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Blue Ribbon Commission

appointed

The Government’s promised review of the local tax system is being realised with the appointment of members to the Blue Ribbon Commission. PAGE  5

Vehicle collision leaves one injured Potential for local trust associations to develop PAGE 7

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Price control 7 in a free market difficult PAGE 

PAGE Finance  11 ministry to pull in $153.7m in revenue

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

August 3 - 9, 2013

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

August 3 - 9, 2013

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

NEWS

Blue Ribbon Commission members appointed BY VANESSA NARINE THE GOVERNMENT’s promised review of the local tax system is being realised with the appointment of members to the Blue Ribbon Commission. The members include Minister of Finance, Trade and Investment, Charles Washington Misick; Permanent Secretary, Finance, Athenee Harvey; Commissioner of Revenues, Cynthia Castillo; Collector of Customs, Chawa Williams; representative of Opposition Party, Edith Cox; representative of Hotel and Tourism Association, Pierre Brunswick; representative of Financial Services Association, Antoine Faessler; representative of Chamber of Commerce Provo, E. Jay Saunders; representative of Resort Economic Council, Gilbert Morris; representative of Bar Association, Gordan Kerr; representative of Accounting Fraternity; Joseph Connelly; representative of Chamber

of Commerce Grand Turk, Pedro Ariza; and Tax Policy and Tax Administration Adviser, John Murphy. The Finance Minister is chair of the commission. In an interview with the Weekly New Misick said: “I am happy that this has progressed to this stage and I am looking forward to full participation of the community, with the hope to arrive at a win-win taxation regime that is friendly to investment and fair to consumers, while at the same time providing a sustainable revenue base.” According to the commission’s Terms of Reference (TOR), the over-arching remit will be to provide advice to the TCIG on the various options available to address the weaknesses and strengths in the existing taxation and other revenue generation structures. It will also provide advice to the Minister of Finance so that a fully informed decision can be made on

Minister of Finance, Trade and Investment, Charles Washington Misick

new/modified taxation and revenue generation systems that may be introduced. The TOR says that the commission is invited, in the context of maintaining an equitable incidence of revenue generation

On the scene shortly after vehicle collision

Vehicle collision leaves one injured BY DAISY HANDFIELD VEHICLES were held up on Leeward Highway due to a traffic collision on Wednesday after a silver BMW car coming out of Glass Shack collided with a yellow Kia jeep. While arriving on the scene, the Weekly News noted police officials helping the Cuban national who was

driving the Kia jeep, into another vehicle. A police official confirmed that the driver of the Kia jeep complained about a pain in his right knee so he was rushed to the Cheshire Hall Medical Centre but released the same day. According to police reports, the silver BMW was coming out of

Glass Shack Road heading north and upon coming out on the main road it collided with a yellow KIA jeep that was heading along the Leeward Highway. The grey BMW received extensive damage to the right side fender and bumper while the KIA jeep received minor damages to the left bumper.

and a strong economy, to consider the structure of the taxation system and other revenue sources and specifically to: consider how the taxation system and other sources of revenue can encourage and support economic activity and promote increased employment and prosperity while providing the revenues necessary to meet the cost of public services and other Government outlays in the medium and longer term; examine the balance achieved between taxes collected and revenues generated from other sources on income, capital, society and spending; review all taxation and other revenue sources with a view to assessing the economic and social benefits they deliver and to recommend the consolidation or elimination of those that are unjustifiable on cost/benefit grounds; consider options for the future financing of Government. Technical support shall be dedicated to undertaking the analysis of the options available from a tax adviser and members of the Government Revenue Commission and Customs Departments who shall assist to develop the preferred solution. It states that any changes will be subject to the normal consultative processes and parliamentary oversight once announced by the Minister. The TOR also states that the committee is advisory in nature, and will make recommendations to the Minister of Finance and the Minister will take into account the report and recommendations and will make any appropriate announcements as part

of the normal budget and legislative processes. It adds that during the process of completing its activities thorough consideration will be made to the TCIG’s commitments regarding economic competitiveness and on revenue sources contained in the programme for government, in particular, the commitments: to keep the overall tax burden low to maintain competitive advantage to encourage investment with respect to other jurisdictions, to implement changes to realize the rewards of work while increasing the fairness of the taxation and other revenue generation systems, to ensure that the regulatory framework remains flexible, proportionate and up to date, to introduce measures to broaden the tax base and other sources of revenue thereby reducing the reliance on a small number of key sectors, to ensure debt reduction plans are supported so that the TCIG can successfully refinance its debt by Feb 2016 without the need for a UK loan guarantee, to ensure that revenues foregone with the non-implementation of VAT are replaced with equal or greater revenue sources and to simplify the existing taxation and other revenue generation structures thereby reducing the cost of administration. The commission had their first meeting on Friday (August 2). The commission is requested to report on the results of its examination and consideration and to make such recommendations as, and when, it thinks fit to Cabinet but not later than 30 September 2013.

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TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

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

Budget Talk

THE budget was passed by the House of Assembly on Thursday (July 25). Themed “Public Value and Policy Change for Progress”, it was presented by Minister of Finance, Washington Misick on Monday (July 22), who promised “absolutely no spending cuts, but instead, an increase in expenses for better service delivery”. What are your thoughts on the new budget?

Working with what’s left

majority of voters’ confidence will be vindicated.

The new budget in my mind is the Government working with what is left after the troubles of the past few years. And with the Finance Minister’s promise of “absolutely no spending cuts, but instead, an increase in expenses for better service delivery” the new Government should be allowed to work. If they fail to deliver, the option for the people will be clear soon enough and if they meet with success then the

Realism missing

Looking at the actual numbers for last year and the projections for this financial year makes me think there could have been more effort to get real figures.

Missed opportunity

Majority of your average persons in the TCI did not listen to the entire debates and would not be able to comment on what they think on

the new budget. This brings me to the fact that after the entire hullabaloo raised by the Opposition about forming a shadow government, they missed their chance to really proved their mettle. The Opposition Leader did her team a disservice by going on for something like nine hours, in a speech that covered most everything. She should have stuck to responding to the Finance Minister’s speech and let the shadow ministers tackle issues in the areas they are shadowing. This would have made more sense I think. This way they could have helped the average person to make sense of the contents of the budget, which a lot of people are still not clear on.

Give it to us straight

The people of these Islands just need to be told the truth, given the facts straight. Both sides, I think, did a bad job with their time in the House of Assembly in talking about the allocations to the different ministries and projects, etc. This only adds to a disconnect on financial issues; issues that are important if one is considering a future in the Turks and Caicos.

A clear demonstration

Our Finance Minister has now demonstrated with his budget and plan why the TCI Bank failed taking down the deposits of 4,000 families while leaving rich friends of the Minister untouched. It demonstrates why the Alexandria resort is in receivership and why Prestigious Properties had to depend on perks from the government to survive. All these organizations were mismanaged and driven to serious financial straits in a short time. All the budget figures from last year were not achieved. Yet this Minister raises the expectations for the fiscal year, which is already one third gone when the budget was released. He refuses to cut spending where we are not getting value for the dollars spent, such as Premier Ewing’s health care system.

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TCIG partners with Survey of business sector to install establishments underway private large vessel moorings

THE STRATEGIC Policy and Planning Department (SPPD) has begun its 2013 survey of businesses in the Turks and Caicos Islands. The 2013 Survey of Business Establishments (SoBE) started on July 21 and will continue until August 10. According to the SPPU, questionnaires are now being mailed to various businesses and organisations including hotels, restaurants, construction companies, schools, and retail stores, among others. The survey will also include all businesses from agriculture and

fishing to health and social work. Businesses or organisations with six or more employees are automatically selected to participate in the survey while those with less than six employees are randomly selected. The survey seeks to collect key economic information from a broad range of businesses and organisations in both the private and public sectors with the aim of accurately measuring the growth of the economy for 2013. The information collected will also be developed into a range of statistics that can be used to enhance

Two burglaries under investigation

POLICE are investigating two burglaries this week, a commercial and residential incident. The first, which occurred at a resort in Grace Bay, was reported on Sunday (July 28). It has been determined that the burglary occurred between the late night hours of Saturday (July 27) and early hours of Sunday. Missing is one safe which is off white and black in colour and a

quantity of liquor. The second incident was also reported on Sunday and occurred at a resort along South Dock Road. According to police, the burglary occurred between the early hours of last Friday (July 26) and late morning hours of Sunday. Missing is a quantity of steel and wood. Investigations into both incidents are ongoing.

the quality of decision-making by both the public and private sectors. The survey is being conducted under the Statistics Act 2011, which guarantees that all information provided by survey respondents will be kept confidential. The supplied information remains confidential to the office and will be used only for statistical purposes. Only aggregated data will be released and no individual establishment’s data will be provided to any person or entity as stipulated in Section 9 of the Ordinance. However, any establishment that fails to comply with the survey will be in breach of Section 10 (3) of the Statistics Ordinance 2011. TCIG’s chief statistician, Shirlen Forbes, said that no matter how big or small the operation, all entities do make a contribution to the economic growth of the economy. He has called for all participating entities to provide their full cooperation to the survey exercise so that the most accurate and reliable data can be collected. Respondents are allowed two weeks to complete the survey. Those who need help are asked to contact the SPPD by calling 946-1700 or 946-2801 ext: 11217/11202. Emails can also be sent to depstci@gmail.com.

THE DEPARTMENT of Environment and Maritime Affairs (DEMA) and the Turks and Caicos Reef Fund (TCRF) have partnered with local entrepreneurs to install large vessel moorings at Northwest Point, Grace Bay, Pine Cay, South Caicos and other locations across the country. The installation of these moorings is expected to reduce reef damage such as that which occurred in April at the Northwest Point Marine National Park, as a result of the grounding of Mega Yacht White Cloud. Since then DEMA, TCRF and private sector stakeholders have been meeting to discuss ways to prevent the reoccurrence of such damages. There have been at least 10 anchorages for large vessels located near Providenciales, in recent years. However there has been a growing number of mega yachts visiting the TCI and many of the existing anchorages are not located in areas where pleasure yachts want to go, presenting the temptation to anchor at unauthorised locations. The installation of large vessel moorings alleviates this problem, by providing safe mooring in areas that are attractive to travelling yachtsmen. The moorings are part of the infrastructure for a cruising tour of the Turks and Caicos Islands that

will allow visitors to moor their boat safely at prime locations, as they circumnavigate the islands. The moorings are being installed with contributions from Blue Haven Marina, Turtle Cove Marina, Sail Rock, Grace Bay Club and Amanyara Resort. The donations will pay for materials and installation costs at an estimated cost of $6,000 per installation. DEMA and TCRF are hoping to raise additional funds to install moorings at other locations, such as West Caicos and Grand Turk. Director of DEMA, Kathleen Wood, said: “DEMA and TCRF would like to express our heartfelt thanks to the generous contributors who made this initiative possible. “TCI’s coral reefs are not only the backbone of islands’ fragile marine ecosystems, but also the backbone of the country’s economy, providing for tourism, recreation, storm protection and fisheries.” Installation of the moorings is slated to commence in August/ September in order to have the moorings complete in time for the winter cruising season. For more information on the project or how to make donations, residents can contact DEMA at 9415122 or TCRF at 347-8455.

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Potential for local trust associations to develop

BY VANESSA NARINE

THE FINANCIAL Services Commission (FSC), on Wednesday (July 31) partnered with Bahamas Institute of Financial Services to provide the Turks and Caicos Islands trust industry with training at the Regent Palms. Facilitator, trust and fiduciary consultant, Leona Mitchell, said that with the changes that are coming in regarding local trust legislation, the one-day workshop will help to underscore the fact that there is potential for trust associations to tap into a needs area in a greater way – one way of advancing the local financial services sector. The session followed the circulation of the new draft Trustee Ordinance to the Trustees Association and Bar Association for comment; this seminar was seen as a timely event for the industry. The new Trustee Ordinance is the result of collaboration between the industry and the Financial Services Commission. The collective aim is to bring TCI laws up to date to allow ‘Private

Trust Companies’, ‘Vista Trusts’ and ‘Purpose Trusts’, which are now available in the Bahamas, Cayman and BVI. According to Mitchell, local trust associations have a unique opportunity to provide people with wealth via “well administered” trust associations. She told the Weekly News that once carefully managed these associations can meet world standards and attract international recognition. The trust administration seminar aimed to provide those in the trust industry including professionals from the regulatory authority with training and good understanding of trust structures that would shortly become available. The facilitator explained that as part of the one-day session a number of case studies for different jurisdictions were reviewed in hopes of assisting local stakeholders in recognising the “potential for trouble” if proper levels of vigilance are not maintained. She added that the participation of those present, members of the TCI Trustees Association and staff

Price control in a free market difficult THERE has been talk of price gouging among local businesses since the implementation of the new tax measures, which are part of the Government’s short-term approach to raising revenues, until the Blue Ribbon Commission completes its review of the Islands’ tax system. But, Minister of Finance, Trade and Investment, Charles Washington Misick, told the Weekly News that these reports have not been confirmed. He acknowledged that the concern is a real one, however, pointed out that the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) operates a free market and price control can be difficult under such circumstances. “It will be hard to police,” Misick said. The new tax measures include: the 15 per cent on freight and insurance of imports; a one per cent increase in Accommodation Tax; changes in the Stamp Duty; the introduction of a temporary driver’s licence fee, which will largely target visitors to the Islands; a General Service Tax for the service industry,

including attorneys and accountants; and a Communications Tax – the latter two expected to become effective in October. At Cabinet on June 12, Ministers committed to view “very seriously” any evidence where individual businesses appear to increased prices unjustifiably. At a press conference on June 13, Premier, Dr. Rufus Ewing, reiterated Misick’s comments on price control. Ewing admitted that price control is not the way his Government wants to go. However, he acknowledged the concern as one that Cabinet has “discussed at length” and said consumers themselves are well positioned to report unjustified increases. The Premier pointed out that there is legislation to combat this practice, legislation that allows for proprietors to be penalized. He admitted that the legislation is old and in need of revision, but maintained that the provisions remain useful. (VANESSA NARINE)

A section of the stakeholders at Wednesday’s workshop

from the FSC, was indicative of a successful session. Mitchell noted too that several areas were covered on Wednesday, including administration, management, review and supervision of Trust Associations in the TCI – a broad perspective of the legal and administrative responsibilities in the trust and fiduciary services industry. PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE Head of the bank and trust department with the FSC, Marlon Joseph, maintained that the session was another step towards improving professional competence. In his opening remarks on Wednesday, he said: “Only last December we met in this room, to review the proposed trust legislation for the TCI. “What this indicates is the seriousness that the commission places in this effort as it strives to ensure that the legal framework for the regulation and supervision of trust companies in the TCI remains relevant and current. “Coinciding with this one-day seminar is receipt of the recent draft for the proposed Trust Ordinance. This is of great importance to us. “We hope that this training session today will result in the following set objectives being met: the building and strengthening of the trust industry in the TCI; the improvement of the industry legal framework; the enhancement of the reputation of trustees activities; and advancement of the technical capability of the industry in respect to managerial, legal and administrative activities relevant to trust activities.” According to him, bringing together all active licensed trustees to exchange information and ideas on trust related matters is key

to improving the local financial services sector. “More minds coming together means greater sharing and increasing input and buy-in by all stakeholders,” he said. Joseph expounded also on the role of the FSC and maintained that the commission’s function is not only to regulate and ensure compliance with the relevant laws and regulations, but to work with the industry to ensure professionalism and competence of all the players. He said: “Such training is also intended to strengthen the reputation of the trustee industry and raise the standard and integrity of trust providers in the TCI. “The trust industry is a vital part of the financial services sector and for us to realise visible growth in trust businesses we need to strive for the best professional standards. “In the 1980s, TCI was the place to do trust business. Somehow we have faded away. We need to shine again. “On the bright side, we do have a cadre of experienced persons in the room in trusts business, we have built capacity in our regulatory oversight and with new laws and regulation coming on stream and continuous training, especially with sessions like this one, it can be an opportune moment for us to regain our competitive position. “Despite the challenges faced by international financial centres, there are still good reasons to have the TCI as a jurisdiction for doing trust business. “We are preparing ourselves to be competitive and to take advantage of opportunities that come our way.” The head of department added that the FSC continues to work

towards increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of the supervision of all licensees. He said: “Testimony of this, is the fact that the commission within the last three years has completed a cycle of onsite examinations for all trust companies in the Turks and Caicos. “This exercise was not only focused on regulatory compliance but we also reviewed the licensees competence as to how they asses and mitigate the risk as well as the adequacy of the systems that are in place to meet their regulatory requirements. “We recognise the need for the industry to work in harmony with us and today’s (Wednesday) session, is testimony for us to collaborate on the trust concept we would like to see in the TCI. “Whatever laws and regulation we intend to enact must be sensible and practical and must actively involve the persons who have to work with it.” Joseph stressed that the local stakeholders in the financial services sector area not short of ideas and experience. President of the Association of Professional Trustees, Andree Piche, said: “This event comes at a very opportune time for the trust industry in the TCI especially in light of the recently released draft Trust Ordinance. “The association is very pleased by recent efforts taken by the Government and FSC to revitalise the industry. “We strongly support educational events such as this one and hope that it will be well attended by the financial sector.” Following this effort, some local trust companies have expressed an interest in marketing the new TCI structures in the Asian market.

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August 3 - 9, 2013

Proposed budget changes may be ‘fundamental’ BY VANESSA NARINE THE APPROPRIATIONS Committee spent four days (July 9 – 10 and 15 – 16) scrutinising the estimates of expenditure and revenue in the 2013/2014 Budget before it was debated in the House of Assembly. Chair Sharlene CartwrightRobinson maintained that the changes that were recommended by the committee could be “fundamental,” particularly so when it came to mis-postings that were discovered. The report from the Appropriations Committee was tabled in the House last Monday (July 22). The Minister of Finance, Trade and Investment, Charles Washington Misick, received a copy of the report in advance of the parliamentary sitting. In a letter to him, which accompanied the report and was seen by the Weekly News, CartwrightRobinson said: “The Public Service Commission's allocation is underfunded and genuine expenses have been inadvertently left out and revenues to be collected under Immigration Department for passports should be placed under Registration and Citizenship and two separate figures appear under each head. “Also there were several mis-

postings in Ministry of Government Support Services’ allocations. “The budget needs a review to ensure that the allocations are correct, as these changes are and can be fundamental.” STATUTORY BODIES The report itself covered revenue and expenditure numbers in several areas, including allocations to statutory bodies and institutions for good governance. The committee requested to be provided with the budgets for the statutory and other bodies who are receiving subventions. It “strongly” recommended that the estimates for these and other bodies be laid on the table as the budget estimate and the appropriations estimates at the same time, which was done on the last day of the budget debates (July 25). The report said: “The committee recommends that there be a review of these bodies in order to study the potential for increased revenue. “The committee further recommends that these bodies revisit their respective budgets with a view to improving performance through revenue enhancement and cost reductions.” The Turks and Caicos Airports Authority (TCIAA) and the Financial Services Commission (FSC) were two statutory bodies that

Sharlene Cartwright-Robinson

were looked at specifically. The budget records show that in previous years TCIAA paid to the Consolidated Fund, but zero allocation was made for this fiscal year and its excess and next, the committee found. The report said: “Upon further examination the committee learnt that the revenue excess due to come to TCIG would be diverted to the capital investment in the ongoing expansion project for the Providenciales Airport. “The committee recommends in the furtherance of greater accountability and transparency that the full revenue received from the Airports Authority be transferred as revenue to the Consolidated Fund and if desired then to apply an equal amount to the Capital Budget specifically to be applied to the project. “By this means the proper accounting practice would be applied and capital spend would be properly recognised in the records.” The Appropriations Committee did not receive budget estimates from the FSC and the report pointed out that the basis for this concern of the shortfall in revenue last year of over $1m. “An estimate for this year was budgeted for an additional amount of $800,000 with no explanation of how this additional revenue would be derived, whether with increased activity or a reduction in operational cost. “Therefore the committee cannot make a recommendation as to whether the projection is realistic,” the report said. As it related to institutions for good governance, the Appropriations Committee looked at allocations to the Director of Public Prosecution’s (DPP) Office, the National Audit Office and the Human Rights Commission. Scrutiny in these areas found that the allocations to the DPP’s Office was not satisfactory, a sentiment made clear by the DPP, JoAnn Meloche, since there is need for additional training for staff. The committee recommended a review of the DPP Office’s budget. On the matter of the National Audit Office, the report said: “On scrutiny of their budget the committee was informed that the projected work plan had to be scaled

back as a result of lack of funding. “Given the critical role of this oversight body and the possible savings with a properly resourced office we strongly recommend a review with a view to increase the allocations for this year.” The committee discovered inconsistent approaches to the way in which rental of properties are applied; a point noted when members looked at the allocations for the Human Rights Commission (HRC). The HRC pays rent while the Integrity Commission and Attorney General Chambers do not have rent attributed in their budgets, but are housed under Estate Management budget. The committee recommended a review in this area with a view to uniform practices. Also noted was that the receipts of grants to the HRC were not captured in the revenue and it was recommended that these monies be allocated under the budget of the Human Rights Commission. DEPARTMENT SPENDING The Ministry of Border Control and Labour was singled out for review and recommendations by the committee. The report said: “Immigration: There were no allowances made for housing allowances. This was a concern for the committee in that the Immigration Department is one of those departments where transfer of staff takes place. “In the event there was staff transfer there would be the need to necessitate the payment of housing allowance. “Training: It appears to the committee that no real consideration was given in the allocation for training both local and international. “Whilst we appreciate the reliance on external agencies to assist in this area there must not be a total reliance on these grants or gestures. “We noted during our hearing that a number of Ministries in defence of the figures allocated under their departments informed the committee that training plans had been submitted to the Training Unit. “However the committee further noted that the Training Unit does not realistically reflect the allocation as these should complement an aggressive plan in specific areas of training for the various departments. “The committee therefore recommends that training be given priority and the individual budgets should reflect the training needs specific to the department’s needs.” The Appropriations Committee also looked at allocations within Ministries for sundry expenses, which they found were “scattered” throughout the budget and recommended that sundry expenses be charged against appropriate

expense codes; supplies, where the criticism was the same as with sundry expenses; communication and electricity expenses, which was found to be high and a recommendation for review was made. The report said: “Whilst it is practice to group certain items under Central Purchasing Unit it is also important that each department capture their own cost under their own respective department’s budget even if this is affected by journal entry by CPU and the department.” Specific recommendations were made for other departments. The report said: “On scrutiny of the budget estimates together with further explanation from the Chief Economist, the committee is satisfied that the allocation for this financial year is insufficient to carry out the mandate and the important work of this unit. “It therefore recommends a review of these estimates with a view to increasing the allocations [to the Strategic Planning and Policy Unit].” The committee also called for there to be a clearer identification of divisions versus departments as this led to confusion. The Development Budget was another area of expenditures that was reviewed. “There is a confusing blend of numbers in the Development Budget. There are two elements, the funds accounted for in TCIG’s accounts and funds not accounted for in TCIG’s account. “Funds not accounted for are stated as $2,282,900. Funds accounted for in TCIG accounts externally funded $2,261,070. “The amount applied $3,728,888 must then be acquired partly from funds accounted for in TCIG accounts but this is not clearly shown,” the report said. REVENUE As it relates to revenues, the committee agreed that based on the information provided, it was satisfied that the revenue projected for this year is realistic. However, the committee was assured that they were conservative and noted their expectation for greater performance and where there are no regulations. The committee also recognised areas where there could be greater performance. The budget for the fiscal year 2013-2014 includes estimated revenues of $214 million and expenditures of $199.8 million. Section 114 and 115 of the Constitution outlines the role of the Appropriations Committee being a constitutional body with the authority to scrutinise the revenue and expenditure of the budgeted estimates so as to ensure that the amounts presented are realistic and to make recommendations where possible.

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Minister George Lightbourne

‘This is our budget’ - Lightbourne A WHOPPING $14.9 million has been set aside for the 2013/2014 outlay of the Ministry of Government Services, with a $1.8 million projected revenue. Minister George Lightbourne, during the recent budget debate, gave short shrift to the criticisms and castigations of the recently passed budget. "This budget is our budget, it is our budget. “We were unable to get everything we wanted to include into it, but I see it as the beginning, considering the many draw backs and streamlining, considering where we were a few months ago, compared to where we are now. “I thank God that we are able to achieve the programmes and projects that we are able to include in it." He urged: "We all know the hell we went through with the interim administration, so don't make believe that we are depriving the schools...we all know." Lightbourne said that he realises that much is expected of the Government, and gave assurances that Government will do all that it can, with what it has. He noted that only a comprehensive approach to harnessing the resources of the country will prevail in the effort to better use the natural resources of the TCI. "This is a budget wherein there is limited room for expansion, yet there are significant opportunities for change." He added that measures have been taken to prioritise growth and spending, and that Government will continually endeavour to increase the value for the money it spends. CAPITAL PROJECTS He also updated the House on some of the capital projects over the last financial year The South Caicos Community Centre and disaster building was completed at a cost of $264,021; while $479,000 was spent on repairs to the immigration building south base and $44,805 for improvements to the Grand Turk water distribution system. An additional $60,000 was spent on the Grand Turk generator,

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the strategic programming and planning unit in Grand Turk, the Blue Hills clinic, Providenciales wellness centre and South Caicos community centre. The Minister reported that the tendering and placement of order for the osmosis plant in Grand Turk was completed at $1.5 million, while upgrading contracts for the construction of the building to house the reverse osmosis plant were in excess of $500,000. "Repairs to the water catchment in Grand Turk were $100,000. Negotiating and agreeing contracts for the completion of HJ Robinson high school administrative block was $1,723,789. Completion of the construction of the radar station site was an additional $200,357." Commencement of the reconstruction of the causeway between North and Middle Caicos was undertaken at $965,625, while preparation and design of the tender documents for Ona Glinton’s new classroom was approximately $2 million. Another $200,000 was spent on shutters for Government buildings in North and Middle Caicos, while $1 million went to the construction of the court for SIPT. More than $400,000 went to the upgrading of the Millennium Highway, and $25,000 to drainage in Providenciales. Lightbourne also noted the importance of the fisherman's quarters on West Road which was constructed at $150,000. "This is a project that I think the infrastructure is needed, it was a project that I promised to the people of West Road and it is a project that I am determined to carry out. “I believe it is going to provide a business climate for fishermen to work in a more sanitary and attractive manner to promote a vendors market for locals and tourists alike." Meanwhile, the Minister also noted that he will continue to promote the mandate of his Ministry and Government. For the last financial year, the Government Services Ministry was allocated $13.5 million; its actual revenue was $1.2 million. (DI)

Ministry’s focus is on solutions that work, Gardiner THE ALLOCATION to the Ministry of Labour, Immigration and Border Control increased this financial year, from an actual expenditure of $4.9m to $5.7m. Subject Minister, Ricardo Don Hue Gardiner, maintained that the allocations will support a number of initiatives that are underway. “Better times are to come,” he said. The Minister acknowledged the criticisms that have been made public, but said his focus is solutions, “solutions that are available and can work” – a practical approach to moving forward. On the issue of labour, Gardiner explained that the TCI needs foreign workers, as the economic development that is envisioned cannot be advanced with only local skills. He was firm in making clear the need for expatriate workers to be able to function without fear and locals without a sense of entitlement. “I feel the pain of our people, but we cannot lose sight of economic and political self determination,” the Minister said. According to him, partnerships

Minister of Labour, Immigration and Border Cotrol, Ricardo Don Hue Gardiner

are being forged with the private sector to tackle various initiatives, including: the development of a comprehensive national skills bank, labour and immigration policies and a national virtual job fair. Gardiner stated that the efforts being made are a clear representation of his Government’s commitment to the people of the Turks and Caicos Islands. “We are taking meaningful steps to our goal,” he said.

Looking to the future, the Minister added that other initiatives being looked at include a second chance employment programme for persons with criminal records. He made it clear that he is committed to realisation of the aspirations set out in the Ministry’s mission statement. The Ministry brought in some $15.3m in 2012/2013 and is expected to bring in $16.2m this financial year. (VANESSA NARINE)

Chuck Hesse gives his testimony RALPH Charles Hesse (Chuck Hesse) testified to a sense of loyalty and obligation to the animals, staff and investors at the Caicos Conch Farm as the legal wrangling over missing company documents continued in the Supreme Court on Tuesday (July 30). Hesse made this revelation during his direct testimony, when he was asked why after his dismissal from the Trade Wind Industries, Conch Farm in October 2011, he continued to visit the premises and carry out his duties as per usual. He also noted that none of the new operators took over or attempted to take the responsibilities of animals and staff, so he continued his work as usual. However, he added that he did not anticipate it taking four months after his dismissal before he would have been relieved of these duties. The former chief executive officer told the court that he found it "ironic" that the first thing that was asked of him was where the 'books of accounts' were and not who will assume responsibility for the care of the animals. Hesse further testified that during the four months he never encountered Richard Berke, who took over the reins of CEO following his dismissal. When questioned, he stated that

although the staff knew he was dismissed, they were confused due to the contentious nature of things at the farm between himself and the new operators. He also gave testimony that he did not give any documents relating to the company to anyone following his dismissal. This was in direct contradiction to testimony given by one witness, who previously stated that he was given documents by Hesse both before and after he was fired. Meanwhile, the former CEO said his refusal to take out a $4.2 million lien against TWI property (freehold) - a request made by major shareholder Robin Vanderveer - was what sparked the deterioration of the relationship between the two and which culminated in his and the former chairman's dismissal. He observed that there is strong evidence to suggest that he was removed so Vanderveer could put a lien on the freehold. Under questioning from Judge Margaret Ramsay-Hale, Hesse said there was no opportunity for a normal transition between the old and new management, and that he would have willingly stepped in to assist if there were. He testified that the accountant kept documents relating to the business and its administration in

her office, and when asked by his lawyer Peter McKnight, stated that he did not consider the books he was in possession of to be 'books of account' of the company. According to his testimony, books of account include income and balance statements, cash flow statements, shareholder equity as well as expense, assets and liabilities reports of the company. Hesse said when he visited his office in February to get copies of documents for the Labour Department he was supervised by security personnel and that he left everything as he found it. He said he did not take any documents out of the office. When asked by the judge how he opened the cabinets, he said he had the keys. Further questioning revealed that no one requested any keys from him after he was removed from the property and that there were no attempts to change any of the locks. Through further questioning from McKnight, Hesse established that the documents that were referred to as ‘books of account’ by the new chairman, John Hartley, and which he is alleged to have, are not books of account. Hesse will continue his testimony when the case is called again on September 19. (DI)

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Missick defends education budget MINISTER of Education, Youth and Sport, Akierra Missick during the recent 2013/2014 Budget debate defended her ministry's allocations, of which $20.9 million will go toward expenditure. In outlining the projects and departmental provisions, she told the House that the goals are all ambitious but that the Government aims to achieve them. "Despite all of the comments that have been made about the education budget, there is an increase, however minor it is, there is one," she said. Last financial year, the Ministry was allocated $19.6 million for expenditure, with a revenue collection of $428,000. This year revenue is estimated as $575,000. "The Ministry will receive $20.9 million for the upcoming estimated budget. This accounts for 11 per cent of the recurrent budget which is up from 10.42 per cent last year. "In relation to the capital projects budget, the Ministry has also received estimate of $4.5

Minister of Education, Youth and Sport, Akierra Missick

million which is 31 per cent of the capital projects budget, in particular, in relation to this $1.2

million are for new projects which includes a lot of the areas raised by members of the House."

Environment and Home Affairs ministry gets $8.5m GOVERNMENT has allocated $8.5 million to the Ministry of Environment and Home Affairs', with a projected $5.4 million revenue for the new financial year. The Ministry's revenue for the past year was $4.7 million, while its expenditure for the same year was $7.3 million. Amanda Missick, Minister responsible, reported on the Ministryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s achievements over the past year as well as its projected programmes and operations. She reported that $860,000 has also been allocated for capital projects. "The strategic aim for district administration is to ensure that essential government services are readily available throughout the islands." She said two district commissioners and two senior administrative officers were recently appointed to oversee the operations of the family islands. She noted that steps are already being taken to ensure closer collaboration with ministries and departments throughout the Islands to provide ease of access to basic amenities. Her aim, she added, is to establish district boards in each island to ensure that they have a voice in the administration and delivery of Government services.

Miniser Amanda Missick

The Minister also touched on the Road Safety Department which falls under her Ministry. She said more road safety signs and speed bumps will soon be put up in Providenciales. "An assessment was also recently done and approved by the Government to review the taxi fares across the Islands. The taxi drivers are very grateful for that." She added that the last review was in 2007. "My department is now in the process of conducting a socioeconomic study which will involve widespread consultation to assess the need for registered jitneys as public service transportation which

will help to decrease the number of illegal jitneys that operate on the streets of Providenciales. "We are aware that many of these vehicles are unlicensed and uninsured and frequently cause accidents. Immediate attention will be given to this problem." She also informed that the delay in the creation of drivers licences will be addressed in short order. Meanwhile, the fire department came in for praise from the minister. "It is anticipated that more public private sector initiatives will be encouraged and implemented. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We commend our volunteers for their continued and dedicated service to the people of the Turks and Caicos Islands." Provisions for the agriculture department, which fall under Missick's portfolio, involve the creation of an agriculture department plan, among many other projects, some of which have already been rolled out. "Our Government has been liaising with our regional and international counterpart to obtain support to develop a five year agriculture plan to stimulate agriculture in the Turks and Caicos Islands." She added that with this in mind they are now looking to fill the post of Director of Agriculture. (DI)

Pointing to concerns raised about the National Consultation on Education, Missick said she is confident the findings will help to chart the way forward in realising a sustainable and realistic education plan. She also defended the Government's scholarship allocation, which was criticised by the Opposition benches. "Notwithstanding the limited fiscal space that we have as a Government, we were able to secure the $2.6 million budget for scholarships. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A bulk of this budget is for continuing scholarships with an estimated 42 students to return home next year on completion of their studies, which will then open up the space for another 42 scholarship applicants to be awarded." "[This year] We were only able to award nine, because these were the nine best people in the bulk of applications." She also pointed out that the ministry was able to award 17 partial scholarships, something that was not done before. Missick said priority has been given to the Department of Education with a number of initiatives and programmes to assist and improve literacy and numeracy levels across the country. Some of these include improving the leadership and management of schools, review of existing curriculum and assessment avenues in primary and secondary schools, health and safety improvement, review of space and overcrowding and strengthening childhood education. She noted that in the primary schools, improvements were realised, however student performance still needs to be improved in specific areas. "With this in mind, we have provided for the implementation of teaching strategies to improve performance in reading and mathematics. These are the subjects that students have the most difficulty in." The Minister said workshops are scheduled to improve teaching and learning strategies in technical and vocational disciplines as well. In terms of early childhood, she said she will be taking a draft early childhood policy to the House in October for passage. The document will aid in strengthening the offerings at this stage as well as ensuring that schools are of the requisite quality. As it relates to ensuring access to education, this year the Ministry will be continuing its partnership with private schools in providing grants to support one additional

teacher to address the excess of children who are registered but cannot be accommodated in Government schools. She also spoke of the provisions for strengthening the alternate education programme for juveniles in prison and those who are out of prison but cannot access education through the normal channels. In the area of the physical environment of schools, Missick voiced her Government's commitment to providing the best possible environment for faculty and students in all schools. She said $200,000 has been allocated for the completion of the HJ Robinson auditorium, $438,000 for the furnishing of new classrooms there, and pointed to the signed $2.2 million contract for the Ona Glinton Primary for a new 12 classroom block. She also updated the House on the new classroom block at the HJ Robinson, which she said will be opened by the new school year. "We have undertaken to improve and replace bathrooms at the Clement Howell High School and Ianthe Pratt Primary School, and seek to renovate the high school science labs of all for high schools, for that we have a budget of $4.5 million dollars for these projects." Addressing the overcrowding situation and safety and security issues at CHHS, she said the estimated split is $1 million, and Government will need to find this over the recurrent budget for the next three years. "In an effort to try and stamp out violence, we are approaching it in two ways: we are up-grading the perimeter fencing around Clement Howell school at an estimated $100,000, and we are working with various ministries to ensure that the surrounding areas receive the necessary attention to enhance the images that surround the high school. "We intend to also work closely with students, teachers and parent associations and especially corporate partners to maintain a clean and safe environment for our children." Meanwhile, in the Department of Culture, she said the TCI Proud Programme will be rolled out soon within primary and secondary schools. She is also encouraging more volunteers for reading clubs and the Young Readers Programme. Twenty thousand dollars has been put aside for a consultancy review of the current library services as well as for the upgrade of its internet access across the islands. (DI)

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Finance ministry to pull in $153.7m in revenue

BY VANESSA NARINE THE

MINISTRY of Finance Trade and Investment received an expenditure allocation of approximately $11.8m, with an estimated revenue generation of $153.7m, for the 2013/2014 financial year. The expenditure is some 6.5 per cent of total budgeted expenditure and revenue is 73.6 per cent of total budgeted revenue collection. Actual revenue and expenditure numbers for last financial year, 2012/2013, are $150.3m and $8.8m, respectively. During the budget debates members of the Opposition had strong criticisms of the Ministry’s work and its allocations, highlighting specific areas that need greater focus. FINANCE The Finance Department drew much attention from Opposition Members of Parliament (MPs). Deputy Speaker, Josephine Connolly, dubbed the 2013/2014 Budget disastrous. According to her, there were “free lunches” under the former administration and the people are now picking up the tab. “The contributions to the Sinking Fund are sinking this country,” she said. The Deputy Speaker questioned whether or not the repayment schedule could be revised so that it does not take a toll on the TCI, with the focus being the removal of the loan guarantee by 2016. “All our financial laws are being driven by this one aim and this self serving policy at the core of difficult relationship with UK,” she said. According to her, the economics surrounding the loan guarantee is that of a loan shark. Finance Minister, Charles Washington Misick, in response, said: “We have made the allocation to the Sinking Fund comfortable with the knowledge that our cash flow management would ensure that TCIG will be able to meet its obligations as they come due. “The decision to transfer funds from the Consolidated Fund to the Sinking Fund is a commitment TCIG have agreed with the UK government to repay the nation’s debt and otherwise prudently repay creditors in the normal course of the government’s operations. “We are proud of the serious

attempts we are making to deliver on that promise, and estimate that when the bond is matured in 2016 we would be able to pay down $85m, leaving a balance of $85m to renegotiate with our current bond holder or a new financier.” He explained that the $170m is not a loan from the UK, rather it is a TCIG bond held by institutional investors, and without the guarantee of the British government the debt service on the bond would be significantly higher than the 3.25 per cent. Misick said: “Debt management is a key component of financial management…my Government is setting up a debt management working group within the Ministry of Finance to review all of Government Debt including the contingent debt of TCI hospitals to ensure our debt load, and service obligation operate within the prudent limits taking into consideration borrowing guidelines established by the UK with all of her Overseas Territories.” Connolly also honed in on taxation and said it is another sore point and called for changes that would not risk the health of the economy. Misick reiterated that the tax measures in place are short term, until the recently established Blue Ribbon Commission completes its review of the tax system in its entirety. All-Island elected candidate and shadow minister for finance, Derek Taylor, added his bit by urging the Government to engage institutions like the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) and the European Investment Bank. “The Turks and Caicos Islands is in the midst of uncertainty and struggle,” he said. Taylor added that accountability and purpose must be the focus, particularly since the country is positioned to rebound. He also called for maturity and good governance to be the order of the day, as the TCI not only learns for its past, but from other countries. “We have the world at our fingertips and we can take the lessons from the world,” Taylor said. The shadow finance minister added that the challenges are many and something needs to be done. Taylor said: “We have an opportunity to address this situation….policy decisions taken

Finance Minister, Charles Washington Misick

must consider the past, present and future of these Islands.” TRADE AND INVESTMENT Leader of the Opposition, Sharlene Cartwright-Robinson noted that the Trade Department needs to be more effective. In the area of investment, she added more marketing is needed and while she welcomed the Government’s plans to set up an organisation similar to TC Invest, the Opposition Leader urged to use of more technology to advance efforts. Connolly, also commented on the work in this area. According to her, while there have been promises by the Government to roll out the red carpet for investors, much more needs to be done to address the red tape that existing investors still face. The Finance Minister noted that his Government remains committed to prudent fiscal management that “helps to create an environment in which people and businesses can trust the Government, and plan for the future” with confidence. Elected candidate for Five Cays and shadow minister for investment, Sean Astwood, noted that the current administration has been in power for almost a year and there have still not been any changes in policies, procedures or incentives for investment. Astwood said: “Where are the investments that we were promised? “According to this budget I have here in front of me, I don’t see where this Government is serious about the investment arm of our economy…nothing is happening, no ground breakings, no changes in policies, no changes in procedures,

no incentive packages have been created and no help for small business owners certainly.” He noted that there has been much talk about projects on the table, but more needs to be done to get the projects off the ground. Astwood said: “Doing business in this country has not changed. The barriers to doing business in this country still exist. “Our labour and immigration policies are still a mess and I know some work is going on to fix this...I will now ask, how long must we wait! “It is inconceivable the stress and uncertainty that companies face when applying for a work permit….to operate a business one needs information, information that is communicated in a clear and timely manner. “So when a company has to wait six sometimes eight months to find out if a work permit has been refused or granted is ridiculous.” The Finance Minister’s response to this was a strong one. He said: “The Member spoke of projects being on the table from

2009…these are all initiatives of the last PNP administration, but they were frustrated by the interruption of elected government as a direct result of the PDM invitation to the UK government to suspend our constitution, and take over the operation of our country….my Government is merely completing what the last PNP administration began.” Misick said the Opposition is “living in a fantasy world” as his Government has taken the position to maximise the prioritising of resources. Astwood also talked about the economy rebounding and was positive that this will happen. However, he stressed that Islanders must be at the centre of all progress that is made. “Will our people be left out once more?” Astwood asked. The shadow minister called for any new investment policy to go hand in hand with a sensible labour policy. “The constitution of the Turks and Caicos allows for preferential treatment for our people and I encourage the Government to use the full extent of these provisions,” he said. Misick in response said: “This PNP Government has made the choice, a clear choice, to keep our economy strong and invest in our future. “We are determined to give every child a world class education, and to make sure no Turks and Caicos Islander is left behind. We are determined to provide first class health care for our people.” The Finance Minister maintained that his Government has chosen a responsible path to surpluses while supporting jobs and growth; to make the economy stronger, the people smarter and the society fairer.

Truck maliciously destroyed by fire A WHITE truck that was destroyed by fire on Sunday (July 28) is the result of malicious damage, according to police. The incident, which was reported on Sunday, is alleged to have been done by several children playing in close proximity of the truck.

A resident of Five Cays told officers that he secured the truck, which he was repairing on Sunday at 2pm and at about 7pm he returned to discover the truck consumed in flames. Several people of interest are assisting the police in this matter and investigations are ongoing.

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Are we emancipated?

Dear Editor, In the year 1834 the British Emancipation Act sought to free slaves in their territories. The Americans followed suit for some 30 years later on January 1, 1863. We read all the stories, saw all the films and those who are mature enough may have some firsthand experience. For over 400 years black people endured hard back breaking labour, discrimination, oppression, rape, torture, and murder. We heard stories of slaves of the likes of George Washington Albright, a teenager in Mississippi at the time of abolition in other states. He was a courageous young man who ran from plantation to plantation carrying the news of the abolition to secret slave meetings, risking life and limb if he were caught. We heard stories of Booker T Washington who was born a slave in

Virginia who fled as a nine-year-old boy after slavery was abolished in other states. He went on to become a presidential advisor, educator and an award winning author. Amazing feats considering that at that time some statutes existed that said slaves who could write or read if caught would get 500 lashes or their thumbs cut off above the second joint. Federal laws in the United States Constitution counted slaves as only being three fifths of a person, that escaped slaves be returned to their owners, that children born to slaves that were free did not get their freedom until they acquired the age of 21; there was even a law prohibiting the abolition of slavery prior to 1808. Knowing what we do know about the system, which continued long after slavery was abolished, having free slaves employed for minimal

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earnings only to tax them, and charging inflated prices for goods and services keeping them in debt and under the control of their former masters. So it is now 2013. Are we as a people truly emancipated? Is it possible to be fully emancipated without independence? Or as some would see it, is independence a state of mind? Have we emancipated ourselves from mental slavery? Are we living lives that our ancestors would be proud of after so many gave so much to get us here? Is this all an illusion thinking that we are truly free, when in fact we are as “house slaves” on the plantation? What is it in us that prevents us from being proud of whom we are? Why are we fearful of pushing our limits and reaching for the stars? Has the more than 400 years of oppression caused us to be fearful of harnessing the power that lies within us? Are we still broken? Are we still oppressed? Are we still discriminated against? Are we still underpaid and over taxed? Are we still indebted to our masters, so much so that we can never be truly free? It’s sad that when asking the hard questions, we may not be truly emancipated after all. Euwonka Selver

Real George COMMENTARY

WE were somewhat surprised when the new born Prince was named George. It was, however, the name we would have chosen because of the history of the name. George was papa William's grandfather's name. Baby Prince George now also carries his great-great grandfather’s name as well. King George sixth, was the son of King George the fifth but was not originally destined to become King. His older brother Edward took the British throne in 1936. However, this same year Edward decided to take the advice of Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin. Edward wanted to marry a twice

By David Tapfer married woman, Wallis Simpson. After much to do Edward abdicated and George took the throne. The next year, 1937, Wallis divorced her second husband and married Edward.

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Edward became the governor of the Bahamas with Wallis his wife by his side. While he was in “self imposed” exile in the Bahamas Edward was known as pro-Nazi. He admired Adolf Hitler and felt once Hitler's Germany overcame America and Britain, he, Edward, would return to rule that island division of Germany. Edward sure had a lot to learn. Now the expression “real George” is an old one which means something good. Perhaps King George VI was a good king. He certainly was better than Edward. He passed away in 1952 turning over the reins to his daughter, now Great Grandma Queen Elizabeth. Grandpa Charles said that when

Clarification regarding the use of the word “annexation” Dear Editor, In response to an article in the Turks and Caicos Weekly News entitled: Takeover by Canada an option of very few, Ewing, by Vanessa Narine, published July 15, 2013. Ottawa – Peter Goldring, Member of Parliament for Edmonton East, would like to clarify that the use of the word “annexation” regarding the Turks and Caicos Islands has been misconstrued. Canada absolutely does not advocate the “annexation” of the Turks and Caicos Islands or any country or territory; this is a term associated with colonialism, implying the `taking control of land or territory by sometimes forceful means`. Mr. Goldring has suggested for consideration by all, a possible confederation which is an alliance of power for mutual benefit. Mr. Goldring states very clearly that if there be a union with the islands it would only occur if there is a clear and determined will by a great majority of citizens of both countries for such an association. Mr. Goldring certainly has never used the term “annexation” in his many articles regarding the prospects of an economic partnership between the Turks and Caicos Islands and Canada or while speaking with numerous reporters when discussing this subject. As a long-time promoter for

greatly increased social and cultural engagement between the Turks and Caicos Islands and Canada, Mr. Goldring has stated: "While the Turks population is between 25,000 and 35,000 people partner with Canadian interests to develop a deep water Canadian goods transhipping port and a causeway inter-connecting the islands, this would create much more diverse year-round economy". Goldring would ideally look at encouraging a special associated status with the Turks and Caicos Islands because of the strategic potential, politically and economically for the region. Mr. Goldring has written many articles on this subject, and was appointed as the Conservative Party Foreign Affairs Critic for the Caribbean in 2004. Mr. Goldring has visited the islands several times and believes those residing on the islands would benefit immensely from an increased social and cultural engagement with Canada. Canada`s future in the Caribbean should be one of enhanced political, economic, and humanitarian relationships. A Canadian partnered platform of distribution and engagement in the Caribbean would help pursue this goal.

he first viewed new Prince George the baby cried and cried. Perhaps little baby George just found out about the manipulative events of the Turks and Caicos November-March elections. It has been centuries since the royalty have truly ruled the UK. It has long been a democracy. A democracy is when the party and candidates winning the popular vote rule the country. This did not happen in TCI. Provo and Grand Turk voters gave a strong popular victory to PDM. However the dissection of Provo into 6 seats and continuing inane loyalty of some Middle, North and South Caicos voters ignored what had happened time and again. Perhaps this is fate because the PNP are now heirs to what they fail to admit, their own parties mess. From the stolen furniture and headquarters to the massive budget killing health mess now joined by the long predicted shortfall in education. This is not a British mess. Britain has never had a Michael

and possibly never will. We were on our way to making the son of a Charles some kind of king and now he is in self imposed exile in Brazil. Interesting is that the actions of a Stanley, not PM Baldwin but Sir John Stanley exposed the mess. CARICOM or lengthy padded speeches will not rid Michael’s party of the mess. Washington was the first American president and 18th century general who sent King George III back on his heels and it was twentieth century American General George Patton that showed up Britain's General Bernie Montgomery and rescued Britain from Hitler. One of our sons name is George. He is the most frugal and is as industrious as the rest of our children. We need another George, James Alexander George or the heirs of his party; not as king or queen but certainly as Premier.

Amber Salusbury Special assistant to Peter Goldring, MP

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Education is expensive but try ignorance Dear Editor, Are we really doing our children, scholars, citizens and the country on a whole justice? The 2013-14 Budget just prepared, presented and approved, is not only a little joke but a very BIG insult to all common and rational thinking residents of the Turks and Caicos Islands, and remains a morass of unexplained issues! For discussion, there are two distinct issues that are close and dear to the hearts of the people of the TCI – employment/unemployment, and education. When education is used here, education for the youth is the thrust. And for presentation length purposes only the second issue, education, will be addressed now. Unemployment, though just as important, will come under separate cover and in following letter. It is a known fact that there is a very severe shortage of classroom space here in the TCI. Some say the cause is the foreigners; some say the economy, still others say the politicians; and I with no ill-will say it is just a lack of relative knowledge and information with the research to support a real strategic educational plan. To develop a strategic educational plan the vision and mission must not only collaborate but must be

adequately funded and properly managed to ensure desired goal outcomes. GOAL AND OBJECTIVES Realistic goals and objectives are not something that must be taken lightly; this is the future of our country. Our students are our country’s human capital resources and we must do everything to cultivate and mature. That means providing classroom spaces and tertiary education, be it locally or afar, through the award of more scholarships! Folks, I am asking if we are saying that from across the length and breath, east and west of the TCI, there are only nine (full) and 17 (partial) of our students who are worthy of being given a scholarship to compete against the outer world? No wonder our local graduates are so distanced and chosen over by the local industries! We know better, our students have shown better, and we as leaders and decision-makers, must do much better than the abstract Minister’s below quote. BUDGET QUOTE “9.4 ENSURING ACCESS: Mr. Speaker we are aware of our obligations under the convention of the Rights of the Child and also those

TCIG sets dates for shortened lobster season THE TURKS and Caicos Islands Government (TCIG) has extended the 2013/2014 Lobster Closed Season to allow adequate time for the completion of the reproductive cycle. The Department of Environment and Maritime Affairs (DEMA) has advised that that the new opening and closing dates are August 15, 2013, to March 31, 2014. The decision to extend the opening of the season for two weeks was made after consultations with the Scientific Advisory Committee and Fisheries Advisory Committee and other stakeholders. According to DEMA, indications are that lobster catches have fallen significantly over the years since hurricanes Ike and Hannah devastated their habitats on the Caicos Banks. The 2012-2013 season again recorded significantly below-average catches and approximately 20,000

pounds less than last season’s yield. The delay in opening the season is intended to allow lobsters adequate time to complete their reproductive cycles, thereby facilitating the recovery of the imperilled stocks. The season will close at its usual time on March 31, just prior to the commencement of breeding cycles, thereby effectively shortening the season by about two weeks. TCIG and DEMA have acknowledged that the postponed opening and shortened season will cause some difficulty for stakeholders; however, these measures are necessary to ensure the recovery of lobster stocks, in accordance with sound principles of sustainable management of the fishery. Any questions regarding lobster season and fisheries regulations governing lobster fisheries in TCI can be directed to DEMA at 9415122.

embedded in our constitution to ensure access to all primary school children. “Mr. Speaker this year we will continue our partnership with a few private schools by providing a grant to support one additional teacher to address the excess of children who have registered but cannot be accommodated in our schools.” Where are the additional classroom spaces? What innovative provisions have been made to absorb the recent high school graduates? Much is lacking, and again, we must do better than the above quote! CAN WE DO BETTER? Most definitely and resoundingly, yes! But with much resolve, tolerance, humaneness, care and some negotiation, now after the fact of the budget has been approved, and the opportunity to solve this problem, missed! The heart may be willing but with much fortitude nothing can be accomplished if the main ability ingredient is missing - qualifications. Of course experience plays a very important role in ability to manage,

but, with management and leadership come a prescribed set of attributes and they are education, experience and the will to lead. You see, in times of crisis, leaders lead! Here, in this instance post article, why must we wonder? After all the leadership without question lacks, and why must we be surprised? If less is more or best then ignorance prevails and the permanent secretary still has only a recent acquired Associate Degree; and too the recent appointed Deputy PS only a Bachelor. Hardly ample qualification to effectively and efficiently manage and lead the Ministry of Education. Why must we be surprised in the questioned decision-making to such vital decisions that will have life-time impacts on our country’s future? We should not be, I hope, but we must do better. MOVING FORWARD All is not lost here as during the budget debates the Minister mentioned the ability to re-programme funds (the Premier simply allowed, with justification), moving monies from one line to the other where it can be immediately better used. In that line of thinking, folks, let us not ever forget our perennial of

shortage of classroom spaces has not gone away and in reality there was no mention of it during the budget debates. Was it not important that it be discussed? Let us do due diligence and protect our country’s human capital resources – the little ones, our children, by solving the problem. SOLVE THE PROBLEM There are 120 plus classroom spaces lacking. At 15 to one student to teacher ratio we have a need for eight classrooms to be acquired accordingly. It shows an average burdened cost to the TCIG/Ministry of Education a mere $378,995, which equates to a $3,158 per student (much less than it costs to house a delinquent – because, according to the UN Charter, even imprisoned children still must be educated). And the good thing about it, once programmed it saves faces – the children, the TCI Government (Crown), the Human Rights Commission (Crown), the Ministry of Education, the representative Government – PNP and PDM, and most of all we the people. These letters are offered to help. Omissions and commission, if any, are unintended and not personal! Edward E. Smith

Beaches to showcase Turks and Caicos talent in St. Lucia TEAM members at Beaches Turks and Caicos lit the French Village stage on fire last week as finalists strutted, sang and danced their way to the 2013 Sandals Resorts International ENCORE regional finals. Launched in 2003, the ENCORE competition was created to showcase the vast array of talents present within the company. ENCORE, which stands for Entertainment Now Creates Opportunities Rewarding Excellence, is the brainchild of Sandals’ creative director Weston Haughton. It is the ultimate entertainment production where Sandals and Beaches team members get an opportunity to showcase their talents and be rewarded in three categories Male/Female Singer, Male/Female Model and Best Dancer. Corey Stubbs and Dominiqua Davis emerged as top male and female vocalist as they sang their way into the hearts of judges with their amazing vocals.

While, Oral Clarke and Cortrina Cooper strutted their way to the top with their model behaviour by showcasing their perfectly toned bodies in two wardrobes which included swim wear and casual attire. Sean Smith will represent the resort in the instrumental category by playing the saxophone. Beatrix Mya Marte’s dance skills landed him at the top of the chart for his dance act. The talented dancer performed a number he choreographed for the competition, beating out both his male and female competitors. The tough responsibility of judging fell upon ‘TCI Song Bird’ Barbara Johnson, Beaches hotel manager Lucky Kahlon and Director of Culture David Bowen. He said: “I was very surprised at the high level of talent among staff in departments other than entertainment. “I am glad we get to showcase our local talent at an international level, I am confident that these five

local talents will do a good job representing Turks and Caicos at the regional contest.” General manager Donald Dagenais also expressed his excitement to have the five local contestants compete regionally for the top title. He said: “ENCORE created a platform for our talented team members at Beaches Turks and Caicos to showcase talents across several areas of the performing arts. “Beaches Turks and Caicos realised the need to show these local talents and has created an avenue to not only perform at regional level but also to reward participating team members for their abilities.” Beaches and Sandals International Encore will take place at Sandals Grand St. Lucian in Castries St. Lucia Saturday August 15, where finalists go on to compete against the regional winners from Sandals and Beaches Resorts in Jamaica, St. Lucia, Antigua, and the Bahamas for the international crown.

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We will not forget our people, Stubbs-Smith BY VANESSA NARINE ABOUT 29 per cent of the estimated budgeted expenditures, included in the 2012/2014 Budget, go to the health sector – some $54.3m. Minister of Health and Human Services, Porsha Stubbs-Smith, maintained that her Government will not forget the people of the Turks and Caicos Islands. However, Opposition Members of Parliament (MPs) last week, during the budget debates, honed in on the massive expenditures, the majority of which go to InterHealth Canada. REVIEW CALL Opposition Leader, Cartwright-Robinson,

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comments made by the former Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Mr. Hugh McGarel-Groves. McGarel-Groves last June said the entire deal with InterHealth Canada is an “absolute scandal and the biggest financial mess” and is reported to be costing the people of the TCI $60m annually. “The contract needs to be reviewed… I accept the contract may have not been properly implemented, but fact is review is needed,” the Opposition Leader said. All-Island elected candidate and shadow finance minister, Derek Taylor, stated that the “sweetheart deal” must be exposed. “It would be interesting to know who the shareholders in this

deal are…we cannot talk about transparency and ignore this deal,” he said. Taylor suggested a select committee of the House of Assembly should be formed to deal with the matter. “It is a situation that needs to be dealt with,” he stressed. Stubbs-Smith, in response, noted that the clinical and financial audits are underway and the Government is focused on improving public value. The financial and clinical audits are expected to have the effect of reducing hospital cost and improving clinical care, in addition to holding the hospital accountable for any defaults under the contract. According to the Health and

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Human Services Minister, the audit teams are seeking to better understand the contract and assist Government in addressing the challenges, as well as improve the capabilities of the contract management team in monitoring concern areas. Finance Minister, Charles Washington Misick, also addressed the concerns raised about the contract. He said: “My Government and in particular my colleague in the Ministry of Health and her team are challenged everyday with healthcare matters…the Minister and her team have taken their personal time to ensure that they gain the necessary background knowledge of the hospitals contract. “My Government and I will ensure that the people of the Turks and Caicos Islands receive value for money and that they are educated as to how to properly lodge complaints with regard to care and services from the hospitals. “These are our people, our hospitals and we will ensure that proper succession plans are in place for locals to accede to prominent positions within the hospitals whilst at the same time ensuring that greater opportunities are available for further training in the area of healthcare.” Misick added that his Government takes very seriously the hospitals’ contract and will make every effort to reduce costs. He said: “Healthcare costs are rising globally, however, my Government has made a provision whereby persons within the Turks and Caicos Islands still have access to free healthcare and this is not being discriminatory, it is simply to ensure that all persons within the TCI are medically covered.” NEEDS AREAS Cartwright-Robinson added that the costs of healthcare are also a cause for concern, as are the costs racked up by the Government in the area of overseas healthcare. “We need to be sure costs owed are paid,” she said. The Opposition Leader also called for additional funding in the area of primary healthcare, particularly since investment in this area will assist in realising savings in tertiary healthcare costs, most of which are incurred overseas. Turning to adequate resources at local health facilities, she noted that allocations for both medical supplies and medical personnel will go a long way to better address the needs of

the people, especially in the family islands. Cartwright-Robinson urged greater partnerships for more effective and efficient delivery of healthcare. Stubbs-Smith assured that stakeholders are being engaged. Other areas the Opposition Leader looked at included the need for a Special Needs Unit. The Health and Human Service Minster said special needs programmes are being looked at, with a focus on the integration of children with special needs. She added that her Ministry is looking to implement a register of individuals with special needs. The Opposition Leader also called for more focus on environmental health and waste management and the need for a National Public Health lab. COMMITTED The Health and Human Services Minister assured that efforts to address these areas are underway. She referenced her Government’s agenda to reiterate the current administration’s commitment to the people of the Islands. According to her, the allocations in the 2013/14 Budget will unlock “our potential and plans” designed to address healthcare delivery. Stubbs-Smith explained that efforts include legislative changes; development of facilities and allocation of resources under capital programmes; surveillance and control of diseases; increased human resources and training; introduction of new services, namely secondary dental care; public education; improved efficiency of special programmes, such as under the HIV unit; new services, school based clinics; and more work in other areas such as mental health and substance abuse services, with a focus on improved access to service, strengthen community programmes, engage community, conduct research projects, among others. The Minister maintained that these reforms will place the TCI among forward thinking nations in healthcare policy. “These must be managed to create sustainability and build on advances,” she said. Last year actual expenditure was $51.7m. Actual revenue for 2012/2013 was just over $113,000 and in this financial year it is expected to be just over $182,000.

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

What causes…. Cavities Over the next few months, under the title of ‘What Causes…’, Dr Osmond’s column is going to be addressing specific dental or oral problems. If you have a problem that you would like to be addressed in the column, please contact Dr Osmond on drmosmond@gmail.com, www.markosmonddentalclinic.com or 432 3777 and he will be happy to address it.

A cavity is a hole in a tooth that is caused by dental decay. Cavities occurs when foods containing carbohydrates (sugars and starches) such as bread, milk, soda, fruits, cakes, or candy are left on the teeth. Bacteria that live naturally in the mouth digest these foods, turning them into acids. The bacteria, acid, food debris, and saliva in the mouth combine to form plaque, which sticks to the teeth. The acids in plaque dissolve the enamel surface of the teeth, which over time creates holes in the teeth called cavities. Regular brushing and flossing removes the plaque and food debris and helps prevent cavities. A visible hole, a black mark on a tooth or pain are all indicators that a cavity may exist, although generally

a small cavity will not cause any pain and a patient might not know of its existence. Regular visits to the dentist are important in ensuring that any cavities are diagnosed and treated early, thus preventing the decay progressing to a more advanced stage. X-rays may be taken to help in diagnosis. Cavities that are left untreated will grow, expanding through the dentine inside the tooth and to the pulp chamber containing the tooth’s nerves. This results in pain, possibly an abscess and can ultimately lead to tooth loss. Treatment There are a number of different treatments for cavities depending on the extent of tooth decay. If decay is not extensive, the decayed portion of the tooth is removed

Dr Mark Osmond by the dentist and replaced with a filling. Although metal, mercurybased fillings are still used in some places I personally consider them old-fashioned and inferior to the more modern alternative of ‘white’, composite fillings. The ‘white’, composite fillings do not contain mercury, are as strong as metal fillings, are bonded to the tooth and are aesthetically more attractive due to them matching the colour of the existing enamel and other teeth. If the tooth decay is extensive

and there is limited tooth structure remaining, a crown is the best solution. In this instance, the decayed or weakened area of the tooth is removed and repaired and a crown is fitted over the remainder of the tooth. Crowns can be made from a range of materials including porcelain,

porcelain on metal, or zirconium- all of which are matched to your other teeth and when completed should be indistinguishable from your natural teeth. Crowns can be made purely from gold. This is a cosmetic choice and with the current price of gold can be a rather expensive option.

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Collard greens Kickin' Collard Greens If you like greens you will love this recipe. The bacon and onions give them a wonderful flavor. Add more red pepper for a little more spice. Ingredients: • 1 tablespoon olive oil • 3 slices bacon • 1 large onion, chopped • 2 cloves garlic, minced • 1 teaspoon salt • 1 teaspoon pepper • 3 cups chicken broth • 1 pinch red pepper flakes Directions: 1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add bacon, and cook until crisp. Remove bacon from pan, crumble and return to the pan. Add onion, and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, and cook until just fragrant. Add collard greens, and fry until they start to wilt. 2. Pour in chicken broth, and season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes, or until greens are tender.

Collard greens are highly nutritious staple green “cabbage-like leaves” vegetable. Wonderfully nutritious collard leaves are very low in calories and contain no cholesterol. However, its green leaves contain a very good amount of soluble and insoluble dietary fiber that helps control LDL cholesterol levels and offer protection against hemorrhoids, constipation as well as colon cancer diseases. Widely considered to be wholesome foods, collards are rich in invaluable sources of phytonutrients with potent anti-cancer properties that have proven benefits against prostate, breast, cervical, colon, ovarian cancers by virtue of their cancer-cell growth inhibition and cytotoxic effects on cancer cells. Fresh collard leaves are also rich in vitamin-C, which is a powerful natural anti-oxidant that offers protection against free radical injury and flu-like viral infections. Collard greens are also an excellent source of vitamin-A, which is also required maintaining healthy mucus membranes and skin and is

also essential for healthy vision. Consumption of natural fruits rich in flavonoids helps to protect from lung and oral cavity cancers. This leafy vegetable contains amazingly high levels of vitamin-K, provides staggering 426% of recommended daily levels per 100 leaves. Vitamin K has a potential role in the increase of bone mass by promoting osteotrophic activity in the bone. It also has the beneficial effect in Alzheimer's disease patients by limiting neuronal damage in their brain. Collards are rich in many vital

B-complex groups of minerals such as niacin (vitamin B-3), pantothenic acid (vitamin B-5), pyridoxine (vitamin B-6) and riboflavin. Further, the leaves and stems are good in minerals like iron, calcium, copper, manganese, selenium and zinc. In the stores, look for fresh, bright, crispy leaves with stout stalk. Avoid those with yellow discolored, sunken leaves. Whenever possible, choose these greens from the nearby organic farm in order to get maximum health benefits.

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How does your garden grow

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

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Absolute ferns Popular ferns on Island for the landscape include macho, foxtail, Boston, fishtail and asparagus fern. Garden ferns can work as graceful groundcovers for shade and some for sunny area. They're effective for filling in around taller plants, hiding the legginess of a mature cordyline (Ti plant) for instance, or surrounding a tree or palm. Ferns can also add lush greenery to bare spots under trees. Some Islands ferns can take the place of foundation plants, and a few work as front-of-the-border plants. They even make excellent accents with cut flowers from the garden, and are, of course, just stellar in hanging baskets. There's even some gorgeous tree fern if you have room and plenty water. Ferns generally spread via underground runners... some spread all over the place, others not so much. Each has its own personality, so choose well for size and spread. Some may work for your landscape and others may not. Here are some ferns that grow well for the Islands: Macho fern (Nephrolepis biserrata): A big bold fern that makes an impressive statement. Sometimes referred to as Giant Sword Fern. Fast grower to about 3 feet tall and spreads easily. Foxtail fern (Asparagus densiflorus 'Myers'): Amazingly tough in spite of its delicate good looks. Grows about two feet tall in sun or shade. Spreads very little. Boston fern (Nephrolepis exaltata): A classic among ferns. Sometimes referred to as Sword Fern, this is the one that loves growing on Canary Island date palms. Quickly fills in an area and can be invasive so use it in a well-defined area. Wart fern (Microsorum

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scolopendrium): Low grower that gives a unique texture to the garden. Slow growing to an overall height less than a foot tall. The name derives from the little brown bumps on the backs of the leaves. Spreads but very well mannered. Fishtail fern (Nephrolepis falcata): Very pretty fern with a ruffled texture. Fast grower to to 2 to 2-1/2 feet tall. Fills in an area quickly. Spreads but can be contained. Asparagus fern (Asparagus densiflorus 'Sprengeri'): Pretty and salt tolerant, but also prickly, invasive and hard to get rid of. Grows to about 2 feet tall in full sun or shade. Only plant if nothing else works for hard to mow areas and embankments where soil erosion is a

problem. It can be mowed or weedwhacked low to look more uniform. Spreads easily. Plant care: Add top soil and compost to the hole when planting in very dry sandy areas. Water regularly but don't overdo it. Ferns like humidity and regular moisture but they're not wild about "wet feet." No trimming is needed for most, other than to remove a dead frond now and then. You may at some point have to thin out a fern bed if it gets too wild-looking and overgrown. Fertilize once or twice a year (spring and late summer) with a controlled release fertilizer. Many ferns make wonderful container plants, especially beautiful in hanging baskets.

THE Atkins Diet, HCG Diet, Cabbage Soup Diet, Sensa are some that come to diet, but the list of popular fad diets and weight loss supplements can go on and on. I would venture to say that the weight loss industry is a multimillion dollar industry because everyone wants the best possible body right? Additionally, the industry is very successful because the “brain children” behind these schemes realized that consumers want a quick fix. So they promise you ridiculous amounts of weight loss in unrealistic and medically unhealthy time frames. You jump at the idea, lose some weight and meet your goal, stop dieting and gain all the weight, and most times, end up weighing more than you originally did. This is what happens when you get a quick fix to a life-long problem; in other words, you put a band-aid on an open wound. It is proven that persons are more likely to stick to a healthful eating plan with small changes over time, as opposed to drastic diets. Remember, Small changes can add up. Extreme dieting or fad diets may temporarily work, but will rarely last. Luckily, you can cut calories from your daily intake, possibly without even noticing. 1. Downsize dishes and glasses. Use smaller plates, bowls and slender glasses to help you eat and drink less. 2. Savor meals. Eating slowly helps you consume only what your body needs to feel satisfied. Eating too quickly leads to overeating and feeling uncomfortably full afterwards. 3. Leave some food on your plate. Many of us are members of the “clean your plate club” but you don't have to eat everything on your plate! Focus on when your body is full instead of eating food just because it is there. 4. Don't eat out of a bag or box. Pouring one serving into a small bowl will help you control portion sizes. When you eat out of a package, you are likely to keep eating until it's all gone. 5. Rethink your drinks. High-calorie, sugary beverages add calories just like solid foods. Replace these drinks with water, low-fat or fat-free milk or 100 percent fruit juice. Becoming overweight, living with excess body weight and trying to lose weight is a complex issue—one that many times require the help of a team of medically trained professionals. Therefore, it is important that you don’t take advice from just anyone who calls him/ herself a professional. For example, if you were told you needed brain surgery, would you allow a chiropractor do perform your surgery? I think NOT! The same thing applies to your weight and overall health. Fad diets and weight loss supplements are just quick fixes that will not teach you any life changing habits that can help you maintain your weight loss.

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Pieces from SGFH new line Haitian designer Miko Guillaume’s organic Caribbean chic pieces

The local talent himself, Kazz Forbes

Local fashion designer’s summer collection stuns DESIGNER Kazz Forbes wowed the crowd on Saturday at the Regent Palms with beautiful pieces from his 2013/14 summer collection modelled by local beauties who brought the clothes to life. The fashion show featured cocktail party dresses, elegant attire and even pieces as extravagant as wedding dresses. Organiser of the event, Kazz Forbes, noted that this was one of his finest shows so far and it would only get better. He added that his pieces were inspired by the Beautiful by Nature Turks and Caicos Islands. During the event one of Haiti’s top designers Miko Guillaume displayed his line of organic Caribbean chic pieces.

The pieces were modelled by a number of familiar faces such as Miss Turks and Caicos Universe 2013/14, Snwazna Adams, former Top Model Ashley Smith, frequent model for Kazz Forbes, Brianna Williams and runway coach Brandon Ferguson. Fashion coach Brandon Ferguson complemented Forbes for his hard work and noted that he has come a long way. He said: “I think Kazz’s technical skills have grown a lot since I last saw him in 2011 at Caribbean Fashion Week. “I like his collection this year and it’s really matching with any couture house you see around the world.” He also added that he saw a lot of potential in the models. “It was really good working with the girls here. I was wondering why some of these

girls are not in New York because they have really strong walks, really strong presence and it was much easy working with them because it tells they have some experience on the runway.” A number of ladies were rocking pieces from Saint George’s Fashion House’s collection, such as general manager for Regent Palms, Karen Whitt who stood out in a stunning red dress. Premier Ewing was impressed with the pieces and commended Kazz for his hard work. He said: “A tremendous amount of talent and magnificence. I think all of the outfits were well designed.” All the pieces can be sized and tailored to preference from either Kazz’s collection or Miko Guillaume’s collection. (DAISY HANDFIELD)

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Former receptionist heads West Bay Club FROM front desk receptionist to general manager of the newly re-branded West Bay Club, North Caicos native Adelphine Pitter is now at the helm of what is now a Grace Bay Resort branded company. Last month (July) Grace Bay Resorts (GBR) assumed operational responsibility and majority stake in the management of the resort accommodation, which will now be known as ‘West Bay Club, a Grace Bay Resort’. At a July 26 official media launch, chief executive officer of Grace Bay Resorts, Mark Durliat, noted that he, along with the Grace Bay Resort team, is looking forward to working with the hotel in elevating its prominence in the Turks and Caicos Islands. He said: “We have sought to get to this point for many years and we are really proud about the promotion of Adelphine Pitter to general manager of West Bay Club – the number one executive in charge of this hotel. “Today our most proud moment has been achieved; Adelphine has 17 years in delivering unbelievable commitment and dedication to the hospitality industry. “She has proven to us what we always knew was possible – that with the right attitude, the right effort, with the right amount of focus and tolerance to change, amazing things can happen.” Duraliat noted that they set out on a venture to grow an organisation – Grace Bay Resort – and it has grown in leaps and bounds since. He added that the pillars of GBR have always been to take care of those who take care of them, help surrounding communities and provide better hospitality. According to him, Pitter has embodied these attributes. He said: “There are many, many more individuals who are learning this now, and seeing from her that it is possible to achieve enormous success. “But it couldn’t have been

possible without Thierry (Grandsire)… Nikheel (Advani) started this venture, he started this vision, but Thierry has created what we now see as an incredible hospitality executive.” Pitter, a former resident manager of Grace Bay Club, voiced her thanks to all those responsible for helping and motivating her in achieving her present status. She said: “I am extremely proud today to be here in this capacity of a general manager under the Grace Bay Resorts umbrella after spending 17 and half years with them. “I have grown from a front desk receptionist and this is actually my fifth promotion with this company. “I am a true example of what passion, hard work and dedication can bring to many other Turks and Caicos Islanders. “I trust that you look at me as a role model; I am willing to pass on what I have learned to any of you out there who wish to accomplish the same goal.” The new general manager said she will bring the experience of the Grace Bay Resort to the West Bay Club; that of ensuring the ‘handmade’ experiences for all its guests. “The handmade experiences are what I plan to implement here at the West Bay Club to grow the overall revenue, increase the amount of guest and turning them into repeat guest. “That is what the handmade experience is: taking personal preferences and creating an experience for our visiting guests and of course our owners,” she said. Asked about the staff complement, and whether there will be any changes, she stated that the staff will remain the same. Pitter said: “A lot of persons in the community are under the perception that this is like a Veranda transition, where Beaches bought the resort and all of the staff’s employment

Grace Bay Resort Principal and COO, Nikheel Advani, Billy Been and Nikiesha Seymour (both of West Bay Club), new GM of West Bay Club, Adelphine Pitter, CEO at Grace Bay Resorts, Mark Durliat and GM at Grace Bay Club and Director of Operations for West Bay, Thierry Grandsire.

was terminated and they had to reapply. That is not the case here.” According to her, all of the 57 employees have been kept on. The first set of priorities for the hotel are getting the staff on board and making them believe in the vision as well as enhancing the service level, according to Durliat. He said: “In terms of capital improvements and improvements to the construction, what we will do is access the food and beverage component initially and try to create little amenities that will make it more of a resort than it is today and those will happen gradually over the course of the next year.” Though not responding to a query relating to the cost of the investment, he did point out that his company intends to continue its trend of reinvesting in the TCI. Duraliat said: “All I will say to you is that we as an organisation continuously look for ways to reinvest in this country… a couple months back we announced the arrival of residences…we have been able to generate an enormous amount of interest in that. “That is new investment in this country, new jobs, and new tax dollars for the Government. “Here it is just another clue why we feel reinvesting in this country is vital. “The investment has not stopped.” Meanwhile, chief operating officer (COO) of GBR, Nikheel Advani, one of Pitter’s many mentors during her upward trajectory to general manager, in recounting Pitter’s journey to her present post stated that her story can be that of any Turks and Caicos Islander. “We have to remember that

more than 70 per cent of our GDP comes from tourism. “We really need to communicate this story; yes,

there are some foreigners coming in but they are here to get the local community up to the level where we can sit

back and she takes over. “But we need people to help us get to that level,” he said. (DI)

Turks and Caicos Islands Air Transport Licensing Authority Publication of Decision of the Air Transport Licensing Authority Re Grant of a Licence In accordance with the provisions of Regulation 17 of the Air Transport (Licensing of Air Services) Regulations 2013, the Air Transport Licensing Authority hereby publish the following particulars of their decision regarding the grant of a Licence to operate the under mentioned service. Applicant/Licence holder: Sunrise Airways SA Licence No: 01/13 Date of application: February 20. 2013 Route(s): Cap Haitien/Providenciales/Cap Haitien Frequency of flights Weekly/ Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat Type of aircraft: Jetstream 3201 series turboprop aircraft with 19 seats

DECISION Licence granted to: Sunrise Airways SA Date: July 25, 2013 Air Transport Licensing Authority

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TCI citizen marks 100th birthday THE COMMUNITY of South Caicos joined with Ms. Eliza Basden and her immediate and church family last Saturday (July 27) as she celebrated her 100th birthday. The event took place in grand style beginning with a brunch sponsored by the Soroptimist International Club of South Caicos – Ms. Lila, as she is affectionately called, was a founding member. Deputy Governor Anya Williams also was in attendance and brought greetings on this occasion. It is customary for Queen Elizabeth II to honour centenarians by presenting them with a special card or gift on their birthday, which the Deputy Governor delivered on her behalf. President of the Club in South Caicos, Noreen Williamss and her team were also in attendance and Soroptimist Maria Clare cheered the ceremony. On Sunday (July 28) the community of South Caicos, along with the Premier of the TCI, Dr. Rufus Ewing, Leader of the Opposition, Sharlene CartwrightRobinson, Deputy Speaker of the House of Assembly, Josephine Connolly, and other members of the legislature were in attendance. The church service was moderated by her Pastor Rev. John Malcolm of Mt. Olivet Baptist Church. Mr. Llewellyn Handfield,

Ms. Eliza Basden

president of the Turks and Caicos Islands Baptist Union, brought greetings of behalf of the union and also presented the centenarian with a citation from the union.

Anya Williams with Ms. Eliza Basden

Ms. Eliza Basden’s family were in attendance – her daughter Mildred Edwards and her husband along with her children, her grandchildren and her son Rev. Clifford Lewis who

delivered the sermon on this occasion entitled ‘A Woman of Faith.’ Ms. Basden was showered with gifts from her family and her church. A gala banquet followed the

church service where members of the community had a chance to congratulate and greet her personally. Mrs. Basden is one of TCI's oldest living citizens.

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First runner up of Mr Best Body, Tory Deal during swimwear segment

First runner up of Ms Body Beautiful Anya Panda Pratt struts her stuff in the swimwear segment

Mr Best Body Clay Seymour shows off his chiselled physique in swimwear

Body Show sizzles TWO Grand Turk natives, Clay Seymour and Mauqueita Carter, outshone other competitors in The Body Show’s contests over the weekend, capturing Mr Best Body and Ms Body Beautiful respectively. The contest, held at Brayton Hall

on Saturday July 27 under the theme ‘Stronger, Confident, Attractive’, was a hit with the crowd who enjoyed the competition and entertainment. Contest director Courtney Robinson said: “The Body Show: Miss Body Beautiful and Mr Best

From left, winner of Miss Body Beautiful Mauqueita Carter, winner of Mr Best Body Clay Seymour, runners up Anya Panda-Pratt and Tory Deal

Body was indeed a hit summer sensation and surely surpassed the hype and anticipation, giving the audience a lot more than they bargained for.” During the sizzling competition, contestants were judged in three

segments - Introduction, Swimwear and Sportswear. Mauqueita Carter, a 22-yearold firefighter stood out from her competitors with her presence, confident demeanour, dazzling smile, physique and charismatic stage presentation. No stranger to competition, Mauqueita won Little Miss Regatta 1997, Little Miss Summer Jam 1997 and 1998, Miss Regatta 2008, Miss Salt Cay 2008, and now Miss Body Beautiful TCI 2013. Beaming with confidence, the former track and field star said: “I knew that I would be triumphant over the girls; I prepared well in advance, took the event seriously, took on board the advice and coaching provided, and went out on that stage with the knowledge that I am Miss Body Beautiful TCI 2013.” Not only did Mauqueita, a mother of one, win the contest but she also topped the other female contestants in the online ‘RTC Viewers Choice Award” with 286 votes. The bubbly firefighter won herself a bevy of great prizes including a La Parfumerie gift basket, spa treatment, cash, a LIME advertising campaign and was invited by Radio Turks and Caicos (RTC) to do a live fortnightly show. The first ever sashed Mr Best Body, Clay Seymour, holds the rank of First Dan Black Belt in the Japanese martial art of Aikido. He is also the owner of Aikido TCI,

a martial arts teaching establishment and is also a supervisor in the water sports department at the Seven Stars Resort. Seymour said: “Being the first of anything is great, and I’m happy, proud and honoured that I am the first Mr Best Body TCI.” The cycling enthusiast added that he worked hard to achieve this goal; changing his diet and nutrition, upping his workout routine and being more regimented about the symmetry and tone of his physique. He also said: “This was indeed a well deserved win, one that I will have to defend come next summer.” As part of the terms of The Body Show, Miss Body Beautiful and Mr Best Body TCI contests, both winners are invited back to compete to retain their titles. Others who shone in The Body Show included Anya Panda-Pratt, first runner up for Miss Body Beautiful and Tory Deal, first runner up for Mr Best Body. The Body Show saw the top two contestants in each division winning LIME advertisement campaigns, top of the line cellular phones with plans and an array of other great prizes. The event was judged by a panel that included Alvin Parker as head judge, former Director of Sports, now president of the South Caicos HOPE Foundation, Natasha Leybush, proprietor of Rock it Hot continued 

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Contestant Nathanelle Louis displays sportswear

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Fitness and a 25 year veteran of the fitness industry, Straudy Lightboune, a fitness advocate and patient

administration manager at both Interhealth Canada hospitals, and Joanne Missick, corporate account manager with LIME (TCI) Limited, the event’s premier sponsor.

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Top Model 2013 Samentha Etienne, Top Model 2012 Washanda Registre and Miss Body Beautiful 2013 Latoya Pinder grace the stage

The ebullient Mrs Paula Arthur Rigby of ‘The Average Joe Show’ and the debonair Mr O’Brien Forbes, managing-director of Forbes Concierge, hosted the show which

saw performances by Brentford Handfield, Levenia Hamilton, Cordero Cash, Donnicia Gardiner and Dreka Mayham. For more information on

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Entertainment

Princess Diana “wanted to marry” Khan – friends reveal ON the heels of the celebrated birth of Prince William’s first child, Vanity Fair is remembering his mother, Princess Diana, who died in a tragic car crash in 1997 at the age of 36. Britain’s young new Prince George of Cambridge may never meet his paternal grandmother, but as her story prepares to go to the big screen in “Diana” this fall, the magazine presents a new account of the princess’ love affair with Pakistani heart surgeon Hasnat Khan in the last years before her death. “Diana was madly in love with Hasnat Khan and wanted to marry him, even if that meant living in Pakistan,” said Jemima Khan, a friend to the princess, of no relation to the surgeon. “And that’s one of the reasons why we became friends.”

The Princess of Wales reportedly spent a lot of time trying to get to know members of the Khan family with the intent to quietly marry into it, which was not entirely acceptable. For a “son to marry an English girl is every conservative Pashtun mother’s worst nightmare,” said Jemima Khan. Even for Hasnat Khan, discussions of a secret wedding were thought to be “ridiculous.” “I thought it was a ridiculous idea,” Khan was quoted as saying in his official interview with police after Princess Diana’s death, adding that he “told her that the only way I could see us having a vaguely normal life together would be if we went to Pakistan, as the press don’t bother you there.” She saw he was “horrified by the secret wedding plan,”

Sources stated that Princess Diana was even contemplating moving to Pakistan to live with the heart surgeon.

Daily Mail reporter Richard Kay, who was close to Princess Diana, told Vanity Fair. “Suddenly she saw all

these pitfalls looming.” Frustrated, their relationship spiraled downwards, and that was when she met Dodi Al Fayed — the new boyfriend that was with her in the car when she died in Paris. Many friends interviewed by Vanity Fair believed the relationship with Al Fayed may have been only to make Khan jealous. He promised her a ring one day, according to Rosa Monckton, the former managing director of Tiffany & Co. “Hasnat was a decent, intensely private man from a traditional, conservative Pakistani family, and he was worried about how it would work,” Jemima Khan added.

Gomez knocks Jay Z from No. 1 spot on album charts SELENA Gomez is dancing in the stars as she soared to the No. 1 spot on the Billboard 200 chart. Selling 97,000 copies in its first week, the 21-yearold singer’s album “Stars Dance” rocked right past Jay Z’s “Magna Carta Holy Grail,” which has held down the top ranking for the past two weeks. Not only has Gomez been crowned victorious, it’s her first time at the top of the chart. While the former Disney star’s past projects have done well -- 2009’s “Kiss and Tell” opened at No. 9, 2010’s “A Year without Rain” ranked No. 4 and 2011’s “When the Sun Goes Down” peaked at No. 3 -- this is a new high for her flourishing music career. If that weren’t enough, Gomez is also the youngest solo female artist to make it to the top on the chart following her pal, Taylor Swift’s No. 1 ranking in 2010. The “Spring Breakers” star also scored her highest-selling single ever with “Come & Get It,” which ranked No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 making it her first top 10 song. “This is my fourth record and I work really hard on my music, so to have the first No. 1 is really humbling,” Gomez

Selena Gomez, 21, is the second youngest female artiste to make it to the top of the charts after Taylor Swift.

told Billboard. “I feel like ‘Come & Get It’ was a great surprise. People didn’t expect that kind of feel from me in that different genre of music. I really opened myself up to try different sounds with my music.” While she’s busy making musical history, Gomez can’t seem to get away from talking about Justin Bieber. “He and I have such a history together,” she told “Good Morning America” July 26. “I’ll always care about him and protect him if anyone tries to mean.”

Cowell blindsided by news he’s expecting first child with close friend’s wife SIMON Cowell has a little American Idol on the way — and he never saw this future star coming. The prickly TV talent judge was blindsided by the news that his good friend’s wife — stunning New York socialite Lauren Silverman — was pregnant with his baby, the Daily News has learned. “The pregnancy has taken him by surprise. He assumed she was using birth control,” a source close to Cowell said. “Simon thought this was a casual relationship — friends with benefits. The pregnancy was not planned.” “He is feeling tricked,” added the source. “No question that Simon will want to be part of the

Simon Cowell was having a relationship with his friend’s wife NY socialite Lauren Silverman.

baby’s life, but I’m not so sure he wants to be part of Lauren’s.” The 36-year-old Silverman, who was photographed

cavorting with Cowell, 53, and her hubby last year in the Caribbean, is nearly three months pregnant and in the midst of a nasty divorce.

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Entertainment Rihanna wins legal battle with Topshop POP singer Rihanna has won a legal battle with clothing retailer Topshop over a T-shirt bearing her image. The star sued Topshop’s parent company Arcadia for $5 million (£3.3m) over the T-shirts, which featured a photo taken during a video shoot in 2011. Her lawyers told the High Court in London the fashion chain duped fans and may have damaged her reputation. They said the picture was “very similar” to images used on CD sleeves for one of her albums. Judge Mr Justice Birss ruled that a “substantial number” of buyers were likely to have been deceived into buying the T-shirt because of a “false belief” it had been approved by the singer. He said it was damaging to her

Rihanna sued the clothing retailer’s parent company Arcadia for $5M.

“goodwill” and represented a loss of control over Rihanna’s reputation in the “fashion sphere”.

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The proud family of Dr. Hugh R and Neffer Malcolm are proud to congratulate their daughter, Gisela Malcolm, on her recent graduation to Broward College in Florida, with an Associate Degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography/ ECG. Gisela also holds a Bachelor’s Degree in preMed from Show University Durham North Carolina and a Certificate in Nuclear Medicine from Broward College. We love you very much Gisela and pray God’s blessings on you always.

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VAT “too complex” for the Bahamas – Opines economist A TOP economist Thursday reiterated a decade-old call for the Bahamas to introduce a Sales Tax, warning the Government that its ValueAdded Tax (VAT) plans were a mistake because “simplicity

is key” to reform. Ralph Massey, the New Providence-based author of numerous studies on the Bahamian economy, told Tribune Business that this nation’s “longstanding

BVI dominating new offshore company registrations THE British Virgin Islands “continues to dominate” new offshore company registration activity by volume, according to a report from Appleby Global. The British Virgin Islands has maintained a six-fold lead over its nearest competitor, the Cayman Islands, according to the report. Overall, new offshore company registrations fell in both territories, however, seeing about a 10 percent drop in the second half of 2012. The British Islands saw

a 12 percent drop to 29,225 new company registrations in the second half of 2012, while Cayman saw a 13 percent drop to 4,176 in the same period. Bermuda actually saw a 7 percent increase in the last six months of 2012. “There are signs that 2013 will be a watershed year in terms of seeing a universal return to pre2009 activity levels across the offshore jurisdictions,” said Farah Ballands, partner and global head of fiduciary & administration services at Appleby, in a release.

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problems” in collecting all due government revenues made the “clarity” of proposed reforms even more vital. Mr Massey, who wrote the 2003 Tourism Taskforce on Trade Liberalisation report, with input from numerous industry professionals, reiterated calls made in that report for the Government to introduce a Sales Tax as its tax reform centrepiece. This would have been a simple levy paid by purchasers at the final Point-of-Sale, and the report set out a 10-year plan for its implementation and the phase-out of Customs duties, including the new tax’s expansion to cover the services sector. Yet VAT, which is a tax levied on the ‘value added’ at each stage of the production chain, was rejected by Mr Massey and his fellow report contributors as too complex and an “unnecessary complication” for the Bahamas. Echoing similar sentiments when contacted by Tribune Business last week, Mr Massey said: “The principal thing of any tax system here is that it would be helped by its simplicity.” While the existing import duties/Excise tax system offered just that, Mr Massey acknowledged that its

weakness - apart from being subject to trade liberalisation pressures - was the upfront inventory cost burden it imposed on importers and Bahamian businesses. Asked whether he felt the Government was making a mistake in choosing to replace import duties with VAT, Mr Massey replied: “I think they are. I thought it [a Sales Tax] was simpler than the VAT. “That’s it really in a nutshell. If you’re going the route of a VAT, then you get into complications. “If this country has a difficulty collecting taxes, and they do, and it’s a problem and a longstanding one, the best thing is to avoid increased taxation and the system should be as simple as possible. That’s the way to go.” Mr Massey added that a Sales Tax could still be imposed on services, which account for the bulk of Bahamian economic activity. And the tax could also be levied on the mark-ups service providers charged their customers, just like merchandise. And, just like the current VAT proposal, the well-known economist said a Sales Tax could also replace much of the hotel/tourism industry’s tax structure, such as the room tax. (Tribune242)

UN: Guyana to Lead Caribbean in Economic Growth in 2013 GUYANA is projected to lead the Caribbean in economic growth in 2013, according to the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean. Suriname’s GDP is projected to grow by 4.5 percent, putting it second in the region, followed by Haiti at 3.5 percent. Jamaica is projected to post the slowest growth in the region, at 0.5 percent, with Barbados not far behind at 0.7 percent.

Belize posted the region’s fastest growth in 2012, according to the report, at 5.3 percent. This year, its growth will fall to 2.7 percent, Chile-based ECLAC projected. The Caribbean region as a whole is projected to grow by 2 percent this year, up from 1.2 percent in 2012. The wider Latin American and Caribbean region projects to grow 3 percent for 2013. (Caribbean Journal)

Warner wins Trinidad by-election FORMER Trinidad Cabinet Minister Jack Warner has won the by-election for the Chaguanas West seat in the country’s Parliament. Warner, who had resigned in April following a report that led to questions over his conduct during his time as chair of the CONCACAF regional football body, had formed his own party, the Independent Liberal Party, to contest the seat. According to preliminary estimates, Warner emerged with a significant majority

Jack Warner won the byelection for the Chaguanas West seat in the country’s Parliament.

over challenger Khadijah Ameen, a member of the United National Congress and Avinash Singh, a member of the Opposition People’s National Movement.

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Syphilis cases on the rise in Barbados BARBADOS health authorities say they are monitoring what seems to be an increase in the number of syphilis cases on the island. The Ministry of Health said that recent studies have revealed that a growing number of persons were testing positive for the sexually transmitted infection (STI). It gave no figures. They authorities say they are now in the process of enhancing their monitoring systems for syphilis and other STIs, as well as gathering data for more detailed analyses that would allow them to determine those who were most at risk. Syphilis is a bacterium that can cause long-term complications, as well as death, if not adequately treated. It is transmitted from person to person by direct sexual contact with syphilis sores, known as a chancre. It can be easily diagnosed through a blood test. If a

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person tests positive, treatment will consist of the appropriate antibiotics, which should be prescribed by a physician. The Health authorities also advise sexually active persons to use latex condoms correctly and consistently to prevent the

transmission of syphilis and other STIs. Officials also warn people to avoid excessive use of alcohol and other mind-altering substances which could impair their judgement and lead to risky sexual behaviour.

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Pope Francis: Who am I to judge gay people? Snowden move is latest POPE Francis has said gay people should not be marginalised but integrated into society. Speaking to reporters on a flight back from Brazil, he reaffirmed the Roman Catholic Church’s position that homosexual acts were sinful, but homosexual orientation was not. He was responding to questions about whether there was a “gay lobby” in the Vatican. “If a person is gay and seeks God and has good will, who am I to judge?” He also said he wanted a greater role for women in the Church, but insisted they could not be priests. The Pope arrived back in Rome on Monday after a week-long tour of Brazil - his first trip abroad as pontiff - which climaxed with a huge gathering on Rio de Janeiro’s Copacabana beach for a world Catholic youth festival. Festival organisers estimated it attracted more than three million people. His remarks on gay people are being seen as much less judgemental than his predecessor’s position on the issue. Pope Benedict XVI signed a document in 2005 that said men with deep-rooted homosexual tendencies should not be priests. But Pope Francis said gay clergymen should be forgiven and their sins forgotten. “The Catechism of the Catholic Church explains this very well,” Pope Francis said in a wide-ranging 80-minute long interview with Vatican journalists. “It says they should not be marginalised because of this but that they must be integrated into society.” But he condemned what he described as lobbying by gay people.

Twelve US soldiers injured by lightning

A lightning strike from a fastmoving storm in Colorado injured 12 soldiers on Wednesday. One is in critical condition, and the other 11 are in stable condition, Fort Carson said in a statement. The soldiers had been training Wednesday afternoon when they were notified of lightning in the area. They were moving to shelter when the storm overcame them, officials said. “The lightning struck before they were able to get sheltered,” said Dani Johnson, a Fort Carson spokeswoman. (CNN)

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Pope Francis said that: “If a person is gay and seeks God and has good will, who am I to judge?”

“The problem is not having this orientation,” he said. “We must be brothers. The problem is lobbying by this orientation, or lobbies of greedy people, political lobbies, Masonic lobbies, so many lobbies. This is the worse problem.” On the role of women in the

Church, he said: “We cannot limit the role of women in the Church to altar girls or the president of a charity, there must be more. “But with regards to the ordination of women, the Church has spoken and says no... That door is closed.” (BBC)

MOSCOW — Russia’s granting of temporary asylum for NSA leaker Edward Snowden is the latest in a string of slights against President Obama by Russian President Vladimir Putin, whose actions have brought U.S.-Russian relations to their lowest point in decades, experts say. “His presence here creates additional problems in RussiaU.S. relations,” said Alexander Konovalov, president of the Moscow-based Institute of Strategic Studies and Analysis. “As long as Snowden is here, we won’t be able to achieve agreement on any bilateral issues,” Konovalov said. The Snowden affair has become so toxic that the White House is considering canceling a planned meeting between Putin and President Obama in September. “It’s pretty bad,” says Ariel Cohen, a Russia expert at the Heritage Foundation. “U.S.-Russia relations are at their nadir, rock bottom since the end of the Cold War.” Despite demands in the U.S. Congress for actions against Russia, the Kremlin portrayed Snowden’s stay as a small affair.

Edward Snowden has been granted asylum in Russia.

“This issue is not important enough to affect political relations,” RIA Novosti quoted Putin’s aide, Yury Ushakov, as saying Thursday. Russia’s hospitality to a man wanted by the United States on charges of espionage is only one of several instances in which Russia has emerged as an adversary, frustrating U.S. aims globally. Since Obama has been president, Russia has used its veto power in the U.N. Security Council to frustrate U.S.-backed measures against Iran’s nuclear program. Putin has also supplied weapons to Syrian dictator Bashar Assad, a dictator whom Obama has said he wants removed from power.

Charred prison rooms after Taliban attack in Dera Ismail Khan on July 30, 2013. The militants posed as police and, using bombs and grenades, broke 250 prisoners out of the Pakistan prison. (Reuters photo)

Taliban jail break: Pakistani guards were poorly armed ONLY a handful of badly armed guards were posted at a Pakistani prison assaulted by Taliban militants earlier this week even though the government had intelligence indicating the facility was under threat, the prison chief said Wednesday in an admission likely to feed accusations of negligence over the deadly jailbreak. The 35 guards, only 10 of whom had weapons, faced 150 attackers. Some were so scared during the assault late Monday night that they hid in sewer pipes, and others opened up one of the prison’s main gates after the militants threatened them, said a senior government official. These details are likely to spark

further criticism of the government, especially in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province where the prison was located. The militants freed over 250 prisoners during the attack and killed more than a dozen people. “Increasingly, the militant network appears an organized, emboldened and well-armed force running rings around a sluggish, even inept, security network,” said an editorial in Pakistan’s leading English language newspaper, Dawn. The Taliban have smuggled over two dozen militants they broke out of the prison in the town of Dera Ismail Khan to one of the group’s stronghold in the country’s tribal region, two commanders said.

Workers have been fumigating all over Honduras, including in churches.

Honduras declares state of emergency over dengue fever HONDURAS has declared a state of emergency after an outbreak of dengue fever which has killed 16 people so far this year. More than 12,000 people have been diagnosed with the disease, which causes high fever and joint pains. Officials say that in more than 1,800 cases, there is a risk of internal bleeding and death. The government has promised to step up its fight against the mosquitoes which spread dengue fever. Health Minister Salvador Pineda

said more than half of Honduras’ municipalities have registered cases of the viral infection this year. The worst outbreak of dengue in Honduras was in 2010, when 83 people died. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), the incidence of dengue has increased 30-fold over the last 50 years. The WHO says that between 50 and 100 million infections are now estimated to occur annually in over 100 countries, putting almost half of the world’s population at risk. (BBC)

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US man ‘abandoned’ in US jail gets $4m in compensation

Mr Strauss-Kahn was once tipped to become Socialist president in France.

Ex-IMF head Strauss-Kahn says politics is over for him THE French Socialist and former head of the International Monetary Fund, Dominique Strauss-Kahn, has said his political career is now over. “Politics for me is in the past,” he told Russian state TV, adding he was working as an economic advisor for big firms, including two based in Russia Mr Strauss-Kahn was last week ordered to stand trial in France on charges of pimping in the city of Lille. In 2011 he quit the IMF after

claims of a sex attack on a New York hotel maid. This month Mr Strauss-Kahn was appointed a member of the board of directors at two Russian statecontrolled financial institutions - the Russian Fund for Direct Investment and the Russian Bank for Regional Development. In an interview on Russia 24 TV channel, he said Russia should “significantly internationalise its economic activity”.

A UNIVERSITY student in the US city of San Diego has received $4.1m (£2.7m) from the US government after he was abandoned for more than four days in a prison cell, his lawyer said. Daniel Chong said he drank his urine to stay alive, tried to carve a message to his mother on his arm and hallucinated. He was held in a drug raid in 2012, but told he would not be charged. Nobody returned to his cell for four days. The justice department’s inspector is now investigating what happened. Mr Chong, now 25, said he slid a shoelace under the door and screamed to get attention before five or six people found him covered in his faeces in the cell at the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) San Diego headquarters. After Mr Chong was rescued, he spent five days in hospital recovering from dehydration, kidney failure, cramps and a perforated oesophagus. He also lost 15lb (7kg). Mr Chong was one of nine people detained in the raid in April 2012. Authorities determined that they would not pursue charges after questioning him. One of Mr Chong’s lawyers said a police officer then put him in the holding cell and told him: “We’ll come get you in a minute.” Mr Chong said he thought he was forgotten by mistake. “It sounded like it was an accident - a really, really bad, horrible accident,” he said.

Daniel Chong: “I didn’t sit there quietly, I was kicking the door and yelling”

The 5ft by 10 ft (1.5m by 3m) cell had no windows and Mr Chong had no food or water while he was trapped inside for four-and-a-half days. Mr Chong said he started hallucinating on the third day. He urinated on a metal bench so he could have something to drink. He also unsuccessfully tried to set off a fire sprinkler to draw attention of the DEA authorities. “I didn’t just sit there quietly. I was kicking the door yelling,” he was quoted as saying by the Associated Press news agency. “I even put some shoestrings, shoelaces through the crack of the door for visual signs. I didn’t stay still, no, I was screaming.” At one point, Mr Chong admitted, he thought he was going to die. He

broke his eyeglasses by biting into them and tried to carve a “Sorry Mom” farewell message. He managed to finish an “S”. DEA spokeswoman Allison Price confirmed that the $4.1m settlement had been reached, without providing further details, according to the AP. The incident prompted the head of the DEA to issue a public apology last May, saying he was “deeply troubled” by the incident. Mr Chong’s lawyer said that as a result, the DEA had introduced new policies for detention, including checking cells daily and installing cameras inside them. Mr Chong, now an economics student at the University of California, says he plans to buy his parents a house. (BBC)

This official White House photo of Monica Lewinsky and Bill Clinton, taken Nov. 17, 1995, was included in Independent Counsel Kenneth Starr’s report on the ex-POTUS.

Uruguay MPs back marijuana legalisation bill

Lewinsky’s sexy tape to Bill Clinton unearthed after 15 years

MEMBERS of Uruguay’s House of Representatives have passed a bill to legalise marijuana. If it goes on to be approved by the Senate, Uruguay will become the first country to regulate the production, distribution and sale of marijuana. The measure is backed by the government of President Jose Mujica, who says it will remove profits from drug dealers and divert users from harder drugs. Under the bill, only the government would be allowed to sell marijuana. The state would assume “the control and regulation of the importation, exportation, plantation, cultivation, the harvest, the production, the acquisition, the storage, the commercialisation and the distribution of cannabis and its by-products”. Buyers would have to be registered on a database and be over the age of 18. They would be able to buy up to 40g (1.4oz) per month in specially licensed pharmacies or

MONICA Lewinsky, in a neverbefore-heard audio tape recorded before her affair with former US President Bill Clinton made headlines, attempts to seduce him by promising to take her “clothes off,” it was reported Wednesday. In the recording, which was made after the one-time White House intern had already hooked up with Clinton numerous times — but before the scandal broke — Lewinsky was incredibly accommodating as she tried to talk the 42nd President into a quickie. She said they could rendezvous for 15 minutes, 30 minutes, whatever worked for him — and they could arrange it so word wouldn’t get out. The racy audio recording was thought to have been destroyed many years ago — but it emerged Wednesday like a ghost from Bubba’s past. It couldn’t have been good news for Hillary Clinton, who has long been considered the front-runner for

the Democratic nomination if she runs for the presidency in 2016. The National Enquirer says it recently obtained a secret copy of the tape. The copy was surreptitiously made by someone hired as a cleaner by people close to Lewinsky, the tabloid reported. The infamous intern made the three-minute, 47-second audio tape in November 1997 — months after the last of her nine alleged encounters with Clinton in March 1997. The scandal broke in January 1998. She addressed the recording to “Handsome,” according to an account published by Radar Online. Lewinsky is heard trying to persuade Clinton to meet with her, seemingly desperate for another go. “I could take my clothes off and start. . . . I hope to see you later and I hope you will follow my script and do what I want,” Lewinsky says on tape, according to the unconfirmed report.

Those supporting the bill want it passed quickly.

grow up to six plants at home. Foreigners would be excluded from the measure. The bill was approved by 50 of the 96 MPs in the lower house following a fierce 13-hour debate in the capital Montevideo. The supporters of the measure argued that the fight against drugs and drug trafficking had failed, and the country needed “new alternatives”. The backers belonged to the

governing centre-left Frente Amplio (Broad Front) coalition, which has a majority of one in the House. It is now expected to be approved by the Senate, where the left-wing government has a bigger majority. The bill was unveiled last year by Defence Minister Eleuterio Fernandez Huidobro who argued that “the prohibition of certain drugs is creating more problems for society than the drugs themselves”.

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CAICOS LIVE ABOARD DIVING LTD.

OPEN WATER SCUBA DIVING INSTRUCTOR/ ENGINEER

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

;;Support the Director of Tourism with report writing, research, presentations and speeches; liaise with relevant tourism and tourism-related entities; participate in Tourist Board activities and projects. ;;Perform administrative functions to include typing/word processing, filing, coordinating and answering mail/correspondence, taking and distributing meeting minutes, managing travel arrangements. ;;Facilitate HR planning, recruitment, selection, placement and termination in collaboration with the HR Committee of the Board of Tourism. ;;Coordinate employee relations activities; communicate with staff; address employee concerns, facilitate performance management, prepare employment/separation documents, liaise with Labour and Immigration Departments. ;;Supervise and coordinate all front office activities including reception, purchasing, facilities management and maintenance, office services, and meeting planning/preparation. ;;Support Accounts Department ;;Supervise assigned staff and delegate duties as appropriate

• Open Water Scuba Diving Instructor valid Padi/ SSI/ TDL Membership and liability insurance • Minimum of 5 specialty rating • Working knowledge of boat engines/mechanics • Working knowledge of underwater camera/videos and editing • Computer literate

• STCW95 complaint • Be prepared to work long hours including weekends and holidays and to live onboard the vessel • Experience in the hospitality industry • Starting salary is $400 per week • Clean police record

BELONGERS ONLY NEED APPLY

Please send resumes to: tcaggressor@express.tc or telephone: 649-342-3052

8917

ROSENTHAL GARDINER Is seeking a farmer to work in North Caicos to harvest crop, monitor crops as they grow in order to ensure that there are growing properly and keep surroundings clean. Working hours are Monday-Friday 9am-5pm salary $6.00 per hour.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

;;Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism, Hospitality Studies, Business Management or related discipline from an accredited university ;;3 years’ work experience, with at least one year of proven supervisory ability or minimum 5 years’ work experience at a senior level in a tourism or other business environment ;;Professional demeanor with excellent social and interpersonal skills; ability to engage at executive and senior management levels locally, regionally and internationally ;;Working knowledge of TCI Labour and Employment Laws ;;Able to maintain confidentiality; communicate sensitive information to management and employees, as required ;;Excellent typing skills with strong proficiency in Microsoft Office - Word, Excel and PowerPoint; Working knowledge of QuickBooks ;;Ability to act as recording secretary for management/staff meetings ;;Excellent oral and written communication, presentation and organizational skills; strong attention to detail ;;Good health and high energy level

Contact: 649-246-4692

8913

Interior Design Position Available Immediately

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).

SALARY

The salary scale for this position is $30,000 to $36,000 per annum. Starting salary is commensurate with qualifications, and experience. For consideration, please submit the following documents to kbeentci@gmail. com addressed to The Chairman, Turks and Caicos Islands, Front Street, Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos Islands: ;;Covering Letter ;;Current Resume ;;Two (2) Reference Letters from previous employers ;;Current Police Record ;;Resident Status Only persons shortlisted for an interview will be contacted in this regard.

Resumes and Photo’s of Applicants work and three references can be sent to:

CLOSING DATE: AUGUST 31, 2013 8953

Faye Ellingson of Design Studio E-mail address: faye@designstudio.tc

8944

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AMG ELECTRICAL Is looking for a

MACKEY’S CAFÉ

GORDON’S ELECTRIC dba PROVO ELECTRIC

Is looking for a

Waitress

Electrical Engineer HOLE IN THE WALL

contact: 649-941-8388

8918

Must have basic knowledge with electrical terms and electrical parts salary $7.00 per hour.

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

SUNSHINE EQUIPMENT

Equipment Operator Supervisor Salary must commensurate with qualification. Resume can be faxed to 941-3425 and the Labour Department, Providenciales as soon as possible

8930

Secretary

Cook

CAICOS LIVE ABOARD DIVING LTD.

2 OPEN WATER SCUBA DIVING INSTRUCTOR @@Open water scuba diving instructor valid PADI/SSI/ TDL Membership and liability insurance @@Minimum of 5 specialty ratings @@Working knowledge of underwater camera/videos and editing @@Computer literate @@STCW95 complaint

@@Be prepared to work long hours including weekends and holidays and to live onboard the vessel @@Experience in the hospitality industry @@Staring salary $400.00 per week @@Clean police record @@BELONGERS NEED ONLY APPLY

8947

Atlantic Consultancy Services

CARIBBEAN MANAGEMENT SERVICES LIMITED

Is looking for a

Nail

Technician To work 6 days per week $200 per week Belongers preferred.

contact: 346-3918

8945

GRACEWAY SPORTS CENTRE Is seeking to employ a FULL-TIME

FRONT DESK CLERK

Is seeking on behalf of their client Taylor's Clothing Store a

With responsibilities in the concession shop and able to assist with the sporting activities of the centre If you are young, energetic, athletic and people oriented email your resume to: info@ gracewaysports.com sports experience is a must Belongers only need apply

Sales Clerk 8916

Please email resume to: tcaggressor@express.tc or telephone: 649-342-3052

contact: 941-4440

NEW STYLE BARBER SHOP

Rate $6.00 per hour. Turks Islanders only need apply.

THIS IS NOT A WORK PERMIT RENEWAL AD

8934

DUNCANSON & CO.

CORPORATE ADMINISTRATOR

Caribbean Management Services Limited is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Corporate Administrator.

Key responsibilities include: • Liaising with clients • Incorporation of corporate entities • Post-incorporation activities • Implementing KYC requirements • Effectively communicating with the Financial Services Commission

Barristers & Attorneys

The successful candidate will have at a minimum a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a business-related field and have at least five years corporate management experience with a corporate management firm. An additional professional qualification (such as STEP) would be an asset. The candidate must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and QuickBooks accounting software and have strong analytical and organizational skills as well as strong written and verbal communication skills. Salary will be dependent upon skills and experience.

Telephone: (649) 941-4444 Telefax: (649) 941-4235 Cellphone: (649) 245-1314 email: berynd@yahoo.com

Applicants should send their details and résumés to the Managing Director at

DUNCANSON & CO. Barristers & Attorneys

cms@misickstanbrook.tc or by fax to 941-8362

PO Box 52, Cheshire House East 1315A Leeward Highway, Providenciales

Closing date: 12th August 2013 8941

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Caribbean Cruisin’ Ltd Needs a highly qualified and experienced

GOVERNMENT VACANCY

Deputy Secretary MINISTRY: Ministry of Finance LOCATION: Grand Turk. Incumbent would be expected to work in Providenciales at least twice per week JOB SUMMARY: The role of Deputy Secretary is a significant leadership appointment with wideranging responsibility for the policies and the delivery of services within their area of responsibility. The incumbent will work along with the Permanent Secretary in managing the assigned ministry. KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: ;;Ensures proper governance and accountability for public funds. ;;Assists the Permanent Secretary with annual budgeting processes. ;;Works with the Minister to develop the policies and priorities of the ministry. ;;Manages service delivery and programs throughout the ministry and evaluates for cost-effectiveness and efficiency. ;;Ensures that the staff operates within the framework of TCI law, TCI Government financial procedures, Public Service Ordinance, Employee Handbook and Codes of Conduct. ;;Contributes effectively to the Ministry’s Board so that there can be proactive initiatives in order to effectively and collaboratively meet critical government priorities. ;;Assists the Permanent Secretary with the management of the human resources in response to current and future strategic objectives. ;;Contributes to the development of a High-Performance Work Culture within the ministry. ;;Works with the Permanent Secretary to ensure compliance with health and safety standards. ;;Builds credible stakeholder relationships internally and externally, inclusive of other Government Ministers and other sectors. ;;Represents the Permanent Secretary at meetings or when the need arises. COMPETENCIES: ;;Must be able to assist with strategic planning for the organization. ;;Must be able to demonstrate excellent leadership skills. ;;Be able to think analytically and develop policy and solutions in a complex context. ;;Excellent communication skills. ;;Uses initiative and problem-solving skills. ;;Success in developing talent and building organizational capacity. ;;Familiar with financial administration and accounting procedures. ;;Awareness of Government operations and Ordinances. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE: ;;A Bachelor’s Degree in an Accounting, Finance or related field. ;;A Master’s Degree in a related field would be an asset. ;;At least seven (7) years’ experience working in a senior managerial role. SALARY: $68,000 per annum. APPLICATION PROCEDURE ;;Resumes with current contact information must accompany the attached Deputy Secretary Application Form in addition to copies of educational certificates, a Police Certificate of Character and a copy of the Passport Photo page. Current government employees must apply through their Heads of Departments. ;;Applications should be addressed to the Office of the Human Resource Directorate, Church Folly, Grand Turk ;;Facsimile: 946-1582 or sent by email to: recruitment@gov.tc with the subject line being Deputy Secretary ;; Applications sent by post or brought by hand should have the subject: Deputy Secretary clearly marked on the envelopes. Successful applicants will work in accordance with the Public Service Ordinance. ;;Qualified Belongers are encouraged to apply.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 14th August, 2013.

Captain with Mechanic skills • Applicant must possess valid a current STCW 95 and be certified as a TCI Captain. A minimum of 10 years proven experience as a Captain and an MCA Offshore Captains License would be of great benefit. • The suitable candidate must also possess Marine Mechanic certification in diesel, gas, inboard & outboard engines, with a minimum of 10 years proven experience of maintenance and repair in all these classes. • Candidate must also have extensive experience in boat maintenance and repair, fuel and waste systems, fiberglass, aluminum and electrical. Welding experience a distinct advantage. • The successful candidate will be responsible for the ongoing maintenance & repair of our growing fleet of ferries and charter boats to a very high standard, as well as managing and training of our team of Captains and crew members. • Salary will subject to experience and qualification. • Applications should be accompanied with a copy of all qualification certification and a detailed account of work experience with references.

caribbeancruisin@gmail.com

8908

JOB VACANCY THE COMPANY

Circle Holdings Ltd owns the property formerly known as Third Turtle Inn and is in predevelopment stages of a luxury, hotel resort & marina comprising of 150+ rooms, 1,300ft of marina docking facilities and retail promenade, casino, conference centre, and ancillary hotel services and amenities. The project is expected to start construction in 2014 and is now putting together a core team of world-class, talented professionals to successfully design, build, and oversee management of the property. Circle Holdings values strong performers that share the following characteristics: Be an entrepreneur and self-starter; Be a team player; Have the ambition to grow and the willingness to learn with his colleagues; Have a multicultural background and/or experience.

THE POSITION – LOCAL LIAISON OFFICER Job description Reporting directly to the Managing Partner and, at times, to the Board of Directors, the Local Liaison Officer would liaise with internal and local external stakeholders in: • Briefing the project on local sensitivities; • Establishing relations with key local contractors and service providers; • Facilitating discussions with relevant Governmental agencies and bodies and interest groups towards timely securing the relevant and appropriate approvals; • Ensuring the project meets and surpasses local legislations and requirements, from the design and construction standpoint; • Assisting overall on building a positive goodwill towards the project with the local community and ensuring the project is an employer of choice amongst the local hospitality workforce; • Reporting regularly on the several tasks under progress; • Assisting from time to time and as requested other roles and positions within the project. Candidate The candidate must uphold the values of the development and the characteristics of the project. In addition, the candidate must have: • Previous 5+ years experience working within local Governmental departments or bodies; • Exposure to best practices in hospitality or project management, including clear understanding of project management and business analysis approaches; • Strong communication skills, both oral and writing; • Strong sense of ownership and accountability for work; • Ability to deal with ambiguity and define approaches to bring un-focused issues to resolution; • Fluency with key MS Office tools; • 10+ years of experience; Bachelor's degree from four-year College or university. Details • Employment would be done through a part-time consulting or service providing agreement. Duration of 1 year, renewable if agreed by both parties; • Candidate must have evidence of holding relevant business license. Business license and other fees are expected to be covered by Candidate; • Remuneration primarily based on performance only. Targets set at commencement of work and reviewed regularly.

Belongers only need apply Candidates not meeting requirements may not be contacted Apply to hr@thirdturtle.com

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LOCAL SAND DELIVERED TO YOUR SITE

A & W WHOLESALE GROCERIES

JOB OPPORTUNITIES Network Operations & Maintenance Manager

CONTACT: LEWIS 232-7317

Labourer Waitress

8853

The Network Operations Manager is responsible for the technical operations of the company, which includes the design, administration, and maintenance of the cellular and office networks.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, direction, and management for daily operations and ensure consistency with company’s business plan. • Ensure that all aspects of network business operations are properly executed. • Monitor network quality to ensure that performance and quality targets are met • Maintenance and upgrading of networks and ancillary equipment. • Oversee all existing sites and new site acquisitions. • Maintain and monitor the IT and back office systems

Required Qualifications & Skills

• 5-10 years of telecommunications operations experience, particularly in the wireless area. • Ability to manage projects and staff • Experience with Nokia switching, IP based networks, Microwave and RF technology • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

Is looking for a

TURCK LOAD 21 TONS (16 YARDS) $60.00 PER TON BARGE LOAD 400 TONS (300 YARDS) $55.00 PER TON

Islandcom, the exciting mobile phone provider in the Turks and Caicos Islands, is looking for high quality, motivated candidates for the following positions.

CACTUS BAR & GRILL

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

contact: 232-3487 or 242-7417

8928

Must be willing to work overtime. Salary $5.00 per hour. Belongers only need apply. Application deadline is August 15th, 2013.

Fax: 649-941-8388 8928

LABOURER General Labour • Able to work with little or no supervision, be physically fit, dependable and hard working. • Must be self motivated and able to understand, read, write and speak English fluently. Send inquiries to:

Norstar Group Ltd P.O Box 532, Suite 2C, Courtyard Plaza Leeward Highway, Providenciales Turks & Caicos Islands Telephone: 649 941-3600

8939

Compensation commensurate with qualifications and experience

The Chief Executive Officer is responsible for management of all functional areas including sales and marketing, finance, operations and engineering. The position reports to the Board of Directors.

Job Responsibilities • • • •

Work with Board to establish strategic and financial performance goals Set objectives for each functional area with measurable performance metrics Develop team capable of delivering world-class service and value to subscribers Maintain relationships with key stakeholders including government, key customers and partners • Establish Islandcom as a leading mobile telecommunications operator in the TCI

Required Qualifications & Skills • • • • •

Ten years of executive experience in cellular telecommunications Demonstrated leadership skills and successful delivery of results that exceed budget Experience in building successful, high-performance cross functional teams University degree in business or engineering discipline Experience with mobile telephony products and services are a plus.

Compensation commensurate with qualifications and experience

the largest readership in the turks & caicos

Mechanic To work 6 days per week. Salary commensurate with experience.

Contact: 941-4440 or 241-0054

Carpenter – $6.00 per hour

Barber – $5.00 per hour

Labourer – $5.00 per hour

Domestic Worker – $5.00 per hour

Hairbraider – $5.00 per hour

Contact: 243-4214

8903

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

the largest readership in the turks & caicos

STEWARD

Please submit all application to:

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

seeks to employ a

CAICOS LIVE ABOARD DIVING LTD.

Deadline for submission of applications is August 30th, 2013 Islandcom Telecommunications Ltd. Graceway House, Unit A-108 Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands, BWI Fax: (649) 941-8199 Email: CV@islandcom.tc

is looking to fill the following positions:

8902

Chief Executive Officer

JACQUELINE A. SMITH

MACKEY’S TIRE & CAR ACCESSORIES

8919

• Must have open water scuba diving certification • Must have at least 2 years experience working on yacht • Good communication skills both verbal and written • Must be computer literate • Must be prepared to work long

hours including weekends and holidays and to live onboard the vessel • Experience in the hospitality industry is a must • Starting salary $400 per week • Clean police record

Belongers need only apply

Please email resumes to: tcaggressor@express.tc or telephone: 649-342-3052

8915

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION SALES FirstCaribbean International Bank (Bahamas) Ltd as Chargee pursuant to the Registered Land Ordinance hereby gives Notice that it will cause to be sold by Public Auction the following scheduled properties outside the offices of Miller Simons O’Sullivan, Second Floor, The Beatrice Butterfield Building, Butterfield Square, Providenciales at 10:00 a.m. on 9 August 2013.

1. Title 60002/192 North West & North Central, Providenciales, Registered Proprietor: Reginald and Telesha Pinder

This property is in phase two of the Priton affordable home residential estate and is located on Marble Drive. This property sits on a 0.25 acre parcel. Access is gained through the paved road which serves the sub-division leading to Millennium Highway. The property is a Model B home that comprises of two bedrooms, two bathrooms with open plan kitchen and living space. External improvements include soft landscaping, boundary fencing to the east, south and north boundaries, gravel surface driveway and parking arranged at the front of the property.

2. Title No. 60101/21 K2&3, North West Point, Providenciales Registered Proprietor: North West Point Resort Ltd.

Comprising approximately 570 feet of frontage onto the reef projected white sandy beach and excellent views of the North Shore. Upon this has been constructed two condominium buildings containing units. This property also contains on site facilities included gated entry, restaurant/cabana area, swimming pool, deck area and gardens. This unit has 1,572 square feet and is known as unit 102 in Building B1. There are three bedrooms, two bathrooms, open plan living/dining area, living area, balcony/ veranda and closet space.

3. Title No. 60101/21 K29 North West Point, Providenciales Registered Proprietor: North West Point Resort Ltd.

Comprising approximately 570 feet of frontage onto the reef projected white sandy beach and excellent views of the North Shore. Upon this has been constructed two condominium buildings containing units. This property also contains on site facilities included gated entry, restaurant/cabana area, swimming pool, deck area and gardens. This unit has 1,572 square feet and is known as unit 102 in Building B2. There are three bedrooms, two bathrooms, open plan living/dining area, living area, balcony/ veranda and closet space.

4. Title No. 60101/21 K34, North West Point, Providenciales Registered Proprietor: North West Point Resort Ltd.

Comprising approximately 570 feet of frontage onto the reef projected white sandy beach and excellent views of the North Shore. Upon this has been constructed two condominium buildings containing units. This property also contains on site facilities included gated entry, restaurant/cabana area, swimming pool, deck area and gardens. This unit has 1,572 square feet and is known as unit 109 in Building B2. There are three bedrooms, two bathrooms, open plan living/dining area, living area, balcony/ veranda and closet space.

5. Title No. 60101/21 K36, North West Point, Providenciales Registered Proprietor: North West Point Resort Ltd.

Comprising approximately 570 feet of frontage onto the reef projected white sandy beach and excellent views of the North Shore. Upon this has been constructed two condominium buildings containing units. This property also contains on site facilities included gated entry, restaurant/cabana area, swimming pool, deck area and gardens. This unit has 2,223 square feet and is known as unit 201 in Building B2. There are three bedrooms, two bathrooms, open plan living/dining area, living area, balcony/ veranda and closet space.

6. Title No. 60101/21 K37, North West Point, Providenciales Registered Proprietor: North West Point Resort Ltd.

Comprising approximately 570 feet of frontage onto the reef projected white sandy beach and excellent views of the North Shore. Upon this has been constructed two condominium buildings containing units. This property also contains on site facilities included gated entry, restaurant/cabana area, swimming pool, deck area and gardens. This unit has 1.556 square feet and is known as unit 203 in Building B2. There are three bedrooms, two bathrooms, open plan living/dining area, living area, balcony/ veranda and closet space.

7. Title No. 60905/211/K12 & K13 Leeward Going Through, Providenciales Registered Proprietor- TCM Associates Ltd

This property is located in a mixed use development known as The Regent Village and is close in proximity to many of the commercial tourism developments on Grace Bay beach. The development has a central courtyard with landscaped gardening, street lighting, stone paved footpaths, covered walkways and CCTV security throughout the property. The existing occupiers are restaurants, bars, shops and services. There is also office space and a substantial two story covered car park at the rear of the development. Each of the units is separately metered and has a restroom and ducted centrally air-conditioned system. These units are partially fitted for new tenants.

8. Title No. 60400/330, Chalk Sound, Providenciales Registered Proprietor: Karen Rigby

This property is located on the south side of Chalk Sound drive. The property has a single storey residence with three bedrooms, two bathrooms, kitchen, living/dining, utility closet and a front and rear porch. The property has no external improvements in terms of driveway or parking aware. The total floor area is 1,832 square feet.

9. Title No. 10304/142, 143, 144, Central, Grand Turk Registered Proprietor: Whale Watchers Ltd

Comprising 0.96 acre parcel containing a partially complete commercial development located on Front Street, Grand Turk with the potential to be used for office or residential units.

10. Title No. 60505/250, Blue Hills & Stamers Run, Providenciales Registered Proprietor: Samuel Jules

Comprising 0.26 acre parcel with bare land containing indigenous bush and small trees. The property is located between Blue Hills and the northern part of Kew Town and is accessed by turning on Bible Street, the second turning on Blue Hills Road, heading towards the T-junction and taking the northern hand turn to the end of the road and the property is the last lot on the left below the ridge land.

11. Title No. 60719/87 Cheshire Hall & Richmond Hill, Providenciales

Registered Proprietor: Gregory Raymond Pinder and Lisa Phillips-Pinder Comprising 0.74 acre vacant canal-front residential parcel. The property is located on Water View Street, previously Boggy Creek Drive, in Discovery Bay.

12. Title No. 60713/90/K9, Cheshire Hall and Richmond Hill, Providenciales

Registered Proprietor: Ivan Gregory Kennessey Located in the Queen Angel Development comprising of studio, one, and two bedroom villas, which can be found in the Turtle Cove area. The property is Unit A201, a second floor one-bedroom corner unit in Building A. Unit A201 has a 1,275 unit entitlement and 1,275 square foot gross external area. The unit is fully furnished and has been recently renovated and upgraded. It comprises one bedroom, one bathroom, open kitchen/living/dining area, utility closet and storage space. The unit also has use of the resort facilities including the communal swimming pool and deck.

13. Title No. 60900/217, Leeward Going Through, Providenciales Registered Proprietor: Pelican Holdings Ltd.

Comprising 0.65 acre parcel containing a residential home with an adjoining one bedroom apartment. The residential home contains three bedrooms, two bathrooms, kitchen and dining area, living room and a screened-in rear porch. The property is located within the Leeward Palms residential sub-division.

14. Title No. 60907/226/K4 Leeward Going Through, Providenciales

Registered Proprietor: Michael Eugene Misick Located at the Providenciales Golf Club in the development known as The Palms. The property is unit 4 and is a two-storey, two-bedroom townhome comprising 1,282 square feet. The unit benefits from discounted of the golf course, tennis courts and Continued

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WILFREY & TONY’S BEAUTY SALON Is looking for a

has communal access to the swimming pool and parking area in front of the unit.

Comprising 0.78 acre parcel located in Major Hill in the Bottle Creek North section of North Caicos. The property is in a developing residential sub-division and contains three buildings. The first building consists of a two-storey ten-unit apartment building, with four two-bedroom units and six one-bedroom units, all with open living space. The second building consists of a part single-storey and two-storey seven-unit apartment building, with two two-bedroom units and five one-bedroom units, all with open living space. The third building consists of a two-storey two-bedroom unit with open living space on the upper level and a storage and workshop area on the lower level. The property is lightly landscaped with native mature trees and plants and has a gazebo and a front boundary wall.

16. Title No. 60715/210 Cheshire Hall & Richmond Hill, Providenciales

Registered Proprietor: Lincoln Hudson Ferreira Comprising 0.54 acre parcel with bare land containing dense indigenous bush and mature trees and is accessed via turning off the unpaved Turtle Creek Drive, which runs from the west of the Shell Station and proceeding southerly until the T junction, the subject land is accessed by taking the western turning and following the road until just before the canal starts to curve, where the subject land is located on the right hand side immediately fronting the canal. M & S Trust Company Limited. as Chargee pursuant to the Registered Land Ordinance hereby gives Notice that it will cause to be sold by Public Auction the following property outside the offices of Miller Simons O’Sullivan, Second Floor, The Beatrice Butterfield Building, Butterfield Square, Providenciales at 10:00 a.m. on 9 August 2013.

1. Title No. 10102/14 North East Suburbs, Grand Turk

Registered Proprietor: Daniel Stevenson Simmons Comprising a 15-acre parcel with bare land. The property is located in the North East Suburbs in ‘The Ridge’, with frontage on North Creek and Lighthouse Road. The property has views over North Creek and the western shoreline. Any and all potential bidders will be required to produce one (1) valid form of identification to Miller Simons O’Sullivan on the day of the Auction Draft Terms and Conditions of Sale and the Draft Agreements for Sale are available upon demand prior to the Auction. Any and all Successful bidders will be required to pay a ten (10) per cent deposit upon a successful bid before close of business on the day of the Auction. Any and all successful bidders will also have to pay Auction legal fees in the sum of Seven Hundred and Fifty Dollars (US$750.00.)

Contact: 649-246-4692

Nail Technician To work 6 days per week salary $6.00 per hour.

Contact: 231-0882

8927

Registered Proprietor: Obed Nathaniel Gardiner

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15. Title No. 51105/46, Bottle Creek North, North Caicos

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DELICIOUS DISHES Is looking for a

PRITON DEVELOPMENT LTD.

8913

SEEKS

(2)Air Condition Specialists (2)Carpenters (2) Mechanics • Must have at least 3 years experience and be able to work with little supervision. Salary start at $6.00 an hour and is based on experience. • Deadline for applications is August 14th 2013. • Priton Development Ltd. also seeks an Inventory Controller, Must have at least 5 years experience. Must have good knowledge of construction. • Must be able to work on holidays, must be able and willing to lead a large construction team. • Salary is based on experience

Interested persons should be dependable and send applications via fax at (649) 941-4034. C/o Alliance Realty Ltd. 8941

Kitchen Helper To work 6 days per week salary $5.00 per hour.

contact: 347-0720

8924

TLC BEAUTY SALON Is looking for the following persons:

2 hairdressers 1 nail technician Salary $6.00 per hour 6 days per week.

Contact: 245-0818

8911

Pampered Paws Ltd. Is looking for applicants for full and/or part-time

labourer positions

Must be fluent in English (written and spoken) Must have detailed experience with animals Must have transportation Must be willing and able to work weekends and holidays Please present resumes to Pampered Paws Spa, or contact: 431-1119 email Address: sharwind2002@ yahoo.com 8904

PRIVATE CHEF A luxury villa is currently seeking a private chef to cater for high-end guests.

The successful applicant should have the following skills: @@ 7 years experience as a villa chef or running a commercial kitchen for a caterer or high-end fine dining restaurant or hotel @@ Knowledge of commercial level food prep safety and hygiene @@ Menu planning and costing, including preparation and printing @@ Ability to manage other chefs and servers @@ Ability to match and select wines to compliment menu @@ Fluent in English (written and verbal) @@ Able to communicate in Spanish/Creole with other staff @@ Able to cater weddings, cocktail parties and special events @@ Excellent variety of menus of worldwide cuisine including desserts, pastries, hor d’oeuvres and chocolates @@ Additionally the position requires: @@ Long working hours (breakfast, lunch and dinner), public holidays, weekends and back to back rentals @@ Shopping for food and beverage supplies @@ Maintaining an inventory and billing clients for supplies ad services @@ Clean driving and police record @@ Ability to maintain complete confidentiality about guest identity @@ Salary $3,000 per month @@ Only Belongers need apply Applications should be submitted by July 31st, 2013 either by email to: markpankhurst@hotmail.com or by post to Stargazer Villa, P.O. Box 196 , Providenciales. Please include a current resume and a few samples of menus of dinner entrees of items you regularly prepare, also include a contact email address and telephone number 8870

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Assistant Immigration Officer DEPARTMENT: Border Control and Enforcement MINISTRY: Ministry of Border Control and Labour LOCATION: The position is based in Providenciales but officers are subject to transfer at the discretion of the TCI Public Service.

required

The successful candidate will have: • MSDT PADI Master Dive Instructor certification • Mature and flexible attitude • Experience in a resort type environment, ideally in the Caribbean • Excellent written and spoke English • Excellent references

Candidates should apply in writing, including a cover letter, resume and references to info@bohioresort.com

ADVERTISE

IN THIS SPACE! ONLY

$33 PER WEEK 8952

GOVERNMENT VACANCY

PADI Dive Instructor

CALL 946-4664

VACANCY

JOB SUMMARY: • The incumbent in this position will maintain security, control, supervision and safe custody of detainees • held under Immigration Ordinance Powers. Candidates will additionally be required to undertake duties • as Port officers, assessing persons arriving and departing the Islands through its sea and air ports.

Applications are invited for the position of

Portfolio ManageR The applicant must possess the following; • Post Graduate Degree / Professional Qualifications in Finance or Accounting • Ten years of working experience in demonstrated financial and/or analytical functions with a variety of complex, multi-faceted projects • Experience in large-scale business planning, feasibility studies, and Project Management • Extensive knowledge on several or all of the following: finance theories and methodologies, feasibility studies, large scale business planning, financial modeling, project management and corporate restructurings. • Ability to identify feasible project options and present recommendations to a board of directors • Belongers need only apply.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Ensures safe, secure, humane custody of Immigration detainees housed at the detention facility, in line with written rules and procedures. • Assesses persons arriving/departing the Islands, treating them with respect, remaining polite and professional at all times. • Undertakes in-country enforcement and compliance operations on identified immigration offenders, including unlawful entrants, over stayers, illegal workers and abusive employers. • Undertakes joint or multi-agency operations with the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police, Customs, Marine Police and other agencies as required. • Undertakes and records formal Immigration status, identity and humanitarian interviews in accordance with authorized procedures. • Assists the collections of statistics and provide efficiency delivery service to the clients and general public. • Conducts patrols with Officers of the Marine Branch of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force. • Other related tasks as assigned.

Please Submit Application to: P.O. Box 270 Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands

DISHWASHER/ NIGHTTIME RESTAURANT CLEANER

is looking for a

Duties: • Cleaning of the kitchens, bathrooms, mopping, freezers, appliances • Hours: • 4:30pm-11:30 6 days per week • Individual will be required to work weekends and holidays • Must have previous working experience in this position • Must have verifiable references • Must have a valid drivers license

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE: • 5 CXC’s including a pass in English Language. A second Language would be an asset. • Candidates must successfully pass specialized operational enforcement training and Certification. • A background in the security field or law enforcement would be an asset. SALARY: $15,720 per annum

Apply with CV’s to schedule an appointment at Top O’ the Cove Deli

;;Resumes with current contact information must be accompanied by a Cover Letter, two letters ;;of reference (one preferably from a former employer), copies of educational certificates, a Police ;;Certificate and a copy of the Passport Photo page. ;;Applications should be addressed to the Office of the Human Resource Directorate, Church ;;Folly, Grand Turk Facsimile: 946-1582 or sent by email to: recruitment@gov. tc with the subject ;;line being Assistant Immigration Officer. Applications sent by post or brought by hand should ;;have the subject: Assistant Immigration Officer ;;Clearly marked on the envelopes. Successful applicants will work in accordance with the Public ;;Service Ordinance. ;;Qualified Belongers will be given first consideration.

8951

ELIA SEYMOUR

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

8936

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contact: 344-9451

Anthony Garland

8951

seeks

Domestic Worker

Main duties will be taking care of cooking, cleaning, and laundry. Must be able to speak English, Salary starts at $6.00 per hour and is based on experience. Work will 6 work days a week. Deadline for applications is August 14th 2013. Interested persons should send applications via fax at (649) 941-4034 C/o Alliance Realty Ltd. Only applicants selected will be contacted.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 14th August 2013 8949

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Is looking for a

Labourer Must be willing to work six days per week. Must be trustworthy and reliable. Salary $5.00 per hour. Hours are from 8:00am-4:00pm

Contact: Serge Tuyssuzian @ 649-941-3637 or fax: 649-941-3637 8929

WANTED Mechanic

is looking for a

Restaurant

Captain Must have at least 6 years experience as a waiter front and back house. Must be willing to work weekends and holidays. Must have written and verbal communication. Must be customer service oriented. Must no MICRO. Salary $7.00 per hour

Contact: 941-5341

8946

PROVO BEVERAGES

WILFREY’S & TONY BEAUTY SALON Is looking for a

Must have at least 5 years experience. Must be well versed in the general maintenance of diesel engines. Must be able to operate if necessary. Salary negotiable

Labourer

Must be willing to do general cleaning. Must be willing to work 5 days per week. Salary $6.00 per hour

Mason

Must have at least 5 years experience. Salary negotiable

Contact: 231-0098

8937

Hairdresser To work 6 days per week salary $5.00 per hour. contact: 231-0882

8939

Must be willing to assist the mechanic. Salary $6.00 per hour

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SPENCE SECURITY & INVESTIGATION SERVICES, LTD

VACANCIES The leading and trusted security company in TCI is in need of personnel to fill up the following position.

MARKETING/SALES AGENT

Qualifications: • Minimum of 8 years experience or in direct marketing/sales • Excellent work & presentation skills; must have excellent computer skills • Can design sales/mktg materials & bidding documents • Very good knowledge in security, alarm electronics, access control, etc • Must be effective communicator & public relations person • Possesses own transportation and have valid TCI drivers license; • Salary starts @ $1500 plus commission

TECHNICIAN

Qualifications: • Minimum of 5 years experience in alarm industry w/ excellent work history • Computer literate; possess technical or engineering certificates • Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills (English) • Possess valid TCI drivers license; Must be an excellent team -player • Salary starts @ $1300 plus commission

ADMIN ASSISTANT/ JUNIOR ACCOUNTANT

Applications are requested for the following position

Underwriting Manager Required Skills/Education • Bachelors Degree in Management or other relevant area • ACII or equivalent qualification • Ability to communicate effectively at all levels • Ability to direct, train and motivate staff • Ability to display tact and diplomacy with proven negotiation skills • High level of human relations and time management skills • Above average analytical and computational skills • Computer literacy Specialized Techniques/Knowledge: • Sound knowledge of insurance operations and products • Knowledge of reinsurance • Knowledge of economic and social trends pertinent to insurance claims • Knowledge of the financial implications of claims settlement • Knowledge of Turks & Caicos law relevant to the insurance industry. • In-depth knowledge of UnderWriter *tm insurance software. Required Experience: • A minimum of ten years supervisory experience in the Insurance Industry in the areas of Underwriting, Reinsurance and Claims. Belongers only need apply.

Interested Applicants are asked to submit your resume by e-mail to Margaret Smith, Manager/Financial Controller ms@tcifirst.com by August 15, 2013 8901

SECURITY OFFICER

Qualifications: • Minimum of 4 years military/police experience or 5-6 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 @ $6.00 per hour. Requirements for all positions above: • Comprehensive resume’ w/ 2 ID photos • Employment certificates from previous employers, Diploma & Training certificates • Police & fingerprint records, copies of NHIP, NIB, Drivers License • Copies of legal status &/ passport How to apply: 1. Submit resume’ with application letter and all documents stated above to Spence Security office 2. Complete documents should be provided within 1 week of the date of application to be considered 3. Wait for Spence Security personnel to call you for an interview Interested applicants should send resume’ and applicable certificates address to: ‘The HR Manager’ not later than August 9th, 2013 to:

SPENCE SECURITY & INVESTIGATION SERVICES, LTD. P.O BOX #73, Caribbean Place, Leeward Highway, Providenciales Email address:HR@spencesecurity.com Fax: 941-3027 BELONGER ONLY NEED APPLY. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

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TURKS & CAICOS FIRST I NSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED

Qualifications: • Minimum of 5 years related experience • Must have very good knowledge in accounting programs e.g. QuickBooks • Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills (English) • Possess valid TCI drivers license • Must be an excellent team-player • Salary starts @ $1300/month

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Labourer needed

Decco (TCI) Ltd

Project Director Decco (TCI) Ltd. has a requirement for a professionally qualified and experienced Project Director to join our team for the construction of a high quality, condominium resort development project in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, BWI.

To work from Monday to Saturday salary $5.00 per hour Please note that this advertisement is in respect of a work permit renewal only fax resume to: 946-4663

The Project Director will be responsible and accountable for the overall management, control and administration of a new project, and the construction team, from mobilization to the successful completion and hand over of the Works. Such responsibility and accountabilities will include: • Mobilization and site establishment; • Master Schedule and progress reporting; • Procurement; • Value and Cost reporting; • Overall contract administration; • Change management and co-ordination; • Document Control; • Oversight of project health and safety procedures; • Oversight of site based QA/QC systems; • Oversight of works testing, commissioning and hand over.

Applicant must have the following: Twelve (12) years experience as a tug captain. Master’s license for a 450 ton tug and barge. STCW Certificate.

Contact: 941-5707

8925

FLOWER GIRL Is looking for a Part-time

delivery driver With own transportation who is interested in making extra cash.

Contact: 231-3788

8960

8956

All applicants must be able to present a clean Police Record if offered a position. Wage commensurate with experience. Individuals must be willing to work holidays and weekends on a flexible schedule dictated by business demands. Ability to speak English is mandatory. Please drop off resumes at the Ocean Club Front Desk to the attention of the Human Resource Manager, or via email to diane@oceanclubresorts.tc Preference will be given to experienced and qualified Belongers. Only those receiving an interview will be contacted.

8957

Y.A.3.B Consultancy

Seeks the following persons:

DOMESTIC WORKER To work 3 days per week salary $5.50 per hour

CASHIER

Acting on behalf of our client Reychell Nail Studio is looking for the following persons:

Hairstyler Nail Technician To work 6 days per week salary $6.00 per hour.

To work 5 days per week 8:00am5:00pm Monday - Thursday 8:00am – 4:30pm on Friday

Contact: 231-1117

contact: 344-4540

FULL-TIME PHARMACIST

1 Labourer

8926

CAPTAIN

To work 5 days per week salary $9.00 per hour. contact: 244-4663

LABOURER GARDENER

@@At least 5 years experience in retail pharmacy @@Experience with computers @@Experience with KROLL System @@B. Sc in Pharmacy @@Eligible for registration with the Health Practitioners Board, TCI @@Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience

Email resume to: neffer.malcolm@gmail.com

8910

Seeks the following person:

Carpenter

Is looking for qualified, experienced applicants for the positions of

LEWELYN HANDFIELD

LEW 1 SHIPPING

Is looking for a

Ocean Club Resorts

Requirements: • The successful candidate will require a proven track record in similar projects and a combination of knowledge, skills and experience, as follows: • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Building Construction discipline. • Minimum 15 - 20 years post-graduation experience in Project/Construction, with at least 10 years spent in Management at a senior level. • Chartered member of an internationally recognized engineering or building professional institution. • Demonstrated financial management and control experience including cost and value reporting. • Extensive experience in the successful completion of high quality hotels and/or condominium resort developments in the Caribbean region. • Strong team building and leadership skills and capabilities. • Salary based on experience. Written applications with personal details and a full current resume showing education, qualifications and career experience to date should be sent by facsimile to 649 946 4663 and no later than August 15th 2013.

ISLAND CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

@@Minimum 5 years experience @@Working as a sold understanding of landscaping, garbage clean up as well as minor construction and repair @@Must have strong knowledge of taking inventory daily of equipment as well as materials. @@Pay rate is $5/hr Please submit Resumes at the restaurant at 499 Bay Rd. Blue Hills, Providenciales TCI Phone: (649)-946-8877

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‘Heart failure’ caused death of Ecuador footballer

The Jamaican sprint king hopes to take the world record under 19 seconds.

Bolt eager to break own 200m WR at World Championships USAIN Bolt has set his heart on taking the 200 metres world record under 19 seconds. The six-time Olympic gold medallist has served notice that he has big plans for a World Championships depleted by injury withdrawals and drugs busts. “There’s still a lot more to come from me,” he declared. “My objective is to continue to win gold medals in my sport, all the way up to the 2016 Olympics. “The 200m world record would be the one I’d really love to break again, to see if it’s maybe even possible to get it under 19 seconds. That would

be something special.” Bolt set the 200m world record of 19.19 at the 2009 World Championships in Berlin - days after smashing the 100m world record with a sensational 9.58-second glory-dash. That record also remains untouched, yet four years on the Jamaican reckons he has it in his powers to improve it. “It would require a technically almost perfect race, and for the weather conditions to be good,” he said. “But I’m focused on getting myself in a physical condition where I’m capable of doing it.” (Mirror.co.uk)

THE sudden death at the age of 27 of a footballer in Qatar has prompted an outpouring of grief across the world but also fevered speculation as to the cause of his passing. Wednesday shed some light on Ecuadoran footballer Christian Benitez’s death after his club Al Jaish released a statement saying he died from heart failure. “The official medical reports were issued by official state entities and stated that the sudden death was caused by heart failure,” read the statement issued by the club. “Since the Ecuadorian star passed away on Monday morning in a sudden way, sadness and sorrow prevailed all over the club after hearing the sad news especially that Benitez has joined the team for few days only.” The club has pledged to pay for all the expenses of transferring the player’s body from Doha back to Ecuador. “The management assures again its endless support to Christian’s family and standing by their side during this hard time,” added the Al Jaish statement. “The club has also made a special visit to the family and wife of the late player who are currently staying at Doha. The visit was made to check

Benitez scored 24 goals in 58 international appearances for Ecuador, following in the footsteps of his father Ermen Benitez, who also represented the national team. Last season, he helped Mexican side Club America win the Clausura title.

on the family situation and to assure that the management stands by their side and supports them.” The 27-year-old died in a Qatari hospital where he was taken after complaining of abdominal pains. He had only made his debut for the club on Sunday. With Qatar hosting the World Cup in 2022, Benitez’s death has sent shockwaves through the football world. “This is a terrible tragedy, just awful news,” said a Qatar 2022 spokesman, while football stars also took to Twitter to pay their respects to the man nicknamed ‘Chucho’. Fellow Ecuador star Antonio Valencia, who plays for Manchester United, uploaded several photos of

him with the forward and wrote: “This pain (is) very strong my brother but we love you.”

James Anderson took 13 wickets in the first two Ashes Tests to help England to a 2-0 lead.

Anderson is world’s best Wasim Akram

Lewis Hamilton’s victory puts him 48 points behind championship leader Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull.

Hamilton has not yet reached potential says Ross Brawn LEWIS Hamilton has not yet reached his ultimate potential with Mercedes, according to team boss Ross Brawn. Hamilton dominated the Hungarian Grand Prix on Sunday, and has taken three pole positions in the last three races. But Brawn said he was still adapting to his new team. “When a driver of Lewis’s calibre joins a team, there is massive expectation but every driver takes a little time to settle in, to understand the nuances,” Brawn said. “It has taken a little while but I see great signs, particularly the last few races.” Hamilton’s victory puts him 48

points behind championship leader Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull with 225 points still available in the remaining nine races. His form suggests he can mount a title challenge. Hamilton was leading the British Grand Prix before dropping to the back of the field with a tyre failure and recovering to finish fourth. Despite that, he has scored more points in the last three races than any other driver. Asked about his title chances, Hamilton said: “It’s too early [to talk about it] at the moment. [But] of course it’s definitely in the back of my mind.”

Liverpool’s captain Steven Gerrard feels Suarez is extremely important to the club.

Liverpool must keep Suarez says captain Gerrard LIVERPOOL captain Steven Gerrard says the club must hold on to Luis Suarez if they want to be successful this season. Last week, Liverpool rejected an Arsenal club record bid of £40m plus £1 for the 26-year-old Uruguay striker. Gerrard also said he hoped Liverpool would not sell Suarez to Arsenal but that he would understand if he were to go abroad to Real Madrid or Barcelona. “I’ve spoken to Luis loads and of course I’m trying to get him to stay,”

Gerrard told the Liverpool Echo. “If we lose him then the challenge becomes even more difficult for Liverpool. It’s that simple. “If we get the couple of marquee signings we need and keep Luis that will give me confidence that we can compete. Keeping Luis could be our best signing of the summer.” Suarez, who scored 30 goals in 44 appearances for Liverpool last season, wants to leave Anfield to play for a Champions League club despite only signing a new long-term deal last summer.

PAKISTAN great Wasim Akram believes England’s James Anderson is the best bowler in the world. Anderson has taken 13 wickets in the first two Ashes Tests to help England to a 2-0 lead over Australia, ahead of the third at Old Trafford on Thursday. The 31-year-old has 320 Test wickets, placing him third in England’s all-time list behind Ian Botham and Bob Willis. “Jimmy Anderson is leading from the front. For me he is the best bowler of this era,” Wasim told BBC Sport. “He does it consistently, with the new ball and the old ball.” Left-arm quick Wasim and his Pakistan team-mate Waqar Younis tormented opposing batsmen in the late 1980s and 1990s with their expertise in reverse-swing bowling and Wasim recognises Anderson as a fellow master of the craft.

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The St. Monica’s Anglican Church played undefeated during the tournament.

St. Monica’s Anglican Church play undefeated to title

St. Monica’s Anglican Church are new champions St. MONICA’S Anglican Church won back-to-back games to win the 2013 TCISF Church Co-ed Softball League. For Jericho Baptist Church it was another second placed finish after losing to Bethany Baptist Church last year in the final.

In their best in three-final this year, St. Monica’s defeated Jericho 7-3 in game one before winning 1610 in game two. The eventual winners had finished third at the end of the regular season behind last year’s winners Bethany Baptist Church and Jericho.

Martina Hingis played her first WTA match since 2007 at the Southern California Open alongside Daniela Hantuchova. 2013 PABA Church Basketball Tournament MVP Ira Taylor collects his trophy from a PABA representative.

fans, players, coaches, politicians, pastors, sponsors, media and all persons who made the tournament a

huge success, especially Ms. Stelisha Thomas who is the PABA’s most faithful assistant table official”.

U.S. beat Panama 1-0 to win Gold Cup LANDON Donovan entered the Gold Cup with uncertainty about his future with the U.S. men’s national team. He ended it in the best way possible: with arms outstretched and screaming in joy before raising

St. Monica’s Anglican Church were outstanding in the post season to win the overall title.

Church Co-ed Softball League:

PABA Church Basketball Tournament:

POWER player Ira Taylor finished with a double-double which propelled him to the MVP award and his team, St. Monica’s Anglican Church, to the 2013 PABA Church Basketball Tournament title. The dominant church, who played undefeated at the Gus Lightbourne Sports Complex, whipped the Paradise Baptist Church 57-28 in the final clash. Taylor, who was outstanding in the PABA Night League, powered his way to 10 points, 14 rebounds, four assists and two steals. It was however Sherwin Penn who led the scoring for the winners with 16 points. Father Been scored four points in both games that he played during the tournament. Anthony Cash, another Night League star, led Paradise with eight points while he collected a trophy for the most steals. Earlier the Politicians edged past the Pastors 29-28. Wayne Garland scored 11 points for the winning side while Pastors Isnor of the Seventh Day Adventist Church and Ray Evans of New Testament Church each scored eight points for the second placed finishers. In a release the PABA said: “It would like to thank all the churches,

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the championship trophy at Soldier Field. On an afternoon in which the U.S. played without the leadership of head coach Jurgen Klinsmann and the playmaking abilities of Stuart Holden,

Donovan put a resounding exclamation on the Gold Cup tournament. His dummy move created the Americans’ only goal as they held off Panama 1-0 to earn the title for the first time since 2007. (USAToday)

Former World No.1 Hingis makes comeback after six-year absence MARTINA Hingis is back -- but the five-time grand slam winner says she has no plans to take on the world’s best any time soon. The 32-year-old ended her sixyear absence from competitive WTA action by playing doubles alongside Slovakia’s Daniela Hantuchova at the Southern California Open Wednesday. Hingis, who retired for the second time in 2007, spent 209 weeks as the world’s top-ranked player after bursting onto the scene as a teenager. The Swiss ace has already confirmed that she will play alongside

Hantuchova at the U.S. Open and enjoyed a winning start following a 6-1 6-1 victory over Germany’s Julia Goerges and Croatian Darija Jurak. But Hingis ruled out any thoughts of a comeback on the singles tour -insisting that it’s doubles or nothing. “Not singles, no,” she told reporters after being asked if she wanted to return to the women’s circuit. “It’s a completely different world. Even World Team Tennis (WTT) now, it’s brutal, it’s only one set but still the next day you wake up, and you have to put so much more effort into it.”

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Williams inspired by Bolt’s “great” comment – Aims to stay focused TCI born sprinter Delano Williams was exalted to a whole different level this week, when the fastest man in history Usain Bolt publically stated that the young sprinter is going to be “great” in the years to come. Williams, who recently pledged his athletic allegiance to Great Britain, said he is humbled by the comments of Bolt. “Its inspiring and I know for sure he was being real,” the 200M World Junior champion told the Weekly News. GOING TO BE GREAT The six-time Olympic champion, and 100M and 200M world record holder Bolt, who has spoken great about Williams before, told the British media that the Grand Turk born sprinter was a fighter. “He (Delano) is young and has a long way to go and a lot of athletes to overtake. I keep telling him that he is going to be great, though, because I can tell he is a fighter, he pushes himself and he works hard. It is going to be interesting, but he has a

long way to go.” Despite not making an impact as yet for GB the 19-year-old Williams is still touted as a future star by athletic officials there. His 20.27s (PB) in the 200M, at Champs in Jamaica earlier this year, is a faster time than any posted by a British athlete over the last five years. The former Munro College student first official meet for GB ended with him finishing ninth at the 2013 London Anniversary Games last weekend in a time of 20.74s. Williams said that it was a “good experience” and that: “I did my best and that’s all I could have done”. FRIENDS Williams, who will begin training with Bolt and another world rated sprinter Yohan Blake at the Racers Track Club in Jamaica from this October, admitted that he is still learning at the senior level and that Bolt has been a plus in his athletic life.

Usain Bolt has become somewhat of an inspiration to Delano Williams.

“Bolt and I are cool. He has been motivating me since I started to hang around them (Racers athletes) more. He believes in me and I’m pretty

young so it will take time.” Bolt had called Williams “fun” and stated that the youngster is “cool and down to earth”.

The pair might square off for the first time at the World Championships in Moscow later this month in the 200M.

Former England international Ubogu for TCIRFU’s President’s Dinner

The Nigerian born, former England international Victor Ubogu will be the feature speaker at the September 7th President’s Dinner.

TCI rugby enthusiasts will be in for a treat next month when former England international Victor Ubogu deliver the feature address at the Turks and Caicos Rugby Football Union (TCIRFU) 2013 President’s Dinner. In a release leading up to the September 7th day, it was announced that the former prop forward might also partake in training and coaching activities. Ubogu, originally from Nigeria, picked up rugby in his teens before being capped for Oxford University and joining Bath RFC in England. Having started school in England at 13 he had never heard of rugby. But he began liking the game and after beginning on the wing he moved to

the front row from where his career flourished. Victor went on to play for England U-15s & U-18s before attending Oxford University. He joined Bath RFC where he played in the Amateur and Professional divisions while gaining 24 caps for England. He won his first England cap against Canada in 1992 and represented England at the 1995 Rugby World Cup in South Africa where England lost in the semifinal to New Zealand. Victor’s honours include: Five Nations Grand Slam Winner 1995 (England), European Cup Winner 1998 (Bath), Six Courage League/Zurich Premiership Titles (Bath), Six John Player/Pilkington Cup Wins (Bath).

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