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VOTING SHAKE UP

Adequate training, additional polling stations and public education are some of the measures that will be implemented for the upcoming general elections.

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SWEETNESS AND LIGHT AS SEVEN STARS SCOOPS SAVOURY CHOCOLATE AWARD

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The winning savoury dish of duck confit

CANADIAN  4 PROVINCE TO TWIN WITH TCI PAGE

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PNP RECLAIMS HEADQUARTERS AFTER YEARS PAGE  4

PROSECUTION FINALLY CONCLUDES 15 DAY SIPT OPENING PAGE  7

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Canadian province to twin with TCI

BY OLIVIA ROSE A PARLIAMENTARY twinning project between Canada and the Turks and Caicos Islands will see both countries fostering greater bilateral relations, sharing best practices and strengthening parliamentary democracy.

This comes as the Turks and Caicos Islands branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) hosted four parliamentarians from the Houses of Parliament, Canada.

The delegation on Monday (February 8) made courtesy calls on the Governor, the Premier and the Leader of the Opposition.

The team also visited the Cheshire Hall Medical Centre in Providenciales.

However, the highlight of their visit was to address the House of Assembly in Grand Turk on Tuesday (February 9).

Addressing the House of Assembly the leader of the delegation Alexandra Mendes MP, Liberal, from the Houses of Parliament Canada, said that while the diplomatic relationship between Canada and the Turks and Caicos Islands was formally established in 1982, the shared Commonwealth heritage has long cemented the bonds between the two nations.

She said “The strengthened value of the Commonwealth lies in our working together in the forging of friendships and alliances that will allow us to confront any challenge together.

“To galvanise the Commonwealth in meeting global challenges we must first ensure that we create the institutional and personal connections that allow us to learn from each other to support each

Leader of the delegation Alexandra Mendes MP, Liberal from the Houses of Parliament Canada

Premier Rufus Ewing

other and to assist each other when overcoming adversities.”

MP Mendes noted that the CPA offers unique opportunities to build on long existing partnerships and to strengthen parliamentary democracy in collaboration among the various institutions.

“In this regard Canada is a founding member of the CPA and policy opportunities it offers to establish, expand and revitalise alliances with the Commonwealth partners such as Turks and Caicos Islands.

“When inspiring examples of how we, members of the CPA, can find innovative ways to cooperate at the institutional level is in the creation of parliamentary partnerships.

“Since 1997 our Pacific colleagues have with great success given us important examples of how to seize opportunities to deepen exchanges and collaboration on joint parliamentary initiatives.

“For instance Australian parliaments have partnered with eight other parliaments in the pacific region through a twinning initiative that provides capacity building

support and technical assistance.”

She explained that in an effort to increase cooperation Canada has emulated Australia’s model in undertaking a similar twinning initiative with its Commonwealth partners in the Caribbean.

“This initiative aims to twin each of the 14 provincial territorial parliaments comprising the Canadian Commonwealth branch with those of 18 Commonwealth Caribbean countries.”

MP Mendes noted that discussions have begun with several of those countries including Barbados, the British Virgin Islands, Grenada, Jamaica, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana.

“We have received unanimous consent form all of the Caribbean

countries we have approached to date, we also received unanimous consent from all the Canadian territories.”

She underscored the importance of parliamentary joint programmes and the path it paves for countries to benefit from each other’s best practices.

“Such inter-parliamentary initiatives are a natural extension of the strong trading and investment relations Canada has maintained with Caribbean nations for many decades and in some cases many centuries .

“Indeed at first glance the contrast between Canada and the Caribbean commonwealth seems quite vast, differences in geography, culture and climate are very stark.

“Yet through our work to formalise

parliament to parliament relationships we have shared resources and knowledge and encourage educational experiences endeavours that have shown that we share a lot more than that that keeps us apart.”

MP Mendes noted that similar twinning initiatives are underway between various Canadian and Caribbean nations.

“For instance the Alberta legislature has been entertaining discussions to formalise its partnership with its counterpart in Trinidad and Tobago while the provincial legislature in Columbia is looking to twin with the British Virgin Islands and Guyana.”

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PNP reclaims headquarters after years of legal wrangling

BY JOHN TONER

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THE PROGRESSIVE National Party (PNP) have finally taken back their “spiritual home” after years of dispute with the Government.

On Wednesday the party announced with delight that it had reached an agreement with the Crown that will see the former party headquarters on Airport Road returned to them.

In July 2013 an ambiguous court ruling led both the PNP and the TCIG to claim victory after a dispute over the land the HQ is built on.

Since then both parties have been engaged in dialogue to try and reach an amicable solution to the dispute which appears to have finally come to a close.

Party leader and premier Dr Rufus Ewing said: “PNP members across the length and breadth of the country should feel proud today.

“This is what happens when you have a party and government who are working to deliver results.

“We have soldiered in the field for a long time to see this day when our

PNP headquarters

headquarters would be returned to us.

“As your leader, I was committed to seeing that happen.”

In 2013 the then Attorney General Huw Shepheard began civil proceedings against the PNP to recover the land.

The AG claimed that the PNP were trespassing as it did not have a title however the party felt they had a justifiable claim as they had been in open possession of the land for

years.

Eventually judge Margaret Ramsey-Hale concluded that the beneficial and legal interest always was and remained with the Crown but dismissed charges of trespass and claims of damages against the PNP. That ruling led to both sides claiming victory and some uncertainty as to who had a right to the HQ but that seems to have been settled by this agreement.

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Voting improvements to take place

BY OLIVIA ROSE ADEQUATE training, additional polling stations and public education are some of the measures that will be implemented for the upcoming general elections.

This comes as both the Elections (Amendment) Bill 2015 and the political Activities (Amendment) Bill 2015 and were debated and passed in the committee of the whole in the House of Assembly on Wednesday, January, 10.

These amendments were recommended by the Elections Observer Mission during the November 9, 2012 general elections and the Supervisor of Elections during the March 2013 by-elections.

The amendments are expected to sort-out some technical and typographical errors and to provide for procedures for independent candidates.

Attorney General Rhondalee Braithwaite-Knowles who moved the motion said: “The November 9, 2012, elections marked the return of an elected administration for the first time since August of 2009.

“The elections were governed by new legislations including the Turks and Caicos constitution order 2011, a new elections ordinance and a new political activities ordinance was adopted in 2012.”

She explained that while in the past 15 members of the House of Assembly were elected in a single mandate constituency in a first past the post system, the 2011 constitution provided for 10 members to be elected in a single mandate district and five elected in all islands constituency.

“Voters received two ballots, one for their district and one for all island constituency they could mark one candidate of their choice in their district, and up to five candidates contesting the all island constituency.”

As part of the process of the process of transparency and elections observation mission was formed by the commonwealth parliamentary

association, that mission produced a final report on the 2012 election on January 31, 2013.

“The elections observer mission during November 9, 2012, and supervisor of election during March 2013, made recommendations that require amendments to sections of the elections ordinance.

“In October 2015, the Cabinet agreed that the amendments to the elections ordinance to be included in the legislative agenda for December 2015, and that the bill be drafted.”

The Attorney General revealed that the supervisor of elections Dudley Lewis then consulted stakeholders on the bill.

Several changes were recommended to the bill these include; the elections observers noted that despite recent improvement the elections ordinance remains unclear in many specific aspects such as the voting and counting procedures and in general would benefit from a thorough review and modernisation.

She said: “The supervisor of elections confirmed that the voting and counting procedures formulated and adopted during the 2012 general elections were reliable and efficient, it provided reliable instructions and directions to the supervisor, poll workers, candidate and agents.

“In response to this recommendation the supervisor of elections has recommended two additional changes to be made to the elections ordinance to ensure that voting procedures are smoother.”

Section 31 of the elections ordinance which provides that each candidate may before the commencement of the poll; appoint a polling agent to tend to a polling station and one counting agent to tend to the counting of votes.

That was repealed and substituted; the amendments now provide that each candidate may before the commencement of the poll appoint a polling agent, up to two, release agents to attend to a polling station and one counting agent to tend to the counting of votes.

The amendment will provide for

greater flexibility and coverage to ensure that candidates are right and obligations or responsibilities are met.

She said: “Additionally where a relief agent is appointed additional provisions are including in the bill as a new section 37 a) Only one polling agent can remain in five polling stations at a time, a relief agent has the same right and responsibility as given to the polling agent and the polling agent must not be allowed to leave the station or allowed to be substituted by his relief agent after 6 pm.”

She added that the elections observer mission further recommended that consideration should be given to abandoning the requirement that a voter registration number be hand written on each ballot and that voters hand over those ballots to poll workers before placing them in the ballot box.

However the supervisor of elections had confirmed that the voter’s registration number is not hand written on each ballot as described by the observers; however it is agreed that the secrecy of the ballot must be improved or the sections of the elections ordinance that deal with that should be repealed.

This section of the ordinance was also repealed and substituted by a requirement “show the paper to the presiding officer without handing it to him so as to show the initials and numbers appearing on the ballot paper.”

The purpose of that exercise is for the poll worker to ensure that the ballot paper provided to the voter is the same ballot paper which the voter used and which is then inserted in the ballot.

However the elections observers raised a concern that by handing the ballot paper to the poll workers, the poll worker had the opportunity to see how the voter voted and so the secrecy of the ballot was not maintained.

The proposal was made to improve that situation while still maintaining the integrity of the ballot.

These amendments were recommended by the Elections Observer Mission during the November 9, 2012 general elections and the Supervisor of Elections during the March 2013 by-elections

Section 44 .7 of the previous ordinance provides that the presiding officer shall without unfolding it ascertain by examination of the initials and numbers appearing on the ballot paper, that it is the same paper as that delivered to the voter and is the same he shall in full view of the voter and all others present hand the paper back to the voter who shall deposit the ballot in the box.

The amended ordinance provides that the presiding officer shall without taking the ballot paper ascertain by looking at the initials and numbers appearing on the ballot paper, that it is the same paper as that delivered t the voter and if, is that same the voter shall in full view of others present place the ballot folded in the ballot box.

Transitional provisions were also inserted in clause seven of the bill which would provide that until the electoral registration cards are issued by the supervisor of elections, the voters shall produce his passport, driver’s licence or such other official form of picture identification as will enable the presiding officer to

confirm the voter’s identity.

Also the presiding officer shall require the voter to permit his finger to be marked with ink or dye.

The bill encountered several snags as Opposition members thoroughly questioned and voiced their scepticism on several clauses in the bill when it was moved by the Attorney General.

Opposition Appointed Member, Clarence W Selver in making his contribution to the bill noted the importance of the bill and called for more public education on the bills amendments.

“The changes that are proposed here under section six dealing with the sections 44, this may pose some problems, during the voting process because people thought that the presiding officers in the polling stations has access to the ballot ,it really compromised the whole idea of your voting being secret.

“In a small community like we have here in the Turks and Caicos where you know everybody, it really defeats the purpose, because it could very well get out there which party you voted for.”

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

QUESTIONS ON THE BLAZE

LAST week, (January 29), a fire at HJ Robinson High School in Grand Turk destroyed the school’s library, the principal’s office, a new smart classroom and several computers.

The Minister for Education Akierra Missick, during an inspection of the premises, said it was quite sad to be at the site and witness the destruction.

What do you think of this?

A shame

This is the result I believe of people venting their frustration in a system which is totally insensitive to their needs and expectations.

Unfortunately, we may continue to see such copycat behaviour if nothing is done to address the frustration of the citizens.

It’s a shame someone targeted the school.

The kids themselves are hurting as well.

Inspire people

Tell the minister she was not elected to talk about sadness, but to inspire the people by speaking of plans to replace their loss.

Serious business

This is a shame. We need to quickly bring in

arson experts.

If this is not arson it must be the new wiring.

Who did the wiring and who inspected it?

This is serious business because students could be electrocuted or suffer burns.

This follow up is the minister’s responsibility, both George and Akierra. It is not enough to express sadness, do something!

Fire bug

It seems every time there is political strife we have a building burned. Most often in Grand Turk.

Who is the firebug? Last time it was Washington Misick’s home which the Government bought for three times the asking price.

Then it was burned to the ground along with its termite infestation. Good riddance to

these bugs at least!

Questions

It is rather regrettable that in February of 2016 some folks still have no value for education.

What is shameful about this is that it has happened again in ‘the nation’s capital’ another mysterious fire. There are more questions than answers.

The school is for the children, not the principal or teachers or the Government in power.

Have they no family in school? Who really suffers the most in act of this nature? Why are these fires for the most part occurring in Grand Turk through the years?

Why are they occurring on buildings that have Government paid watchmen/security?

Who reported the fire, was it the watchman if not where was he?

This type of event happened before and the watchmen/security officers who were supposed to be on duty just went on their merry way showing up at the Treasury on payday without any form of discipline from the power that be.

Down with fires, up with education!

Retaliation?

Some rude boys suspended then a fire in retaliation.

Cover-up

Something is not right regarding this fire.

Arson rarely begins on a second floor.

New construction seems to indicate another reason. An overloaded electrical circuit and bad wiring.

The statement by the Minster of Education seems to be a cover-up.

Were there gasoline cans found at the site?

Did anyone buy gasoline in containers at the fuel stations within 24 hours of the fire? Where is the investigation?

We have a foreign electrical commissioner earning a fat salary siting right here in Grand Turk. Why don’t we hear from him?

Now we have fewer police here in Grand Turk to do the investigation. What would happen if we had a fire at the cruise port?

Furthermore where is the call for an automatic sprinkler system hooked up to the Grand Turk water system?

Who in this Government wrote the specifications for the new construction?

We are angry

Let’s understand what is being said. Someone climbed to the second floor and broke into the principal’s office to set the fire.

This does not make sense. This had to be electrical and no one is raising the question.

Our Minister of Education flew in to tell us she is sad about the fire. Someone is protecting someone and of therefore this is more than sad.

We here in Grand Turk are more than sad, we are angry. We need to get to the bottom of this fire. We are concerned about the other Government buildings.

This Government brags about a $39 million surplus. In the aftermath where is the call for a non-aviation related standby fire truck which carries its own water supply?

First class used trucks are readily available in the USA from small towns which have switched over to fire hydrants and city water.

Grand Turk is our capital and now education for our children takes another hit.

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Top cop: Enough officers on Grand Turk

BY JOHN TONER DESPITE rumours surrounding a school fire and several acts of vandalism there are a “significant number” of officers on Grand Turk according to the head of TCI police.

Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RTCIPF) commissioner James Smith issued a statement on Monday (February 8) hitting back at rumours that the reduction of officers on the island from 46 to 38 was leading to a rise in crime.

The HJ Robinson School on Grand Turk was ravaged by a fire that ripped through the administrative building on Friday, January 29.

The statement responds to “rumour and speculation” surrounding what caused the blaze as

well as other incidents of vandalism.

Commissioner Smith said in the statement: “Following the recent fire at Helena Jones Robinson High School (HJRHS) on Grand Turk, there has been rumour and speculation about the cause of that fire, some acts of vandalism and a perceived link to the deployment of police officers in the nation’s capital.

“Decisions about the numbers and use of officers are always contentious. These decisions are only taken following extensive internal consultation and careful consideration by the Force Executive Team.

“From time to time, this can create a perception of ‘winners’ and ‘losers’ in the eyes of the public and a belief that they are, or are about to suffer a diminished service.

HJ Robinson School on fire (credit: Office of Commissioner)

“Presently, there are 38 police officers deployed in Grand Turk, which has recently been reduced

from a previous deployment of 46.

“This is a significant number of officers in relation to the size of the resident community.”

The commissioner went on to insist that numbers alone are not the only way to keep law and order in TCI and that the officer in charge of the division is “confident” of being able to police with the tools he has.

He continued: “Police numbers alone are not the solution to many of the issues facing us in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

“Partnership working and a shared understanding of the challenges and potential solutions is fundamental to making the country safe.

“Improving the skills of officers and ensuring that they have the tools to carry out their duty is equally

important.

“The officer in charge of the division is confident that he has the resources required to do the job and whilst we will not reveal actual numbers on patrol at any given time, reports by some media that two officers are on night duty are wide of the mark.

“Every reported crime is thoroughly investigated and when appropriate specialist officers are called to assist uniform colleagues.”

Government budget proposals for 2016/17 include an allocation designed to fund the deployment of an extra 20 police officers on Grand Turk.

Enquiries into the school fire are ongoing and the police are urging anyone with information to contact them.

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Prosecution finally concludes 15 day SIPT opening

BY JOHN TONER THE HUGE SIPT prosecution opening of corruption and bribery allegations against former Government ministers and attorneys finally came to an end on Friday (February 5).

Andrew Mitchell QC and the SIPT team spent three weeks laying out a highly detailed and somewhat controversial opening of their case against former premier Michael Misick and others.

There had been delays and disruptions to the early part of the trial as Ralph Thorne QC,

representing Misick, had repeatedly objected to such a detailed opening.

Thorne, alongside other attorneys representing a number of the other defendants, felt that such a high level of detail relating to contested evidence represented a danger to the fairness of the trial.

Judge Harrison dismissed these objections and allowed the prosecution to press ahead with meticulously setting out what they intend to prove.

On the final day of his opening remarks Mitchell gave a brief roundup of what the prosecution say was gained by each of the defendants

Norovirus outbreak in North Caicos

BY OLIVIA ROSE PARENTS are being urged to encourage school age children to practice personal hygiene and sanitation as an outbreak of the norovirus affecting mainly school children has been recorded in North Caicos.

According to a release from the Ministry of Health and Human Services it has noticed a significant amount of gastroenteritis cases in North Caicos especially among school age children.

The release said that environmental health officers have conducted a number of educational sessions with the teachers and students of the affected schools and has advised the principal on the necessary requirements for cleaning and sanitising of the school.

According to reports, several children from the Adelaide Oemler Primary School in North Caicos were affected by the bug.

Samples were taken for testing to identify the underlying cause, the release read.

However the Weekly News understands that residents of North Caicos have complained about the cases of norovirus in North Caicos for some weeks now and the ministry’s lack of foresight to issue a warning.

The ministry in its release noted that the key to preventing the virus is to practice good personal hygiene.

Washing hands before eating, especially after using the toilet and maybe instead of shaking hands it is time to promote doing the fist bump as a form of greeting instead.

Norovirus causes stomach inflammation with vomiting and diarrhoea; it lasts about two days.

The Environmental Health Department was also said to be on North Caicos working with the schools to ensure that the required

deep cleaning is conducted.

The norovirus is spread by direct contact with an infected person, touching contaminated surfaces or objects or ingestion of contaminated foods or liquids.

These viruses can infect anyone at any age once or more during a lifespan.

The illness often begins suddenly and is usually not serious. Most people feel better within one to two days.

However, this illness can be serious in young children, the elderly and people with chronic health conditions.

Below are some useful tips to prevent the spread of the virus: To prevent the spread of germs and infections, the Ministry of Health and Human Services encourages everyone to: -Wash your hands properly and frequently especially after using the toilet and changing a diaper and before eating and preparing foods. If soap and water are not available, use hand sanitiser. Note: hand sanitiser is not a substitute for washing hands with soap and water.

- Carefully wash fruits and vegetables, and cook shellfish thoroughly before eating them.

- Keep your environment clean and surfaces disinfected with a bleach and water solution.

- Avoid sick people. If caring for a sick person, keep them isolated, clean and disinfect contaminated areas and thoroughly wash soiled laundry.

The Ministry of Health, Agriculture and Human Services advises all parents and guardians of children experiencing gastroenteritis not to be alarmed.

The Environmental Health Department on North Caicos is working with the schools to ensure that the required deep cleaning is conducted.

as a result of their alleged corruption.

Lead prosecutor Andrew Mitchell told the court that between 2003 and 2009 Michael Misick personally received $28 million, it is alleged.

Mitchell said: “He abused his power and influence using his strength of personality to oversee a Government not intent on the people’s interest but for his friends and associates.

“He governed not for the people but for his own benefit.

“His spending patterns between 2006 and 2009 are not consistent with a political leader.

“While Michael Misick was leading his nation and being responsible for their needs, a country with no more than 7,000 electors, he appears to have benefited to a sum way beyond the reach of any of his constituents.

“Mr Misick received just over $28 million for the time he became leader of the opposition until he left public life, this peaked between 2006 and 2008 when he received $19 million.

“According to one civil servant he would not be told what he could and could not spend money on and was autocratic.

“We suggest he took advantage of a governor who was caught between the desire to assist and help develop integrity and good governance and the appreciation that anything that was considered

Andrew Mitchell QC

to be in anyway interfering with the will of the people would be seen as intervention.

“It is suggested that we will learn during the trial how he milked that position to his personal advantage.”

Although mainly focusing on Michael Misick, Mitchell went on to briefly outline the various large sums of money that were allegedly received by former Government ministers Floyd Hall, Lisa Hall, Lillian Boyce, McAllister Hanchell and Jeffrey Hall.

He also detailed the facilitating roles allegedly played by attorneys Thomas Chalmers Misick and Clayton Greene in laundering money as well as Melbourne Wilson’s alleged dishonesty in his role in the North West Point land deal.

Misick strongly denies the allegations against him and believes

Under the tree

the trial to be politically motivated due to his desire for TCI to have independence from Britain.

His representative Thorne applied to the judge to have a right of reply to the prosecution opening.

Judge Harrison granted that request and Thorne, as well as Malcolm Bishop QC representing Thomas Chalmers Misick, will be given the opportunity to make defence statements in response when the trial resumes on Monday (February 15).

Day 15 of the trial was disrupted by the fire alarm going off in the SIPT court house which resulted in lawyers, defendants and members of the public evacuating the building and spilling out into the parking lot all at the same time.

The alarm, which appeared to have been accidentally set off, was reset and the various groups shuffled back into the courthouse to hear the end of Mitchell’s mammoth remarks.

Concluding Andrew Mitchell said: “That is the Crown’s case.

I am grateful to the court for its forbearance over the last three weeks during which the Crown has set out its case.

“We will turn to the evidence upon our return.”

All the defendants deny all the charges against them.

The trial will resume on Monday, February 15.

By Benneth Williams

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Government to rebuild HJ Robinson High - Education Minister

BY OLIVIA ROSE THE GOVERNMENT is committed to rebuilding the administrative block of the HJ Robinson High School in a timely fashion.

On Friday (January 29) flames ravaged the top floor of the new administrative building which housed several classrooms, principal and vice principal offices, library and a printing room.

Education minister Akeirra Missick told the House of Assembly on Tuesday (February 9) that the Government has ensured that allocations are made in the upcoming budget for the reconstruction of the block.

“The HJ campus the oldest secondary institution in the Turks and Caicos islands will return to normal as soon as possible for its users.

The education minister also revealed that a fifth form student wrote a poem paying homage to her school.

“As a result of that we’ve had a fifth form student by the name of Vanessa Fraser who has written a

Minister of Education Akeirra Missick

poem dedicated to her school and to her colleagues entitled ‘This is your appeal’.

“The resources that were lost then are now gone but we thank the teachers and the students who rallied around their principal, their vice principal, the administrative staff including parents and guardians who assisted in devising a strategy to accommodate students and ensure classes continue as seamlessly as possible at the HJ campus.

“This contingency is that the four classrooms that were affected will be relocated to alternate accommodation on the campus.”

She noted that administrative staff and guidance councillors will be relocated to other rooms.

As classes at the school officially resumed on Monday (February 8) the minister along with a team from the Department of Education welcomed the students back to their school.

“I also was able to thank the pastors’ fraternity, the Department of Social Development and the Department of Mental Health and Drug Prevention who were on hand last week Thursday at a special assembly at the school to provide grief counselling services for our students who may have felt that they needed them.

“All of these hands came together and contributed to the easing of the burden that this disaster has caused.”

Government heads visited HJ Robinson High School in Grand Turk on Wednesday (February 3).

During the visit the minister attended a walkthrough of the

affected area.

She was joined by Permanent Secretary Cherylann Jones and Deputy Secretary Russell Cox , representatives from the Ministry of Infrastructure and Planning Public Works Department (PWD), Mark McAulay and Norman Watts, and school principal Reinwald Lewis.

After viewing the burnt building, the minister and her team were visibly shaken, a Government press release said.

Missick said: “It is indeed quite sad to be at this site and to see this destruction.

“My heart goes out to the staff and students who must witness this destruction to their dear school.”

She added: “It took some time to construct the building and fully furnish it and now to see all the labour and effort up in smoke, is disheartening.”

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MILLS MUSES

Do we need to have a sense of honour?

ANY society that does not have a sense of honour as a value reflected in the behaviour of its citizens is a society without a genuine future.

Having a sense of honour means being ethical, non-judgmental and displaying exemplary character.

There are some of us, who without any need to, feel overshadowed, even threatened by others.

We show these anxieties by speaking in a mean way about others and belittling them, even though we should know better.

The reason is we lack a sense of honour with respect to ourselves and others.

But what we say gets back to the persons we smear and when we meet them we behave ‘extra nice’.

In a recent issue of the TC Weekly News, a contribution says that ‘Former PNP education minister Mills now descends to high school principal.’

This contribution does not put doctor in front of Mills, and since the writing is in the present, fails to give credit for the honour that Dr Mills recently received.

Again the description, ‘Former PNP education minister’ seems aimed at connecting the Hon Dr Mills to a political party, apparently suggesting that it

BY OLIVER MILLS

Oliver Mills is a former lecturer in education at the UWI Mona Campus. He holds a BA (Hons.) UWI, an M.Ed. Dalhousie Univ., an MA University of London, and a Postgraduate Diploma in HRM and Training, Leicester Univ. He currently writes a Column for the TC Weekly News.

was because of this Dr Mills was appointed minister.

Is a sense of honour represented here?

The appointment of Dr Mills as minister was due to his high credentials, professionalism and experience, and had nothing to do with political allegiance.

A further example of not having a sense of honour is not to respect the accomplishments of others and give credit to them.

There are some who see politics in everything. This prevents openmindedness since they see only what is negative.

But we do have honourable sons of the soil here, with a sense of integrity too.

And the use of the phrase ‘now descends to high school principal’ in relation to the Hon Dr Mills’ recent appointment suggests a put down.

In any form of employment

nothing is graded as ascending or descending, up or down.

There are only functions, each dependent on the other, having the same worth. For anyone to use such a phrase suggests counselling is urgently needed.

This is why a sense of honour involves not making negative judgments of others and being moral and ethical.

Our thoughts should come from our sense of honour, decency and worth, and from noble things worth believing in and practicing.

A sense of honour gives us hope, involves being ourselves without pretence, and having an exemplary character.

Those lacking a sense of honour should respond to the next altar call so they could repair and enrich their thinking with good values and really become their brother’s keeper.

Based on the visit and the advice of the experts it was deemed necessary to begin school on Monday (February 8).

It was expected that before then, PWD would construct a permanent barrier to corner off the affected building and ensure the health and safety of the students and staff who occupy the campus.

Steps to ensure the speedy rebuilding of the block have already begun.

PWD has already marshalled its resources to ensure a structural report is received by the end of the week and has engaged the services of the required people for a design and costing for tendering once funds are available.

The police are continuing investigations into the cause of the fire and have officers on hand collecting and securing evidence.

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agreeing to actively work towards exchanges of information regarding the work of twin parliaments and on matters of common interest.

The collaboration will also create the opportunity for training activities between the parliaments that promote parliamentary development, exchanges of visits between the two parliaments as a means of fostering links with parliamentarians and parliamentary staff and meetings between representatives of the parliaments at conferences and seminars.

“The twinning proposal between the Turks and Caicos Islands and Prince Edward Islands (PEI) is a province with a tiny population but it has significantly contributed to Canada’s cultural, economic and political development in a myriad of ways.

“It is a leading producer of agriculture and fishery products and is home to one of the most beautiful landscapes in the world, with its white sand beaches and heritages charm also makes it a popular tourist destination.

“Given that the beauty of the Turks and Caicos Islands attracts over 30,000 Canadian tourists alone each year, best practices in tourism is one potential are where TCI and PEI could cooperate.”

The twinning partnership will also build parliamentary relationships already in place between Canada and the Turks and the Caicos Islands.

In May 2014 an official delegation from the Turks and Caicos Islands led by the Premier Rufus Ewing visited Canada; this was followed by a second visit to Canada in 2015.

MP Mendes said: “Our meeting face to face parliamentarians and both legislatures have come to know that the challenges before us are similar and that by collaborating we are better able to identify common solutions.

“It may take many years for

Canadian legislature and Caribbean countries to reach the same level of cooperation as the programme established between Australia and the Pacific region but let us be encouraged by what we can accomplish - a level of cooperation among our parliaments never before imagined.”

Meanwhile Premier Rufus Ewing lauded the twinning initiative as he pointed to the colossal spin off benefits such collaboration will have for both countries.

“They have been many attempts in the past to foster a stronger bonds and relationships between Canada and the Turks and Caicos Islands dating as far back as 1917.

“Today what I can say is that this is the closest yet that we’ve come to fostering such kind of arrangements for the betterment of the peoples of both our beloved countries.

“Democracy is not merely the market place of ideas; it is the vision to see that market place as a source of our best possibilities for innovation, system and capacity building and the personal enrichment of each parliamentarian committing them to gain and generate a very new thinking that gives meaning to their oaths of service.

“For these reasons I welcome our distinguish colleagues from the Canadian parliament.”

The delegation included Alexandra Mendes MP, Liberal, leader of the delegation, Todd Doherty MP from Newfoundland ,Senator Elizabeth Hubley, Liberal Senator from Prince Edward Island, Senator David Willis, Conservative Senator from British Columbia, and Elizabeth Kingston, secretary .

The team also met with members of the CPA followed by a luncheon with present and former members of parliament.

The delegation departed Providenciales for Guyana on February 10.

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Soccer fans offered chance to win Premier League trip CELL provider LIME is offering soccer fans the chance to win a once in a lifetime trip to see a UK Premier League match.

Any LIME customer who downloads the Flow Football App to their smartphone is eligible to win the prize package which includes two tickets to a match of the winner’s choice, return flights, three nights in a hotel and $500 spending money.

President of the Cable and Wireless consumer group John Reid said: “I can’t think of a more opportune time to be a LIME customer as we continuously roll out innovative products and services all focused on providing a unique and unparalleled experience for our customers.

“In 2015 when we were awarded the exclusive audio distribution rights for the Barclays Premier League across the Caribbean, we were able to give our customers access to the latest sports news, transfer activity and live streaming of every BPL match.

“Based on the number of downloads to date, it is obvious that customers love this service and we want to recognise that passion with an unforgettable experience for the lucky winner.”

For a chance to win LIME customers need to download the Flow Football App, click on the advertising banner advertising the competition and enter their details.

The winner will be announced on March 1.

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Independence: A state of mind

UNTIL recently, if someone had asked me if the TCI was ready for independence, my standard answer would have been no, with the caveat that we could be made ready within eight to10 years once we properly set ourselves on that path.

However, what occurred to me that independence of the TCI is simply a state of mind.

Some would say we have so many more institutions to build, to diversify our economy etc.

But I now say that as a small country we have as stable an economy and majority of institutions needed to be a functioning independent country.

I wholeheartedly believe there are two main reasons for most people that don’t support Independence for the TCI, whether they say it or not.

The first is lack of trust in the leadership of our country and the second is an unwillingness to sacrifice.

In the first instance, at no time has any leader of this country been able to get two thirds of the population to trust in them to take us to independence.

The closer person may have been Hon Derek Taylor but TCI independence was not on

his agenda though it is a significant pillar of the PDM’s constitution.

At the height of his power having won 13 of the 15 available seats in 2007, Hon Michael Misick PNP only got 58 percent of the overall votes casted.

Contrary to popular belief my first thoughts on TCI independence came in the early 2000s when my uncle Hon Clarence Selver, then minister of health and education, met with some of the returning university students in his conference room.

He said to us at that meeting that he prays for the day that we no longer have to sing ‘God save the Queen’.

From that day to this, independence for the TCI has always been a part of my conscience and subconscious.

So until we have leadership that most people will follow regardless of political affiliations, independence will be out of our reach.

I now turn to the second point which deals with sacrifice. We have been colonised to the point that we think there is only one way to be an independent nation, which is the way of western industrialized nations.

If we look at independence in its simplest form, it is the ability to take care of our needs.

When our ancestors were left

BY JAMELL ROBINSON on these Islands for dead by slave masters fleeing, were they not independent in their survival?

Before Christopher Columbus socalled ‘discovered’ a land which had inhabitants, were the Taino Indians not independent?

Before Britain colonised nearly half of the world, were these tribe communities, countries or kingdoms not independent?

I say we are looking at this independence thing the wrong way.

We will never be a fully industrialised nation and nor should we try to be as we would be chasing ghosts.

We can figure out what best covers our basic needs while maximising our wants.

Case in point, does an independent TCI really need embassies all over

the world? No. We can start with countries that have high concentrations of Turks and Caicos Islanders overseas or that we are likely to have a trade or strategic relationship with.

Examples would be the Bahamas, USA, or Canada.

What about a defence force?

Who’s trying to invade us? With the strengthening of border control and support of OPBAT type agreements, we would be good to go.

Anyone ever notice that most of our Caribbean neighbours may be the first to tell us reconsider independence in one breath but have the biggest parades and parties worldwide on their independence days in another.

Ask them next time if they could go under Britain would they and see how many would say yes.

My guess is very few would even though many may lack faith in their country’s leadership.

I will end where I began, independence is simply a state of mind and with trusted leadership and a willingness to sacrifice and take on responsibility we are closer to independence than we think.

COMMENTARY

Exploring the agenda and results LET us explore the agenda of Premier Dr Rufus Ewing.

He became leader of the Progressive National Party (PNP) on the recommendation of Michael Misick.

He was clever enough to pull out a 2012 one seat victory by the skin of his candidate’s teeth.

Eleven, 17 and 30 votes.

There were enough ‘campaign’ funds in the PNP’s pockets to target certain districts - at the last minute.

The problem with money driving vote gathering was the expectation of the Government spending on loyalists continuing.

Now all voters wake up to reality. The PNP has driven the TCI Government bankrupt.

Must the people always be taxed to death to survive under PNP agendas?

Why did Ewing run Washington and make him finance minister?

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

Voters paying attention knew that the National Insurance Board (NIB) filled with taxes deducted from every worker was used as Washy’s cash cow to capitalise PNP’s private TCI Bank with millions.

Washington’s most recent 21st century failure. Now he wants value added tax (VAT)?

Why did Ewing run candidates Don Hue, Akierra, George, Porsha and Amanda? Are they good ministers or does their performance

over the last three plus years reinforce the question?

Why as a medical doctor did Ewing avoid the health ministry like it was his personal plaque?

Why is he back to promising first class healthcare?

Ewing’s party has invested $240 million of the people’s money in Ewing’s health system which at best is unpredictable and not universal.

The TCI has been told we have paid $40 million plus per year since

late 2009 for the programme that began in April 2010. $240 million on health alone, already gone!

A PNP booklet promised the National Health Insurance Plan (NHIP) was easily affordable and would take care of every ill right here in the TCI. The PNP and Dr Ewing did not promise we would be shipped out in the 11th hour of our sickness to the Dominican Republic, Jamaica or Nassau.

Healthcare continues to be unaffordable, unpredictable and not universal. Remember Ewing has been in charge of healthcare for many years and Premier more than three.

Why did Premier Ewing celebrate the surrender of the huge sinking fund and taking on of $28 million more debt?

Debt caused by his party. Debt we did not have in August 2003.

Remember, we still have the greater part of a billion dollars to pay off for healthcare.

Why can’t our Premier figure out that honest developers turned away with others drawn into the alleged web of corruption now revealed continues to discourage new investors?

It was low taxes, green environment and low density beaches that drew developers until 2003.

Now we are famous for corruption, high taxes and a development minister who wants high density buildings. Is economic expansion dead under the PNP? The Opposition has tried to reach out and engage this Government with their way forward.

Premier Ewing acts like he knows it all. Review the results, did he blow it all?

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Masked gunman storms bar

BY JOHN TONER A MASKED gunman stormed into a bar at the weekend in an attempted robbery which left patrons stunned.

The man, wearing a mask and brandishing a handgun, burst into the establishment in the Bight on Sunday (February 7).

Terrified patrons were ordered to put their hands up before a struggle ensued between the gunman and security staff.

A security officer and several heroic customers were eventually able to disarm the would be robber.

Despite their efforts the man was able to escape and make a getaway before cops arrived.

The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RTCIPF) arrived on the scene a short time later following reports of a disturbance.

A crime scene was established and

officers recovered the handgun as well as a quantity of live ammunition.

Witnesses who were in and around the scene at the time confirmed to the Weekly News that the incident took place in a bar and described their shock and surprise at what happened.

An RTCIPF spokesman said: “We always welcome and thank the public for their assistance but advise that you should be extremely cautious when thinking about confronting criminals with weapons, most especially firearms as you might be putting your life in imminent danger or harm.”

Two men aged 28 and 32-yearsold are currently in police custody assisting investigators in relation to what happened at the bar.

This incident comes less than a week after three other armed robbery crimes were reported on the same day last week.

At 4.50pm on Tuesday, February 2, an elderly man was threatened with a gun while birdwatching in Wheeland but managed to escape.

Later the same day two separate gunpoint robberies took place within an hour of each other.

At 9.51pm a 36-year-old man and his wife were returning home in Snake Hill when they were approached by three men with guns and knives who stole the woman’s handbag.

Less than an hour later at 10.48pm a 20-year-old man and his sister were walking home near Clement Howell High School when three masked men pointed a gun at them and stole two cell phones.

Police urge anyone with information about any of the incidents to call Crimestoppers on 1-800-8477 or use the Crimestoppers online reporting page at www. crimestoppers.tc.

National leadership conference focuses on leadership training

BY DAISY HANDFIELD VISIONARY leadership was the theme for the second annual National Leadership Conference hosted by Pastor for the Community Fellowship church, Bradley Handfield on the Leeward Highway in Providenciales.

The four day conference was held from Thursday (February 4) to Sunday (February 11) at the church’s headquarters.

The initiative initiated with a special session for church leaders and the general public on Thursday morning.

On Friday a special session was held for the young people which saw a turnout of approximately 200 people, according to Handfield.

There was a general session on Saturday from 9am to 4pm and on Sunday morning and evening there was a special anointing service.

In an interview with Handfield on Thursday (February 11) he said that the anointing service was held because he has realized that empowerment for success comes from God. He said: “We try to incorporate the anointing service so that persons who believe in God can come out and have impartation in their lives through prayer so that the fire that they need can be ignited by the power coming in upon their lives for progress.”

Pastor for the Community Fellowship church in Providenciales, Bradley Handfield

The sessions saw guest speaker, Andre Thomas who focused on bringing out the inner leader in attendees, by emphasizing in his speech that there was a leader in everyone.

During the interview Handfield said that many times that inner leader lies dormant because individuals do not understand their gifts.

“Vision is so important because before you accomplish anything physically or otherwise, you must first be able to see it mentally.

“We try to help the children understand that the things that they are dreaming about even now, these are the shaping and the visions for their lives.

“We try to help them to understand

what is going on in their minds and how important it is so that can bring out their purpose and have their gifts maximised,” Handfield said.

The pastor also highlighted that many times children would go to school and would underperform in school because they could not see why they were doing it.

He said: “If they can get to understand the concept of vision, if they can understand that there is something unique about themselves, that they have a special gift that even if someone else have a similar gift, it is not exactly like theirs and it is not to be used in the exact way that theirs should be used then they will see a reason why they should learn.

“Then they can maximize their gifting and their abilities to fulfil their purpose in life.”

Handfield said that his goal to promote leadership did not just stop at the conference, but was a platform which he was planning on incorporating in his a book which he was currently working on.

Once the book was completed, he was planning on hosting a national youth symposium where he would launch the book.

Through this book he would teach about vision and also invite guest speakers to continue to train young people in the area of leadership.

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Clean catch after soap powder burglary POLICE have recovered a number of beach items and a box of soap powder following a not-so-clean burglary.

The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RTCIPF) were called by an alarmed Turtle Cove homeowner just after 5pm on Monday (February 8) who had arrived home to find the items missing amid signs of a burglary.

Police were called and a short

time later a 50-year-old man was taken into custody.

The man is currently assisting RTCIPF with their inquiries which are ongoing at this stage.

Officers are hoping that all the details will come out in the wash and are urging anyone with information about the incident to call Crimestoppers on 1-800-8477 or use the Crimestoppers online reporting page: www.crimestoppers.tc.

Manhunt for armed robbers after Five Cays violence POLICE are hunting for a violent gang of armed robbers who held up a convenience store at gunpoint.

Just before 8pm on Tuesday (February 9) three men wearing masks and brandishing firearms raided the Five Cays store demanding cash.

The trio of thieves made off with a cash register containing an undisclosed amount of cash and two cell phones.

Before fleeing the scene one of the masked men hit the store security officer over the head leaving him with a cut.

The security officer was taken to Cheshire Hall Medical Centre and was treated for his wound.

The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force attended the scene and searched the area but the culprits had escaped before they arrived.

A crime scene has been established and investigations are ongoing.

The RTCIPF are urging anyone with information about the incident to contact Crimestoppers on 1-8008477 of use the Crimestoppers online reporting page at www. crimestoppers.tc.

Young woman arrested after Five Cays stabbing A 20-year-old woman has been arrested after a man was stabbed in the stomach over the weekend.

The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RTCIPF) were called to Five Cays shortly after 8pm on Saturday following reports of a disturbance.

Officers found a man saying he was in pain and suffering from a single stab wound to the left side of his abdomen.

The victim was rushed to the Chalk

Sound Medical Centre for treatment.

Following the incident the RTCIPF arrested a 20-year-old female from Five Cays on suspicion of wounding.

Investigators are currently carrying out further inquiries.

Police have urged anyone with information about the incident to come forward by calling Crimestoppers on 1-800-8477 or via the online reporting page www. crimestoppers.tc.

Pair formally charged with string of fraud offences A WOMAN in her fifties has been jointly charged with a 35-year-old man for a spate of offences involving criminal property.

On Tuesday the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force charged and cautioned 53-year-old Wilmine Milion Parker-Dorcely and Jean Daniel Mizaine, both of Millennium

Highway.

The pair are accused of possessions of criminal property, one count of use of criminal property, two counts of forgery and one count of a theft of a chosen action.

Both were offered bail pending their court appearance on Wednesday, February 17.

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InterCaribbean introduce new route to Havana, Cuba

BY DAISY HANDFIELD CONNECTING the eastern and western Caribbean is the main objective of the locally owned airline, InterCaribbean Airways which has recently announced new flights to Havana, Cuba from Providenciales.

Flights will commence on May 3 with nonstop services to Havana’s Jose Marti International Airport (HAV).

In an interview with CEO of the airline, Trevor Sadler on Thursday (February 11) he said that with the United States easing entry to Cuba, they look forward to welcoming aboard those who wish to enjoy two destination trips, and increase trade and travel between these Caribbean countries.

“Obviously as a growing regional airline in the Caribbean, we are certainly pleased to add Havana to our list of destinations.

“This positions Providenciales as a great way to serve Cuba from all of the Caribbean.

“Clearly connecting Havana with Providenciales provides the best possible connection to the growing numbers of Chinese tourists who

are finding the Caribbean as the next place to discover with over 20,000 Chinese visitors to Cuba prior to the entry of Air China in December.

“This flight should bode well for increasing Chinese tourism in the Turks and Caicos,” Sadler said.

Starting in May 2016 the airline will fly on Tuesdays and Thursdays to Havana, Cuba, from Providenciales, TCI and outbound from Havana, Cuba to Providenciales, TCI on Wednesdays and Fridays.

Sadler said that connection flights from Antigua, Kingston and Montego Bay, Jamaica, Santo Domingo, Punta Cana and Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, Port au Prince, Haiti, San Juan Puerto Rico, Grand Turk and South Caicos, Turks and Caicos Islands are available.

In December 2015 InterCaribbean Airways introduced flights connecting from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic to Antigua and Barbuda.

When asked about the success of the flights from Antigua, Sadler said that with the Antigua flights being new, the company continued to develop the traffic to and from

Chairman of InterCaribbean Airways, Lyndon Gardiner wtih CEO Trevor Sadler [FILE PHOTO]

Antigua.

In a statement recently issued by chairman of the airline, Lyndon R Gardiner, he said that with people to people visits from the United States, and new categories of travel for American citizens, InterCaribbean was well placed to facilitate entry to Santiago, and now to Havana, as they continued to serve two of the most important cities of the country.

On December 10 the airline inaugurated in Santiago de Cuba.

Service from InterCaribbean

Airways will later be expanded to Punta Cana and allow for same day connections with other European airlines such as Aeroflot from Russia that connect via this major hub in the Dominican Republic.

InterCaribbean Airways is based in the Turks and Caicos Islands, founded 24 years to connect costumers and the Caribbean.

For travel dates and scheduling, customers can visit the InterCaribbean Airways webpage, www.intercaribbeanairways.com.

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Spelling bee set for next week

THIS year’s TCI National Primary Schools Spelling Bee will be held on February 18 and 19 and platinum sponsors have been named as Michael and Nancy Goldberg.

According to a Government press release the preliminary round will begin at 9.30am on Thursday, February 18, at the Gustarvus Lightbourne Sports Complex and the final will take place on Friday, February 19, at Beaches resort from 9.30am.

The ten finalists and their coaches will be honoured at a dinner on the evening of the preliminary.

As is customary, the final will be aired live on Radio Turks and Caicos.

The prizes for the event include a grand prize of an Apple MacBook Air with a printer, and a runners-up prize of an Apple iPad Mini.

The top eight of the final 10 will receive an Asus Memo Tablet Champion Coach and an Apple iPad Mini while the remaining participants will get $50 gift certificates.

All contestants will be given trophies.

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The choc-fest attracted the great and good of Provo

Edwin Gallardo with his award

Sweetness and light as Seven Stars scoops savoury chocolate award

BY JOHN TONER SWEET and sour mixed with pleasure and power this week at the sixth annual Chocolate Lovers Showcase on Saturday (February 6).

Set among the glamorous twilight of the Palms Resort in Grace Bay the event brought chefs from Providenciales’ top resorts together in a bid to find the best chocolate inspired dishes on island.

Held in a reception room and balcony overlooking the courtyard of the Palms Resort the choc-fest attracted the great and good of Provo from hoteliers to former Government ministers as well as members of the public.

The challenge for each resort’s team was to serve up their best sweet chocolate dish as well as their most original and delicious savoury chocolate offering.

Delicacies on offer ranged from nigiri sushi made entirely from

three different types of chocolate to chocolate braised pork belly and smoked shrimp wrapped in smoked bacon and dusted with a chocolate finish.

With so many cooks in one kitchen as well as scores of guests the temperature quickly began to rise in the reception room but that didn’t stop those in attendance feasting on the huge variety of unusual chocolate delights.

In the unique task of combining chocolate sweetness in a savoury dish it was Seven Stars executive chef Edwin Gallardo who scooped gold and grabbed the Savoury Division People’s Choice award.

Gallardo, 36, was clearly delighted to have taken top spot with his dish of duck confit taco with a peach and cilantro salsa and mandarin chocolate sauce.

He said: “It’s our first time joining this chocolate lover’s festival and we came here just to enjoy I and have

fun, we didn’t expect to win. It’s a blessing for us getting this award.

“Our dish component has very classic ingredients, like using the confit method of cooking the duck together with unsweetened cacao, cabernet sauvignon, mirepoix, and some fresh herbs.

“I also used fresh peaches and cilantro for the salsa and of course not to forget the chocolate sauce.

“For that we reduced fresh mandarin juice mixed with 70 percent dark chocolate and finished it with butter, salt and pepper.

“For me inspirations come from the what Seven Stars is all about; classic, rustic and modish cuisines.

“I always wanted to share the idea that cooking has no limitations, creating something with special ingredients like chocolate is always a heartfelt production as I personally love dark chocolate.

“When I put this dish together I had been craving for tacos that day

tried applying a soft shell taco to a ground beef and some chocolate ganache and that’s where I come up with this dish.”

Somewhere On the Beach grabbed silver in the savoury category whilst Melt also took silver in the sweet competition.

Grace Bay Club Infinity were “honoured” to clinch the gold people’s choice award in the sweet category.

Wolfgang von Wieser, group director of food and beverage at Grace Bay Club said: “The central focus of Grace Bay Club’s Infiniti Restaurant and Raw Bar is using the very best ingredients in each and every dish.

“In this case it was chocolate and presenting it in creative ways to surprise and delight our guests.

“We’re honoured by this award which likely speaks to the increasing number of guests stopping by to end their evening with dessert at the

restaurant or the adjacent Infiniti Bar.” Chocolate lover Thea Gangasingh who attended the event with husband Mark said: “There were a lot of options for sweet and savoury dishes this year and I tried to sample as many as I could.

“I thought the vendors from all the resorts and restaurants were creative with both their artistic chocolate displays and their food concoctions.

“Overall it was fantastic and I look forward to the next Chocolate Lover’s Showcase.”

The major fundraiser organised by the Salvation Army was designed to raise cash for their Hot Meals programme which provides food for young people that might otherwise go without due to their financial situation.

An auction was held for a number of prizes including a return ticket to anywhere in the Bahamas or the Dominican Republic and at the end of the evening more than $3,000 had been raised.

Michael Misick thanks supporters at birthday bash

BY JOHN TONER FORMER premier Michael Misick has thanked his supporters and told them “the dream is still alive” at his 50th birthday party.

Misick celebrated the milestone at the Ballpark in Providenciales with family, friends and celebrity supporters including singer songwriter Ashanti who performed at the event.

The 35-year-old American artist who has also appeared in several Hollywood movies sang a collection of her hits including classic track ‘Foolish’ in front of hundreds of revellers.

A range of acts featured on the bill with several artists who hail from

TCI including some traditional bush music.

The popular party, which had been the subject of much discussion in the week beforehand, was rounded off with a colourful fireworks display.

Misick took the opportunity to thank people for their continued “love and support” and told partygoers that TCI can “achieve anything”.

Speaking on stage at the event Misick said: “I am so pleased to see so many of you come to celebrate.

“They say it is my 50th birthday but it feels like my 21st birthday.

“I want to thank all of you for being here and I want to thank all of the people of the Turks and Caicos Islands for all the love that they have

shown me over the last 50 years.

“I have had an incredible life because of you, thank you.

“The dream that we shared together is not dead, the dream is still alive.

“I want to say to all of you here let us continue to dream, let us continue to dream big, let us continue to dream that anything we put our minds to we can achieve it.

“I am so happy to see so many young people here because the young people are our future.

“Tonight we are here to celebrate a full life, only half of my life though because the other half is going to be bigger and better.

“The best is yet to come because

Michael Misick is joined by singer and actress Ashanti to celebrate turning 50

no matter what they do you cannot keep a good man down. We shall rise again.

“Thank you so much for all of the love you have shown me in my personal and political career and thank you for your continued support.

“Being 50 is a blessing and I

accept that blessing.”

Misick is due to reappear in court on Monday (February 15) as the SIPT trial into corruption and bribery charges resumes following a one week break.

He denies the allegations against him.

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HOW DOES YOUR GARDEN GROW

Growing orchids on trees ORCHIDS are different from houseplants. Unlike palms, ferns or philodendrons, orchids grow on rocks and trees not in the ground.

In fact, planting an orchid in potting soil and treating it like a houseplant is a sure way to kill it.

To copy nature, orchids are planted in bark, moss, coconut husks, etc. Growing plants in these types of media is different from growing houseplants in potting soil.

But have you ever seen orchids that look like they are naturally growing on trees?

Well, this is what they do in the wild but humans have decided to pot them up and bring them indoors.

Get them back outside and you will be amazed at how much happier they look!

This is a fun project that you can do in your garden and it can be completed quickly and is great for kids as well.

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Find some dreaded panty hose.

I assure you, this is the only good use for these uncomfortable things, especially here in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

The nude colour blends in the most and knee-highs are easier to work with than the kind that swallows up the entire lower half of your body.

If you only have the latter type, you can cut off the leg portions to make your own knee-highs; just don’t attempt to actually wear these as knee highs or you will be very disappointed.

Get some orchids and keep in mind not any orchid will do. You will

want to be selective and contemplate the location a bit.

Most orchids are happier when they are attached to trees rather than when they are stuffed into pots.

Dendrobiums, phalaenopsis, oncidiums, vandas and cattleyas usually do very well.

Purchase some sphagnum moss if necessary, but if your orchid is presently potted, it may have moss already in the pot around the roots which can be re-used.

Location! Location! Location!

Most orchids like filtered light, not too shady and not too sunny.

Palms with ‘boots’ (bases of old fronds that are still stuck to the

Fish or plastic?

FISHING plays a big part of life in the Islands but how long can this carry on in today’s world of over consumption and disregard for the planet?

Latest reports are estimating that by the year 2050 there will be more plastic in our oceans than fish and in some areas of the world this has already happened.

The Citarum River on the island of Java, Indonesia, is one of the most polluted rivers in the world.

Unregulated industrial growth has led to the river being polluted with both human and industrial waste including mercury, lead and arsenic from the numerous textile companies that line the river banks.

The amount of plastic and other debris is so dense in certain areas of the 186 mile river that fish lie dead on the surface of the water and fishermen have had to resort to other

methods to eke a living from the water, namely collecting plastic to sell on for recycling.

The world’s oceans are becoming more and more polluted from our obsession with over packaging and single use plastic and despite various innovations to help clean up the water, these can only tackle debris at or near the surface while much more sink to the ocean floor, out of sight, out of mind.

Plastic breaks down into tiny little fragments and even plastics claiming to be biodegradable are still a huge problem on the environment as these can only degrade properly under the right circumstances.

Many of the tiny pieces of plastic are eaten by many different species of marine life and as they travel up the food chain, will eventually end up on your dinner

plate with a higher concentration of toxic chemicals than the original product.

If you think the issue of plastic pollution doesn’t concern you then think again.

If you love seafood then consider what your food has eaten prior to it ending up on your plate.

Also consider that fish levels are depleting at an alarming rate and within most of our lifetimes there will literally be no more fish in the sea.

Without healthy oceans we cannot survive on this planet so it is the responsibility of everyone to make a difference and show future generations that we do care.

“The difference between what we do and what we are capable of doing would suffice to solve most of the world’s problems,” Mahatma Gandhi.

trunk) have ready-made pockets, just make sure the boots are secure.

Sometimes boots that are lower on the trunk will fall off and take the orchids with them.

If you are tying them around the trunk of a self-heading palm (where the fronds fall off without having to be cut), make sure you don’t tie an orchid around the top of the palm containing the sheath of the next frond to fall off.

Canopy trees like lignum vitae, shady lady olive trees and mahoganies make great orchid supports as well.

Cut a hole in the middle of the knee-high and put most of the root system inside with a little bit of moss to help retain moisture.

The open hole should face the trunk so that the panty hose side faces outward. This will allow the roots to make contact with the trunk

so they can attach.

Once they attach, the panty hose can be cut off or they may have disintegrated by this time.

Take the legs and wrap them tightly around the trunk and tie them in a knot to secure the orchid to the trunk or branch.

If the plant is top-heavy, you can tie a second band loosely around the upper part of the plant or bloom spike.

Water them. You can run spaghetti tube irrigation up the trunks with small emitters to water them with your existing sprinkler system, but it’s not very elegant or you can hope for rain (what rain!) or water them by hand with a mister, watering can or light spray from a hose.

Orchid fertiliser is often not necessary but may be helpful if they aren’t blooming or if they look chlorotic (off-colour).

ECO TIP  Lynn Robinson has lived in the Turks and Caicos Islands for 12 years and works at Big Blue Unlimited as a diving instructor, eco guide and boat captain. She is passionate about the environment and does regular beach clean ups while walking her three potcakes. Her other passion is running and can often be seen training for marathons and ultra-marathons.

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Local model participates in 2016 Paris Fashion Week

BY DAISY HANDFIELD

Local model, Nikeira Stuart participates in 2016 Paris Fashion Week Haute Couture

A TURKS and Caicos Islands fashion model recently participated in the 2016 Paris Fashion Week Haute Couture, strutting the runway in a number of international designer pieces.

The event took place on January 24 to 28 at the L’atelier Du France in Paris.

In an interview with Nikeira Stuart on Thursday (January 4), she told the Weekly News that after submitting her portfolio to organisers of the event, she was then invited to participate in the show.

She said: “It was a once in a lifetime opportunity. It definitely helped to propel my career.

“I was able to network with a lot of people from the fashion industry and it helped me to gain the necessary experience and exposure that I need to advance in the industry and to be able to market myself more on an international level.”

Stuart who is no stranger to the runway appeared in Los Angeles Fashion Week, New York Fashion Week and London Fashion Week early last year.

In April she travelled to the United Kingdom again for Top Model Worldwide 2014 where she represented the Turks and Caicos Islands in the leading professional model search.

Hundreds of Filipinos turnout for consular outreach mission

BY DAISY HANDFIELD MORE than 300 Filipinos attended the consular outreach mission which is hosted on an annual basis by the TCI Filipino Community (FILCOM).

During the programme Filipino nationals applied for the issuance or renewal of a Philippine passport, applied for registry of civil registry documents or authenticated legal documents.

There were reports of births filed as well for the new-born children in the TCI. Filipinos were given the chance to also legalise their respective documents to send to their families in the Philippines.

The event was held at the Department of Environment and Maritime Affairs (DEMA) in the Lower Bight, Providenciales, on Saturday (February 6) from 9am to 10pm.

This initiative was spearheaded by Consul Katrina Martin-Borja along with Renell Martinez, Laurence Sumando, Visitacion Assidao and Francisco Enaje.

More than 300 Filipino nationals show up for the annual Filipino consular outreach mission

In an interview with the president of FILCOM, Alfonso Palatino, he said that some Filipinos had preregistered through email, and their passport renewals were preprocessed.

He mentioned that initially the activity was to be held until 6pm, but due to an influx on walk-in applicants, it was extended until 10pm.

Palatino said that they were initially expecting 100 people, but were overwhelmed with the final outcome.

“I would like to thank the Filipino

people for coming over and availing this outreach services but most especially I would like to thank the Filipino embassy for the great assistance that they have extended to us here, the Filipino nationals in the Islands.

“This is another project of the Filipino Community, and we intend to continue serving our fellow countryman,” Palatino said.

He added that passport applicants could expect to receive their new passports from six to eight weeks of the application date.

The competition saw 44 girls from all over the globe compete for the title, and though she did not win Stuart said she was not disappointed.

During her time in the UK she also got the opportunity to attend the British Vogue Festival where she sat in on talks with fashion legends, Naomi Campbell and Franca Sozzani.

In the interview Stuart confessed that modelling was something that she was very passionate about and that it was something that she wanted to do for as long as she was able to.

She said that she also was looking into branching off into other areas of the industry and was currently working on marketing herself as a brand.

“I have a project that I have currently been working on, where I will be opening my own business.

“It is not launched as yet but I am

hoping to launch by the end of this year with the key focus being fashion and cosmetics.”

Aside from this, Stuart added that she was keeping her hands busy with a community project that she was working on at the moment which focused on the importance of having a high self-esteem.

She will be visiting all sixth grade and first level of high school students in Providenciales, North Caicos, Grand Turk and South Caicos to speak to the students.

This is a project that she is working on in conjunction with a group called ‘Connect’ from an Anglican Church in Providenciales.

Throughout the month of February Stuart was looking to follow through with the initiative.

The 5ft 9ins model is currently working at Miller Simons O’Sullivan law firm as a trust assistant.

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CONFUSED

BY ZELMA L HERNANDEZ It’s almost like I can’t function.

I don’t make sense I start to be so aware of details Like waking up and the sun literally beats you in the face with sunlight I start to wonder if there’s more and if this is all it will ever be.

Two souls linked with no physical connection Or is it what connects is the laptop charger or the plug that will kill all communication Our batteries. Our very souls connect in an alternate universe somewhere in another dimension if that even exists That the souls connect physically and mentally in space time continuum Or the alter version of ourselves are together in another lifetime.

I start to ponder on this and try to understand but there is no understanding, what one feels in the root of our beings.

Like believing in a God we don’t see, but feel.

Like air we breathe. The rain that falls. People try to explain and put a reason behind everything… science What about someone that isn’t there; but you can still hear?

Someone that is dead, that you can feel their presence?

A love so strong that it hurts when it’s gone?

Unconditionally committing and putting faith in someone or something that the reality of it is unrealistic?

Do we have the answers?

I don’t.

I don’t try to answer them I just wonder if people spent more time feeling and enjoying the moments when you have an emotion it wouldn’t matter on the what, when, how and why.

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Weather and drought to blame as Pregnant women test food insecurity doubles in Haiti positive for Zika in Barbados HAITI’S third consecutive year of drought, exacerbated by the global El Niño weather phenomenon, has driven people deeper into poverty and hunger, and doubled the severely food-insecure population, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) said this week.

Some 3.6 million Haitians are facing food insecurity, among them more than 1.5 million people who are severely food insecure. This is a key finding from an emergency food security assessment conducted by WFP, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and National Food Security Coordination.

“Without rain for the 2016 spring season, farmers will lose their fourth consecutive harvest on which they normally depend to feed their families,” warned Wendy Bigham, WFP’s Deputy Country Director in Haiti, in a news release.

“We need to help them meet their immediate needs and help build up their resilience,” she added.

According to the agency, the main harvest in 2015 fell below average, with losses of up to 70 per cent in some areas. This is severely threatening food security in Haiti, where agriculture employs half of the working population and 75 per cent of people live on less than US$2 per day.

The ministry said in a statement that the three women have been notified of the results and have been counselled.

Some 3.6 million Haitians are facing food insecurity, among them more than 1.5 million people who are severely food insecure.

(Photo: UNICEF/UNI43567/LeMoyne)

In addition, the current El Niño phenomenon, which began in early 2015, is one of the strongest on record and is affecting the food security of vulnerable people around the globe, including in Haiti.

In some areas of the country, up to 70 per cent of the population is facing hunger and a recent study conducted by the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the Government of Haiti revealed that malnutrition rates are above emergency levels in several communes.

WFP intends to scale up its food assistance programmes to address the most critical and immediate needs of one million drought-

affected people by distributing cash and food rations. The agency also plans to complement the immediate distributions with Cash-for-Assets programmes, in which 200,000 Haitians are paid in cash in exchange for work on watershed management and soil conservation projects to improve local infrastructure for long-term development.

In coordination with the Government, WFP has been distributing food to about 120,000 Haitians since November in areas worst affected by the drought. A twomonth food ration feeds a family of five and includes such basic food items as rice, pulses, oil, sugar and salt.

Shooting at Jamaica Labour Party not politically motivated, police say POLICE say the shooting incident at Sunday night’s Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) rally that left three people dead was not politically motivated.

Lawmen on Monday attributed the deadly gunplay to gang violence.

Two of the three killed – 22-yearold Javin ‘Sparta’ Campbell and Nicholas ‘Chow’ Irving – were members of two feuding factions in the St. James parish.

Six other people, including four women, were also injured in the incident.

According to the police, there was no evidence to suggest that politics had anything to do with the shooting.

At the same time, a senior lawman has urged Jamaicans to play their part to ensure that the campaign period leading up to the February 25 elections is not married by violence.

“We are encouraging all Jamaicans to be peaceful throughout this political season, as we all have a constitutional right to choose our

Opposition Leader Andrew Holness said the “terroristlike attack” had left his heart “heavy”. (Photo: jamaicatakeout.com)

political directorate,” Assistant Commissioner of Police Winchroy Budhoo said.

Meantime, although usually on opposing sides, the JLP and the ruling People’s National Party (PNP) were united in their condemnation of the shooting.

Holness said the “terrorist-like attack” had left his heart “heavy”.

“I am terribly saddened by [this] unspeakable incident and my sympathy goes out to the families of those who lost their lives and my prayers are with those who were injured,” he said in a release on Sunday night.

JLP general secretary Dr Horace Chang has written to the Political Ombudsman Donna Parchment Brown, PNP General Secretary Paul Burke, and Police Commissioner Carl Williams, requesting an urgent meeting regarding the shooting.

Campaign spokesperson for the ruling People’s National Party (PNP) Delano Franklyn said the incident was especially alarming in view of the appeal by party leader Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller, at a PNP meeting the previous Sunday, for peace and calm during the election period.

He reiterated the call for peace and wished the injured a speedy recovery. (Caribbean360)

THE Ministry of Health has revealed that three pregnant women in Barbados have contracted the Zika virus, a mosquito-borne illness which has been linked to birth defects.

The latest results from the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) bring the number of confirmed cases in the island to seven.

The ministry said in a statement that the three women have been notified of the results and have been counselled.

“Specialised obstetrics care will also be provided to monitor the progress of their pregnancies,” it added.

There have been thousands of cases in Brazil of microcephaly – a rare condition in which the heads and brains of infants are unusually small – and other abnormalities, in babies born to women who were infected with the Zika virus while pregnant.

According to Brazilian health authorities, more than 3,500

microcephaly cases were reported in Brazil between October 2015 and last month.

But the Barbados health officials have echoed the sentiments of the World Health Organization (WHO) that the suspected link is still under investigation and the relationship between the virus and microcephaly has not been established.

“The situation is still evolving and information is being updated regularly. The Ministry of Health will continue to roll out its response based on the local, regional and international experience,” the statement said.

“As a proactive response, the Ministry has developed and disseminated guidelines to guide general practitioners, obstetricians and other health care providers in the clinical management of women who have the Zika virus during pregnancy.”

Haiti’s transitional president to be elected this Sunday THE Haitian National Assembly will elect a transitional president on Sunday, exactly one week after former President Michel Martelly officially stepped down from office, local legislative sources announced Wednesday.

Political leaders who aspire to become presidents have until Thursday afternoon to register their candidates, the Spanish news agency EFE said.

On Tuesday, a 15-member legislative commission was created in order to process the registration of presidential candidates.

Last Saturday, Martelly signed an agreement with the heads of the both chambers of parliament in order to solve the persistent political crisis and avoid a further void in power.

According to the deal, presidential elections will be held April 24.

The Organisation of American States’ Permanent Council informed it will hold a special meeting Friday

Former President Michel Martelly stepped down from office last Sunday. (Photo: EFE)

in Washington to discuss a report elaborated by an OAS special mission to Haiti.

The January 24 second round of elections to choose Martelly’s successor was postponed amid violent protests by opposition parties who alleged fraud in the first round of elections and demanded an interim government be put in place to oversee a fresh vote.

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Moody’s downgrades Bermuda Commercial Bank’s deposit ratings RATINGS agency Moody’s on Tuesday downgraded Bermuda Commercial Bank’s long term deposit and issuer ratings.

The agency set BCB at Ba3, down from of the previous Ba2 rating, while its stand-alone baseline credit assessment dropped from ba2 to ba3 and set its counterparty risk at Ba2 from Ba1.

The move came after a review launched last September following BCB’s acquisition of 75 per cent of British finance house Private and Commercial Finance Group.

In a statement Moody’s said: “The ratings downgrade reflects Moody’s view that BCB has taken on increased asset risk through its acquisition of PCFG that has raised the bank’s overall

risk profile despite its strong capitalisation.

“Moody’s notes that the increased asset risk reflects the nature of PCFG’s loan portfolio, consisting of high yield, high loan-to-value consumer auto finance and small and mediumsized enterprise business and leasing finance.”

The agency added: “These loans carry a much higher level of delinquent and impaired loans and a higher loss content than do BCB’s commercial loans in Bermuda.”

The bank’s short term ratings and counterparty risk assessment of Not Prime and Not Prime (counterparty risk) respectively were affirmed and the outlook for the ratings was assessed as stable.

(Royal Gazette)

‘Time to stop using the race card in politics’

-Opines former Bahamas Deputy PM FORMER Deputy Prime Minister Brent Symonette on Tuesday spoke out against remarks made by Tennyson Wells, blasting the former parliamentarian and Cabinet minister for using political tactics that should be “relegated to history books”.

According to the former St Anne’s MP, the idea that racial lines still exist within the country’s political forum is absurd. He stressed that voters see political candidates through a colourless lens, where skin colour takes a backseat to work ethic and ability.

Mr Symonette’s comments came in response to questions about a potential racial divide in the Free National Movement (FNM).

On Sunday, Montagu MP Richard Lightbourn said he was accused of being “racist” during a FNM policy meeting, admitting to The Tribune that he is concerned efforts are underway in the party to define him as such because of his criticism of FNM Leader Dr Hubert Minnis.

Mr Lightbourn added that he had been informed that Mr Wells recently called him “racist.”

When contacted on Tuesday, Mr Symonette said he has lost “all understanding” for “the means in which politics and politician operate.”

He added that it was time for politicians to move away from using the race card as a political tool.

“It has to stop,” the former minister of foreign affairs and

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Cayman millionaire jailed for seven years MILLIONAIRE Caymanian businessman Canover Watson was sentenced to seven years in prison Friday, one day after he was found guilty of five out of six criminal charges against him in connection with the CarePay hospital contract investigation.

The sentence was handed down by Grand Court Justice Michael Mettyear Friday following submissions by Crown prosecutors and Watson’s senior defense counsel, Trevor Burke, QC. Justice Mettyear spoke to Watson directly in pronouncing his sentence: “The evidence against you was overwhelming. you conspired with Jeff Webb to steal money from the Cayman Islands government … from the Health Services Authority and CINICO. You were able to succeed because of your position of power and trust as chairman of the HSA. “You behaved shamelessly … falsifying presentations, letters, emails, contracts and signatures … you fooled a number of senior civil servants and possibly a minister. You tried to fool the jury, although you failed.

“You had been an inspiration to many young Caymanians. What on Earth must they think now?”

“Canover Watson’s fall from grace is now complete,” Mr. Burke told Justice Mettyear, speaking in sentencing mitigation for his client.

“He is ruined.”

During the criminal trial, which lasted two months, Watson was accused of conspiring with his friend and business partner Jeffrey Webb in a scheme to skim hundreds of thousands of dollars in profits from the CarePay patient swipe-card contract.

Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions Patrick Moran said the Crown would, in due course, recommend forfeiture of at least some of Watson’s assets in attempts to recollect the funds the former Health Services Authority board chairman is accused of taking from the public purse. Mr. Moran said the Crown would also recommend to the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority that Watson no longer be allowed to register companies in the islands.

During the criminal trial, which lasted two months, Watson was accused of conspiring with his friend and business partner Jeffrey Webb in a scheme to skim hundreds of thousands of dollars in profits from the CarePay patient swipe-card contract. It was a scheme prosecutors accused Watson of directing as HSA chairman.

Conspiracy to defraud, for which Watson was convicted on two counts, typically carried a 5-8 year prison sentence in the U.K., but Mr. Moran pushed for a longer sentence Friday, given what he called Watson’s “clear attempts” to hide and destroy evidence.

“I suspect that my lord will have little difficulty in finding this offense has a wider impact as a result of the victims of this offense being public authorities with public funds,” Mr. Moran said.

Mr. Burke said that the effect of any criminal sentence with regard to Watson’s convictions in this case would ruin his life and asked that be considered.

“It will leave him penniless,” Mr. Burke said. “His prospects of employment once he’s released from custody … [it will be] very difficult.”

Bermuda government defends new long term residents immigration policy

The former deputy PM, Brent Symonette, feels that Bahamians look towards work ethic and ability over race.

immigration said. “There is no space in our political arena for comments like that, as you know, the FNM is made up of a wide range of Bahamian men and women who are dedicated to moving the country forward. We have to stop bringing race into it.

“It baffles me that people still think this way despite years of progress and development in this country. We are beyond all of this, the voters have shown that they are beyond it, so the politicians should do likewise and campaign on skill and ability and not race.

The Bermuda Government has strongly defended new rights for long-term residents that have come under fire from the anti-racism group Curb.

The response, issued this week by Lynne Woolridge, the chairman of the One Bermuda Alliance, condemned a statement published that decried the move as inevitably discriminating against black Bermudians.

The “pathways to status”, announced on Friday by Michael Fahy, was described by Curb as destabilising and insensitive to the frustrations of economically marginalised black Bermudians.

Ms Woolridge’s statement follows: In September of last year, when Minister Fahy was under attack by the PLP for his efforts to improve Bermuda’s Immigration policies and procedures, he made this unequivocal statement: “I must say in the strongest possible way that this Government is not in the business of encouraging immigration from the UK or anywhere else.

“In fact, I have said on record any number of times that what happened then was wrong and does not represent what the OBA stands for.”

In its statement published this morning, CURB’s spokesman Lynne Winfield says there is a link between what the Minister has done in his Pathways to Status to “past attempts to economically and politically discriminate against black Bermudians, and through contemporary immigration policies to ensure a “whitening” of the Bermudian population to ensure political control.”

That’s a ridiculous and quite obviously discriminatory statement.

The only connection between Michael Fahy and what went on in centuries past is the fact that he and most of the people involved then were white. Do all whites, in Ms Winfield’s eyes, discriminate against blacks? I don’t believe so, and would hope that the vast majority of Bermudians don’t, either.

Immigration law and policy in Bermuda is a hodgepodge of stopgap measures that failed to produce long-

term, sustainable solutions. The previous government acknowledges that it made mistakes during its time in power that have had a serious impact on our economy and that have run us afoul of baseline international human rights standards.

The status quo is unacceptable.

This is especially the case in a jurisdiction as modern as Bermuda holds itself out to be. The status quo has led Bermuda to fall afoul of its international legal and human rights obligations under the European Convention on Human Rights and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. Blanket bans on obtaining such residency rights, as are now in place, are not consistent with the European Convention on Human Rights.

Perhaps Ms Winfield and others believe that there is no reason why Bermuda should be bothered by these conventions when it comes to Immigration.

Let’s not kid ourselves. We have a duty, as do all civilised countries, to live up to globally accepted human rights standards.

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Clinton fails to rally women to her history-making bid HILLARY Clinton made the prospect of her being elected the first woman U.S. president a centerpiece of her campaign, then lost a critical nominating contest to a 74-yearold man in part because women preferred him.

NBC News exit polls showed Clinton, a former secretary of state, U.S. senator and first lady, won 44 percent of the women’s vote in this week’s New Hampshire primary to 55 percent for her Democratic Party rival, U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders.

Young women contributed significantly to Clinton’s loss, and the candidate acknowledged that she struggled with young voters.

“I know I have some work to do, particularly with young people,” Clinton said during a concession speech. “Even if they are not supporting me now, I support them.”

With women over 45, Clinton prevailed with 56 percent of the vote, ABC News exit polls found, but Sanders won 69 percent among women under 45. Among women under 30, Sanders won a staggering 82 percent.

Unlike Barack Obama, who played down his African-American roots when elected the first black president eight years ago, in this election cycle Clinton, 68, has emphasized the breakthrough a Nov. 8 victory would represent for women.

Hillary Clinton has failed to convince young women that she can be a good president.

At nearly every campaign stop in New Hampshire, Clinton or a supporter emphasized the role she could play as the first woman in the White House while Sanders galvanized young people with his promise to fix an economy he said was rigged in favor of the wealthy.

Clinton said she was trying to break the “hardest, highest glass ceiling.” She campaigned alongside four women U.S. senators, New Hampshire Governor Maggie Hassan and Lilly Ledbetter, the woman for whom an equal-pay law is named.

Former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright reprised her line that “there is a special place in hell for women who don’t help each

other” while introducing Clinton at a rally on Saturday.

Clinton told a young woman the same day that she has to walk a “narrower path” because she has “got to be aware of the fact that I’m trying to be the first woman president of the United States of America, and there has never been one before, and so people don’t have, you know, an image.”

The remarks by Albright, the first woman to serve as secretary of state, and others by feminist icon Gloria Steinem were assailed as disparaging by young women supporters of Sanders. Steinem had said young women were drawn to Sanders because that was where the boys were.

With the next nominating contests in Nevada and South Carolina, Clinton will seek to lift her standing among women.

Katherine Wilbur, 20, a geography major at the University of South Carolina from Hopkins, South Carolina, said she had yet to decide on a candidate or party.

“I think that’s ridiculous. It’s 2016,” Wilbur said of the suggestion that women should vote for other women. “It’s not important to me.”

Paige Lambert, 23, who volunteered for the Sanders campaign in New Hampshire, said she thought the remarks by Steinem and Albright were sexist.

EU referendum: Tusk says talks over UK changes fragile THE man responsible for trying to broker a deal over the renegotiation of the UK’s EU membership has said the process is “fragile”.

Donald Tusk, the European Council president, said he had cancelled all his engagements to focus on talks with EU leaders and senior MEPs. The UK hopes to win the backing of other EU countries for its draft reforms at a summit next week.

This could pave the way for an inout referendum to be held this summer.

In recent weeks, EU officials have made positive noises about the prospect of an agreement at the Brussels meeting on 18 and 19 February.

This is seen as crucial to allow David Cameron to hold a referendum on the UK’s membership of the EU on his preferred date at the end of June.

But Mr Tusk has indicated the size of the task still ahead by clearing his diary to focus solely on high-level talks.

He tweeted: “Talks on UK in EU settlement a fragile political process.

I cancelled all my obligations to meet EU leaders & EP to secure

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The two men conceived the draft renegotiation package that must be agreed by all 28 states.

broad support.”

Mr Cameron has been touring European capitals to try to address reservations about the package of changes he is seeking, which include limits on the payment of in-work benefits to new EU migrants, and new protections for countries outside the eurozone.

Denmark is among the countries to have said they back the proposals in full but Poland has said the welfare changes need further discussion and France is reported to be unhappy about anything that would give noneurozone countries a veto over issues affecting the entire EU.

Draft conclusions of the summit, released on Tuesday, gave no indication of whether an agreement would be reached but stressed that, if it was, it would be legally-binding and compatible with existing EU treaties.

Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond has said he believes the government has the basis of a deal over its proposed emergency brake on in-work benefits.

This would see newly arrived EU migrants receive tax credits at a reduced rate during their first four years in the country as long as the UK could demonstrate its welfare system was under excessive strain.

From beyond the grave, ‘Iron Lady’ Thatcher haunts Britain’s EU debate

Even after her death Margaret Thatcher still influences UK politics.

A QUARTER of a century since Margaret Thatcher was deposed by her own party, Britain’s ‘Iron Lady’ has stirred a row: Would the hero of Prime Minister David Cameron’s Conservative party have voted to leave the European Union?

Thatcher, who died in 2013, grappled with Britain’s EU relationship, supporting membership while in power but also scolding Brussels with a ferocity which ultimately triggered the party coup which ended her premiership in 1990.

When former foreign policy aide Charles Powell suggested Thatcher would have supported the essence of Cameron’s EU deal and voted for membership in a referendum likely in June, he prompted an angry response from many other Thatcher fans.

“It must be a new low for the stay in campaign when they turn to the dead

to support them,” said Conservative lawmaker John Redwood who once worked as Thatcher’s chief policy adviser.

“I find it disappointing that Lord Powell should presume to be able to communicate with the dead and tell us what they are thinking,” said Redwood, who opposes EU membership.

Beyond the sensitivities of enrolling a deceased leader into a political campaign, the intensity of the row illustrates both the depth of feeling in Cameron’s party as well as the ambiguity of Thatcher’s own legacy.

In a vote that both supporters and opponents agree will shape Britain’s 21st century fate, both sides are invoking the authority of both Thatcher and her hero Winston Churchill to support their cases.

(Reuters)

Black Lives Matter activist fatally shoots himself A BLACK Lives Matter activist killed himself on the steps of the Ohio Statehouse, authorities said.

MarShawn McCarrel’s family said his emotionally draining work may well have taken a toll on him.

The 23-yearold shot himself in front of the Columbus building Monday night, Lt. Craig Cvetan of the State Highway Patrol told the Columbus Dispatch.

“My demons won today. I’m sorry,” the activist, who recently attended the NAACP Image Awards, posted on his Facebook page about 3 p.m., just hours before his body was found near the Statehouse.

His last tweet read: “Let the record show that I pissed on the state house before I left.”

No one witnessed the shooting, Cvetan said.

McCarrel was pronounced dead at the scene.

His mother Leatha Wellington and twin brother MarQuan McCarrel later told the Dispatch he put his causes before himself.

They suspect the never-ending

MarShawn McCarrel and mother Leatha Wellington attended the NAACP Image Awards last week.

and disturbing nature of his activist and charity work left him mentally and physically exhausted in a way they didn’t realize, they said.

“He impacted so many people, touched so many lives,” Wellington said.

“He was just so creative,” said McCarrel. “He just wanted to serve people.”

McCarrel, who had recently worked with Black Lives Matter, helped organize protests in Ohio after a Missouri cop shot and killed unarmed black teenager Michael Brown in 2014.

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Ranking North Korean army officer said to be executed by regime A SENIOR North Korean military leader has been executed for “factionalism, misuse of authority and corruption,” a South Korean government official with knowledge of North Korean affairs told CNN Thursday.

The official, who spoke to CNN on condition of anonymity, declined to give further details on how or when General Ri Yong-gil, chief of the North Korean Army’s general staff, was executed.

Ri was appointed to the position in 2013, South Korea’s Yonhap news agency reported.

One source told Yonhap that Ri was executed last week.

David Kang, a professor of international relations at the University of Southern California, told CNN the move appeared to be a show of strength by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Ri’s execution is the latest in a string of high-profile officials that have been purged in a dramatic fashion.

“It is another way for Kim Jong Un to show he is in power. He is still young, and still learning who is on his side and who is not,” said Kang.

“The people who are on the wrong side become disposable.”

The news comes amid heightened tensions on the Korean peninsula,

following last month’s nuclear test by the North, and Sunday’s rocket launch.

North Korea insists the launch was to put a satellite into orbit, but it was viewed by other nations, such as Japan and South Korea, as a front for a ballistic missile test.

This type of rocket, analysts say, could also be used as an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) and could potentially carry a nuclear warhead.

In retaliation, South Korea and the United States are taking what action they can against the North Korean regime South Korea said Wednesday it is closing the Kaesong Industrial Complex, a joint North-South-run initiative located in North Korea and a rare of example of cooperation between the two countries.

The United States approved new sanctions to punish Pyongyang for carrying out the recent nuclear and ballistic missile tests as well as for other malicious activities, including cybersecurity attacks and human rights abuses.

And senior military leaders from the U.S., South Korea and Japan held a trilateral meeting in Hawaii Wednesday, pledging to redouble intelligence sharing on the reclusive nation’s nuclear and missile threat.

Texas couple ‘enslaved’ nanny by making her work 20 hours A TEXAS couple “enslaved” a nanny by repeatedly abusing her and making her work 20 hours a day without pay, authorities said.

Chudy and Sandra Nsobundu of the Houston area forced the nanny to only drink milk left in bowls that the children had used for cereal. She was also denied hot showers, the complaint said.

The caretaker, a Nigerian woman, was also forced to sleep on the floor.

The 38-year-old nanny, who was not identified, said she was promised $100 per month but has never been paid in her two years working for the Nsobundus in their Katy home and caring for their five children.

The couple also took the nanny’s passport, so she was unable to leave.

The nanny was “enslaved” by her employers, federal prosecutor Ruben Perez said.

“She regularly endured physical and verbal abuse and was not treated like a human being,” the criminal complaint said.

The nanny would work every day from 5:30 a.m. to 1 a.m. without breaks and had to eat leftovers, according to the complaint.

Sandra Nsobundu would hit her repeatedly if she thought the nanny

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Sandra Nsobundu and her husband were hit with multiple charges for “enslaving” their nanny.

was not performing her duties. She allegedly struck the nanny in the face with a slipper and and threatened to “shoot her and kill her” after being displeased with the socks the woman placed on one of children.

The nanny was rescued in October after a tip was made to the National Human Trafficking Resource Center.

The Nsobundus were charged with forced labor, withholding documents, conspiracy to harbor an illegal immigrant and visa fraud. The couple, who made their first court appearance on Tuesday, face up to 20 years in prison.

Christie ends bid for Republican nomination REPUBLICAN Chris Christie has dropped out of the US presidential race after a disappointing finish in New Hampshire.

The New Jersey governor spent heavily and campaigned the longest in the state but still finished in sixth place.

Mr Christie joins former tech executive Carly Fiorina, who also left the race after struggling in Iowa and New Hampshire.

He was praised for his debate performances and was credited with blunting the momentum of Marco Rubio.

During the campaign, Mr Christie promoted his law-and-order credentials, saying his experience as a federal prosecutor after the 9/11 attacks uniquely prepared him to protect the country against terrorists.

Also as the Republican leader of traditionally Democratic state, Mr Christie said his experience showed he could work with both parties to get things done in Washington.

However, as a candidate his positions on issues such as climate change, immigration and gay rights shifted to the right, putting him in line with his more conservative rivals.

Mr Rubio had surged in the polls after a strong showing in Iowa. But Mr Christie effectively painted the

Mr Christie bet everything on the New Hampshire race and lost badly.

Florida senator as the “boy in the bubble” who was overly cautious and scripted.

However, Mr Christie’s moderate rivals - Ohio Governor John Kasich and former Florida Governor Jeb Bush - seemed to have reaped the benefits.

“While running for president I tried to reinforce what I have always believed - that speaking your mind matters, that experience matters, that competence matters and that it will always matter in leading our nation,” Mr Christie said in a statement on Wednesday, making an indirect reference to front-runner Donald Trump.

A former prosecutor, Mr Christie

is known for his blunt and aggressive speaking style. His campaign slogan was: “Telling it like it is.”

However, he was quickly eclipsed

by Mr Trump, who drew headlines and massive crowds with his brash persona and controversial statements about immigrants and trade.

In 2012, Republican leaders had urged Mr Christie, who was then a rising star in the party, to run for president, but he rebuffed their appeals, saying he wasn’t ready yet.

Yet by 2015, when Mr Christie launched his presidential campaign, his stock had fallen. His popularity faltered after his staff was accused of intentionally creating a traffic jam to punish a political enemy.

Passengers on ‘torture’ cruise to Bahamas return to New Jersey PASSENGERS aboard a cruise ship that endured hurricane-force winds out at sea returned to port early, without memories of an island vacation but with plenty of tales to tell.

Royal Caribbean’s Anthem of the Seas departed from New Jersey on Saturday and was originally scheduled for a seven-day trip to Port Canaveral, Fla., but came back to the Garden State around 9 p.m. on Wednesday.

More than 6,000 guests faced 125-mile-per-hour winds in the Atlantic off the Carolina coast and the crew faced criticism for heading out into a storm.

Passenger Scott Tonback told CBS New Yorkthat CaptainClaus Andersen said upon departure, “Well, we’re going to put the ship full speed ahead and try to outrun the storm.”

However, weather experts have questioned how the seaman and his cruise line weren’t concerned about conditions.

Royal Caribbean, along with the

The deck of Royal Caribbean’s ship Anthem of the Seas was damaged by high winds and rough seas.

ship’s captain, said that the storm was worse than they had predicted. Waves reportedly reached 40 feet in height.

On Sunday, those aboard the 1,110-foot liner were forced to stay in their rooms as the ship tilted at 45 degrees for four hours, passenger Justin Scerbo told CNN as he arrived on shore.

Sen. Bill Nelson (D-Fla.) said the ship should have never sailed out into bad weather and asked for the National Transportation Safety Board to investigate the decision.

He said it could be added to the investigation of the El Faro, a cargo ship that sank last year during Hurricane Joaquin after its captain reported that engine trouble had landed it in the storm’s path en route from Florida to Puerto Rico.

Anthem of the Seas is based in the Bahamas and investigators from the island, along with the Coast Guard, will look into the recent incident that left the ship with damage to public gathering areas for guests.

Passengers on the ship posted pictures of collapsed ceilings, broken glass and chaotic kitchens with items sprawled on the floor during the ordeal, which guests said included one stretch where they were rocking in their rooms for 12 hours.

“I’ve never feared for my life before, and that was pretty rough of a night,” of Parisppany, N.J., resident Robert Taubenslag told ABC 6.

Others described the experience as a nightmare, torture and hell, while some were just happy to be alive and see their families again.

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Mangueira’s samba school “drum queen”,Evelin, led thousands of members of the drum section who must keep the school dancing to time to win more points.

Mangeira samba school wins Rio Carnival ONE of Rio de Janeiro’s most traditional samba schools, Mangeira, has won this year’s Carnival.

It was the school’s 18th title, won with the help of

some 4,300 participants in the sumptuous parade.

Fans of the samba school, which is rooted in Rio’s Mangueira favela, screamed with joy as the results were

read out.

In an indication of how high the stakes are in the carnival championship, the results came in an armoured car. (BBC)

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Harry Potter Part 8 to publish this summer HARRY Potter is back for another round of magic, struggles with the darkness and parents.

This time, Harry’s the dad, struggling with his own son.

The eighth installment of the Harry Potter series, the two-part play, “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child,” will be published as a book this summer, author J.K Rowling announced on her Pottermore website Wednesday.

The “special rehearsal edition” script book will be available at midnight on July 31, a day after the Harry Potter play opens in London.

In the new book, Harry Potter, the dad, struggles with his own son.

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Science & Technology Smith calls son Jayden ‘fearless’ for rockin’ women’s clothes WILL Smith tells PEOPLE that he has a hands off approach when it comes to parenting, so he isn’t all that bothered by his teen son Jaden Smith rocking women’s clothing. During an interview with disc jockey A.Dot for BBC Radio 1Xtra, Will explained that he and wife Jada Pinkett have always encouraged their kids to have freedom of expression.

“We may have gone too far,” he joked. “There’s a really powerful internal quality as an artist that as parents we encourage. You got to get out on the edge. You have to try things. You have to be comfortable doing things that people don’t agree with and you have to be comfortable doing things that you can fail.”

Jaden Smith (right) has raised a few eyebrows for his love of women clothing.

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JOB LISTINGS SERVICES AUTO SALES REAL ESTATE

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February 13 - 19, 2016

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

FOR SALE

Construction scaffold and roof tiles for sale CONTACT: 431-1591 OR 231-3788

February 13 - 19, 2016

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Turks and Caicos Islands Human Rights Commission

is looking for an extremely creative

VACANCY NOTICE

VIDEOGRAPHER / EDITOR for the digital video team to work on our ambitious daily and weekly news-driven video initiatives. Applicants should be comfortable working unassisted, taking a story from idea to final product including story development, writing, shooting and post production.

ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY/RECEPTIONIST

The video editor / producer will work with 4NEWS writers and editorial teams to develop video stories that effect Islanders and help educate and inform residents and visitors about the sometimes complicated issues that face the TCI.

HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION PROVIDENCIALES

Videos will include breaking news, sit-down interviews, explainers, hosted series, advertisements and branded social media video inserts.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

This is an administrative support position which ensures the smooth operations and functions in the office. The successful candidate is expected to provide secretarial and clerical support to the Office Administrator and Office of the Human Rights Commission in its efforts to promote and bring about an awareness of human rights throughout the country. Must be able to perform general office duties such as managing the reception area, maintaining office equipment, answering telephone, screening and directing calls, providing information to callers, handing queries from the public. Provide secretarial and administrative services to the Chairman and Board Members of the Commission. Be expected to perform any other duties as may be required.

QUALIFICATIONS: - Minimum 3 years of post production experience in videography - Passion for news and an understanding of editorial best practices - Non-linear video editing - Adobe Premiere - Adobe Creative Suite - Cinema Cameras - Ability and willingness to work non-traditional hours and travel (including nights, weekends and holidays) - Highly collaborative, and creative - Script and/or voice-over writing - Must possess a valid driving license 11903

Interested persons should send CV, References to:nikirajohn@gmail.com or contact Nikira John at Telephone: 649-231-1560

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:

• • • • • • • • •

Working knowledge of office administration Competent with Microsoft Office applications Excellent customer service skills Good organization and time management skills Good interpersonal skills Flexibility and Ability to travel Excellent verbal and written communication skills Demonstrates a sensitivity for the nature of human rights work Highly motivated.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

1. POSITION AVAILABLE 5TH APRIL, 2016

SPA THERAPIST

with over 5 years experience in all types of Massages and facials plus other skin/body care services as well as some experience in Manicure/Pedicure. Applicants experience must include working in the Tourist Sector.

Wages $300 per week plus commission scheme.

The successful applicant must be a team player and highly motivated to excel.

For an interview or appointment phone Sandy Lightbourne at 231-1092 Mon to Fri between hrs of 10am and 5pm. Resumes and references required.

Applications would be considered from Belongers only and must be received by 12th February, 2016.

2. POSITION AVAILABLE 1ST JUNE, 2016

COSMETOLOGIST

with over 5 years experience in all types of nails, hands and feet care services. Applicants experience must include working in the Tourist Sector and workable knowledge of massages,facials and other skin care.

Wages $300 per week plus commission scheme.

The successful applicant must be a team player and highly notivated to excel.

For an interview or appointment phone Sandy Lightbourne at 231-1092 Mon to Fri between hrs of 10am and 5pm. Resumes/certificates and references required.

Applications would be considered from Belongers only and must be received by 12th February, 2016.

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• Bachelors Degree or Associated Degree in Business Management or similar or: • A Certificate/Diploma in Secretarial studies or related field from a Registered and Accredited Institution for higher learning • At least 5 CXC or GCE subjects including English • Two (2) years carrying out similar duties in an office environment • Ability to speak and write Spanish and Creole will be a plus • Must have a good working knowledge of Human Rights Law/Principles • A good working knowledge in one or more of the following disciplines: Humanities, Anthropology, Sociology and Psychology would be an asset.

SALARY: Range: $25,000.00 - $30,000.00 per annum

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Resumes with current contact information must be accompanied by a Cover Letter, two letters of references (one preferably from a former employer), copies of educational certificates, a Police Record Certificate and a copy of the Passport photo page.

Current serving officers of the TCIG must apply through their Heads of Department.

Applications should be addressed to the Director, Office of the Human Rights Commission, Suite B – 204, Cabot House, Providenciales. Envelopes should have the subject: Administrative Secretary Application clearly marked on the front.

All applications must be dropped off at the office, Email applications will NOT be accepted and Only Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an Interview.

BELONGERS ONLY NEED APPLY APPLICATION DEADLINE: 24th February, 2016

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

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MG CONSTRUCTION

1 TILE LAYER Must have at least 3 years experience and able to work with little or no supervision. Salary start at $8.50 per hour and is based on experience.

Deadline for application is February 12th , 2016

Interested persons should send application via fax to 649-941-8472 c/o Alliance Realty Ltd. 11927

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

F. N. & M VARIETY

ANDREW NEWLAND

is looking for the following:

Is looking for a

CASHIER CLEANER Must be willing to work 6 days per week salary $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 243-0506

Is looking for a

LABOURER LABOURER To work 6 days To work 6 days per week salary $6.25 per hour

per week salary $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: CONTACT: 243-0506 345-5507 JAMES PROSPERE

A MEDIA / NEWS PRODUCTION COMPANY

THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS

BLUE HILLS CONSTRUCTION

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30 CLASSIFIEDS

Is looking for a

ELECTRONIC TECHNICIAN Knowledge in Multi-Media Software and Website (Wordpress) maintenance and update.

Knowledgeable in major Social media platforms, podcasting and file transfer protocol.

Please send resume to jsayao@gmail.com.

- Assist Director of Marketing in ensuring that all resorts brand standards are well represented - Designs marketing material as needed, ensuring that all tasks are completed prior to deadlines - Oversees the daily social media post - Provide oversight and guidance to our marketing interns with the direction of Director of Marketing - Coordinate Photo and video shoots as needed - Host and entertain media visits as needed - Create and update graphic design and layout of all marketing material and collateral that is consistent and fits with brand image and direction provided by management.

Determine and complete the graphic and printing requirements of the departments, interpreting and applying brand standards consistently to all materials produced

REQUIREMENTS:

- College degree in marketing highly desirable - Experience in production and design procedures for graphic material (both print and online).

- Ability to balance departmental needs through communication and organization.

- Ability to plan and coordinate projects and work in a team - Understanding the Customer both internal and external - Time-efficient, systematic working methodology - Rapid adaptability to solving new problems Excellent working knowledge of Adobe and Microsoft office programs (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop) - Excellent skills to coordinate printed productions with external suppliers (agencies, computer graphics designer, printers) - Excellent English communication (written and spoken) - Organized, autonomous, resourceful and detail oriented - Can handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines Interested persons can contact our Human Resources Department no later than February 15, 2016 @ (649) 946-5050 Ext. 1030 Email: sheba.wilson@gracebayclub.com Fax: (649) 946-5758 P.O. Box 128 Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, British West Indies 11930

SALVATION ARMY

MMK CONSULTANCY Acting on behalf of our clients Luxury Car Wash Is looking for a

Is looking for a

To work 5 days per week salary $7.00 per hour

CONTACT: 241-5942 MAGASANI UPHOLSTERY

Is looking for an

SALES CLERK 3 LABOURERS UPHOLSTER To work 5 days To work 6 days To work 6 days per week salary $6.25 per hour

per week salary $6.25 per hour

per week salary $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: CONTACT: CONTACT: 431-6802 342-8684 244-4542

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SUMMARY:

PAINTER

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MARKETING AND DESIGN COORDINATOR

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:

Grace Bay Club is looking for candidates that have the requirements listed along with an outgoing professional manner. They love to work with different types of people, meet challenges with a positive attitude and live the standards of our organization. Their management style is one that balances a commitment to people and their development with business/financial accountability and delivers an exceptional guest experience

Is looking for a

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Maintenance, Repair and Troubleshooting of multi-media equipment, video recorder, cameras and other computer-based equipment.

CERTIFIED FABRICATOR WELDER - Lay out, fit and fabricate metal components to assemble structural forms using knowledge of welding techniques, metallurgy and engineering components - Operates drill presses, power saws, grinders, metal lathes and a variety of welding equipment and hand tools - Analyze sample parts, blueprints, engineering drawings and specifications to plan welding operations - Remain in a standing position for extended periods of time.

- Experienced in SMAW / GMAW / GTAW & oxy-fuel welding / cutting - Must have a valid trade specific certifications with at least 5 years working experience.

Wage: Based on applicants experience and qualifications INTERESTED APPLICANTS CAN CONTACT 941-5802.

EMAIL COVER LETTER AND SUPPORTING ALONG WITH your resume to MERCEDES@TIBORSMACHINESHOP.COM

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GARDENER/ LABOURER WANTED

BELLA LUNA RISTORANTE

GREEN ACRES FARM Is seeking a

FARM LABOURER

Salary $150.00 per week.

Interested persons can apply at the farm in North Caicos or contact: Mr. Emmanuel Missick 231-3898 or 946-4524

BABYSITTER To work 6 days per week salary negotiable

CONTACT: 342-9749

RENTAL AGENT

Duties include all aspects of customer service, car rental sales and dealing with E-mail correspondence pertaining to car reservations. To work 5 days per week including weekends and holidays.

Salary is commensurate with experience.

CONTACT TELEPHONE:

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LOOKING FOR

2 MECHANIC TECHNICIAN/ 1 LABOURER • Must have a valid driver license from A-H • Must be able to work holiday and weekends • Must be able to understand computer systems, programs and diagrams

946-5300 is looking for a

NAIL TECHNICIAN

To work 6 days per week salary $200.00 per week

CONTACT: 231-3987

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Closing date: February 13th, 2016

SUBMIT ALL RESUMES AND CV’S TO: GTC LIMITED, P.O. BOX 543, PROVIDENCIALES

SALES REPRESENTATIVE Tropical Shipping LLC provides weekly container service between the US, Canada and the Caribbean operating state-of-the-art facilities in select seaside ports to meet our customer’s freight shipping needs by providing convenient & reliable transportation solutions.

We are currently seeking an Outside Sales Representative to join our team at Cargo Express Services in Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands.

JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for servicing and maintaining existing customer base and identifying profitable opportunities for new business. Evaluates customer’s needs and makes recommendation to ensure premium pricing and enhancement of bottom line profit. Requires strong selling skills to enhance the customer supply chain effectiveness with convenient and reliable transportation solutions, while striving to exceed yearly budgetary targets

IMPRESSION BEAUTY SALON

LIVE-IN HOUSEKEEPER REQUIREMENTS: • Must have 5 years experience as a housekeeper and nanny and be able to work with minimum supervision doing household chores cleaning, cooking, washing, and ironing • Must have patience in caring for children and dogs • Must be able to drive a car • Must be able to communicate in English • Must be willing to travel with employer and work late hours and holidays • Starting salary is $800.00 per month with free food and accommodation Please bring all applications to Flowers by Environmental Arts located at U102 Venture House, Grace Bay Road, Providenciales or email: admin@ environmentalarts.tc Successful applicants will be notified by phone for interview. Please provide relevant reference from previous employer

• Must have 5 years experience as restaurant captain • Must be able to run dining room • Must have outgoing personality • Must be able to motivate and supervise dining staff • Have knowledge of beverage and wines • Must be willing to work evening, holidays and weekends • Annual salary range: 18K (plus service charge)

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Is looking for a

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SPECIFIC DUTIES: • Participates in daily activities of the Sales Department, providing active solutions, experience & guidance • Evaluate customer needs, make sales presentations and the necessary changes to adjust to market conditions without sacrificing service • Providing the highest level of service and customer care through systematic discipline and accurate rate quotes, bookings & problem resolution.

• Correlates with Sales Manager and Management team in sales blitz/ promotion for the territory • Prepares weekly sales reports and data entry in the SFA/CRM system and advise management of potential issues with suggested solutions.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS: • Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and one other language • A minimum 3-5 years sales experience with at least two years in the transportation, shipping or related industry • Working knowledge of CRM, Lotus Notes and MS Office software • Manual dexterity to perform repetitive motion on a computer; ability to travel in various modes of transportation, occasionally being exposed to outside elements during course of travel • A Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, Marketing or related field, valid driver’s license and current passport.

INTERESTED PERSONS SHOULD FORWARD THEIR RESUME VIA EMAIL TO: BKERR@TROPICAL.COM OR BY FACSIMILE TO 649-941-5525. APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 5, 2016

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APPLICANTS SEND RESUME TO NATURES VISIONS LTD., BUNDERWOOD@TCIWAY.TC

RESTAURANT CAPTAIN

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• Landscape company seeks individual with gardening experience.

• Must be willing to work with Jack Hammer and other machinery.

• Must have knowledge of Chemical and Fertilizer applications.

• Willing to work Holidays and Weekends. 5+ years of experience. $7 per hour.

Applicants must call 649 241-4156 Monday to Saturday 7.45 to 5pm Pay set @ $12.00 per hour/$6.00

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32 CLASSIFIEDS

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TDMG CONCORDIA We are seeking suitable applicants to fill the following openings:

Is looking for a

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER

1. Lead, plan, organize, control, integrate and evaluate the work of the department; with subordinate managers and staff, develop, integrate, imple¬m¬ent and monitor work programs, policies and processes to achieve Ports Authority mission, strategic and business plans, goals and performance measures.

2. Participate in the development of the strategic plan and key strategic initiatives.

3. Provide leadership and work with managers to develop and retain highly competent, serviceoriented staff through selection, compensation, training and day-to-day management practices.

4. Plan, organize, direct and evaluate the performance of assigned managers and staff.

5. Participate in the development and implementation of strategic and business plans, goals and objectives; lead and direct department staff in the development and application of new processes and technologies to achieve higher efficiency, productivity and customer service in department work processes.

6. Develop, implement and administer comprehensive human resources management programmes, policies, guidelines and procedures across all departments, consistent with Turks and Caicos Islands labour requirement and sound professional principles and practices; confer with and coordinate the implementation of programmes, policies and practices with other departments.

7. Participate in negotiating and administering labour contracts until agreement is reached; advise the Board of Directors, department heads and other managers and supervisors on employee relations matters, including grievance and disciplinary procedures and actions.

8. Direct recruitment, testing and selection activities for classified and unclassified positions; direct the development and maintenance of comprehensive classification and compensation plans; approve completed classification and job evaluation studies; direct administration of performance appraisal practices and programmes; oversees administration of any scholarship programmes; direct the maintenance of a centralized personnel records.

9. Propose and direct administration of a broad programmes of health and welfare benefits.

10. Direct the investigation and resolution of

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KNOWLEDGE OF:

1. Theory, principles, practices and techniques of public personnel administration, including recruitment, testing, selection, equal employment opportunity, employee relations, classification and job analysis/job evaluation, compensation, benefits design and administration, employee and management development and performance planning and appraisal.

2. Principles and practices of strategic, long-term business planning, labour management relations, including negotiation and contract administration techniques.

3. Local laws, regulations and court decisions applicable to assigned areas of responsibility.

4. Principles, methods and techniques of strategic and business planning, public administration, including budgeting, purchasing and maintenance of public records.

5. Research methods and analysis techniques.

6. Ports Authority functions and operations and associated human resource management issues.

7. Principles and practices of internal consulting.

8. Organization and functions of a public board.

9. Trends and best practices in human resource management.

10. Principles and practices of effective management and supervision.

11. General Staff Policies and Procedures and labour contract provisions.

Must be willing to work extended hours Salary negotiable

FAX: 649-941-8388

Deadline for application is February 20th, 2016 11939

GOD’S INSTRUMENT MINISTRY

Is looking for a

BABYSITTER/

NANNY

To work in the church nursery must be willing to work 4 days per week salary $6.25 per hour email: gimi@hotmail.com 11934

HOLY SALE

DOMESTIC WORKER Wanted

To work 6 days per week salary $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 442-6000 NO BOUNDARIES VIDEO CLUB LTD.

Is looking for a

DOMESTIC SALES CLERK WORKER To work 6 days To work 6 days Is looking for a

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must possess a Master’s of Science degree in Human Resources Management, Psychology; and at least ten years of progressively responsible human resource management experience (at least seven of which were in a supervisory position) including labour management relations.

per week salary $6.25 per hour

per week salary $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: CONTACT: 343-5903 331-5501

Experience in a public sector setting is preferred.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Interested persons should submit a resume, along with their contact information, cover letter, two letters of reference (one preferably from a former employer), copies of educational certificates, a current Police Certificate and a copy of the Passport photo page.

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

CONTACT: 946-4075

Belonger only need apply.

SUN & FUN SEA SPORTS LTD

is seeking

Applications should be addressed to: Director of Ports, Ports Authority of the Turks and Caicos Islands, Turks and Caicos Islands and may be delivered to the Turks and Caicos Islands Ports Authority, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands by the deadline date.

Envelopes should have the subject “Human Resources Manager” clearly marked on the front.

Deadline: Monday, February 22nd 2016 We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only persons selected for an interview will be contacted.

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2 LABOURERS To work 6 days per week salary $6.00 per hour CONTACT:946-4873

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GENERAL PURPOSE:

Under policy direction, plans, organizes, directs and implements comprehensive Ports Authority of the Turks and Caicos Islands human resources management programmes, including recruitment, selection, employment, classification, compensation, employee relations, labour relations, equal opportunity management, performance appraisals, benefits and other services; provides expert professional assistance and guidance to management on human resource and employee relations matters; and performs related duties as assigned.

complaints.

11. Direct the development and delivery of training for managers and supervisors on human resources legal and procedural requirements.

12. Monitor developments in areas of responsibility.

per week salary $6.25 per hour

LABOURER

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Reporting Officer: Director of Ports Salary: $63,000 per annum Supervises: N/A Date of Appointment:

LABOURER To work 6 days

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INVEST TURKS & CAICOS

POSITION AVAILABLE

AUDIO/VIDEO EDITOR MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB:

Responsible for Preparing programs for television, advertisements, titles and graphics

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Responsible for creative materials liaising with the creative team, graphic designer and the Marketing Director to ensure smooth and efficient delivery.

• Responsible for accuracy and consistency of written, visual and web materials.

• Work with various offices to produce production schedules for creative proofs and liaise with international offices.

EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• Certificate or Diploma related to video editing • Eight or more years experience in Television Broadcasting (must possess relevant certification) with good production/trafficking skills and be able to work in a fast paced environment.

• Skilful operator of Audio/Video Editing Systems working on both online and offline materials as well as on special communication projects • Knowledge of TV, Camera, and Lighting for Quality Control, Animations, Motion Graphics • Production experience, good interpersonal skills and creative ability, good storytelling skills, a methodical mind, and ability to communicate well.

• Ability to meet deadlines and have strong organizational skills as well as an eye for detail.

• Management skills would be an asset.

• Required to work evenings, weekends and holidays Salary commensurate with experience.

SEND RESUMES TO KAY@ACLTCI.TC OR P.O. BOX 230 PROVIDENCIALES, TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS. NO TELEPHONE CALLS PLEASE.

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VACANCY LEGAL/COMPLIANCE OFFICER

SALARY: NEGOTIABLE DEPENDING ON QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE WITHIN A RANGE OF $73,400-$81,600.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Legal Compliance Officer is a key member of the Management team and responsible for providing sound technical support and legal advice to the CEO and other members of the team in order to maximize the effectiveness of the Agency’s ability to attract qualified investors to the Islands.

The Legal/Compliance Officer will provide legal advice at the Agency with respect to all aspects of investing in the country and take an active role in negotiating agreements with investors. The Legal/Compliance Officer will be a key leader in identifying and providing advice on ways for Government to revise laws, regulations and procedures to improve the business environment for both investors and Government. The Legal/ Compliance Officer will provide legal advice on other legal matters that may arise in the organization.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:

A law degree from a recognized university and a member of the bar in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE:

1. A minimum of three years commercial law experience, with knowledge of TCI laws dealing with investment projects.

2. Experience dealing with domestic and foreign investors in the commercial law environment.

3. Strong background in using various types of office related software and preparation of presentations and reports.

General Information for All Applicants

PEOPLE’S TELECOMS COMPANY LTD.

PEOPLE’S TELECOMS COMPANY LTD. HAS A VACANCY FOR A

FIELD TECHNICIAN

QUALIFICATION AND SKILLS

• Bs Mechanical Engineering. BS Information Technology. Advanced formal training in Telecommunications • Must be competent and knowledgeable and able to maintain the infrastructure – hardware and software - integral to a complex Wireless Communications Network • Must have a working knowledge of Communications, Electronics, Digital Radios, Satellite Systems, 802.xx Systems, Vehicle Location Equipment, Customer Premise Equipment, Marine Radio, Specialty Telecommunications Personal Devices

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Use measuring and diagnostic tools to test, adjust, and repair Electronic Equipment.

• Read Work Orders that describe equipment failures • Must be able to liaise with Equipment Manufacturers/Operators to resolve equipment related problems inclusive of the ability to read schematic drawings and other written specifications.

• Visit nodes and sites within a network to identify and resolve network performance issues or outages to ensure such unforeseen issues are resolved in the quickest possible time to ensure the network up-time is maintained at or near 99.999% • Perform regular maintenance work on clients Communication Devices as well as periodic work to maintain the wireless networks.

• Must be able to build and maintain secure websites and mail server systems.

• Candidate must be able to work long hours and on demand • Salary negotiable

TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDER APPLICANTS PREFERRED. STUBBS DIAMOND PLAZA #66 SIBONNE RD. UNIT #3 EMAIL: KAY@ACLTCI.TC

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In evaluating the education and experience of applicants, the evaluation committee will consider an equivalent combination of education and experience.

This is a management position, reporting to the CEO and candidates for all the positions will need the following skills: • Strong track record of competency in current and previous employment.

• Excellent Leadership Qualities • Strong Writing and presentational skills.

• Excellent Communication and interpersonal skills.

• Excellent skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook • Ability to work in a team environment and manage time effectively • Commercial awareness.

• Creativity.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality All applicants will be assessed for the following personal qualities in addition to education, skills and experience.

1. Open and engaging demeanor.

2. Able to generate and share ideas.

3. Hands-on approach.

4. Willing to take personal responsibility 5. Able to win trust and personal credibility 6. Persistence and personal resilience.

7. Willingness to personally deliver quality to business clients.

8. Willingness to understand different cultures, lifestyles and associated points of view.

9. Willingness to understand the values associated with small communities.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Interested persons should submit a resume, along with their contact information, cover letter, two letters of reference (one from a former employer), copies of educational certificates, a Police Certificate and a copy of the Passport photo page. To obtain a copy of the legal officer job description please send an email to investturksandcaicos@gmail. com. Alternatively persons can get the job description from the TCI Government website at www.gov.tc/government-vacancies

All applications must be received by 12 noon on Monday, February 1, 2016and should be emailed to investturksandcaicos@gmail.com.

Only persons considered for an interview will be contacted.

Is looking for a

BARTENDER

GARDENER/ LABOURER REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to work outdoors, performing manual and physical labor • Proficient in the use of a jackhammer, lawn mower and chainsaw • Must be able to dig holes, mix and spread topsoil and plant • Effective communication skills both internally and externally • Ability to report on issues • Must be willing to work outdoors with irregular hours, may include weekends and holidays • Starting salary is $6.25 per hour Please bring all applications to Flowers by Environmental Arts located at U102 Venture House, Grace Bay Road, Providenciales or email: admin@environmentalarts.tc Successful applicants will be notified by phone for interview.

Please provide relevant reference from previous employer.

To work 6 days per week evenings, weekends, holidays and shifts.

EMAIL: ELITETCI@GMAIL.COM OR CONTACT:

649-331-0302

CASABLANCA CASINO Is looking for the following positions:

DICE DEALER

AMOS GEDEON is looking for a

Salary $12.00 per hour

WAITRESS

LABOURER

Salary $11.00 per hour • All candidates should have at least 3-5 years experience in the same field • Must be willing to work on weekends, night shifts and holidays

To work 6 days per week salary $6.25 per hour

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DOUGLAS A. COX Is looking for a

COSMETOLOGIST Must be able to cut, color and style Caucasian and Asian hair all hair types – men and women Proficient in manicures, pedicures and waxing Must be willing to work 6 days per week including Sundays and holidays.

To work 6 days per week salary $6.25 per hour.

ALBERT HIGGS

ALBERT SMITH

To work 6 days per week salary $10.00 per hour

CONTACT: 243-7785

BAKER

$6.25 per hour PROFESSIONAL

$6.25 per hour TROPICAL BAR

WAITRESS $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 344-4540

REQUIREMENTS: • Minimum of 5 years gardening experience on large landscape installations, with knowledge on plants, chemicals, fertilizer sprays and be able to work with minimum supervision • Proficient in the use of heavy machinery (backhoe bobcat, skytrack, crane) • Certification in horticulture- nonnegotiable • Effective communication skills both

internally and externally • Ability to report on issues and carry out invoicing duties • Computer literate, able to use and troubleshoot with company software including but not limited to QuickBooks POS & inventory software • Must be willing to work outdoors with irregular hours, may include weekends and holidays • Starting salary is $2,500 per month

MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• establish goals, measurements and results for the department • general operational and preventative maintenance of systems including: up air, general plumbing, hotel guests rooms, resort areas.

• troubleshoot and perform minor repairs • organize maintenance projects • monitor systems • ensure a safe work environment • partner with office manager to ensure safe guest evacuation • effective and timely interaction with all hotel and restaurant departments • maintenance to staff residence as required

QUALIFICATIONS

To work 6 days per week salary $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 332-5029

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per week salary $6.25 per hour.

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ALBERT HIGGS

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LABOURER To work 6 days

$6.25 per hour KENEISHA’S BAKERY

DOMESTIC WORKER

BOHIO DIVE RESORT

LABOURER LABOURER To work 6 days

Is looking for a

BABYSITTER

$6.25 per hour CECIL BAILEY

EBEN-NEZER

CONTACT: 347-8283

Is looking for a

$7.00 per hour MAREEN GIBSON

CONTACT: 345-5245

CONTACT: 246-4769 11986

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UPHOLSTERY

2 UPHOLSTERS

Please bring all applications to Flowers by Environmental Arts located at U102 Venture House, Grace Bay Road, Providenciales or email: admin@ environmentalarts.tc. Successful applicants will be notified by phone for interview. Please provide relevant reference from previous employer.

Is looking for a

per week salary $6.25 per hour.

SUNSHINE BARBER SHOP

LANDSCAPE INSTALLATION SUPERVISOR

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PLEASE DROP OFF CV’S AT THE CASABLANCA CASINO, ADDRESSED TO HUMAN RESOURCES

Y.A.3.B. CONSULTANCY

Acting on behalf of our clients is looking to fill the following positions:

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• • • • • • •

prior maintenance management strong communication skills both written and verbal in English background in electrical and/or plumbing required ability to respond quickly to a changing environment ability to work efficiently under time constraints ability to work independently and with others must be able to work holidays and weekends if required

CANDIDATES SHOULD APPLY TO: INFO@BOHIODIVERESORT.COM PLEASE INCLUDE A COVERING LETTER, RESUME AND REFERENCES WITH ALL APPLICATIONS INTERVIEW WILL BE REQUIRED.

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ARACELYS PARDO Is looking for a

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ARIUS JONCKA

ASHWOOD HALL Is looking for a

Is looking for a

ASSISTANT RESORT MANAGER LABOURER LABOURER LABOURER To work 6 days To work 6 days To work 6 days 11980

CONTACT: 332-2784

per week salary $6.50 per hour.

CONTACT: 342-8360

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per week salary $6.25 per hour.

per week salary $6.25 per hour.

Providenciales resort seeks experienced Assistant Manager to assist in overseeing all operations.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE: • Minimum of 3 years hotel or resort experience at a senior level • Relevant academic qualification

CONTACT: 231-16??

• Proven strong leadership and people-management skills • Proactive approach to management • Excellent understanding of resort accounting • Personal transportation

Forward resume and covering letter to dpapke@portsofcallresort.com

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WELLONICA BEAUTY SALON

Is looking for a

DOMESTIC WORKER To work 6 days

per week salary $6.25 per hour

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CONTACT: 242-5425

PADI DIVE INSTRUCTOR

THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS

REQUIRED

The successful candidate will have: • MSDT PADI Master Dive Instructor certification • Mature and flexible attitude • Experience in a resort type environment, ideally in the Caribbean • Excellent written and spoke English • Excellent references Candidates should apply in writing, including a cover letter, resume and references to info@bohioresort.com 11965

FINBAR A. GRANT Is looking for a

LABOURER To work 6 days per week salary $6.25 per hour. Contact: 333-9436

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Assistant Mechanic/ Public Service Area Supervisor • Responsible for supervision and monitoring of the instrument testing, installation, calibration and commissioning of process control instruments for all scooters and vehicles • Prepare reports and certifications after the completion of jobs.

• Ensure quality work and monitor work progress of staff • Commissioning of turbine monitoring instruments such as speed sensors vibration, sensors, and shaft expansion of scooters • Testing, calibration, and commissioning of switches, gauges, transmitters, analyzers and pneumatic control valves of scooters • Responsible for handling multiple site portfolios and for all operational activities, emergency response, safety, collection, regulatory compliance, re-development, customer interaction, and development.

Manager JOB DESCRIPTION:

1. Increases management’s effectiveness by recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, coaching, counseling, and disciplining supervisors; communicating values, strategies, and objectives; assigning accountabilities; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; developing incentives; developing a climate for offering information and opinions; providing educational opportunities.

2. Develops strategic plan by studying technological and financial opportunities; presenting assumptions; recommending objectives.

3. Accomplishes subsidiary objectives by establishing plans, adhering to budgets, and results measurements; allocating resources; reviewing progress; making midcourse corrections.

4. Coordinates efforts by establishing procurement, production, marketing, field, and technical services policies and practices; coordinating actions with all staff.

5. Builds company image by collaborating with customers, community organizations, and employees; enforcing ethical business practices.

6. Maintains quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards.

7. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices; participating in professional societies.

8. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Bohio Dive Resort is recruiting for the following position:

WATER SPORTS COORDINATOR & NIGHT AUDITOR THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE MUST HAVE • Certification in Sage 50 Accounting Software in order to complete bookkeeping entries in the evenings • ability to plan & schedule scuba diving, boating excursions and water activities for both guests and cruise ship visitors • English and French required, Spanish an asset • Must be PADI Certified Open Water Diver and Boat Captain • Minimum 2 years living in a Caribbean setting • Work Schedule will include weekends, public holidays and most evenings

JOB CRITERIA/ WORK EXPERIENCE:

1. Bachelor Degree in Hospitality; 2. Basic Knowledge of Accounting Principles and applications 3. Minimum of 8 years experience in hospitality; at least 3 in front office; 4. Minimum of 3 years experience in supervisory role and minimum of 2 year management experience

Monthly Wage: $1250.00 per month CANDIDATES SHOULD APPLY IN WRITING INCLUDING A COVER LETTER, RESUME AND REFERENCES TO: INFO@BOHIORESORT.COM

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Please contact email sandrews@caicoswheels.com or (649)946-8302

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IMMEDIATE OPENINGS Cook

REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience with, and comfortable preparing a variety of different cuisines in a fine dining environment • Understand the importance of consistency • Knowledge of food preparation techniques and health/safety

DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Prepare all food items according to recipe cards and correct handling procedures.

• Maintain highest quality and appearance of all foods sent from kitchen and make sure plates are clean and appetizing.

• Maintain orderly and clean refrigerators and work areas.

• Rotate all foods and correctly fill out production charts.

• Must be able and willing to work all days and shifts Starting salary $6.25 per hour not including service charge.

A/C Technician REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of 3 years experience as an IT Technician • Post secondary degree or equivalent qualification by experience • Must have experience working with Opera and Visual One, Mitel Phone System, Cisco CCTV System, Fiber Optic Music System (fiber optic), Micros, Data Works and Premier Spa • Must be able to respond quickly and effectively to diagnose and resolve hardware and software problems for all systems, and document tracks and reports on deficiencies, progress and follow-up • Must read, speak and write English fluently • Must be able to work all days and shifts and be on call for emergency service request

DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Providing routine maintenance of hardware, software and systems • Installing/configuring computers/telephones and point of sales equipment and other systems equipment.

• Installing, maintaining and repairing wifi system equipment • Installing/maintaining/repairing CCTV System • Repairing/upgrading hardware and software.

• Troubleshooting printers/scanners/copiers.

• Maintaining inventory of equipment and supplies.

• Maintaining server room(s) and ensuring proper security for such.

• Completing system backups according to required schedule.

• Providing infrastructure support: • Installing cabling

Gardener DUTIES INCLUDE:

• General laborer duties as assigned by the supervisor or manager.

• Willingness to work varying schedules, split shifts, nights, weekends and holidays.

Salary $6.25 an hour not including service charge.

Waiter/Waitress DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Serve food and beverages to guests in a prompt manner and anticipate guest needs.

• Knowledge of food and beverages on the menu included mix drinks and be aware of any menu items which are not available.

• Prepare and arrange food or drinks that are attractive and appetizing to the guests.

Starting wages $6.25 per hour plus service charge.

International Procurement Manager REQUIREMENTS:

• 5+ years experience in international purchasing in a luxury hospitality environment; while negotiating domestic and international contracts, increasing total quality of the goods, and fully organizing proper container shipments.

• Post secondary degree or equivalent qualification by experience.

• Must be Computer literate, Microsoft Office, MXP, etc.

• Must have advanced knowledge of Food & Beverage quality standards, health compliances and specifications.

• Must have product knowledge of food, beverage and hotel consumable/durable items.

• Knowledge of Marine Exchange Procurement is an advantage.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in English, with additional other language is an advantage.

• Flexible, ability to work independently and under pressure.

• Must be able and willing to work all days and shifts.

DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Forecast procurement needs based on historical data and analysis.

• Maintain procurement management database.

• Upgrade regularly Marine Exchange Procurement software.

• Liaise with brokers and support customs clearances.

• Liaise with Accounts Payable Department to ensure accurate and timely payment of invoices • Monitor inventory control and spending in order to make recommendations and identify areas for possible savings.

• Conduct physical inventories of the storerooms and prepare requisitions for all departments to bring items up to par stock levels.

• Supervising and training of Purchasing and Warehouse employees.

Starting salary $40,000 not including service

charge.

Senior Landscaping and Engineering Supervisor REQUIREMENTS:

• Proficiency with hospitality operating systems

DUTIES:

• Coordinate projects with workers • Engaged in maintaining and repairing physical structures of buildings and grounds; • Engage in setting up, installing, repairing and maintaining facility systems, pumps, HVAC systems, plumbing, water and sewage systems, Energy Management Systems (EMS), security systems and other building components.

• Ensure that appropriate service manuals, technical manuals and blueprints and available, current and utilized during preventive maintenance, repair and/or replacement procedures.

• In addition, has overall responsibility for supervising a shift or department operation.

• Provide guidance and direction to subordinates.

• Provide information to managers, peers, subordinates and other departments.

• Function as a technical department resource and provides training to incumbents and new hires.

• Coordinate tasks and work with other departments to ensure that the department runs efficiently.

• Assist management to ensure that hourly employees have the necessary resources to effectively perform their jobs (e.g., supplies, equipments and inventory).

• Serve as a department role model or mentor by working alongside employees to perform technical of functional job duties.

Salary $36,000 - $42,000.00 commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Bartender REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have 3 years experience as a bartender in branded luxury resort • Must have advanced knowledge of beverage preparation and service of alcoholic beverages with ability to mix, garnishes and present drinks using standard ingredient recipes.

• Must be able and willing to work all days and shifts

DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Maintain proper and adequate set-up of the bar on a daily basis and cleaning of bar area on closing.

• Requisitioning and stocking of all beer, wine, spirits, paper products, etc. and produce based projections from the daily functions sheet.

• Maintaining stock, cutting and storing of all fresh fruit and vegetable garnishes, juices and other perishables daily to insure product quality.

• Must be able and willing to work all days and shifts Starting wage $6.25 per hour not including service charge and tips.

Interested applicants should apply to The Palms, Human Resources Department, Monday through Friday, and bring along an updated resume, or by emailing your resume to shaquarse.been@thepalmstc.com, no later than end of day Friday, February 19th, 2016.

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M & L AMAZING WORLD is looking to fill the following positions:

SALES CLERK LABOURER JANITOR

Must be willing to work 6 days per week salary $6.25 per hour CONTACT: 344-2496

NOTICE

BLACK CUBE HOLDINGS LTD. Is looking for a

PAINTER To work 6 days per week salary $6.50 per hour

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CONTACT: 231-7080

I RAMOO, Indian Passport #K2864302 residing at #6 Coconut Ridge, Plantation Hills, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands want to add my surname KORE, to my name in my Indian Passport. I request to be known as RAMOO KORE.

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS

JOB VACANCY We are looking for energetic, motivated and creative individuals to fill the following positions.

Graphic Designer RESPONSIBILITIES ;; Ability to produce quality designs for print, web and television production ;; Interpreting the client’s business needs and developing a concept to suit their purpose ;; Using innovation to redefine a design brief within the constraints of cost and time ;; Proofreading to produce accurate and high-quality work REQUIRED SKILLS ;; A degree in Graphic Design or at least 5 years experience in this field ;; Excellent IT skills ;; Exceptional creative flair and design ;; Excellent time management and organisational skills ;; Accuracy and attention to detail ;; An understanding of the latest trends and their role within a commercial environment ;; Proven competence in design and image processing software including Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Premiere, After Effects, Dreamweaver and Flash ;; Professional approach to time, costs and deadlines.

Remuneration based on experience PLEASE SEND WRITTEN APPLICATION AND RESUME TO

coralvisions.tci@gmail.com no later than March 25, 2016.

Suitable candidates will be contacted for an interview.

TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS GOVERNMENT

VACANCIES The following vacancies currently exist within the Turks and Caicos Islands Public Service:

Tax Officer

– Providenciales (Deadline: February 26, 2016) Salary: $32,600.00 per annum The incumbent in this position is expected to conduct the necessary activities to get Taxpayers in default to comply with the requirements under the Revenue Ordinances and Regulations and maintain Compliance and Arrears cases assigned by the Assistant Commissioner/Senior Tax Officer.

Administrative Officer

– Grand Turk (Deadline: February 26, 2016) 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.

Chief Librarian

– Grand Turk (Deadline: February 26, 2016) Salary: $49,900.00 per annum The Chief Librarian is responsible for the operational and financial management of the Library Department and for advancing the Library’s strategic direction in a manner that reflects the department’s strategic goals.

He/she is responsible for all policy making, planning and administrative activities of the Libraries network.

Accountant General

– Grand Turk (Deadline: February 26, 2016) Salary: $71,400.00 per annum The job holder in this managerial position is responsible for overseeing the performance and service delivery standards in the Department. The job holder is the head of the Treasury Department and is responsible for its management; sets accounting standards for Government and prepares Government statutory statements for audit and periodic financial management reports. The job holder also provides impartial, accurate and timely advice; supervises Treasury Department staff; and represents the Ministry at meetings, conferences and seminars.

Secondary School Teachers (Graduate Teacher)

– Grand Turk and Providenciales (Deadline: February 26, 2016) Salary: $35,050.00 per annum • This is a specialist position that has unit level responsibility for the teaching of one or more of the school’s curriculum subjects to students. Teachers are needed for the following areas: • English A/B • Special Education • Mathematics

Primary School Teacher (Graduate Teacher) – Grand Turk (Deadline: February 26, 2016) Salary:

$35,050.00 per annum This is a professional position that has responsibility for the instruction and supervision of students in primary schools.

Grounds Maintenance Worker

– Providenciales (Deadline: February 26, 2016) Salary: $487.50 per bi-weekly This is a general support services position, to assist with cleaning and maintenance of assigned facilities and grounds so that they are clean and ready for use.

Labourer

– Grand Turk (Deadline: February 26, 2016) Salary: $487.50 per bi-weekly The post holder’s responsibilities include providing labour / assistance in all aspects of animal (canine) control.

Working under the instruction of the Supervisors the labourer may be required to work alone or with a small team.

Tank Attendant

– Grand Turk (Deadline: February 26, 2016) 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.

Air Conditioning Supervisor

– Grand Turk (Deadline: February 26, 2016) Salary: $26,000.00 per annum The post holder responsibilities include the installation, maintenance and repairs to all air conditioning and refrigeration units in government buildings. Working along with the electrical supervisors, The A/C supervisor will assist in determining work programmes, job costing and in carrying out joint inspections with user departments prior to undertaking work.

Assistant Water Engineer

– Grand Turk (Deadline: February 26, 2016) Salary: $40,200.00 per annum This position includes operational planning, preparation of design drawings and specifications, calculations, as well as directing the work efforts of junior level staff to execute daily functions. The jobholder will liaise with the Water Engineer to plan and complete preventative maintenance of the RO plant and execute daily operational tasks required to operate the RO plants.

Assistant Social Worker

– South Caicos (Deadline: February 26, 2016) Salary: $21,400.00 per annum To assist in providing social work services to the people of the Turks and Caicos Islands. The assistant social worker is responsible for interviewing and assessing individuals and families for the financial services of the Department. They will ensure that the needs of disadvantaged persons in the communities are met.

Interested persons are asked to visit www.gov.tc/government-vacancies for job details and the application procedure.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC VACANCIES AUCTION SALES Williams Construction, ERB Construction, Discount Car Rentals, Fidelity Construction, Habitat Construction, Velma Walkin, Saint Jean Shop, Queen of the Sea, Tropical Bar, Chicken Shack

TILE LAYER

SALES CLERK/ AGENT

– $7-$10 per hour

FirstCaribbean International Bank (Bahamas) Ltd as Chargee pursuant to the Registered Land Ordinance hereby gives Notice that it will cause to be sold by Public Auction the following scheduled properties outside the offices of Miller Simons O’Sullivan, Regent House West, Regent Village, Grace Bay, Providenciales at 10:00 a.m. on 24 February 2016.

PLUMBER/ MECHANIC

– $6.25 per hour

LABOURER/ DOMESTIC WORKER

– $8-$10 per hour

MASON/ CARPENTER

– $6.25 per hour

– $8-$10 per hour

Registered Proprietor: Philip Nathaniel Handfield The property is a 3 acre parcel and comprises a twostorey commercial/residential building containing eight units. The ground floor contains four units, three of which are office space and the fourth currently being occupied by a restaurant. At the back of the building is a two-bedroom apartment unit with one bathroom and an open kitchen/living/dining area. The property is located on South Dock Road.

2. TITLE NO. 60603/63 NORWAY & FIVE CAYS, PROVIDENCIALES

Registered Proprietor: Philip Nathaniel Handfield The property is a 2 acre parcel and comprises generally vacant land. The majority of the property is currently used for storage of construction equipment. The property is located on South Dock Road.

3. TITLE NO. 60804/157/K31 THE BIGHT & THOMAS STUBBS, PROVIDENCIALES

Registered Proprietor: Blue Water Production Ltd. Comprising a one bedroom condominium end unit on the fourth floor of The Alexandra Resort located in Grace Bay. The unit has a floor area of 1,054 square feet including the balcony. The condominium also contains an entrance area, bathroom, powder room, living/dining room and kitchen. The unit has its own parking space and also benefits from the resort facilities including the swimming pool, restaurant, sun deck, tennis courts and a small gym.

4. TITLE NO. 10104/44, NORTH EAST SUBURBS, GRAND TURK

Registered Proprietor: Glennevans Clifton Clarke and Dorothy Clarenda Clarke Comprising 0.30 acre parcel containing a fivebedroom dwelling house with two bathrooms, open kitchen/living/dining area, enclosed rear patio and external laundry/storage room. The property is located on Lighthouse Road in The Ridge residential subdivision.

5. TITLE NO. 10304/33 AND 131,

CENTRAL, GRAND TURK

Registered Proprietor: Dots Enterprises Company Limited The property is a combined parcel size of 0.22 acre.

The property contains a two-storey commercial building with a single storey extension.

6. TITLE NO. 60716/55 CHESHIRE HALL & RICHMOND HILL, PROVIDENCIALES

Registered Proprietor: Mamanita Holdings Ltd. This property is a 0.53 acre parcel located off the westbound carriageway of Leeward Highway in the Cheshire Hall & Richmond Hill area. The parcel consists of a single storey commercial building, which holds a bar, restaurant, kitchen, bar and night club. There is also an incomplete unit to the west of the building.

7. TITLE NO. 60715/210, CHESHIRE HALL & RICHMOND HILL, PROVIDENCIALES

Registered Proprietor: Lincoln Hudson Ferreira Comprising a 0.54 acre canal-front parcel of bare land containing dense indigenous bush and mature trees.

8. TITLE NO. 60602/396 NORWAY & FIVE CAYS

Registered Proprietor: Kimiko Le-Var Kamal Talbot and Calvina Latanya Talbot The property is a 0.40 acre parcel and comprises a restaurant structure, a two-bedroom and onebathroom house and also an apartment building with five one-bedroom units and a retail space currently occupied by a store. The property is located in Kew Town, on the corner of Birdberry Close and Houseman close.

9. TITLE NO. 50500/194 WHITBY, NORTH CAICOS

Registered Proprietor: John William Gray The property is a 0.60 acre parcel containing a two-bedroom, two-bathroom house with a kitchen, dining/living area and storage room. The property also contains a structure complete to beam level including columns, external blockwork walls, partial floor slab and cistern.

Any and all potential bidders will be required to produce one (1) valid form of identification to Miller Simons O’Sullivan on the day of the Auction.

Draft Terms and Conditions of Sale and the draft Agreements for Sale are available upon demand prior to the Auction.

Any and all Successful bidders will be required to pay a ten (10%) per cent deposit upon a successful bid before close of business on the day of the Auction. Any and all successful bidders will also have to pay Auction legal fees in the sum of Seven Hundred and Fifty Dollars (US$750.00).

– $6.25 per hour

– $6.25 per hour

Email: darling86@hotmail.com NATASHA CONSULTANCY acting on behalf of our clients:

MAISON CREOLE

HEAD CHEF Salary $7.00 per hour CONTACT: 431-6163 JUDITH SWANN

SALES CLERK

MMK CONSULTANCY Is looking for the following:

HANDYMEN Salary $6.25 per hour

Salary $6.25 per hour CONTACT: 243-2090 SPECIALTY SERVICES

TILE LAYER

Salary $7.00 per hour CONTACT: 241-9917

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VILLA HOUSEKEEPERS

LABORER

Salary $6.25 per hour CONTACT: 243-2030 LPS

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1.TITLE NO. 60603/62 NORWAY & FIVE CAYS, PROVIDENCIALES

KITCHEN HELPER/ WAITRESS

CASHIER

CONTACT: 231-6691 OR 242-7602

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NEWS REPORTER The Weekly News is in need of a reporter. Applicant should have a good background in English and must be a clear and competent writer. Previous experience on a newspaper, magazine or broadcasting operation is essential. Ability to type well and use a camera a must. Successful person will be required to cover parliament the community, politics and the courts.

Send application to the Publisher, Turks & Caicos News Co. Ltd., P.O. Box 52, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands. Or email: tcweeklynews@gmail. com. Sorry, no phone calls.

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Seeking to employ a:

LABOURER SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS :

-Must have at least 2 years of experience in working in a resort -Must be able to communicate in English -Must be ready to work 6 days a week and on request -Duties will include assistance in property maintenance.

-$6 / Hour 107 Turtle Cove Dr. Turtle Cove, Providenciales La Vista Azul Condominium LVA Management Ltd.

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REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

10 years experience in residential sales, luxury properties, commercial and development site sales College/ university degree Computer literate with strong written, organizational, analytical and verbal communication skills Must possess computer, driver’s license and vehicle for site travel and property showings Must possess financial resources to sustain oneself during initial 6 month startup period This position is 100% sales commission based making compensation unlimited Please submit resume via fax to: Prestigious Properties Ltd. At 649-946-4703 or email to: accounting@prestigousproperties.com

Is looking for a

DOMESTIC LABOURER WORKER To work 6 days To work 6 days Is looking for a

per week salary $6.25 per hour

per week salary $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: CONTACT: 347-0198 331-0818

NATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE BOARD

JOB VACANCY

MEDICAL OFFICER ANNUAL SALARY: Salary will commensurate with qualifications and experience LOCATION: Providenciales REPORTS TO: Chief Executive Officer SUBORDINATES: Provider Services Manager/ Patient Representatives/ Clinical Services Manager EMPLOYEE #:

Services

SUMMARY / PURPOSE OF JOB: This is a managerial position, which has departmental wide responsibility for activities and direction of the Operation department and NHIP Emergency Overseas Treatment Programme; Providing technical leadership to the Insurance Operations team, the Medical Officer formulates polies and procedures to enhance the impact of the department; monitors patients overseas to assess their progress and report to the CEO; verify the eligibility of each claims, ensure staff is properly supervised and trained; and customer concerns addressed; as well as ensuring appropriate cost efficient health care services with best medical practices in place.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: • Manages the medical aspects of the NHIP Emergency Overseas Treatment Programme; • Manages all aspects of the Operations department inclusive of all staff assigned to the department; • Manages and develop the Operation Department Budget with the view of ensuring that the Department expenditure remains within or below the Budgeted ranges; • Developing policies, procedures, standards and controls or effective management of the Operations Department • Collection of statistics form ICL (the hospitals) and the

private providers as required by management and the actuary • Liaise with the NIB to identify number of employment injury and occupational disease cases.

• Enforces cost-reduction strategies and recommends initiatives in the management of patient’s care; • Prepare Quarterly performance reports and trend analysis • Recommends and monitors systems and procedures to facilitate achieving of objectives within the area of responsibility; • Verifies and signs-off on overseas provider claims in order to ensure veracity of claims as well as conducts value for money audit; • Advise on the adjudication of claims by Beneficiaries in special circumstances, outside the scope of usual and customary benefits, including overseas claims • To make recommendations to the Board on policy decisions such as but not limited to; reimbursement and to recommend accreditation standards in line with the Health Practitioners Board or other authorized Agency.

• Conducts a sample survey of health care providers and facilities to derive baseline data on the availability and quality of services as well as the capacity and readiness to meet the demands of the NHIB; • Coordinates activities and provides advice to the NHIB team charged with the specification and costing of the service benefit package and in the development of provider payment systems; • Convenes and takes the lead in meetings and other mechanisms aimed at defining criteria for inclusion in the NHIB provider network, as well as developing norms and protocols for quality assurance utilization reviews, access to overseas care, and modifications ( inclusion and exclusion) of items in the benefit package; • Collaborates with other members on the NHIB team in the design and implementation of activities related to accreditation of health providers; • Collaborates with other members of the NHIB team in defining and developing contractual agreements with local and overseas providers for services within the benefit package; • Assists in the development of detailed terms of

reference and procedures for the activities of the NHIB Medical Review Committee.

• May perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor or any other person authorized to give instructions or assignments • Any other duty deemed appropriate and consistent with the position, professional qualification and skill set as directed by the Chief Executive Officer WORKING RELATIONSHIPS: • Internal – Chief Financial Officer, Insurance Claims Manager, Nurse Case Managers, Claims Officers, IT, Registration and Accounting Officers • External - Members of the public, Ministry of Health and other TCIG Ministries, TCI Hospitals, International medical providers, Insurance Third Party Administrators MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: • Principles, practices and techniques of medical case management • Principles and practice of strategic, long-term business planning • Principles and practice of effective management and supervision • Good Problem Solving Skills • Human Relations • Strong written and oral skills including computer literacy in the main processing, spreadsheet and presentation graphics programmes.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: • Medical Doctor with at least 7 years’ experiences a full time practitioner in primary care and hospital settings with the necessary competencies to effectively respond to the challenges of the job.

• Business post graduate Degree • Business Management Experience • Knowledge of the NHIB Ordinance and Regulations • Current (Good Standing) Registration with TCI Health Practitioners Board • Experience with health insurance operations such as member of medical review panel will be an asset.

Deadline for submission is February 26th, 2016.

All Applications should be addressed to: Human Resources Manager National Health Insurance Board Salt Mills Plaza Providenciales Turks and Caicos Islands British West Indies Email: recruitment@tcinhip.tc

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CLASSIFIEDS 39 MARIE JOSEPH SPOTLESS

11991

February 13 - 19, 2016

40 CLASSIFIEDS LEW & JAN CONSTRUCTION

ISLAND BROKERAGE & CONSULTANCY

SUNSET CAFÉ BAR & GRILL

MAG ENTERPRISES LTD is seeking a qualified individual to fill the post of

Is looking for the following:

FARMER

Is looking for a

BOUTIQUE MANAGER

Is looking for a

SALES CLERK LABOURER LABOURER To work 6 days To work 6 days per week salary $6.50 per hour

Must be willing to work 6 days per week salary $6.25 per hour

per week salary $6.50 per hour

11994

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CONTACT: CONTACT: CONTACT: 232-7317 332-5029 231-6318 TWO BROTHER’S CONSTRUCTION

SALES CLERK WANTED

per week salary $6.25 per hour

To work 6 days per week salary $6.50 per hour

DOMESTIC WORKER

To work 6 days per week salary $6.25 per hour

11996

CONTACT: CONTACT: CONTACT: 332-5029 347-1482 241-4838 11992

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise and Monitor overall floor operations • Organize daily display designs and resort themes • Manage store inventories by monitoring weekly sales reports; selection and procurement of store merchandise • Marketing of store merchandise, including organization of weekly fashion shows, and implementing innovative weekly promotions • Monitor overall store quality, including stock levels, merchandising, sales growth • Supervise and manage staff, including scheduling, training, and coaching staff • Prepare daily and monthly sales reports for MAJ’s Directors • • • •

Is looking for a

Is looking for a

This position is based at a resort and responsible for overall management of the boutique operations:

QUALIFICATIONS

NATHANIEL GARDINER NORTH CAICOS

must be able

LABOURER To work 6 days

Qualifications in Marketing, Tourism or Business will be an asset At least five years (5) managerial experience in retail and sales Must be skilled in ordering methods and inventory management Must be proficient in computer systems including accounting and data management soft ware • Will be required to work nights, long hours, weekends and holidays • Ability to speak French will be a plus Interested person should forward a letter of application and resumes to murad97@hotmail.com, no later than Feb 25th 2016

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

PRESIDENTIAL SECURITY THE PREMIER SECURITY COMPANY IS SEEKING

SECURITY/LOSS PREVENTION MANAGER • Minimum of 7 years police/military experience equivalent 3 years in Supervisory of Managerial position.

• Security professional with a proven management experience within the security industry, armed services or the public sector.

• Must possess strong management and leadership skills together with excellent influencing, negotiating, communication and engagement skills • Salary is negotiable and based on experience

SECURITY OFFICER • • • • • •

Minimum of 2 years police experience or 3-4 years security officer experience Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills (English) Must have basis personal safety and other security course training Required to follow instruction and write comprehensive reports Must be an excellent team player Salary starts at $7.00/hr

ADMIN ASSISTANT/JUNIOR ACCOUNTANT • • • • • •

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Minimum of 5 years’ experience in related field Must have be knowledgeable in accounting programs e.g QuickBooks Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills (English) Must have valid TCI driver’s license Must be an excellent team player Salary starts at $1300/month

Interested applicants should emailed their a cover letter and resume to Email: jennings@presidential.tc

CREWMAN

Rubis Turks & Caicos Limited, a company specializing in the marketing of petroleum products, is seeking to fill the vacant position of Crewman in our Aviation Department, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos.

THE PORTFOLIO The responsibilities for the position include, but are not limited to: • Inventory Control • Record keeping • Product receipt and deliveries • Preventative and safety maintenance • Driving a tank truck • Performing quality control procedures • Warehouse duties

REQUIREMENTS

• The successful candidate must have experience in driving oversized vehicles along with the requisite license • Prior safety training • Good writing and basic math skills • Must be a team player

Resumes should be submitted by e-mail on or before February 22, 2016 to employment@rubis-caribbean.com.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

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NOTICE

INVEST TURKS & CAICOS

VACANCY

Regulation 7 of the Physical Planning (Development Permission) Regulations, 1990

VICE PRESIDENT - SME

An application PR12525, by DC43-Provo Ltd. For the development of four 3-bedroom residential units and two 4-bedroom, with communal swimming pool, has been submitted to the Department of Planning for consideration of Development Permission on Block 61112 Parcel 7, Long Bay, Providenciales.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Vice President-SME (VP-SME) will be responsible for leading efforts to implement the TCI Government’s Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Ordinance and encourage all other aspects of domestic investment. The incumbent will be responsible for facilitating applications by domestic investors for duty concessions and cash grants as outlined under the MSME Ordinance and for providing funds to clients of the Center for Entrepreneurial Development who have been approved for technical assistance.

Anyone wishing to make representation(s) may do so in writing to the Director of Planning, South Base, Grand Turk or through the Department of Planning, Palmco Building, Leeward Hwy, Providenciales, within twenty-eight (28) days of publication of this Notice.

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The incumbent will be responsible for reviewing project proposals, following up with investors to ensure that there is a complete package of materials, arranging for materials to be distributed to the Development Advisory Group for their input, providing feedback to their investor clients on issues, supporting the SVP in negotiating with Government and clients on investment incentives. The ISE-SME will be required to prepare Cabinet submissions with respect to specific projects under their care and to provide advice and support to Ministers related to those projects. As well, the ISE-SME will need to develop and implement guidelines for the provision of cash grants for domestic investors who have applied for grants and to provide contribution (grant) agreements to clients of the CED who are approved for technical assistance.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Post graduate degree in a relevant discipline such as Business Management, Marketing, or Economics.

SPENCE SECURITY & INVESTIGATION SERVICES, LTD

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE:

1. At least three years’ experience in a management role in a business or economic development organization.

2. Extensive research and analysis experience involving industry or economic development issues 3. Experience in destination and/or investment marketing.

4. Strong background in sales and business development and the ability to proactively seek out and call on senior executives of commercial organizations and advise them on their business operations 5. Experience in lead generation and supporting customer service.

6. Experience in the writing, designing and production of marketing materials.

7. Experience in using website management and other communication channels

The leading and trusted security company in TCI is in need of personnel to fill the following positions.

SECURITY OFFICER QUALIFICATIONS:

• • • •

Security officer experience and police or military experience are assets Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills (English) A good Level of interpersonal and customer relationship skills All applicants who are offered employment will be subject to a criminal record check (Disclosure) and neighbourhood enquiries before the appointment is confirmed • Can follow instructions and write comprehensive reports • Must have clear criminal record • A valid TCI Driver’s License is an asset Salary starts @ $6.25 per hour for security officer

CLEANER QUALIFICATIONS:

• • • •

Can follow instructions Ability to work in team environment Must have clear criminal record All applicants who are offered employment will be subject to a criminal record check (Disclosure) and neighbourhood enquires before the appointment is confirmed.

Salary $6.25

HOW TO APPLY:

SKILLS:

1. Creativity.

2. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

3. Use of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook 4. Experience making presentations to large and small groups 5. Motivated self-starter with ability to work independently.

6. Ability to effectively manage time.

PERSONAL QUALITIES:

1. Open and engaging demeanor.

2. Able to generate and share ideas.

3. Hands-on approach.

4. Willing to take personal responsibility 5. Able to win trust and personal credibility 6. Persistence and personal resilience.

7. Willingness to personally deliver quality to business clients.

8. Willingness to understand different cultures, lifestyles and associated points of view.

9. Willingness to understand the values associated with small communities.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

1. Fluent English 2. Willingness and ability to travel by air and sea.

SALARY AND ALLOWANCES:

• Submit resume with application letter, employment and training certificates, copy of police record, colour copy of passport to Spence Security office.

Negotiable in the range of $65,000 to $71,000 based on qualifications and experience.

Application Procedure

Interested applicants should send resume and applicable certificates address to: The CEO Spence Security not later than 16 February, 2016 to:

Interested persons should submit a resume, along with their contact information, cover letter, two letters of reference (one from a former employer), copies of educational certificates, a Police Certificate and a copy of the Passport photo page. To obtain a copy of the Vice President - SME job description please send an email to investturksandcaicos@gmail.com.

All applications must be received by 12 noon on Monday, February 22, 2016 and should be emailed to investturksandcaicos@gmail.com. Only persons considered for an interview will be contacted.

SPENCE SECURITY & INVESTIGATION SERVICES, LTD. P.O BOX #73, Caribbean Place, Leeward Highway, Providenciales Email address:kansha.bain@spencesecurity.com Fax: 941-3027 BELONGER ONLY NEED APPLY. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

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Promising soccer stars jet off to Tampa

Ocean Club Management is looking for qualified applicants for the following positions, to begin work immediately:

ASSISTANT OPERATIONS MANAGER RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manages, plans, organizes, and monitors the resort’s operations, under the direction of the Operations Manager, and General Manager including, in the following departments: Maintenance, Gardening and Property Services (Pool & Beach).

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Management training and/or certification from a recognized hospitality management training program, plus 5+ years supervisory experience as a department level supervisor or manager in a resort environment.

2. Friendly personality; enjoys working with and helping people.

3. Organized 4. Able to work well under pressure.

5. Able to accurately record information.

6. Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate others.

7. Thorough knowledge of hotel procedures, operations and equipment.

8. Self-motivated and dependable with a strong work ethic and good problem solving skills.

9. Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to speak, read and write fluently in English language.

10. Professional appearance and demeanor.

11. Computer literate with proficiency in RDP Management System, Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

GARDENER All applicants must be able to speak English fluently, and be able to present a clean Police Record if offered a position. Individuals must be willing to work holidays and weekends on a flexible schedule dictated by business demands. Preference will be given to someone with previous resort experience. Wage commensurate with experience. All applications are welcome, but preference will be given to qualified Belongers and those persons who have the right to work in the TCI without a work permit.

Please drop off resumes at Ocean Club to the attention of the Human Resource Manager, or via email to diane@ oceanclubresorts.com Only those receiving an interview will be contacted.

number of tournament in 2016, the CDL College Showcase Tournament being one.

Midfielder Mackenson will turn out for FKK’s Under 16 side while attacking full back James Lee Louis is set to for the Under 17s.

YASMAH ADAMS

President Sonia Bein-Aime flanked by James Lee Louis and Makenson Cadet, in the departure area of the Providenciales

WARD CONSTRUCTION

P.N.K. SPEND LESS SUPERMARKET

Is looking for a

DOMESTIC LABOURER LABOURER WORKER To work 6 days To work 6 days To work 6 days

per week salary $6.25 per hour

Is looking for a

Is looking for a

per week salary $6.25 per hour

per week salary $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: CONTACT: CONTACT: 242-0716 231-6601 232-3487 ROCK OF JESUS MINISTRY

WILSON’S GROCERIES ENT.

Is seeking employment for:

VIDEO TECHNICIAN GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Must be able to produce graphic designs, special effects, editor animations, commercials etc.

Applicants must have a minimum of five years experience. Must be able to understand, speak & write English. Must have a valid driver’s license. Must be a Christian. Salary based on experience.

Please fax or email resume to Fax: 946-4283 Email: bac@tciway.tc or info@roj.tc Suitable applicants will be contacted for an interview.

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Is seeking employment for the following:

LABOURER Salary $6.50 per hour interested candidate can contact

649-346-5872 for further details regarding employment

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elite players and this is just one example.

“There is a lot of talent in our programme and we as an association will always endeavour to expose this talent for the benefit of the players, the TCIFA and the country.”

The two lads were spotted as future prospects during a visit last year by Hue Menzies, executive director of Florida Kraze Krush (FKK), an Orlando based soccer club.

During the visit of Menzies the pair were identified to be guest players for various age group teams for FKK during a

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TWO of the most promising young soccer players in TCI are heading to Florida in the hope of landing a college scholarship.

TCIFA Academy prospects Makenson Cadet and James Lee Louis are attending the CDL College Showcase Tournament in Tampa, Florida.

The event sees over 100 coaches analyse young players with a view to offering them scholarships to colleges across the United States.

The excited young duo flew

out to Tampa on Wednesday (February 10) and are set to return on Monday, February 15.

TCIFA president Sonia Bien-Aime said: “This is a massive opportunity for the players to express themselves on the field knowing that the possibility of a college scholarship could be the result if they conduct themselves in an exemplary fashion both on and off the field.

“We recognise and are committed to creating additional pathways for the further development of our

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BY JOHN TONER

AN ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY Is required for a growing firm in Providenciales.

The successful candidate must be a qualified solicitor/attorney with at least ten years previous experience in appropriate property disciplines, including commercial and residential conveyancing and development work; landlord and tenant; commercial lending and also corporate and commercial law.

Experience in a registered land system and an offshore jurisdiction; drafting complex development, security and financing documents; excellent communication skills; and an ability to manage files and work unsupervised are all essentials. Candidate must also show willingness to be responsible for marketing and work long hours, including weekends and public holidays, if the need demands it. Salary will commensurate with experience. Please provide a copy of your application to Labour.

Resumes with copies of qualifications must be sent by February 22, 2016 to info@karammissick.com.

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TCI SCHOOL SPORTS CALENDAR FEBRUARY School Meets: · 12th Oseta Jolly Primary · 12th Iris Stubbs - South Caicos · 13th Clement Howell Invitation · 17th Maranatha Academy · 18th & 19th Raymond Gardiner · 19th Wesley Methodist · 25th Provo Christian Academy

· 27th Precious Treasures MARCH · 3rd Best Institute · 6th -8th National High Schools Track and Field Championships · 10th & 11th Shining Starz · 12th Mills Institute · 14th and 15th National Primary Schools Track and Field Championships

Adam Johnson arrives with girlfriend Stacey Flounders at the Crown Court on February 10, 2016 in Bradford, England.

EPL star Johnson pleads guilty to child sex charge AN English Premier League soccer player and England international has pleaded guilty to one count of sexual activity with a child.

Sunderland forward Adam Johnson appeared at Bradford Crown Court in the north of England where he denied two further child sex allegations, but admitted to one count of grooming a girl under the age of 16, the court confirmed to CNN. Johnson, who last played for England in August 2012, was

arrested in March 2015 and was initially suspended by Sunderland before returning to the team a fortnight later.

Sunderland declined to comment on the grounds the case was ongoing with a trial set to start on Friday.

Johnson played and scored for the team during last weekend’s 2-2 draw with Liverpool.

Johnson will not be included in Sunderland’s squad to face Manchester United Saturday.

Morgan scores twice in US win over Costa Rica THE U.S. Women got off to a flying start in Olympic qualification Group A play by torching Costa Rica 5-0, including goals from Alex Morgan, Carli Lloyd, and Crystal Dunn.

Morgan led the way with a double, including one in the opening 12 seconds – only six passes off the opening kick – that set the record for quickest goal in U.S. Soccer history. Lloyd and Dunn both struck in the opening 15 minutes to make it 3-0 before Costa Rica even had time to blink.

Lloyd’s came on a penalty after Dunn was felled for the captain’s 83rd international goal, and then the latter bagged one of her own

minutes later on a rebound off a shot by Morgan.

The visitors were able to make it Morgan scored her second after the hour mark to cap the goal tally. Jill Ellis completed her trio of substitutions after the fourth goal and the U.S. saw the game out easily.

The fifth came late on a cross from Tobin Heath that fell to Christen Press in the box. With her back to the goal, the 27-yearold produced a simply stunning first touch, back-heeling the ball down before whipping around the opposite direction to lose her defender and firing home the fifth goal.

Boxer Amederly Forbes

Boxer travels abroad for match

BY DAISY HANDFIELD

LOCAL boxer Amederly Forbes competed against another boxer in Nassau, Bahamas on Saturday (January 30) and won his first match.

Upon his arrival back to the Turks and Caicos Islands, Amederly Forbes told media that at first he was unable to find a fighter to compete against, but when he did, he was able to show the public how talented his was in the art of boxing.

In the interview he said that before the game, the first thing he did was pray and then of course, listen to his trainer and focus as much as he could.

Forbes said that just like any other sport, boxing is something

that requires a lot of focusing and discipline.

He said: “Most people be scared because they going face another fighter or they might be scared of getting hit.”

Despite not obtaining any actual wins, Forbes was still confident that this was just the beginning of something great for him and for the TCI. Coach of the boxer, Gary Lightbourne said in an interview that he is proud of Forbes.

Lightbourne said that after noticing the potential that Amederly had, it was constant training from then on to help him develop his talent even more.

He also commended Forbes on his

jabbing skills.

He said: “In boxing when you start boxing, the jab is the most important thing in boxing. “Your jab, your balance and your form. If you got your balance, you could do anything off of your balance.”

Lightbourne said that he felt like it was an extension of himself when Forbes won the match that Saturday in the Bahamas and that he expects great things to come from the young man.

As a closing message, the coach encouraged young boys who may be interested in taking on lessons in the sport or who might even go abroad to compete one day, to think of boxing like any other sport and less like an actual fight.

Warriors roll to best start in NBA league history

Stephen Curry continues to dominate the scoring in the NBA.

Golden State guard Stephen Curry scored 26 points and Klay Thompson had 24 when the Warriors’ extended the best start on NBA history with a victory over the Phoenix Suns at the Talking Stick Resort Arena on Wednesday.

The defending NBA champion Warriors will enter the All-Star break at 48-4, one game better than the previous best 52-game start

in league history. They have won their last 11.

Curry made 5-of-10 3-point attempts and has made a 3-pointer in 123 consecutive regular-season games, four short of Atlanta guard Kyle Korver’s NBA record.

Thompson also made five 3-pointers when the Warriors went 13-of-37 from 3-point range.

(WPTZ.com)

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Fenelon runs PB in 100M for Jamaica College

The TCIRFU is hoping that the programme spurred the interest of rugby on the capital island.

Rugby interest grows in the GT after visit A recent visit from the TCI Rugby Football Union’s short-term Rugby Development Officer, Brennan Guy and local coach Aussie Dickenson spurred on the interest of rugby at the school level in the capital city.

The on-going “Get into Rugby” programme, hosted by the Canadian Guy, is being used to push the game at the school level nationwide.

The visit to Grand Turk took place last Thursday and Friday.

The coaches taught the students of Ona Glinton the basics of the game before travelling to the HJ Robinson High school to teach more technical aspects of play.

Information from the TCIRFU indicated that the students enjoyed their training sessions.

“The coaches were joined by players from TCI’s national rugby team, who helped coach the children for a two hour session in the art of the beautiful game of rugby. The session focussed on passing, team skills and fitness, as well as the values of the game – integrity, respect, solidarity, passion and discipline.

“In the afternoon, the coaches visited H.J. Robinson High School and hosted a rugby training session with the students and their rugby team, The Stallions. The HJ students

focussed on more advanced rugby drills and techniques, with the training session being a resounding success.”

Guy, who is having a short stint with the TCIRFU, already visited North Caicos, where he had sessions with the Hubert James Primary School and the Raymond Gardiner High School.

Schools can register for free “Get into Rugby” training sessions with the qualified coaches of the TCIRFU by contacting Dan Willis via email: pro@rugby.tc as soon as possible.

Guy is schedule to return to Canada in April.

TCI’s junior sprinter Wikenson Fenelon ran a personal best when he competed at last Saturday’s Youngster Goldsmith Invitational at the National Stadium in Jamaica en route to a 100M victory.

The 16-year-old clocked 11.39s in the class-two event. His previous best was 11.44s achieved at last year’s CARIFTA Games.

The Grand Turk born, who recently recovered from an injury, said he feels better and is hoping to improve his times in other meets.

Also performing well at the meet was fellow national junior athlete and Jamaica College student, Colby Jennings.

Jennings, who ran under 50 seconds two weekends ago, clocked 50.67s to win his heat.

The 15-year-old finished fourth overall in a field of 55 athletes.

Wikenson Fenelon won his race in a time of 11.39s.

Shinaydine Pluviose had several indoor practice sessions since joining the college in January.

Pluviose set for US college season opener Beaches FC are now second in the PPL.

Academy nine points ahead in PPL – Beaches move into second stop after big win THE AFC Academy continue to dominate the Provo Premier League and have now accumulated 15 points from five games played.

On Saturday the unbeaten side hosted an ever-improving Grand Turk United side, which managed to match the teenage team’s intensity for a large portion of the game. Academy were however too strong and too explosive and managed to pull off a 2-1 win.

Mackenson Cadet opened the scoring for the eventual winners after 34 minutes of play.

Raymons Burey made it 2-0 in

the second half after a corner went straight in. GT rallied after this and showed a lot of character to fight back and dominate the game for a while with Darren Dockery successfully volleying a shot after the Academy keeper missed a corner.

He also hit the bar later on, but in the end Academy held on for the win and kept their 100% record intact.

Prior to the clash the visiting GT team (who play twice every time they travel to Provo) were defeated 1-0 by the SWA Sharks. The win, was the first for the Sharks in three

games.

Charles Whittaker fired in the only scoring shot of the game.

BEACHES WIN On Tuesday evening, Beaches defeated Teachers 4-0.

Despite the score-line, the game was not a one-sided clash, as Teachers also had good runs, although they were unsuccessful in their attempts.

Beaches hurried to a 2-0 lead in the first 15 minutes of play. Barrington Somers converted both (one from the penalty spot). There was a lull in scoring until the 72nd minute when Omar Chambers found the back of the net. Anthony McKnight made it 4-0 with a goal in added time.

NATIONAL footballer Shinaydine Pluviose will officially kick-off her US college stint this weekend with her first tournament.

The 17-year-old, who was awarded a scholarship to attend the Garden State Community College in Kansas, USA this year, said she is excited about doing well.

Pluviose, a former Clement Howell High School student, has seemingly impressed her coach, since she is expected to start with her new team. Given her dominance in the field she is also capable of playing several different positions.

“The coach told me he was thinking of either central defender, centre midfield or attacker but he haven’t decided yet.”

Since she started school on January 11th, she has had several training sessions.

“It great, I’m just trying to manage

with the new weather, but it’s good.

The girls here are awesome and competitive so that makes me work hard and I like that.”

The former Academy player in the Women’s Football League told the Weekly News that she has caught up to the rest of students academically, after starting the semester late.

“School is going great; grades looking good now. I’ve caught up in all the subjects I had to catch up on.”

Initially Pluviose was set to do an association degree in business administration, but she recently added culinary into the mix.

Vice president of the TCIFA Oliver Smith, who had been instrumental in getting several scholarships for TCI footballers over the years, recommended Pluviose to the college, after she had acquired nine CESC subjects (eight of them being either grades 1 or 2).

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Stallions beat Flyers in PABA Night League Ashley Brooks continues to work on his scoring.

Brooks continues to improve in college

PAUL Quinn College Tigers forward Ashley Brooks continues to improve, but his team, going through a rebuilding stage, has had their share of disappointments this year at the US collegiate level.

The 20-year-old has worked on his scoring this season and over the weekend had relatively solid numbers. He scored a doubledouble on Friday evening (14 points and 10 rebounds) and eight

points and seven rebounds on Sunday night.

Brooks, who was born in Florida, but grew up in Grand Turk, said that the games were bitter sweet, since he is happy that he continues to improve, but is sad that his team is not dominating.

“My game is definitely getting better; I’m improving with every passing game.”

THE GT Stallions bounced back from two defeats to show signs of their dominant selves in a 10-point win over rivals the Flyers on Saturday night at the Gus Lightbourne Sports Complex court in the Provo Amateur Basketball Association (PABA) Night League.

After losses to the Police Badgers and the unbeaten Harbour Ballers two weekends ago, the Stallions defeated the Flyers 85-75.

Damian Seymour led the attack for the winners with 22 points, three rebounds and three steals, while Kino Williams added 16 points, four boards and three steals. Anthony Cash led the Flyers with 24 points and six rebounds. Teammate Darado Fulford chipped in with 16 points and eight boards.

Also on Saturday night the Spartans defeated the Sonics 11792. The Spartans were led by Reco Forbes (31 points, nine boards and four steals), Shannon Hall (27 points and 10 rebounds) and Trevente Williams (23 points). The Sonics duo of Galvin Hall Jr. and

TCIFA U11 boys travelling to Orlando - From left to right: Callum Park, Lucas Coles, Carson Greatrex, Kyle Cushing-Meehan, Zachary Scholar (Goalkeeper), Jake Whent, Joshua Saunders, Chris Louisy, Hayden Williams and Michael Saunders.

Reco Forbes led the Spartans over the Sonics with 31 points, nine rebounds and four steals.

Darly Francois led the Sonics with 30 points, three rebounds and three

assists and 29 points, five rebounds and four steals respectively.

TCIFA U9 boys travelling to Orlando - Back Row: EJ Williams, Takeem Williams, Kristan Howell, Nelson Heino (Goalkeeper), Kenyah Davis, Jack Stephans (Captain), Kaidan Bobb. Front Row: Calvin James, Max Scholar, Kymani Selver, Andreas Gibbs, Maddox Zaidan and Jeffery Guirand.

National U9 and U11 football teams set for Florida tournament TWO TCI national teams, our U9s and U11s were scheduled to depart Providenciales on Friday to compete in this weekend’s Disney President’s

Day Soccer Festival at the ESPN World of Sports Playing Facility in Orlando, Florida.

The teams will play three

preliminary games each, in their respective age groups, for a chance to reach the semifinals, and final.

TCI has a good track record at the games, since the U9s reached the semi-finals in 2014.

Bennett Williams will be

responsible for the U 9 team, whilst Fraser Park; assisted by Neil Coles, will be in charge of the U 11s.

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