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trial starts December 7 The corruption trial of former Premier Michael Misick and several ex Government officials has been set to commence this December 7 in the Myrtle Rigby courthouse in Providenciales. PAGE  5

Illegal boat intercepted with 44 on board PAGE 

Controversial immigration and status bills passed PAGE 4

Toxicology test being run on Rev Howell’s body

– Autopsy findings point to suicide PAGE  4

UK officials in TCI to explore opportunities PAGE  8

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Controversial immigration and status bills passed THE CONTROVERSIAL and contentious Immigration Bill and the Turks and Caicos Islander Status Bill were passed last week in the House of Assembly, and now the Government is extending its thanks to all those who participated in the consultation process. And while the Opposition is still against aspects of the bills and maintains that the consultation was unsatisfactory, Minister of Border Control and Employment, Donhue Gardiner is convinced that the bills will improve the lives of Turks and Caicos Islanders. In press statements this week, the minister said: “These bills will improve the lives of Turks and Caicos Islanders by ensuring greater opportunities for employment as well as upward mobility on the job for our people.” The minister further extended thanks to those who made written submissions via email, and the 550 people who participated in the online survey, as well as to the 305 who attended the public meetings in communities throughout the Turks and Caicos Islands for their invaluable contribution. The most recent comprehensive overhaul of TCI Immigration laws was over 20 years ago in 1992. “The bills contain provisions to ensure that newcomers to our shores who comply with the rules are treated fairly,” the minister noted. The bills will be implemented after a period of training, public

education and resourcing of personal and equipment as necessary. Earlier this month, Leader of the Opposition Sharlene Cartwright Robinson had cautioned against “rushing” the Immigration Bill without properly consulting the people of the Islands. The PDM does not think that email and written submissions to the Government are sufficient means of consultation with the TCI public and has consistently called for proper town hall meetings. “We are therefore admonishing the Government to take the wishes of the people into account, accurately reflect them and ensure that there is a proper balance between adequate protections for its people and the need for growth,” the party leader said at the time. She added that one week of public consultation in a whirlwind fashion has left many heads spinning and concerned over the rushed and hurried approach to something so critical and fundamental. She noted that the absence of a true and full appreciation for the content of the life altering Bbills, and the information to show the impact, people are left seriously concerned. “We have just ended a forced consultation period on the Immigration Bills – a consultation repeatedly called for by the PDM and more specifically by myself as the Shadow Minister for Border Control. “Until Friday, August 21, 2015,

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the consultation period was largely an online consultation with limited access to and difficulty accessing the Immigration Bill and with the need to request a face to face stakeholder meeting. “As recent as yesterday, I was still providing individuals with a copy of the Immigration Bills. “In October when the PDM was successful in halting the bill due to a lack of consultation and then knowing full well that it could not be presented in the current session, we expected that the Government would have used the time to conduct meaningful and accessible consultations.” The party leader said that while they are grateful that the Government has changed its position following an acknowledgement of a request for same from PDM members to hold public meetings, they are not happy with the rushed, sham of a

consultation for which they have grown a reputation. “A more detailed approach outlining what exists now, what is being proposed and the reasons for same, all in an effort to better educate and then a means to gauge the responses would have been the most effective approach. “The responses from persons as early as the first public meeting here in Provo prompted the PNP’s own party treasurer to ask the minister publicly for a longer educational process. “The one week of public consultation in a whirlwind fashion has left many heads spinning and concerned over the rushed and hurried approach to something so critical and fundamental. “This together with the absence of a true and full appreciation for the content of these life altering bills, and the information to show the

impact, our people are left seriously concerned.” Cartwright Robinson also expressed concern at what she sees as the Government’s “usual hurried approach to the passage of laws in this country” and called on them to take better care of the future of the people of the Islands. She stated that: “We must be careful to not pass laws based on any other reason than in the best interests of our people and to always be mindful of the fact that there are some decisions if not carefully made can adversely affect us as a people. “We therefore cannot see how this Government can possibly continue with its plan to force through the Immigration Bill on September 14 in the climate of mistrust, uneasiness and scepticism that it has created by their own approach to this important immigration reform.”

Toxicology test being run on Rev Howell’s body – Autopsy findings point to suicide POLICE are awaiting the results of a toxicology report on the remains of Revered Dr Conrad Howell after the shocking revelation of the autopsy report on Friday (September 18), that he may have committed suicide. The revelation, which was disclosed by police officials during a press conference last week, left many people reeling in shock and disbelief with staunch denials that the report gave a full account of what happened to the well known and loved Howell. The autopsy, which was done by an outside specialist who was flown to do the procedure last week Wednesday, revealed that there were stab wounds in two places of his abdomen, supposedly self-inflicted. Howell was reported missing on Friday night, September 11, by his wife who had awoken in the wee hours of the morning to find him missing from the home. He was last seen on Thursday evening. Reports are that the front door of the Howell residence was left unlocked and a glass of liquid was found on top of his vehicle in the yard. On Saturday a search was launched and the Reverend’s body

Revered Dr Conrad Howell

was recovered in bushes aback of his Blue Mountain home. His death was initially ruled as suspicious. The late Reverend has been hailed as a statesman, someone who had a voice on radio and television, on Speak Your Mind, one of the prominent members of the national honours and awards committee, a

representative for the TCI to the United Nations Committee for decolonisation, among many other things. At the time of his death he also served as the Chaplain of the Progressive National Party (PNP). No indications have been given by police as to when the toxicology report will be ready.

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Corruption trial to start on December 7 THE CORRUPTION trial of former Premier Michael Misick and several ex Government officials has been set to commence this December 7 in the Myrtle Rigby courthouse in Providenciales. This past week, on Monday and Tuesday, the presiding judge Paul Harrison met with the lawyers to iron out some case management issues. The defendants are Michael Eugene Misick, Floyd Basil Hall, Mcallister Eugene Hanchell, Lillian Boyce, Jeffrey Christoval Hall, Clayton Stanfield Greene, Thomas Chalmers (‘Chal’') Misick, Lisa Michelle Hall, Melbourne Arthur Wilson And Earlson Robinson. Lawyers for the defence and from the Special Investigations Prosecution Team (SIPT) will meet on December 7 for training on how to access trial documents on iPad devices during the duration of the trial and for the electronic presentation of evidence. The trial is expected to last some six months. The trial will be the Turks and Caicos Islands’ first electronic case and is it is expected that approximately 36 volumes of legal arch files will be used. The former Premier’s specialty arguments will also be heard at that time. Following that argument, the court will then hear and determine the issues raised by the prosecution in relation to the gateway to proof of certain matters set out in the proposed admissions document and supporting schedule. Following the resolution of that issue the Crown will proceed to open the case until December 18. The court will resume sitting on the January 18, 2016 when the Crown will conclude the opening (if it is not concluded in December) and thereafter the evidence will be called. The evidence to be called in the first part of the case is to be that evidence which is likely to be the least controversial thereby allowing those defence counsel who have only recently been instructed to further read into the case. However, there are still two pending appeals for the former Premier which his lawyers have

SIPT Prosecutor, Andrew Mitchell

confirmed to this publication, which will be filed soon. The charges Floyd Hall, McAllister Hanchell, Jeffrey Christoval Hall, Clayton Greene, Thomas Misick and Lisa Hall, are alleged to have conspired together and with others to receive bribes between August 1, 2003 and August 31, 2009 to enable Michael Misick, Floyd Hall, Hanchell and Jeffrey Hall to accept inducements by unlawful corrupt payments or other rewards while they were serving as ministers of Government. In another count, Floyd Hall, McAlliser Hanchell, Jeffrey Hall, Lillian Boyce, Clayton Greene and Thomas Misick were charged with conspiring between August 1, 2003, and August 31, 2009, together with Michael Misick and others to defraud the Government and/ or the Belongers of the Turks and Caicos Islands whilst they – with the

exception of Greene - were ministers of the Crown by acting in a way that was contrary to the economic interests of the said Government and/or Belongers in respect to Crown land. In this count the Crown alleges that contrary to the Crown Lands Policy, they agreed that Crown lands be sold to particular Belongers at a value or in circumstances that were disadvantageous to the TCI Government and Belongers. The Crown also accuses the six of agreeing that particular Belongers become owners of Crown land at a value disadvantageous to the TCIG knowing that said land was not owned by the particular Belongers on terms consistent with the relevant and prevailing Crown Land Policy. In the same charge, the six are further accused of agreeing to the sale of Crown land at an undervalue thereby reducing the revenue to be obtained from the sale including the

Michael Misick

stamp duty. The Crown further alleges that they agreed that planning permissions and/or development rights would be granted to prospective developers on terms and conditions adverse to the interests of the TCIG and Belongers. Another count names Floyd and Jeffrey Hall, Lillian Boyce and Melbourne Wilson. They are accused of conspiring together between January 1, 2004, and June 30, 2006, with Michael Misick and other persons to defraud the TCIG by arranging the transfer of Crown land at North West Point on terms that were contrary to the economic interests of the Crown. A similar count of conspiracy to defraud has been laid against Clayton Greene. That charge alleges that between January 1, 2004, and July 31, 2008, he conspired with Michael Misick and other persons to defraud the TCIG by arranging the transfer

of Crown Land at Juniper Point on terms that were contrary to the economic interests of the Crown. Yet another count of conspiracy to defraud has been laid against Floyd Hall and Thomas Misick. The Crown alleges that between January 1, 2006, and August 31, 2009, they conspired with Michael Misick to defraud the TCIG by arranging the lease of a gulfstream jet on the basis that this was for the benefit the Government when in fact it was intended that the jet would be for the personal use of Michael Misick. A final count of conspiracy to defraud names Floyd and Jeffrey Hall, McAllister Hanchell, Lillian Boyce and Thomas Misick. They are charged with conspiring with Michael Misick and others between July 1, 2002, and August 31, 2009, to defraud the Progressive continued 

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Freedom of information

THE GOVERNMENT and the Opposition last week clashed in the House of Assembly on the introduction of a freedom of information law. While Premier Rufus Ewing and others on his side of the House are not against its introduction, they are in no hurry to put it in place. How necessary do you believe such a law is to the country?

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Department of Mental Health and Substance Dependence

More attention to be placed on mental health By OLIVIA ROSE THIS year will see the establishment of a mental health group home for people living with chronic mental health conditions in the Turks and Caicos Islands. This was revealed by Dr Alicia Malcolm, Director of the Mental Health and Substance Dependence Department during an interview with the Weekly News. Dr Malcom said the centre will eliminate the need to refer people overseas who require long term care. “Instead, they will be able to remain in the country close to their families and receive treatment.” Dr Malcom further revealed that steps will be taken to strengthen the Community Mental Health Outreach Programme. This new development will see the expansion of the mental health task force that will ensure a multidisciplinary team approach that will enable a round-the-clock mobile psychiatric care unit. She said: “The aim here is to minimise or prevent recurrent acute episodes of the illness, to improve functioning and enhance an individual’s ability to live independently.” Turning her attention to the role the department plays in helping people to deal with practical mental health issues, she said: “The department has on staff clinicians who are trained in evaluating, diagnosing and treating persons with mental disorders.” Additionally she noted: “We have one psychiatrist, two clinical psychologists and four persons trained in substance abuse counselling.” People are often assisted in

The real Freedom of Information that is needed is as follows: A. Who funded Mike with his mansion and how was it done? B. Why did Governor Todd approve the FBO and do so with a sale without going to tender? C. Why do we have so many double standards when corruption tends so repeatedly to call itself by its own name but never recognises itself when reflected in the mirror? Yes - a fair all round ordinance - not a next load of colonial pretend BS.

Very important law

Director of the Mental Health and Substance Dependence Department, Dr Alicia Malcolm

dealing with mental health issues through a number of psychological and medical interventions including psychotherapy, substance abuse counselling, professional coaching and consultations, and psychiatric services. Dr Malcom said as the organisation continues to seek ways to combat and treat mental illness, in-home treatment and care is administered to shut-ins (disabled) as well as inmates by a team consisting of psychiatrist and social workers. In an effort to comprehensively assess the number of people living with mental diseases on the Islands the department frequently carries out community surveys and keeps a sharp database system according to the director. “Data is garnered all year round on the number of persons accessing these services and types of disorders that are treated throughout the Islands. “A report is produced annually by

the department containing statistics on the prevalence of various mental health conditions.” She added: “Based on recent data over 1,000 persons accessed one of our outpatient clinics in 2014.” The three main disorders that people were treated for in 2014 were anxiety disorders, mood disorders e.g. bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. Armed with this data Dr Malcom said her department will be placing much more emphasis on access to care and treatment for people diagnosed with mental illnesses in 2016. A mental disorder is a condition that affects a person’s mood, thinking and behaviour and makes it difficult for the person to function. Mental disorders vary based on their symptoms these include depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, eating disorders and addictive behaviours.

We need this law to prevent another Commission of Inquiry. This Government is already on the selfserving goody train while our people are struggling. We elected them to serve us and when they served themselves it needs to be exposed via a freedom of information law. This will also work for the police and the Governor who hold information secret without the need to hide it. Unfortunately our Integrity Commission will do nothing anyway except collect their salary.

Pass the law!

Freedom of information, especially when it concerns the Government information, should be free for all of the citizens to read and see. Government information should always be visible to the citizenry. Yes, please pass the law ASAP!

PNP all about covering up

Sharlene Cartwright Robinson is a lawyer and she understands laws. She heads the oversight of Government expenditures and understands why that works. She has been stonewalled time after time in parliament. The speaker Robert Hall and Premier Rufus manipulate parliament’s agenda to avoid the legally submitted questions of Government operations the minsters are required to answer for the public. Same game of cover-up that was

played by Mike Misick and Speaker Greene. Look where that got us. Rufus is a medical doctor and he understands pills, bandages and sickness. He abandoned his medical career to get on what he feels is the gravy train of Government. Once he got there he avoided being health minister making people wonder. After three years under pressure he takes on health. Now as Premier he has a high salary, many benefits and a fancy car and driver and who knows what else he and his ministers are up to. No wonder he avoids a freedom of information law. His party will never permit the voters to know what they are doing. Mike did not, Washy did not and neither did Skippings or Norman.

Critical law

The Government should heed to the voice of reason, common sense and democracy to enable the passage of a freedom of information law. If only to show the world that we, the TCI, are an emerging, reforming and growing democracy this law is critical. Fighting the notion of a freedom of information law or deferring it begs the question what do they have to hide? Openness and transparency sheds the light on the Government and closes the door on repeat corruption. This is one time the Government should accede to the request and pass the law. Not being against the proposed law and not tabling it is no different than opposing the measure. There is a critical need for such a law. The TCI has a competence and corruption legacy to overcome and such a law will go a long way to turning the right page on history for these Islands.

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Senior head and legal counsel of the Financial Services Commission Kenisha Bacchus delivers the feature address

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FSC officials at Thursday's compliance conference at The Palms

Cultivating a culture of compliance – anti-money laundering seminar BY OLIVIA ROSE “THE LOCAL anti-money laundering compliance unit must ensure internal disciplinary measures are adhered, in an effort to protect businesses from being sanctioned for noncompliance.” This call was made by senior head and legal counsel of the Financial Services Commission (FSC) Kenisha Bacchus, who was at the time speaking at a ‘Compliance in practice’ seminar on Thursday (September 24) at The Palms. The compliance workshop was aimed at sensitising public and private sector officials, money laundering reporting officers (MLROs) and compliance officers on the risks and vulnerabilities of money laundering. Underscoring the need for more attention to be placed on awareness of money laundering regulations, Bacchus noted that due to limited

information individuals and organisations are often sanctioned for non-compliance, “this paradigm” she said has to be changed. She cautioned that many existing regulations are “principled regulations” in the sense that they are not “hard and fast” rules, but laws that outline the general framework for businesses to operate in. She added that the industries and its managers will have to work along with the Financial Services Commission in a bid to formulate an amicable solution for the application of these regulations. Bacchus said while the widely accepted and practiced “judgment based regulation” is stringent and is often seen by businesses who fail to comply as a “big stick” approach, it aids the Government in ensuring that the Turks and Caicos Islands good financial status is preserved. “We’re moving away from this type of free for all, everybody doing

what they want to do with no type of focus and direction system.” Bacchus noted that the judgment based regulatory principle, is underpinned by compliance and required outcomes followed by a level of punitive enforcement measures that will be compulsory as a result of non-compliance. The compliance factor is just a piece of the jigsaw; in the whole regulatory framework other fractions of standards include transparency and policy. The bigger picture is encrypted in global anti-money laundering laws which includes the Combating the Financing of Terrorism (CFT). Giving an overview of the role and responsibilities of the money laundering reporting officers (MLROs) and compliance officers, Claudia Coalbrook, also of the FSC, highlighted the need for more training to be administered to personnel in this field.

Coalbrook said: “Training is pivotal in bringing the local MLROs and compliance officers up to scratch with the international anti-money laundering laws.” She noted that it is necessary for these agents to be “empowered to effect positive change in the industry.” It is the responsibility of MLROs to ensure businesses are acting in accordance with the regulations and could stand up to any level of scrutiny, she said. “The law establishes that the responsibility of the compliance officer is to oversee the licensee operations, it also establishes that this officer reports to directors of the licensee and the officer acts as a liaison between the licensee and the commission.” Coalbrook reminded that MLROs are gatekeepers and are required to have expertise in identifying risks and vulnerabilities in order to protect

the businesses to which they are attached. The seminar was hosted by the Compliance Association of the Turks and Caicos Islands (CATC). The CATC is a local nonprofit organisation whose primary objective is to foster a strong culture of compliance within the country by providing relevant training. The CATC also partners with other organisations to cultivate a strong network of compliance professionals both locally and throughout the region. The TCI has a responsibility to comply with international standards of regulation relating to the prevention and detection of money laundering and the combating of terrorist financing. The country committed to complying with its international obligations and has had a framework continued 

Gov’t to draft proposal requests for loan refinance PROPOSAL requests to financial institutions for the refinancing of the residual balance of the $170 million loan bond in February 2016 have been approved for draft by Cabinet. The decision was taken to approve the drafting at the last Cabinet meeting on Tuesday (September 22) in Providenciales, a post Cabinet release advised. Cabinet also approved the recommendations of the Procurement Board to award contracts in line with the Public Procurement Ordinance 2012 as follows – TR15/1 West Road Fish Market Phase 2; TR15/2 Repair of Facilities at Boiling Hole South Caicos; TR15/4 Border Control Building (Sammy Been Building)

Refurbishment Phase 2; TR15/8 Upgrade of Bathrooms at Mary Robinson Primary School, Salt Cay. Also for TR15/18 consultancy for the implementation of legislative and regulatory framework for the energy sector; TR15/29 Long Bay High School phase two; TR15/32 upgrading of bathroom facilities at the Helena Jones Robinson High School in Grand Turk. Members of Cabinet further advised Governor Peter Beckingham to approve a third Supplementary Budget Appropriation for the financial year 2015/2016 to meet urgent transactions and unforeseen policy/regulation changes. The appropriation bill will be

forwarded to the UK government for approval and then subsequent transmission to the House of Assembly and Appropriations Committee for consideration. Cabinet also endorsed the fiscal targets set out in the annual Fiscal Strategic Policy Statement for 2016/2017, which includes the fiscal targets of the TCI Government for the next four years, to be forwarded to the UK government for approval. The targets will be the basis on which the 2016/17 revenue and expenditure estimates are prepared. Members also acknowledged the variation of the Stevedoring Tariff that took effect on September 1 in accordance with

the Stevedoring Agreement 2008 and subsequent amendments; and agreed that the development and publication of a request for proposal to provide estimates for the provision of streets and parks cleaning services in Grand Turk and Providenciales. Cabinet further agreed to the development of a plastic bag and Styrofoam eradication programme based on developed policy options and guided by stakeholder consultations. Additionally, an update by the Ministry of Tourism, Environment, Culture and Heritage on proposed amendments to the National Parks Ordinance ahead of the document being issued for public consultation by October 30 was received by

Cabinet. The body also approved the appointment of Walter Gardiner as CEO of the National Insurance Board in accordance with Section 34 (1) of the National Insurance Ordinance 2009. And agreed that TCI should offer to host the annual meeting of the Board of Governors of the Caribbean Development Bank in May 2017. Meanwhile Governor Beckingham was advised to appoint Oswald Williams as a member of the Immigration Appeals Tribunal with effect from September 1, as well as the appointment of Arthur Forbes as president of the Labour Tribunal for a period of one year with effect from September 1.

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UK officials in TCI to explore opportunities BRITISH Ambassador to the Dominican Republic and Haiti, Steven Fisher, and the UK’s Charge D’Affaires in Port Au Prince, Rick Shearn were recently in the TCI to enhance relations with the Dominican Republic and Haiti. During the visit, from September 14 to 16, the men met with the Governor, Premier and Minister of Border Control, as well as representatives from the Haitian community and Haitian Consulate, the radar detection station, and the Department of Border Control. A press statement from the Governor’s Office quoted Peter Beckingham on the visit. “I’m pleased that the senior members of our team in Santo Domingo and Port au Prince have now seen for themselves the importance of the relationships between our three countries,” he said. “A priority was to understand the difficulties created by irregular migration, and our Charge D’Affaires will be underlining again to the Haitian Government the need to do everything possible to prevent it. “The Premier and I agreed that

Steven Fisher, British Ambassador to Dominican Republic

we should look to build upon recent discussions with Haiti on health exchanges by exploring other areas for cooperation which could benefit both countries.” According to the release, the visitors also discussed with the Governor, Premier and Minister a range of issues involving the DR, including illegal fishing and people trafficking. The British Ambassador, Steven Fisher, also updated the Minister of

Border Control on the dispute over the TCI-DR maritime border. He said that the British government continues to use diplomatic channels to reject the DR’s position, and to request an explanation for it. The Ambassador agreed to raise some of these issues at official level with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the DR. Commenting on his visit the Ambassador said: “There are understandable concerns in Turks and Caicos, which I heard very clearly, about illegal fishing, the maritime border dispute, and the exploitation of women. “These are issues which it is appropriate to discuss with the ministry, and I will commence a dialogue at official level – which subsequently the Governor and TCIG might take forward - which will underline some of the concerns I heard in Turks and Caicos. “I hope too that, as a result of the visit, our Embassy might bear in mind tourism, agricultural and business investment from DR or Haiti to Turks and Caicos. “It is evidently a country which has big opportunities for high end tourism.”

Gov’t approves $100,000 for Dominica THE GOVERNMENT has agreed to a relief fund of $100,000 to assist with the restoration efforts in Dominica which today remains in a state of emergency following the recent passage of tropical storm Erika on August 28. The decision was taken at the last Cabinet meeting on September 9. The tropical storm which dumped some 10 inches of rain in just a few hours in the Caribbean country left in its wake 20 people dead and many others missing. The Government of Dominica has reported that tropical storm Erika destroyed over 370 dwelling homes, devastated villages and wrought infrastructural damages amounting to some $228 million dollars. According to a Government press release this week, Premier

Rufus Ewing, following the Cabinet meeting commented: “Dominica has suffered greatly as a result of the passing of tropical storm Erika and countries everywhere, who are in a position to do so, should assist where possible to help to meet the needs of the displaced and to assist in restoring their lives to normalcy. “I am pleased that we are in a position to assist financially and while the grant is but a dent in the estimated value of damages, we know from the devastation of hurricane Ike in 2008 that every little bit helps. We will keep Dominica in our prayers.” The $100,000 relief fund will be appropriated from the Turks and Caicos Island Contingency Fund, a reserve source account intended for emergency spending such as this.

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National Party (PNP) and its members. In this charge the five are accused of seeking and procuring donations in the name of and for the benefit of the political movement when in fact and truth the donations were applied for their own personal benefit. Alternatively or in addition to that accusation, the Crown alleges that they received and used the donations procured for a purpose which was not for the benefit of the political party. Money laundering charges Meanwhile, a charge of conspiracy to disguise the proceeds of crime was slapped on Floyd and Jeffrey Hall, McAllister Hanchell, Lillian Boyce and Thomas Misick. In this charge they are alleged to have conspired together with Michael Misick and others between August 1, 2003, and August 31, 2009, to disguise the proceeds of crime namely: payments to the PNP purported to be political donations but which were in fact and in truth bribes paid into the PNP account for their own benefit with a view to avoid the making or enforcement of a confiscation order or avoiding prosecution for unlawful conduct contrary to the provisions of the

Proceeds of Crime Ordinance 1998. Additionally, Clayton Greene and Floyd Hall are jointly charged with conspiracy to conceal or transfer the proceeds of criminal conduct between February 20, 2006 and August 31, 2009. The Crown alleges that the duo conspired together and with Michael Misick and others to conceal or transfer the proceeds of criminal conduct knowing it to represent the proceeds of criminal conduct by the former Premier. Clayton Greene is charged separately with two other offences – acquiring the proceeds of criminal conduct and entering into or becoming concerned in a money laundering arrangement. In the first charge Greene is accused of acquiring $20,000 knowing or suspecting it to be the proceeds of criminal conduct of an arrangement to defraud the TCIG on or about April 24, 2006. The other charge states that the former PNP leader on or about May 19, 2006, entered into or became otherwise concerned in an arrangement whereby he facilitated the retention or control of $1 million - which was the proceeds of another person’s criminal conduct - by or on behalf of that person, knowing or suspecting that the other person was engaged in criminal conduct or had

benefited from criminal conduct. In another count, Greene and Thomas Misick are separately charged with acquiring the proceeds of criminal conduct. The details of that charges state that Greene and Misick, on or about March 17, 2008, acquired $12,500 knowing or suspecting that it was the proceeds of criminal conduct of an arrangement to defraud the TCIG. Thomas Misick is further accused of conspiring with his brother Michael Misick and others between August 1, 2003 and August 31, 2009 to conceal or transfer criminal proceeds knowing it to be the proceeds of Michael Misick’s criminal conduct with a view to avoiding the making or enforcement of a confiscation order or avoiding prosecution. A charge of converting or transferring the proceeds of criminal conduct was laid against Floyd Hall. It reads: Between February 5 and 16, 2006, he converted or transferred property which he knew or had reasonable grounds to suspect represented his proceeds of criminal conduct namely, the total sum of $375,000 received from Richard Padgett and others for credit for Paradigm Limited for the purpose of avoiding prosecution or the enforcement of a confiscation order. Meanwhile, Jeffrey Hall is charged

along with Melbourne Wilson with converting or transferring property between May 22, 2006 and June 30, 2006, which they knew or reasonably suspected represented their proceeds of criminal conduct namely $1.8 million for the purpose of avoiding prosecution and the enforcement of a confiscation order. Lillian Boyce is charged with acquiring $1 million knowing or suspecting it was the proceeds of criminal conduct of an arrangement to defraud the TCIG, on or about May 19, 2006. She is also charged with entering into or becoming concerned with an arrangement whereby the retention or control by or on behalf of Michael Misick, the proceeds of Misick’s criminal conduct. The charge said she facilitated him knowing or suspecting that he was engaged in criminal behaviour. Lisa Hall is also charged with a similar offence. The Crown alleges that Hall, between March 1, 2004, and November 8, 2011, she converted or transferred $425,000 knowing or reasonably suspecting it to represent the proceeds of criminal conduct of Floyd Hall for the purpose of assisting him to avoid prosecution or to avoid the enforcement of a confiscation order. She is also accused of using $50,000 knowing or suspecting

that it represented the proceeds of criminal conduct of Floyd Hall for the purpose of purchasing, in both their names, a parcel of land 10103/61 on Grand Turk between April 1 and May 31, 2006. Earlson Robinson is charged with acquiring $1 million, knowing or suspecting it to be the proceeds of criminal conduct, namely an agreement to defraud the Government on or about May 15, 2006. Quinton Hall is similarly charged with receiving the same amount of money on or about the same day as Robinson, for the same purpose. Floyd Hall is further charged with conspiracy to pervert the course of justice between January 1, 2008 and August 2009. The charge against him is that he and Richard Padgett along with other people conspired to pervert the course of public justice knowing that a judicial public inquiry was announced into possible corruption or other serious dishonesty in relation to past and present elected member of the TCI legislature in recent years. It added that they agreed on a course of conduct that would have led to the presentation of false or forged documents to the commission designed to mislead it into believing that payments made for a corrupt or dishonest purpose were in fact for honest means.

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TCI to showcase PDM salutes youth on as health National Youth Day destination at – Urges communities to reach out US conference MORE than 50 countries, including the TCI, the Bahamas, Dominican Republic, Cayman Islands and Cuba, will showcase as potential health destinations in Florida next week. The showcase is the eighth World Medical Tourism and Global Health Care Congress to be held from September 27 to October 1 in Orlando. The three-day event is expected to see more than 2,000 attendees from the public and private sectors, health insurance companies, employers and insurance agents, more than 160 speakers and 120 exhibitors and sponsors, a release from the hospital read. The Turks and Caicos Islands Hospital team is led by Chief Executive Officer, Daniel Carriere, who believes that the Turks and Caicos Islands is best suited to accommodate medical tourism. Carriere, who has some experience in medical tourism, said: “The MTA World Medical Tourism Congress is an excellent opportunity for the Turks and Caicos Hospital to increase its network of contacts, as well as strengthen relationships already established, with the various players in international medical tourism.” He added: “This annually held meeting is the best one-stop opportunity for any business that wishes to develop a global network of contacts in this growing healthcare niche and potentially expand its medical tourism platform.” Dr Denise Braithwaite-Tennant, Chief of Medical Services at the Turks and Caicos Islands Hospital, said: “I believe globalisation of

healthcare services is relatively new, and attending the World Medical Tourism and Global Healthcare Congress will provide an efficient face-to-face experience with healthcare and medical travel industry professionals. “We will continue to learn new ideas, services, and best practices that we can consider incorporating in our own medical tourism strategy.” Dubbed as the most comprehensive international healthcare conference and tradeshow in the industry, the congress agenda features the sixth Global Ministerial Summit, the fourth Medical Directors Summit, the third Global Women's Leadership Summit, regional and industry forums, and educational workshops included among more than 1,000 networking meetings for up to 200 qualified buyers of healthcare. Takara Bain, public relations and marketing manager, said: “I am excited to attend this outstanding congress. “I am already impressed by the agenda of in-depth educational sessions on the development of the medical tourism industry.” Bain added: “I believe more and more, the Turks and Caicos Islands Hospital will benefit from this expanding event.” The TCI Hospital is a Bronze Level Sponsor of the eighth World Medical Tourism and Global Health Care Congress, which is fully supported by InterHealth Canada (TCI) Ltd. The TCI Hospital team is set to leave for Orlando, Florida this weekend.

LEADER of the Opposition Sharlene Cartwright Robinson this week observed that the youth of the Turks and Caicos Islands are operating under challenging circumstances and communities need to reach out to help them. Below is the full text of the Youth Day address: “HAVING celebrated the first National Youth Day in these Islands in 1995, this 20th year is therefore a commemorative one for the PDM who first introduced it under the Taylor administration and directly under the leadership of the Hon Clarence Selver. National Youth Day when introduced was held to be a day of celebration – celebration of our youth. We therefore on this 20th year considered this a major milestone worthy of great celebration. We are grateful to celebrate the many persons that served in the capacity as minister with responsibility for youth, youth directors and also former members of the National Youth Council then in place. We then pause to celebrate the youth who allowed their lives to be positively impacted through the department over the years and who we celebrate for their efforts in paying it forward. This week our radio show ‘Raising TCI’ returns and we pause to celebrate our youth. With a youth theme and in honour of our youth worthy of celebration, we will sit and hear from youths who have a vision and who have already begun to impact and change their corner of these Islands. We will hear from them the challenges and what they feel can be done. We will also celebrate with the Miss Teen Organisation as it seeks to offer young ladies a platform to show case their inner and outer beauty.

We recognise that it is difficult to be a youth in today’s TCI with the myriad of challenges ranging from lack of activities that reach them where they are at especially our unattached youth; unemployment; under employment; depression; poverty; the growing inability to find their place or worth in their own country and the response to migrate to other countries in search of better opportunities; lack of adult guidance; crimes; juvenile delinquency and improper facilities and programs to help; drugs and alcohol; imprisonment and society’s too often approach to allow a successful reentry; teenage sex and pregnancy; prostitution; bullying and gang violence; and being saddled with a future where they cannot seem to be able to find or see their place. It is not easy and I encourage us all from where we are to reach out as individuals and collectively in organised bodies to respond to these real challenges tangible and meaningful ways. Nonetheless in the midst of it all, many of our youth continue to rise above the challenges and give us reason to celebrate be it in the area of academia, sports, creative arts, business and civic roles and responsibility. We salute you and will continue to support your efforts and celebrate your successes. We charge you, our youth to seek out the programs and activities that will support your positive development and to also understand that in every generation there will be calls to make decisions and sacrifices for the good of our country. It is never ever about personal wealth and self-aggrandisement. It is always about leaving this world better than we met it. It is in your power to remove the

stigma that too many have of you as youth. I challenge to search within, see if you are living out your fullest potential or existing. You must rise up and make your positive mark. You are required to contribute positively towards nation building. That is your duty and more so as you are the inheritors of what you build or destroy today. Equally, we renew our pledge to help our troubled and challenged youth. We believe firmly that the raising of a child will always be the responsibility of an entire village. My mind goes back to the act of infant dedication and the practice to invite individuals of the church to stand if he/she was committed to assisting the parents with the rearing of the child. I am asking us in an act of rededication to the building of our country, to stand in support of our youth and assist parents in raising our future leaders. And also to stand committed to doing what we can to give them the opportunities so that they can realise their fullest potential. Love of God and country must motivate us. We must help even when it is not welcomed. It may sound foolish but this is a must. Many homes need our help not our destructive criticism. The village encompassing the church, the school, the lawmakers, custodians of the public purse, civic organisations and individuals must come alive as we seek to rear the next generation of leaders and citizens. We celebrate our youth this week. We believe that our brightest minds are ahead and that our future is bright if we act now. We say happy 20th National Youth Day TCI. May God bless guide and protect our youth and our homes.

Illegal boat intercepted with 44 on board POLICE intercepted a boat with 44 Haitian migrants on board as it passed through the TCI’s waters. A release from the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force stated that a sloop carrying 44 illegal migrants (41 males, one minor and two females) was halted on Sunday, September 20, by the marine division at 2.55pm. The release noted that at about 10.15am marine police were tipped off by immigration staff of a suspicious vessel travelling through the waters, near the Government’s coastal radar station.

The vessel was subsequently tracked, then detained by immigration officials. According to the release the migrants have since been processed by health and immigration officials and will be repatriated at the soonest time. Because of the geographical positioning of the Turks and Caicos Islands, which are distinctively situated between Haiti and the Bahamas, the islands are a prime smuggling route for Haitian migrants. The police are appealing to anyone with tips of smuggling and

The sloop, migrants were travelling in

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National Youth Week activities underway IN RECOGNISING the crucial role that youths play at community and national levels, the Ministry of Education, through the Department of Youth Affairs is gearing up to celebrate National Youth Day with a week of exciting educational activities. Minister of Youth Akierra Missick, in a press release acknowledged the relevance of this year’s theme, ‘Break the silence - Stop the violence’ in tackling issues that face the youth population. She said: “Given the increase in gun violence and the upsurge in violence which has led to the senseless deaths of young people in our Islands. It was decided the focus

will be on combating this surge.” According to the release, the National Youth Week activities kicked off on Sunday (September 20) with a National Youth Day church service, held in Grand Turk. The activities for the rest of the week include a speak-off with motivational speakers and a panel discussion on gun violence. A youth debate on anti-gun violence was also slated for Thursday (September 23), Grand Turk, South Caicos, Providenciales and North Caicos. The week will culminate with peace concerts on Friday (September 25), National Youth Day, in Providenciales at the Downtown

Ball Park. International Jamaican born artist Romain Virgo is also expected to perform in Grand Turk at the library tennis court with international artist Shauna McKenzie, known as ETANA. As part of the entertainment youths will participate in a banner competition and rally from the parade grounds to the library. The annual horse race in honour of Kevino ‘BAH’ Smith is scheduled to commence at 5pm the same day. On Saturday (September 26), the Miss Teen Universe Pageant will be continued 

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Spirituality at the workplace ACCORDING to the Journal of Spirituality, Leadership and Management, spirituality has to do with good deeds, inspiring enthusiasm, helping others to achieve their potential, and showing empathy, and right conduct. It might sound strange to some, that the workplace should be humane, caring, and genuinely promote the welfare of others. And also be a source of inspiration, rather than a place where people are sometimes dictated to, not given the respect and recognition they deserve, are subject to blame and seen as threats rather than assets. But spirituality at the workplace is more about recognising the worth of the individual, promoting healthy values, creating an atmosphere of friendship, not animosity and promoting others to their highest potential. This kind of workplace environment enhances interpersonal relationships, creates trust, and inspires greater commitment to achieving the goals of the company. It honours the integrity of the individual, and creates a sense of self-worth, which contributes to higher levels of performance. But the journal also mentions certain organisational blocks to developing these admirable qualities at the workplace.

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.

These include an authoritarian leadership style, unreasonable work demands and a rigid work environment. To me, this style of nonspiritual management freezes the organisation, limits creativity and fosters uncertainty, resulting in employees being unsure of the response they would get when they try to do their job with enthusiasm and joy. An unrewarding work environment restricts individual flourishing and cramps efforts towards better alternatives which would further the achievement of workplace goals through teamwork. It’s the same with political management. If political activity does not result in what is good for everyone, fosters fear at the workplace over concerns about job loss because of political gossiping, then spiritual principles are needed to change behaviours and renew minds. Spiritual politics will see everyone as entitled and serve each equally. We as earth dwellers are here to

help each other progress. And the workplace is where this could easily happen. It should be a family gathering where the responsibilities of each contribute to the welfare of the whole. Everyone chips in to make the mission of the organisation a reality, because their aspirations are realised as well. And these are spiritual acts which make us better human beings and more productive employees, since the workplace reflects our values and our values create the ideal work environment where everyone is a winner. So spiritual values at the workplace humanises everyone. Undermining is replaced with co-operation and helpfulness, and fear and anxiety give way to ‘bigging each other up’ and looking out for each other. A positive, healthy environment then develops, where the interests of the workplace become those of its employees too.

September 26 - October 2, 2015

A capital thing

Dear Editor, One of the major the differences between a person with a good to great idea and an entrepreneur, is access to capital. Simply, with any business, big or small, often the starting point of whether or not you can be successful is dependent on your access to capital, ie money. Money dictates the types of risks you can take, as well as how, when and the timeline with which you can implement your vision. What I have just briefly outlined seems straight forward, but I believe that here in the TCI, we as Turks and Caicos Islanders underutilise or miss out completely on the capital that is readily available to us all. What capital you ask? The capital I speak of is that which is inherently built into the family structure of many households within the TCI. Think about the potential savings over a five to seven year period which can form the needed nest egg for any young focused person willing to sacrifice present niceties for future entrepreneurship. After leaving university, my first job within TCIG paid $2,000 a month. But living with my mother, my monthly contribution to the household was $500 or 25 percent of my salary. This essentially provided me a roof over my head, food on the table and clothes once she travelled abroad. So I had $1,500 to do as I like. After entertainment, gas, food etc, I was in a position to save anywhere between $500 to 1,000 a month. One of the things I did was to join an Asue to help ensure I kept a commitment to save. Between what I was able to save over a year and being on a third salary (TCIG scheme) for a year completing my MSc in the UK, I was in position to secure a loan to build a dwelling home with apartments. While I chose to go the building a home route, I could have just as easily chose to invest the $15,000 plus to start a business. Incidentally, years later, my wife and I would use one of the apartments to start our business Learn and Lead Educational Centre on a part time basis. In a few years the business had experienced enough success so that

my wife could leave her teaching job and proceed to develop the business on a full-time basis. Okay, so you are thinking what is the likelihood of a student fresh out of high school or TCICC landing a job making $2,000 a month? Let’s say your first job you make $1,500 a month of which you contribute $500 to the household. I’m sure that in many cases, there may be pressure on newly working children to contribute even more to the household but parents and guardians must resist this impulse especially if a child has a vision for where he/she wants to get to. So of the remaining salary, you save $400 to $500 a month for 10 months of the year. I am accounting for the ‘lil’ extra you may want to spend for Christmas or other festive occasions. So that’s $4,000 to $5,000 a year, and in five years that would be $20,000 to $25,000. Now you are a 22 to 23-yearold young adult with the ability to begin a transition from a point where you are the employee to being an employer/business owner. What I have proposed cannot be done without personal sacrifice or without the 3Ds of Delano Williams: disciple, dedication, and determination. But it can be done. You may not be able to have the latest clothes or sneakers, you may have to miss the Destra or Beenie Man concert. But you won’t be dependent of a government to do for you what you could do for yourself. So when a government eventually prioritises local small and medium sized business creation, the concessions will just be gravy. Take a close look at the children of all local and foreign successful business persons; they are no different from you or me. The ones that choose to pursue business, whether within their family business or a new one, all they had was an opportunity to succeed or fail, but also to try again. While they may not have had to take five years to generate their capital, they had access to it. So we must look at alternate ways to get that same access. Be blessed, Jamell Robinson, Providenciales

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Countrywide heritage month celebrations announced THE GOVERNMENT has announced a host of activities that will be held across the Islands to celebrate national heritage month, which starts on October 1. October 1 - Grand Turk Ecumenical Service, St Thomas Anglican Church - 10am. Also in Grand Turk on the same day - Culinary and Fine Arts exhibition and competition, Victoria Public Library - 1pm. October 2 - Grand Turk Performing arts exhibition, Victoria Public Library - 6pm. October 3 - Salt Cay - Beach Fun Day - 9am. October 4 - Providenciales - Gospel Concert featuring The TCI Mass Choir, National Stadium – 6pm. October 7 - Providenciales - Symposium ‘The effects globalisation on TCI’s culture,’ Gustarvus Lightbourne Sports Complex – 6pm. October 10 - South Caicos A taste of South Caicos, music, dance, food, games you name it! Regatta village – All day. October 12 - All islands Flag parade leading up to a community sporting events. October 14 - Providenciales - Youth panel discussion on the theme ‘Living our culture, preserving our heritage’ Gustarvus Lightbourne Sports Complex – 10am. October 17 - Middle Caicos A blast from the past Bambarra Beach celebration, Bambarra Beach – All day. October 24 - North Caicos - Festival of the arts cultural explosion, Horse Stable Beach – All day. October 31 - Providenciales Cultural Extravaganza (Cultural performances, band entertainment and authentic island cuisine) Downtown Ballpark – Noon.

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of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) legislation since 1988. It is a member of the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF) which is itself an Associate Member of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). As member of the CFATF the TCI is subject to its ongoing programme of mutual evaluation of its members for the assessment of member country's AML/CFT framework. Countries are often blacklisted if they fail to comply with the antimoney laundering regulations. The effects of blacklisting encompasses grave consequences for a country’s economy.

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REAL TALK

Why worry? When we can pray! I THANK God for being raised by a praying Godly mother Linda Walkin. My mama taught me the value of prayer and believing in the power of God to answer prayer when she sat me down on numerous occasions and talked to me about how I am only alive today because she and some saints prayed for my survival immediately after my birth. Mama told me that when I came out of her womb there was no sound, no cry that you normally hear when a baby is born. According to my mother’s account, my naval chord was wrapped around my neck so tight it began to cut off my oxygen access and disrupt my breathing. It did not look good. Mama had two options, worry or pray. She chose to pray and to call some prayer warriors like Marine

Williams, Amelia Been, Bishop Franklyn Williams and Church of God saints in Grand Turk on my behalf. She shared with me how she told me how she made a vow to God asking him to let me live and in return she would give me back to him in service. Mama said shortly thereafter I began to cry like all babies do. This story was first told to me after I complained about having to go to church and Sunday school every Sunday when my friends were allowed to stay at home. Mama reminded me that prayer brought me from the brink of death and as a result she had a vow to keep. That lesson stayed with me for my entire life because her story reminded to never waste time worrying when I can pray. My mother’s testimony was my first proof that prayer has power.

By Jas Walkin

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

Throughout my life I have been faced with many obstacles which forced me to either worry or pray. Those of you who know my stories of overcoming the odds in my life would understand me when I say I did not reach where I am today by worrying. So with my personal experience with the power of prayer, I wish to encourage my readers and country that prayer can turn any situation around. The Bible tells us that the fervent

effectual prayer of righteous avails much. Hence, the true believers of this country who have real relationship with God needs to continue having ‘real talk’ with God. It is obvious that talking and worrying about our problems in the TCI is not solving them. So let us all stop worrying, and let us all start praying. Like the song says: “If you pray the heavens, God will turn the glory on.”

COMMENTARY

The clock ticks on

THE CLOCK is ticking as 2015 speeds downhill. Sixty plus days from now the long wait to the corruption trials will finally end. Hearings should begin in early December in Providenciales’ clinic turned courtroom. The country has been held hostage for six and a half years since the Commission of Inquiry. The trials will test the innocence of those brought before the court. Defendants pleading innocent are innocent unless proven guilty by the evidence. Why did we wait six and a half years? First, defendants claimed the British were jealous of our Government living the high life. Then we woke up to find the former Premier fled. Where was he? Found hiding among 200 million Brazilians, an international arrest warrant was pending. Another year elapsed before Brazilian courts decided Mr Misick was not a political refugee. Home he came, on a US

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 plane. Why a USA plane? Held in Grand Turk prison then bailed out on a $10 million bond with $12 million in pledged assets. We have yet to be advised who posted the bond. Why not? Are those pledging their assets ashamed or proud to stand for the possible temporary freedom of the former Premier? The former Government officials have declared their innocence claiming they operated within their rights as elected officials. Therefore there will be numerous legal issues to be considered. Issues beyond the understanding of the average lay person. Thanks for a

senior judge. We recall trials were scheduled to begin December 2014. Another year was used up on pre-trial court appeals finally reaching the highest court in the entire British Commonwealth. Unexplained is why the trials were not held for those who did not flee or make appeals of the process. Possibly the trial procedure requires all to be present because of the interplay between the former ministers their families and possibly others yet to be named. The environment of the Turks and Caicos Islands is obviously currently unsettled and unsafe.

The current Premier, who was endorsed for leadership by the first Premier, said in Grand Turk he will not fund additional security because he believed there are no security issues. The next week he admitted what he knew - the TCI is unsafe. Was his party planning something extra security could deter? After the defendants were indicted, PNP officials and supporters started preaching independence. They did not raise the independence issue before their Government fell apart. Why? Our security force, the police, have now proved their incompetence and shown their belief that the public of the TCI are totally naive. Where is the Governor on this issue? He has oversight responsibility for this mess. The clock is ticking and it appears that this time the justice system might be permitted to work... or will it?

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September 26 - October 2, 2015

Clockwise from the top left corner: Amanyara Resort, Big Blue Unlimited, Blue Water Divers (Grand Turk), Blue Haven Resort, Blue Haven Marina, Caicos Conch Farm and Eliza Simons Primary School

TCI’s international coastal clean-up day, a great success LAST Saturday, September 19, a staggering 356 people collected a total of 372 bags of trash countrywide in a coastal clean-up initiative. The well-attended clean-up, hosted by the Department of Environment and Maritime Affairs (DEMA), was in aid of International Coastal Clean-up Day and saw countries around the world working together to fight for trash-free seas. The event was open to all, and participants from all spheres of the community signed up to keep the TCI beautiful by nature. A total of 31 organisations, an encouraging increase from last year’s 17, took to beach accesses, bushes, roads and of course the beach for a few hours, tidying up any litter and other debris they found. Amy Avenant, DEMA’s Environmental Outreach Coordinator, said: “Litter is still a big problem faced by the TCI’s environment, but DEMA is encouraged by both the growth of this initiative, compared to last year’s efforts, as well as the increase in communities who have decided to take matters into their own hands by arranging their own community clean-ups. “We hope to see International Coastal Clean-up Day continue to grow to be one of the largest annual, environmental calendar events in the TCI.”

The following organisations registered with DEMA and took up their trash bags in the fight for trashfree seas: Amanyara Resort, Aqua TCI, Beaches Resort, Big Blue Unlimited, Blue Haven Resort & Marina, Blue Water Divers, British West Indies Collegiate, Caicos Conch Farm, Cooper Jack Community, Edward C. Gartland Youth Centre, Eliza Simons Primary School, Enid Capron Primary School, FilCom Inc, Fortis TCI, Grand Turk Cruise Centre M Poisson & Family, Pine Cay, Precious Treasures School, Provo Sailing Club, Rotarrec Salt Cay Community in Action, School for Field Studies, Seven Stars Resort, Shining Stars Preparatory, Surfside Ocean Academy, TCI Coffee Roasters, TCI Middle School, The International School of the Turks and Caicos, Turks & Caicos Islands Community College (Grand Turk), Turks and Caicos Islands Rugby Football Union, Turks and Caicos Islands Sailing Association and Turks and Caicos Real Estate Agency. DEMA thanked the Turks and Caicos Tourist Board, and TCI Waste Disposal, for their assistance with the disposal of the collected garbage on Providenciales. A special ‘thank you’ has been extended to Java Island for donating some refreshments at the Bight Park, during the clean-up for all the

volunteers. DEMA noted that the initiative could not have been a success

without all the volunteers that were up early, on their Saturday morning, to fight for trash-free seas.

For further information on how you too can get involved in the initiative, visit www.oceanconservancy.org.

Students from the BWIC, Provo Primary and Shining Stars Preparatory, as well as members of the FilCom Inc, joined DEMA at the Bight Park on Saturday morning

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held at Brayton Hall at 7pm. National Youth Day is a public holiday in the Turks and Caicos Islands observed on the last Friday in September. It is celebrated to honour the youths of the Turks and Caicos Islands that represents the future of the nation. According to statistics, youth constitutes a large part of the Islands’ population. About one-third of the population is under 15-years-old. National Youth Day was established to recognise the contribution of the young people

to the nation’s development. National Youth Day is widely celebrated throughout the country. It is a day of games and fun marked with parades, singing and dancing performances, talent shows, competitions, rallies, concerts, sports games, and other festive events and activities. These events are coordinated by the Department of Youth Affairs in the Ministry of Education, Youth, Sports and Culture. Globally it has been recognised that the entire success of any nations depends on the youths.

Clockwise from the top left corner - Fortis TCI, The School for Field Studies, The International School of the Turks and Caicos, TCREA, Edward C Gartland Youth Centre, TC Rugby Football Union and Salt Cay Community in Action

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Participants at last year’s Footsteps4Good charity walk

Governor’s wife hosts charity walk again THE FOUNDER of the Footsteps4Good charity walk, Jill Beckingham, will walk across the country’s main islands once again this year to raise money for charities. Last year the total raised was more than $30,000 and the Governor’s wife is hoping to increase that this year. This year’s walk will start on October 16 at the lighthouse in Grand Turk, a release from the Governor’s Office read. Beckingham will be joined by participants of all ages including children and students who will walk

with her. “This year I would like to open the event to all children and students who would like to join me, and also raise funds for their schools,” Beckingham said. The Provo Road Runners are partnering the event in Providenciales. “This year we have 13 different local organisations who will all get a share of the corporate funding. “Each participant can choose who to support, or donate to their own chosen organisation who are not on the list.

“The concept of Footsteps4Good is that everyone walks or runs for an organisation that is dear to their hearts,” she added. They have already begun registration at IGA, IGA Gourmet and Quality supermarkets each Saturday. Paula Capehart, chair of Provo Road Runners, said: “We are very excited to be part of Footsteps again this year, which not only raises money for charity but encourages more people to start walking and running.” Among the main sponsors for the event are Tropical, Somerset, Grace

Bay Club, Coxco, Amanyara, Parrot Cay, Beaches, Sail Rock, Sotheby's, Hartling Group, IGA, Inter Health Canada, Missick and Stanbrook, CBMS, Scotia Bank, Sophie Stanbrook, KPMG, Chartered Trust, Porter's Island Thyme, East Bay Club, Big Blue, Griffiths and Partners and Blue Haven. Beckingham is hoping for more companies to get involved and to contribute. The itinerary is as follows: October 16 - Grand Turk from the lighthouse to town, being joined by all schools; October 17 - Grand Turk from the

Pet ID programme launched in South Caicos A RE-HOME programme has been launched by the Department of Agriculture on the island of South Caicos. Re-home is the licensing and registration programme developed for dogs and cats as part of the National Animal Traceability and Identification Programme (NATIP). A Government release this week advised that the department will be carrying out dog licensing on the island of South Caicos beginning on September 21 to 24. Residents are being asked to go to the Environmental Health Department’s offices on the island to retrieve their application forms, complete them, and pay the $10 fee for new applicants or $8 for renewals at the Treasury Department.

Enrolling pets in Re-home ensures that they are licensed under the Dogs Ordinance and cats are registered (there are currently no legal requirements for cats to be licensed, however). To benefit from the ‘reunite’ aspect of Re-home, pets must be microchipped and registered in AID (Animal Identification Database). The objectives of the programme are to promote responsible animal ownership, animal identification and traceability, and disease control and prevention. The purposes of the programme are to encourage pet owners to microchip, licence their dogs and register their cats, to build a pet identification database, and to use the database (AID) for animal disease control and to reunite lost pets with their rightful owners.

Get your pets microchip and licensed

Gazebo to Cruise Centre; October 18 - Salt Cay, October 19 - South Caicos; October 20 - Middle Caicos; October 21 - North Caicos; October 22 - Providenciales, Amanyara to Clement Howell; October 23 Providenciales, Clement Howell to National Stadium with students from Providenciaels; October 24 - Provo IGA to Blue Haven, 10km walk/run with Provo Road Runners. Further information about the walk can be obtained from Jill Beckingham at (jillbeckingham@ hotmail.com) or from Provo Road Runners.

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Science & Technology

9,000-year-old decapitation victim hints at ‘sophisticated’ society AN international team of scientists says they’ve discovered the oldest known beheaded skull in the Americas – arranged in a strange, possibly symbolic pose. The skull, described in the journal PLOS ONE, was found in a rock shelter at an archaeological site in east-central Brazil known as Lapa do Santo. The skull, which appears to have belonged to a young man, was discovered in a grave nearly 22 inches beneath the surface, over which limestone slabs had been placed. It is estimated to be between 9,127 and 9,438 years old. “This is the oldest case of decapitation found in the New World, leading to a re-evaluation of the previous interpretations of this practice, particularly with regards to its origins and geographic dispersion,” the study authors wrote. And it wasn’t alone: The skull’s face was covered with the bones of two amputated hands, palms facing inward. The right hand covered the left side of the face, fingers pointed at the chin; the left hand covered the right side of the face with fingers

pointing to the forehead. “This is a very unique find ... this is the only one we ever found that has this type of symbolic, of ritual, processes,” said study coauthor Mark Hubbe, a bioarchaeologist at Ohio State University. “We don’t know where the rest of the body is -- which is part of the mystery, I guess.” Previous instances of beheading go back as far back as 3,000 years ago in South America, and they all occur in the ancient populations that lived in the area of the Andes Mountains. This discovery from Brazil shows that the practice may have emerged in other parts of South America as well. “The careful arrangement of the hands over the face is compatible with an important public display component in the ritual that could have worked to enhance social cohesion within the community,” the authors wrote. “This ritualized burial attests to the early sophistication of mortuary rituals among hunter-gatherers in the Americas.” Human skulls in the South American civilizations were performed for a variety of reasons,

This is a schematic representation of the bones recovered from a burial site at Lapa do Santo.

which varied from culture to culture; some would use them as a display of military might, beheading their enemies and turning the skulls into ornaments or drinking vessels; others used it as a form of ritual sacrifice within their own community. This skull, on the other hand, was found in present-day Brazil, far to the east of the Andes. And it doesn’t seem to match those descriptions. For one thing, this was probably not an outsider who was attacked during a battle, because the analysis of

strontium isotopes in the tooth enamel connected him to other local residents. A trophy head would usually have been modified in some way -- it might have been drilled, or the hole at the base of the skull that’s meant for the

spinal cord might have been enlarged in order to remove the brain (as a decomposing organ would probably make a messy, smelly trophy). But no such marks are found on this skull. Cross the “trophy” theory out.

Bloodhound car aiming for land speed record unveiled THE design team behind the Bloodhound Super-Sonic Car has put its near-complete vehicle on show in London. Some 8,000 people are expected to come and view it in Canary Wharf on Friday and Saturday. Bloodhound has been built to smash the current land speed record of 763mph (1,228km/h) set by another British car, Thrust SSC, in 1997. The new machine is due to start running next year on a special track that has been prepared for it in South Africa. The aim at first will be to do 800mph (1,287km/h). The team wants to do this on 15 October, 2016. But the goal eventually is to push the record above 1,000mph (1,610km/h). This could happen in 2017. It has taken eight years of research, design and manufacturing to get to this stage. What is on show at the East Wintergarden venue represents about 95% of the finished article. Bloodhound has yet to take delivery of its rocket system - one of three power units in the car - and is

Walk through someone else’s cloud, and it will “rain” bacteria on your skin and be breathed into your lungs.

Everyone has a ‘microbial cloud’ Bloodhound has been built to smash the current land speed record of 763mph (1,228km/h) set by another British car, Thrust SSC, in 1997.

still missing a number of minor aerosurfaces, such as winglets and air brakes, and the long strake that sits in front of the fin on the top of the vehicle. “It’s amazing to see it like this, away from the workshop and almost ready to go racing,” said chief engineer Mark Chapman. “I can’t wait to see people’s reaction, to see the look on their faces.” One side of the car has been prepared with a panel removed, to show the vehicle’s inner workings.

Visitors to the sold-out expo will also get to see the different types of wheel it will be using - solid aluminium discs for its record bids, and the super-thin rubber wheels that will be attached for low-speed shakedowns. The latter have actually been sourced from old Lightning fighter-jets and reconditioned. Once the event is over, Bloodhound will be taken back to its Bristol design HQ to await the integration of the outstanding components.

EVERYONE is surrounded by a unique “cloud” of millions of their own bacteria, according to scientists at the University of Oregon in the US. Walk through someone else’s cloud, and it will “rain” bacteria on your skin and be breathed into your lungs. The study on 11 people, published in the journal PeerJ, showed it was possible to identify people from their microbial miasma. One microbiologist said the findings were simply “gross”. Studies have already shown that our microbiome - the collection of bacteria, viruses and fungi that live on our skin and in our bodies - outnumbers our own cells 10-to-one.

These can be spread through direct contact, airborne emissions and shed skin cells in dust. People were kept in a sealed chamber for four hours with air pumped in through a filter to prevent contamination. Dishes and filters inside the chamber collected samples from the emanating cloud. Scientists then analysed the bacteria collected. One of the researchers, Dr James Meadow, said: “We expected that we would be able to detect the human microbiome in the air around a person, but we were surprised to find that we could identify most of the occupants just by sampling their microbial cloud.”

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The Asian cycad scale I HAVE had many people ask me what I think would be the very best way to take care of the scale problem. The Asian cycad scale, or Aulacaspis yasumatsui, was brought into the Turks and Caicos Islands few years from plant importation. Because these scale insects can hide in the roots and in between the leaf bases of cycads, they were brought in undetected at the time. However, it wasn’t long before these insects were detected, yet no one knew what impact they would have on our cycads. This scale insect reproduces itself

so rapidly that a sago will be totally covered in a matter of a few months. The scale will cover the stems and leaves so thick that it looks as if snow has covered the plant. Scale insects suck juices out of the leaves of their host plants, so that if left uncontrolled, they will eventually kill the plant. The insects are not hard to kill, but because they reproduce so rapidly, homeowners have found that they must continually spray their plants. Most homeowners don’t take the time to do this, and many have simply let their plants die and have

had the plants removed. Another factor that has made the eradication of this insect difficult is that they can become airborne. Even though they don’t fly with wings, any time there is a strong wind the immature form of the insect can be carried as far as a half-mile away. This means that even if you have taken care of the problem in your yard, you can get the scale again the next time there is a storm. The primary hosts of these insects are the Cycas species that come from Asia. This includes the king and queen Sagos. The infestation usually starts on the petioles near the crown of the plant, and works out from there. Usually within a couple of months, the plant will be totally covered. So, what can we do to eradicate these insects? Reports show that the most effective way to get rid of them is to spray infected plants with a combination of horticultural oil and

Diazinon. Mature scales have a hard shell that protects them from direct contact sprays. The immature scales are called crawlers and do not have a hard shell. Crawlers will leave the protection of the parent scale and will move to the new growth when possible. Horticultural oil is used to cover the entire plant, which smothers scales. If the plant is not totally covered with oil, the application will not be as effective. A week after an application of oil, the Diazinon is used to kill the crawlers. This process is repeated every two weeks until the infestation is no longer present. But you may realise that this is a constant job because new scales can be blown onto uninfected plants at any time. Another approach is the use of systemic insecticides. Systemic will be effective on a plant for approximately three to four weeks.

Unfortunately, many people have found that systemic insecticide is not a long-term solution to the problem. Thus, you can see why people have not been able to control these insects, and have decided to remove their sagos from their landscape. I have found that products with the active ingredient Imidacloprid are very effective for long term control of the Asian scale (for those of you with pets, this is the same active ingredient that is used in the Advantage system for dogs and cats). These products are made by the Bayer chemical company and go by the names of Merit, Marathon, and Admire. These products are applied to the soil and then the roots draw the chemicals into the plant. These chemicals work best when they concentrate in the new growth of the plant. The Asian scale is a problem that is not going to go away any time soon.

POLICE SAFETY TIPS

How to deter would-be thieves

THERE are several things that can be done to deter would-be thieves. One of the most important and often overlooked, is to copy down the make, model and serial numbers of your property. If there’s no serial number, then the property should be marked in some way to identify the owner. If a person is found with suspected stolen property, the serial number can confirm that it’s stolen. This then allows police to solve current and past crimes and gather information about who is doing what. Serial numbers are also a good general deterrent for people

purchasing items. Most people don’t want to purchase stolen property because it’s wrong, but they also don’t want to risk being charged with possession of stolen property. The most valuable reason for recording serial numbers is that it allows police to return property to the rightful owner. When thieves break into a house, they target high-end goods: smart phones, TVs, laptop computers. However, there is another common denominator among burglaries, something that’s costing many victims the chance to get their stuff back. Almost everything stolen from a home has a unique serial number inscribed on it somewhere. But few people record the serial numbers on

their property before it’s stolen. That’s a missed opportunity because many stolen goods are recovered by police but there is no way to item their rightful owners. When an item is sold to a pawnshop, the serial number is recorded as part of the transaction. Every transaction is turned over to the police for review. Here’s another reason to record serial numbers from your items or to have them inscribed with your personal mark. A homeowner who has kept serial numbers can turn them over to the investigating officer. When the thief tries to pawn something, police will be alerted because of that serial number. The chance of getting stolen

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.

property back is greater if people have recorded their serial numbers. Recording serial numbers can be time consuming, but I cannot stress the importance enough. It’s just as important to keep the list hidden. I can recall a burglary involving a homeowner who had done his due diligence and recorded the serial numbers. But all the information was on a CD labelled ‘serial numbers’ so the burglar took that, too.

I will also take this opportunity to strongly caution persons from buying an item with a serial number that's been filed off or ripped away. There are many ways to be proactive in the fight against crime. The greatest partner a police officer can have is you, a member of the public who has taken steps to make the job of a criminal that much harder to begin with.

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

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Dental care for children Improve your skincare without splurging POLISHING up your skincare routine doesn’t need to involve spending more time at the sink or money at the store. Before we get to the good stuff, let’s quickly make sure you understand why you do what you do to your face. By understanding what each step of your skincare routine is trying to achieve, you’ll understand how just slightly improving the step will make a big impact on your regimen's results. After all, we want to get the most out of those five minutes at the sink each morning and night, right? Here’s the nitty-gritty: 1. Cleansing is doing just that, it’s rinsing and washing the day’s makeup, oil, dead skin and grit off your face. If left on your skin overnight, it would clog your pores and create build-up on the skin’s surface forming a rough texture, dullness and potentially breakouts. Cleansing is the first step in getting your skin prepared to receive your treatment serums. 2. Toning is important because it helps restore your skin’s pH balance and also removes any cleanser residue, remaining makeup, dead skin cells, oil and dirt. Think of it as an extension of cleansing. Again, you’re preparing your skin to accept the next steps of your routine. 3. Applying treatment serums are critical to achieving any goals you may have with your skin (think: aging gracefully, lightening hyperpigmentation, clearing acne, calming rosacea, etc). Serums are loaded with active ingredients and formulated in a way that they can be carried into the skin to go to work. 4. Moisturising replenishes moisture that’s been lost and also seals in the moisture that’s already in your skin. Adding moisture is key for

leaving your skin feeling soft and looking hydrated. Overall: To ensure you keep your neck and décolleté looking as good as your smiling mug, always start at your forehead and work downward all the way to your neck and then décolleté. No one wants a wrinkly, aged neck and décolleté. Now that you know how to better your already existing routine, here’s an insider tip to help you improve your routine even more by having it customised to your skin and goals: Set up a skin consultation with a licensed aesthetician in your city. Spas typically offer this service complimentary. Expect a 15 minute discussion while the technician analyses your skin under a magnifying lamp and then gives recommendations on the types of products you should be using. That way when you run out of the products you’re currently using, you can change over to products that are perfect for you. (HUFFINGTON POST)

BY AROUND the age of two a child will have all 20 of their baby (deciduous) teeth. These teeth will stay with the child until the adult teeth come through which is around six to eight years of age for the front incisors and laterals and around 12 years for the molars (the bigger teeth at the back). It is therefore important that the baby teeth are properly cared for with good oral hygiene and regular visits to the dentist. Daily care of your child’s teeth You should begin tooth-brushing as soon as a child’s teeth start to come through (around six months). A child under the age of seven years is unlikely to be able to effectively brush their teeth themselves and so I recommend that an adult takes responsibility for brushing the child’s teeth twice a day. A small-headed brush with medium soft bristles should be used with a small (pea-sized) amount of toothpaste. A child’s fluoride toothpaste should be used. In general I find that flossing is unnecessary for a child as it is difficult for a child to do effectively themselves and hard for an untrained adult to do for the child, especially when baby teeth become loose. A fluoride, non-alcohol mouthwash may be used. Limiting the amount of sugar, especially hard candy, juice and soda, will also help to keep your

child’s teeth healthy. Visits to the dentist I recommend that a child’s first visit to the dentist is nothing more than accompanying a parent or guardian during their own routine dental checkup. In this way, a child sees an adult that they trust sitting happily and comfortably in the dentist’s chair and in turn will help make the child feel more relaxed and familiar with the environment. Then, at the age of around 18 to 24 months I recommend a first checkup. This would be very relaxed, involve no pain and might even involve them sitting on mum or dad’s knee whilst in the dentist’s chair. From then on a routine visit every six months will ensure that the teeth and gums are staying healthy and clean, no cavities are starting and then later that the adult teeth are coming through correctly.

toothbrush). Fissure sealing is a preventative treatment where a liquid filling material is used to fill in the fissure which then sets, thereby preventing anything entering the fissure and causing tooth decay. It is routinely recommended for children around the age of six or seven years.

Fissure sealing Fissures are the very narrow grooves that occur naturally on the chewing surface of adult molars and premolars. These are vulnerable to decay as the fissures can be deep and difficult to clean (often narrower than the thickness of one bristle of your

Losing baby teeth A child’s baby teeth should start to come out naturally from around the age of six. The teeth become loose because the roots have dissolved and so they have very little to anchor them into the jaw. Therefore losing these teeth should be relatively painless and straight forward and require nothing more than a little wiggle to help them along. Occasionally, an adult tooth might come through without the baby tooth having come out. This is not that unusual, is nothing to worry about and often there is nothing more to do than wait a little while longer. Occasionally the baby tooth might require some help in which case a visit to the dentist is required for a very simple extraction. If you are in any doubt it is worth speaking to your dentist and getting some advice. In summary, it is important but not difficult to care for your child’s teeth; giving them the care that they need with help to ensure that your child learns good dental habits for life.

well to ensure a smooth sauce. Stir in cheeses; whisk until completely melted. • Stir in cooked noodles. Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish. • 4. Top noodles with breadcrumbs. Bake at 350° for 20 minutes or until

top begins to brown and cheese is bubbly. • 5. While noodles bake, place roasted bell pepper and yogurt in a blender or food processor. Process until smooth. Drizzle over squares of baked noodles and serve.

Weekly Recipe

Baked two-cheese penne with roasted pepper sauce Ingredients • 8 ounces dried whole wheat penne • 2 tablespoons margarine • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour • 1/2 teaspoon salt • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper • 1/2 cup milk • ¼ cup smoked Gouda, shredded) • 1/2 cup fontina cheese, shredded • ¼ cup panko (breadcrumbs) • 1/2 cup roasted red bell pepper • 1 tablespoon plain Greek low-fat yogurt

Preparation • 1. Heat oven to 350°. Coat an eight inch square baking dish with cooking spray; set aside. • 2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat; add noodles, and cook until al dente. Drain and set aside. • 3. Reduce heat to medium; add margarine, and cook until margarine melts. Add flour, salt, and pepper; cook one to two minutes until flour begin to brown. • Stir in milk, 1/2 cup at a time, whisking

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Venezuela says it’s conducting military exercise; Guyana puts citizens on alert VENEZUELA says the deployment of its troops near the border it shares with Guyana – which triggered serious concern in Georgetown – is “an operational deployment exercise”. Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino Lopez said Tuesday that Venezuela was conducting military exercises in the eastern part of the country “because we are really preparing ourselves”, according to French news agency AFP. He did not specify exactly what the country was preparing for. The minister’s comments came after Guyana’s president David Granger expressed concern that the mobilisation of Venezuelan ground and naval troops and equipment was “an extraordinary escalation of Venezuelan military activity in eastern Venezuela”. The development comes amid longstanding border disputes between the South American neighbours. Since the 19th Century, Venezuela has been laying claim to the vast mineral-rich area of jungle west of the Essequibo River, which accounts for about 40 per cent of Guyana’s territory. Venezuela has also extended its maritime claims after a subsidiary of Exxon Mobil Corp. announced it had made a significant

DR food ban by Haiti will be counterproductive – Opines EU official

Some of the weapons that were transported to the Venezuelan border.

oil discovery about 193 kilometres off Guyana. Against that background, Granger reacted to the deployment of Venezuela troops, saying that he felt that Venezuela “is treading a dangerous course at this point in time, and rather than seeking a peaceful resolution of the matter, Venezuela seems to be pursuing a very offensive and aggressive course”. In a statement issued later in the day, the Guyana government said it was “concerned about the unannounced and unexplained build-up of military forces close to Guyana’s border and waters”. It also urged Guyanese citizens close to the border with Venezuela to be alert to this development and further them urged to remain within

the boundaries of Guyana. “Guyanese are urged to only utilize legal ports of entry into and out of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela if they must travel to or from that neighbouring state,” the statement added, as it also urged Guyanese to “remain calm as the Government of Guyana continues to monitor this situation and will provide updates if and when it becomes necessary”. Guyana said it remains committed to the principle of peaceful coexistence of states, as is enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, and would regard any act that is not consistent with that principle as a breach of international law that will result in serious consequences. (Caribbean360)

Partnership with Jamaica police nets Haiti’s biggest 2015 seizure of guns and drugs Days after Commissioner of Police Dr. Carl Williams announced that Jamaica and Haiti law enforcement would be forging deeper ties to combat the guns for drugs trade between the two countries, Haitian authorities are reporting that the partnership has led to the seizure of the largest cache of weapons and drugs so far this year. According to information provided by the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s National Intelligence Bureau (NIB), 15 members of the narcotics arm of the Haitian Police Force were deployed to Ile A Veach, a town in southern Haiti, where 13 firearms, an assortment of rounds and 2,500 pounds of ganja were seized. Ile A Veach is considered the centre from which the illicit gunfor-drugs trade operates between Jamaica and Haiti. The Haitian police thanked NIB for providing critical intelligence that led to the successful seizure of the firearms, ammunition and marijuana. Commissioner Williams welcomed news of the seizure, which came as the ‘Get the Guns’ campaign

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A EUROPEAN Union official warned Tuesday that an impending Haitian ban on some Dominican Republic products will drive up prices in the impoverished country. Alberto Navarro, head of the EU delegation in the Dominican Republic, said that wheat, corn, bread and other affected goods could become up to 40 percent more expensive in Haiti. “There’s no doubt the same ones will keep paying the price: those who are most disadvantaged,” he said. Haiti’s government has said that starting Oct. 1, it will ban 23 Dominican goods from crossing the border of the island it shares with the Dominican Republic to improve tax collection. The goods

will be allowed to enter Haiti by boat or plane through the capital of Port-au-Prince or the northern coastal town of Cap Haitien. The goods represent some $500 million in sales a year and make up 6 percent of all Dominican exports. Haitian business leaders have praised the measure, saying it will help support the local economy. The ban comes amid growing tensions between the two countries as the Dominican Republic steps up deportation of Haitians. Both Navarro and Lorenzo Jimenez, a United Nations representative in the Dominican Republic, said leaders of both countries should meet to talk about the issue. (AP/Yahoo)

20,000 new Bahamian voters expected by 2017 NEW voter registration for the 2017 general election officially begins next month with Parliamentary Commissioner Sherlyn Hall telling The Tribune he expects up to 20,000 new registrants this cycle. This is because more Bahamian youth have reached the voting age of 18, coupled with an overall growth of the country’s population, Mr Hall said. Voter registration will start on October 5 throughout The Bahamas and also at certain Bahamian embassies and foreign missions oversees, he said.

Mr Hall said the various registration stations will remain in operation until the House of Assembly is dissolved, which is expected to happen in about 18 months time. “We will commence the creation of a new voter register on October 5, 2015,” Mr Hall said. “That means all persons who registered for the last general election will have to come in to us with their passports to re-register. And it is quite normal for us to start at about 18 months before the term of the House comes to an end.

Barbados gets $10 million loan for job creation

15 members of the narcotics arm of the Haitian Police Force were deployed to Ile A Veach, a town in southern Haiti, and 13 firearms, an assortment of rounds and 2,500 pounds of ganja were seized.

was officially launched last week. “We have been diligent in building our intelligence-sharing capabilities with the Haitian authorities. Our new efforts under the ‘Get the Guns’ initiative will seek to keep these traffickers on the back foot and effectively stop the movement of illegal weapons through our

borders,” he said. “The imminent deployment of the Jamaican police officers to Haiti will deepen our cooperation with law enforcement authorities in the French-speaking territory to ultimately smash the guns-for-drugs trade and eliminate its impact on the security of our borders.”

THE Inter-American Development Bank has approved a $10 million loan in an initiative to reduce poverty and create jobs in Barbados. The programme aims to alleviate the country’s poverty and unemployment rates through a program comprised of three components. Firstly, the programme will work to expand and consolidate the Identification, Stabilisation, Enablement, and Empowerment (ISEE) Bridge Programme. The initiative will also aid 8,000 unemployed Barbadians through improved employment services, better local labour market information demand-drive technical

training programs. Finally, the programme aims to create an efficient Management Information System (MIS) that will connect programs enacted by Barbados government agencies, thereby strengthening the government’s coordination and accountability capacities. The new program will cover 250 additional houses – amounting to approximately 2,000 individuals – over the course of a four-year period, focusing on the following disciplines: personal identification, education and human resource development, family dynamics, and health promotion.

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Bahamian PM Christie: I won’t be forced out Some Cayman banks are now exchanging US dollars only to their own customers.

Cayman Minister: US cash shortage ‘temporary’ A SHORTAGE in U.S. cash could lead to devaluation of the Cayman Islands currency, but Financial Services Minister Wayne Panton said Monday that he expects the shortage will be temporary. Money transfer companies, used primarily by expat workers to send cash overseas, started shipping U.S. cash off island after Cayman National Bank stopped providing banking services for the transfers. The minister, speaking on Radio Cayman, said Cayman National had to stop offering the cash transfer services or risk losing its own access to the U.S. banking system. Mr. Panton said Cayman’s banks are having trouble getting U.S. cash at the standard 84-cent exchange rate, with some banks having to pay as much as 88 cents CI per U.S. dollar. “If it became a long-term issue, it would have an impact on our economy, a negative impact,” he said. JN Money Services, which handles the transactions for the remaining cash transfer agencies in Cayman, stopped accepting Cayman dollars at the end of August when its account with Cayman National was closed. The transfer companies are currently restricting transactions to US$500. The issue for money transfers companies such as MoneyGram and Western Union is related to increasing regulation in the U.S. over concerns that cash transfers could be used to launder money or fund terrorism. When Fidelity Bank stopped offering Western Union services over the summer, executives there cited higher risk and costs of compliance, along with declining fees for the transfers. Earlier this month the International Monetary Fund, presenting on these issues in St. Kitts and Nevis, called on Caribbean states to come up with a regional strategy to address correspondent banking for money transfers. In the short term, Charles Enoch and Jacques Bouhga-Hagbe noted in their presentation, central banks could step in to provide the banking services. The IMF reports that 10 banks

in at least five countries had pulled out of corresponding banking relationships as of June, following a global trend of banks getting out of the cash transfer business. In an article in the IMF’s September Caribbean Corner newsletter, Mr. Bouhga-Hagbe wrote: “The potential loss of correspondent banking relationships could destabilize financial systems and economic activity in the Caribbean.” JN and Cayman National, along with Mr. Panton’s ministry, the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority and other banks in the area were involved in negotiations for weeks in August trying to find a solution that would allow the remittance companies to continue operating even after the bank closed the account. The current solution, Mr. Panton said, involves flying the cash to Florida to deposit in a bank there, but that has caused a shortage in U.S. currency in Cayman. The minister described bank restrictions on U.S. dollars as an “overreaction” to a short-term problem. Some banks have restricted U.S. cash withdrawals only to customers, while other banks are charging fees to non-account holders to get U.S. cash. He said there could be “a bit of profiteering going on.” Minister Panton said he has heard some reports of hoarding U.S. currency and said some banks are having to import U.S. cash. People in the Cayman Islands sent almost $180 million overseas as remittances in 2014. Most of that, more than $110 million, went to Jamaica through cash transfers. More than $23.5 million in remittances went to the Philippines. Mr. Panton said his ministry continues to work with JN to find a solution so that the company will not have to ship the cash off island. One possible solution, he said, could include working out a model so that the Cayman Islands Development Bank could start taking the deposits and acting as the correspondent bank to move the deposits into the U.S. banking system.

PRIME Minister Perry Christie spoke frankly to party supporters yesterday, telling a crowd that he would not allow anyone to put a “proverbial political gun” to his head telling him when to demit his post. Speaking at a Progressive Liberal Party Women’s Branch meeting at PLP headquarters, Mr Christie said the party may be embroiled in a “divisive race” at its November convention instead of focusing on the important issues of crime and unemployment. Mr Christie also revealed that several members of his Cabinet have asked him to stay at the helm of the party during such “perilous” times. PLP insiders have speculated that Deputy Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis will challenge Mr Christie at the convention. “We’re going to subject ourselves to a major divisive race,” Mr Christie said at a PLP Women’s Branch meeting at the party’s headquarters yesterday. “Not that I have a problem of defending. Not that I have a problem of believing that I will successfully defend, but people must understand the importance of a convention.” “All you’re going to do is descend into a race between us and them and quite frankly I don’t believe it will be much of a race.” “We today have the twin problems of unemployment, particularly with our young people, and crime, and our focus, necessarily, must be on both.”

Current Bahamian PM Perry Christie said: “I’m not going to let anybody in this country put that proverbial political gun to my head and tell me ‘you got to go’”.

He added: “This country is going through some perilous times. I want you to know that members of my Cabinet, I will leave it to them to identify who they are, have been coming to me and asking me to stay on.” “I want you to know that leaders of the party, trustees included, have been coming to me and saying I don’t have the right to decide that by myself. I want you to know that I just don’t make those decisions just like that.” “And I will tell you one thing I’m not going to let anybody in this country put that proverbial political gun to my head and tell me ‘you got to go’. It is not going to happen,” he said to roaring applause from the

crowd. Mr Christie also said: “Even though I am the subject of the concern of those who might wish to run against me, I have an obligation always to ensure that as leader, I communicate to the people of our party, about what is the right thing to do in all of the circumstances. “The chairman of our party is well aware that when it’s a question of that kind of race, you’re not supposed to guess who is eligible to vote. Before it happens you are supposed to settle the voters’ list, you determine those who are qualified to vote and it’s done in an orderly fashion.” “When I make the decision to move, my replacement will be selected that way.”

LIAT employee suspended after allegedly beating customer LIAT has confirmed it has suspended one of its employees and launched an investigation into an alleged fight between the female worker and a customer in Tortola last week. The Antigua-based carrier said it began the probe immediately after being informed about the incident at the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport on September 18. “The employee in question has been suspended pending the outcome of the investigation. LIAT is committed to clearly, openly, and completely establish all of the facts surrounding the incident and to a fair resolution of the matter,” it said in a brief statement issued yesterday. The press release gave no details about the incident. However, media reports out of the British Virgin Islands, where police are also carrying out investigations,

THE incident took place at the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport in Tortola.

stated that the female customer went to the airport after 8:30 p.m. for a flight to San Juan, Puerto Rico and after waiting for two hours asked the LIAT agent for information.

According to the reports, when the airline worker told the passenger that the flight had already left, a heated argument ensued and the confrontation subsequently got physical.

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Combs, the CEO of Bad Boy Entertainment, made a majority of his money from such business ventures as Ciroc vodka, TV network Revolt and the Sean John clothing line. Game of Thrones was voted as the best drama series.

Game of Thrones breaks Emmy record with 12 wins GAME of Thrones picked up a record-breaking 12 awards, including best drama series at this year’s Emmys in Los Angeles. Viola Davis also made history by becoming the first black woman to win the best lead actress prize for her role in How To Get Away With Murder. Jon Hamm finally won a best actor award for Mad Men in the show’s last year. He had been nominated seven times before. Political comedy Veep was the winner in the best comedy series category. And Inside Amy Schumer was named best variety sketch series. It was the first time since it began in 2011 that Game of Thrones had won the best drama series award. Its other accolades included best

writing, best direction and best supporting actor for Peter Dinklage, who plays Tyrion Lannister. Amazon’s comedy-drama Transparent won awards for best director in a comedy and for its lead actor, Jeffrey Tambor, who plays a transgender college professor. The show also picked up best guest actor in a comedy for former West Wing star Bradley Whitford. Viola Davis won her Emmy for lead actress in a drama thanks to her role as a tough criminal defence lawyer in ABC’s How to Get Away With Murder. Accepting her award, she said: “The only thing that separates women of colour from anyone else is opportunity. on Hamm, who played Don

Draper in the drama Mad Men, set in an advertising agency primarily in the 1960s, said: “It’s incredible and impossible for me personally to be standing here.” Julia Louis-Dreyfus won best comedy actress for the fourth time for playing Selina Meyer on Veep, while Tony Hale, who plays her bag man, was again named best comedy supporting actor. Veep, which is set in the office of the fictional vice-president and subsequent president of the United States, Selina Meyer, also won the comedy writing statuette. The show’s win for best comedy ended a fiver-year winning streak for sitcom Modern Family - dashing the cast’s hopes of beating Frasier, which also has five wins in the category.

Combs is the highest paid rapper, Forbes reports IT’S not only his music that makes him rich. Sean “Puff Daddy” Combs is the “hip-hop cash king,” according to Forbes. The music mogul made an estimated $60 million between June 2014 and June 2015. Combs, the CEO of Bad Boy Entertainment, made a majority of his moola from such business ventures as Ciroc vodka, TV network Revolt and the Sean John clothing line. The Harlem-born rapper is reportedly releasing a new album in the coming months, called “No Way Out 2” a follow up to the iconic 1997 album, “No Way Out” which featured the late Notorious B.I.G. and hit songs “It’s All About the Benjamins,” and “Been Around

the World.” Combs is also looking to make some cash off of his Alpine, N.J. mansion and Manhattan condo, which are listed for $8.5 and $7.5 million, respectively. To celebrate his “cash-king” win, Combs, posted a photo to Instagram wearing a T-shirt that said, “King” on the front. Trailing behind Combs, is Jay Z, who made $56 million thanks to his “On the Run” tour with his wife, Beyoncé. In addition, Jay Z owns Roc Nation and the Champagne brand, Armand de Brignac, which costs a whopping $760 per bottle. Rounding out Forbes top five “cash king” list is Drake ($39.5 million), Dr. Dre ($33 million), and Pharrell ($32 million). (NYdailynews)

Happy Birthday ruled out of copyright The company collecting royalties for Happy Birthday To You does not hold a valid copyright to the song, a US federal judge has ruled. Warner/Chappell acquired the copyright - which was originally filed in 1935 - in 1988. But judge George King ruled that the original copyright was only granted for specific arrangements of the music, not the song itself. The tune was composed by two Kentucky sisters in 1893. Mildred and Patty Hill called their version Good Morning To All, which later evolved into the song that is popularly sung at birthday parties around the world. Warner/Chappell had been collecting fees since 1988, when it bought Birch Tree Group, the

successor to Clayton F Summy Co, which claimed the original copyright. It is thought to have made $2 million (£1.3 million) a year by charging every time the song was used in a film, television episode, advertisement or other public performance. The case against the publishers was launched in 2013 by Rupa Marya and Robert Siegel, who are making a film about the song. When Warner asked for $1,500 (£970) for the right to use Happy Birthday To You in the film, Ms Marya and Mr Siegel argued the song was in the public domain and should not be subject to copyright fees. Judge King ruled that Summy had never acquired copyright to the

The judge ruled that the original copyright was only granted for specific arrangements of the music, not the Happy Birthday song itself.

song’s words. “The Hill sisters gave Summy Co the rights to the melody, and the rights to piano arrangements based on the melody, but never any rights

to the lyrics,” he said. Mark Rifkin, one of lawyers who acted for the plaintiffs, said he was “thrilled” by the judge’s decision. “We did exhaustive historical

research and none of it showed that the publisher owned anything other than copyrights to four very specific piano arrangements,” he told BBC Radio 4’s Today programme.

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Bollywood star Chopra makes rare leap to American TV

Priyanka Chopra has thrived in the Indian film industry for more than a decade. But as she gets ready for her close-up on American television, she feels like a complete newcomer.

SHE’S a megastar from Mumbai, India, home to the world’s most prolific film industry. She’s an award-winning actress, a former Miss World, a singer and a dancer. She serves as a UNICEF goodwill ambassador and as a United Nations Girl Up Champion, and she is involved in efforts to promote the education of girls in India. She’s a social media queen, with more than 10 million followers on Twitter. Priyanka Chopra has international cachet and a

global fan base. But her star power has been relatively lackluster in the United States. That may be about to change. Chopra is the star of “Quantico,” a drama premiering September 27 on ABC. In recent weeks, her face has been splashed across billboards and buses from Los Angeles to Toronto to New York. Chopra, 33, has thrived in the Indian film industry for more than a decade. But as she gets ready for her close-up on American television, she feels like a complete newcomer. “I’m excited about making a new foray, but I’m also very nervous,” Chopra said. “I feel like a debutante, like how I felt when my first movie was releasing in 2003. Every time I see a billboard, every time I see my face on a bus or a magazine, I’m just like, ‘It’s a new culture, a new country.’ I hope that I’m accepted as an actor.” In the series, Chopra plays Alex Parrish, one of a diverse group of new FBI recruits, each with a mysterious past. As the show cuts between the present and the past, Parrish becomes the prime suspect in a devastating terrorist attack in New York.

Kim Kardashian, sister Khloe and their mother Kris Jenner — joined by celebrity doc Paul Nassif and a camera crew — journeyed to San Diego to get tested for a rare, genetic and often fatal cancer mutation, TMZ reported.

Kardashian trio tested for genetic cancerous gene in San Diego: report THE latest Kardashian plotline might be tragic. Kim Kardashian, sister Khloe and their mother Kris Jenner — joined by celebrity doc Paul Nassif and a camera crew — journeyed to San Diego to get tested for a rare, genetic and often fatal cancer mutation, TMZ reported. The celebrity website added that the trio was tested for BRCA1, a gene

mutation that greatly increases chances of breast and ovarian cancer. It’s not clear whether the trip to Pathway Genomics was truly for gene testing or was simply a plotline in an upcoming episode of the hit E! show, “Keeping Up with the Kardashians.” And it’s also unclear why the trio was joined by Nassif, a plastic surgeon with his own E! show, “Botched.”

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Tisha Campbell-Martin wrote her rapist’s letter of apology on her body in new music video “Steel Here”.

Campbell-Martin’s body inked with rapist apology in new music video TISHA Campbell-Martin is turning a painful experience into something positive with her new music video Steel Here. In the clip, the actress and singer, best known for her work on the Fox sitcom “Martin”, turns the words from her accused rapist’s apology letter into art, having them painted on her body. In an Instagram post, Campbell-Martin said

that when she was coming up with the concept for the video with director Viktorija Pashuta, they decided to use her alleged sexual assault as the springboard. In a Twitter post, she also explained that even the fashion and colours she chose for the video are symbolic. The “Martin” star recently revealed that she was raped

when she was 3 years old. In an appearance on the talk show “The Daily Helpline” in August, Campbell-Martin said she had never publicly talked about the assault. “I knew as a child that I did nothing wrong and that this wasn’t my fault,” she said. “I have found forgiveness in the guilt that I might have had.” (USA/CNN)

Princess Mako of Japan secretly finishes Master’s degree in fine arts at UK university WOULD you and your friends realise if there was a princess in your midst? Students at England’s University of Leicester were put to the test after it was revealed that one of their fellow students is Princess Mako of Japan, who has studied undetected there for the past year. The 23-year-old, who has been dubbed as Japan’s Kate Middleton, has been working on a Masters in Art Museum and Gallery Studies and has just finished her degree. The royal’s presence was virtually unknown to other students – except maybe fellow Japanese co-eds, who might have recognised her since she’s regularly seen in the public eye back home. While in England, though, Emperor Akihito’s first-born granddaughter has lived the life of a normal college student, staying in the dorms for her year-long studies, and walking freely around the campus. As required by her degree programme, Mako also completed an eightweek internship at Coventry Museum and collectionsbased research at New Walk

Princess Mako’s presence was virtually unknown to other students.

Museum in Leicester. The Imperial House of Japan chose to reveal Mako’s presence in Leicester only after she had completed her Masters, by holding a press conference at the university. No questions were allowed for the Princess, although one bold reporter from Japan did ask Mako how she had found the past year. “It was a wonderful experience,” Mako responded

in Japanese, bowing politely. In a video released by the university, Professor Simon Knell praises Mako, saying: “She’s been like any other student. She’s very polite, very enthusiastic, very generous and she’s been a delight to teach.” And she’ll be back in Britain soon. Though she’s now in Japan waiting for her thesis results, she’ll return to Engand for her graduation ceremony in January 2016.

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Penn files $10 million defamation suit against Lee Daniels Sean Penn has filed a $10 million defamation lawsuit against “Empire” creator Lee Daniels. The complaint, filed Tuesday in New York Supreme Court, asserts that in Daniels’ recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Penn was falsely accused of hitting women by being likened to “Empire” star Terrence Howard. “[Terrence] ain’t done nothing different than Marlon Brando or Sean Penn, and all

of a sudden he’s some f—in’ demon,” Daniels told THR in reference to to Howard’s recent legal troubles. “That’s a sign of the time, of race, of where we are right now in America.” Penn has retained former federal prosecutor Mathew Rosengart, who declined to comment but referred THR to the first paragraph of the complaint, which states, “As a result of Penn’s status as a public figure, he has for years been the subject of

scandalous, scurrilous, and baseless attacks. But Penn, like any citizen, has a right to defend himself and will no longer tolerate the reckless and malicious behavior of others, who seek to aggrandize themselves or their projects at his expense. Accordingly, and because of Daniels’ defamatory statements, Penn brings this action for monetary relief, and to deter Daniels and others from their defamatory actions.”

Jamaican-born novelist, Anthony Winkler dies CARIBBEAN literary legend and Jamaica-born novelist Anthony Winkler has died. Winkler, renowned for his work The Lunatic, died at his Atlanta home in the United States on Friday, September 18. He is survived by his wife, Cathy. Winkler was born in Kingston in 1942, before migrating to the United States when he was 21 to pursue a Bachelor of Arts degree. The Lunatic became Winkler’s most popular work, and was such a success that it spawned a film adaptation in 1991, starring Paul Campbell. Another of his novels, The Annihilation of Fish, published in 2004, was also adapted for the screen. It was also critically ac-claimed. The

Anthony Winkler with one of his novels.

distinguished author was also the co-author of a number of English grammar textbooks, and published numerous works of non-fiction and fiction that were sold worldwide.

Winkler’s last published book was The Family Mansion, in 2013, and in 2014, he was awarded a Musgrave Gold Medal for his contribution to literature.

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Kanye West: I’m the most ‘honest celebrity we have’ KANYE West proffered zen ruminations about his new album, Yeezy Season 2 line, his growing acceptance within the fashion world and why he’s got a legitimate shot at the presidency in 2020 in a lengthy interview with Vanity Fair. The Oscar-winning actor Benicio del Toro is rumoured to be playing the lead villain in Star Wars Episode VIII.

Benicio del Toro doesn’t want to ‘jinx’ Star Wars role BENICIO del Toro says he’s excited about his upcoming role in Star Wars but doesn’t want to “jinx it” by saying too much. The Oscar-winning actor is rumoured to be playing the lead villain in Star Wars Episode VIII. “I know that Star Wars fans are hardcore and I’m very excited to be part of this great franchise,” Del Toro told the BBC. “I read the script and l can tell you it’s a very good script.” Director Rian Johnson’s asyet-untitled sequel is due out in May 2017. Del Toro, who is in London to promote his latest film Sicario, said he couldn’t reveal much about the character he’d be

playing. “I haven’t started it put it together. I’ll build it with the director. I don’t like to talk about things until they’re done. I almost feel like you jinx it. Walk the walk and then talk the talk. “But walk the walk first.” Del Toro appeared as the Collector in last year’s Marvel movie Guardians of the Galaxy. In Sicario, he plays an enigmatic “consultant” on a an elite task force fighting a drug cartel on the US-Mexico border. The first new Star Wars film to be released will be Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens - out in the UK on 17 December. (BBC)

CD sales drop by 31% in the US SALES of CDs in the US dropped by 31.5% in the first half of 2015, according to music industry figures. Just 41 million CDs were bought between January and June, down from 56.8 million in the same period last year. But the losses were largely offset by a growth in streaming revenues, which grew 23% to reach $1.03bn (£697,000). Streaming now accounts for onethird of the US music industry’s income, which remains relatively flat, with total revenue down 0.5% to $3.17bn (£2.05bn). Wholesale revenues - which reflects what distributors and record labels actually receive - rose 0.8% to $2.32bn (£1.5bn). The vinyl resurgence continued apace, amid a surge in new independent record shops. Sales of LPs grew by 52% in the first half of the year, raking in $221.8m (£143m) - roughly half as much as CD sales. However the overall value of vinyl was still far smaller than CDs or digital, according to figures from

the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). RIAA Chairman Cary Sherman said that the figures showed “the story of a business undergoing an enormous transition.” He also warned that “intense demand and billions of streams does not always equal fair market rates or a fair playing field.” This year has seen increased competition for streaming services with the introduction of both Apple Music, Jay Z’s launch of Tidal and Amazon’s entry into the market in a bid to compete with the likes of Spotify, Rhapsody, Rdio, Deezer and Google Music. However, the revenue from digital downloads is still worth more than streaming, totalling $1.3bn (£842,000) despite being down 4%. Taylor Swift’s 1989 was the biggest-selling album in the first half of 2015, shifting 1,328,000 copies (2,011,000 copies including streaming-equivalent sales). Canadian hip-hop star Drake came second, with 965,000 fans buying a copy of his fourth album, If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late.

Speaking about the positive reaction to his political proclamation at this year’s MTV Video Music Awards, West said he was somewhat taken aback, especially considering the backlash he’s faced in past years. “And then as soon as I said that, it was like, ‘Wait a second, we would really be into that, because actually if you think about it, he’s extremely thoughtful. Every time he’s ever gotten in trouble, he was really jumping in front of a bullet for someone else. He’s probably the most honest celebrity that we have,’” the rapper said. West went on to suggest his political ambitions were a natural outgrowth of the influence of his mother and father. “It’s fun to be a rock star, and I’ll never not be one I guess, but there’ll be a point where I become my mother’s child,” West said. “With all the things I’ve done that people would consider to be accomplishments, what’s the point where I become the person that Donda and Raymond West raised?” Luckily for fans of Kanye West:

Kanye West called himself the most “honest celebrity we have,” in a new interview touching on his music, fashion and politics.

Rock Star, the rapper remains at work on the long-awaited followup to 2013’s Yeezus. Asked when it might arrive, he said, “I’m not sure,” though he did say the LP is still called Swish, adding, “I’m forgetting even what the last name of it was now” (So Help Me God, for those playing at home). West also discussed his new track, “Fade,” which premiered during the Yeezy Season 2 launch show. “That’s like a sonic landscape, a two-year painting,” he said. “That song I played has been a year and a

half in the making and it may be still a year from being complete. But it was to let people get a glimpse at the painting.” While West regularly makes time for his music, holing up in the studio with collaborators for intense, twoweek sessions, fashion and design have become his day job. With the release of Yeezy Season 2, West has become more firmly embedded in the fashion world, which, just a couple years back, he regularly railed against for excluding and dismissing him.

Putin offers to meet John after gay rights call – Kremlin RUSSIAN President Vladimir Putin has phoned pop star Elton John and proposed a meeting, according to the Kremlin. Sir Elton has said he wants to talk to Mr Putin about his “ridiculous” attitude to gay rights. The singer previously fell victim to pranksters who impersonated the Russian leader on the phone. But Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told Russian media that Mr Putin had this time called the singer and asked him not to be offended by the hoax. Mr Putin said on Thursday he was ready to meet Sir Elton - when their schedules allowed it - and discuss “any issues of interest” to the British star, Mr Peskov said. Russia has faced international criticism for its laws on homosexuality, including a 2013 bill prosecuting people for providing information about

Sir Elton John has said he wants to discuss gay rights in Russia with President Putin

homosexuality to people under 18. A report by Human Rights Watch last year said Russia was failing to prevent and prosecute homophobic violence amid a rise in attacks against minorities. Speaking to the BBC earlier in September, Sir Elton said Mr Putin’s attitude to gay people was “isolating

and prejudiced” and “ridiculous”. He said he would like to speak to the president, although “he may laugh behind my back... and call me an absolute idiot”. Later a message on the musician’s Instagram account thanked Mr Putin for “reaching out” in a phone conversation.

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Pope Francis urges divided US Congress to share the wealth Pope Francis urged the United States not to turn its back on undocumented immigrants, to reject the victimisation of religious and ethnic minorities, to overcome income inequality and to save the planet from climate change, citing Scripture and the nation’s founding ideals in a historic address to Congress Thursday. Francis, who then swapped the corridors of power for a humble lunch with homeless people, also asked lawmakers to wage a constant battle against poverty and to ensure the wealth of the world is equitably shared and used to create jobs. Francis, who is on a six-day U.S. visit and is the first-ever pontiff to address a joint meeting of Congress, was watched not only by a packed chamber of lawmakers but also thousands of people who gathered outside the Capitol to follow the speech on big screens erected on the National Mall. He later appeared on the Speaker’s balcony, saying “Buenos Dias” and making brief remarks in Spanish before blessing the crowd below. The Pope, who was greeted by cheers as he stepped onto the floor of the House of Representatives, did not scold lawmakers, as his tough words on political topics at the White House Wednesday suggested he might. Instead, speaking in English rather than his native Spanish, he delivered a speech that evoked a

Pope Francis, who is on a six-day U.S. visit and is the first-ever pontiff to address a joint meeting of Congress.

sermon or even a pep talk. Using the podium of the House as a pulpit, he repeatedly couched the most politically divisive issues in U.S. public life in the context of the lessons of the Bible and the example of American heroes, including Abraham Lincoln and Martin Luther King, to encourage his audience to live up to the country’s highest ideals. While he referred to traditional Catholic priorities like opposition to same-sex marriage and abortion in passing, he argued that the faithful

also had a duty to be engaged on other politically controversial social issues, like opposing the death penalty and forging a more equitable society to benefit those “trapped in a cycle of poverty.” Citing his own national heritage as an immigrant and his Argentine roots, Francis reminded his audience that undocumented migrants were human beings. At times this summer, the millions of people living in the shadows in the United States have been singled out in the heat of the presidential campaign.

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Cameron commits additional $175M to battle migration crisis BRITISH Prime Minister David Cameron committed an additional $175 million to tackle the growing migration crisis in the wake of an emergency European summit that was on the verge of falling apart. Cameron announced the new funds as he was arriving in Brussels for the meetings. Cameron said $150 million would be given to help refugees displaced in camps in countries bordering warravaged Syria. The rest would be earmarked for aid in Europe, the Western Balkans and North Africa, he said. Cameron said Great Britain’s $1.2 billion toward the refugee crisis was more than any country has given except the United States. “We must make sure people in refugee camps are properly fed and looked after, not least to help them but also to stop people wanting to make or thinking of making this very, very difficult and very dangerous journey to Europe,” Cameron said. Deep divisions highlighted the talks among members of the 28-nation bloc which had come together to try to stanch the flow of desperate asylum seekers. Leaders meeting in Brussels were looking at long-term ways to tackle “the dramatic situation at our external borders and strengthen controls at those borders,” according to a draft text of their mission statement.

British Prime Minister David Cameron arrives at an extraordinary summit on the migrant crisis, in Brussels, Belgium, on Wednesday.

“Today ... a concrete plan must finally appear in place of the arguments and the chaos we have witnessed in the last weeks,” said European Council President Donald Tusk. Cameron’s money pitch came after four Eastern European nations — the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary and Romania — voted against a plan adopted Tuesday to relocate 120,000 migrants to other member states over the next two years to ease the strain on Italy and Greece.

Florida man disembowels girlfriend after she cries out ex’s name during sex: cops A SOUTH Florida man charged with murdering his girlfriend admitted to disemboweling her with his bare hands after she twice cried out her ex-husband’s name during sex, police said. Self-admitted “monster” Fidel Lopez, 24, said he flew into a drunken rage after she cried out the other man’s name during rough sex inside of their Sunrise apartment’s closet early Sunday morning, according to a police report obtained by the Sun Sentinel. In extremely disturbing details, police say Lopez admitted to shattering a sliding glass door, punching holes into a wall and ripping a closet door off its hinges. He then returned to 31-yearold Maria Nemeth, who was lying unconscious on the floor, and proceeded to sexually mutilate her -- first with various objects, then by inserting his arm into her, up to his elbow. Once inside he said he proceeded to rip out part of her intestines. Neighbours said they heard a man yelling and loud noises for about two hours coming from the apartment,

A TSA agent checks a traveller’s identification at a special TSA Pre-check lane at Terminal C of the LaGuardia, New York City.

New Yorkers may soon need two IDs to board domestic flights Fidel Lopez, 24, is accused of barbarically killing his girlfriend, Maria Nemeth, after she twice called out her ex-husband’s name during sex.

which the couple had shared for about a week. Before calling 911 just after 3:30 a.m., Lopez said he carried her body to the bathroom and splashed water on her face in an attempt to revive her. He then washed his hands, had a cigarette break outside and

called cops to say his lover was not breathing. When police arrived at the home, they found him crying for help next to her naked body. Blood and bodily tissue covered the floor and walls. A bottle of tequila and sliced limes were seen in the kitchen.

NEW Yorkers flying the friendly skies may soon need more than a driver’s license to board domestic flights. New York is one of four states and American Samoa that issue identification that is out of compliance with stricter federal rules expected to start sometime next year. Under the Department of Homeland Security’s Real ID program, the standard drivers and identification licenses that 10.5 million in New York are carrying do not make the cut. Under the rules, New Yorkers would have to use a second piece of

ID or a passport to board planes at the region’s airports, according to state officials. There is also an enhanced New York driver’s license available that costs an extra $30. This license would qualify under the Homeland Security rules because it verifies U.S. citizenship. But state Department of Motor Vehicles officials say flyers need not worry: New York is seeking an exemption from the federal rules so that regular driver’s licenses are accepted through 2020. (NYDailynews)

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Poll: Trump lead shrinks, still tops in GOP field DONALD Trump remains the Republican front-runner -- but a new poll confirms that he’s losing some support. Hillary Clinton also maintains her advantage on the Democratic side, even if the undeclared Joe Biden jumps into the mix. A new Quinnipiac University national survey of likely GOP voters put Trump’s support at 25% -- ahead of Ben Carson at 17% and Carly Fiorina at 12%. They’re followed by former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush at 10% support, Florida Sen. Marco Rubio at 9% and Texas Sen. Ted Cruz at 7%. Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and Ohio Gov. John Kasich were each at 2% and no other candidates topped 1%. The results reinforce a recent CNN/ORC poll that showed an ascendent Fiorina in the wake of her strong debate performance last week. Fiorina posted the largest gains in favorability since August, up 12 points, with Carson (+10) and Christie (+9) also making big gains. Trump’s ratings have held steady at 36% favorable, meanwhile, and he remains more disliked than liked. The GOP results don’t show much of a gender divide, with Trump performing fairly evenly among men (25%) and women (24%). The same is true for Fiorina, at 14% with women versus 11% with men. But 34% of women say they could never support

Donald Trump’s support is at 25%.

Trump, compared to just 25% of men. On the Democratic side, Clinton notched an 18-point advantage over her progressive rival, Bernie Sanders, and also led Vice President Joe Biden -- who is still mulling a potential White House bid. Clinton earned 43% support, compared to Sanders’ 25% and Biden’s 18%. Other candidates failed to reach 1%. When Biden is removed from the race, his support breaks in Clinton’s favor by a 2-to1 margin. In that scenario, Clinton receives 53% support to Sanders’ 30%, with former Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley at 1%.

Conservative sources deny Cameron pig’s head allegations CONSERVATIVE party sources have denied that David Cameron was involved in a bizarre university dining club ritual involving a dead pig’s head. Downing Street had earlier declined to comment on any of the allegations in a new unofficial biography by the former Tory donor Lord Ashcroft. But a party source later specifically denied the allegation that has caused the biggest stir – that Cameron was a member of the decadent Piers Gaveston club and allegedly put “a private part of his anatomy” into a dead pig’s mouth as part of an initiation rite. Ashcroft admits he has a grudge against Cameron for passing him over for a significant government job but insists the claims were not motivated by a desire to settle scores. Party sources initially said they did not recognise any of the allegations revealed by the Daily Mail, which is serialising the book, Call Me Dave. On Monday afternoon the same sources were more specific in their denial, saying the story about the pig head was “not true” and “nonsense” as Cameron was never a member of the Piers Gaveston club. Downing Street has formally declined to comment on any of the

allegations in the book, saying it “would not dignify” the claims. The prime minister’s official spokeswoman said Ashcroft had himself set out his reasons for writing the book – a reference to No 10’s belief that the book was fuelled by a desire for personal revenge. Downing Street also refused to say whether Cameron intended to sue Ashcroft for libel, or to discuss allegations that the prime minister knew about the peer’s non-domiciled tax status the year before it was publicly revealed. Labour and the SNP called on the prime minister to clarify when he knew about Ashcroft’s tax status. Ashcroft’s unofficial biography of Cameron makes a series of claims about his involvement in a drugtaking environment at university and his knowledge of the peer’s offshore tax status. The publication of extracts in the Daily Mail, two weeks before the Tories’ autumn conference, is a sign of how far Ashcroft has fallen out with the prime minister, who is said not to have followed through on a promise to give him a significant job after the 2010 general election. The allegations about the dead pig’s head come from an

anonymous MP, who said he had seen photographic evidence of the incident. The MP told the authors that Cameron attended a dining club called Piers Gaveston, named after Edward II’s lover and known for its debauchery, as well as being part of the Bullingdon drinking club, which was notorious for trashing rooms. Speaking to the biographers, one Tory MP said he had been asked to join the Bullingdon club but walked out of the first event in disgust and considered it was all about “despising poor people”. The book does not provide any evidence of Cameron ever having been involved in any destruction at the Bullingdon club, and the individual who is said to have a photograph of the incident with the pig has not provided any corroboration. Ashcroft gave millions to the Conservatives before the 2010 election. Relations deteriorated after he was not offered a big job, while the Conservatives were infuriated when Ashcroft published his detailed constituency polling in the runup to 2015, arguing it helped other parties. The billionaire peer has now resigned from the House of Lords. (The Guardian)

Europe seeks unified response to unprecedented migration crisis EUROPEAN leaders are seeking to forge a two-part response to the wave of humanity reaching the continent, proposing to require new residents to integrate while also trying to alleviate problems in the Mideast. Speaking Thursday in Berlin, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said refugees would be welcomed -- but would need to assimilate into society, respect the government and the values of the country, and learn German. And following a meeting in Brussels, Belgium, the European Council -- the heads of government of the 28 European Union countries -- said the biggest test still lies ahead. “It is clear that the greatest tide of refugees and migrants is yet to come,” said Donald Tusk, president of the European Council. Tusk said that European leaders had agreed to provide more help to Lebanon, Jordan, Turkey and other countries in the region in the hopes of at least inducing some people who are fleeing conflicts and poverty to stay in the Middle East. Tusk said 1 billion euros (about $1.12 billion) would be committed

to the region in cooperation with the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees and the World Food Program. Many among the wave of people landing on European shores each day are from Syria, where a 4½-year civil war has reduced cities to rubble and wiped out any means of earning a living. In addition to supplying more aid to Middle Eastern countries, Tusk said the national leaders meeting in Brussels had agreed to strengthen the protection of the EU’s outer borders. The leaders had agreed, Tusk said, that “the current chaos at our external borders must end.” “Proper management and control of our external borders is our common responsibility,” he said. “It would be unfair to put all the burden on Italy or Greece or other countries.” Still, the EU is a long way from agreeing on a united and coordinated response. “The measures we have agreed today will not end the crisis,” Tusk said. “But they are all necessary steps in the right direction.”

The wounded were taken to four hospitals by more than 220 rescue vehicles.

Hajj stampede: At least 717 killed in Saudi Arabia AT LEAST 717 people taking part in the Hajj pilgrimage have been killed in a stampede near the Islamic holy city of Mecca, officials in Saudi Arabia say. Another 863 people were injured in the incident at Mina, which occurred as two million pilgrims were taking part in the Hajj’s last major rite. It is the deadliest incident to occur during the Hajj in 25 years. Preparations for the Hajj were marred when a crane collapsed at Mecca’s Grand Mosque this month, killing 109 people. Pilgrims travel to Mina, a large valley about 5km (3 miles) from

Mecca, during the Hajj to throw seven stones at pillars called Jamarat, which represent the devil. The pillars stand at three spots where Satan is believed to have tempted the Prophet Abraham. The wounded were taken to four hospitals by more than 220 rescue vehicles. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Nayef, who headed an emergency meeting after the stampede, has ordered an investigation. The Saudi health minister, Khaled al-Falih, said the crush occurred because many pilgrims moved “without respecting the timetables” established by authorities.

Saudi-owned al-Arabiya TV reported that the head of the central Hajj committee, Prince Khaled alFaisal, had blamed the stampede on “some pilgrims with African nationalities”. But the head of Iran’s Hajj organisation, Said Ohadi, told Irna that two paths close to the scene of the incident had been inexplicably closed off by the Saudi authorities, resulting in the build-up in pilgrims. The UK Foreign Office said it was in contact with the local authorities and was urgently seeking more information about whether British nationals were involved. (BBC)

Job Listings Services Auto sales real estate

Classifieds TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

September 26 - October 2, 2015

946-4664 Fax: 946-4661

Email: tcnews@tciway.tc

Website: tcweeklynews.com

FLOWER GIRL

Wanted urgently

Floral Designer

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

Call: 231-3788

FOR SALE

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

September 26 - October 2, 2015

COCO BISTRO Is looking for a

Domestic Worker

is looking for a

• Must have a clean police record • Must be willing to work weekends, holidays and nights • Duties: • Make sure the surroundings is clean and tidy Salary $6.25 per hour

labourer labourer To work 6 days To work 6 days 11419

per week salary $6.25 per hour

contact: 241-7710

Contact: 649-946-5368 deadline for application is October 10th, 2015

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per week salary $6.25 per hour. contact: 649-341-1683

ALBERT HIGGS

CHAMPIONS FOR CHRIST

Is looking for a

maintenance/ handyman to work 5 days per week salary $6.00 per hour send resumes to: Executive Board Champions for Christ International School of Excellence #1145 Leeward Highway Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands, BWI Email: Championsforchristtci @gmail.com

Contact: 649-339-4903

11418

LABOURER

WANTED to work Monday laboUrer – Saturday 8am5pm salary $6.50 per hour.

contact: 649-331-2716 11362

To work 6 days per week salary $6.25 per hour. contact: 649-341-1683

11419

DMR GROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED Seeks to fill the following positions

THREE (3) LABORERS

• Interested person must be willing to work hard, must be responsible, reliable and trustworthy • Must be willing to work with little or no supervision • Scheduled work hours are 7am- 5pm • Applicant must be willing to work on holidays and weekends Salary $400.00 per week

• • • • •

CASABLANCA CASINO

AUTOMOTIVE HELPER

Individual must possess the following: Must have own adequate tools to perform duties Must be able to work with little to no supervision Must be familiar with both OE and Generic Diagnostic tools Proficient diagnostic abilities in all areas of automotive (electrical, A/C, drivability, transmission etc.) • Must be a holder of an automotive certification or other engine or machine certification • Must have a minimum of 2 years progressive experience • Must have excellent communication skills and work habits • Must be willing to work on holiday and weekends Salary $400.00 per week

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN

The individual must possess the following: • Must have own adequate tools to perform duties • Must be able to work with little to no supervision • Must be familiar with both OE and Generic Diagnostic Tools • Proficient diagnostic abilities in all areas of automotive (electrical, A/C, drivability, transmission etc.) • Must be a holder of an automotive repair certification i.e. ASE or equivalent certification • Must have a minimum of 5 years progressive experience • Must have excellent communication skills and work habits Salary $450.00 per week Submit applications to: DMR GROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED C/o Family Care Medical Clinic Horizon House Unit B, Blue Mountain Rd. Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands Or email: dmrgroupholdingslimited@gmail.com

Is looking to fill the following positions:

WAITRESS Salary $11.00 per hour

LABORER/ KITCHEN HELPER Salary $10.00 per hour

LABOURER Salary $6.25 per hour

• All candidates must have at least 2-4 years’ experience • Must be willing to work night shifts on weekends and holidays Please drop off CV’s at Casablanca Casino addressed to Human Resource

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VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!! the largest readership in the turks & caicos Club Pillows Seeks

1 Labourer Must have at least 3 years experience and able to work with little or no supervision. Salary start at $6.50 per hour and is based on experience. Deadline for application is September 24th 2015

Interested persons should send application via fax to 649-941-4034 c/o Alliance Realty Ltd.

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Is looking for a

CARIBBEAN NURSERY

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ALBERT HIGGS

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COCO BISTRO

is looking for a

SOMMELIER Successful candidates must be confident and at ease during fast paced services and enjoy a bustling environment while maintaining an informal and accessible approach in line with our dining standards. Extensive wine experience and knowledge in a restaurant environment is essential and preferable certified by WSET or equivalent sommelier qualification, but not essential

Requirements: • Ensure the highest level of wine service to all guest • Be an excellent communicator with previous experience in a restaurant environment • Assist the GM with stock control and staff training • Good command of the English language is essential • Well groomed appearance • This role may require an element of manual handling and some heavy lifting This role is a full-time position Salary 35k per annum Contact: 649-946-5369 deadline for application is October 15th, 2015

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CARIBBEAN CAFÉ/ PEARL’S RESTAURANT & BAR/ DOLPHIN’S SPORTS BAR/ KEW TOWN BAR & GRILL

September 26 - October 2, 2015

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

E.L. CONSTRUCTION

Is looking for the following:

N.H. CLEANING SERVICES Is looking for a

PABLO BARBER SHOP

NATASHA CONSULTANCY

Acting on behalf of our clients:

Is looking for the following:

is looking for the following:

Contact: 331-6364

– $6.25 per hour Must be able to work 6 days per week.

contact: 231-6153

RBC ROYAL BANK (BAHAMAS) LIMITED

Maid

2 Barbers 2 Hair Stylists

Contact: 242-4684 DWAYNE TAYLOR

Gardener Contact: 231-2015 HOPEY’S BAR

contact: 241-5678

Bartender Contact: 231-7036

contact: 247-0187

DANYELLE N. HIGGS

DARIK & ANDREA RIGGS

ELITE GAMING

Is looking for a

Is presently considering applications for:

Turks & Caicos Islands

The successful candidate should possess the following qualifications: • 3 or more years banking experience • ABIFS/AICB Diploma or a degree in banking or a related field would be an asset • Previous experience as a Lending Officer is mandatory

reliable, hardworking also go with children.

contact: 232-2949

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Required Skills • Negotiating/Selling Skills • Problem Account Management • Knowledge of Financial Analysis and risk assessment • Critical Thinking • Time Management • Relationship building/Planning/Organizing/Closing Sales • Effectively manage risk • Impact and Influence • Ability to manage multiple priorities • Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills • Microsoft Office Proficiency (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Is looking for a

domestic Domestic Bar Supervisor Worker worker To work 6 days per Must be honest, week Remuneration is $6.25 per hour.

Contact: 232-2235

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Relationship Manager – Business Banking

Must be willing to work 6 days per week salary $6.25 per hour 11423

Salary $10.00 per hour

Labourer

To work 6 days per week must have experience with harsh chemicals salary $6.25 per hour.

ALCIDAS A. GARDINER

11424

Mason Carpenter

– $8.50 per hour

11431

KPW CONSTRUCTION

Welder Cleaner 11387

Barmaids Waitresses Salary $6.25 per hour

to work 6 days per week salary $7.00 per hour must be able to work shift work, nights weekends and holidays.

contact: 649-3316074 or email: elitetci@gmail.com 11430

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!! the largest readership in the turks & caicos

Responsibilities Include: • Responsible for retaining and growing relationships with Business Banking (BB) clients, contributing to the strategic priorities of Sales Volume and Revenue Growth and improving the Client Experience. • Responsible for the on boarding of products and services for existing and new clients, identifying, referring and fulfilling on new opportunities as appropriate, promoting collaboration amongst Business Banking relationship team and partners. • Providing direct support to Business Banking clients with all lending and non-lending activities. • Developing a strong knowledge of client’s operational requirements in order to provide financial solutions (primarily Cash Management and Deposit Solutions) that add value to the customer’s needs and goals, while driving revenue growth. • Providing credit and sales support for Relationship Manager (RM) to enable the identification, planning and delivery of solutions for client and prospect needs. • Effectively supports the RM with their assigned portfolio of accounts and participation in all aspects of portfolio credit management including, but not limited to, preparation of annual reviews at an acceptable level of risk and assisting with the compilation of documentations required in the origination/booking of deals. Responsibility and accountability for final sign off will rest with the RM with regard to the completion of BBTR/RAF. • Being the service champion for BB clients including coordination of the service team, focusing on ensuring the client experience in delivered effectively through appropriate service partners. • Acting as the Problem Resolution champion leveraging appropriate partners to resolve client concerns. A competitive compensation package (base salary & bonus) will be commensurate with relevant experience and qualifications. Interested persons should apply by September 28, 2015 and follow the steps below: • Go to jobs.rbc.com • Type Turks in the search by location box • Then select Search Jobs • Select the role you wish to apply for

EVENTS COORDINATOR/ FLORAL DESIGNER • Applicants must possess a minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Floral Designer with proper certification • Must have extensive knowledge on different flowers, foliage and potted plants • Must be able to know the names, seasonal availability and how long the plants will stay fresh • Must also be up-to-date on the current fashions and styles in floral design while at the same time understand the traditions of using certain flowers for weddings, funerals and other occasions • Applicants must be willing to work outdoors for set up and weddings with irregular hours in doing so • Applicants must have a comprehensive knowledge of QuickBooks Enterprise and have an outgoing personality who enjoys working with the public Starting salary $1,500.00 per month Please drop all applications to Flowers by Environmental Arts located at U102 Venture House, Grace Bay Road, Providenciales or email to:

admin@environmentalarts.tc

11415

Successful applicants will be notified by phone for an interview

11427

September 26 - October 2, 2015

C & S PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Is looking for a

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

-8 Labourers KKPNT’S CAR RENTAL

Salary $6.25 per hour.

contact: 241-5922 11427

-1 Auto Body Repairman -3 Receiving Agents -1 Bookkeeper

OASIS RESORT GRACE BAY

-3 Receiving Agents -3 Housekeepers BLUE HAVEN LTD.

-Butler

Salary $6.25 per hour

Claude Joseph is seeking employment for the following:

1) Green Keeper

Interested candidate may contact 241-2512 for further details regarding employment. George Stacy Allen Chambers is seeking employment for the following:

1) Labourer

Interested candidate may send their application through ricardofulford@gmail.com regarding employment. Flamingo Variety Store is seeking employment for the following: Interested candidate may contact

241-3943 for further details regarding employment. "B" Beauty & Health Spa is seeking employment for the following:

1) Cosmetologist

Interested candidate may send their application through ricardofulford@gmail.com regarding employment. Ricardo Fulford Immigration and Labour Consultant, Turks and Caicos Islands, Cel: 1(649)346-1125

KST WATER SPORTS

Cook Waitress Salary $6.25 per hour.

LVA Management Ltd.

Hires

Is looking for a

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

Contact: 242-0521 contact: 241-5922

Ricardo Fulford Consultant Services on behalf of his clients:

1) Cashier

C & S PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

11429

Cook

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CLEANER

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

contact: 331-9801

Skills and Requirements: - English Language - Communication Skills - Customer and Personal Service - Clean to Detail - 5 Year Experience

Send Resume : steve@ lvaresort.com Or drop it off at Sales Office 107 Turtle Cove Dr, Turtle Cove, Providenciales 11416

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!! the largest readership in the turks & caicos

Danny Buoys is seeking employment for the following:

3) Labourer

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

Ricardo Fulford

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

TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS DECLARATION OF ACQUISITION PURSUANT TO SECTION 5 (1) OF THE LAND ACQUISITION ORDINANCE CAP 78 And IN THE MATTER of a Declaration by the H.E Governor that PARCEL NOS. 50307/9, 18-20, & 50402/123, 142, 158, 159 & 161, situate at BOTTLE CREEK, NORTH CAICOS In the Turks and Caicos Islands are likely to be acquired for a public purpose.

The American Embassy is accepting applications for the following position:

Consular Agent - Turks and Caicos Island

Incumbent assists U.S. citizens in welfare, whereabouts and repatriation, protection of property and death/estate cases. Assists applicants with citizenship and passport matters, including registration of birth abroad and passport applications. Processes requests for notary services. Develops and processes a variety of claims for federal benefits under Embassy Nassau’s supervision (position N32-1405-011). Directs U.S. citizens to online registration with the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program. The incumbent must be a resident U.S. Citizen with the required work permit and be hired initially under a “Temporary Appointment” with no benefits. Candidates with the following qualifications may apply: • Education: Bachelor’s degree is required. • Experience: A minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in working involving the application of regulatory material and extensive public contact is required. • Skills: Must possess tact and good judgment in dealing with U.S. citizens, general public and local officials. Ability to apply regulations correctly; maintain a range of working level contacts with local officials and private organizations; and follow-up on on-going administrative and consular activities. • Language: Level 4 (Fluent) is required. The complete Vacancy Announcement and Application forms are available online at: http://nassau.usembassy.gov/job_opportunities.html. Electronic submission of applications must be submitted to the following email: NassauHR@state.gov. Applications will not be accepted at the Security Gate of the Embassy. Deadline: September 30, 2015. Due to high volume of applications, unsuccessful candidates will not be contacted.

September 26 - October 2, 2015

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

ENTOMOLOGIST NEEDED

vacancies

Parkway Pest Solutions is looking for an Entomologist with a Board Certification from the American Entomology Society for over 15 years. The successful candidate must possess a Bachelor of Science Degree in Urban Entomology and Industrial Pest Management, and be highly experienced in Termite, Ant & Rodent Control (Extermination), Chemistry and Biochemistry, Taxonomy, Vertebrate Pest Management, Pesticides and Hazard Analysis Control including their relation to building construction/design and affects on food/plants/ animals. A valid driver’s license is required at all times in fulfillment of the duties required. Work experience is required in business management and administration. This position requires sales calls and marketing, as well as performing pest control analysis, and taking on pest control projects including carrying out onsite exterminations for homes and businesses. Salary will be commission based, to be discussed.

Ocean Club Management is looking for qualified applicants for the following vacancies, to begin work immediately:

Housekeeper Housekeeping Inspectress Houseman Property Services Attendant Property Services Supervisor Gardener

The qualified candidate must submit their resume with copies of certifications to info@karammissick.com on or before September 30, 2015. A copy of that submission may be lodged with the Labour Department. ONLY BELONGERS NEED APPLY. 11367

All applicants must be able to speak English fluently, and be able to present a clean Police Record if offered a position. Individuals must be willing to work holidays and weekends on a flexible schedule dictated by business demands. Preference will be given to someone with previous resort experience. Wage commensurate with experience.

Please drop off resumes at Ocean Club to the attention of the Human Resource Manager, or via email to diane@oceanclubresorts.com Only those receiving an interview will be contacted.

11433

RBC ROYAL BANK (BAHAMAS) LIMITED is presently considering applications for:

Country & Branch Manager – Turks & Caicos Branch

WARD’S CONSULTANCY Acting on behalf of our clients: P.J. Barber Shop, Complete Construction, Jasmine Pierre, South Wind Millwork, J & W Construction, Faces and Fingers is looking to fill the following positions:

Craftman Labourer Domestic Worker

Carpenter Cosmetologist Masseuse

Salary $6.50 - $10.00 per hour.

Contact: 345-7212

11393

The successful candidate should possess the following qualifications:

• 10 or more years banking experience • Minimum – Bachelor's Degree in Banking or a related field • Previous experience as a Lending Officer is mandatory Strong Leadership & Coaching In-depth Credit knowledge of Personal and Business lending Problem Account Management Bank Operations, Policies & Procedures Strong communication skills (oral and written) Negotiating/Selling Skills Relationship building & People Skills Good judgement Effectively Manage Risk Microsoft Office Proficiency

is looking for the following

STONE MASON/ CARVER Must be able to work 5 days per week salary $7.00 per hour.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides overall leadership and management of the branch, team sales objectives, and related activities • Achieves a high standard of customer care, optimal business retention, profitable growth and productivity • Ensures high credit quality and full compliance to the bank’s lending guidelines • Develops RBC and community relationships to capitalize on business opportunities • Provides ongoing coaching and development of staff, ensuring a high level of employee commitment and capability through focused management routines • Grows both the business and personal client relationship • Balances the rewards of meeting business objectives with the risk of loss to the customer, employee and shareholder • Ensures effective corporate governance oversight by adherence to all the bank’s policies and producers

contact: 343-0476

11401

Y.A.3.B. CONSULTANCY

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

contact: 341-3374

HVAC fabricator and installer Metal duct fabricators Copper pipe soldering /brazing VRF vacuuming and recharging systems Able to read Mechanical drawings Rate - 9.5 per hour.

Contact number 332-2200

11380

LYNEAL A. GIBSON Is looking for a

Acting on behalf of our clients:

E.R. CONSTRUCTION LTD.

Stock Room Clerk – $7.00 per hour B & M CONSTRUCTION

Labourer – $7.00 per hour ADA HOWELL

A competitive compensation package (base salary & bonus) will commensurate with relevant experience and qualifications.

labourer

Labourer

Interested persons should apply by October 2nd, 2015 and follow the steps below: • • • •

Is looking for the following:

Milestone

BRUCE TRETHEWEY

Key Skills: • • • • • • • • • •

WINE & SPRITE NIGHT CLUB

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– $6.25 per hour ACCENT OF BEAUTY PLUS

Nail Technician Hair Dresser

Go to jobs.rbc.com Type Turks in the search by location box Then select Search Jobs Select the role you wish to apply for

– Salary $6.25 per hour

11434

Contact: 345-4540

11967

To work 6 days per week salary $6.25 per hour. contact: 343-3398 11383

is looking for a

contact: 333-1199

11386

11287

per week salary $6.25 per hour.

Is acting on behalf of its clients CULINARIA LTD

Genesis Auto Mobile Repair (241-4156)

Kitchen Helper, Server, Domestic Worker

• Must have a valid drivers license from A-H. • Must be able to work holidays and weekends. • Must be able to understand computer systems, program and diagrams. • Applicants must call 241-4156 Monday Saturday 7:45 to pm. Pay set $10.00/$12.00/$14.00 per hour.

Salary $6.25 per hour Busy Restaurant (9418408)

Dish Washer/ Kitchen Helper/ Server

Salary $6.25 per hour.

H & C CONSTRUCTION Is looking for a

FAN ART PHOTO

Is looking for a

Is looking for an

farmer

labourer To work 6 days

domestic worker

Artist To work 6 days

contact: 243-7768

contact: 345-6884

contact: 431-2858

contact: 242-0521

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

per week salary $6.25 per hour.

PASSION BEAUTY SALON AND SUPPLY

The Help Desk culinariatci@gmail.com

Is looking for a

GEORGE HALL

Mechanics

Is looking for a

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

contact: 333-1236

To work 6 days per week salary $6.25 per hour

Goldie Forbes

INDIAN BAZAAR is looking for a

Is looking for a

Farmer

sales person

To work in North Caicos must be willing to work 5 days per week salary $6.25 per hour.

contact: 246-5437

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

per week salary $6.25 per hour.

11316

Massage domestic worker Therapist To work 6 days

EVAN CLARE

To work 6 days per week salary $6.25 per hour

contact: 941-8053

11392

Is looking for 2

Must have at least 5 years experience Must be willing to work 6 days per week including weekends and holidays Salary $6.25 per hour. Email:info@equilspa.com

ALVERIA DUNCOMBE

11387

Is looking for a

11374

E.R. CONSTRUCTION

11280

EQUILIBRIUM SPA

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11390

September 26 - October 2, 2015

PASSION BEAUTY SALON AND SUPPLIES

MRS. JARETT

Hair Dresser

domestic worker

Is looking for a

the largest readership in the turks & caicos

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

11432

contact: 244-1821

J.B.S. SALON Is looking for a

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

11391

contact: 341-9177

Tibor’s Machine Shop is looking to fill the following positions.

Applicants interested should meet the requirements listed below. We are looking for energetic personnel eager to contribute and to reach their potential in their job fields

Labourer

• Must start early and leave late • Clean metal works • Positive attitude and eager to assist • Miscellaneous painting • Clean and maintain a clean shop, machines, equipment and any incoming jobs • Assist in repairs/welding/machining when required. • Operate specific equipment in a safe and efficient way according to supervisor instruction • Able to operate power and hand tools • Provide manual labor assistance on various tasks and assignments • Salary negotiable

Mechanic

• Must be able to diagnose mechanic related problems • Must have theoretical knowledge and practical experience of complete brakes, gasoline and diesel engines, automatic and manual transmissions, steering and suspension components, exhaust and basic electrical. • Must be punctual and willing to work late hours when called upon • Maintain company vehicles, equipment, various machinery & make necessary repairs • Have experience in welding and perform welding tasks • Must have a valid trade specific certifications with at least 5 years working experience. Wage: Based on applicants experience and qualifications

INTERESTED APPLICANTS CAN CONTACT 941-5802. EMAIL COVER LETTER OUTLING YOUR INTEREST AND SUPPORTING EXPERIENCE IN A PARTICULAR POSITION ALONG WITH your resume to tibor@TIBORSMACHINESHOP.COM

To work 6 days per week salary $6.25 per hour. contact: 649-333-1236 11372

To work 6 days per week salary $6.25 per hour please send resume to: 1zionconsult@gmail. com 11366

LEW 1 SHIPPING SEEKS THE FOLLOWING PERSONS:

One (1) Captain

Applicant must have 12 years’ experience as tug and barge captain. Master’s license for a 450 ton tug, STCW Certificate

Two (2)- work boat mechanics on diesel engines Must have 10 -12 years’ experience, knowledge of hydraulic and air starting system

One (1) Labourer - to work five (5) days per week.

11377

CONTACT : 941-5707

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September 26 - October 2, 2015

TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS GOVERNMENT VACANCIES The following vacancies currently exist within the Turks and Caicos Islands Public Service:

Clinical Psychologist

Providenciales (Deadline: October 2, 2015) Salary: $49,900.00 per annum The incumbent in this position will be responsible for providing effective and quality psychological services to clients with mental health disorders.

Customer Service Quality Assurance Supervisor

Providenciales (Deadline: October 2, 2015) Salary: $32,600.00 per annum The incumbent in this position will provide reliable and efficient customer service support to the Turks and Caicos Islands Business Environment.

Environment Health Officer

Various Islands (Deadline: October 2, 2015) Salary: $32,600.00 per annum The incumbent in this position will ensure that Public and Environmental Health and sanitation standards are adhered to in all areas, both public and private.

Health Research Officer

Grand Turk (Deadline: October 2, 2015) Salary: $40,200.00 per annum The incumbent will assist/support the Chief of Epidemiology and Research to plan, develop and implement epidemiologic and research programmes under the auspices of the National Epidemiology and Research Unit (NERU) to ensure collection, analysis, and interpretation of data about health effects and risks in TCI and disseminate this information locally, regionally and internationally as appropriate to be utilized in particular to promote evidence-informed decision making in health in TCI.

Refuse Collector

Grand Turk (Deadline: October 2, 2015) Salary: $487.50 biweekly The job holder is required to collect refuse from collection points at residential, business and community locations and ensure that it is appropriately disposed.

Audit Principal

Providenciales (Deadline: October 2, 2015) Salary: $49,900.00 per annum The Audit Principal is responsible for conducting detailed planning, fieldwork, reporting, wrap-up and close out of all financial and value for money audits to which he/she is assigned so as to achieve the annual audit objectives of the NAO. The incumbent in this position will conduct special audits as directed by the Auditor General to ensure timely completion of the audit programmes and is expected to conduct external audits of ministries and statutory bodies.

Deputy Auditor General

Providenciales (Deadline: October 2, 2015) Salary: $78,000.00 per annum The role of Deputy Auditor General (DAG) is a significant leadership appointment with wide-ranging responsibility. As a member of the National Audit Office (NAO) management’s team, the Deputy Auditor General is responsible and accountable to the Auditor General for providing leadership and managing individual audits assigned from the annual audit work plan.

Deputy Director of Crown Land

Providenciales (Deadline: October 2, 2015) Salary: $49,900.00 per annum The Deputy Director of Crown Land is a senior management post and provides support to the Director of Crown Land with the day-to-day operation and management of the Department, and with direct responsibility for the supervision of staff in Providenciales. The post holder will act in the place of the Director during his absence from official duty, and will also serve as his principal assistant in the assessment and analysis of applications for crown land for commercial (including agricultural and industrial) development.

Deputy Director of Road Safety

Providenciales (Deadline: September 25, 2015) Salary: $49,900.00 per annum The Deputy Director has responsibility for the administration of the Road Safety Department and the enforcement of the Road Safety Ordinance throughout TCI. The job holder will oversee the daily operations of the Providenciales office, oversee and advise on policy and strategy to ensure the effective delivery of the enforcement of the Road Safety Code, educate the public and liaise as required regarding amendments to the Road Safety Ordinance. The job holder will also be expected to make recommendations through the Director to the Permanent Secretary on issues within the Road Safety Department.

Director of Survey & Mapping

Grand Turk (Deadline: October 2, 2015) Salary: $58,100.00 per annum This is a senior management position with nationwide responsibility for the administration of the Survey and Mapping Department and enforcement of the Survey Regulations under the Land Survey Ordinance throughout TCI. The job holder will oversee the Department's daily functions, manage the staff, and ensure the enforcement of the Survey Regulation under the Land Survey Ordinance.

Exchange of Information Officer

Providenciales (Deadline: October 2, 2015) Salary: $49,900.00 per annum The incumbent in this position will report to the Director of Exchange of Information and will be responsible for assisting with the full range of competent authority functions, including the implementation of new agreements, the execution of requests, the making of judicial applications, and the handling of legal issues arising from any aspect of the competent authority’s work. Aspects of the post will also include the consideration of both legal and practical implementation issues relating to new and ongoing international developments, such as the proposed expansion of the EU Savings Directive, the OCED Peer Review process, and other initiatives including the implementation of FATCA – Foreign Accounts Tax Compliance Act – US.

Driver/Concierge

Providenciales (Deadline: October 2, 2015) Salary: $15,270.00 per annum The job holder is primarily responsible for assisting the Aide de Camp in providing transportation services and general assistance to the Premier and the First Family and the Acting Premier in performing their official duties.

Air Conditioning Supervisor

Grand Turk (Deadline: October 2, 2015) Salary: $26,000.00 per annum The post holder responsibilities include the installation, maintenance and repairs to all air conditioning and refrigeration units in government buildings. Working along with the electrical supervisors, the A/C supervisor will assist in determining work programmes, job costing and in carrying out joint inspections with user departments prior to undertaking work.

Director of Trade

Grand Turk (Deadline: October 2, 2015) Salary: $58,100.00 per annum The Director of Trade will serve as a member of the leadership team and will function as a technical professional within the Ministry of Finance, Trade and Investment. The successful candidate will be required to work with trade importers, exporters and a number of strategically important small to medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in a variety of industries and/or sectors. The Director of Trade will be responsible for analyzing foreign trade information, evaluating market and economic factors that may impact trade and will play a leading role in the TCIG’s developmental programs.

Clerk of Works

Grand Turk (Deadline: October 2, 2015) Salary: $58,100.00 per annum The job holder's responsibilities include ensuring value for money for TCIG by checking the installation, specification and workmanship in government contracts and ensuring that they meet the contractual requirements. Ensuring Works are to high standards, to time and budget and to the satisfaction of facility users. Assisting with the preparation and implementation of routine and periodic maintenance programmes relating to government buildings.

Deputy Attorney General

Grand Turk (Deadline: October 2, 2015) Salary: $103,800.00 per annum This managerial position has system wide responsibility for the efficient administration of the Attorney General’s Chambers and resolution of complex legal matters arising in the area of or connected with the Public Service, civil litigation (including Judicial Review) and International Mutual Legal Assistance. Providing supervision to other professional and clerical staff, the Deputy Attorney General is expected to generate satisfactory results when the qualitative and quantitative output of the staff is at a high level, the expenditure of the Attorney General’s Chambers is within the limits of the budget, and credible legal advice is provided to the Government in a timely manner when necessary.

Labourer (Agriculture)

Providenciales (Deadline: October 2, 2015) Salary: $487.50 Bi-weekly The incumbent is responsible for providing labour assistance in all aspects of animal (canine) control as directed by supervisor; works may be carried out alone as well as in a small team approach in some instances.

Farm Labourer

Providenciales (Deadline: October 2, 2015) Salary: $487.50 Bi-weekly To support works on the Government farm, the Plant Health Service and Animal Health Service as assigned by supervisor.

Interested persons are asked to visit www.gov.tc/government-vacancies for job details and the application procedure.

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Notice of Sale by Notice of Sale by Public Auction Public Auction Meridian Mortgage Corporation Ltd. as Chargee, pursuant to its charge and the Registered Land Ordinance, hereby gives notice that it will cause to be sold the property listed below by Public Auction, to be held at the office of Meridian Financial Group, Le Vele Plaza, Grace Bay and Providenciales at 10.00 a.m. on Friday 2nd of October, 2015. Location Description

Title No. 61113/386, Long Bay Hills, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands. The subject property is located in the Long Bay Hills section of Providenciales between Leeward Highway and Long Bay Beach. The lot is vacant land covered in light to medium native vegetation, located on a paved road within the subdivision. The property is a short drive from the Grace Bay area, the Conch Farm and Heaving Down Rock. Sporadic residential developments nearby.

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Proprietor

Julian Garland

Approximate Area

0.43 acres

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION ARE AVAILABLE BY REQUEST, FROM MERIDIAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION LTD.

Meridian Financial Group P.O. Box 599 Le Vele Plaza Grace Bay, Providenciales Turks & Caicos Islands, B.W.I Tel. (649) 941-3082 Fax (649) 941-3223

Meridian Trust Company Limited. as Chargee, pursuant to its charge and the Registered Land Ordinance, hereby gives notice that it will cause to be sold the property listed below by Public Auction, to be held at the office of Meridian Financial Group, Le Vele Plaza, Grace Bay and Providenciales at 10.00 a.m. on Friday 2nd of October 2015. Location Description

Title No. 60719/136, Cheshire Hall and Richmond Hills, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands. The subject property comprises 0.45 acres with a single storey, private dwelling home constructed in 2000 of concrete walls with a roof of asphalt shingles located at Discovery Bay, Boggy Sands Drive on the canal, with Three bedroom, 2.5 bathrooms, kitchen, dining/living area.

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Proprietor

Loften and Alice Morley

Approximate Area

0.45 acres

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION ARE AVAILABLE BY REQUEST, FROM MERIDIAN TRUST COMPANY LIMITED.

Meridian Financial Group P.O. Box 599 Le Vele Plaza Grace Bay Providenciales Turks & Caicos Islands, B.W.I Tel. (649) 941-3082 Fax (649) 941-3223

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Swim Teacher To build and manage a swimming program for local children and adults in Providenciales T.C.I. The candidate must have both their sun Bronze Cross and Bronze Medallion and • Weekends and holidays have held these certifications for at least • Have knowledge of Water Safety 10 years sailing and windsurfing Instructor Rescue Diver, Scuba, Sailing, Kayaking, experience a must. Scuba Diving and willing to go into the ocean daily experience is a plus. • Positive, friendly and must speak, read and write English BEACH ATTENDANT Salary is commensurate with experience • Must be willing to work long hours in the

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Decco (TCI) Ltd. has a requirement for a professionally qualified and experienced Project Director to join our team for the construction of a high quality, condominium resort development project in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, BWI. The Project Director will be responsible and accountable for the overall management, control and administration of a new project, and the construction team, from mobilization to the successful completion and hand over of the Works. Such responsibility and accountabilities will include: • • • • • • • • • •

Mobilization and site establishment; Master Schedule and progress reporting; Procurement; Value and Cost reporting; Overall contract administration; Change management and co-ordination; Document Control; Oversight of project health and safety procedures; Oversight of site based QA/QC systems; Oversight of works testing, commissioning and hand over.

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Must possess at least 3 years previous experience cooking on the hot line in a professional kitchen. Cook lunch and dinner items to order to customer’s specification in a high-pressure environment to include, but not limited to: • Cooking meats to temperature such as hamburgers and steaks • Produce salads, sandwiches, tacos, quesadillas, burritos, fajitas and other

The successful candidate will require a proven track record in similar projects and a combination of knowledge, skills and experience, as follows: • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Building Construction discipline. • Minimum 15 - 20 years post-graduation experience in Project/Construction, with at least 10 years spent in Management at a senior level. • Chartered member of an internationally recognized engineering or building professional institution. • Demonstrated financial management and control experience including cost and value reporting. • Extensive experience in the successful completion of high quality hotels and/or condominium resort developments in the Caribbean region. • Strong team building and leadership skills and capabilities. • Salary based on experience.

Tex - Mex items that appear on the menu at Somewhere Café and Lounge. Assist with prepping of foods for service by following recipe standards. Strong knife skills are required and proper sanitation practiced to produce high quality food that accurately represents the Café. Work with other kitchen staff members to execute food, prioritize steps, and contribute to the overall team atmosphere of the kitchen. Participate in daily cleaning duties as per scheduled by the Chef to maintain a clean safe environment for all employees to work in. Cook on the line, during service in a high-pressure environment, executing food to order in an ala minute kitchen according to the ticket in a timely manner. Must be able to read tickets, prioritize steps, and respond quickly to keep up the pace of the kitchen. Be able to stand on ones feet for 8 hours and be comfortable lifting 25 pounds or more without physical restrictions. Be available to work holidays and weekends with a flexible schedule. Belongers given preference.

Written applications with personal details and a full current resume showing education, qualifications and career experience to date should be sent by facsimile to (649) 946 4663 and no later than 2 October 2015.

To be considered, please submit CV, status and referrals to: chefamy@somewherecafeandlounge.com or apply in person at Somewhere Café and Lounge, Coral Gardens Resort

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Science & Technology Space junk around Earth has hit a ‘critical density’

Scientists were also able to successfully transplant the lab-grown kidneys into pigs.

Lab-grown kidneys work in animals SCIENTISTS say they are a step closer to growing fully functioning replacement kidneys, after promising results in animals. When transplanted into pigs and rats, the kidneys worked, passing urine just like natural ones. Getting the urine out has been a problem for earlier prototypes, causing them to balloon under the pressure. The Japanese team got round this by growing extra plumbing for the kidney to stop the backlog, PNAS reports. Although still years off human trials, the research helps guide the way towards the end goal of making organs for people, say experts. In the UK, more than 6,000 people are waiting for a kidney - but because of a shortage of donors, fewer than 3,000 transplants are carried out each year. More than 350 people die a year, almost one a day, waiting for a transplant. Growing new kidneys using human stem cells could solve this problem. Dr Takashi Yokoo and colleagues at the Jikei University School of Medicine in Tokyo used a stem cell method, but instead of just growing a kidney for the host animal, they set about growing a drainage tube too, along with a bladder to collect and store the urine. They used rats as the incubators for the growing embryonic tissue. When they connected up the new kidney and its plumbing to the animal’s

existing bladder, the system worked. Urine passed from the transplanted kidney into the transplanted bladder and then into the rat bladder. And the transplant was still working well when they checked again eight weeks later. They then repeated the procedure on a much larger mammal - a pig - and achieved the same results. Prof Chris Mason, an expert in stem cells and regenerative medicine at University College London, said: “This is an interesting step forward. The science looks strong and they have good data in animals. “But that’s not to say this will work in humans. We are still years off that. It’s very much mechanistic. It moves us closer to understanding how the plumbing might work. “At least with kidneys, we can dialyse patients for a while so there would be time to grow kidneys if that becomes possible.” Other scientists have looked at rejuvenating old organs that would not normally be suitable for transplanting. Prof Harald Ott and colleagues have been testing out a method that washes away the tissue from dead organs to leave a scaffold that can be repopulated with healthy new cells. They have built kidneys, hearts and lungs in this way. Prof Ott says using a scaffold is a good short cut, rather than having to grow whole structures from scratch. (BBC)

SINCE humans launched Sputnik 1 in 1957, we have polluted the once-empty space around Earth to the point that it is now becoming dangerous, according to former NASA scientist Donald Kessler. “We’re at what we call a ‘critical density’ — where there are enough large objects in space that they will collide with one another and create small debris faster than it can be removed,” Kessler recently told Marketplace. For nearly 20 years, Kessler (who was retired until very recently) lead NASA’s Orbital Debris Program Office, which keeps track of all the growing clutter around Earth. He predicts that eventually, there will be so much space junk that leaving Earth to explore deep-space will be impossible. That includes sending satellites to distant stretches of the solar system, like Pluto, and mannedmissions to Mars. Something must be done, he says. So he’s come out of retirement to help find a

An artist impress of what over 500,000 pieces of space junk has done to the earth’s atmosphere.

solution. Endeavour had a major impact on its radiator during STS-118. The entry hole is about 1/4 inch, and the exit hole is twice as large. Right now, more than half a million pieces of man-made space junk orbiting Earth. And about 23,000 of those pieces are the size of a softball or larger. This junk accumulates

over time as defunct satellites are left in space and meteors, as well as other man-made space debris, slam into them, generating even more, smaller bits of junk. After these collisions, the junk doesn’t simply go flying off into space. Instead, it is trapped by Earth’s gravity, and wraps like a belt around Earth, cluttering up our path to space. While the size of this debris

is an important factor, the speed at which it zips through space is what makes it so dangerous. At a distance of over 200 miles above Earth’s surface, objects move at about 17,500 miles per hour. For comparison, that’s faster than a speeding bullet fired from an AK-47 assault rifle — which is about 1600 miles per hour. Needless to say, if your spacecraft were hit with a softball-size scrap of metal traveling at 17,500 miles per hour, it could do some critical damage. For example, in 2009, a retired Russian satellite collided with a US commercial satellite, and the results were catastrophic. The collision destroyed both satellites, adding over 2,000 pieces of space junk to that alreadygrowing pile. Collisions like these, together with the growing number of satellites we place into orbit, have brought us to the “critical density” that Kessler is so worried about.

Tai Chi ‘could be prescribed’ for illnesses TAI Chi is a suitable exercise for older people with conditions like arthritis, a study has found. The ancient Chinese art improves physical performance and enhances quality of life, say researchers. Tai Chi combines deep breathing and relaxation with slow and gentle movements. The study, published in

the British Journal of Sports Medicine, suggests the exercise helps with pain and stiffness in arthritis. It can also help improve quality of life in the lung condition, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). And it may have some physical benefits for people with breast cancer or heart failure, according

to researchers from the University of British Colombia, Vancouver. In the future, it might even be possible to consider prescribing Tai Chi for patients with several illnesses, they said. “Our findings support the results of a previous systematic review that showed the effectiveness of

Tai Chi on health outcomes in older patients with chronic conditions,” Dr Yi-Wen Chen and colleagues wrote in their research paper. “Tai Chi can improve some physical performance outcomes in four chronic conditions (cancer, osteoarthritis, heart failure and COPD) but not at the expense of worsening pain or dyspnoea (breathlessness).”

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September 26 - October 2, 2015

Science & Technology ‘Mind reading’ may be possible with brain-to-brain interface, new study finds RESEARCHERS are hoping to find out if a certain kind of “mind reading” might be possible, with the help of some serious computers. Scientists from the University of Washington published a new study examining the feasibility of a “brain-to-brain” interface between two people that may allow them to communicate with brainwaves and a specially designed computer. The research team set up a game similar to “20 Questions,” where one person would ask a question of the other respondent. In a different room, the respondent would focus on the answer to that question by looking at either a “Yes” or “No” flashing light. The two participants were in separate rooms nearly a mile apart, according to the paper, published today in the prestigious journal PLOS One. The second participant’s EEG brainwaves were then transmitted back to the original participant via a magnetic coil behind the participant’s head. The device is aimed at stimulating the visual cortex so that the original participant sees a flash of light. If the participant sees that flash of light they know to answer yes. “This is the most complex brainto-brain experiment, I think, that’s been done to date in humans,” lead author Andrea Stocco, an assistant professor of psychology and a researcher at UW’s Institute for Learning and Brain Sciences, said in a statement today. Each group of two participated in 20 games -- a mix of both control and actual

Approximately 59% of Europe are either overweight or obese. Participants had to work on a game similar to “20 Questions” where one participant would “transmit” answers via brainwaves.

experiments. The 10 participants could guess the correct object in 72 percent of games with the device compared to just 18 percent of the control games, according to the study. The team said that their research had limits but that they hope to continue these experiments in the future. “Evolution has spent a colossal amount of time to find ways for us and other animals to take information out of our brains and communicate it to other animals in the forms of behavior, speech and so on,” Stocco said in a statement. “What we are doing is kind of reversing the process a step at a time by opening up this box and taking signals from the brain and with minimal translation, putting them back in another person’s brain.”

The University of Washington has used this kind of brain-to-brain interference with a “mind control” experiment where a scientists “transmitted” his thoughts to a partner while they played a video game. Rajesh Rao, a professor of computer science at the University of Washington who was the lead author of that 2013 study, said that these kinds of devices may someday help people with “locked-in” syndrome or help blind people “see” by transmitting images to their brain directly. The technology is “not quite good enough to transmit images -- but people are working on other technologies that [would be] precise enough to send images,” Rao told ABC News in 2013. “That still [has] some ways to go.”

WHO says most people in Europe too fat Most people in Europe are too fat, according to a report by the World Health Organization (WHO). It said 59% of the population were either overweight or obese. Its European Health Report also said the WHO Europe region, which includes parts of Asia, had the highest levels of alcohol and tobacco use in the world. And as a result, WHO officials warned, young people in the region “may not live as long as their grandparents”. The report praised countries for cutting deaths from cancer, diabetes and cardiovascular diseases (which include heart attacks and stroke). However, it also warned that 30% of the region still smoked - a higher

figure than for any other region. And an average alcohol consumption equivalent to 11 litres (20 pints) of pure alcohol a year was also a global high. Meanwhile, the proportion of people either overweight or obese ranged from 45% to 67%. The report said these figures were “alarmingly high”. WHO regional director for Europe Dr Zsuzsanna Jakab said: “This report shows heartening progress. “But there is a very real risk that these gains will be lost if smoking and alcohol consumption continue at the current rate. “This is especially relevant to young people, who may not live as long as their grandparents.” (BBC)

Healthier lifestyles ‘could cut cancer cases by a third’ ABOUT a third of cancer cases in the UK could be prevented if people ate healthily, exercised more and cut down on alcohol, figures indicate. Data from the World Cancer Research Fund suggests that 20,000 cases of breast cancer and about 19,000 cases of bowel cancer could be stopped each year with small changes in lifestyle. In 2013, there were more than 351,000 new cases of cancer in the UK. The WCRF said 84,000 could have been prevented. Head of research Dr Rachel Thompson said simple changes to diet and lifestyle could make “a huge difference” in the battle against cancer. “Even minor adjustments, like 10 to 15 extra minutes of physical activity each day, cutting down on alcohol, or limiting your intake of high calorie foods and sugary drinks,

will help decrease your cancer risk,” she said. She said that after cutting out smoking, being a healthy body weight was the most important thing people could do to cut their risk of getting cancer. “There is strong evidence that being overweight or obese increases the risk of 10 cancers,” she said. The link between a healthy lifestyle and the risk of developing cancer is well known, and this new data looks at preventable cases in 13 of the UK’s most common cancers. For example, among men, 9% of cases of advanced prostate cancer could be prevented every year if men were not overweight or obese. Lung cancer cases could be cut by 15,000 (33%) by getting people to stop smoking. And 38% of breast cancer cases could be prevented, particularly

Exercise is an important way of keeping fit and cutting body fat, which is linked to the risk of developing cancer.

in postmenopausal women, by increasing physical exercise and reducing body fat. The WCRF also said that 2,200 cases of kidney cancer and 1,400 cases of pancreatic cancer could be prevented if people adopted a healthier lifestyle.

Prof Kevin Fenton, director of health and wellbeing at Public Health England, said the UK was currently behind on cancer survival rates compared with other European countries. He said one major factor was that cancer prevention was not in the

public consciousness. “The link between tobacco and cancer is widely known and readily accepted by the public, but many are not yet fully convinced that healthy eating, regular exercise and not drinking alcohol, can lower your cancer risk.” (BBC)

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Sports Interational 105 year-old sprinter sets new track record Pietersen, England’s leading run-scorer across all formats, was told his international career was over in February 2014, after a 5-0 defeat in the 2013-14 Ashes in Australia.

Pietersen says Ashes omission was ‘right decision’ KEVIN Pietersen says England winning the Ashes proved director of cricket Andrew Strauss made the “right decision” not to recall him. The batsman said in May he was “angry and hurt” after Strauss told him he was excluded because “trust had eroded”. But, speaking on Thursday, the 35-year-old said: “He made his decision and it’s turned out absolutely fine.” Meanwhile, Pietersen has agreed to play in the inaugural T20 Pakistan Super League to be held in Qatar in February. He and Sussex all-rounder Luke Wright are two of the 135 overseas players who will be among those included in the tournament draft in December.

Pietersen, England’s leading runscorer across all formats, was told his international career was over in February 2014, after a 5-0 defeat in the 2013-14 Ashes in Australia. Six months later his autobiography was published, including criticism of the England and Wales Cricket Board and former England team-mates. England won the Ashes with a 3-2 home victory this summer. Speaking at a Sport Industry Group breakfast in London, Pietersen said the decision not to recall him “seems to be the right decision”. He said: “At the time I would have said it was ridiculous and nonsense, but England won the Ashes. I don’t draw back to a meeting in May and think ‘goodness how things could been different’.”

Japan drew global attention when they defeated two-time champions South Africa last weekend.

Japan unable to repeat heroics of Saturday’s victory over South Africa AFTER four days up on cloud nine, Japan has been rudely brought back down to earth. After pulling off arguably the biggest upset in Rugby World Cup history at the weekend with victory over two-time champion South Africa, Japan were then taught a lesson by Scotland, who ran out 4510 winners Wednesday. Saturday’s stunning result suggested the “Brave Blossoms” might be able to record just a third

ever Rugby World Cup win and a first over Scotland, yet they went on to be put to the sword at the Kingsholm Stadium as its opponent secured victory -- and a bonus point -- in its opening game of the tournament. It was a valiant effort from Japan, who came into the match sitting above Scotland in 11th in the world rankings, but Vern Cotter’s men were ultimately the superior outfit -and the fresher, having last played a game on September 5.

A JAPANESE man has set a new Guinness world record in track and field -- at the ripe old age of 105. Hidekichi Miyazaki, a father of four and grandfather of 10, completed the 100-metre sprint in 42.22 seconds on Wednesday, entering the record books as the world’s oldest competitive sprinter. “I slept very well last night,” he told CNN Thursday. “I was really moved that something like this can happen.” Miyazaki’s daughter Kiyono added her father had not been sleeping well leading up to this year’s Kyoto Masters competition, experiencing pain in his legs. In addition to sprinting, Miyazaki also competed in the shot put event at the Kyoto Masters, marking 3.25 meters. Miyazaki didn’t take up track and field until the age of 93 -- more than three decades after he retired from working in an agricultural cooperative, Kiyono told CNN. He spent the previous 33 years practicing calligraphy and playing Japanese chess with his friends. But as they started to die from old age, he wanted to find something he could do on his own, Kiyono explained. That was track and field.

Hidekichi Miyazaki runs the 100-metre dash in 42.22 seconds on Wednesday, entering the record books as the world’s oldest competitive sprinter.

Miyazaki first completed the 100-metre dash at the Kyodo Masters in 2004, when he was 96 years old. It was then that he started imitating the trademark pose of Usain Bolt, the world’s fastest man. He does it because “it’s cool,” he said. Even at his age, Miyazaki takes training very seriously. He practices every day, except when it’s raining, in a nearby park, his daughter said. He does a 100-meter sprint and practices throwing shot put three

times. Miyazaki runs because it’s good for his health, he said, “and for a gold medal.” Kiyono said the doctor has told her father that it’s too much for someone his age, but he refuses to listen. “He is an amazing individual,” said Kenji Iwanami, SecretaryGeneral of the Kyodo Masters competition. “His mind is clear and he manages his condition perfectly.”

Pacquiao could face Marquez, Brook or Khan, says trainer FILIPINO boxing pride Manny Pacquiao’s camp narrowed down “Pacman’s” probable opponents for his comeback fight in 2016 and there’s a chance he could fight his arch enemy, Juan Manuel Marquez again. Freddie Roach revealed on ESNEWS that “Pacman,” who is recovering from a shoulder injury, could have a showdown with Mexican superstar Marquez, International Boxing Federation welterweight champ Kell Brook or the World Boxing Council Silver welterweight title holder Amir Khan next year. Roach shared that Top Rank CEO Bob Arum, who serves as Pacquiao’s promoter, told him to pick among these three names. “He [Arum] did tell me that Matthysse wasn’t in the mix. A rematch with Marquez, Amir Khan or the other British fighter Kell Brook... Kell Brook was interested... Arum just gave me those three names, and told me to pick from those three. I picked anyone. I fear none of those guys with Pacquiao. As long as his shoulder is alright, he should be okay,” the world-class trainer said, as quoted by Boxing News 24.

Manny Pacquiao is expected to return to the ring early next year.

Arum considered World Boxing Organization junior welterweight titlist Terence Crawford and WBC Silver super lightweight titleholder Lucas Matthysse as possible immediate foes for the eight-division world champion, per a Las Vegas Review-Journal report, but it seemed that the promoter changed his mind. Nevertheless, Roach is unfazed of all these fighters recently presented to him as he believes Philippines’ “People’s Champ” could easily triumph against any of these three

great boxers. Contrary to what Boxing News 24 may be thinking that a PacquiaoMarquez match may not fetch a good number of Pay-Per-Views, it is definitely a fight that will not just quench all their Filipino and Mexican fans’ thirst of one more bout in their undying saga, but also hardcore boxing enthusiasts all over the world as well. There is just too much tension and friction between the two warriors enough to ignite any arena.

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Singapore Grand Prix: Sebastian Vettel lights up F1 title race EVEN an intruder who risked life and limb by wandering on to the track during a Formula One race could not prevent Sebastian Vettel from racing to a pole to checkered flag victory in an incident-packed Singapore Grand Prix Sunday. Germany’s Vettel was first to spot the man and had the presence of mind to radio in to his team. “There is a fan on the track,” he repeated twice. It led to a second safety car at two thirds distance of the 61-lap race on the Marina Bay circuit. F1 officials later said that a 27-year-old man had been arrested and that the incident was being investigated. After the safety car pulled off, Vettel powered clear again to win from Red Bull’s Daniel Ricciardo and his Ferrari teammate Kimi Raikkonen. Nico Rosberg was fourth. With title leader Lewis Hamilton forced to retire in his Mercedes with a mystery technical issue, Rosberg closes the gap on his teammate to 41 points, with Vettel reviving his title hopes a further eight points back. Hamilton had come to the night race hoping to draw level with his hero Ayrton Senna on 41 Grand Prix victories, but after only qualifying fifth was unable to make much impression before his race ended early just after halfway.

A BBC Panorama programme accused Alberto Salazar (right) of practising doping techniques with other athletes, which he denies.

Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel jumps for joy after claiming his 42nd career F1 victory in Singapore.

Instead, Vettel took the plaudits and moved one clear of Senna to third on the all-time list with his 42nd F1 career win, a result never in doubt after making a clean start from pole. The only hurdles were the safety cars, the first coming after 15 laps following a collision between the Williams of Felipe Massa and Nico Hulkenberg in the Force India. Each time, Vettel was able to distance Australia’s Ricciardo for his third win of the season for the Prancing Horse team and with six races to go of the 2015 season has an outside chance of a fifth world

title. “We still have a small chance. Maybe we can make the impossible possible,” Vettel said at the victory celebrations. Behind the main title contenders, there was a superb but in the end controversial drive by 17-year-old Max Verstappen who carved his way through the field from the back of the grid to finish eighth, but defied an order from his Toro Rosso team to allow teammate Carlo Sainz past in the closing stages. Only 14 cars finished the floodlit race on a technical street circuit which tests drivers and cars. (CNN)

Farah clear to continue with Alberto Salazar - UK Athletics UK Athletics has found “no reason to be concerned” about Mo Farah’s coach Alberto Salazar and his training regime at the US-based Nike Oregon Project. After a full review into allegations of doping against Salazar, UKA restated its view there is “no evidence of any impropriety” from Britain’s double Olympic champion or any reason to “lack confidence” in his training programme. A BBC Panorama programme accused Salazar of practising doping techniques with other athletes, which he denies. There is no suggestion Farah, 32, has been involved in doping.

Salazar has worked as a consultant for British Athletics since 2013. UK Athletics said it will not sever links with the Oregon Project, with its “focus” being on the coaching and support for Farah. However, UKA said its oversight group had made “organisational and procedural recommendations” which would be put in place in the coming months. In July, UKA said none of the “extensive information” supplied to the review panel contained any evidence of impropriety by Farah or gave them reason to “question the appropriateness of the input” into his preparation by Salazar’s team.

Chelsea striker Costa banned for three matches ENGLISH Premier League champion Chelsea will be without Diego Costa for three matches after the combative Spain striker was punished for his off-the-ball antics in Saturday’s 2-0 win over Arsenal. The 26-year-old was charged with an “alleged act of violent conduct” after video evidence showed he hit out at Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny. The incident, which happened just before halftime at Stamford Bridge, was not seen by the match officials. “The Chelsea forward will, therefore, serve the standard penalty of a three-match suspension with immediate effect,” the English Football Association said in a statement Tuesday. It means he will miss Wednesday’s League Cup match against Walsall plus Premier League clashes with Newcastle and Southampton. Meanwhile, Arsenal successfully appealed against the three-match ban of defender Gabriel Paulista, who was dismissed for violent conduct by referee Mike Dean after retaliating following his own tussle with Costa. “Arsenal’s claim of wrongful dismissal in relation to Gabriel has been upheld following an

Yogi Berra’s Yankees career started on Sept. 22, 1946, in a game against the Philadelphia Athletics, and lasted until his retirement as catcher in 1963.

Yankee legend Yogi Berra dead at 90 The 26-year-old striker was charged with an “alleged act of violent conduct” after video evidence showed he hit out at Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny.

Independent Regulatory Commission hearing,” the FA said. “The player is currently subject to a separate FA charge of improper conduct in relation to Saturday’s game and has until 6 p.m. on Thursday to reply. Both London clubs have been charged for failing to control their players and are expected to reply

to the charge by Thursday. Arsenal midfielder Santi Cazorla, who was also sent off, was warned about his behaviour when the charges were laid on Monday. Brazil-born Costa was Chelsea’s top scorer last season after joining from Atletico Madrid, but he was banned for three matches for stamping on Liverpool’s Emre Can.

YOGI Berra’s fans swung into immediate action for an overnight outpouring of grief after learning the Yankees legend died on the 69th anniversary of his major league debut. The Yogi Berra Museum & Learning Center at Montclair State University was first to share news that the Hall of Famer had passed away early Wednesday morning. “It is with heavy hearts that we share the news that Yogi Berra passed away Tuesday night at the age of 90,” the museum tweeted at 2 a.m. The iconic catcher, whose plays

put him alongside Babe Ruth and Joe DiMaggio as a Yankees great, inspired tributes through the day not only from fellow ball players, but from admiring athletes, celebrities and politicians. “The future ain’t what it used to be,” former New York mayor Michael Bloomberg wrote, quoting the ever-clever Berra. “We’ll miss you, Yogi— thanks for bringing so much joy to our city.” Even the Yankees’ longestrunning rivals, the Boston Red Sox, had to respect the legend.

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LA Galaxy boss says USA is best place for Gerrard to learn coaching

Anthony Bennett was drafted No. 1 overall by Cleveland in 2013.

Timberwolves buy out former No. 1 pick Bennett THE deck seemed stacked against Anthony Bennett almost from the moment he entered the NBA. A surprise No. 1 overall pick by the Cleveland Cavaliers in a woeful 2013 draft class thrust expectations on a player still recovering from a major shoulder injury that essentially rendered his rookie season moot. He was traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves last summer, a throwin to help the Cavs land All-Star forward Kevin Love. Now, before he has even started his third season in the league, Bennett is on the move again. The Timberwolves placed Bennett on waivers Wednesday. If he clears as expected, the team has agreed to a

$3.65 million buyout of his contract, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Wednesday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the team does not publicly discuss contract figures. If Bennett is claimed by either Portland or Philadelphia — two teams with cap room to bring him in — he will make all of the $5.8 million his contract called for this season and would not get the buyout from the Timberwolves. If he clears waivers, he may have to sign a minimum salary contract worth $947,000, thereby forfeiting about $1 million from his original salary.

STEVEN Gerrard should remain in the United States if he wants to “broaden” his coaching skills, says LA Galaxy manager Bruce Arena. The ex-Liverpool captain has spoken of his desire to return to Anfield as manager, but still has more than a year to run on his contract in the MLS. “The best coaching environment in the world is the USA,” said Arena. The Galaxy coach reckons the variety of top-flight professional leagues in the US can help Gerrard develop as a coach. American football, baseball, basketball and ice hockey all have established leagues. “Stepping away from the Premier League, and away from football for 24 hours a day, will broaden his skills,” added the 64-year-old. “We have top-flight professional leagues in a variety of sports and on a daily basis it’s interesting to watch how teams and coaches respond to the different pressures on them on a daily basis.” Gerrard, 35, has already decided

Steven Gerrard has spoken of his desire to return to Anfield as manager, but still has more than a year to run on his contract in the MLS.

who he would like as his Liverpool assistant should he ever get the job - saying in his new book that he would appoint former team-mates Jamie Carragher and Xabi Alonso. However, for now, his focus is on winning trophies on the pitch - and Arena says his new signing has made a big impact Stateside. “Gerrard is very special, the

impressions he has made on people are remarkable,” Arena, who managed the USA between 1998 and 2006, told BBC Sport. “That doesn’t always happen but Stevie has embraced everything here at LA Galaxy - he’s spoken to the fans, academy players and even those in the front office. He’s bought into everything.

Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo was led on to the pitch by eight-year-old Syrian born Zaid Mohsen. Beauden Barrett crosses for the All Blacks’ fourth try in their 58-14 win over Namibia at London’s Olympic Stadium.

Rugby World Cup 2015:

New Zealand thrash Namibia 58-14 DEFENDING champions New Zealand made it two World Cup wins out of two with an efficient Pool C victory over Namibia at London’s Olympic Stadium. Namibia are the lowest-ranked side in the World Cup, meaning damage limitation was always going to be the aim against the All Blacks. New Zealand scored five tries before the break, before adding

another four in the second half. The highlight for the African team was a fine second-half try by Johan Deysel. The All Blacks have not lost in 26 matches in the group stages of the World Cup - a record stretching back to the inaugural tournament in 1987 and they remain on target for a likely quarter-final clash with either Ireland or France.

Tripped migrant honoured by Ronaldo IN ANOTHER touching development in the story of the Syrian migrant tripped by a Hungarian journalist, his young son received the acclaim of thousands of football fans in the Spanish capital, as he was led on to the pitch by Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo. Earlier this month, Osama Abdul Mohsen was running through a field close to the Hungarian border, carrying his eight-year-old

son, Zaid, when he was tripped by camerawoman Petra Laszlo. The video of the incident sparked international outrage and Laszlo was fired by her network. Last week, it was revealed that the father and son were offered a new life in Madrid after a football academy offered Mohsen -- a former coach -- a job and a place to live. At the weekend, ahead of Real Madrid’s league match with

Granada, Zaid appeared dressed in football kit as a mascot. He was given a round of applause by the crowd as he walked out of the tunnel with Ronaldo at the 81,000-capacity Santiago Bernabeu stadium. All of the Real players wore T-shirts showing support for the refugees. The Spanish club has announced it will donate 1 million euros ($1.13 million) to ease their plight. (CNN)

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Four to be inducted into “Sports Hall of Fame” By Olivia Rose

Defending TCIRFU Tag League champions Unicorns of Doom will have to work harder if they are to retain their title after losing their opening clash to Red Mist last Thursday night.

Seven Stars sign on as Autumn Tag League sponsor – Defending champs lose opener The TCI Rugby Football Union 2015 Autumn Tag League now sponsored by Seven Stars kicked off on Thursday night at the Meridian Field in Grace Bay, Providenciales. The action started with the perennial performers, the Wahoos, taking on last season’s beaten finalists, Nuff Said. The game was going all the way of the Wahoos with a hat-trick to Dean Griffith and a three point try on debut to Amanda O’Connell before Cara Buddle

scored two late three pointers for Nuff Said to level the game at 1212. The Tipsy Turtles had an easy run out against the Pampered Paws Uptown team who appeared too late to prevent a score of 10-0. Game three saw last season’s champions Unicorns of Doom edged out by the Red Mist. The scores were locked at 7-7 before playmaker Lincoln Outten orchestrated a sweet backline move to dot the ball down in the corner in the final play of the game. The final

game of the night between Meridian and Jolly Ranchers was a heated affair but Meridian were just too good and pulled away in the second half to win 14-9. Meridian played a team game and had six of their players on the score sheet including Tyrese Taylor who scored four tries. Tag rugby is a non-contact, social sport played by men and women of all ages. Any persons interested in learning more about the game or wanting to try it out are invited to attend from 6.30pm on Thursday nights at the Meridian Field in The Village, Grace Bay.

Williams hoping for large turnout at next month’s road race DELANO Williams will be heading home for his sports foundation (The Delano Williams’s Foundation) inaugural 5K and 10K road race which will take place in Providenciales and Grand Turk on October 10th. Speaking from his school in Jamaica this week, the 100M and 200M national record holder, who competes internationally for Great Britain, said he is hoping that a large number of persons can come out and support the races. “I want to see everyone out there and we’ll do it together, bring your 3Ds (dedication, determination and discipline) and let’s have some fun.” Williams, who late last month helped Great Britain’s senior 400M relay team to a third place finish at the IAAF World Championships, said that he will also come home to celebrate with his people. Funds raised from the events will go to local athletes for them to attend national, regional and international championships in 2016. In Provo the race starts at 5:00h (5AM). Runners doing the 5K will

FOUR individuals will be inducted into the “Sports Hall of Fame” when the inaugural National Sports Award is held on October 24th at the Gustarvus Lightbourne Sports Complex. Local athletes, sport activists and non-governmental organisations will be nationally recognised for their achievements at the event, Director of Sport (ag) Judith Robinson pointed out at a press conference held on Monday last at said venue. “The National Sports awards aim to commend exceptional individuals and organisations that have focused their efforts on creating an environment which fosters sports on the islands”. She noted that the awards will further seek to “inspire and empower” youths to become actively involved in sporting activities which will help them to gain greater personal confidence and self-esteem. Turning her attention to the preparations, Robinson said: “The department of sport has been working with groups and NGOS that have nominated persons deceased or alive that continue to contribute to sports.” She added: “because this will be an annual event we want to induct more persons not only into the Hall of Fame but continue to recognise the achievement of our young people”. When asked about her personal feelings on the hosting of the first awards of its kind, Robinson, told reporters that the awards speak volume of how fortunate the Turks and Caicos Islands are to

be generously endowed with such gifted athletes. Decrying the years it took for a National Awards of this magnitude to be brought into fruition, she cordially thanked those who saw the importance of throwing their resources and support behind the initiative. The Department of Sport intends to place much emphasis on several categories at the awards these include: Sports Personnel of the Year, Sports Hero, the Sponsor of the Year, and The NGO of the year. Awards will also be given to junior, senior and youth sports men and women of the year. In the junior category, awardees will range from ages seven –12, in the youth category, 13-21 and in the senior category, 22 and over. The Department of Sports in a bid to have persons selected fairly and un-biasedly based on their active involvement in sporting activities and leagues on the islands has formulated stringent criteria. To ensure the criterion is followed, a nominating committee has been unanimously established. The basic requirements are: sports training, participation in the development of sporting activities across the islands, and attaining significant success at district, national or international level. The criteria for the selection of individual and organisations was given to all NGO`s, which will in turn submit a list of nominees from various sporting disciplines such as basketball, football, cricket, water sports and athletics.

Premier’s Cup billed for this Sunday Delano Williams (second from left) will also come home to celebrate his bronze medal at last month’s IAAF World Championships.

leave the Kids Park and head to Sommerset before returning to the starting point, while 10K runners will head to Gracebay Club before also returning to the Kids Park. At 17:00h (5PM) the event will be held in Grand Turk and both 5K and 10K runners will start from the Lighthouse. The shorter-distance runners will head to Methodist Folly before finishing at the Parade Ground. 10K runners will make

their way to Pond Street then on to the Governor’s Beach before also finishing at the Parade Ground. Registration fee is $20 for adult and $5 for children. A t-shirt and armband will be given to all runners. Interested runners from Grand Turk can contact Mrs. Rita Gardiner on 649-231-0312 for registration forms. Runners in Provo can contact Mrs. Gertrude Forbes on 649-2314307 or 649-331-4307.

AFTER a seven-year break, organisers of the Premier’s Cup will hold the fifth installment of the golf championships this Sunday at the Provo Golf and Country Club. Over its first four years, the golf tournament had donated over $250,000 to a number of organisations, including the The Kidney Foundation, The Cancer Society, The Drug Prevention Foundation, The Junior Golfers’ Association and The AIDS Awareness Foundation.

In a release from the tournament’s president Mark Fulford, he confirmed that this year’s charities are: The Turks & Caicos Islands Cadet Corp and The Drug Prevention Foundation. Although playing time is set for a 09:30h tee-off on Sunday, players will get a chance to mingle and meet and greet from 19:00h on Saturday night at a cocktail reception at the same venue. The tournament started in 2003 with its last playing year in 2007.

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Rodne Etienne won the Golden Boot award for the second consecutive year.

Jerry Liluce won the Player of the Season award.

Digicel Play Provo Premier League:

Liluce wins Player of the Season award

– Etienne nabs another Golden Boot trophy AFC’S Academy attacking midfielder Jerry Liluce was named Player of the Season when the Digicel Play Provo Premier League (PPL) held their annual award ceremony last Saturday

evening at the Chopsticks Bar/ Restaurant in Sandcastle Road, Grace Bay. The 21-year-old Liluce, who scored five goals, was very instrumental in his team’s dominance

of the League last season. Meanwhile the Golden Boot award was won again by Cheshire Hall’s Rodne Etienne. Etienne scored 18 goals in total, one less than last season.

Ishmael Louis copped the Youth Player of the Year award, while Beaches’ coach Johnny Suckrajh was named Coach of the Year. TCI’s internationally acclaimed referee Gianni Ascani won Referee of the Year with Joan Whent copped the Assistant of the Year award and Chris Bryan

Veteran of the Year. The SWA Sharks were also rewarded with the Fairplay League trophy for their sportsmanlike behaviour, while PPL champions AFC Academy and CBMS Cup Winners Cheshire Hall FC also received their spoils.

Team Hartling win “Spirit of Targa Award” – Beaten by mechanical problems in Targa Newfoundland rally A MECHANICAL problem with his Lotus Exige forced national rally driver Stan Hartling to relinquish a massive lead 15 kilometres from the finish line in the gruelling five-day endurance race, the Targa Newfoundland in Canada earlier this month. A sportsmanlike finish of pushing the car over the finish line and an all-round positive attitude, earned the team the “Spirit of Targa Award” which recognises outstanding determination and competitive spirit. Hartling, the CEO of Hartling Group, had dominated the race with his white supercharged vehicle. Armed with co-driver and longstanding friend David Lothian along with the support crew led by Lotus experts, Yesteryear Motorsports from Maryland, USA, the team got off to a great start. Hartling and Lothian lead the

entire week in first place, not only in their Modern division but also in total points overall. By day five (Friday) the TCI driver had taken only nine seconds in total penalties, which gave him a commanding 40-second lead over his nearest competitor. Hartling team was then perfectly poised to not only take a coveted first place in the Modern class, but to also beat all time standings including those of Canadian Rally Series driver Jean Luc Bergeron running his all-wheel drive STI. With less than a 15 kilometre stage to go in the race, Hartling heard a sickening sound develop in the rear of the car that instantly erupted into a grinding sound which meant the differential on the car could take no more and had shattered. It left the ace driver no choice but to bring the car to rest on the roadside, unable to move.

Stan Hartling was hoping that his Lotus Exige could have shown its speed and endurance over the five-day race.

“I was truly gutted,” Hartling said. “It was surreal that after five full days of racing and driving the car over 2000 kilometres that we could lose everything with less than 15 kilometres to go.” He added, “The car performed flawlessly all week and we really thought this was our year to take an overall win.” In the sportsman-like manner that the Turks and Caicos team are

known for, Hartling had the car dragged to the finish line where he and his co-driver pushed it over the finish line for a ceremonial finish; the move was applauded by spectators and competitors alike. Jaime Goffaux, lead engineer of Yesteryear Motorsports, said that they were hoping to apply their experience to build a dominant rally car.

“The demands put on a rally car over the five days of road rally racing are completely different than a track car that runs on a perfect surface and for shorter periods of time,” Goffaux pointed out. “We sadly continue to work our way through the cars and find out the weak spots that won’t show under normal testing.” Close to 50 entrants competed in various classes at the annual event.

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