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PDM READY TO WIN BIG Opposition Leader confident of victory in upcoming elections

by Hayden Boyce Publisher & Editor-in-Chief on.

Sharlene CartwrightRobinson, Leader of the Opposition People’s Democratic Movement (PDM) strongly believes that her party is in its best position ever to win the general elections whenever they are called.

In an exclusive interview with The SUN, the 45-year-old lawyer said the PDM has learnt from past mistakes, has been listening to the people of the Turks and Caicos Islands, energized its base and compiled a formidable slate of candidates that can take the government from the Progressive National Party (PNP) which has been in power since 2003.

“If elections were called today, I think that we would win, and I think that we would have a convincing victory,” she said. “It would not be a 8-7. I wouldn’t say a number, but it would certainly not be a one seat majority. I believe that the people will convincingly votes for the Peoples Democratic Movement and I believe that we would maintain the popular vote as we have done in several elections.”

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Hurricane Matthew, carrying winds of 120 miles per hour (195 kph), lashed central Florida on Friday, hugging the Atlantic coast as it moved north and threatened more destruction after killing more than 500 people and leaving thousands homeless in Haiti and devastation in The Bahamas and parts of the Eastern Caribbean.

This photograph shows many of the houses that were destroyed after Hurricane Matthew passed Haiti. (See pages 26 & 27 for more photos of hurricane damage).

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Governor says Opposition Leader wants CFO move stalled until after election

Outgoing Governor Peter Governor wrote to the Premier saying: Beckingham said Opposition Leader “On Constitutional change....it is going Hon. Sharlene Cartwright-Robinson to be difficult for Ministers to proceed indicated that she would “wish to stall without assurances that there is on any move” to remove the Chief bipartisan agreement to the changes Financial Officer (CFO) until after the you made and which we passed to the FCO some months ago. Unfortunately, next general elections.

In documents obtained by we did not succeed in securing the the SUN, the Governor told Premier Opposition Leader’s agreement to the Rufus Ewing he would need to obtain bipartisan approach on the current ministerial agreement from the process. She indicated that she wished United Kingdom to make any changes to stall on any move on this until after to the CFO Ordinance, and that he the election.”

However, it appears from a should raise this matter with the Overseas Minister Baroness Annelay subsequent correspondence dated when he (Ewing) meets with her later October 6th, 2016, that the Opposition this month.

Leader back-tracked on her position On September 19th, 2016, the about removing the CFO, as outlined

by the Governor, or he may have gotten it wrong.

She stated: “We have asked for a clear time line and steps in the matter onf constitutional advancement so that we are able to advise our colleagues and party on the way forward. We have not been advised on this. Secondly, on the matter of the CFO, we did advise that we expect that the role will be changed after the guarantee and could not support the current role remaining as is. You would also recall my saying that we do not support the role of CFO as on oversight system (and that we should allow Committees to work) and maintain our 2012 position contained

in our party’s position on the 2011 Constitution. I wish to remind you that during the Constitutional Review, we made it clear as did the people and the Government that this is not a role that we wish to see remain.

However, since our meeting, the Premier has advised the public that the UK had agreed that the position would be removed six months after the payment of the loan (February) and the removal of the guarantee. We wish to be clear on this matter and are seeking clarification as to the position of the CFO and the agreement made with the Government of these islands.”

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Governor Beckingham’s farewell message - Page 10

Hurricane Matthew batters Caribbean - Page 30

Houses being robbed while occupants are sleeping - Page 6

TCI Hospital seeks to further enhance healthcare delivery - Page 5

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PDM READY TO WIN BIG

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Robinson, who hails from them. So I think we’ve got a great the island of South Caicos and who start. We continue to listen to the is again running as an At-Large campaign and historically what we candidate, added: “I know that the did, we always felt that you shouldn’t PDM has an excellent chance of respond to certain things because winning. We’re going to run with a people are going to know better. But winning message. We have a winning you’re going to find a more aggressive team and our platform is going to be response mechanism working. We are what propels us. We have real plans, not going to leave out a lot, because realistic plans and we will run a we usually lose in the area of negative social media campaign as well as a campaigning because we don’t fight door-to-door campaign that persons back. While we are not going to engage have never before seen. We’ll be at in gutter politics, we are going to look the voters and we’re only going to ask at what is worthy of responding to, to them to receive us with open minds, make sure people are not just left up think about the next four years and to their own mind but they are clear not the moment. It is important that on the party’s position.” voters understand that they have to be a part of the change that they PARTY UNITED want to see. We know that they are hurting with this government and The PDM leader stressed that really want change. I am saying that although there have been some the majority of persons are crying defections, the party remains united. out for that change. They do not feel “I can say to you that this Party is very the achievements of this government, united in terms of the goal. People beyond turning the treasury around.” tend to magnify the differences in

In the 2012 general elections, personalities, and in any organization Cartwright-Robinson secured the you will have differences of opinion. most votes country-wide, amassing Unfortunately for us, too many people 3,400, some 120 more than her nearest magnifying what are differences are. I competitor, Premier Hon. Dr. Rufus want people to be clear. Those persons Ewing, who got 3,280 votes. who choose to run independent or who

“The PDM is learning,” she would have formed their own party, said. “We’ve started by listening to the that’s not infighting. You have to be people, by having them assist us in within the organization for that.” this selection process, because a lot of She added: “Persons have to the times, some of the criticisms were understand with the party process that the PDM forces candidates on is. I did not lobby any NGC member. persons and the way people respond I voted for the persons that I would to them is by saying, ‘I told you not to like to see and the NGC members run this person’, and they vote against voted for the persons they would like

to see. We have to keep focused on the ago. You see that the face of the PNP fact that the country needs a change. gradually changed and voters who Some persons would like to return to were largely younger were able to the politics of yesteryear, but people identify more with the person that really want to know how you’re going was running. The Peoples Democratic to change my life, how am I going to Movement has done it a little bit provide for my home, how am I going later. The voters were involved in the to provide for the best future for my process. For example, when we were children and how am I going to make selecting candidates we allowed the sure my kids have a better life than voters to tell us what they feel. That I do. How do I get a stake out of this was key. We can’t sit in a room and country that everybody is holding as decide well we want to run this person the gem of the Caribbean? or not run that person because we all

There must be something can’t vote in many instances for some in it for me and it’s not selfishness of the people.” but it’s the mere fact that they are She added: “The people have opportunities that you expect in your said to us the PDM that they would like country that you will not expect living to see and we’ve responded positively. somewhere else. That’s what we With regards to persons who would would like to keep focus on. We would have been unsuccessful, we believe like to keep it focused on people. So that there were other roles that those you will hear the term people centered persons could have played. Especially development you know I can commit the senior members who been around to the Turks and Caicos people that for several decades. There are roles every decision has to be thought out that they can play and I believe that in terms of how the people will benefit, they were versatile enough but the because if the people are doing well, Peoples Democratic Movement, with the country does well. And that has to the word Democratic in it is their be the key for anybody that wants to democratic right. With persons who continue to live here. Because if I take opted to run or to join another Party care of myself and don’t take care of through loyalty to someone else we my neighbor next door, my neighbor would love for them to return but at will see what I have and break in the end of the day the Party is very but at the end of the day that’s our much intact and persons would like to focus our focus is how are we going to say well there’s a large number there, improve the lives of Turks and Caicos.” there is not a large number but any

The PDM leader emphasized number that leaves is concerning for that the party has truly transformed any Party and we have not closed our itself. doors and we will continue to leave

“The PDM is going through it open for anybody that is willing to a process that the PNP did years return.”

Governor says Opposition Leader wants CFO move stalled until after election Continued from Page 1

Premier Ewing recently “In several instances my Cabinet indicated that he has had enough opposed these appropriations where of British-appointed Chief Financial they were deemed not to be in the Officer (CFO) Stephen Turnbull and best interest of the people of this he’s going to the House of Assembly country. In addition to authorizing to attempt passing a law to kick him the spending of millions of dollars out of the country. to the benefit of a UK initiated legal

“It is my intention at the trial and investigation team, for next eligible sitting of the House which there is no accountability, an of Assembly to introduce in a undertaking with no end in sight, CFO Repeal bill via Cabinet or the CFO has denied and delayed Private Members Bill to forcefully major policy initiatives and decisions demonstrate our will to remove the of the duly elected government with CFO. We will still be at the mercy of no regard as to the far reaching the UK Government to give assent to implications on the livelihood of our the repeal bill and the removal the people and our businesses.”

CFO position from the constitution Ewing said that the position via an order in council, but this I of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) am prepared to fight at every level,” was “imposed upon” the Turks and the Premier said in an address to Caicos Islands under the new 2011 the Overseas Territories Attorneys constitution and it was “sold to the General Conference, which was people” that the position would attended by UK Solicitor General, remain until such time that the loan Robert Buckland QC MP, and held at guarantee was lifted after repayment Blue Haven Resort, Providenciales, of the UK guaranteed bond. on Tuesday September 20, 2016.

The Premier added: “This

The Premier said the CFO, Government upon assuming office, under the provisions of the CFO took the stance as communicated in Ordinance, has absolute authority my letter to the UK Secretary of State over the Public Finance Management in February 2013, that the position of Ordinance and through his actions CFO was a violation of the principles and by exercising his authority, of democracy. The responses received has “unilaterally appropriated made it blatantly clear that we funds whose expenditure were would be fighting an uphill battle not sanctioned by the duly elected against the UK’s position and this members of Cabinet”. administration made the decision to

According to the Premier: focus efforts on governing this country

and aggressively embarked upon “speak out and stand up when a vow one of the most successful economic made to my people goes unfulfilled” recovery strategies seen in modern especially when we have “adhered to times. We deemed in essential to the principles and the rules and well fortify ourselves to fight another day surpassed the bar that was set for us and relied on the guarantee of the to attain”.

UK Government that the position He continued: “Six months of CFO would be extinguished upon ago a promise was made to the retirement of the UK Guarantee.” government of Turks and Caicos He continued: “This and to Turks and Caicos Islanders. government has toiled arduously and A vow agreed upon in the manner our people have made tremendous that all honourable men and women sacrifice to achieve the economic and integrity understand.

From recovery of this country. We have a people and from a nation who retired our debt in February of this have proudly, ably and more than year and discussions had commenced capably fought their way back from with the Overseas Territories economic dependency under the Minister and FCO from December scrutiny and spotlight of the world last year as we demanded that the at large, under the institutions and U.K. Government uphold its end standards of good governance, we of the agreement with the people have the undeniable right to expect of these islands. It was agreed in no less than honourable actions our discussions that there would by the FCO whom I now advise to be a six month transitional period in turn beware of the scrutiny and following the repayment of the bond. spotlight of the world at large, should This period has expired at the end they continue to treat this nation in of August of this year and yet the a dishonorable manner. Six months UK government has failed to honour ago the Her Majesty’s representative their guarantee to the people of this of the United Kingdom vowed that nation as they have failed to remove upon the payment of our debt, a the CFO.” debt of $170M that the CFO would

Premier Ewing said that as be removed by an Order in Council the leader of this government, duly and that we, the duly and lawfully elected by the people of these islands elected representatives of the people, and tasked with operating in the would resume the rightful authority best interest of all Turks and Caicos to manage the financial affairs of our islanders, he has a responsibility to people.”

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TCI Hospital seeks to further enhance Healthcare Delivery

Multiple change enquiries submitted by Interhealth Canada (TCI) Ltd were recently approved in principle by Cabinet, pending confirmation that funds are available in the Ministry of Health budget.

Each enquiry was supported by detailed clinical data and research to justify a sustainable service model.

Under the Project Agreement between InterHealth Canada (TCI) Ltd and Turks and Caicos Islands Government, changes made to existing healthcare services must undergo a Change Request Procedure seeking pre-approval from government. This process allows for services to be reviewed and representation made to the Government for any additional resources that can facilitate patient care. Requests made for additional resources are largely based on increases in patient volume over time and changes in medical technology.

Below is a synopsis of five proposals recently submitted by InterHealth Canada (TCI) Ltd.

Change Enquiry No.30 (Management and Development of Blood Banking Services):

A request has been made for the National Blood bank to be managed by TCI Hospital for a period of two years. The National Blood Service is currently managed by the Government in accordance with the Project Agreement. TCI Hospital draws blood units from the bank in order to comply with requirements for onsite blood bank storage for the delivery of care. The hospital operates a full service accredited laboratory.

The transfer of the National Blood Bank to TCI Hospital will maximize the operational efficiency of the Blood Bank and allow the hospital to commence the foundational work required to advance TCIG blood donation services to accreditation status.

TCI Hospital already provides an accredited transfusion

blood service under the management of its Clinical Laboratory Manager.

The hospital service works closely with the Ministry of Health and the transfer would be relatively straight forward.

Change Enquiry No. 31 (Implementation of Tele-radiology Services):

A proposal has been made to introduce cost-effective technology such as Tele-radiology services to cater to the increasing demand for diagnostic imaging, which is presently covered by a single Consultant Radiologist at TCI Hospital.

Tele-radiology improves patient care by allowing radiologists to provide services without actually having to be at the location of the patient. Tele-radiology also allows for trained specialists to be available 24/7. Patient images such as radiographs (X-rays), CT’s, and MRI’s will be transferred via a secure system to a remote company of radiologists and physicians for professional analysis. This is particularly important when a subspecialist such as a MRI Radiologist, NeuroRadiologist, Pediatric Radiologist, or Musculoskeletal Radiologist is needed, since these professionals are generally only located in large metropolitan areas during daytime hours.

The Turks and Caicos Islands Hospital performs an average of 14,000 diagnostic imaging tests every year. Tele-radiology is becoming increasingly popular since imaging procedures are growing approximately 15% annually against an increase of only 2% in the radiologist population. This service also costs far less than hiring another full-time radiologist.

Change Enquiry No.32 (Procurement of Hysteroscopy Equipment to improve Obstetrics and Gynecology Services)

Hysteroscopy is the inspection of the uterine cavity by endoscopy with access via the cervix.

The implementation of hysteroscope technology at the Turks and Caicos Islands Hospital will allow specialists to evaluate the cavity of the uterus in female patients using a thin tubelike telescope with a built-in video camera giving doctors a more direct visual of the uterus prior to removing any tissue, as opposed to D&C where the tissue is removed without direct visualization.

The technology not only enhances the diagnosis and management process, but also supports service delivery that aligns with advancements in technology and minimally invasive approaches to care. Both D&C and hysteroscope are out-patient procedures where the patient usually does not require admission to hospital upon completion.

Change Enquiry No.33 (Expansion and Improvement of Dialysis Services):

A proposal has been made for additional equipment in the Dialysis Unit along with a full-time Nephrologist due to an increase in Dialysis patients at both TCI Hospital sites. TCI Hospital presently employs a General Internist who is a crosstrained Nephrologist. A Consultant Nephrologist also visits the hospital every three months.

While the number of machines have remained the same since commencement of clinical operations (CTMC – 3 machines, CHMC – 6 machines), the number of patients on dialysis machines for Grand Turk has increased by 50% and Providenciales by 65% since 2010. The inclusion of a full-time Nephrologist will enable care to be managed more proactively with an emphasis on preventing the progression into kidney failure.

The majority of patients within the TCI develop kidney disease due to complications of diabetes and hypertension. Additional measures and programs will be implemented to reduce the number of patients developing chronic kidney disease and to strengthen the primary health care management of our patients with chronic non-communicable disease such as diabetes and hypertension.

Change Enquiry No.38 (Procurement of Polymerase Chain Reactor Machine and Associated Equipment for Human Pathogen Detection)

A proposal has been made for the procurement of special blood screening equipment which will reduce the cost of oversees screening and allow for swifter results.

In accordance with recommendations issued by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), TCI Hospital screens donated blood for Zika virus using an overseas reference laboratory. TCI Hospital will continue to ensure the safe delivery of appropriately screened blood to patients in light of confirmed local transmission of the virus with the procurement of the equipment cited above.

TCI Hospital Chief of Medical Services, Dr. Denise BraithwaiteTennant said the government was very receptive to the recent proposals as patient volumes and needs have changed over the years. Tennant said:

“InterHealth Canada is very appreciative of the investment on behalf of the Turks and Caicos Islands Government in the services delivered at the Turks and Caicos Islands Hospital. It is important that the services keep pace with increases in patient volume as well as technology. It is our mandate to ensure high quality patient care and value for money. Patient Safety is our priority.”

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Houses being robbed while occupants are sleeping

Officers of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force are investigating a number of reports of burglaries that occurred while occupants are sleeping in the comfort of their homes.

This was stated in a media advisory from the police which offers safety tips to avoid becoming victim of a home burglary at night.

The advisory did not go into details but noted that one of the more frightening and potentially dangerous crimes that can occur to a person is burglary.

“A burglary is when a burglar forces his or herself into any building or part of the building as a trespasser and with intent to commit any such offence as stealing, attempts to steal or inflicts or attempts to inflict grievous bodily harm on any person therein. Burglars expect privacy once inside a home that is occupied; they won’t have to overcome alarm systems or worried about video cameras and silent alarms,” the police said..

“The weakest home security link is the home occupant who fails to lock doors or windows or who will open the door without question at the

sound of a knock. If you become a victim of a burglary while you’re at home, you should know how to act to avoid unnecessary harm from the burglar. Once the offender takes control of a residence, they can force the occupants to open safes, locate hidden valuables, supply keys to a vehicle, and pin number to ATM cards, etc. “ The statement continued: “Your home is your castle. Your home is considered a sanctuary where you should feel safe and it is the only environment where you have control over who can get close to you or your family. Here are some safety tips to help you protect your home and family from criminal intrusion.”

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Turks and Caicos Islands spared

by Hurricane Matthew

by Hayden Boyce Publisher & Editor-in-Chief

Operations in private businesses and government departments were back to normal in the Turks and Caicos Islands from Thursday, October 6th, as the “all-clear” was announced late Wednesday by Premier Dr. Rufus Ewing, ending two-and-a-half days of a country-wide shutdown.

“We were spared from the potential dangerous effect of Hurricane Matthew,” Premier Ewing said in a media statement. “We now turn our attention to resuming the normal operations of this country.”

Several hours prior to the Premier’s announcement, the Providenciales International

Airport, TCI’s main gateway, had already re-opened, although the country was still formally under a tropical storm warning.

In addition to government departments, schools and commercial banks resumed normal hours from Thursday.

Students who were evacuated from Jamaica, which was also spared a direct hit from the hurricane, and persons evacuated from the remote island of Salt Cay, returned to those respective islands.

Even as the Premier announced the all-clear on Wednesday, most of the country was still experiencing overcast, if not gloomy conditions, which did nothing to prevent many persons from hanging out at popular spots,

creating an almost weekend-like feel, or from driving around the islands to make their own assessments and check on friends and family.

The usual crystal-clear, turquoise waters that have earned Turks and Caicos Islands international accolades, were still murky, while waves that normally caress the powdery sands, rolled in with a little more zest and spunk.

“Hurricane Matthew bypassed the Turks and Caicos Islands without the loss of life or without any wind or rain damage to these islands. For these mercies we should be grateful and thankful to the Almighty God,” Premier Ewing added. “We as a nation prepared for the worse, prayed and hoped for the best and our prayers were

answered.”

On social media, there was a flood of praises, prayers and gratitude by residents of the Turks and Caicos Islands (and even persons from afar) after it was confirmed that the country was spared the wrath of Hurricane Matthew, which killed hundreds as it barreled through the Caribbean over the past week.

The erratic Hurricane Matthew lashed The Bahamas after many in the Turks and Caicos Islands had been expressing wellwises and sending out prayers to that island-nation which, it is said and estimated, has more indigenous Turks and Caicos Islanders living among its 700 islands than in the TCI itself.

PDM leader on the passage of Matthew

by Hon. Sharlene Cartwrigth-Robinson

Leader of the Oppisition

We are indeed grateful that we have by God’s mercy been spared the dangerous Hurricane Matthew that has left a trail of damage in the Caribbean.

We are ever thankful to the Staff of DDME for their updates and management and we are equally thankful to the many volunteers who stood ready to assist.

Whilst we have been spared and rightly ought to celebrate, we must be mindful of the tragic loss of life and property and other damage in our sister countries after the passage

of Hurricane Matthew. We especially think of Haiti, Cuba, Jamaica and countries in the eastern Caribbean.

We also pray for the safety of residents of Florida (where we have many relatives and friends) as they brace for what their Governor has repeatedly called today “a deadly killer storm” as he urged for mass evacuation from coastal areas.

We are currently receiving and sharing videos from our sister country, the Bahamas, again where many of our relatives and friends reside. We are saddened by what we have seen thus far and encourage us all to pray for the residents and Government even now as many continue to feel the

impact of this storm. We wish to also call on the Government to favorably consider the possibility of allowing a team from TCI to lend assistance in their recovery efforts. We must indeed be our brother’s keepers in meaningful ways.

We trust that when relief efforts do begin that we as residents will recall our not too distant past experience when we too needed assistance and how our neighbor did come to our aid. I trust we consider the needs of those who in time past assisted us and will reciprocate such behavior.

May God continue to bless us and be merciful to us all.

Hon Sharlene Cartwright-Robinson

PDA leader on passage of Hurricane Matthew

by Oswald Skipping

Leader of the Progressive Democratic Alliance

My people throughout the length and breath of the Turks and Caicos, God has done it again. Yet again we have been miraculously and abundantly blessed as we have been spared the wrath of hurricane Matthew. We have suffered no loss of life, no bodily injuries nor any damage to property. To God be the Glory!

Therefore, everyone who believe there is a God should not be unthankful and not fail to give Jehovah thanks for his unmerited favor and mercy toward the Turks and Caicos once again. Moreover, we should not make the mistake of taking it all for granted.

I thank God for what he has done for us and I also thank him for the prayers of the faithful. Now let’s all pray for the recovery

Oswald Skipping and wellbeing of our less fortunate neighbors in Haiti, the Dominican Republic, Jamaica and Cuba. Also let’s pray for the safety of the Bahamas, the United States and elsewhere, that they too will be blessed with favor and mercy and be spared and not be ravaged by hurricane Matthew.

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PDA concerned about voters re-registration

by Oswald Skipping

Leader of the Progressive Democratic Alliance

In their true form the supervisor of elections and the PNP government are up to their usual skullduggery once again, manipulating the electoral process to benefit their political interest.

In response to the PDA’S relentless requests to have names placed on the list that were left off the preliminary list, the supervisor of elections vehemently insisted that although the voters registration applications were submitted in time as well as their Status Cards were produced within the prescribed time, and in spite of the fact that we were in constant contact with his office, when the preliminary list came out some of our qualified applicants were excluded.

Moreover, we were never told that those persons would or could not get on the final lists until after the final list was produced. Because of those clear circumstances and the communications with the Supervisor and his office, we felt that the oversight, (if that’s what it was) would be automatically corrected on the revised list.

However, the names did not get on the revised list in spite of the phone calls, the visits to the office of the supervisor of elections and every other effort.

In fact, after the final list was published, the supervisor later claimed that he even took the matter to the attorney general who said that it was impossible to be done and could have only been done through a claim form application.

Now it’s so interesting that according to a letter he wrote to Party officials, he has gotten instructions to correct the register to include:

(a) “Persons effected by the adjudicators report for ED 04 Middle and North Caicos”

(b) “Persons names that do not appear on the 2016 Register published as a result of the Supervisor intentions during claims and objections”

Now suddenly when ED 04 needs manipulation as in every other election, when PNP has scores of names that they need to be entered on the finalized voters lists nationwide, when the public has no proof as to whether or not this host of names were ever submitted within the prescribed time, or whether or not their Status Cards were approved within the prescribed time.

The same director that allegedly caused the PDM a previous government as registrar of the court by allegedly refusing to register their case in time, has now suddenly found a legitimate way to register these new people and not on a supplementary list which is the normal way whereby

it is easily determined who these new persons are and their status, but wants to hide them among the thousands of previously registered voters on the already published lists. Incidentally, the same attorney general is in place that was there a few months ago and interestingly enough, the supervisor of elections does not say by whom he has been instructed.

It is obvious from the responses we were getting from the supervisor of elections that some of the names we submitted were deliberately left off the list and now the reason is crystal clear as to why; to leave an open door to accommodate their dishonorable intentions.

The demise of the PDM by the hands of this director is historic even from when he was registrar of courts and continued on to his current position as supervisor of elections over the years, and yet he was not removed.

Now PDA is added to their hit list.

However this recent blatant and sassy attempt to manipulate the electoral process and deny the people the government they deserve and choose will not be overlooked, will not be taken lightly and will not be taken sitting down. His Excellency The Governor, Mr. supervisor of elections and honorable Premier, a word to the wise is sufficient, stop this skullduggery now and let justice prevail in this country for a change!

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Seven Stars Resort & Spa launches the Noel Gerson life insurance plan

Today, Seven Stars Resort and Spa announced a new program that will provide all employees with a $25,000.00 life insurance policy at no cost to the employee. The plan will be called the Noel Gerson Life Insurance Plan in honor of the resort’s loyal and dedicated employee Noel, who recently passed away.

“Our ladies and gentlemen are the most important resource in our service commitment to our guests”, said CEO Ken Patterson, “We want to ensure that their families do not have to suffer financial hardship in the

event of a loss.”

“Our employees give us their best every day and I feel proud as the General Manager to put in place a plan which will ensure that their families are looked after should something happen”, said General Manager Grant Noble.

This program is the first of its kind in the Turks and Caicos Islands and Seven Stars Resort and Spa is proud an innovative employer of choice.

Seven Stars Resort & Spa have open positions in F&B and Front

of House. For all persons interested in a career with Seven Stars please contact Yolander Forbes at yforbes@ sevenstarsgracebay.com.

Framed by white-sand beaches and the marine preserve of Princess Alexandra National Park, Seven Stars Resort & Spa embraces the natural environment and beauty of the Turks and Caicos Islands.

Seven Stars Resort & Spa features a magnificent pool that serves as its centerpiece, luxuriously appointed junior, one-, two-, and three-bedroom suites, island inspired

gourmet dining, a tranquil spa, a resort-owned catamaran offering daily excursions and complimentary water sports such as kayaking, surfing, snorkeling in the calm waters and along the acclaimed Grace Bay Beach.

Recent accolades include being named to Condé Nast Traveler’s Gold List as one of the World’s Best Hotels and Resorts, Top 10 Ranked Resort in the Caribbean by U.S. News and World Report, Top 25 Spa’s in the World by Condé Nast Traveler, and being named one of the Top 500 Hotels in the World

by Travel + Leisure, among others.

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.

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%.

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The International School of TCI celebrates 30 years of educating youth

From (L-R)Our Senior Management team: Mrs. Mary Jiminez, Mrs. Katie Hinks and Mrs. Drani Saunders

Formerly known as the International School of the West Indies and then The Ashcroft School, The International School of the Turks and Caicos Islands was originally founded in 1986 in Tranquility Villa, Leeward, with a staff of three and a student body of fourteen, ranging from 3 to 17 years of age.

Over the past 30 years, we have moved to our current location and

the school has gradually increased in size, both physically, its facilities and its staff and student body.

Today, we offer an international education to more than 150 students from over 20 nations on earth. Our staff body is equally diverse and comprises of more than 20 dedicated and skilled personnel from 4 continents.

Within our student body we

Members of the Beach House have children of former students and grandchildren of former staff members and one member of staff who has been here from the very beginning. It is with great pride that we begin our year of celebrations to mark the 30th anniversary of educating our youth here in Leeward. We will have 3 big events over the course of the year, one each semester.

This first one is a family

celebration with our current student and staff body. We hope that the future celebrations will include alumni of the school; both staff and students.

We have a school Facebook page specially set up to this end, as we hope to make contact with as many past staff and students as possible to share memories and include them in our future celebrations.

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Governor’s farewell message - Optimism, but a need to sharpen the public sector and retain an open economy

by His Excellency

Governor Peter beckingham

After three happy years in the beautiful country of Turks and Caicos Islands, Jill and I will be leaving with great sadness next week, on 10 October – and with great relief that the islands were, unlike others in the region, untouched by Hurricane Matthew.

It hardly seems possible that it was almost three years to the day that we were in the House of Assembly for a memorable swearing-in ceremony.

We both count ourselves privileged to have lived in Turks and Caicos. Everyone, from Ministers and opposition leaders to resort owners and taxi drivers, have welcomed us warmly wherever we have gone, from shopping in Provo to walking in Middle Caicos.

It is important to look forward not back, something which I intend to remind myself of as I begin to work outside the Foreign Office. I am

Governor and Mrs Beckingham with grandchildren

Governor running in the Queen’s Baton Relay

optimistic about TCI. It’s economy is looking stronger than most in the region, and we have an international brand which is increasingly recognised from New York to London.

It is vital that TCI’s leaders and population preserve its wonderful environment. There is plenty of space for development, and what has happened in South Caicos, for example, in the past three years with a completely new runway under construction and new resorts is an extraordinary example of TCI’s economic strength.

TCI’s success is based heavily on the fruits of private enterprise, and in the future, as one senior public servant said to me just last week, the civil service needs to continue to raise its game. It’s good that motivation and training is being increasingly recognised, but there are still vulnerabilities, for example in delivery and customer service, where we need to get sharper.

Similarly it is my hope, and that of Ministers in London, that whoever leads the country after the next election will retain and strengthen the open and corruption free government TCI has developed, and a rigorous and resilient economy.

Our painstakingly achieved reputation, demonstrated by the fantastic achievement of a Triple B plus rating from one of the world’s largest rating agencies over the last two years, can be dashed quickly. A return to the high spending extravagances of an earlier era could be disastrous.

Above all my optimism is based on seeing the younger generation of Turks and Caicos Islanders starting to make their mark on the country.

The thousands of school children Jill and I have met across all the islands during the annual Footsteps4Good charity walk, and through the Cadets Corps, have an energy, enthusiasm and charm which could take TCI to a higher level. The country saw how one

young man, Delano Williams, carried the baton, literally, at peak level in this year’s Olympics. He told me last month that he is determined, despite the setbacks, to continue to perform at world levels for the foreseeable future.

I hope there may be a chance to see Delano compete again in London next year.

As I continue to travel and work in Britain and other countries, I know that there will be plenty of opportunities to sing Turks and Caicos’s praises, and I hope to return to see my optimism translate into a confident, successful and caring country, whether it’s people choose to remain part of the UK, or eventually opt for an independent future.

Thank you to everyone for letting Jill and me, and our daughters and grandchildren, share with you for three wonderful years a little piece of your country’s beauty, charm and purpose.

Governor and Mrs Beckingham at the 2016 Footsteps4Good charity walk in South Caicos

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SENIOR ATTORNEY/LITIGATOR Stanbrooks Law is seeking a Senior Attorney/ Litigator of at least 12 years post qualification experience.

The candidate must be an experienced Litigator with expertise in civil and commercial litigation, criminal litigation, family and employment matters. The candidate must have experience of conducting trials in the Supreme Court and the Employment Tribunal and have a good knowledge of the laws of the Turks and Caicos Islands. Experience of conducting appeals in the Court of Appeal would be an asset.

The ideal candidate will also have experience in dealing with conveyancing and property matters.

The candidate must also be able to assist in the overall management of the firm, have excellent organizational and inter-personal skills.

The salary is US$4000 per month with a commission scheme which allows for bonus payments.

Belonger applicants are invited to send their applications to the Immigration Board. The position is currently held by a work permit holder.

Applications should be sent to Stanbrooks Law, 3rd Floor Raleigh House, Graceway Plaza, Providenciales. Telephone: 649946-4300 Fax: 649-946-4322. Email: contact@stanbrooks-law.com

KITCHEN HELPER: 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

OPERATORS & STEVEDORES JOB PURPOSE: •Transports material and equipment to/from vessels and job sites.

•Off load and Back load container ships.

•Must be able to operate Top Pick, Reach Stacker, Excavator, Front End Loader & Forklift.

•Must be able to work unsupervised.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: •Knowledge of various truck types and their use of maintenance.

•Ability to operate jockey truck, flatbed truck and pick up truck.

•Ability to use hand tools and basic grounds keeping tools and equipment.

•Knowledge of standard crane signal and safety procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: •Must have a high school diploma or GED •Must have at least 5 years experience.

•Must summit a clean police record.

•Must summit a valid driving license.

•Must summit a clean drug medical.

•Must be willing to work extended hours, night/day, weekend and public holidays.

•Must be willing to cooperate and work as a joint team with other staff members.

PHYSICAL REQUIRMENTS: Sitting, standing, walking, driving, climbing/ladders, squatting/kneeling, reaching, grasping, pushing/pulling, twisting/bending, lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs multiple times per shift, fingering, talking, hearing, and seeing.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Spends most time outdoors, frequent exposure to extreme hot or cold temperature for one hour plus. Possible exposure to distraction/ uncomfortable noise levels and vibration of body or extremities. Risk of bodily injury from mechanical parts, electricity, etc. Possible exposure to fumes, odors, etc. that may effect respiration and skin.

Please apply before October 17th, 2016 to: Crystal Greene Human Resources Manager P.O. Box 427 Ports Administration Building South Dock, Providenciales Turks and Caicos Islands

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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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:

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

OCTOBER 8TH, 2016 – OCTOBER 15TH, 2016

EXECUTIVE HOUSEKEEPING MANAGER: Amanyara Resort Turks & Caicos is seeking a suitable qualified individual to fill the position of an Executive Housekeeping Manager. The successful candidate must display unquestionable integrity, good organizational skills and attention to details.

The Executive Housekeeping Manager is responsible for managing the daily operations of the Housekeeping and Laundry departments. Must be able to oversee the hotel and laundry valet operation, tailor/seamstress, employee’s uniform and adjustments etc. Ensure mechanical equipment is kept in good repair condition and report any problems promptly to Technical Services Manager.

This includes recruitment, training, and supervision of all employees, preparation and regular updating of procedures manuals, on-going training to ensure that standards are maintained and constantly improved upon, inventorying and ordering of all housekeeping operating supplies and equipment, ensuring laundry equipment is properly operated and maintained and assisting with Villa housekeeping operations as required. Must have a sound knowledge of all laundry equipment, use of Ecolab chemicals, detergents, fabric care and stain removal. Due to the layout of the property, must be in good health and able to do extensive walking and stand for long periods of time.

College Degree in Hotel Management, Multi-lingual and Cultural experienced minimum of (5) year’s previous experience in a similar position at a 5-star resort. Must be a hands-on leader with strong administration/computer skills.

Salary for this position commensurate with qualifications and experience and rangers from $31- 36,000 per annum.

This position was currently held by a work permit holder.

Interest candidates may submit your CV with qualification via email to mstubbs@aman.com Please also submit a copy to TCI Labour Department.

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Community College’s Ve’Nook restaurant seeks more community support

By Todeline Defralien

The Ve’ Nook Café, which is being operated by the Turks and Caicos Islands Community College, has re-opened and is looking for a greater support from the TCI community according to Michelle Hosten, Chairman of Hospitality and Culinary Studies at the institution.

For the reopening of the restaurant a British afternoon tea event was recently hosted at the college restaurant as an informal introduction to Ve’Nook restaurant and to welcome its new head chef Francis Estephane.

Hosten, in an interview with The SUN, said, “We are actually reopening our restaurant Ve’Nook which is located in a little corner where you can get nice food at a very reasonable price.

At the same time this restaurant is a training lab for students, so when they are ready to get employment in the industry they already have the skills necessary to easily transition into any hotel or hotel related establishment when they seek employment.”

In the meantime, Hosten said that the Community College Culinary Department continues to receive support from the persons and entities, which assisted in setting up

the restaurant, including Amanyara Resort, Gilley’s Enterprise and Provo Golf Club.

She said that entities makes regular checks on the department to see how it is progressing and what it might need but they want the TCI to know that they are here and additional community support would be necessary.

The restaurant which had its grand opening last year September has hired a head chef from the United Kingdom.

“We want the TCI to know that we are here and one of the best ways was to reopen the restaurant and the collage has now hired a chef from the UK. We now have a fulltime qualified international chef that can help us to addressed our menus and create the skills that we want to offer the students while they’re here for the two years,” she said.

Head Chef from United Kingdom Francis Estephane told The SUN, “It’s an honour to be able to go through the process landing a job here to come and apply the skills I’ve learnt over the years in Europe and elsewhere here in Turks and Caicos.

The Community College has a good bunch of students who are very keen to learn and embrace new ideas and I feel

PUBLIC NOTICE FROM MAGISTRATE’S COURT All persons who were scheduled to appear in Magistrate’s Court # 2 in the IGA Complex, on Tuesday, October 4th, 2016 and Wednesday, October 5th, 2016, are advised that they MUST attend the said court on Wednesday, October 12th, 2016 for those matters to be heard.

The TCI Community College Staff pictured with Head Chef from United Kingdom Francis Estephane privileged and I am blessed to be here and I thank God for making the way for me to come to Turks and Caicos.”

Hosten encourages the TCI community to support the Ve’Nook restaurant at the Community College where they can get fine dining at an

inexpensive cost, at a wonderful set up and layout because they are trying to meet the needs of the community and if the kids have to fit in this industry and this environment they need the community’s support.

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OCTOBER 8TH, 2016 – OCTOBER 15TH, 2016

LOCAL NEWS

Beaches Resorts host first story behind the songs concert featuring Lee Brice, Jerrod Niemann and Dylan Scott

Beaches Turks & Caicos Hosted by award-winning LIV+ vacationers, along with 36 lucky Resorts Villages and Spa welcomed Country radio and CMT personality radio listeners who won their way to country music fans September 23- Cody Alan, the four-day getaway paradise by tuning into their favorite 26 to Beaches Turks & Caicos for the in Turks & Caicos included live local country station or the nationwide resort company’s first Story Behind performances on the beach from Dylan contest on CMT After MidNite with the Songs concert event, featuring top Scott Saturday night, followed by a duo Cody Alan, CMT All Access with Cody country music artists Lee Brice, Jerrod performance from long-time buddies, Alan, and CMT Radio Live with Cody Niemann and Dylan Scott.

Lee Brice and Jerrod Niemann on Alan. Guests also enjoyed a red As part of Sandals Resorts Sunday performing their new hit single carpet Meet & Greet with artists, a VIP LIV+ Official After Party with DeeJay International’s new LIV+ Events “A Little More Love.” program, which offers vacationers The musical events included Silver and a special presentation by unique limited-edition events, Story backstories of each song told first- the Sandals Foundation, the non-profit Behind the Songs is a concert series in hand by the artists, from memories arm of Sandals Resorts International. partnership with Premiere Networks on the road to the inspiration behind In an effort to improve the lives of that showcases intimate acoustics the songs. This once in a lifetime those in the Caribbean, proceeds from performances from top music artists. opportunity was enjoyed by Beaches Story behind the Songs t-shirt sales

Partnership marketing director, Sandals Foundation Liz Kaiser, singer Jerrod Niemann, CMT radio host Cody Alan, singers Dylan Scott and Lee Brice, and minister of education for TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS Akierra Missick give back to TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS' local Clement Howell High School Choir as part of the Sandals Foundation's Pack For A Purpose program during CMT Story Behind The Songs LIV+ weekend at Beaches TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS Resort Villages & Spa.

and silent auction were donated to the Sandals Foundation’s locally sponsored school. In total, the Story Behind the Songs event raised US $8,610.00 for the Sandals Foundation, of which 100% of the proceeds will benefit local educational programs in the TCI.

The next Story Behind the Songs event facilitated by Alliance Connection and Sandals LIV+ events will feature the Eli Young Band and Tucker Beathard Dec 8-11, 2016 at Sandals Royal Bahamian. For more information, visit www.sandals.com/ liv-plus and www.storybehindthesongs. com.

(L-R) Singers Dylan Scott, Jerrod Niemann, hotel manager, Beaches Turks and Caicos Resort Villages and Spa James McAnally, singer Lee Brice, and CMT radio host Cody Alan attend CMT Story Behind The Songs LIV+ weekend

American lawyer who deposited $32million in TCI convicted

A federal jury recently convicted an El Paso attorney in connection with a multi-million dollar wire fraud and money laundering scheme.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) investigated this case.

Marco Antonio Delgado (aka Marco Delgado Licon), 50, was found guilty on three counts of wire fraud, seven counts of money laundering, and nine counts of engaging in monetary transactions of criminally derived property.

According to court documents and trial testimony, in January 2010, Delgado, as a legal representative of FGG

Enterprises Inc. (FGG), signed a $121 million contract between FGG and the Comision Federal de Electricidad (CFE), a Mexicanstate-owned utility company, for the acquisition and installation of power turbines for the Agua Prieta II power plant in Agua Prieta, Sonora, Mexico. Pursuant to the agreement, payments from CFE to FGG were to be deposited into a FGG bank account in El Paso.

Evidence during trial also revealed that Delgado, for his personal profit and without the consent of the sole owner of FGG, submitted a fraudulent written request to CFE, causing the payments that were supposed to be made to FGG to instead be

deposited in an account in the Turks and Caicos Island, where Delgado controlled the funds. As a result, the first two payments from CFE — one March 8, 2010, in the amount of $20 million, and one July 6, 2010, in the amount of $12 million — were deposited into the bank account in the Turks and Caicos Islands, instead of FGG’s account.

Delgado subsequently diverted millions from the account in the Turks and Caicos Islands. He used the monies to purchase a residence in El Paso and a condominium in Taos, New Mexico, among other things.

Delgado faces up 20 years in federal prison for each of the wire fraud and money laundering

counts. He faces up to 10 years in federal prison on each of the remaining counts. Delgado also faces criminal forfeiture to the government of proceeds traceable to his illegal scheme, including his residence and furnishings in El Paso and condominium in New Mexico.

Delgado has been in federal custody since his arrest in November 2012. No sentencing date has been scheduled.

Assistant U.S. Attorneys Debra Kanof, Anna Arreola and Jose Luis Gonzalez, Western District of Texas, are prosecuting this case.

In El Paso, a federal jury has convicted 50-year-old El Paso attorney Marco Antonio

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The family of Martin deCourcey Field Been would like to thank all family and friends who visited or travelled from overseas to be with us.

We also would le to thank those who sent emails, cards, flowers, tasty meals, monetary gifts, hugs and kisses.

For those who helped in any way or another, we say THANK YOU for remembering us during this difficult time.

WE APPRECIATE ALL THAT YOU HAVE DONE TO COMFORT US. Thanks, Sandra and David Been

•Deal with reasonable complaints/requests with professionalism and patience •Check stocking levels of all consumables and replace when appropriate •Adhere strictly to rules regarding health and safety and be aware of any company-related practices

OPEN JOB POSITION DATE OPEN: October 11, 2016 START DATE: ASAP POSITION: Kitchen Steward

Job Overview: Transport and clean cooking utensils and service ware in order to provide cooks, bus persons and food and food servers with appropriate equipment for guests’ dining experience, also clean physical surroundings while caring enough to do it well by adhering to the hotel standards, A few of their duties would entail promptly and carefully sorting soiled ware so that it can be put through the dish or pot machine properly; quickly washing ware and replacing them in storage areas as designated and ensuring the dish machine is properly cleaned and filled with water per hotel standards. Shifts varies. Full time. Weekend and holiday work may be required.

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: $6.50 - $7.00 per hour DATE OPEN: October 3, 2016 POSITION: Houseman

START DATE: ASAP

Job Overview: We are looking for a professional Houseman able of attending to our facilities with integrity and attention to detail. The goal is to create a clean and orderly environment for our guests that will become a critical factor in maintaining and strengthening our reputation.

Responsibilities: •Perform a variety of cleaning activities such as sweeping, mopping, dusting and polishing •Ensure all rooms are cared for and inspected according to standards •Protect equipment and make sure there are no inadequacies •Notify superiors on any damages, deficits and disturbances

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: $6.25 per hour DATE OPEN: October 3, 2016 START DATE: ASAP POSITION: Fine Dining Restaurant Manager Requirements: •Certification in Food & Beverage Management •A minimum of 4 years’ experience operating a luxury a la carte restaurant •Experience in quality and efficiency initiatives •Must be able to work with different types of people, meet challenges with a positive attitude and live the standards of our organization.

•Responsible for ordering and receiving food and beverage shipments.

•Maintain food and equipment inventories, and keep inventory records.

•Responsible for hiring and training restaurant staff •Evaluate employees and conduct shift line ups and restaurant cost controls •Micros Administrative Knowledge Required.

•Certified Departmental Trainer •Extensive knowledge of wines from around the world (Sommelier educational training would be an added advantage) •Expertise in fine wines and knowledge of Wine Spectator’s Award Process.

•Ability to conduct Wine Training / tasting and pairing with food.

Qualified Belongers need only apply.

Salary Range: $48,000 -$54,000 per annum Interested persons can contact our Human Resources Department no later than November 30, 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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Low self esteem in TCI youth

By Corinthia Stubbs

Confidence in one's own worth or ability is known as self esteem. Low self esteem in youth around the Turks and Caicos is on a rampage.

Researches have proven that low self esteem can be caused by neglect or abuse, failing to meet parental or peer standards, an absents of praise or warmth and by being the odd one out at school or home.

Youths that suffer from low self esteem struggle to perform at expected standards, fail to fight for what they believe in,give up on their dreams, give in to negative peer pressure, fight against themselves mentally which encourages depression.

Truth is there is a little low self esteem trait in all of us whether it is noticeable to others or not constant however with a few strategies such as; affirmation, meditating and exercising low self esteem can be diminished.

Affirmation is a strategy that allows you to be who you say you are.

By speaking positive things about yourself you are bound to become a positive person, eliminating negative energy that feeds low self esteem.

Something as simple as chanting a

four word sentence "I Can Do This" to yourself can be very effective.

Affirmation also gives you a chance to set realistic goals for yourself.

The strategy of meditating gives you a chance to bring yourself back to focus, it helps the air in your body to circulate giving you a sense of calmness and relief. Meditating opens your mind to think rational rather than making decisions out of anger or rage causing the end product to be not such a good one.

This calming strategy is not time consuming and can be practiced daily. Exercising has many benefits but in this case exercising releases a chemical called endorphin that gives us a feeling of euphoria or happiness, causing us to feel better about ourselves causing us to love ourselves.

The release of this hormone also allows us to deal with disturbing news and encounters in a civil manner avoiding violence. Exercising whether in groups or by yourself is definitely a strategy that should be taken into consideration.

By practicing these strategies and coming up with more we can become better youths making better decisions for a better future building a better Turks and Caicos.

Milano Diamond Gallery is interested in hiring persons to fill the position of Sales Person and Store Manager.

Candidates should have as a minimum qualification For Sales Manager: • At least ten years in the fine Jewelry Industry with at least 5yrs experience in a similar position • Diploma and or Certificates in Gemology related field • Excellent communication and administrative skill and a strong sense of responsibility • Willingness to work weekends or additional hours when required Based on experience salary will start at $2500 a month plus commission Candidates for Sales Person requirements: • Good Communication Skills • sales experience would be an asset • All candidates must be willing to work with an irregular cruise ship schedule.

Based on experience Salary starts at $6.25 an hour

Applications can be submitted to Milano Diamond Gallery, Grand Turk Cruise Center 946-2276.

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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 public is hereby given notice that FirstCaribbean International Bank (Bahamas) Limited holds the following dormant accounts– Current & Savings Accounts

The public is also hereby given notice of the following– 1. Unless one or more of the following transactions are effected on a dormant account listed above on or before December 16th 2016, the monies in the dormant account will be transferred to the general revenue of the Islands without further notice(a)

Increase or decrease the amount held or owed in the Financial Institution1;

(b)

Present the passbook or other record for the crediting of interest or dividends in respect to any

general deposit, demand deposit, savings deposit or deposit for a fixed period, made in the Islands; (c)

Correspond in writing with the Financial Institution concerning the monies; or

(d)

Otherwise indicate an interest in the monies as evidenced in writing by the Financial Institution.

2. Subject to the Dormant Accounts Ordinance, on the transfer of the monies in the dormant account to the general revenue of the Islands, the dormant account holder will no longer have any right against the Financial Institution to the repayment of the monies transferred, but the dormant account holder will have against the Government such right to repayment of the monies transferred that the dormant account holder would have had against the Financial Institution.

3. Any interested person should contact the Financial Institution mentioned above to establish if that person is a dormant account holder.

……………………………….

Authorised Officer

Dated this 6th day of October 2016

Interest paid, or account fees applied, by a Financial Institution on monies held or owed in the Financial Institution shall not be regarded as a transaction which increase or decreases the amount held in the FinancialInstitution pursuant to section 4(4) of the Dormant Accounts Ordinance.

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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 Bar Department requires: ✓ ✓ ✓

The Front Office Department requires: ✓

Bartender Bar Porter Cocktail Server/ Pool and Beach Server

Reports to:

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.

✓

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.

✓ ✓

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:

✓

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

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

and should not later thanOctober October 8 2016 and should reachreach not later than 15th 2016 th

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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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In-Home Energy Audit “I was blown away...my energy consumption and my power bill reduced by 50%” - Dr. Jameiko Harvey

Contact a FortisTCI In-Home Energy Audit Expert and start saving today!

Call 946-4313 to sign up. www.fortistci.com | 649-946-4313 | 1030 Leeward HWY, Providenciales, TCI

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HEALTHY

LIFESTYLE Hormonal contraception tied to increased depression risk Hormonal contraception, including birth control pills or implants, may increase a woman's odds of depression and antidepressant medication use, according to a large study of Danish women .

Based on data about prescription drug use for more than 1 million women, researchers found that those who started using hormonal contraception were significantly more likely to subsequently get a firsttime prescription for antidepressant medication, compared to women not on hormonal contraception.

For adolescent girls, starting on hormonal contraception was tied to an even greater increased risk of antidepressant use. Depending on the type of hormonal contraception, there may have also been a link to risk of being diagnosed with depression.

"Such a comprehensive study on this issue hasn’t been made before," said senior author Dr. Ojvind Lidegaard, of the University of Copenhagen.

Previous studies have tried to clarify connections between contraceptive hormones and depression, Lidegaard and his colleagues write in JAMA Psychiatry, but these produced mixed results.

The authors point out that the lifetime prevalence of depression is about double among women compared to men. That difference doesn't emerge until after puberty, though.

Two female sex hormones - estrogen and progesterone - are thought to be factors in that increased risk once the reproductive years begin.

Lidegaard and his colleagues used data from the ongoing Danish Sex Hormone Register Study, which includes all women living in Denmark.

The new piece of research includes women who were ages 15 to 34 years from 2000 through 2013.

Any women with a diagnosis of depression that occurred prior to 2000 were excluded from the analysis, as were women with any other major psychiatric diagnosis.

The included women were followed for around seven years each.

About 55 percent used hormonal contraception during the study period.

During that time, 133,178 women were first prescribed antidepressant medications and 23,077 were first diagnosed with depression.

Compared to women who didn't use hormonal contraception, those who used birth control pills were 23 percent more likely to be prescribed an antidepressant medication for the first time during the study period.

Those using birth control pills that only contained the hormone progestin were 34 percent more likely to be prescribed antidepressant medications. For women using a birth control ring, the increased risk was 60 percent and it was doubled among those using a birth control patch.

These risks were also slightly higher among adolescents, the researchers found.

Compared to girls 15 to 19 years not using hormonal contraception, the researchers found an 80 percent increased risk of being prescribed antidepressant medication for the first time among girls using birth control pills.

The risk was about 120 percent higher among those using progestin-only birth control pills.

While the overall risk of being diagnosed with depression was generally the same or lower regardless of the type of birth control women used, the researchers did find some increases in the first diagnosis of depression for women using specific types of hormonal contraception.

Lidegaard said past studies of women on hormonal contraception may not have found differences in depression treatment or diagnosis because women who experience mood changes after starting hormonal contraception often stop taking the pills and become non-users again.

The researchers caution that their findings are limited by several factors, though. For example, the fact that antidepressant medications are sometimes prescribed for reasons other than depression. Also, depression is listed as a potential side effect of hormonal contraception, they write, so these drugs and devices might not be prescribed as often to women already at risk, which would mean the real depression risk is higher than indicated by these results.

"All women, doctors and contraception advisers should realize we have this potential side effect in the use of hormonal contraceptives," Lidegaard said.

Moderate drinking may not affect women’s fertility Although current U.S. depending on the type of drink: beer guidelines encourage women to stop (330 mL, or about 11 oz), red or white drinking while trying to get pregnant, wine (120 mL; about 4 oz), dessert wine a new Danish study suggests giving (50 mL; about 2 oz), and hard liquor (20 up alcohol may not be necessary for mL; about 1 oz). improving the chances of conceiving.

Researchers also accounted for

Women in the study who drank risk factors including age, menstrual up to 14 drinks per week were just as cycle regularity, frequency and timing likely as those who didn’t drink at all of sex, caffeine intake and last method to get pregnant in the first month of of birth control. But they didn’t examine trying. the alcohol habits of male partners. “ We tell women not to eat By the end of the study, 4,210 seafood, or consume too much caffeine women , or 69 percent, had gotten when trying to conceive,” Dr. Christina pregnant.

Porucznik of the University of Utah in Fecundability – the probability Salt Lake City told Reuters Health by of getting pregnant in a single phone . “So it’s reassuring to know that menstrual cycle – was similar as long if they drink a small amount of alcohol, as women consumed less than 14 it’s not going to prevent them from servings a week of hard liquor, the getting pregnant.” researchers found.

But she cautions that women Consumption of beer and wine who think they might be pregnant made “no appreciable difference” to should still limit their alcohol intake. fecundability no matter how much “In this study, they focus on drinking women consumed, they found. before you conceive. But we know that The study wasn’t designed to alcohol can be harmful for the fetus,” examine the effects of binge drinking said Porucznik, who studies the effects on fertility, the authors note in The of the environment on pregnancy but BMJ. who wasn’t involved in the current Dr. Lynn Westphal, who studies fertility research. issues in women at Stanford University

Lead author Dr. Ellen Medical Center in California but was Mikkelsen, senior researcher in the not involved with the study, was not Department of Clinical Epidemiology surprised by its findings. at Aarhus University in Denmark, “It’s common knowledge that women didn’t respond to a request for comment. get pregnant even while drinking,” she

The researchers analyzed said. national survey data collected from For women who want to 2007 through 2016 from 6,120 Danish conceive, it’s most important to think women, ages 18 to 40, who were in about living a healthy lifestyle, said stable relationships with men and Westphal. were trying to conceive.

“It’s a good time for women to

As part of the surveys, women cut back on alcohol, especially for those were asked to consider their alcohol who drink heavily,” she said. intake during the previous month and “If they’re aware of their to report on average how many servings drinking habits, they’ll hopefully be of alcohol they consumed weekly. mindful of stopping as soon as they get The definition of “one serving” varied pregnant.”

Still unclear which remedies are best for morning sickness

Even though nearly all women “Women react differently and experience at least a little nausea or may need to try different treatment vomiting during pregnancy, there isn’t options before they find something that much solid evidence to suggest the is effective for them,” McParlin said by best treatments, a research review email. “ When it comes to evidence of concludes.

Ginger, vitamin B6 or the effectiveness of specific treatments antihistamines, for example, may ease for different levels of condition mild nausea, while severe vomiting severity, the research to date has that carries a risk of dehydration mostly been of low quality, with many and malnutrition can sometimes be trials badly designed and/or badly improved by corticosteroids, the study reported, with few direct comparisons found. The trouble is there’s scant between treatments especially in evidence to suggest how one treatment severe cases,” McParlin added. Nausea might stack up against available and vomiting are common during alternatives, said lead study author pregnancy, affecting up to 85 percent of Catherine McParlin of Newcastle women, the researchers note in JAMA. University in the U.K. Sometimes called morning sickness,

in reality it can occur throughout the day. Often, symptoms may be mild and ease up after the first few months of pregnancy.

The most severe form, hyperemesis gravidarum, affects up to 3 percent of pregnant women and can require hospitalization to provide nutrition through a feeding tube.

To assess the effectiveness of a variety of treatments for nausea and vomiting during pregnancy, researchers analyzed data from 78 previously published studies with 8,930 patients combined.

For mild symptoms, ginger, vitamin B6, antihistamines and metoclopramide (Reglan) were all more effective than a placebo pill, the

study found. Pyridoxine-doxylamine (Diclectin) and ondansetron (Zofran) both beat a placebo for moderate symptoms.

When women have moderate to severe symptoms, they may get better results by taking pyridoxinedoxylamine preemptively to reduce the risk of recurrent vomiting instead of waiting to take this medicine until symptoms return, one study of 60 women in the analysis suggests.

Another study found ondansetron more effective at curbing moderate to severe nausea in the first few days of use than metoclopramide, but no difference in how many times women vomited.

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Jazz in the Garden highlights

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he Department of Youth Affairs last weekend September 26th-30th 2016 celebrated National Youth Week under the theme “Celebrating Art and Culture in TCI”. National Youth Week events took place at all of the islands at both Primary and High school level which included speech competitions on North Caicos and Grand Turk, a culturally themed island treasure hunt on South Caicos as well as local youth artist performances throughout. The major even that took place was Jazz in the Garden themed concert on Friday 30th September 2016 which showcased the talents of schools from around the islands at the National Stadium on Providenciales.

The following are photo highlights from the event.

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Hurricane Matthew leaves extensive damage in Caribbean

People walk around near destroyed houses after Hurricane Matthew passes , Haiti,

People walk in a flooded area after Hurricane Matthew in Les Cayes, Haiti

People walk on the street after strong waves hit the coast at Siboney beach

The scene in Inagua on Wednesday as Hurricane Matthew struck the island

Residents clearing up after hurricane Matthew hit Exuma

The scene on East Bay Street near the Paradise Island bridge on Thursday morning, with trees down and blocking the road

Matthew Haiti destruction

Waves crash against a seawall in Baracoa, Cuba, Tuesday, as Hurricane Matthew moves

Men push a motorbike through a street flooded by a river that overflowed from heavy rains caused by Hurricane Matthew in Leogane, Haiti on Wednesday

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hurricane matthew haiti

Boy carries his belongings through devastated Baracoa, Cuba, on 5 October

A man takes pictures of the wreckage cause by Hurricane Matthew in Baracoa, Cuba,

A woman cries amid the rubble of her home, destroyed by Hurricane Matthew in Baracoa

A house in the Bahamas flooded

A gas station in the Bahamas destroyed

KFC Nassau

Nassau

Aerial picture taken by Tim Schandorff and Mission Aviation Fellowship shows widespread devastation caused by the hurricane along the south coast of Haiti.

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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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LOCAL NEWS

Hurricane Matthew batters Florida as it chugs up the coast

Hurricane Matthew, carrying winds of 120 miles per hour (195 kph), lashed Florida on Friday and cut power to hundreds of thousands of homes as it hugged the state's Atlantic coast on a northward track after killing hundreds of people in Haiti.

Matthew, the first major hurricane to threaten a direct hit on the United States in more than a decade, triggered mass evacuations along the coast from Florida through Georgia and into South Carolina and North Carolina.

At 8:00 a.m. EDT (1200 GMT), Matthew's eye, or center, was 35 miles (55 km) east of Cape Canaveral, home to the country's main space launch site.

"The winds are ferocious right now,” said Jeff Piotrowski, a 40-year-old storm chaser from Tulsa, Oklahoma, who was near Cape Canaveral early on Friday. “It’s fierce.”

The storm downed power lines and trees and destroyed billboards in Cape Canaveral, he said.

NASA and the U.S. Air Force, which operate the Cape Canaveral launch site, had taken steps to safeguard personnel and equipment. A team of 116 employees was bunkered down inside Kennedy Space Center's Launch Control Center to ride out the hurricane.

No significant damage or injuries were reported in West Palm Beach and other communities in south Florida where the storm had brought down trees and power lines earlier in the night, CNN and local media reported.

But Craig Fugate, director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, told media he was concerned that relatively light damage in southern parts of the state could give people further north a false sense of security.

"People should not be looking at the damages they're seeing and saying this storm is not that bad,"

Fugate told NBC. Fugate also said people should be aware the hurricane carried more than just ferocious winds.

"The real danger still is storm surge, particularly in northern Florida and southern Georgia. These are very vulnerable areas. They've never seen this kind of damage potential since the late 1800s."

Speaking on NBC's "Today" program, Fugate said few people were really prepared for the storm's effects and that while it was too late for some to move to safer ground, those who could still evacuate now should do so, unless they were in areas affected by hurricane-force winds.

"It's still a very dangerous situation."

About 300,000 Florida households were without power, local media reported.

In West Palm Beach, street lights and houses went dark and Interstate 95 was empty as the storm rolled through the community of 100,000 people.

Matthew lessened in intensity on Thursday night and into Friday morning, the National Hurricane casualties in the Bahamas were still no reason to be taking risks," Scott Center said. From being an extremely unclear as the storm passed near the told NBC's "Today" program on dangerous Category 4 storm, it became capital, Nassau, on Thursday and then Friday. a Category 3 on the five-step Saffir- moved out over the western end of "The most important thing to me is that Simpson scale of hurricane intensity, Grand Bahama Island. we don't lose one life." but was still a major storm.

The NHC's hurricane warning As of Friday morning, about 22,000

It could either plow inland or extended up the Atlantic coast from people were in Florida shelters and tear along the Atlantic coast through southern Florida through Georgia more moved inland or to the state's Friday night, the Miami-based center and into South Carolina. More than west coast, Scott said. said.

12 million people in the United States Georgia and South Carolina

The National Hurricane were under hurricane watches and have also opened dozens of Center warned of "potentially warnings, according to the Weather shelters for evacuees. disastrous impacts" and the U.S. Channel.

Those states, as well as North National Weather Service said the The last major hurricane, Carolina, declared states of emergency, storm could be the most powerful to classified as a storm bearing sustained empowering their governors to strike northeast Florida in 118 years. winds of more than 110 mph (177 kph), mobilize the National Guard.

Some 339 people were killed in Haiti, to make landfall on U.S. shores was President Barack Obama local officials said, and thousands were Hurricane Wilma in 2005. called the governors of the four states displaced after the storm flattened Governor Rick Scott warned on Thursday to discuss preparations homes, uprooted trees and inundated there could be "catastrophic" damage if for the storm. He declared states of neighborhoods earlier in the week. Four Matthew slammed directly into emergency in Florida, Georgia and people were killed in the Dominican the state, and urged some 1.5 million South Carolina, a move that authorized Republic, which neighbors Haiti. people there to evacuate. federal agencies to coordinate disaster

Damage and potential "You still have time to evacuate. There's relief efforts.

CCRIF Ready to Pay Haiti a little over US$20 Million Following Passage of Hurricane Matthew

CCRIF SPC (formerly the Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility) is preparing to make a payout to the Government of Haiti as a result of the passage of Hurricane Matthew which triggered a payment on the country’s Tropical Cyclone policy.

Based on preliminary calculations, Haiti will receive a little over US$20 million – the largest payment ever made by CCRIF. This was revealed this afternoon by CCRIF Chairman Mr. Milo Pearson at the IMF/World Bank Group Annual Meetings. He also thanked the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) for paying Haiti’s insurance premiums over the last four years in support of the country’s overall disaster risk management strategy, recognising the key role of risk transfer instruments.

Prior to that, in 2010 and 2011, both CDB and the Government of Canada paid Haiti’s annual premium.

Since its inception in 2007, CCRIF has made a total of 15 payouts to 10 member governments totalling US$38.8 million, all within 14 days of the event.

This payment will represent the 16th payout, which would make total payouts approximately US$58.8 million.

This payment will be Haiti’s second payment from CCRIF. Recall that in 2010, following the devastating earthquake, CCRIF made a payment

to the Government of Haiti of US$7.7 significant damage to the southern coast. million, based on the terms of its According to HRA (the Haiti Renewal Earthquake Policy. That payment Alliance), Matthew brought intense rain, represented the first inflow of direct wind and surge waves, causing mudslides financial assistance received by Haiti at and flooding. The main bridge that that time. The Haitian government used links the capital of Port-au-Prince to the CCRIF funds to cover salaries of key southern Haiti has collapsed and the emergency personnel, thereby “keeping coast has been badly hit in the areas the wheels of government turning.” of Grande Anse, Port-Salut and Port-àCCRIF’s parametric insurance products Piment with 1,243,000 people (including are insurance contracts that make 522,000 children) affected. Les Cayes has payments based on the intensity of an been totally flooded. Initial estimates event (for example, hurricane wind suggest that 4 million children in Haiti speed, earthquake intensity or volume of will be directly affected by the storm. rainfall) and the amount of loss calculated CCRIF CEO, Mr. Isaac Anthony stated, in a pre-agreed model caused by these “The CCRIF Board and Team extend our events. Parametric insurance enables condolences to Haiti on the loss of life and payouts to be made very quickly after extend our support to the Government a hazard event. This is different from and people of Haiti as they recover from traditional insurance settlements that this disaster.” Having already spoken to require an on-the-ground assessment of the Government of Haiti this morning, individual losses after an event before a Mr. Anthony further stated that “we payment can be made. know that the Government welcomes

Hurricane Matthew made this payment and is looking forward to landfall in Haiti on October 4 as a beginning their recovery efforts”. powerful Category 4 Hurricane. A Earlier, as Matthew moved through the United Nations representative to Haiti, eastern Caribbean islands, the centre Mourad Wahba, said the country was of the storm passed over Barbados facing its largest humanitarian crisis on September 28 as a Tropical Storm, since the earthquake in 2010 left more triggering its CCRIF Tropical Cyclone than 200,000 dead and tens of thousands policy. Barbados will receive a payout living in tents and makeshift dwellings. of US$975,000. According to Barbados’ Over twenty-three deaths have been Department of Emergency Management, reported so far and Matthew has caused all businesses closed that day until the

all clear declaration on the morning of 29 September. There were reports of fallen trees, isolated flooding, power outages and water disruption in some parts of the island.

Both Barbados and Haiti have Excess Rainfall policies also. Tropical Cyclone policies are designed to cover damages from wind and storm surge but not rainfall. Therefore, it is possible that these countries’ rainfall policies may be triggered as well – this would entitle them to an additional payout. There also is a possibility that other countries in the Eastern Caribbean who were earlier affected by Matthew may receive payouts under their Excess Rainfall policies. The model for excess rainfall events requires a few days longer to calculate results compared with the wind-based tropical cyclone model and CCRIF will issue new information when that assessment is complete.

CCRIF and the work we do continue to be cited as an internationally recognized example of a risk transfer mechanism that should be seen as a key and indispensable component of countries’ strategies for economic development, disaster risk management and climate resilience as these countries seek to achieve higher levels of growth, reduce poverty and become internationally competitive.

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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 Maintenance Department requires: ✓ ✓ ✓

The Photoshop Department requires:

Room Technician A/C Technician Plumber

✓

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. ✓ ✓ ✓

Painter Tile layer/Mason Mason/Painter

The Kitchen Department requires: ✓ ✓ ✓

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.

✓

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.

✓

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.

✓ ✓

Photographer

✓ ✓

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 range for these positions is $6.25 to $13.00 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

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

and

and should reach not later than October 8 2016 and should reach not later than October 15th 2016 th

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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 SALARY $6.25 ON 241-1529

CONCH SHACK

MBA CONSTRUCTION

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

The Oasis Sky Lounge

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

HOLIDAY TIRES

Seeks 1 Waitress Work 6 Days a week Salary $6.50 per Hour Contact: 244-2088

GRAND TURK SEEKS 1 Store CLERK Salary $6.50 per hour Contact 946-1951

DAVIN WALKIN

RIGBY’S BUILDERS

Is seek a

DOMESTIC WORKER

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

LILUCE TILE CONTRACTING

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

Positions Available - Head Chef

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JCWALKIN BAR & RESTAURANT SEEKS 1 BARMAID Salary $6.50 per hour 6 days per week Contact 242-8861 NICHOLAS MORLEY

Seeks 1 Babysitter Work 5 Days a week Salary $6.50 per Hour Contact: 341-2491

Seafood Paradise Restaurant and Bar Located in South Caicos Is looking for a Cook, Waitress and Domestic Worker Paying $6.25 per hour Interested person(s) please contact 242-0192

NORMAN PARKER

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

SWEET T’S RESTAURANT

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.

ALL SAINTS EVANELICAL ASSEMBLY

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

MARIE PRINTANT

LUXE BEAUTY & DAY SPA

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.

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 STORE HELPER Applicant must be honest, reliable & hardworking Contact 341-8705

WANTED

One Labourer to maintain residential and business premises.

Salary : $100.00150.00 per week Interested persons please contact Rita Gardiner @ 231-0312

Marie Claude Davis is seeking employment for the following 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.

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

SEEKS 1 LABOURER Salary $6.25 per hour 5 days per week Contact 346-1897

OCTOBER 8TH, 2016 – OCTOBER 15TH, 2016

Salary $800.00 monthly Belonger Application welcomed

SEEKING 1CLEANER 6 days per week Salary $6.25 per hour Contact 343-3655

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

OCTOBER 8TH, 2016 – OCTOBER 15TH, 2016

CARIBBEAN WORLD

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CARIBBEAN NEWS

NEWS NEWS

UK Overseas Territories Minister makes first trip to Cayman

Baroness Anelay looks at Seven Mile Beach

U.K. Overseas Territories Minister, Baroness Joyce Anelay, made what is believed to be the first speech given by anyone in her position to the Cayman Islands Legislative Assembly on Tuesday morning, during a whirlwind tour of all three Cayman islands.

According to the Cayman Compass, The baroness visited the Sister Islands Monday, stating she could not have “chosen a more beautiful starting point” for her first trip to a British Overseas Territory.

On Tuesday morning, she visited the Kimpton Seafire Resort and Spa before heading to the Legislative Assembly to give a brief address that surprised some in attendance in its urging that Cayman accept “gradual change” in preventing discrimination against homosexuals and in providing equal legal rights to individuals in same-sex unions.

“I know this is a sensitive matter in the Cayman Islands,”

Baroness Anelay said, addressing the Legislative Assembly, where heated debates over legal rights for members of same-sex unions have raged since last year. “It took some time for changes to equality legislation to be agreed in the U.K., so I do understand the need for time, the need to reflect and adjust.

“It is in everyone’s interests to ensure [the] LGBT [lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community] equality and freedom from discrimination,” she continued.

“I want to make clear that the British government has no plans to impose same-sex marriage in the Cayman Islands.”

In the same section of her brief speech before parliament, the baroness referred to the “legal imperative” for changes to accept civil unions, lest Cayman and the U.K. fall in breach of their international legal obligations.

“The people of the Cayman Islands are famous for offering a warm welcome to diverse people from all over the world,” the baroness said. “I hope they can begin to offer the same welcome to their own LGBT communities.”

Cayman’s Marriage Law and its Constitution Order (2009), which was agreed by the U.K., define marriage as the union of one man and one woman.

However, at least one case has arisen that involved a same-sex marriage, ordained in another jurisdiction, where a partner in the union was afforded certain legal rights that

Guyanese police officers sacked for various crimes including robbery

GEORGETOWN – The Guyana Police Force (GPF) has dismissed 15 officers last month for various acts of misconduct, Acting Police Commissioner, David Ramnarie has said.

He said that the GPF will maintain its zero tolerance for police misconduct and that 12 constables were among those dismissed in September.

He said the former police officers were dismissed for corrupt transactions, robbery under arms, simple larceny and wounding.

The Acting Police Commissioner said that apart from those dismissed five subordinate officers and five constables were reassigned.

“They never conceptualised properly that they took an oath to serve and they must serve in a certain manner…so we had to let them go,” Ramnarine said, adding that sufficient effort is made in the training environment to let police officers understand their role in the GPF and their role to communities.

Meanwhile, Ramnarine, said that there has been a decline in serious crimes increase as a

result of diligent policing.

He said the new initiative has resulted in a 28 per cent decrease in serious crimes when compared to previous years. During the same period in 2015 crimes increased by 21 per cent.

“We are benefiting from and are putting into effect much needed training that we have received recently, resources that we have received and other interests that have been given to the force to make the force better able to respond to the needs of society,” Ramnarine said.

The Acting Commissioner said that for the year so far, a total of a 104 police officers have benefited from overseas training.

He said the United Kingdom Border Force and CARICOM’s Implementation Agency for Crime and Security (IMPACS) will continue to provide training to police officers, while the University of the West Indies’ Cave Hill School of Business will be conducting executive leadership and management training for six senior officers including three Assistant Commissioners.

would typically be given to couples in traditional marriages.

In that instance, former law school professor Leonardo Raznovich was allowed to remain in Cayman as a dependent on his same-sex partner’s work permit, even though he had lost his own job. The decision by the Immigration Appeals Tribunal led members of the independent opposition bench in the Legislative Assembly to seek a referendum on whether Cayman should accept gay marriages.

Opposition Leader McKeeva Bush used his “vote of thanks” response to Baroness Anelay’s speech Tuesday to dispute claims that Cayman discriminates against anyone.

“We disagree that there is discrimination on LGBT … it has never been so,” Mr. Bush said. “My own party position says we do not discriminate against any human being. However, we will not change our law, nor allow our boards to circumvent our laws … to change our culture.”

Speaker of the House Juliana O’Connor-Connolly also commented after the Baroness’s speech that her constituents in Cayman Brac were concerned about LGBT matters but would be “grateful that the U.K. will not impose [gay marriage].”

Marine announcement

Later in the afternoon, the baroness appeared at the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service’s Joint Marine Unit alongside the governor and premier to announce a review of search and rescue capability in the

territory.

The research project will be part of a wider review of capacity in Britain’s Caribbean overseas territories, Bermuda and the Falkland Islands. It follows a U.K. Maritime and Coastguard Agency analysis of the police response to an incident earlier this year in which five boaters, including two children, went missing at sea.

Baroness Anelay said, “This research project is to look strategically at how best to deploy resources that exist and to see where there are gaps in resources.”

During her speech in the Legislative Assembly, Baroness Anelay also foreshadowed that the Joint Ministerial Council meeting between the U.K. and overseas territories representatives next month would focus on “a new item” … the separation of Britain from the European Union that was approved by U.K. voters in June.

She said the U.K. would work closely with the territories to ensure their interests were protected and that the split could present new opportunities between the Mother Country and the territories.

Baroness Anelay said financial services in Cayman and the City of London are “second to none” and that although the sector is often in the spotlight, the “Cayman Islands’ record of cooperation and transparency” in the financial services industry “speaks for itself.”

Details of Bermuda Commission of Inquiry budget not available now

Members of the Commission of Inquiry: from left to right, Fiona Luck, Chairman Sir Anthony Evans, John Barritt and Kumi Bradshaw

The Commission of Inquiry Commission’s budget allocation.” in Bermuda has made it clear The Commission of that it will not respond to those Inquiry was established under the who have requested details of the Commissions of Inquiry Act, 1935 Commission’s budget allocation. by the Premier Michael Dunkley on

Their statement follows a February 24, 2016. The Commission Government press release revealing has been directed to inquire into the that the COI budget has been more findings of the Auditor General’s than doubled, from $480,000 to report on the Consolidated Fund for $1.168 million. the Financial Years 2010, 2011 and

This statement said: “We 2012. are heartened by the community’s It is the Auditor General’s interest in and engagement with observation that there appeared the Commission’s undertakings. to have been, during the relevant Our aim is to submit a final report period, a general failure to follow that will aid in the efficient and Financial Instructions, which were accountable running of Government described as the rules established by projects. “In the meantime, the four the Government for the safeguarding members of the Commission are of public assets. focused on hearing evidence and The Inquiry noted that reviewing all submissions, which the Financial Instructions have are considerable. been revised from time to time and

“We will be submitting a they must be careful to identify the detailed account of all expenditures rules that were in force during the with our final report. Until then, relevant period of three financial we won’t be responding to requests years ending on 31 March 2012, and regarding specific aspects of the during any relevant earlier period.

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Haiti needs help after Hurricane Matthew

People walk in a flooded area after Hurricane Mathew in Les Cayes, Haiti

Hurricane Matthew, which slammed into Haiti this week, has created the worst humanitarian crisis in the impoverished nation since a devastating earthquake hit six years ago, according to the United Nations.

The storm ripped through Haiti on Tuesday, causing heavy flooding and knocking down houses.

Citing Haitian authorities, a spokesman for U.N. SecretaryGeneral Ban Ki-moon said at least 350,000 people needed immediate assistance.

The full impact remained unclear, however, with communications down in many of the worst-affected areas.

Here are what some of

the world’s leading aid agencies expect will be humanitarian needs in Haiti in the storm’s wake.

Helene Robin, Handicap International’s head of emergency operations: “Initial information reaching us is worrying. Many affected people have lost their homes, crops, and livestock. We will have to face a logistical challenge to reach these very remote areas and provide humanitarian assistance which these isolated populations need.

We also fear that the floods caused

by Hurricane Matthew entail substantial health risks such as the spread of cholera.” Carlos Veloso, World Food Programme’s country director:

“Because of the severity in the south, we expect that certain roads will be closed and we need to repair them immediately. The second big challenge will be the access to populations in the mountains in the south. Normally access here is not easy, and with a hurricane the strength of Matthew it will become more difficult.” Sylvie Savard, country representative in the joint office of the Lutheran World Federation and Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe in Haiti:

“The most affected groups are those most vulnerable living in areas along the coast, in low lying areas or close to steep slopes.

Many people, especially in rural areas, live in poorly constructed homes that could not stand up to the winds and rains. People have been evacuated to save their lives, but the storm and the floods will have swept away what little they have.” Jean Claude Fignole, Oxfam’s influence program director in Haiti:

“Our first response will concentrate on saving lives by providing safe water and hygiene kits to avoid the spread of cholera.

Right now there are at least 10,000 people displaced from their homes and in need of safe shelter, water and food.” Ravi Tripptrap, Malteser International Americas’ executive director:

“The floods have been particularly damaging in the slum community of Cité Soleil. Sewage canals are overflowing and filling the streets with garbage and human waste; make-shift shanty homes have been washed away.

This is where our help is needed.”

Suspected drug lord assassinated in Barbados

Barbados – The search a dramatic turn, all charges for missing man Christopher against him and two other men Hawkesworth has ended in — Sean Gaskin and John Wayne Scantlebury — were dismissed tragedy.

The body of the 54-year- and the trio released from HMP old resident of 29 Rock Dundo Dodds after spending two years in Heights, St Michael was maximum security, ending a ten discovered by police officers on year extradition hearing — the patrol in Bakers, St Peter after longest in Barbados’ legal history.

It is understood that the five o’clock Saturday evening.

Hawkesworth’s motionless body Attorney General had issued an was found in the front passenger’s order for their release after the seat of a car parked off the road in US Government informed local authorities that it was no longer a wooded area.

He was last seen alive by interested in prosecuting them.

The US had claimed his wife at 7 a.m. last Friday when he left home in a hired car to take that Hawkesworth, Gaskin and his children to school.

Scantlebury were part of a five At the time he was man ring that had attempted to wearing a dark blue dirty denim import and distribute five kilos of jeans, burnt orange polo shirt, and cocaine into that country in July tan, red and off-white shoes.

2000.

It had also claimed the Two years ago Hawkesworth was accused of three were members of a Guyanainvolvement in an illegal drugs Barbados crime ring which an ring and faced extradition to American drug agent penetrated the United States. However, in between July and September 2000.

Suspected Barbadian drug kingpin, Chris Hawkesworth

Grenada conducting national labour force survey

ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada – Grenada is conducting a national labour force survey that the authorities say is among the most important measures of economic performance of any economy.

The survey is being conducted by the Central Statistical Office (CSO) of the Ministry of Finance and Energy, in collaboration with the St Lucia-based Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission, the International Labour Organisation (ILO) Decent Work Team and Office for the Caribbean and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

The authorities said that the main objectives of the 2016 Labour Force Survey (LFS) are to divide the working-age population into three mutually exclusive classifications; provide descriptive and explanatory data on each of these classifications and to assess the level of poverty in Grenada using the multi-dimensional approach to poverty measurement.

“LFS data are used to produce the wellknown unemployment rate as well as other standard labour market indicators such as the employment rate and the participation rate. The LFS also provides employment estimates by industry, occupation, public and private sector, hours worked and much more,” the Ministry of Finance said in a statement.

It said that in addition to the labour market indicators the survey will also produce poverty indicators like the multi-dimensional poverty index (MPI), the incidence of poverty indicator (multi-dimensional poverty rate) and the intensity indicator, a measure of how deprived are the poor.

It said that the data collection will be based on a sample of 1,365 households throughout Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique assuring the public that information provided to the Central Statistical Office is strictly confidential and would only be disseminated at the aggregate level.

“The availability of information on the labour market will put Grenada in a better position to source and access funding for projects related to job creation and also will aid in the sustainable development process. The employment indicators which will be captured are critical in analysing economic and social progress.

“Without these, no meaningful assessment of development performance is complete. Therefore, it is critical to have timely information for effective planning, implementation and monitoring” the statement added.

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At least 15 killed as gunmen scorch Montego Bay

Jamaica – For some residents of Montego Bay St James it is the smell of blood which will be their lasting memory of last week, for others it will be the sound of gunfire and the acrid smell of gun smoke, still others will never forget the haunting cries of persons who had their friends and relatives killed by marauding gunmen.

But they all agree the uniform memory will be the fear that one could almost touch in the resort town as criminals, many still in their teenage years, held entire communities hostage as they fought for a prize no one seems able to claim.

At the end of the week, the unofficial count was at least 15 persons slaughtered by gunmen, three killed by the police and several areas stained by the blood of the innocent and guilty alike.

Struggling to cope, Montego Bay residents called for a state of emergency, increased police presence, draconian measures to deal with criminals, but up to Friday night the killings continued despite claims from National Security Minister Robert Montague Friday morning that additional deployment of police and soldiers to the area had contained the crime.

Police Commissioner Carl Williams was careful not to repeat Montague’s seeming premature pronouncement, as he expressed confidence that the police would be able to tame the monster that claimed at least 192 lives in and around Montego Bay since the start of this year.

“The police are not helpless.

The police are doing the best they can,” Williams told The Sunday Gleaner hours after three persons were killed in the western city despite the increased police and military presence.

“It was really a difficult week for us. Right now, we are trying to put

A cellular phone picture of a young man holding what appears to be two new high-powered rifles in a community in Montego Bay, St James, last week. a lid on the violence. We are pursuing special attention of the police, some the instigators and the persons who residents of that community said they are the shooters, those who are in any are living in fear, with many looking way in support of the violence right for a place to run to. now,” added Williams.

This followed the killing of

He listed Mount Salem, Robert James, 35, and Kemoy Nelson Norwood, Glendevon, Flankers, Barry who were peppered with bullets outside Town and the Montego Bay town their gate in Mount Salem about 8:30 centre among the areas where police last Friday night. and military presence have been The police say they were concentrated. standing on the roadway when two

According to Williams, curfews men aboard a motorcycle drove up and are one strategy being used by the cops the pillion rider opened fire. James and to deal with the Montego Bay violence, Nelson, were taken to the Cornwall but he would not comment on calls for Regional Hospital where they were a state of emergency. pronounced dead.

“That I will not be discussing, That incident came less than I will not be discussing any state of two hours after police had started emergency,” said Williams. processing a scene on Church Street

“The curfews have been where 21-year-old Keith Morgan was on since the day before last night attacked and stabbed to death.

(Thursday) and they are going on

He was reportedly chased by tonight and tomorrow (Sunday) and an attacker into a taxi where he sought for as long as they are necessary in the refuge. The attacker broke one of the problem areas,” added Williams. windows to the vehicle to get to Morgan

Police listed 10 persons who and stabbed him multiple times as he were wanted for murder and six cowered in the vehicle. persons of interest who were wanted Those killings were added to for questioning. a string of others, including that of

With Mount Salem listed as Bobby Clarke of Norwood, who was one of the problems areas to receive chased by gunmen travelling in two

motor cars and peppered with bullets on the Ironshore main road about 11 a.m. last Thursday.

One youngster who witnessed Clarke’s murder told our news team yesterday that she was traumatised, and afraid of venturing into the city.

“I have never experienced anything like that. I feel sick. I could not drive back home,” said the young woman.

Less than two hours later, the gunmen were at it again, with four persons shot during a drive-by shooting at a mini-mart in Norwood.

At 5 p.m., another shooting was reported at a gas station on the Sun Valley Road in Glendevon.

In that incident, three persons were shot with one succumbing to his injuries.

“This is madness,” declared one resident as she argued that a major coalition is needed to fight the criminals.

Some Montego Bay residents were left so worried last week, they demanded the release of their children from schools long before dismissal last Friday. Among some of the schools affected were Cornwall College, Montego Bay and Mt Alvernia High.

It was against this background that Montague declared that the violence in Montego Bay had been contained, and announced that the police had captured two men believed to be heavily involved in the killings.

Montague also hinted that he would not support a state of emergency for the city.

“There is nothing between the curfew and a state of emergency, and I would like to place on the table for national discussion … the question of some instrument to put in the toolbox of the security forces that fits between curfew and a state of emergency,” said Montague.

Bahamian PM to give evidence in controversial court case

CANADIAN fashion designer Peter Nygard intends to subpoena Prime Minister Perry Christie to give evidence in his committal proceedings before the Supreme Court, a move that was described by opposing counsel as being an attempt to turn the case into “a political circus.”

According to the Nassau Tribune, the subpoena announcement was made by Elliot Lockhart, QC, one of two lawyers for Mr Nygard who is facing committal for allegedly breaching an order during an ongoing judicial review being done to determine whether the fashion designer had illegally increased the size of his property.

Mr Nygard was present in the Ansbacher House courtroom when the request was made.

Mr Lockhart and Damian Gomez, QC, had appeared before Justice Rhonda Bain last Friday to convince the judge to allow Mr Nygard’s motion that former and present Directors of Physical Planning Michael Major and Charles Zonicle be subpoenaed, as well as hedge fund billionaire Louis Bacon, who is Mr Nygard’s neighbour, to give evidence at the end of Save The Bay’s (STB) case.

Dawson Malone, who responded for STB’s, objected to the request on the basis that the court had given Mr Nygard a number of opportunities that were ignored.

Justice Bain arrived at a similar conclusion when she dismissed the applications.

“As the extent application is a claim of contempt, and the fifth respondent (Peter Nygard) has to show cause why he should not be committed for contempt, the fifth respondent should be given the opportunity to prove his case,” the judge said.

“The court has made every effort to accommodate the fifth respondent to put forward his defence.

There have been three orders for directions. The court cannot continue to allow the fifth respondent to disobey the orders of the court with impunity. Continued disobedience of orders of the court would leave the court impotent,” she added.

Justice Bain referred to the 2006 Supreme Court decision of Campbell v Alexiou and Others where Justice (Dame) Anita Allen said that the “effective administration of justice is dependent, in part, upon the enforcement of its orders.”

Justice Bain further echoed

the sentiments of Dame Anita concerning the court’s “obligation to protect the public interest and ensure that the court’s orders can be enforced and to prevent interference with the due administration of justice.”

“The court must ensure that the orders of the court are complied with. The court cannot allow the fifth respondent, by his non-compliance, to further delay the continuation of the contempt motion,” the judge ruled.

The motion was formally dismissed.

Before the ruling was given

by Justice Bain on the application yesterday, Mr Lockhart made a similar application for another potential witness in his client’s defence.

“I formally apply for leave to issue a subpoena against the prime minister as minister responsible for Crown land in this country,” Mr Lockhart said.

Mr Lockhart then said that the court should reconsider whether Mr Nygard ought to be cross-examined for the proceedings given that the affidavit being relied upon came more than a year before the alleged contempt occurred.

Fred Smith, lead counsel for STB, took issue with the

latest requests, stressing that the applications were only a further attempt to derail the continuation of committal proceedings.

“If he has an application to make, he should file and serve it,” Mr Smith said.

“He’s foreshadowing an application to be formally filed,” Justice Bain suggested.

Mr Lockhart said the latter was correct. He stressed that the affidavit being relied upon was filed in 2013 and the alleged contempt occurred in 2014.

“He ought not to be allowed to be cross-examined,” the lawyer said.

Mr Smith, again, objected, noting that Mr Lockhart himself “had consented for Mr Nygard to be crossexamined and he didn’t appeal the decision.”

“We are not here to engage in surprise tactical moves on this matter.

Were it not for the hurricane, we’d be proceeding with the committal trial,” Mr Smith added.

Speaking of the application to subpoena the prime minster, Mr Smith also objected.

“It’s inappropriate for him to turn this into a political circus,” he said.

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Keith Scott looks over to police with hands by his sides just before he was shot four times by Charlotte police in Charlotte, North Carolina

After protests, North Carolina police release video of black man’s slaying

Police in North Carolina released graphic camera footage of the shooting and death of a black man by officers in Charlotte last month, and a lawyer for the family said the video does not offer evidence supporting a police narrative that he was holding a gun.

The death of Keith Scott, a 43-yearold father of seven, was one of the latest to raise questions about racial bias in U.S. law enforcement and further stoke a national debate on America’s criminal justice system ahead of November’s presidential election.

Protesters and family members have demanded Charlotte-Mecklenburg police release full police body camera footage in part to back up the police narrative that Scott was armed during the September 20 shooting.

A roughly 16-minute video shows officers giving Scott medical aid as he lay unresponsive on the ground in a parking lot. He repeatedly moans in agony, with his hands bound behind his back with handcuffs.

At one point, an officer says “stay with us” as officers count the bullet wounds on his bloodied body.

No gun can be seen with Scott in the video.

Even so, an officer near Scott tells another officer to “stay right here with the gun.”

After the video’s release, Justin Bamberg, a lawyer for Scott’s family, was quoted by the Charlotte Observer newspaper as telling reporters that the new video does not show Scott was armed.

“My belief is if it was in that section near his body, you would have seen it,” Bamberg said, according to the newspaper. “We still don’t know.

This video does not shine any light on whether a firearm was in his possession or where it was found.”

The funeral for Scott was canceled because of Hurricane Matthew bearing down on the region.

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‘Nowhere to go,’ shellshock in devastated Haitian port

Huddled in shelters since Hurricane Matthew brought screaming winds through the Haitian port town of Les Cayes, dazed residents emerged on Wednesday to find streets under water and their homes destroyed or damaged.

The cyclone killed at least 25 people on its path through Hispaniola, the Caribbean island that Haiti shares with the Dominican Republic, but authorities are just beginning efforts to assess the full scale of the damage.

Matthew’s 145 mile-perhour (230 kph) winds uprooted trees, billboards and mobile phone towers as the storm’s eye passed close to Les Cayes early on Tuesday on Haiti’s picturesque southwestern coast, while the surging sea tossed fishing boats from the beach high on to land.

A mother and her two children, and another child, were swept to their deaths in a raging river a few miles from Les Cayes, in what meteorologists say it was the strongest storm to hit Haiti in more than half a century.

“Everybody was affected, there is nowhere to go,” said Selio Dorval, 30, trying to fix the roof of his home with a thin sheet of wood, next to a boat lying in the road.

“I’m in the street now, my house is destroyed, I have kids, I have no house,” said Dorval who spent the last two nights in a high school being used as a shelter from the storm.

Historians say Les Cayes

People walk in a flooded area after Hurricane Mathew in Les Cayes, Haiti was destroyed by hurricanes twice that took the brunt of Matthew. in the 18th century, but it bounced Conditions were grim back to become an important port in the town’s public Immaculate exporting coffee and vetiver, an Conception Hospital, where ingredient in perfumes. It is a patients were stranded in leaky gateway to nearby Ile-a-Vache, wards and most doctors had not a palm-fringed island Haiti’s been seen since before the storm. government wants to develop for In the maternity ward’s theater international tourism. stinking buckets of liquid waste

Low-lying Ile-a-Vache hung off beds, apparently there for was in the path of the storm and several days. authorities have not yet been able Joulentah held her to communicate with the island to 14-month-old son Jouvensly, who assess the extent of the damage. she brought in on Thursday to

Most houses in Les Cayes cure diarrhea and fever. A doctor were left roofless, with many had prescribed an IV drip, but completely inhabitable. there was nobody in the pediatrics

With the main road from ward to administer it. capital Port-Au-Prince impassable “I don’t have money, I don’t after a swollen river destroyed a know where else to go, he cried for bridge and helicopters not taking food I have nothing to give him,” off because of cloud cover and rain, said Joulentah, who only gave her outside aid has not begun to reach first name.

Les Cayes and other coast towns

U.S. road deaths jump 10.4 percent in first half of 2016

U.S. traffic deaths jumped 10.4 percent in the first six months of 2016 to a “crisis” level, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Wednesday.

NHTSA said road deaths in the first half totaled 17,775 and said the number was likely to be higher in the second half due to warmer weather and seasonal driving.

The jump in the first half of the year follows a spike in 2015, when road deaths rose 7.2 percent to 35,092, the highest full-year increase since 1966.

NHTSA Administrator Mark Rosekind called the rising deaths a “crisis” and urged swift actions to reverse the rising trend after years of declines.

The U.S. Transportations Department said it believes it “is now increasingly likely that the vision of zero deaths and serious injuries can be achieved in the

next 30 years.”

The U.S. Transportation Department said vehicle miles driven rose 3.3 percent in the first half of 2016. The fatality rate in the first half of the year has risen to its highest since 2009, NHTSA said.

Last year, total U.S. traffic crashes rose by 4 percent to 6.3 million, while people injured rose 4.5 percent to 2.44 million.

Much of the increase in 2015 was driven by a jump in pedestrian, motorcycle, and bicycle deaths, NHTSA said.

Rosekind and other policy makers at an event outside Washington called for a goal of reaching “zero road deaths” within 30 years.

Many American cities have adopted similar “Vision Zero” programs. Sweden first adopted a “Vision Zero” strategy in 1997 and has seen a sharp reduction in road deaths.

NHTSA plans to bring other federal agencies and safety groups together to work on more concrete plans over the next year or more to roll out a vision of zero road deaths, including addressing road design and speed limits.

With human error accounting for 94 percent of crashes, officials acknowledge self-driving vehicles and other automated vehicle systems will be necessary to meet the goal.

NHTSA said in a study released in 2014 that the annual societal costs of U.S. traffic crashes is $836 billion in economic loss and societal harm.

In April, the United Nations General Assembly backed a plan to create a Road Safety Trust Fund to support efforts to reduce traffic deaths.

Road crashes kill more than 1.25 million people and injure as many as 50 million people a year globally, the United Nations said.

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Trump calls tax avoidance ‘smart,’ most Americans call it ‘unpatriotic’

Republican presidential remains undecided in the race. nominee Donald Trump says paying no

“I think all of us are trying to income tax would make him “smart.” pay as little taxes as possible,” St. Aoro While nearly half of Americans agree said. with him, more people think it is

Respondents were slightly “selfish,” and “unpatriotic,” according less critical when asked to describe a to a Reuters/Ipsos opinion poll released private citizen paying no taxes. on Tuesday.

Some 64 percent agreed it was

Some 67 percent of Americans “selfish,” while just over half agreed it said it is “selfish” for a presidential was “unpatriotic.” Some 50 percent, candidate to pay no taxes, while including 37 percent of Democrats and 61 percent said it is “unpatriotic,” 67 percent of Republicans, agreed that according to the poll, which allowed it was “smart.” respondents to pick more than one

The Reuters/Ipsos poll was adjective to describe paying no taxes. conducted online in English in all 50

At the same time, the results states. Respondents were asked what showed some respect for a candidate they thought of “a private citizen who who can figure out how to reduce their has found a way to pay no income tax bill. Some 46 percent of Americans, taxes,” and given the choice to agree or including 35 percent of Democrats and disagree to the words “smart,” “selfish,” 62 percent of Republicans, thought a and “unpatriotic.” presidential candidate who pays no Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump stands amid the audience at a campaign rally in

They were then asked the same taxes is “smart.” set of questions about a presidential Loveland, Colorado, U.S., October 3, 2016

Trump’s taxes have become a During the first presidential paying taxes, I don’t think that’s candidate. big campaign issue after the New York debate with his rival Democrat Hillary acceptable.”

The Sept. 28-Oct. 3 poll was Times released a portion of his 1995 Clinton last month, Trump responded McNerney, a mother of three part of a larger national tracking tax returns last week and estimated to Clinton’s allegation that he paid who works at a telecommunications poll that tracks public opinion every that Trump likely paid no taxes for a no federal taxes by saying that would company, remains uncommitted in the day. It included 1,948 American number of years. The celebrity real make him “smart.” race and said Trump’s comments about adults, including 893 Democrats and estate developer, who is the first “What is he trying to say: taxes haven’t changed her mind one 635 Republicans. It has a credibility presidential candidate in decades to that those of us who pay taxes aren’t way or the other. interval, a measure of accuracy, of 3 refuse to release his full tax returns, intelligent?” said poll respondent April St. Aoro, 46, who works percentage points for the entire sample, didn’t deny the report. He later said Yonna McNerney, 41, of Denver. “I for a manufacturing firm near St. Cloud, 4 percentage points for Democrats that he had “brilliantly used” U.S. tax started working at the age of 16, and Minnesota, was more understanding of only and 5 percentage points for rules to his advantage.

I’ve always paid taxes,” she said. “Not Trump’s point of view, though she also Republicans.

Supreme Court denies Obama request to rehear major immigration case

U.S. Supreme Court is seen in Washington, U.S., October 3, 2016

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to rehear a bid by President Barack Obama’s administration to revive his plan to spare from deportation millions of immigrants in the country illegally, a case in which the justices split 4-4 in June.

In a brief order, the court rejected the administration’s longshot request, meaning the justices’ June 23 decision is final. That ruling left in place a lower court decision that had blocked the plan, which Obama announced in 2014 but never went into effect. The court remains one

justice short following the February led Congress to try to put his plan death of Antonin Scalia. in place. Obama had aimed during

Obama’s plan was designed his presidency to overhaul a U.S. to let roughly 4 million people - those immigration system he calls broken who have lived illegally in the United and to help resolve the fate of the States at least since 2010, have no estimated 11 million people in the criminal record and have children who country illegally. Obama leaves office are U.S. citizens or lawful permanent on Jan. 20. residents - get into a program that Obama’s plan was rapidly shields them from deportation and challenged in court by Republicansupplies work permits. governed Texas and 25 other states

In a July 18 filing, Obama’s that argued that he overstepped the Justice Department had asked the powers granted to him by the U.S. court to take a second look at the case Constitution by infringing upon the once it had a full complement of nine authority of Congress. justices.

As a result of the high court’s The Republican-backed 4-4 split, a 2015 lower-court ruling Senate, in an action with little invalidating Obama’s plan was left precedent in U.S. history, has refused in place. Obama’s plan never was to consider Obama’s nominee to implemented because the lower courts replace Scalia, federal appeals court had blocked it.

Obama took the action after judge Merrick Garland, saying Obama’s successor should make the Republicans in the U.S. House of appointment.

Representatives killed bipartisan

In November 2014, Obama immigration legislation that was acted unilaterally, by executive passed by the Senate in 2013. action, and bypassed the Republican-

More than 11,000 migrants rescued off Libya this week

More than 5,000 migrants were saved on Tuesday and Wednesday off the Libyan coast and 28 bodies recovered, bringing the total number of people rescued this week to more than 11,000, Italy’s coast guard said.

More than 20 people were reported to have suffocated in the hold of one overloaded fishing boat, bringing the total death toll for Monday and Tuesday to 50.

Italian officials said three women saved on Monday had given birth over the past 24 hours on a coast guard vessel that was bringing some 1,000 refugees to Sicily. The women and their three children were all reported to be in good health.

The coast guard said the

4,655 migrants rescued on Tuesday were taken from 33 overcrowded boats, including 27 rubber dinghies and one wooden boat that was believed to have been carrying around 1,000 people.

More than 6,000 migrants were rescued on Monday, but on Wednesday the number fell sharply to about 368 from six different boats, the coast guard said.

A photographer working for Agence France-Presse, who was aboard a ship chartered by a Spanish non-governmental organization to help with the rescue missions, was quoted as saying he had counted 22 bodies on that boat. He told Italian media he thought other corpses were still in the hold.

At its closest, Libya is 290 km (180 miles) from the Italian island of Lampedusa and people smugglers have taken advantage of the chaos in the north African state to use it as their main staging post in the region for journeys to Europe.

“Obviously the good weather has played an important role in explaining the large number of recent arrivals,” a coast guard spokesman said.

The latest surge in new arrivals means at least 142,000 migrants have reached Italy since the start of the year and around 3,100 have died making the perilous trip. An estimated 154,000 came to Italy in 2015 and 2,892 died.

The vast majority of refugees come

from Africa, including Nigeria, Eritrea, Guinea, Gambia, Sudan, Ivory Coast and Somalia.

The migrants are brought to Italy, where EU and Italian officials work together to identify and fingerprint the asylum seekers.

European law says migrants must stay in the country where they first enter the bloc and Italy is increasingly struggling to deal with the growing numbers.

As part of a deal to relieve pressure on Europe’s frontline states in the migration crisis, the European Commission last year devised a plan aimed at moving thousands of new arrivals away from Italy and Greece towards other EU members.

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Accused global sex-trafficking ring busted with U.S., international arrests

NEW YORK - More than a dozen people have been arrested and accused of running an international sex-trafficking ring that held hundreds of Thai women trapped in debt bondage across the United States, authorities said on Wednesday.

The arrests could be a fatal blow to the criminal organization cited for luring victims from poor backgrounds in Bangkok to live as sex slaves, U.S. federal authorities said.

“They promised women in Thailand a chance at the American dream, but instead exploited them, coerced them and forced them to live a nightmare,” said Andrew Luger,

U.S. Attorney for the District of Minnesota, in a statement.

The arrests, made on Tuesday and announced on Wednesday, capped an investigation of more than two years into the ring, which allegedly had been operating since 2009, authorities said.

Arrests were made in Chicago, Los Angeles, Atlanta and Honolulu of 12 Thai and five U.S. nationals, and the accused Thai boss was arrested in Belgium in August, they said. Four other suspects remain at large, they said.

The scale of the arrests should hurt the ring “very badly,” said Alex Khu, special agent in charge of

Homeland Security Investigations in St. Paul, Minnesota.

“We weren’t just taking out the runners, but we were also taking out facilitators, people who were in charge of money ... domestically and internationally,” he said.

Forced to work as prostitutes, the women were held in bondage until they paid off debts as high as $60,000, prosecutors said.

They were told to undergo breast implant surgery, and the surgery cost was added to their debt, they said.

The captors threatened to hurt their families if they resisted, they said. The victims, who

numbered in the hundreds and spoke little English, were held in U.S. cities including Minneapolis, Washington, Las Vegas, Los Angeles and Dallas.

The charges include conspiracy, sex trafficking and committing forced labor.

Over the past decade, antislavery group Polaris said it has received reports of more than 14,500 sex trafficking cases in the United States.

Globally, nearly 21 million people are victims of human trafficking, according to the U.N.’s International Labour Organization (ILO). An estimated 4.5 million of them are forced into sex work.

Ex-detainees say CIA used makeshift electric chair in secret Afghan prison: rights group their treatment before, Human Rights Watch said.

Interrogators accused Najjar of being a bodyguard of Osama bin Laden and Gherissi of being an al Qaeda member, but both were returned to Tunisia The logo of Dow Jones Industrial Average stock market index listed company in 2015 and released.

McDonald’s (MCD) is seen in Los Angeles, California, U.S. on April 22, 2016.

Gherissi said his guards put him in the makeshift electric chair, which he said had plugs for prisoners’ fingers with wires attached and a metal cap for a prisoner’s head. The former detainees said they were not electrocuted and the chair was attached to a wall pipe.

An independent A union-backed group said it had filed complaints medical expert hired by Human on behalf of 15 U.S. McDonald’s workers who say they were Rights Watch said that X-rays sexually harassed on the job, in the latest challenge to how the of Najjar showed his ankle fast-food company and its franchisees treat employees. had been broken and had not Fight for $15, which has organized strikes and protests healed properly. Gherissi was calling for employers to raise wages, said on Wednesday that missing two teeth. it filed the administrative complaints with the U.S. Equal

A September 2002 Employment Opportunity Commission against McDonald’s CIA cable described Najjar as USA LLC and individual franchisees in eight states over the a “clearly broken man” when last month. he was held at Cobalt who Cycei Monae, a McDonald’s worker in Flint, Michigan, was “on the verge of a complete said a manager showed her a picture of his genitals and said he breakdown.” wanted to “do things” to her, according to a complaint provided Despite that by Fight for $15. Corporate officials ignored her complaints, assessment, the CIA continued Monae said on a phone call with reporters on Wednesday. to torture Najjar, according In another complaint, a worker in Folsom, California, to Laura Pitter, the Human said a supervisor offered her $1,000 for oral sex.

Rights Watch investigator Thirteen of the complaints were by women, and two who interviewed the former were by men, said Fight for $15, which the Service Employees detainees earlier this year in International Union formed in 2012.

Tunisia. Pitter called for the “As the country’s second-largest employer, McDonald’s United States to pay both men has a responsibility to set standards in both the fast-food compensation. industry and the economy overall,” Kendall Fells, organizing

Both former prisoners director for Fight for $15, said in a statement. now live with family members, McDonald’s spokeswoman Terri Hickey said the are impoverished, and told company takes harassment complaints seriously and was Pitter they were struggling to reviewing the allegations. recover from the abuse they “At McDonald’s, we and our independent ownersuffered in U.S custody. operators share a deep commitment to the respectful treatment of everyone,” she said in a statement.

The EEOC, a federal agency that enforces discrimination laws, does not comment on complaints it receives, it said. It can file lawsuits on workers’ behalf or grant them permission to bring their own cases.

While most of the complaints were filed on behalf of employees at franchised restaurants that McDonald’s Corp does not own, all of them say the company is responsible for the harassment because it controls working conditions there.

McDonald’s is also facing a class-action lawsuit in federal court in San Francisco by 800 workers at several franchised restaurants who say they are owed overtime pay and were forced to skip breaks.

The company has denied that it is a “joint employer,” a designation that could render it liable for labor law violations by franchisees and require it to bargain with workers at those restaurants if they unionize.

McDonald’s, franchisees hit with sexual harassment complaints

The lobby of the CIA Headquarters Building in McLean, Virginia, August 14, 2008

Two Tunisian men claims.” who spent 12 years in U.S. But Daniel Jones, who custody in Afghanistan said led a Senate investigation into CIA interrogators tortured the CIA detention program, them using previously said the accounts given by the unreported techniques that two men, Ridha al-Najjar, 51, included threatening them and Lotfi al-Arabi El Gherissi, with a makeshift electric chair 52, were important because and beating them with batons so little is known about the so brutally that they suffered “Cobalt” black site, where an broken bones, Human Rights Afghan detainee froze to death Watch reported on Monday. in 2002.

“The committee found

The accounts, which could not be independently that the COBALT detention confirmed, raised new site kept so few written records questions about how prisoners that it was impossible for the were treated in a former CIA Senate, or the CIA, to determine prison in Afghanistan that how many individuals were remains shrouded in secrecy. detained there,” Jones said.

Ryan Trapani, a CIA “And what exactly was done to spokesman, said the “CIA those detained.”

The two men had reviewed its records and found not publicly described nothing to support these new

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Clinton: My worries are not the same as black grandmothers’

Hillary Clinton told a majority-black church in North Carolina on Sunday that she knows her grandchildren are growing up in a different world than many black youth in the U.S. who are concerned about police shootings and gun violence in their communities.

The Democratic presidential nominee’s remarks at the Little Rock AME Zion Church in Charlotte were a frank acknowledgment of the impact of what she has called “implicit bias” in policing can have on black communities.

Clinton cited the death of 43-year-old Keith Scott, a black man who was shot by police in front of a Charlotte apartment complex on Sept. 20. She also lamented the death of 40-yearold Terence Crutcher, who was shot days before during a Tulsa traffic stop. Both shootings led to community protests. The Tulsa police officer has pleaded not guilty to a manslaughter charge.

“I’m a grandmother, and like every grandmother, I worry about the safety and security of my grandchildren, but my worries are not the same as black grandmothers, who have different and deeper fears about the world that their grandchildren face,” Clinton said.

Clinton described

Nine year old Zianna Oliphant joins U.S Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton at the pulpit testimony that Taje Gaddy, 10, Clinton has made gun and Zianna Oliphant, 9, gave violence a focus of her presidential last week before the Charlotte campaign. Mothers who have lost City Council about violence in children in shootings have joined their community. Clinton later her on the campaign trail. Clinton summoned Oliphant to join her has said police officers should be on the stage. trained to recognize implicit bias

“I wouldn’t be able to and called for the official police stand it if my grandchildren had to video of the Charlotte shooting to be scared and worried the way too be released. many children across our country Donald Trump, the feel right now. But because my Republican nominee, said at a grandchildren are white, because rally after Crutcher’s shooting they are the grandchildren of a that it looked like he had done former president and secretary “everything he was supposed to of state, let’s be honest here, they do.” On Twitter, he criticized won’t face the kind of fear that we Clinton’s trip to Charlotte, which heard from the children testifying was postponed one week at the before the city council,” Clinton behest of the city’s mayor, as a said. chance to “grandstand.”

Philippine leader tells Obama ‘go to hell’, says can buy arms from Russia, China

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte (C) clenches fist with members of the Philippine Army during his visit at the army headquarters in Taguig city, metro Manila, Philippines October 4, 2016

Philippine leader Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday told U.S. President Barack Obama to “go to hell” and said the United States had refused to sell some weapons to his country but he did not care because Russia and China were willing suppliers.

In his latest salvo, Duterte said he was realigning his foreign policy because the United States had failed the Philippines and added that at some point, “I will

PM vows to make Britain ‘sovereign’ in first Brexit detail

break up with America”. It was not clear what he meant by “break up”.

During three tangential and fiercely worded speeches in Manila, Duterte said the United States did not want to sell missiles and other weapons, but Russia and China had told him they could provide them easily.

“Although it may sound shit to you, it is my sacred duty to keep the integrity of this republic

and the people healthy,” Duterte said.

“If you don’t want to sell arms, I’ll go to Russia. I sent the generals to Russia and Russia said ‘do not worry, we have everything you need, we’ll give it to you’.

“And as for China, they said ‘just come over and sign and everything will be delivered’.”

China “did not understand the situation”, its Ministry of Foreign Affairs said, however, in a statement sent to Reuters.

Duterte’s comments were the latest in a near-daily barrage of hostility toward the United States, during which Duterte has started to contrast the former colonial power with its geopolitical rivals Russia and China.

Duterte said the United States should have supported the Philippines in tackling its chronic drugs problems but that instead it had criticized him for the high death toll, as did the European Union.

“Instead of helping us, the first to hit was the State Department. So you can go to hell, Mr Obama, you can go to hell,” he said.

“EU, better choose purgatory. Hell is full already.

Why should I be afraid of you?”

Britain’s Prime Minister Theresa May leaves 10 Downing Street in central London, Britain, September 14, 2016

Prime Minister Theresa May will promise to make Britain “a sovereign and independent country” by repealing the act that took it into what is now the European Union next year, she told the Sunday Times newspaper.

In an interview, May, appointed after Britain’s vote in June to leave the EU, said she would not wait for an election in Germany next September before triggering Article 50 of the EU’s Lisbon Treaty to start formal divorce proceedings.

The former interior minister has been under pressure from EU officials, investors and members of her ruling Conservative Party to offer more detail on her plan for Britain’s exit, beyond her catch phrase “Brexit means Brexit”.

Speaking on the first day of her party’s annual conference on Sunday, May will hope to put some of the criticism to rest by pledging to overturn the 1972 European Communities Act, the law allowed the accession of Britain to the European Economic Community, which later became the European Union.

“We will introduce, in the next Queen’s speech, a Great Repeal Bill that will remove the European Communities Act from the statute book,” she told the newspaper, which said it should take place in April or May.

“This marks the first stage in the UK becoming a sovereign and independent country once again. It will return power and authority to the elected institutions of our country. It means that the authority of EU law in Britain will end.”

May said that under her plans, the 1972 act would be overturned in advance of Britain leaving the EU but the repeal would take legal effect the moment the UK formally pulled out. Then the European Court of Justice (ECJ) would no longer be able to deliver judgments binding on Britain, she told the newspaper.

The ECJ came under fire from many of those who campaigned to leave the European Union before the June referendum, with the official “Vote Leave” group saying Britain lost most of its cases to the court, which it called an “injustice”.

The British leader is expected to trigger Article 50 to start formal departure, which can take up to two years to negotiate, early next year, but she has been clear she does not want to give her hand away before the talks.

May, who was appointed after her predecessor David Cameron resigned following the referendum, also ruled out an early parliamentary election, saying it would cause “instability” something that has dampened investment since the referendum.

Separately, her Brexit minister David Davis said in a statement that EU law would be transposed into British law on the day Britain formally left the European Union. Laws that were then deemed unnecessary would be repealed by parliament subsequently.

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Replacement Samsung Note 7 phone emits smoke on U.S. plane

A replacement model of the fire-prone Samsung Note 7 smartphone began smoking inside a U.S. plane on Wednesday, the family that owns it said, prompting fresh investigations by the Consumer Product Safety Commission and the Federal Aviation Administration.

A problem with the replacement for the Note 7 model would create a new, embarrassing and potentially costly chapter to a global scandal which has hurt Samsung’s reputation. It also could add new dangers for consumers.

Indiana passenger Brian Green’s phone began emitting smoke inside a Southwest Airlines Co flight to Baltimore from Louisville, Kentucky, his wife Sarah told Reuters after speaking with her husband. She said that Green had replaced the original phone about two weeks ago after

An employee poses for photographs with Samsung Electronics’ Galaxy Note 7 new smartphone at its store in Seoul, South Korea, September 2, 2016 getting a text message from Samsung.

Samsung Electronics Co said in a statement it was working to recover the device and to understand the cause. “Until we are able to retrieve the device, we cannot confirm that this incident involves the new Note 7,” the South Korean company said.

The world’s largest smartphone maker announced a

Facebook launches Marketplace for local buying and selling

Facebook Inc launched Marketplace to allow people to buy and sell items locally as the social media network tries new ways to keep users engaged.

The feature will appear as a “shop” icon at the bottom of the Facebook app and will allow users to list or search for items on sale in their neighborhood.

The company will not facilitate the

payment or delivery of items and will not take a cut from any transactions, Facebook said.

The new service will be rolled out in the United States, the UK, Australia and New Zealand for iPhone and Android users over the next few days, the company said in a blog post, adding that the feature will be available on the

desktop version in the coming months.

More than 450 million people already visit Facebook groups that have items to buy and sell each month, the company said.

Last year, Facebook said it was testing several ad features that allow users to shop directly through its app, an effort to move further into e-commerce.

Amazon launches reading feature for US Prime members Amazon.com Inc on Wednesday launched a new feature for its U.S. Prime members called Prime Reading, which adds a selection of Kindle books, magazines and comics to its loyalty program at no additional cost.

Prime Reading would not require members to own a Kindle e-reader or a Fire tablet but can be accessed through a Kindle app on iOS and Android devices.

The Prime loyalty program

already offers original TV programming and access to digital entertainment products such as Prime Music and Prime Video, as well as one-hour delivery of purchases, for an annual fee of $99.

The service has seen strong growth in its subscriber base in the last few quarters.

M o r g a n Stanley said on Wednesday it now expects the total number of Prime subscribers to reach 100 million by 2018, up from its previous

forecast of 88 million.

The brokerage increased its price target on the stock by $150 to $950, among the highest on Wall Street.

SunTrust Robinson also raised its price target to $850 from $800.

Alphabet Inc’s launched a range of consumer electronics products for the home on Tuesday, including a smart speaker called “Home” that will compete with Amazon’s Alexa-powered Echo speaker system.

global recall of at least 2.5 million of its flagship Note 7 smartphones in 10 markets last month due to faulty batteries causing some phones to catch fire.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is in touch with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Samsung and the phone’s owner to gather facts, Chairman Elliot Kaye said in a statement, reminding consumers that they could get refunds for the troubled model.

The FAA said in a statement that it had confirmed a Samsung phone caused the smoke on the Southwest flight and that it was investigating the incident.

Technology news site The Verge, which earlier reported the incident, quoted Brian Green as saying the phone was a replacement,

and it posted a picture taken by him of the packaging. The picture showed an identifying label with a black box, which Samsung has described as the indicator of a replacement phone. A spokeswoman declined to comment on the picture.

Samsung customers in China have reported problems with phones that have the same battery as the global replacement model, but Samsung has said it examined the Chinese phones and found the batteries were not at fault.

Green picked up the new phone at an AT&T Inc store on Sept. 21, the Verge said.

Southwest said the plane was evacuated after a customer reported smoke from a Samsung device. All passengers and crew exited the plane and no injuries were reported, a Southwest Airlines spokesperson said.

PepsiCo misleads buyers of Naked juice

Various flavors of Naked brand juices are seen at the Safeway store

PepsiCo has been accused example, promises a “royal roundtable in a lawsuit of misleading shoppers of yum” from its blend of kale with into believing its Naked juices and “cucumber, spinach, celery and a pinch smoothies primarily contain “high- of ginger, the complaint said. value” ingredients such as kale, when But according to the label, the main ingredient is often cheaper, kale puree is only the second listed less nutritious apple juice. ingredient, between orange juice and

According to a complaint filed apple juice, and a 15.2 ounce serving on Tuesday in the Brooklyn, New York contains 34 grams of sugar. federal court, PepsiCo emblazons Other Naked drinks contain healthy fruits and vegetables on as much as 61 grams of sugar, the Naked labels, and touts how the complaint said. In contrast, a 12-ounce drinks have “no sugar added,” when Pepsi contains 41 grams. they actually contain roughly as much PepsiCo “deliberately sugar as a can of Pepsi. cultivates” consumer misperceptions

In a statement, PepsiCo through its marketing of Naked called the lawsuit “baseless,” and said drinks, the complaint said. there was nothing misleading about The lawsuit seeks classits Naked products. action status on behalf of shoppers

The lawsuit was filed by nationwide and in New York and the Center for Science in the Public California. It also seeks unspecified Interest, a Washington, D.C.-based damages. nonprofit group, on behalf of three PepsiCo, in its statement, shoppers. said every Naked bottle identifies the

Dina Lipkind of Brooklyn, fruits and vegetables it contains, and Lyle Takeshita of Los Angeles the sugar content is “clearly reflected” and Chad Fenwick of Chatsworth, on the label.

California claim they overpaid for In 2013, the Purchase, New Naked drinks such as Kale Blazer and York-based company agreed to stop Green Machine. calling Naked juices “all natural” as

The label for Kale Blazer, for part of a $9 million settlement.

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Oil up 2 percent to June highs

Oil prices rose about 2 percent on Wednesday, hitting their highest since June, after the fifth unexpected weekly drawdown in U.S. crude inventories.

Speculation about the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries’ plan to cut production at its meeting next month also kept the market supported.

Brent crude was up $1.06, or 2.1 percent, at $51.92 a barrel by 12:14 p.m. EDT (1614 GMT), peaking at $52.09, its highest since June 10.

U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude was up $1.11, or 2.3 percent, at $49.80. It earlier hit $49.95, a high since June 29.

The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) said crude stockpiles fell 3 million barrels last

week, opposite of forecasts of analysts polled by Reuters for a build of 2.6 million barrels.

A total draw of 26 million barrels since beginning of September has surprised many market participants, as it came toward the end of summer and has carried into autumn, when driving drops and U.S. refineries shut for seasonal maintenance.

U.S. refinery utilization rates have dropped over the past four weeks, dropping by nearly 2 percentage points last week to 88.3 percent of nationwide capacity, EIA data showed, normal for early autumn. It was at around 93 percent two weeks ago.

“The inability of inventories to rebound given the steep drop in

refining utilization over the past two it gathers for its policy meeting in weeks is especially bullish,” said John Vienna in November.

OPEC’s target is to target Kilduff, partner at New York energy hedge fund Again Capital. production to 32.5 million-33 million

But some analysts said profit- barrels per day by cutting some taking could set soon in crude futures 700,000 bpd from a glut of about 1.0 with Brent’s Relative Strength Index million-1.5 million bpd estimated at 69 and WTI’s at 63, both edging by analysts. The group has invited toward the overbought level of 70.

Russia and other major producers to

“Positive news has already join in making cuts.

Many analysts are skeptical been baked in the cake, and prices could ease lower from here, especially of OPEC’s target as the biggest crude given the rampant rally of recent producers in the group have been days,” said Matt Smith of New York- pumping or exporting as much as based Clipperdata, which analyses they could while talking of cuts. data and impact from crude cargoes Prices have continued to rise though. Consultancy group PIRA and supplies.

Oil prices have rallied around says it believes OPEC kingpin Saudi 13 percent over the past six sessions Arabia is trying to move prices to $60 after OPEC announced plans to limit a barrel from $50. output, its first in eight years, when

Google takes on Apple, Amazon with new hardware push

(L to R) Google Wifi, Google Chromecast Ultra, Google Home, Google Pixel XL, Google Pixel and Google Dreamview VR are displayed during the presentation of new Google hardware in San Francisco, California, U.S. October 4, 2016

Alphabet Inc’s Google on Tuesday announced a new “Pixel” smartphone and a suite of new consumer electronics products for the home, planting itself firmly in the hardware business and challenging Apple Inc’s iPhone at the high end of the $400 billion global smartphone market.

The string of announcements - including the $649 Pixel, a smart speaker for the living room dubbed “Home,” a virtual reality headset, and a new Wi-Fi router - is the clearest sign yet that Google intends to compete head-to-head with Apple, Amazon. com Inc and even manufacturers of phones using its own Android mobile operating system.

Company executives, echoing Apple’s longstanding philosophy, said they were striving for tighter integration of hardware and software.

“The thinking is that if we can work on hardware and software together, we can innovate much

better,” Google hardware chief Rick Osterloh said in an interview with Reuters, citing a recent reorganization that united once-disparate hardware teams.

Under the new structure, the company has begun to take a much more integrated approach to things like supply chain management and design, added Mario Queiroz, a vice president of product management.

“The learnings from one product are benefiting another product,” he said.

Unlike earlier Google phone efforts under the Nexus brand, the Pixel devices are designed and developed

by Google from the start, although Taiwan’s HTC Corp will serve as the contract manufacturer.

Taking another page from the Apple playbook, Google said it would work exclusively with a single carrier in the United States, Verizon Communications Inc, on the Pixel, emulating Apple’s agreement to launch

the original iPhone with AT&T Inc. with Android licensees, analysts said.

That deal gave Apple unprecedented ALL-PURPOSE ASSISTANT control over the look of the phone and how it worked.

Google kicked off the event

Shares of Alphabet closed up 0.3 percent, while Verizon fell 1.2 Tuesday by touting the Google Assistant, the company’s voicepercent. artificial intelligence

The phone comes in two sizes, activated and its high-end camera is one of few system and its answer to Apple’s Siri distinguishing features, analysts said. and Amazon’s Alexa. The presenter The phones come in black, blue and showed how a customers could make silver and will be able to get up to a a restaurant reservation with a few seven-hour charge in 15 minutes. Pre- phrases spoken into the phone.

The assistant will be orders begin on Tuesday.

“Aside from the camera, embedded into the Pixel and Home the new Google Pixels are pretty products and is being positioned as the undifferentiated compared to Samsung central feature in a family of integrated and iPhone seventh generation hardware and software products.

It is one of a handful of phones,” industry analyst Patrick similar assistants that are vying for Moorhead said.

While the new phones are supremacy as more people search clearly aimed at competing with the web and make purchases online the iPhone - Google executives took using voice commands, which may several swipes at Apple in their on- eventually supplant keyboards and stage remarks - analysts said Android touchscreens as the primary means of rivals like Samsung Electronics could controlling digital devices.

While Google is often cited be the biggest victim if the Pixel takes as the leader in artificial intelligence, off.

Google’s strategy of licensing Amazon stole a march on the company Android for free and profiting from with its Alexa-powered Echo home embedded services such as search and speaker system, a surprise hit. The maps made Android the dominant Home device and the Echo have many mobile operating system with some 89 of the same features.

Google’s “Daydream View” percent of the global market, according virtual reality headset, meanwhile, to IDC.

But Apple still rules the high puts the company in competition with end of the market, and Google has Facebook Inc, owner of Oculus. The long been frustrated by the emergence device, which works with an Android of many variations of Android and phone, is far cheaper and simpler. It the inconsistent experience that has will be available in November for $79, produced. Pushing its own hardware in time for the end-of-year shopping will likely complicate its relationship season.

Brazilian bank strike reaches 1 month, longest in 12 years

SAO PAULO — Union leaders expressed confidence Wednesday an agreement with Brazilian banks could be reached in the next few days to end a nationwide strike that has closed more than half the bank branches in Latin America’s biggest country.

Roberto von der Osten, president of the National Confederation of Bank Workers, said the strike demanding a nearly 15 percent pay raise reached one month Wednesday, making it Brazil’s longest bank workers strike in 12 years.

Workers are also demanding improved medical plans, better security measures inside banks, bigger meal vouchers and a bonus of about $2,600, he said.

The National Banking

Federation has offered a 7 percent wage their bills at federal lottery houses. increase and a bonus of about $1,100. “Only 8 percent of the country’s banking It did not respond to a request for an operations involve face-to-face visits by customers to bank branches,” Von der interview.

About 350,000 of Brazil’s Osten said.

504,000 bank workers are on strike, In Rio de Janeiro, Martha Lopes closing 13,000 of the country’s 23,544 Pontes, 71, stood in line with about 40 branches, Von der Osten said. He said people at one of the only Itau Bank that although all branches are not branches open, with only two tellers involved, it is “more than enough to working. She said she needed to make a deposit and pay bills, something she pressure bankers.”

Von der Osten said large didn’t feel comfortable doing online. businesses and industries mostly “Why are they doing this?” she People sit outside a striking bank in Rio de conduct banking transactions online, said. “All this does is hurt the people.”

Janeiro, Brazil, Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2016. and 54 percent of all Brazil’s banking Large white and red banners The strike that began one month ago to transactions are done by computer or reading “We are on Strike” are pasted on demand a wage increase of nearly 15 cellphone using the internet. Many the banks lining Avenida Paulista, one of percent, on Wednesday completed one people also use ATMs, which are Sao Paulo’s main business thoroughfares. month, making it the longest bank workers unaffected by the strike, and can pay Only ATMs were working. strike in 12 years

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LAPELS GROUP OF COMPANIES

(LapelsTCI Drycleaners, Lapels Express Laundry Center, Lapels Super Suds Auto Spa) Is seeking to fill the following positions: Plumber

Install, repair and maintain plumbing systems and components Review building plans and specifications to determine the layout for plumbing and related materials Identify required tools and special equipment Select the type and size of pipe required Locate and mark positions for connections and fixtures Install supports and hangers for pipe, fixtures and equipment Assemble and install valves and fittings Install, repair and maintain water treatment equipment, piping and controls Install, repair and maintain underground storm sanitary and water piping systems Install, repair and maintain sinks, tubs and toilets Install, repair and maintain water heaters and conditioners Install, repair and maintain plumbing fixtures, appliances and trim Test pipe systems and fixtures for leaks Perform scheduled maintenance service on plumbing systems and fixtures $7.00/hour

Bookkeepers

Purchase supplies and equipment as authorized by management Monitor supply levels and reorder as necessary Tag and monitor fixed assets Pay supplier invoices in a timely manner Pay any debt as it comes due for payment Issue invoices to customers Ensure that receivables are collected promptly Record cash receipts and make bank deposits Conduct a monthly reconciliation of every bank account Conduct periodic reconciliations of all accounts to ensure their accuracy Maintain the petty cash fund Issue financial statements Provide information to the external accountant who creates the company’s financial statements Assemble information for external auditors for the annual audit Calculate and issue financial analysis of the financial statements Maintain an orderly accounting filing system Maintain the chart of accounts Maintain the annual budget Calculate variances from the budget and report significant issues to management Process payroll in a timely manner Provide clerical and administrative support to management as requested $6.50/hour

Car Wash Attendants

Guide cars into the wash area Be polite and available to address all customer concerns and handle them in a professional manner that is satisfactory to both the customer and to the car wash.

Perform regularly scheduled maintenance on all equipment to ensure it is kept in proper working order Keep the entire property spotlessly clean and ensure everything is kept in the proper place and organized Hose down loose dirt from the exterior of cars Mix soap solution in the exact quantity needed for washing cars Use cloth and sponges to scrub away stubborn stains or built-up dirt Soap the entire car making sure that soap does not get into engine parts Adjust water pressure in water hoses and rinse soap off the car Use dry cloth to dry the exterior of the car Ensure that tires are soaped and watered down properly Scrub tires to get rid of stubborn dirt and mud Ensure that the mudguards are cleaned Dust and vacuum the interior of the car Dust and wash car mats and ensure that they have dried properly before putting them back in place Remove trash from the car and clean seats and surfaces Ensure that door trims and hinges are cleaned properly Polish and wax both the interior and the exterior of the car $6.25/hour

Laundromat Attendants

Deal with customers by greeting them and asking them their laundry needs Take a survey of the clothes that need to be washed Identify colors and whites and separate them Ensure that whites are separated regardless of the type of clothes Ask customers their choice of detergent and softener Load clothes in the washer and ensure that the right amount is loaded Fill washers with water and appropriate amount of washing powder and softener Mix the right amount of bleach to ensure proper washing Lift washed items from the washer and place them in the dryer Ensure that that the right amount of items have been loaded into the dryer Set the dryer at appropriate drying time depending on the type of clothes Sort dried clothes and fold them appropriately Place folded clothes in the customers’ baskets Make sure that the right quantity of clothes are returned to the customers Ensure that lint filters are cleaned after each drying cycle

Clean washers and dryers after every wash Keep track of supplies inventory Ensure the laundromat is clean at all times $6.25/hour

Pressers

Straighten, smooth, or shape materials to prepare them for pressing.

Operate steam, hydraulic, or other pressing machines to remove wrinkles from garments and flatwork items, or to shape, form, or patch articles.

Push and pull irons over surfaces of articles to smooth or shape them.

Remove finished pieces from pressing machines and hang or stack them for cooling, or forward them for additional processing.

Lower iron or pressing heads of machines into position over material to be pressed.

Finish pants, jackets, shirts, skirts and other dry-cleaned and laundered articles, using hand irons.

Hang, fold, package, and tag finished articles for delivery to customers.

Finish pleated garments, determining sizes of pleats from evidence of old pleats or from work orders, using machine presses or hand irons.

Select appropriate pressing machines, based on garment properties such as heat tolerance. Activate and adjust machine controls to regulate temperature and pressure of rollers, ironing shoes, or plates, according to specifications.

Finish fancy garments such as evening gowns and costumes, using hand irons to produce high quality finishes.

Moisten materials to soften and smooth them.

Shrink, stretch, or block articles by hand to conform to original measurements, using forms, blocks, and steam.

Clean and maintain pressing machines, using cleaning solutions and lubricants.

Spray water over fabric to soften fibers when not using steam irons.

Use covering cloths to prevent equipment from damaging delicate fabrics.

Brush materials made of suede, leather, or felt to remove spots or to raise and smooth naps.

Block or shape knitted garments after cleaning. $6.25/hour

Dry Cleaners Attendant

Receive and mark articles for laundry or dry cleaning with identifying code numbers or names, using hand or machine markers.

Start washers, dry cleaners, driers, or extractors, and turn valves or levers to regulate machine processes and the volume of soap, detergent, water, bleach, starch, and other additives.

Sort and count articles removed from dryers, and fold, wrap, or hang them.

Examine and sort into lots articles to be cleaned, according to color, fabric, dirt content, and cleaning technique required.

Load articles into washers or dry-cleaning machines, or direct other workers to perform loading.

Mix and add detergents, dyes, bleaches, starches, and other solutions and chemicals to clean, color, dry, or stiffen articles.

Remove items from washers or dry-cleaning machines, or direct other workers to do so.

Operate extractors and driers, or direct their operation.

Receive and mark articles for laundry or dry cleaning with identifying code numbers or names, using hand or machine markers.

Start washers, dry cleaners, driers, or extractors, and turn valves or levers to regulate machine processes and the volume of soap, detergent, water, bleach, starch, and other additives.

Sort and count articles removed from dryers, and fold, wrap, or hang them $6.25/hour

Maintenance Technician Operate, identify mechanical problems of, and make minor repairs or adjustments on commercial type laundry equipment and dry cleaning equipment.

Has the ability to read & interpret technical information (engineering, mechanical, electrical).

Maintain inventory of parts Oversee laundry procedures to assure proper staffing, sanitary conditions, and safe use and maintenance of equipment $6.25/hr

Cleaners

Sweep and mop floors Replenish supplies in restrooms kitchen Empty trash cans into disposal areas Cleaning toilets including sanitary fittings and surrounding Clean and maintain all facilities $6.25/hr

Handyman

General maintenance and light repairs Upkeep and maintain outdoor areas Undertake light installation Repair equipment Identify and report the need for major repairs $6.25/hr

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CONCACAF could rebrand after 'toxic' past, says new president

Usain Bolt to invest JAM$10M in razor business

Usain Bolt is spending over price. Champion Shave offers $10 million to set up a razor blade its customers a better price and business called Champion Shave gives more refill cartridges than and is now actively seeking retailers its competitors," Walker said via to push the products into three email. The $10-million spend will markets. be spread across product launches, The Olympian and sport celebrity marketing and production. "We are is tapping a current trend in men's currently working with retailers grooming for a new six-blade razor, and distributors across the globe," said executive manager Nugent Walker said.

Walker, speaking on behalf of Bolt.

Champion Shave hopes to

"The trend showed that launch in North America, Europe there's need for the new six- and the Caribbean first, then blade technology," he told Gleaner gradually spread to other regions.

Business.

The company is targeting But they did not disclose the maker the "everyday man who wants to ... of the razors, saying some details feel like a champion without paying were still being finalised. a fortune" and the product line will

Bolt already has a signature feature a "beautiful sporty handle clothing line under contract with with the signature Usain Bolt logo," sponsors PUMA and his image is said Walker. the signature for the casual dining "We expect, once in the outfit Usain Bolt Tracks & Records market, to achieve growth year over (UBTR), operated by the KLE Group. year of 15-20 per cent."

The world's fastest man Over a five-year period, the and record holder in the 100m and company hopes to gain a five per cent 200m sprints has signalled that he global market share, but is hoping will hang up his track shoes after the for a greater take up of the product 2017 World Championships. Walker over time to give the company a 25says that the athletic star plans to 30 per cent share, Walker said. launch a series of new businesses as Champion Shave sees its he approaches retirement from the chief competitors as international sport. razor companies Gillette, Bi and

Champion Shave will sell Schick. Champion aims to cut into its razors online as well as through their business as well as that of retailers. "traditional shave clubs, which are

"Our offering is simple - becoming popular in places like the the best possible razor at the best USA," Walker said.

CONCACAF President Victor Montagliani

CONCACAF could change its name to ranging reforms in February, including create a new brand image and distance a new independent ethics committee. itself from a "toxic" past, the president Montagliani, also a viceof the body that governs soccer in president of FIFA, said taking the North and Central America and the helm had been eye-opening and the Caribbean said on Wednesday. days when a president could do things "We're going to go through an exhaustive "with a wink and a nod" were over. process in terms of both brand, just the CONCACAF last hosted a logo itself, and if you are going to look World Cup in 1994, in the United at the logo you might as well look at States, and Montagliani said it was the name as well," Victor Montagliani time to bring the tournament back to told Reuters. the region in 2026.

"Is it (the name) conducive to Whether that should be a the brand, do we need to change so it's regional bid, or by one of the three big a little bit more slick?," the Canadian powers Mexico, the United States and said at the Leaders sport business Canada, remained open. conference at Chelsea's Stamford "The more I think of it the Bridge ground. more it (a regional bid) makes a lot of

"Obviously there has been sense...it would probably be consistent some toxic waste there," he added. with how we govern soccer in our "But it's more looking forward..." region," he said.

Montagliani, elected in May, Montagliani backed FIFA said the issue was on the agenda at president Gianni Infantino's CONCACAF's last council meeting. suggestion that the tournament The Miami-based expand to 48 countries in 2026, with confederation has been at the center an initial knockout stage and then a 32 of a corruption scandal that has team group stage. engulfed world soccer, during which "I think it's obvious it's not 42 individuals and entities have been going to stay at 32 for 2026," said the charged in the United States on a Canadian. variety of graft-related offences.

"The reality is that we need

Three past CONCACAF to look from a global perspective... presidents, Trinidad and Tobago's should we expand? I think the answer Jack Warner, Cayman Islander Jeffrey is probably yes and now it's what's Webb and Honduran Alfredo Hawit, the format and all that and it has to have been charged. work from a numbers and a business Usain Bolt

The body voted for widestandpoint."

Garner slams ‘misleading’ Bravo claims

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Manager of the West Indies team on tour of the United Arab Emirates, Joel Garner, has strongly rejected as "misleading" claims of disorganisation in the regional side from veteran allrounder Dwayne Bravo.

Garner released a statement on Monday saying the team management is "disappointed but not surprised" by Bravo's comments during an interview on i95.5 FM in Trinidad.

The charges and countercharges between Bravo and Garner came on the heels of ordinary performances by West Indies, which have resulted in them losing all five limited-overs games played so far against Pakistan.

"The management of

the West Indies team in Dubai is disappointed but not surprised by the comments made in the press by Dwayne Bravo," the statement said.

"Mr Bravo, with prior permission, by the former head coach, turned up on the day before the first Twenty20 match. His suggestion of disorganisation in the team's plans and preparation is, therefore, false and misleading."

Apart from suffering a whitewash in the three-match T20 series, West Indies have already lost two of the three one-day international (ODI) matches and are in danger of losing the final one today.

"I was there in Dubai and basically, players were lost, the management team looked lost ... we were looking like school kids again,"

Bravo had said.

"The team meetings had no sort of positive input or anything like that.

It was like we were just there."

But Garner, the former West Indies pacer, said the team was "well prepared" to play Pakistan.

He said part of the preparation included a session on September 10 and 11 in Barbados for physical screening and fitness assessments.

Garner also pointed to a seven-day build-up to the first T20 match against Pakistan, which included a warm-up match.

"This team was well prepared to engage Pakistan considering the conditions and the adjustments that were necessary to bring meaningful benefits to this team. While change is difficult to manage, none of the players were

neglected by the coaching and support staff in the execution of their duties," said Garner.

"The team's preparation consisted of acclimatisation, recovery sessions, strength and conditioning, nets and skill sets, and management-planning meeting, which were supported by video footage of the opposition, bullet point reminders and input from our experienced coaching staff and inclusive of the T20 and ODI captains and the players."

Bravo also pointed out that the West Indies Cricket Board's decision to sack head coach Phil Simmons on the day of the squad's departure for Dubai had left the Caribbean side demoralised.

But Garner did not react to those comments.

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British boxing champ says he took cocaine to deal with depression

Britain's world heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury has been drinking and using cocaine to help him deal with depression, he told Rolling Stone magazine in an interview released on Tuesday.

"I've been out drinking, Monday to Friday to Sunday, and taking cocaine. I can't deal with it (depression) and the only thing that helps me is when I get drunk out of me mind," he said.

"I've done lots of cocaine. Lots of it. Why shouldn't I take cocaine? It's my life isn't it? I can do what I want ... That ain't a performance enhancing drug.

"I never took other drugs, ever, in me life. I only started to take cocaine in the last few months," added the WBA and WBO champion, who said he stopped using the drug on Oct. 1.

Fury's representatives were not immediately available to comment when contacted by Reuters.

ESPN reported last week that Fury, 28, had tested positive for cocaine, citing a leaked letter sent by the Voluntary Anti-Doping Agency (VADA). VADA declined to comment and Reuters was unable to verify the details of the report.

Asked by Rolling Stone if he was clean when he was fighting, Fury said: "No drugs at all, no drugs at all. I have never ever taken a drug to help me boxing in my life. Never took a performance enhancing drug ever."

Earlier this year, Fury was charged with a doping offence by UK Anti-Doping after a urine sample from February 2015 nine months before he beat Wladimir Klitschko to win the WBA and WBO world titles - showed traces of the banned stimulant nandrolone.

"If I tested positive in February 2015 for drugs why let me fight the long reigning champion and leave him of all his belts in November? Why not strip me in February?" Fury told Rolling Stone. It was 40-year-old Klitschko's first defeat since 2004.

Fury, who has always protested his innocence, is suing Britain's anti- Tyson Fury doping and boxing authorities.

Fury said recently the boxer was anything to get me mind off what's He was due to defend his titles against "almost at breaking point" and receiving been going on to me. You wouldn't Ukraine's former champion Klitschko professional help. understand it if I told you. in July but pulled out with an ankle Asked if he had pulled out of "They say I've got a version of bipolar. injury. The fight was rescheduled for the Klitschko fights because he had not I'm a manic depressive," he added. this month but had to be postponed been training due to depression, Fury Fury said he had abandoned again due to an unspecified medical said: "To be honest yes. I've not been in his training camp in the Netherlands condition. the gym for months. I've been AWOL. in May and had not trained since.

Fury's uncle and trainer Peter "I've been out drinking,

Chris Bosh’s career with Miami Heat likely over

Miami Heat president Pat health, playing and economics -- it's Riley said Monday he believes star been health, health, health. Whatever forward Chris Bosh has played his the cap ramifications are, they are final game for the team. there, but we never ever thought Riley told reporters the team is no about that." longer working toward Bosh's return.

The Heat would receive

"We are not," Riley said in his salary-cap relief going forward on Feb. office at AmericanAirlines Arena. "I 9 if Bosh is ruled medically unable to think Chris is still open-minded. But play by an NBA specialist. we are not working toward his return.

If the medical issue keeps We feel that, based on the last exam, Bosh out of action for good, he would that his Heat career is probably over." be paid the remainder of his contract - The Heat announced Friday three years, $76 million. He averaged that the 11-time All-Star would not 19.1 points and 7.4 rebounds in 53 be allowed to participate in their games last season when the second preseason training camp after failing bout with clots began in February. a physical and remaining unable to Bosh released a video return to basketball activities. statement Friday night that was

The Heat declined to explain accompanied by a Twitter post why Bosh failed the physical and cited of, "Setbacks may happen, but my a clause in the collective bargaining intentions remain the same. Thank agreement that prohibits the team you all for the warm wishes and from releasing certain medical support." information without a player's "Just because the journey consent. has ups and downs doesn't mean

Asked whether he felt Bosh's I will stop sharing with you guys," NBA career is over, Riley said, "That's Bosh said in the video. "So I will just up to him." continue to share despite what's going

The 32-year-old Bosh wants on." to resume playing even though each Coach Erik Spoelstra said the of his last two seasons was cut short situation with Bosh has been difficult. by blood clots. He was examined by "I love C.B. dearly," Spoelstra said doctors last week in an attempt to Monday. "It was tough to watch C.B. be cleared for camp with the Heat, and his family go through this the last who were flying to the Bahamas on couple of years. Your heart just goes Monday for Tuesday's start of training out to him. camp.

"I'm going to prepare for this

Riley said Bosh will not be on group right now. But there's going to that trip. continue to be changes -- hopefully not

"It's pretty definitive from us, as big of an impact as this. The other in our standpoint, that this is probably 19 players that are going to training going to be a time where we really camp, my focus will be on them. That have to step back," Riley said before does not take away my feelings on the start of the team's media day. "His C.B."

Woods named an assistant captain for 2017 Presidents Cup

Tiger Woods, who plans to make his PGA Tour return next week after more than a year on the sidelines, has been appointed as one of three vice-captains to U.S. skipper Steve Stricker for next year's Presidents Cup in New Jersey.

Woods will join Fred Couples and triumphant U.S. Ryder Cup captain Davis Love III as assistants for the biennial team competition against the Internationals to be played at Liberty National Golf Club Team USA vice-captain Tiger Woods on the in Jersey City from Sept. 28-Oct. 1.

"It's just a tremendous tenth green during the morning foursome honor," Woods, who has paired up matches in the 41st Ryder Cup at Hazeltine successfully with his longtime friend National Golf Club Stricker in the past at both the Ryder Presidents Cup career.

Cup and Presidents Cup, said in a "Tiger has been a great team mate statement on Wednesday after being and friend over the years, and I know formally appointed. the U.S. guys will benefit from the

"We've been friends for close experience and camaraderie that to 20 years now, and we've been on only Tiger can bring." teams together ... so for him to have Woods, who has not played the confidence in me, to be part of competitive golf since the Wyndham the crew and help him in any way I Championship in late August 2015 possibly can - I'm thrilled to be his while recovering from multiple assistant." back surgeries, intends to make his

Former world number one PGA Tour comeback at next week's Woods, who got his first taste as a Safeway Open in Napa, California. vice-captain during last week's Ryder In other Presidents Cup Cup in Minnesota where the United announcements on Wednesday, States beat Europe 17-11, could still Internationals captain Nick Price play his way on to the U.S. Presidents appointed fellow Zimbabwean Tony Cup team.

Johnstone, South African Ernie Els

"If that happens, replacing and Australian Geoff Ogilvy as his him as a captain's assistant will be assistants. a great problem for me to have," said The United States have won Stricker. the Presidents Cup nine times in its

"But if he doesn't, I'm 11 editions, most recently by 15-1/2 honored he accepted this role for the points to 14-1/2 in South Korea last first time in his impressive year.

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Sharapova can play again in April after ban reduced

Jury set for rape lawsuit involving Derrick Rose

A federal court jury of six U.S. District Judge Michael W. women and two men was selected Fitzgerald gave prospective jurors an Wednesday for the trial of a $21 million outline of the case, warning that they lawsuit by a woman who says she was would hear testimony involving sex gang-raped by NBA star Derrick Rose acts, vulgarity and profanity. and two other men.

"Sex is essentially at the heart

Waukeen McCoy, the woman's of what has been alleged and denied," attorney, gave his opening statement Fitzgerald said. on Wednesday after eight jurors were The trial threatens to expose seated for the civil trial in Los Angeles details of Rose's sex life, including text federal court and said the incident messages discussing his desire to have was "a classic gang rape" and that the group sex. woman was incapacitated at the time.

The woman has said she

A lawyer for NBA star Derrick rebuffed those offers and never Rose says a rape lawsuit against him is consented to sex with the trio. She a "sad effort" for money. also has said she was drugged, though Attorney Mark Baute Rose's lawyers said there's no evidence vigorously denied the accusations of any drugs. against Rose and told jurors Wednesday The woman, who dated Rose in opening statements that the accuser on and off for two years, told police he willingly had sex with Rose and two and two friends got into her apartment friends and exaggerated how much she and had sex with her while she was had to drink. intoxicated in August 2013. She

Rose, who was not present, reported the incident to the authorities commented on the case Tuesday in two years later. Los Angeles police Russia's Maria Sharapova serves during her third round match against Lauren Davis of the U.S. at the Houston where he was making his are still investigating and no criminal Australian Open tennis tournament at Melbourne Park, Australia, January 22, 2016. debut with the New York Knicks in an charges have been filed.

Rose, Hampton and Allen

Maria Sharapova is counting taken responsibility for not knowing exhibition opener.

"I wanted to take it to court denied the allegations and said the sex the days until she can return to action the over-the-counter supplement she having been cleared to play again next had taken for 10 years was no longer because I didn't want to settle," said was consensual.

Rose, 28. "I don't feel like I did anything Rose's attorneys said the April after the Court of Arbitration for allowed. wrong.

If I go up there and just tell my woman is trying to extort millions from Sport (CAS) reduced the former world She said other federations had side of the story, I think I'll be all right." the former MVP. number one's two-year drugs ban by been much better at notifying their

A lawyer for the ex-girlfriend

She was identified in court for nine months on Tuesday. athletes of the rule change, especially

The 29-year-old Sharapova, in Eastern Europe where meldonium, who says Rose and two friends gang- the first time Tuesday and introduced who can return from April 26 and will or mildronate, was taken by millions raped her while she was incapacitated to jurors by name. The Associated Press said that by talking to reporters Rose generally does not name people who be able to play in three of the year's of people. four grand slams, said she could not "Now that this process is over, had violated the gag order his own say they are victims of sexual assault.

The woman had wanted to wait to get back on court.

I hope the ITF and other relevant lawyer had sought to silence the parties outside the courtroom. remain anonymous in court because

The Russian, whose case tennis anti-doping authorities will "It's unfair to the plaintiff," she said she was harassed online after polarized opinion and lost her study what these other Federations her name was leaked and she didn't sponsorship, was handed the original did, so that no other tennis player McCoy said.

During jury selection, a pool want her conservative parents to ban - backdated to start on Jan. 26, will have to go through what I went of 50 candidates was asked what they learn about the incident. She said they 2016 - by the International Tennis through," she added.

Federation (ITF) following a positive American Pam Shriver, a know about the case, what basketball don't know anything about it or her test for the drug meldonium. former grand slam doubles champion, team they root for and whether they relationship with Rose.

Fitzgerald allowed her to Meldonium was added to the World said on Twitter that Sharapova's can set aside their own sexual moral remain anonymous until trial. If he Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) list of statement "throws the ITF under the beliefs and biases.

The two other men accused kept her identity from the jury, he said banned substances at the start of the bus". year after mounting evidence that The ITF, the sport's world in the lawsuit, Randall Hampton it might appear he was protecting her it boosted blood flow and enhanced governing body, said in a statement and Ryan Allen, and the plaintiff sat and jurors might assume he believed athletic performance. that it believed the appropriate steps through jury selection on opposite sides her, which could hurt the defense.

The arbitration panel reduced were taken to publicize changes to the of the courtroom. the ban to 15 months and found that banned list. she "bore some degree of fault" through "Nonetheless, we have relying on her agent Max Eisenbud to reviewed, and will continue to review, check the prohibited list for changes our processes for communicating and failing to ensure he had done so. changes to the Prohibited List to

In a statement hailing one of players with the aim of ensuring that the happiest days of her career, and no player can claim that they had not

LeBron James averaged "I talked about the red zone last year," criticizing the ITF at the same time, been fully informed," the statement 35.6 minutes per game last season, Lue said of the biometrics system Sharapova said she had learned a added. a career-low, and if Cavaliers coach that uses color-coded warnings of red, lesson and hoped the authorities had Steve Simon, chief executive of Tyronn Lue gets his way, James could yellow and green. "And our training too. the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) play even less this season. staff does a great job of making sure

"In so many ways, I feel like said: "The TADP (tennis anti-doping James, 31, played 39.1 minutes they let me know who is getting close something I love was taken away from program) has a comprehensive and per game in the playoffs.

Lue said to that.

For me, in the playoffs, health me and it will feel really good to have fair process in place and we support effectiveness is not the concern, is more important than anything. As it back," the five-times grand slam the final result. rather longevity and stamina into the long as we can get to the playoffs champion wrote on her Facebook page.

"We are pleased that the summer months when the NBA Finals healthy, I will be very excited about

"Tennis is my passion and I process is now at completion and we wrap.

To be in position to defend the that."Several coaches have used have missed it. I am counting the days can look forward to seeing Maria back NBA title, Cleveland is carving a maintenance nights to preserve until I can return to the court." on court in 2017." detailed plan for James to get plenty players of a relatively advanced age

Sharapova, who earned $29.7 Shamil Tarpishev, president of rest.

"I've looked at the schedule," by NBA standards. The Chicago Bulls million last year as the world's highest of the Russian tennis federation, Lue said. "Just seeing what makes are planning a similar approach with paid female athlete, had called the welcomed the reduction in the length sense and what's smart when playing shooting guard Dywane Wade and ITF's original ruling "unfairly harsh" of the ban. four-in-five type of nights.

Can't run San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg as an independent tribunal had found "It's good, they reduced the our guys into the ground. We have to Popovich frequently gives players that she had not intentionally violated ban," he told Russia's TASS news be smart, understand we have to take nights off in the midst of consecutive anti-doping rules. agency. "We want her to play for care of our bodies and take care of our games, especially on the road. T h e

The player admitted taking the national team and win the next key guys. Make sure that when we Cavaliers don't actually play four meldonium during the season's Olympics for us." get to the playoffs we're ready to go." games in five nights at any juncture opening grand slam in Melbourne but Sharapova's sponsors Head, Cleveland's training staff applies of their 82-game schedule. However, said she had been unaware that it had who stuck with the Russian when biometrics to gauge the fuel in every they do play five games in seven been banned by WADA. others either terminated or suspended player's tank all season, and Lue will nights twice this season, including 'UNDER THE BUS' their agreements, said justice had been apply those results to the entire roster, Dec. 20-26. Whether James will sit for served and that it was "wholly unfair" not just James.

But going to the Finals the full game and not dress might not

"I have learned from this, that the suspension had been imposed six consecutive seasons means James be left up to him. If he's in uniform, and I hope the ITF has as well," said in the first place. has played more games than any no doubt James wants to be on the Sharapova, adding that she had always player in the league during that time. court.

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