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NEW GOVERNOR WANTS TO SOLVE TCI’s PROBLEMS

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r. John Freeman, the new Governor of the Turks and Caicos Islands, says is a “straightforward” person, who intends to listen more than he talks, while being in a problem-solver.

He made these statements during his swearing-in ceremony in the House of Assembly in Grand Turk, on Monday, October 17th, 2016.

“I want to work closely with the TCI government, our government,” he said. “I want to contribute to problem-solving initiatives of benefit to TCI. I want to be a co-operative partner going forward, listening more than talking. I want to help find common sense answers to matters of concern to these Islands. And, of course and in all humility, I realise and start from the recognition that the people of these Islands know the kind of future they want to have for themselves and for their families; and ultimately it is for them to decide what future they want and for them to work for that future. As your Governor I want to contribute positively to the attainment of that future.”

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New Governor Dr. John Freeman being sworn in by Chief Justice Margaret Ramsay-Hale, while Speaker of the House of Assembly Hon. Robert Hall and Clerk of Parliament Tracey Parker look on.

Fortis Inc. now trading on the New York Stock Exchange

Fortis Inc., the Canadianbased parent company of FortisTCI, made its debut on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on Friday, October 14, 2016, marking a historic milestone for the Company.

President & CEO Barry Perry celebrated the occasion in New York today by carrying out the ceremonial ringing of the bell to open the exchange for trading.

Mr. Perry was joined on the floor and the podium of the exchange by executives and CEO’s from across the Fortis Group, including FortisTCI’s CEO, Eddinton Powell, CFO, Ruth Forbes, and Manager of Plant Operations, Alvejes Desir. Celebrations were also held across all Fortis Companies in Canada, the United States, and

the Caribbean, including the Turks and Caicos Islands.

The NYSE is known as one of the world’s premier exchanges and will give Fortis access to capital markets in the United States where there is a larger investor base. Fortis Inc. will also remain listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) in Canada where it was founded making it a dual listed company.

Enhancing the NYSE listing, Fortis on Friday also closed on an approximately US$11.3 billion acquisition of ITC Holdings Corp. (“ITC”), the largest independent electric transmission company in the United States.

The acquisition puts Fortis in the top 15 regulated

investor-owned utilities in North America with assets totalling nearly CAD$45 billion.

FortisTCI President & CEO Eddinton Powell said, “This is a monumental achievement by our parent company, coupled with the just completed acquisition of ITC. The Turks and Caicos Islands can be proud of the strategic relationship it has with Fortis; a symbiotic, strategic relationship that includes the bond investment that the people of the Turks and Caicos Islands have in the local subsidiary (FortisTCI) through the National Insurance Board (NIB).

This occasion further solidifies our commitment to our customers in the Turks and Caicos Islands.”

L to R: Fortis Inc. President & CEO Barry Perry, FortisTCI VP of Finance, Human Resources, IT & CFO Ruth Forbes, FortisTCI President & CEO Eddinton Powell

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work of the Public Service as a whole in his long career as a public servant is crucial to the efficient functioning in the UK and overseas and in UNof any territory and community,” he system International Organisations, he travelled widely and in the course added.

He stressed that in the of those travels he visited countries achievement of continued economic where the Public Service was, growth and prosperity, the role of the “frankly, weak; where the Rule of Law business community here in TCI and (including occasionally, the Police internationally, is vita and he intends Service) was uncertain or partial”. to work closely with the business He stressed: “These are sector. important matters: the independence

He said: “In a number of of the judiciary, the independence, previous professional positions, competence and integrity of the Public including when in Singapore, I have Service (including proper financial had responsibility for the promotion oversight) are not acquired quickly of trade and investment. I hope I may or easily. Such independence under be able, in a modest and supportive the Law is hard won, and, unless way, to draw on that experience and nurtured with care, can all too easily engage helpfully with and for the and speedily, be lost”.

He added: “Of course some business community in these Islands and even externally. I look forward wider developments are, I know, of to learning more about what TCI has particular interest, even concern, to achieved already and about plans for TCI and other OTs at this time. I have future growth. I will ensure that in my in mind particularly Brexit, the UK’s programme of upcoming meetings and decision to exit the European Union. activities, I make myself available to Understandably this raises issues members of the business community, of concern to TCI and other OTs and its implications will be an issue to be the wealth creators.”

Governor Freeman said that discussed at the next Joint Ministerial

He added: “I hope all of you in this House of Assembly today and the many others across the Islands, will find me a straightforward person, and that you will come to view me as a friend of TCI and of all you who live here.”

Freeman said that in order to help him in the discharge of his duties, he will be meeting all those “exercising office and authority” in TCI, and, especially importantly, with the Premier and other members of the government, and also with the Leader of the Opposition.

He also said he will be developing a wider programme of meetings and visits over the coming weeks and months, including visits to all the main Islands, and meetings with leaders in Civil Society in all its many forms.

“I will be seeing at first hand the work of the Public Service in all its variety, including the Royal Turks and Caicos Police Service, whose work touches all our daily lives and enables us to go about our business and lead our lives securely. Indeed the

Governor Dr. John Freeman Council (JMC) in London at the end of this month, a meeting both the Premier and I will attend. Already however, the U.K. Government has stated that it will fully involve the Overseas Territories in accordance with their constitutional relationships with the U.K., to ensure that all of their interests are taken properly into account.”

Commonwealth Games Federation Award of Merit

At the inaugural Sports Summit held earlier this month in Edmonton, Canada under the theme, “Its Within Us” saw Sports Leaders from 71 Commonwealth nations and territories, also in attendance was His Royal Highness, Prince Edward, Vice Patron of the Commonwealth Games Federation.

At the General Assembly, nominations were held for persons who have contributed tremendously to the Commonwealth Games Movement. Our own Rita Gardiner was amongst the nominees and came out as the winner of the Commonwealth Games Federation

Award of Merit for 2016.

In a letter from the Vice President of the Caribbean Region, Fortuna Belrose and it states: Rita Gardiner, at the General Assembly held this month in Edmonton, Canada you were issued the CGF Award of Merit for your contribution to the development of youth and sport in the Caribbean and indeed the Commonwealth. Congratulations! you are also the first female recipient from the Caribbean to receive this award.

Mrs. Gardiner was unable to attend the General Assembly due to the country been under Hurricane warnings

but President Alvirto Smith was present to experience the joy and praises when this announcement was made. Coming from one of the smallest territories in the Commonwealth and having our own going up against the giants and winning such an award is a big deal and speaks volumes to the contributions that we make and continue to do so, no matter our size or our resources stated President Smith.

The award will be presented to Mrs. Gardiner at the Commonwealth Youth Games in Nassau, Bahamas next year.

Mrs. Rita Gardiner

Redundancies are commonplace

By Drexwell Seymour

Before I get in the meat of my posting, let me make the following declarations.

Let me declare that I am not campaigning for or against anyone/ party as I did that in 2003 and will never do it again.

Let me declare that I worked in the Telecommunications Industry for 14 years and from the time the market was liberalized, redundancy was at LIME almost every year under my watch.

Let me further declare that LIME is my provider of choice for telecommunications services in TCI and will always be unless something drastic happens .

Let me also declare that perhaps I have a lot to lose by writing this article but my conscience will not allow me to remain silent.

I have seen a number of responses from persons on Facebook regarding some of the actions that we should take as a result of the recent redundancy at Digicel.

While I do not know the reasons why the redundancy took place, what I do know is that it is a common practice among multinational companies. As technology changes, you will find that many of the jobs that were done locally are now centralized and so the need for some of the local positions will no longer be needed and hence the need

for redundancy. Companies are now relying a lot on the use of technology and are also finding cheaper labour in other parts of the world.

Another reason for redundancy is that the local companies are always under pressure to meet certain targets set by the head office. The company either has to find ways to increase revenue or reduce operating expenses which in most cases are payroll cases. With so much advancement in technology and little population growth in TCI, it is going to be a challenge to increase revenue unless companies introduce new products into the market.

Again this can be a further challenge now because customers no longer need the telecommunications services as in the past unless it is for data and so some of the traditional services offered by these companies will be a thing of the past because customers no longer need them and so the most likely area that will be touched will be staff. This was the hardest thing for me to do while at LIME.

There were times I got instructions on who to let go and there were times I along with the managers had to make some tough decisions to let staff go. It was very hard letting our local people go but a decision had to be made.

Boycotting Digicel is not the solution to this issue. It will not even work. The majority of people in this country are not locals and the majority

of customers are not local and so it will not work. The majority of their employees are locals however and so they are the ones who will hurt because if you boycott them, then the company will be under further pressure to reduce more staff.

My solutions are as follows

My observations are as follows

1) Are we going to be consistent in our approach when dealing with redundancy as more than Digicel has made employees redundant. Hotels and Banks have done the same thing.

Where were you then?

2) Digicel is TCIG major supplier of telecommunications services. How can we shut them down?

Are we suggesting that we shut down the Govt too?

3) Some of the same persons who are suggesting some of these drastic actions are still using the services of Digicel. Are we really serious? Actions speak louder than words.

I encourage all of us to think wisely. I know these are challenging times and it is hard. I know six of the seven persons are local and two of the six persons are candidates in the upcoming election. I know the timing of this redundancy is bad in that it is two months before Christmas and this is election season. However, do not get emotional. Get the facts by having a meeting with Digicel and the affected staff. Finally what is really missing in the Turks and Caicos is a labour data base. Ensure we have a data base of every job in every company and then we can make decisions about work permits based on the data base.

1) The politicians and the people who are so concerned should have a conversation with Digicel management immediately to understand the reasoning behind the redundancy. If after the conversation, it was discovered it was wrong the way the redundancy was handled and the redundancy was not necessary then the staff have legal means to deal with this through the Labour Department.

2) Perhaps recommend that Digicel set up one of their centralized functions in TCI thus giving the locals the opportunity to work locally in a central function. Alternatively, perhaps encourage some locals to work in another one of their 25 locations.

3) Enquire with Digicel how many people are on work permit and what plans they have in place to eventually phase them out. Find out if those jobs will be occupied by locals?

We have to realize though that some of the jobs may need work permit holders unless the local people tend to increase the population. * The above was taken from Mr. Seymour’s Facebook page

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PNP and PDM clash over chairpersons on boards

Hon. Sean Astwood, the In this environment, the roles of deputy leader of the People's the Immigration Boards and NHIP Democratic Movement (PDM) and Board are critical," he said.

Royal Robinson, the chairman of the He added: "Our Immigration Progressive National Party (PNP) Boards and NHIP Board should not are at loggerheads over the PNP be politicized. The fact that PNP candidates serving on boards. candidates Arthur Lightbourne,

Astwood has called for the Chairman of the Immigration resignations of Mark Fulford as Board in Grand Turk, Sheba Wilson, chairman of NHIP and Sheba Wilson Chairman of the Immigration Board as chairperson of the Immigration in Providenciales, and Mark Fulford Board in Providenciales, and Arthur , Chairman of the NHIP Board are Lightbourne, Chairman of the still Chairmen of these Boards while Immigration Board in Grand Turk. actively campaigning to various

But Robinson responded stakeholders have raised alarming by saying that the PDM does not questions about the Independence know the Constitution or laws of this and integrity of these Boards' country. operations.

In a press release, Astwood The moment Arthur Lighbourne, said that health care, immigration, Sheba Wilson, and Mark Fulford and labour continue to be hot button were named as candidates for the issues in our country, particularly PNP, they should have resigned as these last four years.

Chairman of these Boards. By not

"In terms of Immigration doing so I am afraid that they have and Labour, our people continue to already caused the public to call feel marginalized as they see work into question their judgement and permits consistently being issued integrity." for positions that can be filled locally. Astwood, the PDM Work permits are still being renewed Candidate for Five Cays, said year after year for positions that "persons expect, and should expect Turks and Caicos Islanders should fairness" whenever they have a have been trained to replace the matter raised before these Boards. work permit holder.

Our Health He added: "There are already Care system is in shambles, with rumours that the PNP Ministers are many persons feeling that their using their new candidates via these health concerns are taken lightly. boards to carry out their political We have all heard the horror stories. agendas. There are also rumours

Conch and stone crab season resume

Saturday, 15 October 2016, saw the resumption of the conch season. The open season allows the export of conch meat (fresh or dried), conch pearls, conch shells and conch shell products.

You are reminded of the following restrictions: •Conch shells: size restriction of a minimum of 7 inches; export of 4 or more shells requires a CITES permit applied for through DEMA; and •Conch meat: when removed from the shell, of a total weight of 8 ounces after

the removal of the digestive gland.

Please also take note the on Sunday, 16 October 2016, Stone Crab Season will resume and remain open until 31 May, 2017; as per Regulation 12 (1) b of the Fisheries Protection Ordinance, as amended.

Please contact the department for clarifications pertaining to the above matter at Tel. 338-4170 or email environment@gov.tc . Please also visit our website to familiarise yourself with the Fisheries Protection Ordinance, http://www.gov.tc/dema

that these three candidates are now making decisions in this election season to promote their individual campaigns. Regardless of whether these rumours are true, the integrity of these Boards' decisions and their respective Chairmen are already being questioned."

The PDM Deputy Leader continued: "The question of conflict of interest is a very serious one.

Rumours of corruption have already caused us to lose our constitution before, so it is baffling to me that these three do not see the error in judgment in staying on as Chairmen.

Of even more concern is why Dr. Rufus Ewing does not see this as an issue? He should have given his new candidates strict instructions to resign once they were selected, again by not doing this his integrity should be called into question as well.

I am calling on Arthur Lightbourne, Sheba Wilson, and Mark Fulford to do the right thing and resign as chairmen of these Boards. We need to bring a level of credibility back to the operations of these Boards.

Every day you stay on as Chairmen of these Boards you continue to chip away at any semblance of credibility these Boards might have."

Meantime, in his press release, Robinson said "the PDM claim to be the Government in waiting, but do not know the

Constitution or laws of this country".

He added: "There is nothing in any law or the Constitution that says that anyone that is vying for any elected office must resign from every Board.

If there is no specific Legislative or Constitutional requirement to resign, then it is left to the good judgment of the individual. In fact, at least two sitting Members of the House of Assembly are n Boards: Hons. Lillian Missick and Norman Saunders!"

However, he said, the Constitution is clear on appointments to the Public Service Commission. In Part VI, at section 89 (4)(b), it reads: “No person shall be qualified to be appointed as a member of the Public Service Commission if he or she is a public officer or he or she has been in the preceding three years, the holder of any office in any political party.”

Robinson added: "The P D M’s campaign manager,

Mr. Dwayne Taylor, was recently appointed and remained a member of the Commission. I wrote to the previous Governor Beckingham, just before his departure to have him removed from the Commission. The Premier had asked all candidates to resign from Board positions, which was done. Mrs. Sheba Wilson’s was not accepted pending a replacement.

We have our ducks in order, they do not!"

Man sentenced to 5 years in jail for bullets

On Tuesday 17th October 2016 in the Supreme Court, 22-year-old Deron Alexander Wilson of Providenciales was found guilty for possession of ammunition.

It was on Wednesday 18th May 2016, acting on information, Detectives of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force executed an Authority to Search for illegal Firearm at the home oWilson located on Millennium

Highway, Blue Hills. During the search a DVD case containing eight (8) rounds of ammunition was found. When asked who it belongs too, Wilson stated that they belong to him and that he bought them to make pendants for chains but he doesn't know if they’re real or not.

He was arrested for the ammunition and later charged and cautioned for the offence.

H e was sentenced to 5 years prisonment.

Police investigates a number of burglary reports

Investigators of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force are investigating a number of Burglaries reported over the past few days.

Police spokesman Kevin Clarke said recently, it has been evident that most burglaries occurred while occupants were at home sleeping.

"During these burglaries, homeowners were either awaken by the movements of the culprits in their

home and had to come face to face with them, or when they awakened the following morning, they would notice that property from their homes missing," Clarke said.

He added: "Make burglary difficult for criminals by installing jams on windows and patio doors and deadbolts on all entry doors. Install CCTV on your property, Be sure to have all of your vegetation trimmed, so it’s not easy for a burglar to hide in.

Keep the outside of your home well-lit and as well as any objects that they can hide behind. And of course, always lock your doors and windows."

Clarke said police are investigating an aggravated burglary which occurred at home in the Turtle Creek area of Providenciales last week.

He said that around 4:26 AM a complainant contacted 911 and reported that three (3) men wearing dark clothes and mask entered her

home while she and her husband were asleep. Upon waking up and confronting the culprits one of them put a gun to her husband’s head and demanded cash.

The men then took a number of items from the home including keys of a Nissan Fuga Car. The Culprits fired shots at the building before leaving the property.

No serious injuries received during the incident.

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Misleading cancer statistics from hospital cause panic

A press release from the TCI Hospitals which wrongfully stated that 259 persons have been diagnosed with cancer between January 2014 and now, sparked widespread panic throughout the Turks and Caicos Islands.

An analysis of the figures in the press release showed that the 259 figure represents the number of confirmed persons in TCI living with cancer; which as the release also says, are 183 in Providenciales, 45 in Grand Turk and Salt Cay, 18 in South Caicos and 13 in North and Middle Caicos.

Further in the press release, it was stated that 38 cancer cases were diagnosed in 2014, then 52 in 2015 and 39 in 2016. So the actual number of diagnosed cases between 2014 and 2016 is 129 (one hundred and twenty-nine) and not 259.

The alarm in reaction to the figures was evident on Facebook.

Mary Kemp said: “This is very alarming!!!

These numbers are too high!!! Really need research to see what these patients have in common other than genetics!!!”

Truly Bless Khalilah, stated: “ Very alarming and interesting, but I await the next step as to what we can do to reduce the numbers moving forward. As we are aware we import an extremely high percent of the food we eat. People need to be enlightened on what awakes the listed cancer cells in the body so they can do whatever it takes to rid this dreadful disease.”

Lillian Misick, Governor’s Appointed Member in the House of Assembly, stated: “ These statistics are certainly alarming in such a small population. The prevalent identifiable cancers are those where early detection can save lives. Therefore screening is vital and every effort must be made to ensure access to screening through mammograms, PSA testing and colonoscopy. Let this be a wake up call for those we entrust our health care to. Additionally, this must also force us to pay greater attention to our bodies...what we eat, the quantities we consume, and how much exercise we engage in. The numbers indicate clusters; let the investigation begin!”

During a Press Conference held on Monday, Breakdown by Gender: October 17th, 2016, TCI Hospital released the latest Male – 119 (46%) cancer statistics in an effort to educate residents on Female – 140 (54%) various cancers. *Marginal difference in such small numbers

The number of new patients diagnosed with cancer on an annual basis has relatively fluctuated; Breakdown by Nationality: however, the three predominant cancers have TCI – 193 (75% of total number) remained consistent for the past three years.

Jamaica and Haiti combined – 35 (14%)

In 2014, 38 patients were diagnosed with *The remaining 11% or 31 is made up of approx 10 cancer – mostly Breast, followed by Prostate then nationalities Colorectal.

By 2015, the number of new patients Main disease site (% of total number on diagnosed with cancer increased to 52. Prostate Cancer Register): accounted for the largest percentage of these cases, Breast Cancer – 28% or 72 cases to date followed by Breast and Colorectal Cancer.

Prostate Cancer – 21% or 54 cases to date

In 2016, 39 patients have been diagnosed · Combined Breast and Prostate cases account for with cancer to date. The TCI Hospital Cancer Registry half of all cancer cancers in the TCI currently shows Breast and Prostate Cancer equal in Colorectal – 11% or 17 cases to date predominance, followed by Colorectal Cancer thus far.

Others cancers:

Other cancers outlined in the general Gynae cancers (Endometrium, Cervix and overview section above are equally emphasized and Ovarian) – 8% (although not reliable as not all Gynae monitored, as these cancers are even more aggressive data is referred to the Hospital Oncology Department). in many cases. A minimum of 10 years of cancer data The remaining 32% cases is a combination of many is needed to gauge trends in cancer sites and predict other different cancers including: future trends. TCI Hospital only opened in 2010 and Brain, Lung, Kidney, Skin, Pancreas, plus commenced the Hospital Cancer Registry in Oct 2013. Haematology cancers such as Lymphoma, Leukemia Meanwhile, the Oncology Department has provided and Myeloma. some general observations related to the top three Over time doctors may find that cervical cancers based on the data collated thus far. cancer, for instance, is mostly occurring in younger

At least 3-4 new patients are being diagnosed females, however, the data currently shows with cancer every month in Turks and Caicos Islands. widespread diagnostic ages for all Gynae diagnoses.

Breast, Prostate and Colorectal are the most common Persons are encouraged to practice proper cancers, the hospital said. dieting, exercise often, refrain from smoking and schedule regular cancer screenings as early detection Below is a general overview of the can save lives. latest cancer data.

The Cancer Interview Panel comprised of Dr. Roy McGregor - IHC Visiting Urologist, Dr. Phillip Breakdown by Island of Residence: Burgess - IHC General Surgeon, Gemma Williams Provo – 183 (71%) - IHC Oncologist Nurse, Nora Tyndall - Care and Grand Turk (and 1 Salt Cay) – 45 (17%) Treatment Nurse, Ministry of Health and Rosemary South Caicos – 18 (7%) Jolly - National Cancer Society, President. The Press North/Middle Caicos – 13 (5%) Conference was chaired by IHC PR & Marketing Manager, Nikira John.

Police appeal for information

The Police are appealing for information regarding the murder of 27-year-old Juan Carlos Morla, who was shot and killed, on Friday 7th October 2016, while in the Time Square area of Down Town Providenciales.

Around 3:31 PM Mr. Morla received a gunshot wound to his body after he and others were approached by two unmasked men who got away with an undisclosed amount of cash. The males were described as one being short wearing dark colored short pants, blue t-shirt, and red shoes. The taller one wore long gray pants, light gray shirt, and dark colored shoes.

He was taken to the

Chesire Hall Medical Centre where he succumbed to his injuries.

Investigation into this incident is ongoing and indications suggested that the motive for the shooting is robbery.

Police are seeking the assistance of persons who may have information or seen what took place to please call Crime Stoppers on 1-800-8477 or use the Crime Stoppers online reporting page: www.crimestoppers.tc, Chalk Sound Police Station 3385901/941-8067. The information you provide will be treated in the strictest of confidence. We remind people they should not report crime information via our Facebook and Twitter page.

Elizabeth Wilson appointed TCIG’s new protocol officer

The Turks and Caicos Islands Government is pleased to welcome Ms. Elisabeth M. Wilson as the new Protocol Officer within the Office of the Premier.

Ms. Wilson first began working in the Turks and Caicos Islands civil service in 2000 as a receptionist for the Tourist Board, before working her way up to post of Assistant Training Manager; a post she held for many years before being transferred to the Office of Premier as the previous Protocol Officer.

Commenting on her reappointment Ms. Wilson stated: “Even though I have worked in other places and have put my all into those areas, it is not every day that you get to do a job that you love so I always looked forward to someday returning to the service of my Country and to this role.”

“The most satisfying and most rewarding part of my job, for me, is putting the Turks and Caicos Islands and the government in the best light.”

Deputy Governor, Anya Williams added; “I am pleased to welcome Mrs. Wilson back into

Ms. Elisabeth M. Wilson the civil service as a member of staff within the Office of the Premier. I am confident that her previous skills and experience will be an asset to TCIG and I certainly wish her all the best.”

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Locals protest against Digicel terminations

By Todeline Defralien

On Monday October 17th 2016 several locals demonstrated outside Digicel’s main office on Leeward Highway with placard depicting their rage in words.

Last week, the telecommunications company made a number of Belongers redundant in a move that has sparked national outrage, forcing the Turks and Caicos Islands Government, through the Immigration Board, to revoke the work permits of six expatriate workers at Digicel.

Former Premier Michael Misick, who was among the demonstrators, told The SUN, “I believe that this demonstration is bigger than Digicel. This concept of downsizing and when it comes to downsizing only downsizing Turks and Caicos Islanders has to be stopped. So we have to send a clear message to Digicel and making them an example and by doing that, sending a clear message to the other businesses. There are a lot of Turks and Caicos Islanders that are qualified for various jobs. There are too many work permits out there and if a company sees a need to downsize then they should start by their foreign employees that are on work permit.”

Misick, who is running as an Independent in the upcoming elections, added: “Digicel, I believe, has over fifteen expatriates working and they are laying off ten Turks and Caicos Islanders, so if they need to downsize they need to downsize that. If they need to reassign people

then reassign and train them. I call on the Government to take a position and to take a position now and to send a clear message to Digicel that none of their work permits will be renewed and the ones that have been issued will be canceled and that the Government contract with Digicel will be canceled unless they reverse this downsizing of Turks and Caicos Islanders immediately.”

Misick said the silence of Premier Hon. Dr. Rufus Ewing on this Digicel terminations is not acceptable and he needs to come out and take action.

Meanwhile PDA Leader Oswald Skippings said, “I feel like this is a total disrespect and advantage being taken of our people.

This seems to be a systematic approach now by not all, but many of the private sector operators. I think the affront is highlighted that when you have the fact that they’re laying off able qualified Turks and Caicos Islanders while at the same time applying for work permits to bring in expects. That is totally unacceptable and we will not stand for that.”

Skippings stressed that people of the Turks and Caicos Islands need to untie and stand up and fight for each other, regardless of their origin or their birth.

“They need to unite as a people and have each other’s back so that they can take their country back and the young people in particular can benefit from whatever development or investment in this country and they can excel and be empowered as Turks and Caicos Islanders,” he said.

In a press release sent to media houses last week, Digicel said “the restructuring process has naturally resulted in a small number of roles being made redundant”.

It stated: “That said, over the past six months, there have been a number of promotions and this trend continues with a number of significant announcements of promotions to our Senior Leadership and Management levels; whilst we continue to enhance our training programs to build the capabilities of our entire organization.”

In the release, Sinead O Marcaigh, CEO of Digicel said, “The restructuring exercise has been advised to the Labor Commission and that those employees whose positions are being made redundant are being really well treated. All statutory obligations are being exceeded and significant ex gratia payments are being made to recognize the service, tenure and dedication of those staff members involved.”

She added: “While restructuring in an organization, it allows new jobs to be created and opportunities for promotion from within. This also brings difficult decisions when roles change and become redundant. Over the past 6 months there have been six promotions and this trend continues with a number of significant announcements of promotions to our Senior Leadership and Management levels; whilst we continue to with our training programs to build the capabilities of our entire organization.”

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WIHL efforts to help raise funds for the Hurricane Matthew relief efforts

The International School of the Turks and Caicos Islands has joined in the effort to support Hurricane Matthew victims. The devastating

storm left many families in Haiti and Bahamas in complete despair. O v e r the past week, ISTCI collected clothing, toiletries and other goods to donate

to the Hurricane Matthew Disaster Relief. On October 19th, Mr. Victor Van Cleeff, Mrs. Drani Saunders and students from Grades 4-6 held a car

wash. The event was a success as it raised $305. The funds raised from this event will support those affected

by Hurricane Matthew

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In the Pink event raises $50,000 for the National Cancer Society

By Todeline Defralien

The annual In The Pink cancer fundraiser, which was held on October 8th at The Palms Turks and Caicos, raised $50,000 for the National Cancer Society.

Last year’s event raised $40,000 but this year’s event raised its intended target of $50,000 for the National Cancer Society.

Karen Whitt, chairman behind the event, said it’s a labour of love to raise more than $175,000 in 8 years for one great cause.

Proceeds will assist funding patient services, prevention education and early detection, according to Whitt who is also Vice-President of the Hartling Group.

The In the PINK committee, local cancer survivors, their loved ones, families, friends and a host of other caring volunteers have come together to present the annual event since 2009.

Whitt told The SUN, “One of the things I am most proud of is our volunteer leaders who serve year-round for the event as tireless advocates passionate

about the cause. This core group of “PINK Soldiers” have been together since day one, and the committee is one of the strongest fundraising teams on the island. They are Honourable Josephine Connolly, Foluso Ladejobi, MaryLou Vanderheide, and from the National Cancer Society Lucille Lightbourne, Rosemary Jolly and Shanta Narinesingh. The Palms core team works together to create the magic and manage the event each year, they are Karen Whitt, Yadviga Dzieduszynska, Lisa Hall, Lauren Callighen, Hazel Rush and Jenny Capili. These teams dedicate countless hours to ensure the PINK party is a success. The committee works so well together and we also have fun at what we do. There is a bond and great camaraderie among us all and that’s part of what makes the event so successful.”

Meanwhile Whitt said she’s constantly amazed and so grateful for the support they receive from the community at large, including businesses who give so generously to assist with the effort.

Pictured here are some of the Committee members of the event at the 8th annual In The Pink event

She added: “Our event is very unique, with so many different aspects which appeal to everyone. You can shop, play poker, eat, drink, dance and socialize with a diverse cross-section of people, which makes the event one of the best on the island. I also love the trend that everyone comes in their favorite PINK attire, the evening is

something out of a fairytale come to real-life event.”

Whitt stated that this year’s event was the largest ever, and they are already thinking about next year’s production, which is guaranteed to be full of surprises and another lofty goal of raising funds for the National Cancer Society.

Local Bank donates to five families affected by Snake Hill fire

By Todeline Defralien CIBC/First Caribbean International Bank in Providenciales made a presentation to five (5) families who were left homeless after fire destroyed their homes in Snake Hill, Blue Hills, on Friday 16th September, 2016.

The presentation took place at The Department of Disaster Management and Emergencies on Tuesday 18th October, 2016 by Larry Lawrence CIBC FirstCaribbean International Bank Country Manager.

A total of $300 was donated to each family that was affected by the fire.

Lawrence said, “We are very sorry for the recent tragedy that affected these five families in September. At CIBC/First Caribbean we felt it was our social responsibility and as a bank we

made a small contribution towards each family to help them in terms of recovering.”

He added, “Most of us go about our busy daily lives and when tragedy befalls each person, as a community we are supposed to have a social conscience that collectively, if we all put a little bit, then we can help our fallen persons to get back on their feet. I know that there’ve been some other contributors towards this effort and we certainly wanted to join in to do our part. No matter how small, they all add up collectively into a whole.”

Haitian National Marie Augustin one of the fire victims said that it isn’t easy but they are very appreciative of the kind gesture from CIBC/First Caribbean International Bank and everyone else who is lending a helping hand because with their help everything From L-R (Deamond Lightbourne, Gracieuse Desir, Marie Renette, Larry Lawrence, Marie Augustin, Midalma will get better for them.

Capellan, Magdala Bouciquot and Rikardia Pardo)

Half way House soon to come for TCI

As a joint effort between the Drug Prevention Foundation and the Turks and Caicos Islands Government, a Half-Way House is coming soon to the island of Providenciales. This project is designed to assist in the re-integration of drug offenders placed on parole by the courts and to serve as an aftercare program for substance abuse clients who have completed inpatient services but need additional support.

It is also intended that this facility will serve as a custodial program for alternative sentencing of first time non-violent drug offenders. According to the president of the Drug Prevention Foundation, “this program will increase the participant’s ability to function in a socially acceptable manner and reduce their reliance on criminal behaviour as well as drugs/ alcohol and ultimately make the community at large a safer place”.

Other expected benefits of the project include: •Reduction in recidivism among drug offenders •Reduction in numbers of drug offenders •Reduction in drug related crimes •Reduction in the level of poverty associated with loss of income resources to substance abuse •Maintenance of treatment gains by patients sent abroad for inpatient rehabilitation

The site for this new facility will be on South Dock Road, Providenciales.

For further information on this project, kindly contact the Drug Prevention Foundation on 347-2424 or the Mental Health and Substance Abuse Department at: 338-3613 in Grand Turk, or 338-4737 in Providenciales.

GRAND TURK

Are looking to fill the following positions

1 Sales manager 5 Sales Associates 1 Jeweler 1 Cashier Minimum 5 years experience in each category except for Cashier Belongers only need apply Impeccable references and Police Clearance Impeccable English, Other language gives an advantage High level of customer service and attending skills Strong Motivational Skills would be an asset Tel:649-946-1083 Email: seitan@almod.com Or Tel:649-331-0477 Email: dhershkovich@shopdi.com

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Premier Ewing tells new Governor he wants more say

Mr. Speaker, your Excellency with a government democratically guarantee has been removed despite Governor Dr. John Freeman, Honorable elected by the people to enact policies our funding of SIPT against our will, Members of this House of Assembly, in the best interest of the people. our macro-economic targets, to the invited guests and strangers in the Governor towards this end and disappointment of the UK Government gallery. as will be discussed at the upcoming are being met, and no justifiable reason

We gather today to welcome the Joint Ministerial Council meeting in exists in this modern day democracy newest addition to our beloved country, London, we envision an evolution of for the UK government to continue to his Excellency Dr. John Freeman and our relationship “to the next level” to have not only financial oversight but his wife Mrs. Freeman. that of an equal partnership. financial veto powers and powers of

His arrival marks the To the Next level of greater appropriation in these islands or any continuance of a tradition that extends autonomy over the operation of our other territory. throughout our history. Each Governor Police Force as we believe that a Turks We have fulfilled our has brought to our islands, differing and Caicos approach to Turks and obligations; we have conformed to styles, various abilities and each, the Caicos crime prevention and security institutions of good governance even mandate of the UK Government. To is the best way forward to maintaining more stringent than those in the UK say that the mandate of The UK law and good order in our islands. This and have still achieved success for the Government is not always aligned with includes having our own Commissioner people of this country despite being the mandate of the government elected of Police, training and creating set up to fail. Now it is time for you to by the people of these islands, would be opportunity of upward mobility of our be honorable and return to the duly an understatement. Though at times Officers and strengthening Community democratically elected government of there may not be that commonality of Policing. the day, the autonomy to decide where, purpose and though there may be the We seek the evolution To a when and how we spend the people’s often encountered friction between higher level of governance over our money on behalf of and for the people. the elected representatives and the God given lands to be used for the We intend to advance this representative of the Crown, we betterment of our people. There is no nation To a higher level where however look forward your Excellency’s democratically justifiable reason why elected officials can discuss and make contribution and we look forward, to we as a Government elected by the decisions as equals on issues that working with you in a manner that is people of these islands cannot enact impact the lives of the people of these progressive, productive and amicable policies governing the management islands rather than being dictated Hon Rufus Ewing and in the best interest of the people of and distribution of our “Crown Land” to via orders in council, adoption of these islands. without the need to obtain the approval conventions for our ratification under again to the next level stronger than

The relationship between and consent of the UK Government instructions, or by economic pressures before, learning from the mistakes the United Kingdom and our beloved before passage in Cabinet or in this from supranational authorities, be they of the past. We do not need any Turks and Caicos Islands is one that House of Assembly. We have been at a policies on International Financial training wheels, we do not need any extends back over 200 years. This is tug of war for almost 4 years over our Centers, Environment or others. The holding of hands, what we need are a relationship that many Turks and crown land policy and I look forward views, concerns and lives of the people barriers to be removed, shackles to be Caicos Islanders value and wish to to your Excellency’s expeditious of these islands must matter. removed, greater autonomy and equal maintain. assistance in getting our draft Crown

We seek this equal partnership partnership in the best interest of our

Yet it is our position that any Land bill and regulations from White not for personal gain, nor for the people. Governor we are a resilient relationship no matter how solid its Hall into the hall of this honorable acquisition of personal power. people, with a strong will to survive foundation and how mutually beneficial House of Assembly where the elected We seek an equal partnership as we have for centuries despite the it may be, must constantly be evaluated members will be the ones charged with and greater autonomy because we barriers and despite the setbacks, we for ways that the relationship may deciding what is best for our people and fervently believe that regardless of the will continue to rise to the next level. evolve, grow and strengthen. not the nameless and faceless of White ideology or political affiliation Turks Your Excellency, I truly believe

Today, we are at a crossroads. Hall who have no knowledge, care our and Caicos Islanders have grown and that you have joined us in a key Our relationship with the U.K. while concern for our people. evolved far beyond the current state of moment of our history. being maintained, must evolve. Your

It is our demand to move affairs.

The moment when we decided Excellency, it is our hope that you will this country To the next level with

We seek an equal partnership to put our heads together, work together see the obstacles that this government a Cabinet in which there is greater and greater autonomy because we and build together a new partnership. has overcome. From the elimination of autonomy, chaired and comprised only believe that the people of Turks and A more equal partnership. the debt, to the continued building of of individuals elected by Turks and Caicos have within our collective To quote Bruce Hafen an equal institutions that would benefit Turks Caicos Islanders, fully empowered to intellect, the ability to manage more of partnership is built "…one choice at a and Caicos Islanders, this government act on behalf of the people who elected our own affairs. time, one conversation at a time, one has demonstrated a willingness to work us. threshold crossed at a time…” with the U.K. when it was in the best

We aspire to move this country We seek an equal partnership and Your Excellency, you will find interest of our country. Please also be To the next level with a financial greater autonomy because we believe our islands to be welcoming, our people aware that this Government continues framework that is void of individuals that Turks and Caicos Islanders have friendly and our country to be one of to stand ready to work around the U.K. such as a Chief Financial Officer with within our hearts, the courage to carry the most beautiful in the world. We whenever necessary and wherever the financial veto powers who are not our homeland into the future. hope that your stay with us will be one rights of our people and the wellbeing elected by the people of these islands.

We seek an equal partnership that you cherish for the rest of your of our nation are at stake.

As a man residing amongst our people, and greater autonomy because life. On behalf of my government and

We as UK Overseas Territories you will be judged by and your time in we believe that Turks and Caicos the people of Turks and Caicos, we Leaders constantly chide the UK these islands will be honored by the Islanders have within our spirit, the welcome you and wish you and your Government for its approach to the honor you in turn show to the nation character to work with the U.K., build family well as we work together for the territories where we are not seen and the people of the Turks and Caicos with the UK and see a new, evolved benefit of Turks and Caicos. or treated as partners despite its Islands. Yes, we expect you to see to relationship emerge that reflects the commitment under the 1999 white it that the UK Government honors intellect, ability, courage and character * This is the full text of the Premier's paper, “Partnership for Progress and their own commitment by removing of our people. address to the swearing-in ceremony for Prosperity” or the 2012 white paper, the CFO position from the constitution Governor, yes, like every other the new Governor Dr. John Freeman in “Security, Success and Sustainability” and repeal of the CFO Ordinance. nation, like the UK, we make mistakes Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos Islands, ignoring the fact that we are a country We have paid our debt, the UK Loan and we fall, but we get up and rise Monday October 17, 2016

Modern INFORMATION TECH 1 Cable Installer/Helper – Salary $6.25 per hour IT Assistant - Salary $400 per week Contact 232-1994 New Position Position not currently held by a work permit holder

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5th Avenue Holdings

BABY SITTER

Part-time Labourer $6.25 per hour

Casa Bendijo Ltd is seeking to employ a Baby Sitter who will be required to look after two infant children.

Is seeking to employ one person as a

Duties include but are not limited to daily cleaning of raw sewage treatment, screens of debris, filters, pipes, valves, submersible pumps, etc., under supervision of Plant Manager using OSHA-approved PPD (personal protection devices).

Must be available for emergencies that require additional hours during evenings and weekends, and must be able to communicate in English.

Please submit applications in person to our administrative office located at Turtle Cove Landing, attention Roger Darville.

Cutoff date for applications is October 31, 2016.

Salary: $600.00 to $800.00 per month 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 649-9414777 Email: oa@fcorporatemsl.com

HS LTD. HS Limited is seeking suitably qualified individuals to fill the following opening. Only candidates who meet the minimum requirements will be considered.

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN Job Description

•Responsible for maintaining the general condition of the company’s properties with regards to all aspects of basic electrical, plumbing and mechanical.

•Complete daily tasks as outlined by Supervisor.

•Complete maintenance request work orders on a timely basis.

•Performs all weekly, monthly and other scheduled preventative maintenance programs.

•Actively pursue new tasks or jobs when assigned work is completed.

•Maintain CCTV Security System.

•Maintain and service pumps and control systems.

•Maintain irrigation filtration system.

•Schedule material purchase order request.

Requirements

•Should have eight years experience as a Maintenance Technician or experience working in a similar position.

•Must have strong skills in troubleshooting and repair of electrical, plumbing and general maintenance.

•Work with minimal supervision.

•On standby for 24 hours call out emergencies.

•Should have great oral and written communication skills.

•Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and Excel.

Please submit applications to: Veronica Rigby, HS Ltd, P.O. Box 124, Regent House, The Regent Village, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands, Tel: (649) 946-5126; Fax (649) 946-5191; Email: ronnie@ habgroup.com.

Interested Belongers must also submit copies of their application to the Commissioner of Labour & Work Permit Board Zone 2. Position currently held by a work permit holder. Closing date for application is October 31, 2016.

WATERLOO HOTEL MANAGEMENT LTD Alexandra Resort, Blue Haven Resort & Marina and the Beach House We are seeking to employ, suitably qualified and experienced hospitality professionals in the positions listed below.

Our ideal candidate should have an outstanding command of the English language, written and oral, strong communication and excellent customer service skills.

Salary for these positions will commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Food

and

Beverage Director

Reporting to the General Manager of the property. Responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

Responsibilities:➢ Consistently offer professional, friendly and engaging service. ➢ Lead and manage the day to day operations of the Food & Beverage Division ensuring all service standards are followed. ➢ Drive innovative promotions, menus and concepts; creating a destination of choice for both Hotel and external guests. ➢ Lead and support all Food & Beverage departments in the achievement of their financial and operational targets. ➢ Prepare annual budgets and administer in a fiscally responsible manner. ➢ Implement effective control of food, beverage, labour and operating expenses throughout the F&B division. ➢ Assist in the preparation of the annual strategic plan and achieve the goals and targets therein. ➢ Ensure the implementation of standards in guest service and constantly seek out ways to improve product and service as well as increase volumes and profits. ➢ Follow department policies, procedures and service standards. ➢ Follow all safety policies Requirements: ➢ Minimum of 5 years of previous Food & Beverage international experience in a senior leadership role ➢ University/College degree ➢ Computer literate in Microsoft Window applications required ➢ Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities ➢ Highly responsible & reliable with the ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment ➢ Ability to work cohesively as part of a team ➢ Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times.

Salary for this position will commensurate with qualifications and experience. Entry point is at $32,000.00 per annum including the benefit of service charge.

Please Submit Applications to: hr@wihl.com A copy should also be submitted to the TCI Labour Department.

Submissions to be no later than November 7th, 2016.

Belongers need only apply.

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ADDRESS ON SWEARING IN OF NEW GOVERNOR, H.E DR JOHN P.G.FREEMAN

by Hon. Sharlene Cartwrigth-Robinson

Leader of the Oppisition

Your Excellency, I too will like to welcome you and your family to what can very well be the most exciting time in your life and whilst I do not know your full background, I do know our present state and know that you will find your experiences diverse, unmatchable, challenging but trust me in many ways enjoyable and invaluable.

That I do believe.

The Timing of Your Arrival You have had the fortune, good fortune or otherwise to arrive during what is now our election period with General Elections perhaps weeks away but definitely less than four months away.

With this period comes challenges for us as a people but also for you as Governor whose Office will have oversight responsibility. We are already experiencing challenges having to change the ballot to accommodate a possible historic number of independents and for the first time a 3rd Party that is seeking to field a full slate of candidates. Campaign is in full swing but managed. With a voter pool of less than 8000 voters, we may find a possible 57 candidates with 27 individuals vying for 5 all island seats. We have struggled with the new system which includes all island and single constituency and if not properly managed and prepared for will create further confusion for our voters. We expect that the Elections Office as an Institution for Good Governance will be properly staffed, advised and funded to ensure the aim of free and fair elections.

We will also expect

Your Excellency, this country is in election mode and whilst one will find as in any other country, the apathetic voter, there are also anxious voters who are eager to move pass this period. I am convinced as well that there are investors who may still be looking at the TCI but are hesitant understandably so not knowing the outcome of talks beginning under one Government and having to more than likely be completed under another.

This fear is real. Nonetheless Your Excellency, the election call as you would have been made aware is that of the Premier and trust me Your Excellency, we are not anxious or losing sleep on this side as the writing is on the wall for everyone to see.

We expect Your Excellency that once Elections are concluded that we will get onto the business of moving this country forward. We urge you to resist any urge to become more involved in the process than you need to be especially as it relates to party politics.

Whilst you are on the brink of a new Parliamentary Term that will bring with it new possibilities, new ideas and new style of governance, there are issues that will not be so new and others that cannot wait but requires urgent attention.

We have heard from your predecessor on his exit that a number of existing investors have expanded in their investment but regrettably we have not had a major project commenced since this term of Parliament and under his stint as Governor. You can appreciate the urgency with which my government when elected will seek to turn this around and with your background in trade and industry and the practise of former Governors under the Derek Taylor Administration to

travel along with the Government and do all that is can with your assistance to grow and diversify this economy.

As I prepared to address you today, I took the opportunity to review what I said to your predecessor on October 9, 2013 and was dismayed that much of the challenges listed there continue and have seen little to no improvement.

WORK FOR AND WITH US When your predecessor was sworn in 4 years ago, the relationship with the UK and the people of these Islands could not be more strained. We had just endured a rough few years with a Governor who history if recorded correctly cannot call him a partner for and with the people of these Islands. That Governor Your Excellency very rarely listened to the voice of the people, he mercilessly passed laws that either violated our culture, religion, transgress our wishes, placed us under severe financial strains based on austerity measures and the laws were largely rooted in and engrained in mistrust. Your Excellency, it was an Administration that habitually closed out the Private Sector, the Clergy, the Public Servants, the Politicians and at times its own Advisory Bodies. The relationship between the TCI and the UK could not be more strained after this period and much work has to be done to rebuild this fragile relationship if either of us is to enjoy the best that this partnership has to offer. I had told your predecessor that Your Excellency and as I told him then, I have had the opportunity to work up front and personally with the last now 7 Governors through varied roles. I am always perplexed though as to how Governors’ seem to see their roles. I believe that though you are the Queen’s local representative and though the Secretary of State sets your remuneration or salary, it is charged on the consolidated Fund of these Islands.

In other words, hired by, salary fixed by the UK but paid by us. I hasten to say here that you must work for us. Your presence here on the ground is for a reason and that is for an up close and personal feel, view and handle of the issues that we face. We therefore ask only that you report the true picture on our behalf.

Your Excellency your immediate predecessor seemed to have enjoyed a great working relationship with the Government and he may have left a note of endorsement by certain words that he has said publicly. He had invited me to sit and address issues and even to serve on an Advisory Group to the National Security Council, having attended 2 of the Meetings.

Troubled Appointees

He seemed to have had the motto to “rock no boat” and to be a friend to all until his departure. His stint was not near eventless with three more notable events that will go down in history that presented new challenges that caused the Governor have to consider that delicate balance between those he appoints and us as a people. He came at a time when this Government was embroiled in a public dispute with the Attorney General and the Premier had filed a court case against him. Needless to say this matter ended in a costly venture for the people of this country as we as a people were made to settle out of court for comments seemingly injurious to his reputation. The next two events that

stand out for me related to two other constitutional appointments made by your Office and that is the Office of the Commissioner of Police and the Officer of the Director of Public Prosecution.

Your Excellency, in a few moments I will address our people’s greatest concern to you, that of crime, and you will see why the need for a working, committed and competent Commissioner of Police is important to us. My Party and I have been avid supporters of law enforcement and have supported the Police in all ways. We take our role and responsibility seriously and have never and will never make crime or use crime as a political football. From where we sat a little under two years ago, the then Commissioner of Police was not performing in the best interest of our people and it was clear that his Organisation as well as the people of these Islands had lost confidence in him. Not before a long private discussion with your predecessor, I found it necessary to call for his resignation or removal publicly. The people of this country spoke loud and clear and felt that this must be done.

A new Commissioner was sworn in about a year and a half ago. Another troubled appointee and an event that will be recorded as historical under your predecessor was the scandal that embroiled the former DPP and his Office who left suddenly amidst a major investigation being conducted by the Integrity Commission. He too had suffered the fate of having an Office that had lost confidence in him and a public when aware who too had serious questions and concerns. Sad to say your Excellency, he was allowed to remain in Office during the investigation and nothing short of victimisation was the order of the day for the staff that dare to stand up to him. Make no mistake about it, Your Excellency, the staff were not opposed to him and had supported him when he first arrived. Your Excellency in an effort to avoid any public embarrassment or erosion of the reputation of this important Institution, I again engaged your predecessor to no avail and had no choice but to publicly share my concerns and to have him suspended from Office until the Investigation had been completed. Your Excellency, I need not say how important it is to hear the voices of our people and to hold into account your appointments and to move with strength and decisive of leadership swiftly though after a thorough review so as to avoid these public spats that could have been avoided. I am not saying that there is no room for disagreement between us but there was none when the evidence was clear that the individuals for varied reasons could not and should not have been allowed to remain in Office.

I have said all of this to say this, I ask that you work on our behalf when there are persons, regardless to whom are not working in the best interests of our people especially those in critical posts in the Institutions protecting good governance. Your Excellency these accounts show where we needed strength in your Office’s role and no doubt shows where occasions will arise where you must work for and in the best interest of our people.

SEEK TO UNITE AND NOT DIVIDE

Hon Sharlene Cartwright Robinson be a “uniter” ad not a divider. Let your decisions and words be carefully counted and thought through, your instructions or intentions clear as possible when dealing with us whether as the Government or the Opposition and avoid contentious and mischief at all cause. You will find very quickly that you are immediately being measured and opinions of you in some instances are already formed because of your maker of your appointment but there are many of us who will allow you too shape that for us.

As stated before there are critical issues that are left outstanding and it includes the matter of SIPT Trials that have no bearing directly on your Office but on the Treasury and reputation of these Islands. I would encourage you to have no involvement but to pay a watchful eye on its impact.

Secondly, the matter of constitutional reform and the new structure being established in the fight against crime.

Whether intentional or not, your Predecessor has left these Islands and has created his most controversial headlines ever on exit. If you were to secure a copy of one of our major newpapers here two weeks ago, you will see the caption that gripped this nation and myself included, and have caused those politically motivated for this already politically charged environment to grasp at straws in an effort to address something that is really not there and which has given way to a misrepresentation of the facts.

You will find to our embarrassment that in this period we are extra sensitive and the air of mistrust is thickened.

Your Excellency, you may or may not be surprised but there are senior politicians who do not believe that a Government and Opposition ought to work together on any issue and we have defied the age old politics and practise of the past by working together with the Government in the best interest of our people whether it was in Anti VAT fight, legislation to support women and children, to support those who may have made bad decisions and ran afoul of the law and needed a process to expunge or clean their records, to support new financial services products or to regulate our financial services industry, to provide relief to NHIP subscribers through an amnesty period, or to support disaster management initiatives. We ran and continue to run the risk of those who choose not to rise above petty politics painting a picture that working together for the people is a dangerous or bad thing. But that we must do because it is the right thing to do in the best interest of our people.

As I encourage you to work for and on behalf of us. I encourage you to * Part 2 of this address will be published next week

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New Governor sworn-in D

r. John Freeman was sworn-in by Chief Justice Margaret RamsayHale as the new Governor of the Turks and Caicos Islands on Monday, October 17th, 2016.

The ceremony took place at the House of Assembly in Grand Turk.

Here are some photos from the event.

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HEAD OF CIVIL LITIGATION An experienced Civil Litigator is required for a firm based in Providenciales.

The successful candidate must have at least 15 years experience and must demonstrate experience and knowledge of having dealt independently with all matters relating to civil practice, litigation and employment law dispute resolution. Must have excellent communication skills, both oral and written and be capable of production of documents and forms as required. Must have vehicle and driving license. The applicant must be able to work overtime when required. References will be required.

Salary ranging from $48,000.00 to $60,000.00 per annum.

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

QUALIFIED PADI/OPEN WATER SCUBA INSTRUCTORS A Dive shop based in Providenciales is seeking suitably qualified candidates for the above position. Ideal candidate/s must have a minimum of (2) two years experience: must be able to speak French and English and have knowledge of boat operation. Equipment and compressor maintenance would be a plus.

Starting Salary $800.00 to $1100.00 per month based on experience and qualifications.

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 22ND, 2016 – OCTOBER 29TH, 2016

ISLAND SOLUTIONS Invites applicants (especially Turks & Caicos Islanders and work permit holders) to apply for the position of

MBA CONSTRUCTION

LABOURER

Duties include maintaining and repairing security equipment, such as radios, tracking devices and other technical equipment.

Providing support to clients in technical systems in the field.

Salary $6.25 per hour Send or bring your resume/CV To: 123 Long Bay Hills, Providenciales, TCI or contact 333-6577 Or email to: info@wcsstci.com Deadline for application is November 30th, 2016

SEEKS 1 GARDENER $6.25 per hour 6 days per week Contact 242-3450

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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Ministry of Border Control and employment commissions new Customer Service Center

The Ministry of Border Control and Employment is pleased to announce the opening of a new Customer Service Center aimed at improving service delivery within the Ministry.

Led by Customer Service Quality Assurance Manager Mr. Emilio Seymour in Providenciales and Customer Service Center Supervisor Ms. Chrishandra Hall in Grand Turk, the unit will serve as a rebranded interface between the Ministry and the general public, and will work towards improving customer service standards in the delivery of work permits, visas, birth and death certificates among various other categories and products within the Ministry.

To add to the current staffing within the Ministry, the unit in addition to the managers, will consist of four Customer Service Clerks and three Telephone Hotline Agents, all focused on improving service delivery.

Following on from the staff ’s attendance at various TCIG staff orientation programs, Her Excellency, Deputy Governor Anya Williams and Minister of Border Control Hon. Ricardo Donahue Gardiner along with

Permanent Secretary Clara Gardiner, that we are able to more efficiently met with the staff to discuss with provide services to the general them the importance of their roles public. To do so we are committed and the new vision and goals for the to not only providing additional Ministry of Border Control, Labour staffing, but also to bolstering training and Employment. and to streamlining the operating

Deputy Governor Anya procedures within the ministry and Williams commented that “As the its departments which would help to Ministry of Border Control, Labour eradicate many of the general concerns and Employment has the largest and complaints currently raised by the customer service interface between the general public.” government and the general public it

The Minister of Border is imperative that we work to improve Control and Employment noted that service delivery in that ministry so “The Ministry of Border Control has

a very important role to play in all facets of life in the Turks and Caicos Islands and is central to building and supporting the existence of a strong economy. I have every confidence that with a commitment to improving customer experience and the provision of new equipment, resources and technology, the opinion of the service provided by my Ministry will get better.”

Permanent Secretary, Clara Gardiner echoed her delight in having new staff to assist with implementing much needed change in our Ministry. She added that that there is already notable signs of improvement since the new team was recruited and encouraged the team to remain dedicated to ethos of constant improvement.

In recent weeks the Ministry has launched a new website which provides a wealth of information and application forms which is aimed at empowering customers and reducing reliance on staff. Other initiatives are currently in progress which will result in enhancing customer satisfaction within the coming weeks.

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Invites applicants (especially Turks & Caicos Islanders and work permit holders) to apply for the position of

SECURITY OFFICER

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Duties include: protecting property and delivering the highest quality security and safety services to our clients; providing reassurance and assistance to our clients and customers; Patrolling and maintaining accurate records; incident management and excellent report writing skills.

Salary $6.36 per hour Send or bring your Resume/CV To: 123 Long Bay Hills, Providenciales, TCI or Contact 333-6577 or email to info@ wcsstci.com Deadline for application is November 30th, 2016

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OF GRAND TURK Is seeking A Domestic worker To work 5-6 days a week holidays also Salary starting at $6.25 per hour Belonger will be given first preference

SEEKS 1 Kitchen Helper Salary $6.50 per hour Contact 342-0160 or 331-0221

BUTTERFIELD GOLD GROUP OF COMPANIES POSITIONS AVAILABLE One (1) Air Condition Technician Require individual with certification in “Air Conditioning / Refrigeration Equipment Operation & Maintenance” with a minimum of ten years experience to service large operation including a supermarket.

Salary: commensurate with experience starting from $9.25 per hour One (2) Electrician Minimum seven years experience in the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical equipment, including electronic circuit boards. Individual should also posses basic plumbing knowledge and be capable of setting up and implementing a maintenance schedule. Certification required.

Salary: commensurate with experience starting from $8.00 per hour One (1) Gas Attendant Good oral and written skills, no experience necessary.

Knowledge of basic mechanically skills would be an asset.

Knowledge to maintain gas pump machines would be an asset.

Wages: From $6.50 per hour Only Belongers apply for these positions. Application forms available from Butterfield Gold Human Resource Department.

Only applicants selected for interview will be notified.

Submit applications to by October 7, 2016 to: Butterfield Gold Ltd.,

Human Resource Department

Town Center Mall Providenciales Tel: 649-946-4211

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LOCAL NEWS

Beaches Resort to showcase top talents at Annual Festival of the Arts

Team members at Beaches won the DJ Clash segment and Edwin Turks & Caicos lit the French Village Lewis of the Engineering Department Stage on fire as finalist strutted, sang performs in the instrumental musical Spearheaded by the and danced their way to the 2016 category.

Sandals Resorts International [SRI] Director of Entertainment David Ellis, Festival of the Arts regional finals.

Festival of the Arts, competition was

Dee-Jan Cimafranca and created to showcase the vast array of Evanz Inelus emerged as top Female talents present within the company. and Male vocalist as they sang their “Festival of the Arts creates a platform way into the hearts of judges with their for our talented team members at amazing vocals. While, Spa Therepist Beaches Turks and Caicos to showcase JoselleBeckford and William Fulford talents across several areas of the strutted their way to the top with their performing arts,” Ellis said, “Beaches model behaviour by showcasing their Turks & Caicos realized the need perfectly toned bodies in two wardrobes to show these local talents and has which included swim wear and casual created an avenue to not only perform at regional level but also to reward attire.

Carlos Gonzalez s' dance skills participating team members for their Beaches and Sandals landed him at the top of the chart for his abilities.” dance Act. While Katherine Jimenez International Festival of the Arts, will and Eric Sarianoexcel in the dance take place later this year in Jamaica, group category. Jean-Claude Aguste where finalist go on to compete against

Winners- Festival of the Arts the regional winners from Sandals/ Beaches Resorts in Jamaica, St. Lucia,

Antigua, and the Bahamas for the International crown.

Inmates graduate from anger management program

On October 12 2016 a graduation ceremony was held at Her Majesty’s Prison (HMP), for eight (8) inmates that completed the most recent Anger Management Program.

The anger management program which began in 2007 has seen over 137 inmates graduated to date.

Each year, two cycles are conducted to train inmates in how to resolve conflicts and control their anger.

The program is facilitated by Mr. Stanley Been, Substance Abuse Counselor within the Department of Mental Health and Substance Dependence. In his address to the graduates, Mr. Been encouraged them to lose sight of their past afflictions

Eight (8) inmates that completed the most recent Anger Management Program. and focus on their future, using the Minister of Home Affairs, negativity they once bottled inside as Transportation and Communication; Mr. Raymond Grant, Deputy fuel for something positive.

Further remarks were received Superintendent of HMP; Dr. Alicia from the Hon. George Lightbourne, Malcolm, Director of the Department

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.

of Mental Health & Substance Dependence and Hon. Lillian Missick.

The Department of Mental Health & Substance Dependence, has been allotted future calendar dates so as to assist the prison with these support services. This program continues to represent the collaborative work that is being done to aid in the rehabilitation of prisoners within the Turks and Caicos Islands.

For further information on this program, kindly contact the Drug Prevention Foundation on 347-2424 or the Mental Health and Substance Abuse Department at: 3383613 in Grand Turk, or 338-4737 in Providenciales.

Alexandra Resort is inviting applications for the following positions: Operations Executive to the General Manager Reports to: General Manager Summary: Organization and administration of all operating departments in order to provide a smooth and successful operation of the entire resort. Core Job Responsibilities & Duties Responsibilities Performs administrative and executive activities for the General Manager and in his/her absence to the Director of Operations; as well as coordinates the onboarding and training of new hires and existing staff. This position requires having sensitivity to confidential matters.

Duties: •Contact vendors, receive visitors for the General Manager and directs visitors to the appropriate dept. head.

•Schedule appointments for the General Manager, and all dept. heads.

•Maintains General Managers’ agenda and responses to email inquiries.

•Presents queries from owners to General Manager for review.

•Researches products needed for entire resort; reviews quotes; creates PO’s for signature and follows up with the purchasing process.

•In conjunction with the Accounting dept., responsible for receiving all goods and allocating to the appropriate departments.

•Assists with end of month inventories for Operating Departments, Creates spreadsheets and presentations, and filing.

•Responsible for submitting all necessary paperwork to the Accounting department for proper coding and classification.

•Schedule interviews for departments for potential hires and Coordinate planning of new employee property orientations.

•Compile materials and maintain employee database records.

•Create Training Manuals and update SOP’s for all departments, Presents and trains on new SOP’s as they are created.

•Liaise with the Corporate HR department for internal and external posting of open positions.

•Assist in evaluating candidates to ensure they meet company hiring standards.

•Ensure that the offer letters are prepared and the hiring process completed for all new hires.

•May also assist with other HR department projects and Operational requirements Personality •Strong sense of need for achievement of goals and success, Strong Interpersonal skills.

•Sound ability and knowledge to develop standards of operations and strategic processes.

•Ability to multi-task and work well with different supervisors •Good analytical and numeric skills.

•Ability to work under own initiative in a fast paced environment.

•Able to develop relationships with the hotel teams.

•Capacity to read situation, understand environments and respond accordingly •High level of motivation, determination and commitment.

Requirements: •Knowledge of Opera (preferred but not required) •Extensive computer skills, Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point) •Strong communication skills are required and control of the English language, written and spoken •Ability to transcribe meeting minutes, Strong organizational skills •Strong Record keeping ability •Advanced knowledge of HR practices •Advanced knowledge of Hotel Operations (i.e Housekeeping, Maintenance, Front Office, F&B).

Salary for this position will commensurate with qualifications and experience. Entry point is at $32,000.00 per annum including the benefit of service charge.

Please Submit Applications to: hr@wihl.com A copy should also be submitted to the TCI Labour Department.

Submissions to be no later than November 18th, 2016.

Belongers need only apply.

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Come and join our winning team at Seven Star Resort & Spa The following positions are currently available

Owners Asset Protection Officer This position is under the direct supervision of the Owners Relations Manager/General Manager and is responsible for the protection, safeguarding, and security of assets for the assigned Home Owners.

Duties and Requirements: •A minimum of 5 years’ experience •Able to work flexible hours, holidays and weekends.

•Highly trained in security procedures and martial arts.

•First Aid training is preferable and ability to communicate effectively •Physical ability to run, walk, jump and bend.

•Willing to work long Shifts (up to 14hrs) and split shift during the night.

•Willing to work in all weather conditions and ability to respond to patron problems effectively.

•Excellent customer service skills Salary range: USD1,100 per month New position Mixologist Is responsible for the overall management of the bar team. Must be able to mix and match ingredients in order to create classic and innovative drinks in accordance with customers’ needs and expectations. The purpose of this position is to interact with the hotel guests and ensure they have a great experience at the BAR or lounge. Must manage and trained Requirements: •Have worked in a well-reputed organization in a similar capacity •Minimum of three years’ experience as a mixologist •Skilled in customer service and interaction •Knowledgeable about mixology techniques and must be able to train team •Knowledge of basic cashiering procedures •To be punctual and precise Responsible for: •Supervise daily operations of the bar(s) and ensure beverages are mixed and served according to the standards.

•Manage the bar’s beverage program and make occasional changes to ensure an up to date product offering and attractive presentation.

•Ensure the bar is kept in good running order and deep cleaning and maintenance is performed when necessary.

•Manage the bar’s inventory, perform inventory checks and provide accounts with assistance during monthly stock takes.

•Maintain bar materials and glassware and notify HOD when reordering is necessary Salary range: USD20,000 to USD26,400 per annum (Salary is negotiable and based on level, experience and qualifications). Position currently held by a work permit holder.

Line Cook: We are looking for a professional line cook to prepare food to the exact chef ’s specifications and to set up stations for menu. The successful candidate will play a key role in contributing to our customer satisfaction and acquisition goals.

Requirement •Proven cooking experience •Excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures •Accuracy and speed in executing assigned tasks •Familiar with industry’s best practices •Culinary school diploma Salary: USD16,800 to USD21,600 per annum. Position currently held by a work permit holder Pastry Chef We are looking for an experienced Pastry Chef to prepare a variety of desserts, pastries or other sweet goods. Must be skill in baking high quality treats should be matched by your creativity to develop new amazing tastes and recipes. The ideal candidate will be well-versed in culinary arts with a passion for sweet and delicious creations.

Duties: •Prepare a wide variety of goods such as cakes, cookies, pies, bread etc. following traditional and modern recipes •Monitor stocks for baking ingredients such as flour, sugar etc. and make appropriate orders within budget •Check quality of material and condition of equipment and devices used for cooking •Guide and motivate pastry assistants and bakers to work more efficiently •Identify staffing needs and help recruit and train personnel •Maintain a lean and orderly cooking station and adhere to health and safety standards Requirements: •Proven experience as Pastry Chef, baker or relevant role •Great attention to detail and creativity •Organizing and leadership skills •In depth knowledge of sanitation principles, food preparation and baking techniques and nutrition •Working knowledge of baking with ingredient limitations (pastries that are gluten free, sugarless etc.)

Salary range: USD35,000 to USD44,800 per annum and is based on experience and qualification. Position currently held by a work permit holder.

LEAD BEACH BUTLER Candidate will lead their section team and at times be responsible for opening or closing the Beach Cabana Service including responsibility for end of day procedures.

SECURITY OFFICER The areas of responsibility for this position include the protection and safety of property assets, employees, guests, accident and fire prevention and response. The ideal candidate must exemplify excellent customer service and create a positive atmosphere for guests and employees and be available to work a rotating and flexible schedule.

•Suitable candidates must have a minimum of 4 years’ experience working in a lead Butler position at a five-star resort.

•F&B Server experience in outdoor setting is a plus •Willing to work long hours in the all-weather types.

•High energy with excellent interpersonal and customer service skills •Physical ability to run, walk, jump and bend.

•Excellent command of English language (writing/reading/speaking) •Experience with point-of-service system, prior cashier or banking experience preferred Wages: USD6.25 to USD$7.60 per hour. Position currently held by a work permit holder

Duties and Requirements: •A minimum of 5 years’ experience •Able to work flexible hours, holidays and weekends.

•Willing to walk/run through dark bushy areas to carryout checks.

•Highly trained in security procedures and martial arts.

•First Aid training is preferable •Ability to communicate effectively •Physical ability to run, walk, jump and bend.

•Willing to work long Shifts (up to 14hrs) and split shift during the night.

•Willing to work in all weather conditions.

•Ability to respond to patron problems effectively.

Other positions: •Reservations Agent •Landscaper •Retail clerk

Salary range: USD14,000 to USD15,000 per annum and is based on experience and qualification. Position currently held by a work permit holder.

Asst. F&B Manager F&B Runner Chief Stewart

Salary range: USD12,000 to $17,000 per annum and is based on experience and qualification. Some position currently held by a work permit holder.

ONLY CANDIDATES MEETING ABOVE REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS WILL BE CONTACTED.

Candidates should apply to Seven Stars Resort & Spa, Grace Bay Road, Providenciales via e-mail at hr@sevenstarsgracebay.com for consideration or should leave CV’s at the security building for the attention of HR. Prospective applicants who are Islanders kindly send copies of your application to the board.

Application deadline: October 30, 2016

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OCTOBER 22ND, 2016 – OCTOBER 29TH, 2016

We hire smiles!!!

The Resort will be holding a series of Job Fairs to find Talent for the season… we hire the personality and train the individual.

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.

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 (Saturday and Sunday). The Resort thanks everyone for their interest in advance and advises that applicants will be contacted for an interview via Text Message.

Please forward your resumes by Friday November 18th 2016 to secure an interview date and time.

Feel free to drop your resumes in our secure resume drop-box at the Service Gate, or email it to mmvaughn@grp.sandals.com, or fax to 649 946 4870.

There are vacancies from Entry Level to Management positions: Below are some of the openings in our departments (this inviting Turks and Caicos Islanders applicants: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

list is not exhaustive)

and we are

Accounts (Accountant, Clerk etc.)

Bars (Beach and Pool Server, Bar Porter, Bartender etc.)

Concierge (Agent, Junior Concierge etc.)

Cost Control (Porter, Clerk etc.)

Dining Room (Server, Supervisor, Restaurant Manager etc.)

Engineering (Certified skilled technical persons.)

Entertainment (Dancer, Singer, Musician, Animator, AV Technician etc.)

Front Office (Agent, Bellman etc.)

Gift Shop (Assistant Manager, Sales Representative) Grounds (Supervisor, Grounds man) Gym (Gym Attendant) Housekeeping (Houseman, Room Attendant, Linen Room Attendant etc.)

IT(IT Coordinator/ Trainee) Kids Kamp (Attendant/ Counselor) Kitchen (Cooks Grade 1,2 and 3) Laundry (Attendant, Shift-leader, Supervisor) Photoshop (Photographer, Sales Representative ) Public Relations (Media Specialist) Projects (Assistant Project Manager, Construction Supervisor, MEP Engineer) Sales (Junior Sales Executive) Security (Officer, Supervisor) Spa (Certified skilled therapist) Stewarding (Steward) Travel and Loyalty(Travel and Loyalty Consultant[returning guests bookings]) Training (Training Coordinator) Watersports (Towel Runner, Waterpark, Beach and Pool Attendant, Dive Instructor etc.)

Weddings (Wedding Planner, Wedding Steward) Applicants will be contacted via text only to confirm your interview Applications giving full details of qualifications and experience should be sent to: mmvaughn@grp.sandals.com or Fax to: 941-4870 Attn: M McClean-Vaughn or dropped off in the “Resume Box” at the Service Gate or Employment Services- Labour Department and should reach not later than November 18th 2016.

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Pineapples

Red seedless GRapes

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Fortis staff and friends celebrate NY Stock Exchange Bell Ringing Ceremony F

ortis Inc., the Canadian-based parent company of FortisTCI, made its debut on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on Friday, October 14th, 2016, marking a historic milestone for the Company. President & CEO Barry Perry celebrated the occasion in New York by carrying out the ceremonial ringing

of the bell to open the exchange for trading.

The Fortis team in TCI, and specially invited guests, all came together in celebration of the event in screams and excitement as the bell ranged.

The Following are photo highlights from the ceremony.

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Gala Apples

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Aberdeen Bacon

12 oz pkg

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30 lb

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Bar S Chicken Franks

12 oz pkg

Pork $ 00 Picnic lb

PRICES GOOD Sat., OCTOBER 22nd thru SUN., OCTOBER 30th, 2016

$ 35 lb

3 lb bag

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Pineapples

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A REWARDING CAREER WITH COMO HOTELS & RESORTS STARTS TODAY!!

At COMO, we create experiences worth re-living, experiences that inspire guests to travel and live differently.

COMO Parrot Cay, Turks & Caicos Islands Job Title:

Job Title:

Pool and Beach Manager

Main Objective

The role of the Pool and Beach Manager is to direct and organize the activities of the Pool and Beach staff within the Food & Beverage department to maintain the high standards of food and beverage quality, service and marketing to maximize profits through outstanding customer service. Plans and directs the functions of administration and planning of the Pool and Beach department to meet the daily needs of the operation.

Implements effective controls of food, beverage and labor costs. Ensures compliance with health, safety, sanitation and alcohol awareness standards. Helps ensure high standards of food and beverage quality, service and marketing to maximize profits and ensure outstanding customer service.

Duties and Responsibilities                 

The role of the Private Estate Manager is to manage the entire Private Estate Department. The Private Estates Manager is required to ensure proper maintenance of the Private Homes and manage all project works.

Homeowner satisfaction and maximum profitability will be your major objective.

Duties and Responsibilities  

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Responsible to assist with planning and coordination of holiday programs i.e. Christmas, New Year & Easter.

Lead the brainstorming process to develop event themes (as & when required).

Interface with operations staff to coordinate logistic and performance needs for events.

Qualification/Experience/Requirements         

Managing All Private Homes.

Managing Private Estate own team of housekeeping, landscaping, pool maintenance and maintenance.

Operations / Communication

Ensure that quality experience, policies, mission, vision and objectives are followed through.

Motivate all recreation colleagues to ensure guest satisfaction in order to increase sales by promoting repeat business.

To monitor expenditures and give maximum care to the maintenance of physical assets of the Recreation Department and to keep the department assets in the best possible functional state.

Ensure effective manning at all times to maximize productivity and business demands.

Perform all aspects of personnel and training functions, including hiring, performance appraisals, counseling, coaching, disciplinary action, monitor performance, etc.

Ensure and maintain a very high standard of personal hygiene, behavior and grooming standards of all colleagues.

Handle and respond to guest complaints and comments relating to the department tactfully.

Maintain an active presence on the beach & poolside during peak hours.

Ensure effective communication via daily briefings, weekly updates and monthly brainstorming sessions within the department.

Well-versed with COMO Hotels & Resorts goals and information.

To be responsible for the daily operation of the entire recreation department, which includes water sports, powerboats maintenance and cleanliness of all water sports excursion boats.

To manage a team of recreation staff, plan and work closely with the Guest Services department in coordination with daily activities such as windsurfing, catamaran sailing.

Responsible for gymnasium and maintenance of all equipments Must be a strong swimmer and physically fit.

Plan and/or lead tours through our remote swamp and exotic mangroves.

Proven ability aimed at continuing to help conserving the environment.

Organizing environmental and wildlife conservation and awareness events i.e. tree planting, wildlife

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Event Planning & Special Service 

Private Estates Manager

Qualified swimmer & certified in First Aid & CPR. Qualified trainer/operator for non-motorize water sport i.e. hobie cat, surfing, kayaking, paddle boarding Working knowledge computers and Microsoft office suite with proficiency in excel and word.

Well organized with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Outgoing personality with excellent interpersonal skills, comfortable speaking and enjoy working with people.

Creative and imaginative and able to translate ideas into action and programs.

Able to multi-task several projects at once and establish priorities amongst competing interests.

Proactive problem solver.

Perform any other reasonable duties as required by the Hotel Manager.

Salary commensurate with experience in the range: USD24K to USD36K

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Ensuring daily operation at the Private Estates is running smoothly.

Involvement in the sales rental & marketing of Villas in the rental pool.

Working closely with The Resort and Homeowners or their representatives and property managers in order to combine work on the houses with maximum rental sales.

Liaising closely with Estate Executive Housekeeper/Project Manager to ensure all work is completed as efficiently as possible.

Undertaking daily inspections of all Private Estate in the Parrot Cay rental pool and completing daily, weekly and monthly checklists for each property.

Undertaking twice a week inspections of all Private Estate property on Parrot Cay – non rental pools and weekly report to the owner.

Managing total care maintenance of all building on the property associated with specific homes including, landscaping, pest control, pool & exterior services, interior and exterior furniture maintenance and cleanliness.

Preparing monthly billing statement and P&L for individual homes.

Proposing projects for the homes based on necessity and available budget.

Working closely with contractors and other outside vendors prior to and during and after projects.

Ensuring all the needs for Homeowners are taken care of prior and during their visit, this will include and not limited to spa appointment, excursion reservation, groceries, pet import license, organizing special events on their behalf, etc.

Adopt a flexible approach and demonstrate a “can do” attitude to those that you work with. Set an example that others can follow.

Assisting in producing a budget for your department with the Financial Controller and General Manager.

Generating financial and achievement reports as required by management.

Implementation of daily, weekly and monthly projects to maintain equipment, cleanliness and standards. Planning should include phased maintenance projects over the summer months when rentals are at their lowest levels.

Perform any other reasonable duties as required by the General Manager.

Qualifications / Experience/Requirements        

College degree in Hotel / Business Management or equivalent training/ work experience.

Bilingual in Italian, French and Spanish is a plus.

Minimum of three years Management experience working in a luxury, 5 star properties.

Must be proficient in hospitality revenue management, guest services and team development.

Experience in sales and marketing.

Must have strong knowledge of Residential management and/or Front Office management related experience.

Must be willing to live and work on Remote Island.

Must be able to work up to 72hrs a week if needed by Management

Salary range: USD49K to USD68K This position is currently held by work permit holder OTHER POSITIONS: Private Estate Attendant Yoga/Pilates Instructor Housekeeping Supervisor Commis Chef Food & beverage Server Pastry Chef Pool and Beach manager A/C Technician Recreation Attendant Spa Attendant Private Estates Attendant Bartender Guest Service Agent Bellman Kitchen Steward K-9 Dog Security/Handle Boat Mechanic Turndown Attendant VIP Coordinator – Middle East and Latin America

Boat Mechanic Spa Receptionist Hostess Chef de Cuisine Spa Therapist Commis de Cuisine Duty Manager Housekeeper Ayurvedic Doctor

Salary for these positions will be paid base on qualification and experience.

Please note that all application must be submitted with a valid Police Record, two reference letters from previous employers or a notary public and current educational certificates. Must be willing to relocate.

Only suitable candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Forward your resume to the Human Resources Department at the following address: Parrot Cay Resort and COMO Shambhala P.O. Box 164 Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands Ph: (649) 946 7788, Fax: (649) 946 7749 Email: careers.parrotcay@comohotels.com

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HEALTHY

LIFESTYLE

PepsiCo sets global target for sugar reduction

Pepsi bottles are seen lined up at a store in New York

PepsiCo Inc (PEP.N) has set a from waters and juices including the target for reducing the amount of sugar Tropicana brand, plus snacks and dips in its soft drinks around the world such as hummus and guacamole. as part of a suite of goals aimed at Its 2025 goals also include targets for tackling problems ranging from obesity lowering sodium and saturated fat. to climate change.

FINANCIAL PROGRESS

The New York-based company "These are good steps. But will announce on Monday that by 2025 when we have an obesity crisis, I think at least two thirds of its drinks will there is more that we can be doing," have 100 calories or fewer from added said Mindy Lubber, president of nonsugar per 12 oz serving, up from about profit organization Ceres, which pushes 40 percent now. companies and investors to take action

The move, which it plans to on sustainability. achieve by introducing more zero and "If a food and beverage low-calorie drinks and reformulating company is not looking at nutrition, existing drinks, comes as PepsiCo they are not looking at the direction and rival Coca-Cola (KO.N) come the world is going in." under increasing pressure from health Coke has said that by 2020 it experts and governments who blame would offer low-calorie or no-calorie them for fuelling epidemics of obesity options in every market as part of its and diabetes. sustainability goals.

PepsiCo says the new global PepsiCo is building on goals target is more ambitious than its set out 10 years ago, which targeted previous goal of reducing sugar by 25 nutritional, environmental and social percent in certain drinks in certain improvements. Khan said there has markets by 2020. also been financial progress.

"The science has evolved," He said the company has Mehmood Khan, PepsiCo's chief saved $600 million over the past five scientific officer of research and years from reduced water, packaging development, told Reuters. and energy use, as well as a reduction He gave an example of new flavor in waste. He added that, over the past ingredients that require less decade, average returns on investments sweetening, saying: "It's not just about in this area have been better than the sweeteners, it's about understanding cost of capital. the flavor ingredients and having Khan expects similar returns proprietary knowledge and access in future, which might be good news to them."

The World Health for investors, who generally don't base Organization this month recommended investment decisions on sustainability. taxes on sugary drinks, as France and "It might not be the driving factor, but Mexico have done, to curb consumption it might a filter," said Morningstar and improve health. The soft drinks analyst Philip Gorham. industry opposes such taxes.

Other targets include

Despite its name, PepsiCo a 15 percent improvement in the generates only 12 percent of its $63 water efficiency of PepsiCo's direct billion in annual revenue from its agricultural supply chain in waterfamous cola brand. It makes 25 percent stressed areas by 2025 and a 20 percent from carbonated soft drinks such as drop in greenhouse gas emissions Mountain Dew, with the rest coming across its supply chain by 2030.

Bad eating habits can start in daycare

Some daycare centers may find “clean plate club” policies hard to resist, even though working too hard to control what kids eat can backfire and make them more likely to gain weight, a recent study suggests.

Plenty of previous research suggests that when kids experience controlling feeding practices, they can lose their ability to follow their own hunger cues and to stop eating when they’re full. Over time, children forced to clean their plates at every meal may gravitate toward sugary foods and snacks and run the risk of becoming overweight or obese.

In a recent survey, however, some daycare workers mistakenly believed a clean plate club approach would encourage kids to develop a healthy appetite, researchers report in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, September 17.

“This study also found that childcare providers use controlling feeding practices because of fear of parents’ negative reaction if they find that their child did not eat,” said lead study author Dipti Dev, a child health behavior specialist at the University of Nebraska in Lincoln.

“Childcare providers should avoid controlling feeding practices such as avoiding giving food as reward, encouraging but not pressuring children to eat their food and avoiding to praise children for cleaning their plates,” Dev added by email.

To understand how daycare providers think about feeding kids, Dev and colleagues conducted in-depth faceto-face interviews with 18 women at centers for children aged 2 to 5 years old.

All of the participants had at least some education beyond high school, and eight of them had college degrees. They were 42 years old on average, and had typically been working as a daycare teacher for around 12 years.

Some of these teachers said they used controlling feeding practices because they found them effective, particularly with picky eaters and

stubborn children.

Plus, food or sweets make good rewards for tasks throughout the day, like using the toilet. Some providers said they thought toilet training would be a lot harder without the candy reward.

Even some providers who said they didn’t use controlling feeding practices actually described advocating the clean plate club or repeatedly encouraging kids to taste everything on their plate.

When daycare providers avoided this type of feeding, it was often because they believed it would be ineffective or because they wanted children to learn to regulate their own food intake.

Some teachers also said they were aware of research linking controlling feeding practices to an increased risk of childhood obesity and avoided it for that reason.

In certain instances, they might instead try to encourage kids to eat more or sample more items by letting them touch, smell and play with food – all techniques that can turn eating into an exploration that kids enjoy.

The study is small, and doesn’t prove that daycare feeding policies cause obesity or lead kids to have bad eating habits.

But the results still suggest parents should ask how child care providers approach mealtimes when they are choosing where to send their child, said Nancy Zucker, an eating disorders researcher at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina, who wasn’t involved in the study.

“Given that early childhood is a pivotal developmental stage for the emergence of healthy habits, altering daycare culture around meals is critical,” Zucker said by email.

“I think parents should consider communicating to daycare centers that they are trusting of their child's hunger signals so whatever food amount the child is able to consume is adequate from their perspective,” Zucker added.

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ENTERTAINMENT

Billy Bush leaves NBC 'Today' show after Trump lewd tape

U.S. television host Billy Bush is leaving the "Today" show, NBC said on Monday, after a 2005 video surfaced in which he and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump made lewd comments about women.

Bush, 45, was suspended from hosting duties on NBC's flagship morning show after tape came to light 10 days ago. In it, Bush laughed and bantered as Trump, then star of the "Apprentice" reality TV show, boasted about kissing and groping women without their permission and trying to seduce a married woman.

NBC said in a statement, "While he was a new member of the 'Today' team, he was a valued colleague and longtime member of the broader NBC family. We wish him success as he goes forward."

Bush said in a statement that he was "deeply grateful for the conversations I've had with my daughters, and for all of the support from family, friends and colleagues."

"I look forward to what lies ahead," he added.

Bush's attorney, Marshall Grossman, said Bush's settlement with NBC

did not include any non-compete restrictions and that Bush was "free to do whatever he wishes to do professionally."

He declined to reveal the financial terms of the settlement, citing confidentiality. Grossman had said last week that news reports of a potential $10 million settlement were false.

Bush, a cousin of former U.S. President George W. Bush, became one of the cohosts of the "Today" show in August.

The morning show is one of NBC's most lucrative properties and boasts a large female viewership.

Trump's wife, Melania Trump, in a interview with CNN that aired on Monday night, defended her husband over the tape. She accused Bush of provoking Trump and said he was "led on - like, egged on - from the host to say dirty and bad stuff."

In 2005, Bush and Trump were wearing live microphones as they arrived on set to film a segment for "Access Hollywood," a celebrity and entertainment news program that Bush hosted at the time and is also part of the NBC group.

Billy Bush

Bush apologized on Oct. 7, saying he was "embarrassed and ashamed" by his behavior, and NBC announced it was suspending him from "Today."

Noah Oppenheim, the executive in charge of "Today" had written in a memo to staff that "there is simply no excuse for Billy's language

and behavior on that tape."

The married woman discussed in the conversation has since been identified as Bush's "Access Hollywood" co-host Nancy O'Dell.

Last week, O'Dell said that there is "no room for objectification of women, or anyone for that matter, not even in the locker room."

Rapper Coolio charged Janet Jackson shows off baby bump at 50 with felony firearm possession in Los Angeles Grammy-winning rapper date.

Coolio was charged on Thursday with The rapper's lawyer, Michael Aisen, unlawful firearm possession stemming declined to comment on the case. from a handgun that prosecutors said Coolio, a Los Angeles-area was found in his backpack during native, is perhaps best known for his baggage screening at Los Angeles 1995 Grammy Award-winning hit International Airport last month.

"Gangsta's Paradise," the No. 1 U.S.

The recording star, whose chart-topper that year and one of the legal name is Artis Leon Ivey, 53, could best-selling singles of all time. be sentenced to as much as three years According to Los Angeles in state prison if convicted, the Los police who arrested Coolio at the Angeles County District Attorney's airport, a stolen, loaded pistol was Office said in a statement. discovered in the rapper's backpack

Prosecutors said it was illegal on the X-ray screening belt as his for the performer to carry a gun entourage was going through security because of two prior felony convictions to board a flight en route to a concert.

- in 2001 for carrying a concealed Another member of the weapon in a vehicle and in 2009 for entourage initially claimed ownership possession of cocaine base. of the bag, but evidence in the backpack

The rap artist was scheduled directed police to Coolio, who by then to appear in Los Angeles Superior had boarded the plane, and police Court on Thursday for an arraignment, removed him from the aircraft, police but the hearing was postponed until spokesman Rob Pedregon said.

Oct. 26 after his lawyer told the judge Pedregon said Coolio that Coolio was out of state performing, acknowledged under questioning that district attorney spokesman Ricardo the bag and the gun were his, but Santiago said. said little else after he was taken into

Santiago said a warrant for custody.

Coolio's arrest would be issued if he Prosecutors said the case failed to appear for the later court remains under investigation by police.

Janet Jackson shows off baby bump at 50

Singer Janet Jackson on Jackson in April called off her Wednesday showed off her baby bump, "Unbreakable" world tour in a cryptic confirming that she is pregnant with video selfie in which she said she was her first child at the age of 50. planning her family and had to rest

People magazine carried an up. exclusive photo of a smiling Jackson Jackson, the fiercely private youngest with her hand on her abdomen. "We child of the famed Jackson singing thank God for our blessing," the family, married her third husband, singer told the celebrity outlet. She Qatari businessman Wissam al Mana, in 2012. gave no further details

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NEEDED In Grand Turk Salary $6.25 per hour Belongers need only apply Please contact Holly Forbes at 431-2529

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ISLAND VIBES TOURS

SAMUEL GREEN

1 HOUSEKEEPER

To work 6 days per week Duties includes washing, cooking, cleaning and supervising children Salary $7.00 per hour Invites prospective applicants who are Islanders to send copies of their applications to the Board and contact 332-3726 or 331-3529

WANTED

Is looking for a Labourer to work on construction site duties include site, tools, moving and lifting heavy objects etc. person must be willing to work hard Starting salary $6.25 per hour Contact Mr. Pierre Tel: 231-3171

Salary $6.25 per hour Contact Sakera Cook at 946-4701

CLEANER IN GRAND TURK 100 per week Margret Skippings 242-0192

SEEKS 1 Assistant Manager Must have management skills and have knowledge of Excel, Work and outlook Must have some knowledge of accountant Salary $1800 per month Contact 231-8423

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PROVO BODYSHOP

1 NANNY

OF GRAND TURK Is seeking A Labourer To work 5-6 days a week Must be able to work shifts, holidays & weekends Wages starting at $6.50 per hour Belongers will be given first preference Contact #242-7174 Between the hours of 9am & 4pm Monday to Friday

NEW RESTAURANT OPENING Senior Sous Chef -Professional culinary degree -At least 3 years as a sous chef -Experience in Michelin star restaurant -Bilingual -Knowledge in test culinary trends -International experience required Salary $2000 - $3000 per month base on experience TCI islanders preferred Please send resume to kitchen@elementtci.com and the labour board before November 10th, 2016

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Is seeking 3 Labourers To work 5-6 days a week Must be able to work shifts, Holidays and weekends Wages starting at $6.50 per hour BELONGERS WILL BE GIVEN FIRST PREFERENCE Contact # 231-6432

A & W SPENDLESS SUPERMARKET

SEEKS 1 LABOURER Salary $265 per week 6 days per week Contact 347-9039

SEEKS 4 BODYMEN Must be able realign car frames and chassis and able to paint Must have at least 5 years experience Salary based on experience Contact 243-6492 or 442-3615

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SEEKS 1 BARTENDER Salary$6.25 per hour 6 days per week Contact 244-2088

Gemini Secretarial and Consultant is placing the following ads for Caribbean dredging, s & j contracting, spectrum.

Two (2) domestic workers, 5 Days per week @ $6.25 per hour Two (2) Tile Layers, 5 days per week @ $7.00 per hours Three (3) Painter Helpers, 6 days per week @ $6.25 per hour Two (2) Babysitter, 6 days per week @ $6.25 per hour One (1) Mechanic, 6 days per week @ $7.00 per hour One (1) mechanic helper, 5 days per week @$6.25 per hour Two (2) clerks, 6 days per week @ $7.00 per hour One (1) driver/operator 6 days per week, @ $9.00 per hour Interested persons please contact (649)2417278 between the hours of 10:00 am - 3:00pm Tuesday - Thursday.

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CARIBBEAN NEWS

NEWS NEWS

St. Vincent’s $240million international airport to open soon

The new Argyle International Airport in St. Vincent, which is in its final stages of construction, is expected to open early in 2017.

The largest development project ever undertaken in SVG, the US$240 million investment is a crucial part in the evolution of the country’s growing hospitality sector, whose niche markets include sailing, diving, romance and the trendy eco-tourism.

The new passenger terminal building has three floors totalling 129,870 square feet of floor space. The terminal will include a departure lounge, concessions area, a rooftop restaurant and a conference centre facility with a roof garden and parking.

The airport is designed to accommodate up to 800 passengers at peak times, and handle approximately 1.5 million passengers per year, more than five times the number of passengers currently passing through the existing E.T. Joshua Airport.

The new airport will feature two jet bridges; a rarity in Caribbean airports, but an important feature for passengers due to SVG’s annual rainfall. In addition there will be a terminal dedicated to domestic flights and a 9,000-foot runway designed to accommodate commercial jets as large as the B747-400s.

The new airport will offer nonstop jet service from North America, Central and South America,

A rendering of the new airport in St. Vincent and Europe to St. Vincent and the Cuba, Venezuela and Taiwan. “Tall Grenadines (SVG); a 32-island nation leaps are necessary to get you across dotting the Lesser Antilles in the the divide. Incremental baby steps Eastern Caribbean Sea, south of Saint won’t do it,” Gonsalves added, and it Lucia and north of Grenada. is this confident disposition that has

For years government officials seen a nation’s wish become reality have advocated for the importance fostering a bright outlook to the of an international airport to the country’s economic growth. country’s development, in particular The project broke ground on its tourism, but with St. Vincent’s Aug. 13, 2008, a date symbolically mountainous terrain, rainforests selected as it is the birthday of Fidel and an active volcano, bringing this Castro, according to Prime Minister idea to life required years of careful Gonsalves. This date was chosen conceptualization and planning. to acknowledge his, and Cuba’s,

“Building the airport involved significant role in bringing this dream the astounding removal of three to reality. mountains, 134 homes, a church, a Spearheading the financing cemetery and the filling of two valleys,” and construction of the Argyle said Prime Minister Dr. Honourable International Airport is the Ralph Gonsalves.

International Airport Development

The project was an arduous but Company Limited (IADCL); a private essential undertaking that required limited liability company wholly assistance from the international owned by the government of SVG. community, in particular

Glen Beache, CEO of the St.

Vincent and the Grenadines Tourism Authority, stated that both WestJet and Air Canada are interested in adding SVG to their routes when the new airport is complete, but he expressed that WestJet seemed more promising. As early as the first quarter of 2017, Canadians could be flying direct to SVG, a destination that is currently accessed through Barbados.

The opening of the Argyle International Airport will undoubtedly bring new tourism to SVG, as well as new hotel developers eager to capitalize on the country’s growing tourism. Though names could not be confirmed, Beache did confide that a major Canadian hotel developer will be part of that growth, sure to spark interest in Canadian travellers who want to visit this exotic island destination.

St. Vincent and the Grenadines is comprised of 32 spectacular islands and cays that scatter the tropical seas in a kite’s tail that extends 72 km to the southwest. Unpretentious and relatively unknown, much of its appeal is its seclusion. Its main islands are comprised of St. Vincent, Bequia, Mustique, Young Island, Canouan, Mayreau, The Tobago Cays Marine Park, Union Island, Palm Island and Petit St. Vincent characterized by swaying palm trees, white-sand beaches and pristine waters in blue and turquoise hues.

Bermuda back in business after Hurricane Nicole strike

An overturned tree lays on the flooded playground in Mullet Bay, St. Georges, Bermuda HAMILTON, Bermuda, -- Bermuda’s airport has re-opened along with businesses throughout the island, following last week’s direct hit by Hurricane Nicole, a Category 3 storm.

“We’ve stressed our resilience before, and we can attest to it once again,” said BDA CEO Ross Webber. “Bermuda has a fully robust infrastructure that caters to the modern needs of international business. We’re strong, united and very different to other offshore centres.

I’m proud to see this community get up and running within hours of such a direct hurricane hit.”

One of the strongest storms on record to hit Bermuda in modern times, Nicole was a Category 4 upon her approach, lessening to Category

3 as she passed directly over the island. No deaths were recorded, officials confirmed, though the storm downed power lines and poles, and caused damage to property, boats and vegetation. Royal Bermuda Regiment soldiers helped clear roads and thoroughfares from fallen trees and debris immediately after the storm passed.

An estimated 27,000 homes, or 90 percent of the island’s population, lost power; crews from the Bermuda Electric Light Company (BELCO) reconnected half of those by Friday morning, and worked through the day to complete restoration. Carriers were also working to restore cell-phone and cable networks.

“Without minimising the

effects that certain residents and storms, and help their neighbours businesses are facing, primarily as afterwards. Everyone uses insurance— a result of flooding, it is fair to say which protects people and property the island came through this strong and leads to a faster recovery with hurricane relatively unscathed,” an economic stimulus. In this way, noted John Wight, President of the the island is a role model for other Bermuda Chamber of Commerce. “One jurisdictions.” contributing factor to this outcome “It’s remarkable that one is that Bermuda residents have day after a major hurricane strike, learnt from past events and have Bermuda is open for business, helping done an impressive job of preparing finance disaster risk worldwide, and and protecting their assets. Another poised to welcome back business undeniable factor is the robustness of visitors and vacationers alike,” said both the building structures and the Stephen Weinstein, General Counsel building codes in Bermuda.” of ABIR member RenaissanceRe, who

While schools and Bermuda thanked the Bermuda government, government offices remained closed the Ministry of National Security, the until Monday, the island’s hospital, Emergency Measures Organisation, garbage service, docks, banks and Bermuda Police Service, BELCO, many businesses were operational, and the Regiment “who prepared us opening their doors the morning for the storm, communicated about after the storm. The City of Hamilton it effectively, and have led a rapid streets were clear and the capital was cleanup and recovery effort.” bustling throughout the day, with Weinstein added that one of offices, restaurants and retailers busy the most impressive things about the in the hurricane’s aftermath. Ferry island’s rebound was that all residents service re-starts tomorrow, and cruise benefitted from storm-safe homes. ships resume their regular schedule to “The island’s building codes the island next week. Hotels tweeted and practices, resilient infrastructure photos of yesterday’s ‘hurricane parties’ and ethos of community preparation and assured incoming guests the storm served us all very well yet again, and would not affect their vacation plans. that’s why Hurricane Nicole was not a

“Bermuda is extremely human disaster,” he said. “As we see resilient, with very strong building the growing human toll from other codes and a culture of preparedness,” recent hurricane landfalls, we hope said Bradley Kading, President and Bermuda can provide an example so Executive Director of the Association that other island and coastal residents of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers can be equally safe from these kind of (ABIR).

“Bermudians protect storms in the future.” themselves, uniformly prepare for

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CARIBBEAN NEWS

Jamaica celebrates Caribbean countries reggae legend Peter Tosh with urged to do more to new museum reduce poverty

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Slain reggae legend Peter Tosh is getting some of the same historical treatment in his native Jamaica as the late Bob Marley.

A museum devoted to the life and music of Tosh is opening near the Marley museum that has long been a major tourist attraction in the Jamaican capital.

The Tosh museum opens Wednesday to mark the 40th anniversary of the release of the song “Legalize It” and includes exhibits such as a guitar shaped like an assault rifle that he frequently used, as well as his unicycle.

Tosh received his country’s highest honor, the Order of Merit, posthumously in 2012 but has been less heralded in his native land than Marley.

Jamaican reggae singer Peter Tosh is shown in the office of a record company in Hollywood,

“A lot of people have California. A new museum devoted to Tosh’s life and music is opening in Kingston, Jamaica gotten honored for less in Jamaica on Oct. 19, 2016 to mark the 40th anniversary of the release of the song “Legalize It.” Tosh and Peter is somewhat forgotten,” was one of the founding members of the Wailers along with Bob Marley and later went on his widow, Marlene Brown, said in to a successful solo career. He was shot and killed during a raid on his home in September an interview Tuesday. “That made 1987 me work harder to see that he got what he deserves.” version of “Johnny B. Goode” and to discuss the incident in detail

Tosh was among founding “(You Gotta Walk) Don’t Look and said Tosh was complicated. members of what was originally Back,” which he recorded with The “He could be a nice, loving person,” known in 1964 as the Wailing Rolling Stones’ Mick Jagger. she said. “At other times, he was Wailers, along with Marley, He was shot and killed real topsy-turvy.”

Bunny Livingston and Junior during a September 1987 attack A tribute concert museum Braithwaite. The band was later on his home by a gang led by an will be held Saturday at the called simply “The Wailers.” acquaintance, Dennis Lobban, museum site. It will feature Tosh’s

Tosh went on to have who remains imprisoned in son, Andrew, as well as grandson a successful solo career, which Jamaica for the crime.

Dre Tosh and his Word, Sound and included some songs now Brown, who was seriously Power band. considered classics such as reggae injured in the attack, prefers not

Government to expunge criminal record of national hero – Marcus Garvey

KINGSTON, Jamaica, – The Government is taking steps to expunge the criminal record of National Hero, the Marcus Mosiah Garvey, for an offence which he reportedly committed in Jamaica.

This was disclosed by Justice Minister, Delroy Chuck, in response to questions raised in Parliament earlier this week.

Chuck said information indicates that Garvey was charged for contempt of court in 1929 after making statements criticising Jamaica’s legal system,

which he reportedly described as released in December of that year.

Garvey received a Royal Pardon in oppressive.

He added that during 1984 from late former Governorpreparations by the now defunct General, Sir Florizel Glasspole, People’s Political Party to contest at the request of former Prime the 1930 Legislative Council Minister, Edward Seaga.

“However, this pardon, Elections, Garvey called for laws to punish judges who acted under Section 91 of the unfairly.

Constitution, affects only the

He was convicted sentence and not the conviction. following a two-day trial in As such, a statutory pardon is September 1929, fined £100 required,” he said. and sentenced to three months’ According to Chuck “the imprisonment in the St. Catherine Government was “taking steps to effect same”.

District Prison.

Garvey was subsequently

WASHINGTON – The World Bank says in order to win the fight against poverty in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), children need to have better access to basic opportunities.

According to new data released to coincide with International Day of the Eradication of Poverty, the World Bank notes that from 2000 to 2014, extreme poverty -people living under US$2.50 a day- in Latin America and the Caribbean – decreased to 10.8 per cent from 25.5 per cent .

But the Washington-based financial institution said the reduction since 2012 has taken place at a much slower pace as a result of the economic slowdown.

At the same time, the bank said inequality went down marginally, although it still remains high.

In addition, the World Bank said the region made significant gains in expanding access to opportunities, especially to basic services, such as electricity and school enrolment.

However, it said continued progress is being overshadowed by the current economic slowdown, “which has already stopped the expansion of the middle class.”

“For the region to continue with the great social transformation it embarked upon since the turn of the century, we need to ensure that every child is given a fair chance to fulfil his or her true potential,” said Jorge Familiar, World Bank Vice President for Latin America and the Caribbean.

“In the context of economic slowdown, it is even more important to improve opportunities for children from disadvantaged backgrounds, such as access to a good education.”

The World Bank’s 2016 Human Opportunity Index (HOI) “Seeking Opportunities for All,” measures how equitably children, age 16 and under, have access to services needed for a productive life such as education, water and sanitation, electricity and internet.

While the analysis shows important gains in access to electricity and school enrollment – over 90 per cent coverage – the region still lags in access to running water, sanitation and internet, the World Bank said.

“Unequal access to essential services can hinder the development and well-being of children, which ultimately limits their productivity in adult life and affects the region’s potential to boost growth and further reduce poverty in the long term,” said Oscar Calvo-Gonzalez, author of the report and World Bank Practice Manager for Poverty and Equity in Latin America and the Caribbean.

“Unfortunately, having parents with low education and income, as well as living in rural areas, remain important barriers for access to opportunities and economic mobility from one generation to the next,” he added.

Barbados conducting national values assessment study

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – The Barbados government is conducting a national values assessment to determine the views of citizens as to what features of Barbadian life should be reclaimed, retained or discarded as quickly as possible.

Prime Minister Freundel Stuart said that the research was being carried out by The University of the West Indies, through the Sir Arthur Lewis Institute of Social and Economic Studies.

Entitled, “Barbados At 50: The Barbados National Values Assessment 2016,” Prime Minister

Stuart said that preliminary results would be made public in November.

“That primary research study will inform us of the views of the population in relation to where we are as a people at this juncture of our 50th anniversary as an independent nation. It is my hope that this seminal research will be the platform for a series of indepth studies that will inform our policy formulation, development and implementation over the next 50 years and beyond,” he said.

Stuart stated that as the country continues to make the transition to real independence,

Barbadians must take the lead in shaping their future and that of their nation.

“What we are in the next 50 years will depend on our vision, our values, our resolve, and our industry.

We must be willing to make sacrifices in some areas and having made them, there must be an environment that allows us to benefit from the sacrifices we have made. Achieving this will be no simple stroll in the park.”

Prime Minister Stuart noted that the country was facing significant challenges which were the result of internal and external

factors.

“We have been working assiduously to address our internal challenges to ensure that Barbadians maintain the high standard of living for which we are so well known. To date, there have been successes in some areas, and we continue to strive to achieve further successes in those that we have not yet overcome,” he said.

The Prime Minister said that the evolution of the journey since 1966 had been marked by triumphs and challenges, yet citizens did not allow themselves to be overwhelmed.

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Caribbean countries warned to closely monitor National Insurance Schemes

WASHINGTON – Caribbean offset the impact of demographic countries have been warned that they pressures. Phasing in these reforms need to build national awareness of now will prevent a significant buildup the fiscal risk associated with pension of pressures and avoid the need for schemes and need for reforms. drastic measures in the future.”

“At a minimum, the actuarial The study on National deficits should be systematically Insurance Scheme Reforms in the monitored and reported to the public Caribbean, notes that National with more frequency and a degree of Insurance Schemes (NIS) in the detail to allow proper evaluation of Caribbean are weighed down by the fiscal risk,” according to a new population aging, slow economic study released by the International growth, and high unemployment.

Monetary Fund (IMF).

It said as a result of these

Since their establishment factors, the NIS’s in the region are in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s, “projected to run substantial deficits contribution incomes have exceeded and deplete their assets in the next benefit payments and administrative decades, raising the prospects of expenses for most countries and the government intervention”. systems have accumulated a large The study, part of the IMF fund.

Working Papers, notes that population “The schemes appear aging is putting increasing pressure relatively sound until about 2017. on public finances in the Caribbean.

Thereafter, they are projected to incur “Long term projections substantial deficits and eventually point to continuing unfavourable run down their assets, raising the demographic trends. Thus, pension prospects that the government would schemes have become unsustainable. have to bear a share of the promised In addition, there is a concern that pension benefits,” the study warned. investment of pension funds may

“To avoid crowding out other lead to high exposures to government priority expenditures, the authorities securities.” could, in the short term, implement The study warns that parametric reforms that would help these developments, together with

Opposition party against “hurricane tax”

NASSAU, Bahamas – The minority opposition Democratic National Alliance (DNA) says it will not support the introduction of a “hurricane tax” by the government as the Bahamas seeks to recover from the ravages of Hurricane Matthew that hit the chain of islands earlier this month.

“The DNA demands that this government go back to the drawing board, trim the fat and reduce wastage in government so that Bahamians can receive the quality of assistance they deserve,” DNA leader Branville McCartney, said in a statement.

Prime Minister Perry Christie said when Cabinet meets this week it could consider introducing and implementing a special tax to help finance Hurricane Matthew repair and recovery efforts.

He said if implemented, such a tax may be imposed in a way that has a “minimal impact on people.

“We have to give serious consideration to a more effective way of financing the loss that the country has experienced because we’re also paying now for Hurricane Joaquin and it may well be that we have to give consideration to a selective approach to raising money by taxing some item that would be of minimal impact on people.

“But it’s a matter we have to look at because it’s an enormous challenge to the country. We’ve been faced with downgrading. This is not an easy situation. We thought the

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way was clear with Baha Mar. But now we have Hurricane Matthew,” Christie said.

But the DNA said that citizens have over the past four years watched helplessly as millions of dollars had been wasted by the government through mismanagement and reckless spending.

“The DNA is not comforted by the PM’s promise of a “minimal impact” tax. Over the past four years in office, the …government has failed to deliver on countless promises to the people of this country,” McCartney said.

“Like many right thinking Bahamians, the DNA can’t help but wonder where the millions in VAT (value added tax) taxes collected over the past two years have gone! After bragging about the millions collected, the government has offered no details regarding how those monies have been spent or why they cannot be used to fund the current efforts.”

He said that the country’s geographic location makes it vulnerable to the ravages of hurricanes.

“In fact, in the past 15 years alone, we have had major storms rip through our archipelago causing millions in damage …and by now, a responsible government would have planned properly for the possibility of a major storm including ways to fund recovery and restore a sense of normalcy to its people,” the DNA leader added.

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anemic economic growth, rising unemployment, and limited room for macroeconomic policy intervention, suggests that pension reforms are unavoidable. But it pointed out that a range of reform measures, with varying socio-economic impact could be implemented to contain the projected increase in pension spending.

The study quantifies the impact of three parametric reforms, highlighting their implications for economic growth, intergenerational equity, and fiscal savings.

“In addition to containing demographic pressures, raising the retirement age would not only be inter-generationally fair, but could also have a positive effect on economic growth in the long run by increasing participation in the labour force,” the authors of the study said.

They said that at the same time, it will reduce the welfare of older workers and the unemployment of the young.

“An across-the-board freeze in old-age benefits for two years is shown to improve the financial position of the pension systems but it could somewhat dampen economic growth and, at the margin, could increase old-

age poverty.

“Finally, a one percentage point increase in the pension contribution rate would bring the contribution rate closer to global averages and improve the sustainability of the pension systems, but it could also discourage labour market participation and aggravate intergenerational imbalances.”

The study notes that for most countries, implementing these three reform measures concurrently would suffice to put the pension scheme on a sustainable path.

It said for other countries, such as Antigua and Barbuda, Belize, Jamaica, and St Vincent and the Grenadines, these measures would need to be complemented by improvement in the coverage of the pension schemes.

“While the appropriate combination of the measures necessary to eliminate the actuarial deficits varies depending on each country’s circumstances, most countries need to undertake these reforms now or risk even higher taxes, lower growth and unsustainable debt dynamics,” the study added.

PM peeved at public servants travelling without authority

ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada – Prime Minister Dr. Keith Mitchell says senior public officers are engaged in unauthorized travel even when not authorities by Cabinet.

He says those senior public servants have not been adhering to the mechanism put in place regarding travel for the Governor General, the prime minister and permanent secretaries.

Prime Minister Mitchell said he is disturbed at the practice because some of these senior officers have just been disappearing.

He said he is also baffled that with such a structure in place these public officers are still at times unaccounted for.

“If all these top persons must account, how come some public officers could just disappear and nobody knows”, Prime Minister said, asking “what’s going on, who is minding the shop?”

Mitchell, who met with the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, took issue with officers who perform the disappearing acts, saying that they have gotten so big that they don’t have to report to anybody.

“I do not know how we get so big. Some of us get so big, bigger than everybody in the country, so we don’t have to report to anybody,” Mitchell said, adding that some of these officers were travelling overseas when travels were not allowed by the Cabinet.

“Anyone leaving the ministry and they do not get permission, the Public Service Commission should be written to about that person abdicating their responsibility. I think we need to be clear and firm about this”, he said, noting that it does not have to do with the person’s position, or who he likes or dislikes because it is principled position.

Prime Minister Dr. Keith Mitchell

He said that the disappearances of these officers who hold top position becomes problematic when they are needed to perform their duties and cannot be found, which creates a serious setback to the smooth running of their departments and ministries.

Prime Minister Mitchell said that he would not sit back and allow the country’s resources to be pilfered, but will do all in his powers to ensure that they are protected.

“When the decision of management is involved, they should not affect relationships. If someone is doing his job and makes a decision based on what is right and you want to vex with that person then vex. But; right is right and wrong will always be wrong. Sister and brothers I repeat that right is right and wrong will always be wrong”, he added.

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Islamic State attacks Kirkuk as Iraqi forces push on Mosul

Islamic State launched a major counter-attack on the city of Kirkuk on Friday as Iraqi and Kurdish forces pursued operations to seize territory around Mosul in preparation for an offensive on the jihadists’ last major stronghold in Iraq.

Islamic State’s assault on Kirkuk, which lies in an oil- producing region, killed 18 members of the security forces and workers at a power station outside the city, including two Iranians, a hospital source said.

Crude oil production facilities were not targeted and the power supply continued uninterrupted in the city. Kirkuk is located east of Hawija, a pocket still under control of Islamic State that lies between Baghdad and Mosul.

With air and ground support from the U.S.-led coalition, Iraqi government forces captured eight villages south and southeast of Mosul.

Kurdish forces attacking from the north and east also captured several villages, according to statements from their respective military commands overnight.

The offensive that started on Monday to capture Mosul is expected to become the biggest battle fought in Iraq since the U.S.-led invasion in 2003.

The United Nations says Mosul could require the biggest humanitarian relief operation in

the world, with worst-case scenario forecasts of up to a million people being uprooted.

About 1.5 million residents are still believed to be inside Mosul.

Islamic State has taken 550 families from villages around Mosul and is holding them close to IS locations in the city, probably as human shields, a spokeswoman for the U.N. human rights office said in Geneva.

The fighting has forced 5,640 people to flee their homes so far from the vicinity of the city, the International Organization for Migration said late on Thursday.

The Turkish Red Crescent said it was sending aid trucks to northern Iraq with food and humanitarian supplies for 10,000 people displaced by fighting around Mosul.

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A U.S. service member died on Thursday from wounds sustained in an improvised explosive device blast near the city.

Roughly 5,000 U.S. forces are in Iraq. More than 100 of them are embedded with Iraqi and Kurdish Peshmerga forces, advising commanders and helping them ensure coalition air power hits the right targets, officials say.

However, the Kurdish military command complained that

Peshmerga forces stand behind rocks at a site of an attack by Islamic State militants in Kirkuk, Iraq air support wasn’t enough on Thursday.

“Regrettably a number of Peshmerga have paid the ultimate sacrifice for us to deliver today’s gains against ISIL. Further, Global Coalition warplane and support were not as decisive as in the past,” the Kurdish command said in a statement.

Prime Minister Haidar al-Abadi, addressing anti-Islamic State coalition allies meeting in Paris via video link, said the offensive was advancing more quickly than planned.

A senior Kurdish military official told Reuters the offensive by the Iraqi and Kurdish forces was moving steadily as they push into villages on the outskirts of Mosul.

But he expected the offensive to slow down once they approach the city itself, where Islamic State had built trenches, dug tunnels and might use civilians as human shields.

“I believe it will be more clear within the coming weeks once we get rid of those villages and we come closer to the city how quickly this war will end. If they (Islamic State) decide to defend the actual city then the process will slow down.”

Once inside Mosul, Iraqi special forces would have to go from street to street and from neighbourhood to neighbourhood to clear explosives and booby traps, the official said.

Obama says his departure may fix what ails Obamacare

President Barack Obama said on Thursday that his departure from office in January might be what it takes to begin to heal the political scars over Obamacare and allow for needed fixes to his signature healthcare law.

The 2010 Affordable Care Act tipped off a long and bitter political and legal battle between the White House and Republicans in the U.S. Congress who said the 2010 law creates unwarranted government intervention in personal healthcare ident Barack Obama and private industry.

Republicans have been option to help U.S. states where there quick to highlight a recent barrage is little or no competition among of negative headlines about rising private insurers. health insurance premiums and “Maybe now that I’m leaving office, shrinking doctor networks for people maybe Republicans can stop with the participating in subsidized insurance 60-something repeal votes they’ve taken and stop pretending that they plans offered under the law.

Obama acknowledged the law have a serious alternative ... and is not working perfectly, but said the just work with the next president to problems could be fixed by legislation, smooth out the kinks,” he said in a encouraging lawmakers to create a speech at Miami Dade College. government-run health insurance

“They can even change the

name of the law to Reagancare, or Paul Ryan care,” Obama said, evoking the name of the Republican speaker of the House of Representatives. “I don’t care. I just want it to work.”

But Ryan, in a written response, said he would continue to seek to repeal and replace the law. “At this point, one thing is clear: this law can’t be fixed,” Ryan said.

Obama was later slated to headline a rally in Florida, a battleground election state, for Hillary Clinton, the Democratic candidate in the Nov. 8 presidential election. Clinton has said she would add a public option and expand tax incentives for healthcare costs.

Republican nominee Donald Trump has pledged to repeal and replace the law.

The government forecasts 13.8 million people will sign up for Obamacare plans in 2017, up 1.1 million from 2016.

There are 10.7 million uninsured people who are eligible for

the exchanges but have not enrolled, and about 40 percent of those are young, Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia Burwell said on Wednesday.

Obama said that nationwide, not enough young and healthy people have signed up to provide a revenue stream that offsets the costs of covering members with serious illnesses.

As a result, several big insurers, including UnitedHealth Group Inc (UNH.N), Aetna Inc (AET.N) and Humana Inc (HUM.N), are pulling out of the online marketplaces selling the subsidized plans, citing bigger-than-expected financial losses.

Monthly premium prices have climbed, which further discourages some people from signing up.

“Next year will tell whether those are growing pains, or they are more serious issues,” Drew Altman, chief executive of the Kaiser Family Foundation, said in an interview.

Singapore says foreigners need permit for public assemblies

Singapore posted new public speaking rules on Friday, clarifying that foreign companies and individuals need a permit to sponsor or take part in certain events, in an amendment that will restrict foreign support for an annual gay-rights gathering.

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) did not mention any particular event, but authorities warned in June they would take steps to prevent foreign firms from funding or supporting the city-

state’s gay-pride event.

Sponsors for this year’s rally in June included Facebook, Google and Goldman Sachs.

The rally has been held since 2009 under conservative Singapore’s stringent public assembly laws at a Speakers’ Corner in a downtown square, where Singaporeans can speak their mind without a permit.

Even for Singaporeans, however, there are

limits on what they can say on some issues, such as ethnicity and religion. The government of the multiethnic island is sensitive about anything that it thinks could upset social harmony.

The MHA said preventing foreign entities from interfering has been its position since the public speaking rules were introduced in 2000 and the changes, which will come into effect in November, are meant to reinforce the principle.

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Philippines cuts ties with USA, aligns with China

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte announced his “separation” from the United States on Thursday, declaring he had realigned with China as the two agreed to resolve their South China Sea dispute through talks.

Duterte made his comments in Beijing, where he is visiting with at least 200 business people to pave the way for what he calls a new commercial alliance as relations with longtime ally Washington deteriorate.

“In this venue, your honors, in this venue, I announce my separation from the United States,” Duterte told Chinese and Philippine business people, to applause, at a forum in the Great Hall of the People attended by Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Gaoli.

“Both in military, not maybe social, but economics also. America has lost.”

Duterte’s efforts to engage

China, months after a tribunal in the Hague ruled that Beijing did not have historic rights to the South China Sea in a case brought by the previous administration in Manila, marks a reversal in foreign policy since the 71-year-old former mayor took office on June 30.

His trade secretary, Ramon Lopez, said $13.5 billion in deals would be signed during the China trip.

“I’ve realigned myself in your ideological flow and maybe I will also go to Russia to talk to (President Vladimir) Putin and tell him that there are three of us against the world - China, Philippines and Russia. It’s the only way,” Duterte told his Beijing audience.

Duterte’s remarks will prompt fresh concern in the United States, where the Obama administration has seen Manila as a key ally in its “rebalance” of resources to Asia in the

face of a rising China.

China has pulled out all the

The administration agreed a deal with Duterte’s predecessor stops to welcome Duterte, including granting U.S. forces rotational access a marching band complete with to bases in the Philippines and further baton-twirling band master at his doubts will be raised about the future official greeting ceremony outside the Great Hall of the People, which is not of this arrangement.

However, a White House extended to most leaders.

President Xi Jinping, meeting spokesman stressed the traditional bonds between Washington and Duterte earlier in the day, called the Manila when asked about Duterte’s visit a “milestone” in ties.

Xi told Duterte that China comments and stuck to a U.S. approach of seeking to play down the Philippine and the Philippines were brothers and they could “appropriately handle leader’s repeated attacks.

“The U.S.-Philippines alliance disputes”, though he did not mention is built on a 70-year history, rich the South China Sea in remarks made people-to-people ties, including a in front of reporters.

“I hope we can follow the vibrant Filipino-American diaspora, and a long list of shared security wishes of the people and use this visit as an opportunity to push Chinainterests,” spokesman Ned Price said.

“We also remain one of the Philippines relations back on a friendly Philippines’ strongest economic footing and fully improve things,” Xi partners; the current stock of U.S. said.

Following their meeting, foreign direct investment stands above during which Duterte said relations $4.7 billion.”

A few hours after Duterte’s with China had entered a new speech, his top economic policymakers “springtime”, Chinese Vice Foreign released a statement saying that, Minister Liu Zhenmin said the South while Asian economic integration was China Sea issue was not the sum total “long overdue”, that did not mean the of relations.

“The two sides agreed that Philippines was turning its back on they will do what they agreed five the West.

“We will maintain relations years ago, that is to pursue bilateral with the West but we desire stronger dialogue and consultation in seeking a integration with our neighbors,” said proper settlement of the South China Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez Sea issue,” Liu said.

China claims most of the and Economic Planning Secretary Ernesto Pernia in a joint statement. energy-rich South China Sea through “We share the culture and a better which about $5 trillion in ship-borne trade passes every year. Neighbors understanding with our region.”

Brunei, Malaysia, the Philippines, Taiwan and Vietnam also have claims.

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Havana suspends new licenses for private restaurants, owners fret

Havana’s city government has temporarily suspended issuing licenses for new private restaurants in the city and warned existing ones to obey tough regulations, according to several owners of the businesses popular with foreign tourists.

The tougher line could put a crimp in Havana’s food offering during the upcoming tourism season when both Americans and Europeans are expected to flock to the city in record numbers.

It is also a new sign that Cuba’s Communist-run government is hesitant to further open up to private business in a country where it still controls most economic activity.

Last year, Cuba backtracked on a series of market-oriented reforms in agriculture and this year has imposed price controls on private transportation services.

Since President Raul Castro loosened restrictions on small businesses six years ago, private restaurants have flourished, especially in the capital where income is higher and an increasing flow of tourists

Connecticut judge dismisses Sandy Hook families’ suit against gunmaker

demand better fare and service than what is available in most state-run establishments.

There are hundreds of private restaurants in Havana and more than 1,700 across the country, the tourism ministry says.

Over the last six weeks, owners of some of the better-known eateries have been called to meetings where Havana city officials first praised their contributions to the economy and tourism, then listed all the regulatory violations some commit, warning them to cease and desist.

“Of course they are technically right, we all bend the rules, we have little choice,” said the owner of one of Havana’s more popular restaurants, like others asking to remain anonymous for fear of reprisals.

“They were civil about it all and made no mention of what they planned to do, but we assume a big wave of inspections is coming,” he said.

Paladares may only have a maximum of 50 seats and must buy all their supplies at state-run retail stores and markets, often at huge mark-ups,

A Connecticut judge on Friday dismissed a lawsuit filed by the families of some of the 26 young children and adults killed at the Sandy Hook Elementary school in 2012, saying the maker of the rifle used in the attack had “broad immunity” under federal law.

The lawsuit, filed in December 2014 and seeking unspecified financial damages, said the AR-15 military-syle assault weapon used in the attack in Newtown, Connecticut, should never have been sold to the gunman’s mother, Nancy Lanza, because it had no

ple eat at a private restaurant in Havana, Cuba unlike state-run competitors which have access to wholesale markets and no seating restrictions.

Many experts inside and outside Cuba consider the tax burden on successful small businesses onerous.

The list of violations that officials read out included paladares not paying taxes, buying supplies on the black market, labor code violations and having more than 50 seats, according to two restaurant owners who attended meetings.

Other alleged violations were running bars masquerading as restaurants and contracting entertainment outside official

reasonable civilian purpose.

Superior Court Judge Barbara Bellis sided with Remington Arms, the North Carolina-based maker of the rifle known as the Bushmaster that 20-year-old Adam Lanza used in his rampage at Sandy Hook. The 2005 Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act protected Remington from being sued for the use of its products in an illegal manner, Bellis ruled.

“The present case seeks damages for harms, including the deaths of the plaintiffs’ decedents that were caused solely by the

channels, staying open after 3 a.m., disturbing neighbors, dubious sources of capital and illegal purchases of buildings.

Reading from notes, the local entrepreneur quoted the chair of one meeting stating: “We are not going to authorize licenses for now, so that when we do in the future these problems will have been taken care of.”

Clampdowns on small businesses are not new in Cuba as the government encourages private businesses but also tries to keep them from becoming too successful and causing wide disparities in wealth.

criminal misuse of a weapon by Adam Lanza,” Bellis wrote in a 54-page decision. “This action falls squarely within the broad immunity provided by PLCAA.”

An attorney for the families vowed to appeal the decision.

“While the families are obviously disappointed with the judge’s decision, this is not the end of the fight,” attorney Josh Koskoff said in a statement. “We will appeal this decision immediately and continue our work to help prevent the next Sandy Hook from happening.”

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Nearly 200 nations agree binding deal to cut greenhouse gases

Nearly 200 nations have agreed a legally binding deal to cut back on greenhouse gases used in refrigerators and air conditioners, a major move against climate change that prompted loud cheers when it was announced on Saturday.

The deal, which includes the world’s two biggest economies, the United States and China, divides countries into three groups with different deadlines to reduce the use of factory-made hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) gases, which can be 10,000 times more powerful than carbon dioxide as greenhouse gases.

“While diplomacy is never easy, we can work together to leave our children a planet that is safer, more prosperous, more secure, and more free than the one that was left for us,” the White House said in a statement on the deal.

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said the deal was “a monumental step forward” as he left the talks in the Rwandan capital of Kigali late on Friday.

Under the pact, developed nations, including much of Europe and the United States, commit to reducing their use of the gases incrementally, starting with a 10 percent cut by 2019 and reaching 85 percent by 2036.

Many wealthier nations have already begun to reduce their use of HFCs.

Two groups of developing countries will freeze their use of the gases by either 2024 or 2028, and then gradually reduce their use. India, Iran, Iraq, Pakistan and the Gulf countries will meet the later deadline.

They refused the earlier date because they have fast-expanding middle classes who want air conditioning in their hot climates, and because India feared damaging its growing industries.

The deal binding 197 nations crowns a wave of measures to help fight climate change this month. Last week, the 2015 Paris Agreement to curb climate-warming emissions passed its required threshold to enter into force after India, Canada and the European Parliament ratified it.

But unlike the Paris agreement, the Kigali deal is legally binding, has very specific timetables and has an agreement by rich countries to help poor countries adapt their technology.

A quick reduction of HFCs could be a major contribution to slowing climate change, avoiding perhaps 0.5 degrees Celsius (0.9 Fahrenheit) of a projected rise in average temperatures by 2100, scientists say.

Environmental groups had called for an ambitious agreement on cutting HFCs to limit the damage from the roughly 1.6 billion new air conditioning units expected to come on stream by 2050, reflecting increased demand from an expanding middle class in Asia, Latin America and Africa.

Ecuador temporarily restricts Assange’s internet

QUITO, Ecuador — Ecuador’s government acknowledged on Tuesday that it cut off WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange’s internet access at its embassy in London after the whistleblowing site published a trove of damaging emails from Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign.

The foreign ministry said that while it stands by its 2012 decision to grant Assange asylum based on legitimate concerns he faces political persecution, it respects other nations’ sovereignty and doesn’t interfere or support any candidate in foreign elections.

“The decision to make this information public is the exclusive responsibility of the WikiLeaks organization,” the foreign ministry said in a statement.

The recognition of the reprimand comes less than 24 hours after WikiLeaks tweeted that Ecuador had cut off Assange’s access to the Internet on Saturday after the publication of Clinton’s speeches to Wall Street investment bank Goldman Sachs.

In follow-up messages posted Tuesday, the group claimed U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry had personally intervened to ask Ecuador to stop Assange from publishing documents about Clinton. Citing “multiple US sources,” WikiLeaks said the request was made on the sidelines of a visit by Kerry and Ecuadorean President Rafael Correa last month to Colombia to show their support for a peace deal with leftist rebels.

The State Department denied the allegation and Correa’s leftist government said it was acting on its own and not ceding to foreign pressures. The foreign ministry didn’t specify the extent of the “temporary restrictions” on Assange, saying only that they wouldn’t affect WikiLeaks’ ability to carry out its journalistic

Second Scottish independence vote ‘highly likely’ before 2020 Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said on Sunday it was “highly likely” that Scotland would hold a new independence referendum before 2020 after Britain voted to leave the European Union.

Asked on ITV’s Peston on Sunday program whether she would anticipate a second Scottish referendum before 2020, Sturgeon said: “I think it is highly likely given the situation we’re in ... If anything what has happened since then has probably made me think that even more so than I did the morning after the referendum.”

Scotland voted by a large margin to remain in the European Union, while overall Britain voted to leave in a referendum that has reignited talk of a split

Scotland’s First Minister and leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP), Nicola Sturgeon, addresses the party’s annual conference in Glasgow, Scotland October 15, 2016 between Scotland and the rest of the United Kingdom.

Scots rejected independence two years ago.

Sturgeon told her Scottish National Party’s annual conference last week the devolved government was preparing for all possibilities including independence after Britain leaves the EU.

The Ecuadorian national flag flies outside their London Embassy, Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2016.

Midway through releasing a series of damaging disclosures about U.S. presidential contender Hillary Clinton, WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange says his hosts at the Ecuadorean Embassy in London abruptly cut him off from the internet. The news adds another layer of intrigue to an extraordinary campaign activities. suggesting that the group’s

“While our concerns ability to publish has yet to be about Wikileaks are longstanding, compromised. any suggestion that Secretary The disclosure was the Kerry or the State Department 11th installation in a series of were involved in shutting down leaks that have captured the Wikileaks is false,” U.S. State workings of Clinton’s inner circle.

Department spokesman John Those leaks themselves are part Kirby said in an email. Speaking of a wider cascade that have to reporters later, deputy embarrassed the Democratic spokesman Mark Toner said Party and which the American Kerry never even raised the issue intelligence community has or met with Correa during his recently described as an attempt visit to Colombia. by the Russian government to

“There just was no interfere in the U.S. election. meeting,” he said. “They didn’t Staff at WikiLeaks and discuss any of this stuff.” the embassy either declined

Assange has been holed comment or didn’t return up at the modest embassy suite at messages.

No. 3 Hans Crescent for more than Assange fled to the four years after skipping bail to Ecuadorean Embassy on June avoid extradition to Sweden over 19, 2012, after a drawn-out and sex crimes allegations, a position ultimately unsuccessful legal which — until now — hasn’t battle to being sent to Sweden, prevented him from continuing where he remains wanted over to play a pivotal role in exposing an allegation of rape. Ecuador state secrets and backroom trade granted him asylum, but British deals. authorities have made clear they WikiLeaks said would arrest him if he tried to unspecified “contingency plans” leave. London’s Metropolitan were in place and the site and Police used to maintain a visible its Twitter feed appeared to be presence outside the building, working as usual. On Tuesday although officers were nowhere it released another tranche of in sight when an AP journalist emails from Clinton campaign visited on Tuesday. chairman John Podesta,

World wine production slips amid rough weather; Italy on top

PARIS — Floods, drought, frost and hail cut into world wine production this year across Europe and South America, but the quality of the 2016 vintage shouldn’t unduly suffer.

Italy remained the world’s top producer for the second straight year, with a volume of 48.8 million hectoliters, according to figures released Thursday by the International Organization of Vine and Wine. Next come France — hit hard by spring floods and summer drought — and Spain.

Overall global compared with 2015.

“Overall, the 2016 production fell 5 percent from 2015 levels to 259 million harvest is on a par with hectoliters, one of the weakest previous harvests and the quality was good across levels of the past 20 years.

U.S. wine-making the board,” wine division grew 2 percent to 22.5 million chairman Thierry Coste said hectoliters, while Argentina, in a statement.

Chile and South Africa saw Italian, French and Spanish exports surged this big drops.

Lower production year, according to Copa & could push up prices, but the Cogeca. bad weather may not have The group also hurt the quality. released figures this week The wine division of EU farm that were in line with the federation Copa & Cogeca trends by the International said that while European Organization for Vine and wine production dropped this Wine, a group representing 46 year, it’s still at a “fair level” wine-producing countries.

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Obama disputes Trump on rigged election, tells him to ‘stop whining’

U.S. President Barack Obama lacerated Donald Trump on Tuesday over his repeated assertions that the Nov. 8 election is rigged against him, telling the Republican presidential candidate to “stop whining and go try to make his case to get votes.”

With opinion polls showing him falling further back in recent days against his White House rival, Democrat Hillary Clinton, Trump has intensified his allegations, although numerous studies have shown that voter fraud in U.S. elections is rare.

At a campaign rally in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Trump continued his attack, saying, “The press has created a rigged system and poisoned the minds” of voters.

But he also used his speech to unveil a new initiative if elected president: a constitutional amendment imposing term limits for members of Congress.

Obama was asked about Trump’s voter fraud assertions on Tuesday at a joint news conference in the White House Rose Garden following meetings with Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi.

He responded with a blistering attack on the Republican candidate, noting that U.S. elections are run and monitored by local officials, who may well be appointed by Republican

governors of states, and saying that cases of significant voter fraud were not to be found in American elections.

Obama said there was “no serious” person who would suggest it was possible to rig American elections, adding, “I’d invite Mr. Trump to stop whining and go try to make his case to get votes.”

Trump has raised the possibility for months of illegal activities that could tarnish the November election result, such as votes being cast by dead people, and he has urged his supporters to show up at polling locations on Election Day. He has sharpened his allegations in recent days, even as Republican lawyers called his assertions unfounded.

In pointed remarks that were part civics lesson, Obama said that if Trump wins on Nov. 8, “It would be my expectation of Hillary Clinton to offer a gracious concession speech” and “it would be my job ... and escort him over to the Capitol, in which there would be a peaceful transfer of power” at his swearing in.

Trump’s vice presidential running mate, Mike Pence, took a softer tone than Trump during a campaign appearance in North Carolina, saying he was “confident” that the integrity of the election will be ensured.

But Pence noted that “in

recent years we’ve had instances, proven instances of voter fraud.”

A number of Republicanled states, citing the need to prevent voter fraud, have passed laws with stricter identification requirements.

But several have been struck down by courts that ruled they were designed to hinder minority voting.

Trump trails Clinton by 7 points in national opinion polls, according to an average of polls compiled by RealClear Politics.

CONTROVERSIES ECLIPSE POLICY DISCUSSION Over the last few weeks, Trump, who has never previously run for office, has been embroiled in one controversy after another, eclipsing debate around the sort of policy topics such as taxes, trade, the economy and national security that normally dominate the final push in presidential campaigns.

With three weeks left until Election Day and early voting both by mail and in person already under way in many states, Trump has been forced to grapple with the fallout from the dissemination earlier this month of a 2005 videotape in which he was heard bragging about groping women and making other unwanted sexual advances.

U.S. President Barack Obama

He has said the remarks were just “locker room” talk and has strongly denied allegations by a string of women who have come forward since the video emerged to say Trump groped or touched them inappropriately, denouncing his accusers as liars and fame-seekers.

Islamic State said to use human shields as coalition advances on Mosul

U.S. Army Soldiers

Residents of Mosul said started moving from southern and Islamic State was using civilians as eastern suburbs most exposed to the human shields as Iraqi and Kurdish offensive to more central parts of the forces captured outlying villages city. in their advance on the jihadists’ Islamic State militants were preventing people fleeing Mosul, they stronghold.

The leader of Islamic State said, and one said they directed some was reported to be among thousands towards buildings they had recently of hardline militants still in the city, used themselves. suggesting the group would go to “It’s quite clear Daesh (Islamic State) has started to use civilians as human great lengths to repel the coalition.

With attacking forces still shields by allowing families to stay in between 20 and 50 km (12-30 miles) buildings likely to be targeted by air away, residents reached by telephone strikes,” said Abu Mahir, who lives near the city’s university. said more than 100 families had

Like other residents contacted in the city, he refused to give his full name, but Abdul Rahman Waggaa, a member of the exiled Provincial Council of Nineveh of which Mosul is the capital, corroborated his account to Reuters.

The fall of Mosul would signal the defeat of the ultra-hardline Sunni jihadists in Iraq but could also lead to land grabs and sectarian bloodletting between groups which fought one another after the 2003 overthrow of Saddam Hussein.

In Washington, Pentagon spokesman Captain Jeff Davis told reporters that it was known that civilians were being used as human shields.

“This has been going on for several weeks where we’ve seen civilians being forcibly detained and their movements being prevented where they can’t get out of Mosul.

They are being held there against their will,” he told reporters.

Davis described the operation to retake Mosul as “an ugly fight”,

adding: “But I will tell you we’ve seen very good progress. It’s day one, don’t get your hopes up, it’s going to be a while.”

Around 1.5 million people still live in Mosul and the International Organization for Migration said Islamic State may use tens of thousands of residents as human shields to hold onto their last city stronghold in Iraq.

The IOM said there was a likelihood of chemical attacks by the jihadists, who had used such weapons previously against Iraqi Kurdish forces.

Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi said safe routes had been secured for civilians who wanted to leave Mosul and it was the duty of the U.S.-led coalition to prevent Islamic State fighters from escaping into nearby Syria.

The Syrian army, meanwhile, accused the coalition of planning to allow Islamic State militants to flee across the border.

Britain’s finance minister told PM May he will not quit: Telegraph

British finance minister Philip Hammond has told Prime Minister Theresa May that he will not quit the government after media reports of a split among senior ministers over Brexit, the Daily Telegraph said, citing an unidentified Hammond ally.

Some British newspapers have reported sharp disagreements between members of May’s cabinet.

The Daily Telegraph newspaper earlier reported that Hammond could resign after displeasing colleagues by urging caution over measures aimed at controlling immigration.

May has full confidence in Chancellor of the Exchequer Hammond, who argued against Brexit in the referendum, and wants to hear different views on how to make a success of leaving the EU, her spokeswoman said earlier this week.

The Telegraph said Hammond had told the prime minister that he would continue to make clear the “economic realities” of Brexit but that he would not be “pushed about” by those who supported leaving the EU in the June referendum.

The June 23 vote took many

investors and chief executives by surprise, triggering the deepest political and financial turmoil in Britain since World War Two and the biggest ever one-day fall in sterling against the dollar.

Different views about how to manage the economic impact of Brexit have caused friction between some senior officials and ministers.

Bank of England Governor Mark Carney on Friday hit back at criticism from May of the central bank’s low interest rates, saying that he would not “take instruction” from politicians on how to do his job. British finance minister Philip Hammond

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Trump says he may not accept election result, in challenge to U.S. democracy

Republican candidate Donald about accepting the election results. advances and said that both she and Trump on Wednesday would not Confirms one’s judgment he shouldn’t President Barack Obama, her fellow commit to accepting the outcome of be president.”

Democrat, were behind disturbances the Nov. 8 U.S. presidential election

Trump campaign manager at his rallies. if he loses, challenging a cornerstone Kellyanne Conway on Thursday He said the Clinton of American democracy and sending defended the comment in a round of Foundation was a criminal enterprise shockwaves across the political television interviews, saying he was and as a result she should not have spectrum. “putting people on notice” about voting been allowed to seek the presidency.

Trump’s refusal, which his irregularities.

Clinton, 68, said Trump Democratic rival Hillary Clinton

“We’ll have to see what himself had incited violence, belittled called “horrifying,” was the standout happens,” she told ABC News, adding women and posed a danger to the remark of their third and final debate that Trump “was willing to accept the United States. She said Trump had and ratcheted up claims he has made election absent widespread fraud.” in the past also complained that his for weeks that the election was rigged

U.S. Representative Tom TV show was unjustly denied a U.S. against him.

Marino, a Pennsylvania Republican television Emmy award.

Asked by moderator Chris and early Trump supporter, likened “I should have gotten it,” Wallace whether Trump would not it to a television show style “tease” in Trump retorted. commit to a peaceful transition of a National Public Radio interview on Trump said all of the stories power, the businessman-turnedThursday. of sexual misdeeds were “totally false” politician replied: “What I’m saying is

Trump’s running mate, vice and suggested Clinton was behind that I will tell you at the time. I’ll keep presidential nominee Mike Pence, the charges. He called her campaign Republican candidate Donald Trump speaks you in suspense. Ok?” said Trump “will accept the outcome” “sleazy” and said, “Nobody has more

Trump’s statement may appeal during the third and final 2016 presidential because he is going to win. respect for women than I do, nobody.” to his anti-establishment followers, but campaign debate

But Republican strategist Clinton said the women came it was unlikely to reverse opinion polls Trump’s prospects, rose to its highest Ryan Williams found Trump’s forward after Trump said in the last that show him losing, including in key level in six weeks at the end of the statement “deeply concerning.” debate he had never made unwanted states that will decide the election. debate, suggesting growing investor “You have to accept the results advances on women. In a 2005 video,

“That is not the way our confidence of a Clinton victory. Trump of the election unless there are grounds Trump was recorded bragging about democracy works,” Clinton said during has vowed to build a wall on the for a recount and at this point it does groping women against their will. the debate. “We’ve been around for 240 border with Mexico to keep out illegal not appear that we’re heading for a “Donald thinks belittling years. We’ve had free and fair elections. immigrants and has said he would close election,” he said. women makes him bigger. He goes We’ve accepted the outcomes when we make Mexico pay for it.

Democratic vice presidential after their dignity, their self-worth may not have liked them. And that nominee Tim Kaine, in a series of and I don’t think there is a woman is what must be expected of anyone REPUBLICANS VOICE TV interviews on Thursday, blasted anywhere who doesn’t know what standing on a debate stage during a CONCERN Trump’s stance as “shocking” and a that feels like,” said Clinton, the first general election.” threat to American democracy. woman to win the nomination of a

Later she told reporters: Mainstream Republicans were major U.S. political party.

“What he said tonight is part of his quick to denounce the comment. U.S. ‘A NASTY WOMAN’

The two candidates also had whole effort to blame somebody else Senator Lindsey Graham, a former a spirited exchange on abortion, gun for where he is in his campaign.”

Republican presidential candidate In a debate that for the rights and immigration during the

A CNN/ORC snap poll said 52 who has never warmed to Trump, said: first time focused more on policy showdown. percent thought Clinton, the former “If he loses, it will not be because the than character, the two candidates Clinton said she would raise U.S. secretary of state, won the debate system is ‘rigged’ but because he failed nonetheless lashed out at each other. taxes on the wealthy to help fund the while 39 percent said Trump, a former as a candidate.”

Trump, 70, called Clinton U.S. government’s Social Security reality TV star making his first run at Neoconservative Bill Kristol, “such a nasty woman,” accused her retirement program. She said Trump, public office, was the victor. editor of The Weekly Standard campaign of orchestrating a series of who Forbes says is worth $3.7 billion,

In financial markets Mexico’s political magazine, tweeted: “I deplore accusations by women who said the would be paying higher taxes too peso currency, seen as a measure of what Trump said and refused to say businessman made unwanted sexual unless he can get out of it.

Canada’s Trudeau backs away from electoral reform promise

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday indicated he was backing away from his pledge to reform Canada’s electoral system after political opponents accused him of trying to rig it to benefit his ruling Liberal Party.

Trudeau took power last November vowing to scrap Canada’s first-past-the-post system, which allows a party to win a majority government with less than 40 percent of the popular vote.

He initially promised new rules would be in place for the next election, scheduled for October 2019. But in an interview with the French-language Le Devoir newspaper, he made clear the timetable was likely to slip.

“If we’re going to change the electoral system, people have to be open to that,” Trudeau said, adding that major changes would need the substantial backing of Canadians.

“If we get less support, it might be acceptable to make a small change,” he added in his first comments on the matter.

Liberals had privately been signaling a delay was likely, given that public consultations

Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks during a meeting with members of the China Entrepreneur Club with at Willson House in Chelsea, Quebec, Canada, October 18, 2016 are dragging and Canada’s chief is brought in. electoral officer says time is The left-leaning New running out to introduce reforms Democrats, who also suspect before the October 2019 vote.

Trudeau wants to game the

Liberals prefer a system, prefer proportional preferential ranked ballot system, representation. where voters indicate their first, Under first-past-thesecond and third choices. If no post a country is divided into candidate initially captures 50 parliamentary districts and percent of the vote, then second the candidate who receives the and third choices are counted most votes wins. Votes for losing until a winner emerges. candidates have no weight.

The official opposition Many nations rely on Conservatives - who complain proportional representation, this would unfairly benefit the which can lead to multi-party Liberals - are demanding a coalition governments. referendum before a new system

Saudi Arabia executes prince for murder: official media

A Saudi prince was executed in Riyadh on Tuesday after a court found him guilty of shooting dead a fellow Saudi, official media reported, in a rare example of a ruling family member subjected to the death penalty.

Prince Turki bin Saud al-Kabir had pleaded guilty to shooting Adel alMohaimeed after a brawl, the ministry of interior said in a statement on state news agency SPA.

It did not say how the prince was killed. Most people executed in the kingdom are beheaded with a sword.

Members of Saudi Arabia’s ruling family are only rarely known to have been executed. One of the most prominent cases was Faisal bin Musaid al Saud, who assassinated his uncle, King Faisal, in 1975.

The family is estimated to number several thousand. While members receive monthly stipends, and the most senior princes command great wealth and political power, only a few in the family hold nationally important government posts.

“The government.. is keen to keep order, stabilize security and bring about justice through implementing the rules prescribed by Allah...,” said the ministry statement.

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TECHNOLOGY

Samsung Note 7 recall to cost at least $5.3 billion

SEOUL, South Korea — Samsung Electronics said Friday that the discontinuation of the Galaxy Note 7 would cost the company about $3 billion during the current and next quarters, bringing the total cost of the recall to at least $5.3 billion.

The Note 7 discontinuation will cost in the mid-2 trillion won range during the October-December period and another 1 trillion won ($884 million) during the JanuaryMarch quarter, the company said in a statement.

Samsung already slashed its third-quarter profit forecast by $2.6 billion earlier this week, an amount that could wipe out its entire mobile business profit. That did not include the cost of Samsung’s first recall, which analysts estimated at 1 trillion won to 2 trillion won.

Samsung has enough cash and other businesses to absorb the shock from the phone recall. It said it expected to generate 5.2 trillion won ($4.6 billion) in operating income during the third quarter after the recall cost. Analysts said most of the income will be generated by sales of advanced displays and semiconductors.

Samsung added that it will make significant changes in its quality

A visitor tries the Samsung Electronics’ S7 edge smartphone at a shop of South Korean mobile carrier in Seoul, South Korea, Thursday, Oct. 13, 2016. Samsung Electronics says it has expanded its recall of Galaxy Note 7 smartphones in the U.S. to include all replacement devices the company offered as a presumed safe alternative after the original Note 7s were found prone to catch fire assurance processes to enhance product safety for consumers. It did not elaborate.

The company said it will expand sales of two other smartphones released in spring, the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge, quashing rumors that it may try to release updated versions of those devices. Samsung usually releases a new iteration of the Galaxy S series in spring, so the company may have to provide a strong incentive to sell the 6-month-old phones, such as lowering their prices.

Due to unexplained fires and overheating problems, more than 2.5

million Galaxy Note 7 smartphones were recalled before the product was discontinued earlier this week just two months after its launch in August.

In the United States, 1.9 million Note 7 phones are subject to the two recalls.

Samsung also recalled about 200,000 phones in China and about half a million phones in South Korea.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said there were 96 reports of batteries in Note 7 phones overheating in the country, including 23 new reports since the first recall announcement last month. The company received 13 reports of burns

and 47 reports of property damages associated with the phones.

“Consumers should immediately stop using and power down all Galaxy Note 7 devices, including Note 7 devices received as replacements in the previous recall,” the agency said.

The botched recall raised questions about Samsung’s initial analysis of the Note 7 phone’s problems. At first, Samsung said a minor manufacturing error in the batteries for the Note 7 was causing the phones to overheat.

The problem with the replacements is still unclear. Experts say Samsung may have rushed to conclude the Note 7’s problem was a battery issue and it may take a long time to find the real cause.

Seeking to retain customers, Samsung is giving an incentive of a $100 credit to Note 7 owners who switch to another Samsung phone.

The Note 7 device was one of the most expensive smartphones in the market with all the latest technologies from Samsung, including the ability to unlock the phone by scanning a user’s iris. It was sold for between $850 and $890.

Netflix subscriptions boom around world, shares jump 20 percent

Netflix Inc added over 50 percent more subscribers than expected in the third quarter as original shows such as “Stranger Things” drew new international viewers and kept U.S. customers despite a price hike, sending its shares soaring 20 percent in late trade.

The company’s performance represented a turnaround from the previous quarter of disappointing subscription growth. Netflix, which has spent heavily to expand outside its home market, also said that it was on track to start harvesting “material global profits” next year, even as it raised spending on original programming.

Shares of Netflix rose to $119.82 in extended trade from a close of $99.80.

Netflix added about 3.20 million subscribers internationally in the third quarter, higher than the 2.01 million average analyst estimate.

In the United States, Netflix added 370,000 subscriptions, compared with analysts’ estimate of

The Netflix sign on is shown on an iPad in Encinitas, California, April 19, 2013 309,000, according to research firm FactSet StreetAccount.

“Investors appear laser focused on subscriber growth, and so long as Netflix delivers on that metric, investors will bid its shares up,” said Wedbush Securities analyst Michael Pachter. However, Pachter said he thought the continuing cost of developing new shows would undermine plans to deliver material profits in 2017.

Netflix has expanded into more than 130 markets worldwide,

including most major countries, except of Cards”, said it expects to add 1.45 China. It said on Monday it was million subscribers in the United dropping plans to launch a service in States in the current quarter.

China in the near term, opting instead Analysts on average were to license its shows for “modest” expecting 1.27 million additions, revenue. according to research firm FactSet

The company said it still hopes StreetAccount.

“Netflix has successfully to launch service in China “eventually.”

In the meantime, Netflix plans to keep navigated the challenges of a price pouring money into building its stable increase,” retail research group of original and licensed TV shows and Conlumino said in a note, adding that movies. Content spending will rise to $6 it had been “somewhat less successful” billion next year, a $1 billion increase in maintaining subscriber growth.

In its international markets, from 2016, the company said.”We will keep investing in growing the content it expects subscriber additions of 3.75 spend, even domestically, for quite million, compared with the average a long time,” Chief Executive Reed analyst estimate of 3.32 million.

Hastings said on webcast.

Third-quarter revenue rose

Netflix has been facing a 31.7 percent to $2.29 billion. slowdown in subscription growth Netflix’s shares have surged in the United States as the market in the past few years, driven by rapid matures and a planned U.S. price hike growth as the company redefined raised concerns it would not hit its television and fueled “binge watching”.

The stock, however, was down targets. It also faces competition from the likes of Hulu and Amazon.com Inc. 12.7 percent this year as investors

But the company, whose fretted about slowing growth in its other popular original shows include domestic market and increasing “Orange is the New Black” and “House competition.

Facebook adds food ordering feature

Facebook Inc said users in the United States would be able to order food through the Facebook pages of restaurants starting on Wednesday as part of its efforts to connect users and businesses.

Users will also be able to get quotes from businesses, buy movie tickets and book appointments at spas and salons, Facebook said in a

blog post.

Earlier this month, Facebook launched “Marketplace”, a platform that allows people to buy and sell items locally.

Facebook, which has about 1.7 billion monthly active users, also said on Wednesday it would add a “recommendations” feature that will allow users to share

recommendations on such things as places to eat.

Facebook shares were up 0.8 percent at $129.58 in early trading.

Shares of GrubHub Inc, which offers a food ordering service similar to that announced by Facebook, were down 2.4 percent at $41.07.

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Nissan takes controlling stake in Mitsubishi, pledges support for turnaround

Nissan Motor Co Ltd (7201.T) said on Thursday it had completed a deal to take a controlling stake in Mitsubishi Motors Corp, and would be retaining the embattled automaker’s chief executive in a bid to help it recover from a mileage cheating scandal.

Japan’s No. 2 automaker has agreed to make a 237 billion yen ($2.29 billion) investment to acquire 34 percent of Mitsubishi Motors (7211.T), making it the single largest shareholder in its smaller peer and giving it enough of a stake to wield control under Japanese shareholding rules. The deal offers Mitsubishi a lifeline after the automaker earlier this year admitted to overstating the mileage on some of its cars, while Nissan is hoping to capitalize on Mitsubishi’s strong presence in developing Asian countries to lift its lagging market share there.

Mitsubishi Motors becomes a member of the alliance between Nissan and French automaker Renault (RENA.PA), resulting in combined annual vehicle sales of 10 million, making it among the top three automotive groups by sales volumes and enabling the three companies to leverage their scale to reduce costs.

Nissan and Mitsubishi Motors said their partnership would generate synergies in areas including purchasing and plant utilization, adding they would jointly develop automated driving technologies and plug-in hybrid vehicles.

Pending shareholder approval, Carlos Ghosn, chairman and CEO of both Nissan and Renault, will lead the board of Mitsubishi Motors, while Osamu Masuko will remain the company’s president and CEO despite calls earlier this year by some shareholders for him to resign to take responsibility for falsifying the mileage on its vehicles.

Ghosn said keeping Masuko on was an “important condition” in proceeding with the partnership, adding all management decisions would be made by Masuko.

“One of the reasons that I so much wanted Mr. Masuko to stay as CEO was because I wanted the people at Mitsubishi to know that Mitsubishi will remain Mitsubishi. Mitsubishi will not become a subsidiary of Nissan,” he told a joint briefing.

“This sends a strong message that it’s not Nissan that’s going to transform Mitsubishi, it’s Mitsubishi that’s going to transform Mitsubishi.”

FROM SCANDAL TO RECOVERY

Nissan is dispatching some of its executives to Mitsubishi to improve its management system, nearly two decades after Ghosn executed a turnaround plan for Nissan which included plant closures and thousands of layoffs when Renault took a controlling stake in the then ailing automaker in 1999.

Masuko will share the top leadership position with current

U.S. bans Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphones from air travel

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphone devices will be banned from aircraft in the United States starting on Saturday at noon EDT (1600 GMT) under an emergency order, regulators said on Friday after numerous reports of the devices catching fire.

Samsung Electronics Co Ltd (005930.KS) scrapped its flagship Galaxy Note 7 smartphone on Tuesday because of incidents where the phones began smoking or caught fire, dealing a huge blow to its reputation. The decision came after reports of fires in replacement devices prompted a new round of warnings from regulators, phone carriers and airlines.

The order from the U.S. Transportation Department and other agencies bars owners from carrying on the devices or stowing them in checked baggage during flights.

“We recognize that banning these phones from airlines will inconvenience some passengers, but the safety of all those aboard an aircraft must take priority,” said Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx.

“We are taking this additional step because even one fire incident inflight poses a high risk of severe personal injury and puts many lives at risk.”

The Transportation Department warned that passengers who packed the devices in checked luggage raised the risk of “a catastrophic incident.”

“Anyone violating the ban may be subject to criminal prosecution in addition to fines,” the department said in a press statement.

An employee checks an exchanged Samsung Electronics’ Galaxy Note 7 at company’s headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, October 13, 2016

The agency said that the phones might be confiscated from passengers attempting to take them onboard, and that people found onboard with the phones might face fines.

In another statement issued late Friday, the department clarified that owners who attempt to travel by air with Samsung Galaxy Note 7 devices would only be “denied boarding.”

The world’s largest phone maker this week said it was also expanding a U.S. recall of the fireprone model to a total of 1.9 million Note 7 phones, including the 1 million Galaxy Note 7s it recalled on Sept. 15.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday the Note 7’s battery “can overheat and catch fire, posing serious fire and burn hazard to consumers.”

It added that Samsung had received 96 reports of batteries in Note 7 phones overheating in the United States, including 23 new reports since the Sept. 15 recall announcement.

for Mitsubishi’s “not so competitive suppliers”.

Nissan stands to capitalize on Mitsubishi’s strength in developing Asian countries, where Nissan has been struggling to increase its market share. Around one-third of Mitsubishi’s global sales come from the rest of Asia - excluding Japan - with a focus on countries including Thailand and the Philippines.

“We’re not happy with our performance in ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) countries,” Ghosn said. “I think the collaboration with Mitsubishi will help us in many areas to shore up our own level of competitiveness there.”

Nissan first announced in May its intention to take a controlling stake in Mitsubishi after Mitsubishi Mitsubishi Motors Corp’s Chairman and CEO admitted to falsifying the mileage of Osamu Masuko four minivehicle models, including Nissan Chief Competitive Officer two made for Nissan.

Hiroto Saikawa, while Mitsubishi Mitsubishi Motors blamed Motors’ chief operating officer will also poor communication, lax governance come from Nissan. and internal pressure for its lack

Pooling resources and of compliance after it was found in eliminating duplicate operations August to have overstated the mileage would result in estimated annual cost of eight additional models. savings of 24 billion yen in 2017 for As Nissan becomes the Nissan, the company said, rising to 60 dominant stake holder in Mitsubishi billion yen in 2018. Mitsubishi said it Motors, Mitsubishi’s group companies expected annual savings of 25 billion - trading house Mitsubishi Corp, yen.

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd

The companies also plan (7011.T) and Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi to share technology and production UFJ Ltd [MTFGTU.UL] - will see their platforms, while also streamlining combined stake diluted to around 17 parts procurement to keep costs down. percent, from about 34 percent before Ghosn warned this may be “bad news” the deal was announced.

FCA recalling 310,800 vehicles including Jeep Wrangler SUVs

The logo of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles’ (FCA) Jeep brand is seen on a vehicle at Tbilisi Mall in Tbilisi, Georgia, April 22, 2016

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is recalling about 310,800 vehicles in two separate recalls involving Jeep Wrangler SUVs, Ram heavy duty pickup trucks and Dodge Charger sedans, the company said on Wednesday.

The largest recall is for 225,000 new-model Jeep Wrangler SUVs because of sensor wiring that may malfunction and keep air bags from deploying, the company said.

Wrangler SUVs affected are from the 2016 and 2017 model years made from June 16, 2015 to Aug. 14, 2016, according to a filing with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The 2017 model-year Wranglers are still with the company, FCA said.

FCA said there have been no reported injuries, crashes or consumer complaints due to the

possible defect, and that company staff discovered the malfunction during its own routine testing.

U.S. safety regulators said that in certain types of crashes, front air bags and seat belt tighteners will not activate, increasing risk of injury.

Consumers will be advised by FCA to schedule appointments with FCA dealers who will reroute the wiring at no charge.

Of the affected Wranglers, about 183,000 are in the United States, about 18,000 in Canada, about 3,100 in Mexico and another 21,000 in several markets outside of North America.

In a separate action, FCA is recalling about 86,000 Ram 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks, 3500, 4500 and 5500 chassis cabs from model years 2007 through 2013 as well as model years 2011 to 2014 Dodge Charger Pursuit sedans.

The affected vehicles have alternators that may be subject to premature diode wear that could increase the potential of engine stalls or engine fires.

One person sustained a minor injury related to this issue, FCA said.

In this recall, about 75,000 are in the United States, about 10,100 in Canada, about 1,100 in Mexico and about 100 outside of North America, FCA said.

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Usain Bolt’s new documentary, I Am Bolt, and what it left behind

The private life of Olympic sprinter Usain Bolt is under the microscope after the announcement of his new documentary — but what’s more interesting is what’s supposedly not in it.

Bolt launched the trailer to his documentary, I Am Bolt, overnight, which follows the famous Jamaican pre and post his record-breaking Rio 2016 Olympics in which he won gold in the 100m, 200m and 4x100m relay.

“I’m trying to show people my life, it’s not easy, to show them the background, what I’m thinking through everything going on, that’s why I did it,” Bolt told James Corden.

While the trailer gives a brief glimpse into the anxiety that stems from being the world’s fastest man, his controversies off the track are nowhere to be seen despite film makers having “unprecedented access to the world’s fastest man as he trains, travels, races and relaxes”.

In the trailer, Bolt is seen questioning his ability as the world’s fastest man and ponders a future devoid of Olympic glory.

“I’m the type of person, I get nervous before my first race,” Bolt says.

“Every year I worry, am I still fast?

“This year I’ve said, I’m having doubts, I’m not motivated ...”

Yet promoters have remained tight lipped over what material will be used in the documentary, which is released worldwide on November 28.

While the film says audiences will be treated to “a unique insight into the life of a living Olympic and sporting legend, best friend, teammate”, what

is apparently lacking is the inclusion of his controversial relationship with long-time girlfriend Kasi Bennett, and those infamous infidelity reports.

Remember those?

Where he celebrated his 30th birthday by making out with a brunette, twerking with another and then vaulting into bed with a third — who posted racy images of their tryst online.

Undoubtedly, the sordid story and the couple’s guidelines on monogamy is what the public really, really wants.

The announcement comes just hours after Kasi posted a video of the couple enjoying their own club night, performing an intriguing handshake move on the dance floor to Drake and Usain Bolt shared a picture on Snapchat Future’s song, Big Rings. The couple suggesting he is engaged are seen kissing at the end.

In August, news.com.au Tuesday and Wednesday nights,The reported that just days after the Sunreported. sprint king’s sister declared his long- Multiple women were seen term girlfriend Kasi Bennett would heading back to his central London be perfectly suited to marry him, the hotel in taxis. nine-time Olympic gold medallist was “I’m sure Kasi will be used to it caught thrusting his heart out on the by now. She is used to seeing pictures backside of a woman inside a Rio club. like this,” Christine Bolt-Hylton, the

Bolt was reportedly pictured superstar’s sister, told theDaily Mail. the next morning in bed with another “The pictures are of a young girl. I know woman — not the young lady featured she will be upset. But she will talk to in the above videos. him and I know they can work their

The Daily Mail reported difficulties out.

20-year-old Rio student and mum-of- “Usain doesn’t believe in two Jady Duarte shared photos of cheating. … He has never done this herself in bed with Bolt the morning before as far as I know,” she added. after.

“When he was much younger he was

He was then pictured kissing popular with the girls but from when and licking women at Rio nightclubs they have been together, he hasn’t before flying to London, where he went done anything like that.” out at West End clubs on Monday,

In fact Ms Bennett is nowhere

Jady Duarte shared WhatsApp pictures that show her wearing a white top while embracing a bare-torsoed Bolt

to be seen in the documentary’s bio, despite “in-depth interviews with those closest to him — his parents, best friends, agent, coach and fellow athletes” credited in the mix.

Bolt’s sister added Kasi “was definitely OK” over the images, with proof coming in the form of an apparent engagement a week later.

“My aim with making this film is to show people how my life really is … What I’ve been through to get me where I am today, the ups and the downs, and an insight into what I am thinking and feeling,” Bolt claimed.

“I know a lot of people around the world feel like they know me already but I’m excited for everyone to see the real me in I Am Bolt.”

Whether audiences will see the “real me” is yet to be seen.

Bolt sets last race in Jamaica for June HOLDER LAMENTS DROPPED

Jamaica's Olympic sprint champion Usain Bolt will run his last race on home soil at June's Racers Grand Prix before retiring from competition two months later, he said on Friday.

The 30-year-old, who won the 100 meters at this year's Racers Grand Prix, has already said he plans to retire from the sport after the Aug. 5-13 world championships in London having won nine Olympic gold medals.

“The Racers Grand Prix will be my last race in Jamaica people, it will be the last time I run in Jamaica,” Bolt told Television Jamaica's "Smile Jamaica" morning magazine program.

The Racers Grand Prix will be held on June 10.

The Jamaican, who drew down the curtain on his Olympic career in August by securing a sweep of the sprint titles for a third successive Games, will resume training next month.

Bolt has wild card entries for both the 100 and 200 meters at the worlds but remains undecided on whether he will run one or both events, saying only it will be his last competition.

"Yes I am definitely going to retire after the world championships in London, that will be my last one," said Bolt.

Usain Bolt (JAM) of Jamaica celebrates winning the Jamaican team's gold medal.

CATCHES FOR LOSS

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – Chances given to triple-century maker Azhar Ali and extras conceded were key factors in West Indies loss to Pakistan in the first Test in Dubai, captain Jason Holder has said.

West Indies lost to Pakistan by 56-runs despite Darren Bravo leading the fight with his eighth Test century that took the game into the final hour on the fifth day.

Azhar, who scored 302 not out, was dropped twice – first by Leon Johnson when on 17 and then by Jermaine Blackwood when on 190.

“Obviously credit must go to Azhar Ali, I thought he played really well. We put him down; at that stage if we would have held him, we would have had a new batsman in,” Holder said. “But that’s cricket. If you look at it critically, it’s those one or two chances that we missed. In the second innings, Babar Azam getting out with a no-ball. Things like this, if we negate them then we have less problems going forward.”

Holder says the bowlers need to improve their approach to the wicket to end the rate of front-foot-no-balls, especially pacer Shannon Gabriel.

The Trinidadian fast bowler

delivered 11 no-balls in the entire match, including 10 in the first innings which.

“It’s definitely an area we need to improve on but if you look at the scorecard, there were a few noballs from both sides. It’s something we have to pay attention to, Shannon was probably our head culprit,” Holder declared.

“But again, he’s that kind of bowler; he runs in and gives it his all. Having said that the amount of no-balls he bowled was unacceptable and hopefully he can correct it going forward in the next Test match.”

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SPORTS Three charged after shooting death of sprinter Tyson Gay's daughter

Authorities in Kentucky have charged three men, including a father and son, in connection with the shooting death of Olympic sprinter Tyson Gay's 15-year-old daughter outside a restaurant over the weekend, police said.

Trinity Gay was caught in an exchange of gunfire between the occupants of two vehicles at about 4 a.m. local time on Sunday in the parking lot of a fast food restaurant in her hometown of Lexington, police said.

She was transported by private vehicle to a local hospital where she was pronounced dead, police said.

Father and son Chazerae Taylor, 38, and D'markeo Taylor, 19, were charged with wanton endangerment in connection with the shooting. Dvonta Middlebrooks, 21, was charged with wanton endangerment and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, Lexington police said in a statement late on Sunday.

"Investigators determined that Middlebrooks was in the parking lot and fired multiple shots at the time of the incident," the police statement said.

A homicide investigation is ongoing.

Condolences poured in from track stars and officials, including Olympic sprinter Lolo Jones and the USA Track and Field organization.

"Sending our thoughts and prayers to (Tyson Gay) and his loved ones as they mourn the tragic & senseless loss of his daughter, Trinity," USA Track & Field, the sport's national governing body, wrote on Twitter.

Like her father, Trinity attended Lafayette High School, where she was a promising track competitor.

"Our hearts are broken," the school district said in a statement.

Gay, 34, who was born in Lexington, won three gold medals at the World Championships in 2007 in Osaka, Japan, taking titles in the 100 meters, 200 meters, and 4x100m relay. He

Tyson Gay with his 15-year-old daughter Trinity set the U.S. record in the 100-meter sprint two years later.

Gay, who made his Olympic debut in 2008, won a silver medal with the 4x100 meters relay team at the 2012 Games in London. But he lost the medal after testing positive for a banned substance in 2013.

He has since competed in multiple Summer Olympics, most recently in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

In an interview with the sports editor of NBCaffiliate Lex 18 television early on Monday, Gay appeared to be in shock.

"She didn't make it. I'm so confused," Gay said. "She was just here last week for fall break. It's so crazy."

L-R) Father and son Chazerae Taylor, 38, and D'markeo Taylor, 19 and Dvonta Middlebrooks, 21

Serena pulls out of WTA Finals with injured shoulder Serena Williams in Cincinnati this year, added has withdrawn from the that she will be "off season-ending WTA Finals in court for the next several Singapore later this month weeks".

American citing a persistent shoulder The injury, the world number two arrived at the year's U.S Open with concerns around said on Monday.

The 22-times grand a sore shoulder from the Rio slam singles champion has Olympics in August and was played only eight tournaments beaten by Czech 10th seed this year and lost her top Karolina Pliskova in the semirankings to German Angelique final at the Flushing Meadows.

Williams, who had also pulled Kerber.

"It's been a really out of last year's WTA Finals, tough year for me, dealing has won two titles this year, with these shoulder injuries. in Rome and at Wimbledon, My doctor insists that I stay where she matched Steffi home and heal it. I only have Graf's professional era record wonderful memories of playing of 22 grand slam singles titles.

Simona Halep, in Singapore and I will really Kerber, miss my fans," the 35-year- Agnieszka Radwanska, old said in a video on the WTA Karolina Pliskova and Garbine website.W illiams, who Muguruza, Madison Keys and also missed Wuhan Open and Dominika Cibulkova have China Open and a tournament already qualified for the WTA

Serena Williams of the USA reacts after a missed shot to Vania King of USA (not pictured) on day four of the 2016 U.S. Open tennis tournament at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center

Argentine judge denies U.S. extradition request for soccer figures

An Argentine judge on Tuesday denied a U.S. extradition request for three former soccer figures charged as part of the probe into the sport's worldwide governing body, citing the fact that they were already being tried in Argentina.

International soccer's FIFA governing body was rocked last year by a U.S.-led investigation into corruption, bribery, wire fraud and racketeering in the world's most popular sport.

Federal Judge Claudio Bonadio rejected the extradition request from a New York court for the father-andson sports marketing team Hugo and Mariano Jinkis, along with former regional soccer chief Eduardo Deluca, saying the trio should not be tried for the same crimes in two different countries.

"For the Jinkis (pair) and Deluca to face the same charges in two ongoing investigations in the jurisdictions of New York and Buenos

Tiger Woods still believes he will break Jack Nicklaus' record of 18 majors

Tiger Woods remains steadfast in his belief that he can catch -- and break -- Jack Nicklaus' record of 18 major golf championships, but he won't be devastated if he doesn't accomplish the feat.

Woods, 40, who has been stuck on 14 major championships since winning the U.S. Open in 2008, was asked about the hallowed number during a PBS interview with Charlie Rose that is scheduled to air Thursday night.

"To be honest with you, no," Woods said when asked if he could catch Nicklaus' mark.

Asked by Rose if he has accepted that, Woods said, "I've accepted I'm going to get more."

When he was later asked if he meant he intends to break Nicklaus' mark,

Aires would put their constitutional rights at risk," said the 84-page opinion published by Argentina's CIJ judicial information agency.

A spokeswoman for the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Brooklyn, which is handling the case, declined comment.

The three are under house arrest in Argentina. Deluca had served as head of South American soccer body Conmebol.

Ex-FIFA officials who have pleaded guilty have agreed to pay tens

of millions of dollars in forfeiture.FIFA attempted to put the crisis behind it by approving the deepest reforms in its 112-year history in February.

But the scandal has rumbled on, with regular announcements of new probes, extraditions and punishments of tainted officials.

Also on Tuesday, the former head of Thailand's soccer association was banned for five years by FIFA's ethics watchdog on charges of forgery.

Woods simply said, "Correct." of last week's Safeway Open after Woods, who regards Nicklaus as one saying his game was "vulnerable of his heroes, was asked by Rose if and not where it needs to be." the icon is the greatest golfer to have In the interview, Woods discussed his time away from the PGA Tour, played the game.

"I think I'm pretty good, too," what it will take to win again, family Woods said. "I think he and I would life and possible regrets. have a hell of a duel back in the day."

"You know, if you look back,"

He continued: "I looked up Woods said, "the only regret I have to him, I looked at his record. ... I in life is not spending another year wouldn't say I lusted for his record. I at Stanford, and I wish I would've just think that was the gold standard had one more year." because he had won the most majors When pressed about the scandal and and the second-most Tour events. controversy that has followed Woods And here he is at 18." since his publicized divorce in 2010, And what would it mean to Woods if Woods stood by his statement. he doesn't get to Nicklaus' mark?

"All the things I've been

"I didn't get there," Woods through are tough, yes," Woods told Rose. told Rose. "They've been tough, but Woods hasn't played in a tournament they've been great for me. But I wish in more than 14 months after having I would've gone one more year at two back procedures; he pulled out Stanford

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Los Angeles jury rejects lawsuit accusing NBA star Rose of rape

National Basketball Association star Derrick Rose was cleared by a federal court jury on Wednesday of accusations in a $21.5 million civil lawsuit that he and two friends drugged and gang-raped his former girlfriend in 2013.

The predominantly white jury of six women and two men deliberated for about three hours before unanimously rejecting the allegations against the 28-year-old, three-time NBA All-Star guard and his two codefendants, all of whom are black.

"The system worked," Rose's lawyer, Mark Baute, told reporters outside the courthouse, adding that "media reporting in this case was biased against a black man." He did not elaborate.

Baute has said the lawsuit amounted to bid to extract money from his client in retaliation for Rose having broken off their relationship by text message in 2013. The lawsuit sought $21.5 million in damages.

Two jurors told reporters after the verdict that they found Rose's accuser, identified publicly only as

Jane Doe, lacked credibility on the witness stand.

"It was the way she said things," one juror, a man identifying himself only as Jared, said. "It felt like she was playing us."

Rose said after the court session that he was relieved but declined to answer questions.

No criminal charges have been filed in the case, though the Los Angeles Police Department has said the allegations remained under investigation.

Waukeen McCoy, the lawyer representing Rose's accuser, said his client was "pretty devastated" by the outcome and that they would consider an appeal.

"It's a shame for America.

It's a shame for women who stand up for their rights," McCoy said. He acknowledged that some of the jurors may have been swayed by the fact that the accuser did not go to police for two years. She has said she took that long because she was "ashamed and embarrassed."

The woman said she and Rose,

CONCACAF gets boost in bid to host 2026 World Cup

The United States, Canada and Mexico's hopes of hosting the 2026 World Cup were handed a significant boost when European countries were effectively ruled out of bidding by FIFA on Friday.

The FIFA Council also confirmed that co-hosting would be allowed and said there would be no restriction on the number of countries in a given bid.

Discussions on whether to increase the number of teams from 32 to 40 or even 48 teams, plus the tournament format, will continue with a final decision on Jan. 9 or 10.

The deadline for bids for the 2026 World Cup to be submitted is December 2018 with a final decision due in May 2020.

The FIFA Council agreed to the "general principle that member associations from confederations of the last two hosts of the FIFA World Cup will be ineligible to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup," FIFA said.

As Russia and Qatar will host the 2018 and 2022 World Cups respectively, the decision means that neither European nor Asian countries will be eligible for 2026.

However, world soccer's ruling body said that European, but not Asian, bids could be authorized "in the event that none of the received bids fulfil the strict technical and financial requirements".

"It limits the numbers of confederations that are bidding," Sunil Gulati, president of the United States Football Federation, told reporters.

"We will look at it, we have got great relationships with Canada and Mexico, we also have a country with 320 million people that has hosted a World Cup with a lot of terrific stadiums and great infrastructure."

He said, however, that the U.S. still needed to know more about the bidding process.

"We won't make a decision until hosting until we know what the rules are," he said "We now know some of those rules, about the eligibility, we don't know the size of the tournament and until we see those and there is a lot of clarity....in the process, then we'll make a decision about it."

UNSUCCESSFUL BID

The U.S. hosted the 1994 World Cup and made an unsuccessful bid for the 2022 tournament. Mexico hosted the 1970 and 1986 World Cups. The only World Cup to have been co-hosted was in 2002 when Japan and South Korea shared it.

CONCACAF president Victor Montagliani said a three-way bid had never been "off the table" although discussions would have to continue.

"Those discussions will be happen, in our confederation you have got three strong candidates who can do it on their own and we'll see what the future holds," he said.

One FIFA Council member said there was a "certain resistance" to a 48-team World Cup although nothing had been ruled out.

David Gill, another FIFA Council member, said keeping the 32-team format, which is popular with the public, coaches and players, was still a possibility.

"There may be an increase in the number of teams, with the emphasis on may," he said.

FIFA was forced to reform its bidding process after the award for the 2018 and 2022, made at a single vote in December 2010.

That vote is the subject of a criminal investigation by Swiss authorities while Qatar's preparations have also been marred by allegations of abuse of migrant workers in the construction industry.

Qatar says it is working to solve the issue.

New York Knicks point guard Derrick Rose addresses the media during the New York Knicks Media Day at Ritz-Carlton who began his NBA career with his hometown Chicago Bulls, and was traded to the New York Knicks this year, dated from 2011 to 2013.

The lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court last year, accused Rose and his two friends of inviting the woman to his Beverly Hills home in August 2013, where they slipped a drug into her drink with the aim of taking advantage of her.

The woman claimed she

escaped Rose's home but that he and the two other men broke into her apartment later that night and gangraped her while she was incapacitated.

The three defendants denied ever assaulting the woman. They each testified that they were invited to her home for consensual sex hours after they had all partied together at Rose's residence, a City News Service report on the trial said.

Rooney expects big things of 'fantastic' United

Captain Wayne Rooney says there is enough talent in the "fantastic" Manchester United squad to launch a serious challenge for the Premier League title despite a mixed start to the campaign.

United, who last won the league in 2013, have displayed flashes of brilliance under Jose Mourinho but their erratic performances have threatened to undermine the Portuguese manager's maiden campaign at Old Trafford.

"I do think we'll be challenging this season -- we've still got that belief and it is even stronger after working with this manager and the players over the last few months," Rooney told British media.

After suffering back-to-back defeats last month, a five-game unbeaten run in all competitions has raised spirits as seventh-placed United held rivals Liverpool to a 0-0 draw on Monday to maintain a fivepoint gap behind leaders Manchester City.

"I think we've got a fantastic squad that is ready and capable of challenging. I'm sure over the next few weeks or couple of months we will have our way of playing, and

it will be his (Mourinho's) way of playing.

"It is a different way of playing, but if you're an individual you should learn what the manager wants. As a team, it's going to take a little bit longer. We knew it was going to take a bit of time," Rooney added.

Following his world record move to United in August, midfielder Paul Pogba has yet to live up to his hefty price tag but Rooney is confident that once the Frenchman adapts to the rigors of English football, he will be well worth the outlay.

"Paul is a fantastic player, I think he is working hard and he is doing well," the England international added of the former Juventus star.

"It is a different league to what he's been used to -- he didn't really play last time when he was here so this is all new. He is a fantastic player and he will shine for us this season there is no doubt."

United host Turkish side Fenerbahce in the Europa League on Thursday before traveling to face Mourinho's former club Chelsea in the Premier League on Sunday.

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Women in Sports sponsored a fantastic domino tournament

Women in Sports sponsored a fantastic domino tournament between various church youth groups today on the island of Grand Turk.

The weather was hot and so was the competition.

There is always much fun but fierce competition when it comes to dominions.

The tournament was a part of the Commonwealth games beach Olympics on Governors beach. The whole event was a great

success.

Prophecy youth ministry captured the first place while Methodist youth were the proud second place winners. New Testament edged out New Beginnings for third place. Women in sports president Angela Brooks is keen on engaging the youth on Grand Turk in sporting activities.

Congratulations to the youth on dis0laying great sportsmanship

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