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COURT SAYS NO

TO 12 STOREY – Nearby resorts win case in Supreme Court

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The Supreme Court has halted construction plans for a 12 storey high rise building after a joint complaint was filed by the proprietors of The Tuscany and The Venetian luxury condominiums in Grace Bay.

Annual Ladies Hat Luncheon a huge success TCI joins iNT’L financial standards body

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Lime gets $12m tax penalty write off PAGE 4

JetBlue launches new Fort Lauderdale to TCI route

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Lime gets $12m tax TCI joins international financial standards body penalty write off THE TURKS and Caicos Islands has been accepted as a full member of the Group of International Finance Centre Supervisors (GIFCS). The body seeks to promote the adoption of international regulatory standards in the banking, fiduciary, anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism arenas. The TCI Financial Services

Commission (FSC) made the announcement in a press release on Monday (November 16). It came following the recent plenary meeting of GIFCS held in Macau, China, where the group’s members voted unanimously for the TCI to become a full member with immediate effect. At the meeting, held from November 4 to 6, Marlon Joseph,

Anti-Corruption Day activities this December WEDNESDAY, December 9, is International Anti-Corruption Day. Since the passage of the United Nations (UN) Convention against Corruption in 2003, the United Nations has designated this day every year to raise public awareness of its devastating effects. Corruption can affect the social, economic and political development of peoples and nations worldwide, a press release from the Turk and Caicos Islands Integrity Commission on Tuesday (November 17) read. The day brings together the international community to combat and prevent it. This year, the Integrity Commission will join the world in

observing this day under the local theme, ‘Integrity: Let’s live it!’ The week of activities will culminate with an anti-corruption open day ceremony on December 9 beginning at 10am at the Palms, Providenciales. The ceremony, among other things, will involve participation by political, civic and community leaders in the public and private sectors. It will showcase the work of the commission since its establishment and it will also feature a guest speaker, performances by students and awards for song, poster, debate and college speak-off competitions. There will also be exhibitions by partner institutions protecting good governance.

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head of the commission’s bank and trust department, was invited to present a formal application for membership on behalf of the Turks and Caicos Islands. The application process included a rigorous review of the commission’s recent progress based on the number of experienced regulatory staff, the implementation of international standards off site and on site supervision, implementation of updated sectorial guidelines. A similar review had previously taken place during the International Monetary Fund’s recent Financial Sector Assessment Programme (FSAP) mission. The ensuing FSAP excellent report was also discussed as part of the presentation. Upon his return Joseph said that the acceptance was a considerable accomplishment for the Turks and Caicos Islands. “The mounting demand for tighter surveillance of offshore centres certainly highlights the need for the FSC to continue to strive to attain global international standards in regulation and supervision. “The commission is pleased that its work has resulted in a successful outcome for the jurisdiction.” FSC managing director Kevin Higgins also commented on the latest achievement for the TCI. He said: “We fully appreciate the role and responsibility that come with this new accolade from our international counterparts. “In the last few years, the TCI has made a great leap forward in improving its regulatory and supervisory infrastructure. “This acceptance as a full member of the GIFCS is predominantly due to the FSC’s continuous work towards consolidating the position of the TCI as a jurisdiction of substance and sound repute amidst perpetual and stringent changes in international regulations and standards.” The next meeting of the GIFCS will be held in London during the spring of 2016. The GIFCS, in its previous form as the OGBS, was established in 1980. Today its present membership accounts for a market share of nearly 10 percent of global international banking assets. The group’s purposes are to contribute to global financial stability through the support and adoption of international regulatory standards and the promotion of best practice where appropriate. It also aims to apply its collective expertise to participate in change and effectively influence debate and consultation on evolving regulatory standards. And finally to provide mutual support to each other and a forum for promoting common interests.

TELECOMS company Lime will no longer have to pay a massive $12 million in penalties for late payment of telecommunications taxes. The Turks and Caicos Islands Government passed a motion for a write-off of the charges after a hearty debate in the House of Assembly last Friday (November 13). According to a press release from the Office of the Premier the same day, this was as a measure of good gesture to Lime, the longest standing corporate citizen of the TCI. “It would also avert any possibility of increased rates or downsizing that might have occurred as a result of Government enforcing the penalties,” the release added. In 2014 the Revenue Department, in conducting an audit on the telecommunications company, discovered that for the period June 2010 to May 2014, Lime had not levied taxes on its clients for a wide range of taxable services. This amounted to some $3.5 million in back taxes and following a change in law in 2011 penalties on those taxes accrued in an overarching way. They amounted to about $13 million for the period that it remained owing to Government, June 2010 to October 2015. In October of this year Lime paid the unlevied taxes of $3.5 million on behalf of its customers but sought relief from the Government on the penalties, payment of which, according to the company, would have a

negative impact on its customers and ultimately its operations in the country. Following negotiations with Lime the Government agreed to a payment in the amount of $1 million on the penalties and collected the full $3.5 million in back taxes which Lime agreed not to charge to its customers. In putting forth the motion in the House of Assembly, the Minister of Finance, Investment and Trade, Washington Misick said that governments must be prepared to make tough decisions for the preservation of corporate partners and the business community. They must also protect jobs and citizens who could otherwise be negatively impacted in such situations. Premier Rufus Ewing, following the passage of the motion, said: “While Lime had not paid the Government on taxable services for the period mentioned, we do recognise that they themselves had not charged those taxes and we are appreciative of the gesture that they have shown the public by paying the taxes on behalf of their customers. “As a Government, we cannot turn a deaf ear to the plight of companies especially to the detriment of our country and our people. “Therefore, we were prepared to extend the gesture in kind in order to save the jobs of our people and to protect the customers from increased rates and to extend the existence of one of the most historic icons of our business community.”

Post office boxes Grace Bay A ribbon cutting ceremony was held for the launch of a subsidiary of the post office in the Regent Village on Thursday (November 19). In addition to accessing mail at the official post office in Downtown Providenciales, residents or business owners can now purchase a box in the Grace Bay area and receive their mail the same way.

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Supreme Court halts 12 storey building construction plans BY OLIVIA ROSE THE SUPREME Court has halted construction plans for a 12 storey high rise building after a joint complaint was filed by the proprietors of The Tuscany and The Venetian luxury condominiums in Grace Bay. The owners of the resorts filed the complaint after they were made aware of an application to construct a 12 storey building on land adjacent to the Venetian in November 2014 by notices sent to them and published in the Gazette. Judgment was recently handed down by Chief Justice Margaret Ramsay Hale giving them victory in the case. According to official court documents obtained by the Weekly News, the construction plans for the 12 storey building were met with objection by the owners of The Tuscany and The Venetian. “This move caused some consternation as they considered that property investors are drawn to properties such as The Venetian and The Tuscany by Grace Bay’s outstanding natural beauty. “And that the upmarket tourism which Providenciales enjoys is a product of its low density high value development. “In their view, a 12 storey development on that land would lead to substantial decrease in the value of their condominium properties and

Chief Justice Margaret Ramsay Hale

that the decline in value would be in the order of 30 percent. “They also believe that their rental and letting income would be similarly affected.” The document also outlined that The Venetian and The Tuscany border the southern boundary of the Princess Alexandra Land and Sea National Park on Grace Bay beach. The boundary of that park is the high water mark on Grace Bay beach, the documents said, and development of this size would cause the character and enjoyment of Grace Bay to change. In particular, the applicants asserted that such developments would literally cast a shadow over the beach and marine park, threaten its amenity and cast a shadow over the reputation and

Aerial view of The Venetian (far right) and The Tuscany

enjoyment of the Islands whose motto is ‘Beautiful by Nature’. In the course of inquiries it was discovered that a proposal for a change in building height was considered by the Cabinet on June 4, 2014, which agreed to open a consultation on increasing the height limit of building in Providenciales to 14 storeys (150ft). “The consultation was to be co-ordinated by the Ministry of Home Affairs as was limited to a consultation with persons and entities that were identified as stakeholders. “No notice was given or served to the applicants. “On September 25, 2014, the

Cabinet met and advised the First Respondent, His Excellency the Governor, to amend the development manual to increase the maximum height of buildings in Providenciales to a maximum of 12 storeys (150 ft). “On February 2, 2015 the third respondent, the Director of Planning, issued the notice amending the development manual, giving legal effect to the Cabinet decision. “That notice was gazetted on February 6, 2015.” The applicants applied for a judicial review of what they described as the respondents’ decision to change policy in the Islands by increasing the allowable

height of apartments, condominiums and hotel buildings from the current maximum of seven floors to a maximum of 12 floors. By means of that notice of amendment to the Turks and Caicos Islands development manual. Chief Justice agreed with The Tuscany and The Venetian that there was a breach. The CJ ruled that their legal costs also be covered by respondents in the case. The case was evidently won by The Venetian and The Tuscany proprietors based on the fact that there was insufficient public consultation. The CJ said that while the Director of Planning and the minister, who is in this case Amanda Misick, are given certain authorities, those authorities should be executed by thoroughly ensuring people who will be affected by are informed and given the chance to make due representation. “Public consultation must be bona fide in that it should undertake at a stage where there is scope to influence the outcome and not after a decision has been reached. “The Government’s decision to have a second consultation was tacit acceptance, in my view that the first consultation was inadequate as alleged by the applicants.” This proper process, according to Ramsay-Hale, was not properly executed.

PDM responds to 12 storey ruling THE OPPOSITION party said that it is not surprised that the judge told the PNP to follow the law, talk to the people and do things right. Their response to the recent court ruling that a 12 storey building on Grace Bay in Providenciales must be halted came in a press release on Thursday (November 19). It continued: “The recent judgment handed down by Chief Justice Ramsey Hale was not a surprise to our party. “For three long years we have warned the Government about their

haphazard approach to legislation, policy and the necessary public consultations that is required by various government decisions that affect the people. “In this particular case the PNP Government has had three years to get development off the ground that had already invested in the country. “Their lack of a sense of urgency to get construction projects restarted and new development off the ground is shameful and displays a total lack of being in touch with the real suffering that the construction

industry has been going through for the last seven years. “The PDM wants to see a return to beneficial development for our people. “We want to see sustainable development that conforms to the wishes of our country through a proper development plan that would involve proper consultation with our people. “We want to ensure that we are developing this country in the best interest of us all. “But, as usual the PNP has sought to play politics with everything,

including development, and is seemingly trying to have projects started in an election year so as to have the maximum impact on the wallets of hard working Turks and Caicos Islanders in the run up to the general elections. “The delay to investment is now causing more difficulty for the developers and workers who would benefit from these projects. “We believe that Governments must move with certainty and resolve when seeking to attract investment. This Government has failed to do

both and their games are running out. “We will continue to call on the Government when it fails to follow procedure prescribed under laws and policies and certainly when it seeks to bypass its constitutional responsibility to provide meaningful and accessible consultations. “There is no short cut in doing things right because always in the end everyone turns out losing. “Again in this case, another decision of this Government is costing the public’s purse. We say shame on this PNP administration.”

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

Thumbs up for $100m loan?

THE CARIBBEAN Development Bank has agreed to lend the TCI $100.8 million to assist with its social, economic and environmental challenges. The loan, which will be paid back with interest over a three-year period, will form the basis of a development strategy for the period of 2015 to 2018. What are your thoughts?

Already deep in debt

Depends on who gets to spend the $100 million and on what. Is there a detailed, published plan about where and when and how this money will be spent, or is it another ‘wise-use’ deal? We are already deep in debt, due to Government misuse. Let’s make absolutely sure we are not digging ourselves in even deeper, for no good reason.

Wagging its tail

Great! The first item on the agenda and make use of these available funds is to produce a proper country wide development plan. This process was started under the last PNP Government and several tens (possibly hundreds) of thousands of dollars spent on consultants and procedure. What happened with it? Why did it stop? This should be investigated first. Did it stop because the consultants didn’t

get paid? Or did it stop because Mike Misick realised that once in place he couldn’t wield so much influence and power over development and developers? The Honourable Chief Justice has ruled finally (thank goodness) that the country development plan which is integral to our planning ordinance must be adhered to and amended only by due process, as is laid out within the ordinance. Once we have a legal document that guides development and that developers and investors can rely upon we will become a much more attractive destination for investment dollars. We will be able to invite investors to join in with our plan rather than having them dictate to us what should be done. The dog will finally be able to wag the tail.

A curse not a blessing

The loan will prove to be more of a curse

than a blessing if an external authority does not monitor and maintain full oversight of the proper expenditure of the funds. Money of this magnitude in many countries has a way of being used for political purposes and without full accountability much of it becomes lost to corruption.

Just plain overextended

In this little territory of 30,000 people we have a Premier, ministers, Attorney General, House Speaker, native Deputy Governor and thousands of Government workers. We also have an in debt experienced Opposition which has been marginalised. Why do we need an outside bank to propose us a development plan? Why do we need upwards of another $100 million plus in debt when it is unlikely we can pay the debts of the 2003 to 2009 Government? The TCI is just plain overextended and will remain overextended for many years into the future.

More debt

Forget more debt from yet another bank with high interest rates. Give Sharlene and Derek the right to bring in proper development. Give Floyd Seymour the job of refinancing the massive debts and cancelling the hospital mortgage, InterHealth and expensive FortisTCI contracts. Send our Premier back to his clinic and phone business. Let the courts decide what to do with Mike, Piper, Clayton and the rest. Then you will begin to see real progress

Use the money well

Small islands have endless challenges. Use the money well.

Strict accountability

The ability of the Turks and Caicos Islands

PDM hits out at Gov’t on employment “THE POLICIES and laws implemented by the PNP are designed to continue this trend of stifling the growth and development of our people.” That’s according to the People’s Democratic Movement (PDM) who issued a press release on Thursday, November 12, hitting out at the Government on their “lack lustre efforts” to create employment. “We will continue to fight for greater participation in the job market for Turks and Caicos Islanders and we will continue to oppose the efforts of the PNP government to further disenfranchise the people of our country. “This Government has made no effort to create jobs and opportunities for advancement and has foolishly opined that a job fair brought our attention to their lack lustre efforts.” It said that the PNP Government is confused between the private sector and

itself and has claimed to get people into work who have been employed privately. “But, we ask why is it that qualified and competent Turks and Caicos Islanders are seeking and receiving top managerial positions in resorts and hotels in the Bahamas and the United Kingdom, but are passed up in their homeland? “It is because this PNP Government is woefully out of touch and is desperate to find some rhetoric it can attach itself to in furtherance of its claim of helping our people. “This delusional rhetoric is an insult to the many persons who see others thriving and climbing the economic ladder while they are being left behind,” the release read. It went on to say that the policies and laws implemented by the PNP are designed to continue the trend of stifling the growth and development of the TCI’s people. “For three long years this PNP Government

has continued pushing policies on our people of punitive tax measures designed to hurt the pocket book of unemployed and underemployed individuals and families across this country. “But, we remind the PNP that it was the actions by their party that caused a commission of inquiry and brought an interim government into being. “And while our leader sat in the forum she fought day and night for the people of this country but she never chaired or set the agenda of the interim government like the PNP did.” The release concluded by saying that the PNP must look itself in the mirror and accept what it is - a useless tool of special interests in their ranks “…and then go and sit down and let real responsible Government come to the reigns and bring relief to long suffering voters.”

Government to choose its own lender for the rest of the loan facility creates the climate for strict accountability on the part of the existing lenders and the Government to the people of the Turks and Caicos Islands. While all of this is going on, six years of austerity, British government intervention, massive cover-ups, and increased taxes to pay for odious debt; the TCI is being exposed to the CDB for more debt over and over again. The exposure of the TCI to the Caribbean Development Bank into deeper territory, the $100 million range, bodes well for the TCI and is a signal as to the Islands’ ability to weather the storm, survive austerity, co-exist with high, unreasonable and unexplained taxes. There is no accountability, but if the TCI is to move further into a relationship with these regional entities there must now be greater accountability from the Government and the CDB. The TCI Government should convene a town hall meeting, explain existing debt and the rationale, if any, for entering into these new arrangements. The basis of the development strategy should also be explained. The people must know what their Government is getting them into. It is time that the people insist and demand answers from their Government. Also what is the level of interest to be repaid? What are these amounts? If the Government is writing off obligations why are they getting into more debt? Is this facility being used to retire the UK’s debt facility and get them off the back of the people? What is it all about?

May God save us!

Why use a bank to plan development? Development under the PDM Government all worked. PDM vetted development that now fuels the massive Government. PNP development, St Charles Place, Royal Reef, Ambergris Cay, Lucayan Condos, and Alexandra are all shutdown or bankrupt. Salt Cay and Middle Caicos West never happened because of corruption. Infrastructure including schools, TCI Bank, the causeway, drainage for land and roads all missing or messed up. Now the 12 storeys on Grace Bay to convert the TCI into another Miami is cancelled. May God save us!

Slave to the lender

It is best to lend not borrow. The good book warns: “The borrower is slave to the lender,” Proverbs 22vs7. So we should pass on this offer.

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Jamaican businessman appeals court ruling in FSC case BY OLIVIA ROSE JAMAICAN businessman Delroy Howell is challenging the ruling given by Justice Robert A Shuster in his case against Kevin Higgins and the Financial Services Commission (FSC). Howell was the majority shareholder, founder and chairman of the board of directors of First Financial Trust Company, which was incorporated under Turks and Caicos Islands laws, on March 20, 2001. On February 11, 2011, the FSC, under the management of Higgins, presented a winding up petition against the company in court. Last month Howell took the respondents, Higgins and the FSC, to court to recover damages for misfeasance in public office, malicious presentation of a winding up petition, loss of reputation and loss of business. However his case was thrown out after Judge Shuster ruled that it “appears on the face of the pares to be (a) frivolous, (b) vexatious and (c) the claim appears to be an abuse of the process of this court.” In a court appeal document obtained by the Weekly News, Howell is claiming that the judge erred by setting aside a judgment in default. “Pointing to the fact that there was no proper application before the court and that the respondents served sealed copies of their summons and affidavit in support at the end of the hearing.” The appeal went on to highlight that the learned judge, in the exercise of his discretion failed to take into consideration a number of factors. “One which states that the draft defence exhibited to the respondent’s affidavit was a bare denial defence and therefore did not and could not show that the respondents had any defence with a reasonable prospect of success.” In the appeal Howell is claiming that if the judge had exercised his discretion and taken into account the facts, then he would have ordered that the respondent’s application be dismissed. It was also pointed out that the judge erred in law by dismissing the appellant’s claim as being frivolous, vexatious or an abuse of process, since the respondent did not submit evidence to support that. Further, Howell is claiming that the act of striking out his case is draconian measure and a last resort and that he was not properly served with application, hence he had not sufficient time to properly respond, which surmounts to an unfair trial. The appellant also said that the injustice against him would deny him the opportunity to gain compensation for damages caused as a result of the actions of the respondents. According to Howell’s attorney George Missick, a date has not been confirmed for the hearing but his client is expected to appear before

Jamaican businessman Delroy Howell

Judge Robert Shuster in January 2016 at Providenciales Supreme Court. In his statement of claim, outlined below, the plaintiff Howell sets out the grounds for his civil action. Statement of claim The plaintiff, Delroy Howell, was at all material times, the majority shareholder, founder and chairman of the board of directors of First Financial Caribbean Trust Company Limited (hereinafter ‘the Company’). 2. The Company was at material times, a company incorporated under the laws of the Turks and Caicos Islands on March 20, 2001. 3. On September 14, 2001, the Company was granted an unrestricted licence by the Turks and Caicos Islands Financial Services Commission to act as a Professional Trustee, supported by the a application of the Plaintiff as the fit and proper person on behalf of the Company. 4. The first defendant, Kevin Higgins, was at all material times the Managing Director of the Turks and Caicos Islands Financial Services Commission. The second defendant, the TCI FSC, is and was at all material times responsible for monitoring, regulating and maintaining public confidence in the integrity of the financial services industry of the Turks and Caicos Islands and preserving the reputation of the Islands as a financial centre in accordance with internationally accepted best practices and standards. The FSC is liable for the acts and omissions made maliciously, recklessly and in bad faith by the second defendant in the performance or purported performance of his duties, where the plaintiff has suffered loss as a result of the actions that were known to the defendants, such actions emanating from the personal request of the first defendant for monetary consideration from the plaintiff in order to make the pressure and actions of the defendants cease. The plaintiff’s interest in the Company was interrupted and unlawfully removed by the approval of the FSC in June 2010, on the acceptance by Higgins of information filed by an interloper who was a mere employee, that was

Attorney George Missick

Kevin Higgins

disputed and refuted by the plaintiff. In fact, Higgins flew to Jamaica to meet with the plaintiff in or about August 2009 to discuss the matters concerning the company. Higgins, in a meeting in which others were present, asked the plaintiff for a loan of $25,000 and indicated the “problems” of the Company would then go away. The plaintiff was taken aback, but indicated that he would have to see whether such a loan could be made. Higgins then called the plaintiff thereafter, seeking a response. None was forthcoming. The Plaintiff reiterated his view that the matter was based on an illegality that should be the first subject of the defendants’ scrutiny. In bad faith, Higgins did not take any steps to rectify this wrong. Subsequent to that meeting, Higgins ignored the complaints of the plaintiff both in his capacity as

the Managing Director of the FSC, and in his capacity as a regulator of Companies. Higgins well knew, and deliberately caused, the continuing loss due to the manipulation of the plaintiff’s status as chairman of the company which was compounded by the company pursuing legal action against the plaintiff, because he was not able to demand proper corporate procedures and review of such purported acts. This deliberate act on the part of Higgins was done in bad faith, and led to the reckless action in another jurisdiction by the company in or about the month of August 2010, that sought and obtained a freezing order against the plaintiff’s assets worldwide, in excess of USD$14 million dollars. This had a debilitating effect on the plaintiff’s ability to run his businesses, fight the litigation, and

Under the tree

support his family. On November 19, 2010, Higgins presented a petition, supported by affidavit (hereinafter referred to as “the affidavit”), on behalf of the FSC for the appointment of Joint Administrators to manage the Company. This affidavit expressly stated that there was no petition being sought to wind up the company, but that the appointment of the administrators was merely to carry out the company’s obligations. In those proceedings Higgins voiced his concerns as to the whereabouts of trust assets under control of the Company in his affidavit by the date of hearing of the application. However, affidavits had been filed in the Jamaican proceedings stating the real assets held by the company in Jamaica, and the bona fide use of the company’s funds. The exhibits of the Jamaican court were thereafter used as grounds for the FSC to intervene by seeking the court’s appointment of administrators, Mr. Bacchus and Mr. Thompson. On December 15, 2010, Justice Richard Williams, made a Protection Order, pursuant to section 38 of the Financial Services Commission Ordinance 2007 but appointed only one Administrator, Mr. Ian Thompson. Again, by that date, the Jamaican continued 

By Benneth Williams

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Value our residents – part one – Open letter to the Premier Dear Honourable Premier and Commissioner of Complaints, We the family of the late Philip Hawkins who died at his home on the September 27, 2015, write to you as the Premier of the Turks and Caicos Islands and Minister responsible for Health and Human Services with the hope that the matters raised in this letter will be thoroughly investigated and addressed accordingly. Before bringing our concerns into the light, we wish to thank you and your lovely wife for the kind gestures of sympathy extended to our family during our time of bereavement. It is our prayer that God will continue to bless you and your

family as you continue serve with dignity this beloved country of ours. We emphasise that this letter is in no way an attack on you or your Government. In fact, we delayed writing this allow time for us to appropriately deal with any angry and malicious emotions and/or intentions. We now write to you with sincere concern and in an attempt to correct an issue which we understand to have affected many families and will continue to affect families unless something is done. Our letter primarily concerns two public services, namely the ambulance service and the administration of the morgue in

Providenciales. Between these two services our gravest concern rests with the operation and management of the morgue. THE AMBULANCE SERVICE On the day that Mr Hawkins died the family placed a call precisely at 5.16pm to the 911 emergency number. This call was made immediately after Mr Hawkins was discovered lying on the ground by his family. The address number along with a clear description of the residence was provided to the dispatch operator. One member of the family also stood at the gate of the residence to assist in directing the ambulance service into the premises upon arrival.

MILLS MUSES

Is kindness a big deal? KINDNESS is about doing good deeds for ourselves and others. It is being tender-hearted and forgiving. When we show kindness we meet a desired need which touches the receiver deeply and positively changes the dynamic between the giver and the receiver. Kindness is being fully human and fully alive to possibilities that result in mutual benefit. I watched Oprah interviewing a writer who described kindness as a big deal. She saw it in the way we cut flowers and how we speak to a tired cashier who had a challenging day. When we greet each other with a smile or hug we display kindness. Wishing others well is kindness. Talking positively about fellow travellers is kindness. And treating our pets with care and attention is kindness revealed. When we are kind to ourselves, hope springs alive in us. And gives us the energy to pursue our dreams. This is a big deal because we summon our will despite the negative shouts of others to belittle our efforts and we triumph over the naysayers. Kindness is our survival strategy because the good things we wish for others come back to

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.

us in multiple ways. So when we urge others on, we push ourselves too. When we give thanks for things we wish for before they even happen they come to us more quickly than we can realise. And when our hearts remain open we receive gifts that take us to another level of being fully human. Wishing each other well and celebrating our successes and those of kindred folk is the ultimate in kindness. And when we forgive and see goodness in everything our kind spirit manifests itself. This is indeed a big deal because everything changes for the better. Everything becomes easier, our sense of joy is enhanced, we become liberated and discover our true selves. We experience a new kind of freedom and begin to see that nothing can inhibit us because it is

us who determine our future and not others. Even in politics, which someone described as sharkinfested because of the wielding and dealing for personal gain, kindness can become the healer of men and women. It can transform the thinking of even the most selfish person to become more caring and responsible. Some politicians allow the system to infect them with values that do not serve them or the greater good. If persons of good will should approach them and reason with them in a kind, gentle and thoughtful way, political miracles will occur which transform them and the system to serve everyone and not the few. Kindness has this quality. Is it not therefore a big deal?

Apparently, the response unit was unfamiliar with the numbering system in the area and we were quite disturbed when we discovered that the ambulance drove past the clearly marked home and had the 911 operator had to instruct the ambulance to turn around. Once at the residence, what became further disturbing was that during the process of attending to Mr Hawkins, the female member of the two person response unit did not know how to operate the defibrillator. We assume from the packaging we observed that the device was new. We further assume that because it was new that the response team member was not trained or adequately trained in its use because when requested by her colleague to operate the defibrillator, Mr Hawkins’ family watched with horror as the respondent fumbled with the packaging and further needed time to read the instructions on the packaging before being able to open it. Once opened, she further fumbled over how to apply and use the device. As a result, the device was not engaged until several minutes later when a person whom we assume to be a doctor arrived and took charge in the application and operation of the device. Once it was concluded that Mr Hawkins had died and the criminal investigations unit arrived on the scene, one of the responding officers sought to solicit information from the female respondent concerning the time line of the incident. By this time it was well after 6pm and to this end the respondent provided incorrect information as to the time at which the 911 call was made. One of Mr Hawkins’ sons had to interrupt the reporting in order to correct the timeline given by the respondent. This correction was necessary because the time provided by the female respondent was significantly later than the time the call was actually made and from our perspective suggested that the ambulance arrived much sooner than it actually did in response to the 911 call. Surprisingly, despite the clear discrepancy between the information provided by the respondent and that of

Mr Hawkins’ family the attending police officer did not think it necessary to thereafter take a statement from the son who had attended to Mr Hawkins and had interrupted the reporting, but was only concerned about taking possession of Mr Hawkins’ passport, which the family amidst the chaos was required to immediately search for, without the being able process the fact that their loved one was just pronounced dead! The officer’s excuse for requiring the immediate retrieval of Mr Hawkins’ passport was that the document was the property of the Turks and Caicos Islands Government. However, though Mr Hawkins was a proud native born Belonger, his passport was not a Turks and Caicos Islands passport and its issuing country and office has clear instructions for the handling of the document upon the death of the holder, which is to immediately call the issuing office and to forward the document to that office unless instructed otherwise. To this end, if taking possession of Mr Hawkins’ passport was a necessity as stated by the officer, the officer could have very well requested that the family bring the document into the CID office later that week rather than requiring the family to rummage through Mr Hawkins’ belongings in the presence of strangers in order to search for a document to which in our view the officer was not entitled to. We would appreciate written confirmation as to the status of Mr Hawkins’ passport as it was not the property of the Turks and Caicos Islands Government as claimed by the officer. It was clearly visible at the CID’s office two days after Mr Hawkins’ death. Though we appreciate that a photo-copy of the document was provided to us, we are concerned about the fact that it was openly sitting on a desk in an open space on the day we attended the CID office. At this point we will refrain from saying anything further about the CID unit as beyond this issue the department has been very kind and supportive toward our family. Returning to the ambulance service we wish to suggest that the continued 

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Actions of the Governor Dear Editor, As I read a sad story on MSN.com about H Bruno, a dog who was shot multiple times by its owner, it reminded me of how the current Governor is handling the mentally ill people in Her Majesty’s Prison. The God fearing people in our beloved country are quiet as a dead fish with regard to someone Jesus of Nazareth died for. Where is the love for God and our neighbours among the Christian community? Praise God for attorneys Courtney Barnett and Noel T Skippings - may God have mercy on them when he visits this country again. The story on MSN.com goes like this: CONCORD, NH - The death of a brown and white mixed breed named Bruno on the northern fringe of New Hampshire’s White Mountains has sparked an angry response from animal rights activist who want to ban owners from using a gun to “put down” old, sick or dangerous dogs. “It was done in such a cruel manner. The dog was shot multiple times and left to die,” said Katie Treamer, one of the founders of Justice for Bruno, a group lobbing to make it a felony to shoot a pet to death in New Hampshire. “In this day and age, it’s just not a responsible way to euthanize a pet.” When former Governor Rick Todd was provoked on Expression and used a curse word, the then host Brother Robert S Hall asked him to apologise and he did. Many also thought he had disgraced the office of the Governor and had no respect for the people. We think that was terrible? Consider the actions of this current Governor toward the mentally ill and justice in a whole in our beloved country. We must get rid of the evils and wickedness in our once loving and caring country. Jonathan (Johnnie) Gardiner, Providenciales

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emergency response unit undergo thorough training as to how to use any and all new devices. We further suggest that they further undergo training in the use and identification of the now island-wide property numbering system which was put in place for the very purpose of assisting emergency response teams. Sincerely, The Family of the late Selvyn (Philip) Hawkins Chalk Sound, Providenciales

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The public service must lead

- Part one

BY ANY objective measure, one could safely say that the public service has the highest percentage of a Turks and Caicos Islander workforce of any major employer in the TCI, as it should well be. The employment question of the public service has been asked several times in the House of Assembly, to which the Attorney General or her designate, if I’m not mistaken, would produce a figure in the low 90s. Without close examination, it may look as if TCIG is leading the way for Turks and Caicos Islander employment. But with a closer look, the statistics may reveal an unsettling story. Let’s look at the civil service and statuary bodies as separate entities, together making up the public service. In the case of the civil service, what is the percentage of local to foreign middle to upper management or technical posts? I’m sure it’s not the nine locals to one foreigner in the overall body. Just an eyeball test would

indicate it’s likely that for every five locals you have three foreigners in those posts, if not a straight up one to one ratio. This is largely due to the hiring trends during and after the interim administration. Why is this important? Simply, we are talking about the better paying jobs in the country which would offer a getter livelihood for Turks and Caicos Islanders, plus we are talking about who will dictate the pace of the public services and to whom their loyalties will be. As a contract worker today, I would be more likely to toe the UK agenda and keep my job via contract renewal over carrying out the agenda of a duly elected government seven days a week and twice of Tuesdays. This is especially important because those two agendas rarely agree. Also of note is that our local Permanent Secretaries would all fall in this category as well. In the case of statuary bodies, organisations such as NIB, NHIB, and Ports Authority do not follow the normal pattern. They have a significant amount of locals in senior management, but

By Jamell Robinson they are the exception and not the rule. They don’t appear to be restricted by the public service and take on hiring practices closer to that of the private sector and not the civil service. Case in point, I saw an advertisement for a head of Statistics Unit in the Financial Service Commission requiring the post holder to have a PhD. What? The current managing director of the FSC doesn’t have a PhD. As my father often says: “There is something that stinks in Denmark and it’s not the cheese!” So what’s the solution? Introduce a policy that requires each department

or equivalent and statuary body to have at least the head or its deputy as a local at all times. And in the case of deputy being local, they must be actively understudying the head such that if it is deemed that the deputy is not ready at the conclusion of the contract, the head is automatically terminated for not properly preparing the deputy. A greater percentage of local employees can be appointed to the middle management and technical posts within the organisations. Under the current Public Service Ordinance there isn’t any protection for even our PSs or Deputy PSs to be local. While it has long been the practice, it is not law. I can only think of the Deputy Governor and Director of Immigration having to be local via the TCI Constitution and Immigration Ordinance respectively. Don’t be surprised that if in our lifetime we see a non-local PS if something isn’t done. In this area the public service must lead, otherwise the private sector will continue to take their cues from them.

COMMENTARY

More debt - do we want it?

WE READ the interesting article about the $100 million and four year plan offered by the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB). The money will be spent on projects that should have been already completed during a dozen years of PNP management. Television reports the $100 million has to be repaid to the bank, with interest. We are also preparing to face, in February, a new loan for another huge amount. Last report was $121 million. This to be added to the sinking fund proceeds (newly reported at $58 million) to pay off the $179 million loan guaranteed by Britain. In the past, loans much less than this size required a substantial reserve be held aside in case the Government couldn’t make the payments. Therefore the loan may well exceed $121 million because a portion of the sinking fund would provide that reserve and not retire debt. (Note: These figures, source Governor Peter Beckingham, reported elsewhere. Previous

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

Government reports had the sinking fund much larger and loan much smaller). Remember that for the better part of two decades we must continue to pay $42 million each and every year - $12 million for the hospital loan and $30 million for InterHealth Canada. If these figures have changed, the public or media has not been advised. Add it all together and you will see that the 2009 interim government was facing one billion dollars in debt. Debt to be paid down over 20 years. Britain retired a portion of the debt by using the huge fines levelled against developers drawn into the PNP web of alleged corruption. Make no mistake this financial and political debacle is not just the

responsibility of those heading to court. Members of this Government were part of the last Government as representatives, paid advisers, or medical manager who obligated us to hundreds of millions for purchased healthcare. Then we have the weekly salary obligations of over 3,000 civil servants, police, contractors, maintenance of public infrastructure, public vehicles, Government phones and internet, fuel, education supplies, expensive Government consumed electricity. Now let us look at means we will employ to retire these obligations. Britain strongly pushed a value added tax (VAT) which nobody wanted.

Did our Premier or Financial Minister prove VAT was wrong for the TCI? No, they passed the ball to PDM Leader Sharlene to get the job done. Then PNP laid on the taxes Government licences, fees, work permits and a 10 percent increase in tourist taxes. When extra tourists flew in to escape global cooling we had a surplus. How long will the surplus last? Taxes are a balancing act. Too much and you discourage business. Too little and PNP ministers don’t get new fancy vehicles! The PNP preaches independence despite massive debt and an outside bank is needed to give us a four year plan? We have Britain managing our fragile surplus and the elected financial minister welcomes guidance from outsiders? Yes, the CDB is trying to help us but can we afford another loan payment while the PNP is making even the smallest decision? The voters will again have to decide next year.

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JetBlue launches new Fort Lauderdale to TCI route By Olivia Rose TRAVELLERS can now purchase tickets on JetBlue Airways’ new route between Fort Lauderdale and Providenciales after the E190 aircraft made its inaugural landing at the Providenciales International Airport on Thursday (November 19). The airline, which is inching closer to its goal of 100 daily flights at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport within two years, launched its new daily service from the airport with a $99 special. JetBlue’s inaugural flight to Providenciales saw 84 passengers on board. The New York carrier simultaneously launched flights to Philadelphia, Charleston, SC, and Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands with much fanfare. All three flights departed Fort Lauderdale airport between 9am and noon. Speaking during a press briefing held in the Providenciales International Airport’s lobby, general manager of JetBlue in the Turks and Caicos Islands, Winston Wright, said that the airline is both honoured and humbled to celebrate this new service. “We are grateful to the community for its support which has been extremely positive so far. “Day in and day out our crew members and business partners have demonstrated that every customer deserves outstanding service and convenient flight schedules. “We are pleased to play our role in bringing more tourists to the shore of the Turks and Caicos Islands which in turn helps to grow the local business sector.

“At JetBlue we work closely with the Tourism Board to help grow tourism in Turks and Caicos Islands. “This partnership between the Tourist Board and JetBlue has led to today’s new service.” These services to Fort Lauderdale mark the third JetBlue focus city flight to Providenciales. He noted that the airline currently offers flights to New York, JFK Airport and to Boston`s International airport and starting December 2015 will be adding a seasonal Sunday service to Boston as well. Wright emphasised that the new service to Fort Lauderdale will provide Turks and Caicos Islanders with new access to Fort Lauderdale and its world class shopping and attractions as well as options to connect to other destinations within the United States and Latin America. Chief executive officer of the Turks and Caicos Islands Airport Authority (TCIAA), John Smith, underscored the importance of JetBlue’s route expansion and its impact on the local tourism industry. “We’re very welcoming of the new route because finally we’ve been able to deliver to the public something they’ve been asking for. “We welcome JetBlue to our shores once again this time from Fort Lauderdale.” Smith told the media that the flight was fully sold and passengers were elated to use the new route to visit the country. “The response to the flight was extremely positive; one may use the word overwhelming. “The send off from Fort Lauderdale was spectacular. “We had the normal new route cannon salute from the fire services

Tourist Board training manager Blythe Clare

in Fort Lauderdale and a reciprocal one here in Providenciales. “They were many people on the flight. I understand from JetBlue that the bookings were six, seven, eight months out and it was very, very positive.” He noted that the positive reception could have spin off effects, which could potentially charter the way forward a bigger carrier or increasing the frequency. Smith categorically stated that the TCIAA is not in any way subsidising this new flight route. He said: “They would assist in marketing, marketing directly and marketing indirectly, that is what we have successfully to attract many other flights and it’s a formula that works.” Tourist Board training manager Blythe Clare enthusiastically welcomed the JetBlue team to the island. “On behalf of the Tourist Board, it is our pleasure to welcome the entire JetBlue team to the number one island to visit in the world,

Free dance workshops with David Parsons THIS December a master choreographer will be hosting free workshops for dancers in the TCI. David Parsons has enjoyed a remarkable career as a choreographer, teacher, director, and producer of dance. According to a press release from the Turks and Caicos Friends of the Arts Foundation (TCFAF) this week, he will be holding workshops on December 8, 9 and 10. They will take place at Stargazer Villa from 4pm to 5pm and are open to all. Parsons will then be performing at Brayton Hall on December 11 and 12 at 8pm and 7pm. Tickets are $25 for the floor, $50 for the balcony and $15 for children on the floor. “David Parsons has toured and taught with his company on five continents. We are honoured that he is making his debut here,” the press release read. For more information on David

John Smith, chief executive officer of Turks and Caicos Islands Airport Authority (TCIAA)

Refreshing the JetBlue experience

Providenciales, and the best Caribbean beach destination, Turks and Caicos. “We would like to thank you for adding this new route here to our destination. Islanders are elated and we are delighted that you are here. “Tourism in indeed the engine that drives our economy and we are grateful that visitors continue to patronize number one island in the world.”

Parsons visit parsonsdance.org. Anyone who wishes to attend the workshops or volunteer to host the

event can contact Barbara Pankhurst at bstrogatz@aol.com or on 2312288.

According to JetBlue’s website, by the end of 2015 the carrier expects to have up to 95 flights daily at peak operations, to more than 40 destinations from Fort Lauderdale. JetBlue is already the busiest carrier at Fort LauderdaleHollywood with 21.7 percent of passengers through September, the latest airport data shows. The airline also has four other new routes in the pipeline for 2016.

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Parsons Dance company

Winston Wright, general manager of JetBlue in the Turks and Caicos Islands

court had already ruled that the assets complained of were in fact substantially identified as owned or controlled by the company, and therefore showed that the Plaintiff’s assertions were indeed accurate concerning the whereabouts of the trust assets. On January 18, 2011, the FSC filed a second affidavit seeking the appointment of Ms. Maria Ferere as the sole administrator, ignoring the right of the plaintiff to have a fair hearing based on the complaints made as to the unlawful wresting of control of the company. Despite the proceedings happening in the Jamaican Courts, on February 11, 2011, the FSC, under the management of Higgins, maliciously and without

reasonable or probable cause, presented a winding up petition against the company in the Court of Turks and Caicos (hereinafter referred to as “the Petition”). The Petition was not supported by affidavit and the Defendants alleged that the plaintiff had dissipated the restricted deposit without the FSC’s consent and further, that the company was likely to become insolvent, without furnishing proof of this allegation. The Petition was successfully granted by Order on May 18, 2011. No reasons were given by the learned judge, Justice Geoffrey Martin for granting the Petition, other than the reasons put forward by Higgins, purportedly in the lawful function of his office on behalf of the FSC.

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Citizens urged to register to vote ALL citizens should urgently seek to ensure that they are registered to vote in the next Turks and Caicos General Elections which is slated for 2016 or 2017. Supervisor of Elections Lister Dudley Lewis made this call during an interview with the Weekly News on Wednesday (November 18). Lewis said the populace has limited time remaining to get registered since the process will end on November 30, 2015. Therefore if those people who are eligible to vote do not register, they will be able to cast their ballots on the selection of candidates. Lewis said: “One major challenge is mobilising and encouraging new persons to apply to be included on the register especially those who have turned 18 years old since March 1, 2015, also those persons who are over 18 and did not apply to join the register earlier in 2015. “After November 30 people who attain the age of 18 and anyone who has been granted status as a Turks and Caicos Islander after November 30 who apply will be added to the register provided it is not less than 30 days before the date of the poll.” In a press release he highlighted that “eligible voters on the present Register of Electors do not need to reapply to be included in the new one. “They will be automatically included unless they notify the Elections Office that they have changed their name or place of residence, or no longer meet eligibility criteria. “This includes being resident in the TCI for at least 12 out of 24 months.” Lewis reminded that during this process individuals do not

Supervisor of Elections Lister Dudley Lewis

have to wait for the approval of status cards by Ministry of Border Control to submit voter registration applications. The supervisor is encouraging people to complete and submit applications in conjunction with status cards applications. Potential new electors should complete a voter registration application form. Those who have already obtained the status card, but did not submit an application form are being encouraged to prepare and submit it before the deadline November 30. Application forms for inclusion on the TCI Register of Electors may be collected from the Elections Office in Grand Turk (Waterloo Plaza, above Scotia Bank) or Providenciales Butterfield Square). The application forms are also available at the District Commissioner’s Officers in Salt Cay, South Caicos and Middle and North Caicos. This Register of Electors shows 7,247 verified electors. The supervisor has arranged for the Register of Electors to be placed at 72 locations across the Turks and Caicos Islands. The register is also issued for inspection at the Governor’s Office, Elections Department Grand Turk and Providenciales.

Museum hosts national quiz THE FIRST annual National Museum Quiz for secondary school students will be held in the coming months to celebrate its 25th anniversary. The Turks and Caicos National Museum supported by the Department of Education are hosting the series of events. The quiz aims to inform students of the link between history and the cultural heritage of the islands and to instil in them their role as stewards of their cultural and natural heritage, a press release on Wednesday (November 18) read. In preparation for the quiz, a workshop will be held for the teachers of social studies and history.

These teachers will also be required to coach the teams from each competing school. Representatives from the museum, the Departments of Environmental and Coastal Resources, Culture, Education and other experts will make presentations on the TCI’s history, tangible and intangible cultural heritage as well as natural heritage. The workshop will be held from 9.30am to 3pm on Wednesday, November 25, at the museum’s development office in The Village in Grace Bay, Providenciales. The preliminary round of the quiz will be held on February 25, 2016, and the quiz finals on March 3, 2016.

Hired workers clear up the unwanted grass and garbage around the Beaches roundabout

Hundreds of bags of trash collected in the Bight BY DAISY HANDFIELD ABOUT 200 bags of garbage was collected by 20 team members of Beaches in Providenciales during a clean-up campaign orchestrated by the resort on Tuesday (November 17) under the theme, ‘Get involved’. In an interview on Thursday (November 19) with the head of environmental health and safety at Beaches TCI, Monette Collymore, she said that the average number of bags collected ranged from 120 to 200. They were picked up from the Ianthe Pratt Primary School to the Cultural Centre. She said: “We urge the residents in the community to report all forms of illegal dumping to the TCI Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Department so it can be

adequately addressed.” Collymore said that the Get Involved Lower Bight beautification project has been ongoing every month for the past four years. The EHS said that the aim of this initiative is to keep the coastline and natural environments clean and healthy for all to enjoy, including future generations. She said: “The monthly clean-up is a beautification community project put on by Beaches Resort to clean, educate and sensitise residents of the Lower Bight on the importance of keeping their community and general surroundings clean.” Collymore explained that the Lower Bight is a gateway to Grace Bay beach which has been voted number one on a number of mediums, so it is important that the area is kept clean for visitors.

“It is also important to the overall health of residents and wildlife living in the natural and nearby marine environments. “We also urge the Lower Bight residents to properly dispose of all household and miscellaneous items in appropriate trash bins provided by Beaches Resort seen along the roadsides,” Collymore said. Aside from this clean up initiative, public relations manager for the resort, Elanor Finfin Krzanowski, told the Weekly News that with just weeks until the Christmas holidays the team members at the resort have decided to take things one step further and hired people to clean up areas that surrounded the resort. The initiative saw team members tidying up from the Beaches roundabout, down to the Beaches resort and down to Kingston.

Former apprentice rises through the ranks SHERNELLE Capron, a Grand Turk native and former FortisTCI accounting apprentice, has recently been appointed manager of financial services. According to a company press release on Tuesday (November 17) the promotion is the latest by the company and became effective on November 1. Ruth Forbes, CFO and vice president of finance and human resources, said: “Shernelle’s promotion comes as no surprise to her colleagues or the company. “We will continue to support and encourage her growth and development and anticipate great achievements in her new role as manager. “On behalf of the entire FortisTCI family, I extend compliments to her on this milestone.” Capron joined FortisTCI on August 2, 2011, under the company’s Accounting Apprentice Programme, which gives people the opportunity

Ruth Forbes, CFO and vice president of human resources and finance, with Shernelle Capron, manager of financial services

to obtain professional certification in the accounting discipline while gaining valuable hands-on experience. From the onset Capron exhibited a strong work ethic, dedication and

drive, the release read. Through her contribution, she quickly became a valuable member of the financial services team. Capron, who worked her way through the ranks, most recently carried the title of supervisor of financial services. In her new role as manager of financial services, she will be accountable for company-wide accounting and financial reporting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, general ledger, inventory and cash management. Capron, who is a family oriented lady, credits her husband Brook with providing constant support and encouragement while she worked to achieve these personal and professional goals. She holds a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in finance and accounting and was awarded her Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA) certification in 2014.

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Ladies living in the Turks and Caicos Islands look forward to this event annually

On a yearly basis the event is well attended

Chief Justice Margaret Ramsay-Hale was the judge of the hats

Ladies show off many hat designs

Annual Ladies Hat Luncheon a huge success

Photos by Christine Morden (My Paradise Photo)

THE LADIES Hat Luncheon is an annual fundraising event held in November in the Turks and Caicos Islands to support children and education. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event was celebrated on Saturday (November 14) at the Alexandra Hotel in Grace Bay,

Providenciales, from 11.30am. Kick-starting the event was Karen Bizzell who performed her Broadway show. Celebrity judge of the event was the Chief Justice Margaret RamsayHale. Best hat went to minister of

Education, Akierra Missick. Guests received the opportunity to win other categories such as, most creative hat and wow factor ensemble. There was also a silent and a live auction. Tickets for the event were available for the price of $120.

Minister of Education Akierra Missick took home the prize for the best hat

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The Women of Wine luncheon was a well-attended event

During the luncheon women from all walks of life interacted

Fifth annual Caribbean Food and Wine Festival deemed successful BY DAISY HANDFIELD THE CARIBBEAN Food and Wine Festival was deemed a success by co-chairman for the festival, Toney Garland. In a brief interview with Garland on Thursday (November 12) he said that it was a tremendous success and by the comments from attendees, he considered it to be better than last year and the previous years. “It is amazing. The line-up that we

have for tonight is unbelievable. The wine and the food; I think we are all going to be very thrilled to see what we do here in the Turks and Caicos,” Garland said. Just from the looks of the welcome dinner, a sold-out event which took place at the Seven Stars resort on November 5, organisers forecasted a successful event. A number of guests flew in from the United States to participate in the festivities. During the dinner Deputy

TCI Community College Providenciales campus debate team

Governor Anya Williams said that she found it to be amazing that the Turks and Caicos Islands has been able to develop something as amazing as the Caribbean Food and Wine Festival which each year helps to really showcase the talent of the Turks and Caicos Islands. She said: “Well there are three things that really tell you about the character of an island and I believe that entails its people, its culture and food. “I would like to say that our

The Grand Turk campus wins the debate

restaurants are some of the best, not only in the Caribbean but even in the world so each year this festival continues to grow and each year it keeps getting better and better. “It is something that is being developed for both locals and tourists and I want to congratulate the organising committee, especially Nikheel and Toney [cochairmen of the event] and the major sponsors… they have really showcased the talent and beauty of the Turks and Caicos.”

Chefs flew in from New York City and Singapore for the event. The four day experience featured a welcome dinner at the Seven Stars resort on November 5, Gourmet Safari at Grace Bay Club and a Women of Wine luncheon at Blue Haven on November 6, a food and wine pairing at West Bay Club, an Island Jerk Festival at Blue Haven and dinner under the stars at Grace Bay Club on November 7 and Brunch and Brugal at the Amanyara resort on November 8.

Winner of the Integrity Commission debate Dismercy Lugo (bottom left) with staff and students

Grand Turk campus wins college debate A DEBATE on casual drinking was held at the Turks and Caicos Islands Community College in Grand Turk recently. And being at home seemed to work in the students’ favour as they scooped the top prize in the competition. The seventh annual Inter Campus Debate hosted by the National Drug Unit was a big success. The auditorium at the Grand Turk campus was the venue for the pivotal arguments that were brought to the table under the topic, ‘Be it resolved that there are no medical and social problems directly related to casual drinking.’ The proposing team came from the Providenciales campus and

included Dismercy Nicole Lugo, Katrina Smith, Cierra Garland and Corinthia Stubbs. The debate was lively and spirited and Pastor John Malcolm declared it as the best in many years, a press release from the college on November 11 said. Premier Rufus Ewing, in his comments also spoke about the conviction of the proposing team in presenting its arguments. The opposing team from the Grand Turk campus comprised of Cherline Dabel, Jordel Swann, Crystal Robinson and Moesha Morris. Their arguments tipped the scale and they walked away with the team prize and gift certificates from Royal

Jewels. Cierra Garland was judged the overall best speaker while Jordel Swann captured the prize for second best speaker. Dr Hubert Fulford, president of the Turks and Caicos Islands Community College, said: “The students did a great job in presenting their points for and against the moot.” He added: “The students sometimes bring a fresh perspective to look at the moot in different ways which could lead to change in the real world with those who may grapple with the issues associated with casual drinking.” Also this month students from the Turks and Caicos Islands

Community College participated in the first ever speak-off hosted by the Integrity Commission. It took place during its ‘Integrity Inter High School Debate and College Speak Off Competition 2015.’ The speak-off was conducted over a two day period and two moot points were used as a focus for the students. The first was ‘Be it resolved, nepotism is too costly to the Turks and Caicos Islands,’ and the second was ‘Be it resolved, disclosure of interest by persons in public life will facilitate accountability.’ Students from both campuses expounded on the moot and

presented thought provoking and relevant points for and against it. The final tally was made up of a combination of the scores from both days. Dismercy Nicole Lugo, a student from the Providenciales campus, emerged as the victor following the event. Maxlande Pierre and Rose Seymour from the Grand Turk campus placed second and third respectively while Amaano Kwatt from the Providenciales campus placed fourth. Dismercy said: “It was great being a part of this debate with my fellow students.” She continued with a smile: “It was nice to win also.”

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BY DENIS Belanger - NATURE SPLENDOR

Denis is a passionate landscape architect who enjoys the creative process and his clients’ joy when projects come to life. Contact Denis at Nature Splendor for your landscaping, installation or garden maintenance needs. For more information call 332-3381 or email denis@naturesplendor.net.

Problems in coastal landscaping ESTABLISHING a landscape in a coastal area is difficult. Soils generally are high in excess soluble salts, alkaline in pH and sandy with low nutrient content and poor water holding capacity. Excess soluble salts result from numerous causes inundation with salt water, salt water intrusion into the aquifer, irrigation with saline water or poor fertilising and watering

practices. Plants are injured in several ways. Plants may wilt even when adequately watered. There may be leaf tip burn, necrosis or a reduction in growth. Symptoms generally occur on the whole plant, as opposed to windward damage from salt spray. Soluble salts may also disrupt root functions, reducing water

uptake. Injury from salt spray is characterised by scorched, dry, burned-like foliage. Injury is generally most severe on the ocean-facing side of the plant. Injury from salt spray is best avoided by planting salt tolerant plants. Good planting and cultural practices go a long way in ameliorating harsh conditions at the shoreline. I highly recommend the following: • At the time of planting, organic matter should always be added to the soil. This will improve nutrient and water holding capacity. • Avoid fertilisers with high salt levels of chlorine, sodium and sulphate. Slow release, organic fertilisers are best.

• Water thoroughly, never lightly. This will tend to leach salts deeper into the soil. • Provide good drainage. This will help prevent salt build up in the root zone. Plants in pots are good idea, the reason is pots can be moved during extra stressful periods and landscape plants cannot. Winter is the time plants close to the sea are damaged, but that may be only a matter of a few days or weeks of damaging conditions. Native seaside plants are by far the best choices as foundation plantings and shrubs and ground covers. If you travel to a largely unspoilt beachside area, you will immediately notice there is an abundance of plant

life at these places. The ‘all sand’ beach is not nature’s way. Nature uses a lot of ground covers to hold sand (prevents beach erosion which prevents plant loss), like rail road vine or oyster plants. You will see patches of plant varieties and you will also see a great deal of mixture. Nature plants in mixtures and knows what to do. Native shrubs like scaevola and sea grape are excellent, sea grape is a great native, for a tree, pruned as a shrub or even a hedge. Of course, you have to use some sabal palmetto, scrub palmetto and some thatch palms and plenty of coconuts always appeal. If you have a good budget, true date palms are very nice.

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Domestic violence is a crime DOMESTIC violence is a crime that takes many forms including emotional and psychological abuse, intimidation, harassment, stalking, physical and sexual assault, and can include animal abuse targeting pets, and damaging personal or joint property. It’s the most under-reported of crimes because the perpetrator knows the victim intimately through a long-term, close or developing relationship. The perpetrator relies on developing, during the early stages, a strong bond through friendship, love, trust and loyalty to create a high degree of codependence. The underlying behavioural traits of power and control are

then employed as tactics to commit the crime. The more times a perpetrator commits the crime, the greater the likelihood the affected partner becomes vulnerable to further abuse and violence. This can frequently result in the affected person developing feelings of fear, guilt, anxiety, low self-esteem, isolation and feeling trapped in the relationship. This often results in a cycle of violence. Parents who remain in a relationship with a perpetrator must understand and accept that the abuse and violence they are experiencing is also having a significant impact on their children, whether they are physically hurt or not. Some children are brave and try

to stop the perpetrator and often get physically hurt themselves. Other children may react by copying the perpetrator and begin hitting the victim parent or their brothers and sisters. These children may frequently engage in bullying at home and at school as a direct result of learned behaviour from the perpetrator. Many children continue to live in an environment of abuse and violence and do not receive help to understand why this behaviour is wrong. Many of these children will go on to repeat this violent behaviour in their adult life within their own relationships and families or, in the cases of a child victim, may later choose a partner who is violent. In either case, this is repeating the

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

cycle of violence. If this is your situation and you are staying for the sake of the children then, STOP and consider all the longterm consequences of your decision. For the sake of the children, you must get help, now! The police will respond to all reports of domestic and family violence and pursue the perpetrators to hold them accountable for their criminal behaviour under TCI law, by placing them before the courts.

Often time if not always, these cases are tried in closed court away from the public. No press release is given to the public detailing your matter. The police respect your privacy and we do our part that enables you to move forward with your life with dignity. For further domestic and family violence information, please contact your local social services office or police station for more information.

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Beauty blunders that cause premature aging PREMATURE aging is the unnatural acceleration of the normal aging process or, in short, when your skin makes you appear a lot older than you really are. It can be in the form of fine lines and wrinkles and dry or sagging skin due to a decrease in elasticity. Premature aging or extrinsic aging can be caused by various factors such as: Going to bed without removing makeup Throughout the day, environmental dirt and toxins build up on the skin and can seep into the pores causing breakouts and skin problems. The more you fail to remove these toxins, the more damage they do as they prevent normal skin shedding and contribute to the breakdown of collagen and elastin which is responsible for youthful skin. To prevent these problems, cleanse and moisturise twice daily and exfoliate skin two to three times per week. Lack of sleep Skimping on sleep can show up in the form of dark circles and a dull complexion. When you don’t get enough sleep, your body releases cortisol, the stress hormone. Cortisol unfortunately, can break down skin collage which keeps your skin smooth and elastic. Sleep is extremely vital as it allows stress hormones to drop to normal levels to give cells time to repair and rejuvenate – patching the day’s wear and tear. Rubbing your eyes The skin in the eye area is very delicate and has little fatty tissue that becomes less plump as we age. It is very sensitive to stress from facial movement, tugging, pulling and rubbing which can all contribute to darkness and wrinkle development. Also, when applying moisturiser and makeup, gently use your ring finger (the one before your pinky) to pat the product into the skin. Sleeping on your side or stomach Pressing your face into a pillow eight hours a night for years can break down skin and cause wrinkles.

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To prevent this, train yourself to sleep on your back. Drinking from a straw Pursing lips on a daily basis to drink from a straw can create wrinkles from the repetitive muscle movement. The damage occurs over time so it’s never too late to stop. Not wearing sunscreen Sunlight that reaches us is made up of long wave Ultraviolet A (UVA) and short wave Ultraviolet B (UVB). UVA penetrates deep into the dermis and ages the skin while UVB causes sunburns to the superficial layers of your skin. Overexposure to either can damage the skin and in some cases lead to skin cancer. To prevent sun damage, it is best to wear a broad spectrum sunscreen that blocks both types of UV rays with at least an SPF of 15 or greater.

Functional running shoes THE FUNCTION of a running shoe is to protect the foot from the stress of running, while permitting you to achieve your maximum potential. Selecting the right shoe for your foot can be confusing without the proper knowledge. People with low arches, called pronators, will need a shoe that provides stability. A shoe with good cushioning is important for people with high arches, called supinators. There are three main features that you need to consider when selecting a running shoe - shape, construction, and midsole.

YOUR BODY  Dr Craig Zavitz is a Canadian chiropractor registered in the Turks and Caicos Islands. He specialises in gentle manual therapies, activator, therapeutic laser, and smoking cessation. To make appointments call 941-5252 or email craig@gracebaychiro.com. For more information visit www.gracebaychiro.com.

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Shape To determine the shape of the shoe, look at the sole. Draw a straight line from the middle of the heel to the top of the shoe. In a curve-shaped shoe, most comfortable for supinators, the line will pass through the outer half of the toes. A straight-shaped shoe will have a line that passes through the middle of the toes. These shoes are built to give pronators added stability. Construction Take out the insole and look at what type of stitching is used on the bottom. In board construction shoes, built specifically for pronators, the bottom of the shoe will not have any visible stitching. Combination shoes, appropriate for mild pronators or supinators, will have stitching that begins halfway. On slip-constructed shoes, you

will see stitching running the entire length of the shoe providing the flexibility supinators need. Midsole Most of the cushioning and stability of a running shoe is determined by the midsole. A dual-density midsole provides shock absorption as well as some

stability, perfect for pronators. Single density midsoles offer good cushioning but are not great at providing stability, making them better for supinators. Keep in mind that a chiropractor can help you prevent running-related problems by assessing your gait, as well as the mobility of the joints in your feet, legs, pelvis and spine.

• Combine eggs, yogurt, bell pepper, curry powder, salt, and pepper, in a small bowl and stir well.

• Place spinach on rye bread, top with egg salad, and serve the orange on the side.

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Christie: Bahamas “not a killing field” PRIME Minister Perry Christie on Tuesday insisted that The Bahamas is “not a killing field” as he suggested that in a matter of weeks Bahamians will see the government’s new and aggressive crime fighting strategies implemented. Mr Christie said the country cannot and must not allow the continuation of the wanton display of disregard for human life. He said as long as the country continues to be a tourist destination, there must be a heightened interest in security and new levels of commitment to meet the costs of security. “But this country cannot and must not allow what is happening to happen much longer,” Mr Christie told those gathered for the opening of the Bahamas Institute of Chartered Accountants’ (BICA) Accountants Week at the Melià Nassau Beach Hotel. “I indicated on Saturday when I said to the press it may mean impinging on people’s freedom as they move about. But there is no circumstance that will allow me to have The Bahamas, New Providence in particular, to have this wanton display of disregard for human existence. (It is) this extraordinary degree of uncivilised behaviour. “(This is) not a killing field in The Bahamas and I hope in a couple of weeks you will see the evidence of what I am talking about.” He continued: “We don’t have the right to allow young Bahamians to kill each other for whatever reason. It just must not happen.” This comes as the country recorded three murders over the weekend, which pushed the murder count for the year to 133. Two men were shot in New Providence, while a third man was stabbed to death in Grand Bahama. According to police, shortly

A Trinidadian man, identified as Abu Zayd al-Muhajir, claimed he had fled his homeland with his family because Muslims in Trinidad and Tobago were restricted in what they could do.

89 T&T nationals with ISIS – report Police at the scene in Nassau Village. A total of three murders were recorded over the weekend bringing the count up to 133 for the year.

before midnight on Friday, Adrian “Fish” Munroe was sitting in a vehicle at Ghana Circle in Elizabeth Estates, when four men approached and shot him before fleeing on foot. In Grand Bahama, authorities were investigating a fatal stabbing that claimed the life of a resident in Eight Mile Rock. Police said it happened sometime around 7.22pm on Friday. Two men were arguing at Andros Town, Eight Mile Rock, when one pulled out an object and stabbed the other, police said. The victim was taken by EMS personnel to the Rand Memorial Hospital, where he later died. Another shooting death happened in the Pinewood Gardens subdivision in New Providence on Saturday. According to reports, shortly after 3pm, a man was sitting in the driveway of his home at Jacaranda Street when two men in a grey SUV approached and shot him, and then sped off. The victim was declared dead at the scene. Police said

yesterday that they were searching for two men for questioning in connection with the death. On Friday, Mr Christie said he is “distressed” by the country’s crime problems, which, he said, now require a more aggressive approach by the government and law enforcement. At the time, Mr Christie said the new crime initiatives the government is mulling over might have an “impact on our own freedom to move about”. He also pledged greater commitment on the part of the government to dedicate all of the necessary resources to get a handle on the scourge of violent activity in the Bahamas. Mr Christie added that he has been in discussions with State National Security Minister Keith Bell regarding major strategies being put forward and also plans to meet with the heads of the country’s armed forces over crime. (Tribune242)

THERE are now 89 Trinidad and Tobago nationals—including families—known to Government who have joined the Islamic State of Iraq (ISIS) in the last three plus years, T&T Guardian has confirmed. That is the most up to date figure on the situation which was given by Government last Saturday morning, shortly after deadly terrorist attacks on Paris claimed 129 victims, left 350 wounded and the world reeling in shock and anger. Isis has claimed responsibility. Former National Security Minister Gary Griffith and former National Operations Centre head Garvin Heerah were among experts who came out in support of laws to block T&Tborn Foreign Terrorist Fighters (FTFS) returnees on their way back, well before they reach T&T. Muslim community leader attorney Nafeesa Mohammed also urges rapport between state apparatus and the fragmented leadership of the Muslim community to ascertain who’s gone to Isis and why so “innocent” people in the scenario wouldn’t suffer. National Security Minister

Edmund Dillon was quoted as saying ISIS poses “no threat to T&T right now” and there’s no law to stop them returning. He said if they’d committed international crime, T&T could work with foreign partners to bring them to justice, but “for now they’re still T&T citizens.” Dillon subsequently assured that authorities are monitoring returnees. On the 89 persons with ISIS, which T&T Guardian learned about on Saturday, Dillon said there are 80-plus, including about 35 men and other persons who are family members. He said several of the T&T fighters have been killed. On assessments earlier in the year from intelligence sources that a number of those who had gone were from T&T’s criminal fringe element, rather than conservative Muslim basis, Dillon said that assessment was still on par and those persons were believed to be intelligent. Dillon assured that he was aware of laws that block returning Foreign Terrorist Fighters (FTFs) in other countries before they reach T&T. He said that is done with international allies. (Trinidad Guardian)

Bahamas: Victim believed to have Jamaica Parliament passes law to force suspects to give DNA samples posted ‘hit list’ to social media POLICE suspect that the country’s latest murder victim was behind an alleged “hit list” that was posted on a social media page under the guise of one of New Providence’s most dangerous gangs. The threats, posted on a Facebook page called “Oradah Smith – One Order Gang”, contained photos, addresses and descriptions of several young men, allegedly in a rival gang. One post said “Most wanted all these *. Kill them on site. (Order) hit list. Give info that could lead to these murders: addresses, names, last seen. They are the enemies, have no mercy, ordah to the world, they must not see 2016 (sic).” Last night, Chief Superintendent Paul Rolle said police suspect that

the man who was shot dead in Nassau Village yesterday morning was behind the online threats. Police have not officially identified the victim, but The Tribune understands he is Richard Edward Charlton Jr also known as ‘Rev’. When he was contacted about the social media threats yesterday, Chief Supt Fernander said all “threats of death” are taken very seriously by the police force. Chief Supt Fernander added that police will not allow the Bahamas to be held hostage by “gang wars”. In October, police arrested four men in connection with death threats posted on Facebook against a senior police officer. Assistant Commissioner of Police

Stephen Dean said the arrests were the result of an intense search to find the persons responsible for the crime. The threats were posted on a Facebook page purportedly created by the “One Order” gang. At the time, police arrested a 20-year-old man, two 22-year-old men, and a 30-year-old man for questioning on the death threats. Last week, police charged five men in Magistrate’s Court for being alleged members of an unlawful gang. It was the first time anyone was arraigned under the anti-gang law since the government amended the Penal Code in 2014 to make it illegal to affiliate with such organisations. (Triune242)

The House of Representatives on Tuesday passed legislation that will allow authorities to take DNA samples from suspects and convicted people, with or without their consent. Minister of National Security Peter Bunting said the Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) Evidence Act 2015 is a critical weapon in the fight against crime. Attorney General Patrick Atkinson added the Bill was “a watershed and critical piece of legislation”. “It takes away from persons who have committed serious crimes the opportunity to hide from justice,” he said in his contribution to the debate. The Bill outlines and establishes procedures for collection, retention and preservation of DNA samples,

provides for the destruction or the retention of DNA profiles, and also establishes offences and penalties for breaches of the Act. These include falsifying any profile, swapping DNA samples or DNA profile with intent to deceive, and tampering with a container or package containing DNA samples of profiles. The legislation also provides for the keeping, maintaining, and operating of a consolidated forensic DNA databank, to be known as the National DNA Register, for the purposes of forensic investigation and human identification. The Bill, which received the support of both the government and Opposition, will now go to the Senate for approval. (Caribbean360)

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Two Haitian presidential candidates injured in protest TWO presidential candidates are accusing Haitian police of firing on them during a Wednesday protest against alleged fraud in Haiti’s recent presidential election while a third says he and his supporters were threatened with arrest. Sen. Steven Benoit and former Sen. Moise JeanCharles say they were injured when police fired tear gas and shots to disperse protesters during what was the largest protest since the Provisional Electoral Council (CEP) announced the preliminary results of the Oct. 25 presidential elections. “The police shot at us point blank,” Benoit said. “There were lots of people and when we got in front of the CEP, they targeted us. It was not an accident.”

Benoit says he was hit in his head, and three other places by rubber bullets. He alleges, however, that real bullets were also fired by cops. “It’s like its 2003 all over again,” he said referring to the era when anti-government protests eventually forced the departure of then President Jean-Bertrand Aristide. “[President Michel] Martelly thought we could not put 10,000 people out into the streets and now they see, we are for real and they are panicking.” Opposition presidential candidates have organized supporters to demand the cancellation of the election or removal of governmentbacked candidate Jovenel Moise, who is set to face Jude Célestin in a Dec. 27 runoff .

Haiti National Police spokesman Frantz Lerebours said police were “obligated to break up the protest” because they approached “a sterile zone,” the CEP’s Petionville headquarters. He could not confirm if real bullets were fired, but usually blanks are used, he said. “The police can’t use real bullets on a protest if no one is armed and firing at them,” he said. Presidential candidate Jean-Henry Ceant accused police of using intimidation to tone down the protests over demands for an independent verification of the Oct. 25 presidential vote. He said he and his followers were sequestered by police and threatened with arrest after the protest outside of his offices.

Minister will press Cayman on beneficial ownership registry The U.K. Foreign Office Minister James Duddridge will press the Overseas Territories on their commitment to efficiently provide information on beneficial owners of companies and other entities at the Joint Ministerial Council Meeting at the end of this month. In response to a parliamentary question by Labour MP and former chair of the Public Accounts Committee Margaret Hodge about what the U.K. government’s objectives are for the council meeting “in respect of central registries of beneficial ownership in the Overseas Territories,” the minister said he had written, together with the Financial Secretary to the Treasury, to the premiers of the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands and Bermuda in March. The letters asked the Overseas Territories to provide detailed plans and a timetable for the implementation of central registers of company beneficial ownership, or similarly effective systems, by the November Joint Ministerial Council. “We set out that any system should meet the following criteria: a) U.K. law enforcement and tax authorities must be able to

In August, Acting Overseas Territories Minister Grant Shapps, center, who had temporarily replaced Minister James Duddridge, was in Cayman to discuss beneficial ownership information. He is pictured at a press conference with Premier Alden McLaughlin and Governor Helen Kilpatrick. (Photo: Brent Fuller)

access company beneficial ownership information without restriction, subject to relevant safeguards; b) these competent authorities should be able to quickly identify all companies that a particular beneficial owner has a stake in without needing to submit multiple and repeated requests; and c) companies or their beneficial owners must not be alerted to the fact that an investigation is under way,” the Overseas Territories minister explained. In early 2014, a public consultation in the Cayman Islands rejected the implementation of a centralized registry in Cayman. About 81 percent

of the respondents, including local and international companies, individuals and nongovernmental organizations, said they oppose the idea. The majority of respondents argued that the existing regime, reliant on corporate service providers, was more beneficial than a self-reporting system, which would impose additional costs and create both security and privacy risks. Bermuda and the British Virgin Islands also rejected the idea, echoing Cayman in stating that implementing a public register ahead of competitors such as the U.S. or Canada would put them at a competitive disadvantage.

Lerebours said he didn’t have the details around Ceant’s encounter but police did arrest several armed men aboard a gray pickup. Jean-Charles, who placed third in the elections, said it will take more than intimidation and bullets for the growing protests to cease. “The only thing that will stop this fight is for them to give the Haitian people the real elections results,” he said. Jean-Charles was riding on the back of a horse that panicked and threw him to the ground after police began

Presidential candidate Jean-Henry Ceant raises his hand after police approached him and his supporters at the end of a protest Wednesday by opposition candidates over the results of the Oct. 25 presidential vote.

firing. He sustained minor injuries to his head. The horse, which appeared to have been shot, survived. The protest took place on a major holiday, the 212th anniversary of the Battle

of Vertières. It was the last major battle of the Haitian war of independence, the day enslaved Africans successfully defeated Napolean’s army. For months later, Haiti became the world’s first black republic.

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Sheen exes approach celebrity lawyer Gloria Allred High-profile lawyer Gloria Allred says she has been contacted by exes of Charlie Sheen after he revealed he

had HIV. The star told a TV interview on Tuesday he was diagnosed four years

ago. Allred confirmed she had been “contacted by women with reference

to Charlie Sheen and their rights. I have no comment on what will happen next.”

In the TV interview Sheen said it was “impossible” that he would have passed HIV on to anyone else.

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Mo’Nique gives her husband a ‘pass to cheat’ MO’NIQUE has apparently discovered the secret to a successful marriage, and her thoughts are very interesting. The Oscar-winning actress and comedian recently offered up matrimonial advice to True Exclusives, where she revealed she believes in the idea of giving her husband, Sidney Hicks, a “pass” to

sleep with other people. “The person that you stood up [with] and you said, ‘For better, for worse, sickness and in health, richer or poorer,’ you took those vows in front of the universe. If you don’t live by them, then maybe you shouldn’t have taken them,” she begins. “And when you say ‘a pass to cheat,’ see, when

you’re with your best friend and you say to your best friend, ‘I’m having these feelings about this person, sexually and I wanna share it with you’.. when you’re best friends, you can have those open and honest conversations.” The 47-year-old says that the person you marry should be your best friend,

and as a couple, you should be completely honest with each other -- even if that means telling the other person you’d cheat on them. She then explains that the reason most people cheat is because they’re not getting something they need, and in her case, she would never deprive her husband of what it is he wants.

Mo’nique and her husband Sidney Hicks have been married since 2006.

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Paris attacks: Europe on high security alert EIGHT alleged members of so-called Islamic State (IS) have been arrested, Turkish officials have said amid security concerns across Europe. The men, all Moroccan, are suspected to have been travelling to Germany when they were arrested at Istanbul airport. It comes a day after Germany decided to call off Tuesday night’s football match with the Netherlands in Hanover because of security fears. Europe has been on high alert since attacks in Paris killed 129 people. Turkish officials told the BBC’s Mark Lowen the eight men were on a list of those banned from entering Turkey. They were arrested after arriving at Istanbul airport on a flight from Casablanca. The men claimed that they had a hotel reservation in Istanbul, which proved to be false, officials said. Turkey - long accused of taking a soft approach towards IS, say correspondents - is now stepping up the fight, taking a more active role in the US-led coalition. Only a day before Germany cancelled a football match with the Netherlands in Hanover. The city’s police chief said they had “received specific indications that an attack with explosives was planned”. German Chancellor Angela Merkel has defended the decision.

Security officials said the eight men were on a list of those banned from entering Turkey.

She said on Wednesday that finding the balance between “liberty and security” was difficult, but “it was decided, correctly, to err on the side of caution”. Germany’s national football team was playing France at the Stade de France in Paris when it was targeted by suicide bombers on Friday night as part of a wave of attacks across the city. No civilians died in the stadium attack, but 129 people died and more than 400 were wounded elsewhere. In the wake of the Paris attacks, numerous European countries have heightened security measures. A bomb scare at Copenhagen’s international airport prompted an hour-long evacuation of hundreds of passengers. Danish police said

on Twitter it was “an overheard conversation about a bomb’’ that lead to the evacuation. Commuter train and subway lines were also were briefly suspended. The threat was found to be a false alarm. Sweden’s security service says it has raised the Scandinavian country’s terror alert to the secondhighest level. Denmark has done the same. There has been a visible increase in security around the Vatican ahead of Pope Francis’s big Jubilee Year, which opens on 8 December. Italy has announced it will close the airspace over Rome to drones during the celebrations, which are expected to draw millions of pilgrims. Some 700 additional troops have also been deployed in public spaces in Rome.

Malnourished baby starved alone for up to a week after grandmother’s death A LONE baby survived up to seven days without any food or water after her grandmother died at her Tennessee home, police said. Anthony Waldo went to check on his girlfriend’s 15-month-old daughter at Annette Ineichen’s home on Sunday. He was horrified to find the baby starved and her grandmother dead in the bathroom, he said on Facebook. Tracy Ineichen, the mother, realised something was wrong after she wasn’t able to reach Annette for several days. The 28-year-old mom wasn’t able to check on her child herself because she has been at Blount County Jail since Sept. 5, records showed. Waldo said he saw Brier Ineichen, the 15-month-old baby, reach out from her crib inside the grandmother’s locked room. He broke the door down and

rescued the baby, but realised something was wrong, he said. “When I grabbed her, she just couldn’t hold her head up,” Waldo told WVLT. “She was just hugging on me and collapsed on me.” The baby was so dehydrated, it couldn’t cry, he said. Waldo realised the grandmother died at least three days ago, and that the baby had been starving since. Police said the baby could have been starving alone for up to a week. Officers said the baby smelled like urine and had swollen lips when they arrived. The toddler was rushed to East Tennessee Children’s hospital, and treated for her severe dehydration and malnourished condition in the intensive care unit. The mother was able to take a leave of absence from her jail time to help her child’s recovery and deal with Annette’s death.

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Peers vote to allow 16and 17-year-olds to take part in EU referendum PEERS have backed calls to give 16- and 17-year-olds the right to take part in the UK’s EU referendum. The House of Lords voted to amend the European Referendum Bill - which paves the way for a poll by the end of 2017 - to extend the franchise, by 293 to 211. The move was welcomed by Labour, the Liberal Democrats and the SNP But the government said it was wrong to change the franchise “by the back door” and it would seek to reverse it when the bill returns to the Commons. If the move is not overturned by MPs, it could affect the timing of the referendum vote. Some experts have suggested the process of registering the new voters who would be eligible to take part could delay the poll by up to a year, making it unlikely it could be held next year. David Cameron, who has said the voting age should be determined by Parliament, is thought to favour a referendum date in 2016. The defeat for the government came as Labour, the Lib Dems and crossbench peers joined forces with

a small number of Tories. Labour said votes at 16 for all elections, including the EU poll, was “an idea whose time has come”. “Young adults should be able to have their say in the European referendum; after all it is about their future too,” said shadow foreign secretary Hilary Benn. “David Cameron should now think again.” Lib Dem leader Tim Farron urged the government not to ignore the result or try to reverse it. “The Liberal Democrats have been fighting for this for decades, and we are winning the argument,” he said. “This is a victory for democracy. We are giving over a million people a voice on their future. “The government must now listen and act. David Cameron cannot turn his back on 1.5 million young adults.” Supporters of the move, which also include the SNP, have said it would be unfair and illogical to bar 16 and 17-year-olds from taking part in a future EU vote, when they had been allowed to cast a vote in last year’s Scottish independence referendum.

The six-and-half-hour Flight BA 213 originated from London’s Heathrow Airport.

‘Unruly’ passenger tries to open exit door on BA flight

The 15-month-old is recovering from severe dehydration after she was discovered living alone with her dead grandmother in Maryville, Tennessee, on Saturday.

AN “unruly” passenger on a Bostonbound British Airways flight has been arrested after she tried to force open an exit door mid-air. An airline spokesman told the BBC that reports of a passenger trying to access the cockpit were incorrect and they were not particularly concerned. Police met the plane upon landing at Boston’s Logan Airport on Tuesday. The 30-year-old woman was restrained by the crew during the flight, the FAA said. The six-and-half-hour Flight BA 213 originated from London’s

Heathrow Airport. British Airways officials said they believe the woman was intoxicated and they did not believe the incident was related to terrorism. “We do not tolerate abusive behaviour,” a statement said. Earlier on Tuesday, four passengers were removed from a Baltimore to Chicago flight because of “suspicious behaviour”. The incidents come as authorities have been put on heightened alert after devastating gun and suicide attacks killed at least 129 people in Paris. (BBC)

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(1) Domestic Worker Must have at least 3 years experience and be able to work with little supervision. Salary start at $6.50 an hour and is based on experience. Deadline for applications is November 20th, 2015. Must be able to work weekends and holidays if deemed necessary.

Interested persons should be dependable and send applications via fax at (649) 941-4034. C/o Alliance Realty Ltd.

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SUNNY REEF LTD. Sunny Reef Ltd. is looking for suitable qualified Belongers. All positions require standing on your feet. Must speak, write and comprehend fluent English. Preference will be given to persons with previous hotel/restaurant experience. Individual must be willing to works weekends and holidays on a flexible schedule. Must know how to prepare French, Asian cuisine.

• PASTRY CHEF • SERVER • LABOURER • COOK

• DISHWASHER • BUSINESS COORDINATOR • BUSSER • KITCHEN HELPER

Send resume to Po. Box 811 or mangoreef @Hotmail.com

GROUNDSKEEPER The SFS Center for Marine Resource Studies located on South Caicos, seeks an individual to • Assist in overall site maintenance (building, grounds, vehicles, boats), • The ability to work with a minimum of direct supervision. • Work with and maintain an appropriate cultural sensitivity with staff and students. • TCI work authorization or ability to obtain • Ability to speak and understand English • Ability to lift up to 75 pounds unassisted numerous times per day • Maintenance and construction experience including but not limited to; painting, electrical & plumbing repair, grounds keeping, masonry, woodworking, portage, safe and proper usage of power tools, roofing. To apply send a CV and cover letter to: hhertler@fieldstudies.org

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STANFORD FORBES

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The Chartered Architectural Practice, ‘Sterling Property Consultants’ Is looking to hire a qualified Building

Thermographer Capable of conducting building energy audits. The qualified person should have an internationally recognized building thermography qualification and have suitable Caribbean experience in building energy audits and networking. The suitable candidate will be paid on a commission basis. Applicants should send their Curriculum Vita to info@ SterlingPropertyConsultants.com

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Property Manager Needed For a private property in Providenciales.

;;A hardworking person needed to work six days a week. ;;Must be fluent in English and Spanish and have a working knowledge of Italian. ;;Must be Fit and able. Required to work 6 days a week. ;;Salary is $4,000.00 a month. Required to live on property.

Applicant must be able to do the following:

• Assist with general maintenance of the property • Liaise with tenants on housing matters and be responsible for regular collection of rents • Assist with general custodial needs and carpentry needs • Assist with general maintenance emergencies as needed • Contribute to verbal and written evaluations and communication as requested • Ability to use and safely operate tools and machines common to the building trade • Understand and follow written and oral instructions • Possess valid driver’s license with clean record

If you fit the above qualifications please send via facsimile your resume to (649) 946-4663. An experienced Belonger is required for this position. Deadline for Resumes is 26 November 2015

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Job Listings Services Auto sales real estate

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946-4664 Fax: 946-4661

Email: tcnews@tciway.tc

Website: tcweeklynews.com

FLOWER GIRL

Wanted urgently

Floral Designer

Must have thorough knowledge in the floral business with 3-5 years experience.

Call: 231-3788

FOR SALE

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

November 21 - 27, 2015

ALBERTHA PRATT Is looking for a

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REQUIRED FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2015-2016

GRADUATE TEACHERS

CARIBBEAN BUILDERS

Is looking for a finish

To teach all relevant subjects at IGCSE and Advanced Level.

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CAICOS CAFÉ LTD.

MAITRE D

MELBOURNE PENN

CARO MISSICK Is looking for a

labourer

Must be willing to work weekends and public holidays. $5.00 per hour.

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Must be able to work weekends, nights and holidays 6 days per week. Must have at least 5 years experience. Salary is paid based on experience and quality of work.

DAVID PEASE

Is looking for the following:

contact: 244-0065

Suitable candidates will be called for interview.

Carpenter/ Softball Coach

To work 6 days per week must have knowledge of POS System

per week salary $6.50 per hour.

The Principal, British West Indies Collegiate, PO Box 338, Providenciales or Email: principal@bwic.tc

Requires a

CASHIER

All resume CV’s letter of reference along with a clean police record can be delivered to Caicos Café, Grace Bay

CV, letter of application and names of 2 referees to be sent in writing to:

Been Construction

Is looking for the following:

carpenter To work 6 days

Please contact 231 6920 CULINARA LTD. Is looking for the following:

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contact: 244-6900

Salary $6.25 per hour. Contact: 649-946-5396.

Suitable candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree and teaching qualifications, a minimum of five (5) years experience teaching the British Curriculum and CIE Examination syllabi.

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

contact: 245-4918

11616

to work 6 days per week salary $6.25 per hour.

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store keeper

Labourer Kitchen Helper Waitress Waiter

BENJAMIN WALKIN

Been Construction Requires a

contact: 244-4334

11571

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

Butler Therapist Salary negotiable.

Contact: 231-6991

Ltd HLB (TCI) CCERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

Beach Server – $6.25 per hour

Chef – salary negotiable

Contact: 231-4242

CHRIST IS THE ANSWER MINISTRY Is looking for a

An exciting opportunity exists for a

financial controller For one of our clients. Candidate must be a professional accountant. Salary is commensurate with relevant experience.

Please email resume to dseymour@ hlbtci.com by November 30th 2015.

Maintenance Manager

To work 6 days per week salary $7.00 per hour. contact: 6489-941-4388 11563

Must be willing to work weekends and public holidays. $5.00 per hour.

Please contact 231 6920

MAITRE D Responsibilities include: • Supervision of wait staff • Reservations and running of dining room during service • Must have knowledge of wines especially Italian • Must have 5 years experience in the industry • Must be willing to work nights, weekend and public holidays • Salary $450.00 per week Belonger only need apply Drop resume to Bella Luna, Grace Bay deadline for applications is November 16th, 2015

Is looking for a

labourer To work 6 days per week salary $6.25 per hour.

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domestic worker

Domestic Worker/ Softball Coach

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Is looking for a

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contact: 231-0770 11612

DEDRICK HANDFIELD NORTH CAICOS Is looking for a

Male Helper

To work 6 days per week salary $6.25 per hour contact: 241-8121 11604

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

contact: 231-6991

2 Nails Technicians 2 Hair Dressers 2 Cosmetologists 1 Mason 2 Kitchen Helpers 1 Store Clark 1 Baby Sitter

1 Heavy Equipment Operator 1 Stone Mason 2 Bar Maids 1 Janitor 1 Domestic Worker

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Design Director Design Company is looking for a Design Director with 8+ years’ experience in residential, commercial, and hospitality design. Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree from a recognized 4 year program, along with extensive knowledge of AutoCAD 2013, Xcel, and SketchUp. Designer will be required to run projects from initiation to completion including Programming and Design development, Working Drawing Packages, Tendering, and managing Construction Administration. Additionally candidates must have good client interaction skills and familiarity with North American furniture suppliers and be willing to work under deadlines as required. Please submit resumes/portfolios to PO Box 560, Regent House West, Regent Village, Grace Bay, Providenciales, TCI or send by fax to 946 4663.

Property Manager/ Maintenance Foreman Needed Applicants must be able to do the following: • Assist with general maintenance of the property • Assist with general custodial needs and carpentry needs • Assist with general maintenance emergencies as needed • Contribute to verbal and written evaluations and communication as requested • Ability to use and safely operate tools and machines common to the building trade • Understand and follow written and oral instructions • Possess valid driver’s license with clean record

If you fit the above qualifications please send via facsimile your resume to (649) 946-4663. An experienced Belonger is required for this position. Deadline for Resumes is 31 July 2015

We are seeking an

Must be able to: • Be knowledgeable about new and used parts • Read catalogs, microfiche viewers or computer displays in order to determine replacement pars stock numbers and prices • Advice customers on substitution or modification of parts when identical replacements are not available • Must have 8 years experience in the auto parts field Deadline for application is December 5th, 2015

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A hardworking person needed to work six days a week. Must speak English. Must be Fit and able. Required to work 6 days a week. Salary is $4,000.00 a month. Required to live on property.

Is looking for a

Shamrack Plaza, Industrial Park Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands Tel: 649-941-8438. Fax: 649-941-7387

AUTO PARTS SPECIALIST

Belongers only may apply submitting resume to labour department or to hernandezemploymentservices8@ gmail.com by November 13, 2015.

For a private property in Providenciales

DOMDESIGN

REPAIR

PAZ MASSAGE2GO

MASSAGE THERAPIST

• Applicant must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience • Be certified by an accredited school in Swedish, Deep Tissue, Hot Stone, Reflexology, Manicures and Pedicures • Applicant must be able to work on all weekends and public holidays if needed • Applicants must be fluent in English Please send resumes to: relax@pazmassage2go.com 11623

PRINCESS TAKE-OUT NORTH CAICOS Is looking for a

waitress To work 6 days per week salary $6.25 per hour.

Cashier

To work 6 days per week salary $6.25 per hour. contact: 241-1242 11622

SAMUEL HALL Is looking for a

labourer

To work 6 days per week salary $6.25 per hour

contact: 241-4838

contact: 241-0836

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4 Concierges 4 Butlers 4 Villa Housekeepers 4 Villa Maintenance Persons 2 Masons

Acting on behalf of our clients: Dominique Beauty Salon, H & VG Construction, Sanchez 7 Williams Cafe, Da Conch Shack, Massiel Hernandez, Designing Image Beauty Salon, The Angela Restaurant, Indian Bazaar, FR Construction, Neffer Malcolm / Spotless Cleaning Services

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Acting on behalf of our clients is looking to fill the following positions:

November 21 - 27, 2015

NOTICE OF SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION PEOPLE STATE BANK of c/o 122 Blue Mountain Road, P O Box 127 Richmond House, Leeward Highway, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands hereby gives notice of its intention to sell by Public Auction the following properties pursuant to its power of sale as registered Chargee under the Registered Land Ordinance of the Turks and Caicos Islands: Parcel 20502/162 Ambergris & Fish Cays South Caicos comprising 0.46 acres of vacant land. Registered proprietor: Ambergris Investments Ltd The auction will be held at the offices of Misick & Stanbrook, 122 Blue Mountain Road, Providenciales at 10:00 o’clock in the morning on December 7th 2015 at 10am. A reserve price will be fixed on all parcels. Terms and Conditions of Sale by Auction are available by request from Misick & Stanbrook (649) 946-4732 or fax number (649) 946- 4734. 11608

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• Performing other related duties as required

Plumbing Supervisor

Requirements: • 15 years in commercial, residential and industrial in this position • Trades qualification ticket • Class B gas ticket • Must be able to provide job quotations • Capable of plumbing

To work 6 days per week salary $10.00 per hour

REGISTERED LAND ORDINANCE, CAP 9.01

NOTICE LOST LAND CERTIFICATE TITLE NUMBER 60504/78

Is seeking a

mechanic

Minimum educational requirements: • BSC Degree in Medical Technology with registration by the Health Practitioner Board Salary commensurate with qualification and experience

Fax cover letter along with CV’s and educational certificates in confidence to: 649-941-3338

ESTEL PLUMBING LTD.

Is looking for a

SECTION ISLAND BLUE HILLS & STAMERS RUN PROVIDENCIALES

Whereas, MARA ALTINY EWING-RIGBY of Blue Hills, Providenciales, has declared that the Land Certificate for the above mentioned title number(s) registered in his/her/their name was inadvertently mislaid and cannot be found. Take notice that I, Brandie Anderson, Registrar of Lands, shall issue a new land certificate for the said title six weeks of the date of the first publication of this Notice in a local newspaper and the Gazette. Dated this 26th day of October 2015

contact: 241-5000

D.N.M. CONNECTION Is looking for a

D & B AUTO REPAIR Shamrack Plaza, Industrial Park Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands Tel: 649-941-8438. Fax: 649-941-7387 We are seeking an

barber To work 6 days per week salary $8.25 per hour.

contact: 347-3117

AUTO BODY REPAIR TECHNICIAN This individual must: • Have 10 years experience in the field • Be able to prime and paint vehicles • Be able to review damage reports and prepare estimates Deadline for application December 5th, 2015

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MYSTIQUE CAR RENTAL & TOURS LTD. Is seeking to employ a

CUSTOMER SERVICE AGENT

Signed ............................................................................................. Registrar of Lands Witnessed .......................................................................................

Is looking for an

ASSISTANT GALLERY MANAGER QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE • • • • • • • • • • • •

Post secondary degree in arts or related discipline Minimum 10 years experience in silks screen printing Commercial painting and design In-depth knowledge of materials from screen printing Impeccable customer service skills Liaising with suppliers and customers Office and computer skills (MS Office and Photoshop) Customer Service Art Painting Art Instruction Bookkeeping Must be available to work long hours, weekends and holidays especially during the season

• Fluent in English • Must be computer literate • Must be customer service oriented • Excellent oral and written communication skills • Must be willing to work on weekends, holidays and at nights • Must have a valid driver’s license and a clean police record Please forward resume to: Mystique Car Rental & Tours Ltd., 72 Old Airport Road, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands Deadline: November 27th, 2015 11617

MANPOWER SERVICES LTD. Is looking for the following workers.

A/C Technician Electrician Applicants must have at least 5 years experience in these fields

Contact: 649-345-5689

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ELIZABETH CAPRON Is looking for a

cleaner

DUTIES INCLUDE:

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

• Manual Silk Screen

Remuneration: $12.00 per hour plus commission Position available immediately Contact: Albert 649-242-4548 for more information 11555

contact: 347-6378

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MW LTD.

designs • Computer skills • Ordering materials • Liaise with architects, consultants and clients • Must have excellent leadership and communication skills • Salary $2,500 per month

Contact: 243-4179

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Hairdresser Nail Technician Salary $6.25 per hour. Contact: 343-4440

Duties and responsibilities include: • Good interpersonal skills • Dependable and at least 9 years of experience • Performing phlebotomy • Processing and testing of samples • Maintaining confidentiality at all times

DANIEL CALCANO

11546

is looking for the following:

MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST R E Q U I R E D

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MERCEDES BEAUTY SALON

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November 21 - 27, 2015

WANTED DOMESTIC WORKER WORKING HOURS ARE FROM 8.AM T0 5 PM, SOME WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS WHEN CALLED UPON. SALARY IS $6.25 PER HOUR, RESUME CAN BE FAXED TO 649 4564

THE CARAVEL RESTAURANT

The Tuscany Resort

Is looking for a

PALM GROVE VARIETY Is looking for a

Is looking for a

Looking for a

Plumber

Kitchen Helpers

To work five (5) days a week. Salary commensurate with experience.

seamstress To sew for men, women and children salary negotiable contact: 649-941-5858

SKY PILOT

Is looking for a

SANDRA JEAN COALBROOKE

Cook Bartender

labourer

gardener

Must be willing to work 6 days per week salary negotiable

To work 6 days per week salary $6.25 per hour

boat captain

Contact: 946-5306

contact: 341-9177

contact: 333-3000

contact: 941-4562

Is looking for the following:

• Certification in marketing and property management • Minimum of ten (10) years working experience in marketing • Proven and unblemished track record of employment • High professional and ethical standards with a positive attitude toward work • Trustworthy and reliable disposition • Proficient in written and verbal communication skills English • Ability to speak and write a second language a plus (preferably French) • Excellent communication, interpersonal and customer service skills • Must be able to work on weekends and holidays • Clean criminal record

Responsibilities include:

• Daily administration of all promotional tasks, including formulate, direct and coordinate marketing activities and

•

• •

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.

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policies to promote products and services, working with advertising and promotion agencies internationally. Implements marketing and advertising campaigns by assembling and analyzing sales forecasts; preparing marketing and advertising strategies, plans, and objectives; planning and organizing promotional presentations; updating calendars. Plans meetings and trade shows by identifying, assembling, and coordinating requirements; establishing contacts; developing schedules and assignments; coordinating mailing lists. Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments. Must be able to work on weekends and holidays and on call 24/7 Conversing in French with Company’s French Accountants and bankers back in Quebec

Ricardo Fulford Consultant Services On behalf of his clients:

Jacquelin Desronvil is seeking employment for the following:

1) Labourer

Interested candidate may send their application through ricardofulford@gmail.com regarding employment. Flamingo Cafe & Take Out is seeking employment for the following:

1) Labourer

Interested candidate may send their application through ricardofulford@gmail.com regarding employment.

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Applications together with accompanying CV and certified copies of professional qualifications, etc. may be addressed to:

The Managing Director TDMG Concordia, South Dock Road, P.O Box 608, Providenciales Turks and Caicos Islands. Office No. 649-941-3445. Fax No. 649-941-3446

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RIGBY BUILDERS

LAS BRISAS BAR & RESTAURANT

Marketing Communication Coordinator Qualifications and Experience:

per week salary $6.25 per hour.

contact: 347-2309

11562

Seeks a

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

contact: 242-3005

11603

11611

PRECIOUS SEWING CENTER

Store Clerk Hairstylist To work 6 days

contact: 242-6121

Telephone: 941-4667

11609

contact: 342-1957

To work 5 days per week salary $6.25 per hour

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per week salary $6.25 per hour

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babysitter To work 6 days

Is looking for

TAVEN’S HEAD MASTER

11598

VERNOICA RIGBY

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Ricardo Fulford, Immigration and Labour Consultant, President of Ricardo Fulford Consultant Services, ricardofulford@gmail.com 1(649) 346-1125

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38 CLASSIFIEDS WAWA EXPRESSION CAR WASH Is looking for a

ANTHONY WILLIAMS

WARD’S CONSULTANCY

Is looking for a

Acting on behalf of our clients Coyaba Restaurant, Ripple Ltd., EY Contractors, P.J. Barber Shop is looking to fill the following positions:

Domestic Worker

labourer

To work 6 days per week salary $6.25 per hour send resume to P.O. Box 954 11610

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To work 6 days per week salary $6.25 per hour

contact: 231-6567

November 21 - 27, 2015 TRIPPLE S CONSTRUCTION We are seeking suitable applicants to fill the following openings:

Waitress Maitre D Upholsterer Domestic Worker Cosmetologist

Domestic Worker Belongers only need

Contact: 649-345-7212

Fax: 649-941-8388 Application deadline: November 30th, 2015

apply. Must be willing to work extended hour. Salary is negotiable

Salary $6.50/ $7.00/$8.00 per hour

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The Meridian Club on Pine Cay is currently seeking qualified candidates to join our Maintenance Team on our private island. The maintenance department is responsible for our 13 room hotel, 37 private homes and all maintenance around the island. Boat transportation is provided from either Provo or North Caicos or accommodations provided during the work week. We are in the hospitality industry which requires our staff to be available to work weekends and holidays as needed.

Maintenance Assistant

Qualifications required:

• Literate (verbal and written in English). • Computer literate. Knowledge of Quick Books a plus. • Basic knowledge of tools. • Good eye-hand coordination Skills/Abilities: • Ability to assist mechanic in the performance of his duties. • Ability to perform office work as needed by Maintenance Supervisor which includes Inventory Control. • Ability to read, write and comprehend work orders and use a maintenance program. • Able to perform basic maintenance tasks This position will assist with daily maintenance office procedures including inventory control, reporting hours worked on various jobs, etc. Must also be a hands-on member of our maintenance team. Salary dependent on experience, training, work record and capability. Qualified candidates should send their resumes to Debbie Keller, Island Manager

Email: manager@meridianclub.com or fax to 941-7010 or drop off at TCR Sotheby’s in Salt Mills area in Provo. All qualified applicants will be interviewed.

Always accepting applications for skilled maintenance workers. Carpenters, electricians, plumbers, mechanics.

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DIRECTOR OF PORTS Reporting Officer: Minister/Board of Directors | Salary Grade: 8 The Ports Authority of the Turks and Caicos Islands is seeking an outstanding professional for the role of Director of Ports. Overview The Ports Authority of the Turks and Caicos Islands is a self-supporting public statutory body established in 2008 for the management of maritime affairs. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The Director of Ports will provide leadership and direction to enable the Port to achieve sustained growth. The position will be responsible for developing and executing the strategic plan for revenue, profitability, and growth of the Port. He/she will oversee Port operations to ensure efficiency, quality, service, and cost-effective management of resources and personnel. Specific tasks, in no particular order, encompass: • Developing, executing, and updating a multiyear strategic plan to increase revenue, profitability, and organizational growth • Ascertaining new business opportunities outside the Port’s existing geographic and vertical markets • Initiating and closing new business deals by developing and negotiating contracts and integrating contract requirements with business operations • Building, developing, and managing a corporate and operational senior leadership team capable of executing desired business strategies; maintain a management personnel succession plan for all operations • Building and maintaining strong relationships with current tenants/users and potential future tenants/users; including operators of businesses on Port property • Building and maintaining strong relationships with the Port’s represented employees including general service and maritime employees • Establishing and maintaining stakeholder relationships; serving as the Port’s liaison for other key relationships with stakeholder groups locally and internationally • Working with international bodies • Collaborating simultaneously with a wide variety of business/economic sectors • Identifying internal organic growth opportunities and ensuring that existing assets are being optimally utilized • Support financial and operational objectives • Promoting the Authority through local, regional,

national, and international entities • Reducing environmental impacts on protected species or habitat • Reviewing (for approval) operating summaries and detailed reports (as required) for presentation to the Board of Directors • Supporting operating initiatives for improvements in safety, quality, cost, and employee relations • Evaluating performance of managers for compliance with established policies and objectives of the Ports Authority and contributions in attaining objectives • Leading and directing the processes that monitor, measure, evaluate, and report on performance • Monitoring and reporting on industry trends; leveraging industry best practices and applying these to internal systems and processes Qualifications and Experience The minimum qualifications required for this position include a Master’s degree from a recognized institution of higher learning plus a minimum of 10 years of senior management experience. Previous management experience should be in business organizations or public agencies involved in Property Development (commercial, public, and retail), marketing, and/or the Port/ Maritime industry. He/she must have proven experience in dealing with public sector processes. Candidate should have depth of understanding and experience in working with government and administrative processes. This unique individual must be able to quickly garner confidence, respect, and trust with all internal and external stakeholders. There should be evidence of leadership skills along with the ability to mentor and develop organizational skills. The successful candidate should be a creative and innovative thinker regarding new projects and new roles of the Port, but seeking counsel as necessary. He/she should have highly developed and sophisticated negotiating expertise. Required Attributes Candidates considered for the Director of Ports role should possess a strong combination of the following attributes: • Change agent experience to move the

organization to a high-performance organization. • A passion for port real estate and land development. • Strong acumen for developing a strategic plan. • A bias for action/sense of urgency and outsidethe-box thinker. • Experience interfacing with government entities and working with multiple clients. • Proven ability to resolve complex problems positively and professionally. • Highly developed business, governmental, and relationship development acumen and leadership. • Experience in mentoring and developing staff. • Board presence and the ability to proactively communicate with fellow Board members. • High awareness, sensitivity, and empathetic disposition as it relates to staff, culture, and community. • A demonstrated track record of unquestioned integrity and ethics. • Proven experience in driving and growing a business. • Demonstrated ability to form, lead, and develop high-performing and accountable teams. • A strong work ethic, energetic, and highly engaged. • A broad understanding of the transportation service/maritime industry. • Strong organizational skills in order to balance a large group of diverse projects simultaneously for a large multi-user base. • Stellar interpersonal, communication (written and verbal), and presentation skills. • Strong analytical skills with a solid understanding of finance and economic issues. Other Requirements: 1. Fluent English 2. Willingness and ability to travel by air, land and sea. 3. Qualified Belongers, either living in the TCI or abroad, are encouraged to apply. 4. Willingness to work outside normal office hours as needed from time to time Salary and Allowances: Salary is $103,000 annum. Application Procedure

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

Applications should be addressed to: Chairman, Ports Authority of the Turks and Caicos Islands, Turks and Caicos Islands and can be delivered to the Turks and Caicos Islands Ports Authority, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands or emailed to: boardsecretary@ ports.tc by the deadline date. The subject line in the email should read “Director of Ports”. Envelopes should have the subject “Director of Ports” clearly marked on the front. Deadline: Monday, November 30, 2015 We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only persons selected for an interview will be contacted. 11533

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Science & Technology Son of Concorde’ will fly in 2021 at speeds of over 1,200mph, reveals Airbus THE world’s first private supersonic jet could take off in as little as six years. The AS2 plane will be capable of supersonic travel, allowing passengers to travel between London and New York in just three hours, and Los Angeles to Tokyo in six. Airbus and Aerion say they hope to choose a US manufacturing site for the jet during the first half of next year. If all goes to plan, test flights will take place in 2021, with the first commercial flights for businesses beginning in 2023. The Aerion AS2 business jet will fly at a top speed of 1,217 mph (1960 km/h), which is almost as fast as Concorde, which flew at 1,350 mph (2,170 km/h). The team has so far made initial designs for a carbonfiber wing structure, fuselage, landing gear and a fuel system. Design features include wings which reduce overall drag by 20 per cent, allowing for lower fuel consumption and longer range and a luxurious 30ft-long cabin that will seat up to 12 passengers. ‘We see clear and achievable technical solutions to the design of a supersonic

If all goes to plan, test flights will take place in 2021, with the first commercial flights for businesses beginning in 2023.

jet, and a realistic road map for helping Aerion proceed toward construction and flight,’ said Airbus senior vice president Ken McKenzie. Airbus will provide all the major components and Aerion – a company backed by Texas-based billion Robert Bass - will complete the final assembly. The companies say they are now looking for a US production site, which has 100-acre (40-hectare) space, located near runway at least

9,000 feet (2,700 metres) long, according to Bloomberg. They are hoping to break ground on the factory in 2018, and the cost of the entire project is expected to reach more than $100 million (£60 million). Aerion has now begun to choose suppliers and plans to pick an engine maker during the first half of next year, CEO Doug Nichols said. ‘We will proceed with an engine that allows us to meet our performance goals

with the minimum changes required,’ Nichols said. ‘Solutions are in sight with today’s engine technology.’ Billionaire Bass has been open about his personal mission to offer the first business jet to fly faster than the speed of sound, a project begun in 2002. Dubbed the ‘Son of Concorde, AS2 will fly at lower speeds over land because of flight restrictions related to sonic booms. The US forbids civilian planes from reaching the sound barrier - about 750 mph (1,200 km/h) - while flying overland due to noisy sonic booms. But over Europe the AS2 can fly at supersonic speeds without detection. After 27 years of service, British Airways retired the Airbus’ Concorde airliner which travelled at more than twice the speed of sound - in October 2003, signalling the end of the supersonic passenger jet. Modern commercial longhaul jets typically cruise at speeds between 480 mph (770 km/h) and 560 mph (900 km/h) (Dailymail)

Drinking from three to five cups of coffee per day lowers the risk of premature death by up to 15% the study concluded.

Drinking lots of coffee associated with a longer life A massive study that incorporated data from more than 200,000 people reveals that drinking regular amounts of coffee is associated with a lower risk of mortality, even if it’s decaf. Drinking from three to five cups of coffee per day lowers the risk of premature death by up to 15% compared to people who do not consume any coffee, researchers from Harvard’s T.H. Chan School of Public Health concluded. The authors compiled data from health records belonging to more than 200,000 people, mined from three large clinical trials including doctors and other health professionals, Ars

Technica reports. Participants in those trials had to answer periodically to food questionnaires and were followed up for 30 years. During that period, some 30,000 participants died. “Results from this and previous studies indicate that coffee consumption can be incorporated into a healthy lifestyle,” the researchers said. Other studies have showed that coffee consumption lowers the risk for cardiovascular disease, liver diseases, diabetes, erectile dysfunctions, and overall mortality, but this is the first study assessing the effects of heavy coffee drinking.

Alcoholism drug can ‘wake up’ dormant HIV to be killed, study finds SCIENTISTS seeking a cure for the AIDS virus have made an unexpected discovery with a drug designed to combat alcoholism which they say could be a critical part of a strategy to “wake up” and then kill dormant HIV hiding in the body. The drug, branded as Antabuse but also sold as

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Cotto picks his money over WBC title MIGUEL Cotto takes aim at the WBC, and sanctioning bodies in general, as he derides their practice of having multiple titlists in each division for the sole purpose of extorting sanctioning fees. I mean, no, it’s not really extortion, but an apt analogy could be made there. While speaking to the media at during his arrival at Las Vegas, Cotto said he wasn’t upset by the WBC’s decision, stating that it was all about money. The WBC demanded $300,000 from both Miguel Cotto (whose side also had to fork over $800,000 to Gennady Golovkin to step aside) and Canelo Alvarez to sanction this weekend’s fight. The WBC also required an additional $25,000 from both promoters, Roc Nation Sports and Golden Boy. Alvarez agreed to pay the fee, which allows him the opportunity to win the title should he beat Cotto, but Cotto tried to negotiate a lower price, which the WBC refused. The end result is that Alvarez will be eligible to win the middleweight title this weekend, while Cotto will no longer be the WBC’s champion (win or lose). Golden Boy’s Oscar De La Hoya trashed Miguel Cotto for refusing to pay the sanctioning fee, saying that it was a disgrace to the promotion of the fight -- but Cotto, on the other hand, could care less and thinks Oscar should just mind his own

The Jamaican sprinter Bolt retained his 100m, 200m and 4x100m titles at the world championships in Beijing in August.

Cotto was stripped of his middleweight title after he and the WBC couldn’t come to terms on the sanctioning fee.

business. “The fee for this fight was absurd to me, and I prefer to keep the money in my account,” said Cotto, who was upset by critical remarks about his decision by Golden Boy promoter De La Hoya, who represents Alvarez. “I don’t need to pay attention to Oscar De La Hoya’s opinion. He should take care of his own business, and I will take care of mine. I don’t stick my nose in Oscar’s business.” “The organization wants four champions in every division just to earn a percentage from everybody, and then we have to pay for their

mistakes,” Cotto said. “This is not fair to me. The WBC told me my offer was not reasonable to them. They told me I was not going to be their champion anymore. I don’t need their belt.” I suppose you can’t really fault Cotto for making a decision that’s in his own best interest (as well as his family’s). Cotto is past the point where he’s really defined by a title belt anyway -- he’s already the only Puerto Rican fighter to have won world titles in four weight classes, and says he has plenty of title belts at home.

Athletics doping: IOC confident over Russia doping reform plans INTERNATIONAL Olympic Committee chief Thomas Bach believes Russia will resolve its doping issues and field athletes at next year’s Rio Games. Russia was provisionally suspended from world athletics after an independent World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada) report alleged “statesponsored doping”. Bach met with his Russian Olympic Committee counterpart Alexander Zhukov to discuss the report. He said he was “confident” in the measures put forward by the ROC. Council members of the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) on Friday voted 22-1 in favour of Russia being banned. As it stands, Russian athletes may not enter international competitions, including the World Athletic Series and Rio Olympics, which begin on 5 August next year. Russia will also not be entitled to host the 2016 World Race Walking Cup in Cheboksary and the 2016 World Junior Championships in Kazan. “We are confident that the

Thomas Bach (right) with Russian President Vladimir Putin before Russia was provisionally suspension.

initiatives being proposed by the ROC, with the responsible international organisations Wada and the IAAF - will ensure compliance as soon as possible in order to provide participation of the clean Russian athletes at the Olympic Games,” said IOC president Bach. The ROC insisted all athletes, officials and coaches implicated in doping will be held responsible and punished in accordance with international anti-doping regulations. “The Russian Olympic Committee is determined that clean athletes should compete in the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro,”

said Zhukov. “Anyone found guilty of using illegal drugs or anyone who facilitated or was complicit in their use must be punished.” Among the measures the ROC will undertake are to: co-ordinate all efforts in Russia to address the issues mentioned in the independent commission report with a view to make Russia’s anti-doping agency, the anti-doping laboratory in Moscow and the national athletics federation compliant with the Wada code and all other international anti-doping regulations as soon as possible.

Bolt shortlisted for IAAF World Athlete of the Year award USAIN Bolt, Ashton Eaton and Christian Taylor are the finalists for the 2015 World Athlete of the Year award, the International Association of Athletics Federations announced on Wednesday. The Jamaican sprinter Bolt retained his 100m, 200m and 4x100m titles at the world championships in Beijing in August. The 29-year-old brushed off the challenge of American rival Justin Gatlin to win the 100 in 9.79sec and clocked a world-leading time of 19.55 to secure the 200. The American decathlete Eaton, 27, won his second successive world gold with a world record 9,045 points, including a world decathlon best of 45sec for the 400m. The triple jumper Taylor, 25, won the world crown with a North American record 18.12m, the second best jump in history.

Genzebe Dibaba, Dafne Schippers and Anita Wlodarczyk were nominated as the three finalists in the women’s category. Ethiopia’s Dibaba won the 1,500m title in Beijing, having set a world record of three minutes 50.07sec for the event a month earlier in Monaco. The 24-year-old also set a world indoor 5,000m record of 14:18.86 and took 5,000m bronze at the worlds. The Dutchwoman Schippers clocked a European and championship record of 21.63sec to win the world 200m title after clinching silver in the 100. The Polish hammer thrower Wlodarczyk, 30, won all 11 of her competitions, including the world title in China. She also became the first woman to throw beyond 80m, setting a world record of 81.08m in Cetniewo in August.

Jonah Lomu was widely regarded as one of the all-time rugby greats.

All Black rugby great Lomu dies FORMER New Zealand international rugby star Jonah Lomu, widely regarded as one of the game’s finest players ever, died in Auckland early Wednesday aged 40, according to New Zealand Rugby Union CEO Steve Tew. “I can confirm the incredibly sad news that we’ve lost another All Black great. (Jonah Lomu) died at his home this morning,” Tew said at a press conference Wednesday afternoon local time.

An earlier statement by Tew on the official New Zealand Rugby Union Twitter account said: “We’re all shocked and deeply saddened at the sudden death of Jonah Lomu. “We’re lost for words and our heartfelt sympathies go out to Jonah’s family... Jonah was a legend of our game and loved by his many fans both here and around the world.” Lomu’s family also confirmed the news and appealed for privacy.

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Turkey fans boo minute’s silence for Paris victims TURKISH fans booed during the minute’s silence for the victims of the Paris attacks before their national team drew 0-0 with Greece in a friendly international soccer game on Tuesday. The mark of respect was observed at matches across Europe, including at Wembley where France faced England, after Islamic State militants struck Paris on Friday killing 129 people. Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu and Greek counterpart Alexis Tsipras watched the game together, in a sign of reconciliation between the two neighbors, whose relationship has suffered from hostilities in the past. It was the first time the two teams had met for eight years and the Turkish Football Federation had announced a string of additional

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security measures before the match at the Istanbul Basaksehir stadium, which was a 17,000 sell out. Turkey, who have not lost this year, are preparing ahead of Euro 2016, which they qualified for in third place in their group. They enjoyed a 2-1 victory away to Qatar last week. Greece’s German coach Michael Skibbe led out a team in Turkey for the first time since he had spells at Galatasaray, Eskisehirspor and Karabukspor from 2008 to October this year. However, the occasion was a disappointment with both teams trying out new players in a game of few chances with former European champions Greece, who failed to qualify for the Euros, having just one goal attempt against Turkey’s 12. (Reuters)

Federer beats Djokovic at ATP World Tour Finals GIVEN he had handed Novak Djokovic two of his five losses in 2015, Roger Federer was always the most likely candidate to end the Serb’s imposing 23-match winning streak. And Federer delivered in front of his adoring public at the O2 Arena in London on Tuesday -- the Swiss is perennially the crowd favourite when he takes to the court -- by beating tennis’ most dominant men’s player this season 7-5 6-2 to book a spot in the semifinals of the tournament he has won a record six times. Federer also disposed of Djokovic’s 15-match winning streak at the year-end championships and not since 2012 had the 28-year-old lost indoors. Oh, Federer was the last player to get the better of Djokovic this season, in Cincinnati in August. Djokovic made up for that, however, by prevailing in their tussle in the U.S. Open final to grab a third major in 2015 and 10th overall. Federer lost a mere 15 points on serve in 10 service games Tuesday, evidence that he served well. But Djokovic, one of the game’s best ever returners, was clearly out of sorts, and on a court that Federer described Sunday as slow -- which should have boosted Djokovic’s chances on returns. Indeed Djokovic was nothing like the player of the last two months, hitting 12 winners and committing 22 unforced errors as he slipped to 21-22 in his rivalry with Federer.

Roger Federer also disposed of Djokovic’s 15-match winning streak at the year-end championships and not since 2012 had the 28-year-old lost indoors.

Djokovic particularly struggled in the second set, at one stage in the seventh game sending an inside-out forehand well outside the tram lines. “I made a lot of, lot of unforced errors,” Djokovic told reporters. “Just handed him the win, especially in the second set. “I didn’t have this follow through on my shots, no depth, honestly, many mistakes,” he added. “Basically if you play like this against Roger, you have no chance.” It might seem unjust considering his glittering season -- Djokovic fell to 79-6 -- but he could be eliminated in the group stage on Thursday when he faces Tomas Berdych. With all his brilliance, and his own good season, it’s easy to forget

that Federer is 34. His advanced tennis years haven’t slowed down the record 17-time men’s grand slam champion in 2015. “I know it’s a big win,” said Federer. “Could help me for what’s to come in this tournament, or at least for the next match it’s going to give me a lot of confidence. “It’s going to help me for next year. It’s always good beating Novak or any top player moving forward.” Federer saved a break point to begin the affair and would pounce at 6-5. On a second set point, Djokovic failed to put away a smash, keeping Federer in the point. Federer transitioned, approached the net and executed a perfect half-volley drop shot to seize the initiative.

Woods named US Ryder Cup vice-captain The 180-day limit is the most severe on the list of suspensions released by the UFC in the wake of the event in Melbourne, Australia.

Rousey lands six-month medical suspension following knockout loss Ronda Rousey has been medically suspended for up to 180 days following her knock-out defeat by Holly Holm at UFC 193 this weekend. The 180-day limit is the most severe on the list of suspensions released by the UFC in the wake of the event in Melbourne, Australia. Rousey was comprehensively beaten by former professional boxer Holm to lose both her UFC unbeaten record and her bantamweight title, after she was knocked out in the second round following a jab and then a head kick. The 28-year-old was taken to

hospital after the fight where she was seen by a plastic surgeon regarding the horrific facial injuries she suffered, but after staying overnight it was confirmed that she had not suffered a concussion or any other serious injuries other than a nasty gash to her lip. Speaking on Monday after losing her bantamweight title during the UFC 193 clash in Melbourne, Rousey said on Instagram: “I just wanted to thank everyone for the love and support. I appreciate the concerns about my health, but I’m fine. As I had mentioned before, I’m going to take a little bit of time, but I’ll be back.” (Independent)

TIGER Woods has been named as one of United States captain Davis Love III’s assistants for the 2016 Ryder Cup. Steve Stricker and Jim Furyk will also be joining Tom Lehman as vicecaptains for the contest against Europe. Woods, 39, who is battling to recover from a persistent back injury, has played in seven Ryder Cups, the most recent in 2012 under Love’s captaincy. “Once I’m fully healthy, I’d like to try to make the team too,” said 14time major winner Woods. “Either way, I’m very excited to work with Davis, the other vicecaptains and the players to get a US victory.” Should Woods, now ranked 384 in the world, qualify as a player, either automatically or via a captain’s pick, Love has the option to name a replacement vice-captain. The US will be bidding to end a run of eight defeats by Europe in the last 10 editions of the biennial team

Tiger Woods (left) played under Love’s captaincy in the 2012 Ryder Cup.

competition when the 2016 Ryder Cup is held from 30 September to 2 October at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Minnesota. Love, who will name a fifth vicecaptain at a later date, said: “These three guys, joining Tom Lehman, will send a message to our team

that we are really serious about this Ryder Cup. “We are ahead of the game this time and it lets potential team members know that we are going to do whatever it takes to put them in the best position to win in 2016.” (BBC)

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PABA Night League:

Flyers keep win record perfect

The coaches covered the basic techniques and advanced tactics of the fast pace game.

Over two dozen benefit from first futsal coaching course TWENTY eight football coaches in the TCI can add the knowledge of futsal to their artillery after successfully completing a coaching programme last week (12-15). The event, organised by the TCIFA, was headed by current US Men’s Futsal coach Keith Tozer, who covered the basic techniques and advanced tactics of the fast pace game. Our coaches participated in discussions and training activities designed for coaches who wish to lead high level youth futsal training

sessions and matches. Technical Director of the TCIFA Craig Harrington lauded Tozer’s work. “This was the first futsal coaching class offered in the Turks & Caicos Islands. Keith Tozer did a terrific job over the 5 day period. The coaching course was non-stop futsal to help coaches understand the game of futsal, and to apply it to our own curriculum. It was an amazing experience. “The FIFA Futsal Coaching Course was such a

great way to educate coaches on the fundamentals of futsal. It was eye opening experience for the coaches who completed the course. “Futsal is the future! Our youth is the future! From improved footwork, to better movement off the ball it’s clear that futsal enhances technical and tactical knowledge. The likes of top professional players Ronaldo, Messi and De Gea have paid tribute to the beneficial effects of playing futsal in their youth,” Harrington added.

POWER Forward Dorado Fulford continued his scoring dominance with a game high 31 points as Flyers flew to a 30-point win in their second game of the Provo Amateur Basketball Association (PABA) Night League. Fulford, who scored 21 points in the opening win the week before, shot well on Saturday evening and pulled down four boards as the Flyers registered 104 points against the Kings (74). TJ Missick added 11 points and eight rebounds for the winners. Dwayne Hamilton led the Kings with 27 points and 12 boards. In the feature clash of the night at the Gus Lightbourne Sports Complex court, defending champions the GT Stallions defeated the Predators after Tamaurri Lightbourne powered his way to 20 points, five steals, three assists, three rebounds and two blocks. Keno Williams used his speed to score 14. Johan Mesis led the Predators with 25 points, five boards and three steals, while Elliot Johnson just missed a double-double with nine points and 10 boards. On Friday night the Harbour Ballers, another powerhouse side, got past the Knights 67-54. The Knights ran hard and they attempted to use their speed against the bigger Harbour Boys with their shooting

Dorado Fulford powered his way to 31 points for the Flyers.

guard Andujar Gardiner scoring 27 points, but some all-round plays, including 16 points and six boards from Y. Amporo ensured another win for the South Caicos team. In the second game, Kirk Adams powered his way to a huge doubledouble as the Hustlerz defeated the Steelers 84-79. Adams scored 42 points, pulled down 16 rebounds and dished out three assists, while S. Clarke also played well with 17 points and 13 boards. Steelers were led by Cameron Henry, who also scored a huge double-double 36 points and 15 rebounds.

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Sports National 2015 ISF Co-Ed Slow Pitch World Cup:

TCI lose to GB and Canada on opening day back to back games in the afternoon. On Saturday we meet France at noon, before playing the Bahamas later. The eight teams will have a final battle on Sunday for seedings. Twenty persons from the Provo Church Co-ed League are representing the TCI. The squad, which is being coached by the award winning Keith Cox and managed by Godfrey Been, includes: Santana Rigby, Paula Virgil- Stubbs, Quiby Hall, Stanley Marcus Lightbourne, Cowdrey Lightbourne, Sauricio Mills, Coleen Chang, Ayanna Astwood, Arthur Dean, Robert Hall, Erica Carter, Terria Grant Misick, Emily Ann Stubbs, Cara Saunders, Reynaldo Missick, Nadrice Simons, Seandre Delancy, Pedro Williams, Juan Anotion Ferreira Simon and Delvis De Jesus Hernandez. Wisline Bien-Aime has also travelled as our scorer.

Graceway Sports Centre Tennis:

Reckhom wins over 40 – Grandsire claims Ladies 30+ INGO Reckhom got past Yoshihisa Ono in the final of the Males 40+ competition last weekend in the Graceway Sports Centre Tennis Tournament. David Klinko finished third. In the Ladies Open 30+ category Kelcey Grandsire was the best female player. She finished ahead of Gabrielle Connolly and eventual third place finisher Marie Claude Joly. The competition continues

this weekend with the Men’s and Ladies’ Open Singles. Over 30 players are participating in this tournament, which is the first organised by new coach, Juergen Richter. Information from the Sports Centre indicates that Richter called tennis players from all the clubs around the island, including the Tennis Federation and they were happy to join this challenge.

Catherine Jadot (middle) shaved over six minutes from her overall time this year. Lynn Robinson (left) and Shona McKenna were also outstanding for their second and third place finish in the female category respectively.

TCI Triathlon Sprint Challenge:

Redmond and Jadot defend titles EVEN a 10K run hours before he competed in the TCI Triathlon Sprint Challenge series could not have restricted TCI’s toughest athlete Dan Redmond as he powered his way to yet another title in the TCI Triathlon Sprint Challenge. As Redmond’s dominance continues, so too does Catherine Jadot’s, who also defended her title. Redmond and a number of other athletes had competed in the Wrightfully Fit 10K run on Saturday evening (an event he won). That run did not stop him from registering an overall time of 01:10:06.7 the next morning (in the water, on the bike and on foot), under a minute slower

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than his 2014 time. In his half mile swim last Sunday morning, Redmond clocked 11:20.2, over a minute faster than last year. He was also 01:07.8 faster than Matt Brown, the second person out of the water. Brown finished third in the male department with a time of 01:19:08.5. Second male finisher Andy Mann placed second overall and first in the M 50-59 category. He was sixth out of the water, but he made up with great times on the bike (12 miles) and in the run (three miles). Jadot was very impressive this year. She managed to shave over six minutes from her overall time in the event. Her time of 01:15:10.4

saw her crossing the finish line in the individual category third. She however was over 11 minutes faster than the second female to cross the finish line, 47-year-old Lynn Robinson, who as Redmond, had also competed in the 10K run the evening before and had also won (female category). The younger Jadot, shaved over two minutes each from her swim and her bike ride, while she was over a minute faster in the run. Shona McKenna finished third in the female category. The first team to cross the line was Normand Bouchard and Davidson Kemp.

PABA High School League:

CHHS Eagles humble national champs BWIC Clement Howell High School (CHHS) burned national champions the BWIC Spartans by a whopping 40 points when the two teams met on Tuesday in the Provo Amateur Basketball Association (PABA) High School League. Power forward Fedlor Sormera

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Dan Redmond could not be caught and he marched to yet another triathlon title. (TCI Sprint Triathlon photos)

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scored as much as the Spartans in the lopsided 57-17 point win. Along with his 17 points, the 17-year-old also pulled down five boards for the winners. Wilkins Seymour added 10 points. None of the Spartans players passed five points. In the second game, the TCIPS

Lions just got past the pumped up CHHS Junior Eagles 36-34. Galvin Hall Jr. continued his scoring dominance with 21 points, nine rebounds, four blocks and two steals for the Lions. Daniel Dubois led the Junior Eagles with 11 points and five steals.

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TEAM Turks and Caicos went down to Great Britain and Canada in the opening day of the International Softball Federation (IAF) Co-Ed Slow Pitch World Cup currently underway in Tampa Bay, Florida. TCI lost 5-19 to Great Britain on Thursday morning, while they played better in the afternoon, but lost to Canada 8-16. In all fairness the losses should not measure TCI’s potential, since our team got two hard opening opponents. Canada had defeated Curacao in the opener 12-11, while GB whipped France 29-1 on Thursday afternoon. When TCI competed in the tournament last year we defeated Bulgaria, while we lost to France. Bulgaria lost both of their games in the opening day. According to the official schedule, TCI will play Germany on Friday morning and Curacao and Bulgaria in

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