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CRISIS AT NHIP

by Hayden Boyce Publisher & Editor-in-Chief

T

he National Health Insurance Plan (NHIP) is faced with a serious internal crisis which, if not resolved quickly, could very likely affect persons who have to go overseas for medical treatment.

Staff members, with the exception of one person, have signed a petition calling for the removal of Chief Executive Officer, Zaneta Burton.

Over the past few weeks, there have been a number of sickouts at NHIP, as staff continue to vent their anger and frustration over Burton’s leadership style, in addition to what they said is a lack of response to their concerns by Premier Dr. Rufus Ewing, who is Minister of Health, and Finance Minister Washington Misick, under whose portfolio NHIP falls.

The frustration of NHIP staff mirrors the sentiments of several persons in the wider community who have been expressing outrage over how they have been treated by the NHIP when it comes to matters regarding their health, especially treatment abroad.

In the petition, which was addressed to the NHIP chairman and obtained by The SUN, it was stated that “under the leadership of Mrs. Burton, we the people of the Turks and Caicos Islands have been oppressed, victimized and demoralized. Mrs. Burton’s leadership skills leave much to be desired and at this time we feel that we have had enough. After much consideration, we as a united group have decided to go forth and make all concerned aware of what has transpired at this organisation and demand that Mrs. Burton be removed from office. We believe that we can no longer work with Mrs. Burton and it is in the best interest of all concerned that she be replaced.”

In a separate email to The SUN, the NHIP staff said they “remain aggrieved as the result of no action taken by the Premier Hon Dr. Rufus Ewing and the Minister of

Zaneta Burton

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This was evident with these youngsters who had a blast during a fund raiser that was held at Blue Haven Resort for the Hurricane Matthew Relief Movie Fundraiser.

Finance Hon Washington Misick who are directly responsible for the NHIB”.

The staff said that under the leadership and management of Mrs. Burton, they have endured “abnormal working relations which leads to frustration, discomfort and unprofessionalism in the work place”.

The email stated: “This cannot and will not be tolerated any longer. The staff is asking for the dismissal of Mrs. Zaneta Burton who has served as NHIB CEO for the past 5 years demonstrating lack of vision, professionalism and the basic qualities that are required to be a great leader of an organization that is one of the fundamental pillars in the health sector of the Turks & Caicos Islands.

Zaneta lacks the caring temperament for her staff and the people of the Turks and Caicos, as she would always state that she ‘is a

Bahamian and has somewhere to go’.”

The staff said they had a meeting with the Premier about a month ago and he acted “surprise of her behavior”. They said they were supposed to meet with Finance Minister a few days later but he put it off for over two weeks.

They said when they eventually met with Misick, he was dismissive of their complaints about the CEO.

The staff said the minister was also scheduled to meet with the CEO but she refused and left without meeting the board chairman and PS for Finance, and that she was also supposed to meet with staff but left the office minutes before the meeting.

The staff also prepared a professional document entitled, “Staff Proposals and Grievances and a Way Forward, dated September 27, 2016, which was submitted to the board.

The objective of the document was to “effect change in the organization, promoting a healthier/ positive image, providing greater customer service, increasing personal and p r o f e s s i o n a l development and implementing a cohesive, highly structured management team to carry out the proposed strategies.

According to the document, the

staff had a meeting and the general consensus was the replacement of Burton as CEO.

It stated: “Mrs. Burton has demonstrated lack of l e a d e r s h i p skills, inability to promote a team and productive environment and personal practices are not conducive to a healthy relationship between staff and herself.

(There was) a no confidence vote in the ability of the CEO and her team to lead the organisation.

This conclusion was drawn by the members due to the directive, coercive, tyrant style management of employees where employees fear victimization.”

The NHIP staff also raised concerns about a salary review, noting that the executive management team did not approve the members for an increase and then decided to conduct performance reviews to determine which individuals should receive the increase.

“Individuals felt that they were being victimized and the performance reviews were not reflective of their job descriptions and the senior managers themselves wereassessing them based on unrealistic and never mentioned objectives,” the document added.

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LOCAL NEWS

Update on illegal Haitian vessel

The Ministry of Border Control and Employment confirms that at approximately 12:20 a.m. on October 31, Border Control officials received notification that a vessel suspected of transporting undocumented migrants from Haiti to Providenciales made landfall in the vicinity of North West Point.

Members of the Immigration Enforcement Unit along with Officers from the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force responded in the area.

Contrary to unofficial reports, there is no truth that an

exchange of gun shots between the police and migrants occurred.

Individuals suspected of arriving on the vessel along with two Haitian nationals who have legal status in the Islands may have been involved in assisting with the illegal entry and were apprehended and are presently detained.

The Ministry of Border Control reiterates its caution issued to those in Turks and Caicos Islands that might be inclined to harbor illegal migrants, that as a result of the new Immigration Ordinance which came into effect on April 1,

2016, penalties for harboring illegal migrants were increased, and such person now face a fine of $20,000 on summary conviction or to a term of imprisonment of four years, or to both, in addition, persons convicted of such offence, face the possibility of having their status in the Islands revoked, making them liable to deportation.

Investigations into this matter will continue.

Police spokesman Kevin Clarke said that uUpon reaching the area, two of the illegal immigrants were captured, and a number of

them ran into the bushes. While in the area, Police conducted a stop and search on a red Toyota bus and a Grey Toyota Corolla Car. Two suspected illegal immigrants fled from the car upon seeing police.

The drivers of both vehicles were arrested on suspicion of assisting illegal entry.

Information received indicated that the blue and red wooden sloop which was found unmanned by Marine Branch Officers southwest of Amanyara had approximately 60 or more persons onboard.

Robbery at Quality Supermarket, Bay Road

Detectives of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force are investigating a Robbery that occurred on Wednesday 2nd November 2016 at the Quality Supermarket located on Bay Road, Blue Hills Providenciales.

Around 7:41 PM on that date, Police

responded to the scene in Blue Hills where the complainant reported that three males wearing all black with Halloween masks and guns entered the store and ordered the cashier and customers to get on the floor and not to move. One of the men was wearing short blue jeans with black t-shirt

Sonia Bien-Aime endorses Sabrina Green

Sonia Bien-Aime

Sabrina Green

The decision to endorse a candidate is not one that is taken lightly as by giving an endorsement, one is saying to the world that I believe in, and recommend that individual as person of integrity and an individual who with commitment and dedication, will effectively complete the task at hand. Knowing Sabrina Elizabeth Green over the many years and having the opportunity to interact and observe her first hand, I have no hesitation in endorsing her as a most worthy Independent Candidate in the upcoming December 15, 2016 General Elections.

Sabrina, hailed from very humble beginnings and did not allow this to limit and impact her growth. Her track record reveals that she has very diligently shown in several ways that she possesses the ability, desire and leadership skills to be the candidate that the people of the Turks & Caicos Islands need for fair and proper representation.

A woman with a very strong business background as exemplified by her being the owner and CEO of a business for more than two decades and a local partner in one of the biggest construction companies in the Turks & Caicos Islands.

A woman with a voice not to be silenced and one who is not afraid of but rather embraces challenges. Sabrina is a selfless individual who has given of herself and represented people throughout the Turks & Caicos Islands for many years. I am proud to say that she is honest, self-motivated and a hard-working individual who lives by the moto “country before self�.

Our country is at a stage where we question our political future; where we debate whether we keep walking step for step with the British as an Overseas Territory or we walk alone as an independent nation; where the rise in crime stalks each citizen and illegal immigration threatens our social services, where the availability of spaces for our citizens in the public education is at such a disturbing low level that many have to resort to the expense of private education. It is times like these when we need independent thinkers, patriots, doers not talkers, and warriors for our nation. Sabrina Elizabeth Greene is one such person and as I said, I have no hesitation in endorsing her and recommending her as an Independent Candidate.

Sonia E. Bien-Aime President of the TCIFA Member of the FIFA and CONCACAF Council

and the other a long black jeans with black t-shirt. The three culprits removed a cash register containing an unknown amount of cash before making good their escape in an unknown direction.

No injuries sustained during the incident.

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Attorney General denies private meeting with former finance minister over Grand Turk project

by Hayden Boyce Publisher & Editor-in-Chief

Attorney General Rhondalee Brathwaite-Knowles was accused, in the ongoing corruption trial, of attending a meeting, along with her husband, at the office of former Finance Minister Floyd Hall after hours to discuss the development of an office complex in Grand Turk.

However, under crossexamination by Hall’s lawyer, Queen’s Counsel, Earl Witter, she strongly denied that she was present and put the blame squarely on her husband, Gary Knowles.

Witter asked BrathwaiteKnowles whether she’s aware that persons in the TCI would, from time to time, approach government ministers directly in relation to matters that concerned them and she agreed.

He then asked her if she recalled an occasion 2008 when she and her husband met with Floyd Hall after working hours in relation to a development on Grand Turk that was contemplated by the couple.

Brathwaite-Knowles replied: “I recall that my husband who is a developer, put to government a proposal for an office complex. He indicated to me that he was directed to speak to Hon. Hall about it, as he was at that time the Government representative for Grand Turk, but I don’t recall attending the meeting, but I do recall my husband would

have spoken to Hon. Hall as directed by the relevant government ministry.”

The Attorney General said she didn’t know who in the ministry of public works advised her husband to approach Hall directly.

“I did not approach them myself. That is what I was told by my husband,” she added

She said the proposal involved the development of land which she owned via application for Crown land in accordance with the Crown Land Policy.

She told the court, presided over by Mr. Justice Paul Harrison, that she owns the land, adding that the policy at the time entitled Belongers to apply for one residential lot and one commercial lot.

Given that the complex was going to be constructed ion property that she owned, she admitted that she would have ben concerned in the development of that land.

She agreed that her husband would have been interested in finding out whether or not government was interested in being a tenant in the commercial development.

She added: “I do not recall at all approaching minister hall about that but my husband did. I thought that the relevant government ministry ought to have considered the application and move it forward in the usual way. I don’t think it was the correct course to have directed my husband to Mr Hall but that is what

transpired.”

Witter asked her if, seeing that her husband confided all of this to her, whether she sought to restrain him in any way from what she said would have been an act of impropriety.

The Attorney General replied: “I told him that the relevant Government ministry ought to have considered and dealt with the matter without referring him to minister Hall.”

Witter asked her whether or not she sought to restrain her husband from approaching Hall, and she said: “Yes, I discouraged him.”

Witter asked: “In seeking to discourage him, you did not prevail upon him not to approach Mr. Hall.

She replied, “All I can say that I discoursed him from doing it on the basis that my belief and understanding is, and was at the time, that the relevant ministry ought to have dealt with it instead of referring it to Mr. Hall, but he (my husband) thought that was the correct course. I could not stop him (from meeting Hall privately).He did approach Minister Hall.”

Mr Witter continued to press her on the matter, causing the judge to interject and say, “Mr. Witter! What’s the necessity. The inference is clear.”

Witte asked her to accept that it was “very much the done thing in the TCI” and that there was nothing unusual about persons other than

Attorney General Rhondalee BrathwaiteKnowles Belongers approaching ministers directly on matters that concerned then.

The Attorney General said she was aware of that and agreed that persons generally did it. She said she was also aware that individuals approached governors about their investments.

British Caribbean Bank Limited Credit Manager

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•Must have experience in international cuisine (particularly Asian cuisine, European and Caribbean).

•Able to service Condo owners and in house guests on demand.

•Able to cater for multiple functions such as special events, weddings, conferences and meetings if required.

•Organization and sanitation of condo kitchens and weekly collaboration of menu planning •Coordinate with housekeeping staff and other key departmental managers •Must be able to work within a strict budget and have the ability to purchase standard equipment for kitchen to enhance the cooking experience.

•Previous experience as a chef with luxury properties internationally or as a private chef is an asset.

•Must be able to work weekends and public holidays •This position reports to the Resident Manager/General Manager.

This position is currently not held by a work permit holder Prospective & qualified applicants who are islanders can send copies of their applications to the email address noted below or to the labour board.

Applications will be accepted up to November 16th, 2016 Please forward resumes to: Email: aleisa@theregentgrand.com Regent Grand Management Ltd. c/o The Regent Grand Grace Bay, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands Tel: (649) 941-7770

The Credit Manager is a quantitative expert who can extract meaningful business insights from multiple data sources, analyse key credit metrics, and leverage predictive models to create decision strategies that will optimise business performance. The successful candidate will also identify credit risk and recommend possible processes, improvements and opportunities for automation and support their implementation.

In addition, the individual will oversee the day-to-day credit underwriting function and partner with other departments to design tactical strategic tools. Finally, we are seeking results driven and proactive individual with experience gained in a commercial environment, who will be working with corporate head office as well as the multiple global sectors to provide commercial support and reporting.

Duties •To liaise with internal and external customers in collection efforts to ensure timely payments, address queries as required with appropriate departments and personnel •To process letters of credit and bank collections for assigned customers and cover for rest of Emerging Markets.

•To take ownership of projects/key risk decision areas, utilising your expert command of statistical analysis •To be responsible for obtaining, analyzing and providing relevant information, advice and opinion to Credit Manager on new Emerging Markets.

•To complete all necessary manual credit analyses of customers’ financial accounts and oversee the credit underwriting function.

•To provide mentoring support to other members of the team in credit analysis and other areas of expertise and experience.

•To pro-actively review and improve processes to increase the level of service provided to customers •To identify risks associated with potential business transactions and where appropriate give recommendations on risk mitigation in different business areas •To investigate and analyse information from a variety of data source Requirements •A university degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or related field •Minimum 5 years of credit analysis experience and credit risk underwriting •Minimum 5 years in a banking or financial services environment •Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Access, Excel, Word and PowerPoint are essential •Strong communication skills and ability to defend decisions made.

Salary range for these positions are between $39,000 to $50,000 per annum, the starting point will depend on qualifications and experience. These positions are not for work permit renewals.

Closing date for all applications to be submitted is Friday 21st, November, 2016 Interested persons may contact our Corporate HR department Mon. – Fri. from 9am-3pm via telephone number 946-8054 or you may submit your resume with qualifications and experience to: hr@wihl.com Please also submit a copy to the TCI Labor Department

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LOCAL NEWS

Premier Ewing has talks with UK Overseas Territories minister

Premier, Dr. the Hon. Rufus Ewing met with Baroness Anelay, FCO Minister with responsibility for the Overseas Territories on Tuesday, November 1st, 2016, and had the opportunity to discuss a number of issues of importance to the Turks and Caicos Islands.

Premier Ewing impressed upon Minister Anelay, the urgency of the state of affairs as it relates to illegal migration and the threat that it poses to the national security of the Turks and Caicos Islands for which the U.K. holds responsibility.

Premier Ewing advised the Minister that The Turks and Caicos is insisting upon greater support from the U.K. Government in the area of border security, defense and internal security. On the heels of the Premier’s meeting with Minister Anelay the Premier requested of the Governor, Commissioner of Police, and Immigration Minister to execute a joint approach with regional assistance to combat illegal

immigration and crime in the Turks and Caicos Islands. The Minister invited the Premier to apply to the newly created U.K. OTs Complex Stability and Security Fund to address the need presented for greater border security.

Premier Ewing also discussed the issue of the status of the Chief Financial Officer in the TCI for which the Minister responded that it was unfortunate that they were unable to execute the request of the Premier as discussed with her predecessor but that she has already committed to the process of the position of the CFO being removed from the TCI constitution by Order in Council and also stated that that process should be completed by the end of March 2017.

And is quoted as saying, “a promise made and that promise would be kept as I am a woman to my word”.

Premier Ewing further requested of the Minister, an indication of the progress being made with the amendments to the

Arrests made in Gary Mead Murder Investigation

Premier Ewing meeting with an official from the UK Government Crown Land Ordinance previously submitted by TCIG to the FCO. The Minister reassured the Premier that the review is progressing well and positively save for responses that were requested from the TCI AG Chambers that were yet to be submitted. It is anticipated that this

Detectives of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force have arrested two men aged 22 and 44 years-old in relation to the savage and brutal murder of Gary Mead.

The arrests were carried out on Providenciales and Grand Turk.

bill would be one of the first bills that Premier will bring to the House of Assembly after the upcomming General Election.

Premier Ewing described the meeting as being productive and very encouraging.

Gary Mead was “These arrests are the result shot and tragically killed on of relentless hard work and Friday 30th September 2016, determination of our officers while collecting cash from his who will continue to seek to business “Slots-O-Fun” on bring offenders to justice and Airport Road. make our communities safer so Commissioner of that people can go about their Police Mr. James Smith said, daily lives feeling safer.”

CHINSON RESTAURANT GROUP JOB OPPORTUNITIES 1.PASTRY CHEF •Must be able to obtain sanitation certificate •Must be experienced in the production of Jamaican pastries to include all

Bread products •Must be able to prepare Caribbean cuisines •Willing to work long hours and weekends •Salary commensurate with experience 2.ASST.RESTAURANT MANAGER •Must have at least 10 years’ experience in full service restaurant •Must have working knowledge of Micros or equivalent POS systems •Assist with inventory management and cost control •Willing to work long hours and weekends •Assist General Manager in the training and supervision of line staff •Possess valid driver’s license •Multi-lingual would be an asset •Salary commensurate with experience 3.CASHIER/HOSTESS •Must be able to work long hours and remain calm under pressure •Clean police record •Ability to multi-task is essential •Must be very honest •Enjoy providing excellent Customer Service •English plus fluency in at least one other language-Spanish, Creole •Pay rate US$6.50 per hour plus tips 4.COOKS •Must be able to obtain sanitation certificate •Must be experienced in the production of Oriental Cuisines •Must be able to prepare Caribbean cuisines •Willing to work long hours and weekends •Pay rate $8.00 per hour 5.PURCHASING /PRODUCTION CLERK Responsibilities: •Responsible for identifying suitable Suppliers/ Purchasing of all products •Pricing and costing of all products •Monitor and ensure that all payables to local and foreign Suppliers are recorded and paid on a timely basis •Prepare daily, weekly and monthly production reports •Ensure timely submission of daily, weekly and monthly production reports •Inventory control and management •Other duties as assigned by the General

Qualifications: •Must have at least 5 years’ experience in related field •Must have working knowledge of Micros or equivalent POS systems, QuickBooks etc.

•Possess excellent English verbal and written communication skills •Willing to work long hours and weekends •Possess valid driver’s license •Multi-lingual would be an asset •Salary commensurate with experience 6.ACCOUNTING SUPERVISOR Responsibilities: •Record day to day financial transactions and complete the posting process •Verify that the transactions are recorded in the correct ledgers •Bring the ledgers to trial balance stage •Perform partial checks of posting process •Complete statutory returns •Enter data, maintain accurate records and prepare internal Management Accounts •Process Accounts payable/Receivable and payroll on a timely basis •Other duties as assigned by the General Qualifications: •Must have at least 5 years’ experience in related field •Must have working knowledge of Micros or equivalent POS systems, QuickBooks etc.

•Possess excellent English verbal and written communication skills •Willing to work long hours and weekends •Possess valid driver’s license •Multi-lingual would be an asset •Salary commensurate with experience

Please apply in writing with full resume to no later than November 15st 2016

The CEO Chinson Restaurant & Pastries

P.O. Box 293, 14 Savannah Rd.

Leeward Highway Provicenciales

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Fortis installing more than 100 poles along Leeward Highway

In early October, FortisTCI Eddinton Powell, President CEO, FortisTCI, said: commenced a major transmission and line relocation and upgrade project “Consistent with the Company’s that will last for up to eight months. commitment to doing things right

The project requires the and professional in all instances, installation of more than one- our highly skilled team of utility hundred poles at various locations professionals worked closely along Leeward Highway westbound with all relevant stakeholders, between the Tropicana Plaza including the Energy and Utilities Office who Roundabout and the FortisTCI Commissioner’s worked with other Government Provo Generation Site.

This project is a necessary Departments to approve the design precursor to several major of the project. An extensive survey Transmission and Distribution of the intended path was carried (T&D) infrastructural projects that out to ensure that poles are erected the Company is actively planning, within the approved Government’s developing, and building to ensure road reserve. The engineering of that the electricity grid has the this project was carefully considered, capacity to meet future load while and the technology and material maintaining and improving the deployed, including poles, are the most appropriate and cost-effective.” reliability to our customers.

Powell noted that come members of the public have expressed concern with the placement of some poles vis-à-vis the road.

He added: “We appreciate your concerns. We are working very diligently to ensure that poles are placed within the road reserve and that the rights of landowners along the designated path are taken into consideration.

This, however, is complicated at times by the historical construction of the highway in relationship to the road reserve.

The public can rest assured that the Company will take all reasonable steps to safeguard motorists and pedestrians, and that we will use all safety precautions during and after construction, including lining the poles with reflectors and other

safety measures.”

In thanking the public for sharing their thoughts, Powell reminded motorists to drive with caution while on the roadway and reduce speed in dedicated work zones that are clearly marked by traffic cones, signs, and barriers.

“Additionally, please obey all instructions as outlined by the dedicated traffic control flag personnel positioned on the highway for your safety and the safety of others working in these areas.

Again, thank you in advance for your understanding and cooperation.

If you have any questions, please call our Director of Corporate Communications and Public Affairs at 649-946-4313 or 649-946-2519,” he said.

Political candidates must register before November 18th

General Elections for the Turks and Caicos Islands is schedule to be held December 15, 2016 and potential Candidates must register their names, party symbols and deposits before nomination day November 18, 2016, it was confirmed on Tuesday November 1st, 2016 by the Supervisor of Elections.

A press release from Dudley Lewis, Supervisor of Elections, said a nomination pack will be provided for all candidates who should read it and satisfy themselves that they meet the nomination requirements. These should be submitted together with the required deposit of $500 on nomination day.

All-Island candidates can lodge their nomination papers with a Returning Officer in any electoral district. They should also bring their

•ED 03 South Caicos, Community Centre •ED 04 Middle and North Caicos, Whitby Community Centre •ED 05 Leeward, Providenciales Harvest Bible Chapel •ED 06 The Bight, Ianthe Pratt Primary School Auditorium/Library •ED 07 Richmond Hill/Cheshire Hall Disaster Management Conference Room •ED 08 Blue Hills, Providenciales Clement Howell High School Auditorium •ED 09 Five Cays Providenciales, Felix Morley Community Centre •ED 10 Wheeland Providenciales, Bethany Baptist Church School

Treasury deposit receipt and photo identification.

The Nomination papers and Treasury receipt for each electoral district candidate has to be lodged with the Returning Officer for the distinct in which they intend to stand for election.

This must only happen between the hours of 10am until 1pm, and then 2pm until 4pm on November 18, 2016.

The location of the Returning Officer for each district on ‘Nomination Day’ is listed below: •ED 01 Grand Turk North, Salem Baptiste Church Sunday School Pond Street •ED 02 Grand Turk South and Salt Cay, HJ Robinson High School Auditorium

BUTTERFIELD GOLD GROUP OF COMPANIES POSITIONS AVAILABLE Two (2) Mixer Driver/ Operator

The applicant must have clean drivers Licence and Police Record with have at ten years experience with 10 wheeler trucks and mixer trucks.

Must have knowledge on how to trouble shoot minor engine problems and effect preventive maintenance at all times.

One (1) Mechanic

Knowledge of CAT and Cummings Engines as well as John Deer Equipment would be an asset. Will be requiring setting up and implementing a maintenance schedule. Proof of certification required, and a minimum of ten years work experience The employee is responsible for the repair and maintenance of all Company equipment/machinery, and to ensure minimum downtime of same through proper coordination of the preventative maintenance program.

Must have least 10 years experience Must have the ability to lift and move up to 100lbs Must have vision abilities; close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

The applicant must have knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions applicable to the trade.

Must have the ability to communicate effectively One (1) Pump Operator Must have Ten years experience in operating concrete pump Knowledge of the function of motors and ability to affect minor repairs to same Heavy equipment license and clean police record.

Basic Knowledge of concrete Ability to relate to customers and coworkers Application forms available from Butterfield Gold Human Resource Department. Only applicants selected for interview will be notified.

Submit applications to by November 15 2016 to:

Butterfield Gold Ltd.,

Human Resource Department

mmTown Center Mall Providenciales Tel: 649-946-4211

HS LTD. BARTENDER

Fairways Bar & Grill Restaurant at Provo Golf Club has an immediate opening for an experienced Bartender who is service oriented and can provide exceptional service to guest promptly and courteously, serving guests with an upbeat attitude and who is great at juggling tasks.

POSITION DESCRIPTION Responsible for preparing drinks for guest and serving them in a professional manner. The successful candidate should be well versed in bar service and drink preparation.

REQUIREMENTS Must have 3 years or more experience preferably in hotel food and beverage industry. Must have a strong working knowledge of the bar and EPOS system. Excellent oral and written communication skills required.

Must be willing to work a variety of day/night and weekend shifts.

Excellent people skills in order to communicate well with guests and staff. Good presentation and a pleasant, friendly, bubbly personality is required. Wages for this position starts at $8.00 per hour commensurate with experience.

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 November 18, 2016.

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New Director of PublicProsecutions appointed

His Excellency the Governor, Dr John Freeman, has welcomed the appointment of Ms Jillian Williams as the new TCI Director of Public Prosecutions.

Commenting on the appointment, the Governor said, “I am pleased to announce the appointment of Jillian Williams as the new Director of Public Prosecutions in TCI. This is an important position which I am glad has been filled by someone of Ms Williams’ calibre and experience. She will bring to the job an extensive background in criminal law as well as many years experience of practising law in the region which I am sure will be of great benefit to the Office of the DPP and to the wider criminal justice system in TCI.”

Ms Williams will take up her appointment at the end of November.

She qualified as a lawyer in 1993 and has experience in both private and public practice including in Trinidad and Tobago and the Bahamas.

The DPP role was advertised

locally and regionally. Six candidates were shortlisted for interview on 27 September by a panel which included the Attorney General, Mrs Rhondalee Braithwaite-Knowles, the Chair of both the TCI Judicial Services Commission and the Integrity Commission, Sir David Simmons, and the Director of Human Resources, Mr Mark Greenway.

Jillian Williams qualified as a Lawyer in 1993. She then worked in private practice for approximately seven years in both civil and criminal matters. She holds a LLB (Honours) from the University of the West Indies and a Legal Education Certificate from the Hugh Wooding Law School, and is admitted to practice law in the jurisdictions of Trinidad and Tobago and the Bahamas.

She has an extensive legal background in Criminal Law, and also considerable constitutional law and civil law experience, along with supervisory and management

experience. Ms Williams is currently Senior Legal Adviser for the Counter Trafficking Unit, Ministry of National Security, Trinidad and Tobago, and has held this post for just over two and a half years.

Prior to this she worked at the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions in the Bahamas for over thirteen years where she held various roles, most recently Assistant Director of the DPP’s Office from 2009.

Williams replaces John Master who resigned in June 2016 “for personal reasons”.

Masters who assumed office in April 2015 after the departure of JoAnn Meloche in February of that year, had an adversarial relationship with members of his staff, members of the local Bar association and some members of the wider Judiciary.

A qualified Barrister, he has 27 years post-admission qualification experience in UK, Australia and the Cayman Islands.

No time change for TCI on November 6th

The general public is reminded that on November 6TH 2016, clocks will NOT be turned back one hour. The decision was made to move permanently to AST in 2014, but implemented in 2015 to allow proper notification of the relevant international authorities,

including airlines and shipping companies.

TCI swapped time zones in 2015 to give tourists more daylight time to swim, shop and explore.

Previously, Turks and Caicos followed Eastern Standard Time. The islands switched to

Atlantic Standard Time, which it will share year-round with eastern Caribbean islands and sections of Canada. In Turks and Caicos, the sun used to set around 5 p.m. in winter. Now, daytime will extend until almost 7 p.m., at least for the spring season.

Interested persons should be physically fit with the ability to lift heavy items, walk up and down aircraft stairs, and can bend for long periods to provide cleaning service.

Must have a good commend of the English language, both written and verbal.

Some computer skill necessary Must have a clean police record.

Must be able to work week end and holidays.

Wages $7.00 per hour.

Security Guards.

Interested persons must have previous experience in providing security services and the ability to provide instructions and ensure that they are carried out.

Must be physically fit and can stand for long periods at a time.

Must be well groom, organized and excellent time keeper Excellent team player Must have a clean police record Proficient in English language, written and verbal.

Computer literate Wages $7.00 All positions are currently held by work permit holders.

All resumes should be sent to hr@intercaribbean.com and a copy sent to the Immigration Board.

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HS Ltd.

InterCaribbean Airways is seeking to fill the following positions: Domestic Workers and Aircraft Cleaners,

Turks and Caicos Sun

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

Waitress/Waiter MAIN DUTIES Applicants will be required to greet and take food and beverages orders from restaurant guest, serve orders and accommodate guest requests.

Applicants will be required to serve guests’ promptly and according to established restaurant standards, policies and procedures.

REQUIREMENTS Must have a minimum of six years’ experience working in a restaurant.

Must have strong working knowledge of dining room procedures, policies and EPOS System. Applicants must be a customer service advocate, maintaining a high level of customer service standards. Maintain a friendly, cheerful and courteous demeanor at all times. Perform other duties as assigned, requested or deemed necessary by management.

Applicants must be willing to work varied shifts, split shifts, nights, weekends and holidays as required by management. Applicants will be required to work on a full time basis. Must be able to walk, stand or stoop for the duration of shift (at least 8 hours). Applicants must be able to understand/speak/read/write English proficiently. All applicants must be hardworking team players. Wages for this position starts at $7.00 per hour commensurate with experience and training.

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 November 18, 2016.

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Blue Haven Marina Represents Turks and Caicos

Blue Haven Marina was the only Turks and Caicos organization to participate in the prestigious Monaco Boat Show this past September.

The event was very successful for attracting large vessels to visit Blue Haven Marina, as well as putting the Turks and Caicos Islands on the world map as a destination for the yachting industry.

The marina’s General Manager, Adam Foster, and Operations Manager, Portia Mogal, met with representatives of new international boat management companies to personally introduce them to Turks and Caicos as a destination.

In addition, Blue Haven Marina was fortunate to be invited to an agency briefing with 20 boat captains.

This exclusive meeting presented an ideal opportunity to promote the

islands to key influencers in the global yachting community. While in Europe, Adam and Portia also visited several nearby marinas in France and Italy to raise awareness about Turks and Caicos for prospective vessels crossing the Atlantic and coming up through the Caribbean, often an annual pilgrimage for many boats.

The Monaco Boat Show has already produced four confirmed reservations to Blue Haven Marina, starting in December with a 220 foot mega yacht; and a further 10 to 15 very interested yacht representatives who are waiting to finalize their charters in TCI with their clients.

The Monaco Boat Show is just one of several boat shows lined up for the Blue Haven Marina team to attend.

The next show is the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS),

which will be held from November 3 to 7. This is the largest boat show in the world, with over three million square feet of exhibition space, six miles of floating docks, and 100,000 visitors from around the world. This truly spectacular show is a must for anyone who loves to be on the water, whether you’re in the industry, a wealthy businessperson looking to invest, or a regular weekend warrior.

For Blue Haven Marina, FLIBS is an incredible opportunity to network with a wider audience and secure a large number of bookings throughout the season. A five gold anchor member of the Island Global Yachting (IGY) group, Blue Haven Marina is well represented at a huge booth with plenty of banner images and collateral, all highlighting Turks and Caicos as a destination. FLIBS

signifies the start of the yachting season for the Caribbean and is the most important show of the year.

In early December, Blue Haven Marina and Turks and Caicos will also be represented at the Antigua Charter Yacht Show. This, industry-only show is crucial for attracting vessels to Turks and Caicos at the end of the season in May, when many boats will be making their way north to Florida through the islands.

“We’re looking forward to a busy season ahead for the marina and the island,” stated Adam Foster, the marina’s General Manager. “We’re very proud to have the opportunity to represent Turks and Caicos at these prestigious international events.”

For more information visit www.bluehaventci.com or call 649.946.9910

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Busy Autumn Programme of International Activities for Invest Turks and Caicos

The months of October and November see Invest Turks and Caicos (Invest TCI) continuing to promote these islands to an international audience while also undertaking overseas developmental training to enhance staff skills and develop best practice in the delivery of its work as an investment promotion agency.

In October, Invest TCI was represented at the 21st annual World Investment Conference (WIC) by CEO John Rutherford. The flagship event of the World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (WAIPA) which took place in Istanbul October 13-14 brought together Investment Promotion Agencies (IPAs) from all around the world, as well as multilateral organisations, private sector representatives, prominent economists and researchers. The conference focus was on Foreign Direct Investment as a driver to achieve national sustainable development

goals; the influence of technology in IPA service excellence; and analysing factors that determine private sector investments into markets.

Following the WIC, Invest TCI had representation at the Hotel Investment Conference Asia Pacific (HICAP) which took place in Hong Kong, China from October 19-21st. This hospitality industry conference brought together the top hotels and resorts in Asia as well as major investors and developers and Mr Rutherford was able to meet with a number of representatives of these bodies to promote TCI as the number one luxury destination in the Caribbean.

“These events were extremely useful to promote both Turks and Caicos and the Agency itself ’, Mr Rutherford said.

‘The World Investment Conference provided an excellent opportunity to learn the latest in best practice in attracting

HS LTD. HS LTD is seeking suitable applicants for the following position:

KITCHEN HELPER •Assists with food preparation and cooking as assigned •Check deliveries, ensuring all have arrived and are correct and signing off invoices before the supplier leave •Washing up and cleaning of all section of the kitchen •Removes all garbage from kitchen, food storage area and restaurant. stocking and cleaning of food storage areas •Candidates must be willing to work holidays and weekends when required Wages starts at $7.00 per hour.

Interested applicants should contact Veronica Rigby via email at ronnie@ habgroup.com or by fax 649-946-5191. Suitable applicants will be contacted by email or telephone to schedule an interview. Closing date for applications is November 18, 2016.

overseas investment, and to compare notes with heads of other investment agencies. The conference’s theme of encouraging sustainable development through inward investment is very important for the work of Invest Turks and Caicos and the TCI Government as we try to ensure that the country fully benefits from investment in our islands.’

‘I was based in Asia for ten years and the HICAP event in Hong Kong allowed me to resurrect a number of useful corporate contacts and raise the profile of Turks and Caicos with some luxury hotel brands such as Shangri La, Marco Polo, Oberoi and Langham Group. While we currently do not have any Asian hotel brands in TCI there is growing interest in the region and I was not the only Caribbean investment agency presence at the conference.’

Invest TCI’s promotional and developmental activities will continue

in November as members of the team will be promoting the country at The Caribbean Hotel Investment Conference & Operations Summit (CHICOS) in San Juan, Puerto Rico on 10/11 November; and attending the Caribbean Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (CAIPA) Interactive workshop and training session in Jamaica November 8-9. The islands will have representation at an FCO-sponsored conference on Economic Diversification and Resilience on Small Islands in the British Virgin Islands from 7-9 November; the deputy head of Invest Turks & Caicos is looking forward to engaging in dialogue with representatives from other small islands on the issues as it relates to mapping out a pathway for policymaking, investment and sustainable growth given the current economic conditions.

For more information on our upcoming events, visit our website at investturksandcaicos.tc.

Premier Contracting Services is seeking suitably qualified applicants to fill the following positions:

MAINTENANCE LABORER REQUIRED Premier Contracting Services is seeking to recruit a landscape laborer to join our team. The successful candidate must have the following experience and skill set; •Working knowledge of basic skills to include, landscaping, and irrigation repair.

•Experience in painting and basic job preparation through completion •Basic knowledge of welding systems and fabrication •Septic system repairs and maintenance •Assist Light bulb replacement and limited knowledge of electrical systems and wiring •Assist with ad hock duties to include for heavy lifting, cleaning and carpentry •Assist with cleaning large scale refrigeration systems.

•Must be willing to work nights, holidays and weekends as required.

Hourly wage $8.50 per hour to $9.25 per hour dependant on experience. There are no other benefits provided.

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Controversy over new election date

by Hayden Boyce Publisher & Editor-in-Chief

Turks and Caicos Islands Premier Dr. Rufus Ewing is facing extraordinary criticism after he announced December 15th, 2016 as the new date for general elections, following the British Governor’s surprising postponement of the leader’s December 5th initial choice.

In an effort to push back on criticism from the public and opposition politicians who immediately pounced on what was widely perceived as a blunder, Premier Ewing called a rare Sunday morning press conference to explain the date-change, after which he issued a press release saying he acted “in accordance with the TCI Constitution” when he dissolved the House of Assembly last Thursday, Premier Dr. Rufus Ewing PDM Leader Sharlene Cartwright-Robinson Former Premier Michael Misick October 27th and called the elections.

“However, there was an issue be “compliant with the Constitution, “grossly incompetent” over his handling Ordinance at section 27. with the time lines under section 26 after consultation with the Premier of the election date.

Misick, who once led the PNP of the Election Ordinance, hence the it was decided that it would be “most “Rufus Ewing is the first leader from 2003 to 2009, said, the date procedures for the appointment of a expedient to postpone the date for the n our country’s history to ever get an originally set out in the Proclamation Nomination Day and Election Day election”. election date wrong!” said Cartwright- of the fifth December conformed with could not have been executed in the The Premier and Governor Robinson, who is seeking to become the statutory requirements of the minimum time frame provided for by Freeman will be in London this week this country’s first female premier.

Election Ordinance and Clauses 57 the Constitution,” said Ewing, who for meetings with other leaders of “Only a few months ago during through 59 of the Constitution of the is seeking to lead his Progressive the United Kingdom (UK) Overseas my Budget Address I told this country Turks and Caicos Islands.

National Party (PNP) to a second Territories and Baroness Anelay, that the Rufus Ewing-led Government “The announcements from the offices consecutive term, which would then Minister of State for the Overseas has been marred with incompetence. It of the Premier and Governor fail to also be his last, under the amended Territories in the Foreign and appears that once again Rufus Ewing describe any emergency which might constitution, which places a two-term Commonwealth Office (FCO). and his Government have shown this justify the delay of a general election,” limit on premiers. country that he and his colleagues are said Misick. “Moreover, the

He added: “There were several The tone and content of the Premier’s not capable or fit to govern.” unprincipled reliance on expediency at options available to me as Premier to press release suggests that he is DM leader added: “No doubt the the expense of compliance with the law assist in rectifying the situation to cognizant of the pervasive perception, Premier has had to admit his poses a threat to our democracy. The permit the Supervisor of Elections and indeed whispers in many quarters, incompetence and his promise to threat to valid elections is made clear to carry out the procedures required that he somehow may have been forced announce a new date confirms that by the Governor's suggestion that after under the Election Ordinance. I into calling the elections and fumbled he had made a confession of same to the election Parliament might pass an exercised the option of recommending with the date. the Governor. Another history making amendment to the Election Ordinance to His Excellency the Governor (Dr. His statement added: event for this outgoing Premier, and thereby purporting to cure their illegal John Freeman) to change the date of “Contrary to the opinion touted by nothing short of an indication of how amended Proclamation. Clearly, they the election to a date of my choosing persons from other political camps, the he ran this country over the past few themselves must admit that they are which is December, 15, 2016. The decision to exercise the option to years and what you can expect if the on a path to holding an ultra vires Governor having consulted with me on change the date of election was country were to unfortunately fall into (beyond one’s legal power or authority) this date will now issue an amendment made after much consultation and his hands again.” general election,” he added. to that Proclamation published on consideration with the executives and She encouraged voters to “be Misick said the responsible Friday October 28, 2016.” several legal minds of the Progressive patient and take note of the PNP’s alternative is to comply with the law

On Saturday October 29th, National Party who advised and weak, incompetent leader who has not and to take such measures as are Governor Freeman said the Premier’s supported my decision to recommend a even gotten the election date right” required to ensure the Supervisor of date “will not give officials sufficient change to the Election Date."

Commenting on the change Elections and his staff are enabled to time to prepare for the election”, as Meantime, Sharlene in election date, former premier, comply with the strict requirements envisaged by section 26 of the Elections Cartwright-Robinson, leader of the Michael Misick, who is running as an of the Elections Ordinance and the Ordinance.

People’s Democratic Movement (PDM), Independent At-Large candidate, said constitution. “The electorate of

He, too, said that although the main opposition party in this he is “alarmed by the threat to depart the Turks and Caicos Islands deserve the date of December 5th would election, described the Premier as from the law” as set out in the Election nothing less,” he added.

OSPREY BEACH HOTEL GRAND TURK WANTED Customer Service Marketing.

Applicants must possess:

Assistant,

Reservations

and

•Strong communication skills in English, both speaking and written •Proven multi-tasking, marketing and customer service skills •Bookkeeping and accounting experience in Quick-books •Computer Skills with reservation software Compt-books •Ability to work with no supervision •Ability to work flexible hours including holidays, weekends, evenings & split shifts •At least 5 years experience in a related field Starting Pay $10 per hour Three month probationary period applies Please email resume to Jennycarn@yahoo.com Attach a brief hand written paragraph explaining why you are right for this position.

Resume must contain employment history and contact numbers for the last five years.

OSPREY BEACH HOTEL Grand Turk WANTED Seasonal Chef De Cuisine Responsible for the opening and operating of a new restaurant.

Qualifications: •A minimum of 5 years senior level or executive chef experience in high-quality restaurant •Experience in restaurant opening, supplying the new concept, menus and recipes •Passionate culinarian with great palette and sense of presentation •Ability to handle multiple tasks and work well in environment with time constraints •Demonstrated excellent communication skills, both oral and written •Ability to effectively train and develop staff and build team morale •Ability to meet budgets including labor, food and applicable direct operating costs •Ability to work flexible schedule in order to accommodate business levels Apply in writing to Ospreybeach@tciway.tc should be submitted by 11th November 2016

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Tourism stakeholders roll out agenda for tourism environmental awareness month

Keen to sensitize residents on the significance of the environment and tourism to our economic sustainability, the Turks and Caicos Tourist Board along with other tourism stakeholders today launched the celebration of November as Tourism Environmental Awareness Month (TEAM), under the theme: “Tourism is Key… It Starts with ME.”

The recurrent theme is proposed to run through to the year 2020, with the objective of positively improving the Turks and Caicos Islands for the pleasure and livelihood of its citizens, and the delight and comfort of our many visitors.

TEAM celebrations will alternate among the various islands,

with each island given an opportunity to host tourism round table discussions with members from the respective community exchanging dialogue on the value of tourism from a personal perspective. Tourism stakeholders will also conduct school visits on each island as well.

The week of November 14th is designated “Cruise Week”, with planned tours of the Grand Turk Cruise Center and the reintroduction of the Tourism Quiz Competition at the Turks and Caicos Islands Community College (TCICC), Grand Turk Campus.

In the tourism hub of Providenciales, a host of activities have been organized including the Open House Exhibition at the TCICC

Provo Campus; the Hello Tourist Programme where students from six primary schools on island will get the opportunity to experience life as a tourist for a day; a ‘Big Bin Competition’ (the decorating of garbage bins) among the tourism clubs at the various schools; and lastly, the annual TCI Youth Congress featuring students from secondary schools throughout the Turks and Caicos Islands competing for the title of Junior Minister of Tourism 2016. Visually stunning billboards will also be placed on roadways and in communities throughout the Islands highlighting the theme. Additionally, the Tourist Board will launch a series of 30-second videos titled, “The Hidden Gems of Tourism” via its social

media channels featuring some of the most dynamic and undiscovered personalities in the tourism industry.

TEAM is a collaborative initiative lead by the Turks and Caicos Tourist Board, the Department of Environmental and Costal Resources (DECR), the Turks and Caicos Hotel and Tourism Association (TCHTA), Environmental Health Services (EHS), the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force, and the Department of Youth Affairs.

The members of TEAM encourage all citizens, hoteliers, tour operators, and visitors to join us in our ongoing campaign to keep the Turks and Caicos Islands forever ‘Beautiful

by Nature.’

Professional Maintenance Company seeking the following skilled technician

Refrigeration Maintenance technician Maintain the day-to-day operations and to assume responsibility for maintaining the physical assets of the properties under the direction of Premier Contracting Services Ltd. Duties and Skill set required •Inspect, repair, modify and install HVAC equipment including refrigeration, A/C, compressors, receivers, expansion valves, condensers and evaporators •Conduct preventative maintenance and inspection of refrigeration units and Air-conditioning systems, make necessary adjustments or repairs •Repair or replace defective electrical or mechanical controls •Operate a variety of tools including welding torches, pressure gauges, electrical testing equipment, and vacuum pumps.

•Repair and rebuild semi hermetic reciprocating compressors.

•Perform skilled electrical or maintenance work, installation and alteration of HVAC equipment, components, timers, wiring systems, diagnostic and troubleshooting •Maintain records concerning time, labor and materials, maintain log of tasks performed •Lift heavy objects •Communicate in English effectively both orally and writing EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE •Certificate and 5 years documentable HVAC journeyman level operation, maintenance and repair experience in the HVAC refrigeration trade •Valid driver’s license Please submit applications via email at maintenance@khcapital.com

CHIROPRACTIC TECH HEALTH ASSISTANT Excellent and strong computer skills Excellent written and verbal communications skills Ability to follow instruction and learn quickly Social media marketing skills bookkeeping skills on Quick books Outstanding customer service skills Professional manner 12 months experience in a clinical Chiropractic setting Salary to be determined based on experience and qualifications (1,200-1,600/mt range) Send resume to courtyardchiro@icloud.com by Nov 7, 2016

Rosie’s Bakery & Cake Delight One (1) Baker/Sous Chef Applicant must have experience in baking bread, Pastries and cakes from the Eastern Caribbean and at least 3 years as an experienced Sous Chef.

Salary: commensurate with experience

Requirements for all Applicants:  Hardworking team player with excellent people skills.  Willingness to work, weekends as required.  In addition to the performance of the essential functions employees may able required to perform supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by the supervisor.

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 Butterfield Gold Ltd., Human Resource Department

Town Center Mall Providenciales Tel: 649-946-4211

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TCI celebrates World Tsunami Awareness Day

In December 2015, the United Nations General Assembly designated Saturday 5th November 2016, as World Tsunami Awareness Day.

The date for the annual celebration was chosen in honour of the Japanese story of “Inamurano-hi”, meaning the “burning of the rice sheaves”.

During an 1854 earthquake a farmer saw the tide receding, a sign of a looming tsunami. He set fire to his entire harvest to warn villagers, who fled to high ground. Afterwards, he built an embankment and planted trees as a buffer against future waves.

The UN General Assembly has called on all countries, international bodies and civil society to observe the day, in order to raise tsunami awareness and share innovative approaches to risk reduction.

The debut World Tsunami Awareness Day focuses on education and evacuation drills.

For the pass five (5) years here in the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) the Department of Disaster Management and Emergencies has embarked on raising Tsunami Awareness by working with the public and private schools here in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

Some of the key activities undertaken in the past to promote awareness include: •Observance of annual Earthquake Tsunami Awareness Week in January

and

•Tsunami evacuation drills were held with a number of the schools o In March 2013 on the Island of Grand Turk, a full scale Tsunami Drill was carryout where all public and private school participate in getting to the highest points on the island by foot as part of the Caribe Wave activity for that year. The Enid Capron and Ianthe Pratt Primary Schools also participated in evacuation drill in 2011 & 2015.

•Participation in the regional annual Caribe Wave Tsunami Exercise which focuses on the different aspects of protocol of tsunami awareness. o Communication tests, tabletop/functional exercises and evacuation drills have formed part of this event in the past.

•Production of educational materials – PSAs, brochures, newsletters •Drafting of a National Tsunami Response Plan and Standard Operating Procedures.

In recognition of the day DDME will be doing the following awareness activities: •Informative interviews on Tsunami Awareness •Appearing on Expression – 2nd November 2016 •PSAs via Radio Turks and Caicos and other Radio Stations

We cannot forget the Indian Ocean Tsunami which occurred on 26th December 2004, that claimed the highest number of fatalities of residents and tourist alike and was one of the ten worst of all time recorded disasters. Additionally, recently following the Haiti Earthquake January 2010, the Turks and Caicos Islands were placed under a tsunami watch.

In light of this we can no longer afford to focus on just hurricanes and flooding but need to look at other hazards that give very little to no warning but their impact is far more dangerous and deadly.

Going forward as part of DDME Comprehensive Disaster Management Strategy, it will continue to work with its partners both public and private to increase tsunami awareness and resilience in the TCI through: •Updating and testing of National Tsunami Plan •Achieving international accreditation as a country that is ‘Tsunami Ready’ from the UNESCO Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) for Tsunamis and other Coastal Hazards.

•Erecting of Tsunami Evacuation Routes •Production of Evacuation Maps •Establishing of an Early Warning System

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Beaches to Kick-off New Tourism Season With Multi Million Dollars Renovation

Beaches Turks & Caicos Resort Villages & Spa is set to kick off the upcoming Tourism Season with major sparks following a multi-million dollar renovation at the resort.

The 758 rooms and suites resort, which sits on over 73 acers along the Grace Bay beach broke away from traditional cookie-cutter aesthetics after receiving upgrades over the past few months. Most notable is the new splash of tropical colors on both the Caribbean Village and the French Village.

There has been a complete refurbishment of twelve (12) one bedroom Honeymoon Suites [H1] in the Caribbean Village. The H1 suites were completely gutted and received modern implementations such as new bathroom fixtures, porcelain bath tubs, mahogany king size beds and decors.

“Turks & Caicos is one of

“In addition to the room the most sought after destination in the world, we look forward to refurbishment, we have done several keeping up with the current trends restaurant upgrades, including a and modernization of tourism product massive renovation of the Caribbean in order to keep our market share Village main kitchen which caters as a destination,” said Managing to two restaurants, a pastry shop, a Director Donald Dagenais, who has pantry and butcher shop.” Dagenais running the resort for the past nine said. The property is set to welcome years, “We pride ourselves on being over three thousand guests per week in a six stars resort and always meet the high season and the team has been our guest expectations, which is why working hard to meet the deadline. we felt compelled to invest heavily in “We have had several furniture and renovating and upgrading our resort fixture upgrades, floor refurbishment, Xbox game room renovation, Kids for the upcoming tourism season.”

Major renovations were also Playground upgrades, basketball court The made in four major restaurants, which and tennis court resurfacing.” included an upgrade to the resorts long time Managing Director said.

The changes also include Japanese Teppanyaki restaurant Kimonos and its 50’s style diner behind-the-scenes upgrades like air Bobby Dee’s. , The seafood restaurant conditioning replacements in both Schooner’s, South Western Restaurant the Key West and the Italian Village.

Arizona’s and Taste of India also Installation of a new electron locks system in the Caribbean Village. received lavish upgrades.

There were also several enhancements to the staff facilities, including the staff cafeterias, staff car park and bathrooms.

“The property has never looked better, even our gym and our run trails looks fabulous. Our team is excited about what is shaping up to be a tremendous winter season.” Dagenais exclaimed.

Not only is the resort investing heavily in preparing the resort for the incoming season, the resort is also preparing its talented team members for the rush.

Millions has been invested annually to undertake a raft of training and development programs for over 1900 team members at the resort.

“We look forward to continuing with these upgrades, of both the facility as well as our team members, its only way to keep up with our guest’s demands.” Dagenais concluded.

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Human Rights Commission trains police recruits

The Human Rights Commission in keeping with its core functions of education and promotion of human rights conducted its third human rights teaching session for the latest batch of police cadets, the training was conducted at the Training Camp.

Director, Mrs. Quelch Missick and Community Outreach Education Officer, Nicholas Prew congratulated the new recruits and reminded them that the police force has a responsibility to uphold the principles of human rights especially when interacting with the public.

She told them that the police are at the frontline and as guardians of the law must provide the first line of defense for human rights. Mrs. Quelch Missick re-enforced with the group that all persons deprived of their liberty must be treated with humanity and with respect for the inherent dignity of the human person.

She engaged the group and outlined the basic tenets of human rights, that all persons are entitled to the same basic human rights.

w Mrs. Quelch Missick told the recruits that they have a very important role to play in upholding

the rule of law and that the Rule of Law was founded on the principles that a government is bound by the law, guarantees the equality of its citizens before the law, ensures law and order, administers efficient and impartial justice and upholds human rights. She reminded the group that the ultimate test of the strength of our country’s commitment to the rule of law lies in the way it deal with those who offended against its rules.

The session saw an emphasis on the Constitution Order 2011, Part 1 Fundamental Rights and Freedoms and the other six core International

Human Rights Conventions. The session was very interactive and provided the opportunity for a question and answer session, recruits were provided with human rights literature and encouraged to use same as guides.

The Human Rights Commission looks forward to its continued positive stakeholder relationship forged with the RTCIPF and will continue to work closely with the various units especially the Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Unit.

Special thanks go to Commandant ASP Duncan, Smith and his staff.

Cancer Society Leads Educational Seminars at CIBC FirstCaribbean

Employees of the CIBC FirstCaribbean are now better schooled about the disease of cancer, its prevention, and treatment. As a part of their activities to mark cancer month this October, CIBC FirstCaribbean invited the Cancer Society of the Bahamas to present educational seminars on aspects of the disease to staff. The sessions took place at the bank’s Shirley Street headquarters and the new CIBC FirstCaribbean Airport Industrial Park Centre.

The events were part of a series of cancer awareness and response related activities throughout the month, including the bank’s celebrated annual ‘Walk for the Cure’

fun run/walk. Antionette Turnquest, Head of Human Resources at CIBC FirstCaribbean, stated that the activities were one aspect of the bank’s larger culture of employee wellness.

“We have quite a number of wellness initiatives at the bank,” said Mrs. Turnquest. “Over the last year we have had many onsite fitness sessions at the various branches – aerobics and strength training; we have also had persons come in and talk to staff about proper nutrition and maintaining health habits and we have partnerships with local gyms.

This is something that we do regularly because we want them to convert this into healthy lifestyles.”

Mrs. Turnquest stated

CIBC FirstCaribbean Employees listen intently for information on Cancer prevention and treatment at the Cancer Society’s

that keeping employees happy and healthy is a priority and she hopes that the Cancer seminars will make an impact. “We hope that persons use the information they are getting from these sessions and we hope that as much as possible we can help to prevent this disease from occurring in our staff. It’s so important that persons understand this disease. Studies show that genetically Bahamians are more prone to the disease. So, it’s important that persons get as much information as they can.”

The two presentations walked staff through the basics of the disease, how to get screened, and how to lower your risk. Attending employees learnt the most prevalent cancers

in the Bahamas – breast cancer and prostate cancer – as well as the role and function of the Cancer Society.

Melissa Major, Programs Director at the Cancer Society said she is happy to see corporations take an interest.

“We truly appreciate when companies make it a priority that their staff gets this education and we hope that other companies follow CIBC FirstCaribbean’s lead. This is a part of empowering people so that they know what the disease is, they know what to do, and how to lower their risk. Early detection is key and once they get that then we will be well on our way in terms of lowering our statistics.”

CIBC FirstCaribbean Head of Human Resources Antionette Turquest introduces Melissa Major, Program Director at the Cancer Society of the Bahamas

Educational materials for the Cancer Society’s presentation to the staff at CIBC FirstCaribbean

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The Time Lyndon Gardiner Saved TCI’s Airports

By Jamell Robinson

Now that I have your attention, lets’ take a look at just how Lyndon Gardiner, Sole Owner of InterCaribbean Airlines (formerly Air Turks and Caicos), saved the airports of the Turks and Caicos Islands.

To give you some background, on October 15th 2016 - Mr. Gardiner was the Guest Speaker at the Young Cooperate Alliance (YCA) Speaker Series and one of the questions posed to him was how did he ended up buying out Sky King Airlines, when the headlines at that time, circa 2008, was that Harold Charles and his group were set to buy out Inter Island Airways?

It turns out that his proposed selling of Inter Island Airways (now the parent company name for his many aviation businesses) was part of an overall deal which sort to have a Lord Ashcroft led group not only buy his airline, but to purchase TCIG’s share in the Turks Caicos Islands Airports and that of Coxco as well.

Given that Lyndon is a quiet Patriot his main requirement for any deal surrounded two specific outcomes: 1.

He would retain at least 10% shares in the airline as he wanted to make sure there would always be a local presence in the Aviation Industry unlike many other industries in the TCI; and 2. He would have the ability to buy back shares in his company at a later date is he was financially able.

Early on in Gardiner’s career in aviation, he took a course in negotiations and as a result, between his principled stance regarding local ownership in the industry and his skillset in ensuring a specific outcome, the negotiations would drag on for a year and a half - eventually falling through. This result, in my opinion, would have been the case for a couple of reasons: firstly, by that time a

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Commission of Inquiry would have been eminent, if not having already commenced; secondly, because of shear greed - he wanted to own 100% of all major airlines and the airports on the part of the conductor. Given that Mr. Gardiner had made a gentlemen’s agreement at the beginning of the negotiations that should things break down that he would buy he out, Mr. Gardiner did just that and bought Sky King.

There are a few takeaways from that recounts of historic events: 1. You don’t get what you deserve, you get what you negotiate; 2. The Michael Misick led Administration had our Airports on the selling block and everything was set up hook, line and sinker; but for one man principled stance we would not have our airports today which is a big revenue generator.

3. Everything on the surface isn’t always as it seems. I salute you Mr. Gardiner for saving our airports.

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Office Cleaner

JOB VACANCY

The Ports Authority of the Turks and Caicos Islands is seeking to employ a Cleaner for its Providenciales facility.

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STAFF VACANCY – JUNIOR PLANT OPERATOR Applications are invited from interested and suitably qualified individuals for the position of Jr. Plant Operator, FortisTCI, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands.

Description

Position Summary:

Cleaners are required to undertake the following duties as directed by the Supervising Officer using the prescribed methods and frequencies in line with the requirements of the cleaning specifications.

Job Requirements:

Experience: •At least three years experience preferable in a comparable environment and a clean Police Record.

•The successful Handyman must be able to keep up with the physical demands of the job.

•Must have the ability to work alone.

•Must have a professional demeanor and appropriately attired.

•Must be able to keep a schedule and show up on time.

•Must prioritize work to complete assignments in a timely manner.

Duties and Responsibilities:

•Emptying waste bins or similar receptacles, transporting waste material to designate collection points.

•Ensure cleaning liquids are mixed in correct and safe quantities.

•Mopping floors with wet or damp mops.

•Ensure that office kitchen and equipment are properly cleaned and maintained.

•To dust, damp wipe, wash or polish furniture, ledges, window sills, and external surfaces of cupboards.

•To replenish consumable items (soap, toilet rolls, paper towels) when required.

•To clean toilet, hand basins, sinks drinking fountains and ensure they are sanitized properly.

•To undertake wall washing or inside window pane cleaning to a height no greater than body height during periodic cleaning maintenance programmes.

•Any other duties assigned by Supervising Officer.

This position attracts a bi-weekly wage of US$432.00 Applicants are asked to submit application, Police Record and two references to: Human Resources Manager, Ports Authority, Providenciales, no later than Friday 14th November 2016.

Assist the Senior Operator in effective systems control, continual system condition monitoring, efficient generation unit dispatch, and timely response to system contingencies, in a manner consistent with standard operating procedures and specific instructions of the Manager Plant Control or other senior Operations Management personnel.

Main Duties include:  Starting, monitoring, servicing and stopping generating units as required, or directed by the Senior Operator, in a manner consistent with standard operating procedures.  Assist in ensuring that accurate and neat records are logged of all events and data occurring on the system.  Respond in a calm efficient manner to prevent system interruption and in the event that it does occur to restore power to the system efficiently and safely after any plant interruptions.  Assist the Senior Operator when called to do so in reporting any abnormal data to the appropriate persons in a timely manner and take prompt action to prevent or minimize any outages, prevent injury to employees and the general public and/or damage equipment under the control of systems operations.  Assist the Senior Operator when called upon, to inform appropriate Operations personnel in the event an outage occurs external to the plant, in a timely accurate and efficient manner.  Respond to customer inquiries in a polite and efficient manner when outages occur.  Operate company vehicles and equipment as required and consistent with company policy and safe operating procedures.

Academic/Technical/Management: Experience and Qualifications:  Successful completion of an Associate’s Degree or a 2-year post-secondary program preferably in engineering trades.  Familiarity with and competency in the use of computers and standard computing software programs is required.  Be able to do mathematical calculations at tertiary level.

Core Competency Skills:  Above average analytical skills in math and electrical theories and diesel generation parameters

 Demonstrable aptitude for interpretation of engineering drawings and manuals  Professional competency in written and oral communication skills in English  Ability to function effectively under emergency situations and thinks clearly and effective and deliver within deadlines and to work under pressure

 Self-motivated, solution oriented and positive in outlook Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications Deadline for submission of applications (inclusive of a cover letter, resume and a FortisTCI application form) is November 15, 2016: Mr. Avi Adams Manager, Human Resources FortisTCI Limited P. O. Box 132, Providenciales Email address: hrapplications@fortistci.com or aadams@fortistci.com

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LOCAL NEWS

Wendy Hayward Last Wish Fundraiser

By Bob Hayward

It has been five months now since Wendy Hayward passed away due to cancer. I know that news like this can become “old” for some. The loss of life has happened, news has spread, and we must all move on. Well, I am not able to move on until I fulfill what I believe to be Wendy’s last wishes.

I acknowledge the organizers of “We Are One” and applaud the effort they put into organizing an event to help our community understand and live together in peace. The organizers, particularly Herbert Swann, had their heart in the right place and worked hard to make the event a success. At no time has Turks and Caicos Islands needed to be more organized and focused on bringing a very diverse community together. I commend the Premier for coming out and speaking to the several hundred who gathered in the Downtown Ball Park. I appreciate the fact they did all of this in honour of Wendy.

The community has become a collage of representatives from various nations, backgrounds and religions.

Turks and Caicos now has the choice of embracing the influx of this variety or rejecting what is happening and, no matter which path is chosen, it should be done soon. One notable factor to consider is that every growing nation in the world has experienced similar change – you are not alone and this isn’t a first. Some nations have done well by it, others have become segmented and slow to progress in a modern world.

Others have become divided and, in the extreme, have suffered internal conflict and war.

Wendy and I call Turks and Caicos Islands home. She did not consider what she did to be work but a labour of love. She didn’t, we didn’t, see the differences in those we

met in TCI – we saw the similarities. with what their parental and spiritual be her last life request by procuring a Wendy saw children who had not upbringing taught them. sound system for the MRI machine at experienced a broad scope of music and Wendy had the foresight to see Cheshire Hall Medical Centre. I know arts information that she knew and that it would be impossible to travel to there are those who would say “why believed would help them in meeting the other islands to take this learning doesn’t the hospital buy it”? I can only challenges in a very fast paced and to small groups of children due to guess that it is one of those items that changing world. cost. She discussed the possibility of are considered extraordinary when it She was a lady who helped conducting a music program through comes to budget – I do know Wendy’s several children over the years in Skype or Facetime with children in experience led her to believe it would various countries solve writing and Salt Cay and South Caicos. improve the lives of children and people concentration deficiencies by helping I could tell you so much more here and that it would likely make the them study and learn an appreciation about Wendy, about our younger years, life of doctors and technicians, who of music. Instrumental music requires about the dedication she showed to propose but do not approve budgets, improved hand-eye coordination which our children and both our families, but much easier, productive and efficient. can lead to improvement in reading, her time here in TCI was more about I can say we are close to the goal. There printing and writing skills. relationships with those we met here are friends in the community who

She came in contact with and about how she could impact lives have quietly stepped up to help, much children who had never touched a and contribute to make the lives of as they do regularly but are rarely white person’s hand. Wendy listened, people, especially children, better. recognized for their time and effort; spoke to and tried to help those I have come to the conclusion •Chris and Kayon Stokes and their children understand that there is good that was Wendy’s purpose in life nephew Michael who did all the legwork and bad everywhere in the world and on this earth. She was a strongly to set up a fundraiser site, at no cost, she encouraged them to speak to their committed Christian and believed at link https://oneonecocoa.tilt.com/ parents about it. She wanted them to everyone serves a purpose, and when wendy-s-mri-sound-dock-system--3 see the good in the world without being that purpose has been fulfilled, we •Mark Pankhurst who has volunteered afraid of the bad. Knowledge, education move on to Everlasting Life with our to assist with the money management and relationships through interaction Savior, not at our bidding, but at God’s through Friends of the Arts for the were her methods of teaching. She bidding. There are three events that Wendy C Hayward Music Scholarship wanted children to enjoy learning, have, or will, happen that will give me Fund and who, with his wife Barbara, especially through experiencing music some consolation that Wendy has led a have been such great friends to this and the arts. purposeful life; community over the years. Their

They brought the music they •The fact that Herbert Swann felt support now doesn’t surprise me as wanted to learn to her. There was compelled to organize and initiate and these folks have worked quietly behind nothing she loved more than to see a drive forward the “WE ARE ONE” event the scene for many years contributing child experience the joy that comes with in an effort to unite the community and their time and resources to help accomplishing a new level of learning the fact that he did this in honour of children and promote the arts in Turks – and that happened a lot around our Wendy Hayward and Caicos Islands. home here in Providenciales. Wendy •The outpouring of condolence and Any funds raised in excess of encouraged parents to challenge their shock/sorrow from adults, many I knew the $5000 goal for the MRI equipment children to practice so they could and some I didn’t know, and children will go into the music scholarship fund move forward and, as a result, many on Wendy’s passing and their stories of that will be administered by Friends of parents learned something new about how Wendy affected their lives the Arts. May all the wonderful TCI their children when they saw the joy •The achievement of meeting a goal to artists who sang, danced, played and accomplishment and improvement procure the MRI sound dock system and who expressed condolences for Wendy brought to their child’s life. She the fact Wendy will be memorialized by keep playing their music and may the encouraged young people to listen to Friends of the Arts through the creation music fund help many of the students the lyrics of their favorite songs and of the Wendy Celeste Hayward Music and teachers of the arts in TCI continue consider if those lyrics were compatible Scholarship Fund what has been started; with what they believed in – if they My quest now is simple. I Dance – Sing – Love - Let the were vulgar or if they were in line want to fulfill what I understand to Music Continue

ROUTE TECHNICIAN Elite Gaming Ltd is seeking to employ a Route Technician with minimum 5 years experience in slot machine operations. The ideal candidate: •Must be able to repair and maintain all types of slot machines.

•Must be able to work 6 days a week/shift work •Must be able to work days/nights, weekends and holidays.

Salary: $15 an hour. This position is currently held by a work permit holder.

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

NOVEMBER 5TH, 2016 – NOVEMBER 12TH, 2016

JOB VACANCY HANDYMAN The Ports Authority of the Turks and Caicos Islands is seeking to employ a Handyman for its Providenciales facility.

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for the maintenance of the port facility ensuring the facility is cleared of debris and secured.

Job Requirements:

Experience: At least three years experience preferable in a comparable environment and a clean Police Record.

The successful Handyman must be able to keep up with the physical demands of the job.

Must have the ability to work alone.

Must have a professional demeanor and appropriately attired.

Must be able to keep a schedule and show up on time.

Must prioritize work to complete assignments in a timely manner.

Duties:

•Move around heavy equipment and furniture for the purpose of storage or rearranging: •Perform cleaning and repairs to property of the Ports Authority; •Perform routine and scheduled maintenance of property including but not limited to replacing light bulbs and identify maintenance issues.

Yard Maintenance:

•Cleaning and maintenance of areas around the office and parking areas.

•Painting •Trimming of overgrown trees and mowing of lawn areas and watering of plants •Clearing and removal of all debris •Responding to emergency calls when directed by senior staff of the Ports Authority •Any other duties assigned by Supervisor

This position attracts a bi-weekly wage of US$576.00 Applicants are asked to submit their application, Police Record and two references to: Human Resources Manager, Ports Authority, Providenciales, no later than Friday, 14th November 2016.

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We hire smiles!!!

Beaches Turks and Caicos Resort Villages and Spa, the only 6 Diamond All-inclusive property in the Caribbean is inviting applications from Turks and Caicos Islanders for the following vacant positions. We hire the personality and train the individual.

Applicants must have a clean police record and a good command of the English language both written and spoken. In addition candidates must be able to work nights, public holidays and week-ends. The Resort thanks everyone for their interest in advance and advises that applicants will be contacted for an interview via Text Message.

The Concierge Department requires: The Projects Department requires: ✓ Reports to:

✓

Projects Manager

Reports to:

Managing Director and Projects Director SRI

In association with the Managing Director and Projects Director SRI, the Projects Manager implements projects, at both administrative and/or instructional level. Ensures the coordination of various events and is instrumental in the planning, ordering, instillation, and follow-on process. Participates in the coordinating the personnel required to complete the project.

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • Minimum Bsc. Preferably in Hospitality from a recognized institution; • Minimum ten (10) years’ work experience in the Hotel Industry; • Experience managing a 500 rooms or more hotel; • Experience managing and overseeing conference facilities of 15, 000 sq. ft. or more; • Experience managing a team of minimum 1500 employees; The Project Manager position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder.

Reports to:

The Assistant Maintenance Manager position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder.

The position of Director of Entertainment is currently held by Work Permit Holder.

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • High School graduate • Computer literate • Excellent Customer Service Skills

Reports to:

Dancer Director of Entertainment (Manager)

To engage the guests to participate in activities, attend shows and special guest events. Part of the responsibility as a dancer is to create lasting memories while on vacation. In addition supports all cross promotion opportunities.

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • Dance experience in multiple genres • Excellent Customer Service Skills The Dancer position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder (however more than one is required).

Recruitment to fill these positions is underway at this time.

The Photoshop Department requires:

The salaries for these positions are negotiable and dependent on experience.

✓

The Kitchen Department requires:

Reports to:

Sous Chef Pastry Cook/Chef

Shop Attendant Photoshop Manager

Responsible for daily sales at the Photo Shop, while supporting functions of Photo Shop Manager as to the daily operation of the site.

Executive Chef

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

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • Culinary institution or equivalent technical schooling or apprenticeship training preferred • Three to five years’ experience as supervisor in an international first-class hotel/resort.

The Sous Chef and Pastry Cook/ Chef positions are currently held by a Work Permit Holder (however more than one is required). Recruitment to fill these positions is underway at this time.

The salary for these positions ranges between $23,000.00 and $38,000.00

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • Experience with meeting Sales Targets • Excellent Customer Service Skills The Shop Attendant position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder (however more than one is required).

Recruitment to fill these positions is underway at this time.

The Spa Department requires: ✓ Reports to:

Spa Attendant Spa Manager

To greet guests as they enter the Spa lounge & treatment areas. Maintains the ambiance and aesthetics of the Spa. To maintain the cleanliness of all Spa areas including exterior areas such as Spa entrance.

The Off-Site Department requires:

Reports to:

Front Office Manager

Represents the company throughout the guest’s stay, ensures guest satisfaction by meeting and exceeding their expectations. To work closely with all department to ensure that Guests receive friendly, efficient service from the point of arrival until departure. To deliver the highest level of professional and exemplary customer service to all guest. To conduct themselves with unquestioned integrity at all times while coordinating guest entire vacation experience through a seamless process. Ensuring the delivery of genuine service that enhances every vacation experience.

✓

Managing Director

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • Minimum 5 years’ experience in related field or hold certification as an Entertainment Specialist; • Knowledge and training the following field stage manager, production manager and stage hand positions; • Must have minimum 2 -3 years working experience in child care environment; • Must have 3 – 5 years senior management experience.

✓ ✓

Agent

The Entertainment Department requires:

Director of Entertainment (Manager)

The presence of the Director of Entertainment is essential in planning various types of resort entertainment and activities. Ensuring that all social and cultural events are well coordinated, the Director of Entertainment also acts as the main source of information for the guests on the resort, ensuring they are having an enjoyable experience.

Reports to:

The Junior Concierge position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder (however more than one is required).

Recruitment to fill these positions is underway at this time.

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

The Entertainment Department requires:

✓ ✓

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • High School diploma / certificate • Knowledgeable about inventory / accounting • Understand ordering and receiving processes

Reports to:

Chief Engineer and Technical Operations Manager

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar capacity • Extensive knowledge of building trades, electrical, mechanical, HVAC&R, plumbing and general building practices • Knowledge of facility regulations and safety standards (OSHA, EPA, AD, CFC, NFPA)

Reports to:

To maintain an effective and detailed control on the movement of beverage items/guest supplies, from ordering to placement in rooms. Maintains standards of quality and presentation and assists with guest services. To work closely with Concierge and Housekeeping to ensure that Guests receive friendly, efficient service from the point of arrival until departure in regards to stocking and restocking of rooms, assistance with luggage, location of amenities, delivery of WOWs, and TLC calls, to assist in the Concierge when needed.

✓

Assistant Maintenance Manager

The position assist with ensuring the engineering operations meets the brand’s target customer needs, team member satisfaction and maximizes the cost effectiveness of the department through efficient utilization of all utilities and ensuring continued asset value through predictive and preventative maintenance techniques.

✓

Concierge Manager

The Front Office Department requires:

The Maintenance Department requires: ✓

Junior Concierge (formally Mini-Bar Stocker)

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • No allergies to chemicals • Physically fit

Caretaker Labour/Groundskeeper Properties Manager

To perform cleaning, maintenance and upkeep of the Off-Site properties; and to assist in all other maintenance activities as instructed by the Properties Manager.

The Spa Attendant position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder (however more than one is required).

Recruitment to fill these positions is underway at this time.

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • Must be literate • Must be able to read and understand warnings and cautionary information

The range for these positions is $6.25 to $7.00 per hour

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

and

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

and should reach not later than November 11th 2016

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

Turks and Caicos First National Skills Audit Survey.

The Turks and Caicos Islands Government and the Ministry of Border Control and Employment Services Is currently carrying out a National Skills Audit Survey. The aim of the survey is to inform national strategic plans and provide policymakers with the necessary information and data to increase employability and to assess the working and living conditions of residents in the islands. We are eager to have the assistance and commitment of the entire population throughout this critical and most important exercise.

Over the next three to four weeks, enumerators will be visiting your workplaces and homes to speak to key individuals in order to gather this information.

We are asking you, the public, for your full cooperation and support by providing accurate information to our friendly enumerators All enumerators will be issued proper identification from Government.

For further information about the survey please email inquiries to:tcinationalskillsaudit@gmail.com

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PUBLIC NOTICE In early October, FortisTCI (the Company) commenced a major transmission line relocation and upgrade project that will last for up to eight months. The project requires the installation of more than one-hundred poles at various locations along Leeward Highway westbound between the Tropicana Plaza Roundabout and the FortisTCI Provo Generation Site.

This project is a necessary precursor to several major Transmission and Distribution (T&D) infrastructural projects that the Company is actively planning, developing, and building to ensure that the electricity grid has the capacity to meet future load while maintaining and improving the reliability to our customers.

Consistent with the Company’s commitment to doing things right and professional in all instances, our highly skilled team of utility professionals worked closely with all relevant stakeholders, including the Energy and Utilities Commissioner’s Office who worked with other Government Departments to approve the design of the project. An extensive survey of the intended path was carried out to ensure that poles are erected within the approved Government’s road reserve. The engineering of this project was carefully considered, and the technology and material deployed, including poles, are the most appropriate and cost-effective.

Some members of the public have expressed concern with the placement of some poles vis-à-vis the road. We appreciate your concerns. We are working very diligently to ensure that poles are placed within the road reserve and that the rights of landowners along the designated path are taken into consideration. This, however, is complicated at times by the historical construction of the highway in relationship to the road reserve. The public can rest assured that the Company will take all reasonable steps to safeguard motorists and pedestrians, and that we will use all safety precautions during and after construction, including lining the poles with reflectors and other safety measures.

We thank you, the public for sharing your thoughts. We wish to remind motorists to drive with caution while on the roadway and reduce speed in dedicated work zones that are clearly marked by traffic cones, signs, and barriers. Additionally, please obey all instructions as outlined by the dedicated traffic control flag personnel positioned on the highway for your safety and the safety of others working in these areas.

Again, thank you in advance for your understanding and cooperation. If you have any questions, please call our Director of Corporate Communications and Public Affairs at 649-946-4313 or 649946-2519.

Eddinton Powell, President and CEO, FortisTCI.

www.fortistci.com | 649-946-4313 | 1030 Leeward HWY, Providenciales, TCI

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LOCAL NEWS

Tumble Totz holds Career Day

Ja’Leah Grey

T

umble Totz Daycare, located in the Airport Hotel Plaza, recently held a career day for its students.

Excitement and creativity filled the air, as the youngsters dressed up in the uniforms of careers of their choice.

These are some photos from the event.

Lakeythia Garland

Lola-Reign Cook

Javanni Seymour

Rayden Rigby

Jaden Saintlemon/ Jaren Rigby

Kadyn Hamilton

Kattalena Penn

Rico Adams

Jayden Missick / Javanni Seymour

Isabella Francis

Kervana Hield

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LOCAL NEWS

Kadyn Hamilton and Nascha Batista

Zaria Miller

Angelia Valestin

Ja’Leah Grey/ Evan Gardiner/ Rico Adams

Alayah Pierre

Dean Griffith & Blake Williams

Claudjena Louis

Isabella Francis / Kadyn Hamilton

Levry Vargas

Ethan Levy

Adele Cheminade

Evan Gardiner

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We hire smiles!!!

Beaches Turks and Caicos Resort Villages and Spa, the only 6 Diamond All-inclusive property in the Caribbean is inviting applications from Turks and Caicos Islanders for the following vacant positions. We hire the personality and train the individual.

Applicants must have a clean police record and a good command of the English language both written and spoken. In addition candidates must be able to work nights, public holidays and week-ends. The Resort thanks everyone for their interest in advance and advises that applicants will be contacted for an interview via Text Message.

The Maintenance Department requires:

The Bar Department requires: ✓

✓

Supervisor

Reports to:

Reports to:

Beverage Manager

Is responsible to assist the Beverage Manager in the running of the entire Beverage operation ensuring that all Bars and Catering facilities operate smoothly at all times, within the standard operating procedure.

Simultaneously, maintaining F&B budget costs and continually monitoring and improving the level of service offered to our guests.

Shift Leader Chief Engineer and Technical Operations Manager

To provide technical support to ensure the full operation of all plant and equipment and system during an assigned shift while attending to all guest and service calls.

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • Three years minimal management experience in similar multi outlet beverage operation with ability to maintain the highest level of standards; • Extensive food & beverage/wine knowledge;

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • Must have a minimum of a high school diploma and/or a certificate, preferably in the field of Electrical Installation/Electrical Technology, from a recognized Vocational Training Institution • Basic computer literacy and internet knowledge is preferred • Must possess a level of skill and/or Technical Competence equivalent to at least Level II HEART Trust NTA certification.

The Supervisor position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder (however more than one is required).

Recruitment to fill these positions is underway at this time.

The Shift Leader position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder (however more than one is required).

Recruitment to fill these positions is underway at this time.

The Concierge Department requires:

The Maintenance Department requires:

✓

✓

Supervisor

Reports to:

Reports to:

Concierge Manager

Supervises the Concierge operation and ensures personnel are executing their duties in accordance to SRI SOP’s. Directs and coordinates the activities and daily functions of the Concierge department according to standards of Sandals Resorts International. Creatively and innovatively foster, mentor and develop team members.

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • Minimum two years’ work experience in a similar or comparative position; • Computer literate with computer application and software i.e. Windows/Excel/Access/Outlook.

Ability to input and access information from a computer and to adapt to new computer technology; • Excellent Customer Service Skills;

✓ Reports to:

Supervisor Watersports Manager

Under the general guidance of the Watersports Manager and within the limits of Sandals Resorts International’s policies and procedures, assists, instructs the guests in the accepted scuba diving practices governed by the Professional Association of Dive Instructors (PADI) or National Association of Underwater Instructors (NAUI).

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • Certified PADI/NAUI Instructor; • Coxswain license to operate vessels with 500Hp engines preferred • Certified Regulator Technician (Cressi-sub, Sherwood etc.) preferred

The Gift Shop Department requires: Shift Leader Gift Shop Manager

Assist with the supervision of all daily activities in the Resort Shop. This includes selling and customer service management, developing team members and visual merchandising. Also includes assisting the Manager and/or Assistant Manager in guiding the success of the store by presenting a clean, neat and organized shopping environment for customers. Assists in overseeing all activities related to merchandise flow, store maintenance, expense management, shortage prevention and store sales support.

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • High School Graduate; • Excellent Customer Service Skills; • Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and orally.

The Weddings Department requires: ✓

The Entertainment Department requires:

Reports to:

The Maintenance Controller position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder.

The Shift Leader position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder.

The Supervisor position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder.

✓

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • Associates Level education or higher • Computer Literate – solid knowledge of spreadsheet applications • Five (5) CXC/G.C.E. O’Levels including Mathematics and or Accounts and English Language.

• Three years’ experience in a similar position

Reports to:

The Watersports Department requires:

Chief Engineer and Technical Operations Manager

The Maintenance Controller assists with the monitoring of costs, in order to achieve maximum efficiency and to reduce waste/losses. Controls all items received and issued in addition to maintaining inventory counts.

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The Supervisor position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder.

Maintenance Controller

Reports to:

Senior Animator Director of Entertainment and Animation Manager

The Senior Animator is responsible for supporting, coordinating and directing the daily operations of the Sesame Street Characters based on directive by the Animation Manager. He/she is reports to the Animation Manager and The Director of Entertainment (Manager); together they oversee all the Sesame Street Programs in addition to working with the rest of the Entertainment Areas, Photography, Sales, Food and Beverage, Public Relations, among some others. The Senior Animator’s main responsibility is to ensure quality and quantity exposure of the Sesame Street Characters so that our Guests can enjoy during their stay at the Resort as well as look for revenue opportunities that will make us grow in within the Hotel industry.

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • 5 CXC or GCE subjects or equivalent; • Excellent Customer Service Skills; • First AID & CPR Certified; • CHS Certified (Or any recognized Hospitality Training Institute).

Weddings Captain (Shift Lead for Wedding Stewards) Weddings Manager

The Weddings Captain is responsible for the direction, coordination, setup breakdown and service of all Weddings. Ensure that the highest level of service is provided to our wedding couples. They also ensure that all equipment is properly stored at the end of each wedding and maintained in top condition.

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • High School diploma or equivalent • Three years minimal experience in fine dining restaurants and ability to maintain the highest level of standards.

• Extensive food & beverage/wine knowledge.

The Wedding Captain position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder.

The Grounds Department requires: ✓

Irrigation Technician

The Senior Animator position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder.

Reports to:

The Laundry Department requires:

The Irrigation Technician landscapes or maintains grounds of property using hand or power tools or equipment.

Typically performs a variety of tasks, which may include any combination of the following: sod laying, mowing, trimming, planting, watering, fertilizing, digging, raking, sprinkler installation.

✓ Reports to:

Shift Leader Laundry Manager

The Shift Leader is responsible for the supervision of the laundry personnel in folding, washing and drying linen for the resorts and also to correct deficiency.

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • High School Graduate; • Excellent Customer Service Skills; • Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and orally.

Grounds Manager

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • Three (3) years’ experience in a similar position.

The Irrigation Technician position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder.

The range for these positions is $6.25 to $14.00 per hour

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

and

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

and should reach not later than November 11th 2016

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Defense says Cosby is a political pawn being wrongly prosecuted

Bill Cosby returned to court Judge Steven O'Neill, who is Wednesday for a hearing to decide presiding over the case, said Tuesday whether a judge will allow damaging that Cosby's decision to testify could decade-old testimony from an accuser's have been strategic. He found no lawsuit to be used at his June sexual evidence Cosby's lawyers tried to get assault trial. the promise in writing before allowing

Cosby's lawyers have said the him to give four days of testimony. comedian agreed to answer questions They might have thought it under oath only after being assured was better for him to testify than plead he would not be charged with a crime. the Fifth Amendment and have a civil The defense has insisted Cosby had jury think he had something to hide, an oral promise from the district the judge suggested. attorney at the time that he would Defense attorney Brian not be prosecuted over a 2005 sexual McMonagle said the judge would set a encounter with Andrea Constand, a bad precedent if he let the testimony in. former Temple University basketball "I don't want DAs making promises manager. that they don't later keep," McMonagle

The judge previously refused said. "That strikes at the heart of to dismiss the charges on those grounds fundamental unfairness." but is now being asked to suppress the It's not clear when the judge deposition when the case goes to trial. will rule.

A hearing on the issue began Tuesday Cosby, a long-married comedian once and resumed Wednesday. known as America's Dad for his role on

A new district attorney had the "The Cosby Show," was questioned Cosby arrested last year, after the a decade ago as part of a lawsuit deposition was unsealed and dozens of brought against him by Constand. new accusers came forward.

Cosby testified about a series of affairs

Cosby, now 79 and blind, has with young women and said he said his encounter with Constand was sometimes consensual. He could get 10 years in gave them pills or alcohol before sex. prison if convicted. He is free on $1 Constand eventually settled in 2006 for million bail. an undisclosed sum.

Putin grants action star Steven Seagal Russian citizenship

Moscow - President Vladimir Putin signed off Thursday on a decree granting Russian citizenship to US action hero actor Steven Seagal, the latest high-profile passport handout to a Western celebrity.

Hollywood star Seagal and judo-loving Kremlin tough guy Putin have struck up a bromance in recent years, with Seagal visiting Russia repeatedly and defending Moscow's 2014 annexation of Crimea from Ukraine.

"He was asking quite insistently and over a lengthy period to be granted citizenship," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told journalists.

"He is well known for his warm feelings towards our country and has never hidden them."

Seagal is the latest in a string of high-profile Westerners to be granted Russian citizenship after buddying up with Putin.

Veteran French actor Gerard Depardieu was given a Russian passport in 2013 after the star became

a tax exile in ire over rate hikes in his native country.

Putin has also handed out citizenship to US boxer Roy Jones Jr after sipping tea with him in Crimea and to American mixed martial artist Jeff Monson.

Seagal's fame peaked in the late 1980s and early 1990s with films such as "Under Siege" and "Above the Law", but he remains hugely popular in eastern Europe and was granted Serbian citizenship in January.

Like Depardieu, he has previously hung out with Putin, a fellow martial arts fan, and other strongmen leaders from the former Soviet Union.

After Russia's annexation of Crimea, Seagal called Putin "one of the great living world leaders" and even performed with his blues band in the annexed Black Sea peninsula.

In August, veteran Belarussian leader Alexander Lukashenko made Seagal eat one of his homegrown carrots in an awkward encounter that drew mockery online.

President Vladimir Putin (left) and his friend Steven Seagal

Bill Cosby leaves after a hearing in his sexual assault case at the Montgomery County Courthouse Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2016, in Norristown, Pa. Cosby's lawyers pressed a judge Tuesday to keep the comedian's damaging deposition in a dec...

Another hearing on the up accusers and build a "stale" case. evidence is set for December. O'Neill The defense contends the women's also must decide if 13 other accusers memories have been compromised can testify against Cosby at the trial to by time, age and widespread news show they were drugged and molested coverage of the case. in similar fashion.

"The fact that even the most fervently

Cosby's lawyers want the judge held memories can actually be tainted to bar such testimony about "prior bad — or altogether false — is supported acts," saying prosecutors are reaching by a vast existing and growing body of back to the "casting couch" era to round science," McMonagle wrote.

Goodbye, Earl. Hello, Beyoncé: The Dixie Chicks get some superstar help at the CMA Awards

Live from the country-music capital of the world, it’s … Beyoncé?

That was the case during Wednesday night’s Country Music Assn. Awards, where the pop superstar dropped by to perform her song “Daddy Lessons” with the Dixie Chicks.

No Nashville hard-liners themselves, the Chicks made Beyoncé’s string-band jam a regular part of their concerts this past summer, and here they seemed perfectly delighted to share the CMA stage with the night’s flashiest outsider. (Also pleased by the sight: Matthew McConaughey, caught on camera playing some serious chest

Dylan says he wants to attend Nobel Prize ceremony if he can

percussion in the audience.)

Per cross-genre awardsshow protocol, the Dixie Chicks threw a bit of their own “Long Time Gone” into the middle of “Daddy Lessons,” with Beyoncé encouraging fiddle player Martie Maguire as only she can.

“Play that thing, girl, play that thing,” said the singer, who wore a bejeweled gown Loretta Lynn might’ve approved of.

After the televised performance, the Dixie Chicks made a studio version of the collaboration available for download from their website.

Bob Dylan says he "absolutely" wants to attend the Nobel Prize Award Ceremony "if it's at all possible" in December, finally breaking his silence about earning the prestigious honor.

The 75-year-old was awarded the 2016 Nobel Prize in literature earlier this month. In an interview with U.K. newspaper The Telegraph posted Friday, Dylan says "isn't that something." and "it's hard to believe" of getting the award.

The singer-songwriter was silent after the announcement and a member of the Swedish Academy that awarded him the prize said the icon's silence was "impolite and arrogant."

The Nobel Prize Award Ceremony takes place Dec. 10 in Stockholm. Dylan is the first musician to earn the Nobel Prize in literature.

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LIFESTYLE Distress and depression with type 2 diabetes tied to skipping meds

People with type 2 diabetes write. depressive symptoms or distress tended who also have symptoms of distress To identify the effects of to have fewer days on medication than or depression are more likely than distress and depression on whether others, the study found. others to miss or skip their diabetes patients adhere to their medications, Depending on the disease stage medications, according to a recent researchers recruited 104 men and and medication, missing or skipping study. women with type 2 diabetes. medications prescribed for blood sugar,

“Although it would seem The participants answered blood pressure or cholesterol is usually intuitive to expect that depression questions about their diabetes- not acutely dangerous for people with would make the already difficult job of related emotional distress and type 2 diabetes, said Frank J. Snoek diabetes self-management that much depression symptoms, and researchers of VU University Medical Center harder, the available data have not interviewed them for further detail Amsterdam, who was not part of the new been very clear,” lead author Jeffrey S. about their depression experience. study. “Overall, the consequences Gonzalez of Yeshiva University in New Participants also provided blood are mostly felt on the long-term, by York said by email. samples for researchers to assess how means of complications resulting

It is clear, however, that well controlled their diabetes was. from uncontrolled blood sugar levels, treating depression may be necessary Just over 46 percent of hypertension and high lipid levels,” though it is unlikely to be sufficient participants had clinically significant leading to damage of the kidneys, feet to improve treatment adherence and diabetes distress, and 21 percent had and nerves or to cardiovascular events diabetes self-management, Gonzalez some depression symptoms, although like stroke, he told Reuters Health by told Reuters Health. only five individuals met the criteria email. When the study team analyzed “Diabetes-related distress for major depressive disorder. the relationship between depression reflects the emotional and psychological Over the next three months and medication adherence, they found reactions to the burden and stress the researchers monitored participants’ that physical depression symptoms associated with diabetes and its medication use via electronic bottle like poor sleep and daytime fatigue management,” Gonzalez and his caps in addition to having them answer were the biggest predictors of whether coauthors write in the journal Diabetes the question at the end of the study, people took their meds regularly and Care.

“What percentage of the time did you distress levels became less significant.

Physical symptoms of take all your diabetes medications” as “When we think of clinical depression like poor sleep or appetite prescribed. Based on the bottle cap depression, or major depressive as well as low energy can overlap with data, the average was 76 percent of the disorder, we typically think of the symptoms of diabetes and with side time. hallmark symptoms of depressed mood, effects some patients blame on their People with higher levels of loss of interest, negative thoughts about diabetes medications, the researchers self-reported or researcher-assessed the self and future, etc.,” Gonzalez said.

But in this case, symptoms involving problems with sleep and appetite, as well as fatigue, were more closely and independently related to medication non-adherence, he said.

“If there is a causal relationship, it's likely to be cyclical where depression leads to non-adherence which in turn leads to poor control and poorer health, creating further stress and worsening of depression,” he said.

Diabetes does raise the risk of subsequent depression, he added.

“Living with and managing diabetes can often be a burden for patients and stressful circumstances can often trigger emotional distress and, sometimes, depression,” Gonzalez said. “The point of diagnosis is a good time to evaluate patients' distress and their available resources to deal with it,” but too often mental health care is not part of the diabetes discussion.

Tying medication doses to particular routines that occur regularly in the person's life, like morning coffee, may be more effective than tying them to a particular time of day, he said.

“Ideally, providers would approach medication management of diabetes as a collaborative process that is sensitive to the patient's goals and concerns,” Gonzalez said.

Cheap cancer measures could save hundreds of thousands of lives in poor countries

Health interventions costing as little as $1.72 per person could prevent hundreds of thousands of deaths from breast and cervical cancer in developing countries, scientists said on Tuesday.

Nearly 800,000 women die of cervical and breast cancer every year, with two thirds of breast cancer deaths and 9 out of 10 cervical cancer deaths in developing countries, they said in a study published in The Lancet medical journal.

While some diagnostic and treatment options such as mammography and radiotherapy are often not available in poor countries, several low-cost interventions have a

potential to save lives, the scientists Breast and cervical cancer said. kill nearly three times as many

"There is a widespread women each year than complications misconception that breast and cervical from pregnancy and childbirth, the cancers are too difficult and expensive scientists from University of Toronto, to prevent and treat, particularly in University of Cape Town and King's resource-poor countries where the College London, said. burden of these diseases is highest," With the number of women Ophira Ginsburg from the University diagnosed with breast cancer expected of Toronto said in a statement. to almost double to 3.2 million in 2030

"But nothing could be further and the number of women diagnosed from the truth. Recent estimates with cervical cancer projected to rise by suggest that a basic cancer control at least a quarter to over 700,000, the package could be introduced in low- and scientists warned the cost of inaction middle-income countries for as little as will be "huge".

They said human papilloma $1.72 per person - equivalent to just 3 percent of current health spending in virus (HPV) vaccination of girls in the these countries." world's poorest countries over a period

Making sure kids have good muscle fitness might also benefit their school performance, according to a recent U.S. study.

Aerobic fitness has already been linked to better thinking abilities in pre-teen children, but the current study found an independent link between muscle fitness and kids’ performance on memory tests as well as their math and reading skills.

“We've seen this relationship for cardiorespiratory fitness many times before,” said senior author Charles H. Hillman of Northeastern University in Boston. “The relationship with strength is novel in children, but based on work with older adults, it was expected.”

For the study, which

was funded by Nike, 75 kids aged 9 to 11 years completed an aerobic exercise test at steady speed on a treadmill with gradually increasing incline until they were too out of breath to continue. They completed a similar test of muscular fitness with a battery of upper body, lower body and core exercises using body weight or a medicine ball, including lunges, push-ups and shoulder presses.

The kids did as many repetitions of each exercise as possible within 30 seconds while maintaining proper form.They also completed computerized tests of working memory, algebra, geometry, reading and writing. “Aerobic fitness describes the capacity of the lungs to take in and deliver oxygen as well as the heart to effectively distribute oxygen to

of four years could prevent 600,000 deaths from cervical cancer.

Low- and middle- income countries receive just five percent of global funding for cancer and persistent underinvestment has exacerbated the problem.

Reducing inequalities and improving cancer survival for women should be seen as a part of international commitments to achieve universal health coverage, they added.

They recommended immunising 70 percent of girls against HPV by 2030 and enabling access to early diagnosis and treatment to all women with breast cancer.

Stronger muscles may mean sharper minds for kids the body,” Hillman told Reuters Health and Science in Sports and Exercise. by email. “Musculoskeletal fitness “This study shows that during instances relates to muscle strength, power and that require greater working memory endurance to enable performance in demand, higher fit children (regardless the face of resistance.” The two go of whether we assessed muscular or hand in hand, but training one system aerobic fitness) performed better (i.e., does not guarantee adaptation to the were more accurate in their responses),” other system, he said.After accounting Hillman said.“Working memory refers for age, sex, grade, IQ and family to the ability to hold and manipulate education levels, researchers found information for a short period of time that kids with better aerobic fitness to guide cognition or behavior,” he said. on the treadmill test also had more Aerobic fitness also related to accurate responses in the memory test mathematics achievement, so there and better performance at algebraic may be an additional benefit of being functions. Kids with more aerobically fit, he said. In this study, muscular fitness on the body weight and we did not measure brain structure medicine ball tests also did better than or function, so while we can guess, we others on memory and academic tests, cannot make statements about the according to the report in Medicine brain,” he said.

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St. Vincent to outlaw killing of sea turtles

KINGSTOWN, -St. Vincent and the Grenadines will as of January 1, make it illegal to catch or kill sea turtles or disturb their nest.

Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves announced the planned change in the law at an event held to upgrade a fisheries facility.

Under the current law, sea turtles are protected species in St Vincent, with the open season running from August 1 to February 28.

But during the open season, it is illegal to catch, sell, buy or have in one’s possession undersized turtles or their shells.

The minimum weights for sea turtles that can be caught during the open season are: leatherback turtles — 350 lbs; green turtles — 180 lbs; hawksbill turtles – 85 lbs; and loggerhead turtles — 160 lbs.

It is always illegal to interfere with the eggs and nests of sea turtles and anyone found violating these regulations is liable to a fine of up to EC$5,000.

According to Gonsalves, the government has been working with the SVG Preservation Fund to upgrade the facility that was funded

by Japan under a US$4.6 million

grant secured in 2014. island Mistuhiko Okada who also

Gonsalves also addressed the attended the ceremony. issue of whaling as humpback whales The Ambassador expressed are being killed in Bequia and pilot appreciation to St Vincent for the whales are killed in Barrouallie. “valuable cooperation” it has extended

“And there is nothing to Tokyo in International Whaling inconsistent with our traditional Commission (IWC) matters. whaling and whale watching,” It is speculated that the Gonsalves said. fisheries facilities built by Japan

“And I know a lot of our in countries such as St. Vincent are young folk are interested not so much payback for their support in the IWC. in the actual traditional whaling, According to conservationists, but in whale watching, which is a Japan uses its money to dominate in legitimate activity. I think you do it in order to continue commercial whaling Japan too,” Gonsalves said. under the guise of scientific research.

The Prime Minister was But Gonsalves said he wanted address Japan’s Ambassador to the to indicate to the Japanese that there

Boy killed in Haiti amid protest over delay in hurricane aid

LES CAYES, Haiti — A teenage boy was fatally shot in Haiti on Tuesday amid protests over delays in aid distribution after a Category 4 hurricane pummeled the Caribbean country last month.

It is the second such death reported in the past week.

Journalists with The Associated Press saw protesters running through the streets of the southern coastal city of Les Cayes pushing a wooden cart with the boy’s body covered in a bloodstained white sheet.

“We want justice! We want justice!” they chanted as they gathered around the body.

Mayor Jean Gabriel Fortune said the boy was killed as police clashed with protesters when they tried to climb aboard a boat that had arrived from Puerto Rico days ago carrying supplies. Fortune said an investigation is underway as a crowd once again tried to break into the boat on Tuesday.

“Police are trying to ease the tension, but they are in a very difficult position,” he said, adding that the boat had docked at an old marine base where a Haitian antidrug unit was operating.

Fortune said he was frustrated by what he called the inability and weakness of the central government of Port-auPrince to act on aid streaming into Haiti after Hurricane Matthew hit the country’s southwest region nearly a month ago.

“We don’t even have the ability to move aid off a boat,” he said. “The food has been there for

days.”

Most of the aid is flowing into Les Cayes and the coastal town of Jeremie.

The death angered hundreds of young men who paralyzed Haiti’s third largest city by setting up road blockades with burning tires, tree branches and downed utility lines.

“Nobody here is getting any food. That’s why this happens,” said Junior Pierre Luc, a computer repairman who had joined the protest.

A Haitian National Police spokesman reached by telephone did not immediately provide any specifics about the situation in Les Cayes.

A young woman died during a similar protest last week in the nearby village of Dame Marie that injured five other people when a fight broke out as authorities distributed food to hurricane victims. Looters apparently threw stones and conch shells at police and U.N. peacekeepers, who responded with tear gas and projectiles as a crowd gathered around a boat delivering supplies.

That death also is under investigation.

U.N. officials say that about 69 percent of households in the southwest region hit by the hurricane have inadequate food consumption. Overall, 2.1 million people have been affected, including nearly 900,000 children.

Roughly 141,500 people are still living in some 200 temporary shelters.

is a strong conservation movement that is growing, “which means that we have to have a proper education about the sustainable use of marine resources. I want to say, and I’ll make this announcement because Cabinet has already decided that as of January the 1st, in keeping with the mantra, no extinction in our generation, that we are imposing a complete ban on the hunting and killing of turtles and also of the eggs.”

Gonsalves said that a project for turtle watching was already being devised.

He said that the beaches between Colonaire and Black Point and up at Sandy Bay at Big Sand on St. Vincent’s north-eastern coast are two main places in St. Vincent where turtles nest.

The prime minister further said his government is doing a lot of education in schools, adding that while there is a conservation “challenge” with one specie of turtle in local waters, his government will protect all four species that live here.

However, he made it clear that he was not talking of banning traditional whaling.

November is Eat Jamaican Month

Ackee and saltfish

KINGSTON, Jamaica — the mission to reduce the import bill The entire month of November for food, which declined last crop to will be celebrated as Eat Jamaican under US$900million,” he added.

Month, according to President of the He also noted that this Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), year’s celebration comes against Norman Grant. the background of growth in the

He said that the JAS will be domestic crop production at the end using the opportunity to intensify its of the third quarter of 14 percent, promotion of local foods, leading up following a 13 percent growth in the to the Christmas holidays. second quarter.

Grant pointed out that the The JAS in collaboration with JAS is currently in discussion on a the Ministry of Agriculture and partnership to promote the campaign, Fisheries, will be celebrating the 13th with the Tourism Linkages Hub in Anniversary of the ‘Eat Jamaican’ the Ministry of Tourism. campaign, under the usual theme

“The JAS is calling on our “Grow What We Eat, Eat What We consumers to continue to support our Grow”. It will be held under the over 230,000 farmers, by buying local patronage of the Governor General, produce this Christmas and help in Sir Patrick Allen.

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Barbados cultural industry missing out on billions

Barbados may be missing out on its share of a near $US200 billion global cultural trade due to its continued failure to preserve, formalize and market its indigenous products, Minister of Labour Dr Esther Byer-Suckoo said.

Dr Byer-Suckoo told a seminar conducted by the Pineland’s Creative Workshop Monday, the losses would continue until the cultural product was refined into something that is internationally palatable.

Quoting figures produced by the United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), the minister sought to make a link between the international trade agreements that Barbados has signed and opportunities available to the cultural sector.

“Trade agreements such as the economic partnership between the EU [European Union] and the African Caribbean Pacific [ACP] group, have created an enabling environment for significant trade in this sector if full advantage is taken of these opportunities. The potential of this sector is undeniable. UNESCO noted that by 2013, global trade of cultural goods amounted to 190.5 billion US dollars,” Dr Byer-Suckoo said.

A similar point was raised by Programme Manager for Education and Employment with the European Union Delegation Dr Stephen Boyce regarding the current state of the Barbadian cultural industry.

According to the EU official, there is a significant difference between recognizing the enormous potential of the cultural industry and putting the necessary steps in place to maximise the lucrative spinoff.

Boyce said the time had come for the cultural landscape to be expanded beyond the bounds of Crop Over and the National Independence Festival of Creative Arts. He also argued that structures must be put in place for the arts to be recognised as viable employment opportunity.

“Youth must be encouraged to seek careers in culture as viable professional options. We should also ensure that organizations that trade in culture are registered with the Barbados Accreditation Council and adhere to the national qualifications framework. So for example if you are in Pinelands [Pinelands Creative Workshop] and you have been drumming for the last ten years that needs to be translated into something, which can then give you further

Jamaicans conned in Cayman job scam

Social media solicitations offering jobs at a nonexistent Cayman Islands hotel have “tricked” hundreds of Jamaicans and at least one Cayman Islands resident out of their money, Royal Cayman Islands Police Service detectives reported Thursday.

Officers with the Financial Crime Unit are investigating people who have placed job ads on social media sites, offering employment at a hotel property that does not exist. After completing an “interview phase” for the job, those applicants are asked to send $400 to the Cayman Islands to pay for a work permit.

Police said the scammers then contact people in Cayman with local bank accounts via social media sites such as Facebook and Tango, asking them to use their accounts to hold the “work permit” fees collected by the fraudsters.

“The RCIPS is aware of at least one instance in which a resident has been manipulated to receive these funds and then return the money to individuals in Jamaica via remittance,” an RCIPS statement noted.

Police identified one suspected scammer as Odiki Mandalay, who also goes by the name Carlos Chung. Mr. Mandalay has stated that he owns “Hotel Grand Cayman” – a nonexistent property.

Hundreds of Jamaicans have applied for the bogus jobs, and the RCIPS said it is in contact with Jamaican authorities trying to catch the scammers.

“It is unknown how many have fallen victim to this scam,” police said.

Cayman Islands work permits can only be obtained by local employers. It is in contravention of the Immigration Law to force an employee to pay for their own work permit.

Minister of Labour Dr Esther Byer-Suckoo mobility within the sector,” Boyce said.

He stressed that by adhering to set standards, performers in the industry are likelier to be paid what they are worth.

“So someone knows if you come to them with a CVQ [Caribbean Vocational Qualification] or NVQ National Vocational Qualification] level of three or four, they can’t pay you a $100 for three hours of work because that is not what you would pay a professional in academia,” he explained.

The EU official also criticised

the practice of centralizing facilities for the performing arts, and called for a repurposing of community centres into such facilities.

“Attention must be paid to the venues for performing arts. We need to recognise that having this one centralized area may be a challenge.

There are opportunities for rethinking existing community centres as multi-purpose hubs and facilities for performing arts,” he added.

Boyce said this would help reshape blocks with negative reputations, as well as revitalize urban rural communities.

Dominica celebrates 38 years of political independence

ROSEAU, Dominica, – Dominica celebrated its 38th anniversary of political independence from Britain on Thursday November 3rd, with President Charles Savarin reflecting on the progress made since the devastation of Tropical Storm Erika one year ago.

In his message to Dominicans, Savarin said although great strides have been made, he urged citizens not to be complacent, as a lot of work still needs to be done to recover fully from the impact of the storm.

“The theme chosen for the celebration of this year’s Independence, “strengthening Our Commitment to Nation Building,” reminds us that to succeed in this national endeavour we must, whether at home or abroad, put aside all petty differences between us and adopt those positive attributes of patriotism, love and respect for each other and for country, and dedication to hard work.

The theme also requires us to come together to build on our accomplishments and to look to the future with great optimism.”

Dominica is southeast of Guadeloupe and northwest of Martinique and has a population of 72,000.

In his message, Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit said Dominicans have faced

Prime Minister of Dominica, Roosevelt Skerrit challenges and overcome several obstacles.

“It is my dearest wish that the joy and excitement that is now widespread, will overflow into zeal for working together at the community and national levels on the many projects, to rebuild sections of our collapsed roads, our destroyed bridges and feeder roads, and to restore all our affected businesses to viability and profitability.”

He urged Dominicans to continue building positive relationships.

“It is so true that a house divided against itself cannot

stand. So let us strive to set aside the negatives and through loving and caring, strengthen our relationships within our families.”

For his part leader of the opposition leader Lennox Linton said with each year, the leadership of the country continues to undermine democracy.

“…by disrespecting the Constitution and manipulating the rule of law, the gap between expectations and results widens.

The hypocrisy stares us straight in the face…”

Linton also said t he government ignores “serious nation building” problems.

“The nation’s highest decision making body has been reduced to a total farce with the hijacking of Parliamentary oversight of government operations by the government majority in Parliament.

We have serious nation building problems that will not be solved by ignoring them or pretending they don’t exist,” adding that Dominicans must sent in defense of the constitution.

“….and insist on good and just governance through which each and every son and daughter of this land will be able to celebrate our National Day with true pride and dignity.”

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Bahamian government to establish drug treatment court

NASSAU, The Bahamas, – receive training in hospitality, selfNational Security Minister, Dr. esteem building, motivational and Bernard J Nottage says the personal development,” Nottage said. government is establishing a drug “These centres will be a space where treatment court to provide an youth can have positive interactions alternative to incarceration for and hopefully be dissuaded from using drug-dependent offenders through illicit drugs, joining gangs or engaging treatment and rehabilitation. in conflict with the law.”

The National Security

In an address at Wednesday’s inauguration ceremony of the 60th Minister told delegates that The Regular Session of the Inter-American Bahamas is “resolved” in its responses to the drug problem.

Drug Abuse and “The Bahamas is a willing

Control Commission (CICAD), Nottage said The Bahamas has and committed partner and confident also embarked upon on a series of that underpinning the discussions of initiatives focused on at-risk youth this 60th Regular Session, the resolve including the establishment of is united to improve the effectiveness Community Youth Centres that will of our responses to the drug problem provide healthy alternative services in the mutual interests of all Member and programmes.

States.

“It is our hope that ideas He said the focus is as a result of youth being “overwhelmingly represented as and experiences shared over the next both victims and perpetrators of drug- three days will bolster our efforts in addressing the world drug problem.” related crime and violence locally.”

The National Security

“Participating youth will

Minister said The Bahamas has been on the “frontline” of drug control and reduction and has committed itself to “weakening illicit drug enterprises that exist around us regionally and globally” over the past four decades.

“Even though The Bahamas is not a major producer of illicit drugs, our country is strategically situated within the transshipment zone between markets in North America and Europe. Due to our sparsely populated archipelago and vast water borders, transnational criminals continue to traffic drugs through our maritime borders and ports of entry.”

Cocaine and marijuana, are the principle drugs in the transit traffic through The Bahamas.

“Some of the drugs that are moved through our country make their way on our streets and negatively impact our communities and the most vulnerable among us, in particular our youth.”

Nottage said the programmes the already implemented by the Government and those to be implemented will help to reverse negative impacts on the country’s atrisk youth as far as crime, criminality and violence are concerned.

The CICAD was established by the General Assembly of the Organization of American States (OAS) in 1986.

Each member government appoints a high-ranking representative to the Commission that meets twice a year.

CICAD promotes regional cooperation and coordination among OAS member states through action programmes, carried out by the secretariat, to among other things – prevent and treat substance abuse; improve money laundering control laws and practice and develop alternate sources of income for growers of coca, poppy, and marijuana.

Caribbean mobile entrepreneurs urged to participate in Canadian government funded project Regional mobile entrepreneurs are being given an opportunity to compete for a share of US$75,000 and be recognized as some of the top tech talent in the region under a project aimed at enhancing the mobile app development ecosystem across the Caribbean Community (CARICOM).

PitchIT Caribbean says applications are now open for entrepreneurs from 14 Caribbean countries to enter their international pitch competition.

It said participants who have recently developed ideas as well as those ventures that have begun to see some traction in the market are invited to compete for one of five prize packages, each valued at over US$15,000.

PitchIT Caribbean is the central operation of the Caribbean Mobile Innovation Project, which is part of the Entrepreneurship Programme for Innovation in the Caribbean (EPIC), an initiative funded by the Canadian government.

The project is executed by infoDev/ World Bank Group, through a threeparty Caribbean consortium, led by UWI Consulting Inc., working along with Mona School of Business and Management, and Mona Business Support Services.

The PitchIT Caribbean Startup Challenge is scheduled for December in Trinidad and Tobago, where a field of 25 of the region’s top mobile application startups will have the opportunity to pitch to a panel of regional experts.

The finalists will participate in an intensive two-day pre-challenge bootcamp facilitated by experienced coaches and investors, designed to help them fine-tune their pitches for the competition.

The winners of the challenge will then move into the PitchIT Caribbean’s acceleration phase, which will further develop their startup.

Winners will also get access to an online networking platform, a place in one of 4 regional accelerators, hands-on mentoring and coaching, online training, international pitching opportunities and US$5,000 seed funding for business development.

“Last year, we had over 80 applicants to our Startup Challenge from all over the Caribbean. The feedback from our first competition

in Montego Bay was very positive and those 25 startups have all seen fantastic growth since. We have been excited to see the milestones reached by our 5 winners and we are very excited to be launching this competition to further help the region’s entrepreneurs,” said PitchIT Caribbean project manager Bianca Welds.

PitchIT Caribbean is a programme aimed at enhancing the mobile app development ecosystem across CARICOM. It is designed to accelerate mobile app entrepreneurs through the start-up life cycle, which runs from ideation to market and from market to maturity.

It currently supports four Hubs in Barbados, Dominica, St. Kitts and Nevis, and Trinidad & Tobago.

Baroness Scotland’s ‘mis-spending’ a regional shame

Antigua’s Prime Minister Gaston Browne says media reports pointing to wastage by Commonwealth Secretary General Patricia Scotland is an embarrassment for the Caribbean.

The SUN newspaper in the UK is reporting that officials in India have hinted they could pull their Commonwealth funding after information on Scotland’s spending was leaked to the media.

She reportedly approved a £450,000 makeover of her graceand-favour Mayfair flat. Among the alleged expenses £4,020 on a mirrored cupboard and £4,000 pounds on new curtains. £5,000 was reportedly spent on a vanity and £2,000 on bathroom tiles.

In an e-mail, Browne said Instead of bringing benefits to the Caribbean, she brought shame.

He said the election of a real Caribbean prson of great competence and experience was missed because

Baroness Scotland of insularity, a culture of noncooperation and hate of our own.

The Prime Minister blamed regional individuals he referred to as

Downing Street shortsighted opposition leaders and A others within Caricom for supporting spokesman said yesterday that the Scotland, a Brit by dominant PM had confidence in ‘the role of the secretary-general’, but batted away nationality.

The Sun reports that, last repeated questions from reporters week, Baroness Scotland was forced over whether she had confidence in to “lobby member states” to “expedite” Lady Scotland herself.

Speaking on BBC Radio 4’s payment of membership fees to fill a Today programme, Lady Scotland massive financial black hole.

‘I have got a letter from

An emergency meeting at said: May herself making the Commonwealth Secretariat — Theresa funded by grants from all member absolutely clear she supports what I states — was reportedly called to am doing, what I, Patricia Scotland, discuss money troubles. am doing as secretary-general of the

We will continue to try to Commonwealth to reform it, to make reach Patricia Scotland for her side sure it works.’ of that story and to respond to Prime Amid claims that the 52-nation’s finances are in crisis, Minister Gaston Browne.

Baroness Scotland denied she had Lady Scotland admitted the budget had been ‘extravagant’ in spending Commonwealth’s hundreds of thousands of pounds ‘certainly tightened’. refurbishing her Mayfair mansion.

But she said the idea that

She also dismissed signs that her own spending was wasteful Theresa May is withdrawing support was ‘nonsense’, insisting ‘there is for her position as secretary-general - no extravagance at all’ about the a post she only took on in April. refurbishment.

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UK court says Brexit needs parliament’s approval, complicates government plans

A British court ruled on Parliament could in a very long time,” he told BBC TV. Thursday that the government theory block Brexit as most Investment manager needs parliamentary approval lawmakers (MPs) supported Gina Miller, the lead claimant to start the process of leaving staying in the EU in a referendum in the legal challenge, said the the European Union, potentially in June. But few people expect case was about “process, not delaying Prime Minister Theresa that outcome, and a Reuters politics” and rejected accusations May’s Brexit plans. survey last month suggested MPs from opponents, including May

The government said would back Brexit now. herself, that they were subverting it would appeal against the Even so, the court ruling democracy. ruling by England’s High Court, makes the already daunting task “One of the big arguments and Britain’s Supreme Court is of taking Britain out of a political (in the referendum) was expected to consider the appeal and trading club it joined 43 years parliamentary sovereignty,” she early next month. ago even more complex. told reporters. “So you can’t on

A spokeswoman for May “The negotiations haven’t the day you get back sovereignty said the prime minister still even yet begun. There will be decide you’re going to sidestep or planned to launch talks on the uncertainty, there will be volatility throw it away.” terms of Brexit by the end of around those negotiations as they Market players March and added: “We have no proceed, and I would view this as believe greater parliamentary intention of letting this derail our one example of that uncertainty,” involvement in the process would timetable.”

Bank of England Governor Mark reduce the influence of ministers

The pound, which fell Carney said. in May’s government who are sharply after Britons voted to Trade minister Liam Fox strongly pro-Brexit, reducing the leave the EU by 52 to 48 percent told parliament the government likelihood of a “hard Brexit”. on June 23, rose after the ruling. was disappointed by the ruling Some Brexit supporters

Many investors took but the government remained said the ruling was “disgraceful”. the view that lawmakers would “determined to respect the result “Our democracy is now be able to temper the of the referendum”. being damaged by an elite band government’s policies, making it of people in the legal system,” less likely that the government BREXIT SUPPORTERS Richard Tice, co-chairman of the would opt for a “hard Brexit” -- a EXPRESS CONCERN Leave Means Leave campaign. scenario in which it prioritizes “A vote in Parliament is wholly tight controls on immigration May had said she did unnecessary, time consuming and over remaining in the European not need parliament’s approval betrays the democratic will of the single market. for triggering Article 50 under people.”

The High Court ruled a historical power of “royal Nigel Farage, head of that the government needs prerogative” where ministers act the anti-EU party UKIP, said on parliament’s backing to trigger on behalf of the monarch.

Twitter that he feared the ruling Article 50 of the EU’s Lisbon The High Court rejected could turn into an attempt to Treaty, the formal step needed that argument and the judges scupper Brexit altogether. to start the process of exiting the granted the government “I worry that a betrayal bloc. permission to appeal to the may be near at hand,” he said,

“The most fundamental Supreme Court, Britain’s highest warning that attempts to block or rule of the UK’s constitution is judicial body, which has set aside delay triggering Article 50 would that parliament is sovereign,” Dec. 5-8 to deal with the matter. anger the British public. said Lord Chief Justice John Jeremy Corbyn, leader EU leaders have been Thomas, England’s most senior of the opposition Labour Party, frustrated by the mixed messages judge. said his party respected the they say they have received from

Thomas and two other outcome of the referendum but London since the June referendum, senior judges did not spell out the government’s negotiating and senior parliamentarians in whether the government would strategy needed parliamentary Germany warned Britain against need to pass a new law to begin the scrutiny. further delays in spelling out its divorce proceedings, but Britain’s Dominic Grieve, Brexit strategy.

Brexit minister David Davis said lawmaker from May’s ruling “What cannot happen is this was likely if the Supreme Conservatives and a former that the government uses this Court upheld the decision.

British attorney general, said new situation as an excuse to

“The judges have laid passing legislation to trigger delay Article 50 further,” said Axel out what we can’t do and not Article 50 need not delay the Schaefer, deputy parliamentary exactly what we can do, but we’re process. leader for the Social Democrats, presuming it requires an act of “It doesn’t necessarily who are part of Chancellor Angela parliament,” Davis told BBC TV. mean that it would hold it up for Merkel’s governing coalition.

Venezuela opposition gives Maduro until Nov. 11 to meet demands

Venezuela’s opposition exhorted President Nicolas Maduro on Thursday to set an election and start releasing jailed activists within days, while students opposed to Vatican-led talks protested in the streets.

The opposition coalition escalated protests and drew hundreds of thousands into the streets when authorities quashed its drive for a referendum against Maduro last month.

But it suspended street actions out of respect for talks with the government that began at the weekend mediated by a

Papal envoy.

However, with one major party dissenting and many supporters fearful Maduro is playing for time, opposition leaders say they will wait until Nov. 11 before possibly quitting talks and returning to street tactics if demands are ignored.

Carlos Ocariz, an opposition mayor speaking at a news conference on behalf of the coalition, reiterated their first demand was the revival of the referendum or a moving forward of presidential elections to the first quarter of 2017.

The next presidential vote is currently set for late 2018.

“Our second goal is the freedom of all political prisoners in Venezuela,” Ocariz said, referring to what the opposition estimate are around 100 Maduro critics unfairly imprisoned.

The coalition also wants to overturn Supreme Court rulings that have annulled the opposition-led National Assembly and to name a new board to the national election council, which it accuses of favoring Maduro.

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Islamic State leader says ‘no retreat’ from Mosul assault

Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi told his followers on Thursday there could be no retreat in a “total war” against the forces arrayed against them, as advancing soldiers battled into their northern Iraqi stronghold of Mosul.

Expressing confidence that his Islamic State fighters would prevail against Shi’ite Muslims, Western “crusaders” and Sunni “apostate” countries Turkey and Saudi Arabia, Baghdadi called on the jihadists fighting in Mosul to “wreak havoc”.

“This raging battle and total war, and the great jihad that the state of Islam is fighting today only increases our firm belief, God willing, and our conviction that all this is a prelude to victory,” Baghdadi said in an audio recording released online by supporters.

Iraqi regular troops and special forces, Shi’ite militias, Kurdish peshmerga fighters and other groups backed by U.S.-led air strikes launched a campaign two weeks ago to retake Mosul.

Winning back the city would signal the defeat of the Iraqi half of a crossborder caliphate which Baghdadi declared from the pulpit of a Mosul mosque two years ago. Islamic State also holds large parts of neighboring Syria.

In his first audio message released in nearly a year, Baghdadi called on the population of Mosul’s Nineveh province “not to weaken in the jihad” against the “enemies of God”.

He also called on the group’s suicide fighters to “turn the nights of the unbelievers into days, to wreak havoc in their land and make their blood flow as rivers”.

Those tempted to flee should “know that the value of staying on your land with honor is a thousand times better than the price of retreating with shame”.

Shortly after Baghdadi’s speech was released at around 2 a.m., residents said heavy explosions shook eastern Mosul. One said the militants fired dozens of rockets towards the Intisar, Quds and Samah districts where soldiers have been closing in.

“We heard the sounds of rockets firing one after the other and saw them flashing through the air. The house was shaking and we were terrified, not knowing what was taking place.”

Fighters were on the street, unusually showing their faces, he said. “They were saying ‘We will fight till death. The caliph gave us a morale boost to fight the infidels’,” he said. nL8N1D42Y1] Another witness from the Hadba neighborhood of north Mosul said that Islamic State vehicles patrolled the area and blasted out Baghdadi’s speech, urging fighters to hold their positions.

Outside the city’s eastern limits, hundreds of civilians streamed out, packed into cars, pickups and trucks, waving white flags and hooting horns.

Cows and sheep also filled the road from Kokjali, on the eastern edge of Mosul.

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UN says 240 migrants drowned off Libyan coast

At least 240 migrants have drowned off the coast of Libya within the last 48 hours, possibly as an unintended consequence of European efforts to stop people-smugglers and to train Libyan coastguards, the U.N.’s migration agency said.

Five rescue ships, coordinated by the Italian coastguard, were within sight of the migrants but, despite attempts to rescue them, most died, the International Organization for Migration’s (IOM) chief spokesman, Leonard Doyle, said.

“Two rubber dinghies, which is what they are, rubber dinghies, packed with migrants, totaling over 300 we think in all ... have succumbed to the waves off Libya in very bad weather,” he said.

Migrant arrivals in Italy surged to 27,388 in October, more than the two previous Octobers combined, and bringing this year’s total to more than 158,000, IOM’s Italy spokesman, Flavio di Giacomo, said.

Migrants have told the IOM that smugglers say European training of Libyan coastguards means that rescue missions will soon be handed over to Libya and so any rescued migrants will be taken ashore in Libya rather than in Italy, Giacomo said.

That might be causing the rush, despite the bad weather, he said.

According to Doyle, the use of dinghies, especially unsuitable for the long sea crossing in bad weather, was partly due to European navies capturing and destroying many of the fishing boats that smugglers had been using.

“In the absence of those boats and with the migrants determined to leave, and the smugglers interested in making money off them, they have been putting them in completely unsafe rubber dinghies,” he said.

Survivors from one dinghy, whose passengers included about 20 women and six children, all believed to be from West Africa, said they set off from Libya at about 3 a.m.

(0500 GMT) on Wednesday, but the boat sank after a few hours.

Twelve bodies were recovered, including three babies, and about 27 survived, di Giacomo said.

Another two women said they had survived the sinking of a second dinghy at about the same time. Theirs was carrying about 130 people, they said.

The IOM said the latest deaths meant 4,220 migrants had died in the Mediterranean so far this year, compared with 3,777 in the whole of 2015.

Separately, Italy’s coastguard said rescuers pulled about 766 people to safety from boats in difficulty in the central Mediterranean on Thursday, and found the dead body of one woman.

Kerry confident on Philippines ties, hopes to visit again

U.S. Secretary of State Duterte by name but said all John Kerry said on Thursday he needed to have the wisdom remained confident about the to adjust to change brought future of the U.S.-Philippines about by democratic elections. relationship despite “a difference He noted that Sung Kim had here or there” and that he hoped tackled “some really tough, to visit Manila again before complex challenges” in the past, leaving office. given his previous assignments New Philippine dealing with North Korea.

President Rodrigo Duterte has Kerry said the United thrown Manila’s long-standing States and the Philippines alliance with Washington into would “continue to consult question since taking office in openly and honestly” and added: June with a series of insults “I very much hope to visit there and threats to cut ties with the before leaving my term of office former colonial power. as secretary of state.”

Speaking at a swearing- Kerry’s term officially in ceremony for the new U.S. ends on Jan. 20 after Tuesday’s ambassador to the Philippines, U.S. presidential election, Sung Kim, Kerry called the although he could be asked to alliance between the two peoples stay on temporarily under the “indelible.” future administration.

Kerry recalled shared He said he told Duterte resistance to Japan in World on a visit to the Philippines in War Two and noted that nearly July of Washington’s “ironclad 4 million people of Philippine commitment to the sovereignty descent live in the United States and independence and security while almost a quarter of a of the Philippines.” million Americans live in the “We will continue to Philippines. cooperate in efforts to maintain

“I am confident about peace and stability and to the future of our bilateral promote shared prosperity in the relations, notwithstanding a Asia Pacific,” Kerry said, adding difference here or there about that Washington would continue one thing or another,” he said. to help the Philippines in the

Kerry did not mention event of national emergencies.

Daniel Russel, the senior U.S. diplomat for East Asia, who visited the Philippines last month, conceded that the relationship was “going through a bit of a rough patch - some growing pains.

“There been some namecalling coming out of Manila; some questions raised about what the future holds,” he told a news briefing. “But ... the deep, deep roots between the United States and the Philippines ... will over the long term ensure stability in the relationship.”

Russel, an assistant secretary of state, said all the senior officials he met in Manila told him they saw value in continued defense cooperation and he was not aware of any action that had “significantly affected our ability to cooperate.”

“I am not saying that can’t happen, but I hope it doesn’t,” he said.

In his latest outburst, Duterte chided the United States on Wednesday for the halt of a planned sale of 26,000 rifles to his country, calling those behind the decision “fools” and “monkeys” and indicating he might turn to Russia and China instead.

Iowa man charged with murder for ambush shooting of two police officers

An Iowa man who had several run-ins with police and was banned from his daughter’s high school after waving a Confederate flag was charged with murder on Thursday for the ambush-style slaying of two police officers.

Scott Michael Greene, 46, was arrested after turning himself in to authorities hours after the separate shootings early on Wednesday in Des Moines and the city’s suburb of Urbandale. Police have not commented on a motive for the ambush-style assaults.

Greene was taken to jail in the handcuffs of the officers he is accused of ambushing -Urbandale officer Justin Martin, 24, and Des Moines Police Department Sergeant Anthony Bemino, 38, the Des Moines Register reported.

If convicted, Greene faces an automatic life sentence with no chance of parole.

The shootings were the latest in a string of attacks on police across the country during the past several months, at a time of intense public debate over racial bias and the use of lethal force in the U.S. criminal justice system.

However, Greene is white, as were both victims in Wednesday’s shootings.

A police dog helped

Scott Michael Greene officers find a rifle believed to be the firearm used in the killings.

It was hidden in a wooded area near where Greene’s pickup truck was found bogged down and abandoned off the road, said Des Moines Police Department spokesman Sergeant Paul Parizek.

After his arrest, Greene was treated at a local hospital for a pre-existing medical condition, police have said.

Parizek said he did not know if the suspect suffered from mental illness. He said Greene had been “quiet and out of it” since he was taken into custody.

The first victim, Martin, was found in his cruiser near the local high school where Greene was expelled by police last month after waving a Confederate flag during a football game.

The body of the second officer, Bemino, was discovered some 20 minutes later about 2 miles (3 km) away.

Urbandale Police Chief Ross McCarty said on Wednesday that most of his officers were familiar with Greene, who lived in the town.

In 2014, Greene pleaded guilty to interference with official acts in an incident involving police. The same year, he also pleaded guilty to harassment and was placed on probation for a year. Court records did not specify the nature of the underlying offenses.

Greene, who said in a 2007 bankruptcy filing that he was single with three children, was charged in 2001 with assault and criminal mischief for allegedly hurling a soda can from the window of a vehicle, but those charges were dismissed.

The Des Moines Register, citing neighbors and court records, reported that Greene had been living with his mother, who moved out of the house after a recent fight with her son that led to her being charged with misdemeanor domestic abuse.

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Trump and Clinton blast each other on character; Clinton rises in poll

Democrat Hillary Clinton and Republican Donald Trump attacked one another’s character as they pushed their closing arguments six days before the U.S. presidential election, while the latest Reuters/Ipsos poll showed Clinton’s lead over Trump rising back to the margin she held last week.

Many national polls have shown Clinton’s lead over Trump narrowing since the re-emergence Friday of a controversy over her use of a private email while secretary of state.

But the latest Reuters/ Ipsos daily tracking poll released on Wednesday showed Clinton’s lead over Trump rising back up to 6 percentage points, the same advantage she held before the FBI announcement related to her U.S. Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton greets audience members at a campaign rally in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. November 2, 2016 email practices.

Signs of a tightening race Investor anxiety has percent. have rattled financial markets deepened in recent days over Clinton’s position is as investors started to factor in a possible Trump victory given stronger than national polls imply the possibility that the New York uncertainty about his stance on given that the race is decided by businessman might pull off a issues including foreign policy, the Electoral College system of victory on Nov. 8. trade relations and immigrants. tallying wins on a state-by-state

World stocks, the dollar Trump, who has never previously basis. Winning the presidency and oil fell on Wednesday, while run for elected office, has run an requires a majority of 270 safe-haven assets such as unorthodox campaign, with policy electoral votes, and Democrats gold and the Swiss franc rose. proposals including reviewing have a built-in advantage with Clinton has been regarded as the trade pacts such as the North large states such as California candidate who would maintain American Free Trade Agreement and New York traditionally voting the status quo, an important and imposing a temporary ban Democratic. factor to financial markets, which on Muslims seeking to enter the Clinton looked likely to generally do not like uncertainty. country. win at least 226 electoral votes, Campaigning in Pensacola, Currency traders have meaning she would need to Florida, Trump predicted he sold the dollar this week in part pick up votes in “toss-up” states would win, telling supporters at because they suspect Trump such as Florida, North Carolina, the outdoor rally, “It’s feeling like would prefer a weaker dollar Virginia, Ohio, Iowa, Arizona, it already, isn’t it? given his protectionist stance Colorado and Nevada, according

“We’ve got to be nice and on international trade, and in to estimates by RealClearPolitics cool, nice and cool. Alright, stay on part because the uncertainty on Wednesday afternoon. point, Donald, stay on point. No surrounding a Trump win might Trump, on the other sidetracks, Donald, nice and easy,” lead to a more dovish stance from hand, has a steeper path to said Trump, whose campaign the Federal Reserve in the months climb, looking likely to win 180 has at times been damaged by ahead, instead of the interest electoral votes, meaning he needs controversial unscripted remarks. rate hike that many expect by more votes from the battleground

Trump argued that year-end. A rise in U.S. interest states, the website showed.

Clinton was unqualified to lead rates would make the dollar, and Both candidates are the country, calling her “totally dollar-denominated assets, more focusing their final campaign unhinged.” attractive to investors. efforts on those crucial states.

Speaking to supporters A Reuters equity market Trump and Clinton have in Las Vegas, Clinton blamed poll last month showed a majority campaigned intensively in recent Trump for pitting Americans of forecasters predicted that U.S. weeks in Florida, which yields a against one another, citing his stocks would perform better rich haul of 29 electoral votes. A rhetoric on groups like Muslims under a Clinton presidency than RealClearPolitics average of polls and Mexican-Americans. Trump, a Trump administration. in the state puts Trump 0.7 point she said, is “out of his depth,” An average of polls ahead of Clinton. and she called his proposals on compiled by the RealClearPolitics In North Carolina on Wednesday, foreign policy issues “incredibly website showed Clinton just Clinton deployed President dangerous.”

1.7 percent ahead of Trump Barack Obama to make the case

“He doesn’t have a clue,” nationally on Wednesday, with 47 that Trump posed a unique threat Clinton said. percent support to his 45.3 to the future of the country.

Anthony Weiner checks into sex addiction rehab clinic: Daily Mail

New York mayoral candidate Anthony Weiner and his wife Huma Abedin

Disgraced former U.S. Representative Anthony Weiner has checked into a rehab facility that treats sex addiction, the DailyMail.com reported on Wednesday.

The online version of the British newspaper said electronic devices are banned at the facility, which separates men from women and treats a range of addictions related to cyber sex, exhibitionism and anonymous sex and other acts. The facility was not named in the report.

Reuters could not independently verify the report. Weiner could not be reached for comment.

Federal prosecutors and New York police announced last month they were investigating Weiner following a separate report by the DailyMail.com that he engaged in sexually explicit cellphone and online messages with a 15-year-old girl from North Carolina.

Weiner, 52, did not respond at the time to Reuters’ requests for comment on the texting report but told the Associated Press last month that he had “likely been the subject of a hoax.”

An investigation into those messages also triggered a new FBI probe of Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton’s emails, as some of her emails were found on a device related to the Weiner investigation, sources close to the matter said.

Once a popular congressman, Weiner resigned in 2011 after saying he had accidentally sent a lewd picture over Twitter. Two years later, his campaign for New York City mayor was derailed after explicit photos he had sent under the pseudonym “Carlos Danger” to a young woman in Indiana surfaced.

Weiner’s wife, Huma Abedin, one of Clinton’s top aides, said in August she was separating from her husband after yet another scandal.

Abedin’s announcement followed a New York Post report that Weiner had recently sent photos of his boxer-brief-clad genitals – one while he was in bed with their toddler son – via Twitter to another woman.

New York State tax collections down $1.3 billion in first half FY16

New York State tax collections expanding, the global investment fell $1.3 billion, or 3.5 percent, to management firm Conning Inc said $36.9 billion through the first half last week. of fiscal 2016 compared to the same In total, U.S. state tax period a year earlier, the state’s chief revenues fell 0.7 percent to $493.8 fiscal officer said on Thursday. billion in the first six months of 2016

Personal income taxes, – the first extended decline since the the state’s biggest revenue source, Great Recession, Conning’s report lagged expectations, New York State said.

Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli said in It added that depressed oil a mid-year report. prices and lower corporate profits were

New York is not alone. State contributing factors to the downward revenue growth has reversed around pressure on revenues.

In New York, whose fiscal year the country, dragging down the credit quality of U.S. states even 2017 ends March 31, personal income as the national economy continues tax collections through the first six

months fell below both initial budget resources for ongoing spending and estimates and revised projections, to boost the state’s bottom line may DiNapoli said. be obscuring New York’s true fiscal

Business taxes also fell by 9.8 position, and leaving uncertainty percent, mostly because of corporate for the commitments already made,” tax reforms in 2015, decreased audit DiNapoli said in a statement. collections and other changes that Initially, the state said it altered taxpayer behavior, DiNapoli would spend much of that unexpected said. windfall on special capital projects

He also had a warning about - including a $1 billion expansion the nearly $9 billion windfall the of New York City’s Jacob Javits state is receiving from fines and legal conference center and $450 million settlements, much of it from big banks for the ongoing Tappan Zee Bridge over their role in the housing bubble replacement - to be funded through a and subsequent financial crisis. dedicated infrastructure fund.

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CNN, Brazile part ways amid renewed WikiLeaks controversy

CNN cut ties with political commentator and interim Democratic National Committee Chairwoman Donna Brazile after leaked emails suggested she offered advisers to Hillary Clinton advance information about presidential debate questions, the news network reported on Monday.

Brazile came under fire earlier this month after a hacked email published by WikiLeaks showed she may have tipped off the Democratic presidential nominee’s campaign about a March CNN town-hall debate question about the death penalty.

CNN announced her departure after a subsequent

leaked email showed she said she was privy to “questions in advance” and offered to “send a few more.” Brazile had offered the network her resignation earlier this month, CNN reported.

Brazile previously denied allegations that she gave the Clinton campaign information about debate questions ahead of time, according to media reports.

Brazile, currently serving as interim head of the DNC, did not immediately respond to a request for comment but posted several tweets on Monday as the news broke.

“Thank you @CNN,” Brazile tweeted. “Honored to be a Democratic strategist and

commentator on the network.

Godspeed to all my former colleagues.”

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has repeatedly criticized CNN, alleging it is biased against his campaign.

A Clinton spokesman said in an email the campaign would not comment “on the authenticity of any individual emails that have been hacked by the Russian government.”

FBI Director James Comey said on Friday the agency was probing more emails that might relate to Clinton’s use of a private email server while she was secretary of state.

Democratic National Committee Chair Donna Brazile talks with attendees in the crowd before the start of the debate betweenDemocratic U.S. vice presidential nominee Senator Tim Kaine and Republican U.S. vice presidential nominee Governor Mike Pence

Kenyan policeman jailed for raping 13-year-old girl he claimed as his wife

NAIROBI - A Kenyan police officer has been jailed for 20 years for raping a 13-year-old girl, despite saying they are now married, in a case campaigners heralded as a breakthrough in justice in a country where such convictions are rare.

It is one of 11 child rape cases that Kenya’s high court ordered be re-opened in 2013 after a rescue center sued the police for failing to investigate hundreds of cases brought to them - instead demanding bribes from and even locking up girls attempting to make reports.

“This is a major breakthrough,” Josephine Mongare, chairwoman of the Federation of Women Lawyers in Kenya (FIDA) told the Thomson Reuters Foundation.

“There is hope that nobody is above the law.”

Policeman Joseph Mutua was convicted of raping the minor in 2010, despite saying they had since married in a traditional ceremony, he had paid dowry for his bride and they were living together in Mombasa, on Kenya’s coast, with their son, according to the judgment released on Wednesday.

Sex with a girl under the age of 18 is an offense in Kenya, although child marriage is common among traditional communities.

“The accused had lured the complainant (the girl) into the sentry box at the gate to the District Commissioner’s office and thereafter defiled her,” the judgment said in its summary of the prosecution’s case.

“She felt a lot of pain and asked him to leave her alone.”

The girl’s family applied to

the Office of the Director for Public Prosecutions (ODPP) for the case to be withdrawn saying the couple had since married, the judgment said.

The girl and her mother testified in support of Mutua but gave contradictory evidence as to which part of the country the couple were living in.

“It is clear that (the) accused, the complainant and the complainant’s mother aren’t reading from the same script,” magistrate Oscar Wanyaga said in his judgment.

“They can’t agree on simple things like where they reside as a married couple... This is just a story created to win (the) accused his freedom.”

In Kenya, it is common for victims’ families to settle cases out of court, accepting money or

goats as compensation - leaving the perpetrator free to reoffend.

“It all has to do with poverty and valuing money more than the life of their own daughter,” said Mercy Chidi, who runs Ripples International rescue center in Meru, 240 km (150 miles) northeast of the capital Nairobi, and helped the girl to file the case six years ago.

One in three Kenyan girls experience sexual violence before the age of 18, a 2012 government survey found, but they rarely report it due to stigma and lack of faith in the police.

“This is one of the cases that we had that was really tough, a police officer investigating their own,” Chidi said, referring to the 11 cases that she succeeded in getting re-opened.

Woman who pushed husband off high-rise dies in prison

Amber Hilberling

Hilberling, according to

McLOUD, Okla. Oklahoma Department of — A 25-year-old woman Corrections spokeswoman convicted of second-degree Terri Watkins.

A medical examiner murder for pushing her husband to his death ruled Hilberling’s death from the 25th floor of suicide by hanging, reports their apartment building CBS affiliate KOTV. has died in an Oklahoma Prosecutors alleged prison, corrections officials that Amber Hilberling shoved her husband said Tuesday.

Amber Hilberling through the window after was pronounced dead at they argued over splitting 5:33 p.m. Monday at the up.

Hilberling, who Mabel Bassett Correctional was 19 at the time and Center, where she had been seven months pregnant, serving a 25-year prison argued that the death sentence for the 2011 death was an accident caused by of her husband, Joshua “unusually thin” windows in

the couple’s apartment.

In a prison interview that aired this year on the talk show “Dr. Phil,” Hilberling said she was acting in self-defense.

“He reached out and grabbed me. And I was pregnant. And he didn’t care,” Hilberling said on the show, according to the Tulsa World. She added: “I pushed him off me. The window wasn’t supposed to happen.”

The Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals upheld her conviction two years ago.

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He was the most popular politician on Earth.

Now Brazil’s Lula could go to jail.

RIO DE JANEIRO — As samba drums beat a machine-gun rhythm, a few thousand people in a Rio square began singing an old campaign song for the man once hailed as the most beloved Brazilian politician in a generation.

“Lula-lá, a star shines, Lulalá, hope grows,” the supporters sang at the nighttime rally last month in a drab outlying city neighborhood.

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, known as Lula, is a giant in modern Latin American politics. In eight years as president, he presided over an extraordinary economic boom while introducing welfare policies that helped lift 36 million people out of poverty. In 2009, President Obama called him “the most popular politician on Earth.”

Speaking at the recent rally, the gray-haired, 70-year-old Lula demonstrated his trademark charisma, drawing laughs and cheers as he reminded his audience of his successes.

“We showed that when the poor are included in the economy, the country grows,” he said, in a voice so gravelly it could pave a road.

But these days, Brazil’s leftist icon has been shorn of much of his political force.

Lula has been charged with corruption and money-laundering offenses in a multibillion dollar graft scheme at staterun oil giant Petrobras that has led to the indictments of hundreds of people — including former officials from his Workers’ Party. He faces similar charges in a separate investigation involving a construction giant also embroiled in the Petrobras probe.

Brazil’s economy has sunk into recession. Lula’s hand-picked successor as president, Dilma Rousseff, was impeached in August for breaking budget laws. Highprofile political candidates for whom Lula campaigned in municipal elections this month lost — including

Brazil’s former president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, was surrounded by supporters as he campaigned for the reelection of Sao Paulo’s mayor, Fernando Haddad, in late September one of his sons — and his Workers’ Party won less than half the city halls it conquered four years ago.

“Economy and corruption.

These two things together were a very powerful cocktail that defeated this popularity that Lula had,” said Mauricio Santoro, a professor of international relations at Rio’s State University.

Yet Lula is far from finished as a politician. Recent polls even showed him as a front-runner for the 2018 presidential election, with as much as one-third of the vote, although they indicated he would tie or narrowly lose in most scenarios in a second runoff round.

“He is the guy who most helped the country,” said Thiago Oliveira, 32, a dance teacher attending the recent campaign rally for a leftist candidate in the bluecollar neighborhood of Bangu.

During Lula’s two terms, from 2003 through 2010, Brazil’s economy flourished thanks to a global commodity boom and a surge in consumer spending. Millions of lowincome families benefited from a novel welfare program that provided cash payments as long as parents ensured their children went to school and got medical care.

Even during those years,

said Santoro, the political scientist, there were signs that things could go wrong.

“The seeds of the problem were already there,” he said. “The issue of corruption, and his decision to make Dilma [Rousseff], a difficult person, his heir.”

In 2005, Lula’s first government was rocked by a scandal called the Mensalão, or ‘big monthly payment,’ in which lawmakers from other parties were paid to vote for government measures.

With Brazil’s economy expanding, Lula was reelected a year later — but the controversy dented the reputation of the Workers’ Party, which had presented itself as a clean alternative to Brazil’s “old politics.”

“This was the way Brazil was always governed. But for the left to have adopted these methods was a brutal mistake,” said Tarso Genro, who held three ministerial posts under Lula and served as Workers’ Party president.

Under Rousseff, government spending surged and the commodities boom ended. Her heavyhanded policy interventions, such as forcing utilities to cut electricity prices, eroded investor confidence.

Politically, she was seen as authoritarian and inflexible. Some

Defense says Cosby is a political pawn being wrongly prosecuted

NORRISTOWN, Pa. — Bill Cosby returned to court Wednesday for a hearing to decide whether a judge will allow damaging decade-old testimony from an accuser’s lawsuit to be used at his June sexual assault trial.

Cosby’s lawyers have said the comedian agreed to answer questions under oath only after being assured he would not be charged with a crime. The defense has insisted Cosby had an oral promise from the district attorney at the time that he would not be prosecuted over a 2005 sexual encounter with Andrea Constand, a former Temple University basketball manager.

The judge previously refused to dismiss the charges on those grounds but is now being asked to suppress the deposition when the case goes to trial. A hearing on the issue began Tuesday and resumed Wednesday.

A new district attorney had Cosby arrested last year, after the deposition was unsealed and dozens of new accusers came forward.

Cosby, now 79 and blind, has said for his role on the “The Cosby his encounter with Constand was Show,” was questioned a decade consensual. He could get 10 years ago as part of a lawsuit brought in prison if convicted. He is free against him by Constand. Cosby on $1 million bail. testified about a series of affairs

Judge Steven O’Neill, with young women and said he who is presiding over the case, said sometimes gave them pills or Tuesday that Cosby’s decision to alcohol before sex. Constand testify could have been strategic. eventually settled in 2006 for an He found no evidence Cosby’s undisclosed sum. lawyers tried to get the promise Another hearing on the evidence in writing before allowing him to is set for December. O’Neill also give four days of testimony. must decide if 13 other accusers

They might have thought can testify against Cosby at the it was better for him to testify trial to show they were drugged than plead the Fifth Amendment and molested in similar fashion. and have a civil jury think he Cosby’s lawyers want the judge to had something to hide, the judge bar such testimony about “prior suggested. bad acts,” saying prosecutors

Defense attorney Brian are reaching back to the “casting McMonagle said the judge would couch” era to round up accusers set a bad precedent if he let the and build a “stale” case. The testimony in. defense contends the women’s

“I don’t want DAs memories have been compromised making promises that they by time, age and widespread news don’t later keep,” McMonagle coverage of the case. said. “That strikes at the heart of “The fact that even the most fundamental unfairness.” fervently held memories

It’s not clear when the can actually be tainted — or judge will rule. altogether false — is supported by Cosby, a long-married comedian a vast existing and growing body once known as America’s Dad of science,” McMonagle wrote.

leftist Brazilians blame her for the harm done to Lula’s legacy.

“Dilma damaged much of what he did,” said Sharllene Carmo, 27, who attended the recent rally.

Prosecutors have painted a far darker picture of Lula, however, alleging that he had a huge role in the Petrobras corruption scandal.

They say he was the mastermind of an illegal scheme involving $26 million in kickbacks, payments and campaign donations, part of which was aimed at keeping his Workers’ Party in power.

Yet just weeks after prosecutors aired those allegations in a nationally televised news conference, a poll found that 34 percent of Brazilians would still vote for Lula in the 2018 elections. In addition, 43 percent said they liked him, while only 36 percent didn’t.

The rest had no opinion.

Renato Meirelles, president of Sao Paulo’s Locomotiva research institute, which examines trends and opinion among Brazil’s lower classes, acknowledged the paradox.

“The image of Lula is in its worst shape ever, but he is still one of the strongest politicians in Brazil,” he said.

Lula’s popularity remains resilient in part because of his narrative as a president born into barefoot poverty — a rarity in a country of vast income inequality, whose leaders have come from privileged backgrounds.

Lula moved to Sao Paulo from the impoverished interior of Brazil’s northeast as a child. He became the leader of a powerful union and led several strikes during the last years of Brazil’s dictatorship before co-founding the Workers’ Party in 1980.

`The party has aggressively fought the charges against Lula and Rousseff, arguing that they are politically motivated. That has galvanized the Brazilian left.

Dubai man shells out $9 million for license plate

An Indian businessman lived up to Dubai’s wild reputation last week when he dropped a cool $9 million on a single-digit license plate for his RollsRoyce.

According to the Independent, Balwinder Sahani, an Indian-born property developer living in Dubai, won plate number D5 at a government auction on Saturday, October 29. This isn’t the first time Sahani has scored a coveted low-number plate at auction, either. The self-proclaimed ‘simple man’ spent nearly $7 million dollars on plate O9 at an auction last year for his other Rolls-Royce, and picked up a second, unnamed plate at Saturday’s auction for a piddling $272 thousand. Sahni considers the money he spends collecting license plates a form of charity and public service. Dubai has no income tax, and the money spent chasing elite license plates goes directly to Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority.

“I believe in giving back,” Sahni told the Independent. “This city has given me a lot.”

Single digit license plates are highly sought after as status symbols by the rich and powerful in the UAE, and the lower the number the higher the price. Back in 2008, a businessman named Saeed Al Khouri in Abu Dhabi set a record by paying $14 million for plate number 1.

These displays of conspicuous consumption are de rigeur in the Emirates. Earlier this year, a set of gold and diamond encrusted tires certified as “The Most Expensive Tires in the World” by Guinness sold in Dubai for around $600,000 dollars.

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US auto sales drop 6 percent despite discounts

Automobiles are shown for sale at a car dealership in Carlsbad, California

U.S. auto sales fell an favorable economic factors point estimated 6 percent in October to strong sales in the remainder despite increased consumer of 2016. This year is likely to end discounts on many popular slightly below last year’s record models, as the trend toward vehicle sales, she said, which pickup trucks and SUVs analysts said was the peak of continued, automakers and a recovery from the 2008-2009 WardsAuto reported on Tuesday. economic crisis.

TrueCar Inc said October WardsAuto, an auto industry publication, showed sales at 17.9 incentives industrywide rose million on a seasonally adjusted nearly 16 percent from a year annualized rate, including an earlier, to about $3,600 per new estimate of sales by No. 2 U.S. vehicle sold. automaker Ford Motor Co, which Among reasons for the will report later this week.

October sales declines were

General Motors Co “budget” buyers putting off new October sales fell a less-than- purchases or opting for used forecast 1.7 percent. Sales of its vehicles, said Michelle Krebs, smaller pickups and big SUVs analyst with online sales site surged while sedan sales fell.

Autotrader.com.

Automakers also said

Judy Wheeler, U.S. vice president of Nissan brand sales pent-up demand from the recession has been satisfied. for Nissan Motor Co said

Comparisons to last October were pressured because of two fewer selling days from a year earlier.

Ford has not said on which day it will report sales.

Industry analysts expected a drop of between 10 percent and 12 percent.

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV’s sales slid 10 percent, including a rare decrease for its Jeep SUV brand, which declined 7 percent.

Until a few years ago Honda Motor Co predominantly sold sedan and hatchback cars but last month it sold 5,000 more trucks and SUVs than cars. Honda’s U.S. sales fell 4.4 percent.

Toyota Motor Corp, the third-largest manufacturer in the U.S. market by sales, showed October sales down 8.7 percent.

Nissan sales fell 2.2 percent, though sales of its SUVs and pickup trucks rose 13 percent.

GM’s two full-size pickup trucks, Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra, collectively fell 7.6 percent.

GM’s Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban and GMC Yukon large SUVs collectively gained 69 percent versus a year ago.

Sales were helped by discounts on the 2016 model lineup but at the relatively high prices the big SUVs command, GM is still reaping significant profits on them, said Alec Gutierrez, analyst with Kelley Blue Book, an industry consultancy.

PlayStation 4 Pro gains 30-game line-up

The PlayStation 4 Pro gets a year’s headstart on Xbox’s Project Scorpio

When the new, more powerful version of the PlayStation 4 launches on November 10, there will be over 30 games ready to support its flashy features, including this year’s new entries to the “FIFA,” “Battlefield,” “Call of Duty,” and “Titanfall” franchises.

“Some games have updates to add Pro support,” Sony Interactive Entertainment’s Fred Dutton wrote on the EU PlayStation Blog, “while more recent titles have Pro enhancements built into the base game.”

Those enhancements, taking advantage of the PS4 Pro’s more powerful architecture, include resolution up to 4K, HDR imaging technology, and faster, smoother frame rates, Dutton explained.

As well as “FIFA 17,” “Battlefield 1,” “Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare” and “Titanfall 2,” games with roots in previous PlayStation generations are also represented, including action titles “The Last of Us,” “The Elder Scrolls: Skyrim,” “Uncharted 4,” and “World of Tanks,” as well as more exploratory affairs like “Firewatch,” “Wheels of Aurelia,” and “Bound.”

Apple raises prices in Britain due to pound’s drop

LONDON — Apple has raised the prices of its Mac computer range in the U.K. amid the dramatic drop in the value of the pound against the dollar following Britain’s vote to leave the European Union.

The company took advantage of the launch of its

new line on Thursday to adjust prices across its range — by as much as 500 pounds ($610) in one case.

Apple said its prices are based on a number of factors, including currency exchange rates.

The changes included

a price increase on the 13-inch MacBook from 849 pounds to 949 pounds, while the Mac Pro desktop jumped from 2,499 pounds to 2,999 pounds.

Patrick O’Brien, an analyst at the Verdict Retail consultancy, on Friday described the increase as “inevitable.”

Huawei launches new premium phone that can learn

Huawei Technologies took the wraps of a new premium phone on Thursday, adding a new artificial intelligence feature it hopes will help it close the gap with Apple and market leader Samsung, which is reeling from scrapping its flagship phone.

The Mate 9 is aimed squarely at the top end of the $400 billion global smartphone market, where professional users are looking for fast phones with long battery life.

It includes a feature that enables the device to learn about the habits of its user and automatically

With smartphone sales Siri and Amazon’s Alexa. put the most frequently used apps in easy reach - unlike, for example, growth expected to slow in the coming In another AI push, Samsung Apple’s iPhone, where icons that may years, device manufacturers are said last month it would buy Viv, occupy many screens apart from the focusing on new ways to stand out which is run by the co-creator of start screen have to be manually from the crowd.

Apple’s Siri and said it wanted to ordered.

“Just the device is no longer enough,” integrate the platform in its Galaxy

“It learns how you use your said Roberta Cozza, an analyst at smartphones and expand its voicephone,” said Arne Herkelmann, research firm Gartner. “AI and voice assistant services to home appliances Huawei’s European head of handset control will be main features on and wearable technology devices. portfolio and planning. smartphones in the coming years.”

The Mate 9, introduced

The launch comes just three Alphabet’s Google last month in Munich, is a 5.9-inch (15 cm) weeks after Samsung scrapped its launched the Pixel smartphone which large-screen handset that boasts flagship Galaxy Note 7 smartphone, has Google Assistant, the company’s cameras with autofocus, directional dealing a huge blow to its reputation voice-activated artificial intelligence microphones with noise cancellation and outlook.

(AI) system and its answer to Apple’s and an improved user interface.

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NY authorities seek $872 million fine on UPS for cigarette shipments

New York city and state authorities urged a federal judge on Wednesday to impose a fine of $872 million against United Parcel Service for allegedly delivering untaxed cigarettes from smoke shops on Indian reservations.

The closing arguments came in a lawsuit over whether UPS illegally shipped more than 683,000 cartons of untaxed cigarettes, mostly from reservation smoke shops. The lawsuit is part of a broader effort by the state to combat smuggling of cigarettes from lower-tax areas.

UPS has denied the allegations. It said in a statement the company is “vigorously” fighting the case and believes the state and city are overreaching and attempting to levy “outrageous penalties” without justification.

John Oleske, a lawyer for the state, told U.S. District Judge Katherine Forrest that a stiff penalty was justified because UPS acted with “an entitled sense of disregard” for the law in failing to vet shipments from

A United Parcel Service (UPS) employee unloads packages from the cargo of an airplane entities on the reservations with a history of dealing in contraband.

Oleske also argued that a large fine was needed to act as a deterrent for a company that had $4.84 billion in net profit last year.

The state and city have brought a similar lawsuit against UPS rival FedEx Corp that is pending.

Lawyers for UPS are scheduled to make closing arguments later on Wednesday.

Forrest questioned the state’s and city’s arguments, including how to reconcile evidence that the bulk of some shipments were cigars instead of cigarettes.

She also asked whether the

Instagram to test new shopping feature

Samsung Gear S3 listed at BestBuy for $349

Earlier this week, ASUS’ new ZenWatch 3 was finally made available for purchase in the US for $299 a pop. But if for some reason you don’t like ASUS, you’ll be happy to know you have an alternative when shopping for circular watches.

Retailer BestBuy appears to be gearing up to accept orders for Samsung’s latest Gear S3 smartwatch, which is listed at “Coming Soon”. Customers can have their pick between Classic and Frontier models for $349.99 a pop. As you can see Samsung’s wearable is a bit more expensive that ASUS’.

But is it worth it?

Samsung certainly does seem to think so. In case you don’t remember, we’ll remind you that Samsung introduced the Gear 3 back at IFA 2016 in Berlin.

The watch features a round 1.3inch circular AMOLED display with the iconic rotating bezel which makes app navigation

and messaging a lot easier. The display boasts 360 x 360 pixel resolution and is powered by a dual-core 1GHz chipset.

The watch is waterresistant and embeds a GPS monitor and a heart-rate monitor.

It’s also capable of making contactless payment via Samsung Pay support.

Samsung has upgraded the battery inside the S3, so compared to last year’s model, the wearable features a 50% larger battery (380 mAh). It also boast 50% more RAM power (768MB).

We should also note the Gear S3 runs Samsung’s own Tizen OS, so it’s not your “regular” Android Wear wearable.

To give you an idea of how the Samsung Gear 3 compares to the recent ASUS ZenWatch 3, we’ll remind you that the wearable of 1.39-inch AMOLED display with 400 x 400 resolution.

There’s a Snapdragon Wear 2100 chipset under the

authorities were not “double-counting” by seeking damages for violations of both a 2005 agreement between the state and UPS governing its compliance with cigarette deliveries and a 2010 law creating new regulations for carriers of cigarettes.

“The law allows for the stacking of all of these penalties for all of these violations,” Oleske said, arguing the judge should also appoint a monitor to police UPS’s compliance.

“The court should stack and max out all those penalties.”

According to the lawsuit, the deliveries to residences, unlicensed wholesalers and unlicensed retailers were made despite a 2005 agreement between UPS and New York in which the company agreed to stop cigarette shipments to consumers and unlicensed dealers.

“They pursue UPS rather than the criminal cigarette traffickers who profit from selling untaxed cigarettes and have relied on convicted felons as the witnesses they called at trial,” the company said in a statement.

Samsung-Gear-S3 hood with 512MB of RAM, 4GB of internal storage and a 340 mAh battery. The watch runs Android Wear out of the box, but there’s no mention of Android Pay working on the device. Note this watch doesn’t have a heart rate sensor or GPS, but it’s water resistant nevertheless.

Facebook Inc’s FB.N Instagram said that it will start tests next week on a new shopping feature through which users can buy products from U.S.-based retailers via the photo-sharing app.

Retailers will be able to showcase up to five products in a Instagram post, and clicking on the various tags will give users a lot more detail about the product than was previously available, Instagram said in a blog post on Tuesday.

Instagram has also added a “shop now” link on each product, which, when clicked, will redirect users to the retailer’s website where they can buy the product.

The new features are aimed at keeping Instagram users, who now number more than 500 million, on the app for longer during their shopping experience than before, when they would have to exit the app to research and buy products.

Instagram said it has signed up 20 U.S.based retailers including accessories and apparel retailer Kate Spade, men’s wear ecommerce company JackThreads and eye-wear maker Warby Parker.

The new feature will be available to a select users of Apple Inc’s iOS-based devices within the United States from next week, Instagram said.

US jobless claims rise to near three month high

The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits rose to near a three-month high last week, but remained below a level associated with a strong labor market.

Initial claims for state unemployment benefits increased 7,000 to a seasonally adjusted 265,000 for the week ended Oct. 29, the highest level since early August, the Labor Department said on Thursday. Claims for the prior week were unrevised.

It was the 87th consecutive week that claims remained below 300,000, a threshold associated with a healthy labor market.

That is the longest stretch since 1970, when the labor market was much smaller.

Economists polled by Reuters had forecast first-time applications for jobless benefits would be unchanged at 258,000 in the latest week.

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday left interest rates steady but said its monetary policy-setting committee “judges that the case for an increase in the federal funds rate has continued to strengthen.”

The U.S. central bank is widely expected to increase its overnight benchmark interest rate in December, but the decision could depend on the outcome of the Nov. 8

U.S. presidential election.

The tightening of the race between Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton and her Republican rival Donald Trump has rattled financial markets. The Fed raised borrowing costs last December for the first time in nearly a decade.

On Wednesday, the central bank offered a fairly upbeat assessment of the labor market, inflation and the broader economy.

A Labor Department analyst said there were no special factors influencing last week’s data and that no states had been estimated.

There was a surge last week in the unadjusted claims for Kentucky,

California and Missouri.

The four-week moving average of claims, considered a better measure of labor market trends as it irons out week-to-week volatility, increased 4,750 to 257,750 last week.

The report has no bearing on October’s employment report, which is scheduled for release on Friday, as it falls outside the survey period.

According to a Reuters survey of economists, nonfarm payrolls likely increased 175,000 last month after rising 151,000 in September.

The unemployment rate is seen slipping one-tenth of a percentage point to 4.9 percent.

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Olympic champion Usain Bolt to pocket up to $1M to race in Melbourne this summer

USAIN Bolt will pocket up to $1 million to compete in Melbourne as part of Athletics Australia’s new-look Nitro Summer series.

The nine-time Olympic champion will confirm his involvement in the series at a press conference on Friday.

Bolt, who has been in Melbourne for the past week and attended Oaks Day at Flemington, will return to race at Lakeside Stadium in early February.

Athletics Australia has allocated the week of February 4-11 for the new teams event with details of the format yet to be finalised.

The fastest man in the world is likely to race in a relay and possibly over longer distances of 300m or 400m given that is the norm early in his preparation.

Bolt, who won an unprecedented third straight sprint treble at the Rio Games by saluting in the 100m, 200m and 4x100m relay, has indicated he is assessing his earlier declaration that he would retire after

next year’s world championships in London

The 30-year-old is now giving serious consideration to competing at the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games.

In a radical move to try and attract a new audience to the sport, Athletics Australia has scrapped the traditional structure of its season to accommodate the new Big Bash League-style event.

The series will pit teams from Australia and overseas against each other in a point championship across a number of meets.

Landing Bolt was seen as the key to getting the series off the ground.

AA has been in negotiations with the Jamaican superstar for a number of months with president Mark Arbib and chief executive Phil Jones meeting with his representatives during the Rio Games.

They hired a consultancy firm to source out sponsorship for the event with Channel Seven set to be a major partner.

It’s understood the network could televise the event live on free-to-air or at least on one of its secondary channels.

Former Commonwealth 400m champion John Steffensen, who joined

the AA board earlier this month, has played a key role in landing Bolt given his personal friendship.

Bolt’s long-time American rival Justin Gatlin — who has served two doping bans — has also been linked to the Nitro series.

Brathwaite leads West Indies to famous win

Kraigg Brathwaite became the first opener to be unbeaten in both innings of a Test, as he led West Indies to an absorbing five-wicket win over Pakistan in Sharjah - their first Test win outside the West Indies and Bangladesh since 2007. It was also West Indies' first win in 14 Tests and their first under the captaincy of Jason Holder.

Yet, resuming on 114 for 5, with 39 runs to win, overnight batsmen Brathwaite and Shane Dowrich showed no sign of letting the occasion get to them. Brathwaite opened proceedings with a crisp drive to the cover boundary off Wahab Riaz on the first ball of the day. Dowrich smacked a half-tracker from Yasir Shah to the midwicket boundary in the next over.

That set the tone as the pair took just 7.5 overs to knock down the target in

clinical fashion on the fifth morning.

While neither batsman looked to force the pace, they were not afraid to put away bad balls either. Late cuts and drives through the off side featured prominently as the pair glided past the finish line with minimum fuss.

Dowrich sealed the win, slashing a short ball from Mohammad Amir towards the third-man boundary for the sixth four of the morning.

Pakistan's bowlers were unable to create any pressure on a pitch that was still rather placid.

Neither Wahab nor Amir got much swing or movement off the surface, and Yasir was ineffective and inconsistent in the two overs he bowled.

The batsmen seemed to have little trouble in keeping the straight ones out and punishing anything that was too short or too wide.

It was all a far cry from West Indies' wobble the previous evening, as they slid to 67 for 5 after a rather shaky 29-run opening partnership.

But Brathwaite and Dowrich

scored unbeaten half-centuries, combining for a nerveless 87-run stand to steer their side to a memorable victory and finish a tough tour of the UAE on a high.

Samuels, Bravo, C Brathwaite decline WICB contracts

Marlon Samuels, Darren Bravo and Carlos Brathwaite have declined central contracts offered by the WICB for the period 2016-17. The list of centrally-contracted players depleted to 12 after the WICB had increased it from 12 to 15 earlier this January, for the period 2015-16.

Some of the other big names not retained from the previous batch of contracted players were Denesh Ramdin and Kemar Roach; Jerome Taylor was left out as he retired from Tests in July. Also left out were fast

bowler Sheldon Cottrell and opening batsman Rajendra Chandrika.

Roston Chase, Alzarri Joesph, Miguel Cummins and Jomel Warrican were the new faces in the list of contracted players, which was shortlisted based on performances between October 2015 and September this year. Central contracts are given by the WICB for only Test players.

The WICB released the list a day before West Indies wrap up their final Test of 2016, against Pakistan in Sharjah. No reasons were cited by

the WICB in the media release on why Samuels, Bravo and Braithwaite turned down the contracts or why Ramdin and the others were not retained.

Samuels has been struggling in the last year, managing just 470 runs since May 2015, with three half-centuries at an average of 18.80.

But the big miss is bound to be Bravo, West Indies' second-highest run-scorer in the current Test series against Pakistan. West Indies' next Test series would be at home in April

against Pakistan.

The WICB had recently announced enhanced packages for women, starting October 1, and increased the number of players on the list from 11 to 15.

Women's centrally-contracted players: Merissa Aguilleira, Shemaine Campbelle, Shamilia Connell, Britney Cooper, Shanel Daley, Deandra Dottin, Afy Fletcher, Kycia Knight, Kyshona Knight, Hayley Mathews, Anisa Mohammed, Shaquana Quintyne, Shakera Selman, Tremayne Smartt, Stafanie Taylor

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Cubs win World Series Ray Allen, the top for first time since 1908 3-point shooter in

NBA history, retires

Cubs players celebrate on the field after defeating the Cleveland Indians in game seven of the 2016 World Series at Progressive Field

The Chicago Cubs shed themselves of the "Curse of the Billy Goat" and ended a 108-year wait for a World Series title by beating the Cleveland Indians on Wednesday in a thrilling Game Seven classic.

By beating the host Indians 8-7 in 10 innings, Chicago's beloved Cubbies set off a wild celebration in the streets of the Windy City after over a century of pent up frustration for fans since their last Major League Baseball championship in 1908.

Cubs players held their own euphoric party at Progressive Field cheered on by a boisterous contingent of their fans after earlier squandering a 6-3 lead with four outs left in the game only to bounce back for the precious victory.

"This is one of the best games anybody will ever see," said Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant, who fielded Michael Martinez's grounder and fired it to first for the final out.

"This trumps everything. I'm out here crying.

I can't really put into words what this means."

Leftfielder Ben Zobrist, who put the Cubs ahead in the 10th with an RBI double and who batted .357 in the series with two doubles and a triple, was named the most valuable player of the World Series.

The win in the early hours of Thursday morning capped a Chicago comeback from a 3-1 deficit in the best-of-seven, a feat last achieved by the Kansas City Royals in 1985.

It was the third World Series crown for the Cubs, while the disconsolate Indians replaced them as the team with the longest current World Series title drought, 68 years and counting.

"I don't know but it happened," said first baseman Anthony Rizzo. "Chicago, it happened. We did it, we’re world champions."

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The Cubs, whose quiet bats woke up in Tuesday's 9-3 Game Six win, picked up where they left off with three home runs in front of

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an audience surprisingly crowded with their raucous blue-clad fans who paid handsomely to buy tickets on the resale market.With chants of "Let's Go Cubbies" ringing through Progressive Field, Chicago charged to a 5-1 lead and carried a 6-3 advantage into the eighth when Cubs manager Joe Maddon summoned closer Aroldis Chapman with two outs and a man on.

But the Cuban fireballer, who pitched 2-2/3 innings on Sunday and another inning and a third on Tuesday, gave up a runscoring double to Brandon Guyer and a tworun homer to Rajai Davis that tied the game and ignited an explosion of cheers from the Cleveland faithful.

Rain began falling in the ninth and play was halted before the start of the 10th to cover the field before extra innings resumed 17 minutes later.

With Bryan Shaw on the mound and two on base with one out, Zobrist reached out and slapped a shot past diving third baseman Jose Ramirez to snap the tie and Miguel Montero singled home another run to make it 8-6.

Carl Edwards started the 10th for Chicago but the irrepressible Indians staged another rally, drawing within one run on an RBI-single from Davis.

In came lefthander Mike Montgomery, who induced Martinez to ground out and launch the celebration with thousands of Cubs supporters staying on to sing the "Go Cubs Go" team song after the four hour 28 minute battle.

The downcast Indians could only watch from the dugout steps.

"That was an incredible game, I mean, to be a part of it," said Cleveland manager Terry Francona. "It's going to hurt. It hurts because we care, but they need to walk with their head held high because they left nothing on the field."

Ray Allen won championships in Boston and Miami, made one of the most memorable shots in NBA Finals history and has more 3-pointers than anyone who ever played in the league.

More than two years after his last game, he's decided that was enough.

Allen announced his retirement on Tuesday in a post on The Players' Tribune website. Allen spent 18 seasons in the league with Milwaukee, Seattle, the Celtics and the Heat, averaging 18.9 points in 1,300 career regular-season games and appearing in 10 AllStar Games.

"I write this to you today as a 41-year-old man who is retiring from the game," Allen said in his post, which was in the form of a letter to his younger self. "I write to you as a man who is completely at peace with himself."

Allen entertained thoughts about a comeback over the last two years and had plenty of opportunities from title-contending teams.

But nothing ever lured him back, although the door always remained a tiny bit open -- until now.

"Basketball will take you far away from that school yard," Allen wrote. "You will become far more than just a basketball player. You'll get to act in movies. You'll travel the world. You will become a husband, and the father of five amazing children."

Allen starred in the 1998 Spike Lee film "He Got Game," portraying Jesus Shuttlesworth, a top-ranked basketball prospect, whose father (played by Denzel Washington) is in prison for killing his wife.

On the court,

teammates and coaches raved about Allen's famed work ethic and commitment to fitness -which now takes a different form, after he and his wife, Shannon, recently opened an organic fastcasual restaurant in Miami.

Allen was almost always on the floor for a workout three hours before games, shooting on some occasions before the arena lights were even turned on.

Allen had the record for 3-pointers in a season for seven years, his mark of 269 standing until Stephen Curry of Golden State made 272 in 2012-13 -- a record Curry has topped twice.

In all, Allen made 2,973 3-pointers in regular-season games, which doesn't even count the one that was his most unforgettable.

His 3-pointer from the right corner with 5.2 seconds left in Game 6 of the 2013 NBA Finals for Miami sent the Heat to overtime against the Spurs in a win-or-else game, and helped them go on to win the title in seven games. Chris Bosh got an offensive rebound and passed to Allen, who was backtracking toward the corner.

Allen, without even needing to look down to ensure that he was behind the line, elevated over Tony Parker and connected to tie the game -even as arena workers kneeled around the court, holding the rope that they presumed they would soon be called upon to cordon things off for the Spurs' championship celebration.

On his way back to the bench to prepare for overtime, Allen gestured to those workers, shouting to put the rope away.

"It's going to be a shot that I'm going to remember for a long time," Allen said that night.

"There's a lot of shots that I've made in my career, but this will go high up in the ranks

Shuttered irreverent news time to move on," said Hogan's attorney, has accused Thiel of using his wealth to carry out a vendetta against him and website Gawker Media LLC has reached David Houston. a $31 million cash settlement with Hulk The settlement is subject to the site.

Hogan, the former professional wrestler approval by a bankruptcy judge.

Denton, in a blog post published who won a $140 million judgment Silicon Valley billionaire Peter Thiel Wednesday, said an "all-out legal war against the site over a leaked sex tape. said in May he helped fund the invasion with Thiel would have cost too much,

Hogan's judgment forced of the privacy lawsuit filed by Hogan, and hurt too many people," even though Gawker, known for its sassy tone and whose real name is Terry Bollea. The he was confident a court would have gossipy posts, into bankruptcy in June. site published an article in 2007 about reduced or eliminated the judgment.

"There was no end in sight," Denton Its sister websites, including sports Thiel's homosexuality. site Deadspin and women's site Jezebel, " It is a great day for Terry Bollea wrote.

The settlement also calls for were acquired for $135 million by media and a great day for everyone's right to company Univision Holdings Inc in a privacy," Thiel said.

Hogan to receive some proceeds from bankruptcy auction last summer.

Gawker founder Nick Denton, a possible future sale of Gawker.com,

"As with any negotiation for who filed for personal bankruptcy to which was not included in the sale to resolution, all parties have agreed it is protect himself from Hogan's judgment, Univision.

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Woods to make comeback in The Bahamas next month

Tiger Woods has not played on the PGA Tour since August 2015 Former world number one Tiger the Bahamas, an event which he Woods will make his competitive hosts, after being sidelined for more comeback at next month's Hero World than a year.

Challenge in "I am excited to make my return at the

Hero World Challenge,"

The greatest player of his the 14-times major winner said in a generation and arguably of all time, he news release on Tuesday. has not won a tournament anywhere

The Tiger Woods Foundation since 2013 and his title drought in the is a charitable beneficiary of the Dec. major championships dates back to 1-4 tournament, which will be held for 2008. a second year in a row at Albany Golf Woods will make his return Club in New Providence. to competition in elite company at the The 40-year-old American has been Hero World Challenge where a highsidelined for 15 months due to back- quality but limited field of 18 players will vie for the title. related issues.

American

Woods had initially planned Long-hitting to return at last month's PGA Tour's Dustin Johnson, the U.S. Open Safeway Open in Napa, California champion, and British Open winner but he withdrew three days before the Henrik Stenson of Sweden head a opening round, saying his game was powerful line-up at Albany Golf Club that includes eight of the world's top not sharp enough.

"After a lot of soul searching 13 players.

"Every year we put together and honest reflection, I know that I am not yet ready to play on the PGA a top field that showcases the best Tour," Woods said at the time. "My golfers from the previous season," health is good, and I feel strong, but said Woods. my game is vulnerable and not where Among the other players scheduled to tee it up at the event are American it needs to be."

Woods has not played on the world number five Jordan Spieth, Japanese Hideki PGA Tour since August 2015, having sixth-ranked undergone surgeries in September Matsuyama and ninth-ranked and again in October of that year due American Bubba Watson, who will be defending the title. to ongoing back problems.

Cook frustrated after Stokes Top ranking may have to wait receives fine until next year, says Murray

Alastair Cook has expressed his "frustration" with the umpires' treatment of Ben Stokes during the second Test in Mirpur.

Stokes, the England allrounder, was fined 15 percent of his match fee for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during the second Test against Bangladesh in Mirpur.

The incident happened during the morning session on Sunday when Stokes ignored the on-field umpires' requests to stop "verbally engaging" with Bangladesh batsman Sabbir Rahman. The onfield umpires - Kumar Dharmasena and S Ravi - had also advised England captain Cook of Stokes' actions but, in the words of the ICC media release, "the player didn't comply with the instructions".

Sabbir and Stokes were involved in a heated passage of play, with Sabbir taking the attack to Stokes' bowling and Stokes beating his bat on a couple of occasions. Each time, Stokes treated the unflustered Sabbir to a piece of his mind.

As a result, Stokes was found to have violated Article 2.1.1 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to "conduct that is contrary to the spirit of the game".

In addition to the sanction imposed for his breach of Article 2.1.1,

one demerit point has been added to Stokes' disciplinary record. If Stokes reaches four or more demerit points within a 24-month period, they will be converted into suspension points and he will be banned. Two suspension points equate to a ban from one Test or two ODIs or two T20Is, whatever comes first for the player.

Stokes admitted the offence and accepted the sanction proposed

by Ranjan Madugalle of the Emirates Elite Panel of ICC Match Referees. As such, there was no need for a formal hearing.

All level 1 breaches carry a minimum penalty of an official warning, a maximum penalty of 50 percent of a player's match fee, and one or two demerit points.

But Cook, the England captain, suggested the umpires had involved themselves "too quickly" and felt Stokes and Sabbir had contested a compelling passage of play.

"I do find it a little bit frustrating," Cook said. "Both Sabbir and Stokesy are very competitive cricketers. To me, people love it.

That's what people watch.

"Sometimes I believe the umpires can get involved too quickly, and then it blows up even more.

When umpires get involved it can drag it out and brings more theatre to it than you need."

Ben Stokes was fined 15 percent of his match fee for his altercation with Sabbir Rahman

Andy Murray believes he will probably have to wait until next year to reach the world number one spot at the expense of Novak Djokovic as the two are on a final collision course at the Paris Masters.

The Briton will top the ATP world rankings if he wins the indoor tournament at the Bercy Arena and Serbian Djokovic does not reach the final, or if he makes it to the final and the world number one falters before the semis.

"I can obviously try and win my matches, but even if I win all of my matches this week, I still might not get there," world number two Murray told a news conference on Monday.

"So it's in Novak's hands. He's ahead obviously just now, so if he wins his matches and gets to the latter stages of the last two tournaments, then he'll most likely keep the No. 1 spot."

Murray has been in fine form lately, winning 15 tour matches in succession since his defeat by Japan's Kei Nishikori in the U.S. Open quarter-finals.

Murray then won three tournaments in a row - the China

Open, the Shanghai Masters and the Erste Bank Open in Vienna on Sunday.

"I don't feel any differently now to how I did kind of six, eight weeks ago. My goal wasn't to finish No. 1 at the end of this year," he said.

"I wanted to finish this year as strong as possible and I think there is a lot stronger chance of doing it in the early part of next year, which is what I targeted rather than this week."

World number three Stan Wawrinka, who has a potential semi-final clash against Djokovic in Paris, thinks the Serbian remains a formidable opponent even if he has been in less impressive form after completing his career slam at the French Open in June.

"As a player, I think it's going to be rather nice to see if they are going to be able to come closer.

Novak just lost three matches in three tournaments. People talk," the Swiss said.

"But for the rest, he always won. We are saying Novak is in a crisis, but he's still No. 1 and, at worst, still finish No. 2, top 2, so the crisis is okay, no?"

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