VOLUME 12 ISSUE 39 by The SUN Newspaper

VOLUME 12 - NO. 39

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olice are looking for two men in connection with the shooting death of businessman Gary Mead. Mead, an American, who has been living and working in the Turks and Caicos Islands for many years, was killed just before 9 a.m. on Friday, September 30th, 2016, while leaving Slots of Fun Gaming Parlor, which is located inside the Airport Hotel. The gaming parlor is one of many such operations in Providenciales, which Mead manages on behalf of a company called Elite Gaming. Eye-witnesses told The SUN that Mead was leaving the parlor and going back to his car when two men ran up on him and opened fire, shooting him the chest, then made their escape. A few persons witnessed the shooting while they were patronising a local restaurant across the street from the shooting that is owned by a local pastor.

When police arrived on the scene, Mead’s lifeless body was found face up and the gunshot wounds were exposed. There were two bullet holes in the car’s trunk. Police cordoned off the area along Airport Road for about two hours, holding back scores of curious onlookers, while they processed the crime scene. Among the police on the scene were deputy commissioner Marc Callagan and Assistant Superintendant Steve Snow, who is head of the Serious Crimes Investigations Department. In addition to being a gaming operations manager, Mead is a philanthropist and a licensed pilot. Since 2007, Mead has been representing the Turks and Caicos Islands at the National Championship Air Races in Reno, Nevada, piloting his highly modified Glasair III #47 race plane in the Sport Class which consists of homebuilt aircraft reaching speeds

of in excess of 400 mph on the straightaways of the 8 mile course flying just 50 feet above the ground competing against 8 other aircraft. In the last three years, racing against 36 other aircraft, Mead had finishes in the top of the Gold Class of 4th in 2015 averaging 348.45 mph on the oval course , 2nd in 2014 and 6th in 2013. Held every September just north of Reno, the National Championship Air Races have become an institution for northern Nevada and aviation enthusiasts from around the world. For one week, the high desert north of Reno becomes home to hundreds of aircraft, their pilots and crews. In the past ten years, the event has attracted more than 150,000 spectators and generated more than $60 million a year for the region’s economy. The event features six racing classes, a large display of static aircraft and several military and civil flight demonstrations. Gary mead

Governor salutes Mrs. Rita Gardiner, with award from Her Majesty the Queen

(L-R) His Excellency Peter Beckingham, Mrs. Rita Gardiner, Deputy Premier Hon. Akierra Missick and Deputy Governor, Her Excellency Anya Williams

he Governor, Peter Beckingham, presented the award of the British Empire Medal on behalf of Her Majesty the Queen to Mrs Rita Gardiner for her services to sport and women in the Overseas Territories, especially TCI, on Thursday September 29, 2016. At the presentation ceremony which was attended by members of Mrs Gardiner’s family and friends the Governor said: “I am thrilled for Mrs Gardiner to receive this great distinction, and I am pleased to have the opportunity on behalf of Her Majesty The Queen to present this award to her. “Rita has made a big contribution to society in Turks and Caicos. She

has been instrumental for longer Mrs Gardiner said: than I know in raising our profile “I am honoured and in sport, and for ensuring our delighted to be a recipient of this rightful place in the region and the Award by Her Majesty. Coming Commonwealth. in the same year as TCI’s first “I saw first-hand in 2014 Olympic athlete, my good friend her enthusiasm for organising the Delano Williams, took part in Commonwealth Baton relay which the Olympic Games this is a big landed in TCI on its way across recognition of the strides we more than 60 nations. Her support have made as a sporting nation for Delano Williams is fantastic, competing on the world stage. I am and it is clear from meetings with pleased to have played a part in that them both that our first Olympian progress through my work with has benefited from her advice, the Amateur Athletic Association guidance and enthusiasm. Rita and the Commonwealth Games travelled with Delano’s mother, Association. with support from the Premier’s “I am pleased too that my office, to Rio to watch Delano work in helping to promote and compete in the Olympic Games. safeguard the place of women in “Finally we should not society is recognised with this forget the work Rita has done to Award. improve the lot of women in TCI “This is an important and society. Her path-breaking work memorable day not only for me, but as Director of the Gender Unit also for my wider TCI family. I am has been important in raising the grateful for all the support I have profile of women in society, and received from so many people here she has been actively engaged and overseas.” in striving to reduce domestic In addition to receiving violence. the British Empire Medal Mrs “We should salute Rita for Gardiner will be entitled as a what she has achieved for TCI in member of the Order Of the British sport and the promotion of women. Empire to use a special chapel in The Award of a British Empire St. Paul’s Cathedral for baptisms Medal is a wonderful recognition of of grandchildren. There is also her work, and she and her family a special service in St Paul’s in and friends should take great pride November for new members, and a in this important honour.” Ceremonial Service in Spring 2017 Commenting on her award, to mark the Order’s Centenary.

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FortisTCI Embarks Upon Major T&D Infrastructure Project FortisTCI wishes to advise customers that the Company will undertake a major $1.5 million transmission line relocation and upgrade project expected to last for up to eight months. The project will be carried out in three phases and includes the installation of more than one-hundred poles at various locations along Leeward Highway westbound between the Tropicana Plaza Roundabout and the FortisTCI Provo Generation Site. Phase 1 is scheduled to continue through the end of December 2016 and will have traffic implications from Tropicana Plaza to Beaches Roundabout. As a result, motorists are asked to take caution while driving on the roadways and reduce speed in dedicated work zones that are marked by traffic cones and barriers. This project will also require planned outages from time to time. The Company will

make all efforts to notify affected customers not less than 48 hours prior to any planned interruption in service. FortisTCI will issue regular public updates throughout the duration of the project. This transmission upgrade is a necessary precursor to several major Transmission and Distribution (T&D) infrastructural projects that FortisTCI is actively pursuing, including the seabed transmission cable to North Caicos and the expansion and upgrade of the Grace Bay Substation. Also, with the imminent opening of a major resort in the Long Bay area, and the projected growth based on other planned developments, this project will maintain the reliability of service while increasing the load capabilities of this section of the (T&D) system. FortisTCI would like to thank the public in advance for their understanding and cooperation. FTCI Roadwork

Congratulations To Civil Servants On A Successful Civil Servants Week 2016 It is with great pride and gratitude that I take the opportunity to both thank and congratulate civil servants across the Turks and Caicos Islands on a successful Civil Service Week 2016. I will forever cherish the opportunities we had over the week to both fellowship and to hear of your experiences and accomplishments as civil servants. You are a indeed a remarkable group of persons and are worthy of being celebrated. Congratulations to all of the honorees including the ministry awardees. We thank you and all of your colleagues for your continued service. The purpose of Civil Service Week 2016 was as the theme stated to “Strengthen Ties Within the Civil Service”. The week of events was designed in such a way to both showcase and show appreciation to our staff which we would hope would in turn help to create a highly motivated and dedicated public service.

We hope that staff would have emerged from the week with a renewed sense of purpose and commitment and that the ties within would be strengthened to an unbreakable standard. We also would like to take this opportunity to remind persons of the National Honors and Awards Ceremony which as a part of the National Heritage Month celebrations will take place on October 10th, 2016 and will seek to recognize and honor former long serving civil servants once again this year. Civil servants continue to strive for excellence in public service and may God continue to bless, guide and keep each and every one of you. Sincerest regards, Anya Williams Deputy Governor/Head of Public Service Turks and Caicos Islands

WATERLOO HOTEL MANAGEMENT LTD Alexandra Resort, Blue Haven Resort & Marina and the Beach House We are seeking to employ, a suitably qualified and experienced hospitality professional in the position listed below. Our ideal candidate should have an outstanding command of the English language, written and oral, strong communication and excellent customer service skills. Salary for these positions will commensurate with qualifications and experience. Storeroom Clerk Reporting to the Financial Controller/Director of Food and Beverage, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following: RESPONSIBILITIES: •Receive food and beverage items in a manner prescribed by the Food & Beverage operations of the hotel as it relates to proper rotation, stocking, pricing, and storage •Ensure proper operation of freezers, refrigerators, and walk-in coolers and notify management of any equipment repairs needed •Issue food and beverage goods by following the proper issuing procedures prescribed by the Hotel policies and procedures, which include recording, pricing, rotation, and delivery to authorized requesting employees •Maintain food and beverage par levels for all items as required by management •Maintain good record keeping of all items received and issued to minimize any storeroom variances, in accordance with established Food & Beverage procedures. Use computer equipment to record all transactions •Consistently offer professional, friendly, hospitable service •Follow resort policies, procedures and service standards •Ensure compliance with all Health & Safety policies •Other duties as assigned REQUIREMENTS: •High School diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or a related field preferred •Basic understanding of food and beverage preferred. •Can work well under pressure in a fast paced operation •Can work independently and prioritize responsibilities •Team player – works well with and supports team colleagues Responsible & reliable. Salary for this position will commensurate with qualifications and experience. Entry point starts at $16,000.00 per annum. Interested persons may contact our HR department Mon. – Fri. from 9am3pm via telephone number 946-8054 or you may submit your resume with qualifications and experience to: HR@WIHL.COM Please also send a copy to the Labour Department

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TCIG legal authorities attend Interpol anti-human trafficking training On Monday 12th September 2016 three members of the Turks and Caicos Islands Government participated in a week long training under the theme “Human Trafficking Training for Legal Authorities”. The training was hosted by INTERPOL in Port of Spain Trinidad. Chief Magistrate, Tanya Jackson, Public Prosecutor, Shatelia Hall and Senior Crown Counsel, Clemar Hippolyte, attended a course with an initiative in Combatting Human Trafficking. This training areas focused specifically on identifying the gender specific phenomenon of trafficking persons, studying the Legal Framework in Ensuring Access to Justice for Victims, Techniques in Presenting cases of Trafficking, Comparing Legislations of the different countries represented, making Compensation Applications and the Psychological Assessment of the victim. Among the panel of presenters was the Senior Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions of Jamaica, Ms. Lisa Palmer-Hamilton, Dr. Ramona Biholar, Lecturer at University of LawJamaica, Dr. Diana Douglas, Doctor of Clinical Psychology and Ms. Dianna Wheeler, Director of Counter

(L-R) Chief Magistrate, Tanya Jackson, Public Prosecutor, Shatelia Hall and Senior Crown Counsel, Clemar Hippolyte Trafficking Unit, Trinidad and Tobago. There was also a session where participants were presented with several case scenarios, some stemming from actual case facts. Participants had the opportunity to identify the trafficker, the victim and the elements present in proving the offence. Participants also had

“REGENT GRAND MANAGEMENT LTD”

(Formerly known as “HAB MANAGEMENT LTD.”)

Seeks 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

opportunities to put forward an idea of how they would deal with the case study at hand. Among the participants were High Court Judges, Magistrates, Prosecutors and Police Prosecutors from regions such as Jamaica, Belize, Trinidad & Tobago, Guyana, St. Lucia and Barbados. Within the weeks

to come the training will become more intense focusing on the various standpoints and ways of combating Human Trafficking. Participants that represented the Turks and Caicos Islands received their certificate having successfully completed.

HOUSEKEEPING MANAGER •Assigns workers their duties and inspects work for 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 October 24th, 2016 Please forward resumes to: Email: aleisa@theregentgrand.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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NBA All-Star Dwyane Wade Hosts Inspirational Summit For Turks & Caicos Youth While visiting the Turks and the importance of having a vision Caicos Islands (TCI) to host his Annual and mapping out those visions and Wade Brand Summit for the third year reevaluating them to stay on track at Beaches Turks Caicos Resort Villages and eventually lead them to their & Spa, NBA Champion Dwayne successful career. The students were Wade took some time to share his also invited to ask questions and share inspirational story and also designed their career goals and dreams for the vision boards with young athletes from future. the Island. Fifty students from schools “My message to the kids of across Providenciales, along with their Turks & Caicos is keep fighting for coaches, had the unique opportunity your dreams!” said the three-time this past Saturday to hear from the NBA Champion, Wade. “It is about basketball super-star and his sister, being allergic to no and continuing the Tragil, who also serves as President of journey no matter what. Just because his charitable organization. you don’t end up in the job or the career The “Morning of Inspiration” you thought you wanted, doesn’t mean as it was appropriately coined, opened you failed; sometimes the road takes with a brief overview of the partnership you to a different path and a more between the Sandals Foundation and successful and happier outcome,” he Wade’s World Foundation, Now in its concluded. third year, the relationship aims to The intimate speaking raise awareness and funds in support engagement continued with Dwyane some light snacks and refreshments, of Game Changer – an integrated Wade inviting his brand partners to received a gift bag which included sports program to benefit youth in also share their background story to Wade co-branded products and had underserved communities in the give the students an introspective photo opportunities with the Wades. Caribbean and South Florida. look at the different career paths “The Game Changer Program The Brand Wade Youth and opportunities available in non- is not just about building multi-purpose Summit continued with the Wades traditional, sports-related industries. courts and giving out equipment-- it’s designing vision boards with the The dialogue further reinforced that about offering real opportunities that youngsters while encouraging them to success comes when you work hard and help change lives and shape futures,” pursue their dreams. They also spoke are committed to education and being said Liz Kaiser, Director of Partnership about preparedness, hard work, and socially responsible. The children also Marketing for the Sandals Foundation. overcoming adversity. They stressed had the chance to enjoy “Mentorship is a big part

of this program and special opportunities like today’s candid speeches Mr. Wade and Tragil go a long way to reinforcing that anything is possible if you work hard and don’t stop dreaming” she concluded. For more information or to donate to the Sandals Foundation’s Game Changer program, please visit www.sandalsfoundation.org. To learn more about Wade’s World Foundation, please visit wadesworldfoundation.org

PUBLIC NOTICE 2016-6

SALES MANAGER NEEDED

September 16, 2016

At TCI Services Limited Located: Industrial Park Road 404-405 Shamrock Storage Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands Office is beside Giggles downtown Tel: 649-946-5394 Fax: 649-941-8312

Re: Invitation to Tender Website Hosting & Maintenance of www.telecommission.tc

WHEREAS, The Telecommunications Commission pursuant to Sections 4 and 27 of the Telecommunications Ordinance 2009, the Turks and Caicos Islands Telecommunications Commission hereby gives Invitation to Tender (ITT) the redesign, hosting & maintenance of www.telecommission. tc through contracted sub-registrars; The ITT outlines the general description and requirements and is issued for eligible service providers to submit tenders in response to this tender notice. NOW THEREFORE, the Commission announces the release for Invitation to Tender (ITT) the redesign, hosting & maintenance of www.telecommission.tc on the Tender Document. ACCORDINGLY, the Commission invites submission from interested parties on this ITT. submission should be submitted to the Commission within 2 weeks of the publication of this notice, and should reach the Commission by Monday October 3, 2016, at their office at Business Solutions Building, Leeward Highway, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, or by mail to P.O. Box 203, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, or electronically via email at johnwilliams@tcitelecommission. tc All submissions should be filed electronically even if also filed in paper form. Obtaining Copies Copies of the tender document are available electronically on the Turks and Caicos Telecommunications Commission Web site at: http://www.telecommission.tc

Requirement:

4 years experienced in sales and marketing must possess excellent communication skills, able to handle multiple request and customers, able to deliver goods and stock customers shelves, Technical skills required, able to use QuickBooks, valid driver’s license. Knowledge of inventory procedures and typing. Hours of work Mon – Fri 8am -4:30pm Islanders only need to apply. This position is presently held by a work permit holder Salary – base salary $1000usd per month plus commission Email resume to: msimmons@tciway.tc Before October 7th, 2016

Turks and Caicos Islands Football Association

SEEKS Groundsman/ Maintenance Worker. Description Responsible to the Executive Committee of the TCIFA and on a day-to-day basis, to the General Secretary and Technical Director of TCIFA, employee will be engaged primarily in the following duties: 1. Maintain the field, changing facilities, and TCIFA land at the National Academy, Providenciales. 2. Weekly tasks will include cutting of the grass, marking of the pitch, weeding of the pitch and surrounding areas, irrigation, and maintaining tractor and irrigation systems. 3. On game days, responsibilities include turning flood lights on and off and opening and closing changing rooms. 4. Other responsibilities to be carried out as set out in a Maintenance Schedule and other duties at the request of the

General Secretary and Technical Director. Working Hours Regular working hours will be 9:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday, and 8:00am to 12:00pm and 4:00pm to 8:00pm on Saturdays with 1 hour lunch break daily. Employee will be expected to work outside normal hours of business as necessary to fulfill his/her duties Contact: Turks and Caicos Islands Football Association (TCIFA) (649) 941-5532 Kind Regards, Candia Ewing General Secretary Turks & Caicos Islands Football Association Providenciales Turks & Caicos Islands Work: (649) 941 - 5532 Fax: (649) 941 - 5554 Cell: (649) 232 - 5553

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International Artists and Local Musicians to Collaborate for Sundowner Music Festival Now calling music lovers to the stage. Sunshine and sessions are the set list for the 2nd Annual Sundowner Music Festival. The music festival is bringing together ultra-talented island musicians with international performers, professional producers and songwriters who’ve worked with some of music’s megastars including Allison Krauss, Garth Brooks, Toby Keith, Joe Diffe and Dierks Bentley. All of the artists are professional musicians,

song writers and producers with a wealth of experience in a number of different musical genres. Their music is primarily guitar based and all of the artists play the instrument at some level. Sundowner Music Festival is set for October 19th through 23rd. The festival features workshops with the youth, island performances, a grand finale concert and a Jam Cruise. The Concert series kicks off at Blue Haven on Friday Night at Salt followed by a concert on Saturday

evening at the Somerset on Grace Bay, The festival concludes on Sunday with a Jam Cruise and Beach Party (ferries will be scheduled throughout the day form Blue Haven Marina) On Thursday, October 19th, the artist will conduct Workshops for the youth of Turks and Caicos at the EG Youth Center. The artists will work with the youth in small groups exploring the basic skills required to write a song; ranging from the elements that go to make up a good song,

to the song writing process itself and the setting of lyrics to music in an appropriate key and tempo. The workshops are intended to be interactive with students collaborating to put what they learn into practice. At the end of the day the hope would be that one or two fully fledged songs emerge from the workshops. For more information about the artists, schedule of events and tickets check out sundownermusicfestival.com.

Seven Stars Resort & Spa Named Leading Turks & Caicos Hotel at 23rd Annual World Travel Awards Seven Stars Resort & Spa was recently honored at the 23rd annual World Travel Awards as Turks & Caicos’ leading hotel. Ken Patterson, CEO of Seven Stars Resort & Spa, attended the ceremony to accept this influential award on September 17th in Ocho Rios, Jamaica. Since 1993, World Travel Awards has served to acknowledge, reward and celebrate excellence across all sectors of the global travel and tourism industry. Awards are determined by members and travel industry professionals who vote on a wide range of sectors within the global tourism industry. “We are thrilled that Seven

Stars Resort & Spa was honored by the prestigious World Travel Awards,” said Ken Patterson, CEO of Seven Stars Resort & Spa. “We work tirelessly as a team every day to provide guests with the best luxury experience on property and we are humbled by this distinct recognition.” Seven Stars Resort & Spa’s recognitions come on the heels of several notable accolades from prominent industry outlets in 2016. Seven Stars Resort & Spa was once again named to TripAdvisor’s Traveler’s Choice Awards list of the ‘Top 25 Hotels in the Caribbean.’ Seven Stars achieved a number 19 ranking – six spots higher than it’s ranking in 2015. The

resort also earned a coveted spot on U.S News & World Report’s Best Caribbean Hotels list taking the number 17 spot, progressing 25th on the same list in 2015. Seven Stars Resort & Spa lives up to its recent accolades by offering guests top-notch service and well-appointed luxury suites that are among the Island’s most spacious. Seven Stars is home to the Island’s only heated salt-water pool and offers guests private pool deck cabanas for lounging, beach butler service, on-site spa and wellness services and award-winning top gourmet dining options. For more information on Seven Stars Resort & Spa visit www.SevenStarsGraceBay.com

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ROYAL TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS POLICE FORCE VACANCY Company Name:

Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force

JOB TITLE:

Interpreter

LOCATION:

Providenciales

Compensation:

$1,648.54 per Month

The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force with a combined total of Three Hundred and five (305) sworn officers and support staff which are divided into two regions,” A” Division ( Grand Turk, South Caicos, and salt Cay ) and “B” Division ( Providenciales, North Caicos, and Middle Caicos); have an opening for an Interpreter (Temporary) position within the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force. In order to serve within the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force as an interpreter, our translators/Interpreter are required to work shift. Sometimes they may also need to work overtime when urgent assignments have to be finished. KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: •To facilitate the communication between officers and nonEnglish speaking detainees, suspects, and witnesses. •Taking and translation of written statements, records of

QUALIFICATIONS Candidates should have passed 3 cxc subjects,Math, English language, and any other subject; have at least three years’ relevant work experience. Applicants with a higher diploma, associate degree or bachelor’s degree in translation, or language study, may be exempt from this requirement. Selected applicants will take a written test and be assessed on basic knowledge. Those who make the shortlist will be tested on their typing speed, with an interview to follow. Ideal candidates should be able to type 30 words per minute. Good team spirit, a pleasant personality and excellent interpersonal skills are essential. Resumes with current contact information must be accompanied by a cover letter and two letters of reference (one preferably from a former employer) as well as copies of educational certificates and a copy of the passport photo page. Shortlisted candidates must submit a Police Clearance/Certificate. Applications should be addressed to the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force, Old Airport Road, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, sent by email to: Rex.Swann@tcipolice.tc with the subject line: Interpreter/APPLICATION. Successful applicants will work in accordance with the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force Ordinance, TCI Laws, TCI Constitution, and Public Service Ordinance. Closing date is 3rd October, 2016.Following a paper-sift, successful applicants to be called for interview will be notified by 7th October 2016 with interviews taking place on 10th October 2016 The Government of the Turks and Caicos Islands is committed to Equal Employment Opportunities, All applicants will be considered on an equal basis that determines their suitability to the post applied for. The selection process will be conducted on three principles; merit, fairness and openness. Applications without all supporting documents will not be processed. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only persons selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Registration work done by the WIHL team

The WIHL Community Service Committee was busy taking registrations for the annual “Footsteps for Good” fundraiser at three of the island’s supermarkets on Saturday September 10th. They were helping to raise funds for eighteen NGOs. “Footsteps for Good” lets participants choose their preferred charity

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Walking through the Caicos islands - new developments, beautiful by nature, clean up litter

Walking in South Caicos with pupils from Iris Stubbs Primary and Marjorie Basden High Schools The Governor, Peter Beckingham, took part in the Footsteps4Good walks in South, Middle and North Caicos on 26-28 September, joining all the primary and high schools. He said afterwards: “Walking with the 250 plus schools children across South, Middle and North Caicos, and a good many teachers, businesspeople and officials was a wonderful way of saying “farewell” to these beautiful family islands. The excitement of the children, especially from the junior schools, was palpable, and if their enthusiasm translates into determination and energy later in their schooldays the future of TCI is indeed bright. I had great chats to some of the children, learning about their ambitions - basketball or soccer

player or doctor, among others - and their favourite pastimes - mainly sport! “The walk gave me a great opportunity to see developments on the islands. The new runway being built in South Caicos is a big leap of faith by the Government in the future of the island, as are the plans by the Sailrock development. I would be fascinated to return in about five years to see how the island has been transformed. “There is less obvious sign of new development in North and Middle Caicos, but there is a good deal of smaller building work and real estate activity which suggests that there is optimism in the community about prospects. A number of Parrot

With children from Charles Hubert James school, Kew

Cay staff supported the walk in North Caicos, and it was great to hear of the resort’s plans for re-investment in the property, which is one of the surest signs of a strong economy. “You can’t fail to be struck in North and Middle Caicos by the beauty of the surroundings - “beautiful by nature” is exactly the right chord to describe them. I was lucky enough to arrive at Flamingo Pond at the same time as the Royal Society of the Protection of Birds (RSPB) secondee to the National Trust, Simon Busutill, who with his telescope was able to show me a flock of around 1,000 flamingos : a fabulous sight. Simon also took me with a local guide to walk around the Wades Green plantation, which is being cared for so well by the

National Trust and has some of the eery charm of the very different Ankor Watt remains in Cambodia, where the collapsed temples are also enhanced by the trees struggling through the buildings. The only jarring note on the walk was the volume of litter. In two minutes between Whitby and Kew I counted 60 glass or plastic bottles: imagine how many there must be on both sides of the 3 mile road! As one of my walking companions remarked we desperately need a “Clean Up” education campaign across the islands: if the next government promised that, they would be doing everyone in TCI a great service, before we no longer deserve the beautiful by nature brand”.

With Conch Bar children from Doris Robinson School in Middle Caicos

KITCHEN HELPER: CAICOS OIL LTD. SOUTH DOCK ROAD, PROVIDENCIALES TEL: (649) 941-7872 / 941-7873 FAX: (649) 941-7874 POSITION: WELDER Full time position required for the repairs and maintenance of chassis and repairs to truck as necessary.This position requires also some mechanic experience. A commercial drivers license is a plus. You may be required to work outside of the welding experience. WAGES/SALARY: $11.00 per hour Interested persons should submit their resume along with a cover letter to the following: The Manager Caicos Oil Ltd., P.O. Box 653, South Dock Road, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands The deadline for receipt of all applications is October 3, 2016

Princess Take Out located in North Caicos is seeking to employ a Kitchen Helper. The applicant will be required to perform the following duties: to ensure the kitchen work area, restaurant equipment and utensils are clean, wash dishes pots and pans, remove trash from kitchen area, sweep and mop floors wash and peel vegetables and any other task assigned by employer. Salary $800.00 monthly Belonger Application welcomed Kindly forward resumes and qualification to the below address copy to the Turks and Caicos Islands Labour Department and Immigration Board: Employment Department F Corporate & Management Services Limited Tel: 649-339-6275 Fax 649-941-4777 Email: oa@fcorporatemsl.com

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Human Rights Commission officials attend conference in London

Director with Bermudian colleagues The Turks and Caicos Islands Human Rights Commission Chairman Mrs. Cheryl Astwood-Tull and Director Doreen Quelch Missick attended the recent Human Rights Conference in London. The conference was sponsored by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, Overseas Territories Directorate and was the first of its kind whereby representatives from the various human rights institutions from the UK and Overseas Territories were in attendance. The broad aims of the conference was to explore the key priorities, opportunities and challenges faced by Overseas Human Rights Commissions in the execution of their responsibilities as well as

their role within the wider society. Participants from all the territories were given the opportunity to promote a shared understanding of the UK and OT shared international human rights obligations, compliance monitoring and how HRCs can more effectively engage in the process. Some critical topical human rights issues e.g. Women and Children’s Rights, Illegal Migration, LGBT etc. were discussed and how the HRCs can play an important role in championing and/or developing public awareness and engagement in these areas. The TCI Human Rights Commission played an integral role in the discussions and was very pleased to cite its successes obtained over the

years, it must be noted that the TCI HRC became the second UK Overseas Caribbean Territory to establish a full fledge Human Rights Commission, second only to Bermuda. In addition, TCI is the only OT that has the extension of all Six (6) Core UK United Nations International Conventions. The HRC is proud of its continued relationship, mentorship and close relationship forged with Bermuda and the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commissions with the NIHRC providing training opportunities for staff and board members. The TCI HRC was complemented for its robust educational and outreach programs

and for its active engagement with the various government and nongovernment institutions for the protection and promotion of people’s rights. The TCI HRC will continue to provide support for colleagues in the remaining OTs who do not yet have Human Rights Commissions in their country and felt proud to know that St. Helena used the TCI HRC as a model in helping to set up their recent established Human Rights Commission. For matters pertaining to human rights, please visit the HRC office located at Cabot House, Graceway Plaza, telephone number 649 941-5343.

Chairman, Deputy Director of NIHRC and FCO Human Rights and Child Safeguarding Policy Officer

Environmental Health Dpt. now utilizing in2care traps to fight mosquito population The Environmental Health Department recently received 100 new In2Care mosquito traps. These traps are intended to be used around premises where the aedes aegypti mosquito is most frequent. Mr. Jeffery Weisberg of Intuitive Pest Management visited the Turks and Caicos Islands to train members of the Environmental Health Staff in the use of the traps. The In2Care Trap is a novel and green control product for mosquitoes. The traps

are safe for use in the environment and only affect the mosquitoes. The traps are designed to target Aedes mosquitoes that are ready to lay their eggs. The mosquito eggs when laid in the trap, hatches into larva, but do not emerge into adult mosquitoes. The adult female, while laying her eggs become contaminated with the chemicals in the trap, which she then transfers to other breeding sites on her legs and subsequently kills other mosquito larvae and pupae.

British Caribbean Bank Limited Senior Finance Executive We are looking for an objective Senior Finance Executive to add value and improve our operations by bringing a systematic and disciplined approach to the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes. The successful candidate will possess a thorough knowledge of accounting procedures and a sound judgement. LOCATION: Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS Bachelors degree in business or other relevant subject UK Chartered Accountant qualified (or equivalent with a minimum of 5 years post qualification experience in auditing.) BUSINESS EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT Applicants should have a minimum of 15 years in a broad range of financial management roles at a senior level. Experience in the following area would be a significant advantage: financial and management accounting, business acquisitions and deposits, corporate restructurings, regulatory reporting, strategic financial and business planning, ability to interpret complex legal documentation. The salary for this position ranges from $60,000 to $ 100,000 per annum based on experience belongers only need apply.

Interested persons may submit Applications no later than October 7th 2016 to: CGIBBONS@WIHL.COM/ Phone: 649-9415028 P.O.Box 270, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands Please also submit a copy to the TCI Labor Department

In addition to the adult female mosquito spreading the chemicals to other breeding sites, the mosquito herself becomes ill and is less likely to bite humans and eventually succumbs to the infection and dies within 8-10 days. According to studies, the trap utilizes the knowledge of the mosquito behavior to target hard to reach or hidden breeding sites that are often difficult to access by vector control officers using conventional methods. The science behind allowing the mosquito

to live 8-10 days between using the trap and death is to utilize the knowledge of the mosquito behavior of laying her eggs in several breeding sites during her lifetime. This way the mosquito not only contaminates other sites killing her offspring and the offspring of other mosquitoes but effectively treating hidden breeding sites the vector control teams might not find. Research has shown that the traps can reduce the mosquito populations by as much as 60%.

HOUSEKEEPER Casa Bendijo Ltd is seeking to employ live in Housekeeper who will be responsible for ensure all areas of the home are clean, neat, and tidy which includes any indoor household cleaning and organizing tasks assigned by the employer. Typical responsibilities include vacuuming, dusting, laundry, mopping and changing and laundering linen. The Housekeep will also be required to be a care taker for two infant children in the absence of the parents. Salary $800.00 monthly Belonger Application welcomed Kindly forward resumes and qualification to the below address copy to the Turks and Caicos Islands Labour Department and Immigration Board: Employment Department F Corporate & Management Services Limited Tel: 649-339-6275 Fax 649-941-4777 Email: oa@fcorporatemsl.com

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TCI Hospital attends World Medical Tourism Congress

(Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands (Wednesday, September 28th, 2016): A delegation from Turks and Caicos Islands Hospital attended the 9th World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress in Washington D.C. at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Centre from September 25-28th, 2016. The congress is one of the most comprehensive international healthcare conference and trade shows in the medical tourism industry and attracts up to 3,000 participants, 400 qualied buyers of healthcare along with industry forums and executive summits. TCI Hospital Chief Executive Officer, Daniel Carriere and Chief of Medical Services, Dr. Denise Braithwaite-Tennant participated in the 2016 Global Medical Directors Summit and the Caribbean Roundtable Forum. Both forums encouraged countries to collaborate, network, discuss emerging ideas and obstacles related to the medical tourism sector. Other members of TCI

(L to R): Dr. Terese Maitland - TCIG National Epidemiologist, TCIH Chief Executive Officer - Daniel Carriere, TCIH Chief of Medical Services - Dr. Denise Braithwaite-Tennant, Premier and Minister of Health - Honourable Dr. Rufus Ewing, TCIH PR/Marketing Manager - Nikira John, TCIH Visiting Consultant Coordinator - Kay Vanes-Williams Hospital delegation were Marketing and Public Relations Manager, Nikira John and Visiting Consultant Coordinator, Kay Vanes-Williams. Attendees participated in a series educational break-out sessions and presentations from global innovators in medical tourism and healthcare. The TCI Hospital delegation also

ABRAHAM & GALLIS GRAND TURK LTD. and its affiliated chain of signature brand stores trading as Ron Jon Surf Shop, Pirana Joe, Del Sol, Silver Sun and Splash Down, at the Grand Turk Cruise Center, South Beach Grand Turk, is accepting applications along with CVs/Resumes from interested and suitably qualified persons for the following positions:

met with TCI Minister of Health and Premier, Hon. Dr. Rufus Ewing during the congress. According to recent report issued by VISA and Oxford Economics, the Medical Tourism industry was valued at USD 439 billion, with a projected growth rate of up to 25% yearover-year for the next 10 years.

The report forecasts an estimated three to four percent of the world’s population will travel internationally for healthcare and health-related treatment. Canada is ranked the top medical tourism destination overall for 2016, followed by the United Kingdom, Israel, Singapore and India, respectively. Members of TCI Hospital’s delegation are certied Medical Tourism Professionals and given the high level of competition among jurisdictions within the Caribbean and worldwide, Mr. Daniel Carriere stressed the importance of monitoring the latest trends in the industry, best practices and opportunities for entry into the sector. He continued: “Medical Tourism can create an alternative source of funding for healthcare in the TCI and diversify our existing tourism product. The introduction of this sector can help offset the cost of healthcare with a growing and ageing local population, and create new funding for primary healthcare requirements.”

BUTTERFIELD GOLD GROUP OF COMPANIES POSITIONS AVAILABLE

SALES SUPERVISORS and SALES PERSONS Requirements: •A sound educational background •A minimum of five years (Supervisors) and two years (Sales Clerks) general merchandising experience in a highly trusted or related field of employment or business •Proven and unblemished track record of employment •Positive and disciplined attitude and aptitude toward work in a customer service oriented business •Excellent communication, inter-personal and customer service skills •Trustworthy and reliable disposition •Must be willing and able to work flexible hours, including on weekends and public holidays, as necessary to meet the challenging needs of cruise ship schedule and/or reasonable needs of the business. •Clean criminal record •All candidates must be proficient in the English written and spoken word. Command of a second language will be a definite asset STOREKEEPER/LABOURER Requirements: •Handyman to assist with cleaning and maintenance •Ability to give general assistance to Sales Clerks on receiving and storage of merchandise •Proven and unblemished track record of employment •Positive and disciplined attitude and aptitude toward work in a customer service oriented business •Excellent communication, inter-personal and customer service skills •Trustworthy and reliable disposition •Must be willing and able to work flexible hours, including on weekends and public holidays, as necessary to meet the challenging needs of cruise ship schedule and/or reasonable needs of the business. •Clean criminal record •All candidates must be proficient in the English written and spoken word. Command of a second language will be a definite asset Suitable candidates that do not meet the above requirements may, at the sole discretion of the Company’s management team, be eligible for consideration in circumstances where they demonstrate a clear willingness to embrace the Company’s in-house training initiatives and established standard operating policies and procedures. Preference will be given to documented Turks and Caicos Islanders. Written applications only and accompanying CVs/Resumes must be addressed to the Regional Manager at the following address:

Via mail or delivery: Abraham & Gallis Grand Turk Ltd. Ron Jon Surf Shop Grand Turk Cruise Center Grand Turk Turks & Caicos Is. Via email to: johanna@loscincoles.com

One (1) Air Condition Technician Require individual with certification in “Air Conditioning / Refrigeration Equipment Operation & Maintenance” with a minimum of ten years experience to service large operation including a supermarket. Salary: commensurate with experience starting from $9.25 per hour One (2) Electrician Minimum seven years experience in the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical equipment, including electronic circuit boards. Individual should also posses basic plumbing knowledge and be capable of setting up and implementing a maintenance schedule. Certification required. Salary: commensurate with experience starting from $8.00 per hour One (1) Gas Attendant Good oral and written skills, no experience necessary. Knowledge of basic mechanically skills would be an asset. Knowledge to maintain gas pump machines would be an asset. Wages: From $6.50 per hour Only Belongers apply for these positions. Application forms available from Butterfield Gold Human Resource Department. Only applicants selected for interview will be notified. Submit applications to by October 7, 2016 to: Butterfield Gold Ltd., Human Resource Department Town Center Mall Providenciales Tel: 649-946-4211

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Radio talk show host Jasmin Walkin running as Independent At-Large candidate

By Todeline Defralien

Host of the popular radio talk show ‘Real Talk’ and former high school teacher Jasmin Walkin made a historic announcement as he announced to the public of TCI that he is running as an Independent Candidate At Large. During a press conference held at the Occasions Ballroom, Airport Inn, Airport Road on Thursday, September 29th 2016, Walkin said he thinks’ that this was the perfect timing and is something that the country needs. In Walkin speech he spoke about the lack of representation, missed opportunities that the TCI faces as a country and the downfalls of the Turks and Caicos Islands stating that the PDM and the PNP Government take too many short cuts Radio talk show hosts Jasmin Walkin and that he wants to be that change interested in the party you support or for the TCI. the colors you wear or rhetoric you can “In order for this country to recycle. Instead they want to see real move forward, we need a different kind progress in this country. On the road of mandate. We know what a change to success, there are no shortcuts to in government looks like but what we progress” need is a change in governance. My When asked by media why goal is to be the voice of a generation he choosed now to run, Walkin said, who still dream about a country which “My main reason for offering myself takes chances on their people and for office is because of my physical invest in the human resource of this appearance. I find that one of the country. A generation who is not things missing in politics in this

CAICOS OIL LTD. SOUTH DOCK ROAD, PROVIDENCIALES TEL: (649) 941-7872 / 941-7873 FAX: (649) 941-7874 POSITION: TRUCK DRIVER Cleaning and maintaining of yard and help with the loading and offloading of fuel tankers. Assist with warehouse duties. Must be willing to work weekends, and some holidays. WAGES/SALARY: 12.50 per hour. Interested persons should submit their resume along with a cover letter to the following: The Manager Caicos Oil Ltd., P.O. Box 653, South Dock Road, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands The deadline for receipt of all applications is June 3rd, 2016

country is that we have lack the kind of political leadership that could inspire a generation. People often ask me why did I choose to offer myself as an independent candidate. One of the reasons for that is when I look at my story overcoming my physical challenges when I look at the people in my life and when I think of all the Turks and Caicos Islanders that have sewed into my life because of my

physical disability I realise that that story is not a PNP story, that’s not a PDM story, it’s not a PDA story, that’s a Turks and Caicos story and therefore I want to share that story.” Walking said that it is time to report for duty and he is looking for the support of everyone in the TCI community to go to the poles and vote for the change he has planned for the Turks and Caicos Islands.

A crowed showing support at the launch of Jas Walkin candidacy

Seeking suitably qualified applicants to fill the following positions currently held by work permit holders: Retail Floor Manager Main duties and Responsibilities: •Must have over (8) years experience in Supermarket Retail with a minimum of five years in a managerial position to include management of individual department. Plan creative and appetizing menus •Standardize production recipes to ensure consistent quality •Ensure the food is properly prepared and well presented •Involved in pricing •Oversee and ensure proper equipment operation & maintenance •Oversee and assist with special event catering services as required •Be involved in merchandising, signage, product pricing, dating, and ordering of food products •Monitor all the food products produced to ensure that quality standards are consistently being attained •Establishes controls to minimize wastage •Be responsible for the profitability of the food produced •Help Train and develop the staff Salary range based on qualifications and experience. Loss Prevention Officer Main duties and Required Qualifications: •Ensure all security procedures and security surveillance are in place to detect, minimize and or eliminate shoplifters and or other theft offense within the store environment •As required, shall conduct in-depth investigations into suspected cases (s) of fraud and theft •Shall conduct routine inspections of the store both internal and external grounds to maintain physical security and protection of assets •Must apprehend dishonest individuals and shoplifters and turn them to the local Police Department for criminal proceedings •This position will work in collaboration with Local Law Enforcement Agencies to apprehend and eliminate in –store theft all operations levels •Previous experience and credentials in Law Enforcement and Security Surveillance is a must •Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations •1-3 years in retail theft and loss prevention investigations preferred •Must observe and ensure compliance with all company policies and established procedures including general health and safety standards •Must be able to work varied hours /days, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed Salary rate will be based on qualifications and experience. Please submit applications to Graceway IGA Supermarket main office complex located, Leeward Highway, Providenciales or via Email hr@gracewayiga.com Deadline is October 5th 2016

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2nd Annual Sand Jam to kick off November 12th at Rickies on the Beach The newly formed ‘Music is Life’ foundation in getting ready to stage its 2nd fund-raising event, which is an all-day beach party called Sand Jam. The event will take place at the Flamingo Café in Grace Bay, on Saturday November 12th, 2016. Headlining the event again this year is Roots Rock Reggae Star “Might Mystic”. The day will also feature performances by many local performers such as V6 Band, Keno & Kaz, Elroy & Daz, Albernika Williams and the Clement Howell & Long Bay Hills School Choirs. In an interview, Donna W. Davis told The SUN that they are really excited about hosting the 2nd Annual Sand Jam/ beach festival at Rickies and is seeking the support of everyone in the community to make this event even bigger this year. The ‘Music is Life’ is a programme founded to provide youths more opportunity to explore and develop their musical talent. The goal of the foundation is to provide opportunities through funding and

Pictured here is the “Might Mystic” band with Deputy Premier Hon. Akierra Missick at last year’s event at Rickies on the Beach exposure to those who so deserve it with their first beneficiary being Clement Howell. Davis said that the concept behind Sand Jam 2015 was actually born out of an idea that she and Karen Whitt had for a music foundation

to support children in the Turks and Caicos Islands, who are widely talented with their music, but do not really have the education, opportunity or the means to peruse their careers in the entertainment and arts program. From that the idea of ‘Music

is Life’ was born. This is a non-profit foundation which will accept donations and be a part of various fundraisers in order to support these initiatives. Davis added: This Island has a long history of music but for years now we haven’t taken advantage of our two greatest assets, the beautiful water and the beautiful beach and put music on it. The vision of Sand Jam is to bring everyone together, tourists, expats and locals in a festival on the beach and reggae music is that worldwide communicator gatherer that just brings everyone of every nationality together. We wanted to do a beach festival and at the same time realizing that there is so much talent on this island but sometimes there’s no opportunity to explore that talent.” Davis said that the event did well last year and they are hoping to do even better this year and is hoping to reach a goal of $20,000 to donate to the ‘Music is Life’ foundation. The event will be staged November 12th at Rickies on the Beach and organizers of the event are asking the community to come out and support this great cause.

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THE HARTLING GROUP WELCOMES THE NEXT WAVE OF APPLICANTS TO ITS SECOND STRUCTURED JOB FAIR TO FILL POSITIONS AT THE SANDS AT GRACE BAY, THE PALMS TURKS AND CAICOS & TO COMPLETE HIRING FOR THE OPENING OF ITS 3RD RESORT:

THE SHORE CLUB ON LONG BAY BEACH THE SCHEDULE FOR THIS BELONGER

ONLY

JOB FAIR IS AS FOLLOWS:

OCTOBER 6TH & 7TH AT THE PALMS MESSEL BALLROOM

RESERVED FOR PRE PRE-- REGISTERED APPLICANTS ONLY (SEE DETAILS FOR REGISTRATION BELOW) OCTOBER 7TH AT THE PALMS MESSEL BALLROOM 1:00 PM-5:00 PM OPEN FOR ALL BELONGER APPLICANTS, ALL POSITIONS

The Hartling Group is looking for proven, qualified, energetic and enthusiastic applicants, with a drive to excel in the Hospitality field in the following positions: Assistant Front Office Manager, Night & Duty Manager, Night Auditors Concierge Supervisor, Concierge Agents Front Office Agents ,Butlers, PBX Operators, Bellmen Accountant, Cost Controller, Paymaster Kids Club Counsellors, Assistant Restaurant Manager, Banqueting Manager F&B Supervisors, Chef de parties, Junior Sous Chef, Cooks Stewarding Supervisor & Stewards Bar Supervisor, Bartenders/Mixologists Hostess Servers, Room Service Servers, Beach Runner, Barback Executive Housekeeper, Housekeeping Supervisor, Room Attendants, Turndown Attendants, Housemen Public Area Supervisor, Public Area Cleaners Laundry Supervisors & Attendants Security Supervisor and Security Officers Spa Therapist, Resort Wedding Planner Pool & Beach Supervisor, Pool and Beach Attendants & Gardeners Chief Engineer, Maintenance Supervisor, Maintenance Technician, Carpenters/Painter/Tiler Purchasing Warehouse Clerk/Driver

REGISTRATION DETAILS In order to attend the structured job fair we are requesting that all interested applicants MUST BE REGISTERED! Submit your resumes to careers@theshoreclubtc.com. Application already received and incoming will be scheduled in the appropriate time slots based on the position suited. If for some reason you miss the deadline for registration or slots are filled, you may attend the OPEN TIME FOR ALL POSITIONS to be held on October 7 th from 1:00p m to 5:00 pm. All resumes are subject to screening. Accepted candidates will receive an email confirmation with a scheduled time for meeting and required documents for the actual job fair. Managers will be readily available to interview. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. REGISTER NOW as slots will fill up quickly! SEE YOU THERE!

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Turks & Caicos Islander Julianna Musgrove Graduates from Sandals’ Management Trainee Programme

Julianna Musgrove- New Managers Graduate from Sandals After a two-year journey which saw them working the ranks in every department in various resorts all across the region, TCI native Julianna Musgrove along with 24 other participants in Sandals Resorts International’s (SRI) Management Trainee Programme have officially shed the trainee title and will now move into management roles, following a graduation ceremony held last weekend. “I am so proud to be the first Turks & Caicos Islanders to be inducted and complete this prestige Management Trainee Program” Said Julianna Musgrove, “Being a part of such a change-included programme has been the highlight of the last two years of my life. I can definitely say that the experience has been wonderful having worked in the Turks and Caicos, Jamaica, and St. Lucia.” The new managers were selected from a pool of 1500 applicants two years ago and include a number of Jamaicans as well as nationals from St. Lucia, the Bahamas, Grenada, Barbados, Antigua, the Turks and Caicos Islands and both previous employees of the Sandals/ATL Group and new recruits. “My passion is helping people especially my fellow Turks & Caicos Youth and I hope my preference my determination will serve as in inspiration to those who choose to follow in the similar foot step. Beaches Turks and Caicos is the best platform to make my dreams come true in touching the lives of its almost 2000 Talents every day. ” Musgrove concluded. The Management Trainee Programme (MTP) identifies and grooms outstanding young recruits to become managers in the company through a two-year programme of hands-on learning and training at resorts across the region. All participants experience rotations through various positions and departments across the group before selecting an area of specialization. The MTP is the centerpiece of SRI’s Management Succession Planning Strategy and is one component of the company’s ongoing efforts to invest in capacity-building throughout its operations. Speaking at the graduation ceremony held at Sandals Ochi Beach Resort, Wayne Cummings, director of business processes and administration, himself a product of the MTP, reaffirmed the company’s commitment to investing in young leaders. “This Group is on the move”, he said, “ this Group is growing and for us to grow and evolve we need to invest in people. We need to invest in the new leaders of the Group.” As the graduates move into their new roles within the company, Cummings urged them to always remember their journey and treat their colleagues with respect. He said, “Remember the things you went through, remember your subordinates. They are your colleagues and they are even more important than you. Have a very healthy respect for them as you seek to lead them.” He also reminded the new managers of the limitless potential within each of them as well as within the company. “You are competent, you are able and you are at the right place, at the right time and with the right company. The journey has just begun. We are a company on the move”, he emphasized. In delivering his address as valedictorian, Kent D’Hayle expressed pride in both himself and his colleagues for successfully completing the rigorous programme. He said, “As I look into the eyes of my fellow graduates I see and feel the sense of personal pride and satisfaction knowing that we have completed a programme which sets the stage for us to continue our careers, as leaders, managing a range of diverse departments.” In a similar breath, Andre Cleghorn and Danielle Daley, who both delivered the vote of thanks, expressed gratitude to the company for providing an opportunity to grow both personally and professionally. They encouraged their fellow graduates to move forward with confidence and to continue making their families and the company proud.

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We hire smiles!!!

Beaches Turks and Caicos Resort Villages and Spa, the only 6 Diamond All-inclusive property in the Caribbean is inviting applications from Turks and Caicos Islanders for the following vacant positions. We hire the personality and train the individual. Applicants must have a clean police record and a good command of the English language both written and spoken. In addition candidates must be able to work nights, public holidays and week-ends. The Resort thanks everyone for their interest in advance and advises that applicants will be contacted for an interview via Text Message. The Administrative Department requires: ✓

The Maintenance Department requires: ✓ ✓

Environmental Health and Safety Manager

Reports to:

Managing Director

Supervisor Shift Leader

Reports to:

Is responsible for ensuring the Health and Safety of the Resort, Property, Guest and team Members; overseas the Fire, Food Handling, Injury and Incident Management portfolio. Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • College or University Degree • Three years minimum management experience of an EHS Department; • Relevant Certifications;

Chief Engineer

To perform, manage and supervise maintenance operations on the property inclusive of electrical, air conditioning, refrigeration, plumbing, carpentry, painting and other maintenance work necessary to keep the resort in optimum condition and operating at very high levels of efficiency; to ensure the safety and comfort of the guests and employees.

The Environmental Health and Safety Manager position is vacant; recruitment to fill this position is underway at this time.

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • Minimum five (5) years’ experience in the Hotel Industry with at least two (2) years’ experience in a supervisory capacity • Must have achieved at least secondary level education and/or a certificate in a field of Engineering from a recognized Vocational Training Institution

The salary for this position ranges between $ 30,000.00 and $45,000.00

The Supervisor and Shift Leader positions are currently held by a Work Permit Holder.

The Accounts Department requires:

The Concierge Department requires:

✓

Income Auditor

Reports to:

✓

Reports to:

Director of Finance

To ensure that all revenues have been properly accounted for; daily review of Night Audit to ensure that all departments are balanced and any discrepancies are recorded and addressed so as the financial integrity of the hotel is maintained. Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • Associates Degree • Three years minimum Audit experience; • Relevant Certifications;

The Spa Department requires:

Spa Manager

The Spa Department requires:

The Lead Therapist is responsible for maintaining all standards of the spa operation relating to the performance of treatments/services to guests; monitoring the performance of the Spa Therapists to ensure that all guest interaction from start to finish is done in a cordial, efficient and professional manner, maintaining a commitment to guest satisfaction and world-class service. Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • Must have a valid License/Certificate in your field of expertise; This position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder. The Gift Shop Department requires: ✓

Shop Attendant/ Sales Representative

Reports to:

The Concierge Agent serves as the guest’s liaison for hotel services. Functions are an extension of the front desk with emphasis on the personalized services. Assist the guests in inquiries concerning the hotel or off-premises attractions, facilities, services or activities.

This position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder (note however more than one is required). Recruitment to fill these positions is underway at this time.

Lead Therapist (Supervisor)

Reports to:

Concierge Manager

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • Associates Degree preferred; • Minimum two years’ work experience in a similar or comparative position’ • Computer literate with computer application and software i.e. Windows/ Excel/Access/Outlook. Ability to input and access information from a computer and to adapt to new computer technology.

This position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder.

✓

Agent

✓

Tennis Instructor

Reports to:

Spa Manager

The duties of the tennis pro are to instruct morning tennis lessons and provide private tennis sessions as requested by the guests. The Tennis pro also ensures that seasonal pros are provided with a schedule and is aware of the tennis programme. Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • Graduated with secondary education from a high school or vocational institution; • Minimum of two years working experience in this position; This position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder.

Gift Shop/ Resort Shop Manager

✓

All shop attendants/ Sales Representatives are Customer Service Representatives with additional responsibilities; therefore they should provide the highest level of customer service. Promote and sell all items in the shop while displaying pride and confidence in the product and the company. Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • Certification in the field of Retail • One (1) year experience in a similar position This position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder (note however more than one is required). Recruitment to fill these positions is underway at this time. The range for these positions is $6.25 to $15.50 per hour

Spa Therapist

Reports to:

Spa Manager

The Spa Therapist is responsible for the comfort of the guests of the spa while performing treatments. Direct all efforts toward guest satisfaction achievement of Spa standards, and profit maximization. As part of the Spa Team it is imperative to work harmoniously to achieve the highest standard of service. Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • Must have a valid License/Certificate in your field of expertise; This position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder (note however more than one is required). Recruitment to fill these positions is underway at this time. The range for these positions is $6.25 to $15.50 per hour

Applications giving full details of qualifications and experience should be sent to: mmvaughn@grp.sandals.com or placed in the secure drop box at the service gate or Fax to: 941-4870 Attn: M McClean-Vaughn The Labour Commissioner Labour Department Providenciales

and

The Human Resources Department Beaches Turks and Caicos P.O. Box 186 Lower Bight Road

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The Bar Department requires: ✓ ✓ ✓

The Front Office Department requires: ✓

Bartender Bar Porter Cocktail Server/ Pool and Beach Server

Reports to:

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • Two years’ experience within a casual restaurant setting preferred • Physically fit • No food allergies These positions are currently held by Work Permit Holders (note however more than one is required). Recruitment to fill these positions is underway at this time. The Dining Room Department requires:

Restaurant Manager

To provide prompt, courteous and professional service to all patrons; monitoring service standards and assisting where possible, ensuring the smooth flow of the restaurant operation and enhancing the guests’ experience. Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • Two years’ experience within a casual restaurant setting preferred • Physically fit • No food allergies These positions are currently held by Work Permit Holders (note however more than one is required). Recruitment to fill these positions is underway at this time. ✓

Dining Room Cleaner

Reports to:

Restaurant Manager

Under the guidance and supervision of the Restaurant Manager within the scope of established Sandals Resort policies, the Restaurant Cleaner will ensure that all aspects of restaurant cleaning duties are performed accordingly. Keep buildings in clean and orderly condition. Perform heavy cleaning duties, such as cleaning floors, shampooing rugs, washing walls and glass, and removing rubbish. Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • Physically fit with the ability to lift over 30 lbs. • No allergies to chemicals • Minimum 2 years’ experience in a related position.

The Grounds Department requires: ✓

Grounds Man

Reports to:

Grounds Manager

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • Physically fit with the ability to lift over 30 lbs. • No allergies to chemicals • Minimum 2 years’ experience in a related position. This position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder. The Laundry Department requires: ✓

Laundry Attendant

Reports to:

Laundry Manager

The Laundry Attendant is responsible for the finishing process of linen ensuring the highest quality production is achieved. Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • Physically fit with the ability to lift over 30 lbs. • No allergies to chemicals and ability to handle heat • Minimum 2 years’ experience in a related position. This position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder. The House Keeping Department requires: ✓ ✓

Houseman Room Attendant Executive Housekeeper

The Room Attendant assumes primary responsibility for guestroom cleaning and servicing. The Housemen are responsible for delivering clean linen and clearing dirty linen from Room Attendants’ trolley. The general maintenance of all corridors and walkways on assigned floor/section are also the responsibility of the Housemen. Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • Physically fit with the ability to lift and bend. • No allergies to chemicals or dust • Minimum 2 years’ experience in a related position.

The Stewarding Department requires: Steward

Reports to:

This position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder.

Reports to:

This position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder.

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Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • Physically fit with the ability to lift over 30 lbs. • Minimum 2 years’ experience in a related position.

Grow and propagate plants; cultivating, and harvesting horticultural specialties, such as trees, shrubs, flowers, mushrooms, and other plants.

Server/ Waiter/ Waitress Hostess

Reports to:

Front Office Manager

Provide personalized guest services by providing luggage services between the lobby and guestroom.

Bar/Beverage Manager

Have a full knowledge of mixology and the use of all bar equipment, glassware and ingredients. Maintain a clean and efficient bar. Have an excellent command of guest service information and consistently practice excellent service with a friendly smile.

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Bellman

Stewarding Manager

Under the guidance and supervision of the Stewarding Manager and Stewarding Supervisors within the scope of established Sandals Resort & Spa policies, the Steward will ensure that all aspects the stewarding operation are performed accordingly.

These positions are currently held by Work Permit Holders (note however more than one is required). Recruitment to fill these positions is underway at this time.

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • Physically fit with the ability to lift over 30 lbs. • No allergies to chemicals • Minimum 2 years’ experience in a related position.

Reports to:

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Linen Room Attendant Executive Housekeeper

To maintain order and cleanliness in the linen room and to assist with all of the activities related to the linen room, to record all items received and issued.

These positions are currently held by Work Permit Holders (note however more than one is required). Recruitment to fill these positions is underway at this time. The range for these positions is $6.25 to $6.75 per hour

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • Physically fit with the ability to lift and bend. • No allergies to chemicals or dust • Minimum 2 years’ experience in a related position. This position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder. The range for these positions is $6.25 to $6.75 per hour

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MINISTRY OF BORDER CONTROL & EMPLOYMENT GRAND TURK, TURKS & CAICOS ISLANDS, BRITISH WEST INDIES TELEPHONE: (649) 338-2976 / FAX 946-2885

Turks and Caicos First National Skills Audit Survey. The Turks and Caicos Islands Government and the Ministry of Border Control and Employment Services Is currently carrying out a National Skills Audit Survey. The aim of the survey is to inform national strategic plans and provide policymakers with the necessary information and data to increase employability and to assess the working and living conditions of residents in the islands. We are eager to have the assistance and commitment of the entire population throughout this critical and most important exercise. Over the next three to four weeks, enumerators will be visiting your workplaces and homes to speak to key individuals in order to gather this information. We are asking you, the public, for your full cooperation and support by providing accurate information to our friendly enumerators All enumerators will be issued proper identification from Government. For further information about the survey please email inquiries to:tcinationalskillsaudit@gmail.com

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Highlights of the 2nd Annual Poker Run

he TCI Boat Club hosted its 2nd Annual charity Poker Run event over the weekend of September 23rd25th in Providenciales. The event kicked off with a boat parade/kickoff party followed by the poker run and ended with a cool off part at little water key. The event was well attended by the TCI community, seeing the attendance of hundreds of locals including tourist. The TCI Boat Club was founded in spring of 2015. The Club consists of a group of boating

enthusiasts, interested in promoting the sport and safety aspects of boating by expanding the comradery and fellowship amongst themselves and Guest. Their objective is to host and participate in organized boating events to support charitable organizations in the Turks & Caicos Islands. Winners if the 2016 Poker Run are Shane Outten (1st place), Marvin Cox (2nd place) and Shervington Dean (3rd place). The following are photo highlights from the event.

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A great community is more than just people living in a common area.

Community We’re proud to be a part of the Grand Turk Community and we thank you all for supporting us for three years of this amazing event. We’d like to give a special thanks to the Red Cross, the Interhealth nurses, the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force, the Ambulance service and all the parties that helped us to host yet another wonderful community event.

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3 Annual Fall Walk & Run

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•Certified Master Sommelier or equivalent •High school diploma, some/all college •2+ years’ experience as Head Sommelier in a 4/5 star establishment •International experience preferred, •Been a successful salesman in the previous restaurants of employment, worked with wine lists that cover all the regions represented in our wine list. (United States, South America, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Europe) and have an education as Sommelier Qualified Islanders and Belongers need only to apply Salary Range: $3,600 per month OPEN JOB POSITION DATE OPEN: October 3, 2016 START DATE: October 31, 2016 POSITION: Personal Concierge (International) Job Overview: Ensures that guests have a wonderful vacation experience in regards to atmosphere, service, quality and delivery by personally providing outstanding service levels, coordinating service with other resort departments and adhering to the resort standards. Tracks guest preferences, follows up on guest requests and coordinates with other areas/services to ensure requests, products and amenities are handled flawlessly. Educates guests on the variety of services provided by Concierge and other team members. Treats guests with friendly professionalism and anticipates their needs in creative ways. Shifts vary. Full time. Weekend and holiday work may be required. Qualifications: •Must be multi-lingual (preferably a minimum of 3 languages) to include high proficiency in Italian and English. •Must maintain a professional appearance and manner at all times •Must be able to interact with internal and external guests maintaining a high level of professionalism •Must be able to discern situations that may require high levels of patience, tact, and diplomacy in an effort to diffuse anger and/or collect accurate information to resolve challenges. •Must be knowledgeable of local attractions and entertainment, able to give clear, accurate directions. •A high School Diploma with previous customer service or front office experience in a luxury resort •Good oral and written communications skills •5+years experience in luxury resorts •Certified butler preferred

DATE OPEN: September 26, 2016 POSITION: Cocktail Waitress

START DATE: ASAP

Job Overview: Provide excellent service to all guests while taking and serving beverage orders. Handle all financial transactions accurately. Effectively market the venue during shift. Perform all duties in accordance with Company policies. •Greet guests in a friendly, positive manner and make them feel at home. •Exhibit selling techniques and service delivery of both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. •Utilize silent service approach and maintain a clean environment. •Maintain high level of professionalism that will attract guests to want to return to the property. •Respond appropriately to guest needs and do so with a sense of urgency. •Performs other job related responsibilities when assigned. Qualified Islanders and Belongers need only to apply Salary Range: $6.25 - $6.75 per hour DATE OPEN: September 26, 2016 POSITION: Chef de Partie

START DATE: ASAP

Job Overview: Ensure that all stocks are kept under optimum condition, mise-en-place is always freshly prepared and on time, dishes are being prepared to the correct recipe and to the correct quantity, dishes reach the hot plate or passé correctly garnished, the correct portion and size, presented on the correct serving dish in the prescribed manner. Must attend all training classes required. Report any shortages promptly to the Sous Chefs. Education and/or experience: Language skills required: read, write and speak English. Formal training in culinary arts considered highly desirable. Food and wine knowledge and creativity. At least 4 years practical culinary experience.

Qualified Islanders and Belongers need only to apply Salary Range: $1,800 per month

Physical requirements: Stand and walk, stoop, bend or crouch. Occasionally lift and/or move to 50 pounds. Schedule varies. Full time. Week-end and holiday work required

DATE OPEN: September 26, 2016 START DATE: ASAP POSITION: Executive Sous Chef Job Overview: The executive chef will train and manage kitchen personnel and supervise/ coordinate all related culinary activities; estimate food consumption and requisition or purchase food; select and develop recipes; standardize production recipes to ensure consistent quality; establish presentation technique and quality standards; plan and price menus; ensure proper equipment operation/maintenance; and ensure proper safety and sanitation in kitchen. The executive chef may oversee special catering events and may also offer culinary instruction and/or demonstrate culinary techniques. The executive chef directly supervises kitchen personnel with responsibility for hiring, discipline, performance reviews and initiating pay increases. He/she will assist in the development of employees.

Qualified Islanders and Belongers need only to apply Salary Range: $2,000 - $2,200 per month

Additionally, will supervise all kitchen workers and give performance reviews, grant pay increases and take disciplinary action when necessary. Executive chefs prepare meals in the kitchen and delegate work to other chefs and cooks during the restaurant’s busy times. At the end of the work day, executive chef will insure the proper cleanliness and closing of the kitchen. Attendance at meetings as required Qualifications: •Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent •International experience preferred. •Candidate should have at least 5 years’ experience in a Executive Chef kitchen management capacity and excellent knowledge of current culinary trends. •Must have experience in high volume hotel business. •Must be competent in culinary creativity as demonstrated by cooking test. •With strong knowledge of food cost and inventories. •Must possess the ability to handle stressful and busy hotel. •Candidate must have good knowledge of computers (i.e: Excel & Word). •Clear, concise written and verbal communication skills. •Candidate must be comfortable to speak to guests and conduct meeting. •Must have a good understanding of cost control. •Candidate must be a leader and a mentor.

DATE OPEN: September 26, 2016 POSITION: Pastry Cook (Morning Shift)

START DATE: ASAP

Job Overview: The Pastry Cooks responsibilities include preparing quality pastry items such as breakfast items, desserts, breads, ice creams, sorbets, creams, simple syrups, amenities, displays/centerpieces and special request items. They should have a complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of equipment; use equipment and tools only as intended, properly and safely. Also, they should be able to maintain and strictly abide by state sanitation/health regulations and hotel requirements. Meet with the Executive Chef to review assignments, anticipated business levels, changes and other information pertinent to the job performance. Full time. Weekend and holiday work may be required. Qualified Islanders and Belongers need only to apply Salary Range: $7.00 - $7.50 per hour DATE OPEN: September 26, 2016 START DATE: ASAP POSITION: Line Cook (The Grill Restaurant – Morning Shift)

This position is currently held by an expatriate worker Qualified Islanders need only to apply copying applications to the Commissioner of Labour & Work Permit Board Zone 2 Salary Range: $45,000 - $55,000 per annum plus 10% maximum bonus at discretion of the Board of Directors

Job Overview: •Communicate with the wait staff to determine special orders such as low spices/oil •Look through order slips to determine items that can be prepared at the front line •Toss salads and make soups according to the restaurant’s specific recipes •Grill meats and cheeses by ensuring that they meet the food quality standards of the restaurant •Operate kitchen equipment such as grills, ovens and hot plates to grill, cook and heat dishes •Wash, cut and prepare vegetables, fruits and meats to make them ready for cooking or mixing •Assist in cooking and packaging batches of food to be kept until warmed to be sold •Handle food storage issues by ensuring that all food items are properly and safely stored in pantries or cold storage areas •Rotate food items in storage to ensure that they remain fresh and are used before their expiry dates •Serve orders to waiters after ensuring that proper garnishing and portioning has been done •Oversee the general cleanliness and maintenance of kitchen areas by following strict sanitation standards

DATE OPEN: October 3, 2016 POSITION: Sommelier

Qualified Islanders and Belongers need only to apply Salary Range: $8.50 - $9.00 per hour

Full time. Weekend and holiday work may be required.

START DATE: November 1, 2016

Job Overview: Grace Bay Club Food and Beverage operation is looking for a Sommelier that will be responsible of all aspects of the resorts wine programs - purchasing, storage, and selling, training staff. Essential Job Functions: •Ensure the complete satisfaction of all guests. •Actively support, demonstrate and energize the Grace Bay Resorts’ Credo and Mission. •Direct, implement and maintain our service and management philosophy, which serves as a guide to respective staff. •Decide on what wines etc to provide our guests, patrons and owners •Cost control and inventory management •Ensure that dining patrons are able to find a wine within their budget that fits their tastes and complements their food. •Work with the culinary staff to find suitable wines to pair with dishes on the menu. •Work on the floor of the restaurant, helping customers to decide the exact wine that best meets their needs. In order to participate in an incentive program which is derived from the overall Beverage Sales, this sommelier position will also be responsible for the following aspects of the beverage department: •Inventory and Ordering - Responsible for keeping track of working bar inventories, storeroom inventory. Negotiates pricing with suppliers. Receive, check, and enter items into inventory upon arrival, and ensure that paperwork is processed for bookkeeping and payment. •Pricing and Sales Transactions – This person should know their numbers. Should be able to cross check the sales numbers against the inventory received. •Loss Prevention and Maximizing Profit (Got to be strong in this area). - This position will be tasked with preventing product loss and maximizing profit. Data derived by comparing inventory with individual bartender sales and total sales figures is communicated to upper management. Any inconsistency needs to be dealt with immediately. Minimum qualifications:

DATE OPEN: September 26, 2016 START DATE: ASAP POSITION: Cold Kitchen Line Cook (Temporary) Job Overview: A Line Cook’s major responsibility is to prepare cold food, help the kitchen workers in the preparation of cold food items and set up allocated stations for menu, as instructed by Chef and compliant with standards. They also arrange, prepare and break down the stations while maintaining the uppermost hygienic standards. Shifts vary. Full time. Weekend and holiday work may be required. Qualified Islanders and Belongers need only to apply Salary Range: $8.00 - $8.50 per hour DATE OPEN: September 26, 2016 POSITION: Assistant Server

START DATE: ASAP

Job Overview: Removing the dirty glassware, silverware, and plates after use by guests and carrying them to the dish area. They may also have to restock the service stands and refill the beverage station for coffee and tea.Also, bringing the ice to the bar, folding the napkins, polishing the clean glassware and arranging it. The individual must be well groomed, clean and polite. Previous experience is a must and should be able to speak and write English. Shifts varies. Full time. Weekend and holiday work may be required. Qualified Islanders and Belongers need only to apply Salary Range: $6.25 - $6.50 per hour Interested persons can contact our Human Resources Department no later than November 30th, 2016 @ (649) 946-5050 Ext. 1030 Email: sheba.wilson@gracebayclub.com Fax: (649) 946-5758 P.O. Box 128 Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, British West Indies

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We hire smiles!!!

The Photoshop Department requires:

Room Technician A/C Technician Plumber

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Reports to: Photoshop Manager

Reports to: Chief Engineer

Responsible for the photographic experience, including the flow of guests through the photography, selection and purchase process

To work closely with the Rooms Division to ensure that the physical appearance in and around the room is as per the Resort’s established quality and standards; to ensure that the furniture, fixture, A/C’s, plumbing and equipment are properly maintained, and to provide a prompt and efficient response to all guest service requests in a timely and courteous manner.

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • Certification in the field of Photography • Sales experience and able to meet quotas • Two (2) years’ experience in a similar position

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • Must have a minimum of a high school diploma and/or a certificate in a field of engineering from a recognized Vocational Training Institution • Basic computer literacy and internet knowledge is preferred

This position is currently held by Work Permit Holders (note however more than one is required). Recruitment to fill these positions is underway at this time.

These positions are currently held by Work Permit Holders (note however more than one is required). Recruitment to fill these positions is underway at this time. ✓ ✓ ✓

The Kitchen Department requires:

Painter Tile layer/Mason Mason/Painter

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Reports to: Chief Engineer

Under the guidance and supervision of the Executive Chef, Executive Sous Chef and Sous Chef, and within the limits of established Sandals Resorts policies, procedures, oversees and directs all aspects of the kitchen operation at the level of standard and quality established by the company.

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • Physically fit with the ability to lift and bend. • Minimum 2 years’ experience in a related position.

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • Culinary institution or equivalent technical schooling or apprenticeship training; • Three to five years’ culinary experience hotel/resort.

These positions are currently held by a Work Permit Holder. Sewage Plant Operator Grease Cleaner

These positions are currently held by Work Permit Holders (note however more than one is required). Recruitment to fill these positions is underway at this time.

Reports to: Chief Engineer

The Butler Department requires:

These positions assist with the cleaning and servicing, of all plant equipment and machinery, specifically as it relates to R.O. Plants, Sewage Plants and/or Boiler Equipment in the Resort.

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Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • Physically fit with the ability to lift and bend. • Minimum 2 years’ experience in a related position.

Is responsible for all aspects of guest care during stay, assisting in all areas of hotel and continual improvement of skills through training and practice; is instrumental to achieve our goal in providing the highest professional standards in Butler Service to our guests and thus exceeding the guest expectation.

The Projects Department requires:

Reports to:

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • Holder of a certification from the Guild of Professional English Butlers. • Customer service experience

Labour Projects Manager

Assist with the operations of the projects yard, warehouse and renovations on Resort.

This position is currently held by Work Permit Holders (note however more than one is required). Recruitment to fill these positions is underway at this time.

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • Physically fit with the ability to lift over 30 lbs. • Minimum 2 years’ experience in a related position.

The Entertainment and Kids Kamp Departments require: ✓ ✓

This position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder. The Offsite Department requires: ✓ ✓ Reports to:

Player Kids Counselor

Reports to: Director of Entertainment

Carpenter Public Area Attendant

To engage the guests and their children to participate in activities, attend shows and special guest events. Part of the responsibility as an Entertainment and Kids Kamp staff is to create lasting memories while on vacation.

Properties Manager

To work closely with the Properties to ensure that the physical appearance in and around the staff accommodation and other holdings are maintained as per the established quality and standards. Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • Physically fit with the ability to lift over 30 lbs. • Minimum 2 years’ experience in a related position.

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • Minimum of 4 CXC certifications. • Customer service experience These positions are currently held by Work Permit Holders (note however more than one is required). Recruitment to fill these positions is underway at this time.

These positions are currently held by a Work Permit Holder.

The Watersports Department requires:

The Watersports and Catamaran Departments require: ✓ ✓ ✓

Butler

Reports to: Butler Manager

These positions are currently held by a Work Permit Holder.

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Tandoori Chef Chef Cook grade 1, 2 and 3

Reports to: Executive Chef

To work closely with the Rooms Division to ensure that the physical appearance in and around the room is as per the Resort’s established quality and standards.

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Photographer

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Boat Captain Dive Instructor Dive Technician

Watersports/ Pool/ Beach Attendant Deck Hand

Reports to: Watersports Manager

Reports to: Watersports Manager The main function of the Boat Captain is to supervise all activities of the dive boat while in operation. The Dive Instructors and Technician take care of the guest and equipment.

Under general supervision, ensures the safety of patrons of an aquatic facility by preventing and responding to emergencies. Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • First Aid & CPR Certified;

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • Certified PADI/NAUI Instructor; • Basic Compressor Certification (an asset) (MAKO);

These positions are currently held by a Work Permit Holder.

These positions are currently held by Work Permit Holders.

The range for these positions is $6.25 to $13.00 per hour

The Human Resources Department Beaches Turks and Caicos P.O. Box 186 Lower Bight Road

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JESUS CHRIST DELIVERANCE CENTER BAPTIST CHURCH

JOHN GODET

SEEKS 1 PASTOR SALARY $300.00 PER WEEK CONTACT 244-0566

GRAND TURK IS LOOKING FOR A DOMESTIC WORKER/CARETAKER INTERESTED PERSON(S) PLEASE CONTACT JOHN GODET ON 241-1529

SEEKS 1 DOMESTIC WORKER Salary $200.00 per week 5 days per week Contact 241-4586

CONCH SHACK

MBA CONSTRUCTION

ISLAND BEE CARWASH

1 LABOURER TO CLEAN UP AROUND THE YARD SALARY $6.25 PER HOUR CONTACT 431-0221

SEEKS 1 TILE LAYER - $8.00 PER HOUR 1 CARPENTER - $10.00 PER HOUR CONTACT 242-3450

DREADZ

MOOKIES RESTAURANT

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AYUR SPA LTD - Spa Therapist - should have minimum 5 years experience in resort spa. Should be able to perform Massages- such as Hot stone, Thai massage ,Ayurvedic treatmentsAbyanga massage, Shirodhara , Indian head massage etc , Facials , Eye brow threading, Body treatments ,waxing, Mani and pedi etc. Salary - $ 6.25 per hour, plus service charge and 5 % commission for each treatment -relax@spatci. com how many days to work - 6 days in a week.

DIRECT SERVICES

SEEKS 2 Truck Drivers Must have 8 years experience driving a tractor trailer Must be able to work on weekends & some nights when needed Must have a clean police record Salary $10.00 per hour Contact 333-6010

AGNES SWANN

LUXE BEAUTY & DAY SPA

Grand Turk Seeks 1 Domestic Worker Salary $6.25 per hour 6 days per week Contact 242-7499

SEEKS NANNY To work 5 days per week Salary $600 per month Contact 246-4769

SEEKS LABOURER Salary $6.25 per hour Invites prospective applicants who are Islanders to send copies of their applications to The Board and contact 331-0221 Position not currently held by a work permit holder.

PATRICK FIRMENICH

JULIETTE LEWIS

Davis Construction is seeking employment for the following:

1)Labourer Salary is $6.50 per hour. Interested candidate may contact the employer at 232-5420 for further details regarding employment.

SEEKS 1 Hairdresser To work 6 days per week Salary $6.25 per hour Contact 332-2182

SEEKS 1 CHEF Salary $8.50 per hour Invites prospective applicants who are Islanders to send copies of their applications to the board and contact 331-0221 Position not currently held by a work permit holder.

SEEKS HOUSEMAN/HANDYMAN Salary $8.00 per hour Needs to be able to live in 4 days per week Invites prospective applicants who are Islanders to send copies of their applications to the Board and contact 331-0221

DAVIN WALKIN

RIGBY’S BUILDERS

NORMAN PARKER

Is seek a

DOMESTIC WORKER

5 day a week Salary $150 per week Contact # 342-0280

Housekeeper

Wanted To work 6 days per week to iron, wash and clean the house Salary $6.25 per hour Contact 332-1557

IS SEEKING 1 CARPENTER TO WORK 5 DAYS A WEEK SALARY $8.00 AN HOUR CONTACT: 341-9177

Positions Available - Head Chef Minimum 8 years experience in similar position and college trained. Fully versed in international cuisine with emphasis on Mediterranean cooking styles. Pastry skills essential. Substantial Experience in all aspects of running a busy kitchen including: -Monthly Inventory/Achieving food cost mandates -Staff Management Including: training, discipline, scheduling -Purchasing & receiving -Certified in kitchen hygiene management Job requires split shifts 6 days p/w including weekends and public holidays. Position Available from February 2017. Renumeration based on experience and qualifications. Send applications to: magnoliaprovo@ live.com BELONGERS ONLY NEED APPLY, PLEASE ATTACH PROOF OF STATUS.

SEEKING 1 DOMESTIC WORKER TO WORK 6 DAYS A WEEK SALARY $6.25 AN HOUR CONTACT: 241-7244 Epic Corporate Consultancy

Marie Claude Davis is seeking employment for the following Seeks 1 Babysitter Salary $6.50 per hour Invites prospective applicants who are Islanders to send copies of their applications to the Board and contact 242-2745

WANTED

One Labourer to maintain residential and business premises. Salary : $100.00150.00 per week Interested persons please contact Rita Gardiner @ 231-0312

1)Domestic Worker 2)Salary is $6.50 per hour. Interested candidate may contact the agent at 242-7157 for further details regarding employment

For All you advertising needs contact TCISUN at 339-5879 Or email – sun@suntci.com

DOMESTIC WORKER Princess Take Out located in North Caicos seeks to employ a male Domestic worker. Duties include household maintenance as well as the upkeep of the outdoor surroundings. Salary $800.00 monthly Belonger Application welcomed

Seeks 1 Domestic Worker Salary $6.25 per hour 5 days per week Contact 946-1570

Kindly forward resumes and qualification to the below address copy to the Turks and Caicos Islands Labour Department and Immigration Board: Employment Department F Corporate & Management Services Limited Tel: 649-339-6275 Fax 649-941-4777 Email: oa@fcorporatemsl.com

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Barbados withstood Matthew’s test – Brathwaite

Minister of Home Affairs Adriel Brathwaite says he is generally satisfied that Barbados withstood the test of Tropical Storm Matthew. The system developed out of a tropical disturbance on Wednesday forcing the authorities to effect a national shutdown as the island was pounded with heavy rains and winds. As a result the island suffered some infrastructural damage. However, speaking on national television this morning after the official all-clear was issued at 5:45 AM Thursday, Brathwaite, who is also the country’s Attorney General, said he was happy that there was no evidence of any loss of life or limb. “I think I am satisfied that everything worked as we had anticipated. When I left the EOC [Emergency Operations Centre] this morning about one o’clock. It was just to ensure that on the roads for example, we got some teams out to clear a few roads, so that when we gave the all-clear this morning we would be satisfied that people can traverse as safely as possible,” he

said. However, Brathwaite did acknowledge that it was not all smooth sailing during the passage of the storm. “I’m fairly satisfied with what I have seen in the last two days . . .[but] maybe we had a bit too much traffic on the roads. We did have reports of one or two businesses opening. As you may recall, yesterday morning we did not have a lot of rain and people probably took that as an opportunity to go about their regular business even though we said to them that we do have a national shutdown, we will have rain, we will have wind etc . . . and I think this is the thing that we wanted to prevent. We wanted as much as possible to ensure that people’s lives are saved,” he explained. The Government spokesman also said he concerned about some of the behaviour exhibited on social media, but admitted, “We can’t control social media. It is good and it is bad. We see reports of some concern but we just can’t respond to everything

Home Affairs Minister Adriel Brathwaite and we can only urge Barbadians that when we have occasions like this, to listen to the official reports , focus on the official reports. “You can’t just focus on what your neighbour sends you and believe that that is accurate,” he stressed. Pressed on the issue of businesses opening during the storm,

Brathwaite said it was a question of “safety and reasonableness”. “That is why we give certain timelines,” he said, while acknowledging that there was a need for the emergency officials to improve their communication with the public. ‘ . . . If anything, we don’t want to have the kind of panic that I saw in terms of gas stations being filled because it is interpreted that all businesses have to close at six o’clock. That is one of the areas that I think that we have to look at in terms of our messaging to ensure that the correct messaging goes out into the community. We want to get the message right,” Brathwaite said. With the all clear now issued, officials say schools, with the exception of the University of the West Indies, will remain closed today. However, the Grantley Adams International Airport is due to re-open this morning, as well as commercial businesses and the island’s public services, including the law courts and the state-run transportation system.

Cop caught on camera stealing from luggage A POLICE officer who was caught on camera while stealing items belonging to airline passengers as he searched their luggage at the ANR Robinson International Airport in Tobago eight years ago has been ordered to pay a total of $150,000 by a High Court judge. Should he faulter in making any of the monthly payments until the fine is paid in full, he will be made to serve a prison term. Justice Gillian Lucky was stern in her words as she passed sentence on Brian “Bellies” Stephens, of Baja Road, Maracas, St Joseph, who admitted to committing the three counts of misbehaviour in public office. The judge, presiding at the Hall of Justice in Port of Spain on Thursday, said the former officer breached the trust that was placed in him and used his position of authority for self gain. Such acts are frowned upon and a clear message must be sent to other people in authority who intend to use their position for such purposes that there are serious consequences for such actions, said Lucky. “One cannot have such powers and authority and abuse those powers for personal gains,” said the judge. She said some may perceive the non-custodial sentence as a lenient one given the prevelence and seriousness of such crimes, but

The ANR Robinson International Airport, Tobago she pointed out that Stephens, now that he has a criminal conviction against his name, can no longer be a member of the Police Service and has also lost all his benefits as a member of the service. Stephens was charged with committing the acts on three occasions in October 2008, after he was caught on camera opening and searching the suitcases lodged in the baggage room of the airport and stealing items including clothing, cameras and perfume. Previous to that, British tourists who were vacationing in Tobago, upon their return to Gatwick in the United Kingdom, discovered items missing from their luggage. Reports were made and an

investigation headed by Snr Supt Totaram Dookie was launched. During the investigation, a cell phone was secretly used to film Stephens in the act. Before the trial could begin in August this year Stephens requested a Goodyear Hearing where the trial judge gave an indication of the possible maximum sentence that could be imposed should a guilty plea be entered. At the hearing, Lucky indicated that Stephens would not face a custodial sentence should he plead guilty to the offences. He elected to do so on September 20. Lucky said what stood out to the court was even after Stephens was confronted with the video evidence, he still attempted to

conceal the crime by telephoning a friend to have him remove the stolen items from his (Stephens’) home. Stephens, who was represented by defence attorney Larry Williams, was ordered to pay $50,000 immediately and monthly instalments of $5,000 intil the remainder of the fine is fully paid. In addition to that, he was also made to sign a bond in the sum of $50,000 to keep the peace for five years. The judge also highly commended the investigative skills of Dookie and the officers involved saying that the cogent and compelling evidence may have given the accused little or no option but to enter guilty pleas.

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throne,” said Henry Carey, a Haiti remain faithful to his party, has an expert and political science professor outside chance to emerge as one of the two finalists. Narcisse finished fourth at Georgia State University. Aristide became a global in last year’s opening round, which figure of resistance when, as a slum was later annulled amid accusations of priest known for fiery oratory, he led fraud. Narcisse said in an interview a popular movement that ousted the hated dictator Jean-Claude “Baby with The Associated Press that Doc” Duvalier in 1986. He was elected she welcomes Aristide’s help in her president in 1990, forced out in a campaign and would consider him a military coup a year later and restored valuable adviser if she were to win, to power by the U.S. in 1994 to serve though she said he was not interested out the remainder of his term. As a in a Cabinet post. Haiti’s former President Jean-Bertrand Aristide greets supporters “I’m very happy that he’s there. champion of the poor and advocate as he campaigns with presidential candidate Maryse Narcisse, of the of leftist “liberation theology,” he was He’s a charismatic leader,” she said. Fanmi Lavalas political party, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti deeply hated by members of the elite “The population listens to him. There’s a love relation between Haitians and PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti returned from exile in 2011, the twice- who worked to unseat him. Re-elected in 2000 amid low him.” — Former President Jean-Bertrand elected, twice-ousted leader has been Narcisse isn’t the only Aristide has leaped from behind vigorously campaigning for Maryse turnout and an opposition boycott, the scenes to take a major role Narcisse, the presidential candidate he was ousted four years later in a candidate with ties to the former in campaigning for next month’s for his Fanmi Lavalas party. While nationwide rebellion led by opponents president. The field also includes Jude presidential election, leading many Aristide isn’t a candidate for any post, with ties to the elite and the old to believe the most polarizing figure he has been giving stump speeches Duvalierist regime. His critics accused Celestin, who is backed by Rene in the tumultuous world of Haitian and waving to adoring loyalists from a Aristide of breaking promises to help Preval, a former protege of Aristide the poor, allowing corruption fueled by who served as president in 1996-2001 politics is poised to regain influence if convoy touring the country. In a recent speech, delivered drug trafficking and masterminding and then again in 2006-2011. Figures his party wins. Aristide’s return to open through the sunroof of an SUV, he attacks on opponents with armed once closely affiliated with the Lavalas movement, including Moise Jeancampaigning for an ally is energizing declared that Lavalas would build gangs. Aristide spent seven years in Charles and Jean Henry Ceant, are supporters in poor neighborhoods who homes for the poor if Narcisse, one of see the former slum priest as a near- 27 candidates in the Oct. 9 election, is exile in South Africa after his 2004 now presidential candidates on other ouster. He was greeted by jubilant platforms they created. messianic figure who fought for the elected. While it’s easy to find hardcore “We’re not going to build crowds upon his return to Haiti in country’s most marginalized. “He’s the king of kings! Seeing small bird cages. We are going to build 2011, but largely kept a low profile Lavalas supporters in neighborhoods that were once Aristide strongholds, him on the streets again is like being houses,” Aristide said to cheers from until this year. A candidate would needs to roughly a third of Haiti’s population in paradise,” Port-au-Prince slum the crowd. resident Jhony Narcisse said as he Such remarks suggest to some that surpass 50 percent to win outright is younger than 15 and only know his jogged to keep up with Aristide’s he would not sit on the sidelines of a in next month’s balloting. That is image from placards or paintings sold unlikely with such a crowded field. on roadsides. There are also voters in motorcade during a recent rally Narcisse presidency. “It is clear that a victory would Analysts say that Narcisse, thanks at these poor districts who view him as a Although Aristide said he allow Aristide to govern behind the least in part to Aristide and those who disappointing figure from the past. wouldn’t focus on politics after he

Dominica PM calls on LIAT to show more compassion to passengers ROSEAU, Dominica – Dominica Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit is urging the cash-strapped regional airline, LIAT, to improve its services to passengers saying “there must be a greater sense of humanism” in the way the airline conducts its operations. Skerrit, speaking on the stateowned DBS radio, was commenting on the decision by the St. Vincent and the Grenadines government not to pump additional funds into the airline until it improves its services to the island. The main shareholder governments of the Antigua-based airline are Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Dominica and St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Last week, St. Vincent and the Grenadines Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves held talks with a LIAT management team, headed by the acting Chief Executive Officer, Julie Reifer-Jones, two weeks after his administration wrote the airline demanding talks over what it described

as its poor service. The talks in Kingstown last Wednesday were aimed at resolving “LIAT’s deteriorating service experienced by Vincentians” and in a statement afterwards, Gonsalves highlighted a number of challenges, including the lack of information on delays and cancellation of flights to the travelling public. Prime Minister Skerrit said Gonsalves has been at the forefront pioneering the support for LIAT over the last 12 years. “I believe all of us in the Caribbean should have greatest admiration and gratitude for the prime minister of St. Vincent for his efforts. But this is a challenge which LIAT and the Caribbean have been confronted with, the issue of service” Skerrit said while passengers could accept there could be a delay or even cancellations of flights “but we have to show greater regard and respect to the consumer….

Dominica Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit “It is not because, well, that’s the only flight you could get between Barbados and Dominica or between Antigua and Dominica or between St. Vincent and Barbados one should just say, you can’t do without us and treat you the way however they wish. “It is a service. People are not

flying on LIAT for free. We are paying. Every one of us who travel on LIAT pay and I daresay a substantial fee for this, you know. So they have to respect the consumer, the customers. They have to show greater empathy to them when flights are cancelled or delayed. There must be a greater sense of humanism in the way they do things…”. Skerrit acknowledged that LIAT is “important to all of us and therefore they must recognise that they have a greater responsibility”. Earlier this week, St. Lucia Prime Minister Allen Chastanet said his administration is undertaking initiatives to encourage an open sky policy and introduce competition. “Our government is in discussion with Seaborne Airlines with the hope of attracting a Puerto Rico flight here. We are also having discussions with Caribbean Airlines,” said Prime Minister Allen Chastanet, a critic of the cash-strapped regional airline, LIAT.

Businessman jailed for life KINGSTON – A 52-year-old businessman has been sentenced to life imprisonment after he was convicted of decapitating the 26-year-old mother of his child, Nicole Heron in 2012. Trevor Taffe maintained his innocence throughout the trial. But in sentencing him on Friday, Justice Evan Brown, sitting in the Home Circuit Court, recommended that he serve 20 years before he is eligible for parole.

Taffe was found guilty by a sevenmember jury on July 19. During the trial, the prosecution led evidence that Heron visited Taffe’s home in Havendale, St Andrew, on April 3, and when she could not be located later her family filed a missing person report with the police. During a search at Taffe’s home, burnt articles of female clothing were found, as well as Heron’s decomposing body with

several stab wounds floating in a septic pit. The body was later identified by family members and through DNA. Justice Brown said the murder was no ordinary killing and that Heron was savagely chopped before her head was severed. He said a section of her face was chopped and had wounds to her vagina. He described the killing as premeditated, adding that animal lovers would not treat their animals like that.

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KINGSTON, Jamaica – The Jamaica government has ruled out imposing a state of emergency, at least for now, as it deals with an escalation of criminal activities in western section of the island. Prime Minister Andrew Holness told a news conference that he remains confident that the security forces have the capacity to effectively address the issue. “The government is not afraid to call a state of emergency but at this point, a state of emergency, in my mind, is not a tool that needs to be deployed. I think the police force has the capacity, our army has the capacity…I think with the other strategies and plans we have in place, we will be improving the capacity of the police and the army to respond,” he told reporters. Holness said he does not want a sense of siege to take over Jamaicans through the implementation of a state of emergency, but will be keeping that option open. “If the government deems it

necessary, we will, but we are not at that point so I don’t want criminals to feel that we have any hesitation if it is required. Jamaica is a functioning state, we do have elevated levels of crime…It is associated with the phase of development that we find ourselves in. The truth is that much of our crimes is driven by economic motives.” Prime Minister Holness told reporters Sunday that once the local economy starts growing at an acceptable rate, crime should fall. “One has to be careful, however, that in tackling crime you don’t shut down the entire economy…you need to be pulling people out of crime and into jobs and so the government is putting into place those strategies,” he said. Holness also used the occasion to appeal to persons with information on criminal activities to bring it to the police. Prime Minister Andrew Holness “Information is probably the the citizens don’t share the information. greatest weapon against the criminal. “Someone knows the gunman that did The criminal exists and thrives in the killing…probably washed his bloody areas where he is protected because clothes…probably hid him somewhere,

LGBTQ Festival Canceled in Haiti Amid Threats, Gov’t Order Organizers of a and social” values. cultural festival in Haiti Leger had received a celebrating the Afro- complaint in recent days from Caribbean LGBTQ community Sen. Jean Renel Senatus, a said Tuesday that it has been lawmaker who considered the called off due to numerous event an affront to traditional threats of violence and a families. subsequent prohibition by a Haiti’s LGBTQ government commissioner. community has long remained The four-day largely underground because Massimadi film, art and of social stigma, although performance event was there are no laws criminalizing supposed to start Tuesday in homosexual relations as the capital, Port-au-Prince, there are in a number of but organizers said it had to be English-speaking Caribbean postponed after a prominent islands. A 2015 human rights Haitian cultural institution report on Haiti by the U.S. known as FOKAL and other State Department said that co-hosts were threatened with “local attitudes remained arson and other attacks. hostile to outward” LGBTQ “FOKAL has been identification and expression, receiving threats of outrageous especially in the capital. violence,” said Lorraine The Massimadi Mangones, executive director festival was first put on in of the nonprofit Knowledge 2009 in Montreal by a group and Freedom Foundation. called African Rainbow. It Charlot Jeudy of the has also been held in Belgium. gay rights group Kouraj, the This was the first year it was main organizer of the event, scheduled to take place in said he is determined that Haiti. the arts festival by lesbian, “Unfortunately the gay, bisexual and transgender situation is getting more Haitians and their supporters and more dramatic,” said will be held at a later date. Anthony Manuel Plagnes “There are very Paya, festival spokesman in homophobic people who are Montreal. “Kouraj members against it, and the government are threatened (with) death official who is responsible and are scared to go out.” for the jurisdiction of Port- Staff and volunteers au-Prince has also taken at Kouraj’s headquarters a decision to prevent the in Port-au-Prince said they festival for now,” said Jeudy. were determined not to be “But we still plan on holding intimidated and believe Massimadi in the future.” tolerance is gradually Capital Commissioner expanding in Haiti. Jean Danton Leger confirmed “LGBT people are that he issued an order to coming out and accepting block the festival, telling a themselves more these days,” local radio station it was in Jeudy said. “They walk on the part to protect Haiti’s “moral streets very proud.”

transported him somewhere and someone is probably there giving him succour and protection. That gunman is not your friend. In the same way that he killed someone, he could kill you and I think communities…need to look into themselves,” he said, adding there was a need for citizens and the police to build a bond of trust in an effort to stamp out crime and violence. He said he has also had discussions with Commissioner of Police, Dr Carl Williams, to undertake measures to ensure the integrity of the police force in Montego Bay. Meanwhile, the death toll from the upsurge in violence in St. James continues to climb. On Sunday six persons were shot, one fatally, when gunmen opened fire on a football match in Montego Bay . More than a dozen persons were killed in the parish last week. Last year, 212 people were killed in Str. James last year and the murders over the last weekend has brought the figure close to that number.

Rating agency lowers Barbados’ credit rating NEW YORK – International on tourism) and fixed exchange rate credit rating agency, Standards and regime” adding that the government Poors (S&P), has lowered its long-term continues to run arrears, which the foreign and local currency sovereign International Monetary Fund estimates ratings on Barbados to B- from B.The at 5.9% of GDP last fiscal year, up from global ratings agency says the outlook the 4.3% the year before. for the island is negative. The agency says it expects continued In a statement on Friday, S&P low commodity prices over the next said over the last several years, the two to three years and some pickup in government’s financial profile has been tourism arrivals, especially from the eroded “because of persistently high Unite State. fiscal deficits, reflecting both budget S&P said that with GDP per slippage and unbudgeted spending. capital at US$16,000, Barbados is “The agency noted that the still one of the richest countries in central bank continues to finance the the Caribbean, however, growth has government “Which we consider at been below that of peers with a similar odds with its goal to defend Barbados’ level of economic development, and the long standing currency peg with the economy is very dependent on tourism. US dollars” the report added that the “These factors weigh on the “deficits, coupled with current account strength of the economy. There have deficits not fully financed by foreign been anecdotal signs of some pickup in direct investment (FDI), have increased growth–as tourism has improved–and the country’s external vulnerabilities”. we expect real GDP to post small but However S&P said while consistent gains during 2016-2018.” economic growth should pick up during S&P concluded that the the next two to three years, there is negative outlook for the island reflects “lackluster private-sector confidence, the potential for a downgrade if the continued delays in several tourism government fails to make additional projects and potential spillover from progress in lowering its high fiscal Brexit” and this should keep growth deficit, if growth resulting from key moderate. investment projects fails to materialize, “We expect per capita GDP or if external pressures worsen because growth to be around 1% in the next two of persistent and large CADs. years, comparatively low for a country “This scenario would likely at its level of income. The country’s lead to a further deterioration in the per capita income, projected to be availability of financing for large fiscal almost US$16,000 in 2016, is higher deficits during the next 12-18 months. than that of most of its rating peers. We could revise the outlook to stable That said, Barbados’ economy and the within the next 12-18 months if the sovereign credit rating benefit from a government succeeds in stemming low level of perceived corruption and a further slippage in its fiscal accounts generally stronger political system and , be it from implementation of fiscal institutions than most of the sovereign’s measures or a stronger-than-expected peers in the ‘B’ rating category.” rebound in growth, improves its Concerning the level of debt, access to financing, especially from S&P said this is a “key credit constraint, private creditors locally and globally, particularly given Barbados’ narrow, and stabilizes the country’s external open economy (which depends highly vulnerabilities,” the agency said.

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Investigators seek clues on why New Jersey train failed to stop Investigators found the black box recorder as they sifted through the twisted wreckage of a commuter train that failed to stop before plowing into a Hoboken, New Jersey, station, killing a woman on the platform and injuring scores of people. The event recorder was removed late on Thursday from the locomotive at the rear of the NJ Transit train that slammed through an end barrier and into the terminal building during the morning rush hour, a spokesman for the National Transportation Safety Board said on Friday. Debris was preventing investigators from reaching the other

recorder in the train’s front car, he said. The recorders hold data that includes the train’s speed, throttle position and use of brakes and could offer clues as to why the train, crowded with commuters, failed to stop. “Right now there are some challenges to the investigation with respect to accessing the wreckage,” the spokesman said. Train No. 1614, originating in Spring Valley, New York, was at the end of its hour-long southward journey when it crashed, toppling support columns in the early 20th century building. Witnesses described a scene of horror and chaos. New York Governor Andrew

Cuomo said on Thursday the train came into the station too fast, but it was unclear why. It was too early to say whether an anti-collision system known as positive train control (PTC) could have prevented the crash, he said. PTC is designed to halt a train if the driver misses a stop signal, and advocates say it helps to address human error. WOMAN, 34, KILLED NJ Transit on Friday suspended train service in and out of the Hoboken terminal, one of the busiest transit hubs in the New York area, accommodating some 60,000 people a day. NTSB Vice Chairman Bella Dinh-Zarr said at a news conference

the investigation was expected to take seven to 10 days. The crash killed a 34-year-old Hoboken woman who was standing on the platform when the train slammed through the barrier, jumped off the tracks and skidded across the station concourse, the New Jersey medical examiner’s office said. Another 114 people were injured, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie told reporters. NJ Transit said the train’s engineer, or driver, was Thomas Gallagher, a 29year veteran of the railway. He was taken to hospital for minor injuries and released, and is cooperating with investigators, officials said, without providing further details.

Malaysian flight MH17 downed by Russian-made missile: prosecutors Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 was shot down by a missile fired from a launcher brought into Ukraine from Russia and located in a village held by pro-Russian rebels, international prosecutors said on Wednesday. The findings counter Moscow’s suggestion that the passenger plane, en route from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur in July 2014, was brought down by Ukraine’s military rather than the separatists. All 298 people on board, most of them Dutch, were killed. The conclusions were based on thousands of wiretaps, photographs, witness statements and forensic Debris from a Malaysian Airlines Boeing 777 tests during more than two years of that crashed on Thursday lies on the ground inquiries into an incident which led near the village of Rozsypne in the Donetsk to a sharp rise in tensions between region Russia and the West. said the findings pointed to Russia’s Among the key findings were: “direct involvement”. Russia - which the plane was hit by a Russian-made has always denied Moscow or proBuk-9M38 missile; the missile was Russian rebels were responsible fired from the rebel-held village of rejected the prosecutors’ conclusions, Pervomaysk in eastern Ukraine; and saying they were not supported by the launcher was transported into technical evidence and the inquiry Ukraine from Russia. was biased. “This Buk trailer came from Earlier on Wednesday, the territory of the Russian Federation, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov and after the launch it was returned said its radar data had “identified all again to the territory of the Russian flying objects which could have been Federation,” said Wilbert Paulissen, launched or were in the air over the chief investigator with the Dutch territory controlled by rebels at that national police. moment”. The Ukrainian government “The data is clear-cut ... there

is no rocket. If there was a rocket, it could only have been fired from elsewhere,” he said. The investigators, from the Netherlands, Australia, Belgium, Malaysia and Ukraine, said they had not had access to Moscow’s radar images but would gladly include a Russian contribution to the inquiry. Ukrainian and Western officials, citing intelligence intercepts, have long blamed the pro-Russian rebels for the incident, which played a big part in a decision by the European Union and United States to impose sanctions on Russia over the Ukraine conflict and has damaged DutchRussian economic ties. SUSPECTS In reaction to the investigators’ findings, Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte called on Russia “to lend all possible cooperation” to the inquiry, which will now shift its focus to identifying individual suspects. Prosecutors said that while they had not brought charges against culprits or established a court, they had identified 100 individuals of interest in relation to the incident on July 17, 2014. “Of a number of them, we know pretty exactly what their role and position was, for instance those who organized the arrival of the Buk

rocket and who were in charge of the transport that day,” said Fred Westerbeke, chief prosecutor at the Netherlands National Prosecutor’s office. “We know exactly what happened, but who exactly was in charge, and whether it was done intentionally, there the investigation is still continuing,” Westerbeke said. He declined to specify the nationality of any potential suspects, and called on witnesses to come forward and help determine who gave the order to shoot the plane down. Victims’ families, who were informed of the findings earlier in the day, were skeptical about the investigation’s progress. Silene Fredriksz, whose son Bryce was on the airplane with his girlfriend, Daisy Oehlers, said Russia would never hand over any suspects voluntarily. Moscow was “going to have to be put under intense pressure, with sanctions - that’s the only way to make it possible”, she added. A civilian investigation by the Dutch Safety Board also concluded last year that MH17 was hit by a Buk missile fired from eastern Ukraine, but did not specify who fired it. The board criticized Ukraine’s government for leaving its airspace open to civilian traffic.

Kerry meets Venezuelan president amid escalating tensions CARTAGENA, Colombia — a complex recall process on whether Secretary of State John Kerry said to cut short Maduro’s term before it Monday that he is “deeply concerned” ends in 2019. Venezuela’s opposition about escalating political tensions in vowed Monday to press forward with Venezuela as he held his first official its bid to recall Maduro this year meeting with Venezuelan President and promised street demonstrations should the government continue to Nicolás Maduro. The two met in Cartagena, stymie the vote. Opposition leaders spent most Colombia, following the signing of Colombia’s historic peace agreement of the weekend holed up in a posh hotel between the Colombian government debating how to respond to elections and rebels with the Revolutionary officials torpedoing what has been Armed Forces of Colombia, or FARC. their main political effort — ousting “We’re very, very concerned for Maduro and holding new elections. the people of Venezuela, for the level of Venezuela’s professional class conflict, starvation, lack of medicine,” that makes up the bedrock of the Kerry told reporters ahead of the opposition’s support is eager for meeting. “The humanitarian situation a quick response. Anti-Maduro is of enormous concern.” candidates swept legislative elections Leading opposition politicians in December in the biggest defeat yet in Venezuela are demanding to hold for the movement started by the late

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry meets with Venezuela president Nicolas Maduro in Cartagena, Colombia Monday, Sept. 26, 2016 Hugo Chavez, but they have been 21 percent. outmaneuvered ever since with their Kerry said delays to the recall have legislation blocked by the government- been “problematic,” and said there stacked supreme court. needs to be “a way forward that can The economy has only gone provide a consensus that provides further into its tailspin as the price of relief to a nation under siege.” “We’re not looking for conflict,” oil remains low. Many basic foodstuffs and medicines have become impossible he added. “We’re looking for a solution to find without turning to the black here that works for the people of market, driving Maduro’s approval Venezuela writ broadly.” ratings down to a nine-month low of

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Clinton assails Trump in blistering U.S. presidential debate Democrat Hillary Clinton accused Republican Donald Trump of racism, sexism and tax avoidance on Monday, putting him on the defensive during a 2016 U.S. presidential debate rife with blistering insults and short on policy. Trump, a real estate tycoon making his first run for public office, said Clinton’s long years of service represented “bad experience” with few results and said she lacked the stamina to serve as commander in chief. Clinton was under pressure to perform well after a recent bout with pneumonia and a drop in opinion polls, but her long days of preparation appeared to pay off in her highly anticipated first 90-minute showdown with Trump. Trump, a former reality TV star who eschewed a lot of debate practice, was assertive and focused early on, interrupting Clinton repeatedly. As the night wore on, he became testy and less disciplined in front of the crowd at host Hofstra University and a televised audience that could have reached upwards of a record 100 million people. A CNN/ORC snap poll said 62 percent of respondents felt Clinton won and 27 percent believed Trump was the winner. On Tuesday morning, Trump called it “the debate of debates” and promised to be tougher on Clinton at their next meeting on Oct. 9. “I may hit her harder in certain ways,” Trump said in a telephone interview with “Fox & Friends.” He made clear he pulled punches by not bringing up former President Bill Clinton’s sexual scandals out of deference to the couple’s daughter, Chelsea Clinton, who was in the audience. Trump also said contentious issues involving Clinton’s tenure as secretary of state were not addressed on Monday night, including her use of a private computer server for

government emails, the deadly attack in Benghazi, Libya, or the Clinton Foundation charity. In signs that investors awarded the debate to Clinton, Asian shares recovered after an early bout of nerves while the Mexican peso jumped on Tuesday. Her chances in the Nov. 8 election also improved in online betting markets. ‘GREAT DEBATE’ “You feel good tonight?” Clinton asked supporters afterward. “I sure do. We had a great debate.” Trump, 70, declared himself the winner to reporters at the debate Donald Trump shakes hands with Hillary Clinton at the conclusion of their first presidential debate site. The 68-year-old Clinton lie that our first black president was that someone running the country relentlessly sought to raise questions not an American citizen. There was knew something about money. He said about her opponent’s temperament, absolutely no evidence for it. But he he would release his tax documents business acumen and knowledge. persisted. He persisted year after year,” after a government audit. Trump used much of his time Clinton said. Trump sniffed loudly at times to argue the former first lady and U.S. Trump repeated his false a campaign aide said the candidate did senator had achieved little in public life accusation that Clinton’s failed 2008 not have a cold. and wanted to pursue policies begun presidential campaign against Obama by President Barack Obama that have started the so-called “birther” issue. ‘HANGING AROUND’ BEAUTY failed to repair a shattered middle “Nobody was pressing it, nobody was CONTESTS class, with jobs lost to outsourcing and caring much about it ... I was the overregulation. one that got him to produce the birth Clinton, the first woman to Trump suggested her certificate and I think I did a good job,” win the presidential nomination of a disavowal of a trade deal with Asian Trump said. major U.S. political party, seemed to countries was insincere. Her handling pique Trump when she brought up how of a nuclear deal with Iran and Islamic ‘TRYING TO HIDE’ Trump has insulted women. State militancy were disasters, he “He loves beauty contests, argued. Trying to get under Trump’s supporting them and hanging around In one of their more heated skin, Clinton suggested her opponent them and he called this one ‘Miss exchanges, Clinton accused Trump was refusing to release his tax returns Piggy’ and then he called her ‘Miss of promulgating a “racist lie” by to avoid showing Americans he paid Housekeeping,’” she said. suggesting Obama, the first African- next to nothing in federal taxes or that During the debate, Trump American president, was not born in he is not as wealthy as he says he is. darkly hinted at wanting to say the United States. “It must be something really something but stopped short. The president, who was born important, even terrible, that he’s Afterwards, he told reporters he had in Hawaii, released a long-form birth trying to hide,” she said. held back from raising Bill Clinton’s certificate in 2011 to put the issue to Trump fought back, saying sex scandals. rest. Only this month did Trump say that as a businessman, paying low “I was going to say something publicly that he believed Obama was taxes was important. extremely tough to Hillary and her U.S.-born. “That makes me smart,” Trump said. family and I said I can’t do it. I just “He has really started his “I have a tremendous income,” can’t do it. It’s inappropriate. It’s not political activity based on this racist he said, adding that it was about time nice,” he said.

Clinton enlists former foe Sanders in appeal for youth votes in U.S. presidential race

U.S. Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton and U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders U.S. Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton shared a stage with former rival Senator Bernie Sanders on Wednesday to appeal for youth votes in the Nov. 8 election as opinion polls show a close race with Republican Donald Trump. Clinton told an audience at the University of New Hampshire that she would make college affordable if she wins the White House, the kind of promise that won Sanders many young supporters during the Democratic nominating contest. “We should and we

will make public colleges tuition-free for families earning less than $125,000 a year,” Clinton said. She vowed to help those who already have student debt to refinance. Clinton’s campaign is worried that some polls show voters under the age of 30 might not turn out in great numbers at polling stations in November, potentially giving an advantage to Trump. Members of the crowd on Wednesday waved signs that read: “I will vote.” Recent opinion polls have shown the race tightening between Clinton, a

former secretary of state, U.S. Democrat’s remark that senator and first lady, and “implicit bias is a problem for Trump, a New York real estate everyone, not just the police,” when asked at the debate magnate. A majority of whether she believed police Americans say Clinton won are implicitly biased against Monday night’s presidential black people. debate, but her performance “She accuses the does not appear to have entire country, including all of boosted support among likely law enforcement, of ‘implicit voters, according to a Reuters/ bias,’ essentially suggesting Ipsos national tracking poll that everyone, including our police, are basically racist and released on Wednesday. The online poll found prejudiced,” Trump said. that 56 percent of American adults felt Clinton did a better PRAISING SANDERS job, compared with 26 percent who believed the Republican Clinton’s event with Sanders did better. took place on a university Even so, Clinton’s campus, but it was not performance seemed to have open to students without little impact on her support. an invitation, according to The poll showed 42 percent attendees, many of whom supported her, while 38 were middle-aged and said percent backed Trump. they were members of local Trump, often Democratic organizations or described as racist by Clinton, invited by the campaign. tried to turn the tables at a Clinton praised rally in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Sanders, a U.S. senator He pointed to the from Vermont who was her

opponent in the hard-fought struggle for the Democratic nomination earlier this year. “He is one of the most passionate champions for equality and justice that I have ever seen and someone that I am looking forward to working with,” Clinton said of Sanders, who introduced her on Wednesday. Although Sanders lost to Clinton, he consistently drew younger voters to his side with promises to take on Wall Street, make college less expensive and close the income gap. He called on young people in New Hampshire, a swing state in the presidential election, to get behind Clinton. “Get your uncles, your aunts, get your friends to vote for Hillary Clinton,” he said. Clinton’s campaign said it hoped to get Sanders to make more appearances on Clinton’s behalf before the election.

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Israel’s Peres won Nobel prize but his Mideast peace dream remained elusive Pippa Middleton

UK royal Kate’s sister Pippa wins court ban on hacked photos Pippa Middleton, younger sister of Britain’s Duchess of Cambridge, won a court injunction on Wednesday banning publication of 3,000 photos allegedly hacked from her iCloud account. No details of the photos have been made public but newspapers have speculated they included images of the Duchess, Kate, her husband and future king Prince William and the couple’s children Prince George and Princess Charlotte, who are currently touring Canada. The injunction obtained at the High Court by Pippa Middleton, 33, and her fiance James Matthews, 40, blocks publication of the photos or any other information that might have been taken. “The evidence points toward this having been a flagrant and dishonest act which has caused the claimant some considerable distress,” said Middleton’s lawyer, Adam Wolanski who said there was evidence that there had been a hack. Neither Middleton nor Matthews were in court. Website designer Nathan Wyatt, 35, of Wellingborough, central England, has been arrested and bailed on suspicion of a Computer Misuse Act offence in connection with the case. He has been ordered to return to a south London police station in November. The Sun newspaper reported last week it had been contacted via the WhatsApp encrypted messaging service and offered intimate pictures of Middleton in return for 50,000 pounds ($65,000). Wolanski said they were not concerned about the photos appearing in Britain’s national newspapers but that the problem was “rogue elements” on the internet.

Houston lawyer shoots nine, is killed by police

Shimon Peres, who died on Wednesday at the age of 93, never realized his vision of a new Middle East built upon a 1993 interim peace deal he helped shape with the Palestinians. But Israel’s elder statesman won world acclaim and a Nobel prize as a symbol of hope in a region long plagued by war fueled by deep religious and political divisions. Peres was hospitalized following a stroke two weeks ago and his condition had improved before a sudden deterioration PLO Chairman Yasser Arafat, Israeli Foreign Minister Shimon Peres and Israeli Prime on Tuesday, doctors said. In Minister Yitzhak Rabin (from L to R) show their shared Nobel Peace Prize awards to the announcing his passing, family audience in the Oslo City Hall in Oslo in this December 10, 1994. members said that he did not by less than 30,000 votes. 1984-86 as part of a power-sharing suffer pain, and as a last act after In 2000, the failure of pact with Likud. He pulled troops death, he donated his corneas for final-status peace talks with the back from Lebanon, normalized transplant. Palestinians and the eruption of relations with Egypt and cut “Don’t forget to be daring a Palestinian uprising rife with inflation from 445 percent a year and curious and to dream big,” suicide bombings further damaged to below 20 percent. Peres urged first-graders at the Israel’s left and Peres’s leadership Despite his key role in start of the school year in a posting prospects. building Israel’s defenses, Peres on his Facebook page earlier this In 2005, Peres left the never gained broad popular trust month. The comment seemed to Labour Party to join then Prime in his security credentials as sum up his own credo. Minister Ariel Sharon’s new party, Rabin, his Labour rival and former In a career spanning Kadima, which had spearheaded army chief, or Sharon enjoyed. nearly seven decades, Peres, Israel’s unilateral pullout from Most Israelis, hardened once a shepherd on a kibbutz, or the Gaza Strip earlier that year. by frequent conflict, dismissed communal farm, served in a dozen Following Kadima’s 2006 election his vision that a new age for the cabinets and twice as Labour victory, Peres served as vice prime Middle East was dawning handParty prime minister, but he never minister. in-hand with peace deals. won a general election outright in He was seen abroad as an five tries from 1977 to 1996. FOUNDING FATHERS urbane diplomat but at home often “I am a loser. I lost as an ego-driven manipulator in elections. But I am a winner -- I Born in 1923 in what is domestic politics who eroded his served my people,” Peres, who now Belarus, Peres immigrated party’s identity out of a thirst for held the largely ceremonial post to British-ruled Palestine with his cabinet posts after election losses of president from 2007-2014, once family a decade later. to Likud. said in a speech. Israel’s founding father Nevertheless, during He shared the 1994 Nobel Peace David Ben-Gurion groomed him his last years, the last of Israel’s Prize with Israel’s late prime for leadership. He oversaw arms founding fathers saw a rise in minister Yitzhak Rabin and purchases and manpower in the his popularity among Israelis. Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat Hagana, the Zionist fighting force, He used the presidency as a for a 1993 accord that they and before Israel’s establishment. pulpit for advocating peace and their successors failed to turn into Peres is widely seen as maintained an active public a durable treaty. having gained nuclear capabilities schedule, encouraging Middle When a far-right Jewish for Israel by procuring the secret East diplomacy and technological Israeli opposed to the peace deal Dimona reactor from France while innovation. assassinated Rabin in November defense ministry director-general He is also known for his 1995, the torch passed to Peres. in the 1950s. stewardship of the Peres Center But Palestinian suicide As defense minister he for Peace, a non-governmental bombings that killed dozens oversaw the dramatic 1976 Israeli organization focused on building of Israelis and an aggressive rescue of hijacked Israelis at closer ties with the Palestinians, campaign by Likud battered Entebbe airport in Uganda. improving healthcare and Peres’s rating and he lost the 1996 Peres was popular in his developing local economies. election to Benjamin Netanyahu first term as prime minister in

A Houston lawyer whose business was a condominium near the shooting scene and that struggling opened fire on morning commuters on he had no criminal record. Monday, injuring at least nine people before being DeSai, who received his law degree from shot dead by police, authorities said. the University of Tulsa in 1998, started a small Six people were taken to hospitals and three law firm but his former law partner, Ken McDaniel, were treated at the scene after being shot at while said they closed it about six months ago. McDaniel told local television the shooting inside their vehicles in the affluent neighborhood of West University Place, acting Houston Police was “out of character” for DeSai. Chief Martha Montalvo told reporters. Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, in One victim was in critical condition and Cuba to develop trade relations, told reporters, another was in serious condition but both were “The motivation appears to be a lawyer whose expected to survive, officials said. The Federal relationship with his law firm went bad.” Bureau of Investigation said there was no indication Prakash DeSai told ABC television’s that the shootings were linked to a radical group. Houston affiliate that his son drove a black Porsche, Police declined to identify the suspect, but and that he was “upset about his law practice not local media reported that he shot at vehicles from going well” and money woes. a black Porsche registered to Nathan DeSai. Police said the suspect was dressed Public records showed that DeSai lived in in a military-style uniform and that military

paraphernalia that included Nazi items was found in his possession. The police bomb squad secured the shooter’s car, which contained more than 2,600 rounds of ammunition. Police said a handgun was found on the suspect’s body and a rifle was found in this car. An agent for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives said the firearms had been legally purchased. Christopher Miller, who lives near the site of the shootings, said he watched much of it from his apartment. “The only way I can explain it is like a firework show; you hear a shot, a shot, then more shots, then a finale of a bunch of shots. Then you know it’s over.” Police said more than 75 shell casings had been recovered.

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Congress rejects Obama veto, Saudi September 11 bill becomes law

Congress on Wednesday overwhelmingly rejected President Barack Obama’s veto of legislation allowing relatives of the victims of the Sept. 11 attacks to sue Saudi Arabia, the first veto override of his presidency, just four months before it ends. The House of Representatives voted 348-77 against the veto, hours after the Senate rejected it 97-1, meaning the “Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act” will become law. The vote was a blow to Obama as well as to Saudi Arabia, one of the United States’ longest-standing allies in the Arab world, and some lawmakers who supported the override already plan to revisit the issue. Obama said he thought the Congress had made a mistake, reiterating his belief that the legislation set a dangerous precedent and indicating that he thought political considerations were behind the vote. “If you’re perceived as voting against 9/11 families right before an election, not surprisingly, that’s a hard vote for people to take. But it would have been the right thing to do,” he said on CNN. Obama’s 11 previous vetoes were all sustained. But this time almost all his strongest Democratic supporters in Congress joined Republicans to oppose him in one of their last actions before leaving Washington to campaign for the Nov. 8 election. “Overriding a presidential veto is something we don’t take lightly, but it was important in this case that the families of the victims of 9/11 be allowed to pursue justice, even if that pursuit causes some diplomatic discomforts,” Senator Charles Schumer, a top Senate Democrat, said

Senators Chuck Schumer, (D-NY) (L), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), and John Cornyn (R-TX) in a statement. Schumer represents New York, site of the World Trade Center and home to many of the nearly 3,000 people killed in the 2001 attacks, survivors and families of victims. The law, known as JASTA, passed the House and Senate without objections earlier this year. Support was fueled by impatience in Congress with Saudi Arabia over its human rights record, promotion of a severe form of Islam tied to militancy and failure to do more to ease the international refugee crisis. The law grants an exception to the legal principle of sovereign immunity in cases of terrorism on U.S. soil, clearing the way for lawsuits seeking damages from the Saudi government. Riyadh has denied longstanding suspicions that it backed the hijackers who attacked the United States in 2001. Fifteen of the 19 hijackers were Saudi nationals. Family members had tied their last push for the bill to the 15th anniversary of the attacks this month,

demonstrating outside the White House and Capitol. On Wednesday, two fire trucks displayed a giant U.S. flag outside the Senate. “We rejoice in this triumph and look forward to our day in court and a time when we may finally get more answers regarding who was truly behind the attacks,” Terry Strada, whose husband died in the attacks, said in a statement. RISK TO TROOPS? Obama argued that JASTA could expose U.S. companies, troops and officials to lawsuits if other countries passed reciprocal legislation, and may anger important allies. He called Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid and wrote a letter to him explaining that he strongly believed enacting JASTA into law would be detrimental to U.S. interests. Reid became the only senator to side with Obama. Some lawmakers said the White House, which has a history of

poor relations with Congress, had waited too long to fight the bill. The Sept. 11 families have received more than $7 billion, but bill backers said their intention was to allow lawsuits to punish any government that backs terrorism on U.S. soil. “This bill was carefully negotiated over more than six years,” Representative Jerrold Nadler, another New York Democrat, told the House. The issue, however, may not be finished. At least 28 senators signed a letter to JASTA’s sponsors, Schumer and Republican Senator John Cornyn, asking that they work with them to mitigate any potential unintended national security and foreign policy consequences. The Saudi government financed an extensive lobbying campaign against the legislation. U.S. corporations including General Electric Co and Dow Chemical Co also opposed it, as did the European Union and other U.S. allies. Secretary of Defense Ash Carter and General Joseph Dunford, chairman of the joint chiefs of staff, opposed the bill and CIA Director John Brennan said JASTA had “grave implications” for national security. Democratic Senator Tim Kaine, Hillary Clinton’s vice presidential running mate, and Bernie Sanders, an independent and former Democratic White House contender, did not vote. Override opponents in the House included Representative Mac Thornberry, Republican chairman of the Armed Services committee, and Adam Smith, its ranking Democrat, citing concern about U.S. forces overseas.

Philippines boxing icon Pacquiao used drugs as a teen but backs Duterte Philippines boxing icon Emmanuel “Manny” Pacquiao says he took all kinds of drugs as a teenager but fully supports President Rodrigo Duterte, whose vicious anti-drugs campaign has led to the killing of more than 3,000 people, mostly users and pushers, in three months. Pacquiao, now a senator and a close ally of the president, also said Duterte was anointed by God to discipline the Filipino people and his authority must be respected. “The president, he doesn’t know my experience with drugs,” said Pacquiao, 37, adding he was confident it wouldn’t damage their close relationship. “He always gives a chance to people who want to be changed,” said the boxer-turned-lawmaker in an interview in his senate office. “I tried drugs...many kinds of drugs, all kinds of drugs,” he said, dressed in the traditional white Filipino barong shirt and trousers. Pacquiao said this phase lasted for years “before I became a champion”. Duterte, who took office on June 30, has made the war on drugs the central part of his presidency, saying narcotics are destroying the nation of 100 million people. A total of 3,171 people have been killed since then, including users and pushers, nearly two thirds by unknown assailants and the rest in legitimate

police operations, according to police. The friendship between the boxer known as “The Destroyer” and the president known as “The Punisher” dates back at least 15 years as Pacquiao tells it, to a boxing ring in Davao, where Duterte helped organize one of his fights. “He helped me a lot. He helped me with the promotion when I started in boxing. One of my fights held in Davao, he sponsored it,” said Pacquiao, a southpaw who has been an eight-division world champion. “He helped with the promotion, financially as well.” Pacquiao has the initials of a group called Guardians Mindanao Brotherhood tattooed on his wrist, as does Duterte, according to media reports. “It’s a fraternity,” Pacquiao said. Guardians Brotherhood started as a soldiers group that was later disbanded. Pacquiao was born in the town of Kibawe in the Mindanao region of the southern Philippines, about 80 km (50 miles) from Davao city, where Duterte was mayor and congressman since 1988. STOWAWAY MADE GOOD Pacquiao’s family was dirt-poor, and, according to his autobiography, the family lived in a thatched hut. His father harvested

coconuts and his mother sold peanuts. Binay, a rival of Duterte, in the Pacquiao did odd jobs to presidential campaign, but switched survive and stowed away on a boat allegiance to Duterte later. Now he to Manila as a teenager, where he is one of the president’s closest allies, started competitive boxing. and one of his first acts in the senate According to Forbes, he has was to file a bill to reinstate the death earned $500 million from purses, pay- penalty for drug-related and serious per-view and endorsements so far in crimes, one of Duterte’s key plans. his career. Last week, Pacquiao helped Pacquiao could not recall his sideline one of Duterte’s most first meeting with Duterte but said it outspoken critics, fellow Senator was when he was 22 or 23. Since then, Leila De Lima, by leading a motion to Pacquiao said they had frequently met oust her as the chair of a high-profile for meals and that he is a godfather to committee examining the president’s Duterte’s grandson. links to vigilante death squads in Even now, Pacquiao says, Davao during his time as mayor. Duterte often calls after a fight to “It’s not my intention to congratulate him. remove her from the chairmanship Pacquiao calls the president of the committee to stop the by his nickname, Digong, a play on investigation,” Pacquiao said. “The his first name, Rodrigo. investigation will continue. We just “He’s a very nice person, a want to implement it in the right way.” nice guy,” Pacquiao said, adding that For Pacquiao, Duterte is the president was totally unlike the doing nothing wrong. popular perception that he was foul- “In the past administrations, mouthed and aggressive. “He is a people didn’t respect the law, the respectful person, a hospitable person, leader, the authorities,” he said. a friendly person.” “What Duterte is trying to do is let Pacquiao said blaming the the people know - and put it in their killings on the president was unfair hearts and minds - that you need to because it was drug lords and drug respect the law of the land.” pushers who were killing one other. Pacquiao then left for a “God put him there for a training session. Often described as reason, for purpose - to discipline the best pound-for-pound boxer in the the people,” he said, adding that the world, he has come out of retirement to people had to respect the authority challenge World Boxing Organisation and “the anointed one”. welterweight champion Jessie Vargas Pacquiao supported Jejomar in November.

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Dunkin’ partners with Coca-Cola on bottled coffee

A drink and a doughnut Dunkin’ Brands Group Inc (DNKN.O) said on Thursday its doughnut chain will partner with Coca-Cola Co (KO.N) to launch a line of bottled coffee beverages in the United States, its first foray into the ready-to-drink coffee market dominated by rival Starbucks Corp (SBUX.O). The Dunkin’ Donuts chain operator said the beverages, set to launch in early 2017, will be manufactured, distributed and sold by Coca-Cola. The bottled iced coffees, which will include milk and sugar in a variety of flavors, will be sold at supermarkets, convenience stores and in Dunkin’ Donuts shops.

markets, Travis said. Dunkin’ will split net profits from the sales of readyto-drink coffee sold outside its shops with U.S. Dunkin’ Donuts franchisees, with the highest revenue-producing operators receiving the largest percentage of that share. Starbucks, which has sold canned and bottled coffee drinks in North America since 1994, controls about 97 percent of the U.S. ready-to-drink coffee Terms of the deal were not market in a 50-50 partnership with PepsiCo Inc (PEP.N). disclosed. Starbucks reaped more Dunkin’ Brands Chief Executive Nigel Travis told than $2.1 billion from its division Reuters that the new venture will that includes packaged drink and appeal to existing customers and coffee sales during the fiscal year ended Sept. 27, 2015. also build brand recognition. Travis declined to forecast “Some of our Dunkin’ consumers were drinking other sales for Dunkin’s ready-to-drink people’s products because we products. Dunkin’ has partnered weren’t there,” Travis said. The cold beverages, like with Coca-Cola since 2012 to serve the packaged coffees Dunkin’ Coke beverages at its coffee chains Donuts already sells through in the United States and certain various retail channels, also are other countries. A drink and a doughnut expected to introduce consumers to the chain’s flavor profile. That are seen at a Dunkin’ Donuts can help build interest in the location in the Chicago suburb of brand as it expands into new U.S. Niles, Illinois, February 4, 2015.

Samsung recovers over 60 percent of recalled Note 7s in South Korea, U.S. Samsung Electronics Co (005930.KS) said on Tuesday it has got back more than 60 percent of recalled Galaxy Note 7 smartphones sold in South Korea and the United States, suggesting it is making progress in its attempts to recover from the crisis. In a statement, Samsung said it was focused on replacing all affected devices “as quickly and efficiently” as possible and reiterated its request that customers affected by the current recall should power off their device and turn them in. The world’s top smartphone maker announced on Sept. 2 a global recall of at least 2.5 million Note 7 smartphones in 10 markets due to faulty batteries causing some phones to catch fire. The company says replacement devices it began issuing in midSeptember use safe batteries. Samsung hopes to take the faulty products off the market as soon as possible in order to limit further damage to its reputation and resume sales of the flagship device ahead of the key holiday shopping season in major markets such as the United States. But the nearly month-

A Samsung Electronics’ Galaxy Note 7 new smartphone is displayed at its store in Seoul, South Korea, September 2, 2016 long recall process has provided additional stumbles and embarrassment for the firm. Reports of Note 7 fires and damages have continued after the recall announcement, while aviation authorities around the world issued warnings or outright bans on the use or charging of the Note 7 on aircraft. Samsung was also forced to push back the start of Note 7 sales in South Korea by three days to Oct. 1 due to relatively

slow progress in the recall in its home market. Some analysts say the cost of the recall and lost sales could wipe off nearly $5 billion in revenues for Samsung this year. Samsung said around 90 percent of customers who turned in their device through the exchange program have opted for a replacement Note 7, but it remains unclear how strong demand from new customers would be when sales resume.

BlackBerry outsourcing smartphone design in strategic shift; shares up

A posed Blackberry Pearl smartphone is seen at the Research in Motion (RIM) headquarters in Waterloo, November 16, 2009 BlackBerry Ltd will outsource the development and design of its flagship smartphone, an industry it helped pioneer, as it bets its future on software and services, the Canadian technology company said on Wednesday. The new helped send BlackBerry shares up 3 percent in premarket trading, even as it reported a sharp drop in quarterly revenue. The company also said Chief Financial Officer James Yersh would leave effective Oct. 1 for personal reasons, with former Sybase executive Steven Capelli replacing him. BlackBerry said that as part of its software strategy, it would outsource all internal hardware development. It announced a licensing deal with Indonesia’s BB Merah Putih to manufacture, distribute and promote its branded devices in that country. “This is an entirely sensible decision and probably an overdue one,” said IDC technology analyst John Jackson. “Software revenue and the margin profile associated with that is where the focus should have been, and now can be.” Chief Executive Officer John Chen has shifted BlackBerry’s focus to selling software that companies and governments use to manage their mobile devices. It previously outsourced production of its handsets to other manufacturers and ditched its own operating system in favor of Android for its two newest devices. Morningstar analyst Ali Mogharabi said Wednesday’s news was reassuring “even though some of the growth seen in software and services revenues comes from last year’s acquisition of Good Technology.” BlackBerry’s revenue in the highermargin software and services unit was $156 million in its second quarter ended on Aug. 31, compared with $105 million for the device business. The company said 81 percent of its software and services revenue in the quarter was recurring. BlackBerry reported a net loss of $372 million, or 71 cents a share, compared with a year-earlier profit of $51 million, or 24 cents a share. Excluding $147 million in charges from its reorganization, the company said it said broke even. On that basis, analysts had on average expected a loss of 5 cents a share, according to Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S. Revenue fell to $334 million from $490 million, missing analysts’ estimates of $393.75 million. The company raised its full-year earnings outlook to a range of breakeven to a loss of 5 cents a share, excluding special items, after refinancing its debt and as margins improved. It previously expected a 15-cent loss.

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U.S. economy less sluggish in second quarter; companies investing more U.S. economic growth was less sluggish than previously thought in the second quarter as exports grew more than imports and businesses raised their investments, hopeful signs for the economic outlook. Gross domestic product expanded at a 1.4 percent annual rate, the Commerce Department said on Thursday in its third estimate of GDP. That was up from the 1.1 percent rate it reported last month and higher than analysts’ expectations. The revision incorporated data that showed businesses cut investments in buildings and equipment less than the government previously estimated, while they sank more money into research and development. Other data released by the Commerce Department showed America’s trade deficit for goods shrank in August, boding well for third-quarter growth. “It now appears that growth is slowly making its way back on to firmer ground,” said Michael Feroli, an economist at JPMorgan in New York. Growth in overall business investment was revised to show a 1 percent annual rate of expansion, the first gain since the third quarter of last year, suggesting the worst of an energy-sector-led slump in business investment might be over. The slump, fueled by a sharp drop in oil prices that hit America’s

A man pushes his shopping cart down an aisle at a Home Depot store in New York, July 29, 2010 energy industry, has worried the Obama administration. policymakers at the Federal Reserve At the same time, consumer because less investment could hurt spending, which makes up more than economic growth over the longer term. two-thirds of U.S. economic activity, The economy has struggled to was robust in the second quarter, rising regain momentum since output started at a 4.3 percent annual rate, while slowing in the last six months of 2015 growth in exports outstripped that of and the overall growth rate for GDP imports enough to boost GDP by the in the second quarter remained below most since the third quarter of 2014. historically normal rates. That could But companies continued to give grist to Republican Presidential run down their inventories aggressively, candidate Donald Trump’s argument reducing stocks by $50.2 billion and that the economy has sickened under subtracting from GDP growth, while

Aetna to offer Apple Watch at a discount to certain customers

Daiki Shimizu tries an Apple Watch Series 2 after it went on sale at the Apple Store at Tokyo’s Omotesando shopping district, Japan, September 16, 2016 U.S. health insurer Aetna Inc said it would offer some customers discounts on Apple Inc’s smartwatch, marking the first deal made by the tech giant with an insurer for its devices. Aetna, which has about 23 million members in the United States, will also give away the Apple Watch for free to its nearly 50,000 employees, Aetna said in a statement on Tuesday. The deal could help Apple boost the appeal of its Watch to potential customers as the company looks to target health and fitness conscious users with its new device. Aetna will discount a significant portion of the cost, and will offer users monthly payment options to pay off the remaining amount. The discounts on the devices will vary for customers, according to Aetna spokesman Ethan Slavin. However, reaction to the

second edition of the Apple Watch has been muted since its launch earlier this month with the device likely to remain a niche offering, according to some analysts. Apple shipped 1.6 million units of the original Apple Watch, in the second quarter, down by 56.7 percent from last year, according to research firm IDC. In comparison, Fitbit Inc shipped 5.7 million units in that period. Aetna is also developing health applications for Apple’s devices that will remind users to take their medications, order refills for prescriptions and message or call their doctor. The applications, which will use Apple Wallet to allow customers to pay their bills, will be available early next year.

home building also sank. The U.S. dollar was little changed against a basket of currencies while yields on U.S. government debt were higher. The GDP data is unlikely to have much impact on the near-term outlook for monetary policy although it could make Fed policymakers more confident the U.S. economy is resisting weaker growth abroad. Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen repeated on Wednesday that Fed policymakers expect to raise interest rates by the end of the year because they worry that gathering steam in the U.S. labor market could fuel inflation. New claims for unemployment benefits rose slightly last week but remained at levels consistent with a healthy job market, according to a separate report from the Labor Department. The Commerce Department is due to release new inflation data on Friday. The government also reported that after-tax corporate profits fell at a 1.9 percent rate in the second quarter, a smaller drop than initially estimated. With profits declining, an alternative measure of growth, gross domestic income, or GDI, dropped at a 0.2 percent rate in the second quarter. GDI measures the economy’s performance from the income side.

Some Yahoo users close accounts amid fears breach could have ripple effects Many Yahoo users rushed on Friday to close their accounts and change passwords as experts warned that the fallout from one of the largest cyber breaches in history could spill beyond the internet company’s services. After Yahoo disclosed on Thursday that hackers had stolen the encrypted passwords and personal details of more than 500 million accounts in 2014, thousands of users took to social media to express anger that it had taken the company two years to uncover the data breach. Several users said they were closing their accounts. “We’re probably just going to dump Yahoo altogether,” said Rick Hollister, 56, who owns a private investigation firm in Tallahassee, Florida. “They should have been more on top of this.” Due to the scale of the Yahoo breach, and because users often recycle passwords and security answers across multiple services, cyber security experts warned the impact of the hack could reverberate throughout the internet. Several users said they were scrambling to change log-in information, not just for Yahoo but for multiple internet accounts with the same passwords. Accounts at banks, retailers and elsewhere could be vulnerable. “I suppose a hacker could make the connection between my Yahoo and Gmail,” said Scott Braun, 47, who created a Yahoo email when he was setting up a shop on online retailer Etsy. “They both use my first and last name. Not being a hacker,

I don’t know what their capabilities are.” That concern was echoed in Washington. “The seriousness of this breach at Yahoo is huge,” Democratic Senator Mark Warner said Thursday. The company plans to brief Warner next week about the attack, his office said. Yahoo has said that it believes that the breach was perpetrated by a state-sponsored actor. SY Lee, a former Department of Homeland Security spokesman, said that would be of particular concern to the intelligence community, given the interest state-sponsored hackers have in compromising employees with security clearances. The FBI had not issued specific guidance to its employees on handling their personal Yahoo accounts, a spokeswoman said. British companies BT Group (BT.L) and Sky Plc (SKYB.L), which use Yahoo to host email for some of their broadband customers, said they were communicating with their users. Yahoo urged users to change their passwords and security questions, but some said it would be easier just to give up their accounts because they rarely use them. The company has been losing users, traffic and ad revenue in recent years and over the summer agreed to sell its core business for $4.8 billion to Verizon (VZ.N). Rachel, a 33-year-old from Newcastle, England, who asked Reuters not to use her last name, said she would be shutting down the Yahoo account she opened in 1999.

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Twitter could take many forms, depending on new owner With speculation mounting that Twitter Inc (TWTR.N) will soon have a new corporate owner, the 10-year-old social networking service - which has long struggled to define its core purpose -may end up heading in one of several distinctly different directions depending on who ends up paying for it. Companies including Salesforce.com Inc (CRM.N), Walt Disney Co (DIS.N) and Alphabet Inc’s (GOOGL.O) Google have shown interest in Twitter, which is working with investment banks to evaluate its options, according to people familiar with the matter. With Salesforce.com, Twitter might turn its focus to customer service communications and mining its database of tweets for business intelligence. Google would likely be most interested in the social and news dimensions of Twitter. Disney, by contrast, might see it as a way to expand the reach of its sports and entertainment programming. It is not clear how quickly Twitter might approach a sale, but it is moving to formalize the process, sources have said. A deal is by no means assured in light of the company’s uncertain financial prospects and steep price tag - its market value is more than $16 billion after talk of a sale drove the stock up over the past few days. Twitter Chief Executive Jack Dorsey, speaking at a conference in Washington on Monday, declined to

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the whole company. Salesforce.com investors are already spooked by the speculation it could acquire Twitter: its shares are down 6 percent since news of the company’s interest flared up last week.

Salesforce.com, run by CEO Marc Benioff, is focused on cloudbased sales and marketing software; unlike Twitter, its main product is aimed at businesses users, not GOOGLE AD PLAN consumers. Under Salesforce.com, Twitter could become a corporate tool Twitter would fit easily with used to power sentiment analysis Google’s online advertising-driven and nurture customer relationships. business model. Ads could be sold Salesforce.com already across paid search, YouTube, display uses the Twitter “firehose” for its and mobile on Twitter - while new artificial intelligence platform, filling a gap for Google, which has Einstein. struggled with social media. “It would give them the “Google already has the social graph and a better idea of how eyeballs with advertisers. Crosssocial media relates to its customers,” selling to the Twitter inventory said Ryan Holmes, chief executive of could be an amazing play for them,” Hootsuite, a private technology firm Hootsuite’s Holmes said. that helps brands and consumers Google, which has expertise manage their social media accounts. in monitoring its video service Holmes also said that if YouTube, would know how to deal Salesforce.com owned all of Twitter’s with the tricky policy issues facing data, it could have better insights Twitter, such as abusive tweets and into what sort of conversations censorship. companies such as airlines or Still, such a tie-up faces telecom firms might be having potentially fatal regulatory hurdles, with their customers and thereby analysts said. In Europe, where the gain more understanding of their company has a bigger share of the business challenges. search market than in the United But many Twitter users - States, the company is already especially newer ones - are not active facing two antitrust investigations. tweeters, which over time could “Google could help Twitter’s limit the value of the data Twitter user acquisition problem. The can provide. Salesforce.com could unknown is whether regulators in also likely gain much of the benefit the United States and European of Twitter’s data from licensing its Union would allow the transaction,” trove of tweets as opposed to buying said BTIG analyst Rich Greenfield.

Tie-up of world’s biggest beer makers clears final hurdle LONDON — A deal which makes Fosters and opposed the deal, saying it worth over $100 billion to Miller and traces its roots undervalued SABMiller and combine the world’s two to the former South African left them at a disadvantage biggest beer companies Breweries, gives AB InBev a to Altria and BevCo, which cleared its last major hurdle large presence in Africa while together own about 40 Wednesday when the increasing its business in percent of the company. shareholders of SABMiller South America and Europe. In response, SABMiller approved the takeover by The combined company will agreed to recognize two Budweiser maker Anheuser- control almost a third of the classes of investors, with Busch InBev. global beer market. the deal requiring approval S A B M i l l e r The complicated deal from 75 percent of smaller shareholders approved the was nearly derailed by the shareholders. 79 billion pound ($103 billion) currency havoc caused by A British court deal — dubbed Megabrew — Britain’s vote to leave the EU. must still approve the despite opposition from some In order to win measure next week, but the investors who saw their share approval from SABMiller’s hearing is largely considered of the payout shrink when two largest shareholders, uncontentious. the pound plunged following AB InBev offered the U.S. Aberdeen issued Britain’s vote to the leave the tobacco company Altria a statement expressing European Union. AB InBev and BevCo, an investment disappointment, but said shareholders also backed the vehicle of the Santo Domingo it took comfort in securing transaction. family, a cash-and-stock deal a better deal for its clients “We are committed that allows them to remain — even though it argued to driving long-term growth invested in the beer industry the final price undervalued and creating value for all our while avoiding taxes on a SABMiller. stakeholders,” Carlos Brito, large cash payout. Other “We take seriously CEO of AB InBev, said in a shareholders will receive a our responsibilities as statement. cash payment for their shares stewards of our clients’ Regulators around the world in British pounds. capital and will continue have already approved the The value of the cash to flag governance issues deal, which AB InBev says offer declined in relation to when appropriate with the will create “the first truly the cash-and-stock deal as companies we invest in,” it global brewer.” The takeover the pound weakened against said. “AB InBev has acquired is expected to be formally the euro after the EU vote. a great company at an completed on Oct. 10, AB A group of smaller attractive price and we hope InBev said. investors led by Aberdeen that the combined business Acquiring SABMiller, Asset Management will prosper.”

Facebook Inc (FB.O), meanwhile, has been trying to replicate Twitter on its own platform and could also face antitrust challenges if it tried to buy the company, Greenfield said. So far Facebook has not been mentioned as a potential buyer, but with its large cash reserves and penchant for surprise moves it cannot be counted out. THE MEDIA PLAY Twitter’s foray into live streaming of National Football League games and its presence in news gathering could interest media companies such as Disney, which owns sports channel ESPN. Twitter’s presence on mobile devices could help any media company, all of which are struggling to find mobile growth, according to BTIG’s Greenfield. No media company has a mobile product with as much reach as Twitter, he noted. “The world of media is shifting to mobile and these newer platforms are becoming the future,” Greenfield said. Still, media companies do not have the best track record with social media. News Corp’s (NWSA.O) acquisition of MySpace in 2005 ended in disaster. And some question whether the media companies and top personalities that have been so important to Twitter would stick around if a rival media firm were the owner.

Tyson Foods recalls chicken nuggets sold at Costco stores

Undated handout illustration of Tyson Foods’ panko chicken nuggets Tyson Foods Inc (TSN.N) said on Tuesday it is recalling about 132,520 pounds of chicken nuggets due to a possible contamination from plastic. Tyson said it got complaints from consumers saying they had found small pieces of hard, white plastic in the nuggets, prompting the recall. (bit.ly/2d7sZQF) The plastic may have originated from a rod used to connect a plastic transfer belt, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service said, and

classified it as a Class I recall. (bit.ly/2czkxFO) There have been no injuries associated with this recall, Tyson said. A Class I recall is a health hazard situation which can cause serious, adverse health consequences or death. The affected 5-pound bags of Panko chicken nuggets were sold at Costco Wholesale Corp (COST.O) stores. Some affected 20-pound cases of the Spare Time brand were sold to a single wholesaler in Pennsylvania.

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Top-order issues have led to downfall – Brathwaite

Carlos Brathwaite West Indies T20 captain Carlos batting and the misuse of the first six Brathwaite has pointed out that top- overs was our downfall in the first two order issues have been the major worry games.” Their top three batsmen for them in the two matches against Pakistan in Dubai. West Indies were Johnson Charles, Evin Lewis and reduced to 17 for 4 in the first T20, Andre Fletcher - fell for low scores, before being bowled out for 115, and leaving much of the work for the were tottering at 19 for 3 while chasing middle and lower order. While openers 161 in the second T20. They lost both Charles and Lewis managed scores of matches and now the teams move to 7 and 10, and 1 and 3 respectivly, No. Abu Dhabi for the third T20 on Tuesday. 3 Fletcher scored 2 and 29. Among all “The one glaring thing I can batsmen who have batted in the two see [that went wrong in the first two T20s, only one - Dwayne Bravo - has matches] is the batting, especially top- scored over 30. Brathwaite said it was order batting,” Brathwaite said on the collective effort he was concerned Monday. “We haven’t been making the about, and not the performance of any most of the first six overs with only two single player, when asked about Andre fielders out. And then it became harder Fletcher’s form. “It’s about each and every and harder…in the first game we had five wickets down. And then chasing person, not only one single one,” 160 and [being] only 20-odd after the Brathwaite said. “As a batting unit first six, it’s going to be a lot more we did not come to the party, we didn’t difficult especially with such huge perform as we wanted to do in the two games. We don’t want to single out boundaries. So our top-order

Fletcher. He has done very very well for the West Indies in the recent past and if you remember he had scored a match-winning 80-odd against Sri Lanka in the [T20] World Cup. So one or two bad games do not make him a bad player. Fletcher knows what he has to do to be better than he has been in the first two days, so has the top order. It’s about them going back to the rooms, recalibrating, finding ways and means to execute different plans.” West Indies’ biggest positive has been their legspinner Samuel Badree, their only bowler to concede at less than seven runs per over in the series so far. Even though West Indies were defending only 115 in the first T20, he opened the bowling and finished with 4-0-27-1, taking the only wicket that fell. In the second T20, Badree was their most economical bowler with figures of 4-0-24-1. He bowled Pakistan opener Sharjeel Khan on both occasions. “Simplicity [is his strong point], he keeps it simple, he knows his strengths,” Brathwaite said about Badree. “I think himself and Imad Wasim are quite similar, as in they are not big turners of the ball and they probably won’t keep you awake at night but when they get into the game and the way they bowl wicket to wicket - you miss I hit - that’s been successful for Badree, the No. 1 bowler in the world and you can see why.” Brathwaite also reflected on his learnings as captain from the second series he has been leading his team in. He took over from Darren Sammy and won his first series as T20 captain when they beat India 1-0 in the two-match series in Florida last month. Brathwaite said he was feeling more confident with his role as captain

with more matches under his belt, even though they were trailing 2-0 in the current series. “I have learnt a lot. So I am not really judging myself and thinking because I want to win the series and make the West Indies fans happy,” he said. “If we can help the fans to continue to enjoy T20 cricket then I’d think I have done a good job. Up until now, we haven’t so it’s up to me to motivate the guys for the next game to help put a smile on the fans’ faces. “I don’t know if it’s more comfortable or more familiar but I’m still new into the job, but that’s not an excuse [for losing]. As we go on, I feel a lot more confidence with things. I don’t know for how long I’ll be in the job for but just want us to do a good job and even get better at it.” The visitors had faced extremely hot conditions in Dubai last week and are likely to face more of that in Abu Dhabi with the highest temperature expected to go close to 40 degrees. Brathwaite said they had not adjusted that poorly but stated it was more likely to be a bigger factor during the ODIs and Tests in the coming weeks. “It is what it is. The heat won’t change, probably it will be hotter as we go into the 50-over as we start early and then Test cricket which will see longer days. So I won’t say it’s easy but you know we have to adjust, we haven’t adjusted that poorly. However, we have completed the 20 overs within the time frame and coming off the field don’t think too many guys were panting. So we seemed fit enough to get through 20 overs with good intensity. The heat is a factor but I don’t think it had any bearing on them getting on to 160 and us not restricting them to 140 or 150.”

Buddy Hield: ‘I haven’t established myself yet in this league’ NBA training camps get underway this week and fans had their first opportunity to see rookie guard Buddy Hield and this season’s New Orleans Pelicans. The Pelicans hosted media day last weekend and the development of Hield in his rookie campaign was one of the major talking points for members of the organisation. Hield talked about his interaction with the veterans and what he expects to learn in training camp. “You have to pick their brains,” he said. “If you don’t ask questions, you’re not going to learn much. And if you don’t ask them questions, you think you know it all. You don’t know it all. I ask guys, ‘What did you do in this situation?’ I’m talking to coaches, learning and watching film. I haven’t established myself yet in this league to where I can do everything I want.” In his brief practice experiences thus far, Hield has

already established a reputation as a come with experience. You can’t do hard worker that he became known for anything about it except put him out during his career at Oklahoma. It was there and give him some experience reported that Hield routinely arrives in those areas,” he said. “Everybody’s great in the NBA, so you’re not going at 7:45am for 10am practices. “I’m an early-morning person. to win every battle. That’s the reality, I have to be one of the first guys in the because everybody is good. You are gym. I can’t just come to practice and going to lose some battles, but you just hope I have a good shooting day. How have to try to contain them as much my mind works, I’ve got to be early,” as you can and make them hit tough he said. “I’m a scorer, man. You want shots or make tough plays.” The last time Hield played to look for the ball. I’m just learning how spacing is very important in in Louisiana, it was as a member of this league. I have to wait for my the Sooners when they defeated LSU opportunity. I’m too anxious, but I’m a 77-75 in Baton Rouge. Hield had 32 rookie. It’s good.” points and made 7-8 three pointers in On draft night, Hield the contest. immediately foreshadowed his In July, Hield competed play in the anticipation of life in New Orleans. He Samsung NBA Summer League in Las, said he was now ready to embrace the Vegas Nevada. culture of a new home. He averaged 16.8 points, 5.4 “The big thing is the assists and 3.8 rebounds through five transition from being in college to games but struggled shooting at just playing all man-to-man and the speed 34 per cent from the field and 24 per of the game and fighting over screens cent from three-point range. and things like that, which will all

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SPORTS Baseball world mourns boating death of Miami Marlins star Fernandez

A boat lies overturned on a jetty, off Miami Beach, Fla. José Fernández Miami Marlins star Jose Fernandez, one of the most dominant pitchers in Major League Baseball and a hero to Miami’s Cuban community, was killed in a boating crash early on Sunday in Florida, the U.S. Coast Guard said. He was 24 years old. Fernandez, who as a teenager survived harrowing conditions at sea as he fled Cuba to start a new life in the United States, was one of three men killed when a 32-foot boat collided with a rocky jetty off Miami Beach, the Coast Guard said. The team, which drafted the pitcher in the first round of the 2011 draft, canceled its Sunday home game against the Atlanta Braves but dozens of mourners still gathered at a makeshift memorial set up for Fernandez near the entrance to Marlins Park. Many wore his No. 16 jersey and brought flowers, teddy bears and pictures of themselves with the All

Star pitcher. “”He was one of our game’s young stars who made a dramatic impact on and off the field,” Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred said in a statement. Emergency crews responded to reports of a boat overturned on a jetty near the Government Cut shipping channel and South Pointe Park at about 3:30 a.m. (0730 GMT), the Coast Guard said. Fernandez, who was born and raised in Cuba, tried three times to defect to the United States before arriving in the country at age 15 with his mother. Cuba’s state-controlled media made no mention of Fernandez’s death on Sunday, a standard practice for those who left the island-nation surreptitiously, even though its communist government restored diplomatic relations with the United

Miami Marlins star Jose Fernandez. States last year. Tony Diaz, a spokesman for the Cuban Baseball Federation, said the pitcher’s death was “a big loss for global baseball. An already famous youth, he had a promising future.” The right-hander, who made his major league debut in April 2013, was a two-time All-Star selection and won the National League Rookie of the Year Award. Fernandez compiled a 16-8 record this season for the Marlins and was second in strikeouts in the National League. Known for his overpowering fastball, he had already had a franchise season record for strikeouts with 253 this season, and his 12.49 strikeouts per nine innings was the best in both the National and American leagues, according to the MLB.com. At least two fellow Cuban-born baseball players, Yasiel Puig of the Los Angeles Dodgers and Yoenis Cespedes

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of the New York Mets, paid tribute to Fernandez by hanging his team jersey in their dugouts before Sunday games. Fernandez, with his good looks and on-field charisma, was in many ways a hero to Miami’s sprawling Cuban community. “His story was our story,” said Miguel Garay, 78, who came to Miami from Cuba’s Pinar del Rio. “There’s such a great tradition of baseball in Cuba and he embodied it better than anyone.” Havana-born Rene Nodarse, 55, said Fernandez stood out from other Cuban baseball players in Major League Baseball because of his cleancut image. “He had so much passion and joy,” he said. “Today it feels like our whole community has died.” The bodies of Fernandez and the other two men, who were between the ages of 24 and 27, were found on and underneath the boat, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission spokesman Lorenzo Veloz said at a news conference. The agency is investigating the cause of the incident. The identities of the two other victims were not released. The speed at which the boat was traveling was believed to have played a role in the crash but alcohol and drugs were not considered to be a factor, Veloz said.

Former Australia cricketer Max Walker dead at 68

SYDNEY — Former Victoria state team, said Walker Australia cricketer Max was under-estimated because Walker, whose awkward and he played in the shadow of unorthodox bowling action the great fast bowlers Dennis earned him the nickname Lillee and Jeff Thomson. Tangles, has died. He was 68. “He was loved around Cricket Australia on the world by teammates Wednesday said Walker died and opponents alike and Team USA vice captain Tiger Woods shares a laugh with Team USA players Brooks Koepka , Patrick Reed and Matt after a battle with cancer. to my mind seriously Kuchar before their official photo on the 10th Fairway at Hazeltine National Golf Club ahead of the 41st Ryder Cup Walker played 34 test underestimated,” Stackpole Reed, who went 3-0-1 chimed in, mentioning he had matches between 1972 and told the Daily Telegraph. “You Patrick Reed loves the Ryder Cup and its match as one of the bright spots for played the golf course before. ‘77, taking 138 wickets at an think of Thommo and Lillee “He’s like, ‘Well, this average of 27.47, including as the tearaways, whereas play format, as he showed the losing U.S. side against two years ago at Gleneagles, Europe two years ago, had a green kind of slopes this way, six five-wicket hauls. He also ‘Tang’ was a medium pacer but he positively lit up when special session with Woods so if you miss the green, the took 20 wickets in 17 one-day with the biggest heart I have ball should kind of go there.’ internationals from 1974-81. asked about working with during practice at Hazeltine. come across on the cricket field. Tiger Woods in preparing for “We played nine He throws the balls over Walker was a useful Once he realized he wasn’t a holes on the first day, and the there and says, ‘This is where batsman who scored 586 runs fast bowler, as distinct from a this week’s competition. Assistant captain whole group, it was so windy, you need to be chipping and at 19.53 including an unbeaten medium fast bowler, he became Woods has been working they only wanted to play this kind of stuff. 78 in his final test against a very, very good player.” “It was amazing. I England at the Oval. with a pod of U.S. players nine,” recounted Reed. Greg Chappell, who “I decided I wanted to learned so much just from After at Hazeltine comprising retiring played with Walker in 34 Reed, Jordan Spieth, Dustin go see the back nine, just walk that nine holes walking from cricket he became a tests, recalled the unusual, Johnson and Matt Kuchar, the back nine backwards. He around that I felt like just commentator, a popular wrong-footed action surprised and Reed gushed about how was like, ‘All right, well, let’s that alone could save me so raconteur and a best-selling batsmen. generous the 14-times major go.’ And he walked it with me, many shots throughout my author whose humorous books “The right arm over winner has been and how helping me figure out the golf career - just thinking about included How To Hypnotise left earhole is how he described the minor details. much he has learned from course. Chooks And Other Great Yarns. his bowling,” Chappell said. “It’s not rocket him. “You don’t get that In 2011, he was made “Maybe Mike Proctor and “The way his mind very often. And to have science,” Reed said. “It’s a Member of the Order of Lance Cairns were similar but works on the golf course, it’s somebody do that for you, just actually knowing what Australia for services to cricket part of Max’s distinguishing impressive and it definitely especially a guy like Tiger to look for, and just the and for his social work. feature was his unusual action, experience and expertise he shows why he has won Woods, meant a lot to me.” Keith Stackpole, who meaning batsmen were never so much,” said Reed, who Reed said Woods watched how has in sharing that with me played with Walker in 13 always sure where the ball was believed the experience would he went about scouting the this week has been awesome.” tests and captained him in the coming.” pay dividends in his career. 18th and 17th holes before he

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England coach Allardyce forced out in disgrace after 1 game

Sunderland’s manager Sam Allardyce awaits the start of the English Premier League soccer match between Sunderland and Newcastle United at the Stadium of Light, Sunderland, England. England manager Sam Allardyce’s comments during a newspaper sting will be examined by his employers at the Football Association, after he was filmed by Britain’s Daily Telegraph newspaper appearing to advise undercover reporters posing as businessmen on how to sidestep an outlawed player transfer practice M A N C H E S T E R , European Championship in June, England — Even by English questioning the FA’s financial soccer’s standards, the latest strategy and talking dismissively embarrassment is a new low. about the organization’s president, Sam Allardyce was forced out in Prince William. disgrace after one game in charge The FA acted swiftly to of the national team. publication of the story, holding Having taken 25 years emergency talks with Allardyce to reach the pinnacle of English in London before announcing soccer management, Allardyce the termination of his two-year was toppled after only 67 days contract on Tuesday evening. by his hubris and indiscretions “In light of the media involving undercover journalists allegations that we’ve seen,” FA posing as businessmen. chief executive Martin Glenn said, The English Football “we’ve concluded — and Sam’s Association decided Tuesday, agreed — that his behavior has within 24 hours of a Daily been inappropriate and frankly Telegraph sting being published, not what is expected of an England that the 61-year-old Allardyce manager.” lacked the integrity to hold one And, as “guardians of the of the most prestigious jobs in the game,” Glenn insisted that the game. same rules and high standards of Allardyce had a 100 conduct had to apply to everyone percent record — winning his only in English soccer. game against Slovakia earlier “That consistency, that this month — but will go down trust that people have in us to as the England manager with the behave in the appropriate manner, shortest tenure. is core to what any football Even before taking charge association is about,” Glenn said. of his first game, Allardyce was “It’s a painful decision because we inadvertently preparing the thought he was a great manager, ground for his downfall with but it’s the right decision if we are his loose talk in a London hotel to protect the integrity of The FA.” in August to the investigative One of Allardyce’s reporters. last official duties as England A covert video showed manager was participating in Allardyce appearing to offer the Football Writers’ Association advice to fictitious businessmen golf day on Monday. It appears on how to sidestep an outlawed Allardyce was playing golf with player transfer practice and also journalists when the Telegraph to negotiate a 400,000-pound first put questions to the manager ($519,000) public-speaking and his representatives about the contract to top up an annual investigation. England salary of 3 million pounds Now Allardyce is left to ($4 million). reflect on losing his dream job. A further video showed “It was a great honor for Allardyce mocking predecessor me to be appointed back in July and Roy Hodgson, who was fired after I am deeply disappointed at this England’s humiliating loss to tiny outcome,” said Allardyce, who was Iceland at the never called up by England during

his playing career. “Although it was made clear during the recorded conversations that any proposed arrangements would need the FA’s full approval, I recognize I made some comments which have caused embarrassment.” England is not rushing to replace Allardyce. Gareth Southgate, the manager of England’s under-21 side, will take charge of the senior team’s next four matches — against Malta, Slovenia, Scotland and Spain — across October and November. That means there is less urgency for the FA to hire a new manager with the following game not until March 2017 when England hosts Lithuania in its fifth World Cup qualifier. The Telegraph published its investigation in its Tuesday edition, under the front-page headline: “England manager for sale.” Allardyce met people he reportedly thought were representatives of an Asian firm. In a grainy video, he is recorded as saying it was “not a problem” to circumvent FA rules that stop third parties from owning the economic rights of players. FIFA has banned third-party ownership as a threat to the game’s integrity because investors force transfers to make a profit. “You can still get around it,” the former Sunderland and West Ham manager said in the recording. “I mean obviously the big money’s here.” Allardyce told the undercover reporters that Hodgson sent players “all to sleep.” Allardyce also mimicked Hodgson’s speech impediment. Only last week Allardyce was eagerly taking pictures on his phone of the European Championship trophy at the London launch of the branding for the Euro 2020 semifinals and final which are being staged at Wembley Stadium. In the recordings, Allardyce questioned why Prince William was absent from the launch. “He’s our ambassador for the Football Association, so it would have been nice if he’d have turned up but he obviously had more, much busier things on,” Allardyce said. The cost of Wembley Stadium, which hosts England home games, was also a target for Allardyce in the recordings. “They stupidly spent 870 million pounds on Wembley, so they’re still paying that debt off,” Allardyce said of the FA. “They’re all about making money aren’t they? You know the FA’s the richest football association in the world? Well, I shouldn’t say that.” Allardyce issued a “sincere and wholehearted apology” to the FA, but it wasn’t enough to save one of the most high-profile jobs in world sport.

Ronaldo and Zidane at peace, but Madrid still not winning

Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring the opening goal with Real Madrid’s head coach Zinedine Zidane during the Champions League group F soccer match between Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid in Dortmund, Germany, Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2016 MADRID — Real Madrid solved one of its problems during its trip to Germany in the Champions League: Cristiano Ronaldo made peace with coach Zinedine Zidane. Now it needs to find a way to start winning again. The 2-2 draw at Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday was the third consecutive for Madrid in all competitions, raising questions about the team’s potential to repeat as Champions League champion, and to end a four-year title drought in the Spanish league. “I am frustrated,” Zidane said. “We played a good game in attack and defense and it was a great effort from everyone. We played the game we wanted. At the end, the same (draw) again, it’s the third match. I’m frustrated for the players because it’s undeserved.” Dortmund’s equalizer came in the 87th minute, when Madrid appeared in control. One of the positives that came out of the result was that Zidane got a much warmer handshake from Ronaldo, who created a bit of turmoil after going on a little rant because of his substitution in the league setback at Las Palmas on Saturday. He didn’t even look at Zidane while reaching for the coach’s extended hand on the sidelines. After scoring Madrid’s first goal in Dortmund, he immediately pointed to the bench and rushed to celebrate with his teammates. He also exchanged a moment with Zidane, apparently trying to erase doubts about any problems in their relationship. Ronaldo and his teammates have been struggling to put together the type of top-notch performances that led them to the European final last season, failing to capitalize on scoring opportunities and being unable to put games away. “We need one more goal. When you are only one goal in front, things like this can happen,” Zidane said. “We are in a slump but we will keep working, and we will change things soon.” Madrid’s first draw was at home against Villarreal, and then it tied Las Palmas after conceding a late goal. In its Champions League opener against Sporting Lisbon, it was losing until the 89th when it rallied to win.

Djokovic pulls out of China Open with elbow injury World number one Novak Djokovic has been forced to withdraw from next week’s China Open in Beijing because of an elbow injury. Serb Djokovic, a six-times winner of the tournament who has a 29-0 win-loss record in Beijing, last played in his U.S. Open final loss to Stan Wawrinka this month. “I am extremely disappointed not to be able to compete at the China Open this year. I’m still recovering from my elbow injury and have been advised not to play until my condition improves,” Djokovic said on his website (www.novakdjokovic. com) on Wednesday. “I will continue with my rehabilitation and hope to be able to return to the ATP Tour as soon as possible. The China Open is one of my favorite tournaments.” Women’s world number two Serena Williams also withdrew from the China Open due to a persistent shoulder injury.

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Saturday, September 24th, 2016 saw early registration of approximately 100 participants for the second FIFA Live Your Goals Festival which was hosted by the Turks & Caicos Islands Football Association (“TCIFA”). Live Your Goals (“LYG”) is an initiative undertaken by FIFA to promote and encourage girls and women to participate in football and stay in the game. FIFA seeks to increase the current number of female participants from 30 million to 45 million worldwide by Women’s World Cup 2019. In 2015 TCIFA embarked on the FIFA LYG four year campaign and is committed to: •Increase the popularity of women’s football locally, nationally and globally; •Spark, foster and generate excitement about women’s football; •Increase participation of girls and women in football; •Create the best platforms for women’s football

to thrive with more females becoming lifelong participants in the sport; and •Ensure that football is the number one sport for females across the globe in terms of participation and popularity.

Secretary, Candia Ewing, Technical Director, Darren Meehan, EXCO Director, Candace Hanchell, LYG Ambassador, Olivia Gravely and other TCIFA EXCO Members and Women’s Football Board Members were in attendance and assisted with the event. President Bien-Aime was elated to see the participants and their parents as it was a true TCIFA provided an opportunity for testament to the success of the event and TCIFA’s participants from the sister islands to travel to continuous commitment to girls and women’s Providenciales and be a part of this spectacular LYG football. The participants played small friendly Festival. Girls from the islands of South Caicos, matches throughout the day. The festival concluded North and Middle Caicos were accompanied by with each participant and coach presented with a their coaches and chaperones. “The girls had an certificate of participation by President Bien-Aime absolutely fabulous, wonderful, fun filled morning and were served with lunch. TCIFA will continue its LYG campaign on in Providenciales at the Live Your Goals Girls Festival” stated Coach, Damien Grant from South Saturday, October 15th, 2016 with its second LYG Caicos. Coach, Karmeta Burke from the North/ Health Fair which will provide free oral, visual Middle Caicos Academy was visibly enthused about and medical screenings, free medical and free the event and expressed “Our girls had so much fun!” pharmaceutical items. The LYG Health Fair will be President, Sonia Bien-Aime, General open to all girls within the community.

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