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A BRIDGE TOO FAR?

Outrage has erupted over a private “eye sore” blocking free movement along Grace Bay beach.

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Beaches has come under fire from Islanders after erecting a boardwalk through the white sands of Grace Bay

SAFE, LEGAL PUBLIC TRANSPORT IS PAGE ESSENTIAL, SAYS  4 OPPOSITION LEADER

$18.9M BUDGET SURPLUS RECORDED IN THIRD QUARTER REPORT PAGE  4

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Tourism continues to grow in the islands

$18.9m budget surplus recorded in third quarter report

BY OLIVIA ROSE A GOVERNMENT budget surplus of $18.9 million was recorded for the third quarter according to the latest quarterly financial statement issued on February 26.

The quarterly report records savings in the Turks and Caicos Islands Government’s (TCIG) expenditure, as well as a significant boost in revenues in the third quarter of the financial year (October to December 2015) according to a Government release.

Key statistics from the Turks and Caicos Islands 2015/16 financial report for the third quarter October, November and December 2015 show recurrent revenue of $59.2 million, $7.2 million or 14 percent higher than expected, due to strong performance in the tourism and real estate sectors.

Recurrent expenditure was $44.1 million, down $10.3 million or 19 percent from the three month’s estimates for the quarter, due mainly

to savings in personal emoluments of $2.2 million.

This indicates savings of $3 million on SIPT court costs due to delays in the start of the SIPT trials.

Funds appropriated during the second supplementary for SIPT security will be spent in quarter four (Q4) totalling about $2 million.

The report points out that savings due to delays in various litigation have also resulted in significant savings on funds obtained during the fourth supplementary.

However, it is envisioned that these funds will be disbursed and this trend reversed during Q4.

According to the report the operating surplus for the first nine months for the financial year of $58.3 million was $51.5 million higher than expected while being $3.4 million or five percent below the results for the same period last year.

Recurrent revenue for the first nine months of $189.1 million was $20.8 million or 12 percent higher

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than the budgeted amount and up six percent from last year’s outturn of $178.3 million, due to continued strong performance in the real estate sectors and a significant increase in tourist arrivals.

Recurrent expenditure of $129.1 million was $15.1 million or 13 percent above the results for the same period year.

Minister of Finance Washington Misick has attributed the significant surplus to the Government’s stringent fiscal policies.

“Government revenues continued their strong performance in the third quarter of this financial year; however, we cannot become complacent, as these revenues are subject to external factors, such as weather, although the fourth quarter should continue this positive trend.”

TCIG’s total outstanding debt as of December 31, 2015, was $181.9 million, including the $170 million bond guaranteed by the United Kingdom, which was repaid on February 22, 2016.

The bond, which has been repaid using a combination of $142 million in cash and a $28 million loan from RBC, was part of a $260 million UK government guaranteed refinancing package designed to lift the islands out of financial turmoil in 2011.

Announcing the decision to parliament in Westminster, UK minister for international development Desmond Swayne said: “I am pleased to announce that on February 22 TCIG repaid its remaining borrowing under this guarantee on schedule and with an outstanding borrowing need of just $28 million.

“It was able to raise this amount without further recourse to the UK government for support and is expected to repay that loan over the next three and a half years.

“The successful conclusion of the guarantee is a credit to the resolve of the TCI public service, TCIG, the Governor’s Office and UK financed technical experts.”

Swayne also told the house that TCIG had progressed from deficits of $77 million in the 2010/10 financial year to a surplus in the 2012/13 year and strong surpluses thereafter.

Jitneys in Providenciales

Jitneys should be regulated

– says Opposition leader

BY OLIVIA ROSE LEADER of the Opposition Sharlene Cartwright Robinson has mounted calls for jitneys to be regulated amidst reports of sexual assaults.

Cartwright Robinson on Monday (February 29) in the National Assembly expressed her concern for the safety of women and children who use the services of unregulated, illegal jitneys.

She told the National Assembly that these are real issues that continue to be ignored by the Government who has the “power to address these issues”.

She said: “The safety of our children, our women and our people is of paramount importance and I am calling on the Government to address these issues once again.

“As I drove to the airport this morning to catch an early morning flight, I saw as usual the little children and young people (especially noting our young girls) waiting on the road side for transport to school.

“I stopped and wondered if this Government considered these children, our children, when they changed the time.

“People are grumbling from the four corners of this country and tourists admittedly are confused. “I wonder then who did the Government change the time for? But more importantly, did they think of our people, our children, our young girls when they changed the time? Were our people a consideration at all?”

She pointed out that many reports of sexual assault by jitney drivers went unaddressed by the relevant authorities.

The Opposition leader said: “I thought of the fact that many were waiting for jitneys - unregulated and illegal transportation.

Leader of the Opposition Sharlene Cartwright Robinson

“What alarms me is that despite the number of times that I have raised in the Hon House the need for safe, legal public transport which is necessary and even amidst the allegations of sexual assault and rape, this Government has ignored this issue.

“And now over the weekend, a police officer used his social media account to create awareness of reports being made of persons blacking out in jitneys especially our women.”

She urged the Government to put measures in place to deal with the issue of illegal jitneys and all issues that will seek to keep people safe.

Jitneys and unlicensed taxis have been burning issues for some time, and residents have called on the Government to regulate these transportation services.

Many tourists have complained that the ‘jitney’ cars and minibuses are not only unlicensed but, uninsured, poorly driven, and that drivers will often charge tourists inflated rates.

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PIER PRESSURE: Beaches has come under fire from Islanders after erecting a boardwalk through the white sands of Grace Bay

A bridge too far?

BY JOHN TONER OUTRAGE has erupted over a private “eye sore” blocking free movement along Grace Bay beach.

The wooden walkway, constructed

by Beaches holiday resort, stretches from the hotel grounds right out over the waves obstructing that section of the beach at ground level.

During high tides the structure makes it almost impossible for ordinary members of the public to walk along the beach without going into the ocean.

The Beaches boardwalk caused outcry on social media after images of the structure were posted Facebook by former premier Michael Misick and restaurant Froggie’s On Da Beach.

Reegan Outten said: “Insane!

People need to come together and make noise loud enough to be heard.

“Not only is this an atrocity but it’s also an eye sore. The beach is not private property!”

Katherine Burchill added: “Why isn’t whoever is in charge of making sure this doesn’t happen doing their job? And why haven’t they done anything about it yet?”

The former premier himself said: “Beaches Resort has block the world’s best beach in Providenciales making it impossible for Islanders and tourist alike to walk freely on the beach.

“I call on the Government to remove the obstacle or have Beaches to unblock the beach immediately.

This can get ugly!”

All beaches in the Turks and Caicos Islands are public land and it is illegal to prohibit people from accessing them or to attempt to make

UNDER THE BOARDWALK: Beachgoers walking along the ocean are forced to duck under the wooden structure

BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATER: Beaches have modified the walkway to allow for through traffic near the high water mark

beachfront land private.

Grace Bay beach itself is much loved in the Islands and has been voted the best beach in the world on several occasions by different tourism organisations and is currently recommended as the world’s number one beach by TripAdvisor.

Minister for Tourism Porsha Stubbs-Smith said: “This should not be tolerated, people should not be obstructed from using our beaches.

“We have sought legal advice and proceedings are ongoing, the Minister for Planning has also become involved.

“I have been informed that the pier has been partially removed and we have been working on this since October last year.

“DEMA is investigating every incident like this that has been brought to our attention and I am pretty sure that between DEMA

“Further, our chairman and founder grew up by the beach in Jamaica and consequently appreciates the value of locals and tourists co-existing on beaches. Therefore, both tourists and locals must do so responsibly and respectfully.

“Our locals must enjoy our beaches without feeling unwelcomed and our tourists must also do so without feeling unsafe.

“The dock at Grace Bay which lay in front of our resort, has been located at the site for many years and was constructed with Government’s approval.

“In fact, it has received the approval of successive administrations for construction or extension.

“We are appalled that former premier Michael Misick has been calling for the complete removal of the pier when approval for its extension was granted under his

and the planning department we are getting a handle on situations reported to us.

“Many people are not checking with us before constructing and I would warn them that before you embark on procurement or begin to construct, please be mindful of the law which states that beaches are accessible to all.”

Since the images on social media erupted into public anger Beaches has amended the construction by putting in a gateway for “thru traffic” near the high water mark but the bulk of the bridge remains on the sand.

A statement from Beaches said: “We have never operated a private beach anywhere in the Caribbean and have never attempted to do so.

“It is inaccurate for anyone to assert that we have endeavoured to bar locals from accessing the beach at Grace Bay.

administration.

“We remain open to having a comprehensive discussion about beach use in Turks and Caicos as indicated in several written communication to successive governments.

“While it is our firm view that all beaches should remain public, it undermines the prestige of the number one beach award, if any interest-group is disadvantaged.

“We are committed to ensuring that beach use on the island, not only profits the economy via the tourism industry, but also meets the recreational and therapeutic needs of the resident population.

“This much is evident in our investment of a $2 million vendors’ arcade which has generated much dividends to several TCI nationals who ply their trade with thousands of our guests.”

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

STUDENTS WIN CASE FOR SCHOLARSHIPS TWO students of the British West Indies Collegiate won a landmark victory against the Minister of Education and the National Scholars Committee after they claimed they had been robbed of their scholarships.

What are your thoughts?

Political bias

My thoughts are that they have to give them their rightful scholarship.

Our country has been very prejudiced with issuing scholarships.

If the student’s family isn’t PNP - no scholarship. I sure hope that this practice has stopped.

Our children’s future

Regrettable incident and a disgrace. I personally do not think that this matter should have ever escalated to this point.

This is about our children’s future and the Government providing any help that could assist them in achieving this end, irrespective of parents’ perceived financial abilities.

If the criteria was laid down for any student who worked hard to qualify and access this financial assistance, why discriminate against

them if they performed.

The behaviour of the minister is tantamount to lawlessness. Obey the rules and set a better example to our kids and stop playing around with their futures.

A better and useful exercise would be to conduct an audit of the students that are presently on scholarship and publish the details of that findings.

When will we learn to act with fairness and justice?

Good luck

Wonderful for them. This has been happening far too long. Many persons are denied scholarship because of who their family are.

I wish them both success and hope once they have completed their studies they would return and render their skills in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

Keep us dumb?

We congratulate the students for winning their case. We need to ask why the PNP again ignored the proper way to raise education standards.

Do they want to keep us dumb and depending on them?

We remember when Akierra’s uncle Mike Misick was leader and said on the radio how many scholarships he had awarded.

“I might even give a scholarship to a PDM family,” thus proving once and for all the process under the PNP has always been political and not based on learning effort.

Ms Misick’s term as Minister of Education has been full of disappointments.

The word on the street is she is planning to challenge Dr Rufus for PNP leadership and potential Premier.

Just as her uncle did she has drawn Dr Mills back under her leadership to lend credibility to her education department.

Why the fight?

History is repeating itself. High grades are meaningless to the Progressive National Party.

They pass out scholarships like they pass out what Robin Auld called ghost jobs. Neither based on qualifications but alignment with their party.

The people now have spent three plus years paying back most of the debts raised by their reckless management.

They hold out the carrot of potential reward to the citizen voters to campaign for them.

After Minister Boyce, who is now in court, was in trouble for tampering with scholarship funding they wooed Doctor Mills over to act as a proper education minister while the PNP Cabinet was ripping off the people.

Hooray for the courts and the winning students but why should a student have to fight for what they already earned.

Clear policy needed

I think the students deserve their scholarship and did what they thought was right.

An A is an A whether it is an A star or not, it is still an A. I believe that is what happens. They look at the A* and made it higher than A, but it is contrary to the policy.

I hope going forward matters like this can be resolved without going to court.

On the other hand, if the minister had awarded the scholarship initially, I believe some would say she only did it because it was Mr Green’s son.

Therefore it is important to have a policy that is clear and can easily be follow.

Correct decision

This is a big slap to the Minister of Education and the National Scholars Committee.

The three students that were involved came out to be better off in their judgement than the members of the committee.

Besides, this case is very elementary. Why choose one among the three who had tied for the same position without having a clear cut policy on the selection process?

It’s moot and academic. If the three had tied, the three should be equally benefited.

Chief Justice Margaret Ramsey Hale is correct in her decision to grant each their respective scholarship.

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‘They’re spitting on us’ - protester gatecrashes corruption trial

BY JOHN TONER AN ANGRY protestor slammed the ongoing government corruption as a “disgrace” while standing on top of his pick-up truck outside court on Wednesday (March 2).

Bill McCollum, 69, stood on the bed of his truck on Leeward Highway directly outside the specially constructed SIPT courthouse holding a placard that read ‘SPIT needs to split’.

The use of the word ‘SPIT’ was an alternative to the usual spelling of the Special Investigations Prosecution Team or SIPT. The qualified former lawyer said he was protesting against what he sees as a waste of TCIG money on the trial which he says is not benefiting

the people of the Islands.

He said: “It has become a farce, it reached seven years last month, it’s a disgrace.

“If it was going to be under three years and London was paying for it I wouldn’t mind, London should be paying for it not Turks islanders.

“They are spitting on us without a vote and I’ve had enough. I propose taking the Mandela approach and ruling it all off and everyone got their own way and that be the end of it.

“This has done incalculable harm to the investment portfolio of this country, who knows how much investment has been lost as a result.

“Of course there should be justice but this is a ten year long judgement and all of us here are being punished,

everybody is suffering as a result because we are paying for this.

“There is definitely a great cloud of uncertainty hanging over this country as a result.”

Supportive motorists beeped and honked at McCollum as they drove past with interested spectators stopping to take pictures and talk to the 69-year-old.

The former lawyer who is originally from Sheffield in the United Kingdom but was adopted on Grand Turk as a child is determined to continue to make his feelings known about the ongoing court proceedings.

He said: “They can expect to see me here again, I’m a simple man with a simple message - they’ve got to go.”

Bill McCollum, 69, stood on the bed of his truck on Leeward Highway directly outside the specially constructed SIPT courthouse

The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force and SIPT security staff kept watch during

the demonstration but allowed Mr McCollum his right to protest peacefully.

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2016 Budget proposal unveils increases in public servants’ salaries

BY OLIVIA ROSE

Nelrika Clarke was last seen by her mother at the family home a week ago

Teenage girl missing Police appeal for help to find missing teenage girl NELRIKA Clarke, 14, was last seen by her mother on Thursday, February 25, dressed in pink or red shorts and a black hoodie.

She is described as 5ft 2ins tall, heavy built and with a brown complexion.

The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force Sexual and Domestic Violence Unit are appealing to members of the public to help them find the girl.

Sergeant Ensa Wilson of the RTCIPF said: “Any person who knowingly assists or induces a juvenile to run away from a person to whose care she has been committed, harbours or conceals a juvenile who has run away and prevents him or

her from returning home commits an offence that is punishable according to the juvenile ordinance.

“Any person who commits this offence shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine of $2,500 and in default of payment to a term of imprisonment for three months.

“In the case of a continuing offence to a further fine of $250 for each day on which the offences continue after conviction.”

Officers are encouraging anyone with information about the child to contact the Welfare Department on 338-4002, 338-4003 or 3384007 where they will be assisted by a social worker or department employee.

Government banking business drive THE GOVERNMENT plans to focus on improving the financial services industry as part of a new business initiative.

Minister of Finance Washington Misick has decided to relaunch the TCI Financial Services Working Group in a bid to help further grow the industry in the Islands.

The group, comprising of senior Government representatives, leading members of the private sector and the CEO of Invest TCI will sponsor and help to implement new legislation, new products and better regulation.

It is hoped this will help to stimulate growth and development in an international financial services industry based in the

TCI as well as creating jobs for Islanders.

Misick said: “With the recent welcome modernisation of our trusts law, we have begun our work to create the legislative support for a thriving financial services industry in the Turks and Caicos.

“TCIG, supported by the group, is about to embark on a substantial exercise to update our companies and insolvency legislation in consultation with the private sector.

“We are actively pursuing a number of initiatives with the goal of creating a thriving financial services industry that can provide Government revenue and good quality, professional careers for Turks and Caicos Islanders.”

THE GOVERNMENT is proposing a 2.5 percent salary increase for all public servants.

This comes as Finance Minister Washington on Monday (February 29) gave a brief preview of the 2016/17 Budget in the House of Assembly.

During the meeting he divulged the Government’s intention to spend an additional four percent more on recurrent expenditure.

The budget is set at a whopping $252 million to facilitate the capital and current expenditure in 2016/2017.

He also revealed that earnings for TCIG are forecast to be $256 million.

Misick said that based on this outlook, the country will generate a $4 million surplus in the upcoming fiscal year.

In addition to the salary regrade exercise that was carried out last year which resulted in significantly higher salaries for many in the civil service; another 2.5 percent increase in salaries and wages is planned for public workers.

Breaking down further how the money will be spent he said money will be used “to facilitate an increase in pension” adding that provision is also made to facilitate and increase in pension to retired legislators.

“To facilitate the payment of ex-gratia awards to qualifying nonpensionable employees whose service were severed during the 2012

Minister of Finance Washington Misick

downsizing exercise.

“To bolster crime fighting capacity of the royal Turks and Caicos Islands police force an allocation has been made to fund 20 new recruits in 2016/17 at the sum of $900,000.

“For increased allocation to disaster mitigation programme, to increase the stipends to The Social Services Department for persons who are shut-in and have illnesses and are unable to care for themselves, to increase the stipends to those persons within our communities.

“To carry out major investments in the public health system that is faced with emerging diseases and I mentioned earlier the H1N1, zika virus and chikungunya.

“To improve our global

Under the tree

competitiveness funding has been allocated to establish a customer service unit within the Ministry of Border Control to enhance the value of the service that is given to the public.”

Turning his attention to micro, small and medium size businesses the finance minister noted that a sum of $1.5 million has been allocated to support entrepreneurship within the Islands through the MSME incentive programme.

“Including $250,0000 to CEDA, the Centre for Entrepreneurial Development.”

The FSPS or the Financial Strategic and Policy Statement were tabled in the House in December 2015 and the appropriation estimates for 2016-2017 were laid on the table on Monday.

Additional funds were also allocated for the environmental health and emergency services.

There is also a 19 percent reduction in non-recurrent expenditure according to the minister, which he put at $8.8 million.

He said: “The significant reduction is due to reduced debt service fees, as the $170 million bond has been retired.”

Misick said the ambitious proposals are a demonstration that the Government’s fiscal prudence strategy has paid off and the next step is to build fiscal resilience.

This he said is the Government’s commitment to the people of the Turks and Caicos Islands.

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TCI officials attended the 14th European Union Overseas Countries and Territories Forum

The team participated in several key meetings with the EU

Ewing to vice chair overseas territories group PREMIER Rufus Ewing was elected as vice chair of the UK’s Overseas Countries and Territories Association (OCTA) during a meeting in Brussels recently.

The body was established to improve policy dialogue, strategic partnership and sustainable development in the overseas countries and territories.

The decision was announced at the 14th European Union (EU) Overseas Countries and Territories (OCT) Forum, according to a Government press release on February 25.

Government officials from the TCI along with other UK overseas countries and territories attended the event which kicked off on February 22.

The TCI delegation included the Premier Rufus Ewing, Minister of Finance Washington Misick, Deputy Governor and EU programme manager Anya Williams, Permanent Secretary of Finance Athenee Harvey and Head of Secretariat and Head of UK Office Ronlee James and Tracy Knight.

The team participated in several key meetings with the EU including its trilateral meeting with the Director General for Development and Cooperation Jolita Butkeviche to discuss the ongoing progress of EU programmes in the TCI. They also attended a regional meeting with other OCTs to discuss the progress of the regional program centred on sustainable energy and marine biodiversity programmes.

And finally took part in the 14th Ministerial Conference and EU OCT Forum where Premier Ewing led a round table discussion on enhancing growth and investment opportunities in the OCTs along with his

intervention on the OCTs response to the new global agreement on climate change.

At this year’s 14th Ministerial Forum, Ewing was elected to serve as the vice chair of the Overseas Countries and Territories Association.

This is a key role as the TCI stands in line to be elected as the chair of OCTA at the 15th OCT Forum which is to be held in Aruba later this year and will coincide with the planned UK presidency of the EU. Premier Ewing said he was pleased to be taking on the role.

“The overall mission of the Overseas Countries and Territories Association (OCTA) is to improve policy dialogue, strategic partnership and sustainable development in the Overseas Countries and Territories.

“This appointment comes at a time when there is great uncertainty surrounding the future relationship of the UK and the EU with a referendum having already been announced for June 23, 2016.

“At the Joint Ministerial Council held last December in London UK overseas territories were quite clear on the benefits of grant funding received through the EU. “It is important for the TCI that the funds already earmarked for TCI in the EDF 10 and 11 programmes are not jeopardised in any way.

“Our meetings with the EU sought to clarify issues such as this and we are quite certain that the TCI can still fully benefit from these programmes notwithstanding the pending referendum.

“I look forward to my role as the vice chair of OCTA and will continue to promote programmes and policies for the betterment of the Turks and

Caicos Islands in the wider context of the OCTs.” Commenting on the TCI EU relationship Washington Misick said: “The TCI continues to enjoy a successful relationship with the EU; the EU having committed to over €25 million in grant funding to the TCI through the EDF 10 and 11 programmes.

“The EDF 10 programme of €11.85 million is geared towards building a better business sector, with the first drawdown of (€3 million) having been received in April 2014, the second disbursement of (€4 million) having been received in December 2015 and the final disbursement of (€4 million) due in December 2016.

“While the EDF 11 programme of €14.6 million formulated around improvements in the education sector will span the years 2017 to 2020.

“This has been of great assistance to the TCI and these are most noteworthy programmes that will bring real benefit to the people of the TCI.” Deputy Governor and EU programme manager for the TCI Anya Williams said that she was pleased with the overall success of the EU programmes in the TCI. “The TCI has over the years managed several successful EU programmes including the housing programme which provided new and/or renovated homes to many families affected by hurricane Ike in the Islands of Grand Turk and South Caicos; the Protected Areas Management Project which provided much needed grant assistance to the National Trust and the EDF 9, 10 and 11 programmes which provided

Ewing was elected as vice chair of the UK’s Overseas Countries and Territories Association

millions of dollars in grant funding to valuable programmes in the TCI. “At a time when the TCI was working extremely hard to stabilise its finances, the Director General for Cooperation and Development stated that she took a personal risk in 2012

in reinstating the TCI into the EU programme, but we are both happy and proud that we have exceeded the EU’s expectations and now have one of the most efficient and effectively managed EU programmes within the overseas territories.”

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Police urged to speed up investigations into Kevino’s murder

BY OLIVIA ROSE DEPUTY Premier Akeirra Missick has urged the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RTCIPF) to hasten their investigations into the murder of Kevino ‘Bah’ Smith in an effort to give his family closure.

The Deputy Premier, who was speaking in the House of Assembly on Monday (February 29), said the matter has been weighing heavy on her heart since police are yet to announce any leads.

Friday, March 4, has made it one year since 25-year old Smith went missing after a reported heated confrontation.

Smith’s remains were found in Breezy Brae, Grand Turk in late April 2015 following a more aggressive police search effort.

And it was in July that police finally confirmed that those remains discovered were indeed young Smith.

There has since been a personal appeal to the Governor, Premier and a protest by family members in the case.

Missick said: “It’s almost going to be a year and there is no closure for that family, there is no closure for the community here in Grand Turk.

“I’m hoping that with all the new recruits that are taking place in the RTCIPF and the special detective group that has been brought in that

they will do something.

“Whatever it is that needs to be done, whether it is just providing that family some form of information.

“I don’t know the mother or the father very well, but he was young and I feel that there is no closure and if I feel that way I can’t even imagine what they’re going through.

“I just pray that we can move forward and find something that will provide this family closure.”

Smith’s grief-stricken mother Patti Smith is still crying out for justice as the killer is yet to be found.

His mother and other relatives and friends have recently taken to social media to express their frustration with the seemingly slothful investigations into his murder.

In an exclusive interview with the Weekly News a few months ago his mother said: “From the 4th of March until today I haven`t heard anything, any updates or nothing about his death from the police.”

According to initial reports Smith went missing on March 4, 2015, and his body was subsequently discovered in bushes in Breezy Brae, Grand Turk.

Edwin Astwood, Grand Turk south representative for the PDM, who spoke with the media on April 16 when Smith’s body was recovered said: “All morning the forensic team was there; we could see them.

“What we saw at the end was them

Bribery insures driver conviction A CHEEKY driver who tried to bribe his way out of a sticky roadside situation has been slapped with a hefty fine.

Mosset Calixte, originally from Haiti, was stopped in his Honda Accord by traffic cops of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force.

When checks were carried out on his vehicle an officer informed him that his licence was up to date but his insurance had expired.

Calixte was then told of the

RTCIPF intention to prosecute for lack of insurance at which point he offered to pay the officer who informed him that was also an offence and arrested him.

The incident took place on Tuesday, December 30, 2014 and came to court on Monday, February 22, this year at the Magistrates Court.

Calixte was found guilty of bribery and ordered to pay a penalty of $1,000 or serve four months in prison. The money was paid.

coming out with bags, a number of small bags, two body bags, brown heavy bags with a bunch of individual plastic bags inside of it.

“It looks like the worse, like they found pieces of a body or remains of a body in pieces; it wasn’t just one body bag.”

No suspect has been arrested in connection with Smith’s gruesome murder and his mother is growing frustrated with the police force’s apparent lack of will to capture those responsible for her son’s untimely demise.

She told this publication that she is losing faith in the police force.

“I’m losing confidence in them, my son was a son of the soil, and he contributed to this country, when it was the late Reverend Dr Howell it burned me to see how they reacted

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right out there.

“So I want to know what’s happening, I need justice for my son.”

A family liaison officer was subsequently appointed to keep the family updated on the progress of the investigations, but Smith claims no information surrounding her son’s murder has been forthcoming.

She told the Weekly News that just a glimpse of Kevino’s garments sometimes cause a flood of emotions so strong that she is often driven to uncontrollable tears.

She said she is flooded daily with memories of her smiling son, and her grief knows no bounds.

Crippled with emotions Smith said: “Some days I feel like I’m

hitting rock bottom, under a cliff or the world is closing down on me.

“When I get up and I can’t see him, I can’t touch him, I can’t talk to him, I cry day and night.

“I just want justice for my baby, why did they do that to me?

“Bring in the suspect and prosecute them, because Christmas I don’t want those people to be out here eating cake and having fun and I’m eating tears.”

The mother is still pleading with the general public to assist the police with their investigations and is urging the police to do more so she can have closure.

Police are still conducting investigations into Kevino’s Smith murder.

Beauty pageant fraudster spared jail

BY JOHN TONER A FORMER beauty queen who admitted her part in a $12,000 bank scam has avoided being sent to prison.

Nathanelle Louis, originally from Haiti, pleaded guilty earlier this month to her part in transferring criminal funds out of the country back in February 2015.

An investigation carried out by the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force revealed that Louis was contacted on Facebook by a person she did not know who offered her a job.

Her ‘job’ involved her bank account being used to transfer cash abroad as part of a money laundering operation.

She was to evaluate and comment on customer services at Money Gram and Western Union to give the appearance of legitimacy to the transactions.

Louis provided her bank account number which monies were transferred into so that the evaluations could be carried out and she was then paid 10 percent of the

BEAUTY AND THE BANK: Pageant contestant Louis has escaped being sent to prison for her role in the scam

value of the transaction.

Between Thursday, February 26, and Friday, February 27, 2015,

a total of $12,240 was withdrawn from the victims account in three instalments.

First on February 26 two withdrawals of $4,620 and $3,000 were made and then a final transaction of $4,620 the following day.

The money was then sent to Louis’ account, withdrawn and sent via Money Gram to people not known to her outside the Turks and Caicos Islands.

Louis, who has been a contestant at the Miss Body Beautiful pageant in the past, pleaded guilty to concealing criminal property, removing criminal property from the Islands and possession of criminal property, all covered by the proceeds of crime ordinance.

On Monday, February 29, she was handed a two year suspended sentence by the Supreme Court judge and ordered pay restitution to the victim of $12,240.

The compensation must be made to the victim at a rate of $400 a month until the debt is paid off and Louis faces an immediate one year jail term if she fails to make any of payments.

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We welcome letters from all members of the public on a variety of topics Please note that all submissions are subject to editing in keeping with defamation laws and newspaper style. Letters should be accompanied by the author’s full name, location and phone number. Names will be withheld if requested.

Scholarship policy – PART ONE Dear Editor, Thank you for the opportunity to address the recent claims and comments by the Hon Minister of Education in the immediate aftermath of the decision of the Supreme Court in the case of R v The Minister of Education ex parte Greene, Higgs and Smith.

As a parent and a Turks and Caicos Islander, I was saddened by

the minister’s comments as aired on both WIV and PTV and in the content of her ministry’s press release the day following.

It would have been good to see the minister embrace the landmark decision of the court and take it as an opportunity to correct the flaws which the case highlighted, and to also have her welcome the opportunity to grant two more intelligent and motivated young Turks and Caicos Islanders, the well-deserved title of national

scholars and all that it entails.

To the contrary, the minister tried shamelessly to contort the ruling into a victory for the Government but more importantly herself, and in so doing she did not shy away from placing the responsibility for making the wrong decision on everybody but herself.

The difficulty the minster faces in that regard, is the fact that under the Education Ordinance, the buck stops with her.

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Character: Essential to college success?

I ONCE overheard someone say that many students who gain a place at college are not yet ready for the experience.

But what is college readiness and who is qualified to make such comments?

Can anyone be fully ready for anything given that we do not possess advanced knowledge of what any situation will be like?

This idea of readiness for college is taken up by a psychology professor at Glendale Community College in Arizona in an article titled, ‘The importance of character for college success.’

He feels character is important in preparing students for college readiness.

By character he means having skills such as responsibility, determination and perseverance, and quotes another educator who says that college readiness skills include study skills, work habits, time management and problemsolving, and believes these help students to think deeply and persevere when difficulties arise.

The community college professor further notes that traits like resiliency, resourcefulness and grit are highly predictive factors for post-secondary success.

He describes grit as the courage and tenacity to continue on no matter how overwhelming the situation is.

To me the qualities mentioned

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.

above are indeed essential to college success by helping students to manage the dynamics a good education presents.

Students have to be responsible and determined despite the challenges presented by the college system such as fees, having to work and study, prepare projects and assignments, and deal with their home responsibilities.

They might be tempted to withdraw or do fewer courses which lengthen the programme. But responsibility means staying in there until their goals are achieved.

Good work habits, managing their time wisely and problem-solving demonstrate a strong character and principled values. These see them through to the end.

Resourcefulness is the ability to be flexible, to go beyond the prescribed texts and be innovative and creative.

For me character is essential to success at college in a larger way.

It strengthens authenticity and self-worth which goad students on despite apparently hopeless

situations, builds self-confidence, and enriches the student’s sense of personhood.

Character encourages assertiveness in the face of bullying and firmness when the system tries to use its authority to put the student in a particular light.

The recent legal case involving students and the system is an example of this.

Character is therefore not only essential to college success but necessary for success in everything else.

If the two educators mentioned had explained the traits for college success more broadly and substantially it would have revealed another aspect of character.

Explanation leads to further understanding and behavioural change.

And if college students are to experience greater success, readiness in the qualities above is a critical asset.

I turn now to the specific claims.

NATIONAL POLICY AND ACADEMIC CRITERIA The basic and fundamental point is that there is a national scholarship policy for the Turks and Caicos Islands.

This document entitled ‘The National Scholarship Policy for the Turks and Caicos Islands’ states on its face that it is intended “to provide information to the public on the procedure for applying for, and receiving, scholarships and grants”.

This is the document that the Ministry of Education has consistently, since 2011, published as its comprehensive guide to the provision of grants and scholarships including national scholarships.

The problem is not the National Scholarship Policy and what it says.

The problem is that those making scholarship decisions have devised a separate set of rules called the Academic Criteria which they use, so they say, to “fine tune” the published national policy.

These rules are not published, no one in the ministry is able to produce a copy, nor has anyone there been able to state definitively what the current comprehensive Academic Criteria says.

Over the last year and a half I and others have requested that the Ministry of Education provide us with a document containing the definitive, comprehensive and applicable Academic Criteria.

We have yet to receive such a document. Indeed, both during and after the hearing the court was presented with not less than five different versions of what the Crown claimed was the Academic Criteria.

All the documents presented were either not complete documents or were contradictory of each other and or of what the minister in her affidavit said the Academic Criteria was.

Indeed the Crown was chided for failing to comply with its duty of full disclosure and candour in the judicial review proceedings and the Chief Justice at paragraphs 18 and 19 of the judgment had this to say: “The minister exhibits a partial document to her affidavit which one supposes was intended to support her evidence but in fact undermines it as it sets out entirely different criteria…

“As a result of the Crown’s failure to provide the rest of this document

- in breach of its duty of candour – it is impossible to ascertain when this criteria was supposedly established…”

And at paragraph 23: “Repeated requests made of the Crown during the hearing of this matter - and even since the matter has been reserved - to provide documentation to show when the Government’s National Scholar Programme, as distinct from the CXC National Award Ceremony, was first incepted and what that criteria adopted was and by whom, met with little success.”

I do not criticise the Attorney General’s Chambers – unfortunately it was the ministry which gave them a basket to carry water.

So long as the Ministry of Education can, in connection with the grant of scholarships, apply a set of unpublished and ever changing rules that are known not even to the minister let alone the public and that often contradict the provisions of the published National Policy, then allegations of favouritism or victimisation will continue to be levelled at that department and rightly so.

This state of affairs leaves the public always wondering why student A receives a grant while student B receives a scholarship or why student A is able to do A levels overseas but not student B, or why student A is able to study in the US but not student B. On the latter issue I must add that in my view once the Government determines that a student has earned a scholarship, that student (not only national scholars) should be free to apply the financial benefit of that scholarship at the accredited school of their choice.

The current rule that scholars other than national scholars can only take up their scholarship in the UK or the West Indies (but not the USA or Canada) is ludicrous.

JUDICIAL REVIEW CANNOT ADDRESS MERITS OF THE DECISION On the question of whether the selection of national scholars should be based on single vs multiple sittings, the minister correctly makes this point that the Chief Justice felt that it was not open to her to supplant her views for those of the minister.

As the Chief Justice states at paragraph 30 of the judgement: “Judicial review is directed not against the merits of a decision but to the examination of the decision making process……” [my emphasis] The decision making process has now been reviewed by the Chief Justice. What is outstanding now is the review of the merits of the decision and this has to be done by the minister if the Scholarship Policy is to operate fairly.

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Business licences available for collection ALL business owners must display their business licences or risk a fine, according to the Government this week.

The Revenue Department released a reminder on Wednesday (March 2) that business licence certificates are available for collection at the various assigned Revenue Department offices.

It urges owners to collect and display their licences prominently in the place of business.

This is in regard to section 16 of the Business Licence Ordinance which states: “The holder of a licence shall display the licence in a conspicuous place on any premises occupied by him for the purpose of carrying on business and shall produce such licence for inspection when requested to do so by the Permanent Secretary of Finance or a person authorised by him in that behalf, or a police officer not below the rank of sergeant.”

A business owner may be liable for a fine of $1,000 if he or she fails to properly display the licence within their business.

Officers of the Revenue Department are available to address any concerns.

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Desperation or destiny?

IT HAS been a little over a week since Michael Eugene Misick announced his re-entry into frontline politics via his Facebook page, which I must say, for someone who follows politics within the TCI very closely, this has caught even me by surprise.

Mind you, the signs were there. Be it the birthday bash, the creation of a non-profit organisation, or the various postings of relatable videos on Facebook.

I said to myself: “Wow, why Mike look like he running for something?”

In hindsight, I now know the answer to that question. Therein lies the title of this article and my interpretation of how things are likely to play out in the months to come.

First, we must note a few facts. Based on the TCI Constitution and the Political Activities Ordinance, Mike is still an elector and hence it is his right to put himself forward for nomination as afforded him under the affirmation legislation.

It should also be noted that the Integrity Commission Ordinance only applies to public officers which he presently is not.

Therefore, it would only apply if he is indeed elected to hold public office.

The newly elected chairman of the Progressive National Party (PNP) has indicated that Mike as

BY JAMELL ROBINSON an elector will be subjected to the party candidate selection process like all others vying to run.

Those are some of the factors. Now let’s get into the meat of the matter.

One could ask, given Mike’s popularity within the country, why would he vie to contest the constituency of North and Middle Caicos?

It cannot be said that it’s because it is his old constituency - as it did not exist before 2012 and the only person that has won it to date is Hon Ricardo Gardiner, his nephew.

Otherwise with that logic Clarence Selver, Ashwood Forbes, Royal Robinson, Robert Hall, Samuel Harvey, and Jeffrey Hall could all lay claim to the constituency as they all would have won an election in the past in a part of what now makes up the NC/MC constituency.

So again - why that constituency?

I believe it is either of the following: desperation or destiny.

We start with desperation. Any

right thinking observer knows that the SIPT trial is tantamount to a kangaroo court at best - as the results are predetermined regardless of true innocence or guilt by those persons being ‘brought to justice’.

So, facing that reality one can see why getting back into the House of Assembly would be appealing if TCI independence is the only way out.

Therefore the short version is as follows: 1. Become the nominee for the PNP. 2. Win the election 3.

Become Premier of the TCI 4. Ask and receive independence from the UK 5. Pardon yourself and others from charges as prime minister.

Note that becoming the PNP nominee isn’t a necessity, as joining the PDA or going the independent route could yield the same results given how tight this upcoming election will be.

Also, the PNP is being given the first right of refusal - as I suspect it’s full speed ahead for Mike regardless of the results of nomination process.

More to that, being mindful of recent history, in 1995 a very popular Hon Norman Saunders won in South Caicos as an independent candidate, so history could easily repeat itself.

We now move to destiny. Mike has said that he believes it is his destiny to lead the TCI to independence from Great Britain.

So the process above works again as the key to it all is him becoming premier after all is said and done.

Why is this important? History

teaches us that there are a few ways countries gain independence, either by the point of a gun or through the ballot box.

And, since we don’t have the guns, whoever is our premier must be the one to lead us into independence.

The only person that I can think of that was not a politician whom has led their country to independence was Mahatma Ghandi in India. Now, some may compare Mike to many, but Ghandi - he is not.

Were I in his shoes and desperate, I would take the easy path: contest the NC/MC seat where I would have less people to convince to support me, face only two or three opponents at the ballot box and then take the path to independence outlined above.

But, If I believed it was my destiny to lead this country to independence, I would run AtLarge, face up to 15 persons, win the popular vote with over 4,500 votes on an independence agenda, become premier and say to the Britain: “The people of the TCI have spoken. They have given me the mandate for independence so pack your bags.”

But that’s just me. It is still early days yet and there is more than enough time for plot changes in this developing story.

Moreover, in time, we will find out whether this is desperation or destiny.

COMMENTARY

Where’s the beef?

‘WHERE’S the beef?’ is a slogan that originated in the USA fast food restaurant Wendy’s.

The owner, named Dave, claimed his burgers had more beef. Something to really chew on!

Our question today is where is the beef in the case for the defence of former Premier Michael Misick, his Cabinet, relatives and a whole batch of lawyers and law firms?

We the people have never been exposed to a prosecutor’s opening statement so long and so filled with details of documented hard evidence proving corruption.

Those indicted have pleaded innocent and it is the job of the defence attorneys to set aside the evidence proving guilt.

The problem faced by the defence is the evidence is not

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

yet in the testimony of witnesses, it is in the hard copies of a mountain of cheques, ledgers, journals, bank records and other documents subpoenaed from the PNP, banks and other institutions.

Tonnes of smoking guns containing PNP ‘finger prints’.

We have yet to hear the defence attorneys claim innocence. Instead defence wants the developers who have already pled guilty of paying

bribes to testify.

Be careful what you wish for.

Would the developers tell a story of intimidation?

Is the prosecution against developers testifying because before developers paid the bribes they may have reported to Britain, in vain?

Possibly reported to British parliamentarian Meg Munn who had responsibility for the TCI oversight.

Munn blew it and the folks want

to know why!

Is that a British box the prosecution doesn’t want opened?

Lack of oversight could embarrass the British but it is not a defence for PNP defendants.

Mike Misick has said: “If I go down everyone will go with me.”

Everyone may not include the PDM but it could include the British Labour Party.

Misery, they say, loves company.

With 150 witnesses on the prosecutors’ list, could some be drawn into future prosecutions?

Why does the defence want numerous witnesses from the institutions who supplied the damning documented evidence to testify?

Does the defence really believe the SIPT team fabricated these documents? This will obviously delay the verdict. Is that the only beef

the defence has - more delay?

Judge Harrison has made it clear. He is not reading the media or listening to how the public perceives the trial.

He says he will make his decision based on hard evidence. Harrison is human.

Could he be disturbed by delay after delay?

If we had a jury they would have been sequestered, locked away from their families, since early December and the trial has yet to get beyond opening statements.

Outside the trial the re-elected left over PNP had no defence for their debt.

They cooled out, raised taxes and got the people, not themselves, to pay, pay and pay.

Now the whole population has something to beef about.

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$1.5m Clyde Robinson ‘land flipping’ case reopened

BY JOHN TONER THE CONTROVERSIAL “land flipping” case involving former Director of Planning Clyde Robinson has been sent for review.

The Court of Appeal ruled that Chief Justice Ramsey Hale did not apply the “proper test” when she decided Robinson had acted properly in the acquisition of land in Long Bay. A panel of three QCs ruled that Judge Hale “should have concluded that it would be unconscionable for Robinson to retain receipt of the land” after a private valuation

revealed the land may be worth more than what he paid the TCIG. The appeal court decided that the private valuation of the land he received three weeks after the CPL had been granted ought to have alerted him to further inquiry as to its true value.

The judgement reads: “While he stated that he was pleasantly surprised, a valuation five times greater than that placed on it by the Government ought to have alerted him or caused him to be concerned that there was a possibility of impropriety.

“There was no evidence that before the land was actually conveyed to him that he took any step to bring the valuation he obtained from the Construction Advisory Services Ltd to the attention of the appropriate officer of the Government.

“He appeared to have turned a blind eye to the question of any possible impropriety.”

In her original judgement Ramsey Hale found that the Crown did not prove its case against Robinson.

However she found that former Minister of Natural Resources, McAllister Hanchell, in directing an

out-of-date valuation, breached his fiduciary duties to the Crown.

She decided that there was nothing about the price for which Robinson was offered the land that should have alerted him that its valuation was wrong, or that the minister had breached his fiduciary duty and directed the use of an out of date valuation.

This was despite the fact that he accepted the offer from the Government and later discovered from a private valuation that the land was potentially worth more.

On the claim that he breached

Former Director of Planning Clyde Robinson

his fiduciary duty to the Crown in his position as Director of Planning the judge was not persuaded that Robinson owed the Crown any relevant fiduciary duty.

Ramsay-Hale said Robinson was not required to pursue his employer’s interests at the expense of his own and disclose that he had received a greater valuation for the land than what was offered to him.

However, following this decision from the court of appeal Judge Hale is to be forced to review her original decisions.

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National development PART ONE Dear Editor, When we think about national development we think about infrastructure, roads, buildings, some kind of physical structure.

However, I also envision embodied in national development issues of access to and across our beautiful by nature Islands, daily access to quality and affordable fruits and vegetables, access to essential emergency and public healthcare services, opportunities for investment and empowerment of our people, and generally speaking, an improved quality of life for all persons living in the TCI. Before I get carried away and infuse my views about national development, the official definition of the combined word ‘national development’ is the ability of a country to improve the social welfare of the people eg. by providing social amenities like quality education, potable water, transportation infrastructure, medical care, etc (anonymous definition Slide Share September 8, 2014).

As two words, national refers to relating to, or officially supported by the state, whereas, development is defined as a specified state of growth or advancement: constituting a new stage in a changing situation.

Embedded in national development is also national security and economic stability and viability.

Two critical elements that seems to be fading away in the TCI; individual and community safety and security with all the robberies and unsolved deaths over the past two years.

Some may say: “Oh, it’s just petty robberies and TCI is virtually crime

free,” but have you ever been robbed, especially in your own home, it does something to you psychologically and you may lose your sense of peace.

After you feel violated in the one place that should be safe, home, where is the social welfare?

What makes it worse is that the perpetrator is walking around free to do it again and to someone else, because no one is speaking out.

It’s only a matter of time until it appears on your doorstep.

This article is not a comprehensive view of national development but seeks to articulate my views about national development within the TCI context and there are a lot of issues that needs much attention even now.

National security, illegal home businesses, illegal squatting, dilapidated buildings and homes, garbage polluted environments and lack of opportunities for locals and legal residents to thrive in; augmented by the high cost of living, limited opportunities for scholarships, low morale in the civil service and lack of avenues to efficiently address the problems.

Who is looking out for the people, especially those who are less likely to speak out for themselves?

Who is addressing the issues?

Not the politicians, not the heads of government?

I hope that the reader is following me as the point of investing in our people is essential to national development as lights on a car.

Although you may not appreciate the lights until night fall or a foggy weather, ensuring the lights are working properly can be the difference between your safety and that of the public, death and criminality.

So yes, I choose to firstly,

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emphasise investment in our people.

I will further expound on this and hope that the reader can see the whole picture and how it relates to national development.

It starts with the availability of quality public healthcare services for the mother, father and infant up to adulthood and the infusion of integrity and citizenship principles embedded into the education system from infancy to adulthood ie. pre-k to college level.

Another view held as investment in our people starts with access to student friendly pre-k and primary schools that have well trained, well paid teachers and staff, well ventilated classrooms, sanitary bathrooms which are constantly being sanitised and cleaned with adequate play grounds as children learn most through social interaction.

Activities to stimulate individual thought processes as well as practical subject areas should be incorporated within the syllabus at different stages about ethics, citizenship, healthy principles (diet and exercise), TCI history, and culture, the languages of French and Spanish and leadership skills.

During the high school years, work ethics, TCI constitution and laws of the country, good governance and code of conduct should be formally introduced.

At the post high school level, there is no reason why all TC Islanders should not have access to a free education up to Bachelor’s degree level in this century.

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take into account the following: 1) The Chief Justice does not support the multiple sitting criterion and for the minister to suggest that the multiple sittings criteria enjoy any sanction or support of the court is simply not true.

The Chief Justice’s utterings during the course of the hearing which neither the minister nor any person from the ministry or the CXC National Committee attended, made clear her view.

Moreover, in the judgment itself, after analysing the examination results at paragraph nine, the Chief Justice went on in paragraph 10 to say this: “This analysis demonstrates that adopting the CXC national Committee’s criteria, taking into account the results of examinations taken over two years, allowed for the highest recognition to be given, not to the students who exhibited mastery of the various subject areas studied by achieving all A or 1 grades, but to the student who simply wrote the most examinations” 2) In reviewing the merits of the decision, the minister must take into account the published National Scholarship Policy which says that only one sitting should be taken into account.

The policy reads as follows: “Each year, full scholarships will be given to the three best performing students at the national level.”

3) When reviewing the merits of the decision, the minister must take into account the fact that Mr Reinwald Lewis, principal of the HJ Robinson High School and chairman of the National Academic Awards Committee and presumably one of the seasoned educators to whom the minister referred in her interview as being one on whom she relies for technical

advice, states categorically that he and his committee share the view that reckoning passes gleaned in one sitting was the best way of identifying the top performing students.

As the Chief Justice stated in paragraph 12 of the Judgment: “It seems clear, from the correspondence exhibited, that it is accepted that mastery of a subject, ie. achieving a grade one or A, is a marker of excellence.

It is also clear from the correspondence that it is accepted that the results which are used to select the top three performing scholars should be the results obtained in examinations taken in a single sitting.

Mr Reinwald Lewis, chairman of the National Committee, states as much in his letter to Mr Greene dated 30 September, 2014, that: “...Sitting exams in one sitting is an excellent gauge of potential.”

4) The ministry has said that they will transition to a single sitting requirement by 2018.

I have suggested that during the transition period, top performing students in single sittings be recognized alongside those who do multiple sittings.

This suggestion has not been accepted which means that under the present regime, the students accepted by the establishment as the best performers, are the very ones sometimes denied national recognition.

This is tantamount to the ministry punishing those students for doing exceptionally well, rather than rewarding them.

This has happened in every year, but one, since 2011.

Yours faithfully, Clayton Greene, Providenciales

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Sexual assault and domestic violence survivor breaks silence

BY OLIVIA ROSE A SEXUAL abuse survivor is using her adversities to help others break the silence of sexual assault and domestic violence.

Barbara Joy Hansen, author and publisher of the book ‘Listen to the Cry of the Child,’ knows sexual abuse thrives on secrecy and has learned personally that bringing abuse into the light is the first step to freedom and eventual healing.

Hansen as a very young child was violated by her grandfather and victimised from age two; she was eight when the abuse stopped.

Hansen, who recently visited the Turks and Caicos Islands with her husband, plans to help victims of sexual abuse and domestic violence living in the TCI to overcome their abuse by speaking out and breaking the silence.

In a release Hansen said: “Because of how open I now am after living a silent scream for over 38 years many men and women in Turks and Caicos shared their painful stories with me.

“My heart is with your people!

I want to come back and speak.

I connected with a bartender at a restaurant who told me he knows people in the Government who might be willing to bring me back to speak on TV, radio, schools, orphanages and churches.”

Hansen’s story is both emotional and triumphant. In her release she revealed that during her stay at a Christian camp, a trusted youth pastor molested her and others.

“My life was forever changed by the abuse of two people who should have loved and protected me, and not harmed me.”

Living with the secret for over 38 years caused post-traumatic stress

Author Barbara Joy Hansen and husband

disorder and much pain in her life.

In her book she shares her journey out of shameful silence. She said: “When you are abused, you are repeatedly told not to tell.

“That sent me deep into a decades-long world of mute and numb silence.”

She related that bits of her memory were blocked, she experienced shame, low self-esteem and delayed physical maturation in her teens.

As a child she was intensely shy, quiet, very trusting, withdrawn and extremely vulnerable but as an adult her anger turned inward, and she felt alone and silenced.

She struggled with infertility, postpartum depression and marriage betrayal.

In an amazing turn of events, while watching an Oprah Winfrey Show episode about confronting past hurts, Barbara Hansen could be silent no more.

The pain of her past boiled over and she was able to tell her mother what her grandfather had done.

It was then Hansen discovered that

her mother had experienced incest at the hands of the same person.

Hansen’s road to healing came through asking God to heal her, validating her memories, confronting the past, a Christian 12-step group, Retrovaille Marriage encounter for couples in crisis, allowing herself to grieve and through healing scriptures.

In 1999, 41 years after her abuse at the church camp, Barbara Hansen confronted her abuser at a Christian and Missionary Alliance disciplinary hearing.

She was able to say: “You have my forgiveness,” grieve all her losses and begin her journey to wholeness and freedom.

No longer a victim, Hansen considered herself a “victorious survivor”.

She and her husband have done extensive work in prisons, homeless shelters, domestic violence conferences and she facilitates a survivors’ support group called Beauty Out of Ashes.

They are members of Greater Framingham Community Church in Massachusetts.

Their home based ministry ‘His Mission’ helps those with lifecontrolling problems.

Hansen speaks worldwide to give awareness and hope to other survivors of sexual abuse, sexual assault and violence.

Her book tells the tale of one woman’s journey to healing and hope, a handbook to help guide others through their own healing journeys.

This compelling poignant book tells her personal story of years of abuse she suffered as a young child by her grandfather, a deacon in his church.

As an 11-year-old she was again

Hansen’s book ‘Listen to the Cry of the Child’

abused at a church camp by a 27-year-old youth pastor.

The damaging effects of that abuse were lived out in depression, infertility, shame and anger as well as post-traumatic stress before she asked God for help and began to take steps toward healing which resulted in forgiveness.

Woven through Hansen’s powerful personal account are resources such as scriptures that gave healing along the way, quotes from recovery authors that helped her, and eye-opening sexual abuse

statistics.

Finally Hansen found her voice, confronted her past and moved on to help others.

The book is not mired in the abuse but effectively chronicles the stages of healing that Hansen experienced, and then moves on to show that she is no longer a victim but a triumphant survivor.

Her life is evidence of this as Hansen helps sexual abuse victims, sex offenders, drug addicts, alcoholics and others in need of soul healing.

Man, 32, dies after three way vehicle collision

BY DAISY HANDFIELD

Three way car collision leaves one dead

A MAN died after succumbing to his injuries during a dreadful three way vehicle collision on Saturday (February 27).

The incident took place at about 4.57pm on Leeward Highway in Providenciales in the vicinity of Automotive Arts.

The 32-year-old sustained serious head and neck injuries and was pronounced dead at the Cheshire Hall Medical Centre at 7.45pm that night.

Officers have not released his name as, at time of press, the next of kin had yet to be informed.

Police recently announced that a 37-year-old man has been arrested in suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, relating to this incident.

According to a police report, upon police arrival to the scene on the

eastbound lane, officers found a grey Toyota Corolla that was driven by Harry Novel that was travelling west down the Leeward Highway when he lost control.

Novel hit the median and went airborne and collided into the green Cadillac driven by Jacquelin Bernadin and a Toyota Prado jeep driven by Frank Casarela - both were heading east on Leeward Highway.

The report stated that emergency services attended the scene and freed passengers trapped in the grey Toyota Corolla car.

Four people were taken to the hospital after complaining of pain.

The deceased was among the four.

The other three people were treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

Kevin Clarke, press officer at the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RTCIPF), on Monday (February 29) urged road users to

exercise caution when driving on the roads, especially when the roads are wet.

He said: “They must be mindful that although the speed limit might be 40, that does not mean that they must drive at 40 miles per hour, especially when approaching curves.

“They must also be mindful that there are some bumps on the road that excessive speeding can cause their vehicles to airborne. That will make them lose control of their vehicle.

“Also, have consideration for other road users, also always have on your seatbelt.

“Drive to arrive alive.”

Clarke said that many of these accidents could be avoided if road users exercised cautious driving.

“These accidents again cause the loss of lives, can also cause serious injuries to persons and even structural damage if they were to run into a building,” Clarke said.

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Voter registration battle

BY JOHN TONER

DESPITE the election being months away the fight for votes has already kicked off as parties argue over voter eligibility.

The process of determining who is able to vote in which district is nearly completed and the latest stop on the roadshow was Providenciales where people of differing political persuasions wrangled over voter details.

A number of claims against objections had been submitted by deputy leader Akierra Missick but the supervisor was unable to uphold them as Missick was not someone registered to vote in the relevant district.

The deputy leader said that forms were unclear and that she was determined to fight on and have her claims recognised.

She said: “My claims against these objections were registered on time but the forms are unclear which the supervisor himself has acknowledged so we will be taking them to the adjudicator.

“The adjudicator has a

responsibility to ensure that the list is correct and there is an appeal process we will be utilising and I believe that the persons registered to vote in the wrong place due to confusing boundaries will find themselves on the correct list.

“I believe that the principle of natural justice will prevail.”

Leader of the Opposition Charlene Cartwright Robinson expressed her surprise that the PNP had brought claims against objections in a similar fashion to last year.

She said: “When you are presenting claims you have to be registered in the relevant electoral district, someone on that list has to be the objector and we are surprised it is two lawyers who have made the objections in this way, we had a similar situation last year.

“We are going to make sure that the law is followed and that the list is as clean as it can possibly be.”

Across the country about 800 claims or objections have been made about people registered to vote and it is the responsibility of the Supervisor

Miss TCI pageant revived after a year of dormancy

BY DAISY HANDFIELD LOCALLY based company Island Arrangements has taken on the task of putting on the Miss Turks and Caicos Universe 2016-17 pageant after a year of the event’s dormancy.

The company recently announced the scouting of young ladies between the ages of 18 and 26 to participate in the upcoming pageant and to represent the Turks and Caicos Islands at the 2016-17 Miss Universe pageant.

In an interview with the managing director of Island Arrangements, Olincia Missick on Thursday (March 3), she said that being a company that already had a reputation for producing “awesome” events, this was a great opportunity to put more of their expertise on display.

She said: “We jumped at the opportunity to produce Miss Turks and Caicos, which we thought is one of the spectacular events on the calendar every year, or should be every year.

“So, we reached out to the Tourist Board and submitted our proposal to produce the

pageant and we got a favourable reception from them, so here we are.”

Missick said that she is looking for at least eight girls to participate in the competition.

Castings were held at Rock It Hot Fitness Centre in the Regent Village in Providenciales on Friday (March 4) between 6.30pm and 7.30pm.

In Grand Turk ladies can attend castings at the Bohio Resort on Saturday (March 5) from 6pm to 7pm.

The ladies must meet a minimum height requirement of 5ft 5ins in order to qualify in the competition.

The date of the pageant is not finalised as yet, but the organiser said that it was expected to happen sometime around the last week in July.

In the past the pageant was hosted by local fashion designer Kazz Forbes.

More information is available from Island Arrangements on 946-8108.

Island Arrangements is a destination management and events company in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

EVERY VOTE COUNTS: Members of opposing parties battle over individual voters as the general election looms on the horizon

of Elections to oversee this process and ensure the right people are voting in the right districts.

Supervisor Lister Dudley Lewis is happy with the process so far despite some unruly interjections.

The 65-year-old said: “We started last Friday in Grand Turk and then went to North Caicos on Monday and now we are here to deal with the six districts in Providenciales, we will then be going to Middle and

South Caicos.

“Once the claims and objections have been people are invited to attend the hearing and then we hear them and make decisions on their eligibility or put them into the correct district.

“The onus is on them to provide us with the correct information anyone providing incorrect information can be dealt with by a $1,000 or six months in jail.

“It is going pretty okay so far, we had some disruption this morning when I had to have someone removed from the hearing because of his behaviour but apart from that it has been alright, I’m happy with the way it is going so far.”

The voters list is due to be published later in March but some sections of it may appear later depending on appeals in relation to eligibility.

TCI tech developer hopes to change the world

BY JOHN TONER AN ENTREPRENEUR working with artificial intelligence is hoping TCI technology can transform global banking.

E Jay Saunders, founder and CEO of tech firm Domus Semo Sancus, has developed a programme to help financial organisations assess credit risk posed to them by people using their “digital footprint”.

Safetynet, based on IBM Watson a billion dollar artificial intelligence project, can process and analyse millions of documents from across the internet in seconds and generate a report detailing the financial risk a person poses to a company.

Similar software is already being used to track down fraud in the financial services sector but Saunders, who is due to attend an anti-money laundering conference in Miami next month, is hoping it can bring positive change to the “underbanked” world.

The former CEO of Digicel TCI said: “The goal for me is less about keeping up with the bad guys and more about trying to get the good guys into the system.

“Around 60 percent of the world is unbanked or underbanked and there is a growing bankless society which is preventing people from getting into the banking system.

“Our software can give financial services insight into customers that

E Jay Saunders, founder and CEO of tech firm Domus Semo Sancus

they would not otherwise have had.

“There is a blank application of credit risk here in TCI, for school leavers with no credit history for example, and if banks and law firms etc. start to use this kind of tech it will open up a new group of customers to them.

“It will start to benefit the country because they can take on more customers without exposing themselves to dangerous risks which in turn will bring down interest rates, benefit the economy and everyone in TCI. “In TCI we are used to being consumers of this kind of product rather than creators but we are creating this technology and pushing it out there, we can become creators of the future and help shape what this

industry looks like in years to come.”

Saunders is due to take part in a round table discussion on money laundering and financial terrorism at the 2016 Annual Caribbean AntiMoney Laundering and Financial Crimes Conference in Florida on April 11 where he will outline the role software like Safetynet can play.

Domus Semo Sancus or DSS is one of only 300 companies worldwide which is licensed to use IBM’s cutting edge Watson technology.

The software is capable of basic reasoning and is currently being used for a wide spectrum of problem solving tasks including helping doctors to find care pathways and helping researchers find patterns hidden in mountains of data.

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Dominicans enjoying the festivities prior to police shutting it down

Kevin Clarke, public relations officer for the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force

Police officers shut down Dominican independence celebration

BY DAISY HANDFIELD THE DOMINICAN independence celebration in the Turks and Caicos Islands was ceased on Sunday (February 28) after an officer from the TCI police force said that the committee was operating without the proper licence.

Kevin Clarke, press officer at the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RTCIPF), on Tuesday (March 1) said that the organisers of the Dominican Independence Day Committee contacted police seeking permission to hold a celebration on that Sunday.

Clarke said that they were advised to seek the relevant authority from a presiding Justice of the Peace.

Unfortunately, their request was

denied, but the committee carried out the celebrations without such authority.

He said: “At about 4pm on that day police officers visited an area behind the Ball Park where a number of persons were gathered playing loud music and selling alcoholic beverages.

“As a result officers requested from those selling alcohol to produce their licence granting permission to sell alcoholic beverages.

“Upon inspection of the licence it was discovered that the licence was not valid for the period, breaching the Liquor Licence Ordinance.”

The press officer said that two people were warned of intended prosecution for operating liquor licence premises outside of the

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college levels free of course.

Most notably, to effectively implement and enforce such suggestions, good governance, and integrity are principles that our leaders from the Governor, Deputy Governor, politicians, and House of Assembly members, permanent secretaries, directors and heads of departments must

value and own themselves.

After all, if ownership of these important principles are not held by our leaders, why would they want the children, our future and the public to be aware of them?

Assess where our priorities lie by the actions we take and seek to re-prioritise if necessary.

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stipulated hours.

Contrary to the liquor licence ordinance they were permitted to start operating at 6pm but instead they were operating from 3pm that day.

In closing he said that officers did not at any time request or instruct for the Dominican Committee to stop their celebrations.

However, in a separate interview on the same day with the assistant consul for Dominicans in the TCI, Edwin Hernandez stated the contrary.

In his version of the story Hernandez told the Weekly News that the police officers ordered the committee to turn the music off and asked everyone participating in the celebration to leave.

He said: “As a representative for the Dominican community in the TCI, I want to be very clear that the Dominican Republic and all the Dominican Republic representatives, including myself will never be in the position of violating any country’s law.

“If the law is that we cannot have the celebration on a Sunday, we respect that and we are in total agreement with that because if it is breaching the law, it’s breaching the law.

“Now, we were not aware that such party could not be held on a Sunday because normally it has been celebrated on a Sunday for the past four years and no problems were caused.

“We were never advised that the party could not be held on a Sunday.

“The party was stopped by the police officers who intervened in the party stating that we did not have the appropriate licence to have such

Edwin Hernandez, assistant consul for Dominicans in the Turks and Caicos Islands

party.”

Hernandez said that when he questioned the officers he was told that an entertainment licence was needed, but they were not aware of this and he reiterated that the party has been held for a number of years without the mentioned licence being a requirement.

The assistant consul said that they were not selling alcohol or anything that would become profitable to them, so he was still in shock that the committee needed an entertainment licence.

Hernandez added that the celebration did not even include a musical artist, which would have also been a valid explanation for the

committee to need an entertainment licence.

He said that he understood that if they were having a party where people were charged an entry free then it would have been understandable for the committee to need an entertainment licence.

The assistant consul said that two businesses in the area were selling alcohol near their businesses, but this had nothing to do with the celebration and it should have not affected the activity.

The Dominican Republic attained independence in 1844.

Every year Dominicans worldwide acknowledge February 27 as Dominican Independence Day.

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Education minister talks Education Week “I AM looking forward to joining in on all the national events,” Minister of Education Akierra Missick stated this week.

In a press statement on February 25 the minister spoke of her excitement at the upcoming celebrations slated to take place across the country for Education Week.

“During the week of February 28 to March 4 the ministry will celebrate Education Week,” she said.

“This year, I am especially pleased at the theme that was chosen for the week long observances, ‘Success for every learner’.”

She explained that the theme underlies the Government’s five year strategic plan and many of the key initiatives implemented in the ministry.

“Success for every learner means that we provide various opportunities to ensure that each child, from the time they enter our system is given the opportunity to excel according to

their special abilities.

“Whether a child is good academically, prefers to work within the skills area, excels in sports or is an all-rounder.

“Success is ensuring that on leaving our system, all children are able to leave with some form of certification.”

Missick explained that the Ministry believes the curriculum must be reviewed, that technical and vocational teaching and learning must be enhanced, that children with special learning considerations must be given opportunity for inclusion and resources must be in place to ensure all of this takes place.

“This week, you the public will get an opportunity to see ‘every learner’ on display.

“I am sure the various schools will put on displays, invite you in to witness learning and teaching in action.

“I do hope you support it. I do

Jamaican students did a job well done displaying their culture

Minister of Education Akierra Missick talks to pupils at a local school

hope that you see beyond what else needs to be done, to what is being achieved by our teachers, students, parents and partners.

“I am looking forward to joining in on all the National Events and to celebrating with all my education officials at the Department and

School level.

“I am going to shout ‘Success to every learner! Success to every learner!’”

The Dominican Republic was well represented with traditional costumes

Long Bay High School students display diversity in culture

BY DAISY HANDFIELD THE CULTURES of nine countries were on display as the students from Long Bay High School in Providenciales showcased traits and traditions from the country they came from, as part of the Education Week 2016 celebration.

On Thursday (March 3) from 10.30am to 2pm on the school grounds parents, teachers, students and the general public had the opportunity to taste food and drinks from the Turks and Caicos Islands, Barbados, the Bahamas, Jamaica, Guyana, Haiti, Dominica, the Dominican republic and Saint

Vincent.

In an interview on that day with Charvis Ferguson, English literature and English language teacher for grade seven students at the school, she said that this was the only inhouse activity that the school hosted for Education Week 2016.

She said that the school decided on a cultural day uniting the Caribbean because of the diversity in culture presently at the school.

She said: “We have so many different culture at our school so we wanted to showcase all the different culture and talents because this Education Week is all about celebrating all of our students, no

matter their learning ability.”

When asked about expectations, Ferguson said that the initiative exceeded their expectations.

“We were very pleased with the parents and the community who came out to help,” Ferguson said.

The teacher said that next year the school was looking to make it even bigger and better.

Some of the highlights of the event were ripsaw performances, a special appearance by Crystal Charles and the students who performed traditional pieces representing the country that they were from.

During the initiative, the Weekly News spoke to the Minister of

Education Akierra Missick who spoke about the good time that she was having during the event.

She said: “I am very excited to be here for a Thursday in Education Week, the busiest day in Education Week.

“I got to have lunch with my students here at the Long Bay. I visited Jamaica while I was having lunch; I had a little bit of drinks from Guyana; I had some amazing conch and grits from the Turks and Caicos.”

She chuckled and said that her diet was completely ruined.

“It is so exciting to see the students embracing their culture, their innate culture, but also understanding that

we are one Caribbean, we are one people and Long Bay High is a reflection of that.

“Thank you to the organisers, the principal, the staff of Long Bay High but most importantly the students for sharing their lunch time with me today and allowing me to explore their individual cultures and reminding me that this is what makes Turks and Caicos great.

“That despite that from wherever we come we can blend in one multiplicity.”

Education Week 2016 was observed from February 28 to March 4, under the theme, ‘Success for Every Learner’.

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HOW DOES YOUR GARDEN GROW

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Tree of life IF YOU happen to look into the bush and see a tree with purple flowers, it could be a lignum vitae.

The name means ‘long life’ in Latin which is why it is commonly referred to as the ‘tree of life’.

This tree is very slow growing with extremely hard, heavy, resinous wood with many special uses.

In the past it was used to make ball bearings because of its extremely high resin.

Another place that lignum vitae was used was in courtrooms, where the judge’s gavel was traditionally made from its fine wood.

It is a hard, dense and durable wood which easily sinks in water. It ranks as the second hardest of all the trade woods.

Lignum vitae bark mixed with mauby bark has been used in

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traditional bush medicine as an aid in relieving the symptoms of fish poisoning.

As well, tea made from the flowers and leaves is reputed to be an excellent energy restorative.

Elsewhere, there is abundant anecdotal evidence that the resins of the lignum vitae are effective anti-inflammatory agents and have been used to treat arthritis, gout and sciatica.

The collecting of this valuable and endangered plant has led to its

disappearance in most parts of its original habitat and now that it is rare and endangered it is protected in some areas other than Turks and Caicos.

Therefore, we should be aware of how very lucky we are to have this native plant growing most everywhere in the Islands.

The blooming season is February and March but with good fertilisation the blooming season will lengthen for a few months and encourage the growth rate.

The plant’s blue flower is a rare

and esteemed colour in the landscape.

It is recognised as a star-shaped, fivepetalled flower, three quarters of an inch across and appears single or in clusters at the ends of the branches.

The yellowish fruits split and expose red flesh and black seeds which, with its growing rate and a lot of patience, is the way to propagate this tree.

The evergreen leaves are compound, with three to five pairs of shiny, dark green, oval, pointed leaflets, each about one inch long.

This tree could reach up to 30 feet tall but you will mostly see some that are about 10 to 15 feet tall.

It is best to plant lignum vitae in tropical seaside settings. It is resistant to salt spray and tolerant to drought, so it is a good choice for dry, sandy soils.

The lignum vitae is impossible to be transplanted from its natural soil. It is therefore important that we should protect them if we are fortunate enough to have one on our property.

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Glaucoma - the silent thief of sight GLAUCOMA is often referred to as ‘The silent thief of sight’ because it has no symptoms – it doesn’t make your eyes red and it’s not painful.

It does steal away your vision but slowly and from the outside in, so by the time you notice that something is not quite right you have lost a significant amount of your vision.

As much as 40 percent of vision can be lost before a person begins to notice.

Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness in the United States with nearly 3 million people suffering from it.

Frighteningly nearly half of these people are undiagnosed and are unaware they are slowly going blind.

Though the cause of glaucoma is unknown, since most eyes with glaucoma have high intraocular pressure (IOP), it is likely that high IOP plays a role in damaging the nerve.

IOP is a measure of the fluid pressure inside the eye. The eye is filled with a clear fluid that flows in from the ciliary body, an area behind the lens, and drains out through the

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trabecular meshwork in the angle between the iris and the cornea, in the front part of the eye.

In glaucoma the drain of the eye gets plugged and fluid coming into the eye cannot get out, raising the IOP. There are several risk factors that increase your chance of developing Glaucoma: High eye pressure, called intraocular pressure or IOP. Getting older, the risk significantly increases +40yrs.

Race, those of African or Hispanic descent are at greater risk.

Family history, you are at greater risk if a family member has glaucoma.

Diabetes significantly increases the risk of developing glaucoma.

Anyone with any of these risk factors should have regular eye examinations.

Glaucoma damages vision by

destroying the optic nerve, which connects your eye to your brain.

Where ever the optic nerve is damaged from glaucoma, you lose that area of vision.

Your peripheral vision, or side vision, is lost first. If the glaucoma remains untreated, the vision loss creeps in toward the centre, first causing tunnel vision and then eventually blindness.

A thorough examination for glaucoma should include the measurement of IOP, a careful examination of the optic nerve looking for any damage and a visual field test should be performed.

The visual field test shows whether or not you’ve lost any side vision to glaucoma.

Specialised equipment like a Heidelberg Retina Tomography (HRT) can be used to detect glaucoma very early before there is any significant vision loss.

An HRT can also be used to monitor glaucoma over time to make sure the treatment is working and there is no further nerve fibre loss.

If you are diagnosed with

glaucoma treatment is available to help preserve your vision.

The goal of glaucoma treatment is to lower IOP and stop the optic nerve damage. Several kinds of treatment are available to lower IOP, these include eye drops, laser therapy and surgery.

Eye drop medications lower IOP by either reducing the amount of fluid entering the eye or increasing the amount of fluid exiting the eye.

There are several different kinds of glaucoma medications and each

differ in their action and ability to lower IOP, so a combination of several drops may be required.

Surgery and laser therapy is often used when medications fail to successfully lower IOP and is also used for patients who cannot tolerate medications due to side effects.

If you are experiencing changes in your vision or a family member suffers from glaucoma, get an eye test.

The earlier glaucoma is detected and treated the less vision you are likely lose.

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Women’s Day celebrated across TCI next week

EVENTS are being held across the country next week to celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD).

There will be seminars, praise, a health fair, an award ceremony and a cheerleading competition.

The Department of Social Development and Gender Affairs within the Ministry of Home Affairs, Transportation and Communication

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will join the rest of the world on March 8, in celebration of IWD. This year’s theme is ‘Pledge for parity: Equality for women; progress for all’.

IWD is a global celebration which aims to foster the participation of and dialogue between various stake holders including Governments, civil society, organisations and

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committees.

This is in order to promote sustainable policies so as to create awareness to the economic, political and social achievement of women.

It also highlights the remaining challenges related to gender inequalities and motivates commitment at the highest level.

Despite the progress women have made throughout the years many organisations and individuals remain vigilant in support of gender equality through a plethora of initiatives, a Government press release read.

The international theme ‘Pledge for Parity’ challenges everyone to be a role model within their own spheres of influence and commit to take pragmatic action to accelerate gender parity.

“We therefore extend an invitation to all women, men, boys and girls throughout the Turks and Caicos Islands to join in this period of celebration,” the release said.

At the Silver Palm Restaurant, Whitby, North Caicos on Tuesday, March 8, at 7.30 am, women from the community including the various

church groups will be joining in a praise breakfast.

The theme is ‘Ladies lifting ladies with love’ and guest speaker is Sabrina Green.

On Wednesday, March 9, there will be an all-day health fair at the Gustarvus Lightbourne Sports Complex in Providenciales beginning at 10am.

Women from various health professions will be presenting during this fair.

On Thursday, March 10, the young women of the South Caicos community including ladies from the Marjorie Basden High School will gather at the Community Centre at 10am for a seminar under the theme ‘Inspiring young minds’.

The guest speakers will be Teandra Thomas and Leanna Brooks.

On Friday, March 11, the IWD Grand Turk Committee will host an award and appreciation banquet in honour of women who have contributed to the growth and development of the public and private sector in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

The event will commence at 7pm at the Yellow Man and Sons Auditorium and the guest speaker will be Aretha Graham-Caley.

There will be live entertainment by a local guest artist and performances by students from HJ Robinson High School.

On Saturday, March 12, the third IWD Sporting and Cheerleading Competition will be held at the Parade Grounds in Grand Turk starting at 10am.

This highly anticipated event will feature women participants from various organisations and nationalities.

There will be a balloon release in honour of the women who have passed on, the parade of nations, and live performances by students from the various schools in Grand Turk.

The featured cheerleading competition, relays, tug of war, sack races and much more will take place.

And finally on Tuesday, March 15, the women of Salt Cay will assemble at the Community Centre at 10am for performances and entertainment by the Mary Robinson Primary School and other young women of Salt Cay.

Residents can fly straight to Cuba for free Rolling Stones concert LOCALLY owned airline InterCaribbean is offering residents the opportunity to fly with them to Havana, Cuba, to enjoy a free performance by international band, The Rolling Stones in celebration of their flight launch to the Latin American country.

In a statement from the CEO for the airline, Trevor Sadler, he said that the new nonstop services to Havana will start from May 3.

However a special charter flight will operate from Providenciales to Havana on March 24 at 10am and return from Havana to Providenciales on March 26 at 3pm.

Sadler said that these flights are non-refundable under any circumstance.

He said: “As the Rolling Stones are giving this concert for free, we ask you to bring items of value to the Cuban people, such as a gently used or new coat or sweater.

“You may not realise but the temperature in Havana drops to the temps of South Florida in winter so it is quite cool in the evenings.

“Please bring something you can donate to the good people of Cuba.

“We appreciate and they will say gracias!”

The CEO emphasised that only 25 seats are available so it will be first come, first sold.

See here for more information on the rolling stones website on the concert www.rollingstones. com/2016/03/01/the-rolling-stonesannounce-free-concert-in-cuba/ Anyone in a city that is outside Providenciales can check flight options to connect to this flight.

On December 10 the airline inaugurated in Santiago de Cuba.

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

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

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

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Holness promises new type of gov’t for Jamaica ANDREW Holness returned the favour, handing Portia Simpson Miller’s People’s National Party (PNP) its first one-term government on Thursday in the country’s 17th general election that ended with the tightest majority in Jamaica’s history — 33 – 30 seats.

The polls will be memorable for the low voter turnout — barely more than one-third of the electorate. But they also sent a message to politicians that Holness acknowledged in his acceptance speech at Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) headquarters in Kingston on Thursday night.

“I know from my travels around Jamaica that you wanted to change the Government, but I also picked up from going around the country that you want to change the way that Government works,” Holness told cheering supporters.

“And so, from this platform, I make the commitment to you that your new Government will not be Government as usual. We don’t take it that we have won a prize. We have been given stewardship of the country, and we stand to be held to account for our stewardship,” he said.

“We know that the cost of victory is accountability. The cost of victory is the responsiveness of

The Bermudian Supreme Court recently ruled that non-Bermudian same-sex partners of Bermudians,who are in permanent relationships, are entitled to live and work in Bermuda free of immigration control.

New Prime Minister Andrew Holness led the Jamaica Labour Party to a narrow 33-30 seats win at last Thursday’s election.

the Government that we will form.

The cost of victory is to keep the commitments that we have made.

“We are under no illusions as to the ability of the Jamaican people to hold their Government to account,” he added.

“Our campaign was issues-based.

We focused on the things that you told us were important to you. We developed plans around them, and we discussed those plans with you, and we intend to be faithful to those plans. We will grow the Jamaican economy. We will create jobs.

We will give you an accountable and responsive Government,” Holness said. In conceding defeat,

PNP President Simpson Miller commended the JLP, but warned that her party would not allow them to wreck the economy.

“We have done our best. I hope and pray that what we achieved on behalf of this country will not be ruined. I hope those who succeed us will not throw away the gains made by the People’s National Party Government,” she said.

“We have regained the respect of international governments and the international community. The fact is, we are not quarrelling with anyone.

This is Jamaica, and we have a responsibility,” Simpson Miller added.

Court hears suit against U.N. on Haiti cholera outbreak A LEGAL battle by the Haitian victims of a cholera epidemic against the United Nations reached its highest level in an American court on Tuesday, as lawyers for the plaintiffs were permitted to argue before a federal appeals panel why they believe the United Nations is not entitled to immunity.

Based on the questions asked by the three judges hearing the arguments in a packed Manhattan federal courtroom, they appeared sympathetic to the victims.

The outcome of the case, in which United Nations peacekeepers are accused of having negligently brought cholera to Haiti after their deployment in 2010 following a disastrous earthquake, could have enormous implications for the United Nations.

The global organisation has asserted that a 1946 convention on privileges and immunities insulates it from such legal action — a defense that the appellate judges are now weighing.

Their decision is expected in the next several months, and if they

The cholera epidemic has killed more than 9,000 people in Haiti and infected more than 800,000.

agree with the cholera victims the case could be returned to a lower court for trial. If the judges deny the appeal, lawyers for the victims said, they would seek to bring the issue before the United States Supreme Court.

“Immunity does not mean impunity,” Beatrice Lindstrom, a lawyer for the Institute for Justice and Democracy in Haiti, a legal advocacy group that is helping represent the cholera victims, told

the appellate judges.

There is little dispute that the peacekeepers were at fault, as supported by medical studies including some of the United Nations’ own findings, but the organisation has declined to even acknowledge it is a defendant in the lawsuit, one of at least three that has been filed in the United States.

The cholera epidemic has killed more than 9,000 people in Haiti and infected more than 800,000.

Bermuda to hold referendum on same-sex unions PREMIER Michael Dunkley says his One Bermuda Alliance (OBA) government will take steps to hold a referendum on the controversial topic of same-sex marriage and civil unions in this British Overseas Territory.

Dunkley, accompanied by Community and Culture Minister Patricia Gordon Pamplin, told a media conference on Monday that a referendum bill will be tabled in the House of Assembly “this legislative session”.

It came moments after GordonPamplin tabled the Civil Union Bill 2016 for consultation in the House.

She said the issue of same-sex marriage and civil unions is “at the forefront of our national conversation” because a Supreme Court ruling regarding the Bermuda Bred Company took effect on Monday.

That landmark ruling by Chief Justice Ian Kawaley means that nonBermudian same-sex partners of Bermudians, who are in permanent

relationships, are entitled to live and work in Bermuda free of immigration control.

“It is very important to mention that, prior to that Supreme Court writ, government has sought to do its due diligence to review and to access the issue of same-sex unions by engaging in a very intensive consultation process,” Dunkley told the media.

“This included a series of public information sessions, the sharing of extensive research with the public on how other jurisdictions have sought to approach and reconcile this matter, outlining international legal responsibility, the proposed way the Bermuda government could implement and manage civil unions, and meeting with advocacy groups and individuals for and against samesex marriage in civil unions, all with the aim of listening to all sectors of the community on this very sensitive matter.

‘US envoy wants a gay paradise’ in DR’s capital DOMINICAN authorities should put a stop to the “aberration” represented by the LGBT Chamber of Commerce, launched today, backed by the US Embassy and the US Agency for International Development (USAID), the Catholic Church Youth Ministry said Wednesday In that regard, conservative FNP party presidential candidate Pelegrin Castillo said the initiative which US envoy James Brewster promotes, “comes with the package of defending the rights of minorities, and the reality is that he has a business agenda to convert Santo Domingo into the Caribbean’s gay paradise.”

Castillo noted that while Brewster is a gay activist, “the real failing is by the Dominican government which should represent the interests and values of the nation, embodied in our Constitution of the Republic.”

He stressed Dominicans’ association with Christian values about life and family, a situation he affirms bothers many foreign powers.

Youth Ministry coordinator priest Rosario also criticised the Chamber, and vowed “to continue directing and creating movements of parishioners to repudiate and reject lesbianism and homosexuality, and abortion, motored in the country by the United States government and its ambassador James Brewster.”

The prelate said Dominicans deserve respect and dignity as human beings, “but our authorities don’t care about that and accept everything. That chamber is nothing more than an aberration that should’ve been rejected, but officials here are subservient to the US, and therefore accepted that.” (Dominica Today)

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Historic gender equality Litigation looms for Royal Caribbean bill passed in the Bahamas for sailing into hurricane-force winds THE four Constitutional Amendment Bills on gender equality were passed in the House of Assembly on Wednesday in what has been called a “historic day” in the Bahamas.

The bills will now move on to the Senate for a vote, and if passed by three quarters of the Upper Chamber, will pave the way for a constitutional referendum.

The first bill was passed by all 37 members present in the House of Assembly. Marco City MP Greg Moss voted against bill two and bill three was passed with the full support of the members present in the Lower Chamber.

The fourth bill, which was the most controversial, was passed by a vote of 34 members of Parliament supporting it, two voting no and one abstaining.

Mr Moss and Bamboo Town MP Renward Wells voted against the bill.

St Anne’s MP Hubert Chipman was absent from the vote.

After the vote was taken, Prime Minister Perry Christie stressed the importance of the act.

“It is historic and it does represent the march of the Bahamian people towards our common and loftier goals,” he said in Parliament.

He added that the country was now just two steps away from

achieving full equality for men and women.

During the summer of 2014, Christie tabled the four Constitutional Amendment Bills in the House of Assembly.

The first bill enables a child born outside The Bahamas to a Bahamian woman and a nonBahamian father to have automatic Bahamian citizenship at birth.

However, the government does not plan to have the clause operate retroactively.

The second bill allows a Bahamian woman who marries a foreign man to secure for him the same access to Bahamian citizenship that a Bahamian man has always enjoyed under the Constitution in relation to his foreign wife.

The third bill seeks to remedy the one area of the Bahamas’ Constitution that discriminates against men based on gender.

Presently, an unmarried Bahamian father cannot pass his citizenship to a child born to a foreign woman.

This would give an unwed Bahamian father the same right to pass citizenship to his child that a Bahamian woman has always had under the Constitution in relation to a child born to her out of wedlock, provided proof of paternity.

Tax free shopping for tourists introduced in The Bahamas

The idea is to promote the Bahamas as a competitive shopping destination

The Bahamas has successfully introduced a modern, tax free shopping scheme for visitors, with over 60 per cent of eligible Bahamian merchants signing up since its launch six months ago.

The system was launched by Tax Free Shopping provider, Global Blue, in partnership with the Value Added Tax (VAT) and Customs Departments in the Caribbean nation.

Global Blue’s system introduces a standardised electronic platform to the tax refund process, which means that retailers can sell a wide range of products to tourists, minus

VAT. The purchases are recorded in standard format by retailers and then monitored electronically by the Customs Department.

“Following the introduction of VAT, we needed to ensure that The Bahamas continued to be seen as a competitive shopping destination,” said Minister of State for Finance Michael Halkitis.

“I’m pleased to say that the new system has made tax free shopping easy and simple for retailers and the Customs Department and, therefore, more available and accessible for tourists.”

A PASSENGER is suing Royal Caribbean after alleging that he was flung nearly 18 feet against his cabin door and knocked unconscious during a stormy trip on the Anthem of the Seas last month Bruce Simpson, who says that he suffered injuries to his face, torso and hands, is asking for compensatory and punitive damages.

The lawsuit, which was filed last week in federal court in Miami, alleges that despite knowledge of a well-forecast storm, Royal Caribbean acted in negligence when it let the Anthem of the Seas sail off the East Coast of the United States with 6,000 passengers and 1,500 crew members.

Simpson described the chaos on board as he sought medical treatment, saying there were insufficient emergency services available for passengers.

After regaining consciousness, he was told to wait in his room until the storm calmed before seeking further medical attention, the lawsuit claims.

“They took a calculated risk when they sent their passengers into the storm, and we don’t think the passengers should be the ones that pay for Royal Caribbean’s lack of judgment,” attorney Jason Itkin said in a written statement.

The incident took place on a scheduled journey from New Jersey to the Bahamas via Florida, and

Anthem of the Seas reportedly sailed into the storm last month.

Royal Caribbean was eventually forced to turn the ship back due to storms off the Florida coast with winds well in excess of 100mph.

The cruise line maintained that the storm the ship encountered was much worse than predicted.

“If we knew that we were going to have those kinds of winds, the winds that we actually experienced with the ship, we would not have sailed into that. No. Absolutely we wouldn’t have (left port),” Bill Baumgartner, the senior vice president of global marine operations, told CNN. In a statement at the time, Royal Caribbean said four people were injured but not seriously and the damage to public areas and cabins “in no way affect the sea worthiness of the ship.”

Passengers subsequently took to

social media to comment and share photos and video of their experiences on the ship.

Shara Strand said she was “shaking all over” and suffering panic attacks during the high wind and rough seas.

Shara said she’s been on more than 20 cruises before, but never experienced anything like what happened on the Anthem of the Seas.

“I’m not being over dramatic by saying it was the scariest moment of my life – having no control in hurricane-like winds for hours on end with baby on board, not being able to leave our cabins.

“Royal Caribbean should be ashamed of themselves for continuing on a course Mother Nature deemed unfit,” Shara wrote on Facebook.

Bahamas: Serial rapist sentenced to 43 years in prison A Bahamian judge said on Wednesday that women should be protected from persons like Oscar Ingraham whom she sentenced to 43 years in prison for his third conviction to date for burglary, armed robbery and rape concerning an attack on a second-home owner.

Justice Indra Charles told the 31-year-old that the sentence for the crimes committed against the victim on the morning of October 28, 2011, takes into account that he is already serving 28 years for two similar incidents that occurred in 2012, effectively adding 15 years once that sentence is concluded.

The 43 years, she said, would run concurrently from October 7, 2014, the date he was sentenced for the other matters. He is also to receive counselling while incarcerated at the Department of Correctional Services.

Ingraham’s heated response to the court’s decision was that he was not the true “danger” to women.

“They say I’m a danger to women?

Women are a danger to themselves and need Jesus Christ,” Ingraham said before he was physically removed from the prisoners dock by police.

Justice Charles told the convict: “You have a right to appeal.”

Ingraham was convicted in December of burglary, armed robbery and rape concerning a home invasion at a woman’s home on West Bay Street where an assailant, armed with a firearm, sexually assaulted her and robbed her off $195 in cash.

Justice Charles had been asked by prosecutor Anishka Hanchell to impose a sentence that would reflect society’s disdain for such behavior.

Ingraham’s lawyer, Moses Bain, asked the court to impose a 30-month sentence, taking into account his client’s existing circumstances.

However the judge yesterday said she found no case authority supporting a lenient sentence for such crimes, noting that the victim

suffered physical and emotional trauma from the event.

“The victim was secured in the sanctuary of her home and it was broken into and she was robbed and raped,” the judge said.

“Another aggravating factor for this court is the prevalence of matters of a similar nature and the court notes that the defendant has already been convicted of similar offences. In my opinion, there are no mitigating factors except that he’s still a young man, 31 years of age.

I’ve not identified lack of remorse as an aggravating factor because he clearly maintains his innocence,” the judge said.

However, she added that she could not ignore the diagnosis of psychiatrist Dr Sridas Boudha - from the Department of Rehabilitation who said that Ingraham is “a serial rapist” and a “danger to society.”

“It’s important that women should be protected from persons like Oscar Ingraham,” the judge stressed.

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Miss Teen TCI 2015-16, Amber Hall holds her award at the seventh annual Miss Teen Universe pageant in Costa Rica

The beauty queen during a photo shoot in the Turks and Caicos Islands

Miss Teen is Miss Congeniality 2016

BY DAISY HANDFIELD MISS Teen Turks and Caicos Universe 2015-16, Amber Hall did not return home empty handed when she arrived through Providenciales International Airport on Wednesday night (March 2).

Hall travelled to Costa Rica early last week to compete in the seventh annual Miss Teen Universe pageant where she captured the judges’ attention as Miss Congeniality and also placed in the top 16.

The 19-year-old was greeted by family members, friends and supporters with a big banner and balloons.

Hall set the bar high for other young girls in the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) who are looking to compete in the pageant, being the first from the TCI to ever place in the top 16.

During an interview with the beauty queen upon arrival that night, she told media that her aim was not precisely to win the pageant, but to represent the TCI to the best of her ability.

She said: “It feels great to have already won it in the local pageant, but it meant something to know that I could win it on an international setting where there is a huge language barrier because the majority of the

girls spoke Spanish.

“I was just trying my way and just practicing as much ‘Spanglish’ as possible.

“I feel as though it is a great accomplishment.”

Hall explained that the pageant was definitely a learning experience for her to learn about different people.

“I took a lot from just knowing that every person is different and you have to learn about each person’s personality first before really taking into account how you are going to deal with them,” Hall said.

She encouraged people in

general to always keep their heads up, regardless of the barriers and challenges that life may bring.

Hall concluded the interview with advice for girls who were interested in pursuing pageantry.

She said: “To those of you who may know me as this random girl in pageantry who does not really fit the ideals, it may not look as though I did much, but to me I feel as though I made a humongous ripple effect in this pool of pageantry by showing others that you don’t have to be necessarily the tallest or the smallest to get there.

“You need to have the confidence, the enthusiasm and the determination

to go far and you can make it happen.”

Organiser of the Miss Teen TCI beauty pageant, Oehleo Higgs accompanied Hall throughout the whole endeavour.

He said: “We didn’t just come back with Miss Congeniality, but for the first time we have placed in the pageant; we were in the top 16.

“Thanks to all of all supporters for believing in us.”

Amber Hall competed against 22 girls from all across the world.

At the end of the night Miss Teen Puerto Rico, Nievelis Gonzalez was crowned as Miss Teen Universe 2016.

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HEAD CHEF: Edwin Gallardo picked up his second award this year after being recognised at the Chocolate Lovers event earlier this month

BEST BY MAR: The staff at Villa Del Mar all contributed to their success with Tendra Musgrove (centre) collecting the award on their behalf

BEST BAR NONE: Beaches bartender Junior Bishop scooped the prize for the years top tipple tender

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PIT’S TOP: Adelphine Pitter could not contain her delight at being named Hotelier Of The Year

Hospitality stars honoured

BY JOHN TONER FROM bartenders to hotel managers, the brightest and best of the hospitality world have been recognised at a glitzy awards ceremony.

The eighth annual Turks and Caicos Hotel and Tourism Association Star Awards took place the Tropicana Supper Club, Providenciales, on Thursday, February 25.

Hundreds of guests from across the hotel and tourism sector filled the venue dressed in their finery in the hope of being honoured by the TCHTA with a star award.

The Minister for Tourism, Environment, Heritage and Culture Porsha Stubbs-Smith opened the event as keynote speaker and praised the current “status” of the TCI in the tourism sector.

She said: “In recognising stalwarts of our number one industry the Turks and Caicos Islands has truly come a long way and the government continues to engage and to communicate the current status of TCI in terms of services.

“Attitude determines altitude and we have seen increasing engagement

to improve quality service delivery.

“This has led to overall improvements in the tourism environment and I say that sustainable quality service is a journey and not a destination.

“Tonight we will recognise your contribution to our success; our name is always mentioned among the best in the world and is considered a bucket list destination.

“It is no coincidence that the recent Sports Illustrated photo shoot took place here.

“You are our front line and therefore you are tourism; I encourage you all to remain committed to providing high standards and tonight you are all stars.”

The event was hosted by emcees Deandra Hamilton and Steve Wilson who joked with the assembled guests and introduced the awards and entertainment throughout the evening.

Wilson joked about hosting the Oscars one day but took aim at the Academy Awards ceremony’s recent lack of diversity, saying: “There are two fundamental differences between the TCHTA Star awards and the Oscars.

“One, these awards are given on merit and two, there are black people

STARS IN THE MAKING: Hundreds of hopefuls turned up dressed to impress hoping to win an award

here.”

The audience cheered and laughed loudly at Wilson’s joke as well as his attempt at Caribbean dancing which he called his ‘white wine’.

Before the gongs were dished out the assembled guests were treated to dance shows from local school children as well as a solo steel band performance.

As the awards started being handed out it was Villa Del Mar which scooped the big prize of Hotel Of The Year.

Manager Tendra Musgrove was delighted to collect the trophy on behalf of the resort.

Other notable awards included Chef of the Year, won by Edwin Gallardo from Beaches, Bartender of the Year which was picked up by Junior Bishop, also from Beaches and Hotelier of the Year which went to Adelphine Pitter of The West Bay Club.

The evening was rounded off by a speech from the executive director of the TCHTA Stacy Cox who is

due to move onto becoming a senior figure in the Caribbean Tourism Organisation.

She told guests: “Tonight was our way of recognising excellence in the industry.

“Thank you so much to our sponsors and a special thank you to the organising committee especially the engine behind all of this Nicholette Thomas.

“We look forward to seeing you all at our ninth annual awards next year.”

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DiCaprio’s Best Actor win becomes most tweeted Oscar moment LEONARDO DiCaprio can’t stop winning!

Not only did he finally nab that elusive gold statue for Best Actor, his win went on to become the most tweeted moment in Oscars history, beating out Ellen DeGeneres’s famed selfie from two years ago.

The star-studded selfie, which included Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence,Meryl Streep, Kevin Spacey, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie Pitt, hit an impressive 255,000 tweets a minute during the 2014 Oscars.

But DiCaprio’s big win nearly doubled those numbers, topping out at around 440,000 per minute, according to the social media platform.

The results are even more impressive considering “DiCaprio’s victory (and the subsequent tweet storm) was a more spontaneous moment,” whereas the DeGeneres

Leonardo DiCaprio’s Oscars win hit 440,000 tweets per minute after his win on Sunday night.

photo was later revealed to have been a planned product placement for an Academy Awards advertiser, Fortune reports.

Regardless, the numbers continue

to prove the public’s adoration of DiCaprio, who admitted he’s been aware of the outpouring of support he’s received online in the run-up to the Oscars.

“It all feels incredibly surreal. It’s surreal because you can’t reach out and physically meet everybody,” he said in the Oscars’ press room on Sunday. “You hear it on the Internet, you hear it from other people, and the truth is, we always strive for the best in what we do, but this year in particular I’ve been overwhelmed with such support.”

He continued, “Really, truly, by so many fans and so many people in the industry. It’s quite shocking, actually, and what can you say except I’m very grateful. I really am.”

Sunday night was DiCaprio’s first Oscar win for his performance in The Revenant after losing out on his last four nominations. (People)

The Rolling Stones will performance “the first open air concert in Cuba by a British rock band” later this month.

Rolling Stones announce ‘landmark’ Cuba concert THE Rolling Stones have announced they are to give a free concert in Cuba later this month.

A band spokesman said the show in the capital Havana on 25 March was “the first open air concert in Cuba by a British rock band”.

The Stones are currently on a Latin American tour due to end on 17 March in Mexico City.

The Havana gig will come three days after an historic visit to Cuba by US President Barack Obama.

In a statement, The Rolling Stones said: “We have performed in many special places during our long career, but this show in Havana is going to be a landmark event for us, and, we hope, for all our friends in Cuba too.”

TEACHER APPRECIATION DAY I would like to thank all of our amazing classroom teachers, teachers and support staff.

They are: Drani Saunders, Mary Jimenez, Andrew Hall, Angela Blair, Gary Bell, Delia Penicott Taylor, Natalia Kilic, Vina Sanchez Maranan, Claudia Carter, Evieann Barber, Josiane Rateau, Tracey Nesbitt, Klare Fielding, Janine Taylor, Sarah Amachee, Barbara Francis, Judith Modest, Kim Meehan and Latara Arthur. I would also like to acknowledge the excellent work done by Miss Barbara Marshall and Mr Sauveur Montesime.

It is with pride and a great sense of privilege that I lead this talented and dedicated team and express my gratitude for all of their support and hard work.

Many thanks to all of the incredible staff of the International School of the Turks and Caicos Islands; you are greatly appreciated!

Katie Hinks Principal

The International School of the Turks and Caicos Islands, P.O. Box 278, Leeward, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands Tel (649) 946-5523 Fax (649) 941-4614 khinks@ internationalschooltci.com

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Oscar shines on ‘Spotlight’ “SPOTLIGHT” is basking in the golden glow of Oscar.

“Mad Max: Fury Road” may have won more honours at the 88th Academy Awards, leading all films with six. “The Revenant” won some major prizes, including the first Oscar for actor Leonardo DiCaprio.

But when the last award of the evening was read, it was the little film about Boston Globe investigative reporters digging into a sex abuse scandal involving Catholic priests that was left standing.

“This film gave a voice to survivors,” producer Michael Sugar said. “And this film amplifies that voice, which we hope will become a choir that will resonate all the way to the Vatican.”

It was one of just two awards “Spotlight” took home. The film also won for Tom McCarthy and Josh Singer’s original screenplay.

But until that moment, it looked like “Revenant,” about a vengeful trapper in the 1820s, was going to go all the way.

Alejandro González Iñárritu notched his second straight Oscar in the directing category; he’s the first person to pull off that feat since Joseph L. Mankiewicz in 1949-50.

The film’s Emmanuel Lubezki also kept a streak going, winning his third straight Oscar for cinematography.

But the big story was DiCaprio, who finally won an Oscar with his fifth acting nomination.

After taking some time to thank Iñárritu, co-star Tom Hardy and director Martin Scorsese, among others, DiCaprio put in a plug for environmentalism.

“Climate change is real. It is happening right now; we needed to go to the tip of South America to find snow. ... It is the most urgent threat facing our entire species,” he said.

“We need to support leaders around the world who speak for indigenous people, for humanity, the voices who have been drowned out by the politics of greed. Do not take this planet for granted. ... I do not take this night for granted. Thank you.”

Though most awards were expected, given the expertise of close-watching Oscar handicappers these days, the night wasn’t without its shockers.

Mark Rylance won best supporting actor for his performance as a Soviet agent in “Bridge of Spies.”

The category included Sylvester Stallone, who was widely believed to be the front-runner for his performance as Rocky Balboa in “Creed” -- 39 years after he first played the role in “Rocky.”

“Writing’s on the Wall,” Sam Smith’s song from the James Bond film “Spectre,” won best song -- an announcement that came not long after Lady Gaga brought the house down with a performance of her nominated song, “ ‘Til It Happens to You.”

Spotlight won best picture at last Sunday’s award.

After a streak of technical awards to “Mad Max,” “Ex Machina” won for visual effects.

Ennio Morricone, the legendary composer of such film scores as “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly” and “The Untouchables,” finally won an Oscar, his first in six nominations.

It was for Quentin Tarantino’s “The Hateful Eight.”

And, in perhaps the biggest shock of all, the show was rather brisk, lasting just over 3½ hours. That’s actually longer than some shows of recent years, including the 2011 show with James Franco and Anne Hathaway, but given the program’s propensity for pushing four hours, it’s not something to be taken for granted.

Perhaps that was at least partly due to the host, the no-holds-barred

Chris Rock.

Rock wasted no time in taking on #OscarsSoWhite and diversity issues that had been in the news since the nominations were announced in midJanuary.

After the obligatory montage of the year’s movies, Rock came out and said he’d counted at least 15 black people in the video -- and, just like that, he was off.

“If they nominated hosts, I wouldn’t even get this job,” he said.

“You’d be watching Neil Patrick Harris right now.”

Noting the lack of black nominees through most of Oscar history, he pointed out that in the ‘60s, “black people did not protest because we had real things to protest at the time. We were too busy being raped

and lynched to worry about best cinematography.”

And “In Memoriam,” the yearly segment of people who had passed away in the previous year, would get an addition, Rock said.

“In the In Memoriam package, it’s just going to be black people shot by the cops on the way to the movies.”

Some of his lines earned gasps from the audience, and the New York Daily News believed he had gone too far.

But his stint appeared to have gone well overall.

Rock went back to the Magic Johnson Theaters in Compton to ask African-American moviegoers about the year’s nominated films. Almost none of the patrons had seen them.

And he even helped his daughter sell Girl Scout cookies. (CNN)

Fans of Rihanna and Beyoncé spark twitter debate after ‘Work’ singer throws subtle shade RIHANNA and Beyoncé have been pitted against each other in the media for quite some time now and fans recently sparked a Twitter debate over the two after the “Work” singer reportedly threw subtle shade at Queen Bey. According to TheGrio, Rihanna “favourite” and then “un-favourited” a tweet that seemed to throw shade at Beyoncé’s Super Bowl 50 performance of “Formation.”

The tweet read, “The fact that ’Desperado’ is HIGHER on the Bubbling under chart than a single performed to a global audience” and featured a photo of Jay Z looking

less than pleased.

Once the BeyHive got wind of the Twitter slander, fans proceeded to slam Rihanna in a slew of tweets.

The online back and forth came just days after television host Wendy Williams shared her opinion that the Bajan pop star won’t achieve Beyoncé’s legend status.

“Rihanna will not be a legend,” Williams said. “Beyoncé will do her residency in Vegas at 55 years old and you will go see her. Rihanna will attempt to do it, but as soon as she gets up there and says the b-word better have my money [crowd

clapping].”

She continued saying, “Rihanna is good for right now, but she’s not a legend nor will she be.”

Despite the fact that the two singers have often been portrayed as rivals, it was reported in January that Yoncé may have played a role in propelling Rihanna’s career.

Music executive L.A. Reid made the assertion in his memoir titled Sing to Me: My Story of Making Music, Finding Magic, and Searching for Who’s Next.

“Beyoncé came up to me,” Reid wrote. “‘That Rihanna girl,’ she said, ‘she’s a beast.’” (Music Times)

Rihanna (right) is believed to have gloated about her current success on the music charts.

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EU’s Tusk warns illegal economic migrants: Do not come here EUROPEAN Council President Donald Tusk has warned illegal economic migrants against coming to Europe, during a new push to solve the EU migrant crisis.

He said illegal economic migrants were risking “lives and money” for nothing.

Mr Tusk is visiting Greece and Turkey with the aim of secure agreement on reducing the flow of migrants travelling west.

More than 25,000 migrants have been left stranded in Greece by a tightening of border controls to the north, raising fears of a humanitarian crisis.

On Thursday, a group of migrants blocked a railway line on the Greek side of the border with Macedonia to protest at the restrictions.

The restrictions were imposed after Austria and several Balkan countries decided only to allow Syrian and Iraqi migrants across their frontiers.

The move effectively barred passage to thousands of people seeking to reach western Europe illegally, including Afghans as well as some more likely to be regarded as economic migrants.

Separately, UK Prime Minister David Cameron and French President Francois Hollande are meeting to discuss security and migration issues,

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Macedonia is blocking migrants at the Greek border, raising fears of a humanitarian crisis.

including conditions at the French port of Calais, where thousands of migrants hoping to enter the UK have been living rough.

After meeting Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras in Athens on Thursday, Mr Tusk said he was appealing to “all potential illegal economic migrants”, wherever they may be from.

“Do not come to Europe,” he said.

“Do not believe the smugglers. Do not risk your lives and your money.

It is all for nothing.”

He also said EU member states must avoid taking unilateral action to deal with the migrant crisis.

Mr Cameron and Mr Hollande will hold talks in the French city of

Amiens on Thursday. Along with migration, both counter-terrorism and conflicts in Libya and Syria are expected to be on the agenda.

Hours before the meeting, French Finance Minister Emanualle Macron said his country could allow migrants to travel unchecked to the UK if British voters chose to leave the European Union in a June referendum.

He said an exit vote in the referendum could end a bilateral deal allowing the UK to vet new arrivals on French territory.

“The day this relationship unravels, migrants will no longer be in Calais,” Mr Macron told the Financial Times newspaper.

North Korea ‘fires missiles’ into sea hours after UN vote NORTH Korea has fired six shortrange projectiles into the sea, South Korea’s defence ministry has said, hours after the UN imposed tough new sanctions.

A South Korean spokesman told the Yonhap news agency the projectiles were fired at about 10:00 local time (01:00 GMT) from Wonsan on the east coast.

They were either rockets or guided missiles, the ministry said.

Correspondents say it is being seen as an act of defiance against the sanctions.

Hours earlier, the UN Security Council unanimously voted to impose some of its strongest ever sanctions against North Korea. The new measures are in reaction to North Korea’s recent nuclear test and satellite launch, both of which violated existing sanctions.

They will result in all cargo going to and from the country being inspected, while 16 new individuals and 12 organisations have been blacklisted.

The United States and North

North Korea used the missiles as an act of defiance against recent UN sanctions.

Korea’s long-standing ally China spent seven weeks discussing the new sanctions.

US President Barack Obama said the international community was “speaking with one voice” to tell the North it “must abandon these dangerous programmes and choose a better path for its people”.

However the BBC has found evidence that raises questions about how ready China is to enforce the sanctions, as coal barges continue to arrive across the border.

South Korea’s President Park Geun-hye welcomed the sanctions, saying she hoped the North “will now abandon its nuclear development programme and embark on a path of change”.

North Korea insists its missile programme is purely scientific in nature, but the US, South Korea and even its ally China say such launches like the one which put a satellite in orbit last month are aimed at developing inter-continental ballistic missiles.

IT’S hardly a certainty, but it’s now a real and startling possibility -- what should the world expect if Donald Trump is elected U.S. president?

America’s most unpredictable candidate could turn into America’s most unpredictable commander-inchief.

“We’re not going to be the dummies anymore,” he told supporters in late February. “We’re going to be the smart ones.”

Trump has been many things -a billionaire real-estate developer, a brash reality-TV star and a bestselling author. But he’s never held elected office or delved deeply into foreign policy.

“I don’t think he’s drawing on a deep reservoir of knowledge on these issues,” said former American diplomat Christopher Hill.

“He comes across as someone with a lot of instincts and not a lot of reserve about acting on those instincts.”

Trump vows to champion U.S. economic strength and military power -- “to make America great again,” as he says.

He’s giving voice to many voters’ frustrations and fears about America’s place in the world.

What he would do about them is sometimes less clear.

The centerpiece of Trump’s presidential campaign is the plan to build a wall along the U.S. border with Mexico as a barrier against illegal migration, criminals and narcotics trafficking.

Trump insists Mexico will pay for it. A spokesman for Mexico’s president says his government will not.

Whatever the ultimate source of the financing, it would almost certainly involve billions of dollars passing through the coffers of the U.S. government, which only Congress has the authority to approve.

EU referendum: French minister sparks Calais UK border row A FRENCH government minister has sparked a row by suggesting his country could end UK border controls in Calais if Britain leaves the EU. Emmanuel Macron told the Financial Times his country could also limit access to the single market and try to tempt London’s bankers to relocate.

His comments come as David Cameron and Francois Hollande prepare for security and migration talks in France.

Leave campaigners dismissed the comments as “scaremongering”.

Conservative MP Bernard Jenkin said “propaganda” was “being produced by other European governments at the request of the prime minister to try to scare people away from voting to leave”.

He added: “We pay a great deal of money into the EU and it subsidises a great deal of French farming.

Surprise surprise, they don’t want us to leave the EU.

“But this is a choice for the British people, not for the French government, and actually we’re being asked to believe all sorts of ludicrous things.”

Conservative MP Peter Bone, of the Grassroots Out campaign, said: “If asylum seekers start arriving at Dover, we will send them straight back. As an independent nation, outside of the EU, we will control our own borders whether the French government likes it or not.”

The agreement between France and the UK that allows the UK to conduct border controls on the French side of the Channel is a bilateral treaty that is not connected to Britain’s EU membership.

It is meant to stop people from travelling across the Channel without their immigration status being checked - but has led to the establishment of the so-called Jungle camp in Calais, where about 4,000 migrants are thought to be waiting to cross.

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Al Qaeda leader Bin Laden left $29 million inheritance for jihad British Chambers of Commerce director-general John Longworth.

UK future ‘may be brighter outside EU’, says BCC boss THE UK’s long-term prospects could be “brighter” outside the EU, a business leader has said.

John Longworth, head of the British Chambers of Commerce, described the EU referendum as a choice between the “devil and the deep blue sea”.

He told its annual conference that voters faced “undoubtedly a tough choice”.

One was staying in an “essentially unreformed EU”, with the other being the uncertainty of leaving the union.

“The dynamism and resilience of the City of London and the UK business sector suggests to me that, in the long run, we have the capacity and capability to create a bright, if not brighter, economic future outside of the EU - just as we would have done had we had the opportunity to stay in a truly reformed Europe,” Mr Longworth said.

He told the conference in

London that his observation was based on key economic reports on the merits of staying in the EU and of leaving.

The BCC has said it was not aligned to either camp in the debate because its membership was split on the issue.

BCC members will be surveyed so their views could inform the debate ahead of the vote in June, he added.

Mr Longworth also told delegates: “Decision making in business suffers from the pressures of the shortterm and is naturally focused on the interests of the particular business concerned.

“If I were to ask the business community one thing in this referendum, it would be to look to the long-term and the wider interests of the society in which you operate, and make your choice based not on the next financial year, but on what you want for your children and grandchildren.”

The safety pin was reported to be 1.5 inches long, and caused green discharge in the little girl’s nose.

Girl discovers that 6-month-long illness caused by safety pin lodged in her nose THE mystery behind a Southern California 5-year-old’s illness ended when she blew out a safety pin from her nose that had been up there for six months.

Khloe Russell had been told by multiple doctors that she likely had a sinus infection, though antibiotics were ineffective and her family was only able to heave a sigh of relief after the 1.5-inch-long metal object was revealed as the culprit.

Her mother, Katelyn Powell, told ABC that her daughter had a nearconstant runny nose over the last

six months and had to blow her nose every five minutes to dispel green discharge.

The battle with her strange symptoms lasted until this past weekend, when the tissue-intensive medical issue was ended with one forceful final blow.

In response to Internet commenters’ turning up their noses at her parenting skills, Powell told UPI that doctors had looked up her little girl’s nostrils but didn’t see anything because it was buried in boogers.

FORMER Al Qaeda leader Osama Bin Laden outlined in letters and other documents how at least $29 million of his funds and possessions should be apportioned after his death, requesting that most of it be used to continue global jihad.

One of the letters – part of a cache of 113 documents taken in the 2011 U.S. Special Forces raid that killed bin Laden – was described by U.S. intelligence officials as what they believed was a last will.

Reuters and ABC Television were given exclusive access to the documents, which were translated from Arabic and declassified by U.S. intelligence agencies.

They were part of a second tranche of documents seized in the operation and have been declassified since May 2015. A large number have yet to be released.

One document, a hand-written note that U.S. intelligence officials believe the Saudi militant composed in the late 1990s, laid out how he wanted to distribute about $29 million he had in Sudan.

One percent of the $29 million, bin Laden wrote, should go to Mahfouz Ould al-Walid, a senior al

Osama Bin Laden was killed in 2011 by US Special Forces.

Qaeda militant who used the nom de guerre Abu Hafs al Mauritani.

“By the way, he (al-Walid) has already received 20,000-30,000 dollars from it, bin Laden continued.

“I promised him that I would reward him if he took it out of the (Sudanese) government.”

Bin Laden lived in Sudan for five years as an official guest until he was asked to leave in May 1996 by the thenIslamic fundamentalist government under pressure from the United States.

Another 1 percent of the sum should be given to a second associate, Engineer Abu Ibrahim al-Iraqi Sa’ad, for helping set up bin Laden’s first company in Sudan, Wadi al-Aqiq Co, the document said.

Bin Laden urged his close relatives to use the rest of the funds to support holy war.

“I hope for my brothers, sisters and maternal aunts to obey my will and to spend all the money that I have left in Sudan on jihad, for the sake of Allah,” he wrote.

He set down specific amounts in Saudi riyals and gold that should be apportioned between his mother, a son, a daughter, an uncle, and his uncle’s children and maternal aunts.

In a letter dated Aug. 15, 2008, and addressed “To my Precious Father,” bin Laden asks that his wife and children be taken care of in the event he died first.

It was unclear to whom bin Laden was writing, as his natural father, Mohammed bin Laden, died in a 1967 airplane crash. U.S. intelligence officials were not immediately available to comment on whether he may have been referring to his stepfather, Mohammad al-Attas.

“My precious father: I entrust you well for my wife and children, and that you will always ask about them and follow up on their whereabouts and help them in their marriages and needs,” he wrote.

China to lay off 5-6 million workers, earmarks at least $23 bln CHINA aims to lay off 5-6 million state workers over the next two to three years as part of efforts to curb industrial overcapacity and pollution, two reliable sources said, Beijing’s boldest retrenchment programme in almost two decades.

China’s leadership, obsessed with maintaining stability and making sure redundancies do not lead to unrest, will spend nearly 150 billion yuan ($23 billion) to cover layoffs in just the coal and steel sectors in the next 2-3 years.

The overall figure is likely to rise as closures spread to other industries and even more funding will be required to handle the debt left behind by “zombie” state firms.

The term refers to companies that have shut down some of their operations but keep staff on their rolls since local governments are worried about the social and economic impact of bankruptcies and unemployment.

Shutting down “zombie firms” has been identified as one of the government’s priorities this year, with China’s Premier Li Keqiang promising in December that they would soon “go under the knife”..

The government plans to lay off five million workers in industries suffering from a supply glut, one

A large percentage of the workers will come from the coal sector.

source with ties to the leadership said.

A second source with leadership ties put the number of layoffs at six million. Both sources requested anonymity because they were not authorized to speak to media about the politically sensitive subject for fear of sparking social unrest.

The ministry of industry did not immediately respond when asked for comment on the reports.

The hugely inefficient state sector employed around 37 million people in 2013 and accounts for about 40 percent of the country’s industrial output and nearly half of its bank lending.

It is China’s most significant nationwide retrenchment since the restructuring of state-owned

enterprises from 1998 to 2003 led to around 28 million redundancies and cost the central government about 73.1 billion yuan ($11.2 billion) in resettlement funds.

On Monday, Yin Weimin, the minister for human resources and social security, said China expects to lay off 1.8 million workers in the coal and steel industries, but he did not give a timeframe.

China aims to cut capacity gluts in as many as seven sectors, including cement, glassmaking and shipbuilding, but the oversupplied solar power industry is likely to be spared any large-scale restructuring because it still has growth potential, the first source said.

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REQUIREMENTS AS FOLLOWS: • College Degree

Belonger only need apply Pleases send your CV’s to: info@Kaieri.com

Ricardo Fulford Consultant Services on behalf of their clients: ER CONSTRUCTION LTD is seeking employment for the following:

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• 5 years experience in photography • Competent in photoshop/ lightroom • Video and edition • Competent underwater photographer • Dive master and up certified • Work long hours and weekends

ESTEL PLUMBING LTD. Is seeking employment for the following:

1) ELECTRICIAN

Starting salary is $1,500.00 per month. Interested candidate may send their application through ricardofulford@gmail.com regarding employment or contact employer at 333-1199.

1) LABOURER

Starting salary is $6.50 per hours. Interested candidate may send their application through ricardofulford@gmail.com regarding employment or contact employer at 241-0397.

Ricardo Fulford - Immigration and Labour Consultant President of Ricardo Fulford Consultant Services ricardofulford@gmail.com | (649) 346-1125

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MARGARITAVILLE

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SEEKS TO IDENTIFY:

Maintenance Supervisor et al.

This self motivated individual must be an all rounder, with certification and at least 2 years experience in the field. Skills in plumbing and carpentry would be an asset. Salary will be based on experience.

PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR • • • • •

Minimum 15 yrs experience in Commercial Laundry industry.

Minimum 6 yrs Laundry Production Management experience.

Minimum 3 yrs Customer Rep or Sales experience.

Must have 2 yrs experience operating Continuous Batch Washer.

Able to operate and provide basic maintenance for all equipment, track parts inventory, order parts online for Jensen, Lavatec, Chicago, Uni-Mac, Cissell, Ipso & more.

• Responsible to manage all production and staff, scheduling, client communication & orders, set standards.

• Available to manage different work shifts as required, including nights.

• Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Must have exceptional computer skills, manage all Linen specific programs (Laundry Trak & Linen Master) and create spreadsheets.

• Must be fluent in English.

REQUIREMENTS:

- - - - -

Must be able to install, service, repair and maintain gas & electrical equipment Manage water treatment, sewage treatment and life fire safety systems Be able inspect and evaluate equipment and facility to determine work required.

Able to work flexible hours including, weekends, night shift and public holidays Able to keep accurate logs of repairs and maintenance activities carried out & to be completed.

Other available positions are Chef, Bartenders, Servers, Cost Control Clerk, Retail Captain, Retail Associate, Store Clerk, Dining Room Captain, Cook, Stilt Walker and Kitchen Helpers.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Application along with curriculum vitae must be submitted by 21st March, 2016 to the office of:

Margaritaville Grand Turk,Grand Turk Cruise Center South Base, White Sands Beach, Grand Turk, T.C.I., B.W.I 12041

Qualified applicants should email CV to info@ pioneertci.com or deliver to Pioneer office. Please fax/deliver copy to TCI Labour Office: 649-946-4164

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Certification in Industrial Electronics (at least at level 2) and 2 years experience

While we welcome and appreciate all applicants, only persons short-listed for an interview will be contacted.

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A DYNAMIC MOBILE SERVICE PROVIDER SEEKS TO RECRUIT FOR THE FOLLOWING POSTS:

HFC Project Manager

Location: Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands.

Contract Type: 1 year Contract

JOB SUMMARY:

The role of the HFC Project Manager is to roll out of the HFC network in the market.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• • • • • • • • • • •

Agree Programme of Works with the Client Source competent resources to construct the network Ensure (SLA’s) are exceeded Liaise directly with the Client, attend regular project review meetings and address Client concerns Plan, direct and coordinate project budgets and programs Manage and support personnel in the day to day operation Plan, monitor and manage project revenue and costs Ensure quality of work meets or exceeds standards Plan and monitor the use of human resources and materials across the division Adhere to all Health and Safety procedure Overall end to end delivery of the project

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role is essential • HFC (Hybrid Fibre Cable) network experience essential • Project management qualification would be an advantage • Good knowledge of Microsoft packages including MS Project • Communications Skills • Leadership Skills • Resource planning skills • Financial planning skills • Full clean driving license • Ability to represent the company in a professional manner at all times Interested Applicants should forward their resumes to hrtci@digicelgroup.com before March 13, 2016.

HFC Commissioner

Location: Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands.

Contract Type: 1 year Contract

JOB SUMMARY:

Under general supervision, responsible for the commissioning, preventive and/or demand maintenance and repair of the hybrid fibre coax network (HFC) including all of its associated equipment in accordance with the company’s Network Protection Policy and Engineering Standards. Perform maintenance while providing technical support for the Broadband Technicians (BBT) on resolution of service related problems. On-call rotation required.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ability to work at heights and in various challenging field environments • Ability to troubleshoot and repair HFC trunk & distribution RF, AC & DC faults • Ability to troubleshoot basic optical issues • Ability to perform routine Optical Node, RF Amplifier and End of Line testing and balancing • Ability to use HFC plant test equipment – including Signal level meters, volt/current meters, spectrum analysers, leakage testing meters, CPD testing meters, Optical meters & OTDRs • Ability to maintain and interpret records of daily work logs, data recordings, and network design maps • Ability to operate communications devices and company vehicles in accordance with company policies • Ability to adhere to strict Health & Safety Guidelines and

procedures as set out by the company • Ability to perform other duties as requested by supervisor • Adhere to all Health and Safety procedures

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Diploma in Electronics/Electrical Engineering or above • Thorough understanding of HFC networks and optical design • Ability to read, write and speak the English language to communicate with employees, customers, suppliers, in person, on the phone, and by written communications in a clear, straight-forward, and professional manner • Certification to operate Mobile Elevated Work Platforms a plus • 6 months+ Broadband Technician III or equivalent work experience • Flexibility in line with business requirements • Ability to represent the company in a professional manner at all times Interested Applicants should forward their resumes to hrtci@digicelgroup.com before March 13, 2016.

Construction Administrator Location: Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands.

Contract Type: 1 year Contract

JOB SUMMARY:

The Construction Administrator will assist with the end to end of all the Construction office Administration

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• You will assist the Construction Manager on the daily oversight and management of the Construction office.

• Assist in the development and implementation of administrative systems, such as record management and establish policies and procedures • Assisting in special projects by organizing and coordinating information and requirements; planning, arranging, and meeting schedules; monitoring results.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Previous office administration experience.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills.

• Excellent literacy, numeric and IT skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office.

• Ability to work on own initiative and act independently whilst being able to work successfully as part of team.

• Ability to meet deadlines and targets whilst working in a fast paced environment.

• Professional, efficient approach and attitude dealing with internal business areas, employees and external parties.

• Flexibility in line with business requirements.

• Ability to represent the company in a professional manner at all times.

Interested Applicants should forward their resumes to hrtci@digicelgroup.com before March 13, 2016.

Senior HFC Engineer

Location: Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands.

Contract Type: 1 year Contract

JOB SUMMARY:

The Senior HFC Engineer performs all aspects of HFC engineering for the project and will be heavily involved in activities including the following. Development of HFC planning/design documentation, plans and specification assembly. Special drawings/ bid processes, construction management documentation, and any other duties to ensure

projects are completed successfully.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The successful candidate must meet a majority of the knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience requirements outlined below.

• Design, provision, document, and direct HFC • Support the design and engineering process by planning and preparing initial drawings for construction of new, and removal or rearrangement of existing copper cables, and conduits.

• Oversee designs in accordance to customer specifications and guidelines • Works with outside agencies to obtain right of way approvals and coordinate projects with other utilities.

• Acquiring permits and or private easements if required.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role is essential • HFC (Hybrid Fibre Cable) network experience essential • Good knowledge of Microsoft packages including MS Project • Communications Skills • Leadership Skills • Resource planning skills • Financial planning skills • Full clean driving license • Ability to represent the company in a professional manner at all times Interested Applicants should forward their resumes to hrtci@digicelgroup.com before March 13, 2016.

HFC Install Technician

Location: Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands.

Contract Type: 1 year Contract

JOB SUMMARY:

Under general supervision installation of HFC plant elements such as Taps, Splitters, Amplifiers, Line Extenders etc. Also the ability to install and erect Network cables on both underground and overhead infrastructure and perform basic HFC Network tests.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ability and competence to work safely on overhead and underground cable TV networks • Ability to make off network connections 100% accurately as per in-company training i.e. Taps, Splitters, Amplifiers, Line Extenders etc.

• Ability to use hand and power tools competently and safely • Ability to maintain and interpret records of daily work logs and network design maps • Ability to operate communications devices and company vehicles in accordance with company policies • Ability to adhere to strict Health & Safety Guidelines and procedures as set out by the company • Ability to maintain the professional image of the company and communicate with customers appropriately • Ability to perform other duties as requested by supervisor • Adhere to all Health and Safety procedures • Ability to work at heights and knowledge of using MEWPS an advantage

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• 6 months+ experience in telecom network environment • Flexibility in line with business requirements • Ability to represent the company in a professional manner at all times Interested Applicants should forward their resumes to hrtci@digicelgroup.com before March 13, 2016.

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INVEST TURKS & CAICOS

SUPERVISOR,FRONT DESK, HOUSEMAID, HOUSEMAN, RESERVATION SPECIALIST AND OTHER POSITIONS AVAILABLE Must have hotel related experience, strong English skills, and friendly outgoing personality Forward resume and covering letter to dpapke@portsofcallresort.com

THE LAW FIRM OF STANFIELD GREENE Is seeking one suitably qualified

ATTORNEY

The successful candidate will be responsible for the firm’s civil and criminal litigation.

Applicants should have at least 10 years experience with emphasis in the field of litigation, should possess good writing skills and have an eye for details.

Salary is negotiable and based on experience.

Applicants should apply by sending their resume or CV to: STANFIELD GREENE PO Box 481, Graceway House, Building A, Suite 201, Leeward Highway Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands ATTENTION: Clayton S. Greene Email: csg@stanfieldgreene.com Belongers only need apply. Only those Applicants that will be interviewed will be contacted.

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TENDER NOTICE

VACANCY Vice President - SME

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.

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 CEO in negotiating with Government and clients on investment incentives. The VP-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 VP-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.

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

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:

Further information is available on the NHIB website at www.tcinhip.tc

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.

Tender documents are available upon request in electronic format only from the National Health Insurance Office in Providenciales, via telephone at (649) 946-8861 or via e-mail at zburton@tcinhip.tc.

1. Fluent English 2. Willingness and ability to travel by air and sea.

Tenders are to be submitted in a sealed envelope by 12:00 Noon on Friday, March 10, 2016 to:

Negotiable in the range of $65,000 to $71,000 based on qualifications and experience.

The Turks & Caicos Islands National Health Insurance Board invites tenders from Companies with a valid “Audit & Accountancy Firm” business license for: TCIG – IHC Cost efficiency Strategic Framework Part 2 (Reconciliation) Tender Reference No.: TR02/2016

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

SALARY AND ALLOWANCES: APPLICATION PROCEDURE

The Chief Executive Officer National Health Insurance Board, Unit 55/56 Salt Mills Plaza,Grace Bay Road Providenciales,Turks and Caicos Islands

Interested persons should submit a resume, along with their contact information, cover letter, two letters of reference (one from a former employer), and 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.

The Turks & Caicos Islands National Health Insurance Board is not bound to accept any, or the lowest bid, and reserves the right to annul the tender process at any time prior to award of Contract.

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All applications must be received by 12 noon on Wednesday, March 10, 2016 and should be emailed to investturksandcaicos@gmail.com. Only persons considered for an interview will be contacted.

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ASSISTANT RESORT MANAGER 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

• Proven strong leadership and people-management skills • Proactive approach to management • Excellent understanding of resort accounting • Personal transportation

Is looking for

Is looking for a

COMPUTER TECHNICIAN To work 5 days per week salary $9.00 per hour

CONTACT: 331-3887

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2 ELEVATOR TECHNICIANS Must be willing to work 7 days per week. Must have a minimum of 5 years experience. Salary $20.00 per hour

CONTACT: 441-7041

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The Shore Club is now accepting applications/résumé for the following position.

Only highly self-driven & motivated, personable and professional individuals, whom have the desire to serve others, need apply:

VACANCY FOR A PART-TIME CARETAKER The British West Indies Collegiate is looking for a dependable, enthusiastic and hard-working person to be the caretaker of the school, with responsibility for maintaining and repairing the school campus and ensuring that it is kept clean and safe for students, staff and other users.

• GENERAL MANAGER • POOL & BEACH MANAGER • HOUSEKEEPING SUPERVISOR • POOL & BEACH SUPERVISOR • FRONT OFFICE SUPERVISOR • NIGHT & DUTY MANAGER • NIGHT AUDITOR • ASSISTANT RESTAURANT MANAGER • FOOD & BEVERAGE SUPERVISOR • BUTLERS

• CHEFS(VARIOUS POSITIONS) • RETAIL SUPERVISOR • ACCOUNTING(VARIOUS POSITIONS) • EXECUTIVE HOUSEKEEPER • HOUSEKEEPING MANAGER • SPA THERAPIST/ATTENDANTS • LANDSCAPING SUPERVISORS • MAINTENANCE SUPERVISORS • HVAC\MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

LINE POSITIONS • FOOD & BEVERAGE COORDINATOR • BARTENDERS • COOKS • GROUNDSMEN • LABOURER • HOUSEMAN • ROOM ATTENDANTS

This is a part-time position, but may become a full-time post in years to come.

There will be an initial probationary period.

Hours of work: Normally 18 hours per week; 3.30– 6.30 p.m. on school days, and 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. on Saturdays (or as otherwise agreed).

Pay: $15 per hour, negotiable if trade qualifications are held.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: • Complete integrity • Good handy-man skills, including M.E.P., building repair, painting and gardening.

• Own vehicle • Own cellphone and computer for communication • Ability to liaise with contractors and to monitor their work • Ability to identify and order required equipment and supplies • Willingness to deal with trespassers and other threats to the school’s security • Willingness to sweep and collect debris in the play areas and car-park daily • Willingness to work additional hours during the evenings and weekends as necessary, and to attend to emergencies whenever they arise

• LAUNDRY ATTENDANTS • COMMON AREA ATTENDANTS • POOL & BEACH ATTENDANTS • DISPATCHERS • STEWARDS • SECURITY OFFICERS • PBX OPERATOR

PLEASE NOTE: Shore Club is NOT scheduled to open to the public for business until October 2016. All resumes are subject to screening. Accepted candidates will receive a call or email confirmation with a scheduled time for meeting and required documents for the actual interview.

For the above line staff positions, resort experience is an asset but not a requirement. All applicants must have a willing, positive and personable attitude as well as be willing to work long hours, holidays and weekends. Turks & Caicos Islands citizens only need to apply to The Shore Club located on Long Bay Beach, Providenciales or e-mail: careers@theshoreclubtc.com Deadline is March 22, 2016.

BWIC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and its staff must share that commitment. Candidates will need to provide references, a certificate of good health, and permission for an enhanced background check.

Note: No services will be needed and no wages will be paid during school holidays.

Please address your application to the Principal and deliver it to the Collegiate, 51 Venetian Road, Providenciales, or send it by email to principal@bwic.tc or by fax to 941 3332.

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WESLEY HEPBURN

TURQUOISE LANDSCAPING

TWO GARDENERS

Is looking for a

DOMESTIC WORKER

• Starting pay $6.25 per hour • Must have previous gardening experience and be familiar with landscaping equipment such as lawn mowers, trimmers etc.

• Must be willing to carry out work such as heavy lifting, digging, weeding, trimming and plant waste removal • Must be willing to work weekends and holidays • Must have a clean police record

To work 6 days per week salary $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 342-0116

13044

Please email: turquoiselandscaping@tciway.tc

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

CONTACT: 231-0882 OR 347-3900

12042

Is looking for a

Is looking for a

To work 6 days per week salary $6.25 per hour

To work 6 days per week salary $6.25 per hour

LABOURER LABOURER CONTACT: CONTACT: 441-2519 431-4022

PASCAL REMY

NEEDED FOR A RESTAURANT ON GRACE BAY

TILE SETTER To work 5 days

MECHANIC

CONTACT: 241-4188

CONTACT: 649-946-4411

Is looking for a

• Organizational skills a must • Solid references • At least 5 years as kitchen leader • Ability to train and lead is necessary • Salary $50k+

CALL: 649-441-3466 PERMANENT STATUS ONLY

WANTED

KENARD CRUICKSHANKTURTLE COVE

MERMAIDS

Caicos Tours is looking for two freediving Tour Guides to entertain and care for guest, both above and below water Candidates will need a good understanding of Reef Ecology, Certifications in freediving, SCUBA & First Aid, a current STCW 95, an extremely professional working attitude and the ability to communicate easily with guests of all ages. The working week is Monday – Saturday including bank holidays, hours are from 8:30am until the boat is cleaned after the last tour of the day. Additional hours may be required on occasion.

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Please contact: Caicos Tours on 649-432-0007 for further information. Belongers only need apply

Is looking for a

CARPENTER

HELPER

$6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 332-3866

LABOURER

Is seeking a general labourer, this position is responsible for cleaning all common areas (stairwells, patios, public bathrooms etc.), garbage removal and cleaning of garbage areas, general housekeeping duties and laundry assistance. Several years experience in a similar position is required, as well as good communication skills, including excellent English; must have a pleasant and outgoing personality.

Must be willing to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

WAGES $6.25 PER HOUR Belongers only need apply Closing date: March 4th 2016 Please apply in writing to: Human Resources, Point Grace, PO Box 700, Grace Bay, Providenciales, Email: humanresources@ pointgrace.com or Fax: 946-5097. No phone calls.

S. WALKIN & SONS MARINE is looking for a

per week salary $6.50 per hour

12056

Is looking for

SANDRA E. GARLAND

CHEF/ SOUS CHEF

10898

MR. BIGGS CAR WASH

12063

SEASHELL BREEZE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT LTD

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MARINE To work 6 days per week salary commensurate with experience

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Is seeking a general labourer, this position is responsible for cleaning all common areas (stairwells, patios, public bathrooms etc.), garbage removal and cleaning of garbage areas, general housekeeping duties and laundry assistance. Several years experience in a similar position is required, as well as good communication skills, including excellent English; must have a pleasant and outgoing personality.

Must be willing to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

WAGES $6.25 PER HOUR Belongers only need apply Closing date: March 4th 2016 Please apply in writing to: Human Resources, Point Grace, PO Box 700, Grace Bay, Providenciales, Email: humanresources@ pointgrace.com or Fax: 946-5097. No phone calls.

MINISTRY

KITCHEN

Is seeking a full time

EVANGELIST

salary negotiable interested persons can

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Requires an

AIRCRAFT MECHANIC The eligible candidate MUST have the following credentials in order to be considered:

JESSICA HALL LONG BAY HIGHWAY

ISAAC ORAL SELVER Is looking for a

Email: im.macula@hotmail.com

CAICOS EXPRESS AIRWAYS

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

Is looking for a

LABOURER $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: CONTACT: 231-6318 432-0131

THE TURKS HEAD INNE, GRAND TURK ISLAND Is looking to fill the following positions:

SECURITY The general purpose of a security guard is protection of the people and property of the organization where they work. Guards will routinely inspect the property for any suspicious activities. This is to deter would-be criminal or malicious activity, such as vandalism, arson, theft and harassment.

• CAA AMEL with group rating in Cat A and Cat C License with

TSI0520 RATING

This job will require security clearance and a job-related background check • Must be available full-time for night watch • Must be trained or qualified in private security for hotel/restaurants • Must complete a job-related background check • Must be fluent in English. A second language is an asset

FAA A&P License with experience in general aviation airplanes with C402 type Salary scale at approximately $30K annually Should be an independent worker without supervision Should be between the ages 30-50 years of age

Any interested persons should contact Richardson Arthur at 232-1982 and resumes can be faxed to 941-3864 or emailed to info@caicosexpressairways.com

ASSISTANT MANAGER:

Deadline for remitting a letter of application and resumes is March 15, 2016

The Assistant Manager will aid in daily hotel and restaurant operations, and will be in charge of supervising other departments and divisions. They will ensure all hotel rules and policies are implemented. The Assistant manager will monitor the tasks of personnel and workers, set goals and plans to promote and improve the service of their departments.

They will aid in recruitment of new employees, assist with training, coaching, and mentoring them, and have strong leadership skills. They will help to promote the business by using their strong sales and marketing skills. They will assist with all event planning and co-ordination. Accountable for monitoring company finances.

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Management, Sales, Marketing, or comparable program is an asset.

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience working in the hospitality industry (hotel, restaurant, etc.)

• Must be fluent in English. A second language is an asset

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REGISTERED LAND ORDINANCE, CAP 9.01

NOTICE LOST LAND CERTIFICATE TITLE NUMBER 50308/8

SECTION KEW RURAL

ISLAND NORTH CAICOS

Whereas, WELLINGTON STEVENSON ROBINSON of Providenciales, has declared that the Land Certificate for the above mentioned title number(s) issued in the name of LLEWELYN WELLINGTON ROBINSON was inadvertently mislaid and cannot be found.

Take notice that I, Brandie Anderson, Registrar of Lands, shall issue a new land certificate for the said title six weeks of the date of the first publication of this Notice in a local newspaper and the Gazette.

Dated this 25 day of February 2016

SUPERVISOR Will be responsible for the daily operations of restaurant services at the hotel. Food and beverage supervisors oversee all of the issues pertaining to a patron’s dining experience, such as quality control, staff management, inventory, health and safety regulations and customer service. Supervisors are responsible for teaching, training, and mentoring new hires to build a strong service team that will create a memorable dining experience for all guests.

CHEF/COOK Will be responsible for planning and directing food preparation. This will involve ordering, menu design, food cost analysis, budgeting, waste management, staff scheduling, supervising kitchen staff and discipline.

Also looking for: Servers, Food Runners, Kitchen Helpers, Bartenders, Cleaners, and Housekeepers

Signed ...........................................................................................

Witnessed .....................................................................................

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Résumés can be submitted to info@turksheadinne.com or in person to the Turks Head Inne, Duke St., Grand Turk. (Must be legally permitted to work in Turks and Caicos Islands)

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QUALIFIED BELONGERS NEED ONLY APPLY

GREATFUL LEPER

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LABOURER

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GRACEWAY SPORTS CENTRE Is looking to employ:

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Black belt in Qwan-Ki-Do • Over 10 years teaching experience • Certified in physical coaching and training

GYM MANAGER

To work 5 days per week and some weekends when needed salary $6.25 per hour

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Certified as a Personal Trainer and Group Trainer Minimum 7 years experience as a trainer and fitness instructor Degree in Sales/ Marketing and Business Communication Minimum 7 years of experience in running a business Proven results in managing companies in a successful and profitable manner Proficient in Microsoft application (Office Package), Photo Shop/ Corel Draw Website design

Wages commensurate with experience and certification Please send your resume to: info@gracewaysports.com

ENID BEAUTY SALON

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• • • • • • •

DOMESTIC WORKER

CONTACT: 231-6636

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MARTIAL ARTS & GROUP FITNESS INSTRUCTOR

MACKEY’S CAFÉ

Is looking for a

Is looking for a

To work 6 days per week salary $6.25 per hour

To work Monday – Saturday

BEAUTICIAN SOUS CHEF

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.

DOMESTIC WORKER

To work 5 days per week salary $6.25 per hour

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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.

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CONTACT: CONTACT: 941-3640 OR CONTACT: 231-9209 241-2228 241-0054 12079

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Resumes with copies of qualifications must be sent by February 22, 2016 to info@karammissick.com.

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Tropical Destination Management (TROPICAL DMC)

ISLANDS PRIDE FISHERIES LTD.

Is in need of a

1 CAPTAIN/ENGINEER

HANDYMAN The applicant would have the following skills 1) Carrying of all supplies to and from event locations 2) Setting up beach arches, canopy’s, and all structures 3) Stringing lights on the beach and at wedding restaurant locations.

4) Washing of company vehicles.

5) Set up and tear down at all events in which Tropical DMC has provided the services for. Raking the beach, carrying equipment, digging holes for beach arches, climbing ladders, hanging lighting, carrying large boxes etc. You will need to be in physical shape to do this part of the job as it is extremely labor intensive.

6) Cleaning of storage units once per week.

7) Assisting with cabling for all electronic work we do with sound systems and speakers.

The pay rate for this position is $7.00 per hour and is approximately 20 hours per week.

PLEASE EMAIL YOUR RESUME TO: TERESA BRUNNER TBRUNNER@TROPICALDMC.COM OR CALL 649-231-4161

Position:

for Commercial Fishing Vessel

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Oversee the safety of the crew, vessel and catch - Responsible for the service and maintenance of the engines aboard the vessel, including any attached lifeboats -Checking and recording the catch for each crew member, including self, catch from traps and ensuring both tallies with total overall catch -Deep-sea line fishing with reel -Assist the trap man to set and pull traps -Gut, ice and store fish, in common with the crew, including the captain/engineer

REQUIREMENTS:

Clean Police Record -Two character references, including one from last employer Ability to lead a team -Minimum of ten (10) years’ experience working in same capacity on commercial fishing vessel

SALARY:

Stipend plus based on catch shared equally with crew

Only Belongers need apply. Application forms available from Butterfield Gold Human Resource Department. Only applicants selected for interview will be notified. Application deadline: March 15th, 2016 12061

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Senior Pharmacist - Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in pharmacy from recognised university.

- Eligible to register with the TCI Health Practitioners Board and MPS. - At least 10 years post qualification experience.

- Proven ability to manage a busy community pharmacy including a team of 10 people.

- Excellent IT skills including use of POS and Kroll.

- Willing to work long shifts including weekends and holidays.

- Salary commensurate with experience ranging $70-75K plus performance related bonus.

Sales Associate - Must be able to multi task and work in a fast paced environment.

- Must have a CXC passes in math and English along with excellent IT skills.

- Must be physically fit and able to lift stock boxes.

- Must have clean driving license and 2 years driving experience.

- $7.50-$10 per hour.

Please send cover letter, resume and copies of qualifications to jobs@flamingopharmacy.com.

Incomplete applications may not receive a response.

Closing date for applications is March 10th 2016.

4 STORE/WAREHOUSE SUPERVISORS • To take responsibility for specific areas of activity from day to day • To ensure that all areas of the shop floor are adequately staffed and that customers receive the highest standard of service • Maintaining a presence on the shop floor to assist staff in problem solving and motivating them for improved customer service • Perform the task of financial controller, managing all the books and records for the firm’s suppliers and clients • Manage all the accounting and sales aspects of the firm, including performing weekly auditing of the sales and expenses performed • Manage the inventory along the different locations and take control of transfers throughout • Must have at least 7 years experience in the retail industry and good management and leadership skills • Must be bilingual in English and Spanish, and any other language will be an asset to interact with customers • Must know how to operate Business Management System (BMS) • Must have sharp analytical skills and be willing to work at any point of any day to high quoted text responsibilities • Salary $1500.00 to $2000.00 as per qualifications

6 SALES ASSISTANTS • Must be friendly and an outgoing person able to deal with customers on a one-to-one basis • Must be willing to cooperate and work as a joint team with other staff members • Must be computer savvy especially be able to opearate POS systems • Must be willing to learn new ideas • Must be willing to work extended hours, weekends and holidays • Knowledge of speaking and writing in different languages always an asset • Must have 3-5 years experience in retail trade • Salary $5.00 per hour

6 LABOURERS • Must have 3-5 years experience • Salary $5.00 per hour CONTACT: ANANDA LTD, P.O BOX 1151, PROVIDENCIALES TEL: 339-4663 E-MAIL: JOBS@ANANDALTD.COM

NOTICE I RAMOO, Indian Passport #K2864302 residing at #6 Coconut Ridge, Plantation Hills, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands want to add my surname KOORI, to my name in my Indian Passport. I request to be known as RAMOO KOORI.

MMK PROPERTY MANAGEMENT is looking to fill the following positions:

VILLA BUTLERS VILLA HOUSEKEEPERS Salary negotiable based on number of experience

CONTACT: 649-231-6991 1085

RICHMOND HILL PREPARATORY SCHOOL Is looking for the following persons:

A TRAINED PRIMARY SCHOOL

TEACHER

Acting on behalf of our clients is looking to fill the following positions: SRF CONSTRUCTION

STEEL MAN

With a minimum of ten years teaching experience

A JANITRESS to clean the school after school each day

Please apply in writing to: richhillprep@yahoo.com

NATASHA CONSULTANCY

Salary $8.00 per hour

Contact: 243-8090 DONALD CONSTRUCTION

MECHANIC Salary $7.00 per hour

Contact: 243-6070

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A LOCAL FIRM IN PROVIDENCIALES REQUIRES THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES OF AN

INTERNATIONAL ATTORNEY The successful candidate must hold (at least) a Bachelor’s Degree in Law and hold over 10 years of experience practicing various aspects of commercial, corporate and family law. Of particular interest would be to have a specialty in FATCA legislation and regulation. It is vital for this candidate to be in good standing with the law society of the country he is currently practicing in. The ability to speak, write and read Russian fluently, and to be familiar with Russian culture, is a must in order to accommodate our Russian clientele. Excellent communication skills, an ability to manage files and work unsupervised are all essentials. Candidate must also show willingness to 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 March 11, 2016 to tneb@lexcotci.com.

KITEBOARDING INSTRUCTOR REQUIRED The successful candidate must be IKO certified at least at Level One and must have a minimum of three years teaching experience in this area, as this individual will be actively involved in training and providing lessons in Kiteboarding to adults and children. Must also possess the ability to speak either French or Spanish, hold a valid driver’s license and be in good health. Will be required to assist with assembling and lifting Kiteboarding equipment to and from the beach everyday for lessons. Must be personable, able to work unsupervised and trustworthy.

Assistance will be required in website maintenance and social media administration. Salary will commensurate with experience. References must be furnished upon request. We will accept emails only of resumes with proof of certification. Must be submitted by March 14, 2016.

Please also submit a copy of your resume to the Labour Department.

Email: info@karammissick.com.

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FLAMINGO PHARMACY

12011

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IDEAL PETROLEUM

HOUSEMAN Required for inside and outside cleaning duties: some heavy lifting

Is looking for a

LABOURER

Hours will vary depending on occupancy levels evening and weekend shifts will be part of the schedule applicants must be able to speak, read and write English to a level that will enable communication with guests police clearance required for all applicants.

PUMP ATTENDANT To work 6 days per week salary $6.25 per hour

SALARY $6.00 PER HOUR EMAIL TO ALLIEDMANAGEMENT@USA.NET OR 946-5866 12050

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CONTACT: 946-5663 THE PINNACLE Is looking for a

COX SERVICES LTD

CLASSIFIEDS 39

APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FROM SUITABLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION:

SUPERVISOR OF ENTERTAINMENT Applicant must have a minimum of a 2:1 / upper second university degree and at least ten years’ experience of working within the entertainment industry, including, but not limited to, project management, business affairs, event management, media communications, and managing budgets.

Salary: Commensurate with Experience Closing date for applicants: 9th March 2016.

PLEASE EMAIL YOUR CV AND COVERING LETTING TO: CLAIRE@TRADEWINDSRADIO.COM

CHRISCHELLE BOBB OF NORTH CAICOS

Is seeking a

MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR

To work 5 days per week salary $6.25 per hour.

LABOURER

BABYSITTER/ DOMESTIC WORKER

TELEPHONE: 231-6710

CONTACT: 649-342-6572

CONTACT: 941-7366 9495

Leeward Highway Providenciales

12065

To work 5 days per week salary $200 per week.

12006

BCS/CSCS PLUS & FNMCS Acting on behalf of our client: Grace Bay Car Rental is looking for the following positions:

SALES SUPERVISOR

• Chart of Accounts/ Payroll Items/ Item List

Duties include: • Rental sales agent • Petty cash accounts • Data entry • Bank deposits • Bank account reconciliations • Corporate credit card • Employee payroll • Accounts Receivable • Accounts Payable • Payroll liabilities

MECHANIC

• Must have 15 years experience

CAR WASHERS RENTAL AGENTS

• Must have a valid TCI License • Must have 5 years experience

EMAIL: BRANITZ@YAHOO.COM

12037

BRYANT’S AIR CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION Is seeking to employ:

SIX A/C TECHNICIANS

Must have Knowledge of Mitsubishi A/c equipment (VRF systems, City Multi systems) & Air cool & water cool chiller systems. Capable of repairing other major brands of equipment.

A/C INSTALLER

Must have knowledge of AC Installation and Maintenance.

DUCT FABRICATOR/ INSTALLER

Must be able to design, fabricate and install ductboard.

Applicants must have a minimum of seven years experience. Must be able to understand, speak & write English. All Applicants Must have a valid driver’s license Salary based on experience.

PLEASE FAX OR EMAIL RESUME TO FAX: 946-4283 EMAIL: ADMINBAC@TCIWAY.TC SUITABLE APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED FOR AN INTERVIEW.

A DYNAMIC MOBILE SERVICE PROVIDER SEEKS TO RECRUIT FOR THE FOLLOWING POST:

CORE ENGINEER PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF THE JOB: • Manage the overall operation of the Network Switching, IP Transmission and RF, ensuring a high quality of service for the Digicel network.

• Oversee capacity planning for the various nodes within the Digicel network.

• Oversee budget spend for the various nodes operation of above responsibilities.

• Good knowledge of AXE for GSM/RNC/BSC/HLR/SCP/SDP/CCN/I-Gate/MSC-S/ SGSN/MPBN. • Good knowledge of GSM, EDGE, HSPA, voice and DATA roaming • Good knowledge of Charging system and VAS platforms.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Manage all Network Core Elements (MSC-S, BSC, HLR, & VSAT, SGSN, MBPN, MGW and Power Plant) • Plan and design mobile and ICT network.

• Perform dimensioning and capacity planning • Perform all required software and hardware upgrades for above mentioned systems and services • Provide on-call support for after hour outages & planned works, including creation and submission of required forms.

• Develop and schedule preventative and corrective maintenance policies and procedures, such as regular backups, hardware/software upgrades, and spares inventory, to ensure high availability of all IP based systems.

• Provide proactive support of WAN data and voice links (VSAT, leased lines) to provide 100% availability of all IP services, including VoIP, PRI, ITP (SS7 over IP) and internet, and to ensure continued connectivity to other Digicel locations and external parties • Ensure that network metrics are closely monitored and captured so as to provide proactive network management, as well as regular feedback on network performance in the form of reports to management • Provide Support to other departments and external parties as required • Provide support for VAS system ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR JOB: • Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Telecommunication/electronics or equivalent field • 1-5 years’ experience in the Telecommunication industry.

• Training in AXE technology.

Interested Applicants should forward their resumes to hrtci@digicelgroup.com before March 13, 2016.

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40 CLASSIFIEDS D’CAROL SALON AND BARBER SHOP

Is looking for a

Is looking for a

A & J WALK IN VARIETY STORE

1 LABOURER

WAITRESS BARBER To work 6 days per week salary $6.25 per hour

Deadline for application is March 11, 2016 Interested persons should send application via fax to 649-941-4033 c/o Alliance Realty Ltd.

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12072

AGNES SWANN

ALBERT HIGGS

MBA CONSTRUCTION

LEYDI’S SALON AND SPA

Is looking for a

Is looking for a

Is looking for a

Is looking for a

To work 6 days per week salary $6.25 per hour

To work 6 days per week salary $6.25 per hour

To work 5 days per week salary $8.00 per hour

per week salary $6.25 per hour

HELPER LABOURER LABOURER CARPENTER SALON To work 6 days

IN THIS SPACE!

$33

Must have at least 3 years experience and able to work with little or no supervision. Salary start at $6.50 per hour and is based on experience.

CONTACT: CONTACT: 946-5396 431-2858

ADVERTISE

ONLY

12096

BAY BISTRO RESTAURANT

To work 6 days per week salary $6.25 per hour

March 5 - 10, 2016

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PER WEEK CALL 946-4664

JATANA WILLIAMS

DELANO LEWIS

Is looking for a

Is looking for a

To work 6 days per week salary $6.50 per hour

To work 6 days per week salary $6.25 per hour

DOMESTIC DOMESTIC WORKER WORKER

Needed for a restaurant on Grace Bay

Is looking for a

CONTACT: 946-8289

Duties include cleaning public areas, guest rooms and laundry Must be available to work holidays and weekends Must have experience in the specified duties Must be able to lift bundles up to 30 lbs Wage $6.00/hr

CALL: 649-441-3466

CONTACT: INFO@BOHIORESORT.COM

M&L AMAZING WORLD Is looking for a

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

CONTACT: 232-2267

Permanent status only

12084

Is looking for a

GARDENER To keep the hotel grounds clean

Must be able to work weekends and holidays Salary $6.25 per hour

Only Belonger need apply

CONTACT: CECELIA RIGBY 649-946-4203

PROVO BEVERAGES THE TUSCANY RESORT Is looking for a

LABOURER Must be willing to work 6 days per week Must be trustworthy and reliable Salary $6.25 per hour Hours are from 8:00am-4:00pm

CONTACT: SERGE TUYSSUZIAN

AT 941-3637

Is looking for a

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

CONTACT: 941-4667

12091

To work 6 days per week salary $6.25 per hour

HOUSEKEEPER

Organizational skills a must Solid references At least 5 years as kitchen leader Ability to train and lead is necessary Salary $50k+

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LABOURER

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THE TURTLE COVE INN

12071

CHEF/ SOUS CHEF

NORWANI PROPERTY SERVICES

Is looking for a

12086

12077

12079

12075

12074

CONTACT: CONTACT: CONTACT: CONTACT: CONTACT: CONTACT: 341-1288 243-7785 242-3450 241-5325 344-5413 344-5413

March 5 - 10, 2016

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Chastain to donate her brain for C.T.E. Research Retired footballer Brandi Chastain remains best known for scoring the winning shootout goal in the 1999 World Cup final against China and for the jersey-shedding celebration that followed.

Now 47, a mother and a coach, Chastain hopes her latest move will do more for soccer than that.

She has agreed to donate her brain to researchers

at Boston University, pioneers in the study of concussions and chronic traumatic encephalopathy, a degenerative brain disease.

C.T.E., believed to be caused by subconcussive blows to the head, is a hot topic in sports like boxing and American football. But C.T.E. has also been found in several male footballer, and researchers believe that

heading the ball is a primary culprit.

No female athletes have been found to have had C.T.E. — it has been found in the brains of women with histories of head trauma — but the sample size has been small. Researchers at Boston University have examined 307 brains, most of which belonged to athletes. Only seven of them were women’s.

Head of Learning & Development Permanent DIGICEL TCI LEEWARD HIGHWAY, PROVIDENCIALES TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS

TURKS & CAICOS SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY Seeking Real Estate

Sales Executive

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE • Assist clients in the sale, purchase, letting or leasing of real estate • Introducing new clients and promoting real estate sales and new listings • Promptly notifying the Employer of the particulars of any new listing secured by the Employee, and of any potential listing or potential buyer coming to his/her attention • Performing such administrative functions as the Manager or acting Manager for the time being of the Employer (“the Manager”) may from time to time assign to the Employee • Participating in such meetings, workshops, seminars, conferences, events and functions connected with real estate • Assisting in the preparation and publication or promotional material and media • Fostering good relations with companies

• • • •

in the real estate business and their employees and agents Participate as a practicing member of the Turks & Caicos Real Estate Association (TCREA) Keeping proper and organized records of activities and of the properties with which you are associated with Sales and listing reports Required to work after hours and weekends as necessary

APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS • A minimum of 10 years in Real Estate Sales • Business Degree from a recognized University • Sales Training Courses • Multi Language Skills an asset • Microsoft Computer application knowledge

Commission Based Remuneration – Application Closing Date – March 15th, 2016.

Please submit CV to: Joe Zahm, Turks & Caicos Sotheby’s International Realty, P.O. BOX 279, Venture House, Providenciales, Telephone: 649-946-4474 or Fax: 649-946-4433 12044

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PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF THE JOB:

The role of Head of Learning and Development is a pivotal one for Digicel TCI. It is a role that encompasses a wide range of responsibilities that are critical to our long term success and our strategic objective of becoming an Employer of Choice. The scope of this role includes Performance Management, Succession Management, Content Development and Delivery, Executive Coaching and Business Partnering. You will also be responsible for providing leadership for a team of Learning and Development professionals – guiding, motivating and developing them to excel in their roles.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design and develop a process of identifying and developing potential future leaders or senior managers, as well as individuals to fill other business-critical positions, either in the short- or the long-term.

• Define a robust succession management process to uncover, assess and discuss talent on an ongoing basis enterprise-wide • Understand key features of a strategic talent review process, including business alignment and follow-through on action plans • Assess individual leader beliefs and capabilities specific to the development of talent and the process of succession • Determine your organization’s maturity level in the succession management matrix and the steps you can take to progress to the next level • Determine your organization’s high-potential talent • Define key and critical positions for ensuring your company’s long-term success and viability • Understand the considerations for integrating succession management with performance management, leadership development and recruiting; and, • Identify the vendors that offer strong solutions, and are best-suited to meet your organization’s highest-priority needs and long-term succession management strategy.

• Development and implementation of training programs needed to meet the learning objectives of the organization which align with the business strategy and corporate initiatives • Facilitate/deliver key learning programs and develop curriculum e.g. Digicel Engage and Women in Leadership Learning series (WILL) • Design management and professional development learning programs with specific focus on CEO and SLT levels • Work closely with the People Operations leadership and business leadership to understand ongoing needs and strive for continuous improvement and upgrades in training program effectiveness • Day-to-day L&D point of contact for team HR Business Partners and Managers • Partner with organization leaders to implement innovative training solutions (e.g., classroom, e-learning, and social networking tools), that address organizational skills gaps and enable successful achievement of business objectives • Assess relevant training needs for staff individuals and organisation, in consultation with departmental heads, including assessment methods and measurement systems entailed.

• Stay informed as to relevant skill and qualifications levels required by staff for effective performance, and circulate requirements and relevant information to the organisation as appropriate.

• Produce organisational strategy and plans to meet training and development needs, and manage training delivery, measurement and follow-up as necessary.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR THE JOB • • • •

10 years + experience in Learning and Development 10 years+ in telecoms industry Experience in developing diverse and multi-lingual employees Coaching and training related qualifications

DEADLINE:

Interested applicants should forward their Resume and Cover letter to hrtci@digicelgroup.com on or before March 18th, 2016

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UK doctors urge schools to ban tackling in rugby MORE than 70 doctors and academics are calling for a ban on tackling in rugby matches played in UK and Irish schools.

In an open letter to ministers, they say injuries from this “high-impact collision sport” can have lifelong consequences for children.

They argue two thirds of injuries in youth rugby and most concussions are down to tackles and urge schools to move to touch and non-contact rugby.

Supporters say rugby builds character and other forms are less challenging.

The concerns have been raised as a seven-year programme headed by the Rugby Football Union is on target to introduce rugby to a million children in state schools across England.

The RFU’s programme, which began in 2012 and is running until 2019, has so far reached 400 schools, with 350 to follow.

But, in their letter to ministers, chief medical officers and children’s commissioners in England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, doctors say the risks for players aged under 18 are high.

They say many secondary schools

The newly-elected Fifa president, Gianni Infantino, wants ‘to see what type of impact any technological help will have on the flow of the game’. (Photograph: Valeriano Di Domenico/AFP/Getty Images)

New football head wants to go forward fast with video replays The doctors and academics argue that two thirds of injuries in youth rugby and most concussions are down to tackles and urge schools to move to touch and non-contact rugby.

in the UK deliver contact rugby as a compulsory part of the physical education curriculum from the age of 11.

“The majority of all injuries occur during contact or collision, such as the tackle and the scrum,” the letter says.

“These injuries, which include fractures, ligamentous tears, dislocated shoulders, spinal injuries and head injuries can have shortterm, lifelong and life-ending

consequences for children.”

The doctors say concussion is a common injury, and they highlight a link between “repeat concussions and cognitive impairment and an association with depression, memory loss and diminished verbal abilities”.

One of the signatories of the open letter is Prof Allyson Pollock, from Queen Mary University of London, who has long campaigned about the dangers of rugby.

Curry sets NBA single-season 3-point record GOLDEN State Warriors point guard and reigning NBA MVP Stephen Curry is the most electric longdistance shooter the NBA has ever seen, and he confirmed that status Saturday against the Oklahoma City Thunder when he broke his own single-season three-point record with a triple in overtime.

Curry set the new mark with an off-balance three-pointer from the top of the arc to tie things up in overtime before he drilled a gamewinner steps inside the half-court line with 0.6 seconds remaining in the extra session, giving his team the 121-118 victory After breaking Ray Allen’s previous record with 272 converted triples during the 2012-13 season, Curry shattered his own mark last year with 286 makes from beyond the arc. And thanks to a patently absurd 2015-16 campaign and 288 threes, Curry is now in sole possession of the top three spots on the list.

The rate at which Curry has scored from deep is jaw-dropping enough, but the fact he’s been so efficient while scorching nets around the Association remains the most

FIFA’S president, Gianni Infantino, has said before this weekend’s meeting of the game’s lawmakers that trials of video technology to assist officials should start “sooner rather than later”.

The International FA Board meet in Cardiff on Saturday and are expected to approve live trials of video technology, which could lead to it being used in the FA Cup next season.

In a Fifa interview to mark his first day in office, Infantino said he was keen to begin trials but emphasised the need to protect the flow of the game.

“Football is a special game,” said Infantino, who was elected last Friday. “It’s the most beautiful and the most important sport in the world.

We don’t have to kill football. One of the peculiarities of football is the flow of the game. It doesn’t stop like many other sports when you have to time to stop and look at a video.

“In football you have a flow, you

have a referee who takes important decisions. So we need to see what type of impact any technological help will have on the flow. We need to start with serious tests sooner rather than later.”

The Swiss-Italian administrator sought to demonstrate his credentials as a fan and insisted he would try to involve supporters and players more in decision-making. Fifa’s proposed reforms have been criticised for not doing enough to involve other stakeholders but Infantino said football’s leaders needed to be “more like fans, less like politicians”.

“I am a football fan as well,” said Infantino, who prevailed over the Bahraini Asian Football Confederation president, Sheikh Salman, in the race for the presidency.

“I am like them. I am a supporter. I know what it means to travel miles and miles by plane or train to follow your team.

Pistorius denied leave to appeal for Steenkamp murder

Stephen Curry’s new record stands at 288 threes with 22 games left in the regular season

impressive part of his conquest.

Entering Saturday’s game, Curry was shooting 46.1 percent on 10.9 long-range attempts per game.

Not only had no player in NBA history attempted 10 threes per game prior to Curry’s eruption, but also a grand total of four other players— Kyle Korver, J.J. Redick, Glen Rice and Dana Barros—had knocked down at least 45 percent of their triples while attempting at least five per game, according to BasketballReference.com.

Considering Curry has doubled that frequency from distance, what

he’s doing can be described only as groundbreaking.

“Steph’s a killer,” Warriors head coach Steve Kerr said, per ESPN. com’sEthan Sherwood Strauss.

“He’s a killer. People look at him, and he looks like he’s 13 years old.

Got that great smile and he obviously plays with great joy, but he’s a killer.

Trust me.”

Thanks to that killer instinct, Curry never hesitates to hoist threes from outrageous distances or unconventional angles while working via catch-and-shoot or pullup situations.

Oscar Pistorius killed girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp in February 2013 after firing four times through a locked toilet door.

SOUTH African athlete Oscar Pistorius has been denied leave to appeal against his conviction for murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.

The Constitutional Court has made the ruling, meaning Pistorius will now be sentenced in April.

Pistorius killed Ms Steenkamp in February 2013 after firing four times through a locked toilet door.

A manslaughter verdict was overturned in December and a murder verdict introduced in its place.

South Africa’s National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) said the Constitutional Court found “no prospect of success” in Pistorius’ appeal.

The case will now go back to Judge Thokozile Masipa - who cleared the athlete of murder in the original case - for sentencing on 18 April.

Prosecutors are believed to be targeting a sentence of at least 15 years in jail for Pistorius.

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Woods regrets played through injuries

Martin Crowe played 77 Test matches between 1982 and 1995, captaining the Black Caps in 16 Tests and scored 5,444 runs, including 17 centuries.

New Zealand cricket legend Crowe dies after battle with cancer FORMER New Zealand cricketer Martin Crowe has died aged 53 after a long battle with cancer.

Crowe, widely considered New Zealand’s greatest-ever batsman, was diagnosed with a lymphoma in 2012 and was in remission for a time, before suffering a relapse in 2014.

Tributes for the batsmen, famed for his fluency and elegance at the crease, poured in from all over the world.

Crowe’s cousin, movie actor Russell Crowe, tweeted: “My champion, my hero, my friend. I will love you forever. RIP M.D.Crowe.”

Former England all-rounder Ian Botham also paid tribute.

“Very sad to wake up to the news that Martin ‘Hogan’ Crowe has passed away...!! One of the best to play the wonderful game!! RIP,” Botham tweeted.

Crowe played 77 Test matches between 1982 and 1995, captaining the Black Caps in 16 Tests and scored 5,444 runs, including 17 centuries.

He hit a high score of 299 against Sri Lanka in 1991.

“New Zealand Cricket is deeply saddened at the passing of our country’s greatest batsman, Martin David Crowe,” a statement on its official website read.

“Our thoughts at this moment are with his much loved family members, friends and all who loved him.

“NZC will fully acknowledge Martin’s enormous contribution to the game at an appropriate juncture.”

Part of a talented family, Crowe’s older brother, Jeff, also played 39 Tests for New Zealand. His close family and friends released a statement saying he passed away peacefully.

TIGER Woods did not come out and admit on Wednesday that he might have passed Jack Nicklaus in the all-but-over major championship race had he been more patient in recovering from injuries. But the rehabbing winner of 14 of those prestigious events did concede that he had paid a heavy price for being impatient to recover from a vast array of afflictions during his nearly 20 years on the PGA Tour.

“I’ve played through a lot of injuries, I played through some situations I probably shouldn’t have,” Woods said during an afternoon press conference from Bluejack National, the Houston-area course he designed.

“I’ve cost myself months and years because of it but that’s what athletes do. We play through pain.”

Tiger added a bit of meat to the bare bones of knowledge he dropped earlier in the day on his website, including shooting down rumors that he was hitting drivers (still just chipping and putting). However, the acknowledgement of golf’s worstkept secret, that he came back too soon from too many bodily traumas, was kind of a big deal.

His assertion came toward the end of a session in which Tiger said he felt “a heck of a lot better” than he did in December, when he glumly observed that anything above and beyond his 79 tour wins and 14 major titles would be “gravy.” That grim message sent the golf world

Tiger Woods feels he cost himself months and years of playing time because he did not allow his body to recover properly.

into a post-Tiger-era tizzy, though last week’s “progressing nicely” dispatch was more Woods-like in its “everything is awesome” tone.

Woods’ admission that he “won some tournaments I probably shouldn’t have” was likely a reference to the last major he earned -- the 2008 U.S. Open he famously won while playing with a ruptured ACL and a broken leg. He hobbled home from that June event and did not return to competition until the following March.

Most Tiger watchers would agree he tried to come back too soon from his first microdiscectomy in March 2014, when he went missed cut, 69th, withdrawal, and MC in four subsequent events that season. He then struggled through an equally abysmal 2015 campaign that included a couple of breaks and an

outlying T17 at the Masters.

The earlier injuries were ones with which Woods was familiar. A ninemonth recovery period for a total ACL reconstruction was “normal,” said Woods, who is now on the mend from his third surgery in some two years involving nerves in his back.

It may be the sagacity of his 40 years, or perhaps the pain when he has tried to overdo things. But Woods as much as allowed that the only chance he has of regaining some semblance of a winning form, giving chase once again to Jack’s alltime mark, and not landing back on the DL, is to exhibit the patience he lacked over the decades.

“I don’t, I really don’t. I don’t really know,” he said about how and when he would know he was ready for a comeback. “There is no timetable.”

Olympic Games: Prosecutors to probe 2016 and 2020 bids Johnson faces a jail sentence and was told by the judge to “say goodbye to your daughter”.

Johnson guilty plea a massive shock - Says Sunderland boss Sam Allardyce ADAM Johnson pleading guilty to child sex offences was a “massive shock” for Sunderland manager Sam Allardyce.

The footballer, 28, has been told he faces jail after being found guilty of sexual activity with a girl aged 15.

He was playing for Sunderland until the start of his trial but was sacked after changing his pleas and admitting to two charges on the first day.

“It was a massive shock,” said Allardyce. “Justice has been done, he’s let everybody down.”

He added: “This is a big shock to everyone and also a reminder to

everybody to make sure that you don’t put yourself in that position or situation.”

Johnson had denied all four charges he faced up until the start of his trial.

After admitting to two charges one of grooming and one of sexual activity - he was found guilty of sexual touching, but not guilty on a charge relating to another sexual act.

“I was sat at home when it came on the news and I just was gobsmacked because as far as we were concerned, it was his intention to plead not guilty on all charges,” Allardyce added.

THE crisis engulfing world athletics has taken a new twist with the bidding and voting processes for the 2016 and 2020 Olympic Games to be investigated by French prosecutors as part of a wider probe into corruption in athletics.

The investigation by French authorities has so far seen former International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) president Lamine Diack arrested after allegedly protecting Russian athletes who had failed drugs tests, while a number of other officials have also been placed under arrest.

Prosecutors are now looking into the processes that saw the 2016 and 2020 Olympics awarded to Rio de Janeiro and Tokyo respectively.

The French authorities failed to provide a response when contacted

by CNN to find out further details regarding the widening of the investigation.

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has told CNN that it has been in “close contact” with French prosecutors since the probe started last year, while it has also applied to

IOC president Jacques Rogge announces the winner of the bid to host the 2020 Summer Olympic Games following the vote in Buenos Aires (2013).

become “a party to the investigations.”

The IOC adopted a new set of rules after a number of its members were accused of taking bribes from the Salt Lake City organising committee during the bidding process for the 2002 Winter Olympics.

The bidding and voting process for the 2016 Olympics concluded in 2009, with Rio seeing off competition from Madrid, while Tokyo was awarded the 2020 Games ahead of

Istanbul and Madrid in 2013.

Organisers of Tokyo 2020 told CNN that “the Games were awarded to Tokyo because the city presented the best bid.”

“Tokyo 2020 considers that the allegation is beyond our understanding,” Tokyo 2020 spokesperson Hikariko Ono said.

“Tokyo’s bid was about Japan’s commitment to address issues around the integrity of sport.

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Woodens Corvil broke his national pole vault record last week.

The players will battle for national spots.

Police RFC against Hurricanes to work as national rugby trials POLICE RFC and the Hurricanes will go head to head in a full contact rugby match this Friday from 18:30h at the Meridian Field to help selectors pick TCI’s next national team.

That squad will then train to compete in an IRB fully sanctioned international fixture at the end of April in Santa Domingo, Dominican Republic.

Previous fixtures between the Police RFC and the Hurricanes have always been hotly contested. As the first teams to ever play in the league, neither side is ever far from the other,

with the last match played between the teams being a draw.

Both sides regularly display pedigree rugby talent. However, it’s the Hurricanes who currently have a slight advantage, after entering a team in the last TCIRFU Sevens Festival, which they then went on to win. The Hurricanes also have three former players, who went on to score rugby scholarships at Louisiana State University, USA – Kadis Simmons, Hendricks Joseph and Scottie Glinton.

What is for sure is that the rugby

action will be guaranteed, and with addition of music entertainment being supplied by the Meridian Sound Machine, the atmosphere will be electric.

Gates open at 18:00h for a prompt 18.30h kick off. Entrance is free, with food and drinks available to buy on the night. All proceeds from drinks sales will go towards the TCI Rugby Development Programme.

For more information about the event, please contact Dan Willis, Public Relations Officer at TCIRFU on 432 3012 or email at pro@rugby.tc

Corvil breaks national pole vault record again JAMAICA College student athlete Woodens Corvil broke his national pole vault record last Saturday when he competed at the Gibson Relays in Jamaica.

The sixth former, who intends to compete in the Decathlon (10 track and field events) at this month’s Jamaica Championships (Champs) and the Octathlon at the March 2528 CARIFTA Games in Grenada, has been in good form this year.

In January at the Jamaica College meet, at his first ever pole vault competition; he broke Alvirto Smith’s six-year-old record. In April of 2010 Smith had leaped to 2.80M in the event, but Corvil passed it with a jump of 2.85M. Last Saturday he made a new mark of 3.10M. “Pole vault jumping is fun and dangerous at the same time.”

Corvil, who won a bronze medal

at the 2015 CARIFTA Games, said he is confident that he can progress from his 3.10M mark, once he improves technically.

“Right now I’m technically poor and I’m using a small, shorter and weaker pole. I already got a hang of it a little bit, but I have a lot more work to do for the future to get to a certain height, since it will be part of my event I must keep on doing it, I think where I’m at right now is not a bad start for me.”

Former record holder Smith, who is now an athletic official, said he was happy with Corvil taking up the event.

“Great to see it finally removed, shows that the TCI is making a lot of progress in athletics, and i would continue to encourage our athletes to set new record. This is the measure of where we are going.”

PABA All Star Weekend expected to sizzle THE Provo Amateur Basketball Association (PABA) promises a pack and exciting All Star Weekend.

Not only will the East and West teams battle for bragging rights, but this year the association has also introduced an Old Timers Over-40 game, which will see veteran player such as Kitchener Penn, William Elliot, Kevin Harvey, Wayne Garland, Jack Williams and Trevor Cooke among many others.

On Friday evening at the Gus Lightbourne Sports Complex court, the old timers will battle it out.

Players will also compete in the three point shooting competition and the slam dunk competition, while the youngsters will clash in

the kid’s game.

Saturday evening tips off with a High School All-Star Game, the battle between Church Ministers and Coaches and the feature clash between the best players in the league.

According to PABA President Sydwell Glasgow, fans will be a part of the action since some will get chances at free throws and halfcourt shots for “surprise” prizes.

EAST LOOKING FOR REVENGE The last time East met West was 2014 and West won a thriller, 92-90 to win their third consecutive title.

This year, the likes of Damian

Seymour, Kino Williams, the Parker brothers (Alvardo and Alvin), Kirk Adams, Cameron Henry, Lofton Seymour, Trevente Williams, Shardanno Clarke, Randy Rigby, Zachary Rigby, Alanzo Garland and Reco Forbes will give the East a lot of experience and fire power.

The East will be coached by Scott Glinton and Trevor Cooke.

West will include the likes of Troy Saunders, Darado Fulford, Anthony Cash, John Mesis, Galvin Hall, Darly Francois, Melvin Elsie, Jakie Been, Alvardo Hall, Paterson Sylvain, Mike Cumberland and Eventz Dubois. The West will be coached by Dexter Porter, Dwayne Williams and Keith Cox.

Arviario Parker (centre) is not playing this year.

The Parker brothers have been outstanding for the dominant Harbour Ballers this season.

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Courtney Missick will run the 200M in Provo next week.

Amard Hilaire will run the 200M and the 400M.

Jamaica College athletes for TCI High School T&F Championships TCI national athletes Courtney Missick and Amard Hilaire will compete at next week’s National High School Track and Field Championships in the hope of making the 2016 CARIFTA Games’ team.

Both Jamaica College sprinters have been plagued by injuries in the recent past and have promised to give it their all at the March 6-8 event.

Missick, who has represented the TCI in several meets over the years, suffered a hamstring injury last November—which side-lined him for a few months. He only returned to his normal programme a few weeks ago, as a result he has decided against competing in the 100M until later in his season.

This Saturday he will compete in the 400M at Jamaica’s

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CARIFTA Games Trials before he comes home for the 200M. “Now that I’m fully recovered, I have been working to get back in shape for the past two weeks and will see where I am at this Saturday’s meet and again in my home country, Turks and Caicos Islands on Tuesday.”

The younger Hilaire will compete in the 200M and 400M. The 16-year-old, who ran the 800M at last year’s CARIFTA Games said he has almost fully recovered from a groin injury, sustained in January.

“My injury bothers me from time to time, but I’m in good shape.”

A number of local athletes will also attempt to make CARIFTA Games’ times for the March 2528 event in Grenada.

Ifeanyi Otuonye has now won both the Big XII outdoor and indoor events.

Otuonye silence college critics with historic Big XII win IFEANYI Otuonye cemented his status as one of the best long jumpers to attend the Kansas State University, by becoming the first student athlete to nab back-to-back jumping titles at the Big XII Conference Championships.

After winning the first ever K-State long jump outdoors Big XII title last May he stormed to other win against the top college jumpers in the Midwestern United State, when he competed in the indoor leg of the regional tournament last week.

At Friday’s event at the Lied Recreation Center in Ames, Iowa, the 21-year-old leaped to the winning mark of 7.70M in his first attempt.

The senior student told the

Weekly News that winning the event was not just about school pride, but it was also about silencing some of his critics.

He said that some of the other athletes and coaches from the conference called his outdoor win last year a fluke. “People were saying that I won’t win the indoors and that last year was a fluke.”

The TCI record holder is not finished as yet and promised to win his outdoor conference as well in a few months.

Although the former Munro College student did not break his indoor national record (7.75M), which he attained last month, he did show consistency. After his winning jump, he had leaps of 7.65M, a foul

and 7.68M, before passing on his fifth jump. His sixth and final jump was 7.69M. All of Otuonye’s registered jumps were better than the second place finisher, whose best jump was 7.50M. “I passed on my fifth jump, because at that point I was leading and my coach was more concerned about my health and Nationals next week, so he said you don’t have to take six jumps.”

US College Nationals are scheduled for March 11-12.

Along with the long jump, the multi-talented athlete also did well in the 4X400M race. He registered his second fastest indoor split (47.3M), but his team did not medal.

CHHS top scorer Sormera was nervous at Hugh Campbell Basketball Tournament ALTHOUGH he never looked it, Clement Howell’s power forward Fedlor Sormera was nervous at the just concluded Hugh Campbell Basketball Tournament in the Bahamas.

The 17-year-old was not just representing CHHS, he was representing the entire TCI. His method of calming himself at his first ever international game was to take his time and shoot. The result—30 points in CHHS’s second win in the tournament’s history.

“Overall it was my first time, I was very nervous….I just played my part, took my time and shoot the basketball. It’s all about consistency.”

After the team’s opening win last Wednesday (54-46 against Hope Academy), they lost to CI Gibson (15-62) on Thursday

last before a better performance against Teleos Christian on Friday (36-46).

In the final clash the 17-year-old shot 47.4% from the field for his 23 points, while small forward Randy Jean-Guy, who scored 13 points in the opener, added five points.

Overall Sormera, who plays for the Nazarene Kings in the PABA Night League, averaged 20.33 points over the three games at a respectable 50% from the field.

“I had a very good experience from the Hugh Campbell trip; I learnt many new things and the basketball level there opened my eyes.”

The talented player said school-mates Guyvahno Ayshana, Donaldson Yaleny, Ellesly Adner and Emmmaniel Lugenson have inspired him to become a better player in recent time.

The CHHS team won their opening game last week at the Bahamas tournament.

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