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THE IMF IS HERE

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has been in the Turks and Caicos Islands for the past two weeks conducting an assessment of the regulation and supervision of the financial sector in the TCI.

Provo tops the world

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Provo has been named the best island in the world by TripAdvisor users

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Caicos Beach Club sold to CMK – Investors worried

BY DELANA ISLES INVESTORS in Caicos Beach Club (resort, casino and spa) are worried that their investment may go down the drain as the development was recently sold at an auction with little to no details forthcoming.

On the owners’ message board, investors say they are worried that the new buyers of the unfinished development will demolish it, making way for another project and possibly costing them millions of dollars of their invested cash.

There are also claims on the message board that both the Caicos Beach Club and Rahl and Rahl, a privately held business consultancy company in Deerfield Beach, Florida, are now under investigation in the US. When the Weekly News contacted Minister of Finance, Washington Misick last week, he confirmed that the development has been sold to CMK BWI limited, of which Sailrock Development Limited (also on South Caicos) is an affiliate.

He confirmed: “Based on my conversation that I have had with both the CMK developers and the

persons who own the operation there had been an auction last week (two weeks ago).”

He added: “I believe they will at some stage want to speak with Government to discuss it but that meeting hasn’t taken place as yet.”

Asked what the plans are to help people who have sunk their money into the Beach Club project and could possibly lose out if it is demolished, Misick stated that it is a private matter.

“I mean there is nothing the Government can do or say about that, it is a private matter. If they have any kind of recourse they would have to exercise that on the basis of whatever their contract is or whatever other means they are able to do that.”

He said he does not know if the former developers are under investigation.

“But as a result of the auction I wouldn’t be surprised if the seller were trying to recover something,” Misick said.

On the website where the auction was listed, it states that the property was being sold as is.

It also states that the vendor makes no warranty as to the structural

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The unfinished Caicos Beach Club and Marina in South Caicos

integrity, state of completion, fitness for purpose or otherwise as to the buildings located on the property.

Also, no representation or warranty is given as to whether development permission was obtained for the erection of such buildings or whether there has been compliance with the terms or conditions of any permission granted.

As listed in the auction document, unless otherwise specified by the auctioneer, the property was being sold unfurnished with vacant possession on completion.

However, it added, there is located on the property a considerable quantity of construction materials and equipment which are not included in the sale. These materials and equipment belong to the

developer, Caicos Beach Club Resort and Marina 1A, Ltd (‘Caicos Beach Club’) and entities associated with Caicos Beach Club.

The purchaser will be responsible for making its own arrangement with Caicos Beach Club for disposing of the materials and equipment, it added.

The law firm of Misick and Stanbrook – represented by Ariel Misick and Sarah Knight - acted as the vendors’ attorneys in the transaction.

The Caicos Beach Club Resort and Marina was touted as an idyllic and exclusive vacation paradise that is only read about, and a resort where vacationers can leave their shoes at the airport, relax in a non-commercial environment and actually find their footprints in the sand untouched the

next day.

To lure investors in, the developers promoted the TCI as a rapidly growing off-shore financial centre offering numerous advantages including but not limited to no corporate income tax on revenue, no personal income tax on revenue, no income tax on revenue generated from property, no capital gain tax on property when sold, no annual real estate tax, no estate/inheritance tax, that any nationality may purchase property, that the Crown guarantees title therefore no title insurance is necessary, land registry provides details of ownership, title can be personal or confidential, and a permanent residency status can be obtained with a real estate investment of $250,000, among several other things.

Financial sector review lists overall public debt at $192m THE LAST quarterly report on the economic review of the Turks and Caicos Islands finances for 2014 has shown that the Government has $192,646,000 in total outstanding public debt.

The report, a copy of which was obtained by the Weekly News, indicates that after the RBTT bonds of $170,000,000, which are guaranteed by the United Kingdom Government, are retired in 2016, there remains unsecured TCIG bank loans in the amount of $13,488,000 and TCI Invest loans of $9,158,000.

Dr Ubaldus Raymond, Chief Economist for the TCI Government, when contacted this past week noted that come March 2016, the $170m will be paid back, and based on Government projections from the approved budget for this financial year, they intend to have $116.6 million in the sinking fund to cover the majority of the loan.

That means that the Government will need an additional $56 million roughly to make up the $170m, which will be borrowed, Dr Raymond advised.

Meanwhile, other significant information coming out of the report dealt with the number of work permit holders and Government contract

workers as at December 2014, the end of that review year.

The total of work permits issued for major occupations as at December 2014 was 7,724, while the total number of Government contract workers as at December 2014 was 639.

However the Chief Economist cautioned that these figures may have some discrepancies.

“I get this information directly from the National Health Insurance Plan (NHIP); however there was some query by the Chief Statistician in terms of these numbers.

“He is currently working on validating them and he has advised that there may be some double counting.”

Dr Raymond further cautioned that the review and publishing of the report is a new process and that with new publications there will be a number of glitches coming up.

“What I have done now is to allow him to provide me with these numbers as opposed to me getting it from NIB and NHIP. “So hopefully with these validations that he has to do, these numbers would be revised hopefully in the next batch in March 2015.”

As reported in the document the

total plant and machine operators and assemblers on work permits are – 115; clerical support workers – 516; service and sales workers – 2,197; elementary occupations – 1,558; craft and related trades worker – 513; technicians and associate professionals -330; managers – 475; professionals – 536 and not specified – 1,484.

Major occupation of Government contract workers While the numbers for Government contract workers are as follows - plant and machine operators and assembler – 0; clerical support workers- 15; service and sales workers – 24; elementary occupations – 56; craft and related trade workers -9; technicians and associate professionals – 16; managers – 15; professionals – 307 and not specified – 197.

Other figures included in the document were key banking indicators, domestic bank balances, profit and loss accounts and a business registry.

It also lists number of tourists and the value of imported construction materials.

The reports for the four quarters are available online at www.tcifsc.tc/ publications.

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Lord Michael Ashcroft resigns from House of Lords LORD Michael Ashcroft has resigned from the House of Lords as he can no longer “contribute meaningfully,” according to the International Business Times.

The 69-year-old was treasurer of the Conservative Party from 1998 to 2001, under William Hague and also served as deputy chairman.

He has donated £10m to the Tories since the 1980s but withdrew the lifeline in 2013 amid speculation he doubted the party would secure a majority at the general election in May. His Lord Ashcroft Polls service into marginal seats is seen as a barometer of how the election could unfold.

A statement on his website said he was stepping down to concentrate on his Lord Ashcroft Polling service as well as publishing interests.

“Earlier this year Baroness D’Souza, the Lord Speaker, said that any Member of the House of Lords who can 'no longer contribute meaningfully' should retire,” his statement read.

“She added that since the House has close to 800 members, 'retirement at the right time should be seen as a condition of membership of the House of Lords – a duty as well as a right'.

“I agree with the Speaker, and have concluded that my other

activities do not permit me to devote the time that membership of the Lords properly requires.

“Accordingly, I have today written to the Clerk of the Parliaments giving notice of my resignation from the House of Lords with immediate effect, pursuant to Section 1(1) of the House of Lords Reform Act 2014.

“I will continue my involvement in politics through Lord Ashcroft Polls and my political publishing interests: Conservative Home, Biteback Publishing and Dods.”

His final written question to the House of Lords came on March 4 when he asked what the government’s response was to a recent leaked memo concerning Ethiopia’s “Destabilising Policy Against Eritrea.”

Ashcroft, who grew up in tax haven Belize and registered his companies there, was made a life peer in 2000 on condition he moved to the UK. However, 10 years later he had still not moved and was criticised for his “non-dom” status. MPs also accused him of flouting laws banning overseas contributions.

As an author, Ashcroft has published seven titles and his philanthropic projects have included founding the charities Crimestoppers and Action on Addiction.

Stock levels will determine when passports will be printed in UK MINISTER of Border Control, Donhue Gardiner has announced that the exact date in June for the repatriation of printing Turks and Caicos Islands passports in the United Kingdom will depend on stock levels.

In a press release on Thursday (April 23), the minister noted that some passports will be retained and will only be printed on compassionate grounds or urgent Government business.

He said that from the date of transfer, Turks and Caicos Islands British overseas territories passports will receive the latest biometric version of the passport that is available to British nationals, which includes the highest level of internationally recognised security standards.

Applications will continue to be made during the normal process and the fees for a Turks and Caicos

Islands passport will remain the same throughout the current financial year, this is $150 for an adult passport, $75 for a child’s passport and free for citizens that are 75 years and older.

Processing times for a passport application from the submission of an application to the return of a printed passport is scheduled to be four weeks.

Passport customers are advised to submit their application well in advance of any planned travel dates.

Time left on existing valid passports, up to nine months, can be carried over to new passports.

Further information will be provided to the general public via press releases, the Government’s website (from which new application forms will be available), as well as through live engagements with the media, the ministry advised.

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IMF reviewing TCI’s financial sector THE INTERNATIONAL Monetary Fund (IMF) has been in the Turks and Caicos Islands for the past two weeks conducting an assessment of the regulation and supervision of the financial sector in the TCI. This was confirmed to the Weekly News on Thursday (April 23), by the Financial Services Commission (FSC)’s managing director Kevin Higgins.

Higgins stated that the international body is currently in the Islands on the invitation of former Governor Gordon Wetherell following the closure of TCI Bank in 2010.

“Because we are a small

jurisdiction, obviously we are not at the top of the list but finally they [IMF] agreed to come and they have been here with six people for two weeks.”

He said they are in wrapping up their exercise and will be meeting with the current Governor, Peter Beckingham at 9.30am on Monday to give him the round up information.

This will be followed by a press conference to update the local media and the public, at 1.30pm the same day.

Higgins said on Monday the group will discuss their terms of reference, who they spoke with while they were here, their preliminary findings and

other things.

The failure of the TCI Bank in 2010 caused losses of more than upwards of $22.5 million in savings and checking account deposits to about 4,000 depositors.

At the time of the collapse and prior, reports were that the FSC had found the bank lacking but had failed to act.

The IMF is an organisation of 188 countries, working to foster global monetary cooperation, secure financial stability, facilitate international trade, promote high employment and sustainable economic growth, and reduce poverty around the world. (DELANA ISLES)

Scotiabank likely to downsize in TCI – sources REPORTS reaching the Weekly News are that the Scotiabank will soon be downsizing its operation in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

Sources told this publication that the Canadian bank will be pulling its banking and brokerage operations from the Islands and that sometime in mid-May there will be a number of layoffs from its local work force.

However, efforts to contact the top management of the bank for the past two weeks have proved futile.

Minister of Finance, Washington Misick, when contacted by this publication said that as far as he is aware, the Government has not received an official notice from the bank as yet.

He noted however, that given the news recently, the Canadian bank has actually sustained substantial losses in its debit type banking, investor experiences and difficulties all over the world due to what is called shadow banking.

“These are things like aberrations, private equity and other private sources of funding.

So banks are facing challenges,” Misick said.

The shadow banking system is a

term for the collection of non-bank financial intermediaries that provide services similar to traditional commercial banks.

The minister added that: “Against that background I don’t know that I would be really surprised that they are resizing their operations here.”

Last November, the Financial Post reported that Scotiabank will slash 1,500 jobs and close branches amid $451 million charge for Venezuela and the Caribbean.

The Bahamas was hit earlier this year with the news of the bank’s restructuring plan in that Island. The plan will result in branch closures and lay-offs.

Earlier this month, Bahamas bank executives met with the ministry of the labour to formally present the details of the restructuring plan.

The move came on the heels of that country’s Prime Minister, Perry Christie’s March meeting with the bank’s management to discuss the retrenchment plans, the Tribune in the Bahamas reported.

The news outlet also reported that sources suggested that the bank was assessing the futures of up to eight branches spread throughout the

Bahamas, including three in New Providence.

Scotiabank’s plans have raised further alarm over the commercial banking industry’s future, following significant staff lay-offs and retrenchments by its fellow Canadian-owned banks, Royal Bank of Canada and CIBC FirstCaribbean, reports say.

Some 35 of its 200 branches in the Caribbean were earmarked for closure, with 500 international jobs set to be lost, as Scotiabank sought $104.4 million in annual savings.

A Globe and Mail article, published in a three part series in the Weekly News since March, outlined how the Caribbean is dragging down the global results for CIBC, Royal Bank and Scotiabank.

According to the article, CIBC FirstCaribbean’s $835 million worth of gross impaired loans accounts for 58.4 per cent of the total $1.43 billion incurred by its Canadian parent.

While for Royal Bank, the region accounts for 40.4 percent or $800 million of its $1.98 billion gross impaired loan book and for Scotiabank, bad Caribbean credit totals $1.5 billion, out of its $4.26 billion in gross impaired loans.

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A Weekly News column that puts you on the spot for your opinions on the issues of the day

Desarrollos lawsuit

The civil suit against Walter Stipa’s Desarrollos Hotelco is seen by some as tainting the TCI and possibly putting the Ritz Carlton development in jeopardy.

However, the Government has given every indication that the project is still going ahead and that they will continue to carry out their due diligence.

What are your thoughts?

Just another case

First, this is a civil lawsuit which may or may not have merit; second, innocent until proven guilty.

I do not see any of the US authorities involved in this, other than the civil courts.

People are being sued, rightfully and wrongly every day.

The plaintiffs may believe that just because he has money, he will make them whole.

Another target for their lawyers to pursue.

If there was an arrest warrant out for him by the Feds, then maybe we should worry, but until then, it is just another civil matter and there is no point in getting our undies in a knot over it.

Bad reputation

We are in trouble for development because the PNP always has its hand out under the table.

We now have a bad reputation. In many cases it seems we are now seeking questionable

sources who are trying to launder their dirty money.

Governor Beckingham came in as an expert in bringing developers in.

Now he looks like he is getting ready to exit the TCI. This Governor, a senior citizen cannot take the pressure

Stay the course

This is so unneeded in light of the TCI’s immediate priorities. The TCI must find a way to get moving again, expand its economy and revenue position to clear off debt.

There is a greater need to retire British controlled debt and guarantees. There is a need to remove the office of the Chief Financial Officer from the TCI constitution so that ministers could return to full incumbency, control and direction of these Islands.

So projects like the Desarrollos are needed in this very important initiative to develop the post interim Government TCI. The beauty of companies is that if one

person is eliminated that is not the end of the resort development.

The Government is correct in the adopting the Bush doctrine of ‘staying the course’.

This is no time for politics but the Opposition’s response was responsible in demanding that the Government come and to account to the people for the reasons this lawsuit talk came up.

The TCI just needs one project to get moving again.

There needs to be a debate on labour supply, salaries and the role of locals. Let us stay the course and move ahead.

Doing their best

I put trust in the Government; they have done and are still doing their best to bring proper investors into the country.

I believe they know what they are doing.

So, let the construction begin.

Let the court decide first

Let’s remember that these charges are still before the courts, where Mr Stipa could yet be exonerated and his Aruba hotel project determined to be completely above board.

But the big question remains – why would the TCI Government get into bed with someone under such a dark cloud of suspicion?

This project has already been ‘in the wind’ for years now, so why not wait until the Connecticut court matter is resolved, and then either proceed with it, or wash our hands of Mr Stipa and his company, depending on the court’s findings?

Surely this haste can’t be attributed to Government’s desperation to be seen to be actually doing something to develop this country, rather than just riding the current tourism wave that is more likely in spite of them than because of them?

They have done nothing meaningful about the crime issue, nothing about the ever-

First board members appointed to Invest TCI THE CREATION of a new inward investment agency for the TCI took a major step forward with the appointment of its first board members, it was announced on Friday, April 17.

The TCI Cabinet appointed two Turks and Caicos Islanders, Anton Faesler as chair, and Tremaine Swann-Harvey as deputy chair of Invest TCI. In addition, TCI permanent resident Colin Heartwell’s consultancy firm has been awarded a contract as investment promotion expert, following a tendering process in line with the Public Procurement Ordinance.

The contract was publicly tendered and two locally sourced bids were received.

Heartwell who was nearing the end of his contract with the National Insurance Board (NIB) has been released early to take up this new position.

Following the completion of the board of directors, a chief executive and senior positions will be appointed.

Turks and Caicos Islanders will encouraged to apply for these roles at the appropriate time.

Minister of Finance Washington Misick said: “I am very excited by the potential of Invest TCI, given that we are already one of the fastest growing economies in the Caribbean.

“Our economy can only benefit by having an expert team working to bring together the

needs of business and Government in a more coordinated and coherent manner.”

Invest TCI will work with investors who want to do business in the TCI, as well as advising the Government on how it can create the right environment to encourage trade and streamline the investment process.

It will replace the defunct TCInvest, following the approval of the Invest Turks and Caicos Ordinance.

The new agency builds upon the resources of the Ministry of Finance’s Investment Unit, transforming it into a fully functioning statutory body independently operated by a board of directors, chief executive and other key personnel.

growing packs of roaming dogs, and nothing to halt the rapid deterioration of our roads, but are instead arguing about who should get the credit for FINALLY getting the Middle Caicos Health Clinic open!

Sounds to me like a kindergarten class exercise in self-government!

Right move

I think that the Government is right to continue with the project. The Ritz Carlton is a five star, huge worldwide organisation that would not allow their name to be tainted.

I’m quite sure that they have investigated funding.

Desperation

The public knows that every single development vented since 2003 has ended badly from Salt Cay to Provo, Ambergris Cay, North and Middle Caicos; the South Caicos airport project to the Middle Caicos government building, all failures.

Even the Misick family’s St Charles place is a failure. Like TCI Bank they all went down.

Now a developer from Venezuela who has an on-going dispute with the US Department of State.

Are we that desperate?

Baffling

I have never heard of an on-going due diligence. I thought that this had to be done before any memorandum of understanding (MOU) is signed.

What happens if something pops up later on and we have already signed a MOU?

Elections talk

The PNP drumbeat to election started by creating development talk that is false and misleading.

They did it with West Caicos, Third Turtle, the 12 story hotel, Sailrock, Royal Reef, Toscana.

All of these developments promise a better day but those better days never materialised.

All of these developments have had numerous press releases which capture attention and get reported.

They are trying to create buzz. But with two and half years into their term not one new development has commenced.

And the ones they are promoting are covered in controversy. Wow. For the country’s sake I wish this news wasn’t true. But it is true and the worst part is they said they knew about it.

And the courts are not finished with the man. What are they leading us into? Trouble.

But, the PNP has always led the country into trouble. Par for the course.

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DNA results of dead body not back yet - police

BY DAISY HANDFIELD POLICE are still awaiting the DNA results on the remains of the body that was found in the bushes of Breezy Brae in Grand Turk on Thursday, April 16.

Up to press time on Thursday (April 23), no results were back in the TCI. H Police press officer, Audley Astwood said that the results could take a few weeks to get back to the TCI as they were sent off island for testing.

Astwood also cautioned the public that even though there is only one person missing in Grand Turk, people cannot and should not assume that the remains found were that of Kevino Smith.

Astwood’s caution came on the heels of widespread speculation that the recovered body was indeed the body of the missing Grand Turk man.

But during a press conference held in Grand Turk Friday, April 17, acting Deputy Commissioner Rodney Adams would not confirm this, saying only that the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RTCIP) was continuing on with the investigation.

“We will not be rushing into anything; we will not be rushing this investigation.”

Adams said that they believe that not only do they owe it to the family, but to all the residents of Grand Turk.

“If we believe that the remains are in fact those of Mr Smith, once we have results, we owe it to the family as well as the residents to bring about closure as to what actually occurred or how he came about his death,” Adams said.

The acting Deputy Commissioner explained that they have been in constant contact with the family of Smith, updating them through every step of the investigation.

He said that as a police force, they understand the pain the family must be going through and will do all within their power to ensure that as it relates to the forensic examinations of the remains, it is a priority to say one way or the other, what the outcome was.

Superintendent Daron Williams, who was also present at the press event, said that he was sure members of the public would be concerned about the progress of the investigation and he appreciated their concern, but with caution.

“At the same time we would like the public to be more mindful that this investigation is a very difficult or complex investigation, which requires a lot of police work and a lot of police skills to be exhibited.”

Williams said that police knew for a fact that there were a lot of speculations in respect to the demise of Smith or his disappearance, but they could not confirm this until they conducted

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further checks to ensure that they were on the right track.

“The speculations that are being rumoured in the communities can be a danger to the investigation and we are appealing to the public to discontinue this,” Williams said.

Adams continues to spearhead the operation in the Grand Turk and the investigation for the missing man.

A cash reward in the sum of $2,000 is still being offered by Crimestoppers for anyone with information about the disappearance of Smith.

Smith disappeared after an incident in the nation’s capital on March 4.

Police information is that at about 11.45pm on March 4 a report was made to the Grand Turk police station requesting police assistance at the residence of the Ashton family in Breezy Brae in Grand Turk.

Officers were dispatched to the scene where they were told of a serious incident involving the use of a firearm.

A search for the suspect who was reported as being Kevino Smith, in the surrounding areas later that same night, turned up empty.

At 1.11am the next day, officers were called to Smith’s residence on Osbourne Road where an old unused pick-up truck was on fire.

The fire was extinguished with the help of people from within the community but Smith was not at home.

Investigations were then launched into the incidents as Smith became a person of interest to the police.

Another pick-up truck, which is also owned by Smith, was found in

Acting Deputy Commissioner Rodney Adams

Breezy Brae area that same Thursday.

It was taken to Grand Turk Police station for investigation purposes.

The following day, at about

11.30am Patti Smith reported to the police station that she had not seen her son Kevino Smith since the Wednesday that week and that he

Under the tree

was missing.

A search was carried out through the island and the surrounding cays but Smith was not located.

By Benneth Williams

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Provo tops the world

VACATIONERS are extremely pleased with the beauty, tranquillity and the hospitality of the Turks and Caicos Islands, so much so that Providenciales has been rated travellers’ choice number one island

by TripAdvisor.

The accolade of world’s top island was announced on Tuesday (April 21) to much excitement and happy greetings by the Government, the Opposition, Belongers and residents across social media and the airwaves.

In a Government press statement on Wednesday, Minister of Tourism Porsha Stubbs-Smith stated: “This is an excellent testament of the hard work by staff of the Tourist Board and across the departments in promotion of the TCI brand.”

She said it speaks volumes of the country’s tourism industry which is vital to the economy.

“The only way is up for tourism of these beautiful by nature Islands.”

The minister congratulated the team of the Tourist Board for “their endless

contribution and hard work,” and pledged continued support to the board and the promotion of the TCI brand.

The People’s Democratic Movement also conveyed congratulations to all stakeholders in the tourism industry who contributed consistently to the high standards and well-kept beauty of the country’s beaches.

“Your dedication to our brand does not go unnoticed - not by us or by our many visitors,” the party said.

Sean Astwood, Shadow Minister for Tourism and Trade, stated: “We are delighted that our Islands continue to attract visitors and garner accolade after accolade.

“The many team players and stakeholders ought to be saluted.

“May we all continue to invest our time and our national pride in our number one industry.”

The Turks and Caicos Islands has seen tremendous exposure over the past months with the release of the annual resonance report which rated

Provo has been named the best island in the world by TripAdvisor users

the TCI as the top destination in the Caribbean in addition to winning the Global Travellers Leisure Travel Award for best beaches.

As posted on TripAdvisor about the accolade, Providenciales is loved for its diving and snorkelling, which are described as stunning, thanks to miles of coral reef that is easily accessible from the shore.

Also, the upscale resorts and captivating beachscapes of Grace Bay make it a popular choice for waterfront escapes.

The cliffs and crags of Chalk Sound make a lovely backdrop for kayaking the bright turquoise waters.

This year, Providenciales ascended from last year’s number two spot, usurping Ambergris Caye in Belize from its two years-long top spot.

CNN.com quotes TripAdvisor spokeswoman Julie Cassetina on the cause of the upset.

“It’s hard to say, as winners change from year to year based on feedback from travellers,” she said.

She added: “Similar to last year and 2013, winning islands were determined using an algorithm that looked at the quality and quantity of traveller reviews and opinions for hotels, attractions and restaurants on each island gathered during a

12-month period.”

Only two more of 2014’s top 10 islands appeared on this year’s global list.

Ko Tao, Thailand, gained five spots this year, moving up from number 10 last year, while Bora Bora dropped from number three last year to rank ninth, CNN.com reported.

The world’s top 10 islands for 2015 are as follows: Providenciales, Turks and Caicos; Maui, Hawaii; Roatan, Honduras; Santorini, Greece; Ko Tao, Thailand; Madeira, Portugal; Bali, Indonesia; Mauritius, Africa; Bora Bora, French Polynesia; and Fernando de Noronha, Brazil.

‘We’re here to make things happen for young people’ – YCA chair

BY DELANA ISLES IT’S ABOUT making ideas happen through national policies, private partnerships, and young, vibrant minds attuned to the economic advancement and diversification of the Turks and Caicos Islands economy through entrepreneurship.

This is the thrust of the newly formed Young Corporate Alliance (YCA), which the group hopes will be augmented by an initial budgetary allocation of $1,000,000 towards vocational programs for youths.

Recently, the Weekly News sat down with YCA’s chairman, Kyle Smith and vice chairman, Dominique Rolle, who shared the group’s vision and the steps they will be taking in the coming years to ensure that young people are afforded a firm and prosperous foothold in the business arena and nation building of the TCI. The non-partisan, not for profit organisation is aimed at consolidating young professionals and entrepreneurs - aged 18 to 35 – and lobbying for their empowerment through the Government, with significant assistance from the private sector and other local and international partners.

“We are looking at creating a network of young individuals who are supportive of each other, and the next step for them is to really be educated in business, so we are working on things like lectures, workshops and mentorship programmes.

“Our first meeting is on the April

Chairman of the Young Corporate Alliance (YCA) Kyle Smith during the launch of the organisation

22 and this will be the opportunity for a practical calendar of events for lectures, workshops, think tanks, setting up of committees, the community projects that we want to work on and just the general outlay of the land,” Smith said.

Smith stated that so far the private sector is doing its part by providing the group with discounts through their businesses in areas such as insurance and legal aid for young start-up businesses in terms of helping them set up contracts and disclosure agreements.

“So, the private sector has already begun to help us in ways that are very clear and tangible, so it’s now the Government that needs to follow in working on the development of policies, and the concessions on duties or deviating the costs of business licences for the first year, whether it is for us or for all small medium enterprises, that is something that we want to be lobbying for.”

Asked about the process that someone needs to go through to access aid afforded to the YCA

Vice chairman of YCA, Dominique Rolle addressing attendees during YCA’s launch on April 2

through the private sector in particular, Smith noted that attending the workshops and lectures is key.

“This is so you can have something tangible to show businesses that the you are aware of the ins and outs of the business that you are about to start.

“Once the person has done that and is certified by the YCA, they would be able to access those discounts.”

He added that the process is one of ensuring confidence to YCA’s partners that the group is recommending young people who

they have vetted.

“Upon completion of the vetting process they would have access to discounts on marketing services, insurance services, legal services and accounting services and we are still working on more partnerships and more incentives.”

The chairman noted that the private partnerships are coming along very well, especially since the launch on April 2.

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‘Horrid’ video of bullying at Gov’t primary school circulates

By Daisy Handfield

THE DEPARTMENT of Education is currently investigating a bullying incident that took place at Ianthe Pratt Primary school (IPPS) in Providenciales this week.

The incident came to the ministry and the public’s attention after a video was posted on social media site, Facebook on Tuesday (April 21).

The disturbing footage, shot from appeared to be a camera phone, shows a male student pushing and punching another male student, while other students who could not be seen laughed and encouraged the behaviour.

The student being bullied attempted to cover his face to escape the blows, without making an effort to fight back.

After what appeared to be a few minutes of intimidation and taunting, the bully spat in his victim’s face, before walking away and out of sight of the video.

Ianthe Pratt Primary’ school in Provo

Deputy Premier and Minister of Education Akierra Missick

The onlookers, who sounded like other students in the recording, cheered loudest after the bully spat in the other boy’s face.

The bullied student then walked away to a nearby fountain and washed his face.

The incident appeared to have occurred in the school compound.

The Weekly News attempted to contact the principal of the

Provo pupils explore the Big South THE GRADE four class at the International School of the Turks and Caicos Islands has been learning about the country’s cultural heritage.

The pupils and their teacher Mrs Saunders ventured to the ‘Big South’, South Caicos, for the day recently.

They were greeted there by the Reverend John Malcolm and Norman Saunders, who were their personal guides for the day.

The first stop was the Iris Stubbs Primary School, where they met the grade four class, read with them and presented the class with a box of books, craft paper, pencils, pens and some treats for the classroom.

The students also had the opportunity to build on their knowledge of the salt industry and its vital role in the history of the TCI. Mrs Saunders said: “It was an amazing experience to walk the salt pond to the Boiling Hole to get a full understanding of the process of salt raking.

“We heard first-hand experiences from Rev Malcolm and Hon Saunders about the lives of those who worked in the salt ponds.”

The sightseeing journey continued with a tour of the Sail Rock development near Bell Sound, then a new hotel development and finally lunch at the Ocean and Beach Resort restaurant, on the coast of South Caicos.

Mrs Saunders said: “The view of the beautiful shades of blue ocean was breath taking. Our delicious lunch of locally caught fish was served to us by our wonderful host, Cleo Cox.” As part of their topic work all the grades at the school have been studying the Turks and Caicos Islands in depth and recently created a ‘Living history’ workshop in order to educate and celebrate the Turks and Caicos Islands as part of Education Week 2015.

Principal Katie Hinks said: “Community outreach is important for us all. We always try to embrace the Islands through our studies, which allows us to truly respect difference and celebrate diversity.”

The Leeward based primary school, formerly The Ashcroft School, has about 20 different nationalities represented within its staff and student body.

IPPS to hear what she had to say on the school’s behalf, but was unsuccessful.

Sarah Kennedy, education officer for the Education Department, said that the department was unwilling to say anything more about the incident.

A press release from the Government read: “The Ministry and Department of Education, Youth,

Sports and Library Services strongly condemn the behaviour exhibited on the video currently being circulated via internet and other social media.”

In the release, Minister of Education Akierra Missick said that the ministry and department have taken action to remove the students involved in the act until further investigations are conducted.

She said: “The parents and other relevant authorities have also been contacted.

“We are asking the public, that in the interest of the welfare and protection of the child who was bullied and parents, that we respect their rights and cease and desist from the circulation of this horrid video.”

The video has since been removed.

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Caribbean political traditions: A perspective CARIBBEAN politics is a fascinating subject, but many who follow Caribbean affairs and our own have little knowledge of the political traditions from which current practices have emerged.

We talk, but what we often say is not grounded in a serious study of the issues. And this could lead to a distortion of what is the case.

Robert Buddan, of the University of the West Indies, has written a book titled, ‘The Foundations of Caribbean Politics,” which discusses these issues.

He states that the political system in the Caribbean has been influenced by British institutions, and describes its features.

These are, individualism in politics, and a parliamentary form of government rather than presidential seen in Latin America.

A two-party dominant system, rather than the multiparty systems of the Spanish speaking Caribbean.

There is the electoral system, where the winner takes all, a secular political culture, rather than one where religion plays a strong role in politics, a longer tradition of peaceful civilian government, while in Latin America there were wars and military governments.

In the English speaking

BY Oliver Mills

Oliver Mills was born in South Caicos, acquired a diploma in article writing from the Writer’s Digest School in the United States, and worked as training manager for the Turks and Caicos public service. He is currently an adjunct lecturer in the Business and Hospitality Departments at the Turks and Caicos Islands Community College.

Caribbean, there are also political parties with a tradition of regular competitive elections.

In my view these traditions seem sane, but in their operation issues occur.

Individualism is okay but it could cause problems with collective decision-making where each thinks his or her ideas are good, and if not considered persons feel shunned and disrespected.

They might even form a third party as we have seen in the TCI. Real democracy therefore takes a hit.

On two occasions here, the two-party system has come under challenge, with the formation of a third.

The view is that the two dominant parties have basically the same policies, only different strategies.

The further observation is that these parties are elitist and even when humble people are elected, politics puts them in a class where they feel above the voters.

And there is the feeling that parliamentary democracy ignores the not so fortunate and caters to the needs of the ‘people with big bellies, and deep pockets’.

Our electoral system is seen by some to have deficits. Only those with certain resources are able to enter politics.

So elections become the games elites play. And although we have a secular political culture, voters still choose those who profess a certain religion.

Buddan’s views seem to favour one tradition over the other. This omits the fact that particularly in the TCI, we have replaced some inherited institutions with our own, although hangovers remain.

But, do we have the will to make the big changes that transform our system into a more representative democracy, that works equally well for all of us?

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Foundation presents college with hefty cheque

By Daisy Handfield A CHEQUE for $26,000 was presented to the Community College to cover the cost of 14 scholarships that were recently awarded to students.

This sum of money is to cover the students’ tuition up until May 2016.

Nine students have the opportunity to obtain their Associates degrees and five their Bachelor’s degrees through the TCI College Foundation’s scholarship scheme.

The cheque presentation was made on Thursday (April 23) at the Providenciales campus of the college.

The foundation’s chair Claudette Munroe Clare said that the organisation has been doing some excellent work over the past two years.

However, she said that it has been a hassle getting students to apply for the scholarships even though they have exhausted just about every method of advertising.

She said: “They did not meet the first deadline so we had to extend it

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all the way into June/July.

“My vision is for this to continue so we are looking into encouraging students to apply for scholarships and for our fundraisers to continue.”

Principal of the Community College Samuel Forbes said that staff try to encourage the students constantly and remind them that they need to make use of the scholarships.

He said: “They should make best use of the scholarships because there are a number of persons out there who would have loved to have the opportunity.

“When they are on scholarships they don’t have to worry about payment so now they can concentrate more on their work.”

The selected students are expected to maintain a 2.75 GPA average in order to keep their scholarships.

Foundation treasurer Keno Forbes explained that on an annual basis students are responsible for turning in their grades.

“We do have an evaluation where we revaluate the grades and we try to keep in contact with the students, not

Chicken Chicken restaurant was closed by the Ministry of Health for not meeting health regulations

A cheque for $26,000 was presented to the college to cover the first payment of scholarship costs for 14 students

Deputy chair of the TCI College Foundation Deveraux Malcolm, treasurer Keno Forbes, chair Claudette Clare, member Lillian Boyce, president of the college Lee Ingham, and principal Samuel Forbes

just once a year.

“We try to develop a relationship with the lecturers and the president of the college.”

He said that staff call them and

check on students to make sure that they are doing okay.

The college is looking into expanding their offerings in the near future so that students and potential

students can have more variety of courses and degrees to choose from.

Some of these include paralegal courses, A-level programmes and secondary teaching specialisations.

The establishment will be closed until the issues are rectified

Chicken Chicken closed for health violations THE GOVERNMENT’s Environmental Health Department has ordered the closure of the Chicken Chicken restaurant.

The popular and affordable Downtown Providenciales eatery, widely known as Lamonts, was

closed due to failure to meet the required health regulations, reliable sources have confirmed.

On Wednesday (April 22), the Weekly News visited the fast food outlet at about 2pm.

The windows and doors were

closed and employees were seen cleaning and scrubbing the inside of the restaurant.

When contacted, officials at the Environmental Health Department would not comment directly on the matter.

However, they did advise that any person who obstructs, hinders, or resists a health officer from executing his or her functions under the public and environmental health ordinances, commits an offence and is liable to a fine of $500 or three

months imprisonment or both.

The officials said that the reopening of a business that has failed heath checks depends on how soon the establishment can get their issues rectified. (BY DAISY HANDFIELD)

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REAL TALK

Obama’s advice to TCI: Invest in your people Anya Williams, Deputy Governor

Public sector jobs now online

TURKS and Caicos Islanders looking to work in the public sector can now easily track job opportunities thanks to a new vacancies section on the Government’s website.

As of Thursday (April 23) all of the 55 new public sector positions identified in the 2015-16 budget have been advertised on the page, as well as all other vacancies which arise through the turnover in the Government’s workforce through resignations and retirements.

Anya Williams, Deputy Governor and Head of the Public Service, said: “There will be a significant public sector recruitment drive this year as we look to fill several new important positions such as Deputy Secretary Tourism, a new Director of the Premiers Office, District Commissioners for North and Middle Caicos and Salt Cay, among other key positions.

“We have several new units which require staff as well, such as the InterHealth Canada Contract Management Unit and the Juvenile Facility and are currently in the process of recruiting some 20 positions.”

Current vacancies can be viewed at any time on www.gov.tc/ government-vacancies in addition to radio and newspaper advertisements.

The website also provides guidance on the application procedures and processes.

The Office of the Deputy Governor’s recruitment plan will manage the process of recruitment to the public service throughout the year, and will see the recruitment of senior and critical positions take place in late spring.

Technical and support positions will be recruited in the second half of 2015.

The following positions are now being advertised: three District Commissioners, Senior Audit Manager, Audit Principal, Deputy Contract Performance Manager, Director Social Development, four social workers, Policy Manager, Contract Finance Manager, Deputy Attorney General, finance officer, administrative officer, Director Office of the Premier, RO Plant Assistant, tank attendant, prison teacher.

DURING the historic visit of the US President Barrack Obama to Jamaica, he was asked by a TCI student studying at University of the West Indies his opinion of the TCI diversifying is economy.

Although his response was lengthy in detail, the message could be summed up as: small countries such as ours should invest in its human resources.

Wow! How shocking was it to hear those simple words that seem to have eluded this country for nearly 40 years.

Mr Obama’s words amazed me because he has never visited the Turks and Caicos Islands but realised that the key to our economic diversification and empowerment is tied to the education of our people.

There are several reasons why we must invest in the education of our people; firstly we have limited resources to harness and manufacture.

Secondly, we can forget about tapping into the agricultural trade

By Jas Walkin

BIOGRAPHY: Jas was born with a physical disability and diagnosed with a mild form of muscular dystrophy. His early childhood was characterised with trying to fit in in a regular school environment unequipped to cater to special needs students. With support from family, teachers and the community he graduated as valedictorian of Raymond Gardiner High School and has been a graduate teacher for the past last nine years.

in the region as the market has been exhausted by prominent Caribbean countries who are currently struggling to find new markets for trade.

Thirdly, while tourism is peaking now, it is going to reach a maximum peak, and like other countries begin to decline as other markets begin to open up.

Additionally, in 2015 there are still too many jobs in this country held by expats because TCI Belongers are neither certified nor trained for them.

How do we correct this anomaly?

We must invest in our people.

A lack of investment in the

education and training of the labour force will forever cause the debate over whether or not we have a shortage of labour or a shortage of skills.

Education is the key to economic empowerment in a small country such as ours.

While writing this column, my mind drifted back to the late Sir Lynden Pindling of the Bahamas.

Immediately after majority rule, his cabinet realised that if black Bahamians were to be empowered as the white Bahamians; nationalistic policies alone could not level the playing field.

Instead, Sir Lynden invested

heavily in educating Bahamians abroad, establishing and financing the college of the Bahamas, and implemented national development policies such as ‘Bahamianisation’ which insisted on the training and empowerment of Bahamians.

Sir Lynden and the PLP were remembered for their slogan ‘Bahamas is for Bahamians’.

Not just in political rhetoric but even in the policies they implemented and milestones achieved in preparation for self-determination and postindependence sustainability.

Sir Lynden Pindling and his government invested in the people of the Bahamas and that is why Bahamians are running the Bahamas.

If we are ever going to seriously consider becoming an independent country we had better do some research on national development, take Mr Obama’s advice and invest in our people.

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Puttin’ on the Ritz!

ONE of the funniest movies of modern times is ‘Young Frankenstein,’ a spoof of old horror movies.

A favourite scene has the newly ‘reformed’ Frankenstein monster in a tux with a top hat, dancing and singing ‘Puttin’ on the Ritz.’ Doctor Frankenstein rewards him with a piece of candy.

Since 2004 the TCI has been trying to put on the Ritz. First it was the Ritz Carlton franchised West Caicos resort which crashed because of the US government tampering with the laws of supply and demand in real estate.

West Caicos financier Lehman Brothers crashed and resort construction stopped.

Now it’s the ‘reformed’ PNP’s Grace Bay Ritz Carlton.

Enamoured by the name Ritz, this Government signed a memo agreement with folks from Venezuela, home of now dead Hugo Chavez.

Hugo, a commie dictator and no friend to the USA, was said to be visited by Mike Misick back in his Ritzy days.

Remember that Michael Brassington, Misick’s jet plane pilot, now in a USA prison, was chased by the USA DEA for drug running from neighbours of Venezuela.

Did Mike tell Rufus, who he supported for leader, to spend for a fancy vehicle with chauffeur returning the TCI Government to the Misick Ritzy style of life as he, himself, moved back into politics taking PNP chairmanship?

Meanwhile his PNP is connected to a Venezuelan Ritz?

The PNP chairmanship eluded Mike, not because of internal PNP strife, of which there is plenty, but because of the bail agreement.

Mike’s brother Washy says it is the Attorney General who passes out land. Is it possible our ‘independent’ Attorney General’s Office followed orders and gave away PNP candy, the Grace Bay Crown land?

By David Tapfer

David is a retired mobile hydraulic engineer and business executive. He has been married to Middle Caicos native Yvette Robinson Tapfer for 25 years and has lived in Conch Bar, Middle Caicos, since 2002. David formerly served as branch chairman of the PDM from 2008 to 2011

Land assigned as a buffer zone to protect the beach and other resort’s rights?

The PNP says the AG’s Office did not sell the land. What they did say is the developer got a lease! For only 99 years!

Now Russian funding has dried up for the reconstituted West Caicos Ritz and Venezuelan funds for Grace Bay Ritz could be tainted.

As one television commentator said: “Who is checking out these developments? It seems like they are dropping the ball.”

Then the question was asked: “Will this affect TCI development?” That answer is in numerous failed resort monuments, just look around!

Meanwhile the TCI’s jailed ritzy Ponzi schemer David Smith, the PNP’s designated ‘model citizen,’ is fighting USA’s extradition from Grand Turk prison, Brazilian style!

Will the US plane that brought Mike from Brazil to the Grand Turk prison take Smith to a US lockup?

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Scholarships deadline drawing near THERE is just a week left to apply for scholarships for further study for the next academic year.

The Ministry of Education issued a reminder on Tuesday, April 23, that applicants have until April 30 to submit their forms.

In accordance with the Scholarship Policy, the Scholarship Committee will award scholarships to successful applicants in education, youth development work and technical vocational education.

Applications for associate and bachelor degree programmes in Turks and Caicos Islands Community College will also be considered.

All universities must be found to be fully accredited.

ELIGIBILITY Scholarships and grants may be awarded to anyone who satisfies the following criteria.

They must be a Turks and Caicos Islander, and reside in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

They must have completed secondary education at any of the

high schools, and post-secondary education at the Turks and Caicos Islands Community College, British West Indies Collegiate, or any other sixth form college in the Turks and Caicos Islands They must have no fewer than three passes in external exams for local scholarships or five passes for international scholarships in (CXCCSEC, IGCSE, GCE) at Grade II/B or above.

They must produce evidence of acceptance in an accredited institution, approved by the Ministry of Education, to pursue a course identified in the priority areas.

If a graduate of the Turks and Caicos Islands Community College, they must have a minimum grade point average of 3.00 or equivalent B grade.

If a Turks and Caicos Islands civil servant, they must produce evidence of approval from the human resource management directorate, through their head of department.

They must submit a completed application form and all supporting

documents required for assessment by the Scholarship Board.

Applications must be submitted on the standard application form available at the Ministry of Education or Education Department, Providenciales.

National Scholar Awardees must also submit a completed application package.

Scholarships will NOT be awarded to applicants wishing to pursue an equivalent course of study that is being offered by the Turks and Caicos Islands Community College.

Application packages should be forwarded to the secretary of the Scholarship Board, Ministry of Education, Grand Turk, or the Education Department, Providenciales.

All applications must be received on or before April 30.

Applicants who receive a full or partial scholarship shall be required to sign a bond agreement with the Turks and Caicos Islands Government, prior to commencement of payment.

Preview of the Samsung S6 and the S6 Edge models

Digicel TCI’s new CEO Erik Staaf speaks about LTE and the launch of the new devices

Digicel launches Samsung S6 and S6 Edge

Table of recommended institutions and priority areas for scholarship consideration

TELECOMS company Digicel TCI has rolled out its newest smart device, the Samsung S6 and S6 Edge.

The sleek new smartphones were unveiled during a press conference at Digicel’s Graceway store in Providenciales on Tuesday (April 21).

Erik Staaf, newly appointed chief executive officer, spearheaded the conference and took attendees through a video which explained what long term evolution (LTE) was and its benefits.

He said that with speeds up to 20 times faster than any other mobile network on the island, LTE from Digicel will allow customers to download, share and stream all their favourite movies, videos or music in a matter of seconds without any buffering.

Customers who already have LTE phones can enjoy the fast speeds at the same prices they are currently paying for 4G. Staaf said the LTE service from Digicel will not only support growth in the country, but will also transform how people use mobile internet going forward.

He also played a video on the two

S6 models and what new aspects they brought to the market.

“Internet has come a long way and I suppose initially with mainly being able to buy things online and certainly accessing your email.

“We have moved on to customers wanting to do more than that.

“To me the launch of the S6 and the S6 Edge, it goes hand in hand with the LTE. “The reason for saying that is because this is now the launch of one of the most iconic handsets in the market.”

The CEO said that this new service is 20 times faster than any mobile network in the TCI. “We have done speed tests across five locations across Providenciales and Grand Turk,” Staaf said.

The company is also giving customers the opportunity to trade in their Samsung devices and based on the evaluation, a difference will be paid to obtain either the S6 or the S6 Edge.

The phones will be available in stores as of Friday (April 24).

The CEO also indicated that the remaining islands will be covered in the near future. (DAISY HANDFIELD)

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Dr Joey Pakes Nelson and one of the divers

Diver Amelia Weiss cleaning removing garbage from The Hole in Long Bay, a popular tourist attraction

SEVERAL volunteers, along with Dr Joey Pakes Nelson of Harvard University, in April carried out an extensive exercise to restore the TCI’s caves.

The project, which started on April 18 and will conclude on April 27, is focused on the evolution of underwater cave creatures.

An Earth Day clean-up took place on Wednesday, April 22.

Dr Pakes Nelson, who is attached to the department of Organismic and Evolutionary Biology at Harvard University, along with her research assistant Prentiss Nelson and dive team Tamara Thomsen and Amelia Weiss, have teamed up with the Caicos Cave Project, the Department of Environment and Maritime Affairs (DEMA) and the Turks and Caicos National Trust to research a number of caves in the Turks and Caicos Islands this month.

community ecology and evolution in the world’s changing climate is becoming increasingly important.

According to the press statement, the work being done in the TCI is intended to shed light on the genetic biodiversity of caves and indicate regions that may constitute greater targets for conservation management.

It added that water column chemical data will also provide information on habitat quality of mysterious animals important for aiding both conservation of cave fauna and preservation of water resources.

The data will aid in the conservation of groundwater resources and cave habitats in the TCI. Geochemical data collected with in situ probes will be shared so that the Caicos Cave Project and DEMA may continue to monitor

Experts help to restore TCI’s caves In a release to the press, she explained that that like deep-sea hydrothermal vents, underwater caves are extreme habitats long thought to be devoid of life due to their lack of oxygen and light.

The team is studying anchialine caves, which are landlocked bodies of water with a subterranean connection to the ocean.

“We now know that these caves, in which a discrete marine layer rests beneath isolated layers of brackish or freshwater, host diverse organisms unique to these habitats.

“Research of these caves by specialists leads to a better understanding of the evolution and persistence of life in dark, low oxygen systems.”

She added that since anchialine caves are particularly susceptible to water drainage, pollution and rising sea levels, understanding cave

the habitats and preserve them as a resource for the TCI. Research on anchialine ecosystems is also perfectly suited for communicating both the excitement of discovery and the process of science to the public.

The field team has offered to give a talk to interested members of the public and the Government regarding their research at 6.30pm on Monday (April 27) at the National Environmental Centre in the Bight, Providenciales, the release read.

It added that upon return to the USA, Dr Pakes Nelson will host public talks at the Harvard University Natural History Museum and the research will be highlighted at a public exhibit at the American Association for the Advancement of Sciences (AAAS) headquartered in Washington, DC.

The team conducted the research in the TCI under guidance from Mark Parrish of the Caicos Cave Project as well as the scientific officer at DEMA Dr Eric Salamanca and Director of the Turks and Caicos National Trust Ethlyn Gibbs-Williams.

They visited caves on Providenciales, North Caicos and Middle Caicos.

The project is funded (financially and physically) through the National Geographic Society, the Waitt Foundation, and locally from Big Blue Unlimited.

The team also took the opportunity to remove garbage from The Hole in Long Bay, a popular tourist attraction, as part of global efforts on Earth Day on April 22.

Special thanks are expressed to North Caicos native Brent Forbes for hauling the garbage 75 feet up from the bottom of The Hole.

TCSPCA to run fifth North Caicos spay and neuter clinic NINETY animals were treated during the fifth annual spay and neuter clinic on the island of North Caicos from April 7 to 9.

According to a recent press release from the TCSPCA, 70 of them were spayed or neutered, two specialty surgeries were performed and 18 animals were examined at the wellness clinic, thanks to the volunteer veterinarian team from Kindest Cut, from Minneapolis.

Because dogs normally have two breeding cycles a year, it is vital that the TCSPCA mobile spay and neuter clinics be run on a regular basis in each of the family islands, a press release from the animal charity explained.

By holding back-to-back surgeries

on North Caicos, residents should see a sharp decline in the number of unwanted puppies born in the next breeding season.

The North Caicos clinic marked the first time the new TCSPCA Animal Bus was shipped to one of the sister islands to help run a mobile clinic.

The new bus, donated by Providenciales resident Larry Costa, quickly proved to be an invaluable component of the programme.

All the equipment and supplies needed for the clinic were packed into the bus, which was barged to North Caicos.

Once unpacked, pets were transported to and from the clinic, quickly and safely in the new bus.

Returning Kindest Cut vet Dr Paul Anderson led a team of two very competent and caring vet techs, Andrea Burgeson and Abrah Etzler.

The breakdown of surgeries was 29 dog spays, 10 cat spays, 27 dog neuters, four cat neuters, and many core vaccinations were administered.

The vet team was helped by Kindest Cut volunteer Laura Uecker, who handled the paperwork and monitored patients in the recovery area.

As with all previous clinics on North Caicos, resident Jody Rothjeb generously donated her home for the vet team’s accommodation, and the clinic space.

The TCSPCA was also very continued 

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Ninety animals were treated during a spay and neuter clinic in North Caicos

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Ona Glinton Primary School students planting seeds

Ona Glinton Primary School and FortisTCI Earth Day Project

FortisTCI joins pupils for Earth Day celebration EARTH Day at Ona Glinton Primary School on Wednesday (April 22) was an exciting day for a group of fourth grade students who spent the afternoon planting seeds as a start to the school’s first vegetable garden.

The Earth Day initiative was facilitated by community volunteers and gardening enthusiasts Joan Garneau and Jenny Gollshewshy, and school sponsors FortisTCI, a release from the utility company read.

Gwen Harvey, Ona Glinton Primary School principal, said: “We are thankful for this opportunity to start our very own fruit and vegetable garden.

“It is something that has been talked about among our teaching staff and students for a while.

“With this jumpstart we can now look forward to sharing some of the wonderful vegetables that we will grow in our garden.”

Garneau and Gollshewshy, current residents of Grand Turk who are knowledgeable and experienced in the area of growing vegetable gardens, spoke with a group of almost 40 students about the various types of seeds they were preparing to plant.

They highlighted what it takes for seeds to grow and why caring for a garden is essential to harvesting good crops.

“When starting a garden at home, you should start small, make sure you have the right soil, and don’t forget to water and give them enough sunlight.

“The best part of growing vegetables is that they’re fresh, and you get to share them with your friends and family,” Garneau told the students.

The students also learned about new ways they can use recycled materials to grow their crops.

According to the release, FortisTCI has pledged to assist the school with the establishment of its garden, donating gardening necessities and by partnering with local landscaping and nursery representatives for the success of the project.

An area on the school grounds has been designated for the development of the garden, and as the seedlings begin to sprout students will transfer them to proper planting pots as a part of their learning experience.

Some of the plants and vegetables the students hope to see sprout over the next several weeks include tomatoes, sweet peppers, green beans, basil, and more.

The utility company said that it believes in celebrating Earth Day every day and that they remain committed to being environmentally responsible.

Pupils planting with Jenny Gollshewshy and Joan Garneau

Obama pledges effort to fight energy cost in Caribbean DURING a trip to Jamaica on April 9, President Obama announced various efforts to encourage the development of low-carbon energy sources in the Caribbean.

Obama said that moving Caribbean countries toward clean energy is a priority in the United States’ relations with those countries.

“This region has some of the highest energy costs in the world,” the president said in a speech to the Caribbean Community, or Caricom, a coalition of the region’s nations, The Hill reported.

The initiative includes a $20

million finance facility for clean energy projects in Caribbean and Central American countries, a United States-Caribbean task force and collaborative efforts to lend the United States’ expertise to countries wishing to expand low-carbon energy.

The US is also financing a massive wind farm and in advanced talks to finance a solar array in Jamaica.

“Caribbean countries are particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change, and we have to act now.

“This is an example of - large

countries and small countries have to work together, because without collective action, we’re not going to be able to address these challenges,” Obama said, according to a transcript provided by the White House.

The president said he is confident the United States and its Caribbean partners “can make great strides over the short term and even greater strides over the long term” on clean energy.

Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz accompanied Obama on his trip and at the Caricom meeting.

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Little Ms Enid Capron Rasheek Rigby, Amy Avenant from DEMA and Little Mr Enid Capron Obed Leopold

Students and teachers from the Enid Capron, FILCOM members, DEMA members and members from Department of Youth Affairs after a tree planting exercise

Students plant trees for Earth Day 2015

BY DAISY HANDFIELD THE DEPARTMENT of Environment and Maritime Affairs (DEMA) recently partnered with the Department of Youth Affairs and FILCOM to host a tree planting exercise in celebration of Earth Day 2015.

Twenty-two students from Enid Capron Primary School (ECPS) along with teachers from the school, and staff from the two Government organisations and FILCOM all met at the Community Centre in Five Cays, Providenciales on Wednesday (April 22) to begin the tree planting exercise.

During the exercise the children

were educated on trees that are indigenous and were given tips on how to start their own garden and plant indigenous trees around their home.

Amy Avenant, Environmental Outreach Coordinator for DEMA, said that this area of choice was because they wanted to beautify an area that is used in the community and the centre was one.

She said: “Five Cays Community Centre is in the heart of the community and we feel that it is an important area to upkeep and we hope that by the planting of some indigenous vegetation, we will instil a sense of pride in the community and in the school itself because

they are across the road and become custodians of the plants.”

Avenant said that she believes the TCI community should see every day as Earth Day and as an opportunity to preserve the beauty of the Islands.

“I think that every day is Earth Day and that it is also not up to school students and the youth. “We can think about being really good stewards of our environment.

“It’s something that especially on an island and a small area like this, we should be taking very seriously and we have an opportunity to make a difference,” Avenant said.

Niclair Russel, guidance counsellor for ECPS, said that

students from the school partake every year in the event.

She said: “It is a very good opportunity for them to get out and get involved with community service as well as to be good stewards of the environment.”

Minister of Tourism, Environment, Heritage and Culture, Porsha Stubbs-Smith shared an Earth Day message.

“It is my Government’s aim to continue to raise awareness of every citizen’s responsibility to preserve our prized beautiful by nature asset and we will continue to balance the economic, social and environmental needs of present and future generations,” the minister said.

She added that it is important that people living in the TCI be mindful of their actions and the impact on the Islands, and the planet on the whole.

Earth Day is an annual event, celebrated on April 22, on which day events worldwide are held to demonstrate support for environmental protection.

It was first celebrated in 1970, and is now coordinated globally by the Earth Day Network, and celebrated in more than 192 countries each year.

‘It’s our turn to lead,’ is the motto for this Earth Day with a goal of promoting environmental awareness, developing sustainable initiatives and reasserting a pledge to green behaviour.

Volunteers carry out underwater clean-up TRASH was cleared up from the waters surrounding the TCI during an annual underwater cleaning campaign this week.

The Sandals Foundation hosted the campaign to commemorate the 45th annual Earth Day environmental movement.

Across the Caribbean the foundation arranged special dives to raise awareness about coral restoration while teaching volunteers and visitors the difference between healthy coral and bleached, dying or dead coral.

In the Turks and Caicos Islands, the charity saw a group of enthusiastic volunteers which included members of the local media, come together for the clean-up along Grace Bay. “Earth Day is all about action and what we are doing to protect our environment,” said Beaches press officer Elanor Finfin Krzanowski

who spearheaded the project.

“This year we were very impressed with the conditions of the reefs as well as the sea floors, we have collected far less trash and debris than we have in previous years, this goes to show that beach users are being more responsible in their environmental practices.”

The underwater cleaning exercise which aimed at promoting environmental awareness also taught participants the importance of preserving the shore line and delicate coral reef systems.

President of the Sandals Foundation Adam Stewart said: “With this year’s Earth Day theme being ‘It’s our turn to lead,’ we call for the region’s stakeholders to take a stand towards preserving our marine ecosystems and our environment as a whole to ensure that future

Volunteer divers find little rubbish when they attempt to clean the reef

generations have a Caribbean to call home.”

The Sandals Foundation has pledged its support to coral restoration with projects across the Caribbean, including the

establishment of coral nurseries on some islands by partnering with CARIBSAVE, the Coral Restoration Foundation, Bluefields Bay Fishermen’s Friendly Society and the Ministry of Agriculture and

Fisheries.

The Sandals Foundation aims to combat declining coral populations, 60 percent of which are threatened by overfishing, pollution and climate change.

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me and offer their services as well as their time, whether its locals, expats that are living or have invested in the community, ready to support the YCA in any way possible.

“We have lecturers from Columbia University that are willing to partner with us and several others who are potential mentors for the group ready to lend a hand,” Smith said.

Some of the private partnerships the group has so far managed to get on board with their ideas and a firm offer of assistance include - Ken Adams, Stan Hartling, Twa Marcelin and Wolf, NW Hamilton Insurance and Financial Services, and HLB Accountant.

Smith noted that the group will also be working along with the National Insurance Board and Financial Services Commission to host workshops to foster greater education in these two vital areas of business.

YCA vice chairman, Dominque Rolle spoke about the part the TCI Government can and should play in making the young movement a success for youths of the country.

“What we did as of last year March was to submit the proposals asking for the Government to fund vocational programmes, concessions and work with not just us as an organisation but on behalf of young people to make it easier for young people to set up businesses and advance as professionals.”

He added that the aim of the YCA when it comes to partnership with the Government is to ensure that the proper mechanisms are in place for young people to succeed and help grow the economy.

“We also want people to know that we don’t have political ties or political relationships, what we think the relationship between us, young people in the community and the Government is, is not a ‘buddy buddy’ close relationship.

“It’s us ensuring that they work for

us as our representatives; and until they enact policies or demonstrably support us through actions, we can’t say that they are working on our behalf.”

He stated that YCA is an organisation focused on onward movement and ensuring the proper tools are provided to those willing to put in the work.

He said that one of the biggest things they intend to tackle is getting young people to go into more than just tourism related jobs and professions.

“We need to divert some of the tourism investment and gains into young people and young businesses, to grow the economy and diversify it because entrepreneurship is the best way to say that we are creating more career paths for young people rather than funnelling a lot of them from high school straight into housekeeping, food and beverage.

“So in a nutshell, we are looking for tangible solutions to problems,” Rolle added.

In its education drive, a number of pertinent questions will be addressed, these include - Do you know how to register a business name, do you know how to apply for a business licence, what is incorporation and why should you do it, how do you draw up a partnership agreement, how do you apply for a bank account for your business, what should you study, what career paths should you take?

In its national skills development policy recommendations, outlined below, YCA explains the challenges facing young entrepreneurship as they see it and steps to be taken to overcome them.

Issue There is an identified need to ensure students coming of age in the Turks and Caicos Islands have alternative means of education as opposed to three to four-year baccalaureate degrees abroad.

This need must be met with

local college and training providers offering high demand vocational qualifications and skills through high quality teaching and courses to help students into jobs that require short to medium term vocational training.

Challenges Many key challenges to the development of in demand professional skills in young Turks and Caicos Islanders include (but are not limited to): the breakdown/ non-existence of pertinent avenues between secondary school and vocational training facilities and experiences; the marginalisation of various professions and skills based jobs; the current structure of the overall skills and management systems throughout the TCI; and poor linkages between the Government, private sector and labour market.

There exists amongst many young local people who have not enrolled in the Community College, the dichotomous idea that either one must attain a four year degree from abroad or wait for the opportunity to do so.

Those who do not see the potential for such opportunity may internalise the belief that skills based professional work is not for them.

This results in either an unnecessary acceptance of unskilled low paying labour, exasperation and idleness after failing to find work in the field or pay scale desired, and subsequent long term joblessness which often leads to a variety of destructive and anti-social behaviour.

There must be a detachment from romantic ideas of high paying professions which are often limited to a mere three occupations, instead encouraging a realistic analysis of the economic landscape of the TCI and its main industries to choose from a wide array of good paying, skills based jobs and careers.

Early preparation for the attainment of short to medium term vocational skills empowers a generation of young people

New UK visa requirement for Bermudians BERMUDIANS who travel to the UK for longer than six months and do not have a British passport must obtain a Biometric Residence Permit, Government confirmed this evening.

The new rules, which are being rolled out in other countries including the Cayman Islands, will take effect in Bermuda from May 31.

The BRP card is a credit-card sized immigration document that contains a secure embedded chip.

Fingerprints and a digital photo within the chip contain biometrics unique to each individual.

The BRP provides evidence of the holder’s immigration status in the

UK. It can be used as proof of right to work, study and access public services in the UK. “While the Bermuda public was alerted to this matter from an announcement made by the Cayman Islands, the actual effective date for Bermuda is May 31,” said chief immigration officer, Dr Danette Ming.

“Under the direction of the Deputy Governor’s Office a formal public announcement in Bermuda was on the point of issuing.”

As of March 18 BRPs for nonEuropean Economic Area (EEA) nationals travelling to the UK for

more than six months began to be issued in phases according to country.

Bermudians possessing a British Citizen Passport will not be impacted by the change.

“As before, Bermuda passport holders will be able to travel to the UK for up to six months without a visa but, if they want to stay longer, they need to get a BRP,” said Dr. Ming.

“To completely avoid the requirement for a visa for an intended stay in the UK longer than six months, the remedy is for that person to obtain a British Citizen passport.” (Royal Gazette)

financially, boosts the nation’s economy, and does nothing to inhibit or distract young locals from continuing on to their desired career paths.

Young people in the TCI must be educated to see the potential of forging legitimate paths to success through the attainment of short to medium term skills and vocations whilst making steps toward long term goals of what they ultimately hope to achieve.

Actions The YCA intends to harness the strength of Government policy and private sector capabilities to boost widespread and diverse vocational and career based skills in the nation’s youth pairing these skills with handson experience within their relevant fields.

We recommend the following actions to achieve this goal: a nationwide assessment lasting no longer than six months that ascertains through statistical data the top 20 vocational careers in the TCI based on a criteria that lists ‘good’ paying, in demand vocations that require between three weeks to six months of skills based training, costing less than $10,000 to complete.

A further study lasting less than three months of the most effective and economical way of providing top class vocational training to local students in these high priority areas.

An aggressive youth awareness and education campaign that aims at ensuring all students in the TCI know the vocational career paths available to them, the avenues of preparing themselves for such professions, the means of funding their studies and training, and the industry standard pay scale they should expect at bottom level entry compare and contrasted against their current options.

The research and assessment of those in demand, ‘good’ paying vocations requiring short to medium

term training must be met with an aggressive action plan to expound upon, erect, or subsidise the training based institutions that can supply students with the courses and training they need to enter these skill based careers.

Subsequent reformation of TCIG’s funding policy for such expansion and implementation of vocational training facilities and subsidisation of the relevant courses which may take place abroad.

Building a bridge between private sector businesses and local schools: encouraged, assisted, and maintained

by TCIG with a view to boost privately funded scholarships, youth awareness of professions to aspire to through field trips and summer programmes, and on-site handson training through internships, apprenticeships, and long term vocational programs.

Improving and encouraging apprenticeship programmes through all private sector businesses.

Investing in certified professionals to teach programs and courses through the current educational systems available.

Introducing a technical baccalaureate form of qualification a new measure that will allow young people aspiring to a vocational career a high-quality alternative to traditional college/ university routes to be legitimately recognized by private sector businesses.

Expanding the provisions for work experience in public and private sector thereby making it mandatory through quotas for private sector businesses to assist TCIG in the education, training, and employment of local professionals.

Public consultation to invite opinions on these recommendations.

And Government allocation of a budget in the sum of $1,000,000 towards vocational programs until such necessary youth initiatives can be entirely supported by private (preferably local) institutions.

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grateful for the support of Potcake Project, who provided roundtrip airline tickets from the states for the volunteer vet team.

Working alongside the vet team this year were hard working North Caicos residents, who volunteered their time to work in the field, rounding up dogs and cats from every community, to bring them to the clinic for surgery.

Dr Mark Butler, Chief Veterinary Officer, is very supportive of the ongoing effort, between the Government and the TCSPCA, to provide spay/neuter surgeries for owned dogs and

cats throughout the TCI. The clinic was well supported by the pet owners from this family island with a population of about 1,400 people.

The next stop for the TCSPCA spay/neuter team is South Caicos where they will run to a weeklong clinic from May 7 to May 12 in the School for Field Studies building.

Former TCSPCA vet Dr Rich Sefcik has generously volunteered his time once again, to provide professional vet care for the animals of the 1,300 residents of this family island.

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How does your garden grow 

BY DENIS Belanger - NATURE SPLENDOR

Denis is a passionate landscape architect who enjoys the creative process and his clients’ joy when projects come to life. Contact Denis at Nature Splendor for your landscaping, installation or garden maintenance needs.

For more information call 332-3381 or email denis@naturesplendor.net.

Growing basil BASIL, the common name for Ocimum basilicum, is the easiest herb to grow in Turks and Caicos Islands.

It is a popular sweet herb used for flavouring and formerly used for medicinal purposes.

Basil grows easily from seed which may be sown in the garden or in pots. And basil can also be propagated very reliably from cuttings.

Sweet basil (Ocimum basilicum) is a pleasant- smelling annual plant with a spicy taste. There are many types, some large and some small, with a range of leaf colours from green to purple to variegated.

The green, tender leaves may be

used fresh at any time or dried along with the white flowers.

Pinch tops regularly to prevent flowering, because the leaf production slows or stops on any stem which flowers, so you should pinch off any flower stems to keep the plant in production, or pinch off some stems while leaving others to bloom for decoration or seeds.

Once you do let the plant flower, it will produce seed pods containing small black seeds which you can save and plant the following year.

Picking the leaves off the plant helps promote continuous growth, largely because the plant responds by converting pairs of leaflets next to the topmost leaves into new stems.

Basil plants whose leaves have wilted from lack of water will normally recover if they are watered.

The basil usually grows to a height of 12 to 18 inches. If the soil is rich, a plant cut back will develop successive crops of foliage.

Basil plants should be spaced between nine and 12 inches apart and it prefers full sun location

Making Turks and Caicos pesto Ingredients: • 2 cups fresh basil • 1/4 cup roasted whole almonds (picked from the tropical almond tree) • 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese • 1 garlic clove • ¾ cup of Olive oil • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions: • In a food processor, pulse the whole almonds and one garlic clove until all are ground well.

• Add basil, Parmesan and olive oil and pulse together until well incorporated, but don’t over mix.

• Taste for seasoning. Add additional olive oil if needed.

• Voilà…

POLICE SAFETY TIPS

Tips to prevent car break-ins IN THE Turks and Caicos Islands oftentimes vehicle thefts are from unlocked cars.

Even if you’re running into the store for a quick purchase, that’s too long to leave your vehicle’s contents open for the taking.

Simply locking the doors will deter those who might just be waiting around for an easy target.

Almost any worthless personal item that’s visible from the outside - even an empty shopping bag - could be seen as a carrier of valuables.

If you have an SUV that leaves your cargo area on display, consider getting a cover.

Most of these vehicles can be fitted with inexpensive retractable covers to help keep shopping bags

or other belongings out of sight.

Do not leave any bait out for thieves; stow your electronics and accessories well out of sight-or better yet, bring it with you.

The evidence alone might be enough to pique the interest of thieves, so hide that too, including power plugs, or tell-tale iPod adapters, and even put the cigarette lighter back in place.

Get in the habit of putting shopping bags in the trunk right when you return to the vehicle, rather than after you park at the next place.

Thieves sometimes linger in busy parking lots looking for valuables being moved out of sight. Don’t display to them what you have.

Completely close windows and sunroofs but not just because thieves

might reach in through the gap and open your locks with a coat hanger.

Open windows will disable the pressure sensor in some car alarms, leaving the vehicle more vulnerable to break-in and potentially giving thieves more time before the alarm sounds.

If you don’t have an alarm system, get one. The noise alone may be enough to scare away an inexperienced thief and prevent the break-in.

Factory-option alarm systems are generally best, but a carefully installed, properly calibrated aftermarket system can provide just as much safety.

Park in a busy, well-lit area, and avoid concealment from larger vehicles, fences, or foliage.

Except for the most brazen

By Audley Astwood Audley, a former police detective and broadcaster, is currently the press officer for the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force. His main focus is on crime prevention and community policing. For more information call 941-4448 or visit www.tcipolice.tc.

thieves, the greater the chances are that someone might see a crime in progress, the lower the chances are that the potential thief will attempt it.

A significant portion of vehicles are broken into with the intent of stealing the vehicle itself, so combining several visible simple, inexpensive physical theft deterrents like steering wheel locks (The Club), steering column collars, or brake pedal locks may

discourage the would-be thief from breaking in and trying.

This weekly column is written as part of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force’s crime prevention initiative.

For more crime prevention tips, security awareness tips and home safety reminders, please log on to www.tcipolice.tc or www. facebook.com/rtcipf.

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Makeup and skin care  Thea Lowe-Gangasingh is a professional makeup artist based in Providenciales certified with Chic Studios NYC. To book an appointment for any occasion with Thea Makeup Artistry email info@ theamakeupartistry.com or call 242-4627.

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The Dentist and you 

By Dr Mark Osmond

Mark Osmond BDS (Lond) LDS RCS (Eng). Mark Osmond Dental Clinic - (649) 432 3777, drmosmond@gmail.com or Find us on Facebook

Oral health for diabetics Foundation types THERE are various types of foundations on the market for every skin type and preference.

It is important to understand what is available so you can decide which one will work for you.

Knowing your skin type, level of desired coverage, and your personal preferences are key to finding a foundation that you will love to use!

Below are the types of foundations you will find anywhere you shop for makeup:

Stick foundation Stick foundations are basically a cream to powder foundation in stick form.

The formula itself is quite thicker and heavier and isn’t the best for problematic or acne prone skin as it can lead to clogged pores and breakouts.

Blending the foundation into the skin can be tricky as most stick foundations set quickly, so you don't have as much play time as with liquid foundations.

Liquid Liquid foundation is a basic term for foundations that come in liquid form.

There are many specialised versions that can go from medium to full coverage depending on how much you apply.

Tinted moisturiser A lightweight moisturising formula with a soft dewy finish that is easy to apply and great for the individual who wants just a hint of colour without the heavy makeup feeling.

This formula does not completely cover spots and blemishes for those with poor complexions but it will cover up some unevenness and is best for those with reasonably good skin.

Powder foundation These foundations come in a compact and work like regular pressed powders, only with a bit more coverage and ability to stay put.

They can be applied either wet or dry and provides light to medium coverage depending on the method.

If you have oily skin, powder foundations can look thick and clumpy; if you have dry skin, the powder will absorb moisture, making your skin drier.

Cream to powder These foundations are a cross between a pressed-powder and a creamy liquid foundation.

They have a very creamy appearance which disappears after you blend them into the skin, leaving you with a slightly matte, powdery finish.

Coverage can vary from sheer to full depending on how much you apply.

Mineral makeup Minerals such as zinc oxide, talc, iron oxides and titanium dioxide, are micronized, or ground and milled into very small particles to create makeup.

This powder can then be buffed onto the skin.

The coverage varies from light to medium or even full coverage based on how finely the product has been micronized. This formula leaves a matte finish to the skin.

Mousse foundation This is liquid makeup with air whipped in to make the product light and smooth.

This formula has a weightless feel on the skin which goes on smoothly instead of caking up.

FOR people living with diabetes, high blood sugar can take a toll on your entire body- including your teeth and gums.

Added to this, gum problems can be more common than for other people and the consequences can be potentially worse.

The good news is that prevention is in your hands and it does not have to be complicated, significantly different to that followed by a nondiabetes sufferer or expensive.

Why is someone with diabetes at higher risk of teeth and gum problems?

The structure of the blood vessels is altered in a person who has diabetes, which can impact on the efficiency of the blood flow.

This in turn can compromise the strength of the bone and gums and therefore leave them more susceptible to infection.

A secondary point is that if diabetes is not well managed there may be higher-than-usual levels of glucose in the saliva which encourages the increase of bacteria in the mouth.

The potential problems Gum disease People with diabetes are at an increased risk of serious gum disease because they are generally more susceptible to bacterial infection and have a decreased ability to fight the bacteria that can invade the gums.

It is estimated that a third of all diabetics will suffer from gum disease at some point.

“Periodontal (gum) disease further complicates diabetes because the inflammation impairs the body’s ability to utilize insulin,” says

Pamela McClain, DDS, president of the American Academy of Periodontology.

To further complicate matters, diabetes and periodontitis have a two-way relationship. High blood sugar provides ideal conditions for infection to grow, including gum infections. Fortunately you can use the gum disease-diabetes relationship to your favour: managing one can help bring the other under control.

The symptoms of gum disease include bleeding, inflamed, red or sore gums, receding gums, pus around the teeth/ gums, bad breath and in severe cases the bone is eroded and the teeth become loose.

Thrush This is a fungal infection characterised by creamy/white patches on the tongue, lips or inside the cheeks.

It can also cause redness or bleeding, soreness, an unpleasant taste and cracks at the corners of the

Weekly Recipe Helen Barkworth-Knight is a teacher and qualified baker with a lifelong love for cooking for friends and family.

She is a mother to Owen, almost two, who has very particular tastes in all things, especially food.

Hence she has become an expert in hiding vegetables in all sorts of dishes!

Vegetable coconut curry Makes eight burgers INGREDIENTS • 2oz roasted, unsalted cashew nuts • 2oz fresh white breadcrumbs • 2 tsp dried thyme • 2oz Cheddar cheese, grated • 6oz sweet potato, peeled and cubed • 1 tbsp coconut or vegetable oil

• 5 green onions, chopped • 1 carrot, grated • 4oz brown mushrooms, finely chopped • 1 clove garlic, crushed • Coconut or vegetable oil for frying METHOD • Measure the cashew nuts into a blender or food processor.

• Whiz until finely chopped.

• Add to a bowl with the breadcrumbs, thyme and grated cheese.

• Boil the sweet potato in boiling water until soft. Drain.

• Heat the oil in a frying pan. Add the green onions, carrot and mushrooms.

• Fry for 10 minutes or until soft. Add the garlic and fry for one minute.

• Tip into the breadcrumb mixture with the sweet potato. Mash everything

together.

• Shape into eight burgers. Fry in a frying pan in a little oil over a medium heat for two to three minutes on each side until golden. Be careful to watch the burgers as they can burn very quickly.

• The burgers can be frozen, separated with baking parchment before cooking. Thaw out in the fridge before cooking.

lips.

Cavities If the diabetes is not well managed the saliva in the mouth will contain a higher-than-normal level of glucose.

The bacteria in the mouth will turn this sugar to acid which attacks the enamel of the teeth and causes dental decay and cavities.

Dry mouth This can be a result of uncontrolled glucose levels and as well as being uncomfortable can also encourage the development of gum disease or thrush.

Patients with dry mouth also have a higher incidence of decay as there is not enough saliva to buffer the acid produced after eating, so increasing the risk of cavities.

Best practice to maintain a healthy mouth Whether you have type one or type two diabetes, the single most important point is to control your blood glucose levels.

Then, as with anyone, you need to follow a sensible daily teeth-cleaning schedule.

This means brushing your teeth twice a day, once in the morning when you wake and last thing at night before you go to sleep.

Use a fluoride toothpaste and brush for around two minutes morning and evening. Flossing between the teeth is recommended once a day.

Regular six monthly check-ups with the dentist are important and will ensure that any problems such as gum disease, infection or tooth decay are detected early and action taken.

If your dentist is not already aware, it is important to inform him that you have diabetes.

A balanced, healthy diet and if possible avoiding smoking will also help to maintain healthy teeth and gums.

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RBC’s Bahamas unit to face French tribunal in tax-fraud case ROYAL Bank of Canada said Wednesday that a French judge has referred its Bahamas unit to a French tribunal to face a charge of complicity in tax fraud.

RBC, Canada’s biggest bank by assets, made the disclosure in a filing to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The update on the case comes amid other accusations around alleged money laundering in South America through the Torontobased bank.

“On April 13, 2015, the

Haitian drug trafficker has sentence slashed for cooperation A CONVICTED Haitian drug trafficker whose allegations of government corruption contributed to the ouster of former President Jean Bertrand Aristide, is set to be released from prison after his 27-year sentence was cut in half, his lawyer said on Monday.

A federal judge in Miami granted the sentence reduction on Friday after the U.S. attorney’s office said Beaudouin ‘Jacques’ Ketant had provided valuable assistance as a witness in the prosecutions of drug-related cases involving Haitian government officials.

“Jacques helped procure the indictment and conviction of just about every important corrupt official in the Aristide government,” said his lawyer Ruben Oliva.

At his own sentencing in February 2004 Ketant famously accused Aristide of being a drug lord who controlled Colombian cartel cocaine shipments passing through Haiti.

Days later Aristide was overthrown by armed rebels and bundled out of the country on a U.S. government jet.

Ketant admitted to moving more than 30 tons of cocaine between Colombia and the United States over a 12year period, paying bribes to Aristide along the way. He was sentenced to 27 years and ordered to pay $15 million.

investigating judge issued an ordonnance de renvoi referring RBC Bahamas to the French tribunal correctionnel to face the charge of complicity in tax fraud, but not the charge for aggravated money laundering,” the filing said.

A spokeswoman for RBC said the bank plans to contest the charge.

“We are confident that the facts presented through the legal process will reflect that there is no merit to the allegations,” she said in an emailed statement.

The spokeswoman said the charges related to a client who used RBC Trust Company (Bahamas), which is part of RBC’s Wealth Management operations in the Caribbean.

RBC has previously said it works within the legal and regulatory frameworks of each country in which it operates and has a strong record on regulatory compliance, including anti-money-laundering.

It had disclosed in February that French prosecutors recommended that RBC’s Bahamas wealthmanagement unit face criminal charges in a probe of tax fraud and money laundering.

The development comes as RBC exits once-promising businesses in Latin America and the Caribbean after being swept up in the net of

global money-laundering probes, according to people familiar with the matter. In November, the bank said it was shutting wealth-management operations in the region to focus on that business in North America, the U.K. and Asia.

This month, the bank announced the sale of its Suriname bank to Trinidad and Tobago’s Republic Bank Ltd., and Chief Executive David McKay also indicated a strategic review of its international wealth-management business was ongoing and could result in more asset sales.

“We continue to look at our international wealth franchise and to make decisions there,” the executive said after the bank’s annual meeting earlier in April.

Mr. McKay didn’t provide timelines for the bank’s review, but said options could include exiting individual customer segments or entire businesses determined incapable of producing acceptable shareholder returns over the longterm.

The Wall Street Journal reported in January that RBC had hired J.P. Morgan to run a sale process for RBC Suisse SA, its Swiss wealthmanagement operations, citing people familiar with the matter.

(Wall Street Journal)

U.S. expresses concern about dismissal of Haiti kidnapping case THE Obama administration expressed concern on Monday over the speed of a court ruling in Haiti that dropped charges against a man accused in a kidnapping ring who had close ties to the family of President Michel Martelly.

On Friday, the judge freed Woodly Ethéart, who has known Mr. Martelly since they both worked in the music business, and Renel Nelfort. Mr. Ethéart and Mr. Nelfort are suspected of being the leaders of the Galil Gang, and they were indicted in March on charges of masterminding a host of violent crimes, including murder, money laundering and more than a dozen kidnappings.

Shortly after the indictments were announced, the minister of justice dismissed the prosecutor, saying his deputies had asked the judge to free the men because they did not think they could win a conviction.

“We are concerned about

the ruling, including the speed in which it was made,” a State Department spokesman said in an email on Monday in response to a request for comment. “This is an ongoing case in the Haitian courts, and we understand the ruling could be appealed.”

Mr. Ethéart, a former music promoter, is a friend of Mr. Martelly’s brother-in-law, Charles Saint-Rémy, and his family owns La Souvenance, a restaurant where the president often dines.

Critics say that the president has surrounded himself with a network of friends and associates who have been arrested or figured in criminal investigations.

“The prosecutor in Port-auPrince was removed because the government was not satisfied with the performance at the trial,” Péguy Jean, a spokesman for the Ministry of Justice, said on Monday. “At the end of the trial, the prosecutors asked the charges to be dropped.”

Anguillans go to the polls to elect new government ANGUILLANS voted for a new government on Wednesday with outgoing Chief Minister Hubert Hughes not among the 19 candidates facing the electorate.

The 82 year-old Hughes is not leading the incumbent Anguilla United Movement (AUM) into the polls against the main challenger, the Anguilla United Front (AUF) that is being led by former finance minister and businessman Victor Banks.

The ruling party is being led by medical practitioner Dr. Ellis Lorenzo Webster who took over the leadership of the AUM after Hughes, Anguilla’s oldest chief minister had indicated he was stepping down after 40 years in active politics.

Hughes is the island’s longest serving legislator having first entered politics as a candidate in the 1961 general election when Anguilla was one constituency as part of the St Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla administration.

Both the AUM and the AUF are fielding seven candidates each in the election for which approximately 11,000 Anguillians are eligible to vote in the 35 square mile British

Overseas Territory with a population of just over 13,000.

The almost two year old DOVE party, headed by former Cable and Wireless executive and businessman Sutcliffe Hodge is fielding only three candidates. Hodge ran as an independent candidates in the 2010 general election and narrowly lost to AUF candidate and former Social Development Minister Evans McNiel Rogers by 25 votes.

Pamovan Webster, a lawyer and businessman Statchel Warner are both contesting as independent candidates.

The economy, job creation, infrastructural development and good governance were among the main issues a lengthy election campaign, spanning a little over 12 months.

For the first time in Anguilla’s history, a six member team of independent election observers arranged by the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) British Islands and the Mediterranean will be monitoring the polls.

In 2010, the AUM won five of four of the seven seats to take control of the Legislative Council. (CMC)

The University of the West Indies has been accorded an order by the government to cultivate marijuana for medical research and to “set the pace for the development of a legal cannabis industry.”

Jamaica plants first legal marijuana plant and it’s at the UWI JAMAICA just planted its first-ever legal marijuana plant.

The planting took place on the grounds of the University of the West Indies Mona campus on Monday.

The University has been accorded an order by the government to cultivate marijuana for medical research and to “set the pace for the development of a legal cannabis industry.”

That follows the passage of the Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Act 2015, which recently became

effective and provides for the development of a medical marijuana industry in the country.

A similar licence will also be granted to Jamaica’s University of Technology, according to a statement from the government.

“I want to know when you start to do the experimentation, and what is found in the plant,” Science Minister Philip Paulwell told researchers.

“We have to start this way, so that we can set the stage for full commercialization.”

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Regional News Bahamas: Sex claims Sir Beckles dismisses Stuart’s row at primary school invitation to enter politics – Were children left unsupervised?

THE Ministry of Education is investigating whether the three boys who have been accused of sexual misconduct involving a young girl at a public primary school were left unsupervised at the time of the reported incident.

Education Minister Jerome Fitzgerald told The Tribune that he has asked the director of education to meet with the school’s principal and the district superintendent to determine whether there was neglect on the part of any school official.

His comments came a day after the ministry released a statement saying that allegations of sexual misconduct at the school were discovered by a guidance counsellor who was reviewing “appropriate touching” in a family life lesson.

“I have asked for an investigation to determine under what circumstances these kids were left unattended to see whether or not there are gaps in our school system throughout the day that leaves kids unattended and if that needs to be addressed or if this was an isolated case,” Mr Fitzgerald said after leaving a Cabinet meeting.

“The director will report to me when the investigations are complete with recommendations as to how we can ensure that this doesn’t happen again. This ordeal raises questions about the fact that in our society, with the digital age and technology, our kids are just exposed to so much out there.

“Unfortunately, a lot of times they are unsupervised

on these devices and they have access to pornographic websites where they are unable to, at their age, understand the complexity of what they are watching. Most times, they act out what they see.

Unfortunately this happens a lot in primary schools, not just government primary schools but in private primary schools.”

Mr Fitzgerald said as adults and parents “we need to do a better job monitoring our children” and letting them know that “this is not right.”

He added: “This incident came to light because during a family life discussion on appropriate and inappropriate touching, one of the (children) involved in this matter came forward and spoke about the inappropriate touching that occurred. That then alerted the officials to go and investigate further.

“All of the relevant agencies were called in to deal with that matter, we treated this very seriously. We moved very quickly to call in the police, call in Social Services and call in our psychologist. There is protocol to be followed and (it was) followed in this matter.

This is an unfortunate event that occurred, but at the end of the day this is a microcosm of our society. The school is a microcosm of our society and these things happen.”

When contacted for comment, acting President of the Bahamas Union of Teachers Zane Lightbourne said he is “more than positive” that none of his members were negligent in their duties on the day in question.

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OUTGOING principal of the Cave Hill campus of the University of the West Indies, Sir Hilary Beckles says he has no intention of accepting an invitation from Prime Minister

Freundel Stuart and join the political fray in Barbados.

“My aspirations are going in the other direction,” Sir Hilary told journalists. “I am looking forward to giving a

The dead students: from left are Alex Turner, Ricardo Briscoe, and Raymond Givans.

Students among four shot dead in Jamaica THREE students and a 35-year-old Clarendon man were on Wednesday night shot dead in the Monymusk Housing Scheme, Hayes in the parish.

The police have identified them as: 14-year-old Raymond Givans, a student of the Vere Technical High School; Ricardo Briscoe, also 14 years old, of Garvey Maceo; and 16-year-old Alex Turner of Central High.

Turner was pronounced dead on arrival at May Pen Hospital.

The fourth victim is Mariqus Hamilton, a 35-year-old accounts clerk at the Sugar Company of Jamaica. Police

investigators say it appears that the four were shot execution style as they were found face down with bullet wounds to the head. (Jamaica Gleaner)

few years to the University as vice-chancellor, to participate in the globalisation of the University of the West Indies.

This is where I want to put my energy,” he added.

On Sunday night, Stuart accused Sir Hilary of presiding over an “alternative government”.

Addressing supporters of the ruling Democratic Labour Party (DLP Prime Minister Stuart said that Sir Hilary, who is to assume the post of vice chancellor of the regional institution in June, would do well not to take his “bad habits’ into his new position.

Stuart, accusing the academic of a “singular exhibition of bad, bad manners” said that for the first time in the Caribbean, “we have had a principal of a university descending from Mount Olympus, as he sees it, and deciding that he presides over an institution that is not just an institution of learning but that is an alternative government”.

The Barbados Prime Minister was no doubt making reference to the recent remarks of the Cave Hill principal, who during a recent UWI student awards ceremony complained that the Government’s decision

Sir Beckles said: “My aspirations are going in the other direction”.

to cut back on spending in the education sector had set the Cave Hill Campus back 20 years and were nothing short of an assault on working-class women.

Last August, Finance and Economic Affairs Minister Chris Sinckler in his 2013/14 budget presentation, said that effective 2014, Barbadian students pursuing studies at the university’s three campuses will be required to pay their own tuition fees, while the government continues to fund economic costs.

Sinckler said the tuition fees range from BDS$5,625 to BDS$65,000 (One Barbados dollar=US$0.50 cents) and that the new policy would reduce the transfer to UWI by an estimated BDS$42 million a year.

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Brown’s brain damage ‘irreversible,’ grandmother says BOBBI Kristina Brown, the daughter of Bobby Brown and Whitney Houston, has “global and irreversible brain damage,” according to her grandmother.

Though the 22-year-old is no longer in a medically induced coma, she remains unresponsive, Cissy Houston said in a statement Monday after visiting her granddaughter.

“Meeting with the doctors and understanding that she can live in this condition for a lifetime truly saddens me,” Houston said. “We can only trust in God for a miracle at this time.”

Houston’s statement matched that from a source with knowledge of Brown’s condition, who told CNN on Monday that she remained in the same neurological state she has been in for nearly

three months.

She does not respond to visitors or familiar voices, and her eyes do not follow a person around the room, the source told CNN. She also has a tracheostomy in her throat, the source said.

The reports come two days after Brown’s father, Bobby Brown, said his daughter’s condition had improved.

“I can say today, Bobbi is awake. She’s watching me,” Brown told the audience at Dallas’ Verizon Theatre.

The audience cheered.

In a statement Monday, an attorney for the Brown family said that Bobbi Kristina Brown’s condition has improved but that the kind of life she will lead remains to be seen.

“Doctors have indicated that she will have a long life,” attorney Christopher

Morrison is considered to be one of America’s greatest contemporary novelists.

Although the 22-year-old is no longer in a medically induced coma, she remains unresponsive.

Brown said.

“However, Bobbi Kristina is presently embarking on a rehabilitation process, and the quality of her life will not be known for years to come.”

Bobby Brown was in an “emotional state” on stage when he made the remarks about his daughter being awake, according to the statement.

“She has made it out of

ICU, opened her eyes and started a rehabilitation that will be long and hard,” said Bobby Brown’s wife, Alicia Etheredge-Brown.

Bobbi Kristina Brown was found unresponsive in a bathtub at her home in the Atlanta suburb of Roswell, Georgia, on January 31. The extent of her injuries is not known.

She was placed in a medically induced coma in early February.

That month, doctors at Emory University Hospital removed her breathing tube, allowing Brown to be ventilated through a hole in her throat.

At the time, CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Sanjay Gupta said the procedure suggested that she would need to be on such support for “weeks and months to come.”

Morrison condemns US police killing of black men AWARD-WINNING author Toni Morrison has condemned the killing of several black men by white police officers in the US. The writer told Radio 4 she would like to see what the response would had been had the roles been reversed.

“I want to see two things - one, a white teenager shot in the back by a cop running away,” she told Front Row. “Or a white man stands in a doorway, tries to pick out his key and is shot 44 times by police,” said the Pulitzer Prize-winning author.

“Now, when that happens, we’ll know something about race.”

Unarmed black teenager Michael Brown was killed by a white police officer last year in Ferguson, Missouri. A grand jury declined to charge the officer with murder, sparking protests across the country.

Last week, protesters

across the US marched against police killings following two high-profile cases in a week of white officers killing unarmed black men.

Walter Scott, a 50-year-old, was shot in the back and killed in South Carolina.

Eric Harris, 44, was shot and killed when a 73-yearold reserve deputy said he accidently drew his gun instead of a Taser.

There have been several other controversial cases in recent months.

Morrison, 84, was speaking to Radio 4 about her new novel, God Help the Child, which is published on Tuesday.

She was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1993.

Her novels include Sula, Song of Solomon, Beloved, and, most recently, A Mercy.

She has also received the National Book Critics Circle Award and a Pulitzer Prize for her fiction. (BBC)

Bullock is People magazine’s 2015 most beautiful woman OSCAR-WINNING actress Sandra Bullock was named the world’s most beautiful woman in 2015 by People magazine on Wednesday and laughed when she heard about the honor.

“No, really. I just said, ‘That’s ridiculous,’” she told the magazine.

Bullock, 50, who won a best actress Academy Award in 2010 for her role in “The Blind Side,” said she found beauty in her role as a mother to her 5-year-old son, Louis.

“Real beauty is quiet.

Especially in this town, it’s just so hard not to say, ‘Oh, I need to look like that,” she said about Los Angeles. “The people I find most beautiful are the ones who aren’t trying.”

Bullock also credits her

Sandra Bullock, 50, who won a best actress Academy Award in 2010 for her role in “The Blind Side,” said she found beauty in her role as a mother to her 5-year-old son, Louis.

healthy diet, including green juice, and working out up to five times a week for helping to keep her grounded and balanced.

But it is her son who gives

her the most joy.

When Louis asked her why she had wrinkles, Bullock told him some of the lines on her face were from laughing so much.

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Entertainment Bahamas R&B Singer Johnny Kemp of ‘Just Got Paid’ Fame Dies

BAHAMIAN R&B singer Johnny Kemp, who is best known for the hit song “Just Got Paid,” died in Jamaica last week. He was 55.

Jamaica police said Friday that Kemp was found floating at a beach in Montego Bay on Thursday morning. It had not yet been determined how he died.

Police said Kemp arrived in Jamaica on a cruise ship but added that they did not have further details.

Reach Media Inc. said Kemp had been scheduled to be on a Caribbean cruise this week, but the U.S.-based parent company of the “Tom Joyner Morning Show” said it did not have further details.

Kemp was nominated in 1989 for a Grammy Award for “Just Got Paid” in a category that included Bobby Brown and Luther Vandross. The song was a No. 1 hit on the U.S. Billboard R&B chart.

Johnny Kemp was nominated in 1989 for a Grammy Award for “Just Got Paid” in a category that included Bobby Brown and Luther Vandross. The song was a No. 1 hit on the U.S. Billboard R&B chart.

Kemp appeared on a 2007 Keith Sweat DVD called “Sweat Hotel Live” and had

been performing at musical events across the U.S. in recent years. (AP/Yahoo)

Brunings to play Jamaican reggae icon in Marley musical WRITER and director Kwame Kwei-Armah had seen “bloody hundreds” of would-be Bob Marleys during his search for the right singer/actor to take the title role in the world premiere of his musical Marley.

It was not until last summer, when a friend sent him a video of Mitchell Brunings singing Redemption Song at his audition for The Voice of Holland, that Kwei-Armah thought he might have found his star. Forty-eight hours later, he was in Amsterdam meeting the singer, according to the Wall Street Journal.

“Mitchell’s been singing Bob for many years, so I didn’t need to teach him who Bob is. He knows him from the inside,” said Kwei-Armah, who had trouble finding his star because he “needed someone who could sing from the place Bob sings from — someone with his soul.”

Slated to open next month at Center Stage in Baltimore, the production features the music and lyrics of Bob

“Bob Marley is a huge inspiration in my life and it’s an overwhelming honour to be playing the legend in a new musical,” Mitchell Brunings said in a statement.

Marley and focuses on the two years the reggae legend was in self-imposed exile in London, following an attempt on his life in 1976 in Jamaica.

“I felt that rather than do a biographical musical about Bob Marley, I would find the moment in time that personified who Bob was, and

the run-up to the assassination attempt and the exile in London typified who he was and what he believed in,” Kwei-Armah told the Journal.

The attempt on Marley’s life was made two days before he performed a free concert prior to the 1976 general election in Jamaica.

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Avengers scripts destroyed every day to prevent leaks from film set

Charlie Cox plays Matt Murdock, who spends his nights cleaning up the New York neighborhood of Hell’s Kitchen.

Netflix renews ‘Daredevil’ for season 2 JUST weeks after Marvel’s “Daredevil” premiered its first season on Netflix, the company confirmed Tuesday that a second season will be coming in 2016.

The show focuses on attorney Matt Murdock (played by Charlie Cox), who was blinded as a child, as he fights injustice by day using the law. By night, he continues the fight, becoming the superhero Daredevil and using his powers to protect the New York neighborhood of Hell’s

Kitchen.

It’s gotten rave reviews. “With tight adherence to its source material’s history, high production quality, and a no-nonsense dramatic flair, Daredevil excels as an effective superhero origin story, a gritty procedural, and an exciting action adventure,” says review site Rotten Tomatoes.

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THE cast of the new Avengers film say pages of the script had to be shredded every day on set to stop details of the new movie leaking.

Speaking at the Age of Ultron UK premiere, Elizabeth Olsen, who plays new character Scarlet Witch, said security was strict to prevent hacks.

Paul Bettany, who evolves from voicing Jarvis to becoming The Vision, said the script was never emailed to him.

Bettany told Newsbeat it was posted “with a security guard”.

He said it had “a name all over every page so I couldn’t tweet it... it had to be delivered into my hands”.

Elizabeth Olsen added: “It was quite funny that we had to burn our sides for the day... we weren’t allowed to go home with our little pages of whatever we shot that day.

“They took it from our trailers and shredded it. It’s pretty crazy.”

Chris Evans, who plays Captain America, told Newsbeat that most Marvel films are kept secret.

“Everything with Marvel is very lock and key and hush hush, you gotta sign a confidentiality agreement.”

Avengers Age of Ultron is expected to be a big hit.

Away from script secrecy, Elizabeth Olsen said that Avengers should be watched on the big screen.

“These films aren’t plane movies... they deserve to be seen in a cinema the way it was made.”

There was a lot of discussion about films being made in 3D on the red carpet as well.

“I think when it’s appropriate, when it’s the right format, I think it can be great,” said Paul Bettany.

“Some films that I’ve seen in 3D, I then went to see in 2D and I preferred... I haven’t seen this in 3D but I hear that it’s extraordinary so I’m going to stay tonight and watch.”

Many characters from the Marvel universe end up in other projects.

Sony Pictures and Marvel signed a deal in February meaning SpiderMan could join up with the likes of Thor, Captain America and Iron Man in future film releases.

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‘Vile and depraved’ UK gang raped and abused babies MEMBERS of a paedophile network whose crimes were described as the most “vile and depraved” police had seen have been convicted of arranging abuse.

The UK-wide gang raped and abused babies and young children, streaming the attacks online to fellow members.

John Denham, 49, and Matthew Stansfield, 34, had denied plotting sex crimes against the victims.

They were found guilty after a trial at Bristol Crown Court. Five other members had earlier admitted various offences.

The group used the internet to plan and stream abuse and tried to groom pregnant women in order to find new victims, the trial heard.

In one case, they groomed a mother and father before their child was born.

Officers from the National Crime Agency, which led the investigation, said the crimes were the most “vile and depraved” it had ever investigated.

Earlier, a jury convicted former actor Denham, 49, from Wiltshire - previously known as Benjamin Harrop - of conspiracy to sexually assault a child under 13.

Stansfield, 34, from Hampshire,

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Left to right, top row: Adam Toms, David Harsley, John Denham (previously known as Benjamin Harrop), Christopher Knight; L-R bottom row: Matthew Stansfield, Robin Hollyson and Matthew Lisk.

(Photograph: National Crime Agency)

was found guilty of conspiracy to rape a child under 13. Denham was cleared of the same charge.

Five others pleaded guilty to offences including rape of a child and conspiracy to rape at an earlier hearing. They are: Robin Hollyson, 30, from Bedfordshire; Christopher Knight, 35, from Manchester; David Harsley, 51, from Hull; Matthew Lisk, 32, from East Sussex and Adam

Toms, 33, from Somerset. A date is yet to be set for their sentencing.

The investigation identified three victims - a baby, a toddler and a young child - who were raped and assaulted by the men who had gained the trust of unsuspecting parents.

They met online and were prepared to drive for hours to carry out abuse when an opportunity became available, police said.

Mediterranean migrants crisis: Italy ‘at war’ with people smugglers ITALY says it is “at war” with migrant traffickers, and has urged the EU to take robust action to stop more people dying in the Mediterranean.

Prime Minister Matteo Renzi made the comment ahead of an EU summit on Thursday to discuss the crisis.

Italy’s Defence Minister Roberta Pinotti told Italian TV that the EU should consider military intervention.

More than 800 people drowned off Libya’s coast on Sunday, bringing the number of deaths this year to 1,750.

The number of people attempting to flee war and poverty in the Middle East and Africa, particularly Eritreans and Syrians, has spiked in recent months, leading to huge numbers of people drowning in unseaworthy and often overcrowded vessels.

The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) says there have been 30 times as many deaths so far in 2015 as in the same period last year and the figure could rise to 30,000.

More than 500 people rescued from several other boats were

Queen Elizabeth II celebrates 89th birthday GUN salutes have been fired in London’s Hyde Park to mark the Queen’s 89th birthday.

The monarch is celebrating the occasion privately at Windsor Castle where she has been staying for the past month.

In her honour, the King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery staged a 41gun royal salute in full dress uniform.

The salute was followed by a selection of celebratory music from the Band of the Royal Artillery close to the firing position.

The King’s Troop rode their horses and gun carriages past Buckingham Palace at midday en route to Hyde Park, where they staged their gun salute using six 13-pounder field guns dating from around the time of World War One. An hour later, the Honourable Artillery Company fired a 62-gun royal salute from the river bank at the Tower of London, overlooking HMS Belfast.

Three L118 ceremonial light guns, similar to those used in Afghanistan

in recent years, were used to fire the salute across the Thames.

Gun salutes were also scheduled at Edinburgh and Stirling Castles, Cardiff Castle, and Hillsborough Castle in County Down.

The basic royal salute is 21 rounds. A further 20 are fired at royal parks and royal palaces and fortresses and another 21 for being in the City of London.

The birthday comes as people begin to gather outside St Mary’s Hospital in London in anticipation of the birth of the Queen’s newest great-grandchild.

The Duchess of Cambridge is expected to give birth there to her and Prince William’s second child later this month, with some fans already waiting as long as two weeks outside the hospital.

Kensington Palace said Prince William was now on unpaid leave until June after completing the first phase of his in-work air ambulance helicopter pilot training sooner than expected.

UK sailors face Canada sex charge

More than 800 people drowned off Libya’s coast on Sunday, bringing the number of deaths this year to 1,750.

brought ashore by Italian coastguards on Wednesday.

Addressing the Italian parliament on Wednesday, Mr Renzi described the human smugglers as “the slave traders of the 21st Century”.

He said the 28-member EU must come up with concrete measures to tackle the growing problem.

Separately, Italian Defence Minister Roberta Pinotti told Sky

TG24 TV: “We know where the smugglers keep their boats, where they gather.”

“The plans for military intervention are there,” she said.

However, some experts dismissed such plans as unrealistic. “This problem is totally unsolvable with military means,” retired French Admiral Alain Coldefy told AFP. (BBC)

FOUR members of the Royal Navy have been charged with sexual assault after an alleged incident in Nova Scotia, Canada’s military police said.

The sailors were in the country to attend a military sports tournament, the Canadian Forces National Investigation Service (CFNIS) said.

The men have appeared in court charged with one count of sexual assault each.

The incident allegedly took place in barracks at an air base at Shearwater, near Halifax, on Thursday.

The alleged victim is a woman not in the military, the CFNIS said.

The men have been named as Craig Stoner, Darren Smalley, Joshua Finbow and Simon Radford, in a statement on the Government of Canada website.

Canadian officials said they were

members of the Royal Navy ice hockey team.

Reports in Canada suggested the men were remanded to a jail until Monday, while lawyers negotiate bail terms.

“This is a disturbing accusation of sexual assault,” Lt-Col Francis Bolduc said in a statement.

“I’m pleased with the full cooperation provided by the British authorities to support the hard work and diligence of the CFNIS team in responding to this matter.”

The UK Ministry of Defence said it was aware of allegations against four members of the Royal Navy.

“The Royal Navy takes allegations of this nature very seriously, however as legal proceedings continue it would be inappropriate to comment further,” an MoD spokeswoman said. (BBC)

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Americans see ISIS as bigger threat than North Korea or Iran AMERICANS see ISIS as a bigger threat to the United States than Iran, Russia, North Korea or China, according to a new CNN/ ORC poll.

Overall, 68% say ISIS is a very serious threat, compared with just 39% who say so about Iran, 32% about North Korea, 25% on Russia and 18% on China. Nearly 9 in 10 see ISIS as at least a moderately serious threat.

The partisan divides that often drive public opinion around foreign policy issues are less prominent when Americans rate the threat from ISIS. Majorities across political and ideological lines say ISIS is a deeply serious threat to the U.S., including 68% of Democrats, 79% of Republicans and 63% of independents.

With active fighting against the Islamic State militant group in Iraq and the arrests Sunday of six Minneapolis men accused

of trying to join ISIS, concerns about the threat posed by the group grow alongside worries that the military battle could spread. While a CNN/ORC Poll in March found the public remained mostly confident that the U.S. effort to combat ISIS would succeed, it also showed 79% of Americans were worried that the conflict would develop into a larger war that would spread throughout the region and to other parts of the world.

The party unity in perceptions of ISIS as a threat do not extend to Iran, however, with the new CNN/ORC poll showing a broad partisan rift in perceptions of Iran’s threat to the U.S. According to the poll, Republicans are far more apt to see Iran as a very serious threat than Democrats or independents (53% of Republicans call it a very serious threat compared with 38% of independents and 29% of Democrats).

Florida couple locked kids in closet, denied them food for years: cops A TWISTED Florida couple inflicted a nightmare childhood on two kids, locking them in closets, denying them food and forcing them to pick through the garbage for meals, police said.

Quincy Hazel and Sabrina Golden-Hazel were arrested for child neglect Sunday after one of the two children escaped from the Riviera Beach home and reported the years of abuse to police.

The 17-year-old runaway said he managed to escape the horror house about a month ago.

He spent several weeks living with a 19-year-old friend before he went to police headquarters Sunday to detail the twisted childhood he suffered alongside a 12-year-old girl, Riviera Beach officers told the SunSentinel.

It’s unclear if Hazel and GoldenHazel are the parents of the children or if the two kids are related.

The teen said the couple locked him and the girl in a tiny closet for days at a time. They were forced to use a bucket as a toilet, and Hazel would periodically beat them with an extension cord, he said. The abuse started when they were very young, he said.

The two rarely had food — just occasional rice and neck bones — and the boy frequently picked

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Oregon woman guilty of killing men, feeding their corpses to pigs JURORS spent only about an hour deliberating Tuesday before convicting an Oregon woman of killing two handymen and feeding their corpses to her pigs.

The Jackson County jury found Susan Monica guilty of murdering two men about a year apart, then abusing their corpses by feeding them to the animals at her farm, The Medford Mail Tribune reported.

Circuit Judge Tim Barnack immediately sentenced Monica to a minimum 50 years in prison.

“You shot two people and fed them to your pigs,” the judge told Monica, 66. “I don’t know how else I can put it. You valued pigs more than you value people.

“It may sound harsh, but you are a cold-blooded killer,” Barnack said.

Prosecutors said Stephen Delicino, 59, was killed in 2012 and Robert Haney, 56, died in 2013.

Monica asked for sentencing as soon as the jury was dismissed, saying “it doesn’t seem to matter.”

The case will be appealed, the defense said.

Monica’s changing stories about how she shot Delicino and Haney never matched the forensic evidence, Allan Smith, senior assistant deputy district attorney, told jurors in closing arguments.

She variously claimed that Delicino shot himself repeatedly in the head and also that she shot him in self-defense and he was eaten by her pigs before she buried his remains on her 20-acre farm in southern Oregon, Smith reminded jurors.

Monica told investigators Haney disappeared in the summer of 2013.

She said she came on him a month

Susan Monica, 66, reportedly killed two men about a year apart.

later as pigs were disemboweling him, and she shot him to ease his suffering. She later questioned whether he was alive when she shot him.

Defense attorney Garren Pedemonte argued there was no concrete evidence to rebut Monica’s claims that she shot Delicino in selfdefense or to show that Haney was actually alive when Monica shot him. Some of his remains were found in plastic bags in her barn.

A State Police forensic anthropologist, Veronica Vance, testified that Haney’s legs had been chopped off with an ax, and the thigh bones showed signs of being gnawed by an animal.

Vance said she couldn’t determine whether the ax blows came before or after Haney died. She said Delicino suffered three to four gunshot wounds to the head, but there was no

evidence one way or another about the self-defense claim.

“Just because Susan Monica is different and strange and weird doesn’t make her a murderer,” another defense lawyer, Christine Herbert, told the jury.

At one point during the six-day trial, Monica herself cross-examined sheriff’s Detective Eric Henderson, who was the lead investigator in the case, despite having her own defense team.

On Monday, a cellmate of Monica’s testified the defendant signed a birthday card in jail with this phrase: “from the sweetest murderer in Jackson County.”

“I got chills from the birthday card,” 23-year-old inmate Jordan “Janae” Farris testified. Farris was serving time for violating probation from a burglary conviction and met Monica in the Jackson County Jail.

US drug agents ‘went to sex parties funded by cartels’ - report Sabrina Golden-Hazel and her husband Quincy Hazel (not in photo) were arrested on child neglect charges.

through the garbage for meals, he told officers.

He had been denied dental care for so long that most of his teeth had fallen out, police said. The teen said he frequently cries through the night because the pain is so bad.

The 12-year-old girl told police similar horror stories when they came to the home, WPBF reported.

The two never saw doctors or dentists and did not attend school, police said.

US drug enforcement agents attended sex parties funded by drug cartels, a new report has alleged.

Released on Thursday, the federal report details a number of cases of inappropriate behaviour at the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and other federal law enforcement agencies.

It found that some allegations were not fully investigated or went unreported.

The report also highlighted communication lapses and potential security breaches at the agencies.

One section of the report details that DEA agents attended sex parties with prostitutes in a foreign country.

The report did not disclose where the parties took place, but a federal

law enforcement official told the Associated Press the parties occurred in Colombia.

According to the report, the parties were held at governmentleased quarters where agents’ phones and laptops were present.

But DEA investigators at the time did not report the allegations because they “did not believe that the special agents’ conduct rose to the level of a security risk requiring a referral”.

Several agents were also provided with money, expensive gifts and weapons, the report said.

The seven agents who admitted to attending the sex parties were given suspensions ranging from two to 10 days. One was cleared of wrongdoing.

One DEA official told investigators: “Prostitution is considered part of the local culture and is tolerated in certain areas called ‘tolerance zones’.”

The investigation was spurred by Congress after reports surfaced in 2012 that Secret Service agents had hired prostitutes while protecting the president during a summit in Colombia.

Other allegations included unwanted advances, sex between training instructors and students, and relationships between a supervisor and subordinate.

The federal agencies investigated from 2009 to 2012 include the FBI, DEA, U.S. Marshals Service and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. (BBC)

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Classifieds TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

Brama Kumaris

Raja Yoga Meditation Centre Turks and Caicos Islands

Telephone 946-4760 & 332-4101

www.bkwsu.com Email: bkpadma@bkwsutci.com

FOR SALE

April 25 - May 1, 2015

946-4664 Fax: 946-4661

Email: tcnews@tciway.tc

Website: tcweeklynews.com

FLOWER GIRL

Wanted urgently

Floral Designer

Must have thorough knowledge in the floral business with 3-5 years experience.

Call: 231-3788

Construction scaffold and roof tiles for sale CONTACT: 431-1591 OR 231-3788

April 25 - May 1, 2015

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

Been Construction

CLASSIFIEDS 31

BARBARA ADAMS

Requires a

Must be willing to work weekends and public holidays. $5.00 per hour.

11427

Please contact Tel: 231-6920 C & J EMPLOYMENT Acting on behalf of Charles Barber Shop, IBO Beauty Salon (Claire R. Clare), Grant Construction (Alfredo Rosario) is looking to fill the following positions:

Domestic Worker – $5.00 per hour

Barbers – $5-$7 per hour

Labourers – $5-$6 per hour

is seeking to employ

2 Sales Clerks Must be willing to work 6 days per week salary $6.25 per hour.

contact: 243-4350

BETHANY’S EDUCATIONAL & SOCIAL TRAINING (B.E.S.T. )INSTITUTE • • • • •

Is seeking suitable candidates for the following positions:

The individual should meet the following requirements: Possess a valid food handler’s permit Be a born again Christian preferably of the Baptist faith The ability to read and write English Must be able to assist in the preparation of healthy meals on a daily basis for over 100 students • Be able to manage the stock and prepare orders • Handle cash effectively to ensure all checks and balances

The Senior Financial Audit Manager has responsibility for the annual auditing cycle as directed by the Auditor General. The incumbent in this position will be accountable for the execution of audits within time and budget. This position is constrained by timeliness and accuracy in reporting and must ensure conformity and consistency of its actions with prevailing International Standards on Auditing (ISA’s), the International Standards of Supreme Audit Institutions (ISSAI) or other relevant standards.

BETHANY’S EDUCATIONAL & SOCIAL TRAINING (B.E.S.T.) INSTITUTE

11424

CALASSCO

Is seeking suitable candidates for the following position:

To work 6 days per week salary $6.25 per hour.

11421

contact: 231-1489

PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHERS

Deputy Contract Performance Manager Providenciales (Deadline: May 5, 2015) Salary: $49,900.00 per annum

The incumbent is required to monitor and coordinate the implementation of all obligations under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) hospital project agreement and other Pay for Performance contracts entered into by the MOHHS. This post holder is also required to act as an Accounting Officer for expenses incurred under the project in accordance with delegations and for the Ministry as well as function as the Secretariat for the Contract Performance Management Team (CPMT), Clinical Services Review Board (CSRB) and Asset Management Committees.

Contract Finance Manager

Providenciales (Deadline: May 5, 2015) Salary: $49,900.00 per annum The job holder is required to provide support to the Contract Performance Management Unit (CPMU) in a variety of operational decisions. To assist in ensuring that value for money is achieved from all contracts within the Ministry of Health.

o Applicant should possess a trained teacher’s diploma or Certificate with 5 or more years experience in the classroom o Applicants with first degree beside their Teacher’s diploma/ certificate will have an advantage o Applicant must be energetic and creative and a good team player o All applicants should be born again Christian preferable of the Baptist faith

Director of Social Development

Grand Turk (Deadline: May 5, 2015) Salary: $58,100.00 per annum

Application can be dropped off at B.E.S.T. Institute Office, 250 Bay Road, Blue Hills, Providenciales or email: bestinstitute@tciway.tc, Telephone: 649-941-4802

11425

labourer

The Audit Principal is responsible for conducting detailed planning, fieldwork, reporting, wrapup and close out of all financial and value for money audits to which he/she is assigned so as to achieve the annual audit objectives of the NAO. The incumbent in this position will conduct special audits as directed by the Auditor General to ensure timely completion of the audit programmes and is expected to conduct external audits of ministries and statutory bodies.

Senior Financial Audit Manager

Contact: 649-347-2093

Is looking for a

Audit Principal

Grand Turk (Deadline: May 5, 2015) Salary: $49,900.00 per annum

Providenciales (Deadline: May 5, 2015) Salary: $58,100.00 per annum

Application can be dropped off at B.E.S.T. Institute office, 250 Bay Road, Blue Hills, Providenciales or emailed: bestinstitute@tciway.tc Telephone: 649-941-4802

11409

TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS GOVERNMENT VACANCIES The following vacancies currently exist within the Turks and Caicos Islands Public Service:

11425

Domestic Worker/ Softball Coach

The incumbent in this senior position will be responsible for over-seeing the general day-today operations and strategic oversight for the entire Department. He/she will have to insure the efficient and effective provision of front line social work and gender -related services to the client population throughout the Turks and Caicos Islands.

Social Worker

COWDREY LIGHTBOURNE Is looking for a

Labourer To work 5 days per week salary $5.00 per hour.

contact: 649-347-2093 11405

Grand Turk (Deadline: May 5, 2015) Salary: $32,600.00 per annum

CAICOS CAFÉ LTD. is looking for a

Chef De Partie

The incumbent in this position will be responsible for counseling clients and their families, interviewing and assessing foster families and collaborating with other departments and organizations to ensure that the needs of disadvantaged persons in the communities are met.

Deputy Attorney General

• Must be able to work weekends, nights and holidays • Must be able to work 6 days per week, clean the kitchen after service • Must have at least 8 years experience, good knowledge of sautéed seafood, shellfish, meat and poultry, grilling, rotisserie, butchery, sauces, broth and dressing • Must be able to speak English • Must be physically fit, dependable and hardworking Salary is paid based on experience and quality to work

This managerial position has system wide responsibility for the efficient administration of the Attorney General’s Chambers and resolution of complex legal matters arising in the area of or connected with the Public Service, civil litigation (including Judicial Review) and International Mutual Legal Assistance. Providing supervision to other professional and clerical staff, the Deputy Attorney General is expected to generate satisfactory results when the qualitative and quantitative output of the staff is at a high level, the expenditure of the Attorney General’s Chambers is within the limits of the budget, and credible legal advice is provided to the Government in a timely manner when necessary.

All resumes CV’s letters of reference along with a clean police record must be delivered to Caicos Café, Grace Bay

Interested persons are asked to visit www.gov.tc for job details and the application procedure.

11444

Grand Turk (Deadline: May 5, 2015) Salary: $103,800.00 per annum

11439

J & S FLORIST

is looking for a

To work 6 days per week 7am-5pm salary $7.00 per hour.

contact: 441-6667

11397

11393

contact: 332-0771

JOHN LIGHTBOURNE North Caicos

Is looking for a

kitchen Repairman helper To work 6 days per week salary $6.25.

JOHN EWING

Is looking for a

Florist domestic Assistant Toworker work 6 days Is looking for a

To work 6 days per week salary $7.00 per hour. contact: 241-8366 11398

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

Is looking for a qualified, experienced applicants for the position of:

CUBAN CRAFTERS TCI Is looking for a

contact: 649-246-4747

clerk To work 6 days per week salary $6.25 per hour

contact: 946-4600

Contact: 649-946-5093

KST WATER SPORTS Is looking for a

REGISTERED LAND ORDINANCE, CAP 9.05

NOTICE LOST LAND CERTIFICATE TITLE NUMBER SECTION ISLAND 61112/26 LONG BAY HILLS PROVIDENCIALES Whereas, CRAIG EBENEZER FORBES of Providenciales granted Power of Attorney to act for and on behalf of FULLER EBENEZER FORBES, has declared that the Land Certificate for the above mentioned title number(s) registered in his/her/their name was inadvertently mislaid and cannot be found.

Take notice that I, Brandie Anderson, Registrar of Lands, shall issue a new land certificate for the said title six weeks of the first publication of this Notice in a local newspaper and the Gazette.

Dated this 13th day of March 2015 Signed .......................................................................

Registrar of Lands Witnessed.................................................................

per week salary $5.00 per hour.

• Must have a Color Diploma for L’Oreal or Wella • Must have 5 years experience • Must be willing to work weekends • Salary based on commission • A second language would be a plus

11417

Please contact: 441-3466 for an appointment or interview Wage commensurate with experience 11403

11391

Tile Layer Farmer To work 6 days To work 5 days per week salary $10.00 per hour.

contact: 331-9854

SKY PILOT PARASAIL Is looking for a

1 HAIRDRESSER FOR MEN AND WOMEN

KITCHEN HELPER store The successful applicant must possess the following skills and experience: • Must have experience in your respective field • Food safety certificate or equivalent • Must be willing to work holidays and weekends on a flexible schedule • Ability to speak English is essential • Must have a clean police record • Preference will be given to experienced and qualified Belongers

contact: 332-4420

Is looking for a

CAPTAIN HOOK’S EUROPEAN HAIRSTYLIST

the largest readership in the turks & caicos CABANA BAR AT OCEAN CLUB

per week salary $6.25 per hour.

JOSE OVANDO CONSTRUCTION

11389

DOCK DIRECT

11399

First Mate

To work 6 days per week salary $500.00 per week.

contact: 331-9801

labourer to work 6 days per week salary $6.25 per hour.

contact: 232-3337

11390

Is looking for a

11442

D & Y RESTAURANT

April 25 - May 1, 2015

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

ALL AROUND LABOURER

• Must be able to do maintenance around the home • Must be able to do heavy lifting • Must be willing to work weekends and holidays • Must have computer skills • Must be able to speak and write English Salary $6.25 per hour

Send resumes to: tjmw2007@gmail.com

11390

Bayview Motors

Is currently looking to employ a

Vice President of Automotive Sales & Service Division Who will be responsible for the sales & marketing efforts by managing staff and maintaining corporate sales goals and projections.

Must have at least 10 years’ previous experience in the automotive industry in a management capacity.

CV/Certifications and References sent to Bayview Motors.

Please email all application to syrmondg@bayviewmotors.com Only qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview.

11396

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Assistant Manager for Sports Adventures

CAICOS MARINA & SHIPYARD

WANTED: FIBERGLASS MOULDER • 5 or more years experience operating boat lifting equipment • Must be willing to work in full chemical suit with respirator DUTIES INCLUDE: Construction of fiberglass moulds, sanding and painting bottoms, hull repair and boat lifting machinery • WAGE RATE: $13.00 per hour

CARIBBEAN CAFÉ KEW TOWN BAR & GRILL INDIAN PLAZA BAR DOLPHINS SPORTS BAR Is looking to fill the following positions:

Barmaids Waitresses Bartenders

FOR SALE TURN-KEY

Contact: 941-7366 11395

is looking to fill the following position:

CASINO NIGHT AUDITOR

Please send CV’s to: Casablancadaily@hotmail.com or drop off at Casablanca Casino 11447

IBO SHOP

IMPRESSIONS BEAUTY SALON

Is looking for a

DEE’S HAIR SALON Is looking for a

DIVINA BEAUTY SALON KEW TOWN

Nail Technician

Hair Stylist

contact: 241-4070

contact: 241-4170

IRIS M. WILLIAMS

JACKLYN JEAN

To work 6 days per week salary $6.00 per hour.

11437

Is looking for a

To work 6 days per week 9am-7pm salary $5.00 per hour interested persons can.

is looking is looking for a

Is looking for a

Is looking for a

barber To work 6 days

domestic domestic worker Hairstylist toworker To work 6 days work 6 days

contact: 345-0161

contact: 341-1021

per week salary $6.25 per hour.

11450

Wanted Domestic worker

Applicant must be hardworking, honest and reliable.

Experience preferable.

Please send applications to Savory & Co., F205 Regent Village West, Providenciales, 946-4602

To work 6 days per week salary $6.00 per hour.

per week salary $6.25 per hour. contact: 649-242-5425 11446

The Help Desk is acting on behalf of our clients Quick Step Shoe Repair/Oral Selver

Domestic Worker, Labourer

– $5.00 per hour. Call 941-4800

ANDRE GIBSON

Labourer $5 per hour.

SANCTUARY LTD 11399

To work 5 days per week salary $5.00 per hour. Experience required.

11436

GUMBALL VENDING BUSINESS. LOCATIONS ALREADY ESTABLISHED AND GENERATING REVENUE. EASY TO RUN PARTTIME BUSINESS

Labourers Gardeners

CASABLANCA CASINO

11433

11451

Contact: 649-331-6364

water swim races • Extensive knowledge of sports adventure trips to outer islands and Northern Haiti • Strong familiarity with stand-up paddle boards • 5 years background in tourism with direct interaction with tourists • Excellent oral and written communications skills • Ability to speak French and/or Haitian Creole

Please provide resume to Caicu Naniki Sports Adventures at Caicos Cafe Plaza, Grace Bay, Providenciales no later than 30 May 2015. 11438

Salary $15.63 per hour. All candidates should have at least 3-5 years experience. Must be willing to work weekends and holidays

Must be willing to work 6 days per week. Salary $6.50 per hour

CALL 649-431-2228

Successful candidate must have: • Demonstrated pool and open water expertise for swim training and swim safaris • Proven ability to organize open 11434

Contact: 649 946 5600

Is looking to fill the following positions:

To supervise a variety of sports adventure activities to include: Swim training / Sports adventure trips to outer islands and Northern Haiti / Stand-up paddle board rentals, sales, and demonstrations / International open water swim racing

11435

REQUIREMENTS: Must have proven experience in fiberglass repairs and moulding • 10 years experience working with fiberglass • Thorough understanding of the various types of resins and their uses • Thorough understanding of boat construction

THE PINNACLE

CLASSIFIEDS 33

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

Maintenance Manager

(bunderwood@tciway.tc) • Salary based upon experience.

• Train staff as needed.

• Upkeep of building/property.

• Service all HVAC and refrigeration equipments.

• Maintain and repair solar and gas buggies, water sports equipments, Kleigester system.

• Repair all cabinetry, doors and windows etc.

• Must be able to live on Parrot Cay as needed

Contact: 241-7734

11408

per week salary $6.25 per hour

contact: 341-2314 11429

LEW & JAN CONSTRUCTION Is looking for a

painter

To work 5 days per week salary $7 per hour.

contact: 232-7317

11443

April 25 - May 1, 2015

Is looking for a

CASABLANCA CASINO

Interior Design Position Available Immediately

is looking for the following position:

SURVEILLANCE MANAGER

Salary $14.00 per hour • All candidates should have at least 3-5 years experience • Must be willing to work on weekends and holidays

Requirements - Applicant must have a degree in Architecture/Interior Design - Applicant must have a minimum of 5 years experience in the Interior Design field - Ability to manage multiple projects on a deadline schedule - Must possess strong leadership, organizational and communication skills.

- Be proficient with Auto Cad, Excel, Word, Quick Books and Photoshop - Have experience and knowledge in the

Please send CV’s to: Casablancadaily@hotmail.com or drop off at the Casablanca Casino 11347

Faye Ellingson of Design Studio E-mail address: faye@designstudio.tc

Salary $18.5 per hour

Caretaker To work in the school’s nursery.

Interested persons can email

resumes to aca2006@live.com

11380

ERB CONSTRUCTION (BARESTRE ETIENE)

Labourers

DICE DEALER

G & G CONSTRUCTION

NERISSA FORTUNE

Is looking for

Is looking for a

Carpenter Labourer

domestic

– $5.00 per hour

Domestic Workers

Mason

– $8-$10 per hour

Carpenter – $8-$10 per hour

Painters $7-$9 per hour

Contact: philojemployment @hotmail.com

Must be willing to work 5 days per week. Salary $7.00 per hour.

contact: 241-2962

worker To work 6 days per week salary $6.25 per hour.

contact: 243-2700

11382

– $8-$10 per hour

11365

– $5.00 per hour

Mechanic

Professional Services Agency

Resumes and Photo’s of Applicants work and three references can be sent to:

QUALITY FOOD CENTER

Live in Housekeeper needed domestic is looking for a

Salary $1000.00 per month. Contact 232-7827 or email kaystubbspsa@ yahoo.com

11376

Duties and Qualifications: • 4 or more years of experience with Wiring and Electrical Troubleshooting • Degree or certification in Electronic Engineering or equivalent experience • Mechanical aptitude a must • Install electrical and electronic parts and hardware in housings or assemblies, using soldering equipment and hand tools • Assembly and test of industrial electronic components, PC boards, cables and electrical panel assemblies • Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and wiring diagrams • Ability to use multi-meters and other electrical test equipment • Excellent soldering, wiring and assembly skills • Excellent written and oral communication skills, a steady hand and good eyesight a must.

• Must be able to lift 50 pound objects Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Please send resumes to kaystubbspsa@yahoo.com

worker To work 6 days

per week salary $6.25 per hour.

contact: 946-5715

Professional Services Agency

On behalf of its client is looking for an

Industrial Electro Mechanical Technician

recruitment of prospective clients and projects - Must be prepared to supervise the container offload and install of client furnishings - Must be prepared to work some holidays, weekends and nights as required - Applicant must own a vehicle and carry a valid Turks and Caicos Drivers License.

- Salary (U.S.$2,500 per month plus commission).

11379

ALPHA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

April 25 - May 1, 2015

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

11373

34 CLASSIFIEDS

Professional Services Agency on behalf of its client is looking for an

IT Technician To provide support analysis and management and assist in the planning, development, installation, configuration and maintenance of hardware, software and communication systems.

Duties:

• Assist in analyzing the IT needs of the Group and in determining the immediate and long range software and hardware needs • Maintain, secure, troubleshoot and administer Local Area Network (LAN), Wide Area Network (WAN), Internet (Cable/ DSL/WIFI connection) and IPTV • Maintain and evaluate computer hardware, communication equipment, networking software, Operating system and application software • Network administration and management • Maintain control records, implement and secure network traffic and optimize server performance • Perform and ensure system/data backups and its recovery operations • Provide problem solving services and assist network users on systems and software such as PMS, POS Software and Telephone Billing System • Interact and negotiate with vendors, outsourcers and contractors to seek products and services • Provide on call technical support Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Please send resumes to kaystubbspsa@yahoo.com 11377

11377

The Turks and Caicos Islands Integrity Commission invites applications from suitably qualified individuals to the vacant post of a

Secretarial Support Officer within the Commission

Las Brisas Restaurant

MAC MOTORS LTD.

Is looking for a

Is seeking one

Waiter DOMESTIC To work 6 days a week including weekend and holiday. Salary will be $6.00 per hour.

Please contact

946-5306

WORKER

To work 5 days a week interested persons please.

Key responsibilities will include: • assisting the Commission’s Secretary in the discharge of her statutory and secretarial duties including, handling sensitive and confidential documents and materials; • Interfacing and handling interactions with members of the public in their dealings with the Commission; • typing, faxing and photocopying of routine correspondence as required; • maintaining a comprehensive filing system; • screening incoming calls and answering routine questions; • scheduling appointments for the Commission and Staff Members; • receiving and dispensing mails; • taking notes of meetings when needed; • Such other duties that may be assigned.

Qualification and Experience • An Associate Degree in Business Administration or equivalent qualification; • A minimum of 5 years experience in multi-tasking secretarial service or related field.

Competencies and Other desirable qualities include: • possession of the highest standards of integrity and probity, and understanding of fiduciary responsibilities to the people of the Turks and Caicos Islands; • ability to work effectively in teams as well as being able to work unsupervised and under pressure; • excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills; • excellent demonstration of inter-personal skills, respect and high regards for sensitive and confidential information and materials; • excellent computer skills particularly in the use of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Power Point and Publisher.

Remuneration: Salary is $24,000 per annum.

Application procedure Applicants are requested to submit their CV together with an accompanying letter demonstrating why they would wish to work with the Commission and what particular attributes they would bring to its work. Certified copies of qualifications as well as the names and letters of two referees must be submitted with your application.

The deadline for applications is Friday May 8th 2015 with a view to commencing work latest by early June, 2015.

Please note that only applicants selected for interview will be notified.

Applications should be returned to the Secretary, TCI Integrity Commission either by email, fax, or mail. Direct mail should be addressed to Mrs. Wanda Ariza, Secretary, The Integrity Commission, Franklyn Misick Building, Church Folly Road, Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos Islands. The contact details are: e-mail: secretary@integritycommission.tc; Tel. 9461941; Fax. 9461355.

Is looking for a

tailor To work 6 days per week salary $6.25.

contact us on 339-3841

contact: 244-4542

LOUIS J. ROSSEAUX

The post location is Providenciales.

Purpose and Key Responsibilities To provide reliable, confidential and efficient secretarial support service for the Commission.

MAGASNI ATELIER & UPHOLSTERY

Is looking for a

labourer

To work 6 days per week salary $6.25 per hour must be honest, hardworking and reliable.

contact: 649-241-0386 11441

Maid To do housework and other general cleaning domestic duties. To work 6 days a week including weekends and holiday.

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Contact number 946-5300 11462

Sales Agent

Duties include all aspects of customer service, car rental and sales. Dealing with E-mail correspondence pertaining to car reservations. To work 5 days a week including weekends and holiday.

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Contact number

946-5300

11463

JOB VACANCY NOTICE

CLASSIFIEDS 35

11428

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

11448

April 25 - May 1, 2015

SENIOR LEADERSHIP APPOINTMENT (DEPUTY SECRETARY) – EXTENDED EDITION Turks and Caicos Islands Government

A vacancy has occurred for the role of Deputy Secretary. This is an important senior leadership role transforming the effectiveness and efficiency of public services, within a Ministry. The successful applicant will be appointed to the most appropriate ministry.

Applicants will need to be TCI Belongers (citizens). Applications are invited from anyone with relevant leadership and management experience.

Applications will be welcomed from current TCI civil servants with relevant experience, skills and potential without regard to current seniority.

Candidates need to be creative and strategic thinkers, with real leadership ability as well as a relevant level of financial understanding. Changeoriented and with a record of getting things done through people, they will be persuasive communicators, orally and on paper, able to manage complex stakeholder relationships. Above all they will be of unquestionable integrity, with the courage to insist on, and exemplify, the highest moral standards and behaviours.

To download further details, including how to apply, and for candidate information, please visit www.gov.tc or please apply by email to Cyre Ferguson (CFerguson@gov.tc) (+1 649 338 3923) Applications received after midnight on Wednesday 29th April, 2015 may not be considered.

11455

Ricardo Fulford Consultant Services

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS RODEMIDE JOSEPH Is looking for a

(ricardofulford@gmail.com ricardofulford@gmail.com 1(649) 346-1125) on behalf of his clients:

PRIMARY SCHOOL TRAINED TEACHER

The Bullpen Club (Latin Club) is seeking employment for the following:

Interested candidate may contact 2320844 for further details regarding employment

Greenskeeper To work 5 days per week salary $6.25 per hour.

contact: 344-0966

FOR YOUNG STUDENTS WITH Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), APPLICANTS MUST HAVE OR BE WORKING TOWARDS A BACHELOR'S OR MASTER'S DEGREE IN EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL EDUCATION

WITH GOOD COMMAND OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE

Is looking for a

PRITON DEVELOPMENT LTD.

11400

SEEKS

1 Mason • Must have at least 3 years experience and be able to work with little supervision. Salary start at $6.50 an hour and is based on experience.

• Deadline for applications is May 8th 2015 • Must be able to work weekends and holidays if deemed necessary.

Interested persons should be dependable and send applications via fax at (649) 941-4034. C/o Alliance Realty Ltd.

FINANCIAL CONTROLLER REQUIRED A long standing integrated Financial Service & Commercial Group requires a very experienced financial controller to assist the director in the following areas: • We are looking for a financial services accounting professional (CA/ CPA/CGA/AMA) with at least 13 years experience to administer our financial and accounting function.

• The individual must possess proven experience in establishing and implementing auditing and control systems and procedures.

• accountable for practice management and development, including client billing and recovery of receivables and expanding fee base of existing clients. Management of ad hoc assignments such as cash flows, budgeting and due diligence • hours of work will vary with job demands and future growth of the business • compensation will be determined upon the chosen candidate’s relevant work experience and professional qualifications.

Interested and qualified persons should forward resumes in strictest confidence to: TCIndustrial Services Ltd. Providenciales tcisimms@yahoo.com

11426

contact: 231-6121

RODSTON ADAMS Is looking for a

Applicant must be hardworking, honest and reliable. Experience preferable.

Please send applications to Savory & Co., F205 Regent Village West, Providenciales, 946-4602

To work 6 days per week salary $6.25 per hour.

DOMESTIC WORKER

GUYSLANDE SWANN

Domestic worker

domestic worker

EXPERIENCED, SPECIALIST TEACHERS

PLEASE SEND RESUMES TO MILLSINSTITUTE@GMAIL.COM

NOVEL SECURITY SERVICE

Is looking for a

WITH MINIMUM OF 5 YEARS EXPERIENCE.

11466

(6) Waitress (1) Cashier (1) DJ

NEEDED

April 25 - May 1, 2015

11418

36 CLASSIFIEDS

domestic worker

To work 5 days per week salary $6.25 per hour. contact: 341-6203

Car Washer

To work 6 days per week salary $5.00 per hour

contact: 432-4166 11429

11360

CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT COORDINATOR/MANAGER Seeking a Construction Contract Coordinator to spearhead the construction and design of luxury single family homes, and small commercial projects in the Turks & Caicos Islands. The successful candidate will be expected to: • Oversee all aspects of operations for the construction division • Prepare cost estimates, schedules and cash-flow projections • Manage the procurement process • Manage the public tendering process and bid analysis • Write subcontract agreements and scopes of work • Prepare monthly project status reports for clients • Handle all accounting for the construction division • Assist with Business Development efforts Successful applicant will possess a comprehensive understanding of building science and architectural design. Applicant must have good communication skills and a team attitude. Minimum requirement of BS in Building Construction and or a degree in Construction Engineering is required, with at least 15 years experience in the industry.

Remuneration will commensurate with education and experience.

Work hours will be dictated by work load. Minimum of 60 hours per week.

Computer literacy shall include: • Sage - Master Builder • Word processing • Excel - spreadsheet applications • Primavera’s SureTrak - critical path scheduling • AutoCAD - Architectural Desktop and 3D imaging • Timberline Estimating Extended • Adobe Photoshop Qualified individuals shall submit resumes before April 15th, 2015 to:

R.A. Shaw Designs ProjectHouse, Leeward Hwy Providenciales Fax :941-4395

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CLASSIFIEDS 37

OYSTER HOUSE Is looking for a

kitchen helper To work 6 days per week Must be able to work flexible hours salary $6.50 per hour.

contact: 331-0221

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TDMG CONCORDIA Is seeking a suitable applicant to fill the following opening:

PAINTER Belonger only need apply. Must be willing to work extended hours.

Salary negotiable

Fax: 649-941-8388 Application deadline May 5th, 2015 11414 D’BELLA BEAUTY SALON is looking for a

salon helper To work 6 days per week salary $6.25

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contact: 241-2533 TANGLED Is looking for a

Hair Stylist o Must have certificate of qualification as a hairstylist for men, women on Caucasian hair o Must speak English o Must have a minimum of 3 years experience as a stylist o Must be willing to work 6 days per week o Salary minimum wage

VACANCIES

The following vacancies currently exist within the Turks and Caicos Islands Public Service:

Audit Principal

– Providenciales (Deadline: May 5, 2015) Salary: $49,900.00 per annum The Audit Principal is responsible for conducting detailed planning, fieldwork, reporting, wrap-up and close out of all financial and value for money audits to which he/she is assigned so as to achieve the annual audit objectives of the NAO. The incumbent in this position will conduct special audits as directed by the Auditor General to ensure timely completion of the audit programmes and is expected to conduct external audits of ministries and statutory bodies.

Senior Financial Audit Manager

– Providenciales (Deadline: May 5, 2015) Salary: $58,100.00 per annum The Senior Financial Audit Manager has responsibility for the annual auditing cycle as directed by the Auditor General. The incumbent in this position will be accountable for the execution of audits within time and budget. This position is constrained by timeliness and accuracy in reporting and must ensure conformity and consistency of its actions with prevailing International Standards on Auditing (ISA’s), the International Standards of Supreme Audit Institutions (ISSAI) or other relevant standards.

Deputy Contract Performance Manager

– Providenciales (Deadline: May 5, 2015) Salary: $49,900.00 per annum The incumbent is required to monitor and coordinate the implementation of all obligations under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) hospital project agreement and other Pay for Performance contracts entered into by the MOHHS. This post holder is also required to act as an Accounting Officer for expenses incurred under the project in accordance with delegations and for the Ministry as well as function as the Secretariat for the Contract Performance Management Team (CPMT), Clinical Services Review Board (CSRB) and Asset Management Committees.

Contract Finance Manager

– Providenciales (Deadline: May 5, 2015) Salary: $49,900.00 per annum The job holder is required to provide support to the Contract Performance Management Unit (CPMU) in a variety of operational decisions. To assist in ensuring that value for money is achieved from all contracts within the Ministry of Health.

Director of Social Development

– Grand Turk (Deadline: May 5, 2015) Salary: $58,100.00 per annum The incumbent in this senior position will be responsible for over-seeing the general day-to-day operations and strategic oversight for the entire Department. He/she will have to insure the efficient and effective provision of front line social work and gender -related services to the client population throughout the Turks and Caicos Islands.

Social Worker

– Grand Turk (Deadline: May 5, 2015) Salary: $32,600.00 per annum The incumbent in this position will be responsible for counseling clients and their families, interviewing and assessing foster families and collaborating with other departments and organizations to ensure that the needs of disadvantaged persons in the communities are met.

Deputy Attorney General

– Grand Turk (Deadline: May 5, 2015) Salary: $103,800.00 per annum

This managerial position has system wide responsibility for the efficient administration of the Attorney General’s Chambers and resolution of complex legal matters arising in the area of or connected with the Public Service, civil litigation (including Judicial Review) and International Mutual Legal Assistance. Providing supervision to other professional and clerical staff, the Deputy Attorney General is expected to generate satisfactory results when the qualitative and quantitative output of the staff is at a high level, the expenditure of the Attorney General’s Chambers is within the limits of the budget, and credible legal advice is provided to the Government in a timely manner when necessary.

Director of the Premier’s Office

– Grand Turk (Deadline: May 6, 2015) Salary: $78,000.00 per annum This is a Senior Management position with responsibility for the effective and efficient management of the affairs of the Office of the Premier and provides the critical interface between the Premier’s Office and the TCIG, TCI Business Organizations, Non-Government Organizations and the Legislative Assembly and Cabinet.

District Commissioners

– North Caicos, Middle Caicos and Salt Cay (Deadline: May 6, 2015) Salary: $49,900.00 per annum The incumbent in this senior position will act as the Central Administrator for the island by ensuring adherence to rules and guidelines in the effective delivery of Government Services.

Administrative Officer (Premier’s Office)

– Providenciales (Deadline: May 6, 2015) Salary: $26,000.00 per annum The incumbent in this post will be responsible for preparing appropriate documentation for approval, ensures all transactions are properly recorded.

The incumbent will also manage databases, systems for filing and secure all documents.

Prison Teacher

– Grand Turk (Deadline: May 6, 2015) Salary: $32,600.00 per annum The incumbent is to support the Superintendent of Prisons to maintain security, control, supervision and the Educational provision for Offenders.

The position has specific responsibility for the Rehabilitation role of the Service in provision of the educational schooling and development of Offenders at HM Prison.

Tank Attendant

– Grand Turk (Deadline: May 6, 2015) Salary: $14,300.00 per annum The successful candidate will be responsible to manage and operate the water issue points assigned to, by issuing water and collecting associated fees.

Reverse Osmosis Plant Operator

– Grand Turk (Deadline: May 6, 2015) Salary: $21,400.00 per annum This position includes assisting the RO Plant Operator with daily operational and maintenance of the reverse osmosis plants. The jobholder will liaise with the RO Plant Operator to plan and complete preventative maintenance of the RO plant and execute daily operational tasks required to operate the RO plants.

Interested persons are asked to visit www.gov.tc for job details and the application procedure.

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Contact: 649-431-4247

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Science & Technology

Gene therapy: ‘Tame HIV’ used to cure disease THE lives of six boys with a deadly genetic disease have been transformed by a pioneering treatment to correct errors in their DNA, say doctors.

A defective immune system in Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome leaves people vulnerable to

infections and bleeding.

A British and French study, published in JAMA, used tamed HIV to correct the defects.

One child who needed a wheelchair can now move freely, while symptoms have improved in the other patients.

The syndrome affects up to 10 children in every million born and almost exclusively affects boys.

Even tiny bumps and scrapes can lead to wounds that are slow to close in patients. Eczema is common, they face repeat infections

School For Field Studies, South Caicos

Environmental Policy Lecturer - Center for Marine Resource Studies

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Intern - Center for Marine Resource Studies

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Ricardo Fulford Consultant Services on behalf of his clients:

1) Labourer

Interested candidate may contact 331-8346 for further details regarding employment.

J.B.S Salon is seeking employment for the following:

1) Barber

Interested candidate may send their application through ricardofulford@gmail. com regarding employment.

Job Summary: Manage the non-academic affairs of US college students in a field-based, study abroad program.

Salary commensurate with experience. BS or Masters (preferred) in relevant discipline, Current Wilderness First Responder/CPR Certifications, Experience managing student groups, Experience managing logistics.

Please send your CV to hhertler@fieldstudies. org by May 15, 2015. CV’s will be reviewed and only potential candidates will be contacted.

Start Date July 2015

Job Summary: The purpose of this position is to provide support in the areas of program delivery, academics, research, group dynamics, logistics, program safety, risk management and site maintenance. Stipend provided. Active Dive Master Cert. and Insurance, Current CPR/First Aid, BA/BS in Marine Science/Policy, Small boat experience, Willing to work flexible hours, Clean driving record.

NTAB is seeking employment for the following:

the therapy was a success.

It reversed symptoms and massively cut the number of nights spent in hospital.

One French child with severe autoimmune disease no longer needs a wheelchair.

Another died from a drugresistant herpes infection acquired before the therapy started.

Student Affairs Manager

School For Field Studies, South Caicos

Please send your CV to hhertler@fieldstudies.org by May 30, 2015. CV’s will be reviewed and only potential candidates will be contacted. Start Date August 2015

children’s bone marrow.

It was purified in the laboratory to find the cells that regenerate the immune system and a tamed version of HIV was used to “infect” the cells with the correct DNA. The corrected bone marrow cells were then put back into the children.

In six out of seven boys,

School For Field Studies, South Caicos

Job Summary: Resident lecturer in the area of Environment Policy. PhD, prior university level teaching experience required. Certified scuba, divemaster, fisheries experience preferred.

Please send your CV to hhertler@fieldstudies. org by May 15, 2015. Start Date August 2015

including pneumonia as well as some cancers and autoimmune diseases.

It all stems from an error in the genetic code that contains the building instructions for a key element in the immune system - a protein called WAS. The main treatment is a bone marrow transplant - but that is an option only when the donor is a close tissue match, such as a sibling.

The trial at Great Ormond Street Hospital, in London, and Necker Children’s Hospital, in France, removed part of the

Port Atlantic Construction is seeking employment for the following:

1) Labourer

Interested candidate may send their application through ricardofulford@gmail. com regarding employment.

Froggie's On The Beach is seeking employment for the following:

1) Chef

Interested candidate may send their application through ricardofulford@gmail. com regarding employment.

Ricardo Fulford Immigration and Labour Consultant, Turks and Caicos Islands, Cel: 1(649)346-1125

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Savor Holdings Ltd Currently looking for:

;;Maintain the highest standards of Food Hygiene ;;Prepare and cook meals for small and large groups ;;International especially Caribbean experience a must ;;Develop Menus and in-charge of creating new dishes ;;Responsible for overall operations of catering facility ;;Time Management and Business Acumen is needed. ;;5 star culinary experience a must ;;Maintain impeccable relations with Vendors.

All applicants that meet these requirements please submit resumes to savoursaveur@gmail.com Qualified Belongers need only apply

April 25 - May 1, 2015

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Science & Technology

Mosquitoes ‘lured by body odour genes’

Researchers tested pairs of identical and non-identical twins to see how attractive they were to mosquitoes.

this phenomenon.

To test their theory they enlisted 19 non-identical and 18 identical pairs of twins in a pilot study.

In a series of experiments each twin placed one hand at an end of a Y-shaped wind tunnel as air was pumped through, carrying odour with it.

Swarms of mosquitoes were then released and moved towards or away from each

twin’s hand.

For identical twins - who share much of their genetic material - there was an even distribution of mosquitoes in both sections.

This suggests the insects did not prefer the odour of one hand more than the other.

In contrast, results for the non-identical twins - who share fewer genes - were more varied.

Researchers say their

works suggests attractiveness to mosquitoes could be caused by inherited body odour genes.

Their next step is to uncover which specific genes may be involved.

Further research is now under way.

Providing an independent comment, Dr David Weetman, lecturer at the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, said: “This is a novel and intriguing finding.

“It is the first time a genetic basis has been demonstrated.

“But mosquitoes are not just attracted to scent - things like carbon dioxide also play a role.

S M S SECURITY MANAGEMENT SERVICES

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Security Officer To work 6 days per week salary $7.50 per hour.

contact: 432-7678

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THE likelihood of being bitten by mosquitoes could be down to genes that control our body odour, a preliminary study in Plos One suggests.

Researchers tested pairs of identical and non-identical twins to see how attractive they were to mosquitoes.

Identical twins were more likely to have similar levels of attractiveness - suggesting shared genetic factors were at play.

The “intriguing” results must now be assessed in larger trials, experts say.

Researchers have long tried to understand what drives mosquitoes to bite certain people more than others.

Recent work shows the insects may be lured to their victims by body odour.

And anecdotal reports suggest some relatives are just as likely to be bitten as each other.

Scientists from the UK and US wanted to find out whether genes were behind

Is looking for a

Must have at least 8 years experience in bookkeeping, payroll, accounts receivable and payables salary commensurate with experience email cv’s to olabasisales@tciway.tc

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The Shore Club is now accepting applications/résumé for the following position. Only highly self-driven & motivated, personable and professional individuals, whom have the desire to serve others, need apply:

Resort Internal and Finishes Manager We require:

• Very strong Resort Internals & Finishes Manager that has the ability to manage the internal finishes packages on a 5 Star Resort.

• Must have 15-20 years’ experience in a similar role with a finishing trade’s background.

• Must have a history of delivering high end projects such as 5 Star Hotels/Resorts and Residential/ Commercial developments.

• Must have previous experience working with leading developers and must pay exceptional attention to detail. Must be able to make sure all works are completed to the highest level and manage any discrepancies. Must have leadership qualities to ensure the job is completed to the client's high standards • A proven track record in Construction Management is essential.

• Recent experience of working on high class finishing works is essential.

• Specific experience of working with high quality marble/tile and joinery finishes is essential.

• Previous relevant experience of working in the Caribbean is desired.

VILLA HOUSEKEEPER A villa housekeeper is required to work in a residential villa. The successful applicant must be extremely self-motivated and highly detail orientated. He/She must demonstrate the ability to use their own initiative and have an excellent command of English and above all be able to multi-task. The candidate is required to LIVE IN, and must be prepared to sometimes work long hours, week-ends and holidays

Primary Responsibilities/Requirements:

• Management of Multiple Sub Contractors • Pushing a Project team in execution of program, delivery and quality on site • Ability to manage a team • Determine the resources and participants required to achieve project goals including the selection and management of third party vendor • Establish and manage milestones and deliverables; proactively manage and communicate deviations from plan and develop contingency plans • Strong analytical skills and detail orientation • Ability to communicate effectively with team members and contractors who bring a wide range of disciplines to a project

The following are essential: • Must possess a clean driver license • Possess excellent housekeeping skills, preference will be given to candidates with work experience in a 5 star environment.

• Be able and prepared to cook for family several evenings a week • Must be a dog lover, and be prepared to look after 3 dogs during owner absence, walk, washing, feeding etc.

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Salary depends on experience. Please apply in writing with resume details to Foluso@thesource.tc

Applicants must have a willing, positive and personable attitude as well as be willing to work long hours, holidays and weekends. Turks & Caicos Islands citizens only need to apply to the Assistant Human Resources Manager, Sheena Smith at The Sands Resort located on Grace Bay Road, Providenciales or e-mail: humanresource@ 11422 thesandstc.com. Deadline is May 8, 2015.

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April 25 - May 1, 2015

The clock would not lose or gain a second in 15 billion years.

The average global temperature for January through March 2015 was 1.48F above the 20th century average, surpassing the previous warmest first quarter of January to March 2002.

First quarter of 2015 was Earth’s warmest ever

AFTER experiencing its warmest year on record in 2014, Earth has had its warmest first quarter of the year on record in 2015, including its warmest March, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

The temperature averaged around the globe last month was 1.53F above the 20th century average, beating the previous record holder, March 2010, by 0.09F. The average global temperature for January through March 2015 was 1.48F above the 20th century average, surpassing the previous warmest first quarter of January to March 2002.

Backed by temperature records dating back to 1880, NOAA says seven of the last 11 months have tied or set new record high monthly temperatures.

Coinciding with the elevated temperatures, NOAA reported Arctic sea ice extent was the smallest on record for the month of March (in records dating back to 1979), 7.2 percent below the 1981-2010 average.

During March, record warmth was achieved in parts of the western United States and Canada, and parts of eastern Africa, Scandinavia, northwest Russia, south central China and northeast Australia. In California, the 12 month period ending in March was the warmest on record.

Very few land areas experienced cooler than average temperatures in March, with the only notable pocket in northeast Canada where temperatures were 5F or more below average.

Global temperature analyses from both NASA and the Japan

Meteorological Agency also found 2015’s first quarter was warmest on record, while March ranked 3rd warmest, and warmest on record, in the respective datasets.

Record or near record warmth is thought to be likely to continue over the globe for the remainder of this year.

An El Nino event is underway, in which ocean temperatures in the central and eastern Pacific are warmer than normal. These events tend to transport heat around the globe and boost temperature levels.

The National Weather Service favours El Nino continuing into the summer and autumn, and some independent forecasters believe it could strengthen into a moderate to strong event, resulting in the transfer of considerable heat from the oceans into the atmosphere. (Caribbean 360)

Ebola drug cures monkeys infected with West African virus strain

AN experimental drug has cured monkeys infected with the Ebola virus, US-based scientists have said.

The treatment, known as TKMEbola-Guinea, targets the Makona strain of the virus, which caused the current deadly outbreak in West Africa.

All three monkeys receiving the treatment were healthy when the trial ended after 28 days; three untreated monkeys died within nine days.

Scientists cautioned that the drug’s efficacy has not been proven in humans.

At present, there are no treatments or vaccines for Ebola that have been proven to work in humans.

University of Texas scientist Thomas Geisbert, who was the senior author of the study published in the journal Nature, said: “This is the first study to show post-exposure protection... against the new Makona outbreak strain of Ebola-Zaire virus.”

Results from human trials with the drug are expected in the second half of this year.

Mr Geisbert said the drug, produced by Tekmira Pharmaceuticals, could be adapted to target any strain of Ebola and could be manufactured in as little as eight weeks.

It works by blocking particular genes, which stops the virus

replicating.

The two-month production time compares with the several months needed to make ZMapp - another experimental drug, which cured monkeys with a different strain of Ebola than the one in the current outbreak.

Since March 2014, more than 10,602 people have been reported as having died from the disease in six countries - Liberia, Guinea, Sierra Leone, Nigeria, the US and Mali.

The total number of reported cases is more than 25,556.

It has been the deadliest occurrence of Ebola since its discovery in 1976. (BBC)

Scientists set a new record with most accurate clock ever built SCIENTISTS have set a new record in accurate timekeeping, by creating a new atomic clock that won’t lose or gain a second in 15 billion years.

This timespan is greater than the estimated age of the Universe itself.

The clock measures the oscillation of strontium atoms to create its “tick” and could one day become the standard for Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), the standard for the world’s official time. Currently, UTC is set by atomic clocks that measure the vibrational frequency of the element caesium, although these are only accurate in the neighbourhood of one second in hundreds of millions of years.

This new strontium clock was developed by physicists from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the University of Colorado Boulder, and measures the movement of strontium atoms pinned in a narrow column of powerful lasers. All atoms have a naturally consistent vibrational frequency with strontium it is about 430 trillion times per second. The measurement of these movements is what scientists used to create the clock.

The strontium clock, also known as an optical lattice clock, has been

in development for several years and already broke timekeeping records in 2013. However, scientists have made several tweaks that they outlined in the journal Nature Communications that include shielding the clock from types of electromagnetic radiation that have made the new timekeeper three times more accurate. The clock is so accurate that just raising it just two centimeters off of the Earth’s surface has a noticeable effect. Even with this small change in Earth’s gravity from raising it, the clock can detect it and maintain accurate time.

The creation of this clock is about more than just bragging rights among scientists. It could actually help researchers create the most accurate maps of the shape of the Earth. The effect of gravity on the passage of time was first predicted by Albert Einstein as part of his theory of relativity. This essentially means that clocks tick at different speeds based on their elevations.

Scientists believe they can harness this phenomenon by using a network of these highly accurate clocks spread across the surface to measure its shape. This new concept of measuring the Earth using these clocks has been given the name, relativistic geodesy.

Nigeria mystery deaths: Pesticides suspected, says WHO THE World Health Organisation (WHO) says pesticide poisoning is the probable cause of 18 mysterious deaths in south-western Nigeria.

Those who died in Ondo state suffered from blurred vision and headaches, and then lost consciousness before dying within 24 hours.

A spokesman for the WHO said tests done so far had been negative for viral and bacterial infections.

He said the current theory was that the deaths were caused by

weedkiller.

The outbreak started in the town of Ode-Irele.

All of those affected started showing symptoms between 13 and 15 April.

The WHO spokesman, Gregory Haertl, tweeted: “Current hypothesis is cause of the event is herbicides” and “Tests done so far are negative for viral and bacterial infection.”

The tests were carried out at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, the WHO said. (BBC)

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Mayweather-Pacquiao: Tickets could fetch more than £60,000

Head injuries are common in the game.

$1bn payout plan for concussed NFL players A JUDGE has approved a plan worth $1bn (£665m) to compensate former American football players with head injuries.

Multiple lawsuits filed against the National Football League (NFL) allege that it hid knowledge of concussion risks.

The average individual payout would be $190,000, with younger men receiving awards between

$1m and $5m.

Players’ lawyers say the money will be used to compensate families and for medical testing.

The NFL expects 6,000 of its approximately 20,000 retired players to develop Alzheimer’s disease or dementia in their lives.

The deal could cost the league more than $1bn over 65 years.

(BBC)

TICKETS for next week’s fight between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquaio finally go on sale on Thursday, with some expected to cost £60,000 ($100,000) on the resale market.

The MGM Grand in Las Vegas has a capacity of 16,500 but only about 1,000 seats can be bought by the public.

The rest will go to the fighters, the casino, sponsors and promoters.

The cheapest ticket for the 2 May bout will cost £1,000 ($1,500), rising to around £5,000 ($7,500).

The MGM also announced the sale of thousands of closed circuit seats at its various properties at £100 ($150) apiece.

With nine days to the fight, the sale of tickets had become a key issue.

Reports claimed they had been unavailable because the two sides were arguing over who got what tickets and where they were located.

MGM announced on Thursday that tickets would go on sale at 20:00 BST, with closed circuit seats sold three hours later.

Asked about the delay,

The MGM Grand in Las Vegas has a capacity of 16,500 for the mega fight, but only about 1,000 seats can be bought by the public.

Mayweather responded: “I don’t worry about tickets, I worry about the guy in front of me. Manny Pacquiao that’s my whole focus. Tickets is something I don’t deal with.”

American Mayweather has won all 47 of his fights, 26 by knockout, while Filipino Pacquiao has a record of 57 wins, five losses and two draws. (BBC)

Kawhi Leonard is also the reigning NBA finals MVP.

Adam Johnson, 27, is charged with three counts of sexual activity with a 15-year-old girl.

Brendan Rodgers, 42, is the first Liverpool boss not to win a trophy inside three seasons in charge since the 1950s.

Sunderland player Adam Johnson Liverpool boss says faces child sex charges ENGLAND and Sunderland footballer Adam Johnson has been charged with three counts of sexual activity with a 15-year-old girl.

The 27-year-old, from Castle Eden, County Durham, was initially arrested on 2 March.

He was also charged with one offence of grooming when he answered bail at a police station earlier, Durham Police said.

He will appear before Peterlee Magistrates’ Court on 20 May. Sunderland AFC initially suspended the winger pending the outcome of the investigation, but this was lifted on 18 March.

The club are yet to comment on the charges.

Gerry Wareham, from the Crown Prosecution Service, said he had authorised police to charge Johnson under the Sexual Offences Act 2003.

He said the offences are alleged to have been committed on a single victim between 30 December 2014 to 26 February this year.

“May I remind all concerned that the defendant has a right to a fair trial,” he said.

“It is very important that there should be no reporting, commentary or sharing of information online which could in any way prejudice these proceedings.

“I would also remind people that the complainant in this case is entitled to lifelong anonymity under the law. For these reasons, it would be inappropriate for me to comment further.”

Born in Sunderland, Johnson began his career at Middlesbrough FC before moving to Manchester City and then Sunderland for £10m in 2012. (BBC)

nobody better to lead club LIVERPOOL manager Brendan Rodgers says there is “nobody better” than him to lead the club and “very much” expects to be in charge at Anfield next season.

The Reds are fifth in the Premier League and lost to Aston Villa in the FA Cup semi-finals last weekend.

Rodgers, 42, is the first Liverpool boss not to win a trophy inside three seasons in charge since the 1950s.

“Do I expect to be manager next season? Very much so, yes. I don’t think there’s anyone better,” Rodgers said.

“That’s the reality of how I see it. Three months ago I was a tactical genius, performing to a good level.

“We lost a couple of games, some important games, and now you’re not so good. But that is football,

that’s what will happen, people will speculate.”

Rodgers succeeded club legend Kenny Dalglish as Liverpool manager in the summer of 2012 and guided the club to runners-up spot in the Premier League in his second season.

Outgoing Borussia Dortmund manager Jurgen Klopp has been linked with Rodgers’ job, but the Northern Irishman says he is unaffected by the speculation.

“There will always be people linked with this job because it’s such a great club,” Rodgers added.

“In my time alone there have been lots of names mentioned.

“This is a club that’s worldwide so there’s absolutely no problem, it’s something that happens all the time if you lose a couple of games.

Spurs’ Leonard wins NBA Defensive Player of Year SAN Antonio Spurs small forward Kawhi Leonard won the 2014-15 Kia NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award, prevailing in a close three-way race over Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green and Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan.

Leonard, the reigning NBA Finals MVP, took home the defensive honor despite not having the most first-place votes. Leonard’s 333 points in the voting system were enough to edge out Green, who had 317 points even though he earned 45 first-place votes to Leonard’s 37. Jordan finished third in the voting with 32 firstplace votes and 261 points overall. New Orleans Pelicans power forward Anthony Davis finished a distant fourth, with 107 points and 11 first-place votes.

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Maloney returns to boxing after gender reassignment KELLIE Maloney is returning to boxing as a promoter, less than a year after announcing she was undergoing gender reassignment.

As Frank, Maloney was one of British boxing’s most high-profile promoters and led Lennox Lewis to the world heavyweight crown.

And after unveiling two new charges in London on Thursday, Maloney thanked the boxing fraternity for its support.

“It’s like starting all over but with 30 years of knowledge,” Maloney said.

Speaking to BBC Sport, she added: “[Being Kellie] was something that was inside of me, something I had no control over.

“Some people in the same situation cut their lives short, because they can’t handle it. I decided, with the support of my family, I would find the real me.

“And part of the real me is that I love boxing, so I wanted to give it another shot. It feels like I’ve been born again, like I’ve got a second chance in life.”

The 61-year-old Maloney, who announced she was no longer Frank last August, said she was persuaded to return to the sport by Telford amateur Tony Jones, who knocked on her door and asked her to manage him.

Maloney will also co-promote Scottish heavyweight Gary Cornish,

April 25 - May 1, 2015

NBA announces its first game in Africa THE NBA announced Wednesday that it will play its first ever exhibition game in Africa on August 1 at Ellis Park Arena in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Team Africa will tip-off against Team World and will feature two-time NBA All-Star Luol Deng, born in South Sudan, as its captain. The Miami Heat star will lead a roster made up of first and second generation

African players.

Team World will be led by eight-time NBA All-Star Chris Paul of the Los Angeles Clippers.

The game will be hosted in aid of Boys & Girls Clubs of South Africa, SOS Children’s Villages Association of South Africa and the Nelson Mandela Foundation.

Ticket details and full player rosters are yet to be announced.

(CNN)

Kellie Maloney, formerly known as Frank, underwent gender reassignment.

who is managed by Glasgow veteran Tommy Gilmour and worked with Maloney before her gender reassignment.

Jones will make his pro debut on a show in Glasgow on 23 May - joint promoted by Maloney and Gilmour - where Cornish will look to extend his unbeaten record in the paid ranks to 21 fights.

“The support from the lower level of boxing has been fantastic,” said Maloney. “I was surprised, if I’m being honest. It was overwhelming.

“But the top of the hierarchy has been less supportive. I don’t know if they’re worried or what. Nothing has been said but you can just tell by the way they look at you or when you

speak to them on the telephone.

“I’ve seen interviews where you could tell certain people wanted to make a comment but couldn’t. You get very good at reading people’s facial expressions. It does make me laugh, it’s actually quite funny.”

Maloney said that as well as being surprised at the level of support she has received, she is also “a better person and a nicer person” than Frank was.

“I’m a lot more understanding, have a lot more acceptance of people and situations,” said Maloney, who only completed her sex change last month. “I’m not going to let my mouth go into gear before my brain.

(BBC)

London Marathon: Paula Radcliffe Nadal suffers early Barcelona ‘unprepared but healthy’ Open exit after Fognini defeat Rafael Nadal has been beaten twice by Fabio Fognini this year.

THREE-TIME London Marathon winner Paula Radcliffe says she will enter this year’s race “unfit”, but healthy.

The 41-year-old, who set a world record time of two hours 15 minutes and 25 seconds in London in 2003, has been struggling with injuries this year.

Radcliffe, who has run the quickest three marathon times by a woman, is taking part in her final 26.2-mile race on Sunday, starting in the mass ranks.

“At least now I feel like I’m going in healthy,” she said.

“I’m going in unfit and unprepared for a marathon, but I’m hoping my body can remember once it gets out there how it’s supposed to do it.”

Throughout her career she has suffered from persistent foot and Achilles tendon injuries, with the latter proving a hindrance in her preparation for London.

“It’s definitely looking a lot better now than even three weeks ago,” she said.

Paula Radcliffe won the London Marathon in 2002, 2003 and 2005.

“It was going really well. I went out in Kenya in February, I thought I was being really careful and not getting carried away, but I probably did start thinking about what times I might be able to run.

“The trails are pretty rocky out there and I tweaked my Achilles. I didn’t think it was that big a deal at first. It took about six weeks to settle down.”

This year’s race will carry extra significance for Radcliffe, who said

she almost cried when told she will be presented with the inaugural John Disley Lifetime Achievement award, named after the London Marathon founder.

“The London marathon inspired me into running,” Radcliffe said.

“I know I am not going to be competitive but to get the chance to take part in this race one more time is something that is really special.”

(BBC)

RAFAEL Nadal suffered another setback on the road to next month’s French Open after crashing out of the Barcelona Open in the third round to Fabio Fognini.

Nadal is aiming to become the first player in the Open Era to win a single major 10 times when he returns to Roland Garros, but preparations on his favored clay courts have not gone quite as planned.

After failing to secure a ninth Monte Carlo Masters title earlier this month -- losing out to eventual winner Novak Djokovic in the semifinals -- he now has to go without a ninth Barcelona Open title after exiting the competition at the earliest hurdle since 2003.

Nadal has just the one title to his name since landing his ninth French Open last June -- March’s Argentina Open win.

Fognini saw off Nadal for the second time this year with a 6-4, 7-6 (8-6) victory on Thursday, having

also beaten his compatriot in the Rio Open semifinals.

After edging a tight first set, Fognini forced the second into a tie-break, eventually winning out on a fourth match point following a mistimed forehand from his opponent.

The win takes Fognini, who had been winless in his five previous appearances in Barcelona, into the quarterfinals where he will face fellow Spaniard Pablo Andujar after his 6-3 6-4 victory over Feliciano Lopez.

“Unless you play at your highest level against Rafa for the whole match you are not going to get the better of him,” Fognini told Spanish television.

“Beating a player who is the greatest in history on this surface is worth double.

“I knew I had my chances today and I just tried to keep to my game plan and give it my all.” (CNN)

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Champions League: Real Madrid leaves it late to defeat Atletico Madrid

Usain Bolt (right) said he felt let down when Tyson Gay was found guilty of drugs cheating.

Bolt: Gay should have been kicked out of athletics after doping USAIN Bolt says Tyson Gay should have been given a longer ban for drugs cheating, and branded the decision to shorten his punishment ‘the stupidest thing I’ve ever heard’.

Gay had his suspension reduced after he agreed to co-operate with authorities, and is now set to compete against Bolt after returning to the sport.

But Bolt said he felt ‘let down’ by the American sprinter, and is not looking forward to competing against a man he used to respect.

‘I was really upset about that,’

the world’s fastest man said in an interview with Runners World, extracts of which have been published by The Times. ‘He got a year just because he talked to the authorities about how it was done and who helped him.

‘That sends the wrong message: ‘If you do it and get caught, just tell us all you know and we’ll lower your ban.

‘It’s the stupidest thing I’ve ever heard. The message should be: “If you cheat you’re going to be kicked out of the sport.”’

BETTER late than never.

Real Madrid secured its place in the semifinals of the Champions League after claiming a dramatic 1-0 victory over city rival Atletico Madrid.

Javier Hernandez, the forward who had missed a host of chances throughout the evening, netted an 88th minute winner to settle a tetchy and often uninspiring tie.

Real, the 10-time winner, recorded their first victory of the season in eight attempts against an Atletico side which was reduced to 10-men in the closing stages.

Arda Turan, the Turkish midfielder, was shown a second yellow card for a tackle on Sergio Ramos, and was forced to leave the field with 14 minutes remaining.

After a goalless first leg, this was always likely to be a tense contest and so it proved.

Real, which dominated for long periods and created the better chances, finally found a way through a stubborn Atletico defense courtesy of Hernandez’s finish.

Familiarity breeds contempt so the saying goes and this meeting -the eighth between the teams since last season’s final was full of the kind of physicality which has become synonymous with such occasions.

Since last season’s final, which Real won 4-1 after entering the 90th

Javier Hernandez scored the game winner in the 88th minute.

minute of the contest a goal adrift, the reigning champion has endured a dismal record against its neighbour.

Of the seven previous meetings, Real had failed to muster a single victory, losing three occasions and managing to draw on four.

Last week, Real was denied victory by the heroics of Jan Oblak, the Atletico goalkeeper.

His performance, which frustrated the visiting side, allowed Atletico to dream of redemption.

It was a task which should have

Champions League: Premier League hit by UEFA seed change

Mayweather vs Pacquiao tickets sell out within 60 seconds on Ticketmaster THE biggest fight in boxing history has sold out within a minute of going on sale as tickets for Floyd Mayweather vs Manny Pacquiao at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on May 2 were snapped up on Thursday evening.

Around 12 noon in Las Vegas, tickets for the richest bout in history began appearing on the secondary market with one ticket going for a cool $128,705 (£85,508) on StubHub. After weeks of wrangling and accusations between Mayweather Promotions and Pacquiao’s promoter Bob Arum, a batch of between 500 and 1,000 tickets were made available to boxing fans for the mega-fight in May. Fight fans were able to purchase the tickets through mgmgrand.com and ticketmaster. com - although those precious seats certainly came at a cost as prices began at $1,500 (£1,000) leading all the way up to $7,500

(£5,000) per seat. Prospective buyers were limited to four tickets per person. The mgmgrand. com website experienced issues minutes before the 8pm deadline due to high traffic.

Those lucky enough to secure a seat for the mega-fight via Ticketmaster will have to collect them in person from Wednesday, April 29 from a designated collection point in Las Vegas.

Super-ringside tickets costing $10,000 (£6,600) were not released for public sale with several reports suggesting those seats would exchange hands on the ‘black market’ for upwards of $200,000 (£133,000).

The capacity of MGM Grand is 16,800 seats with the remaining seats set to be divided up between the two promoters, the two cable networks sharing the pay-perview broadcast and the MGM hotel group for their clients and high rollers.

made Atletico’s task ostensibly easier given Real’s injury problems.

Luka Modric, outstanding since his return from injury, was ruled until the end of the season after suffering knee ligament damage during the recent victory over Malaga.

Gareth Bale and Karim Benzema, two of the three components of the much vaunted ‘BBC’ were both forced to watch from the sidelines after sustaining injuries, while Marcelo missed out through suspension.

Sir Nick Faldo, who will turn 58 during the 2015 event, has won the Claret Jug three times, including in 1990 at St Andrews, the venue for this year’s competition.

Open Championship 2015: Nick Faldo to play for last time in event Six-time major winner Sir Nick Faldo will play in his last Open in July.

Faldo, who will turn 58 during the 2015 event, has won the Claret Jug three times, including in 1990 at St Andrews, the venue for this year’s competition.

“The Open and St Andrews will forever hold a significant place in my heart,” said Englishman Faldo.

“My fondest moments on my journey with this great sport are woven with pictures and emotions in this setting. It all means a huge amount to me.”

Faldo also won Open titles at Muirfield in 1987 and 1992, as well as winning the Masters at Augusta on three occasions.

He will join five-time Open champion Tom Watson, who will also be making his final appearance in the Championship, held from 16 to 19 July.

Peter Dawson, chief executive of golf’s governing body The R&A, said: “Sir Nick Faldo is an inspirational figure in British golf and has enjoyed a remarkable career in the Open.

The Premier League will have only one top-seeded club in next season’s Champions League after Uefa introduced new regulations.

For the 2015-16 campaign, the eight top seeds will be the champions from Europe’s top seven leagues and the competition’s holders.

The change in rules should lead to more of Europe’s major clubs meeting each other in the group stage.

Previously teams were seeded by Uefa’s rankings, based on results in Europe.

That meant Chelsea and Arsenal were both in pot one for the group-stage draw at the start of the season.

But, as there is no Premier League side left in this year’s competition, only the English champions will be placed among the top seeds next season. (BBC)

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The Knights will meet the winners of Police vs. Steelers.

Knights and Stallions reach PABA Night League semis THE FIVE Cays Knights and defending champions the GT Stallions have reached the semifinals of the Provo Amateur Basketball Association (PABA) Night League after sweeping the Coca Cola Classics and the Hustlerz respectively in the first round of the Playoffs.

The two teams wrapped up their best-in-three series at the Gus Lightbourne Sports Complex court on Saturday night. The Knights led

by another stellar performance from Andujar Gardiner, closed the series 2-0 with a 70-61 win. The shooting guard, who scored 38 in the opener, finished with 29 in game two.

The Classic were led by M. Forbes with 15 points.

In the feature clash the Stallions whipped the Hustlerz by 21 points 60-39 with K. Williams leading the attack with 22. T. Deal finished with 17 for the losing side.

In the other games Predators drew

even with the Flyers and the Police bounced back to whip the Steelers by a whopping 24 points.

The third seeded Police team had lost to the Steelers by a slim margin the week before, but to stretch the series they dominated with a 65-41 point win. E. Dubois led the attack with 19 for the winners.

The Predators defeated the Flyers by 10 points 71-61 with D. Forbes scoring 16. Anthony Cash led the Flyers with 18.

Angelo Garland continues to dominate in the 400M for his school and country.

Garland runs season best in 400M TEXAS A&M University student and national 400M record holder Angelo Garland is finding his strides after a hamstring injury with a season-best 400M run in the Michael Johnson Classics at the Baylor University in Waco Texas last weekend.

The former Munro College

student raced to his fourth fastest time in the event with a 47.62s finish.

Garland said: “He finally ran and felt like myself.” The 20-year-old (with a national record of 46.82s) has the top four times in the 400M for his school (46.82s, 47.22s, 47.61s and 47.62s).

Church Co-Ed Softball League:

Paradise Baptist beat defending champs

The AFC Academy (minus a few players in picture) have won the Digicel Provo Premier League (PPL) title.

AFC Academy flawless to Digicel PPL title THE AFC Academy are once again the top male football club in the TCI. A 3-0 win against the SWA Sharks last Saturday handed them another Provo

Premier League title (sponsored

by Digicel). And with two games left the dominant side can finish the season with a perfect 100% winning record.

So far the Academy have won all of their eight games played. Wins against Beaches next Tuesday (April 28) and on May 9 will seal a perfect season.

THE Paradise Baptist Church brought their ‘A’ game to beat defending champions of the Provo Church Slow Pitch Co-Ed Softball League Jericho Baptist when the two teams met recently.

In what turned out to be an exciting and entertainment night

Paradise came out firing to win the game 17-14.

The excitement did not end there as Church of God of Prophecy defeated St. Monica in the other clash 6-4 although Damien Seymour had made two home runs.

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Record breaker Otuonye now number one rated for Big XII – Confident he can go over 7.7M before season ends NATIONAL long jump record holder Ifeanyi Otuonye feels he will leap over 7.7M before his outdoor season is over.

The multi-talented Kansas State University athlete is confident that he has a lot more in the tank and that his record-breaking achievement last Saturday is just the start of many things to come.

At the meet Otuonye jumped 7.58M to increase his national record. His previous record 7.47M was achieved at the Commonwealth Games last year. With his consistency this season, Otuonye is currently number one in the Big XII Division.

“That’s crazy, two weeks ago I jumped 7.59M with 5.7 wind speed, which was well over legal amount,

today I jumped basically the same thing with 1.2 wind,” Otuonye told the Weekly News after the achievement.

OVER 7.7M “My coach thinks I’m well able to go over 7.7M, and I think so too, there’s just some things I’m still learning and trying to perfect; because at that meet I fouled too many jumps, also because of inconsistency.”

Otuonye, who finished a close second in the event, is however optimistic about better jumps.

“I’m excited and anxious for that (consistency) and when I get it right only God knows how far it’ll be, but I can guarantee you it will be far!

Indeed over 7.7M.”

Ifeanyi Otuonye long jumped 7.58M to increase his national record in the event.

Williams will let his performance speak for itself at World Relays TCI born Delano Williams will speak with his track shoes when he takes part in the World Relays early next month in the Bahamas.

The national 100M and 200M record holder Williams was selected along with five others by Great Britain to compete in the 400M event. For Williams it was a proud moment. “I’m just happy and proud of myself for making the team and I know I’m going to make my family, friends and the country proud.”

In the past Williams rarely ran the 400M competitively, but under his boyhood coach Neil Harrison, whom he re-joined last year, the former World Junior 200M champion has

been outstanding in a string of 400M events.

On January 30 at the Queens/ Grace Jackson Track Meet at the National Stadium in Jamaica, Williams, running for GB, stormed to 46.20s to eclipse his previous best of 47.51s. His PB performance also broke Usain Bolt’s seven-year old record at the event.

The 21-year-old UWI student’s main focus is still on the 200M and he will use his 400M relay run as strength training.

“I’m just going there to do my best. I know what I’m capable of doing, so I’m just going to let my performance speak for itself.”

Delano Williams will represent Great Britain at the World Relays on May 2-3.

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