system function. The First Annual Lionfish Festival hopes to draw attention to the Atlantic Lionfish invasion and help promote development of the commercial Lionfish market.

Lionfish

Mark Fulford says Ralph Higgs removed property from his headquarters

PDM candidate, Ralph Higgs Mark Fulford, the Progressive National Party’s (PNP) Candidate for North and Middle Caicos has accused his opponent Ralph Higgs of the People’s Democratic Movement (PDM) of removing material from the PNP’s headquarters in North Caicos

In a press statement, Fulford said: “It is with regret that I have to report the unfortunate incident which occurred today at my constituency office in North Caicos. My campaign team is mystified by the actions of my PDM opponent, Ralph Higgs who barged into our campaign office,

showed complete disrespect for our staff and forcefully removed materials from the office which caused me to seek the intervention of the police to retrieve our property.”

He added: “The police were quick to respond and have since retrieved our property from Mr. Higgs. My opponent has not yet given any explanation for his actions.

However, Although the option is open to us to press criminal charges we will not exercise our rights to do so at this time. I advise my opponent to play by the rules and not to allow this political campaign to drag him to the point of desperate measures.

Our constituents expect us to conduct ourselves with dignity and honesty and our young people are watching and expect exemplary behavior from those seeking to represent them. Let us not forget what is important and let’s hold ourselves accountable to the highest standards.”

In response, Higgs said: “I am now required to accept that there are no

lows that some people wouldn’t stoop to discredit others to try and win an election.I would like to inform Mr. Fulford that the old tricks employed in the past will not win this election for you or your party. No, not this time. Enough is Enough; our people are fed up. They are tired of lies and deceit as these are counterproductive to community building. If you want to continue to engage in this type of despicable behavior that is your business, but our people are not buying it, not this time. They are bigger and wiser than that and they have learnt so much over the four years about trust and about people who really cares about their lives and their communities.They have seen you in action, they know your record and just in case they had forgotten, your conduct in North and Middle Caicos recently surely reminded them.”

He added: “You know and the people of the Turks and Caicos islands also know that what you are trying to accuse me of, is far from

PNP candidate, Mark Fulford the truth and not in keeping with my character, the way I carry myself; not now nor in the past. I don’t go where I am not welcome, nor do I take what is not given to me. That can’t be said by some people.Our people deserve to be told the truth at all times, especially, by those seeking to lead them. May I suggest that you start doing so? You tried to mislead the people about the cause of the cancellation of your back to school event. Now you are trying to fool them about a small yellow back to school nap-sack? People are not buying Mark.”

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8th annual In the Pink to be held October 8th

By Todeline Defralien It’s time to Paint the town pink again!!

The Palms Turks and Caicos and the organizing committee of In The Pink will host its 8th annual “In the Pink” event on Saturday October 8th to raise money for TCI’s Cancer Society.

The event plays host to a shopping frenzy and a lavish afterparty and Pink Poker Tournament at The Palms Courtyard with music featuring TCI’s own Prime DJ’s, cocktails, a silent auction and fun giveaways. With donations from corporate businesses and individuals, the team will transform several of the suites into a shopping paradise, allowing buyers to snag excellent bargains on a wide selection of new and gently used clothing, shoes, accessories and even some designer

items. especially want to thank all the

After the shopping zone volunteers, sponsors and participants closes, the fun will continue with a who have supported us in the past superb after-party in the elegantly and once again for this year’s event.” pink-decorated courtyard in front of the famed Parallel 23 restaurant. The The event will once again this year be after-party will include live music partnering with Lee Ingham, KONK and charming “guest bartenders” Apparel who created a unique design serving up themed cocktails and especially for the event last year, and raffle giveaways.

T-shirts will be on sale all year long

Last year’s event soared to at The Palms. All proceeds being new heights raising 40,000 for the donated to the Cancer Society.

“Breast cancer is a National Cancer Society, and this year organizers of the event are widespread disease that universally looking to raise the bar once again impacts our society as a whole. setting a goal of $50,000.

Early detection is key to successfully

“We’re absolutely thrilled to treating the disease. We are proud to partner with the National Cancer partner with The National Cancer Society as we join the fight against Society to help spread the word about breast cancer, and we are extremely prevention, and to provide much excited to support such a worthy needed assistance for treatment cause,” said Karen Whitt, General to those persons afflicted with this Manager of The Palms Turks and terrible disease,” Witt said.

Caicos and committee member of In the Pink, a powerful the event since its inception. “We and inspiring event was created 7

years ago to honor breast cancer survivors, raise awareness about steps individuals can take to reduce the risk of getting breast cancer, and raise money to assist those persons locally who require additional assistance with extensive treatments.

The Event Organizing Committee comprises: Honorable Josephine Connolly, Karen Whitt, Foluso Ladejobi, MaryLou Vanderheide, Lucille Lightbourne, Shanta Narinesingh, Jenny Capili, Yadviga Dzieduszynska, Hazel Rush, Rosemary Jolly, Lisa Hall and Easher Parker. Room Hostesses are: Honorable Josephine Connolly and friends Mary Lou Vanderheide and friends Foluso Ladejobi and friends National Cancer Society volunteers and friends.

The following photographs are just an idea of what you can expect this year at the megashopping frenzy.

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TCI and other UK overseas territories could be affected by EU tax crackdown

Eight British overseas territories and crown dependencies, including Turks and Caicos Islands, the British Virgin Islands and Cayman Islands, could face EU economic sanctions after Brussels identified them as having low or no corporation tax.

According to reports in the UK media, experts have published a scorecard showing red flag warnings set against a list of the 81 countries that may attract companies or individuals seeking to avoid or evade European taxes.

The scorecard will be discussed among member states before a shortlist of countries is selected for further screening and whittled down to a definitive EU list of tax and secrecy havens, to be published at the end of next year.

In the meantime, discussions are under way as to sanctions that the EU could impose on countries included in the final list. Options being discussed include the introduction of additional taxes, known as “withholding taxes”,

dependencies and overseas territories or the removal of tax deductions.

In a paper published in in Brussels.

As well as red flagging January, the commission said: “This would make it much less attractive for countries with low tax rates, the companies to invest or do business in European commission scorecard these jurisdictions.” highlights 57 jurisdictions, including

Several countries apply Hong Kong, Panama and Qatar, over such defensive measures to protect concerns about low levels of financial their tax base from tax havens. But transparency. There are 51 countries, Brussels hopes that the prospect of including Barbados, Mauritius a coordinated move by EU member and Curacao, flagged for using states would send a strong signal of “preferential” tax regimes to attract Europe’s determination to address tax investment.

Pierre Moscovici, the avoidance and evasion.

Of the 10 jurisdictions flagged European commissioner for economic on the scorecard for their low tax rate, and financial affairs, said: “The eight are British overseas territories EU takes its international tax good or crown dependencies: Anguilla, governance commitments seriously. It Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, is reasonable for us to expect the same Cayman Islands, Guernsey, Isle of from our international partners. We Man, Jersey and the Turks and Caicos want to have fair and open discussions with our partners on tax issues that Islands.

The UK’s ability to influence concern us all in the global community. discussions about which jurisdictions The EU list will be our tool to deal with make it on to the final tax haven list third countries that refuse to play fair.” will be limited following the Brexit Gibraltar, Niue and Vanuatu vote. Britain has previously fought are among several jurisdictions that hard to protect the interests of crown do not appear on the EU scorecard,

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but they are nevertheless thought likely to feature in discussions among member states and may appear on the final list of tax havens.

No member states, however, will feature on the list, despite countries such as Ireland, Luxembourg and the Netherlands being well known for aggressive tax structures.

Instead, Moscovici wants to reform behaviour inside the EU by adopting a more coordinated approach to how member states tax multinationals.

These plans, known as the common consolidated corporate tax base, have met with fierce resistance, including from Ireland and the UK. Last year, the Treasury minister, David Gauke said: “The CCCTB has been around a very long time.

It is a proposal still looking for a justification.”

Supporters of the policy hope that Britain’s eventual exit from the EU will remove an obstacle to what would be a major tax policy reform.

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Dominican man shot dead during home invasion

Police are investigating the death of a 56-year-old Dominican man who was shot dead during a home invasion on the night of Sunday, September 11th.

According to police spokesman Kevin Clarke, the man, Feliciano Antonio Garcia Quin was near a house on Walter Cox Drive in Kew Town, with another man and a woman around 8:06 p.m., when they were approached by an unknown man dressed in dark clothing with a mask over his face and gloves on.

The man pointed a gun and forced them inside the house and demanded cash. Whilst inside the house, there was a scuffle and Quin received a single gun-shot wound.

The suspect then fled the scene and Quin was later pronounced dead by Dr. Adolphus.

Clarke said a 26-year-old man is in police custody assisting with the investigation. However, he said, it is still too early in the inquiry to determine whether this man was involved in the murder, therefore police are urging anyone with information about this incident to contact police and the information will be treated in the strictest of confidence.

Feliciano Antonio Garcia Quin

When The SUN visited the scene on Sunday night, some of Quin's relatives and friends were seen crying and in shock.

Man jailed for cocaine

Eddy Cerant, 44, appeared before the Magistrate on Friday September 9th, and pleaded guilty to possession of controlled drugs.

Acting on information last Wednesday, police officers responded to the Providenciales International Airport in search of Mr. Cerant who had just arrived from Grand Turk ariund 6:3o p.m.

Officers detained and

searched him and found a quantity of suspected cocaine wrapped in a transparent condom from his anal area. When questioned by officers about the finding he made no reply.

He was arrested and later charged.

Mr. Cerant was sentenced to 9 months in prison for being in possession of the 114grams of cocaine. Deportation was recommended after serving time.

Responsibility of persons to safeguard themselves from becoming victims of crime

By Kevin Clarke

The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police is committed to ensuring public safety and reducing the fear and incidence of crime in the Turks and Caicos Islands. However, there are many things each and everyone can do to reduce his or her chances of becoming a victim or prevent the incidence of crime from happening. From time to time Crime Prevention tips are posted on our website, Social Media pages, and the newspapers for awareness to the public, but they apparently are not taken seriously.

There are reports of persons getting burglarized because they left their window or door unlock and went to bed or went out. We still get reports of vehicles being stolen because the owners left the keys in the ignition, or vehicle being vandalized because owners left items such as handbags, purse or valuable items visible where they can be seen. All these are crimes of opportunity and makes persons vulnerable to becoming victims.

Crimes occur because we open ourselves and our families to criminal opportunities. Talking to strangers, taking for granted one’s safety outside the home, etc. make us easy prey to criminals.

In the fight against crime, knowing that the worst can happen makes you less prone to be a victim and more confident of avoiding disasters.

Protecting yourself, your family and your home is a matter of responsibility that cannot be taken on by anyone else.

You can make the difference.

What can you do to protect yourself and family at home?

1.Ensure all doors and windows have locks in working condition. Keep only that is used to enter the house open, all other entry points to your household should be securely locked to prevent unnoticed entry into your home.

2.Make it a habit to check that all doors and windows are locked at night before going to sleep. The dark of night is a most ready camouflage for robbers, burglars and other criminals.

3.Outside your home: Prune lower tree limbs – don’t provide the thief with a natural ladder into second floor windows.

Keep the view to your house open –

History meets History

Almost 3 decades ago a young Corina Capron won the 1st Gold Medal for the Turks and Caicos in the 100 meters at the Florida Relays in Gainesville, Florida in 1978.

That was also history for the Turks and Caicos as they made their debut on the World stage, having received membership to the IAAF In 1977, Rita Gardiner attended as Assistant Coach. On

Saturday as fate would have it, TCI's first Olympian, Delano Williams was walking with Mrs. Gardiner after running with the torch at the Caribbean Wellness Launch at the Down Town Ball Park when they ran into Corina Capron, Mrs. Gardiner introduced them as TCI's Golden Girl and TCI's Golden Boy, what is so amazing is the fact that she has impacted both their lives, even 38 years later

Kevin Clarke criminals love to hide behind tall fences or overgrown bushes while breaking into your home.

4.Keeps porches, yards, and all entrances to your house and garage well lighted.

Leave lights on inside your house when you go out for the evening.

5.Keep a record of the important information (especially make, model number, serial number) of all household facilities and equipment, such as TV, Laptop, cellphones, radio, video cassette recorder, refrigerator, VCR, washing machine. Have an inventory of your jewelry and other precious items and documents like birth, baptismal and marriage certificates.

6.Store cash and other valuable in the bank. Hiding them inside locked drawers does not guarantee that they will be safe from the knowing eyes and practiced moves of robbers.

7.Bring in all outdoor equipment (bicycles, garden hose, mower, etc.) at night.

Leaving these valuables out in the garden or street is an open invitation to robbers and thieves.

8.Protect your house from prying eyes by using curtains or drapes.

9.Provide family members with their own keys to the house. This is safer than leaving the key in a “secret” place, one that can be discovered by any person who takes the time to watch your movements when you leave your home and come back at night.

10.

If you and your family are going on a vacation, ask a neighbor to watch your home, or ask a relative to stay in your home while you are away. An empty house is a prime target for criminal elements.

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Royal Jewels awards Delano Williams with a Longines sports watchv He’s the first Olympian to come out of Turks and Caicos we’re grateful to be a partner.”

Longines has been based at Saint-Imier in Switzerland since 1832.

Its watchmaking expertise reflects a strong devotion to tradition, elegance and performance. With many years of experience as a timekeeper for world championships in sport or as a partner of international sports federations, Longines – famous for the elegance of its timepieces – is a member of the

By Todeline Defralien

TCI’s first Olympian Delano Williams recently received a Longines HydroQuest watch from Royal Jewels, the pioneer of duty free trade in Turks and Caicos Islands.

The Longines HydroQuest watch was presented to Delano Williams on Friday September 9th, 2016 at a press conference held at Royal Jewels, Grace Bay location in Providenciales.

Delano Williams was very gracious to receive his gifts saying, “I am very grateful. I feel special. This is my first time having a nice sports watch and I thank Royal Jewels.

FLOW has done tremendous with me, especially over the past one week-anda-half. I would also like to thank all the other companies that sponsored me and gave me a gift certificate. I really do appreciate it and I will be visiting them soon for these gifts.”

Darron Hilaire Jr. Marketing & Communications Executive for FLOW, said, “It’s been a little over a week since our Flow ambassador and TCI’s first Olympian has graced us with his presence back home in the Turks and Caicos Islands since an astounding performance in the Rio 2016 Olympics.

He’s here with one of

our partners Royal Jewels who has given him a very deserving gift and in addition to that, we reached out to two more of our sponsors Gold Smith and Mango Reef who have given the athlete two more gift certificates that he will enjoy.”

Gautam Tolani, the jeweler at Royal Jewels added: “We’re happy to be partnering with Flow as well as Delano for this amazing opportunity. Royal Jewels is the pioneer of duty free trade in Turks and Caicos we’re happy to be on the right side of history this time.

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From L-R (Darron Hilaire Jr. Marketing & Communications Executive for Flow, Gautam Tolani jeweler at Royal Jewels and TCI’s First Olympian Delano Williams).

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Report from September 14th Cabinet meeting His Excellency the Governor, Peter Beckingham, chaired the 24th meeting of the Cabinet on Wednesday, 14 September 2016, at the Attorney General’s Chambers on Grand Turk.

All Ministers were present except the Hon. Minister of Border Control and Employment and the Hon. Minister of Tourism, Environment, Heritage and Culture.

At this meeting Cabinet:

•Received a presentation by the Superintendent of HM Prison on conditions at the prison and agreed to set up a working group to address the challenges at the prison;

•Received a presentation by the Director of Disaster Management on the 2016 hurricane season state of readiness as we approach the peak of the season;

•Received a presentation by the Supervisor of Elections on proposed changes to the ballot form for the next TCI election following consultation by the Elections Department with the TCI political parties and independent candidates. Cabinet agreed proposed changes to the form and for the Attorney General’s Chambers to draft the necessary amendments to the Elections Ordinance accordingly for forwarding to the House of Assembly for approval;

•Advised His Excellency the Governor to approve the grant of a licence to Sundance TCI Limited to erect a swim deck protruding from their residential parcel (Parcel 60612/130 situated at Norway and Five Cays, Providenciales) into the adjoining sea; and to instruct the

Crown Land Unit to conduct an exercise (procurement of polymerase chain reactor to ensure that residents operating machine and associated equipment for similar decks over the seabed within the human pathogen detection); •Approved the National jurisdiction of the Crown comply with the laws and regulations governing the use of Pharmaceutical Policy following crown land; stakeholder consultations by the Ministry

•Advised His Excellency the of Health, Agriculture and Human Governor to approve the mutation of Services; •Approved a legislative review crown land parcels 606909/120 at Norway and Five Cays, Providenciales, to rectify and amendment of TCIG’s policies to the encroachment of parcels 60609/10, eliminate discrimination against people 12, 22, 23, 24 and 25 in order to meet the with HIV/AIDS; •Approved the following requirements of the Planning Ordinance; and to approve the sale of the mutated appointments to the Electricity Board: parcels to Scotia Bank (Turks and Caicos) Mr Eldon Franklyn Talbot (Member) Limited, the registered owner of Parcels Ms Irene Glinton (Secretary) 606909/10, 12, 22, 23, 24 and 25;

•Approved the grant of a 25 a handover year lease to the Turks and Caicos Drug •Approved Prevention Foundation Inc. over Parcel agreement between TCIG and the Provo 60603/051 situated at Norway and Five Water Company (PWC) for PWC to Cays, Providenciales, for the development assume ownership and sole responsibility of a halfway house, subject to conditions of the city water pipelines for the proposed related to the timeline for completion and Shore Club/Long Bay subdivision water commencement of the operation and to project; the restrictions entered in the land register •Authorised Telecommunications Commission to on stated future use of the parcel;

•Approved in principle, subject oversee the tender process for the to confirmation that funds are available management of the “.tc Top Level in the Ministry of Health’s budget, the Domain”; •Approved the Supplementary following contract variation change enquiries in the contract agreement Appropriation Bill No.3 in accordance between InterHealth Canada and TCIG – with Section 116 of the Constitution for Change Enquiry No.30 (management and forwarding to the House of Assembly for development of blood banking services); approval;

•Approved the signing of the Change Enquiry No. 31 (implementation of tele-radiology services); Change Enquiry lease proposed by the TCI Education No.32 (procurement of hysteroscopy Foundation governing access to and use of equipment to improve obstetrics and the National Stadium; •Approved the appointments of gynaecology services); Change Enquiry No.33 (expansion and improvement of Ms Charmaine Clarke and Mr Alexander dialysis services); Change Enquiry No.38 Grant to the North Caicos District Board.

HAB MANAGEMENT LTD.

HAB Management Ltd. is looking for motivated proactive individuals to join its REGENT GRAND ‘resort team’ and contribute to this growing beachfront boutique luxury property.

Candidates MUST want to actively participate in creating an excellent and professional guest experience.

RESERVATIONS AGENT •Candidate will act as a main resource for reservation agents needing assistance technically or with regards to achieving customer satisfaction.

•Ensure reservation department and Front Office staff are constantly aware of room availabilities, closed dates, and high demand dates.

•Fully knowledgeable about hotel guest rooms, rates, promotions, amenities, programs, hotel facilities and services.

•Assists and prepare in groups pre-arrival process and also preparing group rooming lists. Manage rates and packages configured on the Hotel software •Attends all scheduled meetings as required with HOD’s or Sales team.

•Track all reservations picked up from all On-line channels like hotel website, OTA and other third party.

•Tracks all reservation statistics for analytical, budgeting and forecasting purposes. Check and maintain forecasting reports •Willing to work split shifts, holidays and weekends Wages: $13.18/HR HOUSEKEEPING MANAGER •Assigns workers their duties and inspects work for

Turks and Caicos Sun Suite#5, Airport Plaza Providenciales Turks and Caicos Islands Tel: (649) 339-5879 Fax: (649) 941-3281 Email: sun@suntci.com Read us online at www.suntci.com Publisher & Editor-in-Chief: Hayden Boyce Office Manager: Dominique Rigby Graphic designer Information Technology and Production Manager: Kelano Howell Todeline Defralien Reporter

The Turks and Caicos SUN is a subsidiary of The SUN Media Group Ltd. We are committed to excellence in journalism, educating and informing our readers, serving and satisfying our advertisers and assisting in the overall development of the Turks and Caicos Islands.

conformance to prescribed standard of cleanliness.

• Investigates complaints regarding housekeeping service and equipment, and takes corrective action •Obtains list of rooms to be cleaned immediately and list of prospective check-outs or discharges to prepare work assignments.

•Coordinates work activities among departments. Advises manager, desk clerk, or other personnel of rooms’ readiness for occupancy.

•Makes recommendations to improve service and ensure more efficient operation. Attends all scheduled meetings as required with HOD’s or Sales team.

•Performs cleaning duties in cases of emergency or staff shortage.

•Inspect rooms to determine need for repairs or replacement of furniture or equipment.

Wages: $8.10/HR Requirements: Should have at least four years or more experience in the Reservations and Housekeeping Department of a resort. Should be able to work cohesively with co-workers as part of a team.

Must possess good verbal and written communications skills; a good command of English is necessary.

These positions are currently held by work permit holders Prospective & qualified applicants can send copies of their applications and resumes to the email address noted below or to the Labour Board.

Applications will be accepted up to September 20th, 2016 Please forward resumes to: Email: rosemary @ rwimgt.com Regent Grand Management Ltd. c/o Regent Street TKCA 1ZZ Grace Bay, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands Tel: (649) 941-7770

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Ms. Shirley Clark Calcanoo PDA’s At-Large candidate

By Todeline Defralien

Ms. Shirley Clark Calcanoo has recently been announced as the newest At-Large Candidate for The Progressive Democratic Alliance (PDA).

During a press conference held at The PDA Headquarters located at 14 Caribbean Place on Wednesday September 14th, 2016, Calcanoo said she thinks that this was the perfect timing and is the change that the country needs.

“I made this decision based on what I’ve seen going on here in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Based on what I’ve been hearing because I am a part of the struggle so I know what my people are faced with and I know what they are experiencing. I know that it is time for a change and as a woman of God who seeks the face of God I know that this is the hour; this is the opportune time for that change to be brought about,” she said.

She added: “I am extremely grateful and privileged; I feel it in honor to have been nominated by you the people of these islands to be

a candidate along with this Party the Progressive Democratic Alliance to help bring about change in the Turks and Caicos Islands. We are united for change. We would like to see a new beginning here in the Turks and Caicos Islands. When we look around us we see that we have room for changes. We have problems that need to be solved and along with my party and my leader we are at your disposal to help bring about changes that are needed here in these islands.”

Calcanoo said that she knows as the government, the PDA will bring about changes, will do what is right and will do what is just for people of Turks and Caicos Islands.

“Not just those of us who are born here, not just those of us who gained their documents through decent, but also those of us who have made this country their homes and who have contributed here,” she added.

“I know that we are well able. We have a very dynamic leader and my fellow candidates. I know that with God’s help and with your help, together we can bring about the changes that are needed to help solve these problems

Ms. Shirley Clark Calcanoo PDA’s At-Large candidate that we are faced with for the betterment of this country.”

Calcanoo encourages people

of the Turks and Caicos Islands to vote carefully at the polls and vote for what’s right for this country.

of stock and cost control to maintain costs to a minimum. To ensure the department is operated within the Legal Framework by. Immediately reporting and documenting to management any observed or known safety hazards, conditions or unsafe practices and procedures.

Qualifications

JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Front Desk Agent Job Summary: Represents the hotel to the guest throughout all stages of the guest’s stay. Works closely with the housekeeping department in the keeping room status reports up to date and coordinates requests for maintenance and repair work. Register guests and assigns rooms. Accommodates special requests whenever possible. Assists in preregistration and blocking of rooms for reservations.

Understands room status and room status tracking. Knows room locations, types of rooms available, and room rates. Uses suggestive selling techniques to sell rooms and to promote other services of the hotel.

Job Qualifications  Pervious hotel-related experience desired  Experience in operating computers  High school graduate or equivalent.  Must speak, read write, and understand the primary language used in the workplace.  Customer service experience required.  Must be flexible in terms of working hours  Be able to lift and stand for long periods of time Great customer service skills

JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Housekeeping Supervisor Job Summary: To ensure standards of cleanliness, hygiene and tidiness are maintained throughout the hotel and to manage the housekeeping and laundry department efficiently to maintain standards and control costs.

Able to evaluate and ensure guest satisfaction and report and solve any guest problems immediately. Ensuring guest laundry is collected, charged and returned to the guest in a speedy and accurate fashion. Ensuring guest property left behind is logged and stored in a secure location for lost property.

To set and maintain standards of service commensurate with the standing of the hotel. Managing a stock control and ordering system to ensure availability

 2 years minimum Housekeeping and customer service experience required  Strong organizational skills required  Must be fluent in verbal and written English  Must have attention to detail  Be able to lift and stand for long periods of time  Great customer service skills

JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Waiter Job Summary: Responsible for serving food and beverages in restaurant efficiently and in a most courteous manner. Carry out all duties in accordance with tasks and descriptions with reference to established rules and policies.

Greets guests and presents them with the menu. Knowledge of menu and able to describe and suggest menu items. Obtaining revenues, issuing receipts, accepting payments, returning the change. Performing basic cleaning tasks as needed or directed by supervisor. Service is the key and the most important to us and our guest, a great attitude is a must!

Job qualification  Bar Experience preferably in a Hotel environment  Excellent Customer Service Skills  Teamwork, Quality Focus, Self-Motivation  Knowledge and experience in food service  Knowledge and experience in beverage service  Must be flexible in terms of working hours  Multi-tasking, Innovation, Verbal Communication Requirements  All Applicants must be willing to live and work in South Caicos  Salary Commensurate with experience  Applicants who are Islanders are advised to send resume and qualifications to the Labour Department and to info@saunders.tc or 649-941-4533  These positions are currently not held by anyone

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Tourist Board to offer hospitality assured certification programme is driven by our emphasis on

In preparation for the human capital development, our destination’s up-coming peak season, tourism officials are keen to help responsibility to help reduce the region’s unemployment, and our lasertourism-related businesses enhance the customer’s experience and like focus on consistently improving the quality of the experience the strengthen their overall business Caribbean offers to its visitors. This performance. workshop seems to me to be relevant

Executives from the Turks to all of those aspects.” and Caicos Tourist Board recently

The workshop was facilitated attended a week-long training

by John Burchell of Hospitality adviser’s workshop on tourism Assured in the United Kingdom, with business excellence in Barbados.

HACP Workshop assistance from Norma Shorey Bryan,

The workshop was organized by the Caribbean Tourism Organization Nineteen participants from Services (CTCS) Network and the a trained Barbadian business advisor.

(CTO) to sharpen participants’ 13 CTO member countries, including European Union’s Competitiveness of The workshop preceded the region’s business advisory skills so they Ms. Blythe Clare and Mr. Brian Been Enterprises and small and medium- premier tourism gathering, the State of the Tourism Industry Conference can provide technical assistance to of the Turks and Caicos Tourist Board, sized enterprises (COSME).

Caribbean tourism-related businesses attended the workshop held with In a press statement Hugh Riley, (SOTIC), where those issues are which will be identified by the Tourist funding support from the Caribbean CTO’s secretary general, commenting being tackled. SOTIC takes place in Board to participate in the Hospitality Development Bank (CDB) through its on the timeliness of the workshop said, Barbados from14-16 September.

Caribbean Technological Consultancy “The Caribbean Tourism Organization Assured Certification Programme.

Application for Electrician Licence

The Electricity Board, wishes to advise electricians of the October 30th deadline for the receipt of applications for the grant of a licence to practice under the grandfathering provision of the Electricity (Amendment) Ordinance 2015.

The Electricity (Amendment) Ordinance 2015 which came into effect on March 1, 2016 states that, “no person shall carry out electrical work of any nature unless he holds a licence issued by the Board authorizing him to do and is licensed in one of the following categories;” 1. Electrical Engineer 2. Master Electrician

The functions of the Electricity Board are-

3. Journeyman 4. Wireman 5. Linesman.

6. Apprentice or 7. Engineer-in-training

Application forms can be collected from the Department of Planning in Providenciales and in Grand Turk. For electricians on the other islands, application forms can be collected from the Office of the District Commissioner.

Applicants are reminded that application fees will apply as is set out in Schedule 5 of the (Electricity Amendment) Ordinance 2015.

a) to issue, revoke or vary licences in respect of all categories of persons carrying out electrical work in the Islands; (b) to conduct or arrange for the conduct of examinations for the purposes of determining and assessing the competence and proficiency of persons applying for the issue of licences or holding licences; (c) to ensure that the register kept under section 2F is available for inspection by the public.

For further enquiries, please contact mlcummings@ gov.tc. Or call 649 338 3514.

•The General Manager will maintain appropriate contacts and develop relationships with key stakeholders.

•The successful candidate will focus on increasing the company’s client portfolio through the acquisition and renewal of customer accounts.

•The General Manager will focus on the company’s risk management.

THE CANDIDATE

GENERAL MANAGER GraceKennedy Limited is seeking to recruit an experienced and dynamic Insurance professional for one of its subsidiaries, GK Insurance Brokers, located in Turks and Caicos. Reporting to the Managing Director of Allied Insurance Brokers based in Jamaica, the General Manager will be responsible for the strategic leadership and growth of the company.

THE ROLE •The General Manager will be responsible for preparing the company’s business plans and directing the operations to achieve budgeted goals and other key performance indicators.

•The individual selected will be responsible for managing and promoting the image of the company as the Broker of choice.

•The successful candidate will develop and motivate a team of professionals who are committed to delivering high quality service.

•The ideal candidate will have completed a post graduate degree in Business Administration or related discipline and have the Insurance Qualification such as Advanced Diploma in Insurance (ACII).

•The General Manager must have a minimum of ten years’ experience in general insurance of which, at least seven must be at a senior management level.

•The candidate must have knowledge of all classes of insurance and reinsurance as well as the Laws of Turks and Caicos Islands.

•The candidate must be able to demonstrate strong leadership skills and ability to build and motivate teams to achieve results.

•Sound decision making, analytical, forecasting and organisational skills are required for the post.

•Proven, effective oral and written communication skills as well as strong negotiations skills are essential.

•The ideal candidate must have advanced knowledge in the use of Microsoft Project and financial software applications.

All suitably qualified persons should send their applications to corporatejobs@gkco. com no later than September 23, 2016.

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Police say beware of online scams

The Financial Crimes Unit of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force continue to investigate instances of individuals being subject to crime on the internet.

But lawmen said that despite persons telling their stories of how they have been victims of these criminal activities, persons are still making themselves vulnerable and easy targets by not taking the necessary steps to protect their online activities and sometimes.

“Tthey just cannot resist the false rewards offered in partaking in the scam,” the police said in a press statement.

The press release added: “In a few short months, the holiday season will begin to heat up, more people will be shopping online, and more criminals will be trying to steal their information and with the advances in electronic communication, they don’t necessarily need to be face to face to steal from you. Scams are always evolving, and criminals can go to great lengths to cause people to part with their money.”

It continued: “You might have seen lately

on your Facebook newsfeed-or on other Social Media outlets that Facebook is hiring. It seems that they’re looking for people interested in joining their “Work at Home Program” and making money from the comfort of their bedroom. There are mentions of the program being featured on CNN, US Today, or ABC. This leads you to believe that the program will bring in thousands of dollars a month. You are required to open the application page, then asked to provide your name and email address to ‘check availability.’

A next page will then pop up congratulating you on being eligible. That’s when you are invited you to download a ‘Facebook Millionaire’ kit for only four dollars. However, little do you know that your credit card will be charged $94 per month for continued access.

Facebook does not have this program. It’s a fake. Ignore the “Make Millions from the Comfort of Your Home” deals, especially if they come with a “Limited Positions Available” tag.

Here are some simple steps to help

protect yourself against scammers.

If it sounds too good to be true... It probably is!

■ NEVER send money or give credit card or online account details to anyone you don’t know and trust.

■ ALWAYS seek independent financial and/or legal advice before making any investment or purchasing decisions.

■ NEVER rely solely on advice from the person trying to sell you the service or investment.

Protect your personal information ■ NEVER give your personal or bank account details to people you don’t know and trust.

■ ALWAYS contact your bank, financial institution or service provider if you have been contacted by a scammer posing to be your Bank.

■ DON’T use the numbers provided on the email to confirm an email’s legitimacy before replying.

TCIG to observe Civil Service week with a full slate of activities

In an effort to recognize and showcase the talent of the civil service, the Turks and Caicos Islands Government is pleased to announce the observance of Civil Service Week during the week commencing September 18th thru 24th, 2016.

Commencing with ecumenical services around the Turks and Caicos Islands on September 23rd, civil servants will join various churches on each island to ask God for his continuous blessings on the service. This will be followed by individual staff appreciation events on Salt Cay, South, Middle and North Caicos, culminating with a Grand Awards and Appreciation Gala in Providenciales on Friday September

23rd which will seek to pay tribute to over 100 long serving civil servants with continued service for periods over 20, 30 and 40 years, along with a number of other MVP, Leadership and other awards in recognition of persons service. The events will then close out with a Family Fun Day and Inter Ministry Competition in Grand Turk where entertainment will be provided by our very own civil servants DJ’s L32, Wally G and Meenie Man among others.

Commenting on the upcoming Civil Service Week, Deputy Governor and Head of the Public Service Her Excellency Anya Williams stated that: “It is with great pleasure and a sense of pride and excitement that we announce

FUNTASTIC TOURS COMPANY LIMITED IS SEEKING TO FILL THE FOLLOWING POSTS:

Assistant Manager / Gateway and Shorex: Oversees Dispatchers and Sales Personnel and manages the relationship between Shorex. Responsible for updating and maintaining the complex Gateway Application Software as well as preparing reports and submitting allocations.

Dispatchers: Must have over five (5) years experience in a sales environment. Must also be able to effectively supervise all Sales persons, manage the company’s sales database and maintain effective relationships with all Ship personnel.

Tour Guides: Must have a valid driver’s license with a minimum of five (5) years driving experience. All Guides must have extensive experience driving and maneuvering quad bikes, All-Terrain Vehicles, Hummers, boats etc. and in managing large quay of tourists. Guides must have sufficient electrical and mechanical knowledge to troubleshoot vehicles on tours.

Sales Persons: Sales persons must have at least five (5) years experience handling online and direct sales. Must be able to effectively communicate with Shorex and persons of varying nationalities as well as produce sales reports and projections. Must be able to assist guides with guests on tours as needed.

Mechanics & Assistant Mechanics: Mechanics must be well versed in their specialized areas of repairing All-Terrain Vehicles, Electric Vehicles, Boats and Buses. Mechanics in their specialist field must have five (5) years experience. Assistant Mechanics must have (3) years experience in their specialized field.

Boat Captains: At least five (5) years experience in this field. Boat Captains and Tour Guides in the aqua field must have a Captain’s License, CPR and PADI certification. Persons must be well versed in the natural habitat of various sea creatures.

Maintenance Officers / Labourers: Maintenance Officers / Labourers must be able to maintain various trails, clean the Workshop and assist the Operators where necessary with three (3) years experience.

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. All applicants are required to submit a Police Record, three reference (3) letters (one from their last employer) and undergo a medical once successful at the interview process. Belongers will be given first preference.

the observance of Civil Service Week by created a highly motivated, efficient 2016 under the theme “Strengthening and effective public service that is well Ties Within - Building A Better Public equipped and able to meet the demands Service”.

I cannot overemphasize of the public.” the importance that the civil service

Premier Hon. Rufus Ewing; plays in managing the affairs of the “The civil service continues to be one of country. From healthcare to education key areas of priority of my government as to security, from doctors to lawyers to we seek to provide much needed services accountants, teachers, police, nurses, to the people of this country. We have architects, groundsmen, maintenance invested heavily into the public service men, cleaners, these persons all play through the implementation of the Pay very important roles and are worthy of and Grading Review, across the board being recognized. The civil service has salary increase, training, development made great strides and improvements and much needed resources and will in various areas over the years and will continue to do so. I like many of you continue to do so as we seek to Build value the services that our staff provide Excellence In Public Service. Our aim is and am happy to be a part of recognizing to continue to strengthen the ties within and honoring them for their services.”

INTERISLAND AVIATION SERVICES COMPANY Is seeking to fill the position of: ACCOUNTS PAYABLE/ BILLING OFFICER Qualifications and Experience 1 Diploma in accounts 2 A minimum of 2 years accounting experience 3 Able to fluently read, write and understand English Must be computer literate.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Verification and checking of invoices Booking invoices in to accounting system Review outstanding debtors and chase for payments Perform all tasks in line with Accounts Department monthly timetable.

Provide information to financial accounting manager to aid booking of accruals and prepayments.

Responsible for managing the processing and reconciliation of all costs company.

Process purchase orders from internal stores department Process cheque, bank draft and wire transfer requests Distribute cheques to suppliers/ person who made payment request.

Update QuickBooks for all payments- cheques/ cash/ wires/ bank transfers. Ensure that all companies are updated where transactions span across companies.

Raise NHIP/ NIB cheques using information from payroll to meet government deadlines Interested persons please send resume to hr@intercaribbean.com. and copied to immigration board.

Salary $24,000 per annum.

Belongers or PRC holders need only apply

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$500,000 investment for TCI’s national stadium

By Todeline Defralien

Deputy Premier and Minister of Education Hon. Akierra Missick has confirmed that this financial year, a $500,000 investment will be made at the Turks and Caicos Islands National Stadium in Providenciales.

The National Stadium which is used by Turks and Caicos Islanders, residents who live here, the schools as well as British West Indies Colligate is currently in serious state of disrepair and will soon get the face lift that people of the TCI want to see.

In an interview with The SUN Missick said Government has a $1.2 million project for the upgrading of sporting facilities around the islands.

The first phase of that project is the Gustarvus Lightbourne Sports Complex which is currently underway for $250,000.

She added: "This financial year it’s about $500,000 investment that would be made at the National Stadium that will fix the bleachers,

the media booth, the bathrooms, the fence, and bits of the track. All of that has been assessed by Public Works and we are awaiting them to complete the necessary tender for the upgrade works at the stadium.”

The Deputy Premier said officials from Mondo, the company that specialises in building Olympic tracks, will come down during that process to assess the track.

She added, “It’s our understanding that the track can be repaired by them and it’s not their view that we should purchase a new track immediately, but conduct the necessary urgent upgrades so that the stadium can be brought back to a level where international competitions and international timings can be done and hosted there.”

Missick stated at the National Stadium the Government is still in negotiations with the education foundation, which is the governing body of the British West Indies Colligate and owners/registered proprietors of the Deputy Premier and Minister of Education Hon. Akierra Missick land which the stadium is currently

built on. That negotiation has come to an end and they have the draft paper with the lease for Cabinet.

Missick said that they had to ensure that both parties were "meeting in the middle", and the lease will be approved in Cabinet and then executed

by His Excellency Governor Peter Beckingham before his departure.

As soon as they’re able to execute the lease and go to tender, the renovations will start.

“These are our facilities and we should treat it as best as we can. I want to encourage the fitness that is happening, keep the kids active but remember to treat the stadium and the Gustarvus Lightbourne Sports Complex a little bit better in terms of disposing of your trash but works will be taken place,” she stressed.

The National Stadium will be closed to make the necessary renovations, for health and safety reasons but more information will be released once the tender is confirmed, she added

IMPORTANT NOTICE WE HAVE MOVED TO A NEW LOCATION BAF Insurance Company (TCI) Limited (“BAF”) has moved to our new offices located at NW Hamilton Insurance Services Ltd. Suite #3, The Arch Plaza, 128 Thompson Cove Road Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands Phone (649) 946-4060, (649) 339-4060 | Fax (649) 946-4061 We express our sincere thanks to you for your continued patronage, and encourage allclients to visit us at our new location, or contact us at bafinsurancetci@ mybafsolutions.com

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National stadium in state of disrepair

The National Stadium in Venetian Road, which in April 2007, hosted what is widely regarded as the best CARIFTA Games, has fallen into a state of disrepair.

The track which was once regarded as one of the fastest and best tracks in the Caribbean, is now cracked and has several patches, while the field is overgrown.

When a SUN team visited the location, damaged high jump beds were seen piled up in a corner and the bleachers were damaged.

During the 2007 CARIFTA Games 12 new records were set and many of the athletes who ran there, went on to become world-famous.

Among them are Jamaica's Yohan Blake, who set two records in TCI and is now the second fastest man ever in the 100 and 200 meters and is one of the few persons to ever beat Usain Bolt.

Barbadian Ryan Brathwaite, who also set a record here, went on to win the gold medal at the 2009 World Championship in the 110 meter hurdles.

Kirani James of Grenada, also set a record at the 2007, won the 400 meters at the World Championships in 2011 and the gold medal at the 2012 London Olympics.

Here are some photos of the stadium.

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New lunch gazebo opened at Eliza Simons Primary School The Governor Peter Beckingham officially opened a new ‘lunch gazebo’ at Eliza Simons Primary School on Thursday September 15th to replace one destroyed by hurricane Ike in 2008.

This marked the culmination of many months of hard work from across the TCI community and beyond.

School principal Mrs. Juliet Arthur –Thelwell welcomed everyone, followed by a blessing from school Chaplin, Dr. Linda Williams, and remarks from Mr. Russel l Cox , Deputy Secretary, Ministry of Education , Séamus Day President of Grand Turk Fishing Tournament (GTFT) Inc. and H . E . The Governor, Hon. Peter Beckingham and a vote of thanks by school teacher Mrs. Denise Jagroop.

The structure will serve

many functions and has been built to a very high durability standard

by Olympic Construction Ltd, and is already seeing heavy use by the students.

Mr. Day said the GTFT Inc. fishing tournament raised funds thorough its 2015 tournament to build the structure, and would like to thank the entire TCI community for their incredible support, with far too many supporters and sponsors to mention individually.

He added: “Deserving special mention are the principal, teachers and students of Ona Glinton (North) Primary School for putting their allocation of funds raised in the 2015 tournament towards this project, in a true and admirable community spirit. Mr. Edwin Dickinson and Olympic Construction Ltd. for their sterling work and significant

financial contribution, and H E The Governor’s Office for financial, materials and labour contributions; and they even managed to “press gang” the Royal Navy into painting the structure during the recent visit of RFA Wave Knight.”

“Miss Arthur-Thelwell was delighted with the new structure and encouraged her students to make good use of it, but to take care of it also. H. E. The Governor recognized the amount of work that goes on in the background for this type of project and generally encouraged all the students present to excel in everything they do, and even remarked that there could be a future Premier or Minister present amongst the students present, which caused much excitement amongst the children.”

A brief ribbon cutting

ceremony ensued with the Governor declaring the gazebo officially opened.

Special thanks to H. E The Governor and Mrs. Jill, Beckingham, Mrs Thellwell-Arthur and all the amazing staff at South School, the incredibly hard working committee members of GTFT Inc. Mitchell Loeb, Rebecca Cain, Algrove “Smitty” Smith, Chris Davies James, Hilary Day, Jack Seery & Everette Freites, all our incredible volunteers, sponsors and supporters for making this all possible.

GTFT Inc. is a TCI registered not for profit specifically set up as a fund raising vehicle to support local good causes. Past recipients of support have been the GT Wellness Center, H J Robinson High School, South School and this year will be the TCI Community College Campus.

Principal Mrs. Thelwell-Arthur welcome speech

H. E. Governor & Principal

South School students.. Happy faces!

Séamus Day President GTFT Inc. H.E. Governor Peter Beckingham, Mr. Russell Cox Ministry of Education, Principal Mrs Thellwell Arthur & Mr. Edwin Dickenson, Olympic Construction Ltd.

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Supporting Autism through Effective Communication

Communication is an integral to a stop while using the word “stop” part of the human experience. It is will yield much better communication so important that alternate forms results. of language and language supports Expressive Language is the have been developed for all types of ability of an individual to utilize disabilities to ensure they can engage spoken word, gestures or PECS to in the community through active express their needs or thoughts. communication. A prime example Similar to receptive language, the is the hearing impaired who have Picture Exchange Communication developed non-verbal sign languages System is often essential to expressive such as ASL and PSE to communicate communication as well. or the visually impaired who have Though individuals with ASD utilized echolocation to navigate the may know what they want, they often environment safely. have difficulty with word retrieval

With Autism Spectrum and PECs can help them express their Disorder (ASD) specialized supports needs more quickly and effectively. A for communication (which include key way to reduce anxiety in children sign language) are also required with ASD is ensuring they have access specifically with receptive language to a PECS card for “I don’t know” so and expressive language. that they are not frustrated when

Receptive Language is our unable to answer a question. ability to process and understand Additionally, when beginning what is spoken to us or written. expressive language training with Individuals with ASD often require children, always keep verbal language specialized supports in the form to one or two words, this allows for of Sign Language or the Picture faster processing. Finally, labeling Exchange Communication System items around the house and using (PECS). Allowing extra time for spoken word while gesturing is always processing rather than repeating a a very helpful support strategy. sentence is also much more effective.

Communication connects us

Individuals with ASD can all and allows us to build relationships, process information but at a different meet our basic needs and navigate the pace than the average person may and environment. For individuals with keeping a calm and patient demeanour Autism Spectrum Disorder developing is important when supporting effective communication skills through communication. Additionally, using specialized supports can assist them positive language such as “Please in creating a positive connection with wait here” rather than “Don’t leave” is others and their environment. proven as much more successful.

Another important strategy with * Josh F. McKenzie, Behavioural young children is attaching the action Consultant BA,ABA,VRA to the word (Associative Learning). Working with The Hope Foundation Therefore, walking with a child while for Autism Awareness TCI Inc. saying the word “walk”, and coming

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WATERLOO HOTEL MANAGEMENT LTD

Alexandra Resort, Blue Haven Resort & Marina and the Beach House We are seeking to employ, suitably qualified and experienced hospitality professionals in the positions listed below. Our ideal candidates should have an outstanding command of the English language, written and oral, strong communication and excellent customer service skills.

EXECUTIVE CHEF

Reporting to the CEO, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following: JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:  Candidate must demonstrate a proven track record of successfully leading/managing in an upscale Food & Beverage environment; with strong culinary experience and training.  Responsible for the execution of all company policies and procedures, ensuring that all services provided achieve the established standards within the agreed budgetary controls.  Ensure a high standard of cleanliness and hygienic practice throughout the kitchen.  To assist the General Manager in budgeting i.e food cost/payroll/etc.  Ensure guest satisfaction with the smooth and effective running of the day-to-day operation.  Assist in training and development of Culinary staff members.  To maintain control of the standards for purchasing and receiving items.  To test and evaluate products for quality, paying particular attention to yield/holding qualities/market price/wastage usage of leftovers.  Constantly inspect all food service sections during service time to ensure that the correct standards are maintained.  Responsible for control of equipment and scheduling maintenance.

REQUIREMENTS:  Minimum of 5 years of previous Food and Beverage international experience in a senior leadership role.  University/College degree  Computer literate in Microsoft Window applications required  Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities  Developed proficiency with forecasting, cost controls and scheduling through related experience.  Dynamic, enthusiastic, creative leader who thrives under pressure and is able to perform multiple functions and troubleshoot when need.  Highly responsible & reliable with the ability to work well under pressure in fast paced environment.  Ability to work cohesively as part of a team  Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times  The ability to stand and/or walk for a long periods of time, lift up to 40lbs and push/pull up to 50 lbs.  Must be able to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays.

Salary for this position will commensurate with qualifications and experience. Entry point starts at $40,000.00 per annum.

HOSPITALITY ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST Reporting to the CFO, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following: RESPONSIBILITIES:  Coordinate the operations of the accounts office and Night Audit at Alexandra Resort and Asu Restaurant  Assist with the Management of the finance function and overseeing the finance team.  Assist in the preparation of end of Month journals and conducting of the closing process.  Assist in the installation of any new software – document retention, inventory management, payroll, POS, Opera, HotSos  Prepare End of Month journals and conduct the Closing process.  Assist in the installation of any new software - document retention, inventory management, payroll, POS.  Preparation of budgets, forecasts, payrolls and cash flows  Maintenance of financial ledgers and accounting processes  Preparation of Monthly P&L and Balance Sheet  Ensuring that appropriate systems and internal controls are implemented and maintained.

QUALIFICATIONS:  CPA Certification (CA, CGA or CMA)  5 to 10 years proven experience in hospitality financial management to include condo management and food and beverage  Proficiency in all areas of PMS and POS hotel systems, including but not limited to: Microsoft Office, Opera, HotSoS, Micros, Delphi with Microsoft Office, Visual One  Verbal and written English/Spanish with good interpersonal skills  Capacity to plan and organize work  Analytical skills and problem solving capacities.

Salary for this position will commensurate with qualifications and experience. Entry point starts at $50,000.00 per annum.

GROUNDS MANAGER Reporting to the Director of Operations of the property. Responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following: RESPONSIBILITIES:  Overseeing the daily functions of all Grounds and Pool & Beach staff to ensure that all required maintenance and up-keep of property is carried out;  Ensure that guests needs are met in a high quality and efficient manner;  Accountability for all Grounds/Pool & Beach inventories i.e. equipment and supplies inventories;  Be responsible for hiring and training of Grounds/Pool & Beach staff;  Promoting an atmosphere of teamwork and professionalism within the department;  Planning, scheduling, assignment and supervision of all landscaping, seeding, weeding, cultivating and general care of grounds.  Co-ordination of the planting, of flowers, transplanting, pruning, of trees and shrubbery.  Coordination of activities with other trade areas and outside contractors.

REQUIREMENTS:  Five or more years’ experience in same or similar position.  Experience in dry areas, sandy, high calcium and high phosphate soil.  Management experience with a hands on approach and  Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture, landscaping or a related field.  Equivalent combination of education, training and experience, in Landscaping Trade.  A good command of the English language Salary for this position will commensurate with qualifications and experience. Entry point starts at $30,000.00 per annum.

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT Reporting to the CFO, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following: RESPONSIBILITIES: •Execute and/or coordinate general accounting and related activates •Supervise the operations of accounts office and Night Audit •Management of the finance function and overseeing the finance team.

•Prepare End of Month journals and conduct the Closing process.

•Assist in the installation of any new software – document retention, inventory management, payroll, POS. •Preparation of budgets, forecasts and cash flows.

•Maintenance of financial ledgers and accounting process.

•Preparation of Monthly P&L and Balance Sheet.

•Ensuring that appropriate systems and internal controls are implemented and maintained.

•Overseeing the Payroll process.

REQUIREMENTS: •CPA Certification (CA, CGA or CMA) •3 to 5 years of relevant experience in hospitality financial management •Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Visual One and Quickbooks accounting software.

•Verbal and written English and good interpersonal skills •Capacity to plan and organize work •Analytical skills and problem solving capacities Salary for this position will commensurate with qualifications and experience. Entry point starts at $40,000.00 per annum.

LEGAL FINANCIAL CONSULTANT Reporting to the Senior Vice President, the applicant must possess the following: •5 years’ experience as an Attorney/Chartered Accountant •Extensive background in financial risk management •Extensive background in legal risk management •Bachelors of Laws (LLB) •Registered Chartered Accountant Salary for this position will commensurate with qualifications and experience. Entry point starts at $50,000.00 per annum.

Interested persons may contact our Corporate HR department Mon. – Fri. from 9am-3pm via telephone number 946-8054 or you may submit your resume with qualifications and experience to: cgibbons@wihl.com or kbeen@wihl.com Please also send a copy to the Labour Department

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LOCAL NEWS

TCIAA Staff Completes Training in Air Traffic Control

Two staff members of Rigby in the Turks and Caicos Islands congratulating them said that Airports Authority (TCIAA) he is looking forward to their on Thursday completed air continued development in the traffic control (ATC) training aviation industry. at the Jamaica Civil Aviation The ATC course Authority Training Institute was done in two modules, (CAATI).

Aerodrome Control which

Angel Pena DeJesus entails aircraft operation and Erin Smith who began on the ground and in the the ATC training on June 6th immediate vicinity of the will now return to the Turks airport; and Approach and Caicos Islands to begin Control which deals with their conversion and on-the- aircraft transitioning from job training at Providenciales the aerodrome control to the International and Grand Turk enroute phase of flight and International Airports. vice-versa.

Following the The training programme graduation on Thursday, involves an intensive schedule Emmanuel Rigby, Executive of both theory and practical Air Traffic Services Manager exercises in accordance at TCIAA said "I am proud with the International Civil of our student air traffic Aviation Organization's controllers’ performance (ICAO's) Standard Training during the recent Aerodrome/ Guidelines.

Approach Procedural course Successful completion at CAATI." He added “these of the courses is a prerequisite two young men are well on for the grant of an Air Traffic their way to becoming a part Control licences in accordance of a community of highly- with Annex 1 to the trained professionals, who Convention on International are essential to the smooth Civil Aviation. and safe transit of air traffic Subject areas covered during within the Turks and Caicos the training include Air Law, Islands airspace.”

Aeronautical Navigation &

Communication, Meteorology, Aerodrome/Approach Control Procedures, Air Traffic Services, Aircraft Emergencies, Safety Management Systems, and Threat and Error Management.

DeJesus who began his tenure with TCIAA in South Caicos as an assistant said “even though the training is intense, I managed to remain focus and studied day and night to ensure that I was successful.”

TCIAA is a statutory body that was established in 2006 following the split of the Civil Aviation Department into the Civil Aviation Authority and Airports Authority. TCIAA is mandated for the constructing, controlling and managing of airports; providing and maintaining runways, taxiways and terminals for the efficient operation of airports; providing facilities for Customs and Immigration services, and Health and Security checks; and for incidental and connected purposes.

AMANYARA PROVIDENCIALES TURKS & CAICOS ISLANDS ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICER The energy conservation Officer will be responsible for analyzing current energy usage and developing the energy management plan in order to provide quality learning environment with cost effective energy utilization. The ECO will be reporting to TSM and collaborate with all departments to develop a working model for the integration of energy management and other sustainable concepts and practices into the operations of the property.

Required •Coordinator the development, implementation and maintenance of the energy conservation initiatives, including developing and tracking the performance metrics of carbon footprints.

•Monitors and analyzes electricity, water, gas, diesel, garbage usage and makes suggestions for improvement, Develops and maintains the utility tracking database.

•Develops long-range plans for implementing energy conservation plans.

•Compiles, maintains and files all energy reports, billings, and other documents required.

•Analyzes existing building systems for the purpose of improving operating efficiency. Analyze data and performance of boiler, heating units, air conditioning machines, and other mechanical equipment to perform life cycle analysis.

•The training aspect should be related to training employees to implement checklists • Principles and concepts of sustainability, Energy conservation principles.

• Working knowledge of HVAC systems, steam, hot water boilers and energy distribution systems in hotels. Green council.

Preferred •Experience in mechanical, lighting, boilers, HVAC systems, including the ability to read and understand building drawings/blueprints, architectural plans, and operational/maintenance manuals.

•Experience in analyzing building and system energy consumption patterns to identify energy conservation and efficiency improvement opportunities technology applications and likely project cost and energy saving forecasts.

•Experience with building/energy management and control systems operations and ability to perform diagnostics and sustainable practices. Bachelor’s degree in related field engineering, also work in hotels like assistant of engineering.

SALES AND RESERVATION ANALYST Amanyara is seeking a suitable qualified individual to fill this position; to identify and maximize all potential revenue opportunities for the hotel, specializing

ATC Staff

in luxury accommodation. This includes the analysis of revenue potential generated by the FIT, transient and group market segments as well as the market segmentation within transient and group. One will combine this with catering and space utilization as well as other revenue considerations (i.e. F&B, spa utilization, packages, etc.) in order to determine the appropriate mix of business to achieve revenue potentials. Expert and familiar with Hotel Revenue Management systems. (SAR), Corporate Reservations Policies & Planning and Opera. Ability to produce statistical forecast, market planning and reports for business growth analysis. Individual will report to Resort Manager.

GUEST RELATIONS MANAGER Amanyara is looking for a Guest Relations Manager who is responsible for maintaining goodwill between guests and the hotel and ensuring the guests are enjoying themselves. They also ensure continued use of the company’s products or services, are readily available and take a proactive approach. Guest Relations Manager must demonstrate the highest level of courteous and efficient service, to ensure guests feel welcome and that their needs will be attended to at all times during their stay. Must also forge strong and lasting relationships and provide information about additional hotel services. He/she need to have a strong working knowledge of the specific industry as well as the company’s offer in order to retain current customers and keep them satisfied. Here are the requirements for this position: •Bachelor’s degree in hospitality management from a reputable school •Strong affinity for and commitment to the hotel industry •Willingness to demonstrate initiative and perform shift duties •Language skills, Strong market sense and results orientation •Excellent communication, interpersonal and analytical skills POOL TECHNICIAN Certified in maintenance of swimming Pools and maintaining of Pool Water Chemistry in a resort for at least Five Years. Be able to read, write and speak English fluently.

WOODWORKER We are seeking a highly motivated individual to assist our team as our woodworker.

If you are a skilled wood- worker and possess a positive, can-do attitude, with at least 3 years of wood working experience including but not limited to: carpentry, cabinetry, custom woodworking. Overall strong work history, send us your resume.

All positions require a flexible schedule (which may include holidays, weekends and evenings) and extended hours on occasion. Salaries based on experience and qualifications. **These positions will be available for the upcoming season which starts in November.

APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE FROM THE HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE MONDAY THRU FRIDAY 9:30 AM and 11:30 AM. E-mail amanyarahr@aman.com

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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

Scotiabank (Turks and Caicos) Limited

Scotiabank (Turks and Caicos) Limited

is seeking the services of a

is seeking the services of a

Branch Manager, Scotia Center, Scotiabank, Turks and Caicos Islands

Compliance Manager, Scotiabank, Turks & Caicos Salary range is between $54,000 to $81,400 Commensurate with qualifications and experience

Salary Range is between $69,500 to $104,200 Commensurate with qualifications and experience

Position Summary:

Position Summary:

Compliance Manager provides support in the coordination of the overall Anti-Money Laundering regime for Turks & Caicos Islands (TCI) & supports Management in fulfilling their compliance responsibilities by promoting adherence to the Scotiabank Guidelines for Business Conduct, the Group Standards for AntiMoney Laundering and Anti-Terrorist Financing and any supplemental, policies, procedures, guidelines or codes of conduct applicable to the TCI.

The Branch Manager has direct responsibility for the Scotia Centre Main Branch and supervision over the Grace Bay and Grand Turk Branches. The Branch Manager is responsible for development, maintenance and communication of the retail banking business – inclusive of Insurance and Small Business; and for contributing to the quality of the loan portfolio, ensuring adequate controls and procedures are in place to safeguard the bank’s assets. With the support of the respective branch managers.

Key Accountabilities for this role include: Monitoring Compliance • Provide support in developing and carrying out an adequate review program 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 Director in periodically consulting with support functions to 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.

• Coordinate compliance reviews/branch visits either as part of a shared service/ compliance team or as a stand-alone activity.

• Assist in the monitoring and analysis of client complaints, which allege or may indicate non-compliance so as to minimize the risk to reputation or the risk of subsequent litigation.

Key Accountabilities for this role include: • Develop maintain and execute a strategic marketing plan designed to develop new business opportunities and maximize profits for the branch as well as support the development and negotiation of team sales goals with Managing Director for all teams.

• Develop and foster a customer driven culture throughout the Branches and ensure the delivery of a high standard of customer service and execution of Sales Management processes.

• Ensure the branches’ profitability and maintenance of the Retail/Small Business/Insurance/Investment business by consistently using the bank’s relationship Focused Selling Process.

Policies, Practices, Procedures, Testing and Training • Provide support in ensuring that adequate policies, practices and procedures have been defined and implemented to enable ongoing compliance to applicable local regulatory requirements to be achieved.

• Provide support in developing Anti-Money Laundering training programs to support the reliable implementation of regulatory requirements.

• Provide support in ensuring that policies regarding FATCA are being properly implemented.

• Effectively manage and control portfolios (Retail/Small Business) at an acceptable level of risk.

• Maximize profitability and effectively control Branch operations by ensuring branch control checklists are regularly reviewed and monitored and branch service check-ups are rated satisfactory or better for all branches.

• Effectively manage and develop staff in order to achieve Bank’s marketing objective via coaching and review of individual self- service checkups in conjunction with respective managers.

Remedying Non-Compliance and Resolving Problems • 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.

• Manage Anti Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorist Financing, bank policies and Compliance procedures and educates and advises staff members on compliance matters.

Compliance Reporting • Provide support in ensuring that all required reporting activities are completed in an accurate and timely manner as prescribed.

• Provide support to branches as required.

• Sales Leadership and Sales Management.

• Contribute to the maintenance and enhancement of the Bank’s image in the communities served by personal involvement in the social and professional life of the community and ensuring other senior officers do likewise.

Regulatory Awareness • Provide support in ensuring that a reliable organizational structure, with adequate accountability and processes, has been defined to enable a comprehensive awareness of applicable local regulatory requirements.

• In conjunction with the Human Resource Manager, work with managers to ensure that the Performance management and Employee development process are carried out in line with the bank’s requirements and guidelines.

Functional Competencies:

• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in the field;

• Good knowledge of business activities undertaken by Scotiabank (Turks and Caicos) Limited. i.e. retail banking, corporate banking, commercial banking, credit, collections, as applicable, • Expert knowledge of both local and international laws and 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, • Strong Administrative and reporting skills to ensure that the Compliance Matrices for all applicable departments, units and branches within Scotiabank (Turks and Caicos) Limited are up to date.

• 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, • Excellent relationship building and interpersonal communication skills • Excellent presentation skills • High degree of computer literacy.

• Degree in business administration or related discipline, or equivalent work experience.

Educational Requirements:

Functional Competencies: • Strong Marketing/Business Development Skills • Skills & capability to build the Small Business portfolio and lead the team • Expert knowledge in Retail & Small Business and sales management techniques/disciplines • Expert knowledge of Compliance • Strong in Human Resource/People Management • Experience in motivating & building a team • Strong Leader who is people driven, customer & results focused

Educational Requirements:

• 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), International Compliance Association ICA, ); • Proficient legal training and knowledge that can be leveraged to support the business.

• Formal training in Compliance and Membership in a recognized professional compliance association (e.g. Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS), International Compliance Association ICA);

Qualified candidates should submit C.V. via email to: The Human Resources Dept., Scotiabank Turks and Caicos: santresha.gardiner@scotiabank.com on or before September 23, 2016.

Note: Only persons short-listed for an interview will be contacted.

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Qualified candidates should submit C.V. via email to: The Human Resources Dept., Scotiabank Turks and Caicos: santresha.gardiner@scotiabank.com on or before September 23, 2016.

Note: Only persons short-listed for an interview will be contacted.

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of nursing care to the surgical patients

VACANT POSITIONS Position: Registered Nurse Location: Cheshire Hall Medical Centre, Providenciales TCI Job Summary: Post holder will be responsible for providing professional nursing care to patients by working independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Assumes primary responsibility for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patient care in accordance with established standards and hospital policies.

Responsibilities: Administer medications, checking dosages and patient histories for possible interaction. Assess, plan, implement, evaluate and document nursing care of patients in accordance with organizational policies and in accordance with standards of professional nursing practice. Takes temperature, pulse, blood pressure and other vital signs to detect deviations from normal and assess condition. Provide direction, advice and emotional aid to patient’s families and educate patients and public on various medical conditions

Requirements and Experiences: •Holder of an appropriate medical degree and Royal College / Boards / other certification in General Surgery.

•At least five years in recognized General surgical posts.

•Previous substantive consultant experience is required.

Salary: $85,000.00 to $95,000.00 per annum Position currently held by a work permit holder Position: Registrar Obstetrician/Gynaecologist Location: Cheshire Hall Medical Centre, Providenciales TCI Job Summary: Post holder will be responsible to provide obstetric and gynaecolocigal care to patients.

Responsibilities: Attend to obstetric and gynaecoloy in-patients. Attend to obstetrics and gynaecology out-patients via the Out Patient clinic. Attend to pregnant mothers for antenatal visits and to assist in identifying high risk patients. Provide obstetrics and gynaecology emergency coverage on an on-call basis. Schedule and perform surgeries within scope of practice on an elective and emergent basis. Provide evidence based patient care within acceptable regional/worldwide standards. Advise and supervise the delivery of nursing/midwifery care to obstetrics and gynaecology patients.

Qualifications & Experiences: •Graduate of an approved School of Nursing, holding a certificate in nursing, Requirements and Experiences: •Holder of an appropriate medical degree and Royal College / Boards / other certification with in OBGYN current registration from country of training/origin •At least five years at the Senior Registrar Level •Evidence of ongoing relevent post graduate education and training •Current BLS certification Salary: $70,000.00 to $80,000.00 per annum Desired •Holder of Nursing Degree Position currently by a work permit holder.

•Current ACLS certification Minimum two years recent clinical nursing experience Position: ED Physician Location: Cheshire Hall Medical Centre, Providenciales TCI Salary: $25,000.00 to $30,000.00 per annum Job Summary: Post holder will be responsible to provide medical care to patients requiring acute and life-saving care.

Position currently held by a work permit holder.

Responsibilities: To examine, diagnose and treat patients with a wide range of health issues. To provide holistic advice, relevant to the social and cultural background of patients. To make appropriate and timely referral to secondary/specialist care where required. Makes referrals where appropriate to other healthcare professionals.

Provide evidence based patient care within acceptable regional /worldwide standards.

Provides clinical guidance, direction and co-ordination of activities for supportive care, Responsibilities: Examine different images including mammograms, CT scans, including follow up care within scope of practice. Assist colleagues in a collegiate manner where necessary. Advise and supervise where necessary the delivery of x-rays, MRI scans and ultrasounds. Read reports and record results for review by nursing care to patients within the Emergency Department. physicians. Diagnose patient illnesses. Recommend and discuss treatment options with other physicians. Work alongside radiologic technologists/radiology technicians .

Requirements and Experiences: and other health professionals in administering treatment. Examine patients and •Holder of an appropriate medical degree and, where necessary, Royal College / Boards record medical histories. / other certification in a specialty field of medicine.

•Current ACLS certification.

Qualifications & Experiences: •Holder of an appropriate medical degree and Royal College / Boards / other •At least five years as a medical practitioner at independent level within Emergency Medicine. certification in Radiology.

Position: Radiologist Location: Cheshire Hall Medical Centre, Providenciales TCI Job Summary: Post holder will be responsible for providing Radiology services to patients within the Cheshire Hall Medical Centre and Cockburn Town Medical Centre.

•At least five years in recognized Radiology posts.

Desirable •Previous substantive consultant post or equivalent

Salary: $70,000.00 to $80,000.00 per annum Position currently by a work permit holder.

Salary: $85,000.00 to $95,000.00 per annum Position currently held by a work permit holder.

Position: Radiographer Location: Cheshire Hall Medical Centre, Providenciales TCI Job Summary: Post holder will be responsible to participates in the provision of a comprehensive and effective radiology imaging service at TCI Hospitals. Performs general and specialist radiographic and sonographic examinations.

Responsibilities: Assessing patients and their clinical requirements to determine appropriate radiographic techniques. Perform a range of radiographic examinations on patients to produce high-quality images, observe and maintain contact with patients during their waiting, examination and post-examination stay in the department. Assist in more complex radiological examinations working with radiologists and doctors and surgeons. Provide support and reassurance to patients, taking into account their physical and psychological needs. Ensuring that equipment is regularly checked for malfunctions and any faults are reported.

Qualifications & Experiences: •Recognized degree/diploma in a radiography training programme.

•Holder of professional active practicing certificate of registration from country of training/origin.

•Specialist training in Ct and/or MRI. •Up to date BLS certification Desired •Preferred post-graduate study in specialist modality.

•Completion of an IV cannulation course and Two years’ post-certification experience in both fields.

•Previous experience working with a PACS/RIS environment Salary: $28,000.00 to $38,000.00 per annum Position currently held by a work permit holder Position: General Surgeon Location: Cheshire Hall Medical Centre, Providenciales TCI Job Summary: Post holder will be responsible to provide general surgical care to patients within the Cheshire Hall Medical Centre and Cockburn Town Medical Centre.

Responsibilities: Attend to surgical in-patients. Attend to surgical out-patients via the Out Patient clinic. Provide surgical emergency coverage on an on-call basis.

Schedule and perform surgeries within scope of practice on an elective basis. Provide evidence based patient care within acceptable regional/worldwide standards. Assist colleagues in a collegiate manner where necessary. Advise and supervise the delivery

Position: Location:

Quality/Risk Management and Patient Safety Manager Cheshire Hall Medical Centre, Providenciales

Summary: To provide oversight of the Quality Improvement, Risk Management, Patient Safety initiatives throughout the organization.

•Manages the international accreditation efforts and acts as Accreditation Survey Coordinator for all accreditation activities •Support the peer review process •Liaise with medical-legal and insurance staff •Internal and external staff as appropriate to job function or as directed by CEO. Responsibilities: Provides leadership in the key care delivery areas of quality improvement, risk management and patient safety. Provide oversight of proactive and reactive patient safety activities, including root cause analyses, failure mode effects analyses and significant unplanned incident analyses. Provide leadership of and support for the accreditation processes and function in the organization and acts as Accreditation Survey Coordinator throughout the triennial accreditation cycle.

Assure the organization maintains ongoing readiness and compliance with current and new standards when identified. Serves as chair of and develops the Quality, Risk Management and Patient Safety Committee. Oversee the complaint management process, analyzes results and develops reports as required.

Participate in the development of and supporting the medical staff peer review, credentialing and privileging processes.

Qualifications and Experience •Masters Degree required with at least three (3) years clinical experience in an acute care hospital, preferably as a registered nurse.

•Certification in Health Care Quality (such as CPHQ) Strongly preferred •Extensive prior experience in education and training of staff in the principles of quality improvement, risk management and patient safety •At least three to five (3-5) years’ clinical experience in an acute care hospital, preferably as a registered nurse.

•At least three to five (3-5) experience working with domestic or international accreditation agencies and experience with leading accreditation surveys.

•Five (5) or more years of management / supervisory experience.

•Minimum of five years of current, progressive experience in quality management / quality improvement in a healthcare setting required.

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HEALTHY

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More U.S. adults smoke pot as fewer people see risks

Statins' benefits understated and harms exaggerated, scientists warn

The benefits of statins - world's number one killers, accounting - More and more Americans are with 10 million more people using pot cholesterol-busting drugs that can for an estimated 31 percent of all dramatically reduce the risk of heart deaths and claiming 17.5 million lives admitting they use marijuana, and a in 2014 than in 2012. new study suggests this may be due at Use of marijuana on a daily or near- attacks and strokes - have been a year worldwide, according to the least in part to the growing number of daily basis increased even more underestimated and their harms World Health Organization. exaggerated, scientists said on

A row over statins erupted people who don’t think it’s dangerous. markedly.

Thursday in a major review of in Britain in 2013 when the British Researchers surveyed almost 600,000 In 2002, 3.9 million adults Medical Journal published papers U.S. adults from 2002 to 2014 about in the U.S. reported using marijuana research.

In an effort to counter what by Harvard Medical School's John their drug use and health. Marijuana daily or nearly every day. By 2014, that use increased from 10.4 percent of number had more than doubled to 8.4 they said were misleading reports of Abramson and UK cardiologist Aseem high levels of side effects, the scientists Malhotra claiming up to 20 percent of adults to 13.3 percent during the million. study period, researchers report in The “Physicians need to be aware of these said in the Lancet medical journal there users get side effects.

Lancet Psychiatry. changing patterns of marijuana use was a "serious cost to public health" in The 20 percent figure was later

Over the same period, the to guide healthcare, and additional such claims, which can dissuade people retracted after the BMJ said it was based on flawed data, but this and other proportion of adults who thought there research needs to be conducted to from taking beneficial medicines.

"Our review shows that the reports affected patient confidence. was a great risk of harm associated study the consequences – both acute In their review, Collins' team with smoking pot once or twice a week and long-term – that may be associated numbers of people who avoid heart declined from about 50 percent to 33 with frequent, heavy use,” Compton attacks and strokes by taking statin found that periods of intense public therapy are very much larger than the discussion about statins were followed percent. said.

“Despite scientific evidence of Both the prevalence and numbers who have side effects," said by rises in the proportion of people who potential harms, adults are much less frequency of marijuana use increased Rory Collins, a professor at the Clinical stop taking the drugs, and by falls in convinced about dangers associated starting around 2007 and showed Trial Service Unit at Britain's Oxford the number of prescriptions for them.

As well as in Britain, studies in with using marijuana,” said lead study significantly larger spikes after 2011, University.

He also said that those who Denmark, Australia, Turkey and author Dr. Wilson Compton, deputy the study found. director of the National Institute on Meanwhile, many countries experience side effects -- which include France have suggested that media Drug Abuse (NIDA). outside the U.S. including Canada, muscle pain, nausea and liver problems debate about side effects of statins has

“These reductions in perceived India, Mexico, Spain, Germany and -- could reverse them by stopping the led to measurable effects on their use.

David Webb, president of the harm were strongly associated with the the Netherlands have decriminalized statin, while the effects of a heart increases in use,” Compton added by possession of small quantities of attack or stroke "are irreversible and British Pharmacological Society, said he feared many patients who should email. marijuana, the authors also point out. can be devastating".

Once among the biggest take statins had been persuaded

Marijuana is the most “The message that adults are commonly used illicit drug in the U.S., not getting is that marijuana is a drug revenue generators for drug makers against them by exaggerated claims of according to NIDA. and, like all drugs, can harm some such as Pfizer and AstraZeneca, harm: "It is likely that many lives have

Short-term effects of using users when it is used in certain ways,” most statins are now off-patent and been lost based on a received view that statins are dangerous and ineffective," this drug can include mood changes, said Wayne Hall, director of the Center available as cheap generics.

U.S. health guidelines he said. impaired body movements and for Youth Substance Abuse Research The review found that difficulty with thinking, problem at the University of Queensland in recommend aggressive statin therapy for high-risk patients. In Britain, they lowering cholesterol by 2 millimoles solving and memory. Over time, the Brisbane, Australia. drug can also lead to breathing “Like alcohol, it can when used are taken by an estimated 7 million per liter with a statin, such as a daily challenges, increased heart rate and a daily over substantial periods of time people and health authorities have 40 milligram tablet of atorvastatin range of mood disorders. produce dependence and seriously said they should be prescribed more for 5 years in 10,000 patients would prevent major cardiovascular events

Overall, marijuana use by U.S. interfere with some adults’ health and widely as preventatives.

Cardiovascular diseases such in 1,500 people and cause problematic adults increased more than 30 percent well-being,” Hall, author of an editorial in the past dozen years, the study found, accompanying the study, said by email. as heart attacks and strokes are the side effects in around 200.

Avoiding weight gain may cut costs for diabetics

Overweight adults with type 2 diabetes who can maintain their current weight may reduce their health care costs in the long term, a recent study suggests.

From 2010 to 2013, researchers looked at whether maintaining weight, along with keeping blood sugar under control, had an impact on health care costs for people with type 2 diabetes.

The average patient in the study was obese. Even so, three years after the study began, those who maintained their weight had reduced their annual healthcare costs by $400, on average, regardless of whether their blood sugar levels were well controlled.

By comparison, those who gained weight and had uncontrolled blood sugar had an average cost

percent managed to maintain blood with greater health costs. “Heart increase of $1,473.

“Simply put, weight gain is sugar control, as determined by the failure is a condition that requires expensive,” said study co-author Dr. levels of hemoglobin A1c in their blood. constant hospitalization,” said Dr. Patients who maintained Amisha Wallia, an endocrinologist Greg Nichols, a diabetes researcher at Kaiser Permanente Center for Health their weight within 5 percent of what at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Research. “Even if you struggle with it was at the start of the study had who was not involved with the study. keeping your blood sugar under control, a reduction in costs of about $400 “Preventing heart failure can impact preventing weight gain is really regardless of A1C. Patients who didn’t the cost of diabetes.” important.” Almost 90 percent maintain their weight had modestly She also pointed out how important of patients with type 2 diabetes are increased costs if they were able to it is for patients using insulin to pay affected by overweight or obesity, the keep their blood sugar under control close attention to their weight. study authors point out in the journal – about $387, on average, reflecting “Insulin can be very effective Diabetes Care. Using medical records a 3 percent increase – and a more in bringing down blood sugar, but it of Kaiser Permanente members in the significant increase in medical costs if can also cause weight gain, she said.

Oregon and Washington area, Nichols their hemoglobin A1c levels were at or “I tell my patients that we have to and colleagues tracked 8,154 adults above 7 percent. For that group, with take this one step at a time - first we with type 2 diabetes from 2010 through weight gain and poorly controlled blood lower the blood sugar, then we address the end of 2013. Overall, 81 percent sugar, costs rose by $1,473, on average, the weight.” Losing weight under of participants gained less than 5 or 14 percent.Heart failure, depression any circumstances is difficult, noted percent of their weight, but only 38 and insulin use were also associated Nichols.

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            

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A vacancy exists at Pond View Seafood on the island of South Caicos for a Male Helper.

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3 LABOURERS Salary $7.00 per hour Shanda Restaurant Seeks 3 Waitresses Salary $5.00 per hour Contact 341-5121

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JERK JUICE BAR & GRILL 1 Kitchen Helper 1 Waitress Must be able to create menus Must be a drink specialize Salary $7.00 per hour 6 days per week Invites prospective applicants who are Islanders to send copies of their applications to the Board and Contact 431-0221 Position not currently held by a work permit holder.

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Bermuda Commission of Inquiry granted extension

The Commission of Inquiry will be given until the end of the year to complete its investigation, it was confirmed.

The panel, chaired by Sir Anthony Evans, was formed to look into the findings of the Auditor General’s report on the Consolidated Fund for the 2010, 2011, and 2012 financial years.

Originally it was given 20 weeks to complete its work but has now been granted an extension, an agreement reached before the commission began its work.

“Our terms of reference provided that the Commission was to submit its findings and recommendations within 20 weeks of appointment or such longer period as Premier Michael Dunkley may from time to time direct,” said Sir Anthony.

“We provided two reasons to the Premier for our request for an extension — the need to prepare fully for our next public hearing, and to be as fair as we can be to the witnesses who will be required to appear at the hearing.

“We are grateful to the Premier for granting our request as the extension will ensure we have time to consider all that has been said, to follow up on any issues that arise and are outstanding following the hearing, and to prepare our report and make our recommendations.”

According to the Royal Gazette, Sir Anthony noted that the Commission had posted a set of rules on its website at www.inquirybermuda.com in the Documents section that outlines procedures the Commission intends to follow in a number of areas.

The Commission’s next hearing will be held on Wednesday, September 28 at St. Theresa’s Church Hall, Laffan Street in Hamilton, beginning at 10.00am.

In addition to Sir Anthony, an international jurist and former Bermuda Court of Appeal judge, lawyer John Barritt, businesswoman Fiona Luck and businessman Kumi Bradshaw are members on the Commission.

Meantime, Bermuda Emissions Control’s bid to avoid an investigation by the Commission of

Inquiry may have been scuppered by the Supreme Court.

A legal effort to prevent the investigation has been ruled invalid.

However, according to a Supreme Court judgment, the court has agreed to stay the effects of a summons issued by the commission on the company until further legal arguments can be heard.

BEC contends that the decision of the Premier to appoint the COI is invalid, as is the decision by the COI to investigate the TCD emissions centre.

Prior to a court hearing, a summons had been issued ordering the BEC to appear before the commission and produce documents.

In that hearing, lawyer Eugene Johnson, representing BEC, argued that the scope of the COI was too broad, and any commission which was so broadly framed as to purportedly empower it to determine the scope of its own jurisdiction is unlawful.

However, Chief Justice Ian Kawaley found that there was “no serious contention” that the commission was given a roving brief to investigate whatever it saw fit.

“There is on what I consider to be a proper reading of the COI’s commission no credible basis for concluding that the commission is invalid because, as is contended, ‘the Premier unlawfully delegated the power to set the scope of the public inquiry to the Commission, pursuant to paragraphs 1 and 9 of the Commission’s Terms of Reference’,” he wrote.

On the basis of that ruling, he said the claim that the COI could not investigate the TCD emissions centre also failed.

“At the practical level BEC complained that it contracted with the Government before the period covered by the Auditor-General’s report,” the Chief Justice continued. “The COI very convincingly counters that its contract is potentially relevant because, pursuant to the governing contract, funds paid to the applicant are referenced in the relevant section of the report as amounts not approved by

Barbados denies using banned chemicals in fight against mosquitoes B R I D G E T O W N , Barbados – Barbados health authorities have dismissed media reports that the chemical being used as part of the efforts to rid the island of mosquitoes responsible for the Zika and Chikungunya viruses had been banned in other countries.

The Ministry of Health said that Malathion had been by the World Health Organisation (WHO) as contained in its Recommended Insecticides for Space Spraying against Mosquitoes, updated last February.

An article recently published in the Daily Nation newspaper, headlined “SMOKE SCREAM,” suggested that Malathion and diesel were banned chemicals and should be replaced with water-based fogging or aquaculture which would allow fish to consume the mosquito larvae.

“Malathion is the most cost effective and sustainable method of killing adult mosquitoes. It has not to

date demonstrated mosquito resistance, similar to some of the newer agents that are being used elsewhere,” the Ministry of Health said, adding that diesel was used as a propellant at a concentration of five per cent, so that exposure was very low.

“The fogging schedule is published, not because of excess risk from the chemicals, but because some people have respiratory conditions and may be more sensitive to fogging than others,” the Ministry explained.

It said it would continue to urge Barbadians to take vector control seriously and to prevent mosquito breeding on their premises by adopting source reduction practices. These include managing water storage containers and eliminating conditions which can lead to collections of water.

Barbados, like most Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries have reported cases of the Zika virus that is spread by the Aedes qegypti mosquito.

Chairman of the Commission of Inquiry Sir Anthony with Premier Michael Dunkley Cabinet in 2011.

“While there may be room for argument about the scope of documents to be produced pursuant to the summons (which is an entirely different matter), the suggestion that the emissions decision is wholly invalid on relevance grounds is in my judgment unsustainable.”

However, he allowed BEC’s argument regarding the summons to proceed, noting questions that had arisen about the handling of the summons.

“The summons required the production of documents at a hearing which only one commissioner was present,” he wrote. “Was that a lawful hearing?

The COI has yet to publish procedural rules to explain to the recipients of summonses what its quorum procedures are.

“It is arguable that the COI has no power to fix a special quorum for different categories of meetings because that power is vested in the Governor/Premier alone.”

He continued: “These complaints are both technical and of practical importance for the further conduct of the COI’s work, this court having decided that the commission is lawfully established.

“Even if the COI can summon a witness to produce documents before a single commissioner, what procedure will be followed if disputes about production arise and have to be determined?

“In the present case, for instance, it is not clear to what extent BEC can (in the first instance at least) be required to produce documents outside of the three financial years covered by the AuditorGeneral’s report.”

Dominican woman classified as man in Miami prison files suit SANTO DOMINGO, spokeswoman Chandra Gavin Dominican Republic — A said the department does not Dominican woman who says she comment on pending litigation. was wrongly classified as a man Pichardo, who is married and held with male inmates for and has three children, was 10 hours in a Miami prison filed 50 years old at the time of the a U.S. federal lawsuit Wednesday incident in November 2013. alleging negligence and civil rights “She was humiliated,” violations. attorney David Kubiliun told The

The filing comes three Associated Press. “The officials years after Fiordaliza Pichardo acted with deliberate indifference was arrested at Miami’s by failing to protect her rights.” international airport on what Kubiliun said he did not attorneys say was a decades-old know what the prison’s medical drug trafficking charge that was staff meant by “non-traditional later dismissed. The $5 million male characteristics.” suit names the Miami-Dade “We believe that those Corrections Department as a words were used as a cover-up to defendant. their unlawful actions,” he said.

Pichardo’s lawyers say she “We are in the process of finding was initially booked as a female at out what those motivations were.” the Metro West Detention Center Pichardo is a former but medical staff examined her and government official who was reclassified her as a man because elected in 2010 as city council they determined she had “non- member in Bonao, a town north traditional male characteristics.” of the capital of Santo Domingo.

Lawyers say Pichardo was then Kubiliun said she traveled to placed with 40 male inmates in an Miami in 2013 for the birth of open cell where she was allegedly her third grandchild and had taunted and sexually harassed. previously visited the United

Miami-Dade Corrections States without incident.

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Jamaica signs cultural MOU with Mexico, Marley statue unveiled

MEXICO CITY – A cultural cooperation Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), has been signed between Jamaica and Mexico – symbolizing a commitment between the cities of Kingston and Chetumal to work towards the enhancement and development of their cultural and creative industries.

Jamaica’s Minister of Culture and Entertainment, Olivia “Babsy” Grange, who is currently in Mexico said that under the MOU, the parties will focus on several activities.

“Such as the promotion of artistic and cultural exchanges; the distribution and sharing of information and research, assistance to support professional development in culture and the arts and collaboration in the creation and protection of cultural content and creative industries.”

She said the MOU between Chetumal – located on Mexico’s east coast, and Kingston, was significant and strategic as Kingston was recently designated a UNESCO Creative Music City and one of the components of the designation is pursuing collaborations with other cities in creative sectors.

“However we have an opportunity to forge a special relationship with Chetumal,” said Grange, adding that – “Chetumal is the gateway, it is the place where Reggae enters Mexico.”

During her visit to Chetumal, Grange also participated in the unveiling of a statue of Reggae icon, Bob Marley done by renowned sculptor, Ricardo Ponzanelli.

The State of Quintana Roo has responsibility for the installation and maintenance of the statue, that will be strictly for free public viewing, with no commercial gain to the state.

The unveiling of the statue was one of the highlights of the Mexico Reggae Festival, now in its second year.

The Festival is organised by State of Quintana Roo.

Perry Christie being challenged for PLP leadership

Perry Christie

Alfred Sears

Former Attorney General Alfred Sears has announced his intention to challenge Prime Minister Perry Christie for leadership of the Progressive Liberal Party at the governing party’s national convention in November.

Sears is the first to make such an intention known, ensuring that Mr Christie will face the first challenge to his leadership since the National Security Minister Dr Bernard Nottage and attorney Paul Moss faced him in 2009.

According to the Bahamas Tribune, Sears has been laying the groundwork for a leadership run for months, having released a list of proposals he intends to champion if he becomes leader of the PLP. He spent recent months canvassing the country to make an assessment about whether it would be wise to run for leader. He pledged to run a “clean” race, one without personal attacks.

“The issues before us continue to be restoring our economy with specific focus on job creation,

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FBI to set up office in Jamaica

KINGSTON, Jamaica – The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) are to set up offices in Jamaica as part of measures to help fight crime and violence.

A Jamaica Information Service (JIS) statement reporting on the United States Jamaica-US Bilateral Relations Forum held here earlier this week, quoted US Ambassador to Jamaica, Luis G Moreno, as saying that officers from the agencies will help to train local personnel.

The Forum focused on a report from the Caribbean Policy Research Institute (CaPRI) entitled ‘Dialogues between Democracies: The Future of USJamaica Bilateral Relations’.

The report focused on

areas such as enhancing security; that over the past year, 16 courses emboldening democratic have been conducted in areas governance; increasing trade such as forensics, investigating and investment; enabling health terror networks, investigating crimes and and prosperity; endorsing full cybersecurity and equal citizenship; and spotting false documents.

“Having the FBI means strengthening the partnership.

Prime Minister Andrew that if there is a federal crime Holness, who addressed committed here which affects the conference, said his both Jamaica and the United administration is fairly advanced States, I don’t have to wait for the in developing a strategic anti- office in Miami for international crime action plan which involves affairs to send me agents. Once an integrated and comprehensive we have an office here full-time, set of measures and actions to that guy will go out, train people, significantly reduce crime in the and will liaise and exchange information.” country.

“In the next budget you The diplomat said the ATF is will see an allocation which will crucial, as it can trace serial be significant, but necessary in numbers and conduct forensic ensuring that Jamaica, once and tests on guns coming through for all, brings the crime monster the United States and Central America in the drugs for gun to heel,” Holness said.

Ambassador Moreno said trade.

Woman in Cayman Islands jailed for changing date on work permit stamp admitted

A woman involved in a Adams traffic accident “dug herself a altering the date as a result of deeper hole” by changing a date being taken into custody on the in her passport, attorney Dennis traffic matter.

Mr. Brady described the Brady said in Summary Court situation as one of those classic last week.

He was speaking on cases of escalating problems behalf of Dawn Ann-Marie getting out of control. He said Adams, who pleaded guilty to Adams was a person of good altering a temporary work permit character who had worked here stamp, working without a permit for six years without incident. and overstaying, according to the She had made efforts to do the Caymanian Compass. Her total right thing, submitting her sentence was 30 days. papers to her last employer and

Senior Crown counsel being assured that they were Tricia Hutchinson said Adams, being processed.

The alteration of the 41, was arrested on a traffic- related matter on Feb. 29. In passport was an effort to appear March, a request was made legitimate, Mr. Brady said. In her by police to the Immigration interview, Adams had admitted, Department to check her status “I did it when the police stopped on the island. It turned out she me the other day. I don’t know had been given until the end of why. I just panic[ked].”

He asked for the mercy April 2015 on a permit. However, her passport had been altered to of the court. He explained that Adams had come to Cayman show April 30, 2017. expanding entrepreneurial opportunities for Bahamians and ensuring economic diversification, instituting fiscal responsibility and prudence in governance, combatting crime within our borders and establishing a system of transparent and accountable governance among many other progressive reforms,” he said in a statement.

Sears told The Tribune he notified Mr Christie and PLP chairman Bradley Roberts about his decision to contest the leadership of the party.

He met with members of his constituency branch yesterday evening to discuss the matter with them.

He said he will present comprehensive plans for the country in the upcoming months and enhancing government transparency and accountability is expected to be one major plank of his agenda.

It is a potential sore spot for the Christie Administration, which has made no apparent progress towards creating campaign finance laws or addressing concerns about the transparency of the country’s contract procurement process, two matters that have long been a priority to stakeholders.

Sears is also expected to argue strongly for greater devolution of the Prime Minister’s powers and for an expansion in the scope of local government.

“This campaign will present a transformative vision for the Progressive Liberal Party and the

to try to assist three teenaged children and give them a better life than she had.

Since this incident, she has been living off the benevolence of people at her church because she had no earnings, Mr. Brady said. A sentence of custody would be a further burden on the state, he pointed out, although he agreed that the state does spend money in an effort to deter wrongdoing.

Adams has suffered the shame of sullying her previous good character, the attorney summarized: “She tried to extricate herself, but dug herself a deeper hole.”

Magistrate Valdis Foldats said general deterrence was certainly a factor. Adams did not need individual deterrence because the whole situation had brought home to her the seriousness of what she had done.

Bahamas,” he said in his statement yesterday. “The campaign will not make any personal and negative attacks on anyone.”

It is often said that the PLP’s election process is stacked in favour of the party’s leader.

There are many stalwart councillors in the party who are of advanced age and have the ability to vote in the convention.

They are more likely to have had relationships with Mr Christie, who has been a parliamentarian for more than 40 years, than they are with Mr Sears, who has served in government for ten years.

Asked if he has concerns about the fairness of the PLP’s election process, Mr Sears said: “I, as well as every other candidate who will step forward, will be provided a level playing field and a fair process. Our great party should have the confidence to ensure that any contest for its leadership is fair and democratic. I’m confident that the delegates of the PLP are patriots of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas and when they hear the manner that I want to take the country in they will support me.”

Sears is a respected figure in the PLP and within the legal community. He was encouraged by the PLP constituency branch of Fort Charlotte to return to frontline politics last year after members grew frustrated with their representative, Dr Andre Rollins, who has since left the PLP.

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Doctors say Haiti ripe for large Zika outbreak

Posters warning of the dangers of Zika only reached Haiti’s health ministry in August, six months after the country reported an outbreak, in one example of delayed prevention efforts that have health experts worried a “large epidemic” is looming.

Gabriel Thimothe, a senior health ministry official, said the public service posters would be distributed to hospitals and airports shortly, but that health funding had been cut this year and foreign aid was sparse to fight the mosquito-borne virus that can cause severe birth defects.

Zika infections in pregnant women have been shown to cause microcephaly - a defect in which babies’ heads and brains are undersized - as well as other brain abnormalities.

Widespread fumigation that has limited the virus’ spread in other Caribbean nations such as Cuba only began in Haiti last month. Publicity campaigns have been all but invisible and hospital workers were on strike for much of the year.

“We’re expecting a large epidemic but we don’t know when it will occur,” said Jean-Luc Poncelet, the World Health Organization’s representative in Haiti. “There is under-reporting.”

Such an epidemic could severely strain Haiti’s fragile healthcare system, battered by an earthquake in 2010 that killed 300,000, and still struggling with a cholera epidemic that has sickened

formed in May, Thimothe said.

Several U.S. health officials in Haiti told Reuters that the United States provided $3 million in August to combat Zika in the country, money that was initially intended to be deployed against Ebola in West Africa.

Thimothe said the impact of an explosion of microcephaly cases would be devastating, but denied the condition was more widespread than thought, even though many Haitian women give birth at home rather than in clinics.

His position is supported by Workers of the Ministry of Public Health and Population fumigate a street during a campaign against WHO data through June, which did mosquito breeding to prevent Zika in Port-au-Prince, Haiti not show an uptick in microcephaly nearly 800,000 people. microcephaly. or Guillain-Barre syndrome, a

WHO data show 5,000 neurological disorder that can cause suspected cases have been reported in RAINY SEASON temporary paralysis and has also been more prosperous neighbor Dominican linked to Zika.

Republic, which shares the island In the Dominican Republic there were But Louise Ivers, the senior of Hispaniola with Haiti and has spikes in infections in March and May, health and policy advisor for Partners a similar population and climate. broadly coinciding with rainy seasons in Health, which along with Haitian Haiti by contrast, has reported 3,000 on both sides of the island, a time organization Zanmi Lasante runs suspected cases, according to numbers when mosquitoes and diseases they a hospital in the central town of shared by the U.S. Centers for Disease carry normally flourish. In Haiti, the Mirebalais, said she had seen at least Control and Prevention. number of cases reported each week 12 cases this year of Guillain-Barre,

That makes Haiti’s Zika generally dropped from February normally a rare condition. infection rate about 30 per 100,000 through the rains.

The same hospital registered people, compared to 82 per 100,000 A long strike by medical two microcephaly cases, including one in Brazil, where the connection residents at most public hospitals confirmed to be linked to Zika, this between Zika and microcephaly was coincided with that decline, raising summer. first detected, and 50 per 100,000 in the question of whether there were “Maybe we are too late for Dominican Republic fewer infections or a lack of health prevention. Maybe we just have to

The connection between Zika workers available to register cases. manage the consequences,” Ivers and microcephaly first came to light A Zika task force, which said. “This could just be the tip of the last fall in Brazil, which has since includes the government and non- iceberg.” confirmed more than 1,800 cases of governmental organizations, was

A famous name and 3D printing combine to aid Caribbean coral The artificial coral KRALENDIJK, Bonaire — Vast coral reefs will be made of sandstone and surrounding this island are limestone and will be deployed considered by many experts just offshore from the Harbour to be the healthiest and best- Village Beach Club, a Bonaire protected in the Caribbean, resort that is active in and that makes Bonaire an conservation efforts and is ideal spot to test whether 3D a partner with Cousteau’s printing technology can help Ocean Learning Center in the preserve these vital marine project.

Reef-building coral habitats around the world.

A partnership that is a tiny polyp-like animal includes the foundation that builds a calciumof ocean explorer Fabien carbonate shell around itself Cousteau will be using the and survives in a symbiotic with certain rapidly developing layered relationship printing technology to design types of algae. Its reefs serve structures that are virtually as vital spawning and feeding identical to the ornate natural grounds for numerous marine coral formations that have creatures. It comes in some long made the southern 1,500 known species, ranging Caribbean island a top diving from soft, undulating fans to destination. They hope their those with hard skeletons that artificial creations will foster form reef bases. natural growth of the reef The partners will monitor the progress of the faster than other methods.

“Essentially we artificial structures with will be able to print rock in underwater cameras already in place, capturing images quotations,” Cousteau said.

of the vibrant reefs that are a feature of the Bonaire National Marine Park.

The Bonaire park is already host to experiments in re-growing coral in nurseries and extensive research. The island, about 50 miles north of Venezuela, is one of the bright spots for reefs in the Caribbean, where the iconic reefs have been devastated fish in the Caribbean Sea near the western shore of Bonaire. Underwater by the effects of pollution, cameras are tracking reefs off Bonaire as part of a project that will include the development and climate use of 3D printers to create extremely realistic artificial reef habitat that backers hope will foster natural habitat development in damaged reefs elsewhere in the change.

“There are many world places in the world now where Park spokeswoman been tried off Bahrain in reefs when I was a teenager Anouschka van de Ven said conjunction with other forms were a fireworks display of the park has issued a permit of artificial reef in the Persian life and now they are basically for the cameras but not yet Gulf. The 3D printer allows a desert, overgrown with for the 3D-project, which is for more natural looking algae and devoid of animals,” scheduled to start this fall. and complex structures said Cousteau, a grandson “The technique of 3D than using concrete and of renowned oceanographer printing coral-like structures traditional molding methods.

Jacques Cousteau. “It’s a sad is very new and therefore Cousteau and others hope statement because about 70 similar projects haven’t been the technology will lead to percent of the biodiversity in done on Bonaire,” van de Ven more natural formations and the ocean depends on coral said. greater biodiversity. reefs.”

The technique has

US praises Haitian authorities following guns and ammunition seizure

PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti – The United States says it will continue to work with Haitian authorities in pursuit of criminals involved in the traffic of illegal weapons into the French speaking Caribbean Community (CARICOM) country after a search of a truck earlier this week led to the seizure of several weapons.

In a statement, the US Embassy here said that Washington is “committed to continuing our longterm support to the Haitian National Police (PNH), and we applaud the PNH’s continued progress in ensuring security and rule of law in Haiti”.

On Thursday, law enforcement authorities said they

searched a truck in St. Marc, a commune in western Haiti, loaded with used items from Miami and seize a large quantity of weapons, ammunition and various military equipment.

Following the discovery, Himmler Rebu, the new Secretary of State for Public Security, said an investigation had been launched and

that one month before the election, an estimated 30,000 rounds of ammunition and automatic weapons had been seized.

“”We continue to work closely with American and Haitian authorities to pursue the criminals involved and to combat the traffic of illegal weapons into Haiti,” the US Embassy added.

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Clinton returns to campaign trail after pneumonia bout

Hillary Clinton is set to resume campaigning on Thursday after a bout with pneumonia compelled the U.S. Democratic presidential nominee to take an unforeseen break as she and Republican rival Donald Trump entered the critical two-month final stretch before the election.

Clinton will attend a rally in North Carolina and speak at a dinner in Washington after resting at her home in Chappaqua, New York, for three days following a pneumonia diagnosis and falling ill at a Sept.

11 memorial ceremony on Sunday.

The detour forced Clinton to cancel a two-day swing through California and send her husband, former President Bill Clinton, to U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton holds a news conference a Las Vegas campaign rally in her Greensboro, North Carolina, on in July narrowed throughout stead. It also interrupted a series Thursday will focus on how she August. A New York Times/CBS of speeches in which she had plans to make sure “every child News poll released on Thursday planned to refocus her campaign has the chance to live up to their showed Clinton had the support on what she would do for the God-given potential,” Palmieri of 46 percent of likely voters country after a period when she said. nationwide, with 44 percent attacked Trump as a dangerous, She will deliver speeches backing Trump. unprepared candidate. in the coming days on the Battleground states such

Top Clinton aide Jennifer economy and national service, as Ohio and Florida are no longer Palmieri said on Thursday that her campaign said. Last week, considered likely wins for the “one upside” of the unplanned she discussed her religious faith Democratic nominee, according break was the chance to “sharpen in Kansas City, Missouri. to the Reuters/Ipsos States of the final argument she will Clinton’s pneumonia the Nation project released on present to voters in these closing diagnosis came at inopportune Saturday. weeks.” time for the former secretary Clinton on Wednesday

“Our campaign readily of state, who spent the bulk of released a letter from her admits that running against a August fundraising in wealthy physician, Dr. Lisa Bardack, to candidate as controversial as U.S. enclaves such as the dispel rumors about her health.

Donald Trump means it is harder Hamptons and Martha’s Vineyard, The letter detailed her pneumonia to be heard on what you aspire with only intermittent campaign diagnosis and declared her fit for for the country’s future, and it is events. the presidency. incumbent on us to work harder,” Her strong lead over Trump discussed his Palmieri said in a statement.

Trump in most opinion polls after health in a segment of the “Dr. Oz

Clinton’s speech in the party-nominating conventions Show” that will air on Thursday.

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More than half of UK girls sexually harassed in school

LONDON - More than half of girls in British schools and colleges have faced sexual harassment, according to a new report on Tuesday that called for sex education to be provided for all children in primary and secondary school.

A parliamentary committee report said sexual bullying had become an expected part of girls’ everyday lives. The report found evidence that almost a third of 16 to 18-yearolds had experienced unwanted sexual touching at school.

“Surely no one who reads or hears these striking statistics today could now deny how serious ... this problem is,” Katie Russell of Rape Crisis, a charity which works with survivors of sexual abuse, told the Thomson Reuters Foundation.

Young people told the committee that complaints of sexual harassment would often be forgotten, with no action taken.

Maria Miller, the lawmaker who chaired the committee, said the report found teachers often accepted sexual harassment as “just banter”.

Nearly three quarters of 16-18 year old students said they heard terms such as “slut” used towards girls on a regular basis.

Miller, from the ruling Conservative party, criticized Britain’s education department for having no “no coherent plan” to tackle the problem.

Under the current UK curriculum, sexual health education is compulsory at secondary school but teaching pupils about relationships and sexual consent is not.

A government spokesperson said the department would consider the report’s recommendations.

“Schools should be safe places and fortunately crime is rare, but no young person should suffer harassment or violence,” the spokesperson said.

Donald Trump is a problem for the whole world, EU’s Schulz says If U.S. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump wins the election in November, it would be problematic for the entire world and encourage copycats in Europe, European Parliament President Martin Schulz told a German magazine.

“Trump is not only a problem for the EU but also for the whole

world,” Schulz said in Such a scenario an interview with Der would mean that Spiegel published online there is an “obviously irresponsible man” on Thursday.

“If a man sitting in a position that who shows off by not demands the utmost having a clue and by sense of responsibility, saying that specialist Schulz said.

He added that knowledge is elitist rubbish ends up in the he was concerned that White House, a critical Trump getting into point will have been power would spur on reached,” said Schulz, copycats in Europe. a German center-left “That’s why I want European Parliament President Martin Schulz presides a debate on the outcome of last EU-Turkey Social Democrat.

Hillary Clinton to win.” summit at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, March 9, 2016

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Cuba says Obama’s easing of embargo hasn’t helped economy

HAVANA — President Barack Obama’s easing of the U.S. trade embargo on Cuba has had virtually no positive effect on the island’s economy, Cuba’s top diplomat asserted Friday.

Presenting Cuba’s annual report ahead of a U.N. vote on condemning the embargo, Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez said the sanctions cost his country $4.6 billion last year. The total cost of the 55-yearold embargo now stands at $125.9 billion, he added.

The presentation of Cuba’s update on the embargo is an annual ritual driving home to a mostly domestic audience Havana’s message that U.S. sanctions are to blame for most of the country’s problems. The report contains a detailed accounting of both specific damage from the embargo, such as U.S. government fines on Cuba’s business partners, and scenarios in which Cuba faults the U.S. for the loss of hypothetical business.

For example the report estimates that Cuba could sell 2.5

million cases of Havana Club rum in the United States each year and factors in that theoretical lost revenue, $105 million, to the total damages in the report.

Rodriguez praised Obama for allowing easier U.S. travel to Cuba, permitting commercial flights and attempting to ease financial transactions with Cuba, among other measures.

However, he said, “there’s been no fundamental change in the application of the blockade, and because of that, I can say, there hasn’t been a greater economic impact of the executive actions until now and there won’t be until we see bigger steps.”

Rodriguez acknowledged the problems of Cuba’s centrally controlled economy, which is struggling to increase productivity in the face of an outdated and inefficient bureaucracy and low state salaries that lead many employees to steal from their workplaces or accept small bribes in order to get by.

Judge to woman in rape case: ‘Why couldn’t you just keep your knees together?’

A judge in Canada is facing removal from the bench for his conduct when he asked a woman in a rape case why she couldn’t “just keep [her] knees together.”

Federal Court Judge Robin Camp is in the midst of a week-long judicial council hearing, which will determine whether he ought to be booted from his position.

The case in question took place in 2014 when Camp was a provincial court judge. (He became a Federal Judge last year.)

The 19-year-old woman said she was raped over a bathroom sink during a house party.

According to records of the trial, Camp asked her why she didn’t “skew her pelvis” or push her bottom into the sink to avoid penetration. He openly wondered, “Why couldn’t you just keep your knees together?”

On the subject of sex in general, and sex with young women in particular, he said, “Young wom[e]n want to have sex, particularly if they’re drunk.”

In a different part of the trial, he said “Some sex and pain sometimes go together... that’s not necessarily a bad thing.”

Camp, 64, ultimately acquitted the man charged with the crime, and then told him:

“I want you to tell your friends, your male friends, that they have to be far more gentle with women. They have to be far more patient. And they have to be very careful. To protect themselves, they have to be very careful.”

The verdict was overturned on appeal.

A new trial is scheduled for November.

These and other moments from the trial led the Canadian Judicial Council to open its investigation.

Camp, the council said, “engaged in stereotypical or biased thinking in relation to a sexual assault complainant.”

Testifying at the hearing Friday, Camp offered this defense for his comments: “a nonexistent” knowledge of Canadian criminal law.

The South African-born judge said he didn’t receive training on sex assault cases. In his legal career, he focused mostly on contract and bankruptcy cases, he said.

“My colleagues knew my knowledge of Canadian law was very minimal. It was nonexistent,” he said at the hearing Friday. “Please remember I wasn’t in this country through the 1960s, ‘70s and ‘80s.”

He also apologized to the woman for his comments, calling them “rude and insulting.”

A woman wearing a dress with a U.S. flag motif walks to a concert by Silvio Rodriguez in Guanabacoa on the outskirts of Havana, Cuba, Friday, Sept. 9, 2016. President Barack Obama’s easing of the U.S. trade embargo on Cuba has had virtually no positive effect on the island’s economy, Cuba’s top diplomat asserted Friday

“No one’s ignoring or aims to it.

As reporters were leaving hide our problems, our limitations, our mistakes,” he said. “But neither can we Rodriguez’s press conference at the Cuban Foreign Ministry, U.S. Charge diminish the impact of the blockade.”

The United Nations votes next month d’Affaires Jeffrey DeLaurentis’ car on an annual resolution on condemning was seen dropping him off. U.S. and the embargo that usually passes with Cuban diplomats have begun meeting overwhelming support. Last year the frequently on a wide array of topics United States considered abstaining since the declaration of detente on Dec. for the first time, before voting against 17, 2014.

Former British leader David Cameron to leave Parliament

LONDON — Former Prime Minister David Cameron, who has stayed out of the public eye since leaving Downing Street in July, has decided to step down from his position in Parliament and put an end to his political career.

Cameron’s surprise announcement Monday will trigger a by-election in the county of Witney in Oxfordshire, which has been a safe seat for his Conservative Party for several decades.

Cameron, 49, won a general election in 2015, but his political fortunes shifted overnight in June when British voters rejected his pleas and decided to leave the European Union.

He announced the next morning he would step down as prime minister but planned to stay on in Parliament. On Monday, he said he had concluded that it made more sense for him to leave public office altogether.

“In my view, the circumstances of my resignation as prime minister and the realities of modern politics make

Britain’s Prime Minister David Cameron it very difficult to continue on the backbenches without the risk of becoming a diversion to the important decisions that lie ahead for my successor in Downing Street and the Government,” Cameron said.

The former prime minister said he fully supports successor

Theresa May, now charged with carrying out the voters’ mandate to extricate Britain from the 28-nation EU bloc.

May said in a statement she had been proud to serve in Cameron’s government, where she held the important role of home secretary, and said the government had accomplished great things under his leadership.

Cameron did not announce his future plans. He became party leader in 2005 and prime minister in 2010, when he led a coalition government that included the Liberal Democrats.

His Conservatives won an outright majority in 2015, strengthening his hand considerably, but he was brought down by voters’ unhappiness with the EU, in part because of unchecked immigration from other EU countries into Britain.

The date for the byelection has not yet been set.

He promised to support the Conservative Party candidate chosen to replace him in the byelection that will be held in order to fill the Parliament vacancy.

China deports Canadian detained two years on suspicion of spying

Kevin Garratt, a Canadian held in China for two years on suspicion of spying, returned to Canada on Thursday after being deported by Chinese authorities, his family said in a statement.

Garratt’s return is a victory for Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who raised the case with senior Chinese leaders during a visit to China earlier this month.

“On Thursday, September 15th, Kevin was deported from China

and has returned to Canada to be with his family and friends,” the family said in a short statement that requested privacy.

A Canadian government official said Garratt was sentenced earlier in the week and then released on bail.

“We are certainly delighted he has returned to Canada and started the healing process,” said the official, who spoke on the Kevin Garratt, a Canadian held in China for two years on condition of anonymity. suspicion of spying

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Miss Arkansas crowned Miss America 2017 in pageant’s 96th year

Savvy Shields, a college student from Arkansas, won the annual Miss America pageant on Sunday after impressing judges with a jazz dance routine and her answer to a question about her take on presidential candidate Hillary Clinton.

Shields, a native of Fayetteville and student at the University of Arkansas, was one of seven finalists given 20 seconds to answer highly topical questions on some controversial issues, such as immigration and Clinton rival, Donald Trump.

Asked what her take was on Clinton, Shields offered that “if you’re trying to be leader of the free world, everything you say and do matters.”

She noted that the media has sensationalized the campaign so that it was “hard to tell what is truth and scandal,” then added that “both these candidates have done a great job, but they also need to watch what they’re

doing.”

Shields, who adopted “eat better, live better” as her platform for the competition, earlier performed a jazz dance to “They Just Keep Moving the Line” from the TV show “Smash.”

The first runner-up was Rachel Wyatt, Miss South Carolina, who fielded a question about immigration in the United States. She was followed by contestants from New York, Washington and Mississippi.

Missouri’s Erin O’Flaherty, who in June became the first openly lesbian contestant in the history of the nearly century-old pageant, failed to make the first cut of 15 selected from 52 entrants from the 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.

Shields went into Sunday’s live two-hour ABC broadcast from Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, N.J. with the advantage of having prevailed

earlier in the week during preliminary judging in the talent competition.

Wearing a black strapless gown, she was crowned by the outgoing title holder, Betty Cantrell.

The pageant returned to the seaside gambling resort a few years ago after nearly a decade in Las Vegas. It was dropped by ABC in 2004 following a steep ratings decline, but returned after years on cable.

Judges, including singer Ciara, scored contestants who ranged in age from 18 to the cut-off of 24 based on talent, the live question segment, a personal interview and appearances in gowns and swimsuits.

Most of the finalists drew on music or dance for the talent portion, but some opted for pageant staples such as baton-twirling.

The winner receives a six-figure salary, expenses for the year and a $50,000 Miss Arkansas Savvy Shields, 21, crowned Miss America scholarship.

Dolphins may have a spoken language, new research suggests

Bottlenose dolphins leap off the Southern California coast A conversation between dolphins “I think it’s very early may have been recorded by days to be drawing conclusions scientists for the first time, a that the dolphins are using Russian researcher claims. signals in a kind of language

Two adult Black Sea context, similar to humans,” he bottlenose dolphins, named told CNN. Yasha and Yana, didn’t interrupt There are two different each other during an interaction types of noises dolphins use for taped by scientists and may have communication, whistles and formed words and sentences with clicks, also known as pulses. a series of pulses, Vyacheslav Using new recording Ryabov says in a news paper. techniques, Ryabov separated the “Essentially, this individual “non coherent pulses” exchange resembles a the two dolphins made and conversation between two people,” theorized each pulse was a word Ryabov said. in the dolphins’ language, while a

Joshua Smith, a research collection of pulses is a sentence. fellow at Murdoch University “As this language exhibits all Cetacean Research Unit, says the design features present in there will need to be more the human spoken language, research before scientists can this indicates a high level of be sure whether dolphins are intelligence and consciousness chatting. in dolphins,” he said in the

paper, which was published in the St. Petersburg Polytechnical University Journal: Physics and Mathematics last month.

“Their language can be ostensibly considered a high developed spoken language.”

In his paper, Ryabov calls for humans to create a device by which human beings can communicate with dolphins.

“Humans must take the first step to establish relationships with the first intelligent inhabitants of the planet Earth by creating devices capable of overcoming the barriers that stand in the way of communications between dolphins and people,” he said.

Smith said while the results were an exciting advance in the under-researched field of dolphin communication, the results first needed to be replicated in open water environments.

“If we boil it down we pretty much have two animals in an artificial environment where reverberations are a problem ...

It wouldn’t make much sense for animals (in a small area) to make sounds over each other because they wouldn’t get much (sonar) information,” he said.

“It would be nice to see a variety of alternate explanations to this rather than the one they’re settling on.”

U.S. confirms two more freed Guantanamo inmates rejoined militant groups

In the first six months of 2016, two more militants released from the U.S. naval base at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, have returned to fighting, the U.S. government said on Wednesday.

Washington has confirmed that a total of nine people freed from Guantanamo have rejoined militant groups since President Barack Obama took office in 2009, according to a report issued on Tuesday by

the Office of Director of National Intelligence, or ODNI.

The report said the number of militants freed by the Obama administration whom U.S. agencies “suspect” of having returned to action dropped to 11 from 12 between January and July.

An official familiar with the latest statistics said this number dropped because a freed detainee previously categorized

as “suspected” of returning to the battlefield now has been confirmed to have done so.

The United States opened the Guantanamo detention facility in 2002, the year after the Sept.

11 attacks by Islamist militants on New York and Washington, to hold what it described as foreign terrorism suspects. Most have been held without charge or trial for more than a decade, drawing international condemnation.

U.S. Senator Rand Paul addresses members of the National Rifle Association during their NRA-ILA Leadership Forum at their annual meeting in Louisville, Kentucky, May 20, 2016

Senators seek to block $1.15 billion U.S. arms sale to Saudi Arabia

Four U.S. senators introduced a joint resolution on Thursday seeking to block the U.S. sale of $1.15 billion of Abrams tanks and other military equipment to Saudi Arabia, citing issues including the conflict in Yemen.

The measure was introduced by Republican Senators Rand Paul and Mike Lee and Democrats Chris Murphy and Al Franken, the latest indication of strong disapproval of the deal among some U.S. lawmakers.

“Selling $1.15 billion in tanks, guns, ammunition, and more to a country with a poor human rights record embroiled in a bitter war is a recipe for disaster and an escalation of an ongoing arms race in the region,” Paul said in a statement.

In August, 64 members of the House of Representatives signed a letter urging President Barack Obama to delay the sale.

The Pentagon announced on Aug. 9 that the State Department has approved the potential sale of more than 130 Abrams battle tanks, 20 armored recovery vehicles and other equipment to Saudi Arabia.

The U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency, which implements foreign arms sales, said that General Dynamics would be the principal contractor for the sale.

Introducing the resolution, the senators cited the conflict in Yemen, where Saudi Arabia is leading a coalition in support of forces loyal to the exiled government of President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi who are trying to oust Iran-allied Houthi forces from the capital, Sanaa.

Human rights groups have criticized the coalition’s air strikes because of the deaths of civilians.

“Thousands of civilians are being killed, and terrorist groups inside the country, like al Qaeda and ISIS, are getting stronger. Until the Saudis’ conduct changes, the U.S. should put a pause on further arms sales,” Murphy said in a statement.

Some congressional aides questioned whether Congress had the right to try to block the sale, since it has been more than 30 days since Congress was notified about it.

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Philippine hitman says he heard president order killings

A self-confessed hitman Death Squads” has never been testified on Thursday that President proven, but the term is familiar in Rodrigo Duterte personally issued the Philippines and has played a assassination orders while mayor of part in Duterte’s meteoric rise to a city where activists say hundreds of the presidency as a no-nonsense summary executions took place. crimebuster.

The president made no

The United Nations and comment on the allegations on United States have expressed Thursday but his political allies concern about his latest crackdown. dismissed them as lies.

The president has told them not to

Speaking during a senate interfere, using lurid language. hearing investigating the Philippine

Paolo Duterte issued a president’s anti-crime crackdown, statement dismissing Matobato’s Edgar Matobato said he heard Duterte, testimony as “all based on hearsays”. as mayor of Davao city in the early

Prospero Nograles, a former 1990s, give instructions to carry out congressman, denied Matobato’s “Our job was to kill criminals like drug pushers, rapists, snatchers,” said Edgar Matobato extrajudicial killings. account of the abduction and execution

“Our job was to kill criminals Duterte has unleashed since taking tfrom an Uzi firearm into the man. of his four former bodyguards in Davao. like drug pushers, rapists, snatchers,” office on June 30 bears the hallmarks Justice Secretary Vitaliano “My security detail are soldiers and are said the 57-year-old, adding he himself of similar methods.

Aguirre described Matobato’s still alive,” he said. had killed more than 50 people while More than 3,500 people, or testimony as “lies, fabrications and Little is known about working for a “Davao Death Squad”. about 47 per day, have been killed in a product of a fertile and a coached Matobato, who volunteered to give

“They were killed like the past 10 weeks, some 58 percent by imagination”. testimony in a senate investigation chickens,” he told the televised unknown assailants and the rest in led by Leila de Lima, a former justice hearing. Matobato also alleged that legitimate police operations, according CRIMEBUSTER minister who has denounced Duterte’s the president’s eldest son and Davao’s to police. crackdown. current vice mayor, Paolo Duterte, Matobato said that in the Matobato told the hearing the De Lima has yet to say why was a drug user who ordered the death 1990s he had overheard Rodrigo body of one Davao victim was fed to a she did not seek to prosecute Duterte of a hotel owner in 2014.

Duterte order the bombing of mosques crocodile. Some were thrown into the over the Davao killings when she Rodrigo Duterte has in Davao as retaliation for an attack sea, their stomachs slashed to prevent was justice minister in the previous repeatedly denied involvement on a cathedral. them floating to the surface. Most administration, when the former in vigilantism as either mayor or “He ordered us to kill were cut into pieces and buried in a hitman first came to her for protection. president. In a speech on Thursday Muslims,” Matobato said. quarry.

Matobato told the hearing he had once he made no mention of the senate He told how Duterte had once Presidential Communications served as a paramilitary who fought hearing. rushed to the scene when the mayor’s Secretary Martin Andanar said he Maoist rebels. He said he decided to Rights groups have men encountered a government did not believe Rodrigo Duterte was tell what he knew about the Davao documented some 1,400 suspicious agent. “Mayor Duterte was the one capable of ordering the killings and death squads after being made a “fall killings in Davao since the early 1990s who finished him off,” Matobato said, investigations proved him innocent. guy” in the killing of a businessman in and critics say the bloody war on drugs saying Duterte emptied two magazines The existence of the “Davao the city.

Family of woman found dead in Texas jail reaches $1.9 million settlement

The family of a black motorist found hanged in her Texas jail cell after being held in police custody following a traffic stop has reached a $1.9 million settlement in a wrongful death suit against law enforcement, their lawyer said on Thursday.

The Texas Department of Public Safety and the Waller County Jail, run by the local sheriff, will pay the family of Sandra Bland, Chicagobased lawyer Cannon Lambert said in an interview.

The county jail will also step up staff training and inmate monitoring, and have a nurse or emergency medical technician available for all shifts as part of the settlement, he said.

“This is the beginning, not the end,” said Lambert, who added that Bland’s mother, Geneva ReedVeal, had insisted that jail reform be included in the settlement.

The Texas Department of Public Safety said it had not settled litigation regarding Bland and was not a party to any agreements between the plaintiffs and Waller County defendants.

Lambert said that in the settlement, the Department of Public Safety, whose liability is capped by state statutes, will pay $100,000 and the jail will pay $1.8 million.

Bland, 28, was found dead in her cell three days after her July 2015 arrest, with a trash bag around her neck. Critics said race was a factor in her being pulled over while driving, and for her arrest, which they said was sparked by the trooper escalating tensions.

The Waller County Sheriff ’s office said an agreement had been reached but was not yet final. It said the deal’s details were still confidential.

“The Waller County

Britons may need visas to visit EU after Brexit

LONDON — Britain’s The EU’s Schengen zone immigration minister says U.K. — which includes most nations citizens may have to pay for in the bloc — is considering an visas to visit European Union electronic travel authorization nations after the country leaves system similar to one the U.S. uses for visitors from selected the bloc.

Home Secretary Amber countries.

Visitors from outside the Rudd said that would not be desirable, “but we don’t rule it EU would have to apply online out.” and pay a fee before traveling.

Rudd told the BBC on Labour Party Sunday that Britain would get immigration spokesman Andy the best deal it could from the Burnham says Rudd’s comments EU, but it would be a “two-way “will not have reassured ordinary negotiation.” families about the cost of Brexit.”

Sandra Bland, 28, was found dead in her cell three days after her July 2015 arrest, with a trash bag around her neck defendants also emphasize they vigorously deny any fault or wrongdoing, and the potential settlement does not involve any such admissions,” it said in a statement.

Bland was pulled over in her car on July 10 by then-state trooper Brian Encinia for failing to signal a lane change in Waller County, about 50 miles northwest of Houston. She was charged with assaulting an officer.

The Department of Public Safety faulted Encinia for his conduct during the stop and later fired him. A dashcam video showed him shouting at Bland and failing to answer her when she asked repeatedly why she was being arrested.

Shortly after the incident, Bland’s family filed the wrongful death suit against Encinia, the Waller County sheriff ’s office and her jailers.

They also questioned an autopsy report that described her death as a suicide by hanging.

Encinia has been indicted on a misdemeanor charge of lying in the arrest report he had written of the incident.

New York City police officer struck with meat cleaver

An assailant wielding a meat cleaver or other sharp metal object injured a New York City police officer on Thursday in midtown Manhattan, and a second officer was also hurt during the incident, police said.

The attack occurred just before 5 p.m. local time near Madison Square Garden, NYPD spokeswoman Sophia Mason said.

“Apparently the suspect assaulted one of the officers with some sort of sharp object, likely a meat cleaver, and shots were fired,” Mason said.

Further details on the incident were not available.

Both officers were taken to an area hospital and likely to survive, though the extent of their injuries was not immediately available.

One officer was injured by the meat cleaver, while the cause of the injuries sustained by the second officer was not immediately available, Mason said.

The suspect was taken into custody and transported to an area hospital for treatment, though his condition was not available.

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Apple says initial quantities of iPhone 7 Plus sold out

The Lightning connection on the Apple iPhone 7 is shown on display during an Apple media event in San Francisco, California, U.S. September 7, 2016

Initial quantities of the iPhone 7 Plus have sold out globally as Apple Inc prepares to roll out its new gadget in stores, the company said Wednesday.

Supplies of the larger size of Apple’s new phone have been exhausted in all shades, and the smaller iPhone 7 has also sold out in the new jet black color, the company said.

Customers who enter Apple Stores Friday, when the gadgets hit shelves, will not be able to purchase the sold-out phones on site, but they

can continue to place orders for their desired models online, Apple said.

“We sincerely appreciate our customers’ patience as we work hard to get the new iPhone into the hands of everyone who wants one as quickly as possible,” Apple spokeswoman Trudy Muller said in a statement.

Apple launched the new phones at a San Francisco event earlier this month. The gadgets feature improved cameras and eliminate the traditional headphone jack in favor of

new technology.

Breaking with tradition, the company will not release first-weekend sales of the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus, saying the figure is more a reflection of supply than demand.

The decision sparked concerns among some on Wall Street, where many fear sales of the iPhone, a critical product for Apple, may be leveling off.

But U.S. wireless carriers Sprint Corp (S.N) and T-Mobile US Inc (TMUS.O) said on Tuesday they received strong pre-orders for the iPhone 7, sending Apple shares up.

“Based on everything I’ve seen it looks like demand is very strong,” analyst Jan Dawson of Jackdaw Research wrote in an email.

The 5.5-inch iPhone model, known as the Plus, has sold out soon after launch since Apple introduced the size with the iPhone 6 in 2014.

Phones in newly released finishes are also typically snapped up quickly by customers eager to showcase the latest

iPhone design.

Apple’s stock hit a 2016 high on Wednesday, with its market value peaking above $600 billion for the first time since April as Wall Street bet the technology company’s newest iPhone would help shore up falling sales.

Fueled by U.S. wireless carriers’ reports of strong early orders for the iPhone 7 as well as arch-rival Samsung Electronics’ (005930.KS) widely-publicized recall of potentially exploding Galaxy Note 7 smartphones, shares of Apple rose as much as 4.7 percent to $113.03 for a gain of 10 percent in the past three days.

Its market capitalization reached nearly $607 billion, compared to $535 billion for Alphabet and $440 billion for Microsoft.

After sinking to a two-year low in July that had portfolio managers describing Apple as a value stock and no longer a growth play, shares of the world’s most valuable listed company have since rebounded 25 percent.

U.S. tells consumers to stop using fire-prone Samsung phones

A U.S. government safety agency on Friday urged all consumers to stop using Samsung Galaxy Note 7 phones, which are prone to catch fire, and top airlines globally banned their use during flights.

Following reports that the phones’ batteries have combusted during charging and normal use, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said it was working on an official recall of the devices and that users should turn them off in the meantime.

Samsung Electronics Co Ltd (005930.KS) said it was working with the agency and asked customers to immediately turn in their Note 7 phones. It voluntarily issued a recall last week for 10 markets, including South Korea and the United States, and it said it was expediting shipments of replacement phones to customers in the United States.

The U.S. government action heralds more fallout for the South Korean manufacturer, which may take a financial hit from the recall and lose customers who are concerned about the quality of its flagship phones.

Some analysts say the recall could cost Samsung nearly $5 billion in revenue, after accounting for expenses from the recall process.

For Samsung, which prides itself on manufacturing prowess, the

Instagram launches new tool to monitor offensive comments

scale of the recall is expected to be unprecedented. Some 2.5 million of the premium devices have been sold worldwide, the company has said. Its shares closed down 3.9 percent on Friday.

Samsung said users in the United States can exchange their phones for one of several models and receive a $25 gift card.

In a separate statement on Saturday, Samsung asked consumers in South Korea to discontinue the use of their Galaxy Note 7 phones and visit one of the company’s service centers for the recall process.

“The cost of the recall is going to be astronomical,” said product liability expert and chief executive officer of Real-World Forensic Engineering, Jahan Rasty.

“They have to compensate people, fix the problem and give them a revised version of the product that doesn’t have the same manufacturing or design defect.

“The longer this story lingers, the more it will etch itself in people’s minds,” he said.

One pain point is that the devices are now off limits in a typically high-use setting: aboard planes.

Aviation authorities and airlines from North America to Europe and Asia have issued bans or guidance on the phones. On Thursday, the U.S.

Instagram, the photo-sharing app owned

by Facebook Inc (FB.O) on Monday launched a keyword moderation tool to allow its users to control the comments posted on their pictures.

The feature allows its users to list words that they consider offensive or inappropriate and then comments with those words would be hidden from the

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said travelers should not use or charge them while in the air, or stow them in checked luggage.

South Korea made similar recommendations on Saturday.

The FAA’s action prompted the world’s three largest airlines by passenger traffic - American (AAL.O), Delta (DAL.N) and United (UAL.N) to start telling passengers at the gate and on board aircraft to keep the phones switched off until they deplane.

While experts say the bans may be tough for airlines to enforce, they nonetheless may deter would-be customers of the Note 7 in addition to annoying existing customers.

That’s because airlines have increasingly made movies and TV shows available free for streaming on smart devices in flight, to avoid the cost of installing new screens on seatbacks. For now, Note 7 customers are cut off from this entertainment.

This is “a huge black eye for Samsung”, TECHnalysis Research President Bob O’Donnell said.

Companies ranging from Singapore Airlines Ltd (SIAL.SI) and Qantas Airways Ltd (QAN.AX) to Air France KLM SA (AIRF.PA) have instituted similar bans on the device.

They are the latest in ongoing efforts in the airline industry to manage the use of lithium-ion

user’s posts.

Abusive comments and online trolling seen on social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and Twitter Inc (TWTR.N) have been garnering eyeballs as more celebrities deactivate their accounts as a result of the hate they receive online.

Recently Twitter permanently suspended a number of user accounts for

A model poses for photographs with a Galaxy Note 7 new smartphone during its launching ceremony in Seoul, South Korea, August 11, 2016 batteries, which are known to combust and are used in many devices, from phones and laptops to toys.

Top airlines banned hoverboards during the Christmas holiday season in 2015. Earlier this year, the U.N.’s aviation agency prohibited shipments of lithium-ion batteries as cargo on passenger planes.

A January report from the FAA said at least 171 incidents of smoke, fire, extreme heat or explosion involving batteries have occurred since 1991.

harassment after the exit of Ghostbusters actor Leslie Jones from the microblogging site as she faced severe abuse and harassment on the platform.

The new feature from Instagram comes almost a month after pop star Justin Beiber quit the site after threatening to make his account private due to the backlash he received on a

picture he posted.

Instagram already allows its users to delete comments by swiping, reporting inappropriate comments and blocking accounts and now with the new tool users can either use their own curated list of inappropriate words or use the list of default words provided by Instagram to hide them from the comments.

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U.S. tax avoidance clampdown a potential headache for Apple

A 3D printed Apple logo is seen in front of a displayed Irish flag in this illustration taken September 2, 2016

Apple Inc and other U.S. multinationals will face new curbs on tax loopholes under a rule imposed

by Washington on Thursday, part of a scramble among governments worldwide to bolster their corporate tax bases.

Acting shortly after a

European Union grab for billions of dollars in back taxes from Apple, the U.S. Treasury said it was tightening restrictions on companies’ use of foreign tax credits to reduce what they owe in U.S. taxes.

“We are closing another tax loophole that contributes to the

erosion of our tax base,” Treasury Assistant Secretary for Tax Policy Mark Mazur said in a statement.

The fight for multinational tax revenues escalated on Aug. 30 when the EU ruled Ireland was giving improper state aid to Apple in the form of a deal for low taxes. The EU ordered Apple to pay Ireland 13 billion euros ($14.6 billion) in back taxes, prompting U.S. Treasury Secretary Jack Lew to express concern the EU ruling could undermine the U.S. tax base.

Analysts have speculated whether Apple would be able to cut its U.S. tax bill by claiming foreign tax credits for its extra tax bill in Ireland.

Under normal circumstances, U.S. companies can reduce the taxes they owe the U.S. government by the value of the tax credits they claim for taxes paid abroad on foreign profits.

No U.S. tax is due on those profits until they are brought into the United States, or repatriated.

The new rule will prevent companies faced with back tax bills from “splitting,” a strategy that allows companies to bring foreign tax credits into the United States without

repatriating the income from which they were derived.

Apple had no comment on Treasury’s tax notice. The technology giant is not the only U.S. company in the crosshairs of EU state aid investigations.

Starbucks Corp has been ordered to pay up to 30 million euros ($33 million) to the Dutch state, while Amazon.com Inc and McDonald’s Corp are under investigation by the EU’s executive arm.

The new rule was likely to ratchet up transatlantic tensions over corporate taxes while eliminating one more strategy U.S. companies can use to cushion the blow from increasingly aggressive EU tax collection efforts.

The tax notice specifically cited European Union state aid investigations as a risk to U.S. revenues.

The Treasury had no comment on whether its notice would have an impact on Apple directly, but a spokesperson said the notice applies to all companies required by a foreign government to pay additional taxes, including those hit by state-aid cases.

MasterCard faces $18.6 billion UK lawsuit over fees

LONDON — MasterCard is being sued for 14 billion pounds ($18.6 billion) on behalf of British consumers for allegedly charging excessive fees on millions of transactions over a 16year period.

The suit, which is the latest in a string of legal cases around the world over card companies’ fees, could bring a payout to 46 million British MasterCard users, the law firm filing it says. The firm, Quinn Emanuel, says the claim is the largest in British legal history.

The suit alleges that MasterCard charged stores unlawfully high fees on credit and debit card transactions between 1992 and 2008, which were passed on to consumers in the form of inflated prices for goods and services.

“The filing of this claim is the first step towards consumers obtaining compensation for what MasterCard did,” said Walter Merricks, a former U.K. financial services ombudsman who filed the suit through Quinn

Emanuel on Thursday at the Competition Appeal Tribunal.

Merricks callied it “a watershed moment for consumer redress in this country.”

MasterCard and its larger competitor Visa have been embroiled in legal battles with merchants over their fees for decades. A $6 billion class-action lawsuit in the U.S., which involves merchants suing Visa and MasterCard, is currently being appealed in U.S. courts. There’s also a legal battle between Visa and retail giant Wal-Mart, which involves what are known as “chip and sign” transactions.

Merchants have long argued that the fees that Visa, MasterCard and to a lesser degree American Express and Discover, charge to process transactions are too high. Because Visa and MasterCard have a near duopoly on credit card transaction processing in most of the world, merchants say the fees represent anticompetitive behavior.

MasterCard credit card showing the logo of the card in London

The British lawsuit follows a 2014 ruling by the European Union’s highest court backing the EU’s move to scrap some fees that MasterCard allows banks to charge to merchants.

Under Britain’s new Consumer Rights Act, all U.K. consumers who paid the charges and currently live in Britain will automatically become part of the group of claimants — and eligible for compensation — unless

they explicitly opt out.

MasterCard Inc., based in Purchase, New York, said in a statement that “we continue to firmly disagree with the basis of this claim and we intend to oppose it vigorously.”

The tribunal will rule late this year whether the case can proceed, the law firm said. If so, it is expected to go to court in 2018.

Samsung scion to take board role at flagship amid Note 7 shock

The Samsung Group’s de facto leader and heir apparent is poised to join the board of crown jewel Samsung Electronics Co Ltd, a step towards formalizing his role as head of the conglomerate as it reels from a massive smartphone recall.

The world’s top smartphone maker announced on Monday that its board nominated 48-year-old Jay Y. Lee as a director. He has been the group’s key decision-maker since his father and group patriarch Lee Kunhee was hospitalized after a May 2014 heart attack.

Samsung said it was the right time to put him on the board “to allow him to take a more active role in the company’s strategic decision-making”.

The announcement came on

the same day that investors wiped off 17.5 trillion won ($15.7 billion) from the market value of Samsung Electronics as the recall of its fireprone Galaxy Note 7 smartphones takes its toll.

Also on Monday, Samsung Electronics announced the $1.05 billion sale of its printer business to HP Inc, a move that furthers the South Korean firm’s efforts to exit non-core businesses.

The younger Lee was already vice chairman of Samsung Electronics but did not sit on its board. Investors will vote on his nomination at a shareholder meeting on Oct 27.

Samsung said its board of directors opted not to wait for the company’s annual shareholder’s

meeting next year.

“By taking an official position as a member of the Board of Directors, Mr. Lee is demonstrating his commitment to the future of the Company and to delivering benefit to the Company and its shareholders,” the company said in a statement.

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Taking a director position at Samsung Electronics will give Lee greater room to operate in managing the company’s affairs but also put him under greater scrutiny for the company’s performance.

“He’s already been involved in a lot of the strategy and the decisions, but it’s a step that he takes

a more formal, official role in the company,” said a person familiar with the matter, adding that the decision was unrelated to the Galaxy Note 7 issues.

“Idea of Jay taking a board seat is something that has been deliberated on for some time. Rather than wait until next year’s annual meeting in March, the thinking was Samsung has a lot of things coming, so sooner rather than later.”

Analysts and investors said the younger Lee taking a board seat may not immediately affect the company’s business operations but was a welcome development as it signals his official role as leader and the willingness to take appropriate responsibility.

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Bolt leaves door open to 2017 sprint double at worlds

"That's the plan, Usain Bolt has left the door open but I still have to discuss to running in both the it with my coach," Bolt 100 and 200 meters told Television Jamaica at next year's world on Tuesday. championships where "(Glen Mills) still wants he said he will be more me to do the double, but focused on protecting his I've told him I would legacy than topping his really like to just do the 100m, so at the start of world records.

The Jamaican, who last the season we'll decide month drew down the exactly what (to focus on), curtain on his Olympic but that's what's on my career by securing a mind." sweep of the sprint titles Bolt has wild for a third successive card entries for both Games, said his plan was the 100 and 200 meters to only contest the 100m at the Aug. 5-13 world in London but that his championships by virtue coach has other ideas. of winning both events

at last year's worlds in Beijing.

But Bolt, who set the 100 and 200 world records of 9.58 and 19.19 seconds in 2009, said he is not planning to top either of those times. " N o (world records), it's all beyond me now, right now it is just for me to go out there and leave with a big bang as much as possible," said Bolt.

"I just want to go to the world championships, do my best as always and stay on a certain level and that's the plan."

Usain Bolt (JAM) of Jamaica bites his gold medal

Simmons' vision did not 'align' with WICB's – Muirhead

WICB chief executive officer Michael Muirhead has said there was no one specific reason for the termination of coach Phil Simmons' contract, nor was it a sudden development. In a nutshell, Muirhead said, Simmons' vision did not "align" with the strategic approach of the WICB and the divide widened over the past few months, reaching a point where a final decision had to be made.

The decision to relieve Simmons of the job was taken by the board of directors at the quarterly WICB meeting last weekend in Dominica. It is understood the directors were asked to vote on the matter, but Muirhead would not reveal whether it was a unanimous decision to terminate Simmons' contract. "It was the board's decision. Let us leave it at that," Muirhead told ESPNcricinfo.

Asked whether it was his appraisal that eventually led to the decision, Muirhead did not reveal much. "I hired him, so therefore I have to release him but that is on the recommendation of the board," he said.

He did point out though that the WICB and Simmons had been deliberating on quite a few contentious issues behind the scenes. "The coach has an opinion and the board collectively had another opinion, and that had happened on more than one occasion.

"It is a whole number of things

over a period of time. I can't say it was report prepared by Muirhead. Pybus' really one thing. There is no one thing report was an overall review of cricket that defines what may have taken across the Caribbean, not limited to place. I think things came to a climax the West Indies teams and coaching when a decision needed to be made." staff.

Simmons' track record as West Reiterating the lack of Indies coach was mixed. Appointed alignment in strategies, Muirhead after last year's World Cup, the high said: "It has been an ongoing thing points of his tenure were West Indies' where I think Phil, in all that he has draw at home against England last said and done, he has not aligned… summer, and the World T20 win in the relationships were breaking India in April. Importantly, the players down. I think he himself had ideas seemed to be on the same wavelength as for a different strategic approach, Simmons. But Muirhead and the board notwithstanding one already having of directors remained unconvinced. been approved and adopted by the

"Ultimately it is performance board. I don't think he was aligned of the team, and we want the team to with that." perform the best it can do," Muirhead In a media release sent out on said. "Was it [doing so] is a question Tuesday, the WICB had pointed out it that is still unanswered." had identified "differences in culture" as

Technically, Muirhead was one reason behind the friction between not Simmons' boss. That was Richard both parties. Muirhead elaborated: Pybus, the WICB director of cricket. "The other thing was the work culture Simmons had mentioned in an was a little different. It was how we interview that he and Pybus were not do business, how we execute things. It on the same page. "Relationship is a was an organisational culture. It was difficult word," he had said of Pybus, not the difference in ethnic culture as soon after the World T20 triumph. "He has been pointed out elsewhere." communicates via emails but he has Muirhead said he had had not spoken to me since the suspension. conversations with Simmons, and he It's sad because this is not about him or had to intervene on quite few occasions me, this is about West Indies cricket." to resolve issues. The last time they

At last weekend's meetings, had met was about two months ago, the board discussed several reports he said. When he called Simmons on including the "Cricket Report" Tuesday to reveal the board's decision, submitted by Pybus and the CEO's he said the chat was "cordial" and not

Philip Verant Simmons "hostile" in any way.

Muirhead pointed out it was a "matter of coincidence" that the Simmons' termination was announced the day the West Indies limited-overs squad left for the UAE to play Pakistan.

"The sanctions and other things could not be discussed without the board meeting. We have board meetings every three months, where we discuss everything including the performance of the teams and the coaching staff."

WICB headquarters set to move next year

The headquarters of the West Cameron anticipates that by Indies Cricket Board (WICB) will be early 2017, the acquisition would have relocated by early next year. been complete, but hints that work

This is according to President could start at the facility long before Dave Cameron, who said plans are then. in the pipeline to move the St John’s “Whether we acquire the stadium, and offices to the Stanford Cricket Ground irrespective of the timeline, we are looking at starting to improve the at Coolidge.

The move, he said, will come park so that we can use it next year. It following the joint acquisition of the will become the home of West Indies Grounds by the WICB and the Antigua cricket,” he said. & Barbuda government.

“We will lease the restaurant,

because that’s not the business we’re in, and the idea is to create a cricket experience upstairs for tourists and of course, our islanders from Antigua & Barbuda and surrounding islands.

The head office will be re-located there and we ideally want to make that our home within Antigua & Barbuda,” he added.

News of the planned acquisition broke in late May when Prime Minister Gaston Browne announced the country’s partnership

with the WICB while addressing a gathering celebrating the WICB’s 90th year of recognition by the International Cricket Council (ICC) in Antigua.

Browne said they were in negotiation with the Stanford liquidator receiver to acquire the Stanford Cricket Ground, Sticky Wicket and other amenities valued at US$6million. His government, he said, will underwrite up to 50 per cent of that amount.

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Tiger can add to 14 majors if he's healthy

Former world number one Martin Kaymer believes back injury victim Tiger Woods can add to his haul of 14 major championship wins as long as he returns to golf with a clean bill of health.

Woods said last week that he hoped to make his comeback at next month's Safeway Open in California after spending more than a year on the sidelines.

The 40-year-old American has a long-standing ambition to eclipse Jack Nicklaus' record of 18 major victories and Kaymer told Reuters in a telephone interview that he would not rule anything out for one of the greatest players of all time.

"At the end of the day it all comes down to Tiger's health," the German said. "If he can practice the way he wants to practice, as hard as he wants, then I think he can win any golf tournament in the world.

"He's proved it before so I don't see why he can't do it again.

The competition now is obviously a lot harder but I think it would be very disrespectful to take him out of consideration for winning any tournament in the world."

Woods, who has undergone

multiple back operations, last played competitively at the Wyndham Championship in North Carolina in August 2015.

If all goes well at the Safeway Open, the former world number one also plans to feature at the Turkish Airlines Open in November and the Tiger Woods Foundation-run Hero World Challenge in December.

Double major champion Kaymer, who spent eight weeks at the top of the rankings in 2011, said the American must take things step by step.

MENTAL CHALLENGE

"His return is great for golf and we all look forward to welcoming him back," added the winner of the 2010 U.S. PGA Championship and 2014 U.S. Open.

"We all know he can win tournaments the way he plays. I think it is more about the mental challenge for him over the next few months, not trying to want things too much, to be patient and calm about things.

"All the attention he will get, that will be a lot to handle, and make it very, very difficult for him to prepare.

I think people shouldn't expect him to win right away," said Kaymer, a brand

Tiger Woods of the U.S. stands on the 12th green during a practice round ahead of the British Open Championship at the Royal Liverpool Golf Club in Hoylake, northern England July 15, 2014 ambassador for Mercedes-Benz, official patron and vehicle of the Ryder Cup 2016.

Woods has spent a record total of 683 weeks at the top of the rankings but, blighted by his injuries and poor form in recent years, is now down at number 726.

He missed all four majors in a calendar year for the first time this season and made just 11 tournament appearances in 2015.

Kaymer, a European wildcard pick for this month's Ryder Cup

against the United States at Chaska, Minnesota, said however that an event involving Woods always had a distinct feel to it.

"His return is great for us players because when he plays there's a little bit of a different buzz to a tournament," added the 31-year-old.

"We have missed him because he defined golf for the last 10 or 15 years. No one wants to see him play poorly and I think for the fans the last few tournaments for him were quite disappointing."

Nothing left for me to prove, says Maria Sharapova to find out new world number one Kerber decision on appeal in October

Newly-crowned world number one Angelique Kerber has nothing left to prove after clinching the U.S. Open for a second grand slam this year and securing a place in the record books, the German said on Tuesday.

The 28-year-old became the oldest player to rise to that rank when the new list was published on Monday, capping a memorable summer that also included the Olympic silver medal at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics and a Wimbledon final appearance.

Her success in Rio was followed up by a final defeat in Cincinnati to Katerina Pliskova, who she then beat in the U.S. Open final.

"In Cincinnati, that is where the questions about number one started coming up and that is where the additional pressure started," she said.

Kerber had started the year by winning the Australian Open but said her triumph in New York on Saturday, coupled with the number one ranking, had now taken off any pressure.

"Winning the second grand slam, it was a bit different," she told a news conference in Munich following her return to Germany.

"I don’t have anything to prove anymore. I am at the top, number one.

I waited for this moment all my life," she said. "Melbourne was different as it was my first grand slam. I had to deal with a lot of things off the court after that."

Kerber, who beat Pliskova in three sets in New York, having secured

U.S. Open winner Angelique Kerber the top spot days earlier following Serena Williams' exit, said her improved fitness and mental strength had been key to her success.

"This year everything came together. The experiences, specifically dealing with pressure. I am even fitter now than earlier this year. I am more positive and can deal with things even if they do not go that well."

"This mental strength was a life-saver when I was trailing 3-1 in the third set," she said. "At 28, I am now at the peak of my career and can enjoy it."

Kerber said she would now put her tennis racquet to the side for a few days and would treat herself to a special gift with some of her $3.5 million prize money.

"It will probably be in the direction of jewellery. But exactly what it will be I do not know yet."

acknowledged taking

The verdict in Maria She Sharapova's appeal against a two- meldonium before each match in year ban for doping has been delayed Melbourne, claiming she was not for a second time. aware that the drug, also known as

Sharapova should now find mildronate, had been banned by the out the decision in her case against World Anti-Doping Agency as of Jan. the International Tennis Federation 1.

An independent threeearly next month, the Court of Arbitration for Sport said Tuesday. person panel appointed by the ITF The Russian tennis star had initially ruled that Sharapova did not intend hoped to get fast-track verdict to cheat, but that she bore "sole in July before the Rio de Janeiro responsibility" and "very significant Olympics began. After both sides' fault" for the positive test. lawyers said they needed more time Sharapova said she first was to prepare their case, the target was prescribed the Latvian-made drug, typically used for heart conditions, then set for Sept. 19.

Now, CAS plans to issue for medical reasons in 2006.

Her ban is due to end on Jan. its verdict during the first week of October.

25, 2018, which would force her to Sharapova was banned in June by miss eight Grand Slam tournaments. the ITF after testing positive for She would turn 31 before the 2018 French Open begins. meldonium at the Australian Open.

Maria Sharapova

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Wawrinka wears down Djokovic for 1st US Open title, 3rd Slam

Mere minutes before heading beating the No. 1-ranked player each out to face Novak Djokovic in the U.S. time. Take that trio of highest-stakes Open final, Stan Wawrinka met in the matches out of the equation, and locker room with his coach and felt as Wawrinka is 0-19 in all other matches nervous as he ever had. Wawrinka was against the top man. shaking. Started to cry, even.

And he did it Sunday by Why? coming back against Djokovic, whose

"I don't want to lose the final in French Open title in June completed a a Grand Slam, that simple. That's the career Grand Slam and made him only only reason," he explained later. "The the third man — and first in nearly a feeling of: You don't want to lose. I don't half-century — to win four consecutive want to come to the court and lose a major tournaments. final. So close, so far."

Djokovic had been 51-0 in U.S.

Once he was on the court, and Open matches when taking the first set. got over some shaky play at the very This time, though, the thick-chested start, Wawrinka's game and mindset Wawrinka eventually began bullying were strong as can be, as they always Djokovic from the baseline, not only seems to be these days when the stakes with his best-in-the-game one-handed are highest. Repeatedly pointing his backhand, but off both wings. right index finger to his temple, the "He likes to occasionally whack the ball A sign protesting a recent North Carolina law restricting transgender bathroom access is seen in the gesture he uses when showing his quite hard, and I don't think that Novak bathroom stalls at the 21C Museum Hotel in Durham, North Carolina May 3, 2016 mettle, Wawrinka surprisingly wore likes that," said Wawrinka's coach, The governing board for U.S. college has sparked boycotts by a number of down No. 1 Djokovic and beat the Magnus Norman. "Stan is maybe one of defending champion 6-7 (1), 6-4, 7-5, the few guys who can really hit through athletics said on Monday it will move corporations and entertainers.

6-3 for his first U.S. Open title and Novak if he has a good day."

North Carolina Republican seven championship sporting events

As Wawrinka placed one out of North Carolina to protest a Party spokeswoman Kami Mueller third Grand Slam trophy overall.

"He was the better player. He stinging shot after another right on a state law it deems discriminatory to said the NCAA decision was "so absurd it’s almost comical," according to a was tougher mentally," said Djokovic, line, Djokovic looked up at coach Boris transgender individuals. offering two of the highest compliments Becker while gesticulating with his It is illegal for anyone in the state to statement posted on Twitter. a tennis player can receive from the hands and muttering. He went from The governing board said it use a public restroom that does not talented Serb. "He knew what to do." appearing locked-in at the outset to match the gender they were assigned was also stripping North Carolina

The 31-year-old Wawrinka is completely drained in every way. of soccer, golf, tennis, lacrosse and at birth.

On one point, Wawrinka

The National Collegiate baseball events, and would determine the oldest U.S. Open men's champion Athletic Association (NCAA) cited new locations for those competitions in since Ken Rosewall was 35 in 1970. He delivered a shot so hard it knocked entered Sunday having spent almost the racket from Djokovic's grasp and the law in its decision to relocate the the near future. events, which include the first two The NCAA also pointed to exactly twice as much time on court against a wall behind the baseline.

After smacking a forehand rounds of the "March Madness" men's North Carolina statutes that it said during the tournament — about 18 hours vs. about 9 hours — as Djokovic, winner to end a 20-stroke exchange override local laws designed to prevent basketball playoffs. who benefited from injuries to three near the end of the second set,

Two months ago the National discrimination on the basis of sexual opponents that withdrew before or Wawrinka pointed to his temple. Did Basketball Association moved its orientation. it again after a forehand passing shot It said its decision was in during matches.

2017 pro All-Star Game from North "Honestly, after the match, I drew an errant volley for a break early Carolina to New Orleans for the same line with NCAA policy that bans reason. championships in states that display was completely empty," the third-seeded in the third.

Access to public restrooms, the Confederate battle flag of the U.S. Wawrinka said. "I put everything on And so on.

Wawrinka nearly was gone locker rooms and changing areas Civil War or authorize sports wagering the court. Not only today, but the past before the end of the U.S. Open's first has become a flashpoint in the battle and at schools that use "hostile or two weeks."

By breaking in the final game week, one point from losing in the third over transgender rights in the United abusive" Native American imagery. of the second and third sets, and round against 64th-ranked Dan Evans.

States as the North Carolina law by saving 14 of 17 break points he Sunday's victory made Wawrinka the faced, Wawrinka already had gained first man to win the tournament after the upper hand by the time Djokovic saving a match point since — yes, that's clutched at his left leg and grimaced right — Djokovic in 2011. after missing a forehand while getting "You're a great champion, a broken early in the fourth. great person. Because of you, I am

Djokovic was granted the where I am today," Wawrinka told

The Dallas Cowboys are billion) and Washington Redskins unusual chance to have a medical Djokovic, a close friend, afterward. the most valuable National Football ($2.95 billion) rounded out the top five. timeout at a time other than a "We know each other (for) many, many League team for a 10th consecutive According to Forbes, the average value changeover. He removed both shoes years, and I had the chance to practice year, nearly double the league average, of the NFL's 32 teams rose 19 percent and socks so a trainer could help with many times with him and to play him according to an annual survey to $2.34 billion, a jump that was driven bleeding toes. Wawrinka complained on a big stage." by business magazine Forbes on in part by the Rams relocating to Los about the 6-minute break, and Djokovic With that Djokovic, threw his Angeles from St. Louis and the league looked over and apologized. Later, left arm around Wawrinka's shoulders, Wednesday.

The Cowboys, who last year having the highest TV ratings and Djokovic started limping and received knowing which of the two was more up unseated Spanish soccer giants Real national broadcasting revenue of any more treatment. to the task on this day.

Madrid for top spot on Forbes' list of U.S. professional sports league.

"We played almost 4 hours," the world's most valuable sports teams, The 10 most valuable NFL teams (in said Djokovic, "and I think I can speak are worth $4.2 billion, a 5 percent billions): in the name of Stan, as well: We both rise over last year, Forbes said in a felt it."

1. Dallas Cowboys - $4.2 statement.

Wawrinka has won only five Dallas have missed the playoffs in 2. New England Patriots - $3.4 of 24 career meetings against Djokovic, each of the last two seasons and have 3. New York Giants - $3.1 but has now beaten the 12-time major not won a Super Bowl since 1996 but 4. San Francisco 49ers - $3 champion on the way to each of his own still led the league in revenue ($700 5. Washington Redskins - $2.95 Grand Slam titles, including in the million) and operating income ($300 6. Los Angeles Rams - $2.90 2014 Australian Open quarterfinals 7. New York Jets - $2.75 million). and 2015 French Open final.

The New England Patriots 8. Chicago Bears - $2.70

Before this matchup, Djokovic ($3.4 billion), New York Giants ($3.1 9. Houston Texans - $2.60 praised Wawrinka as "a big-match billion), San Francisco 49ers ($3 10. Philadelphia Eagles - $2.50 player," and, boy, is he ever. Wasn't always, though: Playing in the shadow of his far-more-accomplished Swiss countryman and good pal, Roger Federer, Wawrinka needed until his 35th appearance at a major, at age 28, just to get to the semifinals for the first time.

Stan Wawrinka, of Switzerland, holds up the

But look at Wawrinka now.

He has won 11 championship trophy after beating Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, to win the men's singles final of the U.S. consecutive tournament finals.

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) throws a pass in the fourth quarter against the New Open tennis tournament,

He is 3-0 in Grand Slam finals, York Giants at AT&T Stadium

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