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flock TO TCI Tourist arrivals have soared a massive 35 5 percent since last year leading to delight among the country’s hotel and tourism sectors.
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Man, 55, arrested following fatal car crash Gov’t stands to collect in excess of $1m from inactive personal accounts
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Gov’t stands to collect in excess of $1m from inactive personal accounts ON THURSDAY (August 28) the House of Assembly will be debating the Dormant Accounts Bill 2014, which will require financial institutions to pay over monies from inactive accounts into Government coffers. During the presentation of this year’s budget, Finance Minister Washington Misick said the
Government has estimated revenues of $1 million to come from this source for the 2014/2015 financial year. But on Thursday (August 21), he told the Weekly News that that figure is a conservative estimate, and that it could very well be lot more than that. However, the minister could not say which institution(s) the bulk of
Tourism service providers must register for 12% tax BUSINESSES that provide tourism services are being reminded that they have up to November 1 to register to pay the new 12 percent tax. The changes are made possible with the passage of the Hotel and Tourism (Taxation) Ordinance, which was passed in the House of Assembly in May of this year. Under the amended law, tourism services that will now be taxed include tour operator services, tourist guide services, camping and caravanning site services, camping equipment leasing or rental services, water sports, water sports/ beach equipment leasing or rental services, sports fishing, sightseeing excursion services, sightseeing services, aircraft or helicopter, non-motorised land transport equipment leasing or rental services – eg. bicycles, non-motorised air transport equipment leasing or rental services, parasailing, parachuting, zip lining, horse-back riding and related services, photography
and photographic camera rental services, museum services except for historical sites and buildings, golf course services, spa services, destination wedding and planning services and concierge services. Businesses that provided these services are all required to register with the Revenue Department, and prescribed forms for registration as a Tourism Service Provider are available at the Revenue Department. A Tourism Service Provider whose annual turnover does not exceed $50,000 or $4,000 in three consecutive months, may at the time of lodging an application for registration or at any other time, apply to be exempted from the requirement to charge and collect tax. The rate of tax to be charged by a designated tourism service provider is 12 percent of the charge paid or payable for that service. The changes to the ordinance also require all tourism providers to keep up to date records.
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that money will come from just yet. Institutions that are being looked at for the recovery of money include banks, trust companies or any other type of financial business which is declared under law to be an account provider. Under the new proposed law, accounts are deemed dormant if the account holder has not, within the seven years immediately preceding the enactment of the law, increased or decreased the amount held or owed by the account provider. Also, accounts shall be deemed dormant if the holder has not presented the passbook or other record for the crediting of interest or dividends in respect of any sum payable to any general deposit, demand deposit, savings deposit or deposit for a fixed period made in the Islands with the account provider. Or, if the account holder has not corresponded in writing with the account provider concerning the monies or otherwise indicated an interest in the monies as evidenced in writing by the account provider. According to the bill, where money is held or owed by a financial institution for an account holder in more than one account, the money shall not be deemed to be held in a dormant account if the account holder has, within seven years immediately before the law comes into effect, made any of above mentioned action in any of the accounts. In cases where the money held or owed by a financial institution is a deposit for a fixed period, the dormancy period shall not commence
until the fixed period has expired. The bill also states that interest paid, or account fees applied, by an institution on monies they hold shall not be regarded as a transaction which increases or decreases the amount held in the account. Financial institutions also have a responsibility, under the proposed law, to notify account holders in writing 60 days before the account becomes dormant, or before July 31 in each year. They are required to inform the account holder of the name and current address of the account provider and information regarding a change of name, if any, of the account provider since the opening of the account. Additionally, they need to notify account holders that if a transaction is not done on the account on or before the 60-day expiration date or after the law comes into effect, the monies held in the account will be transferred to the Government without further notice to the account holder. They also have to inform account holders that after the monies are transferred to the Government, that the institution is no longer liable for the repayment of the money. In this instance, account holders would have to make a claim to the Government for repayment of their money. Account providers are required to notify their clients by registered mail, courier service and by any other method specified, to the last known address of the account holder. Failure to notify account holders
would see institutions being fined $5,000. Meanwhile, in cases where financial institutions were instructed by account holders not to contact them, have failed to make contact with or have not received a response from the account holder, they are required to publish a notice in the Gazette, or an island newspaper for residents, and on the institution’s website or a register held at the institution’s principal office for nonresident account holders. For financial institutions in receivership, monies shall not be transferred to the Government where the institution’s licence or authorisation is revoked, withdrawn or suspended; where an examiner or administrator is appointed by the court to the institution; or they are in receivership, liquidation, winding up or otherwise being dissolved, on or before the expected date for transfer. Anyone wishing to make a claim for the repayment of money is advised that the Government or a financial institution will not be liable for any interest on monies transferred to the Government. All claims have to meet with the satisfaction of the Permanent Secretary of Finance. A person aggrieved by a decision of the Finance PS has a right of appeal against that decision to the Magistrate’s Court. Anyone who fraudulently makes a claim for repayment of money transferred to the Government is liable on summary conviction to a fine of $20,000. (DI)
Traffic was brought to a standstill on Thursday afternoon (August 21) after a black Toyota Corolla car crashed into the back of a truck on Leeward Highway. The incident happened at about 4.30pm at the entrance of Thompson Cove Road.
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Tourist arrivals up 35% in first half of 2014
TOURIST arrivals have soared a massive 35 percent since last year leading to delight among the country’s hotel and tourism sectors. A combined total of 676,937 visitors were welcomed to the destination from January 1 to June 30 including 199,347 stop-over visitors and 477,590 visitors arriving by cruise ship. This accounts for a 25 percent increase in stop overs and a massive 40 percent increase in cruise ship arrivals compared to the same period in 2013. Premier Rufus Ewing who also acts as the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Heritage, said he is extremely thrilled at the news. “This attests to the fact that despite the challenges being faced throughout the world economies, travel has sustained the necessary cutbacks in leisure spending and further, our beautiful by nature Turks and Caicos Islands remains the destination of choice.” He added that further infrastructural improvements such as the airport expansion and beautification of Grand Turk will further boost arrivals. “I am extremely optimistic and confident that our numbers will continue to climb and that our high end luxury brand destination will deliver the highest numbers that our industry has ever seen.” In May the Weekly News reported a robust growth in the first quarter that saw a 41 percent increase in visitor arrivals over the previous year. January, February and March saw a combined total of 358,188 visitor arrivals to the destination, accounting for 104,437 more visitor arrivals than in the corresponding period in 2013. The destination maintained the momentum in the second quarter of the year, welcoming an increase of 25 percent in visitor arrivals when compared to the same period, April thru June, in 2013. In the second quarter a combined total of 318,749 visitors arrived in the TCI, which accounts for 72,248 more visitor arrivals than last year. INTERNATIONAL ARRIVALS UP The Turks and Caicos Islands continues to record strong growth across all major source markets
A combined total of 676,937 visitors were welcomed to the Turks and Caicos from January 1 to June 30
The United States was the leading market generator of all stop-over arrivals with a sum total of 161,385 during the first half of 2014 - a 28 percent increase compared to the same period in 2013. The destination’s second largest source market, Canada, indicated a slight rebound with a total of 22,593 stop-over arrivals during the first quarter of 2014, an increase of 14 percent compared to the same period in the previous year. Stop-over arrivals from the European markets also grew, with arrivals from the United Kingdom and France increasing by 17 percent and 86 percent in the first half of the year. Continuing on its upward trend, the Turks and Caicos Islands more than doubled its stop-over arrivals from Italy in the first quarter of 2014 when compared to the same period last year. Collectively the European markets recorded 3,807 stop-over arrivals to the destination in the first half of 2014. A breakdown in stop-over arrivals from the European region reveals 1,784 visitors from the United Kingdom, 361 visitors from France, 738 visitors from Italy, 80 visitors from Germany and 775 visitors from other European nations. The destination’s newest source market, Brazil, recorded 919 stop-
over arrivals, an impressive growth rate of 57 percent at the end of first half of 2014. Increases in visitors from the Eastern Caribbean have also seen a growth trend. Stop-over arrivals from the Caribbean region in the first half of 2014 increased eight percent accounting for an additional 8,775 tourists. A total of 1,868 stop-over arrivals visited the Turks and Caicos from the rest of the world, including countries in Asia, Africa and the Pacific. During the first half of 2014, the Grand Turk Cruise Centre welcomed a total of 477,590 cruise passengers, a 40 percent increase over the same period in 2013 when the destination welcomed 341,352 cruise passengers. The months of March, April and June recorded the highest increases in cruise passenger arrivals of 187 percent, 67 percent and 45 percent when compared to the previous year. Projections show that the Grand Turk Cruise Centre is poised to welcome more than 1 million cruise passengers by the end of 2014. Director of Tourism Ralph Higgs said he was thrilled to see overall figures up and added he is optimistic that the numbers will continue to climb during the rest of the year. “If all factors prove equal and barring any unforeseen disasters, natural or man-made, the Turks and
Caicos Tourist Board is projecting a total of 1.35 million visitors to the destination for 2014 - the highest amount of visitors to ever grace the shores of the Turks and Caicos Island
within a given year.” He added: “Moreover, this projection also signifies an overall increase in land-based arrivals for the destination, which was declining and or static in 2012 and 2013 respectively, following a record breaking 2011. “With the Providenciales International Airport nearing completion, we hope to improve our visitor’s experience from the point of entry until their return; ensuring that the Turks and Caicos remains top of mind, strengthening positive visitor’s reviews and referrals, thus continuing to grow our land-based arrivals in the future.” The Tourist Board will continue to increase its presence within the market place, embarking on a series of travel and trade shows, sponsorships, and promotional events in the US, Canada, Europe and Brazil. It will also continue to work with wholesalers and hotel partners, including the Turks and Caicos Hotel and Tourism Association (TCHTA) and the Turks and Caicos Islands Airports Authority (TCIAA) to promote the destination.
Man accused of impersonating Michael Misick A MAN appeared in Providenciales Magistrate’s Court #2 this week charged with the impersonation of Michael Misick. He is alleged to have pretended to be the former Premier in order to scam people to lend him money. Cyril Nathaniel Smith is currently on a $10,000 bail for the offences of obtaining property by deception and attempting to obtain property by deception. He is scheduled to reappear in Providenciales Magistrate Court #2 on Friday, October 31, at 9am. According to the court reports, the charges came from a call to police made on Wednesday, July 30, by a Leeward man. He said that on Monday, July 28, he received a phone call from an individual who said that he
was Michael Misick and asked him to lend him a $1,000 because his account was held up in a court case. Smith is alleged to have told the man that someone else was going to meet him at Butterfield Square to pick up the money. The victim met up with the other man and handed over the sum of cash that was agreed. On Wednesday, July 30, it is also alleged that the man received another phone call from the said individual asking him for another sum of cash and he was told to bring it to Butterfield Square. The man said that he became suspicious and immediately made a report to the police. As a result an investigation was launched and an arrest was made later that same day. (DH)
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A Weekly News column that puts you on the spot for your opinions on the issues of the day
Daylight saving time
LAST week Cabinet agreed to keep daylight saving time as the standard time for the Turks and Caicos Islands. This will mean that the clocks will not change on November 2 when the US reverts to Eastern Standard Time. According to a post-Cabinet statement, the decision was made following consultation with members of the public and stakeholders in the aviation and tourism sectors. Do you think the consultation was broad enough? Do you believe that keeping daylight saving time will be beneficial?
Long time coming
Tourism boost
Hell yes! There will be daylight to get things done for persons who work 9am to 5pm. It always baffled me that we changed the time in the first place.
Excellent idea! Our only business is tourism. Why not give them another hour on the beach?
Causing confusion
The change is long overdue and is very welcome – tourists will no longer have to leave the beach at 4pm and office staff can leave work in daylight and thus be safer. I am sure that TCI residents will have no problem being in a different time zone to Miami for six months of the year – the Dominican Republic, Jamaica, the Cayman Islands and others already do this without any problems.
The consultation was not broad enough at all. Having our time being different from the USA at different times of the year is going to cause confusion. A better solution to keep the tourism industry happy (which is good idea) would be to simply move us from the eastern time zone to the Atlantic time zone. We would then always be one hour ahead of Miami and New York (and in the same time zone as the Dominican Republic/Puerto Rico etc).
Safer for staff
Counterproductive
Saving daylight improves safe aircraft landings. Daylight saving time will be
important to our tourists as they arrive and depart. It goes hand in hand with the US dollar. We have heard our PNP Premier ask for independence which could lose the use of the dollar. Did he bring this up to close the parliament down an hour earlier? Everything they propose and force through parliament is counterproductive. Once again they could not get the votes to pass this idea.
Important to consult
If I haven’t got it backwards, this means we get an extra hour of daylight at the end of the day. So it’ll be a little darker, a little longer in the early morning. It makes no difference to me at all. But I do hope that they did consult with those whose lives might be affected.
Is this it?
What brought this up to begin with? We need to stay on the same time frame as most of our east coast USA tourist locations. Is this all this Government has on their plate? It becomes clearer to my neighbours and friends why we have never supported this group and their relatives.
No big deal
I don’t think that it would make a difference. Many of the states throughout the USA run in different time zones and business runs smoothly on a daily basis. No big deal. Tourists must know this information. It should be posted with the airlines and brochures. I understand with aviation at home and the inter-island flights, yes daylight makes a big difference for them.
Not too smart
The TCI is a very small cog in a bigger wheel world, and what the bigger wheel world does is followed by almost all others.
The TCI should be no different. EST on computers, flight schedules, places in the USA are all controlled by the USA, and the TCI cannot affect or influence any changes to any of these efforts. Then why would the TCI create an unwarranted and unwelcome hardship on itself? Simple, a do-nothing whose hands are tied must find something to do! Consultations with stakeholders? Parliament and its minions do not know what those words mean when placed in one sentence! Not to follow the status quo in this instance is being different for not too smart reasons.
Ourselves to blame
The Government must explain more fully to the people what this change is all about. The consultation was not wide nor full enough. Some people actually prefer the Eastern Standard because it gives them more hours in the day. Yet where did this idea come from? Was it the wider public, the Chief Financial Officer, the Governor, Premier, ministers or those businessmen who really are running the TCI? It is a scary thought that something so important, so historical, so much a part of who we are can be changed so privately, so easily and so dramatically. It is the way of doing business in the TCI, for centuries where people are not focused on the real issues but each other’s business. So in some real way we have ourselves to blame that our Government is really not in office to serve us as a people but to serve the will and agenda of the other people.
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Man, 55, arrested following fatal car crash BY DAISY HANDFIELD A MAN has been arrested in suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving following a fatal car collision in Providenciales on Sunday (August 17). Audley Astwood, press relations officer for the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RTCIPF), said that 55-year-old Luma Gracious has not yet been charged for the offence. Orionel Fenelus, 34, suffered from serious injuries to his head and body in the car collision and
died shortly after being rushed to the Cheshire Hall Medical Centre. The crash was between a blue Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck and a grey Toyota Corolla car in the vicinity of Caicos Lodge on Leeward Highway. Police officials and other emergency services were called to the area at about 7.24am. Emergency services attended the scene and freed the driver, Gracious, who was trapped in the Toyota Corolla. He was rushed to Cheshire Hall Medical Centre where he was admitted for serious multiple injuries
and later released Fenelus, the sole passenger in that vehicle, was also transported hospital at about 7.40am and admitted for life threatening injuries to his head and body. Resuscitation was performed on Fenelus, but he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at 7.56am. The driver of the blue Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck, a 48-yearold male did not receive any major injuries and refused medical treatment. Police say that investigations are ongoing.
Man dies after fatal car collision in the vicinity of Caicos Lodge
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Education is key to producing home grown food – UK university researchers discuss TCI’s budding agriculture industry “AFTER decades of political noncommitment to domestic food production, now is the time for action on the part of the ministerial Government.” Those compelling words came from two research fellows at Cardiff University in the United Kingdom who have been looking at food consumption and production in the TCI. Dr Alastair M Smith of the School of Planning and Geography and Dr Jessica Paddock of the Sustainable Places Research Institute visited the country last month for the 2014 FortisTCI plenary session on ‘Maximising stakeholder value’. The event focused on education, culture and economic development and featured prestigious guest speakers. Their trip came as an expansion from a research programme into seagrass which has been taking place at the university since January 2013. This week Dr Smith and Dr
Paddock sent the Weekly News an article on their findings from the conference and their previous investigations. AESTHETIC FOOD CULTURE According to their article the Turks and Caicos Islands imports well over 90 percent of all food available by value. The resident population of just over 31,000 people consumes some of this $60 million foreign exchange spend, but a vast proportion is used to feed the hundreds of thousands of stop-over and cruise visitors that arrive annually. Beaches resort, for example, imports over 98 percent of the food consumed on site, the researchers wrote. Imported food raises income for the Government through a range of import duties but the private sector sees only limited and largely indirect benefits. “Indeed the money spent by
Kids learn about protecting TCI’s limited resources NINTEEN students were given an opportunity to explore and discover pressing environmental issues in the TCI during the Junior Park Warden Summer Programme. This year the project saw a departure from the usual two week programme, and instead two, oneweek programmes were hosted to provide more youths with an opportunity to attend. The theme, ‘Reduce.Reuse. Recycle’ uncovered the TCI’s limited natural resources shared on the Islands, and how to consider the three ‘R’s’ in everyday lives to ensure a cleaner, greener future. In addition, each day introduced students to a variety of sub-themes, such as sustainable tourism, sustainable development, the Department of Environment and Maritime Affairs (DEMA)’s roles and responsibilities, National Park and fishing laws and regulations, and potential careers in environmental studies or sciences and the maritime industry. The programme took place from July 14 to 26 during which interested students with strong swimming skills participated in a PADI Discover SCUBA Dive (DSD) course sponsored by Provo Turtle Divers. Participants enjoyed excursions to Providenciales’ landfill and recycling facilities, a visit to Lignum
Vitae Farm where they witnessed aquaponics - a combination of conventional aquaculture and hydroponics - and snorkelled, swam, and went sailing. Staff from Big Blue Unlimited also spoke to the participants about the effects of pollution on the underwater world. According to a press release from DEMA, students who graduate from the programme will be advocates for the environment and will go on to become environmental leaders in the community, working with the department and other agencies to foster environmental sustainability in the TCI. After participating in the programme participants should be able to develop and display environmental stewardship and leadership. If anyone would like more information on next year’s programme or on how they can assist DEMA in keeping the TCI Beautiful by Nature, they can contact DEMA’s environment outreach coordinator Amy Avenant on 941-5122 or environment@gov.tc. The Junior Park Warden (JPW) Summer Program officially launched in 2000, with the central theme of fostering stewardship for the environment in the youth of TCI. The programme is sponsored by the Pine Cay Project.
tourists on food in hotels and restaurants largely returns directly to their origin countries (principally the USA and also Canada),” the article read. “Essentially TCI offers little more than the aesthetic context for what many argue is the real core of any culture: that of food, its production, preparation and consumption.” Dr Smith and Dr Paddock said that debate on the possibility of local food production - as a means for the private sector to capture additional income from visitor spending or as a way to better feed the resident population - has continued in the TCI for many years. “From our research, we believe that TCI can benefit from greater development of agriculture and mari-culture. “However, this will require investment in many connecting sectors; a principle component of which is education.” EDUCATION IS ESSENTIAL A wide academic education, as championed by speaker at the plenary meeting Dr Adrian Augier, is needed, the researchers stressed. This should take place both in biology and chemistry to understand the science of contemporary food systems, and to sow the seeds of innovation in food production.
The article went on to say that with a serious investment in science for agriculture, the TCI has the potential to innovate and lead the way in developing sustainable agriculture designed to work in symbiosis with its unique physical and cultural environment. “Our research suggests that agriculture is considered by many to be back-breaking, undesirable work. “However, in reality any significant production of food on the Islands will require the application of appropriate technology: and the pioneering examples of hydroponic, aquaponic and conch farming on TCI testify to this reality.” Taking these ideas forward, the new Director of Agriculture Margaret Kalloo, has recently hosted four student interns who learned of the opportunities available in the contemporary sector. The researchers added that should the plans for a reformed Government farm go ahead on North Caicos, a place of primary research and education will go on to provide countless opportunities for the creative linking of education to food production. “After decades of political noncommitment to domestic food production, now is the time for action on the part of the ministerial government.
Under the tree
“A fundamental part of this must be a commitment to embed food and feeding in the curriculum, so if nothing else, those with political influence in the next generation at least understand both the possibilities and realities for innovation in contemporary food production. “It is only through this investment that the great economic, social and cultural benefits of domestically producing more significant amounts of food can finally reach the people of the Turks and Caicos Islands.” The second annual plenary session was held at the Beaches Hotel and Spa on July 30 and focused on education, culture and economic development. Ministers, educators and students attended the meeting along with guest speakers Dr Adrian Augier and Dr Carlton Mills. Dr Augier spoke of the need to avoid a narrow and instrumental education system that functions only to discipline future generations into working as “slaves on the beach”. Dr Mills focused on the importance of alignment between the TCI’s education system and the people’s wishes for the future. He said that education must be fit for local purpose, and not mechanistically imported from elsewhere. (RB)
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Filth, peeling walls, shattered tiles and broken furniture are just some of the major problems inflicting Government schools
“What I see here is an embarrassment” - PPP leader Edward Smith
Schools must be repaired now – PDM and PPP PROMISED repair work has not yet taken place in the country’s neglected public schools this summer, according to the TCI’s two non-Government political parties. Members from the People’s Democratic Movement (PDM) and the People Progressive Party (PPP) both voiced their anger this week at the Government’s alleged inaction. They said that improvements to the run-down facilities may not be completed before the new term begins in September causing a huge disruption to the students’ learning. Vaden Delroy Williams, Shadow Minister for Government Support Services, released a press statement last Thursday (August 14) on the situation. “The Government boasts of $350,000 for repairs for all schools – a nominal unrealistic sum, but still a start and yet nothing is being done,” he wrote. “I am concerned as to the readiness of the schools for the new year. “The health, safety and wellbeing of our students is of paramount importance to us and one cannot underestimate the importance as well of cosmetics which can motivate positive activate.” He said that over the next few weeks members of the PDM party will continue to visit Government schools and speak to the authorities
in an effort to see how they can help in the process. “The Government must show greater concern for our children and the civil servants’ safety and well-being and once again we are calling on the Government to review all of its buildings and prioritise its funding in favour of those that are in need of urgent repair.” On Thursday (August 21) PPP leader Edward Smith called media to the Government’s largest school Clement Howell High School. He said he had seen no work take place and pointed out numerous areas where repairs are clearly needed. “The condition from what I can see, the amount of construction work needed, there’s just no way they can finish it in that amount of time. “What I see here is an embarrassment.” He highlighted the bathrooms as in need of urgent repair saying that many do not work and doors will not close. He added that the deterioration of the buildings is clearly visible from outside the compound. “This is not something someone is making up, this is eyesores from the streets. There is no need to go inside. “It’s sad that the students have to persevere and work through those kinds of conditions. “It’s not a good image on Government. The little small
Gaping holes in the ceiling expose loose wires at Clement Howell High School
accomplishments go a long, long way.” In June the Weekly News exposed shocking conditions at the Government’s largest high school which have threatened the health and welfare of the students. Filth, mould, exposed wires, peeling walls, shattered tiles and broken furniture are just some
of the major problems that have inflicted the facility in Blue Hills, Providenciales. And while the Ministry of Education admitted that the state of the facility is a “serious concern,” it passed much of the blame on to students and their destructive behaviour. A statement from the ministry
said that the ongoing maintenance issues at CHHS would be looked at during the summer works programme. The Weekly News contacted Minister for Government Support Services George Lightbourne and Permanent Secretary Russell Cox for comment but neither responded before press time. (RB)
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Commissioner will not apply for contract renewal – Opposition demands instant removal from post AS HIS contract draws to an end Police Commissioner Colin Farquhar has said that he will not be applying for a renewal. The experienced Canadian police chief told the Weekly News in an email this week that he plans to conclude his four years with the force when his contract expires on March 31, 2015. The news is likely to be met with mixed responses across the country following a controversial tenure with the Royal TCI Police Force. Throughout his two term stint, fingers have been pointed at the head of the force as crime rates hit new highs and arrests fail to be made following several high profile incidents. Huge departmental investments, an increased police presence and more active community involvement have done little to curb a torrent of criticism. And as the Governor and the Premier insist that they remain confident in his abilities, calls for Farquhar’s resignation or removal continue to be blasted from the other side of the political divide. CRITICISM OF LEADERSHIP Farquhar was hired to head the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force in March 2011 on a two year contract – which was later renewed
for another term leading to an outcry from critics. Most recently in her budget address in the House of Assembly Leader of the Opposition Sharlene Cartwright Robinson struck out at the Police Commissioner. “In recent years we have seen the constant inability of the head of the force to lead us in a time such as this,” she said during the parliamentary session in July. “In 2011 the then Commissioner of Police, a native of this country, was placed on early retirement and replaced by the current Commissioner who has failed to meet the challenges and lead the force to better days.” She said that throughout his three plus years in the TCI the country is yet to see any meaningful changes. “We have constant reports of police misconduct that goes unchecked and allegations of coverups depending on who is involved.” Last April Cartwright Robinson publically demanded the resignation of Farquhar from the post following a dramatic hike in crime rates. According to police statistics crime shot up by 24 per cent last year compared to 2012, with gun crime leaping by a terrifying 64 per cent. “Despite our calls on HE to have
Commissioner of Police Colin Farquhar was hired to head the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force in March 2011
the Commissioner recalled before he becomes a national embarrassment, to date nothing has been done. “The Premier has failed to join in this call and is on record as telling the Commissioner that he inherited the increase in crime and said he will call for a review to weed out all ‘ineffective’ police officers. “We have heard nothing since. We have months ago offered suggestions to the Commissioner in terms of a crime and policing strategy after his failure to produce one in three years.” In April new police vehicles arrived in the country following months of delay and anticipation. In May police announced that crime had seen a dramatic decrease and community confidence in the force had shot up. “Believing that new vehicles alone can reduce crime and the fears
of crime is absurdity,” the Opposition Leader said. She went on to speak about a series of town hall meetings held across the country this spring to learn about community concerns. “To simply say that the Commissioner has tried to have town hall meetings is also another dull view in our opinion. “The poor turn outs at the town hall meetings is a clear indication that the people of the TCI has lost all confidence in the Commissioner’s ability to lead the force and is a direct message that he should be recalled. After three years on the job what can he offer?” Cartwright Robinson called on the Government again to remove Farquhar from his position. “It makes little or no sense for the current Commissioner to end his final nine months of a second contract to now because of constant demands from us, to try and present a partial strategy.” A statement from the Governor’s Office on Thursday (August 21) said that Governor Peter Beckingham continues to express every confidence in the current Police Commissioner. Farquhar was out of the country when the Weekly News contacted him and he said he will provide further details on his return next week. ABOUT FARQUHAR Colin Farquhar was appointed as the Commissioner of Police of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police on
March 11, 2011. He has over 31 years of policing and leadership experience in the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the United Nations, focusing on the development and implementation of comprehensive strategies associated to community safety, international peace and security. Farquhar and his wife Anita lived in Manhattan, New York, from July 2008 until his appointment in the TCI. At the time, he was the Canadian Police Advisor at the Permanent Mission of Canada to the United Nations in New York. During this time, he provided strategic advice and analysis on justice, corrections, and police issues relating to security system reform and integrated peace operations. Prior to this, Farquhar served at the United Nations Stabilisation Mission in Haiti from January 2006 until January 2008 as the Deputy Commissioner for Operations and Monitoring. He was responsible for the oversight and daily management of approximately 1,500 United Nations police officers from 44 different countries. Farquhar initiated and managed a series of intelligence-led search operations of known gang leaders, which successfully restored justice and returned control to state authority. He has also been a police officer in the Canadian provinces of Manitoba, Ontario, and British Columbia. (RB)
Hopes for a new police chief
AS AN advertisement for a new Commissioner of Police is circulated throughout the Caribbean and world, the PDM party voice their hopes for the new appointee. Canadian police chief Colin Farquhar told the Weekly News in an email this week that he plans to conclude his four years with the force when his contract expires on March 31, 2015. That leaves the doors open for someone new to head the highly scrutinised Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RTCIPF). The UK’s Foreign and Commonwealth Officer (FCO) is currently advertising internationally for a “highly motivated and experienced” senior officer to fill the role. “The successful candidate will lead delivery of the RTCIPF vision to make the Turks and Caicos Islands a safe and secure country in which to visit, invest, work and live,” the advert reads. Applicants must have a
significant track record of leadership and strategic management including at least 25 years policing experience with at least 10 years at senior management level. The successful candidate can expect to be raking in $125,000 a year plus allowances and will begin on March 1, 2015. According to the ad the appointee will be responsible for serving all of the inhabited islands in the TCI. The new Commissioner will head a force of more than 260 police officers, special constables, district constables and civilian support staff and handle an annual budget of $20 million. During her budget address in the House of Assembly, Leader of the Opposition Sharlene Cartwright Robinson voiced her hopes for the new police chief. She said that the Commissioner should present a policing strategy, annual reports, hold regular town hall meetings and be answerable to a Police Service Commission.
“We believe that the time has come and passed for a Police Service Commission (PSC) in the TCI that will hold the Commissioner of Police accountable for his or her administrative functions…” She said that such a commission should be set up to make recommendations to the Governor. “The people who the police serves needs to have an administrative function in holding them accountable. “The Commissioner will remain operationally independent and is so guided by the Police Ordinance.” Cartwright Robinson said that amendments will need to be recommended for inclusion in the Police Ordinance to support the introduction of the PSC. “In so doing it will become mandatory for the Commissioner to present a three to five year policing strategy to the commission, Governor and the Government with key goals and objections.” They should include a crime reduction plan, a training needs plan,
a community policing plan, a border protection plan, cadet, youth and schools policing initiatives, police youth clubs, new advancements in policing and corporate issues. “Annually the Commissioner will be required to present the commission and the Governor a report of the outcome of his or her annual policing plan and new plans for the upcoming period in line with the overall strategy,” the Opposition Leader said. The Commissioner will then be questioned by the commission on his or her report and the same will be made available to the public for review. “The current Commissioner of Police has shown this country that policing must be monitored on a regular basis,” she stressed. The Opposition Leader also suggested that it be mandatory that the police chief hold at least two open town hall meetings in the family islands annually and four in the islands of Grand Turk and Providenciales.
During the meetings the appointee and their management team can hear first-hand concerns and suggestions on policing from the community. “Safety and security is what I will term as a critical necessity of any nation. “We here in the TCI must feel and know that our law enforcement agencies and in particular the police are above board and beyond reproach. “Maintaining integrity in all that the police does must be the order of business.” Following a request for comment, the Governor’s Office responded: “The competences and challenges for a new Commissioner are set out clearly in the recruitment pack.” In the pack’s covering letter the Governor stated: “The role presents an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and experienced senior officer to lead the RTCIPF to the next stage of its development.” (RB)
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Pot smoker flees from police BY DAISY HANDFIELD
Former Government Minister, McAllister Hanchell
UK Constitutional lawyer Richard Clayton to represent ‘Piper’ in court
Another top UK lawyer recruited in corruption case FORMER Minister of Natural Resources, McAllister Hanchell has retained Queen’s Counsel Richard Clayton, a top constitutional attorney from the United Kingdom to represent his interest in the appeal of the recent ‘trial without a jury’ Supreme Court decision. Hanchell and his co-accused are fighting Justice Paul Harrison’s decision for them to stand trial before him alone and not a jury of their peers. In a statement to the press this week, Hanchell stated his intention to fight the decision in an appeal court hearing, which begins on Monday (August 25). The other defendants have also signalled their dissatisfaction with Harrison’s decision and their intention to challenge it. The release stated that Clayton will be arguing that the case against
his client and the other defendants breaches the constitutional right to a fair trial under the 2011 Turks and Caicos Constitutional Ordinance. “When you got a job to do, you go to the guy who specialises in what needs to be done. “We are looking forward to our case being heard,” Hanchell said in the release. Clayton is a practising attorney with Kings Chambers, in Birmingham, UK. He is also the UK’s representative to the Council of Europe’s advisory body on constitutional law. He has served as a Deputy High Court judge and as chairman of the Constitutional and Administrative Bar Association. He has also done many Privy Council and Supreme Court cases
and has written the leading legal textbook on the Human Rights Act which UK's Supreme Court has cited over 40 times. His principal areas of practice include public law, civil liberties and human rights, and local government law. Included in his professional portfolio are a wide range of advisory and litigation work for and against public bodies covering community care, data protection and FOI, discrimination and public sector equality duties, education, local government (such as vires and powers, constitutional issues and standards, elections), environmental, public procurement, healthcare, human rights, prison law, Privy Council and international work, regulatory and disciplinary work.
A MAN was fined $1,200 after pleading guilty to possession of controlled drugs, obstruction, resisting arrest and dangerous driving in Providenciales Magistrate’s Court #2. Twenty-three-year-old Anthony Mendez, a carpenter from Glass Shack, appeared before Magistrate Jolyon Hatmin on Tuesday (August 19) after initially failing to appear in court on the original court date. According to the police statement, last Wednesday (August 13) a green tinted Ford truck was parked in a yard and was found to be suspicious by police officers. When Mendez got into the vehicle and drove off, an officer attempted to stop him by using sirens and lights, but he refused to stop. After several minutes, he made a stop near the Five Cays roundabout, but when officers exited the police vehicle to walk towards him, he drove off. He is said to have been driving recklessly, which caused traffic to have to stop and give way for him. Police officers blocked his truck from making an escape and then he was forced out of the vehicle near Chicken Chicken restaurant Downtown, after about seven to eight minutes of the chase. One of the officers informed him that he was being arrested for dangerous driving - he resisted until he was finally restrained and placed in handcuffs. Police were then suspicious that the accused had illegal drugs in his possession. One of the officers began to search the pants of the accused. The officer found three bags of
Anthony Mendez
suspected cannabis which was shown to the accused when cautioned. The defendant was asked what it was and his reply was that that was ‘his smokes’. The accused was escorted to the Tactical Unit where the suspected cannabis was also taken. Mendez was charged and cautioned on Friday (August 15). The magistrate asked the defendant the reason he resisted arrest and made it difficult for the officer, and he responded that he was “nervous”. Hatmin also mentioned to him that if he had chosen to stop he would only be facing one charge, which was the charge of controlled drugs. Mendez was given the option of his case being heard in the magistrate’s court or in the Supreme Court with a seven member jury. He chose the option of it being heard in the magistrate’s court. Mendez was remanded into custody until the next morning Wednesday (August 20). The next day Hatmin heard the case in full and ordered him to pay a fine of $1,200 by September 10.
COMMENTARY
Frustration!
KATHLEEN Wood has resigned her post at the Department of Environment and Maritime Affairs (DEMA) because of frustration. We can sympathise with her but are not surprised. We and many others were frustrated when DEMA, the Department of Environment and Coastal Resources (DECR), the National Park Service and God only knows how many other PNP instigated bureaus, organisations and departments were layered on top of the National Trust who had been long ago assigned the responsibility for protecting TCI environment, historical sites and culture.
Frustration began and continued when the National Trust was never given the financial support due. Never given the promised rights to the historical and ecological sites. All because the trust had an agenda to protect and not sell out the country’s history, culture and ‘beautiful by nature’ environment. The frustration was furthered by Governor Wetherell’s interim administration who seemed distracted as they continued on the same tack. They did halt further sell outs. Back in the news is the resale for peanuts per acre of national treasures - Crossing Place Trail, Harvey family land, a natural conch nursery
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and Juniper Hole itself. As PNP Premier Misick told rock star long tongued Gene Simmons of the group Kiss “the whole place is for sale”. Interesting now, Misick’s mansion is for sale and the PNP headquarters building repossessed. Interesting also is that Wood had issues with the possibility of dredging the Leeward Channel again which previously layered silt over everything alive. Star Island, a PNP copycat dream, hoped to duplicate what they saw in the oil rich Middle East. Then there is the taxpayer funded $16 million dredging of the channel to Bellfield landing. Dredging in vain as the sand now
By David Tapfer
David is a retired mobile hydraulic engineer and business executive. He has been married to Middle Caicos native Yvette Robinson Tapfer for 25 years and has lived in Conch Bar, Middle Caicos, since 2002. David formerly served as branch chairman of the PDM from 2008 to 2011
shifts back. Pay no attention to the fact the shipping channel went right to the doorstep of PNP friend Dellis Cay as well. Dellis Cay has joined all the other PNP development disasters. Kathleen Wood will give up because her history is not steeped in the TCI as is National Trust’s Ethlynn Gibbs who has never given up on trying to fund the National Trust. The trust will remain in the gun sights of the PNP until proper government and positive financial
prospects return to the TCI. The justice department which promised no more delays in judging the folks who allegedly put the TCI down have now been granted yet another stall. Meanwhile those charged walk free and by the time they are called to court the evidence will be cold and the defendants jeopardised by old age. The ordinary citizens are too frustrated to complain, trying to feed themselves and keep the lights on in yet another PNP economy.
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Environmentalist cautions Gov’t on shrimp farming WHILE the Government has given the go-ahead for two multi-million dollar shrimp farming operations in the TCI, environmentalist Kathleen Wood has concerns about the potential negative impacts and what methods will be used to ensure this activity is biosecure. In a recent telephone interview with the Weekly News, the former Director for the Department of Environment and Maritime Affairs (DEMA) voiced her concerns that the risks are not being taken into consideration, as the potential environmental impact of shrimp farming are significant and very high risk. She said the pollution produced by shrimp farming is extraordinary and if any of it is released into the marine environment it could be absolutely devastating for the coral reef community. Wood said that the chances of foreign organisms and diseases are also very high. “There’s a very high risk when you have a lot of production in one area, like when you have mass shrimp in one small area chances for disease are much higher and if those diseases get out it could be devastating, and not just to the shrimp or the lobster population. “We’ve seen what happened to the Caicos pine, where the entire population of Caicos pine was almost wiped out; this is a possibility.”
Wood noted that there is not a country in the world engaging in shrimp farming that has done it without realising some of these negative environmental consequences. The former director said before her resignation she wrote a Cabinet paper on the potential negative impacts. “And one of the proponents suggested that they are going to have everything contained and they are not going to release anything into the environment “I would like to see how that is going to work. I did ask them repeatedly for the technical data on how they are going to actually do that.” She added that in terms of science, nutrients do not just go away, if shrimp generate waste then that waste has to go somewhere, it does not simply disappear. “So I wanted to see what they actually had in terms of disposal, where it would go, and they never provided the information.” The other investor, Wood said, is talking about conventional shrimp farming, which could be a disaster. She said she had advised the Government of this as well. “This is where they would have ponds and they would flush the pond with sea water from the ocean and they would discharge the excrements and everything right into the water,
Minister of Finance, Washington Misick
and that quality of pollution that is produced is devastating for the coral reef,” she added. Finance Minister Washington Misick had previously stated that the project will be bio secure and sustainable, but Wood said she has never received any information on how they will achieve this. “I did ask one of the proponents for information, as I wanted to see how they will be able to achieve that, because it’s actually never been achieved anywhere in the world. “There is a test facility that one of the proponents has set up in Texas but I asked them for information about how that works in a scientific sense but they never provided me with any information, included in that was that it was bio-secure;
‘Piper’ being retried in land flipping case he won last year AKITA Holdings, a company owned by McAllister ‘Piper’ Hanchell is again before the court on charges of receiving Crown land at undervalue and subsequently flipping it for substantial gain. The case is currently being heard before outgoing Chief Justice, Edwin Goldsbrough in the Providenciales Supreme Court. Hanchell had won the case in July last year before Judge Margaret Ramsay-Hale. In her judgment she found that the Crown, represented by David Phillips of the Civil Recovery Programme, did not prove its case against the former Government minister. One month later, the then Attorney General, Huw Shepheard told this publication that they would be appealing the decision. And in January this year,
the Appeal Court threw out Ramsay-Hale’s decision and sent the case for re-trial. Hanchell is accused of corrupt practices involving Crown land it acquired during the Michael Misick administration. The parcels of land involved are in South Dock, Providenciales. In her judgment, RamsayHale refuted the Crown’s case that Hanchell knew the land in dispute was offered to him at an under-value and dismissed the claim for interest on the land. She also decided that there is no doubt that Hanchell did not perform the necessary obligations under the Condition Purchase Lease (CPL) when title to the initial land was transferred to Akita Holdings. According to his testimony, Hanchell believed that the
value of the land from the quote he received from a private valuation was a representation of the future value of the land after it was commercially developed. The judge found that in the absence of any comparable evidence justifying the Government valuator’s opinion, there is nothing in the report prepared by the private valuator that would cause her to say that Hanchell knew the land was worth more than it was being offered to him by the Crown. Ramsay-Hale also decided that the Crown failed to establish a case that Hanchell was unjustly enriched. The Crown is seeking a $675,000 judgment against Akita, and interest on this sum. There is an alternative claim of unjust enrichment in which the Crown seeks $224,880 with interest. (DI)
Environmentalist and former Director of DEMA, Kathleen Wood
that is the one thing I wanted to see,” Wood said. She added that she had hoped to be provided with the information from the investors to support their claim, but this never materialised. Last month, when the Finance Minister announced the investment, he stated that the two operations combined will make a capital investment of $125 million over a four year period, with annual export earnings of $200 million. According to Misick, the two investments would make the TCI the largest aquaculture
producer by value in the Caribbean and the only all natural, organic producer. “In keeping with our emphasis on the environment, the proposed projects will be sustainable, bio-secure, high intensity aquaculture complexes,” Misick said at the time. One of the investors is Global Blue Technologies (GBT), which operates out of Texas, USA. Posted on the company’s website, it touted its approach to aquaculture as “revolutionary”. “It is revolutionary in its impact on avoiding and reducing damage to the environment. It is revolutionary in how it raises its farmed shrimp and farmed finfish. “It is revolutionary in how it conducts business and builds relationships with its employees, consumers, buyers, and the community,” the website boasts. GBT’s aquaculture technology is said to transcend traditional approaches to cultured seafood and commercially far outstrips the production efforts of academic and boutique projects.
This technology is also said to be a proprietary modular bio-secure recirculating aquaculture system (RAS) developed since 2009 that produces large quantities of U/15 and U/12 ’pennaeus vannamei’ white shrimp of the highest sushi grade, faster, and more economically than ever before. The company further boasts that its aquaculture system is based on a proprietary biological filtration system that operates in a state of equilibrium without any chemical supplements or water replacement except for evaporation. It stated that nutritious bacterial flocks are the basis for “natural production” in GBT’s system. According to the site, these flocks typically consist of a significant amount of protein and is much higher than the protein content of commercial feeds reducing the need of fishmeal and lowering the impact on the environment as wells as the cost of production. “We believe the GBT growth protocol is perhaps the greenest and most sustainable in the industry,” the website states. (DI)
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Organisers of In the Pink plan to raise $30k for charity BY DAISY HANDFIELD THIRTY thousand dollars is the goal that the organising committee of the ‘In the Pink’ fundraising initiative hopes to raise for the TCI National Cancer Society during their sixth annual fundraiser. The event which is commonly known as a day of shopping, raised over $25,000 last year which was donated solely to the TCI National Cancer Society. All clothing and accessories for the event are donated, and 100 percent of those proceeds go to the cancer society. A press conference was held at the Regent Palms on Wednesday (August 20), where the committee
discussed some of the things to look forward to during this year’s event on October 11. Opening remarks were brought by Josephine Connolly who emphasised that cancer has no respect for any particular class of people. Folusa Ladejobi said that one of the unique things about In the Pink was the comradery that led up to the event and also on the day of the actual event. “Just bringing women of all ages together. Just a very relaxed and fun environment and what’s really so very special is that this is an event that brings the whole society together with men and women.” The closing remarks were brought
A press conference was held to talk about preparation for this year’s In the Pink on October 11
by Karen Whitt who said that they were so excited to be hosting this event for the sixth year. “Each year we have done increases on our goal, that’s why we are asking for your support and for you to continue to give us the generous support that you have in the past.” A representative from the TCI National Cancer Society explained that when they receive funds from
initiatives like these, they offer support to patients who have been undergoing treatment. They also liaise with local agencies such as the National Health Insurance Board (NHIB) to make sure that they get the assistance that they need. Medication, wheelchairs and other things of that nature are offered to patients so that they can be in the comfort of their homes.
Other initiatives that will take place in October during Cancer Awareness Month are the Survivors Walk on October 4 and a luncheon on the last Saturday in October. The National Cancer Society TCI is a non-profit organisation founded in 2004 to help raise awareness on the early detection, treatment and hopefully, prevention of cancer in the TCI.
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Misick’s mansion up for sale for just $7.5m FORMER Premier Michael Misick’s palatial home is being sold for less than half the price advertised just four years ago. The Leeward mansion is now listed at $7.5 million – a far cry from the hefty $15.75 million price tag it boasted back in November 2009. From its sweeping marble floors and Roman style pillars to the glass bottom swimming pool and home theatre, Misick’s humungous waterfront pad is something to behold. Constructed during the TCI’s heyday of economic abundance, it epitomises a period of unfettered extravagance. The sprawling Leeward mansion – nicknamed the ‘White House’ by Misick and his ex-wife LisaRaye – was once serviced by an army of personal staff that infamously cost the country half a million dollars a year. A peek inside reveals unabashed luxury with eight bedrooms, a cigar and wine room, library, secret stairway, servants’ quarters and even an elevator. The 2.5 acre site is being sold through turksandcaicosproperty. com where it is described as “breathtaking”. The gated property can be accessed by both water and road. Glorious mature palms flank each side of the house which is fronted by an expanse of marble tiling. One entrance boasts miniature Asian-style elephant statues giving way to more marble flooring embossed with the Turks and Caicos Islands crest. Inside, stained glass doors lead into a stylish cigar room backed up by numerous wooden wine racks. The cinema screening room features intimate lighting with a huge theatre screen, a comfortable study-come-sitting room lends a personal feel and the bright, airy kitchen with modern appliances has splendid views of Leeward. The largest of the bedrooms is serviced by an enormous chandelierlit bathroom with wooden cabinets, over-sized bath and shower cubicle.
Outside, wide balconies circumvent the property overlooking a huge marble deck ideal for relaxing or hosting parties. A shallow splash pool leads into the main swimming pool, complete with dolphin sculptures and potted Turks Head cacti, and featuring a painstaking recreation of the Turks and Caicos map in tiny mosaic tiles. In addition to the spectacular main house, the estate comes with two guest homes with private reflection pools. Misick’s flamboyant lifestyle, which also included private jets on call and a leased Rolls Royce, was heavily scrutinised during the Commission of Inquiry probe in 2009. His personal staff – which cost the public purse $500,000 in 2007 – included two butlers, three housekeepers, three security officers, a gardener, two caretakers, four watchmen, two cleaners, a custodian and a groundsman. His office racked up a now notorious $11 million overspend during the same financial year. In 2008, the Weekly News reported that almost $7 million had been spent on Misick’s personal living costs alone which included monthly utility bills of more than $20,000. According to a BBC Panorama report in 2012 the White House was built in 2006 by Johnston International. It loaned Misick $4.72 million to build his home, but the police have not found any evidence he ever paid anything back. British detectives are currently looking at the role Johnston played in the construction of the mansion. Johnston International closed down in June 2010 with debts of about $30 million. The company was also responsible for building the country’s two new hospitals, the Blue Haven resort buildings, the Alexandra and Ocean Club resorts, the Comfort Suites hotel, Ports of Call commercial complex and North Caicos’ St Charles condo scheme.
The stunning mansion is now listed at $7.5 million
The sprawling building was nicknamed the ‘White House’ by Michael Misick
The interior of the mansion is decked out with the highest end appliances
Incredible views of Leeward can be seen from the pool
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Ninety graduate from internship programmes MORE than 90 students graduated from the Beaches Resort’s highly acclaimed internship programmes recently. The graduates came from three different programmes within the resort - the Ministry of Education Apprenticeship, Beaches Stars and the Beaches Summer Intern Programme. All students who graduated successfully completed weeks and in some cases months of training throughout the various departments. The internship programmes saw participants ranging from ages 15 to 20 and they were given the experience of being a full time Beaches employee. Deleria Simms, assistant human resources manager and key person for the summer trainees, said that the internship programme is not a new one. “We usually host interns every summer and in fact some of the graduates are
interns who were a part of the programme from last year. “This year’s programme has been rather successful. Not only have all 80 summer interns successfully completed their six week programme, but for the first time, all of the interns from the watersports department received international certifications for open water diving.” She said that these summer students are fourth and fifth formers who will either be returning to high school or going to the TCI Community College this year. “We have been able to show them the opportunities available in the industry and hopefully they will consider a career in tourism or hospitality in the near future.” Unlike the Summer Programme, the Ministry of Education (MOE) Apprenticeship Programme ran for eight months, whilst the Beaches Star programme
During the internship, the trainees completed required certifications, challenge projects and were monitored and evaluated at the end of specific periods.
was year-long. Both of these programmes featured on-the-job skills training, job rotation and ongoing coaching. During the internship, the trainees completed required
certifications, challenge projects and were monitored and evaluated at the end of specific periods. In addition to interdepartmental training, the MOE apprentices and the Beaches Star interns were also given a unique opportunity to take part in the Sandals Corporate University (SCU) courses. When used with practical experience, these courses are aimed to enhance students’ knowledge of the hospitality industry and to help them flourish within the company. All of the interns successfully completed at least two of the four core courses. Beaches Stars intern Roxie Pierre said: “Not only am I now able to communicate with my peers, but I can take these skills and use it with the guest to ensure that their vacation is
unforgettable.” Pierre, who was also the Beaches Star valedictorian, was able to complete all four of the SCU core course during her yearlong internship with the company. “I have been given so many opportunities to grow with the company and I’m extremely grateful to have gone through this internship programme.” Interns who completed the MOE Apprenticeship programme were also awarded a full time position at the resort upon completion. Alicia Swann, assistant training manager at Beaches and overseer of the MOE programme, said: “The trainees who have completed the programme were given the opportunity to select departments of interests based on their experiences with the resort.”
Each trainee was placed in an area of their choice and is looking to start work in about a week. The Summer Internship Programme and MOE Apprenticeship looks to be continued next year and upon completion of their education, students are invited to join the Beaches team in the field of their choice. The event which was hosted by the Beaches’ human resources manager and entertainment director saw a large crowd of graduates and well-wishers. Among those in attendance were Permanent Secretary of Education, Youth and Sports, Cheryl Ann Jones, Minister of Border Control and Labour Donahue Gardiner, Chairman of the Immigration Board, Sheba Wilson and Commissioner of Labour Michelle Fulford-Gardiner.
Hospital buys IT system to boost patient safety and privacy THE TURKS and Caicos Islands will soon become the first country in the region to introduce a cutting edge IT system into its hospitals. The Pavisse electronic incident management system will be introduced to both Cheshire Hall Medical Centre and Cockburn Town Medical Centre. According to a press release from the hospitals it will deliver high quality patient care through increased safety and privacy. Jill Magri, chief executive officer of TCI Hospitals, said: “We selected Pavisse because we are dedicated to providing
world-class care for our patients. “Pavisse will help us better track and manage incidents, develop corrective action plans, determine the root cause of incidents, conduct peer reviews and perform audits. “All of these activities will help us to investigate promptly and resolve any concerns our patients may have and improve the quality of care provided to them.” RGP, which is headquartered in California and has served more than 1,800 clients around the world, created the USA’s only fully
integrated, comprehensive hospital incident compliance management solution. RGP healthcare president Radgia Cook said: “TCI is the first public-private partnership in its region. “We are honoured that they chose Pavisse to help them achieve their healthcare goals.” Pavisse assists clients with closed loop management of incidents for patient safety, employee or non-employee, security, operations and environment, and also includes patient complaint or grievance incident capture.
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Lime to invest $10m in TCI network upgrades LIME will be investing a total of $10 million in the Turks and Caicos Islands within the next 10 months, said group CEO Phil Bentley this week. This information was released during a press conference on Thursday (August 21) at the Regent Village in Providenciales. The telecommunications company, which is one of the region’s biggest investors and employers, has continued its investment thrust across the region under a major $1.05 billion capital investment programme called ‘Project Marlin’. As part of the project the company will be investing an additional $10 million on network upgrades to advance the economic development of Turks and Caicos Islands. Lime plans to invest $5 million to upgrade broadband services in fibre based technology to deliver significantly improved speed to our customers. Some $2.5 million has already been spent in 4G mobile network upgrade and another $1 million will be spent to launch new television
services this year. Sponsorships and community development programmes account for the balance bringing the total combined investment to $10 million. Bentley said: “Lime’s network upgrade investment in Turks and
Caicos underscores our long term commitment to this nation and to the economic empowerment of its people. “It is a well-documented fact that countries with greater access to broadband services achieve higher levels of GDP growth, employment
and productivity.” In addition to this network upgrade investment, Lime has championed sponsorship and various forms of community development initiatives. Contributions are centred
primarily on educational programmes, the environment and tourism development. Lime is part of Cable and Wireless Communications PLC, one of the world’s leading communications companies.
The Towers of Babel
Group CEO Phil Bentley and James Pitt, general manager for Lime TCI, during a press conference at the Regent Village
“An ancient city in the land of Shinar in which the building of a tower intended to reach heaven was begun and the confusion of the language of the people took place.” Gen 11:4–9. The Towers of Babel is a collective of voices consisting of various artists prepared to display their exceptional art forms and foster the inner artist in other individuals; providing a venue for the outpouring of their undeniably unique gifts. This group brings to the stage and page productions rarely displayed on stages in the Turks and Caicos Islands melding with some of the most unique artists the country has to offer. For more information email towersofbabel101@gmail.com or visit www.towersofbabel.weebly.com
Reflection By Nadidja Parker
Ken Patterson, managing director of Seven Stars Resort with the resort’s latest monthly Ambassador Award winners
Employee training boosts guest services STAFF from Seven Stars Resort in Providenciales took part in employee training and recognition programmes this summer. The company’s Ambassador Awards recognition programme honours employees each month who have received the most positive mentions on guest comment cards.
Ambassador honourees are recognised with a financial award and certificate of appreciation. According to a press release from the resort the Ambassador Awards employee recognition programme is in line with Seven Stars’ new Storm Training initiative. This is a recently implemented, two-year training programme for
all employees designed to take the resort’s service to a new level. Led by resort manager Bela Govindjee, the ‘Experience in Action’ sessions train team members, managers and the executive team on service execution and preparedness via in-person workshops, and around-the-clock support to managers is provided.
We all at one point in our lives stop to reflect, Reflect on our past, remembering all the stories of love and sorrow and joy, Cognitive retrospection which ultimately leads to satisfaction or regret, A collection of reflections which form the memory libraries, situated at the very back of our minds, covered in dust; Libraries that are ever growing as life continues on, Adding yesterday’s submission and preparing for tomorrow’s donation; Those libraries, a safe place to store the old hurt and sadness of the past that threatens to haunt us for the rest our lives, A secure place to preserve the joy and happiness we wish to mentally revisit every now and then when we need to remember, Just like our favourite old tattered book, with dog-eared pages; yellowing and worn thin with years and years of being reread. As years go on, the library grows to accommodate the new memories - whether painful or joyous - that constantly flow in, Each memory in a new book, crisp pages, fresh ink, Shoved unto the next available space on a shelf near the front, Ready and waiting for when we need to read a line, a chapter or maybe even the entire book again.
Some memories so precious, revisited more frequently; a vision of fragility, A candle, once bright, trying to stay alight, dim from its years of burning, Like a desperate hope hanging on strong, waiting … anticipating, Like a spark of utter longing to rekindle an old flame. Candles blown out, pages torn out; Too hard to read, Left on shelves to rot forgotten about for now until one word, one picture, one thought, Brings back fresh, the words of those pages written in tears of sorrow or anger, Pages from those neglected books, shoved in the back shelves, left untouched, undisturbed; We learn to avoid the words that trigger the memories of those hurtful past stories that we have left behind, but never REALLY left behind, We just filed them away in our database of stories, In our vast libraries of memories under the title ‘Regrets’.
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GARDENING
How does your garden grow
Knock out rose THE KNOCK out rose is a shrub that produces vibrant roses in three colours - pink, red and yellow. Due to its low maintenance requirements and overall hardiness, the knock out rose allows even the most inexperienced gardener to add roses to their landscape. The original Knock Out® Rose was created by Wisconsin rose breeder William Radler to reduce the rose gardener’s to do list with a plant that was cold hardy, disease resistant and incredibly floriferous. Knock out throughout the US is reliably resistant to disease and produces a bevy of blooms every five to six weeks. The natural inclination of The
Knock Out family of roses is to grow to about three feet wide and four feet tall, but they are easily maintained at a smaller size through pruning. They are ideal for growing in mixed borders, in containers or as a hedge. Just like other roses, the knock out family of roses perform best when planted in full sun. The soil should be well drained and fertile. Plant the roses four feet apart to allow for room to grow and good air circulation. To keep the flowers coming feed your roses with a fertiliser blended especially for roses. This should be done after each bloom cycle. There is no need to remove faded
flowers because these roses are selfcleaning – another task you can remove from your to do list. Every two or three years remove about one third of the old branches to stimulate new, fresh growth. If you are trying to keep the roses at a certain height, you can cut them back hard with hedge shears. No need to worry about usual rose pruning rule of cutting back to an outward facing leaf bud - just lop them down to the desired size. Roses everywhere require five to seven gallons of water per week. Inspect the rose periodically for common fungal diseases in the
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tropics. These include black spot, which is identified by dark patches on the leaves, followed by yellowing and finally the leaf falling off. Apply a fungicide labelled for
YOUR DIET Weekly Recipe Katherine Withers Green, 27, is a mum of one 15-monthold avid pasta lover. She knows from experience that finding meals that are nutritious, quick and easy to make, and that can be frozen for a later date is tough. These recipes are aimed at mothers looking to make the transition from baby food to ‘real’ food.
Mash and chicken bowl
This idea is for a meal in a bowl! Sometimes at the end of the day you want one bowl, one spoon and a child with a full belly. Here’s how: INGREDIENTS • 1 potato, peeled and chopped • 1 tsp butter • 1/2 cup of milk • 1 rotisserie chicken • 1 can of sweet corn • 1/4 cup of gravy • Cheese, grated (optional)
• Boil the potato until soft. Add butter and milk and mash gently together. • Pull apart the rotisserie chicken making sure chicken bits are bite size! • Get your bowl and layer the mashed potato, then the chicken, a few spoonfuls of sweet corn and top with gravy!
• You can add cheese at this point for extra dairy and protein. • Easy, quick and filling! Yum!
Tamika has a Master’s Degree in Dietetics and Nutrition from Florida International University and is a registered dietitian with the American Dietetic Association (ADA). She is currently executive director of Nutrition in Demand, a non-profit aimed at increasing awareness to health and healthy eating. For more information email tamikahandfield@yahoo.com or visit www.nutritionindemand.com. Call 242-3978 or 442-3978.
the control of black spot at the rate suggested on the package. Knock out roses will probably become a commonplace addition to our landscapes and there are a few plants available at Sunshine Nursery.
BY TAMIKA HANDFIELD
Give a compliment I MET someone recently and after a first glance I heard myself saying: “You have a very pretty face.” However, before the words exited my lips, I mentally corrected myself and simply said: “You are very beautiful!” The first statement, even though it is a compliment, has a negative connotation associated with it. It says that even though I see your pretty face, I can’t help but notice how overweight you are. The latter statement says, ‘even though you may not be comfortable with your weight right now, I still think you are beautiful!’ Think about it for a minute. If you were the recipient of the compliment given, which would you rather? Obviously, you would prefer the latter. We all want to feel accepted and beautiful; it’s a human trait. So, to make someone feel inadequate or ugly because they may
be overweight is unnecessarily cruel. There are many reasons why giving a compliment like, ‘you have a pretty face’ is wrong; however, I’ll just explore two of those reasons. It’s rude! There are just some socially unacceptable behaviours and this is one of them. Chances are the person you are speaking to, is well aware of his weight issue. Therefore, he doesn’t need the added embarrassment and pressure coming from you. It’s almost like asking someone if they’re pregnant, when in fact they are not! It’s counter-productive. In other words, it defeats the purpose. Maybe your objective is to encourage the person to lose weight, but as stated before, he/she is quite aware of their weight already. Pointing this out to him may simply push him further down the path of depression and self-loathing.
Many people practice emotional eating meaning that they turn to food when they are under emotional stress. Obviously, your comment will have the opposite effect of what you are trying to achieve; instead of trying to reduce portions they begin to intoxicate and medicate themselves with food. You may be wondering why am I writing about this? I am passionate about this because I remember hearing, ‘you have a pretty face’ many years ago. I also remember all too well the sting of humiliation after hearing it. And, when I almost did it to someone else, I realised sometimes it’s not done because of meanness or facetiousness, but a simple slip of the tongue. So, when giving a compliment in regards to someone’s physical appearance, say: “You’re very beautiful” period! Nothing more.
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Oral surgery Volume three
THIS is the final piece looking at the topic of oral surgery. I want to look at a couple of procedures that are generally performed in the setting of a dental office and then briefly look at more involved procedures that would be performed in hospital by an oral surgeon, possibly under general anaesthetic. Gum or periodontal surgery including crown lengthening In cases of periodontal (gum) disease where bone has been lost, a deep pocket between the gum and the tooth can develop which can be difficult for the patient to keep clean. One option is to reduce the depth of the pocket surgically. This is a simple, inexpensive procedure that enables easier cleaning and maintenance of the teeth and gums, which so reduces the chance of recurrent periodontal disease.
On occasion I have had to treat patients who either have naturally short teeth or teeth that have become shorter due to wear and/ or trauma. By re-contouring the gum margin and even the bone margin, you can improve the appearance of a natural tooth or produce more of the tooth prior to a crown preparation. Oral or maxillofacial surgery A specialist maxillofacial surgeon would work out of a hospital, often using general anaesthesia and perform a range of treatments including surgery for: Unequal jaw growth In some individuals, the upper and lower jaws fail to grow properly. This can cause difficulty in speaking, eating, swallowing, and breathing. While some of these problems - like improper teeth alignment can be corrected with orthodontic
appliances, more serious problems require oral surgery to move all or part of the upper jaw, lower jaw, or both into a new position that is more balanced, functional, and healthy. Ridge augmentation to improve denture fit For first-time denture wearers, oral surgery can be done to correct any irregularities of the jaws prior to creating the dentures to ensure a better fit. Oral surgery can also help longterm denture wearers; supporting bone often deteriorates over time resulting in dentures that no longer fit properly. In severe cases, an oral surgeon can add a bone graft to areas where little bone remains. Facial injury Oral surgery is often used to repair fractured jaws and broken facial
bones. Cleft lip and cleft palate Cleft lip and cleft palate result when all or portions of the mouth and nasal cavity do not grow together properly during foetal development.
The result is a gap in the lip and/ or a split or opening in the roof of the mouth. Oral surgeons work as part of a team of health care specialists to correct these problems through a series of treatments and surgical procedures over several years.
POLICE SAFETY TIPS
How to burglar proof your doors Part two CONTINUING from where I left off from last week, the best way to secure sliding doors is to install keyed locks at the top and bottom. You can also make or purchase a bar that swings down from the door frame to the middle of the door to prevent the door from sliding. At the very least, place a thick rod in the bottom track of the door to keep it from being opened. Install cylinder guards around the lock cylinders (the part where you insert the key). Burglars can sometimes remove or damage lock cylinders by hammering, wrenching, or prying. Protect these with metal guard plates or protective rings on both sides of the door. Install guard plates with roundhead carriage bolts to prevent them from being unscrewed. Free-spinning rings around the cylinders will prevent the use of a pipe wrench to twist out the
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cylinder. Many locks come with these already, but if yours doesn’t, you can purchase them. The strike plate is the metal plate that surrounds the lock-set (the hole in the door frame where the lock bolt enters). All exterior doors should have heavy-duty metal security strike plates
secured by four three inch screws. Many homes are built with lower quality strike plates or have strike plates that are secured with short screws that just attach to the door jamb, not the underlying stud. Hinges should be on the inside of the door. If yours are not, re-hang the door or secure the exposed hinges
with non-removable pins. You can do this by removing at least the two centre screws of the hinge (on each side) and replacing them with non-removable hinge pins (you can get these at the hardware store) or double-headed masonry nails. Even hinges that are not exposed should be secured to the frame with three inch screws. Even with a strong door and quality, properly-installed locks, a burglar may be able to gain entry by breaking or prying the door frame. Most door frame mouldings are simply tacked to the wall, and so a crowbar or a solid kick can easily separate the frame from the wall. Secure your door frames to the
walls by installing several three inch screws along the frame and doorstop. The screws should reach the wall stud. Install wide-angle peepholes at eye level on all exterior doors. If you have to open your door to see, your locks won’t do you much good. Try to find peep holes with covers to prevent people from looking back in. To properly secure your home from external threats, you must find weaknesses potential entry points and fix them. For more crime prevention tips please visit www.tcipolice.tc or our Facebook page at www.facebook. com/RTCIPF.
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T&T wants Caribbean leaders to meet on Ebola and Chikungunya TRINIDAD and Tobago has called for a meeting of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders to discuss a coordinated response to the public health threats posed by the Ebola and Chikungunya viruses. Prime Minister Kamla Persad Bissessar, responding to an advisory issued by the World Health Organization (WHO) said Port of Spain would be willing to host the meeting. “My advice to colleague Heads of Government in the Caribbean is to take preemptive measures to ensure the safety, health and wellbeing of millions of citizens of the Caribbean region. While our risk is low, our actions must further diminish the risks to our citizens. And I am confident that nations across CARICOM will respond favourably,” she said. “The meeting will feature discussions geared towards orchestrating a plan of action in response to the increasing number of cases of Chikungunya in the Caribbean and the prevention of the Ebola virus disease,” according
T&T PM Kamla Persad Bissessar, responding to an advisory issued by the World Health Organization (WHO) said Port of Spain would be willing to host the meeting.
to a statement issued by the Office of the Prime Minister, adding that it would also “be instrumental in CARICOM’s stance, together with the rest of the global community in the fight against these life threatening viruses. It said furthermore, CARICOM
must address international decisions made which will undoubtedly affect the region’s tourism industry. So far, the Caribbean has not recorded any cases of the Ebola virus that has caused a number of deaths in Africa, but many regional countries have reported cases of the mosquito borne Chikungunya virus. “As Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, my approach to regional matters is similar to my approach here at home, we must not wait for a crisis to act”. The statement said that the meeting will also act as a direct response to the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) which has been calling for CARICOM member states “to adequately prepare for potential cases to implement the necessary steps to protect health care facilities, patients, health care workers and communities”. The statement noted that Jamaica is already moving to acquire feverdetecting devices to use at its ports as part of efforts to boost the country’s defence against the deadly Ebola and other viruses. (CMC)
Bahamas: Americans killed in plane crash were investors in Freeport THE four Americans killed in a plane crash in Grand Bahama are all senior timeshare executives of Aqua Sun Investments Inc, a Florida timeshare corporation with major investment ties in Freeport. Robert Dean Carlson, vice president of Aqua Sun Investments Inc, was piloting the twin-engine Cessna 340 aircraft when it crashed five miles northwest of Freeport on Monday morning. On board were lawyer R Michael Kennedy, managing director of corporate; Terry Hanes, head of sales and marketing; and Matt Sokolowski, head of IT. Family members of the victims were expected to arrive in Grand Bahama on Tuesday to identify the remains. Up to press time on Tuesday, police still had not officially released the identities of the men. Mr Carlson and Mr Kennedy flew to Grand Bahama regularly to the Island Sea Resort, a timeshare property in Freeport, which is owned by Aqua Sun Investments in Ormond Beach, Florida, The Tribune understands. Mr Carlson took off from Ormond Beach Municipal Airport around 8:30am on Monday. The aircraft went down in shallow waters, five miles northwest of Freeport.
The twin-engine Cessna 340 aircraft crashed five miles northwest of Freeport on Monday morning.
It is believed that everyone on board was killed instantly when the six-seater aircraft plummeted around 10am. The plane was extensively damaged. BASRA, the Royal Bahamas Police Force Marine Unit, and the Royal Bahamas Defence Force encountered challenges getting to the wreckage because of the low tide and extremely shallow conditions. The bodies were recovered from the crash site around 4pm on Monday. The Tribune went to the Island Seas Resort on Tuesday, but the
resort manager was leaving to assist with the identification process. Workers are shocked by the tragedy. “They were family. We are a very small resort here and everyone is family here,” said an employee who did not want to be named. According to the Daytona Beach News-Journal, Mr Carlson was a timeshare businessman and entrepreneur. He and Mr Kennedy were also involved in the Georgian Inn Beach Club, an oceanfront timeshare property in Ormond Beach.
The protesters set up barricades of rocks and burning tyres.
UN troops disperse Haiti protesters supporting Aristide UN peacekeepers in Haiti have clashed with supporters of former President Jean-Bertrand Aristide in the Haitian capital, Port-au-Prince. Dozens of Mr Aristide’s supporters had set up barricades outside his home, fearing he could be arrested. UN troops fired smoke grenades to disperse the protesters after a car carrying UN staff was attacked. Mr Aristide faces charges of money laundering, but his supporters say the investigation is politically motivated. On Wednesday, a judge issued an arrest warrant for him after he failed to appear in court for questioning about the charges, which also include corruption and drug trafficking. However, Mr Aristide’s lawyer said his client did not go to court because he did not receive the summons. A crowd of demonstrators, said to number around 150, blocked the route to his home with rocks and burning tyres on Thursday to prevent his arrest.
Some protesters threw stones at a car carrying UN personnel, forcing them to run to a nearby home. “We can confirm that the UN security team rescued the two UN staff, and then peacekeeping troops cleared the protesters and their barricades, and retrieved the UN vehicle using smoke grenades and armoured vehicles,” a UN official told the BBC. Correspondents say Mr Aristide is seen as a champion of the poor, and remains popular with many in Haiti. He was Haiti’s first freely elected president in 200 years of independence, but was ousted following an uprising in 2004. He spent seven years in exile in South Africa before returning to the country in 2011. UN peacekeepers were deployed to restore order after the 2004 uprising, and more than 10,000 uniformed personnel remain on the ground. The mission has drawn controversy, including allegations of excessive force. (BBC)
Barbados introduces new initiatives to deal with upsurge in gun-related crimes BARBADOS, faced with an upsurge in gun related crimes, has stepped up surveillance and vigilance at ports of entry, Home Affairs Minister Adriel Brathwaite has said. He said the new initiative is based on intelligence and that he has already convened a meeting with Acting Commissioner of Police, Tyrone Griffith, and Acting Deputy Commissioner of Police, Seymour Cumberbatch, on the issue. “One of the things we are going to do is get (officials from the) Customs Department to come and sit down with us because guns are coming in through our ports of entry. We have
to be more vigilant, even at the Post Office,” he said. Brathwaite said the vigilance would also extend to those engaged in the fishing industry. “We have to do more random checks, even with our own fishermen when they go out on to the waters. It cannot be business as usual. “I am saying that with traffic (coming) into the country by boat, by air, by cargo, we are going to have to pay more attention to it,” he said. A government statement announcing the new crime initiative gave no details as to the number of gun-related crimes in Barbados. (CMC)
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Cayman Islands PLP MP says vat would on UK blacklist ‘savage’ Bahamians
THE UK’s financial regulator has placed Cayman on a list of what it describes as high risk countries. Despite on-going efforts by the Cayman Islands Government to change attitudes towards the financial services industry here, the Financial Conduct Authority has still blacklisted the country. The British watchdog, which replaced the Financial Services Authority, lists Cayman along with more than 90 other countries, many of which are unstable economies, based on what it described as the level of risk they pose to the FCA’s financial crime objectives linked to tackling money laundering, sanctions systems and controls, terrorist financing, and bribery and corruption. All of the Channel Islands, Bermuda and even Switzerland are missing from the list, which is made up of lesser developed nations or countries with troubled economies and unstable governments. According to the FCA website, countries on the list have been assessed using publicly available information and indices, including HM Treasury Sanctions, Financial Action Taskforce high-risk and non-
cooperative jurisdictions, MoneyVal evaluations, Transparency International Corruption Perception Index, the Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) Human Rights Report, the UK Government’s Overseas Business Risk webpages and public information about the quality of regulation in each country. “During supervisory visits to assess anti-money laundering (AML) controls, we tend to focus on business relationships which have higher risk factors,” the website states. Despite Cayman’s rapid cooperation concerning FACTA and the UK’s version of the automatic exchange mechanism, as well as comments by British Prime Minister David Cameron that Cayman is not a tax haven, the country continues to battle its image of a rogue tax haven. Cayman’s high level scores at the international table when it comes to international standards, and the plethora of credentials that is frequently cited by representatives of the industry and the government, the jurisdiction is failing to make the necessary break through even with its relationship with the UK.
USVI joining Caribbean Conservation Initiative
THE United States Virgin Islands has officially endorsed the Caribbean Challenge Initiative, Governor John de Jongh announced. The CCI, which was launched in 2008 with support from the Nature Conservancy, aims to promote greater regional leadership in protecting the Caribbean’s coastlines and harbours. The endorsement means the USVI has committed to conserving at least 20 percent of marine and coastal environments in national marine protected systems by 2020, according to a statement from de Jongh’s office. The USVI will also be creating a conservation trust fund dedicated specifically to that purpose. A number of Caribbean countries and territories have already signed on to the initiative, including Antigua and Barbuda, the Bahamas, the British Virgin Islands, the Dominican Republic, Grenada, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia and St Vincent and the Grenadines. De Jongh announced the
move in a letter to Grenada Prime Minister Keith Mitchell, who was the co-host of the Summit of Caribbean Political and Business Leaders last year. “The USVI has made significant progress towards the conservation of our marine and coastal environment [since that summit],” de Jongh said. “We know that more effort is needed in this area and anticipate that participation in the CCI can assist the territory to overcome resource challenges to providing effective management of our coastal areas.” The Governor said the USVI already meets the 20 percent requirement through existing federal and local parks, marine reserves and sanctuaries. “The United States Virgin Islands welcomes the opportunity to collaborate on initiatives which will safeguard the Caribbean region’s marine and coastal environment for the betterment of all,” said Karl Knight, director of the Virgin Islands Energy Office, who will be the territory’s lead for the initiative. (Caribjournal)
MARCO City MP Gregory Moss again blasted the Christie administration for its decision to impose value added tax (VAT) on January 1, 2015 saying the revenue generation system is “wrong” and would “savage” Bahamians. It was one of a litany of critiques Mr Moss had for members of his own party earlier this week as he contributed to the VAT legislation debate. During a 30-minute critical address in the House of Assembly, Mr Moss reiterated that he would never support VAT as he viewed it as a betrayal of the PLP’s philosophy because it would burden the poor while giving the rich tax breaks. Mr Moss also raked the government over the coals for its failure to bring “compassionate” pieces of legislation to Parliament. Mr Moss said he was waiting for the Christie administration to table in the House bills for the protection of homeowners facing foreclosure; to increase minimum wage, and for the rehabilitation of offenders, among others. “Bring some compassionate legislation to this House,” Mr Moss said. “As for this piece of legislation (the VAT Bill) you could doctor this and pretty it up and put lipstick on it however you want. But this is wrong. This is a betrayal of the philosophy of the PLP to enact this bill while the rich people out there are still not paying a dime. So I will not support this.” He also lashed out at the Christie administration and said since taking office in May 2012, there was a lack of passion from the government to operate in a manner that matters most to suffering Bahamians. He suggested that the government was not serious about being effective. “Where is the desire and the passion in this House to have a Centralised Procurement Agency in this government so not everyone is all over the place spending money and doing all kinds of deals? I am not
During a 30-minute critical address in the House of Assembly, Gregory Moss reiterated that he would never support VAT as he viewed it as a betrayal of the PLP’s philosophy because it would burden the poor while giving the rich tax breaks.
talking about the PLP government, I am talking about Bahamian governments. “Where is the passion in this House to put in place, if we are serious about deepening our democracy, a procurement oversight committee in this House with a majority on it from the Opposition, so the government can decide what to spend but the Opposition has a right to look at it. That is the most effective way of making sure that whomever is the government that they are always kept accountable because the Opposition always looking at it. Where is our sense of passion for our democracy rather than these political games we play? “We can bring bills before this House and pass them in days and weeks when we are ready as we have just seen with the referendum exercise. Where is the bill to stop foreclosures on mortgage homes in this country? It is a simple bill. “Where is the bill to reduce the prime rate in this county? Where is the bill to increase the minimum wage in this country? Our people are suffering. This is not a political statement. We come in this House
and pass all kind of bills, where is the Rehabilitation of Offenders Bill? A real one. The Constitutional Bill was on the agenda and we are almost finished with it. These things are urgent tools that we need.” Mr Moss also suggested that the government was afraid to implement income tax as an alternative form of revenue because it would force politicians and other prominent members of society to document their earnings. The government plans to implement VAT at a rate of 7.5 per cent on January 1. Mr Moss has been critical of his party in the past and in June, voiced his earlier concerns about VAT during a sitting of the House of Assembly. Afterwards, PLP Chairman Bradley Roberts criticised Mr Moss for speaking “out of turn” when he said implementing value added tax “goes against the principles of the party”. Mr Moss was also embroiled in controversy during his tenure as chairman of the National Insurance Board (NIB). Ultimately, Prime Minister Perry Christie terminated Mr Moss as NIB chairman after he refused to resign in January 2013.
Former WI cricketer charged with incest granted bail
A FORMER West indies cricketer will re-appear in court on September 15 after he was granted TT$300,000 (One TT dollar = US$0.6 cents) bail on a charge of incest. The Trinidad Guardian reports that “the 38-year-old appeared before magistrate Siumungal Ramsaran charged with the offence allegedly committed against his 12-year-old daughter on July 8.”
The former cricketer cannot be identified because it could reveal the identity of the alleged victim in contravention of the Trinidad & Tobago Sexual Offences Act. The accused, who also represented Trinidad and Tobago, was arrested at his home last Friday and appeared before Magistrate Seemungal Ramsaran on Monday where the indictable charge was read out. He
was not required to enter a plea. According to the Trinidad Guardia, the Trinidad police reported the man’s daughter told her mother she was at home with her father when he forced himself on her. The prosecution had objected to bail on the grounds that the accused was a flight risk and the magistrate ordered that his passport be seized as a condition of bail. (CMC)
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Fired black editor of People sues magazine over alleged discrimination THE recently axed lone black editor of People says she was discriminated against by her boss, and that the popular magazine is biased against African-Americans in general. People is “a discriminatory organization run entirely by white people who intentionally focus the magazine on stories involving white people and white celebrities,” Tatsha Robertson’s bombshell lawsuit says. The 48-year-old Robertson, “the only Black Senior Editor the magazine has ever had,” was laid off in May, according to the suit. She says only five of the mag’s 110 employees were black, and that now-former executive editor Betsy Gleick treated her like a second class-citizen when she came to the magazine from another Time Inc. publication, Essence, in 2010. “You need to talk like everyone else here. You’re not at Essence anymore,” Gleick is quoted in the suit as saying. She says Gleick left her out of important meetings, and denigrated her attempts to do more stories on black people. Robertson said when
Tatsha Robertson claims that the popular magazine, People, is biased against AfricanAmericans in general.
she pitched a story about an AfricanAmerican model who’d been killed, Gleick told her the victim looked like a “slut” and the magazine wasn’t interested. “You know the rule — white suburban women in distress,” she said, according to the suit. She also allegedly said the magazine was
only interested in stories involving “white, middle-class suburbia.” Gleick, 51, followed Robertson out the door in June. She did not return a call for comment Wednesday. A spokesperson for People said, “People declines to comment.” When the magazine does put black people on its cover, they’re held to a different standard, the suit says. Although People “put Trayvon Martin on its cover, Ms. Gleick was completely obsessed with attempting to unearth any potential negative fact about him before doing so,” the suit says. “Ms. Gleick repeatedly questioned whether he was a ‘good kid,’ yet never made efforts to vet white victims of crime.” Cover stories on AfricanAmericans were a rarity — the suit says a “black individual was the main feature” on the cover “exactly twice” in 2013, when the magazine put out 60 issues. “In total since 2010, only 14 out of 265 covers have been focused on African-American individuals,” the suit says.
Police said marijuana was found at Jaycee Chan’s home.
Jackie Chan ‘ashamed’ over son Jaycee’s drug arrest HOLLYWOOD actor Jackie Chan has apologised over his son’s arrest on drug-related charges, saying he feels “ashamed” and “sad”. Actor Jaycee Chan, 31, was detained on Thursday by Beijing police, who said more than 100 grams of marijuana were found at his home. It came amid a crackdown on drugs which has already netted several celebrities. Jackie Chan was named an official “Narcotics Control Ambassador” by Chinese police
in 2009. “With regards to the incident involving my son Jaycee, I am very angry and shocked,” Jackie Chan said on his official account on Chinese microblogging site Sina Weibo. “As a public figure, I am ashamed. As a father, I am very sad and his mother is heartbroken. “I told Jaycee: if you have done something wrong, you must bear the consequences. As your father, I am willing to face the road ahead with you.”
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Banton granted new appeal hearing on drug charges GRAMMY Award-winning reggae star Buju Banton, who is serving 10 years in jail over drugs charges, has been granted a new hearing in his latest appeal. The Jamaican star’s lawyer said the Atlanta appeals court had agreed to hear oral arguments on the case. Banton was convicted of conspiracy to possess cocaine and drug trafficking offences in 2011, following a sting operation in 2009. A 2010 trial ended in a mistrial, as the jury was unable to reach a verdict. Lawyer and Harvard University law professor Charles Ogletree, who took over the case in February, said Banton was “pleased” to learn about the hearing, adding “we too are looking forward to the [appeals] argument.” Banton’s convictions were upheld by an appeals panel in 2012, after his former lawyer argued a government informant had improperly entrapped the singer. Much of the case had hinged on video and audio recordings taken by an informant and by Drug Enforcement Administration
US judge: Shakira hit song Loca ‘broke copyright laws’ Buju Banton is serving a 10-year sentence on drug-related charges.
personnel. Dancehall star Banton, whose real name is Mark Myrie, won best reggae album at 2011’s Grammy Awards for his record Before the Dawn - announced the day before his trial began. When sentenced at a Tampa court in Florida later that year, he was told he would also have to serve five
years’ probation following prison. During the trial the court heard Banton had told a police informant he could broker cocaine. However the singer testified he was merely boasting and prosecutors conceded he had never put money into a deal or profited from it. It is not known when the appeals hearing will take place. (BBC)
A HIT song by Colombian pop star Shakira was indirectly copied from another songwriter’s work, a federal judge in New York has found. Judge Alvin Hellerstein said Shakira’s Spanish-language version of Loca had infringed on a song by Dominican singer Ramon Arias Vazquez. The English version of Loca was “not offered into evidence” at the trial. Shakira’s song has sold
millions of copies since its 2010 release, reaching the top of the charts in Latin America. In a ruling on Tuesday, Judge Hellerstein said Shakira’s hit single was based on a 2007 song by Dominican rapper Eduard Edwin Bello Pou, better known as El Cata, who the judge said had also copied his fellow countryman. “There is no dispute that Shakira’s version of the song was based on Bello’s version,” wrote the judge in his ruling.
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Ed Sheeran equals male UK album record Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bundchen is the top-earning model of 2014, according to Forbes, with a whopping $47 million.
Bundchen is topearning model of 2014 GISELE Bundchen is more than just a pretty face. According to Forbes, the Brazilian is the highest-earning model of 2014. The publication estimates her fortune at “$47 million before taxes and fees in the last 12 months.” It’s the eighth year in a row that Bundchen has topped the list of beautiful women pulling in a pretty penny. Contracts with companies like H&M and Chanel and gigs like being the face of Pantene hair
products helped build an empire for Bundchen, who is married to football player Tom Brady. Bundchen far outpaced the next highest-earning models, Doutzen Kroes and Adriana Lima, whose earnings were pegged at $8 million each. The two Kates -- Kate Moss and Kate Upton -- Miranda Kerr and Liu Wen all pulled in $7 million. Sports Illustrated swimsuit cover girl Upton is the highest-earning newcomer on the list. (CNN)
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SINGER-songwriter Ed Sheeran’s album X has notched up eight weeks at number one, becoming the joint longest chart-topper by a male solo artist. The last man to achieve the feat was James Blunt for his 2005 collection Back to Bedlam. It is also the longest-running number one album since Adele’s 21, which had a run of 11 weeks in 2011. Norwegian singer-songwriters Nico and Vinz retained their spot at the top of the singles chart with Am I Wrong. Last week, the duo became the first act from Norway since A-ha in 1986 to score a UK chart-topping track. Canadian band Magic! also held firm at number two with Rude, with OneRepublic’s Love Runs Out completing an unchanged top three. The highest new entry at four was courtesy of another Canadian act, Kiesza, with Giant In My Heart following up her chart-topper Hideaway. Back in the album chart, Sam
Ed Sheeran has so far has notched up eight weeks at number one.
Smith and Dolly Parton traded places behind Ed Sheeran, while US rockers Gaslight Anthem were the highest new entry at four. They were closely followed by Britain’s Got Talent act Richard and Adam, making their debut at five
with At The Movies. The new greatest hits collection from female group The Saturdays landed at number 10, while Irish singer Sinead O’Connor’s 10th studio album I’m Not Bossy, I’m The Boss was new at 22. (BBC)
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Foley beheading suspect probably British, David Cameron says DAVID Cameron has said it looks “increasingly likely” a man thought to have been involved in a US journalist’s beheading is British, as UK police try to confirm the militant’s identity. The PM said James Foley’s killing was “deeply shocking” but warned it was “not a time for a kneejerk reaction”. He also said the government would “redouble” efforts to stop Britons travelling to fight in Iraq and Syria. Mr Foley, 40, had been missing since he was seized in Syria in 2012. The extremist group, Islamic State (IS), posted footage of the killing online, which has since been verified by the White House. The Metropolitan Police has warned that “viewing, downloading or disseminating” the video might be an offence under terrorism laws. ‘Resolve and patience’ Speaking in the US, Mr Foley’s father, John, said he was deeply shocked at the death of his son and called him a “martyr for freedom”. President Barack Obama condemned the killing as “hateful” and pledged the US would be “vigilant and relentless” and “do what is necessary to see that justice is done”. Mr Cameron, who returned
James Foley, who has been missing since he was seized in Syria in 2012, was recently beheaded.
from holiday to chair emergency meetings with Home and Foreign Office officials, said the killer had not yet been identified but said it was “deeply shocking” that he appeared to be British. “Let’s be clear what this act is it is an act of murder, and murder without any justification,” he told BBC political editor Nick Robinson. The PM said “far too many” British citizens had travelled to Syria and Iraq to take part in the fighting there and the government would “redouble all our efforts” to stop people going. Mr Cameron reiterated that the UK would not get involved in
another Iraq war and there would be “no combat boots on the ground”. The fight against Islamic extremism required “resolve” and “patience”, he added. Proposals for “even tougher laws” would be looked at, he said, but there would be no knee-jerk reaction. The video footage of Mr Foley, titled A Message to America, shows the journalist wearing an orange jumpsuit, kneeling in desert-like terrain beside an armed man dressed in black. The masked militant, who speaks with an English accent and identifies himself as an IS member, says the journalist’s death is in retaliation for US attacks on IS in Iraq.
New Ebola quarantine measures incite anger, protest in Liberia SECURITY troops reportedly incited a protest in Monrovia, Liberia, on Wednesday after enforcing a new quarantine to halt the deadly Ebola virus. President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf ordered the closing off of West Point as well as a nighttime curfew in the wake of people defying safety precautions and therefore continuing the spread of the disease. The country is already in a state of emergency. “These measures are meant to save lives,” Sirleaf said in a speech Tuesday night. Liberia has the most casualties out of the West African countries hit by Ebola, which also include Guinea, Sierra Leone and Nigeria. Liberia also has the quickest-rising number of cases. The disease has killed more than 1,200 people and sickened more than 2,200 across West Africa. In Monrovia’s capital, the slum of West Point is overloaded with dead bodies that stay outside for hours or even days. Many of the 50,000 residents don’t trust authorities, and looting took place at an Ebola screening center over the weekend. Residents accused the government
Liberia security forces patrol areas around West Point, despite protests.
of spreading the disease by bringing infected patients to the area. In the U.S., fears of Ebola spread like the disease itself after an unnamed patient was admitted to a Sacramento hospital over fears of Ebola exposure. The patient has been isolated and blood samples have been sent to the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention for testing. And in New Mexico, a 30-yearold woman is being tested for the illness after returning from Sierra Leone with Ebola-like symptoms, though health officials say it is unlikely she is carrying the disease. Preliminary test results are expected this week. (NYdailynews)
In what the Meteorological Office describes as an “intense earthquake swarm,” scientists registered some 2,600 earthquakes between early Saturday morning and Monday evening.
Iceland’s volcano rumbles, could threaten air travel IN 2010, an Icelandic volcano with an unpronounceable name spewed an ash cloud into the skies that disrupted travel for millions of passengers and cost airlines a small fortune. Now another Icelandic volcano is rumbling, prompting fears of a repeat of the travel chaos that afflicted northern Europe when the Eyjafjallajokull volcano did its worst. Its name -- Bardarbunga -- is a little less daunting, but it could still cause trouble. While there’s no sign yet of magma moving to the surface, according to Iceland’s Meteorological Office, something’s definitely up beneath the Earth’s surface. In what the Meteorological Office describes as an “intense earthquake swarm,” scientists registered some 2,600 earthquakes between early Saturday morning and Monday evening. And after the strongest earthquake since 1996 was measured in the area early Monday, an orange aviation alert was posted by Icelandic authorities -- indicating “heightened or escalating unrest with increased potential of eruption.” “The reason we are reacting in this way is that this one is bigger and more powerful than we have seen in a long time in this area,” said Vidir Reynisson, of the Iceland Civil Protection Agency, of the earthquake swarm. Scientists have noticed an increase in seismic activity around the volcano, located in the northwestern region of Vatnajokull glacier, one of Europe’s largest glaciers, over the past seven years, the Meteorological Office said. The level dropped a little after the eruption of another volcano on the same glacier, Grimsvotn, in 2011, but has since picked up again. As of Monday evening, the
majority of earthquakes measured were at a depth of 5 to 10 kilometers. There’s more potential for a volcanic eruption if magma movement occurs at less than 10 kilometers’ depth. According to the Smithsonian Institute Global Volcanism Program, Bardarbunga last erupted in 1910. If it should blow its top again, it could be bad news for travelers. Volcanic ash can be a serious hazard to aircraft, reducing visibility, damaging flight controls and ultimately causing jet engines to fail. The Eyjafjallajokull eruption forced the cancellation and diversion of thousands of flights per day at the peak of the problem. “It was causing problems for millions of passengers, the airlines themselves were losing lots of money because they could not fly,” Paul Charles, former director of communications for Virgin Atlantic and Eurostar, told CNN. “And the customer relations departments of airlines were really suffering because they were taking huge numbers of complaints and they had no solution.” Europe’s air authority, Eurocontrol, said Tuesday it was monitoring the Bardarbunga situation but that there is no impact at this time on European aviation. It also insists that changes have been made to help avoid the kind of chaos seen after Eyjafjallajokull erupted. “Europe is more prepared to deal with volcanic ash these days; we have better mechanisms in place than we did in 2010. Every year, volcanic ash exercises are conducted and we learn from them: the latest one was held in April this year,” it said. “However, volcanic ash is still a hazard for aviation and does have the potential to cause disruption. Safety is, as ever, our primary concern.” (CNN)
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World News New Mexico woman has sex with dogs, tries to poison roommates: police A NEW Mexico woman was arrested for trying to poison her roommate and an ex-boyfriend after they caught her having sex with the roommate’s dogs, police said. Shari Walters, 53, was cuffed after one of her roommates called the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office and reported she had been poisoned, KOAT-TV reported. The victim told investigators that she was poisoned hours after she spotted Walters in a backyard shed at their Albuquerque home having sex with one of her two dogs, the news station reported. The roommate told Walters’ boyfriend, who immediately broke up with the woman, an officer wrote in a police report. The three were having dinner later that evening, when the roommate and the ex-boyfriend noticed an odd taste to their water and meal. Walters — who allegedly told her boyfriend she had been having sex with dogs since she was 14 years old — admitted to
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Shari Walters, 53, was charged with aggravated battery, cruelty to animals and assault with intent to commit a violent felony after she allegedly tried to poison her roommates when they caught her having sex with their dogs.
lacing their food and drink with toilet bowl cleaner and rubbing alcohol, the Albuquerque Journal reported. The two people were taken to a local hospital, where they were treated for ingesting the chemicals.
Unrest in Ferguson draws attention from the US’s critics PICTURES coming out of Ferguson, Missouri, of masked protesters engulfed in clouds of tear gas and police armed with military-grade kit have sparked debates within the US. At the same time, many commentators abroad see the chaos in Ferguson as hypocritical. Much of the criticism comes from those the US has taken to task for human rights violations. They say that while US has tried to position itself as a defender of human rights abroad, it seemingly cannot uphold the same standard within its own borders. Indeed, Amnesty International, the international human rights watchdog group, has deployed a team to Ferguson to observe law enforcement and support the community. It’s the first time the group has made such a move in the US, they said. Such news contributed to a growing narrative abroad. Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei lashed out on Twitter at what he considered to be the US’s crimes against its own people. “Today the world is a world of tyranny and lies. The flag of #HumanRights is borne by enemies of human rights w/US leading them! #Ferguson,” he posted. Qasem Ghafuri of the Iranian
Many have accused the US police force of being military like.
newspaper Siyasat-e Ruz agrees. “Considering the developments in Ferguson, the question is how can America chant slogans about supporting people and security in the world at a time when the people’s simple demands are suppressed inside the country and people do not even have the right to protest?” he writes. A few Iranian papers and some agencies have chosen to highlight the story on their front pages, BBC Monitoring reports, including hardline conservative Hemayat’s front page headline which reports incorrectly that reporters are banned
from entering Ferguson. China’s state-owned news agency, Xinhuanet, says that while the US has been trying to play the role of judge and jury around the world, Ferguson shows that there is still work to be done at home. “Obviously, what the United States needs to do is to concentrate on solving its own problems rather than always pointing fingers at others,” writes Li Li. Another opinion piece in China’s Global Times says that the unrest “tells us that racism still overshadows minorities in the US even while they have a black president”.
Marina Silva chosen to run for president in Brazil At least 39 persons have died with at least 10 others still missing.
Heavy rains, landslides leave dozens dead in Japan RESIDENTS combed through mud and debris looking for bodies of their loved ones after heavy rains triggered landslides that swallowed up homes in the western Japanese city of Hiroshima. The landslides Wednesday killed at least 39 people, including a 2-year-old boy and his 11-year-old brother who were buried by debris in Asaminami Ward, authorities told the Kyodo news agency. At least 10 others are missing, according to Hiroshima police. Authorities fear the number could be much higher because the landslides hit a crowded residential area. A u said he heard the boys’ mother
scream for help and rushed to help her, digging with his bare hands, Kyodo reported. He reached the toddler, but could not free him in time. “His body was still warm,” the man told Kyodo. An elderly resident of the Asakita Ward, one of the hardest-hit areas, described roads as resembling rivers. “I thought it was dangerous to go outside, so I was in my room listening to disaster information all through the night,” she told Kyodo. Heavy rains have pounded the area. In the last 24 hours, it received a record 9.5 inches of rain, the Kyodo news agency said.
THE Brazilian Socialist Party (PSB) has formally named the internationally-acclaimed environmental campaigner Marina Silva as its new presidential candidate. Ms Silva replaces the late Eduardo Campos, who was killed in a plane crash last week. She was Mr Campos’ running mate and served as environment minister. She is seen as a leading challenger to President Dilma Rousseff, who’s seeking re-election in the 5 October poll. “I will give the best I have in me,” said Ms Silva, 56, after the announcement, which was widely expected. PSB President Roberto Amaral told a news conference she had been chosen unanimously. Congressman Beto Albuquerque was named the party’s new vice presidential candidate. Ms Silva will test President Rousseff’s status as favourite to win October’s election and make this a much more interesting process than it looked like being barely a week
Marina Silva replaces the late Eduardo Campos, who was killed in a plane crash last week.
ago, the BBC’s Wyre Davies in Rio de Janeiro says. In the last presidential election, standing as the Green candidate, Ms Silva polled a credible 20% of the vote and is already a recognisable and much-admired figure across this continent-sized nation, our correspondent adds. The first test of public opinion after Mr Campos’s death suggested she could surpass the main opposition PSDB candidate Aecio Neves in the
first round and beat current President Dilma Rousseff in the second, although both outcomes were within the poll’s margin of error. But analysts caution that, with the strong emotional reaction to last week’s events, a bounce in the polls was inevitable and the picture could change substantially. A devout evangelical Christian who overcame poverty, Marina Silva only learnt to read and write when she was 16.
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REVIT OFFICE MANAGER/ CO-ORDINATOR REQUIRED
LANDSCAPING SUPERVISOR ;; Applicants must possess a minimum of 5 years experience, with knowledge on plants/ chemicals and fertilizer sprays, be able to work with minimum supervision ;; Applicant must be knowledgeable in propagation and greenhouse climate ;; Must be proficient in computer, can do minimal computer troubleshooting and knowledgeable in QuickBooks for point of Sales Transaction and Inventory Software ;; Applicants must be willing to work outdoors with irregular hours ;; Starting salary is $8.00 per hour may include weekends and holidays
An experienced individual is required for the following role:
Job Summary • The successful applicant will be expected to establish Revit standards of operation, procedures and details throughout the office. • This will include establishment of templates, databases, libraries, drawing standards and working process guidelines for the operation of the office • Training and ongoing management of all individuals in the use of Revit.
Please drop all applications to environmental Arts located at #65 Beechwood Street, Grace Bay (at the back of Lemon Café) or email to: environmentalarts@ tciway.tc c/o Natalie Zaidan Successful applicants will be notified by phone for interview 10292
Essential Skills/Experience • Minimum 5 years post-qualification drafting and design work experience using Revit software. • Minimum 5 years experience in training and managing staff in the use of Revit software • Excellent skills in Revit Architecture 2014, Autodesk 2015 Building Design Suite, Microsoft Access and Excel a pre-requisite. • Minimum 2 year College Diploma in a relevant discipline. • Knowledge of BIM processes/best practice and proof of relevant training undertaken • A strong background in database management a pre-requisite • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate well with others. • Ability to work unsupervised and multi-task.
Caicos Express Airways Is seeking a
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JOEL MERVEILLE
Mercedes Beauty Salon
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EXPERIENCED DOOR & WINDOW INSTALLER/ GLASS TECHNICIAN
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Must be willing to work 5 days per week. Salary: $6.00 per hour.
per week salary $6.00 per hour.
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CARIB GLASS & SUPPLY LTD.
Rudolph Handfield
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Domestic Domestic Worker Hairdresser worker To work 5 days Salary: $5.00 Is seeking a
Hernandez Human Resource Employment Agency is looking of behalf of our clients, Express Cafe Restaurant, 3 J'S, Taylor Variety Store, New Style Barbershop, JOJO Kids World, the following positions,
ONLY CANDIDATES WITH EXPERIENCE IN INSTALLING DOORS AND WINDOWS NEED APPLY Normal hours of work will be 9am-4pm weekdays (number of hours worked may vary occasionally depending on our work demands
1 Barber 2 Domestic Worker 1 Cashier 2 Kitchen Helper 1 Nail Technician 1 Teacher 10284
Belonger only may apply by sending a resume to, hernandezemploymentservices.8@ gmail.com dead line. August 25th 2014.
Sanley Star Construction
Turquoise Landscaping Ltd. Is looking to hire:
Gardeners/ Labourers
Is looking for
4 Tile layers Must be willing to work 5 days per week. Salary: $8.00 per hour
1 Maid
Must be willing to work 4 days per week. Salary: $5.00 per hour.
Contact: 231-0308
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Contact: 347-4578
Salary: $6.00 per hour.
per hour. Contact: 343-4440
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per week salary $5.50 per hour.
Duties will include: • installing commercial/residential doors and windows • Installing glass shower panels and glass baluster • Installing screen doors and windows • Visiting job sites for measuring of repair works to be completed
Interested candidates please submit your resume to: caribglasstci@aol.com
Is seeking a
Is looking for a
Only suitably qualified Turks & Caicos Islanders need apply.
Coast Architects, 82 Cherokee Road, PO Box 941, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands
Lew & Jan Construction
CHARLES BARBER SHOP
Baggage Handler barber Labourer To work 6 days Salary: $6.00
Salary rated according to experience, between $3k & $4.5k per month. Interested applicants should contact Mr. C Davies via e-mail by September 12th 2014 with current CV to info@coasttci.com or in writing to the address below. Only applicants meeting the minimum requirements listed above will be contacted for interview within 5 days of receipt of their application.
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• Starting Salary - $5.50/hr • Must have previous gardening experience and be familiar with landscaping equipment such as lawn mowers, trimmers etc. • Must be willing to carry out work such as heavy lifting, digging, weeding, trimming and plant waste removal. • Must be willing to work weekends and holidays • Must have a clean Police Record
Please call 332-4280 to arrange an interview
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David Rivera is seeking to employ
ARTHUR POOLS AND SPA CONSTRUCTION CO.
Heartlyn Forbes
Is looking for a
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Secretary Salary commensurate with experience.
contact: 244-7649
Domestic Worker To assist with caring for elderly with handicap and household chores Must be willing to work without supervision.
Contact: 941-3072
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Contact: 242-0288
Is looking for a
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1 Cook 2 Sales Clerks 2 Electronic Tech 1 Beautician
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Bryant’s Air Conditioning & Refrigeration/Bryant Cox Is seeking employment for:
4 A/C Technicians
Must have Knowledge of Mitsubishi A/c equipment (VRF systems, City Multi systems) & Air cool & water cool chiller systems. Capable of repairing minor & major brands of equipment.
2 Domestic Worker & 2 Labourers
Applicants must have a minimum of five years experience. Must be able to understand, speak & write English. All Applicants Must have a valid driver’s license. Salary based on experience.
1 Maintenance Helper
Able to do general repairs (Masonry, plumbing, painting, and electrical wiring etc. Please fax or email resume to:
Fax: 946-4283 Email: bac@tciway.tc Suitable applicants will be contacted for an interview. 10258
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Employment Opportunity For North Caicos 1
CAICOS ADVENTURES Is looking to fill the following positions:
Cashier/Sale Clerk
Needed as of 6th October, 2014 Individual is expected to work unsupervised, must have great computer skills, customer friendly, willing to work extended hours, Sundays and holidays as required. Normal Working hours are 8:00am – 1:00pm break and return 4:00pm – 9:00pm Tuesday – Saturday and 8:00am -2:00pm Sundays and Off on Mondays. Salary is US$6 per hour.
Interested parties apply in writing to royann_30@hotmail.com or by hand at Liquor’s Plus, North Caicos. Belongers only need apply.
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Floral Designer
Must have thorough knowledge in the floral business with 3-5 years experience.
Call: 231-3788
2 Dive Masters 2 Dive Instructors Contact: 941-3346
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D&B Auto Parts Is seeking an
Auto Accounts Receivable Clerk Must: • Monitor and Coordinate deliveries • Inspect goods received • Prepare purchase orders • Maintain updated purchasing orders • Have 7 years experience in Auto Parts • Speak fluent English and Spanish • Be familiar with Quick Books
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YARD SALE TELEVISION REPORTER FUN WORLD PARKING LOT People’s Television Ltd. (PTV8); is looking for a Journalist.
SATURDAY 30TH AUGUST. 10AM – 3PM
GOING TO SCHOOL
DJ SHAKES IN THE PLACE FOOD AND DRINKS WILL BE AVAILABLE. ;;SOLID WOOD CHILDRENS BEDROOM FURNITURE (COMPLETE SETS $1200/SEPERATES) ;;TOYS/BOOKS/GAMES/BEDDING/TELESCOPE/ CASIO KEY BOARD ;;BRAND NEW SPLIT UNIT AC 700 (IN BOX NEVER USED) ;;OIL PAINTINGS ;;BUILDING MATERIALS (ELECTRICAL/PLUMBING/ DUROCK/LUMBER ETC) ;;40 FT CONTAINER ($2000 OBO) ;;SMALL HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES ;;2008 NISSAN 350 Z 15000 OBO ;;2004 DODGE CARAVAN 5000.
The person we seek must have
• Strong feature writing and news skills. • A curious mind, will power, an aptitude for presenting information in a precise, concise and effective manner. • He/she should also be able to arrange thoughts and express them clearly in both forms of communications - written as well as oral. • Your job will be to report with speed, clarity and accuracy. The intellect to distinguish a story and objectivity will be very important in this role. • Participate in the conceptualization of new and creative ideas with the team. • Be involved in all aspects of creative copywriting for assigned projects. • Have an attention to details and proofreading skills. • Be able to work at a fast pace and keep within deadlines. • Diploma or degree in Journalism/Mass Communications/English Language • At least 5 years of relevant experience • A flair and passion for writing and reporting • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills • A second language is an added bonus • A good team-player for a growing News Production team • Proactive and able to work independently • Knowledge of PC applications a must An attractive salary is offered and will be commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the successful applicant.
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BLUFIN
SPENCE SECURITY & INVESTIGATION SERVICES, LTD
CHEF MANAGER WITH FOOD SALES BACKGROUND
JOB VACANCIES
Required for food service importer • 5 Years in food service industry and minimum 3 years sales experience to restaurant/hotel/ institution • Extensive knowledge in the wholesale food industry and have a proven track record of meeting a quarterly sales target • Extensive knowledge in International Food including proteins, dairy and grocery • Must be able to dissect menus and produce product lists and assist in food costing and utilization • Be fluent in English and have strong knowledge of math and writing skills • Knowledge of the Islands and Industry • Must be proficient in QuickBooks, Excel, Office Works and Outlook • Must have own vehicle and a valid Turks and Caicos Driver’s License • Be willing to work weekends and public holidays • Must be able to work without supervision Salary based on experience
The leading and trusted security company in TCI is in need of personnel to fill up the following position.
MONITORING OPERATORS Qualifications:
Operator position open; must be at least 18 years old, must be able to work shift day and night. We require a certificate in computer operating, A level 2 certificate in direct alarm monitoring. Please submit a valid police record, finger prints and a passport copy. Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and certificate from previous employers. Salary starts @ $7.00/hr
JUNIOR ACCOUNTANT
Contact: 649-345-7512
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Responsibilities:
• Invoicing, Bills payment • Payroll, inventory of products • Other functions as assigned by the CEO Qualifications • Minimum of 6 years related experience • Computer proficient in MS office • Must know QuickBooks accounting program • Possess a valid TCI drivers license; Must be an excellent team -player Salary starts @ $1600 monthly
Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for the position of
Assistant Terminal Manager
TECHNICIAN Responsibilities: • Installation of Burglary and fire alarm system, integrated access control, and IP network surveillance systems. • Computer Programing • Processing service calls, equipment inventory • Other functions as assigned by the Tech. Director/ CEO Qualifications • Minimum of 7 years experience in alarm industry w/excellent work history • Computer literate, possess technical or engineering degree • Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills {English} • Possess a valid TCI driver’s license; Must be an excellent team -player Salary starts @ $1900 monthly
The Assistant Manager’s role is to coordinate and oversee administrative terminal functions under the leadership of the Terminal Manager. Applicant must be accountable to ensuring that a hands on approach is taken towards efficient facilitation and operation of the Terminal Facility with a strong focus on customer service, safety and regulatory compliance.
Applicants must: • • • • •
Associate degree level education or higher preferred. Have excellent computer knowledge and skills – Microsoft Office Suite Competent Be able to read, write and communicate effectively in English Must possess strong leadership skills Must be willing to work on a shift basis, on holidays and on weekends
Duties and Responsibilities include:
SECURITY OFFICER Qualifications: • Minimum of 5 years military/police experience or 4-5 years security officer experience • Must have basic personal safety and other security training certificate • Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills (English) • Can follow instructions and write comprehensive reports • Must be an excellent team-player • Must have valid TCI Driver’s License Salary starts @ $8.50 per hour for security officer Supervisor starting rate: 9:50per hour. How to apply: Submit resume’ with application letter with 2 ID photos, employment and training certificates, copy of police record and finger prints and passport to Spence Security office Interested applicants should send resume’ and applicable certificates address to:
‘The Admin Manager’ not later than August 23, 2014 to: SPENCE SECURITY & INVESTIGATION SERVICES, LTD. P.O Box #73 Caribbean Place, leeward Highway, Providenciales Email address : spencesecurity@tciway.tc Or visit our office in Person.
Job Overview:
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Assist the Terminal Manager and act on their behalf when absent Liaise with Airline Operators on flight operations Offer protocol assistance when needed Assist in preparing monthly reports through accurate daily terminal reports, inventory of stock and supplies, scheduling, maintenance of time-clock and attendance logs and terminal maintenance reports. • Have overall responsibility for the day to day cleaning operations of the airport terminal. Salary payable is in the scale $30,000 to $36,000 per annum commensurate with qualification and experience.
Interested persons must submit their applications before September 5, 2014 via email or in person to:
The Human Resources, Training & Development Manager Turks & Caicos Islands Airports Authority, Providenciales International Airport Turks and Caicos Islands Telephone # 649-941-8692 Fax # 649-941-5996 Email: info@tciairports.com
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CASABLANCA CASINO
Seeks
SLOT TECHNICIAN MANAGER casablancadaily@hotmail.com or Maryann Ingraham 244-4665 9am-4pm
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• Excellent people and leadership skills • In-dept knowledge of slot machine operations, repair and maintenance • Optimizing of floor layout and slot systems • 5-7 years experience in Casino Management • Management of maintenance schedules and routine repairs • Analyzing statistic slot performance & maximize profitability Salary $18.75 per hour
NOTICE OF SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION Scotiabank (Turks & Caicos) Ltd. of Cherokee Road, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands hereby gives notice of its intention to sell by Public Auction the following properties pursuant to its power of sale as registered Chargee under the Registered Land Ordinance of the Turks and Caicos Islands.
1. Parcel 10401/382 East Suburbs, Grand Turk.
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Single storey with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, kitchen, living/dining room and laundry room on approx. 0.36 acre. Registered Proprietor: Shirlene Smith
SALES!!!
Due to change of season we are selling lots of items at discount prices. Towels, curtains, bathroom sets, bathroom coordinates, napkins, cups and glasses, canisters, mixing bowls, serving trays and much more for your house.
2. Parcel 61113/57 Long Bay Hills, Providenciales.
Three story with three bedrooms, two bathrooms, kitchen, dining room and laundry room on the main floor. Second level with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, kitchen and living room. Third level has one bedroom, one bathroom and a kitchen on approx. 0.49 acre. Registered Proprietor: Shunaven Selver
3. Parcel 60400/101 Chalksound, Providenciales.
Single storey with three bedrooms, two bathrooms, kitchen, living /dining room and laundry room on approx. 0.63 acre. Registered Proprietor: Delthia Felicia Francene Russell
4. Parcel 60811/17 The Bight and Thomas Stubbs, Providenciales.
Single storey with two bedrooms, one bathroom, kitchen and living/dining room on approx. 0.28 acre. Registered Proprietor: Kirkley George Rigby
5. Parcel 60807/170 & 171 The Bight and Thomas Stubbs, Providenciales.
Single storey with four bedrooms, three bathrooms, kitchen, living/dining room and laundry room on approx. 0.26 acre. Registered Proprietor: Thoshena Terrell Adderley
6. Parcel 50500/255 Whitby Cove, North Caicos.
Unfinished single storey with four one-bedroom apartments with bathroom, kitchen and living/dining room on approx. 0.27 acre. Registered Proprietor: Paul Anthony Gardiner
7. Parcel 60003/34 North West and North Central, Providenciales.
Phase one of the Priton Homes: two bedrooms, one bathroom, laundry room, kitchen, living/dining area on 0.25 acre. Registered Proprietors: Leighton Cailo Green and Vanessa Pauline Green
8. Parcel 60807/172 & 173 The Bight and Thomas Stubbs, Providenciales.
Two storey apartment building, main level with two one- bedroom apartments with kitchen and living room and second level with one two-bedroom, two bathroom, kitchen and living room on approx. 1.00 acre. Registered Proprietors: Jacqueline Edna Brown and Latasha Makalia Delancy
9. Parcel 60900/187 Leeward Going Through, Providenciales.
Single storey with four bedrooms, three bathrooms, kitchen and living/dining room and two one- bedroom guesthouses with bathroom, kitchen and living/dining room on 0.65 acre. Registered Proprietor: Jacqueline Edna Brown
The auction will be held at the offices of Scotiabank (Turks and Caicos) Limited, Grace Bay Branch, Providenciales at 10 o’clock in the morning on Friday the 29th day of August 2014. A reserve price will be fixed on all parcels. A deposit of 10% is due immediately upon all accepted bids. 10266
DUNCANSON & CO. Barristers & Attorneys
PUBLIC NOTICE DUNCANSON & CO. Barristers & Attorneys are pleased to announce the re-opening of our Leeward Highway Office for ongoing legal services to the public. We are located in our own building across the street from the Supreme Court complex, next door to the offices of TC Weekly News and between that and the St. Monica's Anglican Church. We specialize in: • Civil Litigation (Particular competencies: Judicial Review and other claims against TCI Government/Departments, Mareva and other Injunctions, Land, Trust & Bank disputes) • Property Matters, Planning Department & Development Issues • Business Law • Immigration • Labour Disputes Telephone: (649) 941-4444 Telefax: (649) 941-4235 Cellphone: (649) 245-1314 email: berynd@yahoo.com DUNCANSON & CO. Barristers & Attorneys
PO Box 52, Cheshire House East 1315A Leeward Highway, Providenciales
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Interior Design Position Available Immediately
The Law Firm of STANFIELD GREENE
is seeking one (1) suitably qualified
Attorney
Requirements - Applicant must have a minimum of 5 years experience in the Interior Design field - Ability to manage multiple projects on a deadline schedule - Must possess strong leadership, organizational and communication skills. - Be proficient with Auto Cad, Excel, Word, Quick Books and Photoshop - Have experience and knowledge in the recruitment of prospective clients and projects - Must be prepared to supervise the container offload and install of client furnishings - Must be prepared to work some holidays, weekends and nights as required - Applicant must own a vehicle and carry a valid Turks and Caicos Drivers License. - Salary (U.S.$1,500.00 per month plus commission).
to join its Civil/Commercial practice. Applicants should have at least 20 years’ post qualification experience with a strong background in the drafting of commercial documents and in civil and commercial advocacy. Court of Appeal and Privy Council experience would be an asset. Remuneration is negotiable and based on experience. Applicants should apply by sending their resume or CV to: STANFIELD GREENE PO Box 481 , Graceway House Building A, Suite 201, Leeward Highway Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands ATTENTION: Clayton S. Greene Email: csg@stanfieldgreene.com Belongers only need apply. Only those Applicants that will be interviewed will be contacted.
Resumes and Photo’s of Applicants work and three references can be sent to: 10289
Atlantic Ocean Tours
Boat Mechanic Duties include:
- Repair and replacement of body panels/parts - Sanding/priming/painting of body components - Maintenance of engine and equipment - Application of anti-corrosion treatments - Operation of daily boat running
To work 6 days per week Monday – Saturday salary starting at $6 per hour interested persons can email their resumes
to: apriebeautysalon@ outlook..com or fax: 649-941-3988 10296
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to work 6 days per week salary $5.50 per hour send resume to: Misick & Stanbrook, Leeward Highway, Providenciales Tel: 946-4732 Fax 946-4734. Email info@ misickstanbrook.tc
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Is looking to fill the following positions:
Operations Supervisor Sales Person Night Auditor – must have knowledge of QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word Salary $9.00 per hour Carwasher Labourer
– Must have a clean and valid TCI Drivers License Salary $5.50 per hour Mechanic Salary commensurate with qualification and experience Janitor Salary $5.50 per hour
Email: branditz@yahoo.com or telephone: 649-246-1228
Is looking for a
needed
Please send emails to tcaggressor@ express.tc or call 941-7825
BCS/GRACE BAY CAR RENTALS - FNM-CS
SOLID CONSTRUCTION
Labourer
• STCW95 Complaint • Be prepared to live onboard & work long hours including weekends & holidays • Experienced in the Hospitality industry Belongers need only apply Starting salary $400.00 a week
Labourer
To work 6 days per week salary $5.50 per hour send resume to P.O. Box 627. Belongers only need apply
TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS GOVERNMENT
VACANCIES The following vacancies currently exist within the Turks and Caicos Islands Public Service:
Dental Surgeon – Grand Turk (Deadline: August 25, 2014) Salary: $44,400 per annum
The Dental Surgeon serves as a general dental practitioner responsible for diagnosing and treating patients, and managing and leading a dental team in providing dental services. He/she is also responsible for comprehensive dental care for the Islands and will oversee the operation of the government dental clinic on Grand Turk at the Hospitals.
Information Technology Teacher – Grand Turk (Deadline: August 27, 2014) Salary: $27,840 - $31,020 per annum
This is a professional position which has responsibility for the instruction and supervision of students in primary schools.
Business Studies Teacher – Grand Turk (Deadline: August 27, 2014) Salary: $27,840 - $31,020 per annum
This is a specialist position which has unit level responsibility for the teaching of one or more of the school’s curriculum subjects to students.
Senior Internal Auditor (Financial and Operational Audits) – Grand Turk (Deadline: September 1, 2014) Salary: $31,680 to $35,880 per annum
The successful candidate will be accountable to the Chief Internal Auditor through the Audit Manager and have responsibility for developing the strategy for financial and operational audits and taking lead responsibility for these audits as part of the approved annual internal audit plan. Interested persons are asked to visit www.gov.tc for job details and the application procedure.
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COSMETOLOGIST
REQUIREMENTS AS FOLLOW: • Valid PADI/SSI/TDI membership and liability insurance • PADI/SSI Enriched Air Instructor • Minimum of 5 Specialty Ratings • Working Knowledge of Under water Camera/ Videos and Edition • Computer Literate
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Is seeking a highly skilled and motivated
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1 Open Water Scuba Diving Instructor / Engineer
All applicants must have a valid TCI driver’s license with clean record and must be able to captain a boat. Must have 8yrs as a boat mechanic This position is physically demanding, and applicant must be able to work long periods of time on his/her feet and be able to lift a minimum of 60 lbs. Salary is commensurate with experience, ranging from $8.00 -> $13.50 per hour.
Please send your resume to mariec@jakarah.com ONLY BELONGERS NEED APPLY
Faye Ellingson of Design Studio E-mail address: faye@designstudio.tc
TURKS AND CAICOS AGGRESSOR II
Is looking to employ an experienced
APRIE BEAUTY SALON
August 23 - 29, 2014
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August 23 - 29, 2014
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Thomas Handfield Is seeking to employ a
Domestic Worker
Is seeking to employ a
Barber and Cosmetologist
Must be willing to work 5 days per week. Salary: $5.00.
Salary: $150.00 per week.
Contact: 432-4166
WARD’S CONSULTANCY
Seeks
Four Labourers
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Contact: 231-1699
Yard Cleaner 344-9268
Eleanor Hall
Labourer 342-8560
Salary $5.00 per hour Must be willing to work 6 days a week.
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My be willing to work with no supervision Must be willing to work holidays and weekend Must have valid driver’s license Applicant will be responsible for keeping the surrounding of both restaurants clean of debris, repair lighten fixtures and assist with any other task.
Please send your resume to mariec@jakarah.com
Ports Authority of the Turks and Caicos Islands
Dated August 15, 2014 Director of Ports South Dock, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands Telephone No. 649 941 8950 and Fax No. 649 941 4262 dbeen@ports.tc
Cashier contact: 345-8450
NOTICE The Ports Authority of the Turks and Caicos Islands hereby gives notice of its intent to dispose of goods, vehicles, wrecks, equipment or other articles within the Government ports that appears to be derelict and un-saleable in accordance with Section 25 (5) of the Ports Authority Ordinance 2009. Any person interested in the removal and disposal of these derelict goods must file such interest with the Director of Ports (Acting) no later than Noon September 5, 2014. For further details please contact the Authority at the below address.
Salary: $ 5.00 per hour
Contact: 347-2093
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MASSAGE THERAPIST
To work 6 days per week salary $5.00 per hour.
All applicants must have a valid TCI driver’s license with clean record and must be able to captain a boat. Must have 8yrs as a boat mechanic This position is physically demanding, and applicant must be able to work long periods of time on his/her feet and be able to lift a minimum of 60 lbs.
Sales Clerk
Is looking for a
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Indria Hall
- $12.00 hour
SPA NADIA
Is looking to employ 2
labourer
Mechanic Salary: $8.00
At La Petite Plaza to work from 10am-5pm salary $8.00 per hour must have at least 3 years experience Contact: 241-1502
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Acting on behalf of our clients looking to fill the following positions:
Labourer
Salary: $5.00 per hour
Contact: 345-7512
Is looking for a
CH LTD
Acting on behalf of our clients - Sail Provo and Saint Jean Shop to fill the following positions
Sales clerk Cleaner Sous Chef Mechanic Manager/ Chef Domestic Worker Nail Technician Salary $5.50-$8.00 per hour
G-SPOT BAR & GRILL NASTASHA CONSULTANCY
C & J Employment Agency
Acting on behalf of our clients: Video Wave, Yoshi Sushi Bar, Coyaba Restaurant, Blufin, Paula Ward, P.J. Barber Is looking for the following:
Salary: $5.50
Contact: 231-1176
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Truly Nolen
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The Barber Shop
The West Bay Club
Food & Beverage Manager Job Summary:
Responsible for the day to day operations of all Food and Beverage activities of the resort; to include but not limited to bars, restaurants, room service, and banquet type events (groups, weddings, etc).
Requirements:
• Have and display a passion to serve others • Ensure the complete satisfaction of all guests. • 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 an asset. • Extensive 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. • Actively support, demonstrate and energize the Grace Bay Resorts’ Credo and Mission
Physical Requirements:
• Must be able to repeatedly lift a minimum weight of twenty five (25) pounds • Must be able to stand for long periods of time • Able to move around with extreme urgency Disclaimer: This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. The responsibilities, tasks, and duties of the jobholder might differ from those outlined in the job description and other duties, as assigned, might be part of the job. Qualified persons can contact:
Human Resources at West Bay Club P: 1.649.946.8550 | humanresources@thewestbayclub.com Or drop their resume off at Grace Bay Club
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DIVE MASTER Science & Technology
August 23 - 29, 2014
EXPLORER VENTURES (TCI) LTD.
If you're in search of a happy, stable marriage, don't go looking for it in a sweaty dance club hook-up. While it might sound like advice from your mom, a new study suggests the tip might actually have merit. Married couples who said
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Building Coordinator For a Private Residence Needed
A hard working individual is needed to work six days a week. Must speak English. Must have a valid TCI driver’s license. Must be fit and able. Required to live on property. Salary is $1,800 a month.
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Ongoing Maintenance Responsibilities: • Communicate and report all the deficiencies of the villa to the owners with respect to security, electronics, building or grounds issues • Conduct Inspection of the villa to initiate special projects and special maintenance. • Work in conjunction with landscaping and irrigation/fire pit service companies for service of the grounds and pool. • Give instruction to the landscaping service provider and third party maintenance workers and service providers on what is needed to be done in the villa. • Liaison and point person for security company on-island and all other service providers (see attached list) • Track execution and completion of special projects and repairs – outside staff accountable to House Manager • Arming alarms as required daily and securing windows and doors at night • Responsible for daily outdoor clean-up, including leaf and debris and trash pick-up • Make minor repairs, carpentry, plumbing, painting and electrical • Implementing specific maintenance program for all surface, equipment and appliance maintenance in conjunction with housekeeper and tracking inventory of supplies such as paints, chemicals, and cleaning supplies • Checking sewerage treatment tank regularly and treating with tablets as prescribed • Responsible for implementing heavy rain storm, hurricane and emergency plan (as provided) • Sweep up leaves on terraces, and skimming pool / remove leaves from pool daily • Air out house every daily • Manual watering of potted plants in addition to irrigation system as indicated by landscape company • Maintenance/cleaning of outdoor fire pit • Removing, cleaning and replacing cushions prior to owners in residence, and covering up outdoor furniture with covers during rainshowers when owners are in residence. • Refrigerator, freezer and wine chiller and ice maker and pantry regular cleaning in conjunction with housekeeper • Regular checking of propane levels and procurement for re-fills through provider • Registration of vehicle and delivering for service/maintenance • Check all light bulbs and outlets, toilet flushing, faucets/pressure and hot water once a week to ensure all are operational in conjunction with housekeeper • Arrange pest control program regularly scheduled with outside contractor • Cistern maintenance, water treatment if needed • Wastewater catchment and irrigation system • Monitoring leaks • Pressure-washing, stainless steel maintenance, polishing, dusting, sealing and polishing floors, oiling windows and woods in conjunction with housekeeper • Appliance maintenance and regular cleaning interior and exterior • Outdoor furniture oiling / refinishing
that). Interestingly, 32% said their marriages had begun with what they defined as a hookup. However, those couples constituted fewer of the highquality marriages: Only 36% of the hook-up unions were ranked as "high quality," while 42% of the relationships that began as friendships or took longer to heat up had turned into "high-quality marriages."
TCI SERVICES LTD. D.B.A. GIGGLES ICE CREAM PALOUR
Is looking for a
Applicants must be able to do the following:-
must be willing to work 6 days per week salary $6.50 per hour.
send resumes to: msimmons@tciway.tc 10277
To define "high-quality marriages," the researchers used a standard questionnaire called the Dyadic Adjustment Scale, which asks couples about their level of happiness in the relationship, their ability to confide in one another, their belief that things are going well in the relationship and their thoughts of divorce, among others.
Karen Adams Pollard
DOMESTIC WORKER
Labourer
contact: North Cote 649-941-4521
Contact: 244-8820
Required to work 6 days per week salary $6.50 per hour 10279
Is seeking to employ a
Salary: $5.00 per hour.
Paradise Photography
PHOTOGRAPHER CONTACT: info@myparadisephoto.com
PARADISE PHOTOGRAPHY is looking or 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 online posting of gallaries 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
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REQUIRED The successful candidate must be IKO certified at least at Level One and must have a minimum of three years teaching experience in this area, as this individual will be actively involved in training and providing lessons in Kiteboarding to adults and children. Must also possess the ability to speak either French or Spanish, hold a valid driver's license and be in good health. Will be required to assist with assembling and lifting Kiteboarding equipment to and from the beach everyday for lessons. Must be personable, able to work unsupervised and trustworthy. Assistance will be required in website maintenance and social media administration. Salary will commensurate with experience. References must be furnished upon request.
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If you fit the above qualifications please send via facsimile your resume to 649 946 4663. Belongers only need apply.
their relationship began with a hook-up reported having lower quality marriages than those who said they started dating some other way, according to research from the National Marriage Project. Researchers asked study participants if their relationship began with a hook-up (the scientists didn't get any more specific than
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Please email resumes to diana@explorerventures.com
Do random hook-ups lead to happy marriages? Researchers have an answer
We will accept emails only of resumes with proof of certification. Must be submitted by September 5, 2014. Email: info@karammissick.com.
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• Live- aboard scuba vessel seeks and experience English speaking, active status Dive Master with significant experience leading divers and strong customer service skills • University – level marine biology background and aquatic species identification training is desired • PADI Certification is preferred • Candidates must have STCW-95 Basic Safety Certification and be EANX Certified • Previous live-aboard experience and the ability to speak multiple languages are preferred
August 23 - 29, 2014
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Science & Technology
Richard III was bottle-a-day drinker, study suggests
The TomTato has been described as a “veg plot in a pot”.
‘TomTato’ tomato and potato plant unveiled in UK A PLANT that produces both tomatoes and potatoes, called the TomTato, has been developed for the UK market. Ipswich-based horticultural firm Thompson and Morgan said the plants were not genetically modified. Similar plants have been created in the UK, but the firm said it was thought to be the first time they had been
produced on a commercial scale. Guy Barter, of the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), said it was looking at the plant with “real interest”. Mr Barter said many of these plants - created by a technique known as grafting - had been created before but taste had previously been a problem.
A STUDY of the teeth and bones of Richard III show the king drank up to a bottle of wine a day in the last years of his life. The research by the British Geological Survey and University of Leicester revealed he also ate exotic meat including swan, crane, heron and egret. Samples were taken from a femur, rib and tooth after his remains were unearthed in Leicester in 2012. His diet was “far richer” than other high-ranking people of the time. “We know he was banqueting a lot more, there was a lot of wine indicated at those banquets and tying all that together with the bone chemistry it looks like this feasting had quite an impact on his body in the last few years of his life,” British Geological Survey’s geochemist Dr Angela Lamb said. “Richard’s diet when he was king was far richer than that of other equivalent high status individuals in the late medieval period.” The paper said analysis of the king’s bones and teeth showed his drinking habits changed significantly around the time he became king in
MODERN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Is seeking an experienced
IT Professional With the following qualifications: • Bachelors of Science in Computer Engineering • 5 or more years working experience in the Computer Field • Excellent Communication skills
Qualified Belongers need only apply Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications
Interested persons may contact us by telephone #341-8821 10303
The research by the British Geological Survey and University of Leicester revealed he also ate exotic meat including swan, crane, heron and egret.
1483. A Channel 4 documentary on the new research has also used a body double to prove Richard’s curved spine would not have stopped him fighting in battle.
Dominic Smee, a 27-yearold teacher from Tamworth in Staffordshire whose spine has a 75 degree curve like Richard’s, demonstrated that his stature would not have prevented him using weapons
including medieval swords, lances, halberds and axes. In the programme, he showed he was capable of wearing armour and riding a warhorse. The medieval saddle, with its rigid construction and stiff back support, would have helped Richard to remain upright on horseback. The research also suggested the king had moved out of eastern England by the age of seven, and lived further west possibly in the Welsh Marches. A re-interment service for the king will take place at Leicester Cathedral on 26 March next year following a week of events in Leicestershire. Richard III, who reigned from 1483, was killed at the Battle of Bosworth in August 1485, but his grave was lost when the surrounding church was demolished. (CNN)
Vision problems increase the risk of early death in older people An eye exam may be the ticket to a longer life, researchers say, because good vision is essential for being able to shop, manage money and live independently. And maintaining independence in turn leads to a longer life. Researchers have known for years that people who have vision problems as they get older are more likely to die sooner than those who still see well. But they weren't sure why that was so. To answer that question, scientists looked at data from the Salisbury Eye Evaluation, which tracked the vision and health of people ages 65 to 84 living in Salisbury, Md., from 1993 through 2003. People's visual problems at the start of the study or their loss of vision didn't directly predict an increased death risk, the researchers found. Instead, the vision loss made it less likely that people could pay their bills, do housework and otherwise manage their lives. People who lost visual acuity equivalent to one letter on an eye chart each year had a 16 percent increase in mortality risk over eight years, and that was due to the loss in
independent living abilities, the researchers said. "An individual who's remaining relatively stable in their visual acuity in their older years is not seeing this subsequent difficulty in functionality," says Sharon Christ, an assistant professor of human development and family studies at Purdue University and the lead author of the study. It was published Thursday in JAMA Ophthalmology. The researchers did look at whether other factors, including physical illness, race, sex, depression, smoking, alcohol use and obesity, could be causing the increased mortality
risk. But they found that the correlation between vision loss and instrumental activities of daily living was the strongest. Reducing the risk may be as simple as getting an eye exam and new glasses or contact lenses, Christ told Shots. "It's really important to deal with impairment and make sure you're getting the eye care that you need." People with vision problems that can't be corrected should get help with tasks of everyday life, Christ says, and be encouraged to remain physically active, postponing those functional declines for as long as possible.
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Science & Technology Breastfeeding ‘cuts depression risk’, according to study BREASTFEEDING can halve the risk of post-natal depression, according to a large study of 14,000 new mothers. However, there is a large increase in the risk of depression in women planning to breastfeed who are then
unable to do so. The study, published in the journal Maternal and Child Health, called for more support for women unable to breastfeed. A parenting charity said mental health was a “huge issue” for many mothers.
The health benefits of breastfeeding to the baby are clear-cut and the World Health Organization recommends feeding a child nothing but breast milk for the first six months. However, researchers at the University of Cambridge said
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the impact on the mother was not as clearly understood. One in 10 women will develop depression after the birth of their child. The researchers analysed data from 13,998 births in the south-west of England. It showed that, out of women who were planning to breastfeed, there was a 50% reduction in the risk of postnatal depression if they started breastfeeding. But the risk of depression more than doubled among
Expanding Community/Retail Pharmacy located on the Island of Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, is seeking the following employees:
4 Fulltime Pharmacists
Gardener
Key Responsibilities will include:
1. Dispensing prescription medication, checking dosage, giving advice and instruction on the usage of over-the-counter medicines and medical appliances. 2. Patient counseling on health matters especially relating to managing hypertensive and diabetic patients. 3. Liaising with doctors about prescriptions and new medication 4. Managing, supervising and training pharmacy support staff.
needed
Skills required:
Call 244-9612
For residential home
1. A minimum of three years experience within the Retail Pharmacy business will be an asset. 2. Certification from a reputable institution as well as proof of current pharmacist registration. 3. Good communication skills, and keen attention to details 4. Proficient in the English Language however a second language (Spanish or French Creole) will be an asset. 5. Knowledge of the Kroll pharmacy computer program or similar 6. Must be willing to work flexible hours, including holidays and weekends in rotation.
women who wanted to, but were not able to, breastfeed. Dr Maria Iacovou, one of the researchers, told the BBC: “Breastfeeding does appear to have a protective effect, but there’s the other side of the coin as well. “Those who wanted to and didn’t end up breastfeeding had the highest risk of all the groups.” The benefit increased for each week of breastfeeding up to one month. However, any longer term impact on post-natal depression could not be determined due to the small number of women in the study who were still breast feeding several months after the birth. Dr Iacovou said the health profession needed to pay
attention. She added: “It is right to tell mothers it’s right to breastfeed, there’s so many benefits, but the thing we need to rethink is giving more support to those who did want to breastfeed and to recognise those who are unable to, are at substantially elevated risk and to make sure health visitors keep an eye on these women.” Possible explanations for the beneficial effect include the release of feel-good hormones when milk is produced. Dr Iacovou added that social or psychological factors such as feelings of “failing as a mother” were also contributing. She says the improving the health of the mother will also help the baby.
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Career Opportunities
1 Pharmacy Technician
Grace Bay Club is looking for candidates that are suitably qualified 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
Key Responsibilities will include:
1. Assist pharmacist in labeling and filling prescriptions as well as enter prescriptions into the computer 2. Assist patients in dropping off and picking up prescriptions 3. Compound oral solutions, ointments, and creams under Pharmacist supervision 4. Medication ordering 5. Work with insurance carriers to obtain payments and refilling authority
EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF PUBLIC AREA ATTENDANT
Skills required:
1. Previous experience working as a Pharmacy Technician 2. Certification from a reputable institution as well as proof of current Pharmacy Technician license. 3. Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team. 4. Understanding of medical terminology and calculations 5. Proficient in the English Language however a second language (Spanish or French Creole) will be an asset. 6. Must be willing to work flexible hours, including holidays and weekends in rotation. Position is open to all suitably qualified applicants. Applicants can apply for further details via e-mail addressed to the Managing Director, Box 276, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands or email jobs@gracebaypharmacy.com.
Breastfeeding can halve the risk of postnatal depression, according to a large study of 14,000 new mothers.
Qualified Belongers need only apply. Salary Range: Commensurate based on qualification and experience
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Sports Interational Teenager Verstappen to make Formula One history in 2015
European Championships: GB women set 4x100m relay record.
European Championships: Farah & Rutherford help GB top table BRITISH athletes produced a remarkable last-day performance to top the medal table for only the third time in European Championships history with a record-breaking 12 gold medals. In a breathless two hours in Zurich’s Letzigrund Stadium, victories for Mo Farah, Greg Rutherford, the men’s 400m relay quartet and both sprint relay teams meant Britain finished with three more golds than they have ever previously managed. Never before has a GB team won more than nine golds or 19 medals in total, but they will leave Zurich with an overall tally of 23 after an
afternoon of unparalleled success. Farah became the most successful non-relay athlete, male or female, in the championships’ long history as he added the 5,000m title to the 10,000m title he won on Wednesday, before Olympic champion Rutherford added the European crown to his collection a fortnight after winning Commonwealth gold. But it was the performance of the women’s 4x100m quartet that was arguably the pick, a team with an average age of 21 being led home by 18-year-old Desiree Henry to smash a national record that had stood for 34 years.
RED Bull’s Max Verstappen will make Formula One history in 2015, as the youngest driver in the history of the sport. The Toro Rosso team, owned by Red Bull, has confirmed the 16-yearold Dutchman will be one of its two drivers next season, replacing JeanEric Vergne. That means when Verstappen takes to the grid for the first race of 2015 in Australia at the tender age of 17, he will break new ground in the elite division of motorsport. “Ever since I was seven years old, Formula One has been my career goal, so this opportunity is truly a dream come true,” he told Toro Rosso’s official website. “First of all, I would like to thank Dr Helmut Marko and Red Bull for all their trust and giving me the chance to make my Formula One debut in 2015 with Scuderia Toro Rosso. “With the return of the Verstappen name to Formula One, I hope we can relive old memories and I’m hoping to see many fans at all the grand prix circuits.” Verstappen will be almost two years younger than the previous record holder -- Jaime Alguersuari who was 19 years and 125 days when he drove at the 2009 Hungarian Grand Prix. He is currently in contention to win the FIA Formula 3 European
Red Bull’s teenage Formula 1 driver Max Verstappen (L) with his father Jos.
Championship having become karting world champion last year. Verstappen’s father Jos has over 100 grand prix starts to his name between 1994 and 2002 and made his F1 debut alongside Michael Schumacher for Benetton. He famously escaped a dramatic pit lane fire that engulfed his car during the 1994 German Grand Prix at Hockenheim with only minor burns. “We are happy to welcome Max into the Toro Rosso family,” said Toro Rosso team principal Franz Tost. “It’s great to see how the Red Bull Junior Program continues to find talented young drivers and gives them the opportunity to come into
Formula One. “We consider Max to be as one of the most skilled young drivers of the new generation and we believe he has the necessary maturity and mental strength to take on this challenge successfully.” Verstappen will drive alongside Daniil Kvyat in 2015 but Vergne’s future is now in doubt. Daniel Ricciardo was chosen over the Frenchman to make the leap to the full Red Bull team this season. Tost added of Vergne: “We hope ... that he will be able to end the second half of this season on a high note and thereby show that he still deserves another opportunity in Formula One.” (CNN)
Barcelona’s appeal against transfer ban rejected
Ottis Gibson (right) finest moment as WI coach was guiding the team to victory in the ICC World Twenty20 in 2012.
Gibson ‘mutually agrees’ to leave post as West Indies coach OTTIS Gibson has left his role as West Indies coach by “mutual agreement”, ending his four-year tenure. Team manager Richie Richardson will take charge on an interim basis, which started with Wednesday’s one-day international win against Bangladesh. West Indies won nine of 36 Tests under 45-year-old Gibson, who took up the post in February 2010. Gibson’s finest moment as West
Indies coach was guiding the team to victory in the ICC World Twenty20 in 2012. West Indies will play three ODIs, a Twenty20 international and two Test matches against Bangladesh. “The WICB wishes to express its gratitude to Mr Gibson for his unwavering commitment and professionalism during his tenure as the coach of the West Indies team,” said a statement on the West Indies Cricket Board website. (BBC)
LUIS Suarez could be the last bigmoney signing top European club Barcelona makes for quite some time. The Spanish football club has seen its appeal against a ban on buying new players rejected by the sport’s global governing body FIFA. Barca plans to appeal the sanction, which prohibits the club from signing any new players until January 2016, at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS.) The punishment was meted out in April, when FIFA ruled Barca had breached rules relating to the transfers of players under the age of 18. “Barcelona announces that it shall continue defending its interests before the highest sporting authority, in this case the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS),” read a statement from the club. “Barcelona may not in any way share a resolution that is an affront to the spirit of our Masia (its youth academy,) a world renowned example of academic, human and sporting education.” Barca was allowed to sign players
Luis Suarez might be the last big signing by the club until January of 2016.
during the current transfer window, which closes on September 1, after FIFA suspended the ban while the appeal was in progress. The Catalan team spent a reported $128.5 million to sign Uruguay international Suarez from Liverpool. The striker is currently serving a ban for biting Italy’s Giorgio Chiellini while playing for Uruguay at the World Cup. Belgian defender Thomas
Vermaelen was brought in from Arsenal for a fee of euros $25m while French defender Jeremy Mathieu and Chilean goalkeeper Claudio Bravo were signed from Valencia and Real Sociedad respectively. Croatian midfielder Ivan Rakitic from Sevilla joined Barca for a fee of $23.9m with the club also paying $3m to Dinamo Zagreb for Alen Halilovic. (CNN)
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WICB president hopes Guyana’s U19 success translates into bigger things WEST Indies Cricket Board president, Dave Cameron says he hopes the success of the Guyana Under-19 team translates into bigger things at the senior level. He was speaking in the wake of Guyana’s capture of the one-day title in the Regional Under-19 Champion, to complete the double after winning the three-day title a fortnight ago. “The dominance of Guyana at this level is encouraging and we are hoping these players will grow into becoming some of our better players at the senior level,” said Cameron. Guyana won the one-day competition after wet conditions caused by rain forced the abandonment of the final against Windward Islands at Everest on Friday. Under the rules of the competition, Guyana were adjudged champions after emerging with six convincing wins from as many games, to finish top of the preliminary round standings with 36.4 points. “We commend each member of the team for their personal commitment and sacrifice to play their part in this memorable achievement,” Cameron continued. “May this success inspire you and other young players to push for greater accomplishments in time to
England’s only previous Women’s World Cup win came in 1994.
Women’s Rugby World Cup: England win ‘surreal’ - Gary Street
Guyana for the first time in its cricketing history won both the regional U-19 one day tournament (team seen here) and the threeday tournament. The country’s U-15 team also won the regional tournament for that age range. (Guyana Times photo)
come.” The WICB have endured a frosty relation with Guyana, leading to the axing of the National Stadium at Providence as the venue for the third Test between West Indies and New Zealand back in June. However, Cameron praised the Guyana Cricket Board for their
hosting of the tournament. “There is always an additional responsibility when you are entrusted with the care of young people and the GCB has shown enormous vigilance in ensuring that they were safe, comfortable and were able to focus on the purpose for which they came,” he said. (CMC)
ENGLAND’S 21-9 victory over Canada in the Women’s Rugby World Cup final felt “surreal” and a “bit like a dream”, said head coach Gary Street. Centre Emily Scarratt scored 16 points as England, who had lost the last three finals, won in Paris to claim the title for the first time since 1994. “I still can’t quite believe we’re world champions,” said England vice-captain Sarah Hunter. “We’re just so proud of everyone involved,” added Street. “We’ve been on a long journey but to have that trophy makes it worthwhile. It’s a pretty amazing feeling.” Full-back Danielle Waterman scored a first-half try and Scarratt crossed late on as England won the tournament for only the second time, having beaten the United States in
the 1994 final. “You dream about being an England captain and lifting the World Cup,” said skipper Katy Mclean. “That’s something I’ve just gone and done.” She added: “It’s a team sport and you have such a bond within the group. I’ve never felt that as much as I have with this group of players and staff. Every single one is a world champion, it’s amazing.” England had lost the last three finals to New Zealand - in 2002, 2006 and 2010 - but their experience proved decisive this time as they beat a Canada side playing in their first. “It perhaps wasn’t our best performance and it didn’t quite click at times, but the true team showed that, when we’re under pressure, we keep going, picking each other up off the floor,” added Hunter.
Liverpool in talks with AC Milan over Balotelli LIVERPOOL are in talks with AC Milan to sign former Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli. Reds boss Brendan Rodgers wants the Italy international, 24, to strengthen his attack after last season’s top scorer Luis Suarez joined Barcelona. Balotelli moved to Milan for £19m from City last year and has scored 30 goals in 54 games for the Serie A club. Liverpool travel to Etihad Stadium in their next Premier League match on Monday. Balotelli was a big hit with City supporters during his first spell in England, helping the club win a first league title since 1968. But he was also in the headlines for several off-the-pitch incidents including a training-ground bust-up with then-manager Roberto Mancini. In his second season in Manchester, he scored only three goals in 20 games. The striker agreed a four-and-ahalf-year deal with Milan in January 2013, and played for Italy at the World Cup in Brazil. He was heavily linked with Arsenal earlier in the summer, but after bringing in Alexis Sanchez from Barcelona for £35m, Arsene
The world No. 2 Rafael Nadal injured his wrist after Wimbledon and pulled out of the recent Masters events in Toronto and Cincinnati. Mario Balotelli moved to Milan for £19m from City last year and has scored 30 goals in 54 games for the Serie A club.
Wenger ruled out signing another forward. Liverpool have so far brought in only one frontman for the new campaign, signing Rickie Lambert from Southampton for £4m. The Reds paid £10m for Lille’s Belgium striker Divock Origi, 19, but have loaned him back to the French club for the season. With doubts surrounding the future of Fabio Borini, who remains a target for Sunderland, Rodgers is keen to add to his forward line. “I do still think we need another striker,” he said after Liverpool began
their Premier League campaign with a 2-1 victory over Southampton. “It is something that we will look at, but it will depend on the availability of one. “We will search through to the end of the transfer window.” AC Milan endured a difficult campaign last season, finishing eighth in Serie A and failing to qualify for Europe. Balotelli would be guaranteed Champions League football at Liverpool, who finished runners-up to City in the Premier League last term. (BBC)
Rafael Nadal misses U.S. Open with wrist injury
RAFAEL Nadal will miss the U.S. Open after the reigning champion couldn’t recover in time from a right wrist injury. The world No. 2 injured his wrist after Wimbledon and pulled out of the recent Masters events in Toronto and Cincinnati. Due to make an announcement over the weekend about his participation at Flushing Meadows, that decision was pushed back to Monday and the Spaniard’s fans were ultimately left disappointed with the outcome.
“I am very sorry to announce I won’t be able to play at this year’s U.S. Open,” the 28-year-old announced on his Facebook page. “I am sure you understand that it is a very tough moment for me since it is a tournament I love and where I have great memories from fans, the night matches, so many things. “(There is) not much more I can do right now, other than accept the situation and, as always in my case, work hard in order to be able to compete at the highest level once I am back.”
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Inbee Park pips Brittany Lincicome in LPGA Championship play-off
Kell Brook has become the new IBF welterweight champion after beating Shawn Porter in Carson, California.
Brook wants to set up Amir Khan fight KELL Brook has targeted a fight against Amir Khan after becoming the IBF welterweight champion by beating Shawn Porter. The victory on points gave Sheffield’s Brook, 28, his first title and he is unbeaten with 33 wins. “I know Khan doesn’t like me. The fact is, he is getting it. I’m the champ of the world,” said Brook. “If the fight can happen, let’s make it happen,” said Khan, who has 29 wins and three defeats from 32 fights. Khan is looking to line up a bout with Devon Alexander or Robert Guerrero in England before the end of the year. The Bolton boxer said he needs
a ‘tickover fight’ as a warm-up to a possible fight with Manny Pacquiao or Floyd Mayweather next year, but Brook’s name could now enter the fray. “The British public want it,” said Brook, speaking to Sky Sports. “He’ll probably say that I need to win another title for the fight.” But, speaking to BBC Radio 5 live, Khan added: “I’m up for it. I think I’d like that in somewhere like Wembley Stadium, we can fill that out, that would be a quick sell. “It’s the fight that the UK fans want to see and have been talking about for such a long time.” (BBC)
SOUTH Korea’s Inbee Park beat Brittany Lincicome in a play-off in New York to retain her LPGA Championship title and win the fifth major of her career. Overnight leader Lincicome needed a par at the last to win the tournament but a three-putt bogey saw the American finish level with Park on 11 under. Park, who hit a two-under 70 in round four, parred the first play-off hole to win a fourth major in two years. “It’s lucky that I actually got an opportunity,” Park, 26, said. “I’m very happy to defend my title and have a second win of the year. “I thought I probably won’t get an opportunity with Brittany coming up the last and if she made a par I would not have gone into a play-off.” Despite being three shots back with seven to play at Monroe Golf Club, Park reeled in Lincicome over the final few holes to force a playoff. Park birdied the 17th and then rolled in a 12-foot par-putt on the last to put the pressure on Lincicome, who needed to par the 18th to win her second major. Lincicome, 28, found the fringe with her approach, left her first putt
Inbee Park beat Brittany Lincicome in a play-off in New York to retain her LPGA Championship title and win the fifth major of her career.
eight-feet short and watched her par attempt slide past the hole. In the play-off, Lincicome missed a six-foot par-putt on the par-four 18th after again finding the fringe with her approach, while Park, who also missed the green with her second shot, chipped to three feet and sank the putt to win. “Not being in this position for a while, I think it all caught up with me,” said Lincicome, who won the Kraft Nabisco in 2009. “Being second at a major is always a good thing. It was nice to be in contention
again.” Park, who won three majors in 2013, is projected to move up from third to second in the world, passing 17-year-old Lydia Ko of New Zealand. Ko, trying to become the youngest major winner in LPGA history, shot a two-under 70 to finish third at eight under. America’s world number one Stacy Lewis hit a four-under 68 to finish on five under, alongside Sweden’s Suzann Pettersen who started the final round one shot off the lead but closed with a 76. (BBC)
America’s Cup: Challengers to Oracle’s crown announced
Skipper Kieron Pollard collects the CPL championship trophy after the Barbados Tridents were adjudged the winners of 2014.
CPL T20: Warriors protesting CPL final THE Guyana Amazon Warriors are disputing the results of the finals of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) which took place on Saturday at Warner Park in St Kitts. The Warriors management is reported to have released a statement indicating its intention to protest the rain affected finals played between Warriors and the Barbados Tridents. Tridents were declared winners by eight runs under the Duckworth Lewis Method after rain spoiled Warriors’ run chase.
Warriors are seeking to have the final declared null and void, according to media reports from Guyana. Amazon Warriors management says its decision to launch a protest was taken following a review of the sequence of events that took place during the game. When the rains arrived, Amazon Warriors were 107 for four in the 16th over still needing 46 from 25 deliveries but were eight runs behind on the Duckworth/Lewis method.
IT PRODUCED one of the memorable sporting moments of 2013 and now the excitement is starting to brew all over again for America’s Cup fans. The first buoy of the 35th edition of sailing’s most prestigious race was rounded on Thursday as the challengers to reigning champions Oracle Team USA were announced. Five teams from Britain, Italy, Sweden, France and New Zealand will battle in out to determine who will race the U.S. team in 2017. Oracle, skippered by Jimmy Spithill, pulled off one of sport’s great comebacks last September when they overhauled a 1-8 deficit against the Emirates Team from New Zealand to eventually win 9-8. Spithill is looking forward to see who his team will face. “It’s exciting to look at the roster of teams who are lining up against us,” Spithill said on the competition’s official website. “We’re facing five strong challengers who have a lot of resources, talent and experience. “But our team is very competitive. We love challenges -- the bigger, the
Who will taste victory at the America’s Cup in 2017? On Thursday, we came closer to knowing who might challenge the last year’s winners, Oracle Team USA.
better. It’s very easy to get motivated when you see what we’re going to be facing.” Among the teams looking to deny the U.S. team a third consecutive victory will be a crew led by Britain’s Ben Ainslie. Ainslie, a four-time Olympic champion who played a key role in the Oracle team’s victory last time around, will lead a team from Royal Yacht Squadron -- the club who originally awarded the trophy
in 1851. “We are delighted that Royal Yacht Squadron Racing’s challenge for the 35th America’s Cup has been officially accepted,” Ainslie said in a statement. “The America’s Cup originates from the Squadron and it is our goal to return the Cup to where it belongs.” Fellow Brit, Iain Percy will skipper Sweden’s Artemis Racing team.
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Josh for Sports
A short exposé of a TCI born Bahamian coaching legend IN the TCI, it is especially true that a prophet is not without honour except in his own home town. But in the Bahamas, my name lives on as a legendary coach. I shall chronicle a short history of the three track and field clubs that I created in the Bahamas. Out of each of these clubs came national, regional and international champions—out of the last came World and Olympic champions. Suffice it to say Bahamians did not know that I was a born TC Islander—only my immediate family and relatives and my head teachers knew. The BAAA discovered this fact in the summer of 1970 at the airport when I was on my way to the Commonwealth Games in Scotland to represent the Bahamas in the long and triple jump at age 19. The legendary Tommy Robinson was on that team—at what would be his last international meet (he ran in four consecutive Olympics). At that point in time in the Bahamas, my name was Obed Ebenezer Gardiner Jr. I legally changed my name in 1994 in TI. MY FIRST TRACK CLUB: THE WORLD TROTTERS TRACK CLUB In January of 1972, I was a phys. Ed teacher at CI Gibson Jr. High School in Nassau. I was 21-years-old and
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training for the Olympics due to be held in Munich, Germany. As an untrained teacher I was appointed the head coach for track and field and won the Jr. Division of the high school sports in Nassau. At that time I helped Shonel Ferguson become a champion sprinter and long jumper. Shonel went on to jump 22’ 11 ½”, which was rated #6 in the world and at the Olympics. She was later inducted into the Bahamas Track and Field Hall of Fame. I created the World Trotters Track Club for children age 9-12 years old. These children ran between 2-5 miles and averaged about six minutes per mile. They were training for the Florida Relays. UNOFFICIALLY BREAKING THE WORLD AGE GROUP MILE RECORD My 10 year-old brother Des Gardiner
unofficially broke the U-11 world’s record for the mile in a time of 5 minutes and 29.5 seconds. He lapped all of my ninth graders who were 12 years old. Unfortunately the club discontinued when I quit in December of 1972 and went to work in the lab at the Bahamas Oil Refinery Co. in Freeport, Grand Bahama as a quality control lab analyst (B-technician trainee) BORCO TRACK CLUB In January of 1973, while working at Borco, I created the Borco Track Club. At that time I discovered Rickey Moxey, Randy Davis, McArthur Rigby, Alvey Penn and seasoned distance runner Donald Kerr. I got a scholarship for Penn to East Tennessee State University. Assisted by Errol Bodie and Kevin Johnson, Grand Bahama went to Nassau and dominated the first Independence Games. Rickey won the 100M, the 200M, the 400M and the shot put in the junior division. Randy won the 100M and the 200M. Mc Arthur and Penn came second and first in the 1500M and 3000M. Fletcher Lewis won the long jump. I went back to SIU in September of 1973. MY THIRD TRACK CLUB: THE BAIN-TOWN FLYERS
The most successful track club that I created was the Bain-Town Flyers Track Club. During the early months of 1974, I had just been diagnosed by the CDC as having all the symptoms of MS. With that and other frustrations I quit SIU. I was only 23 years old. RECRUITMENT I recruited athletes from the house sports of every high school in Nassau along with some senior athletes. I was head coach, president and founder. My patron was Dr. Norman Gay, the Bain Town MP and Minister for Health. There were athletes who quit their clubs to join us—such as Mike Sands and Malcolm Hannah. We tore up the cross country circuit—dominating all five events from 3-7 miles. We had runners ranging from age 16-27. There were: Rupert Gardiner, Desmond Bannister, Sam Williams, Anthony Williams, and Pedro Valdel among others. We were unbeatable. We went into hibernation from public viewing and training before emerging to whip the entire country at the Independence Games in Nassau. WORLD AND OLYMPIC CHAMPIONS Out of that club came many international champions as well
TCI stay at 181 in latest FIFA rankings The Turks and Caicos Islands remained constant at 181 in the latest Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) rankings. TCI jumped 26 spots last month owing to their 2-0 victory over the BVI in the preliminary qualification round of the 2014 Caribbean Cup (early June) in Aruba. Prior to that TCI were in the basement at 207. As last month TCI are still ahead of six CONCACAF teams. The USVI (191), the Bahamas (193), the Cayman Islands (197) and the BVI (201) have all dropped one point, while Curacao (182) and Anguilla (207) have remained the same. As last month Costa Rica (15) continue to lead CONCACAF, with Mexico (17) in second and the USA (18) third.
The national team, which handed BVI a 2-0 defeat in the preliminary qualification round of the 2014 Caribbean Cup in Aruba, is responsible for the jump.
as world and Olympic champions: Pauline Davis, Eldece Clarke, Frank Rutherford, Rupert Gardiner— eventual coach of the Olympics Golden Girls’ 4X100M Relay team (he was 16-years-old when I coached him), Rudy Lavarity, Sam McKinney, Harrison Lockhart, Norbert Elliot, Lyndon Sanos, Greg Rolle, Herbert Elliot, Foster Dorsette—the list is actually very long. In 1977 I returned to the TCI to create national sporting bodies. From the get go I was despised and considered a foreigner by my own native people. Up to this day some of them still fight against me out of jealously. But history speaks for itself. When I’m dead and gone, it will be too late to utilise my god given gift. Good luck. AN ADDITIONAL APPEAL FOR HELP I’m once again begging the public to please assist me with funds to seek urgent medical attention in Cuba. I’m very sick. Sometimes I fall down on the road without warning. Thanks for your kind consideration. My contact is Mr. Blythe Duncanson at the Weekly News. He can collect whatever assistance possible via 946-4644 or at the Weekly News. God Bless, Love always Josh
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Female and junior golfers wanted – As TCI Golf Association looks toward a more competitive future CALLING all female and junior golfers! The TCI Golf Association will open its doors to all females and juniors who want to play the game, as they look to beef up these two departments in the near future. TCIGA president Fraser Dods told the Weekly News the association wants to develop a core of female and junior players who can represent the TCI in the future. At the recently concluded Caribbean Amateur Golf Championships in Puerto Rico there was a glaring lack of females and juniors (the junior tournament was held first) in team TCI. LACK PARTICIPANTS “The Bordier Bank-sponsored TCI Golf Association has an interest, desire and resources to build a stronger junior and women’s program, we just lack the participants,” Dods pointed out. “We would ask that anyone
interested in learning to play this lifelong sport which is a great teacher of discipline, respect, fair-play and perseverance to please contact us through the very approachable staff at Provo Golf Club.” Dods who was on the 2014 team to Puerto Rico at this year’s senior championships said that: “There is little to no cost to learn how to play golf, so contact us and tee it up!” BEST OF OUR ABILITIES Dods said that it was difficult for TCI to compete against some of the big names at the recently completed Championships, due mainly to our small population. “As is typical of TCI sporting teams, we are a “small market” organisation, and as such we will always struggle to be competitive against countries whose populations and resources are 10 or 50 or 100 times ours. Puerto Rico has a
population of 4 million, and has 9 golf courses – so direct comparisons are not reasonable.” He however pointed out that our players held their own against some of the smaller islands despite the squad playing with several first timers. “Against remotely comparable countries such as Cayman and USVI, TCI golfers acquitted themselves well, and we finished ahead of these countries in many of the divisions we competed against them in.” The golf president singled out Rick Sanmiya who played in the Super Seniors for his outstanding tournament. “In particular and to his credit, longstanding team member Rick Sanmiya played some of the best golf he is capable of playing.” TCI defeated the Cayman Islands in two divisions and were tied with the USVI twice in the tournament held earlier this month.
TCI Golf Association President Fraser Dods says his association is looking to attract more females and youngsters to the game.
CONCACAF U15 Girls’ Championship:
TCIFA’s representatives demonstrated a “high level of maturity” – Says football president Bien-Aime THE Turks and Caicos Islands were well represented by a trio of officials off the field at the recently held CONCACAF U15 Girls’ Championship, which took place in the Cayman Islands. President of the TCI Football Association (TCIFA) Sonia BienAime said that Patrice Senior, Alexander Bryan and Brittney BienAime who represented the TCI in different undertakings at the event were very professional. “This was a great opportunity for the trio, who have demonstrated a high level of maturity and expertise in their respective roles during the tournament. In addition to the many positive feedback received, I have had the privilege of observing all three of them in action during the semifinals and finals of the tournament. I felt really proud to see them represent us at the Confederation’s inaugural tournament in such a professional manner. They have certainly contributed to raising the profile of the TCIFA,” Bien-Aime pointed out. Senior selected by the regional Head of Refereeing, from amongst a group of referees, who attended the
FUTURO III Refereeing Course for Instructors back in April, attended as a Referee Inspector. Her responsibility was to ensure that as much as possible was provided to the refereeing team to perform at their highest level on match day. Each match saw Senior assigned to a different team. She would sit in on preparation meetings, and on match day she would ensure dress code and departure time from the hotel was maintained. “I also ensured that my team for the day had all the necessary equipment depending on their role, by double checking with them,” said the local referee. National player Bryan was at his second tournament (last year he had tasks at the U15 Boys’ Championship). For the first week he was stationed in Cayman Brac where Canada, Haiti, Cuba and Puerto Rico competed. There, he was responsible for inventory and storage as well as daily planning of meetings. In Grand Cayman for the final leg of the tournament, Alex was also in charge of storage and the pre-set up of locker rooms, signage and documents. To this regard, he said he got to be general coordinator for
Patrice Senior (left) and Brittney Bien-Aime both played their parts in the Cayman Islands.
Alex Bryan was the general coordinator for the third place clash, where he was handed the opportunity to walk the teams out and start the game.
the third place clash- where he was handed the opportunity to walk the teams out and start the game. Selected to intern by CONCACAF’s Competition’s Department after an interview in July, Brittney Bien-Aime’s responsibilities entailed administrative tasks such as stapling papers, filing papers and preparing envelopes; however, she noted with a smile - that due to: “As I’ve been told, my advance level of understanding and maturity, I was given more complex responsibilities similar to that of an Assisting General Coordinator (AGC).” In this role, Brittney was responsible for
PASS ON THE KNOWLEDGE The TCIFA president is hoping that the trio can pass on the knowledge and skills they have acquired. “It is hoped that Patrice will return home and share all of the knowledge and experience as a Referee Inspector with referees in the TCIFA’s Referees Development Programme, and likewise young Alex and Brittney will be able to demonstrate and share what they have learnt with organisers at our very own tournaments. This is no doubt the first of many opportunities to come for stakeholders involved in our development programmes.”
preparing meeting halls, designing power-point presentations, greeting teams, taking part in team arrival meeting duties, setting up the stadium for games and being trophy girl. “My experience during this championship was one of a kind. I got to see first-hand all the hard work and sweat that goes into the wellpresented games we watch, but also gained the opportunity to learn many new skills and information about ‘behind the scenes football’, that, along with meeting many influential and kind people,” the young BienAime pointed out.
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