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Mike Misick back in jail – Political asylum appeal denied 5 PAGE 

Former Premier Michael Misick was re-arrested by Brazilian Federal Police and returned to jail on Saturday evening. inside

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4 Regional RBC Bank review on the cards, QC Leyes PAGE 

JAMAICAN attorney, Douglas Leyes, in exclusive interview with the Weekly News, noted that if the Jamaican Supreme Court rules in his client’s favour, it could result in the review of RBC Royal Bank...

Captain and engineer charged for damage to reef – Governor and DEMA Director inspect damages first hand PAGE 

Premier says senseless crimes seen in the last weeks are major threats

THE recent increase in violence seen in the last couple of weeks, “senseless crimes,” as described by the Premier PAGE  4

Five arrested for shooting and other crimes in Blue Hills

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Regional RBC Bank review on the cards, Douglas Leys BY VANESSA NARINE JAMAICAN attorney, Douglas Leys QC, in exclusive interview with the Weekly News, noted that if the Jamaican Supreme Court rules in his client’s favour, it could result in the review of RBC Royal Bank’s operations not only in Jamaica, but in the Turks and Caicos Islands, and the rest of the Caribbean. The Jamaican Supreme Court, according to a report in the Jamaica Observer, threw out a default judgement awarded to RBC Royal Bank for the collection of more than US$30 million ($2.9 billion) from businessman Delroy Howell. This paved the way for a trial that could bring into question the administering of the key benchmark interest rate, LIBOR, by the financial institution, as well as others in Jamaica. LIBOR is the rate banks use to borrow from each other. The rate indirectly affects the cost of loans incurred by borrowers - such as when consumers buy a home or car. According to the Observer’s report, RBC Royal Bank Jamaica Limited and RBC Royal Bank Trinidad and Tobago Limited formerly RBTT Bank Jamaica and RBTT Bank respectively - in 2011 brought a lawsuit against Howell on a personal guarantee he gave for two loan agreements. The agreements between 2005 and 2008 were with Ocean Chino Limited, which operated the Wyndham Kingston Hotel, and totalled some $34.5 million. The loans fell into arrears and the debtor and Howell failed to pay the amounts due, claimed RBC, which subsequently placed the property that housed the hotel onto the market for sale. The report said Howell filed a countersuit against the claimants for wrongful administration of LIBOR (London Interbank Offered Rate)

rates. But the financial institutions obtained a default judgement last year after lawyers acting on Howell's behalf did not file acknowledgement of service within the stipulated time as required by the rules of court. Howell claims that RBC varied the interest rate with the debtor in a manner not contemplated by the loan agreements or the guarantee. According to court documents, the defendant argued that the loan agreements clearly show that the interest to be paid on the loan by the debtor was predicated upon two separate components - the fixed rate component, which was fixed throughout the life of the loan at 4.5 per cent, and LIBOR. Depending on the fluctuations of LIBOR based on a six-month period, the debtor would have to bear the disadvantages of increases in LIBOR, and conversely, reap the benefits of decreases in LIBOR, Howell argued. He said that this was a fundamental commercial arrangement on which he issued the guarantee and that if there were to be any material change to these arrangements he should firstly be notified and his agreement obtained before any such changes could be effected as regards his obligations under the guarantee. Given the fact that LIBOR rates had decreased in a fundamental and material way during the relevant period, the interest rates having been increased by the claimants during that time was in breach of the agreements and guarantee, according to the defendant, who added that it was done without notification to him and he had not agreed to any alteration in the arrangements. CONSEQUENCES On Tuesday, Leys sat down with

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the Weekly News and noted that the financial institution’s actions would not go without its consequences, calling the actions simply “wrong and unfair” to customers. He said: “The indication for the Turks and Caicos is that this seems to be a practice, using LIBOR as a benchmark, and with the movement should have been reflected. “Royal Bank in the Caribbean ..., Jamaica and Trinidad, seem to be adding an extra premium and justifying it as country risk…. meaning that when LIBOR reflects a particular rate, countries in the Caribbean would reflect a higher premium, in addition to LIBOR. “The argument is that LIBOR cannot adequately compensate for the extra risk in Caribbean countries. “We do not agree with this argument, but even if you consider it, it is still in violation of the agreement…when the banks charge an additional premium in the country risk, it is like they are getting a double recovery because they are already charging the customer in the

Jamaican attorney Douglas Leys QC

fixed rate they set. “This violates the agreement because the loan agreement says that LIBOR is the benchmark…to add another dimension breaches the agreement with the banker and client.” According to him, the courts are the proper forum where these issues can be brought to light and addressed effectively. Leys stated that he will be writing to the Bank of Jamaica to request an investigation into this practice. He noted too that since Howell’s case has come to light, he has had reports of similar problems in the Turks and Caicos Islands, as well in Trinidad and Tobago and Canada.

If the judge were to rule in his client’s favour, Leys said the defence will be asking for 'exemplary damages' (also called 'punitive damages') in addition to general damages to send a clear signal to financial institutions. According to him, Howell can benefit from as much as $75m in damages. Leys reiterated that the practice is wrong and the courts will determine the best course of action going forward. A date for the trial in Jamaica’s Supreme Court is still to be set. See developing story on page 16

Premier says senseless crimes seen in the last weeks are major threats BY VANESSA NARINE THE recent increase in violence seen in the last couple of weeks, “senseless crimes,” as described by Premier, Dr. Rufus Ewing, are major threats. He said: “The existence of gangs and the senseless crimes committed by its members are major threats to the safety and well-being of our residents, our guests and by extension, threaten the prosperity of this country.” The Premier stated that discussions regarding the “scourge” of gun and gang related crimes and crimes against tourists have already taken place with the Governor, Commissioner of Police, Cabinet members and members of the community. He said: “The talks have focused on the immediate implementation of anti-gang legislation, programmes and on stiffer penalties for gun related and other violent crimes. “With immediate effect and on an on-going basis, the efforts of the police force will be stepped up and reinforced with the necessary resources to combat crime. “These efforts will run concurrently with the development and implementation of youth programmes geared towards engaging our youth in productive, healthy recreational activities as well as eliminating unemployment

Premier, Dr. Rufus Ewing

as a contributing factor of this situation. “Our country is at a very fragile stage, on the brink of economic recovery, and does not have all of the resources necessary to combat all of the issues at hand satisfactorily. “This issue of guns and gang related crimes will remain a priority for the Government, but also requires the partnership of all members of our community - parents, churches, social clubs and corporate citizens to combat it. “As such I have directed the Minister for Education and Youth to form a community action task force against youth gun and gang related crimes, and an invitation will be extended to representatives from these various community groups to

participate. “As parents, teachers, community leaders, civic groups and employers it is critical that we recognise that our own responsibilities are far greater than those in the law enforcement arena as the task rests squarely on our shoulders, to reshape the values, practices, beliefs and behaviours of a generation. “To these goals we must unyieldingly commit ourselves.” According to him, the frequent gang and gun related violent acts that involve young people will not be tolerated, more so if they are supported by adults. He said: “The eradication of gangs from our schools and our streets is a must, and my Government will exercise every means available to ensure that this end is achieved.” The Premier extended his condolences to the family of 25-year-old Kaziah Burke who was murdered last Saturday. He said: “The senseless loss of a young life over this past weekend has indeed come as a shock to many and has saddened a nation whose youth are its hope for its future. “My heart and prayers go out to the family that has once again suffered this tragic loss. “We extend our deepest condolences to the Burke/Caley family during this most difficult time.”

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Mike Misick back in jail

– Political asylum appeal denied BY VANESSA NARINE FORMER Premier Michael Misick was re-arrested by Brazilian Federal Police and returned to jail on Saturday evening. The arrest took place in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on the authority of a Brazilian Supreme Court judgement. On Monday, the Brazilian Justice Minister refused Misick’s appeal against a previous decision not to grant him political asylum. The decision was published on Tuesday, April 16, in the Brazilian Official Gazette. Helen Garlick, head of the Special Investigation and Prosecution Team (SIPT), issued a statement on Thursday. She wrote that Misick’s claim for political asylum was dealt with in accordance with Brazilian law and the SIPT and the AG were not parties to that process. The request for his extradition could not be dealt with until the asylum claim was decided. “On Monday, April 15, the Minister refused his appeal. I am advised that the extradition process can therefore begin. “However there should also be no misunderstanding first that, however long it may take, if Michael Misick is returned to the TCI, he will stand trial and second that in the meantime the trial of his co-accused will continue.” The embattled former Premier sought political asylum in Brazil in the latter part of March this year. In a statement Misick released at the time, he said: “I have been left with no other choice than to seek political asylum in a third country other than my beloved Turks and Caicos Islands. “I am not a fugitive, and will never be a fugitive. I have applied for political asylum from another country and I am merely seeking protection from political persecution.” Misick charged that he has been forced to this alternative owing to the “political persecution” that is taking place in the TCI, to not only him and his family, but also former Cabinet Ministers and their families, as well as a select few developers who have supported the Progressive National Party (PNP) under the last administration. “I am convinced that this whole persecution is because of my views and firm plan to move our country towards independence. “This plan goes counter to the British and their supporters in the Turks and Caicos Islands. “That is why stories were fabricated by the opposition, the

British and their supporters in order to call for a Commission of Inquiry,” the former Premier said. Misick argued that it is unprecedented for a Commission of Inquiry to be comprised of a sole commissioner. He said, “It is my view that Sir Robin Auld came to Turks and Caicos Islands with specific instructions from the Foreign Office as to what the outcome of the Commission of Inquiry will be. In short, the outcome was pre-determined.” NO FAIR TRIAL Misick contends that that no fair trial is guaranteed for those that have been charged. In a prior statement he said: “There is no way that I, or any of the persons that have been accused by Helen Garlick and her team, can get a fair trial. “The British Government, aided by two Governors, Gordon Wetherell and now Ric Todd, have abolished our fundamental right to jury trial…. the Governor and the prosecutor control the executive, the legislative and the judiciary. “They have changed so many laws such as the Proceeds of Crime Bill, laws pertaining to evidence, laws pertaining to hearsay all in an attempt to convict me and my colleagues. “If we have done something illegal why is there a need to change so many laws in order to secure a conviction? “Why could we not be tried under the same system that thousands of people were tried under over the years? “Why did they have to abolish our Parliament and the Executive? “Is it so that they, including the prosecutor, can change the laws and the entire judicial system uninhibited without the normal checks and balances that exist in a democracy to ensure their goal which is the conviction of me and my colleagues? “If another country had done this, the British would have been outraged and they would seek international sanctions against that country. “This is double standard and political persecution of the highest order. “We can never get a fair trial considering the changes that were made and the interference with the justice system by the Governor, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and the Special Prosecutor Helen Garlick.” The former Premier pointed out that the current situation prevents a fair trial since the Governor appoints the prosecutor, who will choose the

The embattled former Premier Michael Misick sought political asylum in Brazil in the latter part of March this year.

judge and the Governor appoints who she chooses. “The Governor at a public meeting has already announced that we are guilty, therefore the whole notion of a trial is a show. “We know, and all Turks and Caicos Islanders know, that the verdict has already been decided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, the Governor the prosecutor and the judges that they have chosen,” Misick said. The former Premier opined that the British has sought to pursue political persecution because of the former administration’s desire to live in an independent Turks and Caicos Islands. According to him, such a state would see that the rule of law applies to everyone and would be where the rules and laws cannot be changed to get rid of a person or government

because you disagree with their political views and goals. Misick said: “All of the laws and rules that have been changed, were done on the recommendation of the Special Prosecutor to ensure a conviction. “This is a complete set-up for a modern-day John Crow political lynching. “I will not be part of that. I have therefore sought protection from another country in accordance with the United Nations Convention on Human Rights and the human rights laws of that country, as it is my right to do and the right of any person that is being politically persecuted.” The former Premier maintained that he would continue to bring challenges to clear his name and that of his government and colleagues. Misick was the country’s Premier until allegations of widespread

corruption led the United Kingdom to impose direct rule on the TCI in the summer of 2009. In June last year, the assets the former Premier of the Turks and Caicos Islands were frozen worldwide. Chief Justice His Lordship Gordon Ward made the order to freeze all of Misick's assets, including bank accounts in Turks and Caicos and overseas, his personal residence in Providenciales, parcels of land throughout the Turks and Caicos Islands, two condominiums, a cinema in Providenciales which carried a variation of his ex-wife Lisa-Raye McCoy's name, and several credit cards. Misick was first arrested on December 7, last year, by Brazilian Federal Police acting on a provisional arrest warrant. His arrest was sought by the TCI Special Investigation and Prosecution Team (SIPT), set up to investigate issues arising from Sir Robin Auld’s 2008-09 Commission of Inquiry. TCI prosecutors submitted formal extradition papers on Monday, January 28, 2013 within the required 60 day time limit from the time of Michael Misick’s arrest. With the political asylum appeal denied and the re-arrest made, prosecutors expect that the extradition process can now proceed unhindered. Misick faces a number of serious charges relating to corruption and maladministration in TCI during his time in office. As the former Premier was born in a British Overseas Territory, he is receiving British consular assistance and was last visited by British consular officials on Monday in Sao Paulo.

SIPT cases adjourned until September THE SPECIAL Investigation and Prosecution Team (SIPT) court cases, which are being heard before Justice Paul Harrison, have been adjourned until the autumn. Prosecutor, Helen Garlick, in a statement on Thursday, said: “The plea and directions hearing in this case has been adjourned to September 16. “I have made it clear that I will not comment on the evidence in this case or on any other issue that is for the court of trial to decide, except that where it is right to do so. “I will correct mis-statements made in public by other people and will also provide as much information as I can about the proceedings. “There are currently 10 defendants awaiting trial before the Supreme Court. In May 2012 all of them were sent for trial on all

charges by Justice Ramsey Hale. “Before a trial date can be fixed there are several preliminary matters that need to be decided by the trial judge in plea and directions hearings. “The prosecution has been ready to conduct a hearing since July 2012 and all the necessary evidence and written submissions have been served on the accused. “The reason for the continued delay is that the majority of the accused have applied for and been granted legal aid but have rejected the rates fixed by the registrar and challenged that decision by applying for judicial review. “The SIPT had no involvement in the legal aid decision; this was a matter between the accused and the registrar. “However, we have been joined to the judicial review proceedings

as an interested party. “The application for judicial review was rejected after a hearing on November 8, 2012. “An appeal was also rejected unanimously by the Court of Appeal on January 24, 2013. “The accused concerned are now applying for leave to appeal to the Privy Council. “That application has not yet been made. If they are refused permission to appeal by the Court of Appeal, they have the right to renew their application directly to the Privy Council and it could therefore be some months before this matter is resolved finally. “The accused have the right to exhaust all legal avenues of appeal but there should be no misunderstanding that however long it may take, the law must take its course and there will be a trial.”

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

Taking back our streets

ACTING Deputy Commissioner, Rodney Adams has disclosed that compared to last year, there has been an increase in gun crime. In the past weeks the senseless crimes have become gruesome, the worst case being the murder of 25-year-old Kaziah Burke. Adams has pledged the force’s commission to “take back the streets of the TCI” and the Government has pledged its support to ensure that the issue is tackled. What are your thoughts?

Call it for what it is

I am still amazed that they are referring to gang violence as “gun crime”. Until we are able to admit that we have gangs in this country we will never be able to tackle the problems at hand. It was mentioned months ago in a letter that more than 10 gangs exist here in Providenciales alone. There will be no taking the streets back until we are able to recognise the true problem. They are now making attempts at each other’s lives and are not going to be forthcoming with information to the police because they want to handle the ‘beef’ themselves. I don’t know that there is any way to salvage the problem now, but I pray that God intervenes for the good of us all.

Stop the sloops

Until they stop the Haitian sloops entirely, we will be flooded with illegal guns. I hear stories of Haitians wandering around Kew Town with five gallon buckets full of guns for sale. Someone knows who they are, but until one of their relatives is gunned down, they will keep quiet.

Tourism impact

The daily crime wave, some of it deadly, is bound to have a negative effect on our tourism industry as well as our potential for future development. The only way out of our financial shortfall is to expand our economy. Instead of expansion we have suffered contraction from the continuing increase in taxation and cost of living.

We are fast becoming non-competitive and now we have a virtual crime wave with tourists targeted by our resident criminal mastermind.

Real zero tolerance

Zero tolerance and I mean zero tolerance. Not a 10 year sentence and you do three years and get parole to be back on the street to start the foolishness again. The problem is that so many agents of the police force have relatives involved in this crime and gang culture and so will compromise their effectiveness to investigate and arrest these errant culprits. Hire qualified and experienced professionals to deal with these crimes as it is threatening our fragile tourism industry.

Action needed now

The country now borders on anarchy, the weakest government in 30 years, a killer debt and now killers attacking each other and tourists. We need to weed these troublesome gunmen out and right now. When we find them, we need to explore the reasons behind their selection of a criminal life. We may want to start with our own ministers.

Before the patient is dead

TWO days after the local community was shocked by the murder of 25-year-old Kaziah Burke, police are investigating another shooting in the Blue Hills area that happened on Monday and have arrested five males. The incident occurred in the Blue Hills area at approximately 3.15pm and involved the discharge of firearms and additional criminal acts. Police say investigations revealed that a number of subjects arrived at a residence in the vicinity of Three Queens area and fired several shots in the direction of several persons outside the residence. No one was injured in the incident and the investigation is continuing. The Weekly News understands, from reliable sources, that following the incident a third form student of the Clement Howell High School (CHHS) was attacked by an individual armed with a cutlass and

received minor injuries about the head. Acting Premier and Education Minister, Akierra Missick, on Tuesday told the Weekly News that she had requested the police increase their presence not only around the school, but also further into the surrounding areas. She said: “The incident with the third former did not happen on property...unfortunately it is one of our students that was injured. “I understand that the injuries are not terribly severe…what we know is that it happened after school hours, students had gotten on the buses, others had walked home and it looks like it was an issue that happened off school property and had been brewing for a while. “The investigation into the matter is ongoing.” Opposition Leader, Sharlene Cartwright-Robinson, noted that the type of violence being seen in the last couple of weeks is alarming.

Accept truth

The ‘thug’ mentality is not a problem that came from nowhere. Our young people have been exposed to the wrong role models. Parents even should be called in for fitness as they too have a role to play in ensuring that their children are raised with the right values. What we are seeing is a result of bad role models and constructive programmes for youths, who have unfortunately become recruited into the ‘thug’ lifestyles. Until the truth is told and accepted, we will never really be able to tackle this in a real way.

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Before the patient is dead, there needs to be

Five arrested for shooting and other crimes in Blue Hills BY VANESSA NARINE

tangible results. There is too much at stake. Whatever approach is taken, it must be a collaborative one with all stakeholders to comprehensively address this problem. While there is not a serious increase in crime incidents, as Adams said, the crimes are definitely more gruesome in nature.

“This is not a Ministry of Education problem or a government problem or even only a police problem, but a community problem. “Someone has to take the initiative to bring all the stakeholders together and talk about what is going on and take a comprehensive approach to dealing with it. “Isolated events are not isolated anymore. From the community, it is spilling into the schools and we have to act soon.” Police officers are still appealing to anyone who may have any information to call Crime Stoppers and leave an anonymous tip at 1-800-8477. Tips can also be submitted anonymously in English, French or Spanish on either www. crimestoppers.tc or on Facebook as a fan of Crime Stoppers Turks & Caicos. Crime Stoppers tips are received in the USA and not in the Turks & Caicos.

Samuel Been maintains his innocence SAMUEL Been, better known as Sammy Been, is maintaining his innocence, following a settlement of $825,000 with the Special Investigation and Prosecution Team (SIPT) on Monday (April 15). In a statement released by his attorney, George Missick, Been said: “I continue to maintain my innocence to the charges laid against me and I still maintain that I did not act contrary to any law of the TCI. “I love this country, the Turks and Caicos Islands, I love the people and I will continue to serve in every way I can.” He added that the settlement was entered into as he thought it would be beneficial to the people of the Turks and Caicos, as well is a means of easing himself and family the “stress and costs” in seeking to defend himself. According to him, the matter is no closer in progress than it was

one year ago. Been expressed his appreciation to family, friends and well wishers for their support throughout a “tumultuous” time. All civil recovery proceedings brought against him have been discontinued. Attorney General, Huw Shepheard, in a statement said: “I have today agreed to settle civil recovery proceedings brought against Samuel Been. “At the same time criminal proceedings against him for an offence of conspiracy to defraud and acquiring the proceeds of criminal conduct, contrary to Section 29 of Proceeds of Crime Ordinance 1998 will be discontinued. “The settlement will result in the transfer to the TCI Government of property owned by Mr. Been at Sammy Been Plaza, Providenciales, valued at $825,000.” (VANESSA NARINE)

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Chamber told TCI could sustain economic growth – Expert engages members on ways to improve business environment BY VANESSA NARINE CHAMBER of Commerce members, on Monday night at the Windsong Resort, were told by Robert Stoneman that the Turks and Caicos Islands is in a good position for sustainable economic growth. On that basis, he engaged members on ways to improve the local business environment. Stoneman, a private individual, was engaged to develop a plan that will assist the Government in outlining the expenditure priorities of a $15m budget made available by the European Union (EU) under their 10th EDF programme. The money will go towards budget support and create an enabling environment for private sector development – an effort to improve on the business environment in the TCI. Stoneman explained that the money is expected to be released in three lots of $5m over three years. Issues of interest discussed surrounded improving the competitiveness of the economy and of its key sectors; improving and speeding up government services: planning, business licencing, work permits, development agreements; developing Support Services: the Investment Unit and IT Services and e-business; developing small business and particularly encouraging the emergence of more islander entrepreneurs; and improving education and vocational training. According to Stoneman, the business model in the TCI is a good one, particularly given that much of the Caribbean is struggling with rebounding from the global recession and locally there has been economic growth. “The TCI is doing better than most Caribbean countries,” he said. As a person looking on from the outside, Stoneman said the efforts of the interim administration on the country’s return to fiscal stability and success in three years are laudable. “The first 15 years before 2008 were good,” he said. OPPORTUNITY Stoneman made it clear that a return to that type of success will hinder improving the business model in the Islands through stakeholder feedback. “You have a great opportunity here…a catalogue of frustrations is now what I need. What we need to look at are ideas on how to fix those problems,” he said. John Hartley was the first to make a contribution and pointed out that

while there has been success in the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), that success has not been reflected in the Gross National Product (GNP). GDP is an estimated value of the total worth of a country’s production and services, on its land, by its nationals and foreigners, calculated over the course on one year. On the other hand GNP is an estimated value of the total worth of production and services, by citizens of a country, on its land or on foreign land, calculated over the course of one year Essentially GDP is used to see the strength of a country’s local economy, while GNP is used to see how the nationals of a country are doing economically. According to Hartley, GNP is not following GDP well. He opined that while Value Added Tax (VAT) was wrong for the Islands in the way it was presented and implemented, essentially VAT would have been a good thing for the TCI. “We have to do something to improve GNP,” he said. Another member pointed out that the local economy is fragile and successes can be reversed quickly, in particular considering the risks of crime invading the tourism industry. Dr. Sam Slattery, added his bit and noted that there are several problems that need to be addressed to improve the business environment, most importantly the cost of energy and the need to consider green alternatives. “Until politicians act the utility company will not budge,” he posited. Slattery added that a tax structure that does not encourage businesses to buy overseas, rather than locally is another problem. He said: “We operate on an uneven playing field.” Slattery explained that developers who receive customs exemptions for investing in the TCI save when they purchase from outside of the TCI because of the investment incentive and suggested that the incentive be tweaked to stipulate that if investors purchase through local companies only then will they qualify for customs exemptions. According to him, immigration is also a challenge given the need for a system to support data collection that would inform rational immigration policies. “Immigration is one of the largest barriers to economic growth because the process is so onerous, it is ridiculous,” he said. Slattery stated that all government services need to be moved into the information technology age to improve the speed of reaction, effectiveness and quality assurance.

From left, Chamber President, Tina Fenimore, and Richard Stoneman

The last point he made focused on the need for improvements in the education sector so that the business community has local skills they need. Another member raised the need for population growth, since the current population cannot sustain small businesses; and proposed attracting retirees as residents of the TCI, persons who will not be seeking employment, but will be able to invest. Stoneman acknowledged this point as a valid one, since it would be an opportunity for the TCI to tap into a niche market. Slattery, echoed similar sentiments, and added that medical tourism developed for TCI’s own particular dynamic is another niche

market that can be explored. Hartley, adding his bit, pointed out that the TCI could be many things, including a hub for e-commerce, but the current immigration policy discourages the entrance of highvalue skills. CEO of Digicel, E Jay Saunders, picked up on this point and stated that in encouraging the entry of high-value skills, there has to be policy to support things like intellectual property rights and copyright laws. He noted that a balance has to be found in the need for locals to secure employment and businesses need to bring in workers with skills that are not found locally. Saunders added that access to capital is also a major hindrance for

the local business community. One member, from within the legal profession, pointed out that the reason for this was the absence of a legal framework to support the enforcement of debt. Stoneman accepted the views expressed as valid and valuable feedback. He noted that positive enablement, not negative stopping, will make all the difference to assist the business community in meeting the success it desires. The dialogue involving the business community is expected continue as government has expressed its commitment to reviving growth in TCI through improving the investment climate and increasing investment.

Police force working on increasing community presence AMONG some of the issues discussed at the press conference at the Stanley Williams training complex last week, was also the opening of a police station in the Blue Hills constituency. Assistant Commissioner of Operations, Rodney Adams, noted that a number of persons in that area were asking for police presence. He said:“We’ve been discussing that over the last few weeks; hopefully soon some decisions will be made on that. “The community is also crying out for a police station in that area as well.” Although there is no official

Police Commissioner Colin Farquhar

date, police Commissioner Colin Farquhar, assured the media that this was a priority for the force. “It doesn’t have to be a 24 hour post either if during the day where a police can come in and make a report or conduct some type of an activity

there would still be good. “It’s about police being in the area all the time, patrolling the community. It’s not about assigning two people in the Blue Hills police post and have them sitting in the office all day. “It’s about customer service, client service and it’s about if someone needs a police record they could go to the Blue Hills police post and fill out the paper work. “They can come to the headquarters, get signed and it could be delivered back there so there is no need to come Downtown and get it.” (DAISY HANDFIELD)

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Three detained in police custody in relation to Burke’s murder

Deputy Commissioner Brad Sullivan, Police Commissioner Colin Farquhar and Assistant Commissioner of Operations Rodney Adams at the press conference

Police force expects recruitment and promotions BY DAISY HANDFIELD POLICE officials have announced that the force will be recruiting new officers and promoting a number of staff members. The announcement was made during a press conference on April 12 at the Stanley Williams training complex in Providenciales. Police Commissioner Colin Farquhar explained that the force will soon be recruiting almost two dozen new police officers. “We’d like to open up the training school again, which can accommodate 21 persons so ideally we would like to have another recruit class of 21 around July. “One thing we have to realise is that we have to recruit officers one year in advance than we actually need them. “So if we have vacancy for 15 right now then you might as well

bring out 21 because by next year when they’re all fully able to take over investigations, do patrols, I would probably need those six more. “There is also attrition; people go to school, people resign for various reasons so we also have to be thinking ahead.” Aside from the new recruits, Farquhar made mention of the internal positions currently available. He said: “The Deputy will be ending his tenure on May of this year and that’s why we have acting Deputy Adams transitioning over into that position. “This also opened up some other spots in the organisation, so now we’re looking at the Assistant Commissioner of Operation position which was previously held by Mr Adams. “We are currently holding internal promotions and we also have the Superintendent of Criminal

Investigations position open right now.” At the end of the interview, Deputy Commissioner Brad Sullivantook a brief moment to tell the media about his stay in the TCI. He said: “It’s been overwhelming, I’ve enjoyed it immensely and I enjoy the Turks and Caicos. “If I was to say that I’m ready to leave, definitely not. I like it here and I like the job I’m doing. “It’s been a great experience, I’ve met a lot of great people and I’ve learnt a lot and I regret that it’s coming to an end.” Sullivan shared his future plans with the media. “I’m going to retire in Canada, I have 33 years of policing in Canada and I’m leaving here and going back there. “I have two daughters getting married this year that’s going to keep me busy and then it’s retirement.”

Disaster management officials attend regional meeting HEAD of TCIG Department of Disaster Management and Emergencies (DDME), Dr. Virgina Clerveaux, represented the Turks and Caicos Islands at the fourth meeting of the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) of the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA), held in Belize on Wednesday and Thursday (April 17,18). Among the matters for consideration by the TAC were the five-year strategic plan of the CDEMA Coordinating Unit (2013-2018) for the continued advancement of the Comprehensive Disaster Management (CDM) work programme. This is expected to guide the

direction of disaster management in all the CDEMA participating states. Other issues for discussion included a modified approach to the use of the Country Directed Fund; the monitoring and evaluation of CDEMA’s work and potential areas of technical support for National

Work Programme Delivery and National Comprehensive Disaster Management Legislation and Regulations. The meeting was hosted by the Government of Belize through the National Emergency Management Organisation (NEMO) in collaboration with CDEMA and was held at the Radisson Fort George Hotel in Belize. The CDEMA participating states are Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, the British Virgin Islands, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, Montserrat, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago and the Turks and Caicos Islands.

THREE men were taken before the courts on Tuesday in an effort for police to further detain them in relation to the murder of 25-year-old Kaziah Burke, who was murdered last Saturday (April 13). The three were arrested earlier this week in connection the murder. Two of the suspects were further detained for seven days and the third male for ten days. Officers of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force responded to a report at 8.32pm of several gunshots being heard in the vicinity of Caicos Petroleum

gas station along Airport Road in Providenciales. Emergency services found the 25-year-old Long Bay Hills resident with multiple gunshot wounds, lying on the ground near the Executive Tours office. Burke was rushed to Cheshire Medical Centre where medical staff continued their efforts to resuscitate him, but were unsuccessful. He was pronounced dead at 9.07pm. Police say the investigations are ongoing. (VANESSA NARINE)

Charges dropped against four boys accused of wounding THE CHARGES against four boys were dropped after they appeared inProvidenciales Supreme Court from April 16 to 18, before Judge Joan Joyner for a three day trial for the alleged wounding of Jerome Rigby. The incident was alleged to have happened back on June 11, 2011, in Kew Town where the defendants were accused of a joint enterprise. According to the court, the a group of men ran the victim down, beat him up and left him bloody. The accused, CharlixBottex, DarrisonMissick, Tevin Simmons

and Jarome Higgs all pleaded not guilty on Tuesday when they were called for a plea in direction. As the trial continued, the judge concluded that there was “no case” against three of the defendants, Bottex, Missick and Simmons so the charges against them were dropped. One of the witnesses clearly alleged that Higgs was the only one present at the time of the conflict. Finally due to insufficient evidence, the Crown, Leonardo Franklin, then filed a ‘nolleprosequi’, abandoning the charges against Higgs. (BY DAISY HANDFIELD)

Court grants Sanjay Tolani bail extension THE SON of owner of Royal Jewels, Sanjay Tolani, appeared in Providenciales Supreme Court on Wednesday, where his bail application was extended. He has been charged with discharging a firearm with intent to cause fear and two counts of assault occasioning actual bodily harm. The bail conditions were $15,000 surety, surrendering all of his travel documents, reporting to the Five Cays Police Station between 8am and 7pm and no contact with any of the prosecution witnesses, including Minister of Immigration, Don-Hue Gardiner. He is scheduled to reappear in Grand Turk Supreme Court on June 7, for a sufficiency hearing. Tolani is accused of firing his firearm on the sidewalk opposite Danny Buoys restaurant in Grace Bay on March 31, which resulted in two bystanders being injured. According to police, the 26-yearold shot a single bullet from his firearm on the pavement of the road which resulted in a man and a

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woman in the vicinity being injured by splinters from the ricochet. The victims suffered from nonlife threatening injuries. A statement this week by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions said: “The evidence did not support the laying of any criminal charges as it relates to the Honourable Minister Donahue Gardiner.”

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THE Turks and Caicos Islands quite possibly has a looming crisis on its hands – the crime threat. Not an increase in crime per say as the crime rate is still relatively low compared to the rest of the region, according to the Police Commissioner; but an spike nonetheless in violent incidents that has rocked the local community. Premier, Dr. Rufus Ewing, has described the incidents as a “major threat” and rightly so. Crime is invading the local tourism industry, the first of the incidents having targeted tourists. The more recent incidents have involved locals, from the senseless murder of a 25-year-old father, Kaziah Burke on April 13, to the attack on a third form student from the Clement Howell High School (CHHS) on April 15. Given the nature of the more recent crimes all indicators lean towards a gang problem in the TCI, although the police have not pronounced on such to date. The Premier has acknowledged this possibility, however, and

committed to the eradication of gangs from the schools and streets of the Turks and Caicos. In a statement on Wednesday, he said: “With immediate effect and on an ongoing basis, the efforts of the police force will be stepped up and reinforced with the necessary resources to combat crime. “These efforts will run concurrently with the development and implementation of youth programmes geared towards engaging our youth in productive, healthy recreational activities as well as eliminating unemployment as a contributing factor of this situation.” This scourge has spilled into the schools from the community and the fact that the persons involved are minors hints at a more deeply rooted problem. Ewing, to the credit of his administration, has recognised the need for a collaborative approach to tackling this problem. He said: “As parents, teachers, community leaders, civic groups and employers it is critical that we recognise that our own responsibilities are far greater than

those in the law enforcement arena, as the task rests squarely on our shoulders, to reshape the values, practices, beliefs and behaviours of a generation.” However, reshaping the values, practices, beliefs and behaviours of a generation are a long term goals and for the streets of the TCI to be taken back from the grasp of criminals a short term plan has to be effected. Credit has to be given to the police force for their efforts, but more is undoubtedly needed as apprehending criminals and bringing them to justice will not undo the wrongs or restore the fickle thing that is the image of a country’s tourism industry. SHORT TERM What is effective in the short term? What can be done before the TCI starts counting direct losses in the tourism industry because of this problem? And what can be done to redirect misguided youths without vilifying them? Serious questions, to which there are no easy answers.

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Violent crime can devastate lives and raise levels of fear and so while the answers may not come easily, they have to be found, and soon. Internationally, there are two common short term answers that have met with success. Broken Windows Policing, which is also called ‘Zero Tolerance’ policing. It is based on practical theory developed in the 1980s (Wilson & Kelling, 1982). It focuses on the strict enforcement of laws against disorderly behaviour and minor offences. The other is ‘Hot Spots’ policing, which is the strategy in which police systematically identify areas within a city that have disproportionate amounts of crime and employ responses in those specific areas. The latter is a strategy that has been employed by local police, but there is obviously more to be done. A short term approach can be the foundation on which an effective and comprehensive long term approach is developed. A WRITTEN PLAN It is clear that a more holistic

understanding of the problems at a localised level is needed, as is expenditure that is more targeted with appropriate interventions – a ‘check list’ approach to local development. That checklist, a national strategy on violence, could be an effective tool to battle violence fuelled by alcohol and drugs. A national strategy could be the tool that combines continuing key intervention programmes and marries that international best practice to fight crime. The TCI is relatively small and aggressive action by local authorities, backed by the political will and resources could stem this problem, before it spirals out of control and results in unnecessary loss of lives and revenue. Fundamentally, a national strategy will be what ensures that the Government moves beyond a mode of crisis management and reaction, towards ensuring effective planning and sustained success in reducing crime. The TCI is well positioned now to get the buy-in from the community and members of the House of Assembly to push for such a strategy; one that, in the long term, features an effective information system, the necessary analytical skills and community engagement that ensures the people understand the essence of accountability.

Property selected for high school split BY DAISY HANDFIELD WITH the continuous growth of the Turks and Caicos Islands’ population, the demand for more schools is becoming even more urgent. During a press conference at the Enid Capron Primary school on Friday, two government officials took the opportunity to enlighten the media on the current status of the split of the Clement Howell High School. Deputy Secretary in the Ministry of Government Support Services, Russell Cox, confirmed that a property was already selected but the ground work was still in process. “I can’t give you a date on it but, we have already completed the surveying of the property and we’re supposed to go back into meetings as early as next week to finalise and to see if this property is feasible. “We had to do what you call a conditional survey so that was done two days ago, with that information

we’ll take that to a round table talk with our technical persons. “We’ll move forward from there and then we’ll pass the information down to the Ministers. “That property is ready to go so we don’t have that much work to do.” The Weekly News asked the Minister of Education, Akierra Missick, if there were any other alternatives and she explained that the property chosen is currently the most suitable one for the splitting of the school. “We found a location that we felt would be feasible for it but given the rules, its different now, we are unable to just move in and pay a rent for it. “So the Government Support Service Ministry with the help of other Government officials are doing the feasibility studies on this location. “After that then the matter goes to tender so any other location that they feel is suitable enough can also tender in for the property.

Minister of Education Akierra Missick

“It’s highly unlikely because the Ministry already looked at several other locations and found that this was the best one.” For now the Minister noted that she and her team will be conducting an appraisal to make note of some

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of the key essentials for the new property in Providenciales. “In terms of building a new school we have a working group put together and during the National Conversation of Education, which will be literally starting next week,

we would be able to see what items parents, teachers and students would like to see in the new property so that we can develop that new property over the next 24 months then look at fixing the other institutions around.”

April 20 - 26, 2013

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The truth about Dolphin Cove Dear Editor, The three non-governmental organisations, along with the Provo Chamber of Commerce write today to correct the misinformation being disseminated about the project. In last week’s Sun newspaper the proponents advertised that they will be hosting a “town hall meeting” to discuss the “pros and cons”. They also ran a full-page advertisement listing all the jobs, the qualifications, and pay scale for the positions they say they would create. We think it is important to set the record straight on three statements made in their town hall meeting announcement. First, they say they “have been met with strong opposition from a few wealthy, well connected, influential individuals who are determined to see this project rejected”. As evidenced by several petitions that gained over 20,000 signatures worldwide, it should be very clear that this statement is not true.

The fact is, they have met with strong opposition from a wide and diverse group of TCI residents who live, work and call TCI their home and who are appalled by the very thought that the Beautiful by Nature TCI would even consider building a prison for highly intelligent marine mammals. This large group is comprised of shop owners, homeowners, business leaders (including the Provo Chamber of Commerce) and many individuals of varying economic means. The opposition is far more widespread than the developers wish to admit. There must be a reason for this. Second, they are attempting to lure public opinion in their favour by promising many new jobs and business opportunities for local residents on Grand Turk. Look carefully, however, at the list of jobs they propose. How many will likely be filled by TC Islanders?

How many Turks and Caicos Islanders do you know have the skills and experience needed to perform the job roles as advertised? How many of the jobs listed offer any kind of training? It is very apparent from reading the job descriptions that foreign workers have already been designated to fill these positions. Their promise that this project will create more demand for hotel rooms also does not hold up to close scrutiny. More tourists will not be drawn to Grand Turk because of a captive dolphin attraction; the main target audience for the attraction are cruise terminal visitors. In fact, given the opposition to captive dolphin attractions voiced by many thousands of potential tourists (again, NOT wealthy expats from TCI) it could potentially decrease the number of visitors to Grand Turk. World record holding free diving champion, and TCI spokesperson,

Tanya Streeter has written the Governor to express her strong opposition and outrage at such a proposal, and has even stated that should this project go forward, she would withdraw all support for TCI and recommend tourists visit “more eco-friendly destinations that truly embrace being Beautiful by Nature.” Finally, it would appear that the Dolphin Cove folks have decided to shift their focus from Provo to Grand Turk for their initial facility since they have met significant opposition to the Provo development. Do they not realise that this is one contiguous country? If it’s a bad idea on Provo, it’s a bad idea on Grand Turk. Do they believe that the residents of Grand Turk are as insensitive to the plight of these beautiful and intelligent animals as they themselves appear to be? It is an insult to all TCI residents.

There have been no dolphinariums in the UK since 1993 primarily due to the costs associated with the stringent requirements established for the keeping of captive dolphins. Since this is a UK territory, why shouldn’t these same regulations apply in the TCI? There are dozens of additional reasons for opposing this development, which have not even been discussed in this short letter. The reason to attend the “town hall meeting” on April 22 is to show the Dolphin Cove developers that Grand Turk residents also see through the misinformation presented and strongly oppose the idea of a dolphinarium on their beautiful island. Respectfully submitted by, Turks and Caicos Reef Fund, TCSPCA, PRIDE, and Provo Chamber of Commerce

Fish farming is good government – Open letter to the Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee (extract)

Dear Rt Hon Chairman: We write with congratulations at your appointment and wish to extend our condolences at the passing of Lady Thatcher. We also take this opportunity to present an issue to your committee which cries out for intervention and further oversight. This has to do with a green and sustainable development initiative in the TCI called the Conch Farm which is renowned globally for the progress made on mari-culture.

For the past four years the farm has been in talks with various TCI Governments to implement an already standing agreement to engage in fish farming. Below I will discuss some of the issues and show some of the correspondence that was exchanged between the developers and the Government. We seek your intervention. During the talks with the Conch Farm and the Government via then Chief Economist, Brian Titley, the project had the full support, consent and approval of the Government, previous Governments and the Chief Economist.

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In fact the Chief Economist identified some powerful points of benefit that the developer ought to have included in their application. These would include 75 new jobs with the first 36 months of operation, an additional $500,000 contributed to NIS and NHIP in the first five years with an additional $100,000 thereafter. This would mean that as an investment vehicle the Conch Farm would prove to be a net benefactor to the islands with jobs and social security payments. Early in the game the Governor was quite aware that the project had benefited the local economy and threatened to create serious longterm jobs for the TCI. As we will see below, the Governor initially and early on was in 100 per cent support of the expansion of the Conch and Fish Farming as, a project. We wonder what went wrong. Who said that a project that would create 75 and more jobs, would help the TCI deepen its local production base, would create sustainable developmental models, would be bad for the islands? Is the Governor suddenly taking an about face because of the instructions as conducted from above? Despite these instructions the Conch Farm project in fish farming

is good for the islands and it is good economic policy to explore into new industrial activities. So why and when is the promise of jobs a threat to our economy? For a country saddled in debt, largely owing to support and connivance of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) working deeply with the PNP regime of 2003-2009, projects like the Conch Farm are much needed developmental and economic exit strategies to raise finance and revenues for the Government. It goes to the heart of good government, economic planning and the principles as enshrined in the Statement of Governance Principles just passed by the House of Assembly, voted on by all members with no abstentions. Most notably the Statement of Governance Principles also carried the support of two former Chief Ministers who initially supported the project, the Hon Derek Taylor and the Hon Washington Misick. To get out of debt we in the TCI need to find a way to earn long term and positive revenues and fish farming is one of the many ways. Fish farming is good government. The Governor must explain to the people of the TCI, the elected Government, the Official Opposition and the FCO why he is suddenly opposing fish farming when it is an

absolutely good idea. He must also show why it is bad because as a project it conforms to the very objectives of the Environmental Charter and the new TCI Constitution which mandates projects of this nature as a means of economic diversification for the TCI. It was also agreed with the Chief Economist that the Conch Farm was investing more than the developers of the Conch Farm had considered themselves. The Chief Economist also advised that he emailed the Governor and the purportedly Governor gave a number of concessions, which were not needed because these concessions were pre-existing and already granted. The Governor and the Chief Economist were made to be aware that external financing hinged on the precise detail of concessions/ exemptions. This project is needed and critical to the life and future of the TCI because it can add a new breath of life to the TC Islands, new sources of revenue and a way out of debt. We look forward to hearing from you in this matter. We have taken the liberty of copying critical and objective voices in the local and international media. Sincerely, Ingrid Williams

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Air Rally 2013 an impressive show CREWS from six different countries (Canada, USA, Switzerland, France, Chile and Barbados) on board 13 aircrafts descended upon the Turks and Caicos Islands as they competed for the prestigious Canadian Governor General’s Cup. The world famous aviation event, known as Air Rally, had its official start declared at the Osprey Beach Hotel in Grand Turk on Monday (April 15). Arriving on the Islands for the third time, the group of private planes participated in three days of activities before flying to other Caribbean islands such as Anguilla, Martinique, Nevis and the Dominican Republic. Rosemarie Wilson, a tourism promotions executive stationed in Canada, said: “The Turks and Caicos Tourist Board is truly pleased to have sponsored Air Rally for the past four years and anticipate welcoming this group of pilots and passengers to the Islands. “The Tourist Board extends a major thank you to all of our local partners for providing the necessary support.” The Governor General’s Cup Caribbean Air Challenge is not just about aviation but about people, cultures and friendship. Visited destinations are preparing for ‘Ground Competitions’; an opportunity for pilots from different countries to meet and interact with the local population, understanding their culture and learning about the history and the people. Wilson said: “The purpose of Air Rally is to promote the Caribbean as an ideal destination for general aviation, and through their travels and media outlets allow other pilots to consider this for their travels, as well as the training they

provide to junior pilots with their mentoring programme, sponsored by Bombardier. “Grand Turk is becoming a favourite destination for the group who are thrilled put to test their navigation flying and safety skills, identify waypoint, and engage in educational and special missions.” The aeroplanes arrived in Providenciales first for fuelling before heading over to Grand Turk. Students of the Ona Glinton Primary School were on hand at the JAGS McCartney International Airport to greet the first arrival of airplanes at on Monday morning, while students from the Eliza Simons Primary greeted airplanes arriving in the afternoon. Residents of Grand Turk were encouraged to come out and greet the group on arrival or watch their departure scheduled for 9am on Thursday (April 18). The group’s charitable love for flying was extended to all young people, especially those with an interest in aviation, to meet them at the airports to greet the participants and visit their planes. The group also had a chance to enjoy Grand Turk during their time on the islands with planned activities that included a bikea-thon on Tuesday from the Osprey Beach Hotel, ending at Captain Hook’s Restaurant where additional games and competitions will take place. Air Rally 2013 was presented by Aviation Connection, a non-profit organisation and official trustee of the Canadian Governor General’s Cup. It was also made possible by the support of participating Caribbean Island’s Tourist Board Offices and Airport Operations.

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Planning Board says no to Leeward Dredging THE PLANNING Board met on March 28 and denied the application to dredge the Leeward navigational channel and marina, made by Leeward YC Marina Limited. Present at the meeting were Chairman, Carlos Ariza, ex-officio members, Arthur Been, Kathleen Wood, Dainer Lightbourne and Xavier Malcolm. Land Use Planner/Secretary to the Physical Planning Board, Toriono Williams and Acting Deputy Director of Planning, Ogail Awad, were also in attendance. The last word on the matter from Premier, Dr. Rufus Ewing, was that

he was awaiting a report from the department. There was strong opposition from local stakeholders who insisted that the Leeward Channel not be dredged, least it affect marine life in the area. Legislation also prevents such activity and if approved, the House of Assembly would have to debate and vote a change in the law. The developer, Blue Haven Marina and Resort, was proposing that by summer 2013 it would be able to cater to yachts up to 180 feet. According to a report, in the latter

part of 2012, by Sarah Bensimon for ‘All at Sea Caribbean’ Blue Haven Marina and Resort intended to make its summer 2013 idea a possibility through “plans for maintenance dredging” that would bring its capacity to 12 feet, which is projected to be completed by winter 2013. Once completed, Blue Haven Marina and Resort was expected to offer 51 berths for yachts up to 180 feet, initially with a max draft of 5.5 feet; marina concierge and highly secured marina docks to ensure privacy, among others. (VANESSA NARINE)

Thousands of American Airlines flights cancelled worldwide AMERICAN Airlines was forced to ground all of their flights on Tuesday after nationwide problems with their computer system. On Tuesday in Providenciales, flight 1737 from Miami to Providenciales and flight 1694 were cancelled and on Wednesday flight 548, Providenciales to Maimi was cancelled. Although officials refused to disclose the actual number of passengers that were unable to fly that day in and out of the Turks and Caicos due to ‘competitive’ reasons, the Weekly News can say that is was in the hundreds. Aside from in the Turks and Caicos, more than 400 flights were cancelled worldwide. Director of Communications, in the Americas and Diverse segment of American

Feeling sorry

Airlines, Martha Pantin, gave the Weekly News a comment on Wednesday, apologising to passengers for any inconvenience. She said: “As of 3pm CDT, our systems have been fully restored; however we expect continued flight delays and cancellations throughout the remainder of the day. “If customers must travel today and are already at the airport, they can rebook on another airline by visiting an American Airlines agent or by going to the other airline's ticket counter with their electronic ticket number. “If customers secure a flight on another airline, then American will refund the cost of the ticket and reimburse customers for any fare difference between the original fare and the new ticket.

“If someone must travel today, they can rebook through American Airlines reservations or through another carrier and American will honour the fare difference. “There will be no charge for reservation changes or a full refund will be provided if a customer chooses not to travel today. “We are really sorry for the inconvenience that it caused.” Turks and Caicos Airport Authority CEO, John Smith, expressed empathy towards the disastrous event and noted that he would assist them in any possible way. “The only thing I can say is that I am sorry to hear this and if there is any way that we at the Airport Authority could assist them, we would do so.” (DAISY HANDFIELD)

Will Honorable Ewing speak of the two PNP airport shut downs in which he took part? There he was photographed with all the PNP ministers, Devon and now house speaker trying to strand tourists. The taxi drivers took exception and used a bypass road. To follow up the firefighters strike shut the airport down cold. Tourists and Belongers on flights in the air were turned back and others trying to get home for work were stranded right in Provo. Ewing claimed full credit for the shutdown. Will Trinidad hear about the above and the robberies of tourists by teenagers taught to love the loose life style? We are sure there will not be anything said about Easter Sunday morning tourist issues. I felt sorry also for Washington because he was questioned on why the government had decided to stall the gaming industry which will benefit only him and his partner.

Why is this a priority? Back to same old “me first” policies? His explanation was a stutter then a stammer and while we continue to disagree with his politics you had to have sympathy for a man caught in the jaws of his own trap. Politics in TCI takes two roads. One serves all the people the other a path to self enrichment; pass out the goodies to ensure support in certain districts. My home district of MiddleNorth is an example. Four terms of PNP, not one completed development. The TCI goodie money has been spent and hundreds of millions more. Now we will have to pay it all back. Floyd Hall’s property taxes now loom. The widow and low income person will suffer terribly. Real estate sales will dry up. We now feel sorrow for the whole country.

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SOMETIMES in life you disagree with friends but because they share the same goals you accept them. Sometimes, however, friends and acquaintances go off on a wrong track leading to a trap; a trap of their own legacy, actions or inactions. When you see the results you cannot help but feel sorry for them. Last Friday (April 12), as I watched clips of the government press conference I began to feel sorry for Premier Ewing and Minister Washington Misick. We didn't feel sorry for DonHue who emerged from the shadows of Easter Sunday morning to babble something about trying

By David Tapfer to control refugees who arrived without permission and who have disappeared. While we agree illegal is illegal, his quip of making people lives unbearable seems to come from his soul. Reformation has not reached his conscience. Damage control followed

by something worse? The sorrow I felt for our young inexperienced Premier was when he said that at the Trinidad conference on tourism he was sure TCI could make a case on how to sustain high levels of tourism. Let us examine that premise. Back in March 2008, Doc Ewing’s mentor, then Premier and leader of his party was charged with raping a visitor. He escaped charges when one of his extra marital girl friends came forth saying it was a ménage-a-trios, a three way encounter in the infamous pool. However the US visitor said she was raped, but was turned away by the then tainted police force. She left then returned with the FBI and now our former Premier cannot visit the USA.

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April 20 - 26, 2013

Beaches launches internship programme for young Belongers IN ANOTHER remarkable attempt to inspire a larger local workforce, Beaches Resort has launched an essay competition which will allow ten lucky young people the opportunity to join the Beaches team through a paid internship programme. The programme, dubbed ‘The Beaches Stars’, is an extension of the Management Trainee Programme offered to employees by the Sandals Corporate University. Candidates in the course will not only intern at the resort but will also complete an intensive accelerated year of learning and development. General manager Don Dagenais said: “We are looking to give ten promising Belongers the opportunity

to get a hands-on hospitality experience that goes beyond the confines of the classroom. “We are looking to generate more local managers and supervisors that will take this company to even higher heights through this internship programme.” He added that the programme will also give the students a chance to work with some of the best talents at the resort. Each of the selected candidates will be assigned to various departments throughout the resort where they will gain experience in the company’s operations, rotating between the four villages and working from line level upwards.

At the end of the programme candidates will undergo a thorough evaluation to assess their leadership style and their performance as team players. They will also be given first preference to be inducted into the Sandals Corporate University Management Trainee Programme. Belongers between 16 and 20-years-old are invited to apply for the internship programme by submitting a 300 word minimum essay titled, ‘Becoming a Tourism Champion’. Entries can be sent via email to btcpr@grp.sandals.com or mailed to the Public Relations Department at PO Box 186 Lower Bight Road,

CXC hosts stakeholder events in Jamaica next week

(JAMAICA OBSERVER) THE Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) will host three one-day stakeholder events in Jamaica during the week of April 23. There is a seminar for guidance counsellors from Belize, Cayman Islands, Jamaica, and Turks and Caicos Islands on Wednesday, April 24; a seminar for journalists from the four islands on Thursday, April 25; and a students' forum for students from Jamaica on Friday, April 26. The two seminars will be held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, while the students' forum will be held at Jamaica College Auditorium. The events, said the CXC, form part of its Stakeholder Relationship Management programme over the next three years. "The goal of the seminar for journalists is to provide journalists around the region

with information pertaining to CXC, its products and services, to enable them to better report on stories related to CXC and its examinations, from a position of knowledge and an adequate understanding of the CXC system," the council said. "The goal of the seminar for the guidance counsellors is to provide them with accurate and up-to-date information relating to CXC and its products and services which will empower guidance counsellors to offer better advice to students about the choices they make in school," it added. During the two seminars, participants will learn about the CXC strategic direction, the CXC qualifications framework, issues related to examinations administration, understanding the reporting of CXC results, structure and governance of CXC, and the

recognition of CXC qualifications internationally. The students' forum, meanwhile, is expected to bring together more than 500 Jamaican students and teachers, to interact directly with the CXC, Overseas Examinations Commission and Ministry of Education personnel. Students will be able to ask questions, seek clarifications and make recommendations on CXC examinations and services. Similar seminars were held in Barbados last year for journalists from Barbados, Guyana, the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean State, and Trinidad and Tobago with seminars for guidance counsellors from Barbados and the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States. This is the second students' forum being hosted by CXC, the first was held in Guyana in 2010.

Providenciales by April 30, 2013. The contest requires applicants to have a valid form of identification, proof of Turks and Caicos status, a clean police record, a good command of the English language and the ability to work nights, public holidays and weekends. The most recent attempt by the resort to encourage more Belongers to

join the thriving industry was through a series of adverts created to showcase the diversity of job options and high level of success that can be obtained. Currently running on local television stations, the ads feature ten “champions” in the tourism industry who began in modest positions and have excelled in different fields within the industry.

Initiative helps students further education through sports BY DAISY HANDFIELD PRESIDENT of Blazer Elite Academy, Kevin Harvey, brought officials from the United States, Canada and the Bahamas to scout for young basketball stars. A press conference was held last week where details on the initiative were discussed. Youngsters were trained from Monday to Thursday then a showcase was held on Friday where they showed off their talents and how they adapted to changes. The international coaches promised opportunities and openings for about 30 children in overseas colleges once they spotted the talent. Coach of Blazer Elite Academy, Ray Evans, spoke on the event. Evans said: “We decided to put on a coaches showcase where were going to try to get as many children in the TCI off to college. “We want as many kids as possible to further their education through the avenue of sports.” Evans noted that local talent was drafted last year. He said: “A few of us were here last year and four students were selected and we’re hoping to triple that this time.” Acting director of the Sports Commission, Judith Robinson, noted

that the Ministry was giving its full support. Robinson said: “As he had said this can be a two fold in education and sports so we’re supporting it to see exactly how it’s being ran and how it’s being conducted to see what future involvement the Ministry can have. “We are supportive of what we have seen so far, as most know when it comes to scholarships most of the times we don’t see scholarships in the sporting area. “We are hoping what they are producing and what they are coming forth with can assist in enhancing the mind set of some of our young people not only to do track, volleyball and basketball but to enlighten their minds to say I can go off and do sports medical, sports administration, maybe come back to do what some of the coaches are doing.” Blazer Elite is a non-profit organisation that helps children get college opportunities and prepares them for upcoming years. They deal with performing kids, getting them to a higher level and getting them ready to go a step further. They are now in the US, The Bahamas and are working on establishing a branch here in the Turks and Caicos.

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PDM leaders tour resorts

Insights for your Innerspring

How to Think and Dream Creatively Dr. Schwartz, in his chapter five of his book ‘The magic of thinking big’, maintains that “a mind that feeds only on itself is soon undernourished, becoming weak and incapable of creative, progressive thought. Stimulation from others is excellent mind food.” He admonishes the reader not to let ideas escape … write them down, review them and cultivate and fertilize them. I have observed that many people are resigned to keep their thoughts to themselves. Rather than say what they are thinking they settle for saying what is acceptable to those listening. Creative and progressive thought is the same as expressive and interactive thought; and it is enhanced through connection with others. Very seldom do scientific breakthroughs or amazing discoveries come through the effort of one individual. It is when persons gather and share their thoughts on a matter that things happen. I notice that people tend to be more free and open with a group they are comfortable with; this is why learning institutions and any number of other organizations are segmented along lines of interests … engineers go to a school of engineering, future pastors or priests go to schools of

theology while doctors go to a school of medicine. A teacher saying something to her home-room may not get the same levels of acceptance as if a musician or athlete that the class admires says the same thing. In the same scenario learning is further deepened when those listening can interact by confirming their understanding of what was said by paraphrasing or asking clarifying questions. To use a fishing analogy, you will find schools of thought moving through the currents of your mind every second. When you express your ideas or sit and listen to someone else; your thoughts (like fish) are stimulated and gather themselves together in bunches. The other persons’ words enter your thought ocean as a new school of thought (fish) and because their thoughts are similar to yours on the subject being discussed; they all synthesize together and enhance each other (your original thoughts plus their thoughts mesh and ultimately produce a new strain of thinking that is clearer and more intuitive than both schools of thought before it). These are those “oh” or “aha” moments you experience when listening to someone that peaks your interest. Like conventional fishing when thoughts synthesize (gather) action must be taken to capture this

By Whitney Bain heightened state of mental stimulation; they must be captured before the moment disappears. The action of writing down your ideas is like mental fishing. It allows you to capture the result that the two schools of thought produced and enables you to recall this special moment anytime you wish. You will find the more you read over that information you wrote down the more it gives rise to clearer thought and innovation. In church settings it is often frustrating to hear a pastor restate things over again year after year without any change coming from the hearers. In many of the churches that I have observed I noticed that many persons in those churches do not take notes of what is being said. They listen and are excited by what is being presented at that moment but because they did not capture (right down) what was said they disqualify themselves from being able to go back and review important statements that may have been presented. Synthesized thoughts are never the same. Each set are peculiar to themselves and are lost to those who fail to record the information they give off. This is why documenting things are so important; it allows you to put yourself in the position to make yourself a better individual … to think and dream creatively. When was the last time you went mental fishing?

THE leadership team of the People’s Democratic Movement (PDM), on Monday, began a tour of the resorts in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Cartwright-Robinson, together with Deputy Leader, Sean Astwood, undertook the tour to familiarise themselves with the industry’s members and the challenges in the tourism industry. During these visits, inquiries into the employment of Belongers and permanent residents, their training and advancement and the marketing and management were made. According to a statement from the party leader, at the end of the tour, it is the PDM’s intention to make recommendations addressing the challenges that the industry faces and the employment related issues.

She said: “As we have particular interests in local employment, advancement and improved status in the industry, we will also arrange to meet with employees to hear their concerns before our tour is complete. “We are working on and are open to suggestions on how best to host such a meeting so that our recommendations will include the concerns of the workers in the industry. “We appreciate that this is the main economic sector in our country and that we must begin to be more involved. “We will continue to encourage its participants to be good ambassadors for TCI whilst we seek to be a part of providing a fair opportunity for all to position themselves to become leaders in this industry.”

autism awareness

Devon Cox has over 10 years of experience in the electric utility industry

Spectrum of hope – By Nicole Cox

Devon Cox Appointed as FortisTCI vice president of transmission and distribution

Beware the Jabberwock Part 1

IF you don’t remember the poem Jabberwocky then you are TRULY missing out! It is a work of pure fancy that tells a child friendly, yet foreboding tale of a whimsical beast, spoken in a completely fabricated language of imaginary words. Words as imaginary as the creature they describe! Often, navigating the comorbidity of symptoms associated with certain disorders feels the same way. Many parents give up on trying to pinpoint their child’s challenges because it all sounds so foreign and complex! But we live in a wonderful time where the commonality of such challenges has spawned a new generation of parents and professionals who are willing and able to break things down to a level that sounds a bit more like a language we can understand…or at least learn. With that in mind, let’s take a look at yet another set of look-a-like behaviors that are common to our

community. Is It Asperger's Syndrome or ADHD? Are your child's symptoms related to ADHD or Asperger's syndrome? Learn more about the differences between warning signs, diagnosis, and treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and Asperger's syndrome by Eileen Costello. This article comes from the Fall 2010 issue of ADDitude. “Some parents wonder whether their child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADD/ ADHD) may have some form of autism. And they wonder for good reason: Most families of children with Asperger’s syndrome (AS), an autism spectrum disorder, receive an ADD/ADHD diagnosis -- or misdiagnosis -- before a pediatrician concludes that it’s AS. The symptoms of autism spectrum disorders and ADD/ADHD overlap. Most children on the autism spectrum have symptoms of ADD/ ADHD -- difficulty settling down, social awkwardness, the ability to focus only on things that interest them, and impulsivity.

A mother I recently met with summed up her confusion and eventual enlightenment: “John is smart, and quick to learn something new, if he is interested,” she says, “But he has a terrible time focusing on things he isn’t interested in. When this happens, he starts rocking or pacing around the room. For years, we thought it was ADD/ ADHD, but, at his last evaluation, his teachers suggested that he might have a form of autism. After seeing a pediatrician, he received a diagnosis of Asperger’s. Knowing he has it -- and working to relieve the symptoms -- is a relief.” Cause of Asperger's Syndrome: Researchers don’t understand what causes Asperger's syndrome, although there seems to be a strong genetic component. Although AS is on the autism spectrum, the symptoms are often milder than the symptoms of classic autism in younger children. Children with AS, like all individuals on the spectrum, have difficulties in three areas: communication, social interaction, and restricted interests.”

AS OF April 1 Devon Cox has been promoted to FortisTCI vice president of transmission and distribution (T&D). His appointment follows a rigorous and competitive selection process at FortisTCI, according to a statement from the company. With over 10 years of experience in the electric utility industry, Cox’s new executive responsibilities are, design, development and maintenance of the transmission and distribution system, all substation operations, North and Middle Caicos operations, as well as vehicle and equipment fleet services. Devon has been employed with FortisTCI since January 2007, and has served in a number of capacities, including planning engineer, manager of T&D planning, manager of T&D operations, and most recently director of T&D operations. In 2012 Devon led successful negotiations of the street light takeover agreement in Providenciales between FortisTCI and TCIG. President and CEO, Eddinton Powell, commenting on the appointment said: “Devon’s promotion is part of the company’s leadership development as we

continue to focus on and respond to changes in the domestic and global business environments to technological changes and to changes in customers’ expectations. “This is a performance-based organisation and since joining FortisTCI Devon has played a key role in the on-going transformation of the company. “The entire FortisTCI team wishes him continued success in his new role.” A native to South Caicos and a graduate of Marjorie Basden High School, Cox attended the Turks and Caicos Community College before completing his Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering at Wilberforce University in Ohio, USA. He expects to complete his MBA with Webster University in December of 2013. Cox is a member of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) as well as The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). He is married and is the father of three children and him and his family attend Harvest Bible Chapel in Providenciales where he serves as a youth director and is an elder of the church.

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Students get advice from the Beaches team on possible employment opportunities

The Regent Palm’s Tiersa Hall discusses employment pathways with students

Tangible effort to address unemployment meets with success BY VANESSA NARINE THE Employment Services Department took on the local unemployment problem in a tangible way – a fulfillment of the current administration’s commitment – by hosting an employment registration drive on Tuesday at the Gustarvus Lightbourne Sports Centre. A collaborative effort between the Ministry of Immigration and Border Control and tourism industry, partners from several hotels, the Chamber of Commerce and BNC Consulting were on hand to collect resumes, advise on possible employment opportunities and, for students, advise on employment pathways. Representatives from the Employment Services Department were also on hand to collect the information of persons unemployed to aid in referrals for organisations looking for employees; as were representatives from NHIP and NIB, who facilitated questions on entitlements those who are unemployed may have had. An all-day event, from 10am to 6pm, students and adults took advantage of Tuesday’s activity. The 2013 graduating classes from the high schools on island were also invited to the drive to be pre-registered – an initiative that will assist the new graduates with summer employment and long term employment for those who remain in the Turks and Caicos. Subject Minister, Ricardo Don Hue Gardiner, told the Weekly News that there were lessons learnt from hosting the first such activity to improve on future ones. In particular, he acknowledged that the turnout was not the best and going forward more will be done to get persons to come out to the drives. According to him, this time round the Hotel and Tourism Association was the main partner for the drive, but for future drives the scope of sectors will be expanded. Gardiner pointed out too that his

Ministry is focused on being part of the solution to the problem that is affecting many in the Turks and Caicos Islands. He stated that the Hotel and Tourism Association is working on a skills database and his Ministry will be partnering with the association in the development of its own comprehensive database. HNC Consulting, a human resource consulting firm, also has a database of professionals listed and students and those unemployed were able to lodge their resumes, a free service, with the company, which is often times the place that organisations looking for employees use as their ‘go to’. Gardiner said: “Over the last two weeks, I have been speaking to the president of the Hotel and Tourism Association on a collaborative approach to the developing the skills bank. “What we intend to do at the Ministry is a more hands on approach in reaching people in the community, what the association is looking at is an online approach. “If we are able to marry the two and combine resources we will reach more of our people. “It is important for us to know what skills are out there and the numbers that are out there so moving forward we know what is needed and how we can best frame our immigration policies.” Leader of the Opposition, Sharlene Cartwright-Robinson, lauded the public private partnership in hosting the drive and stressed the importance for students, as well as those who are unemployed, to take advantage of the opportunity of an employment registration drive. The president of the Hotel and Tourism Association, Michel Nuetelings, pointed out that the partnership is an important one, given that the positive influence on the tourism sector, in particular, bodes well for the future of the industry. He added that the association

represents about 80 per cent of the economic activity in the Island and is the largest employer. Representatives of the industry partners at Tuesday’s drive told the Weekly News that for the large part, students were looking for advice on opportunities and what they could do from early on to secure and advantage in the job market. Beaches’ Monique McClean Vaughn noted that her company’s ‘Lil Chefs’ programme is one way that youngsters can get started early if their interest is culinary arts and secure that advantage coming out of high school. “Our advice is get involved in the different programmes we have ongoing,” she said. Parrot Cay’s Yolander Forbes explained that students can have an advantage if they focus on expertise areas in the tourism industry, for which there is a demand. Tiersa Hall from the Regent Palms told the Weekly News that her organisation has a ‘watch list’ of persons pursing certain degrees or have degrees so once an opportunity opens up they have the first opportunity. According to her, the students who spoke to her on Tuesday are interested in furthering their education and so part time jobs and internships are opportunities they can take advantage of. Seven Stars’ Tannia Hall stressed the point that while not all times a person may get the job they want, it can work to their advantage if they get their foot in the door. “When we have an opening we look internally first for someone to fill the position and while a person may apply for say a front desk job and not get it, they can hold down another position and have their foot in the door, until another position opens up,” she said. As a means of further encouragement, employees from hotels/resorts represented shared their own personal success stories.

Students get firsthand opportunity to leave their resumes with possible employers

Unemployed adults also cash in on the opportunities at Tuesday’s employment registration drive

Students get advice on making good first impressions during interviews

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April is set aside as Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Month and during this month, the Weekly News will be brining you stories from social workers in the Department of Social Development and Gender Affairs.

Amy wouldn’t tell

TWELVE-year-old Amy is in the eighth grade. She started high school when she 10-years-old. She is at the top of her class, very active in sports and involved in many extra-curricular activities at school. Amy is very expressive and can usually be found challenging her best friend Betsy or teacher’s opinions on various matters. Two months had passed and Betsy noticed that Amy began to distance herself from her. The teachers also began to realise that Amy’s grades were slipping; she was no longer interested in sports and rarely attended any extracurricular activities. One afternoon after school while the two friends were sitting waiting on Amy’s mother to pick them up, Betsy asked Amy if everything was okay with her. Amy became very defensive and told Betsy that she needed to mind her own business. Betsy did not give much attention to what her friend had said and kept probing her for answers. After several attempts Amy broke down crying on her best friend’s shoulder and begged her not to say anything to anyone because her uncle

said that he would hurt her mother if she told anyone what was happening to her. Amy confided in her friend and told her that her uncle Gunter was visiting them for a few months. She told Betsy how he snuck into her room the first night and threatened her if she made any noise. He touched her on her private areas, and this happened almost every night even though she begged him not to do it again. Amy’s mother’s car was approaching and she pleaded with her friend not to say a word to anyone. She wiped her tears and both girls went into the vehicle. That night after Betsy was dropped home she pondered how she could help her friend without breaking their trust. Before she went to bed she decided that she was not going to be silent about what was happening to her best friend. She went into her parent’s bedroom and told them everything. It was about 1.30am when police arrived at Amy’s mother’s house. They told her what was happening and arrested Amy’s uncle on the spot. Amy’s mother was so sad and angry with herself that she was not able to

detect that her daughter was being abused right in her home, by someone they had both trusted. Amy and her mother began to undergo counselling to help Amy in overcoming the ordeal she had experienced. (TANIA ALLENLEWIS) Child sexual abuse is an especially complicated form of abuse because of its layers of guilt and shame. It's important to recognise that sexual abuse doesn't always involve body contact. Exposing a child to sexual situations or material is sexually abusive, whether or not touching is involved. While news stories of sexual predators are scary, what is even more frightening is that sexual abuse usually occurs at the hands of someone the child knows and should be able to trust - most often close relatives. And contrary to what many believe, it’s not just girls who are at risk. Boys and girls both suffer from sexual abuse. In fact, sexual abuse of boys may be underreported due to shame and stigma. Importantly, child abuse is more than bruises and broken bones and recognising it may be difficult, but there are warning signs.

Warning signs of sexual abuse in children Trouble walking or sitting. Displays knowledge or interest in sexual acts inappropriate to his or her age, or even seductive behaviour. Makes strong efforts to avoid a specific person, without an obvious reason. Doesn’t want to change clothes in front of others or participate in physical activities. An STD or pregnancy, especially under the age of 14. Runs away from home. Warning signs of emotional abuse in children Excessively withdrawn, fearful, or anxious about doing something wrong. Shows extremes in behaviour (extremely compliant or extremely demanding; extremely passive or extremely aggressive). Doesn’t seem to be attached to the parent or caregiver. Acts either inappropriately adult (taking care of other children) or inappropriately infantile (rocking, thumb-sucking, tantrums). Warning signs of physical abuse in children Frequent injuries or unexplained bruises, welts, or cuts.

Is always watchful and ‘on alert,’ as if waiting for something bad to happen. Injuries appear to have a pattern such as marks from a hand or belt. Shies away from touch, flinches at sudden movements, or seems afraid to go home. Wears inappropriate clothing to cover up injuries, such as long-sleeved shirts on hot days. Warning signs of neglect in children Clothes are ill-fitting, filthy, or inappropriate for the weather. Hygiene is consistently bad (unbathed, matted and unwashed hair, noticeable body odour). Untreated illnesses and physical injuries. Is frequently unsupervised or left alone or allowed to play in unsafe situations and environments. Is frequently late or missing from school. Severe abuse early in life can lead to reactive attachment disorder. Children with this disorder are so disrupted that they have extreme difficulty establishing normal relationships and attaining normal developmental milestones. They need special treatment and support. Child sexual abuse is never okay. If you know someone who is being abused you can help by speaking up and reporting any case of child sexual abuse. Break the silence against child sexual abuse. Speak up and report

Default judgement in LIBOR case – Howell seeking more than US$75 million in damages BY JULIAN RICHARDSON Assistant Business Coordinator richardsonj@jamaicaobserver. com (Wednesday, April 03, 2013) DELROY Howell’s Ocean Chimo Limited has obtained a default judgement in a lawsuit filed in the Supreme Court against Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), the latest in a back and forth court battle between the Jamaican businessman and the financial institution. The judgement was made against RBC, its external counsel Samuel Billard, Vice-President Raymond Chang, and director Greg Smith, for not having filed and served a defence to the suit filed by Ocean Chimo, alleging damages for fraud and negligence, breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, and loss of reputation among other issues relating to a US$32-million loan agreement between former Wyndham Kingston hotel operator Ocean Chimo and the defendants. No ruling was made against the financial institution’s subsidiaries RBC Royal Bank Jamaica and RBC Royal Bank Trinidad & Tobago, the primary lenders which were also listed as defendants, but which the lawsuit claimed “were at all material times under the common control” of the parent company and its executives. The judgement awards the claimant a payment of an amount to be decided by the court. Howell’s attorney Douglas Leys said they are seeking

damages in excess of US$75 million ($7.3 billion). “Mr Howell was the majority shareholder and Ocean Chimo has suffered loss of profits from the interruption because of (RBC) having put the hotel in receivership. As a consequence of that, we are seeking damages,” Leys told the Business Observer. “We are also asking the court to award exemplary damages,” he added. In response to queries, RBC told the newspaper that it filed an application to set aside the judgement in default of defence on the same day that the judgement was served, March 26, 2013, “on the basis that the judgement entered was irregular, as among other things, a defence had already been filed on February 11, 2013”. “We are currently awaiting a date for the hearing of the application to set aside the judgement in default,” said the company in a statement yesterday. It is the latest chapter in a case that could bring into question the administering of the key benchmark interest rate, LIBOR (London Interbank Offered Rate), by financial institutions in Jamaica. After the loans fell into arrears, RBC Royal Bank Jamaica and RBC Royal Bank Trinidad & Tobago placed the property that housed the hotel into receivership and went after Ocean Chimo in a lawsuit to recover the funds. But Howell filed a countersuit against the bank which centred around the

allegation that the financial institution wrongfully administered LIBOR, and by its actions caused the debtor to be unable to service the loans. The Supreme Court recently threw out a default judgement awarded to RBC for the collection of more than US$30 million from Howell, after lawyers acting on his behalf did not file acknowledgement of service within the stipulated time as required by the rules of court. However, Justice Ingrid Mangatal set aside the default judgement on grounds that Howell has a real prospect of successfully defending the claim. “In my judgement, the ‘bottom line’ is that the defendant has raised a number of issues of law, including the construction of contractual documents and their meaning, in the context of this case, that are not straight-forward,” said Mangatal in her ruling. “These points require full, detailed and mature arguments that can best take place at trial. In my judgement, the defendant has demonstrated that he has a real prospect of successfully defending the claim — this is the most important consideration,” added Mangatal. Ocean Chimo lawyers claimed that RBC varied the interest rate with the debtor in a manner not contemplated by the loan agreements or the guarantee. According to court documents, they argued that the loan agreements clearly show that the interest to be paid on the loan by the debtor was predicated

RBC Royal Bank said it will be vigorously defending all allegations made by the plaintiff, including allegations of LIBOR manipulation. upon two separate components — the fixed rate component, which was fixed throughout the life of the loan at 4.5 per cent, and LIBOR. Depending on the fluctuations of LIBOR, based on a six-month period, the debtor would have to bear the disadvantages of increases in LIBOR, and conversely, reap the benefits of decreases in LIBOR, they contended. Howell’s legal team said that this was a fundamental commercial arrangement on which he issued the guarantee, and that if there were to be any material change to these arrangements he should firstly be notified and his agreement obtained before any such changes could be effected as regards his obligations under the guarantee. Given the fact that LIBOR rates had decreased in a fundamental and material way during the relevant period, the interest rates having been increased by the claimants during that time was in breach of the agreements and guarantee,

according to Howell’s lawyers, who added that it was done without notification to him and he had not agreed to any alteration in the arrangements. But RBC remains steadfast in its defence. “RBC will be vigorously defending all allegations made by the plaintiff, including allegations of LIBOR manipulation,” the company told the Business Observer yesterday. “RBC is a responsible financial institution, committed to transacting business within the laws of the countries in which it operates. RBC takes all allegations seriously and will ensure that it upholds the law while preserving its reputation in Jamaica.” LIBOR is the rate banks use to borrow from each other. The rate indirectly affects the cost of loans incurred by borrowers — such as when consumers buy a home or car.

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Doctor speaks out on teenage drug abuse BY DAISY HANDFIELD ALTHOUGH many may see drug abuse as an issue itself, residents, doctors and studies do indicate that drug abuse derives from a source and also leads to a chain reaction. With the Turks and Caicos growing in population, society especially children are exposed to a number of things, including drugs and crime and if not guided it not only affects them but also the community. The Weekly News took the opportunity to hear what experts have to say about drug abuse. Emergency Medicine Specialist at Cheshire Hall Medical Centre, Abimbola Afolabi, explained some of the reasons people use drugs. “One factor would be the effect of television, most people would go on MTV and all those other stations that young people would watch and most of what they see on there they believe it and they think it’s cool. “They don’t want to be left out so it’s an effect of a so called role model they are looking at and an effect of peer pressure. “The two come at once because they think that these stars are so cool and they want to be like them so whatever they recommend is gospel. “Also, the second part is life coping skills because a lot of them don’t have coping skills so they take suggestions from their friends that when I feel like this, I try these. “It works, typically, they start with simple things and when they get hooked and they have to go to other things.” NEGLECT “A huge part is also neglect from parents, most of the time, even

government generally, and I don’t mean government here in TCI alone but they generally don’t pay attention to families in terms of what goes on at home. “For me personally I think it’s a cheaper option to help families to be what families are supposed to be than to put more police on the road and to build more prison cells. “Most of the problems most of the time go back home and from my own experience, with 38 years practicing in different countries, most of the issues have to do with parents. “When you don’t hand your kids the proper skills that they need to cope with life it does show up especially when they get up into the teenage years and they begin to identify who they are. “They want to have their own identities and their independence and they want to associate with other people. “They get into the wrong group and if they don’t have those skills to exercise proper judgment then you’re going to have those kinds of problems. “As for parents that have done their job in a minority of cases, for the kids who chose to do things, it’s not really the parents fault.”

high and it’s not good for you. “I know a lot of people who have died from drug abuse because if you take it for the first time and overdose it can cause the heart to stop, especially with cocaine. It affects the brain and you start to have short memory. “The type of drugs that are available to kids in the TCI are limited compared to mainland Europe and mainland USA but it’s still a problem and the earlier that people identify that it is a problem and everyone as a community deals with it, the better for all of us.” The Weekly News asked the doctor if he felt that drug usage was in any way tied to the increase in crime and other heinous activities. He said: “There is always some form of a link in a number of ways because when you use drugs you feel invisible and you can do a lot of things that you don’t plan to do when you are not high.” SEEK HELP Afolabi wanted

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teenagers but adults who are currently battling with any type of addiction to know that there is still hope. “One thing for them to know is drugs do not do you any good, it doesn’t matter which drug. “Drugs range from alcohol which is the oldest and easiest available drug even though most people don’t see it as a drug. “They need to express the desire to want to come off of it. One thing is that anytime you face an addiction, it doesn’t matter whether it’s drugs, gambling or anything, you almost always will never be able to do it on your own, so you need to come out of the closet and talk to people that you trust and that will help you. “There are services that are available that can help you but the first thing is, the person needs to express the desire that this is not good for me, I need to get off this and I will do what it takes. “I’ve seen too much damage done by drugs over the years”

ADDICTION AND EFFECTS “A lot of these substances are addictive that is the bottom line, hardly anyone sets out to be an addict, even to ‘ordinary’ cigarette people don’t set out to be addicted to nicotine. “As for kids, some just want to do what is cool, they want everyone to see them as being part of the group and they start off with what is called both psychological and chemical dependencies.

Crab Fest 2013 could be the best yet, Outten MIDDLE Caicos’ Crab Fest 2013 could be the best yet, according to new president of the Middle Crab Fest organising committee, Shane Outten. The festival, which was created in 2011 by Middle Caicos local Lisa Simmons, is now a major attraction on the annual national events calendar. This year the event is set for June 29. Vice president Kevin Bethel said: “The last two years have been wonderful and very difficult. “Everyone enjoyed the festival and that’s what we aim for. However, the first two were not a roaring financial success due to the decision by the Crab Fest Committee to make it possible for the participants (food vendors) in the local community to make money. “This has caused the

“For instance for somebody who is using it to cope with stressful situations, they get psychological dependent on these things because for the time that they take it they are okay for a while and then when the substance wears off they have to go and take it again. “Chemical dependence is when the body cells recognize these substances and when it is not supplied to them, they start asking for it, in that case it is the drug that is in control more than the user. “They fall into different categories; there are those we call hallucinogenic which just cause hallucination which give you a short buzz of a high and of the other things that go with it, some people might go into depression, paranoia, schizophrenia and all sorts of psychiatric complaints come forth with that. “Some of them have huge physiological effects on the body because once you are high on them, it speeds up your heart, raises your blood pressure and everything is on a

committee to be unable to meet its goals of providing donations to local charities in Middle Caicos.” The Middle Caicos Crab Fest Committee will be incorporated this year as an official charity, a necessary step to help encourage local sponsorship and reassure all that this festival is here to stay and committed to giving back to people of Middle Caicos and improving the community. Public relations officer Jovano Robinson said: “We are planning one more major event before June similar to the one held at the Kids’ Park, which should be near the end of May. “We will also host a weekly fish fry at Heavin’ Down Rock on Saturdays. We would like to thank the public for their continued support and look forward to seeing you all on Bambarra Beach, for Crab Fest 2013.”

The Aggressor fleet has generously donated a trip for two on the TC Aggressor II as a raffle prize to support the efforts of the Turks and Caicos Reef Fund

Aggressor fleet supports mooring project THE Turks and Caicos Aggressor fleet is joining forces with the Turks and Caicos Reef Fund (TCRF) to raise money to support the boat moorings project. The TCRF has been designated by the Government’s Department of Environment and Maritime Affairs as the lead non-governmental organisation for the installation and maintenance of boat moorings in and around the marine national parks of the TCI. The Aggressor fleet has generously donated a trip for two on the TC Aggressor II as a raffle prize to support the efforts of the Turks and Caicos Reef Fund. Tickets for this seven night cruise are $25 each and only 500 will be sold. Raffle ticket sales have started and will conclude on November 1, 2013.

The drawing will be held on board the TC Aggressor II while in port at Providenciales on November 2. The value of this raffle prize is $5,590. All proceeds go to support the TCRF’s dive and snorkel boat mooring project. Tickets can be purchased online at www.tcreef.org/aggressorraffle. html. Founded in 2010, the TCRF is a volunteer run organisation that provides funding for education, research and conservation programmes to individuals, organisations and agencies that help to preserve and protect the marine environment of the Turks and Caicos Islands. Their goal is to have at least 85 per cent of all funds raised through voluntary contributions from divers

and snorkelers visiting the TCI directed to the fund’s programmes. The beautiful Aggressor II offers guests a week of thrilling wall diving along the coasts of Providenciales, West Caicos and French Cay. The sheer walls of Providenciales begin at 40 feet, plunging into the deep blue abyss and include crevasses and ledges that are decorated with huge orange elephant ear sponges, gorgonians, crimson rope sponges and abundant macro life. As the longest operating and largest organisation of live-aboard adventure cruises in the world, the combined knowledge, resources, experience, and technical expertise of Aggressor fleet and Dancer fleet are all focused on delivering a safe adventure to remember for a lifetime on each and every cruise.

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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

Fruit juice, smoothies and your child’s teeth MANY parents give their children fruit juice or smoothies to drink thinking that they are the healthy option over soda and other sugared drinks. Some of us have juicers or blenders at home and are able to make our own, which means we can control exactly what is going in them. However, whilst it is true these are generally more nutritionally beneficial and contain less artificial additives than soda, fruit juices and smoothies are still very high in sugar, a fact that is unknown or overlooked by many parents and can have serious consequences for the child’s teeth. Recently, the British Dental Health Foundation has issued a

statement to warn parents about the harm fruit juice and smoothies could be doing to their children’s teeth. Nigel Carter, chief executive of the Foundation said, ‘They are becoming increasingly popular and the fruit content can make them seem like a good idea. However, they contain very high levels of sugar and acid and so can do a lot of damage to the teeth.’ People are also often under the impression that drinking juice is as good for you as eating a piece of fruit. However, this is untrue both on a nutritional level and from a dental perspective, with officials conceding that the sugars released by crushing the fruit make juice worse for the teeth than whole fruit. And Mr Carter said that smoothies were ‘horrendous from a dental

Dr Mark Osmond point of view’ because they are concentrated, often sipped between meals and stick to the teeth. He also added that dried fruit such as raisins were also risky for the teeth. Therefore, it is advised that if children are going to drink juice that they should confine it to meal times when the teeth are already ‘under attack’ from other sugars and acids. He also went on to say that vegetables were better for teeth as they do not contain the same sugar levels as fruit.

Carter said: ‘The most important message to remember is that it is not the amount of sugar children eat or drink but the frequency of the sugary foods and drinks in their diets. If your child has a drink between meals it is important to have only still water or milk instead of sugary drinks which can cause decay.’

And of course, good dental care is just as important so ensure that you child is brushing his or her teeth thoroughly twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste (if necessary do it for them) and having regular dental check-ups with the dentist. Talk to your dentist if you need more information on the impact of sugar on your child’s teeth.

strong anti-microbial effect on bacteria, viruses, fungi and yeast candida and cod. Antraquinoner is, in pure form strong laxative, and is also found in aloe vera. The two key ones are aloin and emodin. These are strong pain killers and known to combat bacteria and viruses. Salicylic Acid is also found in aloe vera. This aspirin-like component counteracts inflammation and helps to break down dead tissue when used externally. Combined these: gives the body

nutrition (containing essential vitamins, enzymes and essential amino acids); adds moisture; has a natural cleansing effect; stimulates production of new cells and accelerates wound healing; is a pain killer; is a fungicidal; breaks down dead tissue (contains proteolytic enzymes); is natural anti-inflammatory (contains plant steroids); penetrates tissue; increases blood flow to the skin; prevents and relieves itching; contains six antiseptic action of substances; and supports the immune system.

health Tip 

Aloe Ice Benefits beyond skin deep

Simple recipe for a great treat that tastes like a snow cone.

Ingredients: • The juice of 2 Limes (also great with fresh grapefruit or orange juice) • 1 Tablespoon of coconut Oil (extra virgin cold pressed) • 8-12 ice cubes • 1-2 teaspoons of Raw Honey (optional) • A piece of the aloe gel directly from the plant. Direction: 1. Throw everything in the blender and enjoy!! Delightfully refreshing.

The beneficial properties of this medicinal plant go more than skin deep. If you’ve ever squeezed the gel from an aloe vera leaf onto a burn, you’ve experienced the topical benefits of this common plant. Aloe’s healing properties extend to internal ailments as well. The aloe gel is extracted from the plant contains more than 75 nutrients and 200 active compounds including 20 minerals, 18 amino acids and 12 vitamins. Aloe Vera is one of the most nutritious plants in the world and has been used for thousands of years mainly for its anti-inflammatory properties and its ability to rapidly penetrate all our skin layers. The gel contains a diversity of vitamins. The most important are the antioxidant - vitamin C, E and Beta-

carotene - the precursor to vitamin A. Aloen is also one of the few plants that contain vitamin B12. The Aloe plant is found a variety of minerals such as magnesium, manganese, zinc, copper, chromium, calcium, sodium and iron. The human body needs 22 amino acids to produce proteins. Aloe Vera gel contains 20 of these. Most importantly, the gel has seven of the eight essential amino acids the human body alone cannot produce and therefore must be supplied as food. Aloe Vera contains the important long chain of polysaccharides that affect the immune system and increases the body’s absorption rate. Aloe contains the main groups that have powerful anti-inflammatory components. Aloes soap compounds have

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How does your garden grow

YOUR DIET

ASK TAMIKA

BY TAMIKA HANDFIELD

Tamika graduated from Florida International University in Miami with a Masters degree in Dietetics & Nutrition. She is a registered dietitian with the American Dietetic Association (ADA) and licensed to practice medical nutrition therapy in the state of Florida. Email Tamika via tcweeklynews@gmail.com or tamikahandfield@yahoo.com with your healthy eating questions.

Sapodilla tree

Sapodilla (Manilkara achras) is a long-lived, evergreen tree native to southern Mexico, Central America and the West Indies. The Sapodilla trees are medium to large trees with a pyramidal to rounded canopy. These long-lived trees grow slowly, but after many years may reach 60 feet in height. The tree has ornamental value and may be used for landscaping. Branches are horizontal or drooping. A milky latex exudes from all tree parts. This latex is known as chicle and was used to make chewing gum. Young sapodilla trees have been observed to defoliate or decline due to lack of water; therefore young trees should be watered periodically during dry periods. Mature sapodilla trees are tolerant of dry soil conditions. However, for optimum fruit production and quality, periodic irrigation during long dry periods is recommended from flowering through harvest. In the home landscape, well established sapodilla trees generally do not require regular watering to produce satisfactorily. Seedling trees usually begin bearing in 6 to 7 years or more. Grafted trees may begin to bear in the second to fourth year after planting. Isolated sapodilla trees may not be productive because some sapodilla cultivars are self-incompatible. In self-incompatible cultivars, the flowers require cross-pollination by another sapodilla seedling or variety in order to produce fruit. Other varieties may not require crosspollination but produce more fruit when cross-pollinated. Sapodillas are well adapted to a wide range of soils but grow best in well-drained, light soils, they will not perform well in poorly drained soils.

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In general, sapodilla trees should be planted in full sun for best growth and fruit production. Select a part of the landscape away from other trees, buildings and structures, and power lines. Remember sapodilla trees can become very large if not pruned to contain their size. Pest and diseases: Sapodilla has relatively few insect pests. Occasionally, a moth causes extensive damage to blooms in some years in TCI. The fruit of some cultivars is susceptible to the Caribbean fruit fly. Periodically, other pests attack sapodilla. There are no major diseases of sapodillas in the Islands. A leaf rust causes minor leaf damage and other

diseases of minor importance. Fruit: The fruit is a berry with a scurfy brown peel. Fruit may be round to oval-shaped or conical, and 2 to 4 inches in diameter. The pulp is light brown, brownish yellow to reddish brown, with a texture varying from gritty to smooth. The flavor is exceptionally sweet and very tasty, with what can be described as a malty flavor. Many believe the flavor bears a striking resemblance to caramel. The unripe fruit is hard to the touch and contains high amounts of saponin, which has astringent properties similar to tannin, drying out the mouth.

Understanding IBS Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a very prevalent disease; yet, it is one of the most commonly misdiagnosed diseases. According to the International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders, IBS affect approximately nine to 23 per cent of the population worldwide. It is second only to the common cold as a cause of absenteeism from work. What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome? IBS is a chronic disorder of the gastrointestinal functioning. While the exact cause of IBS is not known, symptoms are produced when there is a disturbance in the way the gut, brain, and nervous system interact. Persons may find there is a loss of sensation (feeling the urge to use the bathroom) or a change in bowel movements; you may start to experience chronic constipation or diarrhea and sometimes alternating between the two. Symptoms of IBS: • abdominal pain or discomfort, • bloating • excess gas • a change in bowel habits (diarrhea and/or constipation). IBS can have a severe impact on a person’s social, emotional and professional life because the onset of the symptoms is so unpredictable. Even though this disease is very common, few people actually seek medical attention for their illness. Many think it’s just a passing case of constipation or a stomach bug if they start experiencing diarrhea. There are a variety of treatment options for IBS including education, pain management and medication. The foods that you eat is another option in managing your IBS symptoms. To help alleviate some your symptoms, you can try: Eating smaller meals more often Slow down and do not rush through your meals Recognize the foods that are causing your discomfort, eliminate them for a short while and then slowly add them back Avoid foods that cause cramping and other discomfort However, it is important to note that there is no generalized dietary advice that will work for everyone. You have to know your body and what works for you. For more individual help and information on treating your IBS symptoms and the specific foods you should eat and avoid, please contact me on 242-3978 or 442-3978. We can find a plan that works best for you. ACCU Medical Nutrition is based at Provo Plaza (old Pizza Pizza Building) No. 5, Providenciales. Call 946 8308, 242 3978 or 442 3978.

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Gunmen rob over 50 cruise ship passengers on St Lucia tour bus MORE than 50 cruise ship passengers had the fright of their lives when they were robbed at gunpoint by three masked men while on a shore excursion aboard a bus at the Botanical Gardens in Soufrière, St Lucia. In the course of Friday’s armed robbery, cash and jewellery were taken from the tourists, who had come ashore from the Celebrity Cruises vessel Eclipse. St Lucia Tourism Minister Lorne Theophilus told local broadcaster DBS that another such attack could cripple the island’s income from tourism. The minister described the incident as an “unfortunate and horrible scenario” which left passengers from the 2,850-berth ship “shaken”. Matthew Beaubrun, chairman of St Lucia’s tourist board, described the incident as “rare”, but emphasized its seriousness. “This is such an important industry for us that we need to respond. We have taken it very seriously at the highest level and I know the minister’s been in touch with the prime minister,” he said. According to a statement from Celebrity Cruises, the guests had returned to the Eclipse unharmed after the attack. “We are thankful that none of our guests was injured in this unfortunate event, and will continue to provide them with any support they may need,” the statement noted. Despite this assertion, an Eclipse

In 2010 some 1.5M Haitians were living in camps.

Haiti: number of people living in tent camps down 79 percent since 2010

The island’s tourism minister described the incident as an “unfortunate and horrible scenario” which left the victims “shaken”.

passenger wrote on the Cruise Critic forum: “One woman fell and broke her leg; no one else was injured, all their money and jewellery were taken.” Another passenger wrote that in order to make an impact and improve its crime figures, island authorities would have to “wake up and crack down on crime”. The armed robbery in St Lucia comes in the wake of a series of highprofile incidents involving British tourists in the Caribbean this year,

which have captured the attention of the international press. Philip Prior, 72, and his 59-yearold wife Ann were both shot during a daylight robbery on a street in the capital of Barbados last month during a stopover on a three-month P&O round-the-world cruise. Professor James Bridges, a leading expert on toxicology, was injured along with his wife when they were stabbed repeatedly shortly after arriving at their vacation villa in Barbados in January.

THE number of people still living in tent camps in Haiti as a result of the 2010 earthquake has fallen 79 percent since a 2010 high of 1.5 million, according to the International Organisation for Migration. The IOM’s Haiti’s Displacement Tracking Matrix found a total of 320,050 individuals still living in camps, a number that fell by 27,230 people in the first three months of the year. The largest decrease was reported in Delmas, followed by Port-auPrince and Petion-Ville. Those drops accounted for 94 percent of the reduction in “internally displaced households.” Delmas is the operation centre of Sean Penn’s J/P HRO charity. The United Nations agency said that approximately 60 percent of the reduction in displaced households could be “directly linked” to rental

subsidy programme’s planned by Haiti’s government and organised by partners like the IOM. The IOM said 17.7 percent of those still living in camps, or about 14,430 families, are on track to join the subsidy programme. Another 67,000 households have “no prospect” of movign out of their tent camp sites, however, with another 21,600 at risk of eviction. The IOM said that evictions represented 6 percent of the total decrease in internally displaced households. Of 385 extant sites, most consist of “precarious, makeshift structures that leave residents extremely vulnerable, particularly during the hurricane season,” the agency said. Adding to what the IOM called “dreadful living conditions,” only 22 of the 385 sites have dedicated camp management support.

Former Cayman Islands premier returns to court April 26 FORMER PREMIER of the Cayman Islands McKeeva Bush is return to court on April 26 after having appeared in the Summary Court in Grand Cayman last Friday when 11 charges against him were remitted to the Grand Court for mention. Bush’s attorneys asked that the Grand Court date be set for mid-June because of campaigning before the May 22 general election. However, Magistrate Valdis Foldats said the mention in Grand Court would be brief, and an earlier date would allow for papers to be prepared and an indictment to be filed. Bush faces two charges of misconduct in public office and four charges of breach of trust by a member of the Legislative Assembly, which can only be heard by the Grand Court. Although four charges of theft could have been heard in either court and one charge of theft was summary only, because they are related to the other matters, all 11 charges were

later, he was ousted from office when Cayman Islands lawmakers passed a vote of no confidence.

The former premier, McKeeva Bush, faces two charges of misconduct in public office and four charges of breach of trust by a member of the Legislative Assembly.

remitted to the Grand Court. Bush was originally arrested on December 11, 2012, on suspicion of theft and corruption and, one week

NOT THE FIRST Bush is the second premier of a British Overseas Territory to face accusations of theft and corruption in recent years. In 2009, then Premier Michael Misick of the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) was also ousted after a Commission of Inquiry found evidence of systemic government corruption in the territory. Misick later went on the run, but was arrested while trying to leave the country last December in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. On Monday, Misick’s appeal against a decision not to grant political asylum was denied and he has since been re-arrested. His extradition is currently being sought by authorities in Britain and the TCI, who now hope the process will continue ‘unhindered’. (Jamaica Gleaner)

Although the Tourism Minister has not advised that the passengers stay on board he has asked them to be cautious when they venture out.

Cruise ships concerned about crime in the Bahamas CRUISE ship officials are concerned that crime levels in New Providence – in particular downtown Nassau – are escalating at a pace no longer safe for passengers, Tourism Minister Obie Wilchcombe said on Tuesday. While visitors have not yet been advised to remain on board ship, the Minister said they have been cautioned to take proper safety measures and be informed of previous instances of crimes against tourists.

The concerns, he said, were raised last week in a meeting by several executives. His announcement also came just moments after Police Commissioner Ellison Greenslade reported that the latest overall crime numbers were down. Speaking with The Tribune outside the Cabinet office, Mr Wilchcombe said the Ministry of Tourism has to now take a serious approach at ensuring that visitors are safe in the Bahamas.

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Bahamas: no more industry work permits without labour certificates

Acre, in the Amazon region, has asked for additional funding to cope with the influx.

Brazil issues work permits for Haitian migrants to Acre MORE than 900 Haitian immigrants to the Brazilian state of Acre have been allowed to stay in Brazil. A federal task force sent to Acre to deal with a rising influx of migrants issued them with residency and work permits. Acre declared a state of emergency last week after about 1,700 arrived in the state within a fortnight. Most of the immigrants are Haitians, but there are also Africans and Asians whose situation remains unresolved. The move by the federal task force comes just months after the government said it would step up border checks after granting residence visas to some 4,000 Haitians already in the country in what it said was a one-off move. Since then, an increasing number of immigrants have arrived in Acre, using smuggling routes from Peru and Bolivia because dense vegetation in the Amazon region makes it difficult for border police to patrol them.

‘VULNERABLE SITUATION’ While most are Haitians seeking a better life after the 2010 earthquake left much of their home country destroyed, others come from as far afield as Senegal and Bangladesh. The Brazilian government grants 1,200 work visas per year to families from Haiti in recognition of “the country’s vulnerable economic situation”, but demand has been much higher than the annual quota. Most are attracted by Brazil’s growing economy and the opportunity to work in construction projects for the 2014 football World Cup and the 2016 Olympic Games. Immigrants from nations other than Haiti say they feel that the government is discriminating against them. One migrant, who did not want to be named or give his country of origin, told BBC Brasil that “the situation where I come from is as bad as in Haiti, so why does the Brazilian government treat us differently?”

Guyanese mother accused of killing young baby A GUYANESE mother, who is accused of killing her eight-month old son, was on Monday arraigned on the charge of murder. Twenty-five year-old Shanti Laldass, who was not represented by a lawyer, was not required to plea to indictable offence and bail was refused at that time. Chief Magistrate Priya SewnarineBeharry remanded the woman to prison. The matter was transferred to the Bartica (outside the capital) Magistrates’ Court until April 25 for fixture of the commencement of the Preliminary Inquiry. That inquiry would determine whether there is enough evidence for the woman to be tried by a judge and jury. The story has made numerous headlines around the South American country, but the mother has denied that she committed the murder.

The 25-year-old mother Shanti Laldass on her way to court.

RAPE ALLEGED Based on facts read to the court by the police prosecutor, the woman alleged that she was raped by two Amerindians and a Rastafarian and the child was also killed in the process.

THE Bahamas’ Immigration Minister Fred Mitchell said the government will no longer allow industrial companies to apply for work permits without labour certificates showing that there are no Bahamians available to fill the jobs. “We are routinely requiring companies to have those labour certificates. And they ought to do so routinely, and not seek to get that requirement waived because we are under severe constraints not to waive that requirement,” he said. Mr Mitchell said the Immigration Board held discussions in Freeport on Friday. In the past, he said, many companies – particularly in the industrial sector – have been able to get work permits on what they regard as an emergency basis and not meet the requirement for a labour certificate, which is the only way the department will know whether or not there are Bahamians available for the jobs. He said work permits are only to be issued in circumstances where

Immigration Minister Fred Mitchell re-iterated that work permits are only to be issued in circumstances where there are no Bahamians available to do the job.

there are no Bahamians available. “One of the ways we find that out is when the Department of Labour issues a certificate which says there are no Bahamians available for those jobs,”Mr Mitchell said. He said the Minister for Grand Bahama has met and spoken with the

industrial companies. “And we thought it was necessary to make a public statement to the community to sensitise persons to that issue,” he said. “We are trying to make sure that… no one gets around the system. We are trying to change the culture of this. “Some people will plan Bahamians out of the economy in their own country. We don’t intend to preside over that. “We welcome investment and we want to make sure things are processed in a timely fashion, but we like people to obey the rules and stick by those rules so that Bahamians can have a first call on the resources of the country,” he said. He said Minister Darville has been working very closely with the industrial sector on getting training for Bahamians. “We understand that there are deficiencies in training and skills, and that is something that is being addressed,” Minister Mitchell added. (Tribune242.com)

CARICOM to discuss air link development between Caribbean, LATAM AVIATION officials from the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and South America will meet in T&T in May to discuss initiatives aimed at developing air links between the regions, Trinidad and Tobago’s Foreign Minister Winston Dookeran has said. Addressing the opening of the 14th annual Caribbean Conference on Sustainable Tourism Development (STC-14) on Monday night, Dookeran, said the meeting would seek to consolidate some of the measures proposed in the San Juan Accord for the regional air transport sector that had been agreed upon five years ago. He told delegates to the Caribbean Tourism Organisation (CTO) organised four-day conference, that the issue had been discussed at the recently held Association of Caribbean States (ACS) meeting in Panama where Colombia had been chosen to chair the committee examining air transport links in the region. He said Colombia’s Foreign Relations Minister Maria Angela Holguin Cuellar had agreed to convene in Trinidad a meeting of airlines in May “to examine the prospects of enhancing air links in the wider Caribbean and South America. “Intra-Caribbean trade and intraCaribbean visitors are important as

external ones, but we must have the necessary infrastructure to support that. “Therefore I look forward during the month of May to have such a discussion taking place so that we can put together some of the issues that have been raised in the San Juan Accord that was agreed to by ministers of transport some five years ago in order to try and facilitate a renewal of policy energy in the area of tourism development”. According to Dookeran, the San Juan Accord had reached agreement on a number of issues including accelerating the revision of the CARICOM Multilateral Air Services Agreement (MASA), and reinforcing measures to facilitate the movement of international and intra-regional passengers in the Caribbean. He said the establishment of a CTO-wide umbrella policy for air transport within the framework of the existing ACS multilateral air transport agreement, taking into account the obligation of CARICOM member states under the Revised Treaty of Chaguaramas that governs the 15-member grouping. He said the accord also called for a study on the competitiveness of the Caribbean’s air transport sector. “These proposals have set the agenda and I am pleased to announce

that concrete steps are in progress to make it all happen,” he said, making reference to the ACS meeting in Panama that endorsed the notion of a “new Caribbean Convergence Model” which must be private sector driven. Dookeran said that two anchors were identified for the execution plan, namely air transport links and development financing. He said Trinidad and Tobago will also convene a meeting of development finance in the region to “spell out a programme for the recovery of our regional economy”. Dookeran said many Caribbean economies are facing increasing problems becoming very precarious and fragile. He said the region has numerous development banks, including the Barbados-based Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) and the Washington-based Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). He said there is a feeling that there needs to be a new paradigm in the policies of those institutions, noting “for too long we have addressed the issue of financing infrastructure through traditional models of financing”. He said the Port-of-Spain meeting would provide an opportunity to examine new options to financing infrastructural development in the region. (CMC)

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Spotlight on Salt Cay

Home of the donkey By Candy Herwin

PART of the charm of visiting Salt Cay is observing the wild donkeys that amble through the village and traipse along the well-worn trails that traverse the low-lying shrub and rugged walls of the saltpans. The ancestor of the donkey is the African wild ass, a member of the horse family, which lives in the intensely dry regions of the Horn of Africa. For thousands of years the asses and their hybrids were known as ‘pack’ animals and beasts of burden because of their incredible endurance. During the Age of Exploration which begun in the early 15th century, mules were shipped to new regions of the world where they were used to carry heavy loads. Man and beast would toil together in harsh environments loading and transporting crops, produce and materials necessary to build the infrastructure of the new colonies. In fact, after Christopher Columbus had discovered Hispaniola, (present day Haiti and Dominican Republic)

in 1492, he returned with a fleet of ships laden with tradesmen, supplies and animals including mules, which he left behind in the hope of building permanent colonized settlements. It is little wonder then, that by the 1600s, mules were introduced to the salt islands aboard sailing ships arriving from Hispaniola, Jamaica and Bermuda. Initially the mules were left on Salt Cay as a future food supply for sailors and passengers aboard ships, especially Bermudan salt merchants and their workers who returned each season to rake salt. These adventurers, disillusioned with the meager profits generated from tobacco growing back home had turned their attention to the Turks islands with a dream of raking in profits from the exportation of salt. Over time and with permanent villages springing up on Salt Cay, the mules became an integral part of salt production. Salt became known as ‘white gold,’ and before long was in demand by merchants at the various ports of call along the trading routes. The island of Salt Cay became important to the salt trade, and in

order to improve efficiency of the process of evaporation in the shallow Salinas, the Bermudians built a network of hand chiseled, local rock walls around the saltpans. The mules worked hard all day pulling the heavy carts heaped with salt to the loading points and salt sheds along the Bay. Through the many wars, administrations, emancipation of slavery, hurricanes and drought, the salt raking industry continued on the Turks islands until finally it ended in the 1960s when the last salt was shoveled and exported. Old time residents remember the days when salt merchant, Franklyn Harriott, kept many mules in the stables next to the White House. This set up was a regular hive of activity with an ever-busy blacksmith shop forging iron hoops for the cartwheels. Earl Talbot, once gave me the words of a bush song that the salt raking men composed and sung in unison while loading salt into mule carts alongside the ponds: “Back down Toby, back down, Susie right behind, Got to move this load of salt, before its half past nine!”

This song alluded to the fact that the men were already loading salt into carts by the crack of dawn and wanted to deliver a load before the breakfast break at 9.30am. Toby and

Susie were the mules. Earl also told stories of men who were ‘stubborn as mules’ and women who could ‘talk the hind legs off a donkey’.

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Captain and engineer charged for damage to reef – Governor and DEMA Director inspect damages first hand BY VANESSA NARINE FOUR charges have been brought

against the captain and the engineer of the MY White Cloud under the National Parks Ordinance and the

Let’s Talk Law With David Cadman

David Cadman is a litigation attorney and partner with Griffiths & Partners. He was called to the Bar of England & Wales in 1996 and as an attorney in the Turks & Caicos Islands in 2005.

Company Law Reform in Turks and Caicos THE company law in force in the Turks and Caicos Islands today was last amended six years ago, with the present Ordinance first enacted in 1981. There seems to be agreement that revision of the law is overdue. If the Islands are to attract new business, investors require a healthy, comprehensive and clear commercial structure which the legal framework provides. Chapter V of the Companies Ordinance provides for the winding up of a company and contains most of the insolvency laws in force in the Islands. Insolvency laws provide remedies for companies which have fallen into insolvency difficulties, such as having insufficient funds to pay their debts. Such laws are critical for the development of an economy because investors and creditors need to be confident that there are sound procedures which govern their options when things go wrong in business. Modern insolvency laws should not only provide for the winding up of companies in certain situations (which is essentially the ‘legal death’ of companies) but also ways to save them. The problem with the present statutory regime in the Turks and Caicos Islands in this respect is that it only provides for winding up of companies. In other words, there is only an ‘all or nothing’ option. Chapter V of the Companies Ordinance preserves the Court’s common law jurisdiction to provide for other insolvency options, such as receivership but the situation is far from satisfactory. The Turks and Caicos laws reflect the position in England & Wales prior to milestone changes there in this area of law in 1986. The administration of companies, insolvency regulations and international insolvency require legal attention to bring the Islands' laws in line and thereby create a benign environment for business. The Insolvency Act 1986 in England is the milestone in insolvency law. It is a very significant law in scale and scope, extending to hundreds of pages with more than 400 statutory provisions. Importantly, it created the concept of the administration of companies in difficulty. Administrators are appointed for a fixed period of time with the aim of restoring an insolvent company to good health. Sometimes a company in financial trouble may only need some ‘breathing space’ to get back to good order, whilst a winding up order would extinguish this possibility altogether, thereby ending the business, including any employment. The appointment of an administrator seeks to provide the means of securing the survival of a business which, if it can be achieved properly, is in the interests of investors, customers and employees. Having insolvency options is important for business ventures interested in investment in the Islands because it offers protection if things do not go according to plan. It is also beneficial to creditors whose interests may otherwise be lost. Administration provides a company with a chance to restore its health and be maintained as a viable business able to meet its liabilities, whereas winding-up only allows for the distribution of remaining assets of a deceased business. Administration has the potential of maximising the funds available for all the creditors. This is a critical issue for increasing the incentives to invest in business in the Islands. Chapter V of the Companies Ordinance does not provide for the appointment of administrators and although the courts arguably have common law jurisdiction to make such appointments, the procedures and powers are uncertain and obscure. Uncertainty is costly in business and deters investment. It would therefore beneficial for the Turks and Caicos Islands to have legislation in place to provide for the appointment of administrators and a statutory framework for the powers and duties of administrators.

Fisheries Protection Ordinance. These include anchoring a vessel greater than 60 feet in length outside an approved anchoring zone in the Northwest Point Marine National Park and for causing anchor damage to coral reef structures. A notice of seizure of the vessel was also served under both Ordinances pending the determination of the charges. The anchor of the 220feet yacht was dragged through the reef, off North West Point, resulting in significant damages on April 1. The costs of the conservation and restoration are expected to be

recovered from the yacht’s insurers. On Thursday, Governor Ric Todd and Department of Environment and Maritime Affairs (DEMA), Kathleen Wood, took a guided dive to inspect the damages first hand. UPSETTING FIND Wood, after the 45 minute dive, was visibly distraught over what she said. She said: “It was what I expected…but nothing can prepare you to see that kind of catastrophic damage” According to her, the restoration efforts will not bring back what was there.

“We can have something different, but not get back what we had,” she said. Wood explained that currently a team is working to quantify the damage, rescue and secure what is left and in time will put in place an artificial structure that will hopefully encourage re-growth. She pointed out that it is difficult to prepare for carelessness. Recounting what he saw on the dive, Todd said: “The damage is quite awful…at the moment it is looking very sad…divers know that one of the most marvellous things about the TCI is its reefs…they are quite striking and wonderful when continued 

Tymant Dean on her visit to North and Middle Caicos

Tymant Dean visits North and Middle Caicos THE beautiful green islands of North and Middle Caicos played host to their Miss Turks and Caicos International 2013 representative, Tymant Dean, when she visited on Tuesday. No stranger to the islands, having lived there for short time, she was excited to visit her old school, from which she graduated in 2000 and is still proud, calling it the best school in the country. Dean had the opportunity to meet the older residents in the community, who she acknowledged are the cornerstone of the country’s heritage, with the most amazing stories to tell about the rich history. Miss North Caicos also had the

opportunity to go farming, something that was definitely out of her element but surprisingly fun and informative, according to her. She told the Weekly News that she had a blast; she took lots of photos with the settlements; enjoyed some succulent native dishes; and that it was indeed a pleasure visiting again and on such an occasion where she had the honour and opportunity to see the island as its representative. Dean assured her fans that they have definitely not seen the last of her and she was indeed looking forward to visiting again before and after the pageant. The Miss Turks and Caicos International 2013 hopeful and

her team of eager fans, whom she lovingly referred to as ‘Team Ty’, worked together to make sure that she got out into the community, met its residents and planned a clean-up campaign. Dean noted that she now felt better equipped to promote North and Middle Caicos and their unique contribution to the productivity of the entire country. According to her, the tour gave her a new resolve to not only to win the competition, but also be the most dynamic and determined Miss Turks and Caicos International the pageant has ever crowned and the most inspiring and committed representative North Caicos has ever had.

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Governor Ric Todd and Katheleen Wood prepare for the dive

A distraught Kathleen Wood after seeing the full extent of the damage to the reef

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the sun comes through and shines on it. “So when you go down to what was a reef and see mashed pieces of coral and you see coral heads in pieces and lying around on the ocean floor it is very upsetting to anyone who loves nature.” He made it clear that all stakeholders involved are “absolutely” determined to repair the reef. “We must have no illusions about that it will take many years, but this is important and we will do everything we can to sort out the damage,” he said. The Governor added that it is still too early to assess the costs of repairs, but acknowledged that the cost will be significant. “I want to stress the commitment of the TCI Government to bring this reef back to life,” he said. At Government level, Cabinet on April 10 agreed to expedite a swift, limited tender process for the emergency restoration of a sizeable section of the coral. Some $47,000 was approved. Todd said: “The $47,000 was for immediate survey and repair works but it is going to take much more than that…there is a strong commitment to repair the reef.” Asked about the laws in place to prevent this kind of damage to fragile natural resources, the Governor made it clear that unfortunate incident was not because of a lack of legislation. He said: “There are very clear rules and laws in place. If someone damages the reef it is not because there are not clear rules and facilities. “What is important is that everyone who comes to these Islands, living here or not, should do all they can to respect the natural environment….we have ordinances in place to protect the environment and we are determined to do what we can.” Addressing the problem in an earlier statement on Wednesday, the Governor said: “Clearly, maintaining a pristine environment here in the TCI is both the right thing and also vital to the continued prosperity of the territory. “I sincerely thank the captains of the passing dive boats who reported

this incident to the Department of Environment and Maritime Affairs DEMA. “Each and every one of us must play our part, as they did, in ensuring that we keep these islands beautiful by nature for future generations. “Dealing with this incident has been a real collective effort by a team of volunteers from the community, assisted by resident marine biologist Marsha Pardee, who secured the damaged soft and hard corals to prevent further damage and losses. “Assistance too has been provided by the reef’s neighbour, the Amanyara Resort, and the TCI Cabinet, who approved emergency funding to allow this work to be carried out promptly. “While the on-going rescue efforts cannot restore the reef to its previous ecological value and natural beauty, the DEMA plan to cement the secured corals back into place will help ensure no further loss from this unfortunate incident.” WARNINGS IGNORED The Weekly News spoke to Dave Volkert from Provo Turtle Divers, who said the crew from the yacht was warned of possible damage to the reef, but they choose to ignore the warnings. He said: “They were contacted and the response was, I have a cruising licence and I can do what I want to do. “He even stayed another day and damaged the reef even more; he knew what he was doing. “I can tell you that the anchor chain decimated a large part of the reef. Imagine a road grader just cleaning off an entire stretch of marine park…it is like a moonscape, it is flat, where it was beautiful before….it’s all gone, thousands of years of growth gone by one vessel.” Volkert stated that it was heart breaking to see the level of destruction caused by one motor yacht. His colleague, Art Pickering, who was the one that reported the damage to DEMA, also spoke to the newspaper. He said: “What we saw was 220feet motor yacht sitting off the drop off and anchored….the wind blowing very hard that day and the vessel was sailing back and forth

with the wind and that caused the chain to damage the reef. “It will take years to re-grow. What we can do is preserve what is left and rebuild…it will take years to get this back.” According to him, dive operators are, for the large part, the ones on the water regularly and there is need for more patrolling of the marine park. “We pay a yearly premium to use these parks and protect them… we are the ones who are normally calling in the incidents,” Pickering said. The vessel’s captain and engineer are expected to appear in court on Providenciales on Friday (April 19).

Governor Ric Todd makes his dive

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Provo Turtle Divers’ Dave Volkert and Art Pickering speaking to the media

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Damian Marley tops Billboard Digital Reggae Singles chart AMERICAN electronic artist Skrillex’s Make it Bun Dem, featuring Damian “Junior Gong” Marley, has peaked as the top selling song on Billboard’s Digital Reggae Singles chart. The Billboard Digital Reggae Singles chart comprises bestselling songs in the United States as calculated by sales tracker Nielsen Soundscan. Make it Bun Dem has sold close to 320,000 downloads. The track has reached number 58 on the UK Singles chart; number 27 in Australia; number 34 in Austria; number 15 in Belgium; number 48 in Sweden; and number 16 in New Zealand. The song is one of four featuring reggae icon Bob Marley’s youngest son currently riding the Billboard Digital Reggae Singles chart. It joins Road to Zion and Patience (both with American rapper Nas), and the critically acclaimed Welcome to Jamrock. Make it Bun Dem was released in 2011 as an instrumental and rerecorded with vocals from Welcome to Jamrock, which placed in Rolling Stone’s Top 100 Songs of the Decade listing. The present version made its debut last year and was followed by a music video released in September on Skrillex’s official YouTube channel. Make it Bun Dem also appears in the 2012 game Far Cry 3. Skrillex was formerly lead singer of

The Bay Psalm Book has not appeared in auction since 1947 when it broke the record for highest price paid for a printed book.

First book printed in America could sell for $30m

Make it Bun Dem featuring Damian “Junior Gong” Marley has done well in a number of other charts.

the band From First to Last with which he recorded two albums before opting for a solo career in 2007. The 25-yearold is a native of California. Damian Robert Nesta “Junior Gong” Marley, 34, is a three-time Grammy Award winning reggae artist who has been performing since the age of 13. At the 2009 Grammy Awards, he won Best Reggae Album and Best Urban/Alternative Performance for Welcome to Jamrock, making him

the only Jamaican reggae artist in history to win two Grammy Awards on the same night. The album sold 86,000 copies in its first week of release, and was eventually certified gold after selling 500,000 copies in the United States Other notable singles from the album include “The Master Has Come Back”, “Road to Zion” featuring Nas, and “Khaki Suit” featuring Bounty Killer and Eek-A-Mouse. (Caribbean 360)

THE first book printed in America is expected to fetch up to $30m (£20m) when it goes under the hammer in New York later this year. The Bay Psalm Book, which was printed in Massachusetts in 1640, is one of 11 remaining copies of a translated version of the Book of Psalms. The book has not appeared at auction since 1947, when it sold for a record breaking $151,000 (£98,990). In today’s money, it would be the equivalent of $1.56m (£1.03m). At the time, it was the highest price paid for a printed book.

John James Audubon’s Birds of America, which sold for $11.5m (£7.6m) in December 2010, currently holds the world auction record for a printed book. The Bay Psalm Book was written by pilgrims 20 years after they established a colony in Plymouth, Massachusetts. Colonists John Cotton, Richard Mather and John Eliot, who wrote the book, wanted a version of the psalms which they believed was closer to the original Hebrew than the ones they had brought with them from England.

Psy’s new track gets 100 million web views on YouTube PSY’S new single Gentleman has been viewed on YouTube by more than 100 million people in four days. The music video was published on 13 April and has since broken the record for first day song views. The South Korean’s follow-up track had around 20 million hits in the first 24 hours. The previous record for first day views of eight million was set by Justin Bieber’s Beauty and a Beat, which was viewed 10.6 million times in 24 hours. The video features Psy wearing his signature glasses and playing practical jokes on women such as pulling their chairs away as they are about to sit down and increasing the speed on a treadmill while it’s being used. It also shows a new hip swivelling dance move. His previous horse riding move was copied by people all over the world including The Wanted, Britney Spears and US president Barack Obama.

Some of Lewin’s research is captured in her several books, among them Rock it Come Over - The Folk Music of Jamaica and Some Jamaican Folk Songs.

Jamaican musicologist, folklorist Olive Lewin dead at 85

Psy’s Gentleman video has broken the record for first day song viewed on Youtube.

The singer has insisted that he’s not trying for another worldwide hit with Gentleman. He said: ‘I’ve been doing this for 12 years. Would it be fair to call me a one-hit wonder just because my next

song falls flat?” His debut single Gangnam Style became the most-watched YouTube video of all time with more than 1.5 billion views since it was published last July. (Newsbeat)

DR. Olive Lewin the well-known Jamaican musicologist, folklorist and founder of the Jamaican Folk Singers is dead. Lewin, 85, who died on Wednesday last, dedicated her life to keeping the nation’s traditional songs alive by researching, collecting and recording anthologies for the benefit of future generations. In the 1980s Lewin also spearheaded the Jamaica Memory Bank Project, at the direction of Prime Minister Edward Seaga, which focused on the recollections of Jamaicans from

all walks of life, recording and transcribing their stories. Some of Lewin’s research is captured in her several books, among them Rock it Come Over - The Folk Music of Jamaica and Some Jamaican Folk Songs. She was honored by the Government of Jamaica, with the Order of Distinction in 2001 and by external agencies and governments, including the United Nations, the Organization of American States, the Government of France and by academia for her contribution to the Arts. (CMC)

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Court sentences top pianist accused of tweets that insulted Islam

Stars of The Avengers accepted the award for MTV movie of the year.

The Avengers wins three MTV movie awards BOX office hit The Avengers beat the competition at this year’s MTV movie awards, winning three out of a possible four prizes. The comic book action film won movie of the year and best villain for British actor Tom Hiddleston. Oscar-winner Silver Linings Playbook took three awards including best male and female for lead actors Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence. Australian comic actress Rebel Wilson hosted the ceremony in Los Angeles. “What’s the opposite of humbled? We’re Biebered to be standing here,’’ said Avengers writer-director Joss Whedon as

he accepted the award for movie of the year. The Marvel film - released in the UK as Avengers Assemble - also beat Django Unchained, Skyfall, Ted and The Dark Knight Rises to win the best fight accolade. Wilson, who opened and closed the show wearing Iron Manstyle armour, won breakthrough performance and shared best musical moment for her role in college musical Pitch Perfect. The event saw Oscar-winning actor and Grammy-winning artist Jamie Foxx receive the MTV Generation Award, the show’s version of a lifetime achievement trophy.

AN Istanbul court slapped a worldrenowned musician Monday with a 10-month suspended sentence for posting a series of tweets that poked fun at Islamic descriptions of heaven. Classical concert pianist Fazil Say, 43, was found guilty of “openly insulting the religious values held by a portion of the public” for the tweets, which were posted last year. “Although I am innocent and have not committed any crime, this decision I received is more worrisome for the freedom of expression and belief in Turkey than it is to me as a person,” Say wrote in a statement posted on his Facebook page. The sentence marks a “very sad day for freedom of expression in Turkey,” Say’s lawyer Meltem Akyol told CNN. “We were expecting an acquittal.” “Freedom of expression does not entitle you to condescend or offend or insult people,” countered plaintiff Ali Emre Bukagili. “That’s a crime.” Say’s tweets included: “You say the rivers will flow with wine, is heaven a tavern? You say each believer will receive two women, is heaven a brothel?” according to the indictment. In another, Say joked about the short duration of a cleric’s traditional Islamic call to prayer. The tweet

Fazil Say was found guilty of “openly insulting the religious values held by a portion of the public” for the tweets, which were posted last year.

asked a rhetorical question to the chanting cleric: “What’s the hurry? Lover waiting?” the indictment said. Say also was convicted of retweeting allegedly offensive posts, such as, “I am not sure if you have realized it, but where there is scum, a lowlife, a thief or a fool, s/he is always an Allahist. Is this a paradox?” Faruk Logoglu, deputy international affairs chairman of the nation’s main opposition party, CHP, called the sentence a “new link in the long chain of assaults on the

freedom of expression and freedom of conscience in Turkey.” “This is shameful for Turkish democracy,” he said. Say won’t have to serve his sentence as long as he doesn’t commit a similar crime within the next five years. “The decision is a correct one,” said Bukagili. “In our laws, it is against the law to publicly insult a belief, and he did that.” The case was filed last June after three plaintiffs lodged formal complaints.

Coolio charged with battery after arrest for alleged violent assault on mother of his son

Bradley Cooper and his mother Gloria Cooper have been living with his mother since his father died in January of 2011.

Bradley Cooper reveals he lives with his mom BRADLEY Cooper opened up to the May issue of Details magazine on one of the most important leading ladies in his life — his mother. The handsome “Hangover 3” star revealed that he has been living with his mom, Gloria, since his father Charles, passed away after a long battle with cancer in January 2011. “Let’s face it: It’s probably not easy for her, by the way, to be living with her son. It’s life. And right now, two years after my father’s death, this is where we are,” he said on his living situation. “My family is very close, and my dad dying was brutal for all of us. It was a schism, and its aftershock has not stopped. And we need each

other. So here we are but don’t get me wrong. It’s not without complications. It’s not like I live in a compound and she’s in the guesthouse. No. She’s in the next room. But here’s the thing: She’s a cool chick. We can hang, and she can roll with the punches. If that wasn’t the case, there’s no way.” Cooper told the mag that his father’s death had a big impact on how he now lives his everyday life. “I was like, ‘Okay. This is death. And this is going to happen to me one day.’ There was a huge freedom that came with that. I just don’t sweat the sh-t. The small stuff. My mind is just less busy now,” he said.

COOLIO got in a heated and bloody brawl with the mother of his young son and now is facing a misdemeanor battery charge, Las Vegas prosecutors confirmed Tuesday. The rap legend allegedly pushed Anabella Chapman to the ground and punched her in the face with a closed fist April 1 during a fight over another girlfriend he brought to their residence, a police report obtained by the Daily News states. Coolio, whose real name is Artis Ivey, busted Chapman’s right lip and then tried to flee the residence with the couple’s toddler son and the other woman, Chapman told police. The victim, 33, said she fell and was sideswiped by Ivey’s truck when she grabbed onto the driver’s side window, yelling at the “Gangsta’s Paradise” singer to return their son, the police report says. Ivey reportedly came back, picked Chapman up and dropped her at a nearby urgent care facility. She was “covered in blood” with a split lip, a bleeding middle right finger and a visible tire mark on her right calf, cops said. Chapman said she was ordered to say she fell on her own, medical staff told police. Ivey denied hitting Chapman when cops tracked him down an hour and a half later.

Coolio allegedly pushed his child mother to the ground and punched her in the face.

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Thatcher honoured at ceremonial funeral service BRITAIN’S first female prime minister, Margaret Thatcher, has been honoured in a ceremonial funeral service at St. Paul’s Cathedral in London. The bells of the landmark domed cathedral rang half-muffled as pallbearers carried Thatcher’s coffin to a hearse, ahead of a private cremation and burial. Queen Elizabeth II and her husband Prince Philip were among the more than 2,000 mourners who attended the service. At least 170 countries were represented among them. Mourners included Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, former U.S. House Speaker Newt Gingrich and F.W. de Klerk, the last apartheid-era president of South Africa. Former U.S. Vice-President Dick Cheney and former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger attended but Nancy Reagan -- the widow of Thatcher’s ally and former U.S. President Ronald Reagan -- was unable to attend and sent a representative in her place. Thatcher died of a stroke on

April 8, aged 87. She was accorded a “ceremonial” style funeral with full military honors, similar to those of Diana, Princess of Wales and the Queen Mother. The funeral was organised in line with the wishes of Thatcher herself and those of her twin children, Mark and Carol. Serving UK Prime Minister David Cameron and Thatcher’s granddaughter Amanda both gave readings, while the Bishop of London, the Right Rev. Richard Chartres gave the address. The bishop noted that the service was a funeral rather than memorial. “At such a time, the parson should not aspire to the judgments which are proper to the politician; instead, this is a place for ordinary human compassion of the kind that is reconciling,” he said. Chartres paid tribute to Thatcher’s “courtesy and personal kindness which she showed to those who worked for her, as well as her capacity to reach out to the young and often also to those who were not, in the world’s eyes, ‘important.’”

personnel. Thatcher’s coffin had lain overnight at a chapel at the Palace of Westminster and was taken by hearse to the Church of St. Clement Danes -- the Royal Air Force Chapel -- on the Strand, before being transferred to the gun carriage. As it traveled through the streets, both cheers and boos were heard from bystanders, reflecting the divisive legacy of the politician known as the “Iron Lady.”

Members of the British armed services carry the coffin of former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher away from St Paul’s Cathedral in London after a ceremonial funeral on Wednesday, April 17.

“Perseverance in struggle and the courage to be were characteristic of Margaret Thatcher, “ the bishop said. “In a setting like this, in the presence of the leaders of the nation, it is easy to forget the immense hurdles she had to climb.” As a mark of respect, the chimes of Big Ben, as the bell and clock tower by the Palace of Westminster

are commonly known, were silenced for the duration of the proceedings. The flag at 10 Downing Street flew at half staff. A horse-drawn carriage earlier carried Thatcher’s coffin through the heart of the British capital to St. Paul’s on a procession route lined with British Army, Royal Navy and Royal Air Force

PROTEST THREAT The threat of demonstrations -- on top of fears that dissident Irish Republicans may try to act -heightened security concerns around the funeral and more than 4,000 Metropolitan Police officers were placed on duty for the event. Roads near St. Paul’s Cathedral closed and buses were diverted from early Wednesday as part of the security operation. Many Britons blame Thatcher for creating soaring unemployment but supporters believe the tough reforms she pushed through transformed the British economy. (CNN)

Boston Marathon bombing: FBI reveals pressure cooker clues BOMBS that targeted the Boston Marathon on Monday may have been packed in pressure cookers, investigators say. Images from a joint Homeland Security and FBI bulletin show the remains of a dark backpack, a detonation device and mangled pieces of metal. Three people were killed and more than 170 injured when two devices exploded near the finish line of Monday’s race. Those who died were an eightyear-old boy, a woman aged 29 and a postgraduate student from China. The BBC’s Paul Adams, in Boston, says vigils for the victims were held across the city on Tuesday night as Bostonians still wrestled with why anyone would want to attack their much-loved marathon. President Barack Obama will travel to Boston on Thursday for a memorial. ‘SOMEONE KNOWS’ FBI Special Agent Richard DesLauriers told a news conference that pieces of nylon had been recovered from the scene, along with fragments of ball bearings and nails that were “possibly contained in a pressure-cooker device”. He said they were being sent to the agency’s laboratory in Quantico, Virginia, where experts would reconstruct the devices to determine their make-up and components. “The investigation is in its

The U.S. Secret Service said it is working with the U.S. Capitol Police and the FBI after a letter to President Obama containing a ‘suspicious substance’ was intercepted at an offsite mail facility. The bombs killed three people and injured more than 170 others.

infancy,” he added. “There are no claims of responsibility and the range of suspects and motives remains wide open.” Mr DesLauriers urged people to report anyone they had seen acting suspiciously. “Someone knows who did this,” he said. The Associated Press quoted a source close to the investigation as saying that the bombs consisted of explosives placed in 1.6-gallon (6-litre) pressure cookers, one with shards of metal and ball bearings, the other with nails. The bombs were put into black bags and left on the ground, the source said. It has been reported that a circuit

board and battery pack - parts of a triggering mechanism - were recovered. And the lid of a pressure cooker, apparently blown off during the explosion, was found on the roof of a nearby building, an official said on Wednesday. Doctors treating the wounded say their injuries indicate that the bombs contained metal shards and other shrapnel. A number of victims have had limbs amputated. Boston Medical Center trauma surgery chief Peter Burke said hospitals were saving “large quantities” of fragments extracted from victims for the police. They include metal, plastic, wood and concrete.

Authorities intercept ‘suspicious’ letter to Obama AUTHORITIES have intercepted a letter to President Obama containing a “suspicious substance” at an offsite mail screening facility as reports of other suspicious envelopes locked down parts of two Capitol Hill office buildings. The U.S. Secret Service confirmed that a letter addressed to Obama “containing a suspicious substance” was received at the remote facility, which it said “routinely identifies letters or parcels that require secondary screening or scientific testing before delivery.” The agency said it is working closely with the U.S. Capitol Police

and the FBI in its investigation. CNN, which first reported the letter to Obama, said parts of two Senate office buildings have also been closed off due to “suspicious” packages or letters, including one to Sen. Richard Shelby of Alabama. Previously, a similar suspicious letter mailed to Republican Sen. Roger Wicker of Mississippi tested positive for poisonous ricin. The person who is suspected of sending the letter to Wicker’s office often writes to members of Congress, Sen. Claire McCaskill of Missouri has said. (Nydailynews. com)

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“Seven killed” in Venezuelan post-election violence

Pakistani earthquake survivors search for belongings in collapsed mud houses in the Mashakel area of the southwestern Baluchistan province.

Casualties mount in Pakistan quake THE casualty count from an earthquake that struck near Pakistan’s border with Iran stands at around 35 dead and more than 150 injured, authorities said Wednesday. The quake, measured at a 7.8 magnitude by the U.S. Geological Survey, struck Tuesday in Balochistan province, destroying more than 150 mud houses. Doctors and food were being rushed to the area Wednesday, Pakistan’s National Disaster Management Authority said. Helicopters were picking up injured people and dropping food to affected areas. To exacerbate the issue, two aftershocks rocked the area Wednesday morning, according

to Shafiq Ahmed, of Pakistan’s meteorological department. One was a 6.0-magnitude and the other was a 5.3-magnitude, Ahmed said. On the Iranian side, the quake injured at least a dozen people, authorities said Tuesday. The area where the earthquake struck is sparsely populated. Carrieann Bedwell, a USGS seismologist, said a 7.8-magnitude quake was “a large event for any area” and could be expected to cause damage. The epicentre of the quake, which struck at about 3:15 p.m. Tuesday, was about 50 miles (80 kilometres) north of the Iranian city of Saravan, according to the Iranian Seismological Center.

THE sounds of clanking pots and pans and bursting fireworks rang out in Caracas on Tuesday night as tensions mounted over Venezuela’s tight election results. It was a clear sign that days after Sunday’s presidential vote, fierce political battles are far from over in the deeply divided country. Supporters of opposition candidate Henrique Capriles Radonski banged pots and pans to protest the government’s refusal to recount the votes, while supporters of President-elect Nicolas Maduro set off fireworks to celebrate his victory and drown out the noise. Maduro, former President Hugo Chavez’s handpicked successor, is scheduled to be sworn in on Friday. Election authorities proclaimed him president-elect on Monday despite Capriles’ demand for a recount. On Tuesday, Venezuela’s top prosecutor said at least seven people had been killed and 61 had been injured in post-election violence across the country. And the state-run AVN news agency reported that authorities had arrested 135 people in connection with political violence. The government news agency tied the deaths to opposition protests and said the victims were all followers of Maduro. Government health clinics, food distribution centres, a bank and a preschool programme were the targets of violence, officials said. CNN could not independently confirm the government reports of violence, and it was unknown whether there were any opposition injuries or fatalities.

The Venezuelan government has stated that seven people were killed and 61 have been injured due to post-election violence.

Maduro secured 50.8% of votes in Sunday’s election, while opposition candidate Capriles won 49%, Venezuela’s National Electoral Council said. Since the tally was announced, both Capriles and Maduro have publicly urged supporters to remain peaceful while also accusing each other of inciting violence. The issue of post-election clashes swiftly became a flashpoint for a new round of political sparring Tuesday, as Capriles repeated his calls for a recount and Maduro vowed to use an iron fist to crack down on any attempts to unseat him from the presidency. Speaking to reporters Tuesday, Capriles presented a list of alleged election violations that he said impacted hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans, including problems with voting machines, inconsistencies in tallies reported by voting centers and reports that opposition witnesses were forced out of hundreds of polls.

“The right to demand the counting of votes in a country where there is democracy....cannot be a crime,” he told CNN en Español in an exclusive interview Tuesday night. Capriles called off plans to protest at the central office of Venezuela’s election authority in Caracas on Wednesday, saying the government had planned to infiltrate their ranks and provoke violence. Anyone who takes to the streets Wednesday, he said, is not affiliated with his campaign. “The government wants there to be deaths in the country,” he said, accusing authorities of using violence to distract from his push for a recount. “We are not going to step into that trap,” Capriles told CNN en Español. Hours before the protest was canceled, Maduro had said the planned opposition protest in Caracas was illegal and accused opposition leaders of a plot to massacre their own people and later blame the government.

UK unemployment rises to 2.56 million Many families have had to move to higher ground as rivers burst their banks.

Kenya children buried in landslide after heavy rain TWO children have been trapped in their home after a landslide in western Kenya, police have told the BBC. They were asleep in a village in the Narok area when their house was covered by mud following heavy rain overnight, Narok police chief Peterson Maelo said. Rescue workers at the scene were attempting to dig them out, the Kenya Red Cross told the BBC. Flooding across the country this

month has left 36 people dead and displaced more than 52,000, the aid group said. Kenya’s main rainy season is between March and May and often causes floods. Several other houses were also destroyed in the landslide in Olutrot village in Narok county, an agricultural area about 100km (62 miles) west of the capital, Nairobi. (BBC)

UK unemployment rose by 70,000 to 2.56 million between December and February, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has said. It pushed the unemployment rate to 7.9%, raising further questions about the UK’s economic strength. The number of people in employment also fell, while earnings growth slowed considerably, according to ONS data. But there was positive news on the number claiming Jobseeker’s Allowance last month, down 7,000 to 1.53 million. ‘CHALLENGES AHEAD’ The number of people in work fell by 2,000 in the latest quarter to February, to just under 30 million, the first time the figure has dipped since autumn 2011. And the ONS said that average regular pay, excluding bonuses, rose by 1%, the lowest since records began more than a decade ago.

The news hit sterling, with the pound at a one-month low against the euro on concerns that a weaker labour market pointed to worsening economic prospects. Employment Minister Mark Hoban acknowledged that there were “still tough challenges ahead”, but highlighted the importance of the fall in the number of people claiming Jobseeker’s Allowance (JA), and especially the drop among young people. “We will continue to give jobseekers all the help and support they need to realise their aspirations,” he said. Ministers said the number of JA claimants fell in every region of England, Wales and Scotland, while the number of new claims was at its lowest level for more than four years. The number of young people claiming JA is down by 2,800 on the month, and is 65,400 lower than last year.

However, the ONS data also revealed that 900,000 people have been out of work for more than a year, an 8,000 increase on the three months to November, while the number of unemployed 16 to 24-year-olds rose by 20,000 to 979,000. Despite the increase in unemployment, the total is 71,000 lower than a year ago. There has been a 62,000 fall in the number of people in part-time jobs, to just over eight million, with a 60,000 increase in fulltime employment, to 21.6 million. Labour called on Chancellor George Osborne to heed Tuesday’s suggestion from the International Monetary Fund that the UK ease its austerity plans. Liam Byrne MP, Labour’s shadow work and pensions secretary, said: “Three years on it’s now as clear the government’s plan is failing, and failing badly. Not only are more people unemployed than at the election, it’s soaring up. (BBC)

Job Listings Services Auto sales real estate

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Brama Kumaris

FOR RENT

3-bedroom apartment $1100.00 per month it will be available May 1st.

contact: 946-4664

April 20 - 26, 2013

946-4664 Fax: 946-4661

Email: tcnews@tciway.tc

Website: tcweeklynews.com

ADITHA BROWN Is looking for a

Raja Yoga Meditation Centre Turks and Caicos Islands

Telephone 946-4760 & 332-4101 www.bkwsu.com Email: bkwsu@tciway.tc

FOR SALE

Jewellery

Artist To work 6 days per week salary $250 weekly.

contact: 231-2900

8071

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

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AGNES SWANN Is looking for 5

1 BEDROOM 1 BATH RICHMOND HILLS FULLY FURNISHED WASHER & DRYER $750.00 PER MONTH

3 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM FULLY FURNISHED WASHER DRYER 1,200.00 PER MONTH SECURITY SYSTEM FOR SALE OR FOR RENT

Labourers To work on North Caicos must be able to work 6 days per week salary $5.50 per hour.

contact: 246-4769

ANTWANN MISICK is looking for a

2 BEDROOM 1 BATH NEWLY RENOVATED $900.00 PER MONTH

CONTACT: 231-3788

• Minimum 5 years experience as a floral designer with relevant certification • Extensive knowledge of different flowers, foliage and potted plants (names, seasonal availability, lifespan) • Up-to-date on current fashion and styles in floral design while at the same time understanding the traditional use of certain flowers for wedding, funeral etc. • Willing to work outdoors and irregular hours • Comprehensive QuickBooks knowledge • Engaging and outgoing personality who enjoys working with public • Starting salary $1,700 per month

Please bring all applications to Flowers by Environmental Arts located at U102 Venture Hours, Grace Bay Road, Providenciales or email: Natalie@ enviromentalarts.tc successful applicants will be notified by phone for interview

Amazing Value! Lot for Sale

1 BEDROOM 1 BATHROOM HOUSE CUSTOM DESIGN KITCHEN $800.00 PER MONTH

EVENT CO-ORDINATOR/ FLORAL DESIGNER Requirements:

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FOR RENT

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Farm Helper

To work 5 days per week salary $150 per week. contact: 242-3763 8065

PRICE SLASHED

In Gated/Planned Community in Long Bay. Flamingo Crossing lot comes with full set of House Plans, all underground utilities, etc.

$49,999 o.b.o. Call 231-3788

FOR QUICK SALE PRICE SLASHED $180,000 CASH! House and ½ Acre land Richmond Hill 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Fully furnished

Call: 231-3788

$175,000

8055

April 20 - 26, 2013

SILVER DEEP

Labourers Is looking for 2

To work 5 days per week salary $5.00 per hour contact: 946-5612

AUDITOR NEEDED

VIA VENETO Is looking for a

Sous Chef Contact: Via Venteto at: 649-941-2372

8062

Must have at least 7 years experience in Italian cuisine. Must be customer service oriented. Willing to work weekends and holidays

April 20 - 26, 2013

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BSBA graduate major in accounting.15 years experience in internal and external auditing. Excellent knowledge of QuickBooks, POS, Peachtree and Quicken software’s. Excellent knowledge in preparation of financial reports Must be able to work on deadline Email: aifil@yahoo.com

8068

CATCH THE WAVE

Is looking to fill the following positions:

8102

B & M CONSTRUCTION Is looking for the following persons:

Labourer

Contact: 941-3047

contact: 346-5941

To work 5 days per week salary $5.00 per hour.

8111

MARIANE DILL Is looking for a

8107

HELP WANTED ON GRAND TURK

Duties: general maintenance, carpentry and masonry skills desirable

Domestic

Worker To work 6 days per week salary $6.00 per hour. contact: 946-4211

;;Must have at least 3 years experience and be able to work with little supervision. Salary start at $6.00 an hour and is based on experience. ;;Deadline for applications is April 25th 20113 ;;Salary is based on experience

8067

per week salary $5.00 per hour. Contact: 232-5583

Gardener

8106

Labourers

Is looking for a

Boat Captain

Contact: 242-3256 SEEKS

BETH OWEN

Domestic Worker Worker To work 1 day

– $5.00 per hour

Must be willing to work 5 days per week salary commensurate with experience.

PRITON DEVELOPMENT LTD.

is looking for a

Domestic

Handyman – $7.00 per hour Must be willing to work 6 days per week

Finish wood

CARIBBEAN CUISINE

8110

QUINBY HALL

Housekeeper Duties: Cooking and meal preparation, culinary skills desirable

Both positions applicants must be prepared to work flexible hours and 6 days per week. Salary $5.50 per hour

Contact: 231-5084

or email: sales@turksandcaicosproperty.com

8057

C & J EMPLOYMENT

Is looking for a

Hereby acting on behalf of our clients:

CHARLES BARBER SHOP Is looking for

ERB Construction, Paradise Entertainment (Philip Hawkins) Cowdrey Lightbourne, Terrell Gardiner 8060

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

Labourer

TURKS & CAICOS ISLANDS NATIONAL INSURANCE BOARD

TENDER NOTICE FOR PROVIDING SECURITY SERVICES

To work 5 days per week salary $5.00 per hour.

3ToBarbers work 5 days

Mason

– $6-$8 per hour

Mechanic – $7-$9 per hour

contact: 331-1274

Domestic Worker – $5.00 per hour

8066

REGINALD TALBOT

Contact: 347-2093

8067

Is looking for a

per week. Salary $5.00 per hour.

Contact: 347-6642

8074

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COCO BISTRO Is looking for a

Waitress

The National Insurance Board hereby invites tenders from established Security Companies with experience of at least five years in the field to provide Security Services for its offices on the Islands of Grand Turk and Providenciales.

To work 6 days per week salary $6.00 per hour

CONTACT INFORMATION Interested eligible bidders should contact the National Insurance Board for detailed specification for tendering at the following address:

MISS RHESA CARTWRIGHT, DEPUTY DIRECTOR CORPORATE SERVICES NATIONAL INSURANCE BOARD HILLY A EWING BUILDING, PROVIDENCIALES TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS Tel: (649) 941 5806/5906. Fax: (649) 941 5854

Technician

• Must have 3-5 years experience • Must have a smiling and pleasant personality whiles serving tables and communicating with others

contact: 232-7344

Contact: 946-5369

Each bid should be submitted no later than 12 Noon on Friday 26 April, 2013. 8061

8051

Salary $2,500.00 per month

8061

April 20 - 26, 2013

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NOTICE

EL RANCHO RESTAURANT & BAR

DENTAL SERVICES LTD.

Is looking for a

DENTAL HYGIENTIST Requires the following qualified staff:

I, Craig K. Potts, have applied for a Casino License pursuant Charter 115 of the Turks and Caicos Islands Casino Ordinance. The said Casino is to be operate at 1 Old Airport Road, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands

8064

;; Must be registered either in the UK, USA or Canada at least 4 years clinical experience required ;; Must be prepared to work weekends ;; Salary to be negotiated

Waitress Salary $5.00 per hour.

contact: 344-6532

8059

Any person who desires to object to the grant of the license shall send to the Minister before such date, April 27th, 2013, two copies of a brief statement in writing of the grounds of his/ her objection

ONLY BELONGERS NEED APPLY

FLORIST/ ASSISTANT SHOP MANAGER

Contact: Dental Services Ltd., Leeward Highway, Providenciales. Telephone: 946-4321. Fax: 946-5487. www.dentist.tc 8080

bayview motors

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 2 years experience as a florist with relevant certification • Knowledge of different flowers, foliage and potted plants (names, seasonal availability, lifespan) • Up-to-date on current fashions and styles in floral design while at the same time understanding the traditional use of certain flowers for weddings, funerals etc. • Willing to work outdoors and irregular hours • 2 years customer facing experience in retail using POS Systems • English speaking • Engaging and outgoing personality who enjoys working with the public • Starting salary $2,000 per month

Please bring all applications to Flowers by Environmental Arts located at U102 Venture House, Grace Bay Road, Providenciales or email to : Natalie@environmentalarts.tc. Successful applicants will be notified by phone for an interview

Bohio Dive Resort Guanahani Restaurant - Grand Turk

Immediate Opening for

Jr. Sous Chef Requirements:

• minimum 1 year culinary experience in a full service, dining establishment • post-secondary degree or equivalent qualification by experience • must have strong knowledge of kitchen inventory and ordering process and ability to supervise a staff under the direction of Executive Chef • must be able to work mornings, nights and weekends on a schedule • excellent culinary technique and ability to work the line during all meal periods • exceptional customer service orientation complying with company service culture • must be fluent in English, verbal and written forms

Duties will include:

• coordinate the inventory and disbursement of all supplies with F & B Manager • inspect and ensures the proper set up and readiness of each item on menus • supervise daily food preparation • ensure a level of quality, portion control and plate presentation is adhered to consistency • work closely with staff to exceed guest expectation

Interested applicants should apply to:

Bohio Dive Resort with an updated resume or email to info@ bohioresort.com 649-946-2135

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8084

FINANCIAL CONTROLLER

RESPONSIBILITIES

Budgets / Forecasts & Reporting • Co-ordinate and prepare annual budgets, including operating and capital expenditure budgets. • Ensure the accurate preparation / reporting of monthly financial results in strict accordance with Group policies. • Ensure that revenue is allocated correctly, taking corrective action where inconsistencies arise • Ensure approved capital expenditure budgets are adhered to at all times. • Analyze business performance / results, providing feedback to Senior Management General Business & Finance Administration • Lead the Finance department team and guide them to ensure the daily operation and the financial close process, including the pre-close and post-close preparation and review of balance sheet accounts reconciliations are complete • Ensure compliance with statutory authority and audit requirements • Ensure the effective management of all taxation and legislative, reporting financial status as needs basis • Implement and ensure appropriate financial and internal controls in compliance with Company Policies and procedures • Account management of loan portfolio • Preparation of financial statement and in house reporting • Supervision & training of accounting department • Bank, A/R, & A/P reconciliation, bank deposit, petty cash management • Purchase and billing audit Asset Management • Ensure the general ledger is reconciled to the assets register, on a monthly basis • Ensure all company assets are monitored and accurately accounted

Skills

Skills and Experience: To be considered for this role you will need to possess: • post secondary accounting degree • 10+ years overall experience in automotive dealerships. • Knowledge of accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles including GAAP financial regulations. • Knowledge of automated financial, accounting reporting systems. • Working knowledge of short and long term budgeting and forecasting, rolling budgets, and product-line profitability analysis • Up to date knowledge of regulations and compliance issues. • The ability to lead change processes and provide financial leadership. • Ability to motivate teams to produce quality materials within tight time frames and simultaneously manage several projects • Professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

Pls forward all resumes to mariec@bayviewmotors.com or pick up an application from Bayview motors between the hour of 8am-5pm 8066

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BAY BISTRO Is looking for a

Is in need of a

Sales

Domestic secretary

Worker To work 6 days per week salary $5.00 per hour.

Belonger only need apply

Contact: 241-3206 Is looking for the following persons:

contact: 344-5329

LEW & JAN CONSTRUCTION Is looking for a

Labourer Tile Layer – $6.00 per hour

– $8-$10 per hour

Contact: 241-8191

Labourer to work 6 days per week salary $6.00 per hour. Contact: 232-7317

8053

8063

Salespersons

To work 6 days per week

Contact: Padma 332-1401 MAGASANI ATELIER & UPHOLSTERY Is looking for a

Tailor

To work 5 days per week salary $8.00 per hour. contact: 241-9105 8054

Duties include: laundry, making beds, cleaning of all room etc. Must have at least 3 years experience in this area. Person apply must be able to read and write English. Must be willing to work weekends, and public holiday. Salary $5.50 per hour

Contact: 946-4445

8082

PAUL A. GARDINER

ROXY BEAUTY SALON

is looking for a

Is looking for a

Laundry

Nail

Supervisor To work 6 days per week salary $5.00 per hour. contact: 232-5262

Technician To work 6 days per week salary $150.00 per week. Contact: 2457777 or 347-3121

Las Brisas Restaurant Is looking for

The Windsong Resort is seeking suitably qualified individuals for the positions shown below. These positions are full time, require periodic international travel and a flexible work schedule that includes holidays, weekends, and extended days. Salary commensurate with experience, education, and training.

General Manager Windsong Resort

Requirements: • Minimum 5 years of experience over the past 7 years ( min 3 years with a single company/property) as a Resort General Manager at a successful 50+ room Caribbean property with a minimum of 4 star rating. • Hospitality MSc Degree desirable. • Minimum 3 years of experience managing a successful resort or free standing food and beverage operation. • International experience an asset and second language (Spanish or French) highly desirable. • Minimum 5 years managing condominium strata operations • Dedication to developing a strong team approach to operations. • Excellent business and personal references • Direct experience, skill and knowledge in: • 1. Developing and monitoring guest satisfaction programs • 2. P&L analysis and annual budget preparation with monitoring and reporting functions to corporate office • 3. Developing long and short term marketing plans with milestone achievements • 4. Building schedules for annual facilities maintenance and long term preventative maintenance programs • 5. Revenue management and extranet operations • 6. Human resource and local labor relations

Director of Operations Windsong Resort

Requirements: • Minimum 5 years of experience over the past 7 years ( 3 years with a single company/property) in resort development in an executive position, including production of development proformas, real estate marketing plans, construction costs analysis, resort construction contract administration and resort real estate brokerage sales administration • All the requirements for the position of General Manager

Please email resume to jim@windsongresort.com. Windsong Resort 649-941-7700V 941-7719F Suitably qualified Belongers who possess the requirements listed above are encouraged to apply.

Waiter

To work 6 days a week including weekends. $6 per hour. Must have 3-5 years experience. Must have a smiling and pleasant personality while serving tables. Must know how to communicate with customers.

Call: 946-5306

PUBLIC NOTICE BELONGER STATUS APPLICATION (Section 3 (5) of the Immigration Ordinance)

Take Notice that I, RIC TODD, Governor of Turks and Caicos in exercise of the powers conferred on me by section 3(2) of the Immigration Ordinance intend to grant a Certificate of Belonger Status to Junelle Audige-Stubbs a national of Jamaica by virtue of marriage to a Belonger. RIC TODD

8056

a week and on holidays. Salary $5 per hour. Duties includes selling, stocking shelves, cleaning and inventory.

ISLAND VILLA MANAGEMENT Is seeking qualified applicants to fill the following opening for our clients:

8065

Representative Must be willing to work six days

GOLDSMITH

Is looking for 2

DOMESTIC WORKERS/ HOUSEMEN

8081

Basic Essentials

JOSE OVANDO CONSTRUCTION

April 20 - 26, 2013

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VIA VENETO

SAIL PROVO

BCS-CS/MAC MOTORS/ FOOTPRINTS/ GLAMOUR GIRL Land Rover Specialist/ Operations Manager

Is looking for a

Dishwasher

To work 6 days per week including weekends and holidays salary $5.00 per hour.

Contact: 649-941-2372

8063

REPAIR SHOP MECHANIC Requirements: • Certified in combustion engines • Must have excellent written and oral communication in English • Certified in electrical systems • Must have a minimum of 7 years experience in 2 and 4 cycle engines • Must be a high school graduate • Must have a minimum of 7 years • Experience in Diesel and gasoline engine

• Must hold valid TCI Driver’s license • Must be computer literate • Must have at least 7 years experience in repairing electrical tools • Must be able to work weekends and holidays • Must have a clean police record • Must have knowledge of OSHA • Must have 2 written references from past employers • Salary $400.00 per week

Applicants will be submitted to extensive testing and background checks to confirm above criteria deadline for submission of applicants with resume and references April 26th, 2013. Submit to: info@ptsequipment.net

8083

on behalf of his clients:

A&M Cleaning is seeking employment for the following

Green Keeper

Salary start at $6.00 per hours. Interested candidate may contact A&M Cleaning at 343-3123 for further details regarding employment.

Wilbur Clement Nathaniel Caley is seeking employment for the following:

Green Keeper

Salary start at $5.00 per hours. Interested candidate may contact Wilbur Caley at 232-6898 for further details regarding employment.

Raymond Storin Burey is seeking employment for the following:

Green Keeper

Salary start at $5.00 per hours. Interested candidate may contact Raymond Storin Burey at 2446386 for further details regarding employment.

Estel Plumbing LTD is seeking employment for the following:

Assisting Plumber

Salary start at $5.00 per hours. Interested candidate may contact Estel Plumbing LTD at 241-0397 for further details regarding employment.

"B" Beauty & Health Spa is seeking employment for the following:

Cosmetologist 1 Salon Helper

Salary start at $5.00 per hour. Interested candidate will be subject to work four (4) days a week. Contact number is 242-4528 or visit the salon at the old airport road regarding employment.

Clinton Higgs is seeking employment for the following:

Yard Keeper

Salary start at $5.00 per week. Interested candidate will be subject to work five days a week and on call as requested by the employer. Successful candidate duties will be to keep the yard clean, take out the garbage and cut the trees to a standard level at Club sodax on Leeward Highway, Providenciales. You submit your application through ricardofulford@yahoo.com.

Vilbert Probus 241-2046 is seeking employment for the following: Salary start at $5.00 per week. Interested candidate will be subject to work five days a week and on call as requested by the employer. Successful candidate duties will be to keep the yard clean, take out the garbage and cut the trees to a standard level at the apartments, located at South Dock road, Providenciales.

Interested candidate may also apply through ricardofulford@ yahoo.com. Good look to all interested applicant.

Auto Diesel

Mechanic

BARBERS/ CLEANERS

Must be able to work flexible hours salary commensurate with experience.

Salary $5.00 per hour

MASON

Salary $8.00 per hour

Send your email to branitz@yahoo.com or call (649) 241-1228

Contact: 946-4783

8072

SHARKBITE RESTAURANT Established High Volume restaurant requires

Manager

Qualifications:

Ricardo Fulford Consultant Services

Yard Keeper

• Diagnose and repair cars, light, trucks, heavy trucks and earth moving equipment • Diagnose and repair hydraulic drive systems • Working knowledge of diagnostic tools such as GTR, Dealer • Connect IDS, WDS,Starscan,DRB3,NGS and Tech 2 • Qualified Professional Technician (ASE Certified, Master, L3 and up) • Automotive Service Knowledge • Must have 15 years experience. Salary is negotiable

8057

April 20 - 26, 2013

• At least 7 years experience in the restaurant industry • University Degree • Human Resources & Management experience • Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, and Quickbooks, as well as POS systems • Applicants with Sales, Advertising and Marketing experience will be given preference • Proven ability to build, strengthen and maintain customer relations

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills • Min 3 years experience in a management position Ideal applicants will have experience in high-pressure situations, with the ability to work independently, and as part of a team. All applicants must have a valid drivers license, and be willing to work 7 days a week, including weekends and holidays. Salary $400.00 per week plus depending on experience level

Please send detailed resume and cover letter to bistroshannon@yahoo.com. Only applicants that send a resume will be considered.

8068

PAYLESS WAREHOUSE LTD. Position Available:

Financial Controller Applications are requested for the above mentioned position:

Primary Responsibilities:

;; Detailed cash flow projections and analysis ;; Reconciliation of daily sales ;; Weekly internal audits, with written reports to principals ;; Preparation of monthly financial statements ;; Implementing and documenting policies and procedures ;; Plan and develop systems and procedures to improve quality control and efficiency of all departments ;; Responsible for inventory control ;; Maintain financial records in accordance to U.S. and U.K standard ;; Oversee and manage bookkeepers and cash accountants of company and subsidiaries ;; Applicant must have a minimum of four year higher education degree in Accounting or Finance. ;; Must be proficient with the ability to train others in QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions 8.0 or higher ;; Must be proficient and knowledgeable in the development of extensive financial formulas in Excel and Access with the ability to train others ;; Position requires nights, weekends and possible holiday work schedules ;; Must have strong analytical and organizational skills, exceptional written and verbal skills in English is a must ;; Applicants will be subjected to extensive testing and background checks for confirmation on the above criteria ;; Salary commensurate with experience

Belongers preferred

Interested application are asked to submit your resume/ CV by e-mail to paylesstci@gmail.com

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April 20 - 26, 2013

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS TOUCH OF CLASS BEAUTY SALON

The Law Firm of STANFIELD GREENE is seeking one (1) suitably qualified

Attorney

The Tuscany Resort

Is looking for a

Is looking for

A Greenskeeper

The successful candidate will be responsible for the firm’s civil and criminal litigation. Applicants should have at least 10 years experience with emphasis in the field of litigation, should possess good writing skills and have an eye for details. Salary is negotiable and based on experience. Applicants should apply by sending their resume or CV to:

Cosmetologist

8069

UNIVERSAL PRODUCT RECYCLING

1 Kitchen Consultant and Trainer

Is looking for a

$1500.00 per month: must have minimum 10 years experience as an executive chef. Must have experience teaching and training in a culinary environment. Hours as needed.

To work 6 days per week salary $200 per week. Contact: 244-0469

8073

Stanfield Greene PO Box 481, Graceway House Building A, Suite 201, Leeward Highway Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands ATTENTION: Clayton S. Greene. Email: csg@stanfieldgreene.com Belongers only need apply. Only those Applicants that will be interviewed will be contacted.

Taking Applications for Bartenders, Servers and Kitchen support staff; preference given to belongers.

Contact: 649.441.7314 or email: misamigostci@gmail.com for an appointment.

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TCMillwork ltd.

Architectural woodworking, Cabinetry and Design South dock road, P.O. box 238 Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands

Supervisor To work 6 days per week salary $10.00 per hour. Contact: 441-6669

8056

Paradise Photography

Position: Photographer Contact: info@myparadisephoto.com

Paradise Photography is looking for an experienced photographer with the following: *Minimum 3 years of professional photography experience, which includes working for a photography business/company.*Formal degree (Bachelors in Photography) *Experience with doing weddings as a primary shooter.*Solid portfolio demonstrating experience. *Experience processing images using artistic filters. *Demonstrated experience with portraits and posing groups and individuals.*High level of client relations skills, including experience with on-line postings of galleries and fulfilling client photo orders. *Knowledge of File Transfer Protocols and other internet based mediums.*Design experience *Demonstrated skill in shooting and processing RAW images using professional grade raw processors (e.g., Photoshop). Salary: Commission based Additional: applicant must have professional camera gear and computer equipment/ programs to process files.

Applications must be submitted to: info@myparadisephoto.com

CAICOS CAFÉ LTD.

Millshop Manager Skills Required:

• 5 years minimum in this position • Overseeing operation • Prepare and provide work, supplies, drawings to employees. • Prepare orders for materials necessary for ongoing millshop operations in a timely and prudent manner. • Delegation of work. Quality control. Ensuring the facilities at the millshop operate safely, efficiently and profitably, and are kept in clean working condition. • Overseeing production schedules. • Liaise with Owners, Purchasers, and consultants, site personnel, staff, employees, subcontractors and suppliers of TCMillwork in a professional and courteous manner. • Certificate required: Carpentry-Cabinet making-Joinery • Working knowledge of AutoCAD • High-end technical woodworking skills • Must have excellent leadership and communication skills, multi-lingual preferred • Professional, disciplined, punctual, reliable and affable • Salary at $14.00 per hour

Molder operator Skills Required:

• 5 years work experience in woodworking, joinery and cabinet making. • Trained to operate 5 heads molding machine. • Salary at $8.00 per hour

CNC operator

8055

Skills Required: in Grace Bay

is looking for a

Chef De Partie • Must be able to work weekends, nights and holidays 6 days per week • Must be able to clean the kitchen after service • Must have at least 8 years experience • Good knowledge of general restaurant cooking • Expert in sautéed seafood, shellfish, meat and poultry

7079

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

2 Cooks Must have minimum of 10 years experience in a high volume kitchen specializing in Mexican Food. Fluent in Spanish and English. Pay $7.50/hour

to work 6 days a week. Salary $6.00 per hour. Contact: 941-4667

• Good knowledge of butchery • Good knowledge of sauces, broths and dressing • Expert also in grilling and rotisserie • Must be able to understand and speak English • Must be physically fit, dependable and hardworking • Salary commensurate with experience and quality of work

All resumes CV’s letters of references along with a clean police record must be delivered at Caicos Café, Grace Bay

8060

• 5 years work experience in woodworking, joinery and cabinet making. • Trained to operate CNC machine. • Salary at $8.00 per hour

Skills required for all 3 positions below:

• Individual must have previous experience with manufacture, construction, and installation of high end cabinetry. • Must be familiar with operation of all current woodworking machinery and tools with proper safety practices. • Must be able to read Auto-Cad drawings. • English speaking, bilingual preferred.

Duties:

Operate molder and CNC machine, cabinetmaking, refinishing, and installation. Assist other employees in general millshop operations and maintenance. Must be professional and courteous.

Please send applications to: tcmillwork@tciway.tc contact person: Mario 231-2995 8076

April 20 - 26, 2013

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

Director of Engineering

Restaurant Servers:

Requirements:

Job Overview:

• Masters in Engineering • Minimum 10 years of total experience • Provide leadership and build an engineering team(s) to ensure engineering capability meets program requirements for various maintenance and modification programs and that associated drawings and specifications are accurate so that products are in accordance with proper engineering techniques and applicable specifications. • Previous 5 star luxury opening Resort experience a must. Previous Caribbean and International hotel experience a definite asset. • Previous experience with “Green Initiatives” a definite asset. • Analyze problems associated with development of equipment or systems. • Conduct property surveys to identify hazards to guests & employees recommending corrective actions. • Strong written and oral communication skills. Ability to use MS Office products(i.e. Word, PowerPoint, Excel & Microsoft Project) • Qualified Belongers need only to apply. • Salary Range: Commensurate based on qualification and experience

Thai Cook Requirements:

• Two years experience as a Cook with emphasis on Asian inspired dishes • Must be hard-working, organized, creative and passionate about food and customer service • Must be able to work in a high-pressure, high-turnover environment • Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, be a team player and also able to work unsupervised. • Must be able to work a flexible schedule including days, evenings, weekends and public holidays • Food preparation and cooking, plating, presentation • Kitchen maintenance and cleaning • Maintaining and ordering stocks and supplies • Menu planning • Following food safety requirements • Qualified Belongers need only to apply. • Salary Range: Commensurate based on qualification and experience

Kitchen Helper Requirements: • • • • • • • •

Assist with Food & beverage service Receive and store supplies Stock cupboards, refrigerators and salad bars Clean food preparation and storage areas Assist with food preparation Work with minimal supervision Belongers need only to apply Salary Range: Commensurate based on qualification and experience

• Qualified individuals should have a minimum of 3 years restaurant experience. Individuals must possess strong work ethics; have a working knowledge of fine dining steps of service, and the ability to provide our guests with an outstanding dining experience. Servers should be industry professionals with excellent food and wine knowledge. • Job Requirements: • Responsibilities include setup, organization and cleanup of service areas. • Responsible for staying current with daily menu items and changing wine lists. • Must be able to work as part of a motivated, high energy team that takes pride in their work. • Lifting of trays loaded with food, plates and glassware required. • Responsible for responding to any situation at any given time in a professional and courteous manner. This may include answering any questions posed by guests • Stack, lift and carry trays in a systematic and safe manner • Clean and retrieve tables in a neat, timely and professional manner. • Receive, process, and present all food and beverage orders according to Grace Bay Club standards • Responsible for using suggestive selling techniques, when appropriate and doing so in a courteous manner to up sell and in turn increase the average check • Qualified Belongers need only to apply • Salary Range: Commensurate based on qualification and experience

Domestic Worker/ Housekeeper Job Requirements:

• Ensure the cleanliness of all hotel areas • Assist in all Housekeeping responsibilities, cleaning of all guest rooms, stocking amenities and linens • physical stamina and mobility including ability to reach, kneel and bend • ability to lift, push and pull required load (usually about 30lbs) • Ensure inventory is used properly and in supply at all times • Possess knowledge of proper cleaning supplies and chemical handling • Qualified Belongers need only to apply • Salary Range: Commensurate based on qualification and experience

Labourer Job Requirements:

• Operate, maintain and repair the property’s heating, ventilation air conditioning and refrigeration systems • Perform Laundry and Kitchen services • Perform preventative maintenance on the hotel’s systems • Pool cleaning, chemical testing, adding chemical as required • Maintain the proper use, cleaning, maintenance and storage of all tools. • Responsible for cleaning grease traps, lift stations, checking & treatment of sewage treatment plant

• Belongers need only to apply • Salary Range: Commensurate based on qualification and experience

Food & Beverage Manager Requirements:

• At least 5 years of 5 star Food & Beverage experience. Caribbean experience considered an asset. • At least 5 years five star restaurant management experience. • Degree in hospitality desirable. • International experience and multi-lingual to assist our International clientele would be an asset. • Knowledge of fine wines. • Energetic, positive visionary leader, dedicated to motivating and developing team members. • Must be competent with a PC and Micros experience is an asset. • Assists with strategy, budgeting, cost management and delivering on objectives. • Exceptional communication and customer service skills and lives the standard of the organization. • Belongers need only to apply • Salary Range: Commensurate based on qualification and experience

Spa Therapists Job Requirements:

• Grace Bay Club is looking for a Massage Therapist/ Esthetician who is an enthusiastic team player with excellent customer service. • The therapist will be responsible for administering professional facial, massage and body treatments to our guests. • Must have a thorough knowledge of the skin with numerous massage modalities. • Must possess a general understanding of body treatments and be willing to train in our spa’s specific facial, massage and body treatment offerings. • Must possess excellent communication skills and be able to learn the product and service knowledge necessary to effectively provide wellness solutions to meet the needs of our guests. • The Therapist will be required to properly care for equipment, perform prep work, clean and restock spa rooms • Assist in all areas of the spa operation as requested by Supervisors or coaches. • Be flexible with your schedule, supporting the needs of the spa. • Build respectful and cooperative relationships with colleagues and leaders. • He/she must maintain the standards of Grace Bay as found in the standard operating procedures of the department, an as they are amended from time to time. • Education and Experience: • Secondary level education is required. Good writing, reading, listening and basic computation skills are necessary. • Previous experience in a 5 star spa is required. • International qualifications (or qualifications equivalent to international standards) are required in Esthetics and Massage Therapy. • Qualified Belongers need only apply. • Salary Range: Commensurate based on qualification and experience

Interested persons can contact our Human Resources Department no later than November 1, 2012 @ (649) 946-5050 Ext. 1050. Email: veronica.clare@gracebayclub.com | Fax: (649) 946-5758 P.O. Box 128 Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, British West Indies

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YA3B acting on behalf of our clients La Pause Store, Major Beauty Salon, B Beauty Box is looking to fill the following positions:

WHITE HOUSE CORAL GARDENS Is looking for a

Domestic Worker To work 5 days per week salary $5.00 per hour.

Contact: 941-3713

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Job Advertisement Caicos MARINA & SHIPYARD Marine Labourer

Requirements:

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;; Must have proven experience hauling and blocking boats in the correct areas on blocks or stands. ;;General understanding of boat construction ;; Keen attention to detail. ;; Self motivated ;; Ability to work some weekends and holidays.

Duties Include:

Cleaning the facilities, landscaping, greasing machinery, washing boats, pressure washing boat bottoms, sanding and painting boat bottoms using antifouling paint.

Nail Technician – $6.00 per hour Supervisor – $8.00 per hour 2 Hairdressers – $6.00 per hour Contact: 344-4540

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School For Field Studies, South Caicos Job Title:

Student Affairs Manager

Job Summary:

Manage the non-academic affairs of US college students in a field-based, study abroad program. Salary: Salary commensurate with experience. Qualifications: BS or Masters (preferred) in relevant discipline, Current Wilderness First Responder/CPR Certifications, Experience managing student groups, Experience managing logistics

To Apply: Please send your CV to RDAKE@FIELDSTUDIES.ORG by April 30, 2013. CV’s will be reviewed and only potential candidates will be contacted. Start Date: August 2013

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Wage rate: $8.00 per hour.

OUTBOARD MECHANIC

Requirements:

;; Must have proven experience repairing outboard motors. ;;Keen attention to detail. ;; Ability to work some weekends and holidays ;; 10 yrs experience in marine engine repairs, formal training in mechanics and electrical 12V systems

Duties Include:

Diagnosis and repair of marine gas engines and installation of new units. Analyzing defects and adjusting or repairing mechanical systems of outboard motors as well as replacing parts, such as gears, magneto points, piston rings, spark plugs etc. and reassembling motors. Wage rate: $10.00 per hour

Requirements:

FIBERGLASS INSTALLER

;; 5 years experience working with fiberglass ;;Must be willing to work in full chemical suit with respirator ;; Have a general knowledge of boat construction ;; Prior experience painting and installing fiberglass in a marine environment. ;; Keen attention to detail ;;Ability to work some weekends and holidays

Duties Include:

Grinding and installing fiberglass, sanding bottom paint, assisting with hauling boats and preparing boats for painting. Wage rate: $11.00 per hour

Requirements:

FIBERGLASS Molder

;; 10 years experience working with fiberglass ;;Thorough understanding of the various types of resins and their uses ;; Thorough understanding of boat construction ;; Experience operating boat lifting equipment ;; Must be willing to work in full chemical suit with respirator

Duties Include:

Construction of fiberglass molds, sanding and painting bottoms and operating boat lifting machinery. Wage rate: $11.00 per hour

Applications must be submitted in writing and delivered by hand to Caicos Marina and Shipyard, Long Bay Highway, Providenciales, Tel: (649) 2321905/ 946 5600. Applicants must have five plus (5+) years experience working at a marina. Closing date for applications is 30th April, 2013. Suitable candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Community Fellowship Centre Accepting applications for:

Church Administrator Requirements:

• Must be a born again believer • B.SC in Business Administration/Management studies or related field • At least 5 years in an administrative capacity • Strong leadership, organizational and administrative skills • Must possess experience and training in Business Administration or Church Administration • Must have effective budgeting and accounting skills Suitable applicants may forward resumes addressed to

Church Board – Community Fellowship Centre Leeward Highway, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands Tel: 649-941-3484 Fax: 649-941-3482. Email: comassem@tciway.tc

Housekeeper/Dog Sitter needed

Job requirements

• include full responsibility for house, as well as taking care of dogs. Cleaning, changing linens, ironing walking, washing and feeding the dogs are just a few of the many various tasks to be accomplished on a daily basis. • Candidates must have experience in care of very elderly a necessity. • Must be available on short notice, including nights and weekends. • Must be bilingual: Spanish and English. • Must be enthusiastic and like dogs. • Base salary $5 an hour. Applications in writing, including 3 references, can be sent to:

Rockgarden Ltd. c/o Saunders and Co. Post Office Box 257 Town Centre, Providenciales Turks and Caicos Islands Deadline for submissions I May 2013

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ACRES OF DIAMOND

OMARI’S

MYRANIE ST. JUSTE BRYAN

is looking for a

WEST BAY CLUB

Is looking for a

Kitchen Helper

Domestic Domestic Truck Driver Worker Worker To work 6 days To work 5 days per week salary $6.00 per hour. contact: 231-6926

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To work 5 days per week salary $5.00 per hour. Contact: 341-2178 8116

Is looking for a

per week salary $5.00 per hour.

contact: 241-1429

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School For Field Studies, South Caicos

Waterfront Assistant – Center for Marine Resource Studies

Job Summary: The purpose of this position is to provide support in the areas of program delivery, academics, research, group dynamics, logistics, program safety, risk management and site maintenance.

To work 5 days per week salary $6.00 per hour contact: 946-8550

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REGISTERED LAND ORDINANCE, CAP 72

NOTICE LOST LAND CERTIFICATE TITLE NUMBER SECTION ISLAND 50202/68 WHITBY NORTH CAICOS

Salary: Stipend provided

Whereas DOUGLAS ALEXANDER MISSICK of Whitby North Caicos has declared that the Land Certificate for the above mentioned title number(s) registered in his/her/their name was inadvertently mislaid and cannot be found.

Qualifications: Active Dive Master Cert. and Insurance, Current CPR/First Aid, BA/BS in Marine Science/Policy, Small boat experience, Willing to work flexible hours, Clean driving record

Take notice that I, Grisilda Carol Smith, Deputy Registar of Lands, shall issue a new land certificate for the said title within six weeks of the date of the first publication of this notice in a local newspaper and the Gazette.

To Apply: Please send your CV to RDAKE@FIELDSTUDIES.ORG by April 30, 2013. CV’s will be reviewed and only potential candidates will be contacted. Start Date: August 2013

Dated this 2 day of June 2011 8078

Signed................................................................................................. Witnessed............................................................................................ 8104

Patient Administration

Manager

The Somerset Resort Management Ltd. is seeking Labour Clearance for the positions listed below. Suitably qualified Belongers who possess the requirements listed are encouraged to apply. Ideal candidates should possess luxury resort experience, be professional in attitude and demeanor and must read and speak English fluently. Positions require a flexible schedule which includes holidays, weekends and evenings, and extended hours on occasion. Salaries are based on experience and qualifications.

Cheshire Hall Medical Centre Providenciales, TCI

InterHealthCanada (TCI) Ltd wishes to appoint a healthcare professional to the post of Patient Administration Manager. Reporting to the CEO, post holder will be responsible for the following:-

WATERSPORTS/BEACH ATTENDANT

• Management of Patient Health Records & Statistics (Preparation of statistics and monthly reports as required by Management and Head Office) • Management of patient administration and financial function (including billing, dept collection) • Liaison – Medical and Insurance agencies and doctors (internally and externally) • Management and training of the overall within the department • Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures

Outgoing, friendly and highly experienced swimmer. Must be energetic and enjoy working outdoors. Ability to lift heavy objects weighing up to 50 pounds is required. CPR/First Aid certification is required. Lifeguard and rescue experience desired. Must have previous watersports experience in a five-star resort environment.

ROOM ATTENDANT Possess at least 3 years of experience in five-star resorts. Strong attention to details and exceptional ability to maintain the highest standards of quality required. Must be a team player with a strong work ethic. Courteous individuals who possess a positive demeanor and a commitment to excellence are required.

Requirements:

The incumbent must have at least an associate’s degree in business management or equivalent with 5 years experienced in cash collection and revenue protection. The incumbent must poses a minimum of two (2) years in managerial or supervisory experience preferably in a healthcare environment, excellent organizational skills, interpersonal communication skills and the ability to function independently. Extensive knowledge of medical terminologies is a bonus.

LINEN ROOM CONTROLLER Possess at least 3 years of experience in five-star resorts. Must be calm, efficient, proficient, professional, knowledgeable and organized to fulfill requests consistent with five-star luxury standards. A good knowledge of hotel operations with a focus on housekeeping is vital. Ability to direct and resolve issues and/or concerns promptly is required. Ideal candidates must be able to influence and promote a cohesive and positive work attitude among all staff members.

Remuneration packages will be based on qualification and experience. Only qualified B.O.T.C-Turks and Caicos Islands and persons with Belonger Status should apply.

Email qualifications and experiences to: Recruitment@interhealthcanada.tc Closing date for application: Tuesday 30th April 2013

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Qualified Belonger candidates can complete an application form in person at The Somerset on Grace Bay or submit a resume by e-mail at somerset@thesomerset.com. Tel: 946-5900. Fax: 946-5839. The closing date for applications is May 6, 2013.

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The following employers / self employed persons in Providenciales are hereby requested to appear before a National Insurance Inspector at the NIB Providenciales Office in relation to their accounts before 3:00 p.m. May 1, 2013.

Employer Publications A & G Electrical Abaigail Delancy ABC Printing Ltd Akelia Herb Williams Adam & Eve Water Adioron Accema Aditha Brown Adventure Escape Affordable Auto AG Construction AJ's Auto Parts & Al Services Ltd Albert A.Smith Albert L. Smith Alcadio Guareno Alex Higgs Alexander Lambert Alix Saimpha All Saint Mission Church All Saints Assembly Alpheus Henry Brice Altagrace Baptiste Alvin J.Garland Ana Araujo Johnson Williams Ana Do Salon & Beauty Shop Andrea Goldaniga Andy A. Forbes Ange Lourdes Toussaint Angela R.Stubbs Annarena L.Pierre Anne Philomise Chery-Francis Annie V. Williams Anouze Williams Jean Antoine Jean Antoine Renold Jean Ariel & Son Construction Arius Ambroise Joncka Arnold S.Simmons Audio Zone TCI Audley D.Quant Aulden Smith Avalanche Construction A-Z Management Services B & F Variety Store Barbara Ann Marshall Barbara Francis Barbara J.Adams Barrington J.Williams Basic Essentials Beatrice C.Criar Beatrice Casimir Been Construction Co. Ltd. Beluga Cruises Benson Edward Rigby Berlie L. Williams

Bernadette Anthea Williams Beryl Y.Kerr Betty Cox Big Ricks Sports Bar Blossom R. Simons Blue Management LTD Bon Appetit Restaurant Bornewell Marketing Ltd Breeze Construction Brigitte Margot Wildt Brook A.Capron Brucely Monsel Grant Buildall Distributors (TCI) Ltd Butterfield Motors LTD C & T Carpentry C.B.Q. Cafe Mingos Caicos Plumbing Caproni'S Clothing Store Carambola Grill & Lounge Cardinal Iotas Arthur Caribbean Cove LTD Caribbean Dreams Caribbean Gift Caribbean Security Services Carine Gardiner-Emmanuel Carl Anderson Gardiner Carla K. Prospere Carla P.Blake Carlene Williams Carlon R.Williams Carmen Rochelle Brown Carol Ann Skippings Carol Musgrove Skippings Carolina C.Cox Carrington W.Williams Cecelia Walkin-Pierre Cecil G.Bailey Cecily Ewing Celeste Nori Powell Celeste Y.Soto Mejia CFS LTD ChalmersMisick & Co CHANGE YOUR LOOK Charite Alcy Charles Don Tipton Cherilia Durand Chrisilla Daniel Christianie P.Jennings Christina A.Barron Christine Linzenmeyer Christopher J.Nisbitt Christy H.Smith Cindy L.Dossou Clarabell Rose Georges

Clarence E.Freeman Claude Joseph Claudette Gibson Claudette Irene Higgs Claudette Stephanie Palmer Claudia Been-Munnings Claudie Dagobert Clayton A.Missick Clayton L. Cox Cleo C Morgan Clevinson G.Lightbourne Clifton M.Black Jr. Clippers Barber & Beauty Club 2005 Club Cameo Coco Palms Bar Collen William Delancy Collette J A Cooper Collin Urias Forbes Comaneci Toya Jolly Computer telephone systems Crandell A.Lightbourne Crazy Fiberglass Crystal Pool Services Culleon T.Handfield D And D Construction Damian A.Williams Daniel Christopher Brisco Danielle Smith-Fortune Danziel Emanuel Gibson Daphne's Variety Store Robert D'arceuil & Co Davis Macallen Walkin Debbie's Linen & Things Deborah L.Ewing Deborah Y.Mills Decese A.Harris Deka Monique Williams Dellerise Bottex Delroy Lightbourne Deon Henderson Wilson Derek M.Williams Derry Kumar Handfield Diamond Cleaning Services Dieny Resias Missick Dieula Seymour- Baptiste Digital 1 ( Jermaine Fulford) Direct Transport Ltd Djimy Antenor Dominique Jean Dorine S.Bottex Dorn Raydell Fulford Dorothy G.Jeanty Doreen D.Handfield Dry Clean USA (

Earl C.Handfield Earlene Smith Easy Mobile Car Wash Easy Shop Ebony Beauty Salon & Spa Edith Louise Smith - Hall Edline Ceasar Edna Desir Edvard Jean Eileen Marguerite Hawkins Elery Cordell James Elite Landscaping & Design Elite Sports Bar Elizabeth M.Wilson Elsa Maria Rojas Emerald Cay Ltd. Emilie Delancy Emilienne Brutus Emma J.C.Selver Emmanuel N.Morley Emmanuella Cox Employment Services Ltd Engineering Design Services . Enid Beauty Salon & Spa Enid Claudette Lightbourne Enid J. Ferguson Enos N.Gardiner Enquiring Minds Daycare Erica Susette Henfield Erilaire Bernard Erlin W.Pratt Erna Sintus Erna Sintus & Jean Paul Estel Plumbing Esterleen Delancy Eugene A.Williams Eulalia Yvelisse Hegner Eustace H.C.Swann Eustace James Fulford Eva Valerie Harvey Evan Conrad Howell Evelyn V.Gardiner Ever Curious Stitch Everbright Industries(TCI) Ltd Everette M.Freites Executive Cleaners Executive Unique Cuts Exotic Hair And Nail Creations Expressions Car Wash Ezechiel Louis Ezedora C.Watkins Ezekiel Isaac Johnson Family Shop Faustino Pena Felix Oneal Delancy CONTINUED ď ľ

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Hans Eyma Happy Na Fashions Hartman Ranscutt Handfield Heartlyn B. Hanchell Hensel C.Mcintosh Hensel Churchill McIntosh Hermon Forbes Hernandez Construction Hey Jose Hill View Boutique Hiram C.Rigby Hong Kong Restaurant LTD Howell International (TCI) Ltd Hugh Emanuel Adams Hungria Vasquez Martinez Hynetta L. Forbes Ianthe Pratt Primary School IBO Bakery IBO Shops Ltd Idaila Elizabeth Forbes Ideal Petroleum Products IF & D LTD Imperial Construction Impressive Construction Indian Kitchen Indiana Robinson-Rosario Iris Mercedes Reyes Iruanda Spa & Beauty Salon Isabel S.M.Gardiner Island Cable Network Ltd. Island Clothing Island Drilling Ltd Island Farm LTD Island looks Island Publishing Co. Ltd. Island Rhythms Island Scoop LTD Island StairworKs Ltd Ivanelle J.Francois Ivy Eleaner Hall Ivy J.Robinson Ivyleen R.Forbes J & A Construction J I D Barber Shop J.W. Contractor Jabar Karrime Kennedy Jacinta N.Forbes-Shaw Jacob Missick Jacquelin Desronvil Jacqueline Simons-Angrand Jahmal Amin Missick James B.Durham James C. Williams James E.Been James Gordon Lightbourne James Prosper Janet E.Forbes Janetria L.Stubbs Jatana Latonya Williams Jayne L.Hutcherson Jean Baptiste F.Jacques Jean Baptiste Frantz Jean Claude Auguste Jean Desvales Jean Taylor Jean Fritzner Souvenir Jean Garcon

Jean Laurent Jean Pannius Pierre Jeannine L.Israel Jeffrey C.Hall Jeneth Louise Capron Jennifer Dainia Harvey Jeremiah Emanuel Missick Jermaine D.Glinton Jerome C.Brown Jill R.Meyer-Swann Jimmy B.Amos Jo Variety Shop Joanel Charles Joel Merveille John A.Garland John E. Williams Jonathan Gardiner Josefina Acosta Joseph Alexander Williams Joseph Arthur Skippings Joseph C.Musgrove Joseph Cambell Joseph Carelen Musgrove Joseph Cenary Joseph L.Dickenson Joseph Lionel Morley Joseph Watkins Joshua Alexander Swann Joshua T.Lightbourne Joyce L.Rigby Joylen M.Handfield Judith Dean Judith Ewing Judy V.Missick Judymae McIntosh Judy's Mini Bar June Elizabeth Harry Junior Jiminis Rigby Justin McAllen Christopher Kahalia Roshida Thomas Kalyn & Leslyn Thomas Kamanaja T.Stubbs Kanpela Kareem O.Higgs Karen L.Delancy Kathleen Williams Kathy B.Walkin Kavin Ricardo Ewing Keith M.Howell Keith Stanley Robinson Kelian Shamal Howell Kelo V.Penn Kenard Franklyn Cruickshank Kendal S.Z.Walkin kennefos Productions Kenneth & Son Custom Broke Kenneth S.Simeon Peterson Kensha Lavenda Taylor Kenya S.Green Kenyatta Isaiah Forbes Kevin Anthony Gordon King's Construction E Capron) Kizzymae Staceyann Harris Konk Holdings Ltd. Kwayana T.Wilson Kyle Oneal Wilson La Familia Restaurant

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Sports National

April 20 - 26, 2013

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Physical activities will be on front burner of TCI females – After partnership between the CGA and Gender Affairs Unit IN AN effort to promote gender equity in sports and physical education the Commonwealth Games Association (CGA) partnered with the Gender Affairs Unit to launch ‘Women and Sports and Physical Education initiative’ under the theme, “Women taking Action in 2013 and beyond”. The CGA and Gender Affairs envision a holistic and equitable sport and physical activity system in which women and girls throughout the Turks and Caicos Islands will participate. The main objectives are to: - Raise awareness of the benefits of sport and physical activity for girls and women. - Increase the number of girls and women involved in sport and physical activity as athletes, coaches, administrators and volunteers. - Entrench equity as a norm in sport and physical activity in communities around the country. - Award persons who have made outstanding contributions to sports in the Turks and Caicos Islands. The launch took place in Providenciales on Wednesday, April 10th at the Graceway Sports Centre where a cross-section of women from the communities were in attendance. Also in attendance were the female athletes that participated in the recent CARIFTA Games in Nassau, Bahamas.

Bethany Church won the title last season.

Provo Church Softball League:

Abundant Life Ministries defeat Methodist Church Sports Development Officer Winston Quelch carrying two young ladies through a fitness demonstration (photo compliments of Grandturkevents.com)

The event was declared officially launched by Hon. Akeirra Misick, Minister of Education, Youth, Sports and Culture. In Grand Turk, an impressive number of women attended, including the Deputy Governor, Hon. Anya Williams, who brought remarks, a number of government officials and heads of departments, members of the Legislative Council, the clergy and females from national

governing bodies of sports, coaches and athletes. Guest speaker for both occasions was Ms. Chantelle Grant. She is the regional development officer of the Caribbean, Americas Sport Works and Capacity Support Programme Federation for the Commonwealth Games Federation. The organisers claimed this launched is a powerful tool in the advancement of women in sport and for the good health of the nation.

President’s Cup:

Teachers stay in hunt after win against Sharks TEACHERS FC, who were quiet in the WIV Provo Premier League, have seemingly come alive in the President’s Cup with a win against the Sharks. The three points, for the win, have drawn them on par with league winners Cheshire Hall FC and runners up Rozo FC. This weekend will determine the two teams for the championship game. Cheshire Hall will play the AFC

Academy while the Teachers will face Rozo. OPENER Cheshire Hall had battled back against the Sharks to win the opener 6-3 and Haitian team Rozo had needled the Academy 1-0 on Saturday last. On Tuesday night the Teachers, who failed to win a game during the league, defeated the Sharks (who were missing a few players)

2-0. The Teachers were on top in the first half with a number of chances thwarted by Simon Wood in goal but they scored after a keeper error to go up at the half time whistle. The second half saw improvement from the Sharks, but they still could not really trouble the Teacher’s keeper. They paid for this when Daniel Clayton for the Teachers scored a second after beating a defender and the goalkeeper.

THE Abundant Life Ministries defeated the Methodist Church 15-6 when action in the Provo Church Softball League continued last Monday at the Downtown Ballpark. The win was by the largest margin of victory. Also on Monday Prophecy Church got past St. Monica’s Church 5-4. The Co Ed league, which started earlier this month, has seven teams registered. Defending champions Bethany Baptist Church, last season’s runners’ up Jericho Baptist Church, Methodist Church, St. Monica’s

Church, Abundant Life Ministries, Paradise Baptist Church and Prophecy Church. A few other churches might also come on board. When action pitched off on April 6th, St. Monica’s Church won by forfeit over Methodist Church. Two days later Prophecy Church whipped Paradise Baptist Church 9-1 and St Monica’s Church edged out Abundant Life 10-8. On April 12th Bethany Baptist won via forfeit of Methodist Church while Jericho Baptist defeated Prophecy 16-10.

Youth rugby:

North Caicos Knights travel for double-header

The North Caicos Knights are challenging the Provo U-19’s combine side to a rugby sevens double header this weekend. The Knights from North Caicos are taking on a selection of Under-19 players from the Provo based clubs; BCQS Bears, Vix Warriors, Scotiabank Storm and CIBC Lions. The Knights narrowly lost when the Provo U-19 players visited North Caicos in 2012. They will be out for revenge and having been coached intensely by North’s very own Donovan Garvey, the Provo juniors will need to be at the top of their game to keep their winning streak intact. The first match kicks off at 7pm down at Meridian Field on Friday night and the Provo boys will be hoping a big home crowd is there to

support them. Both sides will then play a second match on Saturday at noon before the Knights return to North Caicos on Saturday evening. These matches are the precursor to the TCI national U-19’s trials that will be held to select the TCI national U-19 side to travel to Trinidad in July to represent these islands in the North American Caribbean Rugby Association (NACRA) Under-19 Fifteen a-side competition. This is the junior version of the same competition the TCI national senior side competed in when they hosted Jamaica back in January this year. Entry is free and the public is welcome to attend both matches there will be refreshments available on Friday evening. The event is sponsored by BCQS, Scotiabank, CIBC First Caribbean and The Vix.

April 20 - 26, 2013

Sports National

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Provo All Stars win IFS League THE Island Fire Supplies Girl’s Football Development League came to an exciting finale last Sunday as the Provo All Stars won their last game to take the championship trophy from the Eastern Eagles. At the start of the day’s play three teams had a chance to win the league, but the All Stars were in pole position, two points ahead of the Eastern Eagles with the Western Wolverines a further point behind. The opening game ended in a 1-1 stalemate between the Wolverines and the Eagles. The Wolverines had most of the possession, but fell a goal behind when Yarileny De La Cruz ran onto Shinaydine Pluviose’s long clearance. The Wolverines were soon level when Chrystal Stirling

scored from a corner. Both teams pressed hard for a winner in the final minutes, but neither could find the perfect shot. The Eastern Eagles then gave themselves a chance at winning the title by defeating the All Stars 2-1. Yarileny De La Cruz scored twice for the Eagles to give her team a wellearned win. Sarah Cenary scored for the All Stars who now had to win their last game against the Western Wolverines to lift the title. The final game was an intense affair as Cenary scored early on to give the All Stars the lead. However, for the rest of the game the All Stars were under constant pressure from the Wolverines as they fought hard to get an equaliser. Alyssa Laing

PABA Night League semis:

Flyers have to come harder against South Caicos

Provo All Stars MVP and top goal scorer Sarah Cenary (with ball), on the attack against the Eastern Eagles.

was again impressive in defence for the All Stars, but the real hero was Kadine Delphin who stayed on the field to help her team after spraining her ankle. When the final whistle was blown the All Stars could afford a sigh of relief for having to endure a tense and dramatic final game. Technical Director Matthew Green was pleased with the league. He stated that: “Many young players have been given the opportunity to play 11-a-side football for the first time which is an important step in their development.” He also thanked all the referees, coaches and players

Senior MVP – Alyssa Laing Junior MVP – Alina Ayer Most Improved – Arayih Wildish Fair Play Award – Chrystal Stirling Wolverines’ MVP – Alande Rosima Eagles’ MVP – Ketani Marajah All Stars’ MVP – Sarah Cenary Top Goal-scorer – Sarah Cenary (9) who made the league possible and had special thanks to league sponsors Island Fire Supplies.

The following trophies were handed out after the games were completed:

– GT Stallions hope to keep undefeated record intact FLYERS will have to dig deep if they are to make a proper title defence in this year’s Provo Amateur Basketball Association (PABA) Night League. They have their backs to the wall against nemesis South Caicos Harbour Boys. The latter is oneup in the best-in-five series. Anthony Cash, who has played his part offensively, needs more help in the scoring department while the defending champs will also need to out bully the Harbour Boys’ big men from the paint. Harbour Boys, who lost the title last season to the Flyers, have won back-to-back games against the side (one late regular season and the other in the semi-final) and must think that they are favourites to win the series and wait for the winner of the other semi-final. The GT Stallions will look to keep their undefeated record intact when they tackle the Police Badgers in the final four. The

Anthony Cash has had numerous big games for the Flyers. He needs more help against the Harbour Boys.

lawmen stunned many fans when they defeated the Predators 2-0 in the quarter finals, but would Sandro Jermain and K. Doughty perform like they did in the quarter-finals? Against a better defensive team, it’s unlikely, but stranger things have happened. Games are billed for the Gus Lightbourne Sports Complex from 7pm on Friday and Saturday nights.

Sailrock Girls’ Senior MVP

Yarileny De La Cruz won the senior MVP award after her team the Yellow Jaguars won the U-15 Sailrock Girls’ title.

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