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FORTIS TCI SUFFERS MILLIONS IN DAMAGES W

ith damage to the Company’s Transmission and Distribution Network (T&D) - poles, power lines, and transformers being extensive across all islands, and in some cases like Grand Turk, damage sustained was as much as 90%, Fortis TCI would have suffered millions of dollars in damages during hurricanes Irma and Maria.

Officials from the company did not quantify the full extent of the damage, but a press release said: “Damage sustained to the Company’s transmission and distribution (T&D) networks was substantial and full restoration will take some time.”

FortisTCI President & CEO Eddinton Powell said, “With the support of our parent company, our approach is to concentrate resources on all Islands.

Our plan is to rebuild fast and build smart. The Company’s investments in infrastructure over the past 10 years has enabled us to restore electricity to approximately 50% of our total customer-base in less than a month.

That is an extraordinary achievement, given the scale of the devastation.

The support of the Government and statutory agencies has been invaluable.

Everyone is working together.”

Less than one month since the passing of Hurricane Irma, FortisTCI has restored electricity to nearly 7,000 customers across the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI), currently meeting a system demand of 22MW or 57% of the Company’s peak demand for electricity.

FortisTCI said it has has responded to this devastation in a massive way. The company has deployed over 200 linemen, planners, and support staff, including local employees, the Fortis response team, overseas, and local contractors

HMS Ocean Navy Ship visits Grand Turk

After being affected by both Hurricanes Irma & Maria in September the island capital of Grand Turk, last week received some much needed assistance from crew members of the HMS Ocean, which is the only aircraft carrier and largest operational warship in the Royal Navy.

One Sunday October 1st Capt. Robert Pedre,

to be involved in the restoration of electricity across the islands.

Fortis continues marshaling the necessary resources to restore the remainder of all service territories as quickly as possible. A chartered barge delivering an additional 27 trucks, trailers and utility equipment was expected to arrive in Grand Turk on Wednesday, October 4th to further assist the restoration efforts.

A restoration schedule for Providenciales, subject to change, is now available for customers. The Company expects to issue a similar

THANK YOU

Commanding Officer of the HMS Ocean hosted HE Governor - Dr. John Freeman, Premier - Hon. Sharlene Cartwright Robinson, Deputy Governor - Hon. Anya Williams, Minister - Hon. Vaden Delroy Williams and members of the local media who were flown by helicopter from Providenciales to Grand Turk, where they were given an update of the

plan for Grand Turk and South Caicos

by October 13.

Each schedule accounts for the restoration of service to approximately 75% of customers in all areas. The other 25% of customers may have additional damages to their service equipment that will need further investigation.

The process of restoring electricity begins with getting power to essential services such as hospitals, water plants, and airports. Then crews work on repairing and restoring main power lines that will restore electricity to large groups of customers. Then

Royal Navy’s role in the rebuilding efforts.

Pictured here are Minister - Hon. Vaden Delroy Williams, Premier - Hon. Sharlene Cartwright Robinson, Capt. Robert Pedre, Commanding Officer of the HMS Ocean, Governor - Dr. John Freeman and Deputy Governor - Hon. Anya Williams on board HMS Ocean.

the focus moves to restoring smaller service lines that feed particular streets and cul-de-sacs from the main power lines. Finally, crews address individual customers with damages or disruptions affecting their particular service.

As restoration of electricity service continues across the TCI, the Company reminds customers to turn off breakers, unplug appliances and equipment and turn off wall switches.

Customers are also encouraged to consult a licensed electrician before undertaking any electrical repairs.

Thanks a million to FLOW for keeping us continuously connected throughout Hurricanes Irma and Maria.

Your staff proved yet again that you’re the most reliable, caring, trustworthy telecommunications network and provider in the Turks and Caicos.

From Management of Turks and Caicos SUN, Airport Hotel, Occasions Ballroom

THANKS TO

We wish to express sincere thanks and gratitude to the management and staff of FORTIS TCI for restoring power to the Airport Hotel Plaza very shortly after Hurricane Irma.

Our situation demanded great ingenuity, flexibility and resourcefulness and your workers demonstrated those qualities in abundance.

From the management and staff of Turks and Caicos SUN, Airport Hotel, Occasions Ballroom, Tumble Totz Daycare.

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FORTIS TCI SUFFERS MILLIONS IN DAMAGES Continued from Page 1

Customers with properties that may have been damaged or had their electrical systems compromised will need to make all necessary repairs and have an inspection completed by the Government

Planning Department. They will then need to provide FortisTCI with written approval from the Planning Department stating that service can be connected.

Customers still experiencing

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an interruption in areas where service has been fully restored, and all necessary checks have been completed with an electrician, are asked to contact the FortisTCI customer call center to report the outage. The call

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UK’s Largest Navy Ship helps TCI after hurricanes

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The island capital of Grand Turk, which was recently impacted by hurricanes Irma and Maria, last week received some much needed assistance from crew members of the HMS Ocean, which is the only aircraft carrier and largest operational warship in the Royal Navy.

On Sunday October 1st, members of the local media were flown by helicopter from Providenciales to Grand Turk, where they were given an update of the Royal Navy’s role in the rebuilding efforts.

Captain Robert Pedre, commanding officer of the HMS Ocean, explained the ship’s specifications and outlined what the crew did in Grand Turk, South Caicos, and Salt Cay.

Pedre said, “HMS Ocean was operating in the commencement of this period in the eastern mediterranean when we received orders to immediately reverse course and head towards the Caribbean. We’ve seen some 4.5 thousand miles, crossing six time zones in only 12 days, a very fast response and I think that demonstrates Her Majesty Government’s stead fast commitments to the region and our determination to maximize support to the British Overseas Territories and the region more widely.”

He said the HMS Ocean is the largest operational warship in the Royal Navy, but privileged and honored to be the fleet flagship of the Royal Navy as well. It carries nine helicopters, four landing crafts and very importantly over 800 highly skilled personnel.

“We very much represent a joint defense capability but also a hugely credible capability in terms of responding to crises such as this,” he said.

The ship brought 32 pallets of emergency relief, 35 pallets of hygiene kits and 6 pallets of building supplies and over 120 personnel with very important skill sets.

(From L-R)Captain Robert Pedre, commanding officer of the HMS Ocean, Governor His Excellency Dr. John Freeman, Premier Hon. Sharlene Cartwright-Robinson, Deputy Governor Anya Williams and Minister - Hon. Vaden Delroy Williams

“We’ve been repairing schools.

We have four flat packs of schools which have been erected in South Caicos but also we sent engineers ashore. I understand a radar system that wasn’t functioning... they’ve been sent ashore to assist with that, but also helping with the debris and clear up effort. My ship came here hugely determined. We’re greatly honored to be here to support the people of the Turks and Caicos and we’re absolutely determined to maximize humanitarian assistance and disaster relief that we can provide,” Pedre explained.

Governor His Excellency Dr. John Freeman said he was very impressed with the efforts of the Royal Navy crew, adding that it highlighted the UK’s commitment to the Turks and Caicos Islands.

Freeman added, “These hurricanes have been an enormous challenge in this part of the world and of course broke us in half and all of us think of those who have been hurt as well as lost their buildings and homes as people of these islands have. We have been enormously impressed by the readiness of the United Kingdom in recognition of this wider UK family which you made reference and as our Ministers made reference, this

wider UK family to whom we’ve had responsibilities. We’ve been here to help these islands themselves to be resilient.

We’re here to help these islands and help the Turks and Caicos Government and people of these islands and to lift off from this challenge to assist. They are in the lead. They are turning the country around and we are helping them, and that is what we want to do. When the military effort and the effort of others moves on everyone here will be stronger from having that assistance. It’s their country and they will be stronger.”

Deputy Governor Her Excellency Anya Williams also spoke highly of the Royal Navy and said their efforts were greatly appreciated by the residents of the affected islands.

She added: “We are grateful for the timeline that we were able to quickly mobilize resources into Turks and Caicos. Having the military here for the last three weeks has greatly assisted and I think for us its more not only about the relief items that are bought ashore, but actually the hands on the ground that have been of the greatest assistance. Having the Bermuda Regiment here for two weeks, having the military still remaining with us, there is a lot of critical tasks

that they were able to assist with.

Quite simply, our resources were focused on so many other areas that they did not have the time and some cases the ability to deal with, and so having those hands on the ground has been of great assistance to us. It also demonstrated to people in the Turks and Caicos Islands the presence of having the UK here in the Turks and Caicos Islands to assist us and I think that that is something that all residents truly appreciate.”

The Deputy Governor said the military carried out various repairs in Grand Turk, custom warehouse fencing, the clearing of debris at the Eliza Simons Primary, repair works to the Land Registry and Government compound, clearing of debris.

“They’ve just been of assistance throughout the entire time that they’ve been here and they also provided assistance to every other island as well, and not just specific to Grand Turk.

They’ve also been to South Caicos, to Salt Cay, to Providenciales and just this morning they were dropping equipment into Middle Caicos and South Caicos and get Radio Turks and Caicos up and running so the military has just been a resource to the entire Turks and Caicos.”

Premier Hon. Sharlene Cartwright-Robinson told reporters she was extremely grateful for the support the Turks and Caicos Islands received from the UK, the Caribbean and countries in the Commonwealth.

“In this period we’re grateful as a Government that we have been seeing the level of support that we have from the UK, from the Caribbean and the wider commonwealth that we anticipate. A few days ago in response to a conversation that I have had with the Premier if Cayman Islands they actually flew in relief aid several days ago. They went out and they went and get what we asked for so Cayman has really been supportive.”

Governor and Premier mark start to new chapter in UK Military relief work

HE Governor, John Freeman and Premier Hon. Sharlene Cartwright Robinson said thank you to all the UK military personnel who have been helping the Turks and Caicos Islands relief efforts after Hurricanes Irma and Maria, on Friday afternoon at Gustavus Lightbourne Sports Complex.

The British Army, Royal Marines and Royal Air Force personnel, some of whom arrived in TCI within 48hrs of Irma making landfall, have

worked hard to support TCIG and in the face of the hurricanes that has DDME relief efforts across the been humbling to see.”

“It will be a pleasure to meet islands and bring ashore help with the distribution of aid supplies. They with the Governor and the Premier are now starting to deploy back to the on Friday to say our own thank you to UK, leaving a team of specialists to them for being such kind hosts to me continue with the recovery. and my soldiers, and for the warmth

Lt. Col. Tom Salberg, head of and support we have been shown by the UK military in TCI, said; “It’s been the TCI people.” an absolute honour to come and assist HE Governor Freeman added; the TCI work. The islanders have been “Tom and his men, and those from the an inspiration, showing a resilience Bermuda Regiment and the Canadian

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frigate here recently, have been key in helping TCI lift itself back up after the hurricanes. The wider UK family is one that strives to help when a part of it is in need, and their work has been a clear example of this.”

“Their departure turns the page on the TCI recovery, and a new chapter of UK military assistance will now begin with a small team of specialist advisors staying on TCI for the remainder of the hurricane season.”

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Premier Robinson say Consumer Pricing Index will be done in TCI

Premier Hon. Sharlene Cartwright-Robinson addressed the issue of price gouging that is taking place in the Turks and Caicos Islands during and after hurricanes Irma and Maria, after residents reported numerous establishments spiked the prices of goods and services.

Speaking at a press conference last week Thursday September 28th, she notified the public that she is aware of the price

gouging taking place and stated that her Ministry will commit to having a Consumer Pricing Index done.

She added, “We regret the constant reports of price gouging and in the absence of Consumer Protection Legislation; the power rests fully in the hands of the consumer. My Ministry will commit to having a Consumer Pricing Index done after the Storm and will complete an analysis of before and

Two possible sloop landings in Providenciales The Department of Immigration in the Ministry of Border Control and Employment said there have been reports of possibly two sloop landings in Providenciales within the last 24 hr period.

It is confirmed that one illegal migrant who reportedly arrived in the Turks and Caicos Islands via sloop last evening was picked up by Police Officials and is now being processed for detainment.

The Task Force is actively investigating these reports and will apprehend illegals that are intercepted.

If apprehended, migrants abiding illegally in the TCI will be deported and placed on the Immigration Stop List. Persons are

therefore cautioned to ensure that their status is current and that they are in possession of proof of such status at all times.

The Department of Immigration and the Ministry of Border Control and Employment further reminds residents that harboring illegal migrants is a crime and such persons can face a fine of $20,000 on summary conviction or to a term of imprisonment of four years, or to both. In addition, persons acquiring status other than by birth that are convicted of such an offense, face the possibility of having their status in the Islands revoked, thereby making them liable to deportation.

after prices and will publish same.”

Robinson said it is almost unforgiveable to have unscrupulous merchants seeking to take advantage of persons during such difficult times.

“We received reports of a sheet of plywood selling for $38 on the day before Irma and for $70 one day later. This is heartless.

There was a school of thought that prevailed for more than a decade in

these islands that the market should dictate the price; I believe there has emerged an appetite for some measure of price control,” Robinson explained.

Residents are more than unhappy of the price gouging taking place by Consumers, as this is a very hard time for most after the passages of two hurricanes (Irma & Maria) and is hoping that this practice will no longer take place.

Message from the Customs management team The general Public is hereby advised, that all importations made under the Customs (Import Duty Exemption) Order 2017, which expires on the 31st of October 2017, does not require the prior written approval of the Collector of Customs. Individuals are not required to request these exemptions.

The Department has created a specific Customs Processing Code 494, which when entered into the system will automatically calculate the Customs Duty and the Customs Processing Fee at 0%. This code has been provided to all Brokers. As a reminder all importations require the assistance of a broker to make a declaration on behalf of the Importer. The exception is for importations made by the Turks and Caicos Islands Government, and importations which include only three commodities, in which case you

may visit our Providenciales office to utilize the front terminal, and limited assistance will be provided by an officer.

All other concession requests will continue to be granted in the prescribed manner.

Should persons have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact us as follows: For Providenciales: cmwilliams@gov.tc or 2459205 ldmalcolm@gov.tc or 3313221 or 2313221 rggibbs@gov.tc or 2414260 jharry@gov.tc or 2448049 drobinson@gov.tc or 2442355 For Grand Turk: ncgarland@gov.tc or 2417454 ljoutten@gov.tc or 2411941 dsmith@gov.tc or 2310819

Hon. Attorney General announces temporary relocation of the Lands Division, Grand Turk and resumption of services

Due to the devastating impact of Hurricanes Irma and Maria and the resultant damage to the Lands Division building on Grand Turk, coupled with the disruption of essential services, including electricity and all forms of communication, the Hon. Attorney General announces the temporary relocation of the Crown Land Unit, Land Registry, Survey & Mapping Department and the Valuation Department to the

Attorney General’s Chambers at Waterloo Plaza, Waterloo Road, Grand Turk.

As of Monday, October 2, 2017, these offices will resume limited services to the public from that location on a temporary basis whilst work continues to restore functionality to the Lands Division building at Government Compound, Pond Street, Grand Turk.

The public is also advised that the

services offered by these Departments will be limited due to space and other logistical constraints. The various departments are in the process of reviewing their services and standards and necessary adjustments will be shared with the public as soon as possible.

The continued patience of the public is appreciated as we work towards restoring full service to our customers.

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“We’re still cooking!” 7th annual Caribbean Food & Wine festival in Turks & Caicos on for Nov. 2 – 4

Grace Bay Resorts Announces All-Star Chefs and Winemakers Attending Events to Benefit TCI Post-Hurricane School Rebuilding Efforts

Grace Bay Resorts, in partnership with the Turks and Caicos Tourist Board and The Wine Cellar, today announced the 7th Annual Caribbean Food & Wine Festival will take place as scheduled in Providenciales from November 2-4, 2017 after Hurricanes Irma and Maria impacted the island.

The three-day festival is the Caribbean’s leading culinary event, pairing internationally renowned chefs and winemakers with Turks & Caicos’ diverse local talent for an authentic and avant-garde celebration of Caribbean cuisine.

she appeared on Season 7 of Bravo’s Top Chef the Napa Valley grape growing industry, the where she achieved a place in the competition’s Beckstoffer family made the vineyards both their final four. Derry’s southern charm and culinary lives and their livelihood. Beckstoffer’s extensive expertise made her a finalist on Bravo’s Top Chef. viticultural knowledge drove a desire to learn In 2011, she opened Private|Social in the heart more about the winemaking process. Studies with of Uptown, Dallas, where she was named one of winemaking legends in wineries both at home and the best chefs in Dallas-Fort Worth. Additionally, abroad only whetted his appetite to create a wine of she launched Tiffany Derry Concepts (TDC), a his own. After making Tuck Beckstoffer Cabernet company established to support her business and Sauvignon in 1997 to critical acclaim, collectors culinary ventures, which includes television shows and connoisseurs asked for more. His Semper Pinot and partnerships with the world’s most recognized Noirs and Chardonnays are among the highest brands. Derry continues to find success on her rated and most critically acclaimed Sonoma Coast Spike TV series, “Hungry Investors” alongside Jon wines produced today.

Born and raised in Bristol, England Taffer and Chef John Besh.

Victor Yu is the executive chef and joint Neil Collins trained as a chef, he moved into This year’s headliners include: owner at Yu Alderley Edge, recognized as one the winemaking with stints with John Munch at leading high-end Chinese restaurants in Aderly Adelaida Cellars and Ken Volk at Wild Horse. At •Tiffany Derry – Founder of Tiffany Derry Concepts Edge, United Kingdom. Yu is passionate about Adelaida, Neil met Robert Haas and the Perrins (TDC) and cast member on Bravo TV’s “Top Chef” taking Chinese cuisine to the next level, using the of Château de Beaucastel when they were just and Spike TV’s “Hungry Investors.” best ingredients to blend fine dining with both beginning the search for Tablas Creek. Neil was so •Victor Yu – Executive Chef and joint owner at Yu traditional and modern methods of cooking. Yu intrigued by the project that he offered his services, Alderley Edge, known for infusing ingredients and incorporates new techniques and skills he learned and spent a year working and learning at Château spices from the Far East. from his father, Charlie Yu, to create award- de Beaucastel. Before the year was finished, Neil •Meherwan Irani – Executive Chef and co-owner winning, distinctive dishes. Yu views Yu Alderley was offered the winemaker position at Tablas Creek, of Chai Pani Restaurant Group, famous for his Edge as a restaurant that brings a new spirit and he has overseen both the organic vineyard and authentic Indian street food in Asheville, Georgia. ofChinese dining to the hospitality industry. Yu the winery since 1998. His philosophy is that great •Greg Stach – Winemaker at Landmark Vineyards, will add a nice flare to this year’s Caribbean Food wines can only come from great grapes, and that renowned for crafting elegant, world-class vintages. & Wine Festival, bringing his Chinese heritage to the art of winemaking is founded on starting out •Tuck Beckstoffer – President of Tuck Beckstoffer the island as he continues to push the limits with with the very best grapes and bringing their juice Wines and pioneer of the Napa Valley grape cooking styles and trends. through fermentation as naturally as possible. growing industry, known for his highest rated Meherwan Irani, Executive Chef and Sonoma Coast wines.

Schedule of Events co-owner of Chai Pani and a partner in Asheville’s •Neil Collins – Executive Winemaker and Vineyard hottest barbecue restaurant Buxton Hall, will also Manager at Tablas Creek Vineyard. Voted by his join this year’s all-star lineup. Buxton Hall, which Thursday, November 2 – Grace Bay Club peers in 2013 as “San Luis Obispo County Wine Bon Appetit magazine lauded as “the best new Welcome Dinner Maker of the Year” BBQ joint in America,” aims to revitalize Carolina barbecue history and bring flavorful traditions The kick-off dinner for the weekend-long events,

“Turks & Caicos strong is a special kind to the present. Chai Pani, an authentic Indian features exceptional creations by Chef Victor Yu of strong, and the resilience and passion of our street food operation in downtown Asheville, tells and wines by Tuck Beckstoffer Wines. nation to recover from these hurricanes has left a story of spice markets, hawkers, rickshaws and no question that the festival will continue this streetside chefs smell, flavor, color and taste. A two- Friday, November 3 year,” said Nikheel Advani, Caribbean Food & time James Beard Award nominee for Best Chef Wine Festival Co-Chair. “Following six successful in the Southeast, Irani recently opened his fifth Women of Wine Luncheon – Solana Restaurant years, this year’s Caribbean Food & Wine Festival restaurant, a catering company. His self-taught This event caters to the adage “it’s 5 o’clock will continue its stellar reputation of blending the talent and restaurant ventures have resulted somewhere” by offering an extended lunch break world’s best chefs and winemakers together with in coverage in The New York Times, Wall Street in a relaxed environment for women who love wine our local community for a one-of-a-kind taste of Journal, GQ, Food & Wine, Men’s Health, USA with headliner Chef Tiffany Derry. local culture with inspiration from the latest global Today, and Bon Appetit, among others. He credits gastronomic trends. We’re still cooking!” his business success to the people he works with Gourmet Safari - Progressive gourmet dining

The not-for-profit festival, which has each day, including his business partner and wife, experience consistently sold out year after year, will this Molly. year raise funds for Turks & Caicos educational This interactive ‘dine around’ gives festival-goers Guest Winemakers institutions damaged by Hurricane Irma and an opportunity to discover the Island’s incredible Hurricane Maria with grants for rebuilding restaurants, this year with wines by Landmark Winemaker at Landmark Vineyards, Vineyards. Now in its tenth year, the Gourmet efforts. When possible, the grants will continue the festival’s legacy of supporting and encouraging Greg Stach is known for crafting the vineyard’s Safari was the original event that served as a young local chefs to develop skills that will assist elegant, world-class vintages and creating some catalyst for the festival and continues to be a guest them in pursuing careers in hospitality, a vital of the best single vineyard Pinot Noirs of the favorite today. decade. For the past 10 years, Stach has brought industry of Turks and Caicos.

“The Caribbean Food & Wine Festival has his enthusiasm and expertise in Pinot Noir to •Grace Bay Club – Innovative cocktails become both a key calendar event and a noteworthy Landmark’s winemaking team. He has helped •Coyaba – First course island tradition—and this year serves as a special establish Landmark’s distinguished Pinot Noir •Seven Stars – Fish course testament to the strength of the Turks & Caicos program, which is quickly gaining acclaim as one •The Regent Palms – Meat course Islands people and government in our efforts to of the premier wine programs in California. His •Gansevoort - Dessert recover from recent Hurricanes” said Hon. Ralph winemaking philosophy incorporates traditional Higgs, Minister of Tourism. “The festival showcases winemaking techniques with a “less is more” Saturday, November 4 our nation’s exceptional culinary reputation with attitude. Believing that great wine begins in the a taste of global culinary trends, and furthers the vineyard, Stach intervenes during the winemaking Dinner with the Stars – The Shore Club Turks & Turks & Caicos Islands place as leaders in the process to ensure consistency and quality, but Caicos relies heavily on the fruit’s intense, ripe flavors Caribbean food and beverage scene.” and distinct vineyard characteristics. Under his Headlining Chef Meherwan Irani pairs his Guest Chefs direction, Landmark’s wines have consistently signature recipes with the Tablas Creek Vineyard earned exceptional reviews from top wine critics, wines for a lavish dinner experience, allowing

The seventh annual event welcomes Tiffany including six honorable appearances on the Wine guests to dine under the beautiful Long Bay stars Derry, an entrepreneur, restaurant consultant and Spectator’s Top 100 list. The vineyard’s wines are alongside the festival’s featured stars. television personality from Bravo’s Top Chef. A also a favorite of U.S. Presidents, and have been Texas native, Derry began her culinary career at served regularly at White House functions since For tickets and additional event the local International House of Pancakes, quickly the Reagan administration. information, please visit www. working her way up to become the youngest person Tuck Beckstoffer, President of Tuck c a r i b b e a n f o o d a n d w i n e f e s t i v a l t c i . to hold a management position. Derry expanded Beckstoffer Wines, produces a dozen of Napa com or contact info@ her fan-base and gained international fame when Valley’s most sought-after wines. Pioneers of caribbeanfoodandwinefestivaltci.com

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Statement from Hon. Sandals kicks intoPremier overdrive withSharlene unveiling Cartwright-Robinson crimeNorth in the Turks events for travel agentson across America and Caicos Islands

On the personal invitation of Gordon ‘Butch’ Stewart, Chairman of Sandals Resorts International, over 6,000 travel agents across the United States and Canada are currently being invited to attend a series of ‘Overdrive Unveiling’ events.

The events are designed to showcase not only the Sandals and Beaches brands and their various and upcoming innovations, but also the wider Caribbean destination which is up and running and awaiting visitors.

The 21 city high-energy tradeshow-styled presentations and dinners will run from September 25 through to December 6. Stops along the route include Baltimore, Boston, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Houston, Long Island, Toronto and Montreal. The Unveilings provide an avenue for travel agents to view and gain first-hand information on product updates through direct interactions with senior Sandals and Beaches Resorts executives.

The Unveilings also present the opportunity for the agents to engage with Tourist Board representatives from several Caribbean islands.

The Sandals Chairman shared that, “One of the main reasons for Sandals’ success these past 36 years, and why we continue to be named the Caribbean’s Leading Hotel Brand year after year, is our commitment to our travel partners. We have the biggest sales team globally and we are

Gordon ‘Butch’ Stewart, Chairman of Sandals Resorts International constantly on the road, engaging the trade. We take the time to actively educate them on our Caribbean destinations, our resorts and our products, thus providing them with the necessary tools to effectively sell to our mutual clients.”

TURKS & CAICOS WATER COMPANY d.b.a. PROVO GOLF CLUB ASSISTANT GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT The candidate should have advanced knowledge of agronomy and turf grass management practices, a working knowledge of golf course construction principles and a thorough understanding of the rules of the game of golf. Only persons with a minimum of five (6) years experience on a golf course with two years experience as a second assistant will be considered for the position.

Salary: $34,800.00 per annum Please submit applications to: Veronica Rigby, Turks & Caicos Water Company Limited, 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 Interest Belongers must also submit copies of their application to the Commissioner of Labour & Work Permit Board Zone 2. Position currently held by a work permit holder. Closing date for application is October 13, 2017.

OPEN JOB POSITION DATE OPEN: October 5, 2017 POSITION: Houseman

START DATE: ASAP

Job Responsibilities: A houseman’s primary job duties include cleaning and maintaining guest rooms, bathrooms, work areas, furnishings and carpets. Cleaning rooms includes duties such as changing bed linens and emptying trash as well as vacuuming carpets and dusting furniture.

You’ll also replenish guest supplies, such as hand soap and shampoo. Your duties don’t end with guest rooms, however, because you’re responsible for cleaning common areas, such as banquet and meeting rooms. Secondary duties may include shoveling snow from walkways, assisting bellmen, answering guest questions and helping the front desk person.

This position is currently held by an expatriate worker Qualified Islanders need only to apply copying applications to the Commissioner of Labour & Work Permit Board Zone 2 Salary Range: $6.25 - $8.61 per hour

The expos are a long standing tradition for Sandals Resorts and feature personalized presentations each year. Things are ramped into ‘overdrive’ this year however as the company is steadfast in showcasing the Caribbean’s continued readiness to welcome vacationers. Along with highlighting the much-anticipated opening of its latest resort, Sandals Royal Barbados, the unveilings provide a sneak peak of Sandals’ new wedding inspirations scheduled for roll-out later this year. Exciting upgrades to its flagship Sandals Montego Bay and the jewel of Jamaica’s southern coast, Sandals South Coast, as well as plans for Saint Lucia were also on display.

Gary Sadler, senior vice president of global sales states ‘We recognize that our clients are not sitting and waiting for us, nor are they under our desks. It is therefore necessary for us to go where they are and the best way for us to get them to help the Caribbean particularly at this time, is for us to promote the Caribbean.

We are aggressive about marketing the Caribbean and our Unveilings are doing just that.”

Working alongside the company’s North American sales force at each leg of the tour are more than 30 team members from various departments at Sandals and Beaches resorts across the Caribbean, all dedicated to the Unveilings’ success.

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JOB DESCRIPTION OF MAINTENANCE WORKER The Turks and Caicos Islands Football association (TCIFA) is looking to recruit a MAINTENANCE WORKER on a full time basis. The successful candidate will be responsible for the delivery of grounds maintenance, associated services and processes that supports the operation, and ensuring the highest standards of safety, building, landscaping and grounds maintenance for the TCIFA’s employees and customers.

Responsibilities: •To deliver quality grounds and minor building maintenance services to the highest standard, in line with TCIFA policies, legislative, environmental and certifying authorities’ compliance and best practice.

•When dealing with customers, clients, support staff and members of the public, maintain high standards of customer care in relation to the quality and progressive image of the TCIFA. •At all times adhere to high standards in relation to Health and Safety.

•Prepare the playing surface to a high standard, undertaking all duties to ensure the best possible playing surface.

•Under the instructions of the Head GroundsAttendant, to be responsible for allocated ground maintenance tasks from start to completion including scoping the task, pricing and ordering materials, liaising with the customer, undertaking the work personally or coordinating and supervising others to ensure its timely completion.

•Take action as is necessary, under the supervision of the Head Grounds Attendant where inclement weather or other factors are predicted to ensure that games go ahead. This may involve action in relation to public areas to ensure safety.

•Ensure that the field and facilities are prepared correctly for fixtures and other events, while supporting match day operations.

•Ensure that all machinery are maintained to a safe and adequate standard. No maintenance of machinery should be carried out by employees where this may result in a significant risk to health and safety.

•Maintain the areas around the ground including hedges and car park ensuring safety for the public and good cosmetic appearance. This includes maintaining planting programme and soft landscaping.

•Maintain all the pitches to a high standard ensuring the surface is usable, safe and prepared for the playing of football •Undertake general maintenance tasks in relation to the playing surface and surrounding areas.

•Undertake general maintenance tasks within the buildings and offices.

•To ensure that all projects you are involved with are managed to the highest standards, working where required with sub-contractors and that the quality of site provision meets the needs of TCIFA’s employees and customers.

Qualifications: •A minimum of 2 years’ experience with sports turf or horticultural background would be an advantage, but are not essential.

•A strong sense of responsibility with good communication skills is required.

•Willingness to work outdoors and in all weathers •Ability to work as a team member •Must possess a ‘can do’ attitude.

•Must have a flexible approach to meet the nature and demands of the TCIFA business.

The MAINTENANCE WORKER will be required to work approximately 44 hours per week under the supervision of the Head Grounds Attendant. In addition, you will also be required to work outside normal office hours in the evening and weekends for match days and other TCIFA events and have a flexible attitude.

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by Hurricane Irma and Maria’s devastation. With the help of Adam Foster of Blue Haven Marina and Victor Van Cleeff of the Turks & Caicos Collection, the yacht was able to dock and distribute the much needed supplies. A team from Blue Haven Marina also went over to assist with distribution efforts. Hats off to everyone for such a great effort in supporting these beautiful islands.

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Grace Bay Club opens temporary staff housing for staff members affected by hurricane Irma

By Todeline Defralien

The devastation left by Hurricane Irma has been felt countrywide, and many members of the Grace Bay Club team were among those greatly affected.

As a result, the Grace Bay Resort Community Foundation has secured temporary staff housing to provide some normalcy and stability in such difficult times.

vThe Grace Bay Resort Foundation and Executive team hosted a BBQ for their staff at the temporary staff housing on Thursday, October 5th.

With a building that can house up to 40 persons, twenty-six persons are housed currently at the temporary staff housing which includes the team members and their families.

In an interview with the SUN, Sheba Wilson Director of Human Resources for the Grace Bay Club Resort said, “This project is for those persons who’ve been in displaced by hurricane Irma. We had a number

of team members that had either complete loss of their homes or they had damages that were significant and they are not able to stay in their homes. What we’ve done (Grace Bay Resort) is rented this space, the upper flow of this building. It’s four units in total and we’ve partitioned it to make it a little private so that each person or family would have their private room to sleep in, but they will share common areas like bathroom, the kitchen and the dining area.”

She added: “The rent for the three month period is $24,000. Other costs would have been what we paid in terms of getting the partitioning up, getting refrigerators, stoves, fans, bedding and beds to make them comfortable. I would estimate that we’ve spent anywhere between $35,000-40,000 for this entire project.

One of the other initiatives that we’re doing simultaneously is rebuilding, so we have a rebuilding project going on for those persons who had complete loss and also those persons who had roof damages or significant damages

that even included the interior of their homes.”

Wilson continued: “We’ve done an assessment; we have a contractor who is actually an employee of Grace Bay Club; his name is John Claude and he works with us in the evenings in the restaurant as an assistant server, but during the day he’s a contractor and we took that opportunity to offer him the contract to do all of the work. He’s done the assessments, the HR team, myself and my assistant we went out in the field with him, we looked at the individual homes, saw the amount of damage and then he went back and did his detailed listing of the materials that he would need to do repairs and also for those homes that would need to be completely rebuilt. We audited those material supplies in bulk so that we can actually assist the team members with rebuilding their homes so that they can get back to life as they knew it pre-Irma.” .

Hon. Portia Stubbs-Smith MP for The Bight added: “I am very excited and I think that it’s a remarkable job

that the community of the Grace Bay Resort and its companies have decided to do in extending relief to their employees which are really their team members. In order for a team to be successful all our team members must be as well, doing their part and for this resort. When companies extend such a humanitarian effort to their staff they should be commended and one other stakeholders in our communities should pattern after. I don’t want to say that those stakeholders haven’t, I just think that Grace Bay Resort just took it to another level. As the Member of Parliament for The Bight constituency where most of the hotels are currently are in our country, I am truly excited about that. I do have constituents from the high level to the lowest levels who are actually team players at the Grace Bay Resort and its group of companies.”

The Grace Bay Club Resorts priority is to ensure that Hotel is operational so that their employees can be able to earn more money and to rebuild their lives.

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TCHTA focuses on Hurricane Relief

Following the passage of two devastating hurricanes TCHTA has shifted its attention to rebuilding the country.

Members have heeded the call and are offering assistance to communities affected by both hurricanes Irma and Maria, which have caused damage to the tourismbased destination.

The association has personnel on the ground to support assessment

and response coordination and has already set up feeding programmes offering bottled water, canned and non-perishable food in communities.

Members are also giving of their resources and time to ensure residents are taken care of during this rebuild period.

TCHTA’s CEO Stacy Cox who is assisting in the efforts stated, “Our people are resilient and strong and once unified we will get past this set back.

The response by our members has been outstanding and TCHTA stands by the nation and all residents to help with the rebuild efforts. Our focus is on getting our staff by extension the community back on their feet, back to a position where they can function effectively and aren’t worried about food and water or getting rained on while they sleep.”

Cox added, “We are pushing forward with raising funds to assist with the Hurricane Relief and will continue to work with various NGOs to address the most critical needs and distribute needed supplies. Our vice president Todd Foss and our other members have been very hands-on.

From the time the all clear was given

by DEMA, the team was on the ground distributing supplies and ensuring our employees were safe.”

Despite challenges with resources, the Association made the decision to proceed with its annual TCI Shines clean-up campaign on Friday, September 29. This gave those in attendance a better picture and understanding of what impact the Hurricanes have on the destination.

With thousands bags collected in the designated communities, TCHTA plans to continue its clean-up efforts with the next TCI Shines slated for November.

Persons or companies wishing to donate to the Hurricane Relief can contact TCHTA at 941-5787.

 Be available to respond to emergencies at all times outside of regular working hours, as may be required by plant contingency.

SENIOR ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN Description Responsible for carrying out effective preventive and corrective repairs to plant control and electrical equipment and other company assets in a manner consistent with equipment manufacturer’s specification and standard electrical practices and as directed by the Plant Production Manager or his designate Main Duties  Conduct competent and effective preventative and corrective electrical maintenance on all rotating and stationary electrical equipment owned and operated by Fortis TCI in a cost effective manner consistent with manufacturer’s operating and maintenance guidelines in a manner that ensures the highest reliability and efficiency from these units.  Responsible for performing all levels of electrical preventative maintenance without supervision on all generating units and plant auxiliary equipment in a manner consistent with equipment manufacturer’s guidelines.  To be highly knowledgeable of and competent in the electrical spares parts required by the generation units and supporting electrical systems at the power plants owned and operated by Fortis TCI and to identify and recommend to the management staff of the Division the spares parts that are needed for maintenance.  Display a profound knowledge of underlying theoretical and operating principles of all electrical equipment used in diesel fired operation and to utilize this knowledge in developing the Technical competence and capacity of assigned junior maintenance personnel.  Prepare comprehensive job reports and failure analysis report.  Competently use proper tooling during equipment repair and safeguard and maintain tools and other electrical repair equipment.  Operate shop tools as needed to fabricate, repair, weld, solder, cut, drill, etc.  Maintain records and reports as required (including inventory of necessary parts).  Demonstrate leadership and commitment in ensuring that maintenance activities are performed by self and team members in full compliance with the company’s Environmental, Health and Safety policies and procedures when on the plant site and during the execution of work duties.  Make recommendations (supported by data) to management staff in the Division of new techniques, tooling and processes to improve maintenance activities and increase overall plant efficiency.

Minimum Requirements  Successfully complete all the units of module in NCCER Level 1, Level 2, Level 3 and Level 4 (or equivalent) and have at least 10 years industrial experience in the operations, maintenance and repair of diesel generating stations. An Associate’s degree (or equivalent) in the electrical engineering trades will be an accepted equivalent academic qualification.  Successfully complete NCCER Crew Leadership Program (or equivalent supervisory/leadership training).  Significant experience in failure diagnostics, trouble shooting and carrying out all levels of preventative and corrective electrical maintenance/repair of large generation units and in particular Wärtsilä 20V32 generating units and Caterpillar 3600 Series units is required.  Significant experience with and competency in the use of computers, PLCs and standard computing software programs.  Significant experience in high voltage installation, maintenance, and repairs.  Above average analytical skills in math and principles of diesel engine machines  Excellence in interpretation of engineering drawings and manuals.  Professional competency in written and oral communication skills in English.  Must display a high competency in the use of computers and standard engineering and office computing software programs utilized in maintenance activities, reporting and record keeping.

Abilities, Skills, Experience, Aptitude & Judgement  Excellent team player and team building skills  Excellent written and oral communication skills  Ability to deliver to strict deadlines and to work under pressure  Goal-oriented  Self- motivated Compensation commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Deadline for submission of applications (inclusive of a cover letter, resume and a FortisTCI application form) is October 10, 2017 to: 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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TCI hospital exhibits at 10th World Medical Tourism Congress Despite recent hurricanes, a delegation from InterHealth Canada - Turks and Caicos Islands Hospital successfully continued its participation in the 10th World Medical Tourism and Global Healthcare Congress as a bronze sponsor and exhibitor of the leading event in Los Angeles, California from October 2-4, 2017.

The healthcare organisation participates in the event on an annual basis to market the destination, healthcare services, and utilise the platform as an opportunity to connect with leaders in Medical Travel, Healthcare, Wellness, Benefits and Insurance. Turks and Caicos Islands Hospital were among the few healthcare

providers represented from the Caribbean region, while other medical companies originated from the Americas, Canada, Europe, Asia and beyond.

The number of persons travelling abroad to receive medical treatment is increasing by billions every year. A range of elective surgeries are performed at TCI Hospital including private cosmetic enhancement procedures, which are typically highly sought after by medical travellers. Under the Cosmetic Surgery Program, Board Certified Specialist Surgeons from the United States travel to the TCI on a quarterly basis to perform surgical procedures and conduct consultations.

These surgeries

include Brachioplasty, Breast Augmentation, Breast Reduction, Mastopexy, Liposuction, Fat Grafting, Abdominoplasty, Blepharoplasty, Keloid Skin Revision, Skin Grafting, Rhinoplasty, Brow Lift, Facelift and Biopsy. The formation of a successful medical tourism sector in the future can generate an alternative revenue stream for healthcare funding and create economic diversification in the TCI.

The TCI Hospital delegation consisted of TCI Hospital Chief Executive Officer - Daniel Carriere, Manager of Marketing and Public Relations - Nikira John and Visiting Consultant Coordinator - Kay Vanes

Turtle Cove Marina seeks to employ a SENIOR DOCKHAND The successful applicant must possess: -Friendly and outgoing personality -Efficient problem-solving skills -Self-motivation and initiative -Outstanding customer service/guest relation skills -Ability to successfully manage a marine facility and employees -Ability to follow crucial safety and security procedures -Clear oral and written communication -Ability to perform accurate record keepings -Proficient swimming ability -Certification and confidence in scuba diving -Valid TCI driving license Duties and responsibilities will include: -Efficiently managing all operations staff and supervising work -Promptly addressing and satisfying customer inquiries and needs -Executing Marina’s guide boat service -Routine dives to inspect sea walls and channel markers -Plant and equipment maintenance -Ensuring Marina cleanliness and hygiene -Monitoring and fulfilling marina inventory -Fulfilling role as Manager when Marina Manager is away -Always on call in times of emergency or bad weather Required qualifications and experience: -Broad and thorough knowledge of Marine Craft and Marina Operations -Proven skills in boat handling and towing (minimum of 5 years of experience) -Dive Certified with a minimum of 120 hours (with proof in dive log) -Experience in customer service/guest relations (minimum 2 years) -Experience and success in the management of facilities and staff (minimum of 5 years of experience) -Sufficient computer literacy to operate PC-based marina management systems -Experience in retail and sales procedures (minimum of 1 year experience)

Email resume to tcmarina@tciway.tc or contact (649) 941-3781

TCI Hospital Visiting Consultant Coordinator - Kay Vanes Williams; Chief Executive Officer - Daniel Carriere; Manager of Marketing and Public Relations Nikira John Williams, all of whom are and executive summits.

Canada is ranked Certified Medical Tourism Professionals. as the top medical tourism

The World Medical destination overall for 2016Tourism Congress is one of the 2017, followed by the United most expansive international Kingdom, Israel, Singapore healthcare conferences and and India, respectively. These expositions in the medical rankings are collated via tourism industry, and attracts the Medial Tourism Index over 3,000 participants, 400 (MTI), which measures the qualified buyers of healthcare perception of a destination for along with industry forums medical tourism.

TCIG hold meetings with Water Sports and Services Providers

The Ministry of Tourism, hear where they are with regard Environment, Culture, Heritage & to their preparations as they make Gaming, met with representatives themselves ready for the upcoming from various tourism service tourist season.” explained Hon. providers as well as the taxi Minister Ralph Higgs.

The Ministry hopes to association in Providenciales on capture concerns expressed by the Thursday, 28 September,.

The meeting, held at the service providers and to effectively National Environmental Centre, communicate them to the Turks was convened by Hon. Minister and Caicos Islands Government Ralph Higgs, and representatives (TCIG) so that government might be from the Ministry and the Turks able to assist vendors in returning and Caicos Hotel and Tourism operations to normal after the Association (TCHTA), so as to passage of hurricanes Irma and receive an update on the current Maria.

The Ministry will be hosting state of affairs of operations.

“After several meetings with a similar meeting in Grand Turk on the TCHTA & the accommodation Wednesday, October 4th, at 11am at section I thought it timely to hold a the Salt Raker’s Inn. All interested meeting with the tour, water sports and affected parties are requested to and taxi service providers, in the attend the meeting as the Ministry sector, as they too play an integral strives to ensure that TCI will be part in the tourism product that ‘open for business’ come the high the TCI offers. It is important to tourist season.

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Shelterbox, Rotary International named as first partners of Cable & Wireless Charitable Foundation

C&W Communications(C&W), a Liberty Global company announced the first two partner organizations – ShelterBox and Rotary International1– of the newly formed Cable & Wireless Charitable Foundation to execute immediate relief and recovery activities in the countries affected by Hurricanes Irma and Maria.

ShelterBox, an international disaster relief charity specializing in providing emergency shelter for vulnerable families who have lost everything after natural disasters and conflicts;and Rotary International,a global network of 1.2 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who come together to make positive, lasting change in communities across the globe, will use the Foundation’s funding to continue and accelerate efforts to improve conditions on the ground in impactedterritories.

The partnerships follow the recent announcement of C&W to establish a regional Foundation with initial funding of $500,000to focus urgent humanitarian relief and eventually broader recovery efforts in Anguilla, Antigua, the British Virgin Islands, Dominica, the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico and the Turks &Caicos Islands.

John Reid, CEO of Cable &Wireless

Speaking on the new alliance, Chris Warham, Chief Executive of ShelterBox, said: “At ShelterBox, we are impatient to help the most vulnerable families who have lost everything in the devastation caused

by Hurricanes Irma and Maria. Our partnership with Cable & Wireless will play a vital role in ensuring that we can provide essential emergency shelter and tools to the worst affected communities, giving families the hope and power to recover and begin the journey of rebuilding their lives.”

Among the specially-sourced

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equipment packed into its distinctive green boxes, ShelterBox also provides tents tested in extreme weather, solar lighting for when power is down, water filtration to combat disease, and items to keep families warm and able to cook together. The charity also distributes kits to help people repair their damaged properties, clear ground, and to waterproof roofs.

Rotary International is no stranger to the region, as they span 29countries and 37islands in the Caribbean.

Through community projects, they solve real problems with commitment and vision. Rotary members use their passion, energy, and intelligence to take action on sustainable projects. In this instance, Rotary is bringing its members together from across the Caribbean to help roll out programmes to address both immediate relief efforts as well as longer term recovery initiatives.

“This partnership with Cable & Wireless is critical to the success of our various relief initiatives in the region. We are currently finalizing relief plans to ensure immediate relief reachesthose most in need; our primary focus will however be on sustainable, long-term recovery efforts through our Rotary Clubs and

members in the communities affected, following detailed needs assessments carried out by our local coordinator teams on the ground. We want to thank Cable & Wireless for its commitment and funding drive across the region,” saidJeremy Hurst, Chairman of Rotary International District 7020’s Hurricane Relief and Recovery Committee.

Cable & Wireless will continue to expand its partner network as the region’s rebuild and recovery needs are developed. Initial efforts will focus on support that gives people and communities who have lost homes, livelihoods and even family, the practical aid, hope, and support to help rebuild their lives. “Rebuilding and recovery from these devastating hurricanes is going to take a concerted and coordinated effort from all of those who can help”, said John Reid, CEO of Cable &Wireless. “We’re thrilled that ShelterBox and Rotary, with their expertise and passion for relief deployment, have joined as inaugural partners of the Cable & Wireless Charitable Foundation. The aim of the Foundation is to make an immediate difference in the lives of those affected by disaster, and with ShelterBox and Rotary as partners, I am confident that we can continue doing just that.”

TURKS & CAICOS WATER COMPANY d.b.a. PROVO GOLF CLUB ASSISTANT GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT

A refreshing take on a Luxurious Beachfront Resort in Turks and Caicos…White Sands Grace Bay, LTD. Managed by Trust Hospitality, offers a full array of luxury hotel comforts for the ultimate Caribbean experience. Be part of this opening journey!

Hotel Positions Available: • Human Resources Director • Front Office Manager • Director of Sales • Executive Housekeeper • Director of Finance • Chief Engineer • All line front of the house and back of the house positions including - Front Desk Supervisors - Front Desk Agents - Reservation Agent - Laundry Supervisors - House Persons/Bell Persons/Property Services - Room Attendants - Lobby / Public Area Attendant - Laundry Attendants - Security Officers - Engineers White Sands Grace Bay, LTD offers wages and benefits among the very best in the hospitality industry. APPLY NOW to admin@whitesandsongracebay.com!!

The candidate should have advanced knowledge of agronomy and turf grass management practices, a working knowledge of golf course construction principles and a thorough understanding of the rules of the game of golf. Only persons with a minimum of five (6) years experience on a golf course with two years experience as a second assistant will be considered for the position. The salary for this position is $550.00 weekly.

Please submit applications to: Veronica Rigby, Turks & Caicos Water Company Limited, 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 Interest Belongers must also submit copies of their application to the Commissioner of Labour & Work Permit Board Zone 2. Position currently held by a work permit holder. Closing date for application is October 20, 2017.

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Career Opportunity Scotiabank (Turks and Caicos) Limited is seeking the services of a

Personal Banking Officer Salary Range: $32,850-$46,400 Position Summary: The Personal Banking Officer is a member of the branch team and is responsible for contributing to the overall success of the branch at which they are assigned by meeting negotiated goals through the identification and satisfaction of customer needs. Success will be achieved through meeting the goals negotiated with the branch manager. These assigned goals include specific personal sales goals, sales activity goals, along with other objectives relating to teamwork, customer service and personal development.

Key Accountabilities for this role: • Identifying and satisfying the financial needs of potential customers; • Listening to and fully identifying the customer’s needs to link the identified need to appropriate solutions; • Using the Bank’s referral process when a referral opportunity is identified; • Initiating calls to a predetermined group of customers to retain and expand banking relationships, by offering customized solutions to customers; • Developing new customer opportunities through referrals from existing, satisfied clients and other sources; • Consistently delivering the desired customer experience during every customer interaction; • Applying the Know Your Customer (KYC) requirements including verifying and documenting Customer identity, source(s) of funds and the nature of the activity that is to be undertaken.

• Ensures all customer related activity is compliant with strict focus on Compliance requirements for same.

Functional Competencies: • • • • • • • •

Strong sales ability; Thorough knowledge of all Commercial Banking products and services; Excellent written and oral communication skills, negotiation and analytical skills; Good technical knowledge of Banking Systems and platforms; Strong Relationship Management Skills; Strong Customer Service Skills; Strong networking and interpersonal skills; Goal oriented and a self-starter

Educational Requirements: • Three years of related experience within the finance industry, in a Lending capacity; • Undergraduate Degree in Banking, Marketing or General Business

Qualified candidates should submit C.V. via email to: hrbahamas@scotiabank.com on or before Friday, October 6, 2017.

CVs may also be delivered to: Human Resources Department Managing Director’s Office 88 Cherokee Road, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands Please note: Only candidates short-listed will be contacted.

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IMMEDIATE OPENING – FINANCIAL CONTROLLER Requirements: •CPA or CA equivalent with at least 10 years’ experience as Financial Controller or Assistant Financial Controller.

•At least 5 years management/supervisory experience of +5 accounting staff members at a property of similar size.

•Experience and in depth proven understanding of Rental Pool Agreements, HOA (Strata) Management Agreements, by-laws.

•Internal and External proven audit experience.

•Understanding of full insurance policies, Property, General Liability, D&O Liability, BI,…

•Complete understanding and proven experience +5 years of Executive Committee level functions.

•Advanced knowledge and skills in computer systems, most specifically, Excel, Oracle/Opera, Micros, Spa Booker, SAGE ERP, ADP, Timesaver, MXP. Experience in most of these software systems will be a basic requirement.

•Demonstrated understanding of interdepartmental relations and expectations in the luxury hotel market •Solid training proven in all areas of Accounting from A/P, A/R, General Ledger, Credit, Collections, Audit, Inventory control, Payroll, Budgeting, Costing, P&L preparation and analysis, etc Duties Include: •Managing the day to day operations of the accounting department and overseeing all accounting, IT and Purchasing staff.

•Assisting executive management, ownership and related associations with the production of financial reports.

•Directing departments in the preparation and consolidation of financial budgets and projections •Prepare, present and provide interpretation of operational reports as they impact the business finances •Developing and maintaining chart of accounts •Actively involved in yield management and revenue enhancement •Coordinate internal audits •Monthly balance sheet reconciliations and intercompany accounts •Budgeting •Maintain relations with banking and insurance institutions Salary $60,000 – Commensurate with Experience, Training & Education Interested applicants should apply to the Palms, in person, Monday through Friday 10AM to 12PM and bring along a recent C.V. Resumes can also be forwarded tocareers@thepalmstc.com Further inquiries can be made by contacting 946-8666 during business hours.

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Managing breast cancer risk with lifestyle

By Dr. Marsha Barnett

It’s October and of course, it is breast cancer awareness month. The month is rife with reminders to do self-breast exams every month and to get annual mammograms, and there are numerous messages reminding us of the signs of breast cancer and celebrating breast cancer survivors.

But what if there were things we could do to lower our risk of developing breast cancer in the first place? Whilst there are many risk factors we have no control over such as our genetics, family history, the age at which we started menstruating or entered menopause, a few things have been linked to an increase in risk for breast cancer that are within our control. So, let’s use this month to do all I spoke of before but also to tweak our lifestyles where necessary.

don’t start and if you currently drink more than one drink per day, reduce your intake.

Become Physically Active

Evidence is growing that regular physical activity reduces breast cancer risk, especially in women past menopause. Exactly how physical activity might reduce breast cancer risk isn’t clear, but it may be due to its effects on body weight, inflammation and hormones. As little as half hour alternate days may be enough. But of course, if you can manage more than that right now, go for it, and do a mix of aerobic and resistance training exercises. If you’re not there yet, gradually increase your fitness levels until you can train for an hour at a time, but get moving.

Control Your Weight

Limit Alcohol Intake

Drinking alcohol is clearly linked to an increased risk of breast cancer and many other cancers as well.

The risk isn’t seen in women who have an occasional drink or even those who have one drink per day. However, in women who drink 2 or more servings of alcohol on a daily basis, a 20% higher risk of developing breast cancer is noted when compared to women who do not drink alcohol. If you don’t drink,

Being overweight or obese, especially after menopause increases breast cancer risk. This is because fat cells don’t just sit on your things, abdomen or butt but are actually thought to be metabolically active tissue. Fat cells are able to make estrogen, and it is the increase in estrogen from excess fat especially on our tummy that is thought to increase the risk of developing breast cancer!

Also, women who are overweight tend

to have higher blood insulin levels.

Higher insulin levels have been linked to some cancers, including breast. Aim to stay at a healthy weight throughout your life and avoid excess weight gain by balancing your food intake with physical activity.

Understand Contraceptive Risk

Most studies have found that women using oral contraceptives have a slightly higher risk of breast cancer than women who have never used them. However, once off the pill, the risk goes down over time as women who stopped using oral contraceptives for over 10 years no longer have any increased breast cancer risk. Keep in mind that many intrauterine devices also use hormones, as do skin patches, implants, and vaginal rings. Therefore, it is expected that all of these modalities can increase one’s risk of developing breast cancer.

Rethink Hormone Replacement Therapy

Dr. Marsha Barnett combined to treat these symptoms and combined hormone therapy has been found to increase the risk of breast cancer. This increase in risk can be seen with as little as 2 years of use!

Luckily, a woman’s breast cancer risk seems to return to that of the general population within 5 years of stopping treatment.

Whilst having one or multiple risk factors does not mean you will develop breast cancer, knowing what these risk factors are can help you to adjust your lifestyle where possible.

Hormonal therapy, at whatever stage of life, may be necessary for advisable for many. However, having a sedentary lifestyle, or excesses in weight or alcohol intake should be addressed as these lifestyle issues not only affect the risk of developing breast cancer but a myriad of other conditions.

Hormone therapy has been used for many years to help relieve *Dr. Marsha Barnett is a general hot flashes and many other symptoms practitioner who also specializes of menopause as well as help prevent in dermatology. For questions osteoporosis in post-menopausal or comments, please contact at women. For most women, especially drmarshabarnett@gmail.com or at those who have not had a hysterectomy, Associated Medical Practices - 9464242. both estrogen and progesterone are

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

Waitress 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 submit copies of their application to the Commissioner of Labour & Work Permit Board Zone 2. Position currently held by a work permit holder. Closing date for application is October 20, 2017.

Graceway IGA Supermarket invites applications from suitable qualified individuals to fill the listed positions currently held by work permit holders:

Starting salary range is base on qualifications and experience

DELI BAKERY MANAGER Job Requirements & Responsibilities • Is responsible for the overall sales and profitability of the department Ensure the Department has the highest quality of product available for customers •Ensure company standards of safety, proper food handling practices, sanitation and productivity are maintained •Monitor food preparation methods, portion sizes, and garnishing presentation of food to ensure that food is prepared and presented in an acceptable manner •Ensure standards of department presentation and operations are met; including cleanliness and sanitation, inventory control, rotation, quality, ordering, variety standards, signing, seasonal schematic •Must have at least ten (10) years experience in running a Deli / Bakery department of a large retail / wholesale supermarket •Experience in Food and Nutrition and Menu Planning. Inventory management and spoilage reduction techniques are essential •Must have the ability to meet department’s profitability requirements and gross profit margin analysis •Must be computer literate and have excellent communication, organizational and people management / training skills and be extremely customer service oriented •Proven experiences in rotating, handling, stocking, and merchandising Deli products are required •Will be required to work nights, long hours, weekends, and holidays and must have previous experience in Droste Systems Starting salary range is base on qualifications and experience Deadline for submission of applicants is October 6th 2017 Submit to: Graceway IGA Supermarket main office complex or email: hr@gracewayiga.com •Please Note: Only short-listed applicants will be contacted to attend interviews.

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Visitors welcomed back to TCI says, Nikheel Advani

By Todeline Defralien

Grace Bay Resorts Co-founder, COO & Principal, Nikheel Advani, spoke with Mornings with Maria on Fox Business about Turks & Caicos’ recovery after the storms and welcomed visitors back to the Turks & Caicos and the islands of the Caribbean.

Nikheel Advani, COO & Principal of Grace Bay Resorts and Ovation Travel President Jack Ezon spoke on how the hurricanes impacted tourism to the Caribbean Islands.

Co-Founder and Principle of Grace Bay Resort Nikheel Advani said, “I think it’s been interesting, it’s been a challenging couple of weeks. Turks and Caicos haven’t seen anything like this since the 60’s or never before. I think what is important to learn that we’re a group of 40 islands, some islands were hit and we were able to open up our tourist’s doors again because the island of Providenciales which is built to Miami Dade code really was not very affected, so those areas came up quickly.”

He added: “I think the leadership of the Governor; the Premier of the country came together with the private sector. We looked at power, utilities coming back on, the Airport getting started and I think it’s an amazing effort to bring everybody together and get things started again.

There are some areas like the capital

Grand Turk that needs a bit more help so I think once you get the information out of what is going on and what needs to be done then you can see what can open. The Caribbean is such a large destination from New York to Miami that’s about 1300 miles and it’s like from the Bahamas to St. Lucia so what happens in St. Lucia doesn’t really affect the Bahamas and sometimes I think we say the Caribbean and its one group of islands but it’s really quite wide.”

“I think having a good Government and good leadership at that time of crisis is important. The private sector comes together, they need leadership, a lot of the NGO’s come in and as you’ve seen in many areas some of these NGO’s get activated right away and that works very well for the country because at that time you need power, you need generators, you need water, there’s always ways that we can do better but I am really proud of Turks and Caicos to see how it came together really quickly, everybody got supplies and its all hands on deck. You got the Minister who is in charge of Disaster Management driving the dump truck, there are a lot of great stories that came out of this and a lot of learning’s as well,” Advani stated.

When asked if there is increased security on the agenda for Grace Bay? Nikheel added: “It definitely is and there is no doubt about that

SENIOR ELECTRICAL ENGINEER Description  Provide Professional Transmission & Distribution (T & D) Engineering services to the company primarily in the areas of system engineering studies and operations including:  Design and management of overhead and underground line construction and T&D maintenance.  System Protection  System Expansion Planning  Technical consultation and support to the production/generation group as required.  SCADA system design and management  Manage the T&D Material and Equipment Specifications, and maintain a Materials Master File for T&D materials and equipment.  Provide engineering and operational support to Substation Operations and Maintenance to ensure optimal reliability and efficiency Main Duties  Responsible for the engineering and coordination studies completed primarily using the appropriate engineering software.  Set up and manage the T&D material specifications and coordinate and approve the T&D material purchased and stocked in stores.  Responsible for providing technical support when required on the use and development of the FortisTCI SCADA system to ensure in house capacity to perform maintenance, trouble shooting and programming.  Responsible for the T&D equipment specifications.  Responsible for the timely update of the system single line and the lock out procedures used by T&D.  Responsible for providing technical leadership to planning, construction crews and contractors with respect to line designs and system problem solving.  Responsible for the design and layout of underground and overhead transmission and distribution lines to established standards to meet the present future needs of the electrical system.  Responsible for completing cost benefit analysis for proposed Capital Budget transmission and distribution rebuilds and completing projects on time and on budget.  Responsible for interacting with customers, consultants and regulatory

and going back to my history with the Ritz Carlton’s is that in the last 10/15 years we’ve realized that the world has changed and we’ve got to be really alert and all you need to do is get some information to the authorities. I don’t know if we’ll do pat downs yet that’s not on the agenda in the Caribbean but think about the belly bombings, so it can happen anywhere but we have to be alert.”

When questioned if prices have been forced to go down, Ovation Travel President Jack Ezon added: “We’ve actually seen the opposite, there is so much compression because it’s about five or six islands that are very popular such as Anguilla, St. Bart’s which are incredible draws and they were some of the most affected, those in the American and Virgin Islands so there is compression in the market place.

Actually the prices are steady or going up, it’s time to book for Christmas and whatever is left we need to cease it.”

When asked by reporters if this will affect the whole region financially going forward, Ezon explained: “Sadly so because people have this misconception that the entire Caribbean has been washed out and I can’t tell you how many calls we get a day, where do we go now there’s no more Caribbean? And in fact it’s only been four or five islands, or a small region of it and as Nikheel said it’s about 1300 miles from top to bottom.

Nikheel Advani, COO & Principal of Grace Bay Resorts and Ovation Travel President Jack Ezon.

We still have Antigua which is in perfect shape, we still have St. Lucia, strangely enough we have Barbuda right across the water way has been devastated but everything is up and running in Antigua.”

Ezon noted that bookings are really strong for the winter, “We’ve actually moved to about $18 million worth of business throughout the Caribbean and Mexico, there’s a lot of concerns and questions and people are not really sure on what to do and that’s where a great travel adviser really comes in to help navigate the world today.For those who already had plans to go to Porto Rico or some of the different islands everyone is getting there monies back and there’s plenty other places that are still great open for business so that’s the good news.”

bodies to provide high quality service to residential and commercial customers.  Responsible for ensuring that line construction is completed to establish standards.  Responsible for maintaining system reliability and ensuring that customer expectations are met in the most cost-efficient manner possible.  Responsible for assisting line crews and other technical staff in troubleshooting the electrical system for power restoration and improved reliability.  Responsible for providing input in the preparation of distribution Standards, Safety Practices and Work methods.  Providing technical and administrative supervision of the substation technicians in the execution of operation and maintenance activities.  Perform other duties as may be assigned from time to time including support to the Generation department on electrical engineering related issues.

Monthly Duties  Creation of pre-defined and as needed reports on the T&D material and equipment specifications along with an analysis of how well the T&D materials meet these specifications.  Update the materials master files for T&D equipment and ensure materials management is following the specifications.  Complete timesheets accurately reflecting projected being worked on as required.  Monitor and control all expenditures, especially Overtime.

Minimum Requirements:  A Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university  At least ten (10) years’ experience in the field of Electrical Engineering  At least five (5) years’ experience as a Senior Electrical Engineer  Ability to apply technical knowledge, experience and problem solving to complex engineering and maintenance issues.  Goal-oriented and self-motivated to apply needed initiative, attention to detail and appropriate sense of urgency to achieve desired results.

Compensation commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Deadline for submission of applications (inclusive of a cover letter, resume and a FortisTCI application form) is October 10, 2017 to: 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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Statement from Deputy Premier and MP for Five Cays, South Dock, Chalk Sound and Silly Creek, The Hon Sean R. Astwood

My people of Five Cays, South Dock, Chalk Sound, and Silly Creek I first want you to join me in giving God thanks for allowing us to survive two very powerful hurricanes. Our community has sustained significant damages, but thankfully we have life and that is of paramount importance.

Over the past two weeks I had the opportunity to meet with many of you and listen to your experiences, particularly from Hurricane Irma.

From accounts of collapsed ceilings, to losing roofs, to temporary displacement, the experiences were both terrifying and heartbreaking. However in the midst of all the sad experiences, I recognized that there was still a strong sense of hope, a thankfulness for life, and a strong resolve to rebuild. And rebuild we must.

Having said that, I must stress that the aftermath of these Hurricanes have provided us with an excellent opportunity to do things differently.

Moving forward we must always enforce our building codes without fear or favour. We in the Turks and Caicos Islands pride ourselves in having one of the strongest building codes in the Caribbean. It is incumbent on us as a country to maintain that standard without any compromises whatsoever.

As I have stated in many of our conversations, It will not be a quick or easy fix, but I want you to know that I will be there for you to provide the necessary leadership and support every step of the way until we can return to a state of normalcy. We will do this together and with God’s help and our collective efforts we will pull through it.

I have called on all of my ministerial colleagues and every Government department to ensure that the people of my constituency receive all the resources they need during this

critical time.

In the meantime, I want to implore those of you who are in a position to do so, to start the process of contacting your insurance companies to ensure that you receive the full benefits to which you are entitled, if you have not done so already.

I would like to thank all of the various organizations that have come in to our constituency and demonstrated acts of kindness by providing hot meals and/or hurricane relief kits. Thanks to the members of the Chalk Sound Committee for helping to organize the removal of debris from the Chalk Sound area. I would also like to thank those members of our constituency who volunteered their services with DDME and Social Welfare to perform damage and needs assessments throughout our community and also to the members who delivered tarpaulins throughout our community. These two hurricanes have brought out a community spirit in many of us. For this I am thankful.

Prior to Irma’s arrival I went door to door, particularly in the high risk flood prone areas, of my constituency, encouraging persons to evacuate. I also encouraged persons whose homes may have had structural issues to also evacuate. In addition to those door to door visits, a brief video was prepared which included me along with the Minister of Disaster Preparedness and the Director of DDME warning all residents of the Turks and Caicos Islands to take Irma seriously and evacuate all high risk areas. Thankfully many persons in these areas heeded the warnings evacuated and utilized the official shelters or braved the storm with family and friends.

While as the Deputy Premier I have been assisting in most areas of the country’s preparations and recovery process, and as your representative, I

ensure that power is restored to our communities as a matter of priority.

You would have already seen their presence carrying out the much needed work.

You will continue to see environmental health draining waters throughout our community, you will continue to see more frequent garbage collection, and you will also see vector control trucks spraying to prevent and/ or reduce the number of mosquitoes.

Deputy Premier Hon Sean R. Astwood have visited many of your homes the day after Irma passed. The damages in Five Cays, Chalk Sound, South Dock, and Silly Creek was devastating. We were fortunate and blessed that no lives were loss.

After seeing so many of my residents lose just about every thing, even their hurricane supplies, I hired a water truck company to drive around and give out drinking water to anyone in need. And with my entire constituency without power, I was able to secure and hand out bags of ice to residents after the storm.

To reduce the potential for mosquito borne diseases and other potential health hazards, I worked with Public Works Department to have wells drilled to drain water that had settled in areas such as Matilda Way road in the new Sub Division. I also had the Well cleared at the Enid Capron Primary School to the drain settled water, and water pumped from the grounds of the Felix Morley Community Center. More pumping and drilling will be ongoing.

I have been in constant communications with Fortis TCI to

Your Government is providing direct assistance and relief with duty concessions on building materials and other aid such as food items and water to speed up the process of getting back to normalcy.

Despite the road ahead of us, we must remember that God has been good to us throughout Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Maria. He has blessed us with this great land, these beautiful beaches, a quality of life that is the envy of many, and endless opportunities to succeed and be the best small country on this earth.

We are a people with strong resolve and determination. We can learn many lessons from Mother Nature. Out of adversity we can build great fortune. As we continue to clean up from these hurricanes and prepare for whatever else may come our way, we owe it to God and ourselves to be humble and demonstrate that we are taking heed to whatever message he is sending us and act accordingly.

Five Cays will be stronger post Irma and Maria. We will rebound and rebuild strong. As your representative and a son of the soil, I guarantee you that.

I pray that God will continue to shower his blessings on all of us and our great country, The Turks and Caicos Islands.

Cayman Islands delivers aid to TCI: ‘This trip was about helping neighbors’ Hurricane relief efforts are slowly moving from response to recovery in British Overseas Territories battered by an active storm season, according to Cayman Islands aid workers.

Crews returned to Grand Cayman on Wednesday evening from yet another mission to Turks and Caicos, where hurricanes Irma and Maria dealt back-to-back blows.

According to the Cayman Compass, a Cayman Airways flight transported hazard management staff and

government aid workers to the north Caribbean islands earlier this week.

The crew delivered relief supplies, including seven generators, 50 packs of heavyduty tarps, 100 bundles of waterproof adhesive material, inflatable mattresses, batteries, flashlights and toiletries. Just weeks after the storms, the jurisdiction’s eight islands had already made significant progress clearing debris and cleaning up communities, said Hazard Management Cayman Islands Director McCleary Frederick.

“The islands’ electricity had recently been restored. Schools were expected to reopen on Monday, and while some hotels are now fully operational, most are expected to reopen by the end of the year,” Mr. Frederick said.

Officials indicated the islands need more technical support and recovery talks, spearheaded by Mr. Frederick, were expected to continue.

Cabinet Secretary Samuel Rose said the ongoing missions from Cayman are the result of a communicated

desire to support fellow British Overseas Territories.

“This trip was about helping our neighbors in their time of need. We are only too aware of what havoc such storms can wreak. The TCI government expressed its gratitude to the government and people of the Cayman Islands for their active support,” Mr. Rose said.

“We discussed the ongoing recovery efforts mounted by the government, their additional needs and were informed that it had moved on from a response to

recovery mode.”

On Sept. 8, four Royal Cayman Islands Police Service helicopter crew deployed to Turks and Caicos to provide support, as the tail end of Hurricane Irma passed over the territory. The RCIPS aircraft was one of the first foreign aid missions to reach the islands.

On Tuesday, a second relief mission transported medical staff and vitally needed supplies to Anguilla, where Cayman Islands relief crew have been working for weeks.

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PROVO GOLF CLUB Provo Golf Club is seeking a suitably qualified individual to fill the following opening. Only candidates who meet the minimum requirements will be considered.

GOLF PROFESSIONAL JOB SUMMARY •Provide competent golf instruction to members and guests.

•Run Golf Clinics for larger groups needing instruction.

•Assist with organizing charity golf events at PGC. •Fully co-ordinate group events from start to finish.

•Assist in tournament sales and set up.

•Assist in a variety of other Professional Golf duties at PGC.

REQUIREMENTS •Must have membership in PGA of America or Canada.

•Strong computer skills using Microsoft Word, Excel and Publisher.

•Minimum (2) years or more experience as a Golf Professional.

•Proven organizational skills.

The salary for this position is $550.00 weekly.

Please submit applications to: Veronica Rigby, Provo Golf Club, 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 Interest Belongers must also submit copies of their application to the Commissioner of Labour & Work Permit Board Zone 2. Position currently held by a work permit holder. Closing date for application is October 20, 2017.

VACANCY- SENIOR SUBSTATION TECHNICIAN Description  Responsible to plan and supervise the construction, installation, modification, maintenance and repair of the company’s high voltage electrical distribution facilities.  At the direction of the Senior Electrical Engineer, the Senior Substation Technician will perform and direct maintenance and install high voltage equipment and electrical control systems both in the Plant and Substations in a sound technical manner, to ensure the reliable operation and functionality of equipment, as per design specifications.  This position is required to trouble shoot and repair the more complicated electrical equipment that other staff members are unable to  Mentoring of apprentices and less experienced electricians

Main Duties

Key Responsibilities:  Lead and participate in the layout, construction, installation, modification, maintenance and repairs to FortisTCI facilities by preparing and interpreting blueprints, plans, specifications, catalogue data and written and verbal instructions.  Plan, provide materials and schedule work for subordinate employees ensuring proper assignment, tooling and techniques in performance of duties  Mentoring of the existing work force through “hands on training and mentoring” in conjunction with training provided by outside trainers in order to assemble a knowledgeable and motivated electrical plant work force.  Maintain and install all rotating and stationary electrical equipment with particular emphasis on control systems and substation maintenance. All such work will be performed with safety, efficiency and functionality of the FortisTCI system as the guiding factors.  Maintain and install all breakers and associated equipment at the plant and in Company Substations.  Prepare instruction manuals and consolidate manufacturer’s information into a form that can be used by others to trouble shoot and maintain electrical equipment.  To prepare cost estimates and material lists for various projects for the Senior Electrical Engineer.  Assist the Senior Electrical Engineer in the preparation of capital and maintenance budgets by the preparation of cost estimates as assigned  Be familiar with all Company policies and procedures (including those established by past practice) relating to the position and to observe and enforce same.  Plan and conduct work in a manner consistent with the company’s commitment to the environment and ensure that subordinate employees are likewise in compliance.  Be familiar with safety and operating procedures of the company and see that all in the Substation Department follow them  Assist in the maintenance of statistical records required by the company  Be calm and competent in response to plant emergencies in a manner that inspires

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NATIONAL CANCER SOCIETY PRESS RELEASE On September 7th, the Turks and Caicos Islands experienced what was perhaps the worst natural disaster in its history.

Despite the extensive loss to homes and properties, our people have exuded a sense of thankfulness that, through it all, God has spared the lives of the people of the Turks and Caicos Islands.

Customarily during the month of October the National Cancer Society stages 2 walkathons (1 in Providenciales and 1 in the sister islands) and its annual Breast Cancer Awareness Luncheon.

In light of the devastation caused by hurricane Irma, which left a tremendous number of families affected, some homeless, the National Cancer Society has decided to cancel all of its October 2017 events. The Executives has determined that resources would be better utilized in assisting those of our Cancer Patients who face even greater challenges in the wake of Hurricane Irma, so our focus at this time is to assess the immediate care/ need of our Cancer Patients and to make every effort to assist as needed. Additionally, as the people of the Turks and Caicos Islands now focus their attention and channel their resources towards recovery, we would not wish to place undue burden on our supporters.

At this time we are awaiting confirmation from the organizers of the annual ‘In The Pink’ as the event will not take place on its original date of October 14th, but maybe rescheduled or cancelled.

A decision on this is forthcoming.

By the grace and mercy of God, all events will resume as normal in 2018. Our mission is to make a difference in the lives of our people; we remain committed to this cause. Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of the Turks ans Caicos.

NATIONAL CANCER SOCIETY TCI others to do likewise.  Operate Company vehicles as required and in adherence to company policy and the driving regulations of TCI authorities.  Be professional in dress and demeanor as befits an employee and ensure that a good public image of FortisTCI is maintained at all times.  Perform other duties as may be assigned and/or required by system contingencies from time to time.

Daily Duties  Plan a weekly outline of the work to be conducted and who is to do it in conjunction with the Senior Electrical Engineer.  Submit job reports and failure analysis reports as may arise due to equipment operating abnormalities  Select the correct manuals and procedures to be used by apprentices and direct them in how to follow the documentation.  Conduct other duties as assigned by Senior Electrical Engineer from time to time Minimum Requirements  Successful completion of a 4 year high school program  Successful completion of a 2 year in a post- secondary education program, preferably in engineering trades with an emphasis on electrical technology.  Familiarity with PLC’s and their trouble shooting  Completion of Industrial Electricians apprentice program equivalent to the Red Seal program.  A minimum of 10 years’ hands on experience in high voltage application preferably in the power generation and distribution field as well as a demonstrated ability to lead others.  Familiarity with and competency in the use of computers and standard computing software programs particularly drafting

Abilities, Skills, Experience, Aptitude & Judgement  Above average analytical skills in math and electrical theories  Excellence in interpretation of engineering drawings and manuals  Professional competency in written and oral communication skills in English  Experience in working under utility emergency response condition  Experience in high voltage installation, maintenance, and repairs  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  Team player

Compensation commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Deadline for submission of applications (inclusive of a cover letter, resume and a FortisTCI application form) is October 10, 2017 to: 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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Massive PostHurricane clean-up highlights in Provo T

he Turks and Caicos Hotel and Tourism Association (TCHTA) in partnership with the DECR, Department of Environmental Health, Ministry of Tourism and the Chamber of Commerce hosted a Massive posthurricane clean-up in effort to bring the island back to its natural beauty.

The Clean-up campaign took place last week Friday (National Youth Holiday), September 29th where all

hands were on deck with rakes, shovels, and chain saws as people play their part in the important restoration of their communities.

The areas of concentration were Five Cays road, Blue Hills (Beach, schools, main road) and Kew Town.

The following are photographs from the post-hurricane clean-up in Providenciales.

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A BIG Thank You to all that helped IGA provide hurricane relief!

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s one of the largest supermarket groups in the Turks and Caicos, we at Graceway Supermarkets feel it is our duty to support our community in times of crisis. Just like after Hurricanes Ike and Hanna in 2008, Graceway Supermarkets initiated relief response in the immediate aftermath of Hurricanes Irma and Maria with numerous activities targeted at the most effected communities of our islands.

In support of and in close coordination with the TCIG DDME, Graceway Supermarkets has provided over 10,000 hot meals, sanitary items, water and Among many others we would like to thank: Windward Development Company Grace Bay Car Rentals The Salvation Army Projetech Sailrock (South Caicos) KR Logistics TC Crystal Water Mission of Hope from Haiti UK Military UK Aid Panoply Sport Fishing and

baby supplies to the government shelters and other shelters in partnership with Grace Bay Car Rentals, the Salvation Army and TC Crystal Water.

Following a detailed damage and needs assessment by our team with DDME, numerous relief shipments containing food, water and sanitary supplies were sent to Grand Turk, North Caicos, South Caicos and Salt Cay. The distribution of these items was made possible thanks to generous support by church organizations, local DDME representatives, the UK Military and the Mission of Hope - Haiti NGO. Luxury Charters Sea Spice Caicos Marina and Shipyard Caicos Oil Jason Soderquist Mark Kaiser Laura Mensen Kaiser Amos Luker Morgan Luker Delphine Hartshorn Olivia Stitt Tom Greenfield Bruce Barron Tommy Phillips Captain Alex and his son Jamie Pollon

This concerted relief effort was only possible thanks to a large number of dedicated staff, volunteers, NGOs and other organisations.

A special thank you also goes to the dedicated Graceway Supermarkets staff and maintenance teams who ensured that food supply to TCI through our supermarkets could be ensured shortly after Hurricanes Irma and Maria.

We remain steadfast in our relief efforts and continue - as always - to serve the community.

Graceway Supermarkets

Making Hurricane Relief Bags at IGA 2

Bill Sewell Butch Gravely Captain Mike Matt de Matteo Beebo Coco Bistro Bay Bistro Seven Stars Danny Buoys Mr. Grouper Many other good Samaritans that have been instrumental in helping us provide relief.

Governor and premier mark start to new chapter in uk military relief work 4

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Governor and premier mark start to new chapter in uk military relief work

Graceway Deli team and Grace Bay Car Rentals preparing Hot meals for Shelters

Food distribution on GT

Graceway Deli team and Grace Bay Car Rentals preparing Hot meals for Shelters

Governor and premier mark start to new chapter in uk military relief work 2

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Dristribution on GT 6

Dristribution on GT 7

Distribution on GT 5

Distribution on GT

Distribution on GT 3

Distribution on GT 2

Distribution on GT 4

Grace Bay Car Rentals and Salvation Army delivering food to shelters 2

Grace Bay Car Rentals and Salvation Army delivering food to shelters

Graceway and volunteers with Police in GT

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HMS Ocean deploys to Turks and Caicos Islands O

ne Sunday October 1st Capt. Robert Pedre, Commanding Officer of the HMS Ocean Freeman, Premier - Hon. Sharlene Cartwright Robinson, Deputy Governor - Hon. Anya Delroy Williams and members of the local media, had a grand tour as they captured the as Turk by the UK Military.

HMS Ocean Navy Ship brought in more relief supplies for the people of the TCI emergency relief stores, Hygiene kits, building materials etc.

The SUN was at attendance and brings you these photographs.

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n hosted HE Governor - Dr. John a Williams, Minister - Hon. Vaden ssistance being provided in Grand

I. The relief supplies consisted of

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STEP BY STEP, WE’RE TURNING THE LIGHTS BACK ON FortisTCI is working around the clock to get the lights back on.

With the support of Fortis Inc., we have deployed over 200 utility workers to repair and restore the electricity grid across our islands.

We know how much this means to everyone.

Rebuilding. Restoring. Re-energizing Turks and Caicos Islands.

www.fortisci.com | 649-946-4313

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In preparation for the Holiday Season, The Hartling Group will be hosting a job fair to fill full-time and seasonal positions at The Sands, The Palms and The Shore Club at The Shore Club Ballroom SCHEDULE FOR THIS

BELONGER ONLY

JOB FAIR IS AS FOLLOWS:

OCTOBER 19TH– 20TH RESERVED FOR PRE- REGISTERED APPLICANTS ONLY (SEE DETAILS BELOW)

OCTOBER 21ST OPEN DAY FOR ALL BELONGER APPLICANTS, ALL POSITIONS We are looking for proven, qualified, energetic and enthusiastic applicants, with a drive to excel in the hospitality field in the following positions: Front Office Agents, Supervisors, Concierge and Airport Greeter Retail Supervisor Chefs & Cooks Butlers, Bartenders & Servers & Beach Servers Executive Housekeeper, Housekeeping Supervisors, Room Attendants, Housemen Pool & Beach Attendants Security Supervisor & Officers Stewarding Manager, Stewards Spa Therapists & Male Locker Room Attendants Laundry Attendants & Driver Gardeners Maintenance Technicians, Storeroom Clerk & A/C & Refrigeration Technicians

REGISTRATION DETAILS

In order to attend the job fair on the first two days all interested applicants MUST BE REGISTERED. Resumes submitted will be reviewed and if deemed acceptable, you will be registered and receive an email confirmation or call. Submit your resumes to ONE of the following address: careers@theshoreclubtc.com careers@thepalmstc.com humanresource@thesandstc.com PLEASE NOTE: All resumes are subject to screening.

Accepted candidates will receive an email confirmation with a scheduled time for meeting and required documents for the actual job fair.

Managers will be readily available to interview. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.

REGISTER NOW as slots will fill up quickly!

SEE YOU THERE!

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It takes each of us to make a difference for all of us Help us fill our Breakfast Boxes which will be going into schools this September.

Food for Thought is expanding its reach by providing breakfast items to the ten government schools not currently receiving daily breakfast.

Shopping List (Approved by Grace Bay Medical Centre) Nut/grain bar

Crackers

Fruit/nut trail mix

Instant oatmeal

Instant grits

Long life milk (chocolate milk accepted)

Wholegrain cereal

Dried fruit

Peanut butter (Smuckers Natural preferred)

Drop your donations off at Savory & Co. in Regent Village West or visit foodforthoughttci.com for current locations.

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POSITION: Housekeeper

OPEN JOB POSITION DATE OPEN: October 2, 2017 START DATE: ASAP POSITION: Resort Manager

JOB SUMMARY: Functions as the strategic business leader of the property’s resort operation, including, but not limited to, Guest Services (Front Desk, Personal Concierge, Bell/Houseman, Retail), Spa, Housekeeping/Laundry, Security, Restaurants/Bars, Room Service and Banquets/Catering, where applicable. Position oversees the development and implementation of departmental strategies and ensures implementation of the GBC service strategy and initiatives. The position ensures the Resort’s operation meets the Company’s target customer needs, ensures employee satisfaction, and focuses on growing revenues and maximizing the financial performance of the department. Develops and implements property-wide strategies that deliver products and services to meet or exceed the needs and expectations of the customer and property employees and provides a return on investment.

CANDIDATE PROFILE Education and Experience -College degree preferred -8+ years’ experience in resort management. Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Management of Financial Resources -Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures.

Applied Business Knowledge -Understanding market dynamics, enterprise level objectives and important aspects of the company’s business to accurately diagnose strengths and weaknesses, anticipate opportunities and risks, identify issues, and develop strategies and plans. Aligning individual and team actions with strategies and plans to drive business results.

-Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work. CORE WORK ACTIVITIES Developing and Maintaining Resort Goals -Sets expectations and holds all Resort’s leadership team accountable for demonstrating desired service behaviors.

-Reviews financial reports and statements to determine how the Resort is performing against budget.

- Makes recommendations for CAPEX funding of overall Resort equipment and renovations in accordance with brand business strategy.

-Works with Resort’s leadership team to determine areas of concern and develops strategies to improve the departments’ financial performance.

-Establishes challenging, realistic and obtainable goals to guide operation and performance.

-Strives to improve service performance -Develops and manages Resort budgets.

-Monitors the departments’ actual and projected sales to ensure revenue goals are met or exceeded and opportunities are identified and addressed.

-Focuses on maintaining profit margins without compromising guest or employee satisfaction This position is currently held by an expatriate worker Qualified Islanders need only to apply copying applications to the Commissioner of Labour & Work Permit Board Zone 2 Salary Range: $90,000 - $109,200 per annum DATE OPEN: September 4, 2017 START DATE: June 1, 2017 POSITION: Executive Pastry Chef

JOB SUMMARY: The Executive Pastry Chef responsibilities include overseeing and preparing quality pastry items such as breakfast items, desserts, breads, ice creams, sorbets, creams, simple syrups, amenities, displays/centerpieces and special request items. They should have a complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of equipment; use equipment and tools only as intended, properly and safely. Also, they should be able to maintain and strictly abide by state sanitation/health regulations and hotel requirements. Meet with the Director of Food & Beverage to review assignments, anticipated business levels, changes and other information pertinent to the job performance. Full time. Weekend and holiday work may be required.

This position is currently held by an expatriate worker Qualified Islanders need only to apply copying applications to the Commissioner of Labour & Work Permit Board Zone 2 Salary Range: $50,000 - $57,500 per annum DATE OPEN: October 2, 2017

START DATE: ASAP

Job Requirements: •Ensure the cleanliness of all hotel areas •Assist in all Housekeeping responsibilities, cleaning of all guest rooms, stocking amenities and linens •physical stamina and mobility including ability to reach, kneel and bend •ability to lift, push and pull required load (usually about 30lbs) •Ensure inventory is used properly and in supply at all times •Possess knowledge of proper cleaning supplies and chemical handling Qualified Islanders and Belongers need only to apply Salary Range: $6.25 per hour DATE OPEN: September 18, 2017 START DATE: June 1, 2017 POSITION: Director of Reservations JOB SUMMARY: The main objective of the Director of Reservations is to improve profits by increasing room revenue and sales through third party and direct bookings. The Director will lead the daily operations of the Reservations Department, ensuring outstanding customer service, enforcement of hotel policies and procedures and use of proper selling techniques designed to enhance overall hotel revenue and overall optimization of the reservations staff and all resources. This position oversees the reservations office for all current GBC properties. Lead the Reservations Supervisor and Reservation Sales Agents in the sales effort to meet budget expectations, oversee full utilization of the reservations sales software, hire and train new agents, while providing ongoing reviews and assuring optimum performance. Will also ensure data quality input into both Opera and PMS; reviewing data daily, weekly and monthly to assure maximum performance of team; staying informed on existing demand and pricing dynamics, while communicating opportunities for yield management to with the Guest Services, Accounting and other departments on reservation related processes. This position holder will also develop weekly schedule, as well as overseeing the monitoring of agent sales calls and coaching of agents. The Dir. Of Reservations will also control all related expenses and maintains costs in line with budget.

Professionally represent the hotel by participating in client and industry functions, collaborate as a team player with all departments and provide feedback to all departments.

Education and Experience: •Bachelor’s degree preferred •5 years of experience in the role of Director of Reservations •Excellent customer service and communication skills •Working knowledge of competitive hotels is a plus •Proficient computer systems such as Opera, Safloc, SAP etc.

This position is currently held by an expatriate worker Qualified Islanders need only to apply copying applications to the Commissioner of Labour & Work Permit Board Zone 2 Salary Range: $55,000 - $60,900 per annum DATE OPEN: October 2, 2017 START DATE: ASAP POSITION: IT Professional JOB SUMMARY: IT Systems Administration experience; Strong knowledge of VMWare, NAS, SQUID, WEBMIN; Strong knowledge of In-House Surveillance camera systems; Knowledge of Microsoft 2xxx Server architecture such as roles, networking etc.; Knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory; Knowledge of SAN/NAS storage system; Knowledge of Remote Desktop; Knowledge in Linux operating system; Knowledge in configuring squid proxy access policy; Knowledge in Virtual Private Network (VPN); Experience in Point of Sale Jonas system and Jonas Accounting software; Experience in Micros OPERA administration; Experience in Saflok Doorlock system administration; Basic Knowledge in Electronics system; Experience in Avotus Call Accounting system; Basic Knowledge in Night Audit Daily activities: Be responsible for server infrastructure support and maintenance (Linux Ubuntu) and Windows Server and workstation; Responsible to troubleshoot electronics systems (TV, Sound Systems, PA Systems); Responsible to troubleshoot Doorlock systems; Responsible to troubleshoot Guest internet and Office internet connection; Provide email configuration and support; Responsible daily POS transaction and report; Responsible OPERA PMS operation; Responsible surveillance camera system This position is currently held by an expatriate worker Qualified Islanders need only to apply copying applications to the Commissioner of Labour & Work Permit Board Zone 2 Salary Range: $49,000 - $54,900 per annum DATE OPEN: October 2, 2017 START DATE: ASAP POSITION: Group Director of Food and Beverage JOB SUMMARY: (Chef N B) to be responsible for overall Food & Beverage and Culinary Operations for Grace Bay Resorts by overseeing concepts for front and back of house operations, creating total guest experiences. The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience in achieving food & beverage revenues, profit and guests satisfaction goals by developing and implementing menu designs and concepts that are current with international and local trends, ensuring that the Grace Bay Resorts are culinary destinations.

Interested persons can contact our Human Resources Department no later than November 30, 2017 @ (649) 946-5050 Ext. 1081 Email: delthia.russell@gracebayclub.com Fax: (649) 946-5758 P.O. Box 128 Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, British West Indies

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This position is currently held by an expatriate worker Qualified Islanders need only to apply copying applications to the Commissioner of Labour & Work Permit Board Zone 2 Salary Range: $120,000 - $141,500 per annum DATE OPEN: October 2, 2017 START DATE: May 1, 2017 POSITION: Kitchen and Laundry Senior Technician The successful candidate must meet the following qualifications and experience: •10+ years’ experience in a Senior Culinary role, either as Executive Chef or Culinary Director •Extensive culinary skills, with exposure and intimate knowledge of international cuisine and food trends •Educated in Culinary Management, Food & Beverage Management, Restaurant Management and 5 Diamond requirements •International Hotel and Restaurant experience is a must •Caribbean experience considered a definite plus •As an Executive Committee Member, work closely with the company’s senior management team to develop and implement strategies for food & beverage and kitchen operations that support achievement of the company’s goals •Oversees the inventory, purchasing and disbursement of all supplies, while maintaining strong P&L statements •Extensive experience overseeing multiple food & beverage units simultaneously while driving revenue •Ability to “think outside of the box” as it relates to menu design, concepts, trends and culinary events •Ability to create the “WOW” factor for entertaining VIP guests •Demonstrated experience overseeing and developing exceptional Front and Back of House teams to meet and exceed guest expectations, revenue generation and employee satisfaction •Ideal candidate will be a “strategic thinker”, skilled at identifying company development opportunities as it relates to overall food & beverage strategies and growth of the Brand •New hotel opening experience considered a definite asset

Job Requirements: Engineering course, undergraduate or vocational school graduate with good verbal and written communication skills. Must have at least 8 years work experience engineering/ facilities equipment operations and maintenance gained in hospitality or other industries.

•Working knowledge of electrical, mechanical equipment and plumbing trouble shooting •Working knowledge of swimming pool operation and water chemistry •Working knowledge of sewage treatment plant operation and maintenance •Knowledge of computers and its peripherals •Planning and executing preventative maintenance of suites and equipment within •Knowledge of Operational Health and Safety Standards •Knowledge of basic kitchen equipment maintenance and trouble shooting •Knowledge of industry storekeeping procedures •Must be computer literate and technology savvy, particularly for ordering and follow up processes •Must be familiar with electrical and mechanical parts This position is currently held by an expatriate worker Qualified Islanders need only to apply copying applications to the Commissioner of Labour & Work Permit Board Zone 2 Salary Range: $11.50 - $12.25 per hour

Interested persons can contact our Human Resources Department no later than November 30, 2017 @ (649) 946-5050 Ext. 1081 Email: delthia.russell@gracebayclub.com Fax: (649) 946-5758 P.O. Box 128 Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, British West Indies

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•Manufacture all paints/stuccos/ ad-mixtures and related products Salary based on experience and ability.

Please contact: envirotechgroupinc@gmail.com Tel: (649) 242-6182 Closing date: 25TH October, 2017.

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Numbers houses in The Bahamas may face tax increase

AS people increasingly use “The old ‘numbers’ businesses gaming houses as a means to move are now gaming houses and collectively, money in view of some clearing banks these emerging concerns are employing closing branches throughout the a significant number of Bahamians.

Bahamas, there is worry that this “However the number of Bahamians unregulated activity may put the that dare to gamble continues to country on an international “black list,” grow and grow and naturally this is affecting the stability of the country’s of growing concern to the government. banking sector, Tourism Minister I have had a chance to review the Dionisio D’Aguilar told Parliament. financial statements of the gaming

However, he said, while the houses and the profits reported are eye limited number of gaming houses enjoy popping.” the “benefits of being a cartel,” the And despite an active “cash strapped” government should moratorium to prevent new companies increase tax revenue from this sector, from entering the market, there suggesting the Minnis administration continues to be proliferation of shops, could be considering increased taxes the minister suggested. for operators.

“With a moratorium in

According to the Tribune place to prevent any new companies newspaper, he prefaced this by saying from entering the market, the eight in reviewing the financial statements remaining gaming houses continue to of operators, they were receiving “eye enjoy the benefits of being a cartel in popping” profits. Mr D’Aguilar said the much the same way as the clearing Gaming Board is expected to soon meet banks do. with gaming houses with a view to “In addition, there is considering how best this can be done. consolidation underway among the

“The dynamics of the modern- gaming houses where the biggest day gaming industry in the Bahamas player is seemingly gobbling up the and the rapidly changing aspects of smaller players and while there may the national gaming marketplace has be eight gaming houses in the public radically transformed the gaming domain, some of the gaming houses industry in our country since 2014,” have the same owners. the Free Town MP said yesterday.

“With the gaming houses being

so cash rich and the government being so cash strapped fulfilling its requests for social services and education, I am sure that the minister of finance will be looking to enhance his tax revenues from this sector.

“As such the Gaming Board will be entering into discussions with the gaming houses to see how best this can be done.”

Regarding clearing bank closures in several islands, the minister said web shops are becoming a more attractive means to move cash.

“…Gaming houses are unintentionally or intentionally becoming the easiest and cheapest way to move cash throughout the islands.

“This is worrying because this type of unregulated cash movement without any ‘know your consumer’ regimes in place will surely at some time, set off alarm somewhere in the world in one of those organisations that can put us on some list, typically known as the ‘black list,’ and injure our ability to conduct banking relationships overseas.

“As such, Mr Speaker, the Gaming Board will consult with the authorities at the Central Bank to determine how best to move forward on this issue to ensure the gaming houses

do not negatively impact the stability of our financial sector.”

Mr D’Aguilar said the Gaming Board will further push gaming houses to become more creative in controlling out of control gambling.

In 2014, after Bahamians overwhelmingly voted against legalising web shops in a referendum on January 28, 2013, 25 government MPs in the former Christie administration voted to pass amendments to the Gaming Act in the House of Assembly, making the sector legal.

At the time, then Prime Minister Perry Christie said based on unverified information presented by most web shop operators, the government could yield “some $25 million” in penalties, back business licence fees and application fees during the transition. He said during this period operators would have been required to disclose the revenues generated by their operations in the past while paying a variety of fees.

Between $22 million and $29 million was expected to be obtained from gaming taxes, social contributions from businesses and other fees on an annual basis, the former prime minister had said.

Cayman Islands plans to export invasive lionfish & iguana face stumbling block

A Cayman Islands business has been licensed to export lionfish and iguana meat for sale in the U.S.

But the company, Spinion, says its efforts to provide an economic solution to the two invasive species threatening Cayman’s environment are being hampered by an opaque and seemingly endless local regulatory process.

Mike Foreman, who co-owns Spinion, said the company had met the approval process to export both species for sale in the U.S., but had been struggling for over a year to get approval from the Department of Environmental Health in the Cayman Islands.

He said the territory has no documented approval process for a food processing business.

Efforts to get endorsement from the Department of Environmental Health for a trade and business license to process both fish and iguana at the same plant have been frustrated by what he sees as an ad hoc list of ever-increasing licensing demands. The company has involved lawyers in an effort to get the impasse resolved and raised concerns that it is being treated differently to other food processing businesses, including the Cayman Turtle Farm.

“All I’m asking for is for them to deal with it and have a procedure that is fair. Give us the rules of the game and apply them to everybody,” he said.

The application for a Trade and Business License was filed in July 2016. The business, initially established to cull and sell lionfish locally with the goal of expanding

to export to the U.S., was seeking permission to also process iguana for local sales and export.

Mr. Foreman said the longterm plan is to export the prime cuts for sale in the U.S., where he believes there is a growing customer base for the meat. The rest of the iguana would be processed for animal feed. The company, which already sells lionfish locally, also wants to export lionfish fillets for the U.S. market, processed at the same George Town plant.

“We want to be in the local market to raise awareness and to allow us to employ Caymanian cullers and processors while we ramp up the operation in the U.S., but our primary business will be export,” he said. “There is a much higher price point for both species in the U.S. and that is what will ultimately make the business viable.”

It took six months, he said, to get a response from the Department of Environmental Health on the July 2016 application.

In January 2017, after multiple inquiries, the department wrote to his wife and business representative Maria Yapelli to say it did not recommend the application for approval because the same equipment could not be used for processing food for animal and human consumption and because the proposal lacked sufficient detail on food safety controls.

The rejection letter did not cite any law or regulation or say what detail was required, according to Mr. Foreman.

He said the company provided details of the requirements it had met to comply with U.S. federal

law and after a meeting in April it received partial approval to process iguana meat for human consumption.

However, the approval carried the restriction that lionfish or food for animals could not be processed at the plant.

The company wrote through its lawyers to the Department of Environmental Health in June, suggesting it could seek a judicial review of the decision.

“Your decision to restrict our client solely to the processing of green iguana meat and solely for human and not animal consumption … renders our client’s facility practically useless since it is not viable to operate on such a limited basis. Of equal concern is the fact that you have not provided any basis in law or practice for your decision,” attorney Sharon Roulstone wrote in a letter requesting reconsideration of the application.

The letter notes that the business has met all existing local requirements as well as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s standards for handling, processing, packaging, labeling and importing of meat products in the U.S., which it says are the same for both human and animal consumption.

Roydell Carter, the director of the Department of Environmental Health, declined to comment for this article.

A response to Ms. Roulstone’s letter from the Attorney General’s Chambers indicates that the Department of Environmental Health is concerned about the risk of cross contamination between lionfish and iguana meat and is seeking further

information about cleaning and scheduling practices.

It also highlights concerns about how the iguana will be processed for animal feed, which involves the whole carcass rather than just the legs and tail.

“The DEH wishes to work through its concerns with your client with the aim that the restrictions currently in place can be lifted,” the letter states.

It indicates that the Department of Environmental Health still requires more details on the process, including test results of sample batches, as well as details of the company’s cleaning and sanitation practices, storage practices, record keeping and recall procedures.

Mr. Foreman says he is reluctant to supply any more information that is not set down in a law or guidance document that will be applied equally to all other food production companies.

“Where does it stop? That is the issue,” he said. “I want them to write down what a food manufacturing business is required to provide, because if someone else shows up, they need to be held to the same standard.

All we want is for clear requirements to be drafted and for everyone else to have to meet them.”

Given the length of time the application process has taken, he said he does not want to provide information that is not currently legally required.

“We consider some of what they are asking for to be our intellectual property,” he added.

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Hundreds of Dominicans in queues to buy food or leave the island

Hurricane Irma leveled the island of Dominica ROSEAU, Dominica – Almost three weeks after Hurricane Maria decimated their island, Dominicans were on Thursday queuing for hours for an opportunity to buy food or board a vessel leaving the island.

There were also long lines outside the gates to the deep water harbour at Woodbridge Bay, where persons had gathered in the hope of being able to sail out of the island.

Among them was Sheba Belle of Giraudel, a community about 15 miles south of the capital

“I am sending my grandson and my daughter to Guadeloupe because things are bad here. No water, no light and I want her to go to school. Most importantly, I want her to go to school,” she told the Caribbean Media Corporation (CMC).

Belle is hoping that the concession given by the French would work out for her 16-yearold daughter and her 7-yearold grandson so that they can continue their education in the French overseas department.

She, however, noted that she is hoping that they can stay there for a maximum of three months.

“There is no school, there is no water, no light, and the children, I don’t think they can handle that too well. I will stay back to build but I am sending my kids to be a little better, a little more comfortable.”

Belle was fortunate in that the tickets on which the children would travel were bought in Guadeloupe, thereby guaranteeing them passage on the ferry.

However, Belle, a teacher, is not sure when she will return to work although some fifth form students have returned to class, ahead of their examinations, which begin next May.

In addition to her teaching job, Belle and her husband are farmers, and that sector has also suffered significant losses.

“Our green houses are all damaged because a tree fell on them. We only have one standing but that has no plastic. So that part of our livelihood that gave a

little extra money, that is gone for now.

“I work for the government so I wait and see what’s happening with the teaching job.”

Belle was, however, blessed in that there was no damage to her house. “Just a lot, a lot of water. I had to be sweeping water all night long but my roof stayed on,” she told CMC.

Fortunately, she also has enough food and water because she had prepared for Hurricane Irma, which did not hit Dominica but left significant damage in the Leeward Islands.

After Dominica was spared the worst of Hurricane Irma, and with Hurricane Maria following shortly afterwards, Belle and her family topped up their supplies.

Belle also got some relief for the government, which latest a few days.

Her daughter, Shelise Belle, had mixed feeling about leaving for Guadeloupe.

“It might be for selfish reasons but I cannot deal with Dominica. College is closed and I want to continue my school. No electricity, cold baths every day.

I just want a change. And I was vegan before the hurricane and now I am eating meat and I don’t really like that,” she said.

Also waiting to leave was Nadia Riviere, a resident of Bath Estate in south Roseau.

She left the country one week earlier to take her children out and was returning to Barbados to connect to Grenada, where she is going for graduation from her master’s degree programme.

She, however, was not in the long line with all the other persons, but she said it was still difficult.

Court of Appeal reserves judgment in case against Barbados Chief Justice

The Court of Appeal in Barbados has reserved judgment in a case against the island’s top judge, filed by Queen’s Counsel Vernon Smith.

According to Barbados Today, Smith, through his attorney Hal Gollop, QC, is asking the three member panel to overturn a lower court ruling that Smith did not have a case when he sought summary judgment against Chief Justice Sir Marston Gibson in a matter that dates back to April 2015.

Instead, High Court Judge Pamela Beckles had ordered that the matter should go to trial.

Back then Sir Marston had refused to hear Smith when he appeared before the Chief Justice as attorney for Branlee Consulting Services – a private company owned by former executive chairman of CLICO Holdings Leroy Parris – on the grounds that Smith had not paid his annual subscription to the Barbados Bar Association.

Smith, on the other hand, contended that the Chief Justice had effectively barred him from practising law in Barbados’ courts, and had asked the Supreme Court for a summary judgment, including damages, against Sir Marston on the grounds that the Chief Justice had not complied with a number of civil court rules of procedure.

These included the failure to acknowledge service of court documents on him, failure to acknowledge his intention to file a defence and, upon being served, the failure to file a defence within the 28-day stipulated period.

After Beckles dismissed the case Smith turned to the Court of Appeal, and the three appellate justices heard submissions from Gollop and Solicitor General Donna Brathwaite, QC, who appeared on behalf of their boss and Attorney General Adriel Brathwaite, who was named as the second defendant, but who was not at today’s hearing.

In pressing his case, Gollop argued that the Chief Justice had not filed the required defence in the stipulated period of 28 days after May 29, 2015, the date he was served, suggesting that had he done so there would have been no reason to file a second one on September 16, the day of the hearing.

At the same time, Gollop also questioned a decision by the Attorney General to file an acknowledgment of receiving the court documents a week before the documents were even served.

Many Puerto Ricans angry over Trump’s comments on island

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Outside of official events, many Puerto Ricans did not welcome President Donald Trump with open arms during his visit to the stormwracked island on Tuesday.

People in the U.S. territory were angry or dismissive Monday when asked about Trump’s description of some Puerto Ricans who have criticized the U.S. government’s aid after Hurricane Maria as “ingrates” and about his assurances that the relief effort is going well.

“He’s a piece of trash,” Rachel Cruz, a linguist, said as she head home after buying groceries in the capital, San Juan. “He makes a fool out of himself and a fool out of his country.”

Cruz said Puerto Ricans are furious with power still cut off on most of the island, schools and many businesses closed, and much of the countryside struggling to find fresh water and food, but

she said even the angriest were unlikely to openly insult the man ultimately responsible for helping them.

“The majority of people here feel that way, but we have to be more balanced because we need help,” she said.

Even those happy with the federal aid effort for the U.S. territory’s 3.4 million people said they resented A Royal Caribbean cruise ship is evacuating over 2,000 people from Puerto Rico, Trump’s tweets about some St. John, and St. Thomas Puerto Ricans being lazy and moved temporarily to their we’re all equal as human ungrateful. son’s apartment in San Juan. beings.”

“We appreciate all the Gov. Ricardo Rossello, The governor said help that we’ve received, but however, praised federal and water service has been his comments are not true,” state officials for the resources restored to about 50 percent said Nancy Rivera, a private and help they have provided, of customers across Puerto school principal who was but he also noted that Puerto Rico. Rossello said he hopes 25 out buying bread. “We don’t Rico has long been struggling percent of electricity customers deserve that.” because of its territorial status. will have power by the end of

Rivera and her “I invite all of you to October. Officials have said husband live in the north consider, to think of Puerto power would be restored to the coastal town of Toa Baja, which Ricans as your constituents,” entire island before March. was one of the hardest hit by said Rossello, who supports Rossello also Maria and where dozens of statehood for the island. announced that the wait people had to be rescued from “Think about it as a moral time to buy gasoline had rooftops amid widespread imperative because we are U.S. diminished from seven hours flooding. The couple has citizens but more importantly, to one hour around San Juan

in recent days and that nearly 40 percent of cellphone clients have service.

Many Puerto Ricans, including Noelys Martinez, a call center worker, expressed doubt that Trump’s visit would change anything.

“The lights are not going to come back on because of him,” she said as she strolled near a park eating ice cream.

Angel Tomas Crispin, manager of a convenience store that was doing brisk business as people sought to restock basic supplies, didn’t have kind words for the president. “Donald Trump is not the solution for Puerto Rico,” he said.

Crispin said he was angered by Trump’s comments about the island. “All this money he has, and all the education he has, and he’s ignorant.”

Luis Torres, a retiree taking an evening walk with his wife, Marina, said Trump isn’t welcome.

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CARIBBEAN NEWS International partners join forces with C&W for hurricane relief efforts PREMIER LEAGUE PLEDGES $100K, DONATION DRIVE AT 50% OF TARGET

Just one week after the launch of the Cable & Wireless Charitable Foundation to provide relief to Caribbean countries devastated by recent hurricanes, major local, regional and international partners are joining the call for support. One of the first to respond was the Premier League with a donation of US$100,000.

According to John Reid, CEO of Cable & Wireless Communications (C&W), the response by the Company’s partners has been no less than emphatic. “We are delighted by the amazing response we’ve had from our partners in such a short period of time. In less than seven days, as well as the fantastic donation from the Premier League, we’ve seen wonderful contributions from other partners including One Caribbean TV, Anixter, Sigma, Emida, Nelson Mullings, and Next IT with more committing to funds and fundraising targets. While many in the Caribbean continue to suffer in literal darkness, it is inspiring to see that so many are also eager to help.”

Speaking on their contribution, Richard Scudamore, Premier League Executive Chairman, said, “The

John Reid, CEO, Cable & Wireless Communications Premier League and English football have long connections with the Caribbean and there are many fans of Premier League clubs across the region.

Having seen the devastation caused by the recent hurricanes, and read and heard about the many people who are suffering as a result, we felt it was right to support the efforts of the Cable & Wireless Charitable Foundation

that is aiding the relief and recovery initiatives.”

The Cable & Wireless Charitable Foundationwas established

by C&W, a Liberty Global company, as an immediate response to the devastation left by recent hurricanes across the Caribbean.

The Foundationwill initially serve as a fundraising hub, disbursing monies raised to recognized local, regional and international charitable agencies to execute projects in affected territories.

C&W recently announced ShelterBox and Rotary International as the first two organizations to receive grants under the newly established Foundation with the purpose of providingimmediate relief support and then longer term rebuilding and recovery activities.

To date the fundraising drive has raised over 50% of the Foundation’s target of an additional $500,000 to match the seed fundingC&W originally donated. Reid also emphasized as part of the fundraising and relief drive that he is extremely proud of the employee response.

C&W employees are participating in a voluntary internal payroll donation campaign across

Richard Scudamore, Premier League Executive Chairman all markets, as well as contributing canned goods, personal care products and non-perishable items that continue to be airlifted to impacted markets.

In addition, parent company Liberty Global has launched their “In Givers” campaign and will match employee donations across all its operating companies worldwide.

Housing agency to partner with private sector to build over 15,000 homes in Jamaica

KINGSTON, Jamaica – The National Housing Trust (NHT) says it will be partnering with more private developers to significantly increase the number of affordable homes as the Jamaica government announced plans to ahead with legislation to protect property values in gated communities.

NHT chairman, Dr. Nigel Clarke, said that at least seven parcels of land totalling 3,000 acres have already been identified for the private developers’ programme that this is intended to provide in excess of the15,000 homes by 2020, as well as other units thereafter.

Clarke said this is consistent with the mandate of Prime Minister Andrew Holness that the agency builds more affordable homes for Jamaicans.

Clarke, speaking at the recent ground-breaking ceremony for the NHT’s J$4.1 billion (One Jamaica dollar=US$0.008 cents) Ruthven Towers apartment complex in St. Andrew, said that advertisements were placed locally and internationally during August, inviting submissions from interested parties of which 10 have to date been received.

He said the NHT will continue to accept submissions until the end of October and, thereafter,

pre-qualify the participants by the end of November.

“We are going to shortlist (them) and invite proposals for each parcel of land according to our criteria, so that construction can begin sometime in 2018/19; the vast majority of houses to be developed under this programme would be (in the range of) J$5 million. This will allow us to move beyond the target of 15,000 homes.

“Once we get this programme (going) and…the private sector moving in tandem with the public sector, we expect to break the bottleneck of housing demand and delivery and address the market (needs) that currently exists…particularly at the low-income segment.”

Clarke said he was looking beyond the 15,000 houses noting “if we unleash the energy of private enterprise, we believe that we can do much more as far as affordable housing is concerned.”

“So the NHT (is putting) in place this arrangement in order to engender significant acceleration in the number of houses brought to market and, at the same time, a significant reduction in the time it takes from conceptualization to delivery,” he added.

KINGSTON, Jamaica, Oct 2, CMC – The National Housing Trust (NHT) says it will be partnering with more private developers to significantly increase the number of affordable homes as the Jamaica government announced plans to ahead with legislation to protect property values in gated communities.

NHT chairman, Dr. Nigel Clarke, said that at least seven parcels of land totalling 3,000 acres have already been identified for the private developers’ programme that this is intended to provide in excess of the15,000 homes by 2020, as well as other units thereafter.

Clarke said this is consistent with the mandate of Prime Minister Andrew Holness that the agency builds more affordable homes for Jamaicans.

Clarke, speaking at the recent ground-breaking ceremony for the NHT’s J$4.1 billion (One Jamaica dollar=US$0.008 cents) Ruthven Towers apartment complex in St. Andrew, said that advertisements were placed locally and internationally during August, inviting submissions from interested parties of which 10 have to date been received.

He said the NHT will continue to accept submissions until the end of October and, thereafter,

pre-qualify the participants by the end of November.

“We are going to shortlist (them) and invite proposals for each parcel of land according to our criteria, so that construction can begin sometime in 2018/19; the vast majority of houses to be developed under this programme would be (in the range of) J$5 million. This will allow us to move beyond the target of 15,000 homes.

“Once we get this programme (going) and…the private sector moving in tandem with the public sector, we expect to break the bottleneck of housing demand and delivery and address the market (needs) that currently exists…particularly at the low-income segment.”

Clarke said he was looking beyond the 15,000 houses noting “if we unleash the energy of private enterprise, we believe that we can do much more as far as affordable housing is concerned.”

“So the NHT (is putting) in place this arrangement in order to engender significant acceleration in the number of houses brought to market and, at the same time, a significant reduction in the time it takes from conceptualization to delivery,” he added.

St. Lucia breaks ground on $20millon solar farm

The Saint Lucia Electricity Services Limited (LUCELEC), the main power company in St. Lucia, recently held a ground-breaking ceremony for its 3 megawatt (MW) solar farm, to be located north of the Hewanorra International Airport at La Tourney, Vieux Fort.

The ceremony marked the official commencement of construction of the solar farm.

Acting Prime Minister, Hon. Lenard Montoute, Energy Minister, Hon. Stephenson King,

representatives of the selected contractor GRUPOTEC, the Clinton Foundation and Rocky Mountain Institute-Carbon War Room, and the United Nations Development Programme were among stakeholders who addressed the ceremony along with LUCELEC’s Managing Director.

The $20M solar farm is historic for Saint Lucia as it will be the first utility-scale renewable energy project on the island. It will be funded, owned and operated by LUCELEC. When completed in April

2018, it will have about 15 thousand panels and will generate 15 million kWhs (or units) of electricity per year.

That’s enough to power the equivalent of about 3,500 homes, and is about 1.3% of the electricity generated from LUCELEC’s Cul De Sac Power Plant.

The 3MW solar farm will reduce the volume of fuel purchased

by LUCELEC by about 300 thousand gallons per year. LUCELEC uses approximately 19 million gallons of fuel per year.

LUCELEC’s Managing

Director Trevor Louisy described the ground-breaking as the first major practical step in Saint Lucia’s energy transition process towards a more secure and sustainable energy supply. “The construction of the solar farm builds on the work LUCELEC has been doing with grid-tied roof top solar PV systems since 2009. It is expected to provide the impetus for more renewable energy initiatives, and in more ways than one, will change St. Lucia’s energy landscape,” he said.

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In meeting with military, Trump Air France flight makes talks of ‘calm before the storm’ emergency landing after

WASHINGTON - After discussing Iran and North Korea with U.S. military leaders on Thursday, President Donald Trump posed for a photo with them before dinner and declared the moment “the calm before the storm.”

“You guys know what this represents?” Trump said after journalists gathered in the White House state dining room to photograph him and first lady Melania Trump with the uniformed military leaders and their spouses.

“Maybe it’s the calm before the storm,” he said.

What storm?

“You’ll find out,” Trump told questioning reporters.

Classical music played in the background and tables were set in the nearby Blue Room for a fancy meal.

The White House did not immediately reply to a request to clarify Trump’s remark.

Earlier in the evening, while seated with the top defense officials in the cabinet room, Trump talked about the threat from North Korea and preventing Iran from getting a nuclear

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U.S. President Donald Trump (L) participates in a briefing with senior military leaders at the White House in Washington, U.S., October 5, 2017. weapon. landmark agreement.

“In North Korea, our goal Trump has filled top is denuclearization,” he said. “We posts within his administration cannot allow this dictatorship to with military generals, including threaten our nation or our allies his chief of staff, retired General with unimaginable loss of life. We John Kelly, and national security will do what we must do to prevent adviser, Lieutenant General that from happening. And it will H.R. McMaster. McMaster, who be done, if necessary, believe me.” normally dresses in civilian During his speech to the United clothes at the White House, wore Nations General Assembly last his uniform for the meeting. month, Trump said the United Without being specific, States would “totally destroy” Trump pressed the leaders to North Korea if needed to defend be faster at providing him with itself or U.S. allies. “military options” when needed.

The president on Thursday “Moving forward, I also also had tough words for Iran, expect you to provide me with a saying the country had not lived broad range of military options, up to the spirit of an agreement when needed, at a much faster forged with world powers to curb pace. I know that government its nuclear program. bureaucracy is slow, but I am

A senior administration depending on you to overcome the official said on Thursday that obstacles of bureaucracy,” he said Trump was expected to announce during their cabinet room meeting. soon he would decertify the

Officials to review security after British PM May targeted by prankster

British political officials said they will re-evaluate security measures at government functions, after a prankster got within a few feet of Prime Minister Theresa May during a speech and handed her an unemployment form.

May was speaking Wednesday at a conference for the British Conservative Party when serial prankster Simon Brodkin handed her a P45 form -- which is used in Britain as bureaucratic paperwork when a person leaves a job.

Brodkin told her, “[British Foreign Secretary] Boris [Johnson] told me to give you this.”

May placed the paper on the floor before resuming her speech.

Brodkin, who also goes by the character Lee Nelson, was taken out by security and was arrested for breach of peace. He was released shortly and will face

Simon Brodkin hands a P45 job termination form to Prime Minister Theresa May Wednesday during her speech at the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester no charges for the stunt.

The prank raised questions about the vetting of conference attendees. Brodkin had legitimate credentials for the event, despite police checks on applicants.

“If he’s known for being a prankster but doesn’t have a criminal record, then that wouldn’t necessarily come up on the checks that we do,” a spokesman for the

Greater Manchester Police said.

“That could be something that may have come upon the Conservative Party’s checks, but I don’t know the specifics of their checks. Ours is criminal and terrorism.”

A spokesperson for the Conservative Party, or Tories, announced plans to work with police to review their vetting policies for future applicants.

An Air France Airbus A380, like the one pictured above, was forced to make an emergency landing in Canada after one of its four engines blew out over the Atlantic Ocean on its way from Paris to Los Angeles

An Air France flight made an emergency landing in Canada after its engine blew out over the Atlantic Ocean on Saturday afternoon.

Air France confirmed the Airbus A380 en route from Paris to Los Angeles was diverted to Goose Bay airport in Canada after one of the plane’s four engines was seriously damaged 37,000 above ground.

The double-deck plane, the largest in the world, had 497 passengers.

“The aircraft landed safely at [1:40 p.m.,] and the regularly trained pilots and cabin crew handled this serious incident perfectly,” Air France said.

The plane arrived at the airport with part of the engine cowling missing and was met by fire crews, but their assistance wasn’t needed.

Debris scattered across the runway as the plane made its approach, requiring cleanup before the runway could reopen.

“Loud thud and vibration indicating a catastrophic failure of an important component,” passenger Rick Engebretsen told Sky News. “Turned out to be the engine. It felt like we hit a big pothole.

“It occurred about the time everyone was resting. Everyone immediately woke up and started preparing for a crash. It settled down once the pilots found the right speed and altitude.

“A lot of very scared people on the plane.

Including myself.”

Photos showed the entire front part of the engine, including the large fan and engine’s casing, was sheared away. A brown substance was on the remaining portion of the outermost engine and there there were no obvious signs of any external fire.

The airline made arrangements for two flights to pick up the passengers: A Boeing 737 leased

by Air France and an Air France Boeing 777-300 will fly to Atlanta where Delta will arrange for passengers to be flown to their final destination,mainly to Los Angeles by a specially leased flight.

Representatives of the French Accident Investigation Bureau, Engine Alliance, Airbus and Air France will conduct an investigation, the airline said.

Saudi government criticized for 100 executions this year

Human rights group Amnesty International criticized the Saudi Arabian government Tuesday for executing 100 people so far this year, including 60 in the past three months.

A beheading Tuesday raised the total number to 101, the Saudi government news agency said.

“Since July 2017, the Saudi Arabian government has been on an execution spree with an average of five people put to death per week,” said Lynn Maalouf, director of

research for Amnesty International in the Middle-East. “This sets the country firmly on track to remain one of the most prolific executioners on the planet.”

She added: “If the Saudi authorities are truly intent on making reforms, they must immediately establish an official moratorium on executions as a first step towards abolishing the death penalty completely.”

Amnesty International said 40 percent of the executions

were carried out for drug offenses, which is a violation of international human rights law.

The group also accused the Saudi government of unfair trials and “using the death penalty as a tool to crush dissent and rein in minorities with callous disregard for human life,” Maalouf said.

“They should immediately President Donald Trump poses for photos with ceremonial quash these sentences and ensure swordsmen on his arrival to Murabba Palace, as the guest of that all trials meet international King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia, on May fair trial standards without 20 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This week, the Saudi government carried out its 100th execution this year, drawing criticism recourse to the death penalty.” from human rights groups

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Las Vegas rampage could prompt casinos to re-think security

Las Vegas gunman described as well-off gambler and a loner

NEW YORK/CHICAGO - A year ago casino magnate Steve Wynn warned that Las Vegas was a “target city” and disclosed a raft of new security measures, including invisible metal detectors and specially trained guards, designed to prevent a large-scale attack.

Whether those measures would have prevented Sunday’s rampage on the strip in which 59 people were killed is unknown. The gunman shot concertgoers from the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, a hotel complex owned

by MGM Resorts International, a rival of Wynn Resorts Ltd.

But the shooting, which also injured more than 500 people, could spur casino operators to Stephen Paddock when she returned. Authorities think more like Wynn, who had been dismissed as appeared to be settling into a said she had no connection with “obsessed” about security before Sunday’s massacre, quiet life a few years ago when the the attack. a rival casino executive said.

64-year-old apartment manager The brothers were last

“This could be a turning point,” the and avid gambler bought a home in touch in early September, executive said, speaking on condition of anonymity in a quiet Nevada retirement exchanging text messages about because security measures are private. “Every community about an hour’s drive power outages after Hurricane management team is going to move this up to the from the Las Vegas Strip and his Irma slammed into Florida, where top of the list.” beloved casinos. their mother still lives.

A representative of MGM could not be reached for Those who knew Paddock “He had nothing to do comment. say there was no sign he was with any political organization

Hotels already have extensive security for capable of holing up in a room on and religious organizations”, Eric gambling, including dogs that patrol the casinos to the 32nd floor of a casino hotel, the Paddock said. sniff for drugs and bombs, and significant security Mandalay Bay, and opening fire staff that constantly monitors the actions of people, with multiple guns on a country ITINERANT EXISTENCE, including undercover security. music festival, killing at least 59 GAMBLING

In an interview with Las Vegas’ KTNV in people and wounding more than 2016, Wynn Resorts Chief Executive Steve Wynn 520 in the worst mass shooting in Their father was Patrick said, ”Las Vegas is a target city. We have hardened modern U.S. history.

Benjamin Paddock, a bank robber the target at the Wynn.”

“He was a wealthy guy who was on the Federal Bureau

He said his company has metal detectors and he liked to play video poker of Investigation’s Most Wanted and devices at every entrance of its building for and he liked to go on cruises,” list in the 1960s and essentially employees and guests that are nonvisible to the the gunman’s seemingly baffled unknown to his sons. The shooter public as well as specially training guards. brother Eric Paddock told himself had no criminal record,

”There are almost 40 of them at every reporters from his doorstep in Las Vegas police said. opening of my building, plain clothes, armed, on the Orlando, Florida, on Monday.

In recent weeks, Paddock look-out, changing shift and being relieved every “He’s never drawn his gun, made gambling transactions two hours so they don’t get bored,” he said. it makes no sense,” Eric Paddock worth tens of thousands of dollars,

“We have done extraordinary things to said. He said he was aware that his although it was unclear whether make sure that we protect our employees and our brother had a couple of handguns they were wins or losses, NBC guests at the hotel,” Wynn said. he kept in a safe, perhaps a long News reported, citing unidentified

His comments were confirmed on Monday rifle, but no automatic weapons. law enforcement officials. by company spokesman Michael Weaver.

Police say they recovered Public records point to an itinerant

While other casino operators have a total of 34 weapons belonging existence across the American contemplated heightened security measures, none to Paddock, including 16 from the West and Southeast: Florida, a few have gone to the lengths of Wynn, the rival casino hotel room and 18 at his home years in California, a few years in executive said. in Mesquite, a small desert town other parts of Nevada.

A.G. Burnett, chairman of the Nevada popular with golfers and gamblers. A spokeswoman for Lockheed Gaming Control Board, said in a telephone Some were automatic weapons Martin said Paddock worked for a interview on Monday that a task force was set up or semi-automatic rifles illegally predecessor of the company from among regulators and law enforcement officials a modified into machine guns.

1985 to 1988, but offered no other few years ago to discuss security issues.

Eric Paddock described details.

“We were always worried about something his brother as peaceful, saying he Paddock had a hunting license in like this happening on the casino floor, but this was moved back to the red desert hills Texas, where he lived for a while. outside the casino,” Burnett said, adding, “We will of Nevada because gambling is He got his pilot license and had continue our efforts in speaking with Las Vegas legal there and he hated Central at least one single-engine aircraft casinos on bolstering their security.”

Florida’s humidity. registered in his name.

David Shepherd, chief executive of Paddock apparently lived In early 2015, he bought consultancy the Readiness Resource Group and in Mesquite with his girlfriend, a modest two-story home in a new former director of security for the Venetian Resort who was in Tokyo at the time of housing development for retirees Hotel and Casino, said, “You are looking at 40 the shooting. Las Vegas police said on the dusty edge of Mesquite, million tourists coming into Las Vegas. Security they were seeking to interview her which straddles Nevada’s border has to be effective but not intrusive.”

“We’ve had one event. Are we are going to change everything after one event?”

Police identified Sunday’s gunman as Stephen Paddock, a 64-year-old retiree armed with multiple assault weapons. Police said they Authorities say Las Vegas rigged to thwart police officers. recovered a total of 34 weapons belonging to shooter Stephen Paddock appears Police found a note they Paddock, including 16 from the hotel room. to have planned an escape from believe was written by Paddock,

Casino security expert Steven Baker said Sunday’s mass shooting attack, Lombardo said. The sheriff did standard M-16 rifles, for example, can be broken and that he also left a note before not disclose what the writing down to fit in a suitcase. he killed himself. contained, but said it wasn’t a

“If I can take a suitcase to my room I can When asked by reporters suicide note. have that in there. Nowhere do we have the full if there was any evidence Paddock It was reported Thursday out screening of baggage like we do in airports. The planned to flee the scene of the that the attack at the Mandalay logistics of doing that are huge,” said Baker. shooting, Lombardo answered, Bay might not have been the

Casino operators typically refrain from “Yes.” first time Paddock booked a hotel disclosing details of their security policies. Both Las The sheriff made overlooking a musical event.

Vegas Sands and Caesars Entertainment Corp said references to the hotel cameras Citing a law enforcement they were constantly reviewing their protocols to outside of his suite on the 32nd official, USA Today and TMZ ensure the safety of customers and working closely floor of the Mandalay Bay Resort reported that Paddock booked with local police. and Casino which the gunman had two rooms in Chicago in August

Police say they recovered a total of 34 weapons belonging to Paddock, including 16 from the hotel room and 18 at his home with Arizona.

“It’s a nice, clean home and nothing out of the ordinary,” Quinn Averett, a Mesquite police department spokesman, told reporters on Monday.

The FBI said Paddock had no connection with international militant groups.

Before moving to Mesquite, Nevada, he lived in another town called Mesquite, in Texas, where he worked as the manager of an apartment complex called Central Park. The Washington Post reported that Paddock had also worked as an accountant and had real estate investments.

Records as recent as 2015 list Paddock as single, though it appears he may have married while living in California in the 1980s.

Paddock’s age places him in the minority of mass shooters, said Laura Dugan, professor of criminology at the University of Maryland.

“Most shooters are fairly young,” Dugan said. “Right now with this particular case, it’s baffling. Why would a guy in his 60s who seems to be well off go and do a thing like that?”

Las Vegas gunman may have planned escape, booked Chicago rooms near the Lollapalooza music festival, which draws hundreds of thousands of fans every year.

It was unclear, though, whether Paddock used the rooms or even traveled to Chicago, the reports said.

Paddock also rented a hotel room in Las Vegas that corresponded with the “Life is Beautiful” music festival, officials said.

“I anticipate he was looking for anybody coming to take him into custody,” Lombardo said of the cameras.

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Trying to reset agenda, UK’s May sets out to tackle social injustice

MANCHESTER, England Prime Minister Theresa May set out her quest to tackle social and racial injustice on Tuesday, hoping to shift the focus of her Conservative party’s annual conference away from rifts over Britain’s exit from the European Union and her leadership.

After a bruising start to the party’s annual meeting in the city of Manchester, May will try to reset the agenda after remarks on Brexit policy by foreign minister Boris Johnson that deepened divisions in her top team of advisers.

She said an audit will be published on Oct. 10 spelling out the “uncomfortable truths” of life in Britain, showing how people of different racial backgrounds are treated in the health, education, employment and the criminal justice system.

Her ministers will also of top ministers as united over Brexit. announce policies to try to prove critics “Leadership is about ensuring wrong and show that her government that you have a team of people who is working, including measures to aren’t yes men, but a team of people toughen sentences of people streaming of different voices around the table or browsing extremist material, and to so that we can discuss matters, come to an agreement and then put that increase nurse training.

“In doing this ground-breaking government view forward, and that is work we are holding a mirror up to our exactly what we’ve done.” society,” May said in a statement.

May promised to build a

“My most fundamental “country that works for everyone, not political belief is that how far you go in just the privileged few” when she life should be based on your talent and became prime minister just over a how hard you work - and nothing else.” year ago after Britons voted narrowly

But in early morning broadcast to leave the EU and her predecessor interviews, May was repeatedly asked David Cameron stepped down. about her relationship with Johnson But she has had to shelve many after he set out four personal red lines of her domestic policies - such as social for the Brexit negotiations to unravel care and corporate reforms - since losing the Conservatives’ majority in more than 40 years of union.

“I don’t set red lines,” May told parliament in a June election. That BBC television, describing her cabinet setback has undermined the party’s

3 Americans win Nobel Prize in physics for work on gravitational forces

confidence in her ability to lead it into the next election, due in 2022.

The preliminary findings of the audit showed that the unemployment rate for black, Asian and minority ethnic people of working age is nearly double that for white groups, while more than nine in 10 headteachers are white, the government said.

The findings, the government says, can help better target training and mentoring programs.

“The idea itself is not new,” May said.

“Charles Booth’s maps of rich and poor areas in Victorian London drew attention to hardship that was too often hidden – but this focus on how ethnicity affects people’s lives will present findings that are uncomfortable.”

North Korean nuclear attack on Seoul, Tokyo could kill 2M

This image released on September 3 by the North Korean official news service KCNA, shows North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during a briefing by scientists at the Nuclear Weapons Institute on the details of the country’s nuclear weaponization program

Kip Thorne and Barry Barish are pictured in this photograph released by Caltech on October 3, 2017.

The 2017 Nobel Prize for Wave Observatory. Although Albert physics was awarded Tuesday to three Einstein never imagined it possible Americans for their contributions to to measure gravitational waves, the the study of gravitational waves.

LIGO project was able to achieve

Rainer Weiss, Barry C. this by using a pair of gigantic laser Barish, and Kip S. Thorne split interferometers to measure a change the prize announced by The Royal as the gravitational wave passed the Swedish Academy of Sciences early Earth.

Tuesday.

Weiss earned a doctoral

“In the mid-1970s, Rainer degree in 1962 at the Massachusetts Weiss had already analyzed possible Institute of Technology and was a sources of background noise that professor of physics at MIT, as well. would disturb measurements, and Barish earned his doctorate had also designed a detector, a laser- in 1962 from the University of based interferometer, which would California at Berkeley. He later overcome this noise,” the Nobel became a professor of physics at the announcement said.

California Institute of Technology.

“Early on, both Kip Thorne Thorne earned his Ph.D. and Rainer Weiss were firmly from the Princeton University in convinced that gravitational waves 1965, later becoming a professor of could be detected and bring about a theoretical physics at the California revolution in our knowledge of the Institute of Technology. universe.”

Other Nobel Prizes will be

The scientists were noted awarded over the next few days -for their “invaluable” contributions chemistry on Wednesday, literature to the success of the Laser on Thursday, peace on Friday and Interferometer Gravitational- economics on Oct. 9.

SEOUL, South Korea-- injure 7.7 million others.

These figures were A North Korean nuclear attack on Seoul and Tokyo could claim reached under the assumption more than 2 million lives, a U.S. that North Korea would launch website monitoring Pyongyang said its entire arsenal of 25 operational Thursday. nuclear weapons against Seoul and

The website, 38 North, Tokyo. The warhead yield, in this released the report at a time of calculation, ranged from 15 to 250 heightened tensions on the Korean kilotons.

The estimated population Peninsula, following North Korea’s nuclear and missile tests and the of Seoul was 24.1 million, and that U.S. threat of using its military for Tokyo was 37.9 million. force. U.S. President Donald Trump Zagurek used three levels and North Korean leader Kim of probability of detonation in Jong Un have also traded bellicose calculating casualties: 20 percent, rhetoric, stoking fears of an armed 50 percent and 80 percent. He took into account South Korea clash on the divided peninsula.

Author Michael J. Zagurek deploying the Terminal High Jr. said based on calculations, Altitude Air Defense system to nuclear detonations over Seoul help protect against North Korean and Tokyo with the North’s current missile attacks and Japan being in estimated weapon yields could kill the process of acquiring the Aegis as many as 2.1 million people and Ashore ABM system.

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Ecuador judge orders arrest of vice president in Odebrecht probe

Vice President Jorge Glas

QUITO - An Ecuadorean judge ordered pre-trial detention for Vice President Jorge Glas as part of an investigation into Brazilian construction company Odebrecht’s corruption scandal.

Glas, a 48-year-old electrical engineer, has been accused by senior members of the government of former President Rafael Correa of corruption while serving as a minister and vice president during seven years of Correa’s government.

Judge Miguel Jurado approved a prosecutor’s request for preventative detention on the grounds that Glas allegedly accepted bribes, and also agreed to freeze his assets.

Glas said the accusations lack evidence and are part of a politicized campaign against him.

“Don’t worry, you don’t have to search for me, I‘m where I always am,” Glas said via Twitter.

“I‘m not going to escape. Those who are innocent never flee.”

Fallout from the massive Odebrecht corruption scandal has continued to sweep Latin America.

The company, which has admitted to paying bribes to win contracts in a number of countries, has already paid $3.5 billion in settlements in the United States, Brazil and Switzerland.

A close ally of leftist ex-President Rafael Correa, Glas served as Correa’s vice president from 2013 and retained the position under current President Lenin Moreno.

In August he was suspended from his duties by Moreno, who accused him of not being a team player.

O.J. Simpson walks out of Nevada prison after serving nine years for robbery

O.J. Simpson, acquitted of the 1994 murder of his ex-wife and her friend after the “Trial of the Century,” was released early on Sunday from a prison in Nevada, where he had been held since 2008 for a botched armed robbery at a Las Vegas casino hotel.

The state’s Department of Corrections posted a sevensecond video on Facebook showing the retired American football star and former actor being released at 12:08 a.m. local time (0708 GMT).

The midnight timing was “to ensure public safety and reduce the potential for incident,” the department said in a brief OJ SImpson statement that accompanied A civil court jury the video and a photo showing subsequently found him liable for Simpson signing some papers. the deaths and ordered him to pay Simpson’s lawyer, $33.5 million in damages to the Malcolm LaVergne, said by text victims’ families, a judgment that message on Sunday morning: “All remains largely unpaid. information related to Simpson’s In a video on the New York whereabouts is confidential until Post’s web site, Simpson spoke (Monday) at the earliest.” from the back of a white SUV

Simpson wore a blue at a gas station the newspaper baseball-style cap, blue denim said was in Amargosa Valley, pants and a jacket, and white Nevada, about 90 miles (145 km) sneakers as he walked through northwest of Las Vegas. “Nothing a door to freedom after a prison has changed in my life,” he said on guard said: “Here you go. Come on the video. out.”

“I’m in a car for the last

Seventy-year-old Simpson five hours so how do I know how was granted parole in July after it feels to be out?” he said through nine years behind bars. There an open window, answering the was no mention at the parole man who shot the video who called board hearing of his 1990s trial for Simpson by his nickname, “Juice”. the murder of his ex-wife Nicole Asked where he was Brown Simpson and a friend, Ron heading, Simpson replied: “None Goldman. of your business.”

He was found not guilty in 1995 following the sensational, NOT WELCOME 13-month trial in Los Angeles, which was televised live daily and While his destination remains transfixed much of the country. unclear, Simpson told parole

Egypt arrests dozens in crackdown on gays

CAIRO - Egypt has arrested 22 people in the past three days as part of a crackdown on gays after a rainbow flag was raised at a concert, activists and rights groups said on Monday.

At least 33 people have been arrested since Sept. 23, a day after a group of people were seen raising the flag, a rare public show of support for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender rights in the conservative Muslim country.

The public prosecutor announced an investigation after local media launched a highly critical campaign against those who raised the rainbow flag at a Charles “Chuck” Svatos won the second prize in Iowa Lottery

A 92-year-old Iowa man who scored a Mashrou’ Leila concert, a popular $390,000 lottery jackpot said his windfall was Lebanese alternative rock band whose lead singer is openly gay. foretold by a fortune cookie.

On Monday police arrested

Charles “Chuck” Svatos won the second prize in the Iowa Lottery’s Sept. 25 Lucky for Life Ahmed Alaa and Sarah Hegazy, the latter being the first woman drawing, earning him $25,000 a year for life.

Svatos, who took the lump sum option of involved in such an incident in $390,000, said his win wasn’t entirely unexpected years, in relation to the case, their -- it was predicted earlier in the month by a fortune lawyer said.

They were both charged cookie he ate at a casino.

“You will discover an unexpected treasure,” with “joining a group formed in contrary to the law” and the cookie’s message read.

Iowa man says lottery jackpot was predicted by fortune cookie

Svatos said he saved the fortune and carries it in his wallet.

“It’s hard to believe a fortune cookie, you can never believe them most of the time,” Svatos said.

He said he plans to use his winnings to travel.

board members he hoped to move to Florida, where he has friends and family, although that must be approved by authorities there.

Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi told Fox News on Sunday Simpson was not welcome there.

”He wants to come to Florida and golf all over our state, and I don’t want that to happen,” she said. Bondi told “Fox and Friends” that she might have no legal way to keep Simpson out.

Florida corrections officials say they had not received a parole transfer request and had not been contacted by their counterparts in Nevada.

Born in San Francisco, Simpson played his final professional years with the 49ers and lived in Los Angeles at the time of the murders. California corrections officials said he had not filed papers to live in that state either.

Simpson said at his parole hearing he was ready to spend time with his children and friends and could handle public attention.

Among reasons the commissioners gave for their decision were that Simpson had followed prison rules during his incarceration, had no prior criminal convictions and posed a minimal risk to the public.

In 1968, Simpson won the Heisman Trophy as the top college football player, while attending the University of Southern California. He played more than a decade in the NFL, mostly for the Buffalo Bills, where he became the first player to rush for more than 2,000 yards in a season.

“propagating that group’s idea”.

Hegazy faced a further charge of “promoting sexual deviancy and debauchery” and the Supreme State Security Prosecution ordered them detained for 15 days, lawyer Amr Mohamed told Reuters.

Two men had been arrested earlier in relation to the flag incident but one was released.

The remaining arrests were unrelated to the incident but have all been over the perceived sexual orientation of the defendants and came after it.

At least 10 men were arrested between Sept. 28-30 and six others earlier that week, judicial sources said. All 16 went on trial on Sunday charged with “promoting sexual deviancy” and “debauchery”, euphemisms for homosexuality. A verdict is due on Oct. 29.

One man has been sentenced to six years in jail over similar charges.

Although homosexuality is not specifically outlawed in Egypt, it is a conservative society

and discrimination is rife. Gay men are frequently arrested and typically charged with debauchery, immorality or blasphemy.

Those arrested are subjected to anal examinations to determine whether they have had gay sex, which rights groups Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch say amounts to torture.

Five such examinations have taken place, Amnesty International said on Monday.

Judicial sources do not deny the examinations take place but say they are legally carried out and are not a form of abuse.

“In a matter of days the Egyptian security forces have rounded up dozens of people and carried out five anal examinations signaling a sharp escalation in the authorities’ efforts to persecute and intimidate members of the LGBTI community following the rainbow flag incident,” said Najia Bounaim, North Africa Campaigns Director at Amnesty.

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TECHNOLOGY

Google launches new phones, speakers in hardware push

SAN FRANCISCO - Alphabet Inc’s Google on Wednesday unveiled the second generation of its Pixel smartphone along with new voice-enabled home speakers, redoubling its commitment to the hardware business as it competes with a surge of devices from Apple Inc and Amazon.com Inc.

Google’s new products, including a Pixelbook laptop, wireless earbuds and a small GoPro-like camera, showcase Google-developed operating systems and services, notably the voice assistant. That means usage of those devices should stoke the company’s core ad sales business as buyers of the hardware use Google services like search and maps.

Speaking at the launch in San Francisco, Google hardware chief Rick Osterloh said the new products “perfectly demonstrate our strategy of re-imagining hardware from the inside out.”

The Pixel 2 smartphone comes in two sizes, with comparable features, including aluminum bodies and no traditional jacks for headphones. Prices for the base model start at $649, while the high-end version starts at $849. The phones will be available Oct. 19.

The Pixel phones lack the brand lustre and market share of similarly priced smartphones such as the Apple iPhone or Samsung Electronics Co’s Galaxy S and

Galaxy Note smartphones.

Still, the original Pixel’s camera and software drew acclaim from reviewers, many of whom expect the line to become a robust competitor at the high end of the Android smartphone market.

Pixelbook, priced at $999, is the first laptop powered by Google Assistant and will support Snap Inc’s Snapchat, the company said.

The keyboard folds behind the screen to turn the 12.3-inch touchscreen into a tablet. It will be available in stores from Oct. 31.

Google Home Mini, one of the new speakers, is priced at $49 in the United States and would rival Amazon.com Inc’s popular Echo Dot. It will be available Oct. 19. The Home Max, with dual woofers for more powerful sound, is priced at $399 and with availability by the end of the year.

The Pixel Buds, which are priced at $149, arrive in November. Clips, which is pocket-sized camera with object detection and automatic recording capabilities, “soon” goes on sale for $249, Google said. Videos last only a few seconds and do not contain audio.

The Pixel smartphone debuted a year ago, with analysts estimating sales of more than 2 million, pushing Google to record amounts of non-advertising revenue.

Google’s “other” revenue category, which

includes both hardware and sales of online storage services, accounted for about 12 percent of overall sales in its most recent quarter.

Last month, Google expanded its hardware development capabilities by picking up a 2,000-person smartphone engineering team at HTC for $1.1 billion.

It’s pretty clear Google is serious about hardware,” said Avi Greengart, research director at consumer data firm GlobalData. “Given that there is a Pixel 2, and given the financial investment, there must be a longer-term strategic intent.”

HARDWARE CHIEF HAS SECOND GO

Google moved into smartphones five years ago with the $12.5-billion purchase of Motorola Mobility.

But Motorola’s hardware team, under Osterloh, and Google’s Android mobile operating system division remained independent. Google wanted to avoid giving it a special advantage and protect its relationships with Samsung, LG and other distributors of Android. The company later sold the Motorola smartphone business.

Osterloh, now working inside Google, moved to bring in-house the HTC team Google contracted to design the Pixel.

He enjoys a strong relationship with Hiroshi Lockheimer, the Android division head. The

Netflix ups U.S. fees for first time since 2015

Netflix Inc’s U.S. business announced the first rises in monthly fees in two years on Thursday, hiking costs for two of its three main subscription plans as it spends heavily on its own original content.

The company’s mid-range plan, which allows streaming on two devices at the same time, was increased to $10.99 per month from $9.99.

The top-tier plan, which allows streaming on four screens in high definition, was raised to $13.99 per month from $11.99. The basic plan fee remained at $7.99.

Shares in the global streaming pioneer rose as much as 4.5 percent to a record high of $192.80.

“Most investors believe that Netflix is priced well below its value to consumers and want to see the management continue to increase monetization,” Rob Sanderson analyst at MKM Partners said.

In 2011, Netflix raised prices for some customers by as much as $6, causing more than 800,000 U.S. subscribers to desert the service. A more gradual move in 2014 did not

provoke the same outrage.

Netflix is cheaper than many of its competitors despite the current price hike. HBO Now, the standalone streaming service of HBO that offers access to shows such as “Game of Thrones” and “Veep”, is priced at $14.99 a month, while Hulu prices its service without commercials at $11.99 per month.

“This price increase will likely be a revenue growth catalyst for the company,” RBC Capital Markets analyst Mark Mahaney wrote in a client note. “The content, not price, is the leading churn/churn-back factor amongst Netflix subs.”

The price hikes will only be in the United States and will start taking effect from mid-November, depending on users’ billing cycles.

The higher pricing comes as the video streaming service spends heavily on original content and expanding outside the U.S.

Netflix had earlier said it would spend over $6 billion this year on original shows and expected to have negative free cash flow of $2 billion to $2.5 billion.

Mario Queiroz, Vice President of Product Management at Google, speaks about the Pixel 2 phone during a launch event in San Francisco, California, U.S. October 4, 2017 pair have been friends since million during the same working together for several span, iSpot.tv said. Apple years at Good Technology in has sustained its TV time the early 2000s. throughout the last year, while P r o t e c t i n g Google’s efforts have tapered relationships with others in off. the Android ecosystem has In the speakers become less of a concern. market, Google’s personalSamsung ratched down the assistant lags Amazon’s Echo rivalary with Google after the devices in market share, firms agreed to a major patent according to investment licensing deal in early 2014. bank Cowen & Co. Last week, Other vendors have seen their Amazon released several new market share dip. models of the Echo, including

Google’s eye is now one with a display as it tried to on Apple, whose iPhone has find a place in every niche.

Chandra, become the smartphone to Rishi vice president of product beat. for Google’s

The first Pixel management debuted a year ago with a Home hardware unit, said significant marketing push: in an interview that Google during the last three months was being “a little bit more of the year, Google spent an thoughtful” than the online estimated $110 million to air shopping company.

“Amazon is taking 12 Pixel-related commercials, according to data from a broad approach,” Chandra advertising measurement firm said. “We’re going to iterate until we have a good product iSpot.tv. story to tell.”

Apple spent $147

EU orders Amazon to pay $294M in back taxes

Online retailer Amazon was ordered on Wednesday to repay nearly $300 million in back taxes by the European Union, for what it called illegal advantages.

A statement by Margrethe Vestager, EU commissioner of competition policy, said an Amazon deal with Luxembourg amounted to illegal state aid, giving the company an unfair advantage.

The EU’s total bill to Amazon is $294 million.

The decision came after a three-year investigation that concluded Luxembourg lowered taxes on Amazon’s profits without justification.

The EU said Luxembourg allowed Amazon to transfer the majority of its profits from a company, Amazon EU, which is subject to taxation, to Amazon Europe Holding Technologies, which is not subject to tariffs. The probe said the transactions allowed the company to significantly reduce its taxes.

The EU referred to AEHT as a tax shelter with no office or employees. Amazon implemented the structure to avoid tax payment, Vestager said, between 2006 and 2014.

“Luxembourg gave illegal tax benefits to Amazon. As a result, almost three-quarters of Amazon’s profits were not taxed,” Vestager said. “In other words, Amazon was allowed to pay four times less tax than other local companies subject to the same national tax rules. This is illegal under EU State aid rules.”

Amazon did not immediately respond to Wednesday’s order.

In a separate statement Wednesday, the European Commission, the regulating agency of the EU, said it will take Ireland’s government to court over its failure to collect $15.3 billion in unpaid taxes from Apple.

The Irish government was ordered to collect the tax for a similar situation by Jan. 3.

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Yahoo says all three billion accounts hacked in 2013 data theft

Yahoo said that all 3 billion of its accounts were hacked in a 2013 data theft, tripling its earlier estimate of the size of the largest breach in history, in a disclosure that attorneys said sharply increased the legal exposure of its new owner, Verizon Communications Inc.

The news expands the likely number and claims of class action lawsuits by shareholders and Yahoo account holders, they said. Yahoo, the early face of the internet for many in the world, already faced at least 41 consumer class-action lawsuits in U.S. federal and state courts, according to company securities filing in May.

John Yanchunis, a lawyer representing some of the affected Yahoo users, said a federal judge who allowed the case to go forward still had asked for more information to justify his clients’ claims.

“I think we have those facts now,” he said. “It’s really mind-numbing when you think about it.”

Yahoo said last December that data from more than 1 billion accounts was compromised in 2013, the largest of a series of thefts that forced Yahoo to cut the price of its assets in a sale to Verizon.

Yahoo said “recently obtained new intelligence” showed all user accounts had been affected. The company said the investigation indicated that the stolen information did not include passwords in clear text, payment card data, or bank account information.

But the information was

chairman of the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee, said he plans to hold a hearing later this month over massive data breaches at Equifax Inc and Yahoo. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission already had been probing Yahoo over the hacks.

The closing of the Verizon deal, which was first announced in July, had been delayed as the companies assessed the fallout from two data breaches that Yahoo disclosed last year. The company paid $4.48 billion for Yahoo’s core business.

A Yahoo official emphasized that the 3 billion figure included many accounts protected with outdated, easy- that were opened but that were to-crack encryption, according to never, or only briefly, used. academic experts. It also included The company said it was security questions and backup sending email notifications to email addresses, which could additional affected user accounts. make it easier to break into other The new revelation accounts held by the users. follows months of scrutiny by

Many Yahoo users have Yahoo, Verizon, cybersecurity multiple accounts, so far fewer firms and law enforcement that than 3 billion were affected, but failed to identify the full scope of the theft ranks as the largest the 2013 hack. to date, and a costly one for the The investigation internet pioneer. underscores how difficult it

Verizon in February was for companies to get ahead lowered its original offer by $350 of hackers, even when they million for Yahoo assets in the know their networks had been wake of two massive cyber attacks compromised, said David Kennedy, at the internet company. chief executive of cybersecurity

Some lawyers asked firm TrustedSEC LLC. whether Verizon would look for a Companies often do not new opportunity to address the have systems in place to gather up price. and store all the network activity

“This is a bombshell,” said that investigators could use to Mark Molumphy, lead counsel in follow the hackers’ tracks. a shareholder derivative lawsuit “This is a real wake up against Yahoo’s former leaders call,” Kennedy said. “In most over disclosures about the hacks. guesses, it is just guessing what Also, Senator John Thune, they had access to.”

Rising hacker threat will trigger boom in cyber crime insurance

COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - Insurer Tryg expects 90 percent of its corporate customers to buy cyber crime insurance within five years as the threat from hackers and viruses to crucial data and IT systems grows.

Tryg, Denmark’s biggest insurer, has sold 5,000 cyber crime insurance policies since the turn of the year when it launched a new product providing assistance in restoring data and getting systems up and running if a firm is hit by a cyber attack.

“There are no corporate clients today that don’t have insurance on their buildings or cars, but I think that within a very few years it will be just as evident that you should insure against cyber crime,” chief executive Morten Hubbe told Reuters on Wednesday.

The initial rise in demand for cyber insurance was prompted by the ransomware attack, named “Wannacry”, that infected more than 300,000 computers worldwide in May.

He estimated that around 50 percent of the firm’s corporate clients would buy such an insurance by 2020 and from that point it would only take “a couple of years” to reach 90 percent.

Tryg’s two business segments for small and medium size businesses and larger corporate customers accounts for 44 percent of the group’s total premium income.

“The biggest risk to us is that significantly more customers get hit than we believe and that it gives us a huge economic loss,” said Hubbe.

While the firm has good insight into how often a house burns down or a bicycle is stolen on average, the frequency and extent of cyber crimes is hard to predict.

Tryg will also offer extensions to the basic insurance that cover consequential losses, back-up of data and a so-called DNS box aimed at blocking web pages known to contain viruses and malware.

For the big industrial players, Tryg would look to cooperate with global reinsurers to spread the risk when big companies lose revenues in connection with cyber attacks.

The world’s biggest container shipping firm Maersk Line saw a $2-300 million bill from a June cyber attack that disrupted its operations for weeks.

U.S. lawmakers want to restrict internet surveillance on Americans

A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers unveiled legislation on Wednesday that would overhaul aspects of the National Security Agency’s warrantless internet surveillance program in an effort to install additional privacy protections.

The bill, which will be formally introduced as soon as Thursday, is likely to revive debate in Washington over the balance between security and privacy, amid concerns among some lawmakers in both parties that the U.S. government may be too eager to spy on its own citizens.

The legislation, written by the House of Representatives Judiciary Committee, is seen by civil liberties groups as the best chance in Congress to reform the law, known as Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, before its expiration on Dec. 31.

Senior U.S. intelligence officials consider Section 702 to be among the most vital tools they have to thwart threats to national

security and American allies.

It allows U.S. intelligence agencies to eavesdrop on and store vast amounts of digital communications from foreign suspects living outside the United States.

But the program, classified details of which were exposed in 2013 by former NSA contractor Edward Snowden, also incidentally scoops up communications of Americans, including if they communicate with a foreign target living overseas. Those communications can then be subject to searches without a warrant by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

A discussion draft of the legislation, a copy of which was seen by Reuters, partially restricts the FBI’s ability to access American data collected under Section 702 by requiring the agency to obtain a warrant when seeking evidence of a crime.

That limit would not apply, however, to requests of data that involve counterterrorism or counter-

An undated aerial handout photo shows the National Security Agency (NSA) headquarters building in Fort Meade, Maryland espionage.

Security Agency’s decision The narrower earlier this year to halt the restriction on what some have collection of communications called a “backdoor search that merely mentioned a loophole” has disappointed foreign intelligence target. But some civil liberties groups. that codification would end Several organizations sent a in six years as well, meaning letter this week saying they NSA could potentially resume would not support legislation the activity in 2023. that did not require a warrant The spy agency has for all queries of American said it lost some operational data collected under Section capability by ending so-called 702. “about” collection due to

The legislation would privacy compliance issues and also renew the program for six has lobbied against a law that years and codify the National would make its termination

permanent.

Republican senators introduced a bill earlier this year to renew Section 702 without changes and make it permanent, a position backed by the White House and intelligence agencies.

But that effort is expected to face major resistance in the House, where an influential conservative bloc of Republicans earlier this year said it opposed renewal unless major changes were made, reflecting disagreement within the majority party.

Separately, Senators John Cornyn, the No. 2 Republican in the chamber, and Democratic Senator Dianne Feinstein are working on Section 702 legislation that may also be introduced this week and include fewer reforms.

Democratic Senator Ron Wyden and Republican Senator Rand Paul are also planning to introduce a bill that would require a warrant for any query of Section 702 involving data belonging to an American.

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LIFESTYLE Switching from smoking to vaping could save millions of lives

Millions of cigarette smokers could live substantially longer if electronic cigarettes are embraced as a replacement for tobacco during the next decade, a new study contends.

As many as 6.6 million cigarette smokers could live a combined 86.7 million more years under policies that encourage them to swap their smokes for e-cigarettes, according to “optimistic” projections from cancer researchers at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C.

Even a worst-case scenario involving e-cigarettes would still save lives, the researchers said.

Under a “pessimistic” projection, 1.6 million former cigarette smokers would have a combined 20.8 million more years of additional life, the research team found.

These numbers show that adopting e-cigarettes as an alternative to smoking could prove the easiest way to cause tobacco use to dwindle in the United States, said lead researcher David Levy, a professor of oncology at Georgetown’s Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center.

“An e-cigarette strategy really could help us move towards the goal that we all have, to reduce cigarette use,” Levy said. “Everybody agrees that cigarettes are really harmful, and population health could be dramatically improved.”

People using e-cigarettes are not exposed to the carcinogens and chemicals produced by burning tobacco, although they still endure the addictive and systemic effects of nicotine, Levy said.

However, the vapor-emitting, batterypowered devices remain unregulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This makes it tough for tobacco control advocates to adopt a pragmatic strategy focused on the devices, said Dr. Louis DePalo, a professor of pulmonology with the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City.

FDA-approved nicotine replacement products such as gum or patches are considered safe and are used alongside counseling and therapy to help people kick their addiction, DePalo said. Gum and patches also aren’t as pleasurable as using an e-cigarette, and that enjoyment might make it more difficult for someone to wean themselves off e-cigarettes.

“E-cigarettes in an unregulated environment just don’t offer you the exit strategy of being part of a comprehensive smoking cessation strategy,” said DePalo, who had no role in the new study.

For the study, Levy and his colleagues crafted optimistic and pessimistic scenarios under which smokers start adopting e-cigarettes, and then projected out how many lives would be saved and extended under those scenarios. The optimistic scenario assumes that: •Cigarette smoking would decline to 5 percent of the U.S. population as e-cigarettes become the more popular option, down from the current 16 percent.

•New smokers would take up e-cigarettes rather than tobacco.

•People would quit e-cigarettes at about the same rate they quit tobacco.

•E-cigarettes carry 5 percent of the health risk of tobacco cigarettes.

The pessimistic scenario paints a somewhat darker picture, as expected. It assumes that: •About 10 percent of Americans would still smoke tobacco; more never-smokers would take up e-cigarettes.

•Vapers would quit at half the rate of smokers.

•E-cigarettes carry about 40 percent of the risk of smoking.

High blood pressure in 40s increases women’s risk for dementia, study says

Women who develop high blood pressure in their 40s could be much more vulnerable to dementia later in life, a new study suggests.

That increased risk could run as high as 73 percent, the researchers reported, but the same did not hold true for men.

These new findings suggest that high blood pressure can start playing a role in brain health even earlier than previously thought, said lead researcher Paola Gilsanz, a postdoctoral fellow with the Kaiser Permanente Northern New research suggests women who have high blood pressure in their 40s are at greater California Division of Research in risk for dementia Oakland.

15 years to see who developed among women but not men,”

Prior studies have linked dementia.

Gilsanz said.

“Given high blood pressure with dementia, They found that people that women have higher but “it wasn’t clear if hypertension with high blood pressure in their rates of dementia than men, before one’s 50s was a risk factor,” 30s did not appear to have any understanding why this may be Gilsanz said. increased risk of dementia. is a large area of interest for us.

A healthy circulatory But women who Future research should really system is key to a health brain, developed high blood pressure in look at sex-specific pathways that said Keith Fargo, director of their 40s did have an increased might be at play, to disentangle the scientific programs and outreach risk of dementia, even after the risk factors for men and women.” for the Alzheimer’s Association. researchers adjusted for other Fargo said it makes

“The brain is a very factors like smoking, diabetes and sense that people with long-term metabolically active organ in excess weight. exposure to high blood pressure the body. It requires an outsized However, the study did would be more likely to develop amount of oxygen and other not prove that early high blood dementia. nutrients,” said Fargo, who wasn’t pressure caused dementia risk to “Your dementia risk is involved with the study. “Because rise in women, just that there was really a lifelong thing,” Fargo said. of that, there’s a very, very rich an association.

“People think about dementia blood delivery system in the Men did not have a similar in late life, because that’s when brain. Anything that happens risk from high blood pressure it’s common to see the clinical to compromise that is going to in their 40s, but that could be symptoms. But everything that is compromise the overall health and because they were more likely to setting you up for cognitive decline function of the brain.” die before they grew old enough is occurring throughout your life.”

Because of that, it stands to suffer from dementia, Gilsanz But Fargo sees this as an to reason that long-term exposure noted. opportunity, given that high blood to high blood pressure could leave Other factors such as pressure can be controlled with one more vulnerable to dementia genetic differences, lifestyle medication and lifestyle changes. as they enter old age, Gilsanz said. differences and sex-specific “These modifiable risk Gilsanz and her colleagues hormones also might separate factors are the most powerful reviewed the records of more men and women when it comes weapons we have in our arsenal than 5,600 patients of the Kaiser to dementia risk associated with to fight dementia,” he said. “It’s a Permanente Northern California high blood pressure, Fargo said. target that is addressable.” health care system, tracking them “It’s really interesting to The study was published from 1996 onward for an average see there was an association Oct. 4 in the journal Neurology.

‘Sleep positioners’ a danger to baby: FDA

Infants should be put to sleep on their backs on a firm, empty surface and never placed on a sleep positioner, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says.

The agency warned parents and caregivers that these products, also known as “nests” or “anti-roll” supports, can prevent babies from breathing.

The two most common sleep positioners include two raised pillows or “bolsters” attached to a mat. Babies younger than 6 months old are placed on the mat between the pillows to keep them in a specific position while they are sleeping.

But putting babies to sleep on or near soft objects, such as positioners, toys, pillows and loose bedding, increases the risk for accidental suffocation and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), the American Academy of Pediatrics says.

Some babies have been found in dangerous positions next to a positioner they had been placed in for sleeping. Federal officials also reported that infants have died after being placed in one of these products. In most cases, the infants got out of position,

rolled onto their stomachs and suffocated, the FDA explained.

The agency urged parents and caregivers to always put babies on their back for naps and when they go to sleep at night.

Babies should never sleep with a positioner, pillow, blanket, sheets, a comforter or a quilt, the FDA advised.

Infants’ sleeping surfaces should be bare and free of any loose items. Appropriate clothing keeps babies warm enough while they are sleeping.

The FDA regulates baby products that claim to cure, treat, prevent or reduce a disease or condition. Some sleep positioner companies claim that their products prevent SIDS. But the FDA noted it has never cleared an infant sleep positioner that promises to prevent or reduce the risk of SIDS since there is no scientific evidence to back up this claim.

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Wyclef Jean enjoys ‘global gumbo’ in ‘Carnival III’ release

DOVER, Del. — Wyclef Jean had a song named in his honor and worked with producers on his new album who were just kids when he released his debut solo album, “The Carnival.”

At 47, tributes from today’s hip-hop stars and a surge of young producers had Jean deciding to call it a day on “The Carnival” saga. “Carnival III: The Rise and Fall of a Refugee,” is the last one under that banner.

“This is the trilogy. This is it,” Jean said.

Jean’s first full-length album in eight years was released Sept. 12 by Legacy Recording, and coincides with the 20-year anniversary celebration of the Grammy winning “Carnival.” Jean would collaborate with Santana, cover Bob Marley and snagged a cameo from Bob Dylan over the years, a thrill for him to work with and honor some of his musical heroes. These days, hip-hop stars pay homage simply by naming a song after The Fugees co-founder.

“When I first heard the record (I heard) new music, Wyclef Jean. I was like, this is not my song,” Jean said, the underground. That’s a beautiful Mario, the Knocks, the Wavy Gang. to run for president of Haiti again? laughing. “It was like, no the song’s thing. It’s been like nine years, I think, It’s sort of the generation movement Jean: “We ran for the urgency. named after you.” since the last one. I think the theme of this album. When I worked with I felt like the government was absent.

Young Thug indeed named a of the entire album is, I call it global Santana, you could feel that Wyclef/ We don’t feel like government is absent song “Wyclef Jean” that included the gumbo. The playlist is a playlist of Fugee generation and the Santana right now. As the country moves line, “Okay, my money way longer than unity and of culture. We could go from generation merging into one things.” forward, as a social entrepreneur, I’m a NASCAR race.” hip hop to gospel to salsa. I guess it’s ___ hoping in the future there’s some form

Jean, a three-time Grammy the thing that reminds us of unification AP: You worked with your of a school we can build. As a social winner, wore a NASCAR jacket through music. That’s how I know that musical heroes. What does it mean entrepreneur, my true position with Sunday inside a motorhome for an an album will be called Carnival and after 25 years to be in demand by the Haiti is to work with the private sector interview with The Associated Press at this will be the final chapter.” new generation? and help to bring jobs.”

Dover International Speedway. Jean, ___

Jean: “The kids are making ___ a NASCAR fan who is friends with AP: The last one? Is there more records about you. Even “Wild AP: How much do you try and former driver Brian Vickers, gave the music ahead?

Thoughts” is “Maria, Maria” sampled. get political when you play live music? command for drivers to start their Jean: “There was an album So when (DJ) Khaled and them called Jean: “It’s the same as Jimi engines. done before Carnival which is still not and was like, yo, you’ve got to clear Hendrix. It’s like Vietnam. We knew

It was a short drive to the finished. That album was the winter the sample for me. A lot of people don’t what was going on in Vietnam. At the Delaware track for Jean. He still lives of Stockholm when I got back from like it. Santana don’t clear samples. end of the day, Dylan and different in New Jersey, where his family moved Haiti. Me and Avicii got together and But I’m from a different generation. people had different ways that they’re from Haiti when he was just a young the energy was so strong that we ended The idea of digging into the crates going to protest. For me, I stand in child. up doing 20, 25 songs. It’s not finished and discovery was very important. a position of Jimi Hendrix. I would

“I feel like the Haitian Bruce yet. We were just talking about it on I’m always like, when I sampled the play the “Star Spangled Banner” and Springsteen,” Jean said. the phone the other day before he went Bee Gees, my whole thing was, don’t parts of it would be distorted. It’s self

In an interview with the AP, to Burning Man. He was like, ‘Yo, it forget if you take a piece of someone’s expression to just let people know that Jean, talked his future, The Fugees, would be a shame for the world not to material, they’re going to listen it. maybe there’s parts of America right protests and “Carnival III,” shortly hear this.’ I was like, ‘Yo, they’re going When I create something in my brain, now through rhetoric that’s distorted. before he bellowed to the crowd it was to hear it. We’ve got to figure it out.’ As it’s my creation. So who the hell is going But don’t forget who we are.” time to start the NASCAR race. we move to the future, there are like to make it better? That’s always in my ___ ___ two albums past this Carnival.” brain. That’s why a lot of times it’s AP: What’s up with The

AP: What does the new album ___ hard to clear it. But “Wild Thoughts” is Fugees? mean to you?

AP: What does mean to be held amazing. Khaled’s amazing, Rihanna’s Jean: “You know Paul

Jean: “The best way to in such reverence by today’s generation amazing. We called Santana and it was McCartney, where’s the Beatles? It’s explain this album is, it seems like a of hip-hop stars? a 1-2-3.” still a beautiful thing that people care tastemakers album right now. The Jean: “This album celebrates ___ and that’s the most important thing.” buzz of it is building internally and in the younger producers like Supah

AP: Do you think you’re going

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Cleveland Cavaliers may no longer be concerned about a lack of playmakers

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Over the last few years the Cleveland Cavaliers expressed plenty of frustration with their lack of playmakers, an issue that became more obvious in the NBA Finals when playing against a team with a glut of them.

But if Wednesday’s preseason opener against the Atlanta Hawks was any indication, the chirping should settle this season.

“We definitely added that,” Cavs head coach Tyronn Lue said following the game. “I think guys are getting it. Now we have to start adding more. It’s always a tough process when you have six or seven new guys and you’ve got to add stuff and you don’t want to add too fast, you don’t want Members of the Cleveland Cavaliers link arms during the playing of the national anthem in a preseason to go too slow. For our first preseason game against the Atlanta Hawks at Quicken Loans Arena. June 12, 2017 game, our early offense stuff, I thought as opposed to facilitator. But Williams in the first half. They finished with 26 they did a good job handling that.” never seemed comfortable in Cleveland on 34 makes.

Last season, the Cavs started and looked out of place in the NBA “We’ve got guys that can make with LeBron James and Kyrie Irving Finals. plays, great basketball IQs,” Lue as the primary playmakers -- guys It’s clear the Cavs had a said. “We added some guys who can do capable of passing, dribbling and specific focus this off-season. The multiple things. I think that will help shooting. Every now and then, Kevin loss of Irving stings, sending away us in the long run.”

Love was also able to handle that the team’s second-leading scorer who Derrick Rose. Dwyane Wade. responsibility, running offensive sets has an unquantifiable impact on an Jose Calderon. Love. They all had at from the elbow. Iman Shumpert got a opposing defense. But it also led to a least two assists. few cracks, but Lue realized Shumpert needed roster makeover.

James will be back soon. Then was at his best in a lesser role.

After numerous moves, the in a few months comes Isaiah Thomas.

The rest of the roster, while Cavs enter this new season deeper That will bring the playmaker number immensely talented, was filled with and they may finally have enough to at least six -- if Calderon makes specialists. It forced James and Irving playmakers. the final cut. And Lue said recently to shoulder an excessive burden.

Wednesday helped show that. Shumpert will get more chances to run

Following the trade deadline, Despite not having James, the team’s the pick-and-roll after working hard the Cavs added veteran Deron Williams best passer who continues to nurse a this off-season. Even J.R. Smith was to help stabilize the second unit while sore left ankle, the revamped Cavaliers initiating offense and driving to the allowing James to be more of a finisher dished out 16 assists on 18 made shots basket.

It’s only the preseason and the Hawks look destined to be one of the league’s worst teams so the figures require context. But the assist totals and ball movement gave Lue reasons for optimism -- a carryover from what he’s seen in camp.

Wade got the start in place of James. But it’s looking more likely that he will come off the bench to run the second group. At least, that’s how he’s being used in practice.

On Wednesday, Wade attacked off the bounce, scoring in the paint.

He also had a team-high four assists, showing off the passing ability and court vision the Cavs have raved about since signing him last week.

Rose chipped in with three assists against just one turnover. He also had some vintage finishes inside, using his speed to get by the initial defender.

Calderon didn’t do anything flashy. At 36 years old, that’s not his game. He was signed to be the steady veteran, someone trusted to run the offense and provide backcourt depth until Thomas returns from his hip injury.

If nothing else, it was a promising start for the rotational mainstays and it’s compelling to think about how much growth could happen when the team begins to jell and James returns.

For the first time in this new era the Cavs appear to have addressed one of their biggest roster flaws

Kansas City Chiefs QB Alex Smith among best, coach says

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Kansas City Chiefs stand as the NFL’s only unbeaten team after four games and, while rookie running back Kareem Hunt stole the headlines with his redhot start, much of the team’s success rests on quarterback Alex Smith, who after 13 years in the league is making his case as an elite quarterback.

Head coach Andy Reid makes a case for Smith as among the league’s best.

“I think it’s how you play and how you lead your team,” Reid said.

“It’s how you go about your business, you’re dealt with whatever you’re dealt with at that position.”

No quarterback in the NFL this season goes about their business better than Smith. The 33-yearold Smith stands on pace to shatter most of his career-best totals. He is completing 76 percent of his passes with a 124.2 passer rating, both which

NBA commissioner Silver expects players to stand for anthem

lead the league. He’s on pace for more than 4,200 passing yards and 32 touchdown passes. His career bests are 3,502 passing yards last season and 20 touchdown passes in 2015.

Much of Smith’s success this season rests on the work he’s done the past four seasons in Kansas City.

Reid along with offensive coordinator Matt Nagy and assistant head coach Brad Childress have built an offensive system that maximizes Smith’s skill set, especially his ability to make quick decisions with the ball and use his feet to run the ball and move in the pocket.

Reid also sees Smith’s fingerprints on the players around him, including tight end Travis Kelce and wide receivers Tyreek Hill, Chris Conley and Albert Wilson.

“Some of it’s what he’s got around him,” Reid said. “Some of those kids have grown up and he’s had an opportunity to kind of train him in

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said he expects players to stand during the U.S. national anthem, which has long been a league rule, rather than follow the lead of NFL players who have been kneeling in protest.

The controversial issue of kneeling during the anthem has become more prevalent in the NFL in a gesture intended to call attention to what protesting players see as a pattern of racism in the treatment of AfricanAmericans by U.S. police.

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith gets ready to toss the ball to running back Kareem Hunt during the season-opening win over the New England Patriots his way. I think that’s a plus for him.

Everybody from Kelce to Tyreek, Chris, Albert - these are all guys that are kind of his guys and that’s so important and it’s showing up.”

Smith dismisses talk about whether he’s an elite quarterback. He believes that’s a debate for the fans and the pundits. Winning games is

his only barometer for measuring a quarterback.

“It’s your job to execute your offense and help your team win games,” Smith said. “There’s a lot of different ways to do that. I really think that’s the ultimate evaluation of a quarterback.”

By that standard, Smith indeed ranks among the league’s best. His 45-20 regular-season record as Chiefs quarterback ranks third in the league since 2013 behind New England’s Tom Brady (49-15) and Seattle’s Russell Wilson (47-20-1). The Chiefs have won a league-best 26 of their 30 last regular-season games.

Smith’s offense has faced several challenges early this season, and the face another tough defense Sunday night against Houston.

“They have one of the best D-lines in football,” Smith said. “A couple of the most disruptive guys in football up there.”

But Silver does not anticipate locked arms during the anthem, which I such gestures on the NBA’s hardwood felt was a respectful show of unity. Many courts when the 2017-18 season begins of our players have spoken out already next month. about their plan to stand for the anthem.

“On the anthem specifically, we And I think they understand how divisive have a rule that requires our players to an issue it is in our society right now.” stand for the anthem. It’s been a rule as The gesture was initiated last long as I’ve been involved with the league, season by then-San Francisco 49ers and my expectation is that our players quarterback Colin Kaepernick and will continue to stand for the anthem,” has since caught the attention of U.S. Silver told a news conference after the President Donald Trump, who last week NBA’s Board of Governors meetings. called for NFL owners to fire those who

“Last year many of our teams refuse to stand.

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NBA approves draft lottery reform to dissuade tanking

The NBA Board of team with the worst record has Governors approved draft lottery a 25 percent chance, followed by reform, reducing the chances of 19.9 for the second-worst record teams tanking to land one of the and 15.6 for the third. top three picks.

A fourth team will be part

The motion passed by a of the lottery draw and that team 28-1-1 vote. The Oklahoma City will have a 12.5 percent chance at Thunder voted against it and the landing the top pick.

Dallas Mavericks abstained.

The team with the worst

Also passed was an item record can pick no lower than fifth. allowing NBA commissioner “NBA Draft Lottery reform is a Adam Silver to fine teams for meaningful step in our continuous sitting healthy players in certain effort to enhance the quality of situations, primarily nationally our games,” Byron Spruell, NBA televised games. president of league operations,

In addition, Toronto said in a statement. “These Raptors minority owner Larry changes were necessary to improve Tanenbaum was elected as the competitive incentives for our new chairman of the Board of teams.”

Governors on the second and final The player rest proposal day of the governors’ meetings. prohibits healthy players from

The lottery reform is being rested for any high-profile aimed at limiting the practice of nationally televised game. A teams not pushing to win games violation of the policy will be in hopes of having better odds to viewed as conduct detrimental to land high picks in the lottery. the NBA and result in a fine of at

The approved reform, least $100,000. which easily surpassed the Teams such as the required three-quarters majority, Golden State Warriors, Cleveland will have the teams with the three Cavaliers and San Antonio Spurs worst records each having a 14 rested star players for national percent chance at landing the No. telecasts on ABC, ESPN or TNT 1 overall pick. last season, helping lead to

In the current system, the Thursday’s action.

The new policy also states that a team should not rest multiple healthy players in the same game or rest healthy players when competing on the road.

Tanenbaum is the first Canadian to be named the chairman of the NBA Board of Governors. He will succeed Minnesota Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor.

Tanenbaum is chairman of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment and has been with a governor with the Raptors since 1998. He also holds similar titles with the NFL Toronto Maple Leafs and Major League Soccer’s Toronto FC.

“It is a great honor to have been elected as Chairman of the NBA Board of Governors, for both myself and the Toronto Raptors franchise,” Tanenbaum said in a statement. “I look forward to working closely with Commissioner Silver, the league office and my fellow owners in this capacity to grow the game around the world and continually look for opportunities to better this great league for our teams, our players and our fans.”

Some NFL players kneel during U.S. anthem again despite Trump call for protest to end

Several dozen NFL players, fewer than last week, chose to sit or kneel during the U.S. national anthem at the start of games on Sunday, a day after President Donald Trump again demanded an end to a protest he sees as a sign of disrespect for the flag.

The symbolic gesture, initiated last year by then-San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, snowballed last week following calls by Trump for team owners to fire athletes who sat out the anthem.

Last Sunday, more than 40 players, many of them on the 49ers, sat or knelt on one knee during renditions of the “StarSpangled Banner” in the 15 National Football League games, compared with 180 players in all 16 games a week earlier.

Some African-American players have adopted the practice of kneeling during the anthem to protest against police treatment of racial minorities.

Critics including Trump object to any protest, regardless of its merits, during a ceremony meant to honor the flag and military veterans.

Some 30 members of the 49ers knelt before a game

in Arizona on Sunday, and their general manager and chief CONTROVERSY GRIPS NFL executive stood behind them, The Mercury News in the San ‘Before last weekend’s Francisco Bay area reported. games, Trump wrote a series of

In Seattle, several tweets that fueled the debate members of the Seahawks over whether the players should sat out the national anthem, be able to protest during the while their opponents, the anthem.

Indianapolis Colts, linked arms The controversy quickly along the sidelines. enveloped the most popular U.S.

In other games, players sports league, preoccupied the on some teams went to one knee news media and became a hot before the anthem was played topic of discussion at bars and and then rose as a team when offices across the country. the song began. Players on a The Saints and handful of teams stood with some other teams sought a raised fists during parts of the compromise stance, kneeling anthem or after it, according to in unison before the anthem a team-by-team rundown from and standing together during sports television network ESPN. the song. The aim was to show

At London’s Wembley respect for both the flag and the Stadium, where the NFL’s first position taken by the protesters. game was played on Sunday, “The decision to kneel three members of the Miami ... prior to the anthem and then Dolphins knelt as U.S. singer everyone stand up together, Darius Rucker performed the number one, it shows solidarity U.S. anthem. All of the other and unity for us as a team,” uniformed Dolphins and their Saints quarterback Drew Brees opponents, the New Orleans said. “Listen, it pays respect to Saints, stood along the sidelines, all.” many with their right hands During the past week, over their hearts.

Trump kept up a drumbeat

The three players who of criticism of the protesting had knelt stood for the British players. anthem, “God Save the Queen.”

say Carlos Arthur Nuzman helped arrange a $2 million bribe to get the games for Rio de Janeiro, where he was arrested early on Thursday. Police said he was being held in connection with crimes including corruption and money laundering.

Marcelo Bretas, the

Former world number one, Tiger Woods, claimed the last of his 14 major titles in 2008

Rory McIlroy has said that Tiger Woods does not need to prove anything to anyone anymore and has guaranteed his status as a legend even if he never returns to competitive golf.

Woods remains optimistic over his golfing future but said during the President’s Cup on Thursday that he may never play another round competitively due to his lingering back problems.

The American former world number one claimed the last of his 14 major titles in 2008 and has only played six competitive rounds in the past two years after multiple back surgeries.

“If this is it, Tiger doesn’t have anything to prove to anyone; not to me, not to you, not to himself,” McIlroy told reporters at the British Masters on Thursday.

“He can walk away with his head held extremely high. He’s done wonders for this game,” four-time major winner McIlroy said of the American.

“I don’t think there’s a single figure who ever did more in terms of bringing different groups of people into the game, different ethnicities, different age groups.”

McIlroy said he had spent time with Woods over the past few months and revealed the 41-yearold was waiting on doctors to tell him what he could and could not do.

”If he doesn’t play again, he’s been the greatest player I’ve ever seen. Jack (Nicklaus) has a better record but I don’t know if he played better golf.

“Tiger made golf cool in the 90s, when it really needed an injection of something. He’s a legend and, if this is it, then everyone should just applaud what a great career he’s had.”

McIlroy, who has failed to record a victory in a frustrating injury-hit season, showed glimpses of a return to form with a first round three-under 67 in Newcastle to sit four strokes behind joint leaders Tyrell Hatton and George Coetzee.

a lawyer for Nuzman, told reporters. “Today’s measures are harsh and unusual.”

Bretas said in an arrest order that Nuzman’s wealth grew by 416 percent between 2006 and 2016 and that he had assets overseas that were only declared after the vote-buying investigation began.

The assets include 16 kg in gold bars deposited in Switzerland, Bretas said. The IOC federal judge who authorized said on Thursday it his arrest, said new evidence would cooperate in the indicated that Nuzman’s role in investigation. Its chief the alleged vote-buying scheme ethics and compliance was “more relevant” than initially officer has asked Brazil for information to thought. proceed with its own

“The accusation of voteinvestigation, buying for the 2016 Olympics internal which is ongoing, the is unfounded,” Nelio Machado, body said.

Brazil police arrest Olympic committee chief in vote-buying scandal

SAO PAULO - Brazilian police arrested on Thursday the head of the national Olympics committee, who is accused of conspiring to bribe members of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to pick Rio de Janeiro as host of the 2016 games.

Brazilian investigators

Legend Woods has nothing to prove to anyone, says McIlroy

“Given the new facts, the IOC Ethics Commission may consider provisional measures while respecting Mr. Nuzman’s right to be heard,” the IOC said, without detailing the measures.

L e o n a r d o Gryner, a former director of the national Olympics committee, was also arrested in a new phase of the so-called Unfair Play investigation.

Police raided Nuzman’s home in September, accusing him of conspiring with politicians to buy the right to host the 2016 games. Sergio Mazzillo, a lawyer for Nuzman, said then his client was innocent.

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SAILROCK TAKES ACTION FOLLOWING HURRICANE IRMA Immediately following Hurricane Irma, Sailrock stepped up to respond to and lead many of the relief efforts for the South Caicos community. Our amazing team extended themselves day and night to offer the needed aid to local residents.

Shipments of food were donated by IGA in Provo, with Sailrock employees assisting with the offloading and distribution of the food. Many thanks to IGA for their generous efforts!

Sailrock President, Colin Kihnke, participating in the distribution of food, medicine and provisions to the local community.

When the service team from FLOW arrived to South Caicos, Sailrock offered equipment and operators to assist in placing the generator. Cellular service was restored the following day.

Sailrock promptly offered operators and equipment to make needed repairs to the South Caicos shipping port.

Sailrock provided operators and machinery to assist Fortis TCI in the repair of power lines and poles to reestablish power to the community.

The Sailrock water truck and operator distributed fresh water throughout town for several days until the water plant was restored to operational condition.

While a lot of progress has been made, much is left to be done in restoring this resilient community. Join us today in this effort by donating to the South Caicos Heritage Foundation. All donations will be matched dollar for dollar by Colin Kihnke, President of Sailrock, up to $1,000,000.

For information about the Foundation please visit us at

www.southcaicosheritagefoundation.com/irmaresponse

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