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Outside group create ruckus at CHHS 5 PAGE
‘Certain’ scuba diving/ snorkelling companies oppose dolphinarium – Burrowes DIRECTOR of Dolphin Cove Ltd., Neil Burrowes, this week responded to criticism by the local Chamber of Commerce, which is opposing the establishment of a dolphinarium on Providenciales. PAGE 8
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RULING The first two election petitions, brought to the Supreme Court by the People’s Democratic Movement (PDM), were heard this week, but no rulings have been made. PAGE 5
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Prime Minister David Cameron and Foreign Office Minister Mark Simmonds with delegates of the Overseas PAGE Territories Joint Ministerial Council meeting in London, December 5, 2012
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No ruling on election petitions
THE first two election petitions, brought to the Supreme Court by the People’s Democratic Movement (PDM), were heard this week, but no rulings have been made. The party, which lost its bid at the polls in the closest race in the history of the Turks and Caicos Islands, challenged the results in three electoral districts: Grand Turk North, Cheshire Hall and Richmond Hills and North and Middle Caicos. While the first is scheduled to be heard later this month in Grand Turk, the latter was heard by Justice Margaret Ramsay-Hale on Tuesday, but deferred to December 18. The second, for Cheshire Hall and Richmond Hill, was also heard on Tuesday and saw Queen’s Counsel (QC) Ariel Misick, representing Minister Amanda Misick and Jamaican QC, Allan Wood, representing the PDM’s Oral Selver. Dr. Edward Smith, who also ran as a candidate in the Cheshire Hall and Richmond Hill district and secured 58 votes in the November 9 polls, represented himself. Ramsay-Hale, after listening to two days of submissions primarily from Misick and Wood, said she needed more time to deliberate on her decision, as she found it “difficult to condense” the submissions made in the two days. The Justice is expected to rule on the matter before the end of the December, although she did not commit to a date. Misick’s principal argument was based on the fact that although Dr. Edward Smith is a United States citizen, he was duly nominated as a candidate and could have stood as a candidate. He stated that the Elections Ordinance and the constitution provide for a petition to be brought against a candidate who contested the elections and won, while not being qualified.
Dr. Edward Smith According to him, the law provides for the validity of election to office to be challenged, not the nomination. On that basis, Misick moved to have Wood’s application struck. If the Justice rules in Misick’s favour, the matter will not go to trial, which Wood proposed should be held on January 7, 2013. Wood based his argument on the fact that Smith was not duly qualified, rather “unlawfully inserted” himself into the district race. He said that by reason this affected the result of the election, expressly given that the margin by which Selver lost was only 30 votes. He maintained that the false declaration on his qualification to be a candidate on nomination day was an irregularity in the election process. Wood submitted that the election officials, not required by law to investigate the claims made in candidates’ declarations, proceeded with the election process and legitimate voters cast their vote for someone who was not qualified to contest the elections. Misick countered by pointing out that “it is surprising” that a case for
the first time is being brought against a candidate who lost his bid. However, Wood stressed the fact that Smith was unduly nominated as a candidate and secured the votes of people who thought he was a valid candidate. He said Smith secured almost twice the number of votes as was the margin between the other two candidates. Misick returned that Smith was eligible to stand as a candidate, but would not have been eligible to sit in the House of Assembly, stressing that the 58 votes are legal votes that count and without those 58 his client would still be returned as the winner. Wood debunked this by making clear that while the 58 votes were legal, the effect of Smith’s standing as a candidate on the outcome of the election is the same as if there were persons who voted illegally – the departure from election protocols affected the result, particularly given the small margin by which Selver lost. He said, “This is a clear irregularity in the election process, going back the basis of nomination, which the court cannot shut its eyes to.” Both lawyers cited several case
laws to stress their individual points and moved to counter the other’s points on those references. A QUESTION OF THE LAW Leader of the Opposition, Sharlene Cartwright-Robinson, told the Weekly News that the cases are largely a question of the interpretation of the law, however, declined to comment further. The Progressive National Party (PNP) chairman, Trevor Cooke, said, “The delay does not do much for us as the Government. “We will still carry on the day- today activities, in terms of the work that is needed to move this country forward. We will leave this to the courts.” Smith, at the end of the second day, declined to comment. PDM’s Oral Selver said, “We are waiting. We were hoping it would be settled today, but we will respect the court’s decision.” He added that he was optimistic about the ruling. Minister Amanda Misick did not have much to say. She noted that she too was hoping for the process to have been wrapped
up sooner. Misick said, “The law is the law. It [the delay] messed with my holidays and the work I have to do. I would have preferred to have this behind me, but I guess we have to wait.” PDM Appointed Member of the Assembly, Clarence Selver, adding his bit, said, “If it is a constitutional issue and we are looking to provide a remedy then it will be up to the Privy Council to speedily make those changes. “If the remedy can be found in some subsidiary legislation then I think that can be done in the TCI, so we can move forward. “We would have appreciated if a decision could have been arrived at, but listening to the case, there are a number of substantive case laws and precedents that were laid out in the various submissions. “I think the judge has to be sure she covers all aspects of this and gives a fair decision and that she does not leave herself open for undue criticisms for not arriving at a reasonable decision.” Last week, commenting on the petitions, Premier, Dr. Rufus Ewing, said, “This is a democracy and people have a right to exercise their democratic rights.”
Outside group create ruckus at CHHS AN outside group engaged several students from the Clement Howell High School (CHHS), creating ruckus on Thursday around noon, as well as sparked rumors of the involvement of a gun and other weapons. Following the report of disturbances at the school Ministry Officials, including Acting Premier and Education Minister Akierra Misick, and representatives of the Royal Turks and Caicos Police Force (RTCPF) visited the school. The purpose of the visit was to investigate an incident that transpired between the group of students and the group of outsiders. The matter is now under police investigation and press office, Audley Astwood, noted that further details will be given at a later date. According to him, the scene is still
being processed by scenes of crime officers and further investigations are being carried out by Criminal Investigations Department. TARGET The Education Minister, up to press time, opted not to prejudice the investigation with comments other that saying, after dialogue with the students, Ministry officials learnt that students have been the target of multiple attacks from groups outside the school. The Ministry has assured the parents and staff of CHHS that TCIG and the Ministry will do everything possible to protect them whilst they are on the school compound, making clear that the safety of students and teachers is the primary concern of the Education Ministry. The Ministry has also assured all
Officers involved in a confrontation at the CHHS during Thursday’s incident
parties, that policies and procedures will be put in place and that a ‘Zero Tolerance’ approach will be taken in relation to these sorts of occurrences. The Minister maintained that such behaviour will no longer be tolerated at any institution in the Turks and Caicos Islands. She noted that the TCIG is taking this matter very seriously. The Ministry has since requested the assistance of the Government’s psychologist to meet with the students and teachers who are shaken up by today’s incident. The Ministry is expected to continue to monitor the situation and work on stamping out future incidents of this nature. The RTC police will also be assisting the Ministry by monitoring the school leading up to the holidays.
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Cartwright- Robinson calls for passage of legislation to support PWDs BY VANESSA NARINE
ON THE occasion of International Day of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), Leader of the Opposition, Sharlene Cartwright- Robinson, called for new laws. This year’s theme is, ‘Removing barriers to create an inclusive and accessible society for all’. Cartwright-Robinson said, “There is a greater need for the creation of awareness through the passage of legislation, the establishment of offices and a sheer will and desire to achieve regional and international markers/objectives to give this sector of society a chance at a fair opportunity to live as normal a life as they possibly can. “There is an immediate need to provide support to many families and caregivers of persons with disabilities and there is an even greater need to provide educational and employment opportunities for those who we know can do well in special needs schools or jobs.” According to her, this year’s theme is a very good summary of the single objective of the efforts of those who are champions in this cause. The Opposition leader said, “Society loses too much potential and productivity when we close our minds and hearts to those living with disabilities. “Too often trapped in these persons are much needed skills and talents and in small societies such as Turks and Caicos, we can ill afford to lose any citizen’s contribution for ignorance. “We too due to our ignorance and discrimination cause many families and persons living with disabilities to be ashamed of their families or their own impairments and as a result they are kept away or keep themselves away. “I recall one of the International Day’s former themes which stated that disability is not inability and
we must be careful not to continue to contribute to this as our country is what suffers in the long run.” She stressed that the time has come for the TCI, as a people, to address these needs directly and to not just focus on it when this day appears. The Opposition leader said, “We must begin to pay serious attention and make all efforts to ensure that we do not trap otherwise productive citizens into a life of doom. “My party and I are committed to championing the cause for those that are too often underrepresented and underfunded and look forward to working with the relevant government departments and NGOs.” CartwrightRobinson said, “Today I celebrate the champions of this cause, those brave persons living with disabilities and those families and caregivers who continue to take care of their loved ones under strenuous and challenging circumstances.” REGIONAL EXAMPLES Across the Caribbean region, other countries have been making significant strides in representing the interests of PWDs. The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities as well as its predecessor, the Standard Rules for the Equalisation of Opportunities of Persons with Disabilities, have encouraged governments to allocate long-overdue attention and resources to issues affecting persons with disabilities. The rights in this convention are not new rights. They are the same human rights recognised in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the Convention on the Rights of the Child and other international human rights treaties. The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities guarantees that these rights are respected for
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people with disabilities. The principles of this convention are: * Respect for everyone’s inherent dignity, freedom to make their own choices and independence; * Non-discrimination (treating everyone fairly); * Full participation and inclusion in society (being included in your community); * Respect for differences and accepting people with disabilities as part of human diversity; * Equal opportunity;
* Accessibility (having access to transportation, places and information, and not being refused access because you have a disability); * Equality between men and women (having the same opportunities whether you are a girl or a boy); and * Respect for the evolving capacity of children with disabilities and their right to preserve their identity (being respected for your abilities and proud of who you are). The convention has been ratified by a number of countries. In August this year, President of the St. Kitts Nevis Association of Persons with Disabilities (SKNAPD), Anthony Mills, was recommended to speak as a panel discussant in the segment that looks at Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) at the 18th Commonwealth Conference of Education Ministers from August 28-31, in Mauritius. The session addressed Information Communication Technologies (ICTs), captioned ‘Opening Access for People with Disabilities or Creating New Barriers’. In early 2011, Guyana passed
its Disability Act, has encouraged changes for persons with disabilities and is promoting some measure of inclusion. Getting the act to where it is now was a long journey for stakeholders, which began in 2005 and by 2006 consultation were finished. The final draft was completed in 2007 and the bill was finally passed in June. The report of the Special Parliamentary Select Committee on the bill was unanimously adopted, following which the bill was taken through its final reading. The bill gives people with disabilities the legality to do what they should, to access services and realise their full potential. Also, up to 2009 Barbados, Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago signed or ratified at least one human rights agreement, which addressed persons with disabilities. International Day of Persons with Disabilities is a United Nations sanctioned day that aims to promote an understanding of people with disability and encourage support for their dignity, rights and wellbeing.
Integrity Commission makes public remuneration and allowances recommendations BY VANESSA NARINE THE Integrity Commission, this week, made public the report recommending the appropriate levels of remuneration and allowances for the Speaker and Members of the House of Assembly. The report, considered by the House of Assembly last Friday, had to be examined by Parliament before it could be published. The report said, “In the view of the commission, fixing remuneration for parliamentarians cannot be done in a vacuum. “The fundamental and overriding question to be asked is: What price are the people of the Turks and Caicos Islands prepared to pay for good governance?” The commission’s report stressed that remuneration must never be the motivation for public service. It said, “On the other hand, virtues such as a sense of duty and public purpose and a desire to contribute to the growth and development of one’s country ought to be the motivating factors. “But public service also entails some personal sacrifice and members of the House of Assembly cannot expect to earn salaries comparable to the highest paid executives in the private sector.” The report cited the trends in Parliaments from across the Caribbean Region, including in Anguilla, Barbados, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands (BVI), Cayman Islands, Jamaica, Montserrat and
past trends in the TCI. The commission’s report said, “Members of the House of Assembly are law makers. But ministers, especially, perform critical roles as policy and decision-makers. “They are charged with responsibility for the implementation of programmes and policies for the development of the Islands.” ALLOWANCES The commission’s opinion, relative to allowances, was that the TCI Government should provide certain perquisites of office to certain members of the House of Assembly, including: * Lease official vehicles for use by the Premier, Deputy Premier and Ministers in Grand Turk; * That the government provide for the Premier, a fully maintained official residence in Grand Turk and Providenciales, at a monthly rent in the vicinity of $6,000 for each of these Islands, and also provide necessary household staff; * That every member of the House of Assembly be paid a monthly constituency allowance of $1,200; * That all members of the House of Assembly should receive a monthly telephone allowance of $100; * That actual expenses incurred by members for subsistence and travel should be reimbursed by the government in accordance with procedures set out in the government’s travel policy and procedures; and * That the office of the Premier
be remunerated by taking into account the vast responsibilities associated with this office while, at the same time, paying due regard to 15 the levels of remuneration of other persons in the public service and the ability of the country to pay reasonable remuneration. SALARIES Relative to salaries, the Integrity Commission recommended that: * The basic annual salary of the Premier should be $140,000; * The annual salary of the Deputy Premier should be fixed at $126,000; * The annual salaries of ministers should be pegged at $113,400; * Other Members of the House should be paid $70,000 per annum; * That the Speaker’s salary be increased to $75,000; * The Deputy Speaker be paid $72,000; and * That a salary of $75,000 per annum be assigned to the office of Leader of the Opposition. In developing its recommendations, the commission made it clear that the fiscal and economic state of the Islands and the underlying principles of good governance were taken into account. The Integrity Commission was given the responsibility, under Section 124 of the constitution, of preparing a report recommending the appropriate levels of remuneration and allowances for the Speaker and Members of the House of Assembly.
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VAT’s repeal a dimming reality? HOPES for a repeal of Value Added Tax (VAT) were dimmed, last Tuesday, after United Kingdom Minister for the Overseas Territories in the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO), Mark Simmonds, said he would prefer to see VAT implemented. Premier, Dr.Rufus Ewing, said his government had requested that VAT’s implementation date bedeferred for another year. However, Simmonds maintained that if an alternative, a sustainable revenue stream, can be demonstrated before April 2013 then he will look at it or after April 2013 the VAT rate could be lowered. What are your thoughts?
Motive clear
A clear case of the blind leading the blind.
It is clear that the British want to see us all perish. They have become the most draconian, undemocratic bunch to deal with in history. God help us!
The blind leading the blind
This is interesting because PNP financial chief, Washington Misick, has already said that at the current tax rate we will continue in deficit while Premier Ewing has hope that this is not true and/or that VAT will not solve the problem. It looks like the NHIP tax will have to be raised to 14 per cent or NHIP cancelled altogether. However, most workers are civil servants who are due to get their 10 per cent salary cut restored by the same government so we will go backwards again. The last PNP government saw the problem nearly four years ago and called for property and income taxes. Will this PNP government impose these taxes and commit political suicide? Washington Misick’s reputation for good management is non-existent and Ewing has zero experience.
Choice of government
Clearly it is the new government’s problem because the PNP caused the $260 million loan. Since they did not address the financial issues at the opening of parliament but called for independence, perhaps they want to go independent and leave the British holding the co-signing of the loan. If the PDM had been elected they could have called for payoff of the loan by Britain because PDM under CPA Floyd Seymour warned the Governors time after time of the looming debt crisis. We must remember that Seymour headed the public accounts committee and saw many of the bills. Then PNP Clerk Ruth Blackman never documented these meetings and someone hid $45 million in additional bills. Now Ruth is rewarded for sweeping the debts under the rug by becoming the PNP appointed member.
Wolves at our door
The wolves are at our door and there is no real development in 10 long years to increase our
revenue. We believe VAT will not work and any raising of taxes will destroy the country.
Other options available
How about a pure ‘services’ tax on legal and accounting? How about raising the bed tax to a higher level? Why not an easy to manage sales tax onspecific goods? This blanket VAT is going to be a mess to manage. The government has a hard time keeping track of existing taxes and duties. How on earth are they going to manage this?
Once it’s in it’s in
Once a tax goes into effect, it usually stays. The cost for implementation to all businesses is too much of a burden to set in place and then repeal a few months or a year later. This tax will affect small to medium businesses the most and these are the businesses that can’t afford to implement and payfor a new accounting system only to have it replaced shortly after. The UK should provide one further year for the new ministerial government to come up with a better way of boosting income without damaging businesses.
Brits covering their backs
No one wants VAT and the Brits know this very well, but VAT is not a decision that can be blamed on the British alone. They are only covering their backs, to ensure that there is a steady and stable flow of government revenue to repay the $260m debt. The TCI is not credit worthy to the extent
that they can get a massive loan from another major lending agency, not yet at least. The Brits are intent on VAT because they lack faith in the local government’s ability overall. The question of VAT needs to be taken in a wider context – the former PNP’s failure as a government, the Brits stepping in with the suspension of the 2006 constitution and a bailout. The people have elected the PNP once more and the Brits are even more determined to have this new tax. They will not have a repeat of 2009 and the people will not have VAT and now we are at crossroads, unless the government of the day acts quickly and acts decidedly before April 1, 2013.
Spiting the Brits
So what avenue of revenue stream will we use until April 2013? There will be no “river” coming down for these Islands for the next three to four years. The USA is just pulling out of a devastating global depression. There is just beginning to be “soft” signs of recovery for most developed countries. Hence nations like the Bahamas and TCI must endure a little while longer. We tend to lag behind for about two to three years to feel recovery! Dr. Ewing need to “learn” some things first before he opens his mouth. and do not let the fugitive give him dumb ideas just to spite the British!
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Leader of the Opposition pledges support to National AIDS Prevention Unit BY VANESSA NARINE LEADER of the Opposition, Sharlene Cartwright-Robinson, pledged her support to the Turks and Caicos Islands National AIDS Prevention Unit, stressing that there is great hope for the future going forward. She said, “I wish to encourage you to do well as you always do and I can assure you that you have the full support of my party and the Opposition Members of the House of Assembly. “We will be champions for this cause.” Cartwright-Robinson was speaking at a candlelight service last Friday to mark the remembrance of World AIDS Day. The Opposition Leader congratulated the National Aids Prevention Unit and said she looked
forward to working closer with it She said, “I read with great excitement the UNAIDS executive director’s message for World AIDS Day 2012. This gave me great hope for the future going forward. “He reported that ‘Far fewer people are dying from AIDS. Twenty-five countries have reduced new infections by more than 50 per cent...the pace of progress is quickening. “’It is unprecedented - what used to take a decade is now being achieved in just 24 months…” According to her this is exciting news. STOP DISCRIMINATION The Opposition Leader stressed the need for non-discrimination of persons living with HIV/AIDS. She said, “I know that we can do more if we know our own status, act
responsibly in our own treatment and care and relationships with others and if we learn to not discriminate against those who have been affected by HIV and AIDS. “Many persons are living wellrounded and productive lives and society benefits all around when this happens so it behoves us all to play the sensible role of acting and being responsible and not to allow fear to reign in our hearts. “Fear is fed and nurtured by the unknown and we must have comfort in the fact there is too much information available for us to understand how this disease is contracted, how our discrimination hurts those affected, how it can easily lead to their unwillingness to act responsibly in the best interest and the interest of others. “We must recognise how our actions can cause the very thing we
fear and make a bad situation worse.” Cartwright-Robinson urged the need for people to be aware of the facts as the TCI moved to ‘get to zero’ – reiterating the theme for this year’s World AIDS day commemoration ‘Getting to Zero: Zero new HIV infections. Zero deaths from AIDSrelated deaths’. She said, “Let us get to zero discrimination, zero tolerance from those who choose not to wise up and become a part of the solution that can lead us to zero new HIV infections and zero AIDS related deaths.” According to her, focus must also be placed on the strides being made, resulting in the causes for celebration. She said, “It also causes us to reflect on those who lost their lives and those persons who are forced to live without their loved ones and I pause here to honour their memories.
“We also have another reason to celebrate and that is to celebrate those living with HIV/AIDS – they are beacons of hope and reminders that much has been achieved and I celebrate their lives this day.” The World AIDS Campaign focus on ‘Zero AIDS related deaths’ signifies a push towards greater access to treatment for all – a call for governments to act now. World AIDS Day, on December 1, brings together people from around the world to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS and demonstrate international solidarity in the face of the pandemic. The day is also an opportunity for public and private partners to spread awareness about the status of the pandemic and encourage progress in HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment and care in high prevalence countries and around the world.
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‘Certain’ scuba diving/snorkelling companies oppose dolphinarium, Burrowes BY VANESSA NARINE DIRECTOR of Dolphin Cove Ltd., Neil Burrowes, this week responded to criticism by the local Chamber of Commerce, which is opposing the establishment of a dolphinarium on Providenciales. In a letter to the Chamber, seen by the Weekly News, Burrowes maintained that it is “blatantly obvious that certain scuba diving/ snorkelling type companies” oppose the project. He said, “Dolphin Cove Ltd. applauds the Governor’s action in changing the law at short notice in order to legalise holding captive marine mammals. “This has now presented the opportunity to potentially add a diverse and much appreciated tourist attraction to assist in the economical and social growth of the country.” According to him, growth is the back bone to any developing nation and Dolphin Cove Ltd. feels that the potential to add a dolphinarium to the market would see a small improvement in the economic and social growth of Turks and Caicos Islands. Burrows said, “Dolphinarium parks have long been a highly sought after tourist attraction around the world, not only for entertainment purposes, but also as an educational tool as well. “People without regular access to these animals in the wild are presented with the opportunity to view and learn about them in a safe and caring environment. “A park such as this would not only give tourists the opportunity to swim and interact with these animals, but learn about them from a different setting than one of the classroom.
“Dolphin Cove Ltd. prides itself in creating awareness among its visitors, teaching not only about the dolphins but conservation for all animals and the world we live in.” HIGH END The company’s director agreed with the Chamber on the fact that TCI’s future prosperity lies in “high value added” activities. He said, “We believe a Dolphin Cove dolphinarium would be one [a high-end attraction]. “Dolphin Cove has three parks in Jamaica and one in Grand Cayman. All of these parks are in the top three things to do within the area, plainly stating that swimming with dolphins is a highly sought after activity. “Along with that, the high price at which it costs to participate in these activities can clearly demonstrate how valued this product can be.” Burrowes pointed out that at Grand Cayman’s Dolphin Cove the cost, per person, is $159 for an ultimate dolphin swim, $139 for a dolphin swim and $119 for a dolphin encounter. He said, “As well as the cost of participating in the activity, the Dolphin Cove companies provide guests with a large range of souvenirs available for purchase in the gift store, as well as photos and a video of the guests participating in their dolphin programmes.” The company’s owner further stressed that studies have shown that dolphinarium parks appeal to a wide range of people across the world. Burrowes said, “Dolphin Cove Ltd. firmly believes that it is a high end brand, producing a product that is highly sought after within the Caribbean. “Dolphinarium parks often fall
under the category of water sports and marine activities, which adds a huge range of diversity to the area and activities offered.” WILD DOLPHINS Addressing the issue of possible losses to TCI’s tourist image boosted by the presence of the wild dolphin ‘Jojo’, Burrowes pointed to the dangers that wild dolphin present – making it clear that his company does not condone swimming with wild dolphins. He said, “Dolphin Cove Ltd. would like to address the fact that it does condone swimming with these animals in the wild and would like to point out some harsh facts about swimming with Jo-Jo and his relatives. “Although seeing animals in their natural habitat in the wild is an amazing experience, it can put both parties at an extremely high risk of danger. “As stated on a website regarding Dean Bernal and ‘The Jo-Jo Dolphin Project’ (www.dolphinsfilm.com/ FSScientists.htm) swimming with Jo-Jo has often come under criticism. “Swimming with ‘friendly’ wild dolphins can lead to unwanted sexual and aggressive behaviour from the animal, potentially leading to more bites and risk to human life.” The company’s director pointed to the laws against this practice in the United States, which can be found at www.publicaffairs.noaa.gov/pr95/ aug95/noaa95-r142.html Burrowes said, “Grand Cayman has also faced a similar situation with their local dolphin ‘Stinky’. “Stinky was seen following and interacting with divers, as well as visiting boats and people in the
Premier seeks UKOTA reinstatement during London trip PREMIER of the Turks and Caicos Islands, Dr. Rufus Ewing, noted that one of his primary goals, during his four-day visit to the United Kingdom, will be the reinstatement of full membership for the TCI to the United Kingdom Overseas Territories Association (UKOTA). The organisation was set up to promote the interests of overseas territories and the TCI was made an associate member after the UK suspended the constitution in 2009. Aside from the meetings with UK officials and counterpart leaders, the Premier who holds the portfolios for Investment and Trade will take the opportunity to meet with private interests. He also plans to meet with
students from the Turks and Caicos who are currently studying in the UK. The Premier said, on the agenda, is a meeting with the TCI Tourist Board in the UK to “discuss challenges and define a plan of action to strengthen the office and the support it offers to TCI students”. While in London, Ewing and his team attended a series of meetings including a bi-lateral meeting with Minister for the Overseas Territories, Mark Simmonds, on Monday. On Tuesday, he attended the first Joint Ministerial Council, formerly the Overseas Territories Consultative Conference, an annual meeting of leaders and
representatives of the British Overseas territories and UK ministers. Governor Ric Todd is also representing the TCI. Prior to Tuesday’s meeting of the Joint Ministerial Council, Premier Ewing met with the leaders of other British Overseas Territories to define their common interests and goals ahead of the group’s meeting with British Prime Minister David Cameron. The Premier was accompanied on his trip by Minister of Finance and Tourism, Charles Washington Misick, and head of the Secretariat to the Premier, Ronlee James. Deputy Premier, Akierra Misick, acted as Premier up to Friday when Ewing returned to the TCI.
shallow shores displaying behaviours that experts believed were sexual, territorial and that could potentially lead to aggression. “As the animal became more and more comfortable with people in the water, the authorities became increasingly worried for the safety of visitors and locals with reports of incidents of biting and physical harassment of divers. “Calls were made across the newspapers and on local government websites to stop interacting with the animal and avoid altering its natural behaviour (www.gov.ky/portal/ page?_pageid=1142,6846923&_ dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL). “It is because of the examples above and potentially others that Dolphin Cove Ltd. aims to promote swimming with dolphins in a safe and controlled setting; trainers and staff have the capacity to teach the public about the animals and why not to interact with them in the wild. “A dolphinarium has the ability to bring enjoyment to the public by giving guests the opportunity to see and interact with animals that have been trained to do so. “The greatest benefit of swimming with dolphins is the increased appreciation of dolphins, the ocean, and the environment. “By seeing these animals up close and personal and learning about
them you get a greater sense of appreciation and conservation for all marine life. “This undoubtedly can only be seen as the safest way possible for all involved.” FACTS The company’s director pressed his case further, pointing out that Dolphin Cove Ltd. does not agree with the statement that allowing a dolphinarium to proceed would result in profit or employment loss. According to him, the economic benefits resulting from a tourist attraction such as a dolphinarium can take a number of forms including jobs, increased spending and economic diversification.” Burrows said, “Not only does Dolphin Cove go above and beyond to provide its guests with a memorable experience, always ensuring satisfaction, but that Dolphin Cove has been a positive addition to the island, providing numerous employment opportunities, a diverse range of tours as well as showcasing the island itself.” He maintained that Dolphin Cove Ltd. believes that allowing a dolphinarium would promote the island more to a wider range of visitors due to the large variety of activities available, enhancing the ‘Beautiful by Nature’ image the TCI already has.
TCI at regional disaster management conference PERMANENT Secretary in the Ministry of Government Support Services (GSS), Wesley Clerveaux, is representing Minister George Lightbourne at the seventh annual Caribbean Conference on Comprehensive Disaster Management. The meeting ran from December 3 to 7, 2012, at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort and Spa, Montego Bay, Jamaica. The 18 member states of the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA), as well as donor countries and agencies are attending the meeting. This year’s conference is being hosted by the Government of Jamaica and is themed ‘Building Disaster Resilience – A Shared Responsibility’. The annual conference provides an opportunity for regional disaster managers and their partners to build partnership and share the latest research, tools and strategies in Disaster Management theories, policies and practices with government officials, disaster management practitioners, educators, students, the international
development community and the public and private sectors. The objectives for this year’s Conference are as follows: * Demonstrating and facilitating exchanges on shared responsibility for Comprehensive Disaster Management at the individual, community, sectoral, national and regional levels; * Facilitating consensus building on the Regional Strategy on Comprehensive Disaster Management beyond 2012, including preparations for Hyogo Framework for Action (HFA); and * Building and reaffirming commitment for and promoting the goals of Comprehensive Disaster Management (CDM). The contingent from the TCI includes DDME’s Interim Director Mrs. Alison Gordon, Dr. Virginia Clerveaux, DSS; Mrs. Carolyn Dickenson, Ministry of Health; Ms Rikardia Pardo, DDME; Miss Salace Richardson, Ministry of Finance and Youth Ambassadors Mr. Dekkel Simmons, Miss Phildreka Mayham and Miss Jessica Johnson. The youth ambassadors also made a presentation.
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A series that seeks to engage the people of the Turks and Caicos Islands on issues and act as a medium through which they can hear from prominent personalities on current concerns, including on politics, development and the environment, among others.
The independence question
SINCE the opening of the House of Assembly, more particularly, the reading of the Premier, Dr. Rufus Ewing’s, throne speech by Governor Ric Todd, the question on the minds of many following the political scene is independence. In the first paragraphs the Premier talks about making successful strides to determine the pathway towards nationhood – more clearly, selfdetermination. He said, “My government holds as one of its greatest charges, the responsibility of readying our Islands and our people for the move toward independence.” However, with history’s lessons as a guide, premature independence is something the Turks and Caicos Islands would do well to avoid, expressly given that the United Kingdom does seem eager to grant its territories their independence. Minister for the Overseas Territories, Mark Simmonds’ Joint Ministerial Council (JMC), which concluded on Wednesday, produced a 10-page communiqué that made clear that the UK shares the territories’ commitment to the principle and right of self-determination. The document said, “The people of each territory have the right to choose whether or not their territory should remain a British Overseas Territory. “Any decision to sever the constitutional link between the UK and a territory should be on the basis of the clear and constitutionally expressed wish of the people of the territory. “We believe that the UN decolonisation committee should delist territories where this is their wish.” In his throne speech, the Premier addressed the establishment of a Commission for Independence, whose mandate will be to define the process required to achieve this goal
Premier Rufus Ewing
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by creation of specific developmental targets. The latter part of the speech says, “The achievement of these objectives will enable this eventual transition when called for by our people through a free and fair referendum on the question.”
that it would not have had otherwise, such as the $260m loan guarantee when the country dove off the 2009 financial cliff, due to mismanagement of the former administration. Added to that are responsibilities that the UK holds, relative to border security. Currently security and defence are responsibilities that lie, not with the government, but with the Governor. Also it should be pointed out that it was the People’s Democratic Movement (PDM) that took home the popular vote in the November 9 polls. Another lingering assumption of many not in favour of independence is that the independence call is being orchestrated by former PNP Premier and current fugitive from justice, Michael Misick, with the goal of escaping prosecution and sentencing on corruption and fraud charges for him and his cronies. As it stands, while eventual self-determination is the goal of all territories, Ewing’s focus on independence as one of his government’s “greatest charges” is likely to be met with some opposition.
made in favour of independence if the nationalism card is played - a movement that consciously aims to unify a nation, create a state, or free it from foreign or imperialistic rule. However, the long term dangers of premature independence must be considered. According to Malcolm, the TCI is more than a decade away from being ready for independence. The political veteran notes that rather than rush to independence, there are other options available to secure great measures of self-determination. Malcolm pointed out that the Bermuda example is one option that can be looked at in the decolonisation process. Bermuda is a self-governing British overseas territory in the western North Atlantic Ocean. The original system of government was created under the Virginia Company, which colonised Bermuda, accidentally in 1609, and deliberately from 1612. The country’s 1968 Constitution provided the island with formal responsibility for internal self-government, while the British government retained responsibility for external affairs, defence, and security. The Bermudian government
CONSIDERATIONS Former leader of the Progressive National Party (PNP) and retired politician, Daniel Malcolm, accepts that achieving a measure of selfdetermination is a move in the right direction. However, he said, “The TCI has had 300 years travelling the same road and the present situation is untenable.” Malcolm was recently involved with the Special Committee of experts with regard to the implementation of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence of Colonial Countries and Peoples – an endeavour supported by the Decolonisation Unit of the Department of Political Affairs, which is part of the United Nations (UN) Secretariat. His contention is that the TCI is much too young for independence. On that note, there are several factors that need to be considered, probably most important is the fact that as a territory of the UK, the TCI has support from its parent country
GUISE OF NATIONALISM Here is where another factor comes into play, the guise of nationalism. Given the Premier’s support base, convincing arguments can be
is always consulted on any international negotiations affecting the territory. Legislative power is vested in both the government and the Parliament. Sir David Gibbons KBE is the former Premier of Bermuda and in June last year, when asked if he thought there might be an independent Bermuda at some point, he said no. “No, because the last time they had a referendum, 73 per cent of Bermudians voted against independence. “I have been involved with government for many years, and absolutely oppose it, because you have enormous advantages — you have completely free coverage as far as defence is concerned,” he told the Caribbean Journal then. With all the independence talk, the encouraging take away from the throne speech, is the Premier’s intent to do three things: * One, fund a Development Plan for the entire Turks and Caicos Islands, inclusive of individual Island Plans, which will guide the future development of the Islands for the next 10 years; * Two, focus on the education and empowerment of the people of the TCI, as something critical and essential to the progressive and sustainable development of the Islands; and * Three, the development of a Culture and National Pride Programme that will allow for the preservation of heritage and the promotion of TCI culture. Undoubtedly, the return to democracy has introduced many questions on the way forward for the TCI – answers to which, as history shows, must not be given with light consideration.
Leroy Charles is New Director of Crown Land Unit LEROY Charles has been appointed Director of the Crown Land Unit in the Lands Division of the Attorney General’s Chambers, with effect from December 3, 2012. Charles brings to the position a wealth of experience, having served for more than 25 years as a professional Land Surveyor and Land Administrator in his native country Guyana and the Turks and Caicos Islands, where he served for nearly 12 years as Director of Lands and Surveys (later Survey and Mapping). Prior to his most recent appointments Charles worked with the Guyana Lands and Surveys Commission. In January 1988 he moved to the MahaicaMahaicony-Abary Agricultural Development Authority (MMA-ADA)
– a Drainage and Irrigation Land Settlement Scheme, where he served as Head of the Lands and Surveys Division, Corporate Secretary, Deputy General Manager and General Manager for more than 11 years. Prior to migrating to the Turks and Caicos Islands, Charles was a Senior Lecturer and Assistant Dean in the Civil Engineering Department at the University of Guyana. He is a Graduate of the University of East London, United Kingdom, where he obtained a Honours Degree in Survey and Mapping Sciences (1983) and a Master of Philosophy in Photogrammetry and Digital Map Revision (1986). He is married to Wendie and together they have four (4) children.
Commenting on his appointment, Charles said: “I am delighted to be given the opportunity to continue to serve the people of the Turks and Caicos Islands in this new post. I pledge to continue to serve with the same commitment and dedication that has been the hallmark of my entire public service career. This is a role that comes with very significant responsibilities, and I wish to give the assurance that I intend to rise to the challenge.” The new director was appointed to the post following a fair and open recruitment process. The vacancy notice for the post of Director of Crown Land Unit was advertised in July 2012. All eligible TCI Islanders were able to apply for this post and five candidates in total applied.
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British win elections by Ungrateful government a landslide – part one ministers Dear Editor, Elections in the US took place on November 6, 2012, putting Barack Obama back in the White House for a second term. It was a classic display of why America is the world’s greatest democracy. A clear demonstration of how each citizen is afforded the right to be counted, be it by email voting, absentee ballot, overseas ballot, provisional ballot, write in ballot, you name it. An example of how the will of the people decides no matter how much money, deception, and arrogance the candidates employ. This, a testament to the long way America has come since shattering the chains of British colonialism in 1776. After more than 300 years of similar colonial rule another colony had its election three days later. This is the British colonial territory of Turks and Caicos. What a big night and day difference. Whereas the Americans threw off their chains of oppression and went on to a democratically bright and proud future TCI citizens are, three centuries later, still shackled in the rusty chains of colonialism. An embarrassing relic from the time of sailing ships when men felt that because of race, pedigree, or some far-fetched notion of being chosen by the creator, that they were entitled to determine the fate of men of another race. That they could govern other men, different from them, without their consent; that they could decree laws on these men at will; that they could decide
what was judicially acceptable or not; that they could decide who among these people advanced or declined; and who, whenever governance in this system went awry, enjoy the privilege of being not accountable as overseers. This latter atrocity so bad that we have a top British parliamentarian, once with responsibility for the territory of TCI, in parliamentary debate claiming to have never visited the place during the most recent period of runaway corruption. This claim is hotly contested by TCI citizens who insist that they met with, and were introduced to this British official. News media releases from that time support these citizens’ stance. No investigation? This is the TCI of 2012. An archipelago of islands nestled in the shadow of the US mainland, but on a totally different path of progress and advanced democracy. But how and why is this the case? Granted there is difference in the natural wealth of these two prizes of British profiteering. Already mentioned is the odious, embarrassing, prehistoric system of colonial rule still in place in TCI, employing a sly, duplicitous, unprincipled system no different from that used on the Americans almost three centuries ago. In elections the ideal is that the will of the people prevail. We saw it with shining brilliance in the US elections. Its citizens decided their country’s direction. But what of TCI? Was this the case?
In this territory the following occurred: The British alone decided on the milestones (more accurately millstones) needing to be met for the ‘natives’ to qualify to have elections. The British alone decided when those milestones were met. The British alone decided the makeup of the team invited to the UK to finalise the constitution, an important aid for guiding the electoral process. The British alone decided what they would allow and disallow during the constitutional ‘negotiations.’ We know this because one of the most vocal returning local ‘negotiators’ gave a press conference that was dominated with “Minister Bellingham said,…..Minister Bellingham said,…. Minister Bellingham said.” Nothing about what TCI got because they had secured nothing, and were simply there to accept the scraps handed them. The British alone decided when elections would take place, setting the date with no input from the ‘natives.’ The British alone decided when voter registration would open and close. The British alone decided that it was not necessary to make available voter registration to TCI citizens located overseas. So then, did democracy and the will of the people prevail in TCI with the recent elections? Absolutely not! It was, pure and simple, the will of the British that triumphed. Ben Roberts
Dear Editor, “Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country”. On Friday, the November 28, 2012, I listen to the second sitting of the House of Assembly attentively to hear the plans of this new PNP government. I was traumatised and shocked at the same time to see that the first major discussion by an elected government in these islands for more than three years was over ministers’ salaries! Is this where the PNP government’s main priorities lie, and not with the poor people of these islands who elected them to govern? The Honorable member for Cheshire Hall and Richmond Hills took ungratefulness to a completely different level. Before thanking the people of this community for electing her to office and providing her with a very fine paycheque, she took the opportunity to complain about ministers’ salaries, and what vehicles they should be driving. I was left wondering if this honourable minister was for real when she said that just over $11,000 per month is not enough for ministers to live on! Cabinet ministers in our neighbouring country the Bahamas, make $70,000 per year when compared to the Turks and Caicos Islands where Cabinet ministers presently make from $150,000 to $165,000 per year. As a result, Turks and Caicos government ministers make $80,000 per year more than their counterparts in theBahamas, which is a much bigger country.
And in Jamaica, government ministers make $60,000 per year. Under the PDM government from 1995 to 2003 government ministers were paid just under $62,000 per year which included their allowances. My question to the Honourable member for Cheshire Hall and Richmond Hills is, “Did you run only to collect a good paycheque and enhance yourself, or to better the lives of the people who elected you to office?” We never expected such a statement since the average Turks and Caicos Islander works for $5 per hour resulting in just under $900 per month! Furthermore, we have hard working men and women all around this country working two jobs and still cannot make a decent monthly salary. And to add insult to injury they have mouths to feed, mortgages and utilities to pay and now VAT. Bear in mind that VAT is a direct result of your past PNP government mismanagement, and not the British as you so much want us to think. This in itself demonstrates to the people of these islands what your main priorities were. We understand the desperation of your campaign in begging your constituents to please vote for you and to do whatever they feel with the other five votes. I beg you to please pause and reflect on what greed did to the last PNP administration. Best Regards, Jamy Williams, Providenciales
Open letter to the Governor – part one Dear Governor Ric Todd, I see you are visiting the British leaders to report to them. I would hope that you bring my matter to their attention. Look sir if your son had been condemned for rape and he was not guilty and after sitting in jail for 18 long years; then DNA testing came along and you got the guilty parties DNA tested, and it showed clearly that your son was innocent I would expect that there would be an immediate move to get the innocent party out the jail. As a British citizen I would stand with you 100 per cent for this and I would demand that our government free your innocent son! But here I sit, condemned to the
whole world as a big fraudster in a case I paid in part to bring, in a case that the British Law Lord’s broke the most basic rules of law, in a case which the acting director of the BOJ Mr. Beckford went on the witness stand and told the truth but the judges just roundly rejected his testimony and did not charge him for perjury instead the government rewarded him by making him a lecturer on Finance at the University of the West Indies. But I who sued and stand for truth is made the condemned fraudster, I must sit and watch books being written on my case, I sit and watch thesis being written based on this judgment, my friends’ children who attend law school study this case which I in part paid to bring.
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This in my eyes is what a truly vile and evil system is all about! Now to add insult to injury Mr. Stewart who is a leading businessman stands up and writes a series of articles which basically confirms the dot on the i concerning what I have been saying all along. Mr. Stewart admits the market was liberalised, he admits that he met with the Prime Minister and laid secret plans to reverse the liberalised market forces, he admits that his plan destroyed innocent peoples businesses, he admits that the Prime Minster authorised his most secret plan. Furthermore I wrote Butch Stewart and he admitted to me that what I said was true, and he said sorry, but still no one moves to clear my good name!
Furthermore Mr. Stewart’s letters confirm exactly what Beckford said under oath and the judges just roundly rejected! Now sir in a civilized society when a person is wronged instead of taking out our weapons and fighting, one takes the dispute to court. The court has set rules that must be abided by. In my case the rules have been broken time after time. I report the infractions to the authorities, the bar, the judges, the elected officials and nothing happens, I either get no reply or simply we can’t comment. As I see it a court that has no rules, or rules that are impartially enforced, is not a valid court. Do you not agree with me?
I await your answer to this question, but as I see it God seems to think so, as these proverbs come from him to me and I notify the leaders of Jamaica as to what he has said, amazingly the plagues that he outlines happen 100 per cent of the time. But still no-one takes action to rectify this massive wrong as the one wrongly condemned calls for justice; now another has stood up and admitted to the world exactly what happened and explained the matter to all and admitted that he and the Prime Minister was behind the whole thing! But still nothing is done to clear my excellent name! Yours truly, John Wildish
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Independence and active dialogue feature as major issues at JMC BY VANESSA NARINE INDEPENDENCE, modernised constitutions, active dialogue and raising the profiles of the United Kingdom’s Overseas Territories were some of the major issues addressed at the Joint Ministerial Council (JMC), which concluded on Wednesday. The council, chaired by Minister for the Overseas Territories, Mark Simmonds, was attended by Premiers, Chief Ministers and other elected representatives from Britain’s Overseas Territories. The group ended the two-day session with the agreement of a joint communiqué, which sets out priority issues and a comprehensive action plan for joint work in the coming year. Simmonds, at the close of the session, said, “The White Paper sets out a very positive vision for the Overseas Territories. “This first meeting of the Joint Ministerial Council has helped us identify an ambitious list of priority areas for action, such as encouraging economic growth; protecting the environment and making government work better. “We will work closely with the territories in the coming year to achieve what we have together set out to do. “Many of my ministerial colleagues from across government took part in the council this week, demonstrating that the UK government as a whole is committed to supporting the territories.” PRIORITIES The 10-page communiqué set out clear priority actions to be addressed in the next year. The document makes clear that UK shares the Territories’ commitment to the principle and right of self-determination. It said, “The people of each Territory have the right to choose whether or not their territory should remain a British Overseas Territory. “Any decision to sever the constitutional link between the UK and a territory should be on the basis of the clear and constitutionally expressed wish of the people of the territory. “We believe that the UN decolonisation committee should delist territories where this is their wish.” On the issue of modernising the territories’ constitutions, the communiqué stated the UK’s commitment to assisting in both the modernisation and effective operation of nation’s constitutions. The communiqué said, “We will sustain a mature dialogue on constitutional issues, taking into account the expressed wishes of the people of the territories.” The UK also committed to encouraging stronger links and more active dialogue between the UK Parliament and the national assemblies in the territories.
Raising the territories’ profile both in the UK and internationally was also discussed. GROWTH AND JOBS A major feature of discussions was the UK’s support in the area of growth and jobs creation. The communiqué said, “We acknowledge that the current uncertainty in the global economy affects us all but creates disproportionate risks for the smallest economies. “We therefore commit to redouble our work together to create inclusive and resilient economic growth. “We believe that job creation must be at the heart of our actions to restore economic growth and confidence and that it is for territory governments to lead efforts to diversify territory economies and build increased resilience to economic shocks by prudent fiscal management and effective planning. The UK Government will support this. “We recognise that having a viable and sustainable financial services industry is important to the economic resilience of some territories. “Territory governments remain committed to complying with international standards on tax cooperation, financial sector regulation and combating financial crime and will share their experience to promote the application of high standards in other jurisdictions. “The UK will provide support, particularly in international fora, including championing those territories that meet international financial sector standards and working to ensure that the same international standards apply to all jurisdictions and that competition is on a level playing field. “We recognise the importance of the private sector in generating economic growth and the supportive role governments can play, including investing in human capital, creating a business friendly regulatory environment and improving infrastructure. “We will work together to increase trade and investment links between the UK and the territories. “The UK government will work with territory governments to identify business opportunities and to develop the work it does to help the territories in this area. “Territory governments asked the UK government to reconsider the Air Passenger Duty banding structure as they felt it disadvantages the Overseas Territories.” Stakeholders agreed to work together: * To encourage investment in the territories by agreeing clear and transparent policies for incentivising investment and removing unnecessary red-tape and restrictions on economic activity; * To organise a business forum next year involving the Overseas Territories; * To promote trade and investment
Foreign Office Minister Mark Simmonds meeting Premier of the Turks and Caicos Islands Dr. Rufus Ewing in London, December 3, 2012
between the territories and UK; * To support territories to overcome obstacles to trading with third countries; * To inform territories of developments in the World Trade Organisation and other international fora which could affect them; * To support the development of entrepreneurship and growth of small businesses in the territories; * For territories to offer each other the same trade benefits as the EU offers to the territories; * To be a source of advice for territories on the Rules of Origin provisions in the Overseas Association Decision; * To prioritise necessary infrastructure development and to work together to identify appropriate and sustainable financing options; * To continue to meet international standards on tax co-operation, financial sector regulation and combating financial crime, bribery and corruption; and * To organise discussion at the next JMC on financial services and gaming involving territory leaders and HMT. GOING GREEN The shift in global focus due to climate change, cherishing the environment and creating green growth also featured as major issues for discussion. The communiqué said, “Territory governments recognise their responsibilities for the sustainable management of the natural environment and the need to put environmental considerations at the heart of policy and decision making. “The UK recognises the supportive role that it can play with territory governments to help make this shared agenda a reality, in cooperation with NGOs, the private sector and other stakeholders.” On this issue the priority action areas agreed on included: * Developing sustainable fisheries – including developing sustainable management plans and facilitating development of the sector (with the UK providing - as necessary - support for scoping studies on fish stocks, model legislation and
fisheries monitoring and patrols); * Creating sustainable long-term incentives and encouraging private sector investment in renewable energy; * Taking a more strategic approach to the management, protection and conservation of the natural environment, including embedding that understanding into government policies and decision-making; * Ensuring that where commercial use of natural resources takes place, it is carried out in the most sustainable and environmentally responsible way (including through the use of environmental impact assessments, evidence-based management plans, and protection of important areas); * Sharing knowledge and best practice in the areas of food security and agricultural and aquaculture production; * Continuing to implement environment charters, and to work towards the full implementation of multilateral environmental agreements where these have been extended to the territories; * The UK strengthening the way it represents territory interests in relevant international fora; and * Identifying and sharing best practices. EU SUPPORT The territories’ relationships with the European Union (EU), as well as the wider Commonwealth, and the need to strengthen these and develop links with other regional and international organisations were also highlighted. The communiqué said, “We encourage the EU to agree an ambitious Overseas Association Decision that provides real opportunities for enhancing trade and provides effective support for economic development and takes into account the specific interests of the UK’s territories. “We encourage the Commonwealth to continue to consider opportunities for the territories to participate, where appropriate, in Commonwealth life, including with small island states, which face many similar challenges. “We hope to schedule the JMC to facilitate coordination
with preparations for the biennial Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting.” To that end, stakeholders agreed to work to: * Enhance, as appropriate, the territories’ special relationships with the EU and to maintain EU support focused on supporting economic development; * Explore options to strengthen territories’ engagement with the Commonwealth, for consideration by Commonwealth member governments; * Arrange a tripartite meeting with the Commonwealth Secretariat and the UK Overseas Territories Association to explore the future relationship between the Commonwealth and the Overseas Territories; * Ensure that the territories are briefed by the UK government on the next Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting agenda, have the opportunity to feed in comments to the UK government and are informed of the outcomes; * Continue to explore the possibility of creating observer or associate member status of the Commonwealth from which the territories might benefit; and * Further develop links with United Nations and its agencies and regional partners particularly in the Caribbean. Other priority areas addressed included working together for better government, building stronger and healthier and safer communities, and health and education. This was the first meeting as the new Joint Ministerial Council, which succeeds the Overseas Territories Consultative Councils. The Joint Ministerial Council will meet once a year at a mutually convenient time and will: lead work to review and implement the strategy and commitments in the June 2012 White Paper, The Overseas Territories: Security, Success and Sustainability; provide a forum for the exchange of views on political and constitutional issues between the governments of the Overseas Territories and the UK government; promote the security and good governance of the territories and their sustainable economic and social development; and agree priorities, develop plans and review implementation. UK Prime Minister, David Cameron, in his foreword in the White Paper, said, “The United Kingdom’s 14 Overseas Territories are an integral part of Britain’s life and history. “This government is ambitious for our territories as we are ambitious for the United Kingdom. “We want to see our communities flourish in partnership, with strong and sustainable local economies. “We see an important opportunity to set world standards in our stewardship of the extraordinary natural environments we have inherited.”
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Independence - Full Speed Ahead THE call is there clear as a bell; this new PNP government wants independence sooner than otherwise possible. They hit us right between the eyes delivering the message at the dramatic end of the opening speech at parliament. The throne speech is written by the new PNP government but must be delivered by the governor, he has no choice. This is what the PNP wrote: “My government, (Ewing’s) holds as one of its greatest charges, the responsibility of readying our islands and our people for the move towards independence.” We believe that is now clear, crystal clear. Is this what the PNP was elected to do? They campaigned on this
By David Tapfer issue and now they are moving on it, in parliament, day number one; laid out clearly in the first speech Governor Ric was forced by precedent to deliver. Remember that before parliament opened Premier Ewing asked for the Special Investigation and Prosecution Team (SIPT) to exit the NIB upstairs. He
knew this will disturb the process of investigations and prosecutions going forward. During the last administration the PNP’s elected officials worked out of their headquarters and the taxpayers, the people were charged for the space. We all know it has been too long and another delay has put the court cases into April where attorneys will try to delay it again and again. We need to ask the question; does this government want justice set aside? In May 2010 the Conservatives took over in Britain and SIPT was funded. Now the conservative led new deal for overseas territories includes Governors attending the Overseas Territories’ meetings hand in hand with the chief ministers and premiers.
This is now underway in Britain. Will Britain now be willing to invest in the islands? They did in St. Helena! However, the recklessness of the last administration has caused other British spending in the TCI. British paid advisers and loan guarantees to prevent bankruptcy. In the throne speech the new government did not address the loan taken out to pay the PNP bills and prevent government bankruptcy. Let us consider what independence will bring the TCI. Will it be goodbye to the American dollar? The dollar came to us because we had a serious American presence at the base on Grand Turk and we had JAGS speaking for us. JAGS and the base are long gone and when we cut the umbilical cord to America’s number one friend, England, ask
NEWS 13 yourself, will the dollar go with it? The independent Caribbean nations do not have the dollar or the ten year Visa and instant access to the USA. Will the Visa also be on the line? Two former PNP leaders, one Chief Minister and the first Premier, cannot travel to the USA. Will this be a factor in cancellation of the visa for an independent TCI? We believe independence could also cause a sell out by American and Canadian expats; an added economic disaster and depression. With independence looming we could experience an exodus of our own young people, many have a US birthright and access to a US passport. The whole scenario of independence at this point is frightening However the confirmation a minority of our people gave the PNP is now the rational for, ‘full speed ahead’. Independence anyone?
TCI Overseas Students’ Association established in the UK THE Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) now has another forum for representation in the United Kingdom, with the establishment of the TCI Overseas Students’ Association. During his visit to the UK, this week, Premier Dr. Rufus Ewing, and Minister of Finance, Charles Washington Misick, along with the Head of the Premier’s Secretariat Mr. Ronlee James, met with a number of TCI residents living in the UK at The Royal Horseguards Hotel in London on Monday. The meeting was chaired by Kimo Tynes, a student, who explained that the occasion was a wonderful opportunity for the new Premier and Minister to introduce themselves to the Islanders, especially students, residing in the UK. The meeting provided a constructive channel for the students to convey their cares, concerns and passions. Misick was presented to the group and spoke on the Ministry of Finance’s role in achieving the educational goals of the new administration and the enthusiasm that he and the Premier share for the young people of the TCI. The Minister then introduced the Premier, who expressed his sincere gratitude for being given the chance to build a new TCI. He expressed elation at being able to engage TCI youth, who are taking advantage of educational opportunities and encouraged each of them to return home once their programme of study was completed. Ewing said, “No matter how long it takes, I want you to come home. I encourage you to come home”. The Premier spoke to the plans of his new government and how it relates to the students and their futures and by extension the future
of the nation. There was avid support by the students for the government’s plans to build the middle-class, grow the population, encourage the growth of small- and medium-sized businesses and promote the need for local professionals. Ewing stressed that it is essential for the government to ensure that the students returning home are the first to capitalize on the opportunities they intend to create. After both officials fielded questions to clarify issues raised by the TCI students. Many of the concerns were directly related to employment opportunities, which require the government’s commitment to specific educational and professional fields in addition to the development of the TCI in general. The main issue raised was related to student finance, in particular the significant cost of living in the UK in comparison to other countries. It was recommended that the government look into this matter as quickly as possible and alleviate the situation by allotting adequate funding for students in this respect. The Premier and Minister of Finance said that they were extremely impressed with the level of questioning and the amount of research that seemed to have gone into the matters brought to their attention as well as the numerous suggestions offered to tackle them. The two recommended the establishment of an association to organize and deal with student concerns abroad and be a central contact point for the Ministry of Education. As a result, an executive body was selected by the students before the close of the meeting who would liaise with government
officials and take their concerns forward. Subsequently the council of TCI Overseas Students’ Association (TOSA) was named: Renate Hinds, Secretary; Leroisia Shacoya Burke, Public Relations Officer; Damian Wilson, Vice President; and Kerchelle Bain, President. Bain, on being elected President, said, “The meeting with the Honourable Premier and Minister of Finance was one that was well received. Indeed, the students welcomed the opportunity to speak openly with members of our new government; they brought many concerns as well as suggestions for discussion.” She maintained that the Association will be instrumental in helping to deal with the many issues faced, While keeping Turks and Caicos Islanders unified aboard.
Premier, Dr, Rufus Ewing, and TOSA President, Kerchelle Bain
I will not resign, Skippings EMBATTLED leader of the People’s Democratic Movement (PDM), Oswald Skippings, told the Weekly News that under no circumstances will he resign. He said, “I will not resign,” but aside from stating that fact, the PDM leader declined to comment further. PDM chairman, Lyndon Hall, in an invited comment, noted that several members of the party have signed a petition to effect Skippings’ removal as leader of the party. According to him, the party’s constitution states that the signatures of seven members are required to constitute a petition.
“We have more than seven persons who have signed the petition and what the petition does is give grounds for the convening of a special convention by the NGC (National General Council), where members can effectively vote Skippings out as leader of the party,” Hall said. Deputy leader and the first female leader of the Opposition, Sharlene Cartwright-Robinson, is tipped to be the new leader of the PDM. Running At-Large, Skippings placed seventh among 11 candidates with just 2,902 votes, a whopping 535 votes below CartwrightRobinson who copped the top vote. PDM’s deputy leader, Premier, Dr. Rufus Ewing; PDM’s Derek Taylor;
PDM Leader Oswald Skippings
PNP’sWashington Misick; and PDM’sJosephine Connolly, were the other four candidates elected to the House in the At-Large bid. (VANESSA NARINE)
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fitness Tip
Dr. Joe LeMoine, is an Orthopaedic Surgeon and Sports Medicine physician. He has worked with many international athletes and at many sporting events on the world stage. He currently practices in Providenciales, at Prime Sports Medicine.
Core Exercise for the shoulder CORE strengthening has been the emphasis of fitness training for many years, and rightfully so. Having good core strength allows you to have good central stability that is the right platform to perform exercise and sport with more strength and less injury.
Melon Smoothie
This same concept applies to the shoulder. The shoulder has a group of muscles called the “rotator cuff”. These are four muscles that are in charge of controlling and stabilizing the shoulder through rotation. Strengthening this shoulder group greatly performs any activity with your shoulder. Throwing athletes concentrate much of their training on strengthening these rotator cuff muscles. Some professional baseball pitchers can throw the ball over 100 miles per hour, which is twice that of an average man. They do not have big shoulder muscles, well at least not ones we see. But deep to the shoulder they have developed strong core rotator cuff muscles that provide the shoulder the stability necessary to throw the ball with such
Orthopaedic Surgeon and Sports Medicine physician Dr. Joe LeMoine
impressive force and yet not have the shoulder come out of joint. This is not limited to throwing athletes. Many weight training athletes work hard on developing the major shoulder muscle the deltoid. This is the one that is seen covering the shoulder and can be bulked up with training. But often with too much deltoid strength the shoulder becomes unbalanced and limits strength and training. A few simple cuff exercises correct this situation.
Another group who should develop their shoulder core rotator cuff strength is the worker that uses his arms often out in front of them or in the overhead position. Often without a strong rotator cuff they can develop tendinitis. This is an example how sports medicine is used not just for the athlete but also for individuals
who work at physical jobs. This term is called the “industrial athlete” and will be subject to a future column. Just as core strengthening helps prevent injury and improve function, strengthening of the rotator cuff goes a long way in preventing shoulder injury and ensuring optimal performance.
(including thiamine, niacin, B6 and panthotenic acid). Due to their high water content and combination with potassium, honey dew melons are helpful
in: maintaining healthy blood pressure levels. They also provide several key nutrients that are particularly beneficial for healthy skin.
health Tip
(This smoothie featuring watermelon, cantaloupe, and honeydew is very refreshing on hot summer nights!) Ingredients: • 2 cups seedless watermelon, cubed • 1 cup honeydew melon, cubed • 1 cup cantaloupe melon, cubed • 1/2 cup ice cubes • 1/2 cup lemon-lime soda pop Directions: Place the watermelon, honeydew, cantaloupe, and ice in a blender. Pour in the lemon-lime soda and puree until smooth. (Nutritional Information: Amount Per Serving Calories: 65 | Total Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 0mg)
Refreshing Honey Dew Melons Readers, the joy is mine when writing from research to make available to you what I am reading about, and I say thanks to you for your undivided attention to all of the columns that you’ve read so far for 2012. By no means least, I must give thanks to the one who made all that I do possible, He is the Almighty Creator. Ok, let’s take a trip to our backyard garden or to the farm, and see what are some of the benefits we can receive form HONEY DEW MELONS. According to research, HONEY DEW MELONS - have similar nutritional benefits of summer and
By Phillip Simmons In memory of our dear friend and contributor Phillip Simmons, the Weekly News shares with you some of his past work, enjoy.
winter squash. Honey dew melons are low in calories and high in their water content. They provide an excellent source of Vitamin C and are aslo a very good source of potassium, copper and B Vitamins
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How does your garden grow
YOUR DIET
ASK TAMIKA
BY TAMIKA HANDFIELD
Tamika graduated from Florida International University in Miami with a Masters degree in Dietetics & Nutrition. She is a registered dietitian with the American Dietetic Association (ADA) and licensed to practice medical nutrition therapy in the state of Florida. Email Tamika via tcweeklynews@gmail.com or tamikahandfield@yahoo.com with your healthy eating questions.
Vinegar as natural weed killer FOR organic gardening, vinegar can function as a handy natural weed killer. It is the acetic acid in vinegar that gives it the power to kill weeds. The higher the percentage of acetic acid in the vinegar, the better it will operate as a natural weed killer, technically speaking. Vinegar used for culinary purposes is relatively low 5 per cent in acetic acid, best result will be 20 per cent in acetic acid. If you are battling lawn weeds, take care to apply the vinegar directly onto the weeds themselves. Vinegar is a natural weed killer doesn’t mean it can’t be harmful if misused. Vinegar is non-selective, and this natural weed killer can harm your grass or other good plants. As a natural week, you’ll probably have to re-apply the vinegar to get the job done, as weeds often refuse to go quietly. This is especially true of established weeds, toughened by years of coping with environmental challenges; vinegar will be more effective on younger weeds. Fortunately, knowing a little botany can help you considerably in your battle with perennial weeds like dandelions. You see, in early fall, nutrients are transferred from the dandelion leaves down to the roots. This transfer, which continues until the first killing frost, presents you with an opportunity to hit dandelions where it really hurts! Vinegar natural weed killer applied during this time is absorbed by the leaves and passed on to the roots, following the same path down as the nutrients. The plants are killed -- naturally. Repeated applications may be necessary. It is best to apply when the forecast is a few continuous days of sunshine.
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At the beginning of this period, spray or paint the vinegar onto the weeds you wish to kill. You need to saturate the weeds leaves with the vinegar, and rain would wash too much of the vinegar off the foliage. The real damage to the sprayed weeds begins the next couple of days after the application, when the sun hits the leaves. Some people who use vinegar as a natural weed killer like to boil the vinegar, prior to application. Through such boiling, you may actually be able to gain a concentrate higher in acetic acid.
Those of you who have held an ongoing grudge against vinegar for its ability to make your mouth pucker may finally be able to grant vinegar forgiveness. For that same sourness makes vinegar the natural weed killer of choice for organic gardening. Vinegar can also be used for cleaning purposes around the home, as an alternative to chemical cleaners. So if you rarely open that vinegar jug for purposes of seasoning your food, don’t despair: The uses for vinegar extend well beyond the culinary.
Surviving the holidays WE are officially in the holiday season! I love this time of year for so many reasons, but with this thought comes the fear of over-spending because, let’s face it, this is the time of year when we really get into trouble with our spending. And no, I don’t mean over-spending on toys and other gift ideas but I mean over-spending on our calories. Many people tend to think that Thanksgiving is only one day and so is Christmas so we can afford to splurge and eat the extra calories for those two days right? Unfortunately, what happens most of the time is that we get into that mode of thinking and before we know it we are splurging for two months instead of two days. So, we get into the New Year and make ambitious resolutions to join a gym and work out every day to lose those extra pounds that we put on during the holidays. For someone who has worked hard during the year to lose weight, this time of year can be very stressful. However, I have a list of ideas that can make the holidays less stressful. Hope you find it helpful and enjoyable: I like to move it!—exercise helps to prevent any weight gain because you will be burning off any excess calories. Focus on maintaining your weight throughout the holidays rather than trying to lose weight. Do not skip meals—continue with your eating habits as you usually would. Many people skip meals trying to “save” calories for the big dinner and end up eating more calories in one meal than they would throughout the entire day. Make healthy swaps. Find healthier substitutions for holiday favorites such as Pumpkin Pie. Using applesauce instead of butter or non-fat evaporated milk instead of heavy cream is a start. Avoid portion distortion—Thanksgiving and Christmas meals are notorious for being Carbohydrate and fat laden so be sure to take smaller portions of different foods. Have a bigger variety with smaller portions by using smaller plates. Move into the New Year right—participating in the 2nd annual ACCU Nutrition Move-a-thon on January 12 at 5:30am gives you a chance to jumpstart your health related New Year’s resolutions. You can walk, run, bike or roller blade the routes—the choice is yours. For more information, you can contact me at (649) 442-3978. ACCUMedical Medical Nutrition Nutrition isisbased ACCU based GracewayIGA IGA Plaza, Plaza, Providenciales. in in Graceway Providenciales. Call946 9468308, 8308, 242 242 3978 Call 3978or or442 4423978. 3978.
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Insights for your Innerspring this week
Friday, December 7 to Saturday, December 15 Friday, December 7
Danny Buoy’s is Provo’s premier live music and sports destination, serving lunch and dinner daily from 11:30am. It is the perfect place to escape from the heat and hang with friends, all in smoke free airconditioned comfort. Happy Hour specials from 4-7pm Monday-Saturday Get into the weekend mood with the intense and electrifying Tae-Bo class at Graceway Sports Centre from 6pm to 7pm. Free for fitness members, $12 for nonmembers. Visit www.gracewaysports.com for more information or call 4426349. Craig Archibold gets the party started at the Regent Palms from 7pm on Friday nights with the sound of classic Caribbean and Motown tunes. Call 946-8666 for details
Saturday, December 8
Mums and Tots Dance Party classes are held every Saturday at Graceway Sports Centre for mothers and their little ones. Mothers, bring your little ones to dance, jump, twist and shake! Children have fun learning movement basics to fun music and mums get a light exercise while spending quality time. Mums and Tots classes begin at 10am and cost just $10. Dads are welcome! Call Shara Bowen on 244-1103 for more details.
Sunday, December 9 SANTA CLAUS IS COMING AND SO IS THE ASHCROFT CHRISTMAS FAIR!!! There is much fun to be had at the Ashcroft School, Sunday, December 9, from 1-4pm! Come and get a photo with Santa, play lots of games and win prizes! There will be bounce houses, a cake walk, cookie decorating and gingerbread houses. Tombola, lucky dip and arts and crafts too! Food and drinks for kids AND adults. Hope to see you there! (For additional info cal the Ashcroft School at 946 5523) Kiwanis Club Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony Invites the community to the annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony starting at 4:30 PM. Enjoy the lights, gifts, decorated trees, choir and bands, have a visit with “SANTA CLAUS”
Saturday, December 15
Fourth annual TCI Shine Island Wide Cleanup Campaign and with the Department of Environmental and Maritime Affairs (DEMA) for the first ever underwater cleanup. If you are looking for a serene and relaxed way of starting your weekend, bring your yoga mat at Graceway Sports Centre every Saturday at 9am and let David Bowen lead you into the wonderful world of yoga! Amazing fees for an amazing class! More info at 442-6348.
12th Annual Blue Hills Christmas Extravaganza Come and enjoy dancing in the street, may pole, storytelling, island music, native food and much more, TCI culture on display!!.
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Cure Yourself of the Failure Disease
(Part Two)
LAST week we discussed certain aspects of failure and how our thoughts whether positive or negative grow stronger when fertilized with constant repetition. The bottom line is that we must rid ourselves of excuses in all areas of our lives. Now let’s continue the conversation. Some people may feel that because of their age they have very little time left to accomplish anything of value; this too is an excuse. You can accomplish whatever you want at any age, and we all can contribute to the overall development of each other by moving towards those things that we desire. What if the many notable persons in this world had looked at their age or circumstances and stopped pursuing their desires? We would not be the society that we are today. You have something of value and worth to give to the world, and the next transformational invention or thought process could very well come from you!
Words well said are like soothing medicine to an aching wound and many of those who are older in our society have this ability to speak positive words into the lives of other people and need to start doing so. Those of you who are older should not make the excuse that young people will not listen to you or apply your advice because of the age gap or inability to relate. The world is yearning for true leadership. Your years of experience could be a gold mine for many persons needing guidance. On the other hand, there are many who have so much knowledge and wisdom that they long to offer, but they are so beaten down by negative “self-speak” (negative speaking) and debilitating “self-think” (negative thinking); that they tend to resign themselves not to say anything at all. This posture of failure does no one any good. Start to listen to positive words and get good information into your mind.
By Whitney Bain Your body’s external presentation of itself is directly reflective of the state of your mind. When failure becomes comfortable in your mind your entire body reflects it, but when failure and excuse are pushed out day by day then you find your entire outlook changing. Bad things are allowed to happen when good people stand around and do nothing. There are so many ills that thrive in our country; I believe that the solutions to many of these problems lie right in our midst; in the minds of people who refuse to say or do anything. Failure will continue to be a prominent billboard on the highway of our existence if we allow it to remain. Stop ‘excusitis’ in its tracks and create an environment of action so that success will be realized and failure will no longer be a factor. Remember, there is no such thing as failure, only resistance; and resistance can be overcome eventually.
autism awareness By Nicole Cox, a mother living with autism
Do you hear what I hear? A CHILD who thinks primarily in words, has auditory strengths, relates well to time, is a step-bystep learner, learns by trial and error, progresses sequentially from easy to difficult material, learns complex concepts easily, is an analytical thinker. An analytical thinker attends well to details, follows oral directions well, does well at arithmetic, learns phonics easily, can sound out spelling words, can write quickly and neatly, is well organized, can show steps of work easily, excels at rote memorization. He or she has good auditory short-term memory, may need some repetition to reinforce learning, learns well from instructions, learns in spite of emotional reactions, is comfortable with one right answer, develops fairly evenly. Usually, such thinkers, maintains high grades, enjoys algebra and chemistry, masters other languages in classes, is academically talented. Is an early bloomer: This is your Auditory Learner! Need further convincing? Auditory learners liked to tell stories and jokes, often talks to himself as he is tackling a new task, has difficulty following written directions, has trouble with writing, does not read body language or facial expressions well, studies best in groups with other students, is very social, asks lots of questions, hums quite a
bit, is noisier or louder than most children, likes to narrate his own actions: now does this kid sound familiar? Now, do not freak out because you have some marked from this checklist and some marked from last week’s Visual Learner checklist! Everyone is a combination of many styles of learning and the brain is an expert at finding ways to compensate in weak areas to ensure necessary information is processed! It is just that usually one area will be stronger than the others. For the Auditory Learner, adding music to study time or rhythms to specific information can CERTAINLY make it all stick! This Christmas, try to choose instrumental music, such as pieces from Bach, Mozart or Handel. Pay attention to instrumentation! Is the music fast or slow? Is it alerting or calming? Remember that your Auditory Learner will process everything that goes into those ears! Also, respect the power of silence. It may be that the complete quiet that every parent CRAVES actually drives your child bonkers! Subtle noises such as a ticking clock or humming fan may be very soothing to your child. Obviously, toys that make sounds or sing will be favorites. Maybe even a new CD player or an
iPod filled with music for different purposes. The environment you can give for Christmas may look like this: When your child is little, read aloud to them; when they able to read alone, encourage them to read aloud – either to another person or quietly to themselves; encourage them to follow the text with their index finger while she is reading. Your child may need to hear directions to process and learn them. Clearly explain new concepts and tasks to your child. Help your child form a study group with kids from her class. Hearing her peers’ ideas bouncing around will allow her to come up with her own. Purchase a small handheld tape or digital recorder for your child to record test questions. Having a parent or friend read questions aloud will also help. As always, there will be preferred activities or items and they should be introduced strategically. Also, choose one or two items from other learning styles so that those areas can be strengthened. Balance is key. Next week, we catch your Kinesthetic Learner who has been running around the room and playing dive bomber off of your couch while your Auditory Learner was listening to this article as your Visual Learner read it to them!
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Haywood McIntosh wanted by police Haywood McIntosh aka Woody,is wanted by the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force on a number of firearm related offences including burglary and handling stolen goods. He is considered armed and dangerous and the Police Department is urging the public not to approach him, but to contact 911, Crimestoppers on 1-800-8477 or the local police stations at 941-3327/9464259/9462299. He is wanted for questioning in relation to the mention offences.
Haywood McIntosh
Two charged for handling stolen goods TWO males, an 18-year-old and a 34-year-old, were arrested on Tuesday, December 4, 2012 for handling stolen goods. It was reported that over a period of three weeks the two males stole a number of parts from a Toyota Corolla car that was parked at the Police compound on the Airport Road. Based on information received officers were able to locate these parts which were
already constructed on another Toyota Corolla car. Sergeant Diamond said, “These persons are very brazen to come to the Police compound to steal. “It was first noticed that the lights were missing from the said vehicle, then other parts went missing as time went by. We launched an investigation which utilized different investigative techniques which led to the culprits being in custody.”
Shots fired in Blue Hills
SHOTS fired in Blue Hills on Thursday at 3:03am is being investigated. A resident of Blue Hills, Providenciales contacted 911 and reported that a vehicle pulled into her yard and then she heard what she believed to have been multiple gun shots coming from
that area. Police officers arrived quickly at the location although person(s) responsible had already fled. The scene was processed by scenes of crime officers and further investigations are being carried out by the Criminal Investigations Department.
Investigations continue into theft of Police Uniforms
POLICE are continuing investigations into the theft of police uniforms, which occurred last weekend. Reports are that a quantity of clothing, including an unknown number of police uniforms, were stolen from Doggies Taylor Shop, located on Airport Road, Providenciales, sometime between 7:00pm on Friday and 8:15am on Saturday. Due to the seriousness of the items stolen, the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police have urged members of the public that if they are unsure or question the authenticity of a police officer, they should ask to see the officers official identification. Each officer should be able to produce a badge and or an official Police identification Card. Sergeant Andy Harry said, “This is a very serious incident as we do not know who has these uniforms or
what they may plan on using them for. “We are asking the public to be vigilant by taking necessary precautions. If anyone is seen in police uniforms and his or her identity is uncertain call 911 and report it immediately. “Anyone who is not a police officer, and wears the uniform of a police officer is guilty of a serious offence of Impersonating a Police Officer.” Police are appealing to the public who may have any information as to the whereabouts of the uniforms to call the Police on 911 or Crime Stoppers anonymously on 1-8008477. Tips can also be submitted anonymously in English, French or Spanish on either www. crimestoppers.tc or on Facebook as a fan of Crime Stoppers Turks and Caicos.
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Four women charged for several related offences THE Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police laid additional charges on four females; ages 27, 29, 31 and 36 for a number of related offenses. The 27-year-old was additionally charged for two counts of theft of a chose in action, one count of handling stolen goods, four counts of attempting to obtain property by deception, six counts of forgery, four counts of obtaining property by deception and six counts of uttering forged documents theft. The 29-year-old was additionally charged with six counts of forgery, four counts of attempting to obtain property by deception, two counts of theft of a chose in action, six counts of uttering forged document. The 31-year-old was additionally charged with six counts of Uttering Forged Documents, three counts of Theft of a Chose in Action, Handling Stolen, four counts of attempting to obtain property by deception, six
counts of Forgery, five counts of Obtaining property by deception and one count of theft. The 36-year-old was additionally charged with six counts of uttering forged documents, six counts of forgery, five counts of obtaining property by deception, four counts of attempting to obtain property by deception, two counts of theft of a chose in action and one count of handling stolen goods. It was reported that between the 24th and 26th of November, the four females were in possession of a Black Bank of America Visa card that did not belong to them and purchased a quantity of items from various stores on Providenciales without permission of the card’s owner. Police Spokesperson, Audley Astwood, said “These offences are very serious offences, the offence of forgery is an indictable offence and
March 31 is deadline for removal of roaming animals THE Agriculture Department, Ministry of Environment and Home Affairs is calling for the removal of all large roaming animals from the streets of Grand Turk, Salt Cay and South Caicos by March 31, 2013. In accordance with powers under Sections 3 (1) (a) and 2 (a) of The Control of Animals Ordinance 2012, and having placed a notice in the Gazette, the Ministry is advising owners of large roaming animals on the islands of South Caicos, Salt Cay and Grand Turk, that the animals should be removed from the streets and confined to their properties within ninety (90) days commencing January 1 and ending March 31, 2013. The Ministry is also concerned about the increasing numbers of road traffic accidents which as a result of roaming animal populations on the islands. The Department of Agriculture has warned that faecal contamination of the environment poses a potential health hazard which, over
Man charged for burglary IN Grand Turk, a 26-year-old male of Middle Street was arrested and charged by the Police for burglary and handling stolen goods. It was reported that on Sunday, December 2, the 26-year-old male and another unknown male entered a stored on Back Salina and stole a quantity of clothing items and an amount of cash. He will be taken to court later on Wednesday.
time can become a serious public health problem due to a variety of parasites found in the faeces of these animals. Roaming animals can also contribute to outbreaks and or the spread of diseases. TCIG is also concerned that the unsanitary conditions caused by the large numbers of roaming animals could also impact tourism, which is the main source of income for the Turks and Caicos Islands. Government is also taking seriously the welfare of the animals. Roaming animals do not have food, shelter, water and are exposed to the sun and rain; often have to scavenge from bins in search of food and in the process may also cause damage to property. TCIG is therefore urging owners of these animals to remove their animals from the streets and confine them to their properties. The Ministry has urged owners to adhere to the grace period for risk losing the animal. Animals who owners fail to take precautionary measure will be disposed of.
carries a potential sentence of 7years imprisonment if convicted. “Business owners are urged to ask anyone to produce proper identification when making purchases with credit cards and cheques.” The four females appeared in court number one on Thursday December 6.
Thomson Cove resident robbed
A burglary was reported on Wednesday at 6:39PM is being investigated. A resident of Thompson Cove, Providenciales contacted 911 and reported that he secured his home at 5:00pm and upon returning at 6:15pm, discovered his home ransacked. Numerous items were reported missing, including laptop computers, and Flat screen TV’s among other items. Officers responding to the scene made a search of the nearby area and were able to recover some of the items that were stolen. The scene was processed by scenes of crime officers and further investigations are being carried out by Criminal Investigations Department.
Theft from three containers being investigated THE police are also investigating a theft from three containers in Leeward Palms, which was reported to Five Cays Police Station on Wednesday at 10:25am. A number of items were discovered stolen, namely a quantity of electrical wire and also a radio from a truck which was parked near by. The scene was processed by scenes of crime officers and further investigations are being carried out by Criminal Investigations Department.
Police investigating suspicious death THE Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police are investigating the death of a 49-year-old male, who was found dead in the Bight area. At 23:36am a report was made that a male, later identified as a, Dudley Smith, had collapsed and
appeared not to be breathing. Attempts were made to revive Smith but were unsuccessful. He was pronounced dead at 12:56am by Dr. Bourne. According to the police, the incident remains under investigation.
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Premier to seek MOU with Beaches after Veranda deal FOLLOWING employment concerns over the acquisition of the Veranda Resort and Residences by Sandals Resorts International (SRI), Premier, Dr. Rufus Ewing, is seeking to engage the company in developing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The MOU is expected to revisit the 2006 Beaches Development Agreement to: * Improve the immigration provisions and concessions in TCIG’s favour; and * Seek additional benefits to the TCI that will ensure greater employment protection, and development of a Skills Training Unit at the TCI Community College. According to the Premier, he was only notified last Friday of the deal, an acquisition the parent company of Beaches Resorts has been trying to accomplish for some time now. Ewing acknowledged that the transaction is a private matter between the owners of Beaches and Veranda and as such outside the business of government. However, he gave his assurance to Turks and Caicos Islanders that the government will continue to monitor the situation, well after the sale has been completed. This will be with a view to ensuring that those who are currently employed with Veranda will be afforded an opportunity to continue their employment with the new owners and that the people of the TCI will benefit from the opportunities presented by the acquisition. Sandals Resorts International (SRI) acquired its newest addition to the chain of hotels at close to $100m. TODD’S NEGOTIATIONS According to a statement from the company, “The agreement to acquire the resort was successfully reached after on-going negotiations with His
A section of the Veranda Resort
Excellency the Governor, Damian Roderic Todd and the Government of the Turks and Caicos Islands.” Speaking from the annual Sandals Resorts Star Awards, which recognises the brand’s most successful travel agents from all over the world, the chain’s chairman, Gordon ‘Butch’ Stewart, said, “Agents are simply over the moon with this good news and we sincerely thank Governor Todd, Premier Dr. Rufus Ewing and the entire democraticallyelected cabinet for their on-going support of Beaches resorts which made this acquisition possible. “From the earliest days, Beaches resorts has enjoyed a long and fruitful relationship with the TCI islands and our success is inexorably linked. “Recognition of this partnership and a determined commitment by this government to conduct business in the most professional and highest international standards, is a great example for the people of TCI and throughout the Caribbean. “We admire their tireless efforts for the betterment of the Turks product and look forward to continuing our work together and to realising an even brighter future for the people of this wonderful country.”
According to Stewart, Beaches Turks and Caicos will be recruiting existing staff of The Veranda to provide the award-winning service Beaches resorts has become known for and to continue exceeding guests’ expectations. He said, “It has been an exciting month for us and we are so pleased to continue the expansion of the Beaches resorts brand in Turks and Caicos. “Under the stewardship of general manager, Don Daganias, the quality of this resort is tremendous and just keeps getting better. “The acquisition of Veranda is part of this legacy and we look forward to welcoming our newest team members, many of whom I know personally, to our family of ten thousand and know they will make a wonderful contribution to our fine services and expectations of our guests. “Everything here is expressly designed for the way today’s families live and travel and we have truly added upon what was already the Caribbean’s most comprehensive, Luxury Included vacation for every member of the family. “We have so enjoyed sharing the beauty of Grace Bay over the last 15 years and look forward to welcoming guests to this new piece of paradise.” The purchase will be an expansion of the award-winning Beaches Turks and Caicos Resort Villages and Spa which will now make even longer, the lengthiest stretch of Grace Bay beach, voted as the world’s best, and introduced as the five-star Key West Luxury Village on December 17, 2012. The Key West Luxury Village will feature magnificent luxury accommodations in a variety of categories including four bedroom beach villas, three bedroom beach villas, two and one bedroom suites and studios.
UK Standards Committee sets out principles for public life THE UK Committee on Standards in Public Life outlined seven principles for the benefit of all who serve the public in any way at the two-day Joint Ministerial Council (JMC), which concluded on Wednesday. The principles included selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership. Holders of public office were urged to act solely in terms of the public interest and not do so in order to gain financial or other material benefits for themselves, their family, or their friends. They were also called on to not place themselves under any financial or other obligation to outside individuals or organisations that
might seek to influence them in the performance of their official duties. In carrying out public business, including making public appointments, awarding contracts, or recommending individuals for rewards and benefits, leaders were also called on to make choices on merit. On the note of accountability, it was made clear that holders of public office are accountable for their decisions and actions to the public and must submit themselves to whatever scrutiny is appropriate to their office. Leaders were urged to be as open as possible about all the decisions and actions that they take and give reasons for their decisions and
restrict information only when the wider public interest clearly demands. Holders of public office were reminded of their duty to declare any private interests relating to their public duties and to take steps to resolve any conflicts arising in a way that protects the public interest. Above all, public officials were called on to promote and support these principles by leadership and example. The principles were stated in the communiqué issued at the close of the meeting and it was pointed out that the principles have been adopted by many public bodies in the UK and the territories. (VANESSA NARINE)
Representatives of Grace Bay Resorts Community Foundation, LIME, CIBC First Caribbean International Bank and Building Materials Ltd. Do It Center at the launch of the third annual What’s In the Box competition.
What’s In the Box? GUESS what’s inside the giant red gift box at the First Caribbean Bank roundabout and win fabulous prizes including a round trip ticket for two to New York, an Apple IPad and a 32 inch LCD flat screen television. With less than three weeks to Christmas, the third annual ‘What’s in the Box’ competition has begun, adding more excitement to festive season. The initiative started by Grace Bay Resorts Community Foundation, partners with LIME and CIBC First Caribbean International Bank (FCIB) and, for the first time Building Materials Ltd. Do It Center. Persons can win by texting their answer, beginning with the word ‘box’, to 4946 (IWIN) at the cost of $1. Lime’s Marketing Manager Rachel Harvey explained, “For example “if you think a cactus is inside the box, text ‘box cactus’ to 4946”. The contents of the box will be revealed at the opening on December 24 and the lucky winners will be announced. First prize is a round trip ticket to New York for two, a weekend stay at the Grace Bay Resorts and an IPad; second prize is a mobile handset from
LIME; third prize, a bank account from FCIB and the fourth prize, a 32 inch LCD flat screen television from Do it Center. Hints according to Chairman of the foundation Dr. Carlton Mills are, “it’s not a cactus and it’s not a flag, it can be anything”. He said that last year a number of persons guessed the correct answer and winners were picked randomly in a raffle but this year the first persons to guess the correct answers will win in the order of the texts received. Bianca O’Neil Business Support Officer of FCIB said the company “is glad to be a part of anything that brings enthusiasm to the community.” Tanithca Kennedy Human Resource Officer at Building Materials Ltd., happy to be joining in for the first year said, “It’s the time of giving, Christmas is that season and we’re happy to be onboard.” Additionally the corporate group will be visiting the two primary schools on North Caicos and one on Middle Caicos to host their annual Christmas party. On Tuesday they will spread the Christmas cheer further with a party for the kids in all three schools in South Caicos. (KH)
Manhunt underway for two involved in aggravated burglary THE Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police are investigating an Aggravated Burglary in The Bight area which was reported to 911 on Thursday at 10:18am. A male reported that his wife and maid were being held by two masked males. They said males instructed the husband to go to a bank for a specific sum of money and upon being released, he contacted 911. Police officers responded and
undertook a full scale operation involving officers from numerous units as well as a helicopter and tracker dog. T he wife and maid were not seriously harmed and a manhunt is still underway for the two subjects. The scene was processed by scenes of crime officers and further investigations are being carried out by the Royal Turks & Caicos Police.
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Creativity flourishes at Art and Craft Expo A REMARKABLY vast and inspirational amount of talent was displayed at the third annual Art and Craft Expo at the Turtle Cove Marina on December 1. Despite the wet, soggy day, vendors and supporters did not allow the rain to dampen their spirits, making the event bigger than ever. Event organisers and artists themselves, Lucie Stubbs and Emma Halliday started the exhibition to bring together and showcase hidden local talent along with well-known artists, and to raise funds for the Turks and Caicos Friends of the Arts Foundation (TCFAF). Halliday said “It just seems to be getting bigger and better every year…we have a lot more vendors, between 25 and 30 last year to 40 this year.” “Each vendor pays for their table and all of that goes to the Friends of the Arts Foundation. “We didn’t start it to make
Art and Craft Expo organisers Lucie Stubbs and Emma Halliday display their artistic skills
ourselves money, we just wanted the opportunity to contribute, and charity suits the theme of the season.” On sale were tables full of a wide array of amazingly creative art and
Vendors and supporters do not allow the rain to dampen their spirits, making the event bigger than ever
craft - beautiful paintings, elegant beaded jewellery, t-shirts, shell creations, knitted and handmade items, locally inspired crafts, Christmas cards, decorations and even island roasted coffee and baked treats. Middle Caicos Café provided tasty local delights while the TCI Youth Choir stopped by for some carolling, adding some Christmas spirit. Justice supplied further entertainment with his lively guitar
and popular rhythms and even stirred up some dancing under the tent. Another attraction allowed kids, and those young at heart, the chance to unleash their own creativity by decorating their own gingerbread cookie with a variety of icings and toppings before consuming the tasty treat. Customers, impressed with the talent and resourcefulness of the sellers, got an early start on their Christmas shopping. Stubbs, pleased with the
“phenomenal standard this year” said, “There’s so much talent in the TCI and that’s what’s good about the expo - it brings everyone out of the woodwork so they can showcase their talent with the established artists and get the recognition they deserve.” The day’s success was made possible with the support of Turtle Cove Marina, The Regent Palms, IGA, Flamingo Divers, Kissing Fish Catering, Caicos Catering, TCI Waste and Blue Loos. (KH)
National Trust celebrates Heritage Week
From left, Student Translator - Brazil, TCHTA’s Association Executive Stacy Cox, TCI Tourist Board’s Ralph Higg, Student Translator - Brazil and Grace Bay Resorts’ Gisele Silva.
TCI’s tourism given boost in Brazil THE Turks and Caicos was well represented at the 40th annual Brazilian Congress of Travel Agencies and Fair of the Americas, also known as ABAV in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Executives from the destination’s leading tourism organisations, TCHTA and TCI Tourist Board, were on hand to promote the islands to this growing market, with an aim to secure business opportunities while forging alliances. TCHTA through some of its hotel partners who already have a presence in this viable market, will continue to target South America, Brazil in particular, during the slower summer months. Speaking about the 2012 experience in Rio De Janiero, TCHTA’s Association Executive, Stacy Cox, said, “Travel trade shows like ABAV always allow us the opportunity to network with
travel trade professionals while familiarising and educating them about our destination. “We hope that they will in turn sell our tourism product to their clients, especially during their winter months which are our summer months. “I believe our marketing and promotion efforts continue to be effective with more agents becoming more aware of TCI as a top tourism destination when compared to last year’s show.” ABAV sets the stage for a large diversity of products, services and destinations offered by the travel and tourism industry and is Brazil’s largest and most important tourism fair, providing an excellent opportunity to make business and build relationships with tourist trade professionals. The TCHTA is already gearing up for ABAV 2013 which will take place in Sao Paulo, Brazil
TURKS and Caicos National Trust celebrated the achievements of 20 years in existence with a time capsule launch and other cultural activities during Heritage Week. The week was observed from November 25 to December 1 under the theme, ‘Our Land, Our Sea, Our people: A Celebration of Heritage’. Events throughout the week included a church service at Paradise Baptist; poetry night featuring local talent at Danny Buoys on Monday, and Shay-shay by the sea at the Conch Shack with music by Sea Breeze Rip Saw Band, Cultural Director David Bowen and Barbara Johnson. The ‘time capsule’ was presented to the public on Thursday at the Town Centre Mall, and highlighted significant events and achievements of the National Trust from 1992 throughout the years to present. On display were artifacts retrieved by the Trust from the Cheshire Hall Plantation including earthenware used in the preparation of grits and fragments of cannon balls. Executive director of the National Trust, Ethlyn Gibbs-Williams, said, “We still maintain all the programmes we started in the late 90s and through the passage of time we still continue to build on those programmes and projects.” Projects accomplished this year included the first kite making workshop, promotion of biodiversity and eco-tourism, the annual summer camp to educate children on the island’s history and Emancipation Day activities under the theme, ‘The past that paved our
The Turks and Caicos National Trust highlights significant events and achievements of 20 years in existence
Sea Breeze Rip Saw Band in action at the Conch Shack
future’. The trust also launched their new Eco Echoes book - Birds of Paradise Edition, and commenced construction of the Heaving Down Rock project and the Little Water Cay Visitor’s centre. Keeping their promise to safeguard and preserve the natural, historic and cultural heritage of the TCI, the National Trust encouraged the public to support the activities,
join or donate to the trust to continue its mission. National Trust’s school liaison officer, Lavenia Hamilton, said plans for the near future include a Christmas sale on locally made craft items, teacher’s workshop in January to educate new teachers on the island’s history and culture, and the launch of the new Eco Echoes: Island Hopping and Eco Echoes Jr. books, also in January. (KH)
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Third annual TCSPCA beachbonfire-barbeque nets $12,000 ALMOST 200 people turned out to support the Society for Prevention of Cruelty
to Animals (TCSPCA), last Wednesday, at their third annual Beach-Bonfire-
Barbeque, oceanfront at Bay Bistro Restaurant. The popular fundraising
event netted more than $12,000, which translates into continuing help for all the animals of the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) For their generosity, patrons were rewarded with a full moon, fantastic food, great live music and lots and lots of prizes. The $50 a head dinner included crisp light conch fritters, skewered shrimp, pulled pork, grilled fish, barbeque chicken, potato salad, fresh green salad, peas’n rice. And a dessert that was chocolate, of course, with a side of fresh pineapple or mango or papaya. For those not into chocolate, there was also Bay Bistro’s famous key lime pie. Lovey Forbes opened the event, singing several of his popular potcake songs. Bowen Arrow then took over and the music counter pointed the excitement as door prizes were announced and bids were made for the silent auction. TCSPCA Director Susan Blehr emceed the event,
Provo residents under the tents enjoy wine, music and dinner, to support the TCSPCA
handing out twenty door prizes and encouraging diners under the tent to take a look at all the great deals in the auction. mental Arts, boarding and grooming for one pet at Pampered Paws, two tank dives from Provo Turtle Divers, and a beautiful print from Anna’s Gallery. And deals they were. As with the first two Beach Barbeques, the community opened its’ heart and donated all sorts of wonderful packages and prizes. Some of the door prizes included massages at the Regent Palms Spa and Gansevoort’s Exhale Spa, $100 worth of flowers from
Environ In addition to these giveaways, the silent auction choices included paintings by local artists, nights at Parrot Cay and The Regent Palms, dinner for four at Amanyara, a weekend at Blue Horizon on Middle Caicos, two night at the Bohio Dive Resort on Grand Turk, an afternoon/ sunset sail on private trimaran MINX, day/evening passes to Beaches, a Sony Phone from Islandcom and more. A brief shower was ignored by everyone and failed to dampen spirits or the huge bonfire that lit up the elegant white tents and happy diners.
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CARICOM Message for World AIDS Day
Building Bridges in global solidarity to get to Zero WORLD AIDS Day provides an opportunity for the entire global community to reflect on the road that has led to great optimism about the possibility of an AIDS Free Generation. It is a day that must provide a pivot of hope that working collectively we can achieve the targets that have been set in the Political Declaration at 2011 UN High level Meeting. We do so inspired by the advances in biomedical research and the policies that are being implemented and aimed at getting to zero new infections, zero AIDS related deaths and zero discrimination. The recently released UNAIDS Report on the Global AIDS Epidemic 2012 captures both the progress and the outstanding work which must be done for achieving the end of AIDS. In this regard the Pan Caribbean Partnership Against HIV and AIDS (PANCAP) is proud that the Report identified the Caribbean as registering the sharpest decline (42 percent), in the numbers of people acquiring HIV infection since 2001; the highest decline (48percent) in deaths from AIDS and at 79 percent, a rate of prevention of mother to child transmission of AIDS comparable to those in the developed World. While celebrating these significant
advances, we must be cognizant of the still unacceptable levels of HIV infection in some specific groups and populations such as commercial sex workers and men who have sex with men and the social, legal and political challenges in affirming the rights of PLHIV and marginalized groups to universal access to prevention, treatment, care and support. These combined with the high cost of ARVs and reductions in financial investments in prevention and treatment are threats to the sustainability of our response. It is significant that the PANCAP Declaration resulting from the 12 Annual General Meeting of PANCAP held in Belize (October 2012) supported the building of bridges to accelerate the region’s response to AIDS. These included the plans by various member countries to advance the human rights agenda through national consultations involving faith-based organizations, youth, key populations and the media; and the call of the UN Special Envoy for the Caribbean to reinstate the Champions for Change initiative thereby broadening stakeholder support for the elimination of stigma and discrimination. On this special day of reflection, PANCAP resolves to join forces to build bridges in global solidarity for getting to zero
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Happy Birthday Jhari We love you loads you know we do And we are so very proud of you So on this day, your 5th birthday, We’re sending birthday wishes and lots of lots love your way. Hugs and kisses are coming from your Mom and Dad, Dilly and Edward, your sisters: Krizia, Kridijah, Krishanah, you big brother Addly, your grandparents Clevinson and Annie Lightbourne, Endilee Williams, your aunts, uncles, cousins. Greetings also coming from Mrs. Turner and your classmates in K2 at Mills Institute Enjoy your day Tajhari. We love you!
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Death toll rises in the Philippines TYPHOON Bopha slammed into the southern island of Mindanao Tuesday, toppling trees and blowing away thousands of homes with 210-kilometre (130-mile) per hour gusts before easing and heading towards the South China Sea. A total of 253 people died in and around the gold-rush mountain towns of New Bataan and Monkayo due to typhoon-spawned landslides and flash floods there, civil defence chief Benito Ramos told reporters. Twenty-one people were killed in other parts of the southern island of Mindanao and the central islands, he added. Cabinet members Mar Roxas and Corazon Soliman, who flew to the south to inspect the damage, described scenes of utter devastation with thousands of houses ripped apart and corpses lying on the ground. “These are whole families, six or seven names with the same surnames. It is saddening to think entire families have been washed away,” Interior Secretary Roxas said. “There is hardly any structure that is undamaged,” he said in an interview over ABS-CBN television. “We need to rush to these areas body bags, medicines, dry clothes and most importantly tents, because survivors are living out in the open,” Social Welfare Secretary Soliman told AFP. Bodies caked in mud were being transported on the back of army trucks and laid out in rows on tarpaulins where relatives searching for missing family members broke down as they identified the shrouded corpses of loved ones.
Philippine soldiers aboard a military truck patrol as they look for survivors amidst ruins in New Bataan town, Compostela Valley province on December 5, 2012, a day after the powerful Typhoon Bopha hit the province. (AFP Photo)
Shell-shocked survivors scrabbled through the rubble of their homes to find anything that could be recovered among a surrounding wasteland of flattened banana and coconut trees. Ramos said 279 other people were still missing, while 339 others were treated for injuries. About 178,000 people remained huddled in evacuation centres, mostly crowded schoolhouses, gyms and other government buildings, officials said. Meanwhile, rescue personnel still struggled to reach areas cut off by the storm where many more casualties might be found. President Benigno Aquino said he hoped the country was learning from its frequent natural disasters, including the roughly 20 cyclones that hit each year. “Any single casualty is a cause for distress. Our aim must always be about finding ways to lessen them,” he told reporters in Manila, while
pointing out the “big difference” in casualty counts compared with previous storms. The more than 500 dead or missing in Bopha was still below the 1,200 deaths from tropical storm Washi, which hit in December 2011, leaving hundreds of thousands homeless in Mindanao, he said. Aquino said the government was investigating why an army patrol base in New Bataan, which was washed away in the flash floods, had been located in a flood-prone area. Officials were also checking reports that an evacuation centre there was among the structures wiped out in the floods, the president added. “According to (survivors), there is a small lake on the mountain that gave way so the waters flowed down, not just along the rivers… but all across, like a waterfall, bringing a slurry that covered the whole town,” Roxas said.
World’s tallest woman dies in China at age 40 CHINA’S Yao Defen, the tallest woman in the world, has died at the age of 40. Yao, who snagged the world record for female height at 7 feet, 8 inches, passed away in the house she shared with her mother in a small village in China’s central Anhui Province, Shanghaiist reported Wednesday. Yao had developed gigantism because of a tumor on her pituitary gland and by the age of 15 she stood at more than 6 feet 6. The tumor was removed in 2006, but she had developed a series of other health issues, including a blood clot on her brain. The cause of her death was not immediately clear. Yao’s family had hoped during her youth that she would go on to play professional basketball, but the sheer size of her frame made that impossible, the Guardian reported. She weighed more than 400 pounds, the newspaper reported. Yao found work in her early adulthood as a circus freak in a show that toured the country.
The tallest woman in Asia, Chinese Yao Defen (R), and her friend sit at the entrance of her home in Shu Cha in eastern China’s Anhui province. Yao died this week from unknown causes.
The morning Yao passed away, the wails of her mother sent neighbors running to their home, Shanghaiist reported, quoting local media. “I saw Yao lying on the bed but
she was not breathing,” one neighbor said. “Her sisters rushed back home too, and soon afterward the doctor announced she had passed away.” (NYdailynews.com)
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas calls for an end to Palestinian divisions.
UK calls Israel settlement plans “deplorable” FIVE European nations criticized Israel’s decision to build thousands of new homes in occupied territory, summoning Israeli ambassadors for discussions on the matter. The British Foreign Office called Israel’s move “deplorable” and said it threatens a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The foreign ministries of France, Spain, Denmark issued similar statements asking Israeli officials to reverse their decision. And Sweden’s foreign minister said the Israeli ambassador there had been summoned to a meeting. The statements were the latest international fallout after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu authorised planning to begin for the new housing units in the West Bank and East Jerusalem, a move widely viewed as retaliatory after the Palestinian Authority won a U.N. bid to be recognised as a “non-member observer state.” British Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt said that he met with Israeli Ambassador Daniel Taub Monday, calling for the government to reverse its decision. “I also made clear that the strength of our reaction stems from our disappointment that the Israeli government has not heeded the calls that we and others had made for Israel to avoid reacting to the U.N. General Assembly resolution in a way that undermines the Palestinian Authority or a return to talks,” Burt said in a statement. Officials at the Israeli Embassy in London could not be immediately reached for comment. Speaking to reporters Monday, White House spokesman Jay Carney said the United States opposes settlement activity and housing construction. “We urge Israeli leaders to reconsider these unilateral decisions and exercise restraint, as these actions are counterproductive and make it harder to resume direct negotiations to achieve a two state solution,” he said. German Chancellor Angela Merkel also added her voice to the growing chorus, saying her
government is “worried” about Israel’s settlement plans for the West Bank, the chancellor’s spokeswoman said. The chancellor’s comments come ahead of a scheduled meeting Monday between Merkel and Netanyahu in Berlin. Israeli settlements are widely considered illegal under international law; Israel insists they are not. Netanyahu has not publicly acknowledged the approval of the new construction. But a senior government official has said the prime minister signed off on building “3,000 housing units” in the East Jerusalem, and has authorized planning and zoning for future construction in the West Bank town of Ma’ale Adumim. Given the latest move by the United Nations to upgrade the recognition of the Palestinian Authority, Netanyahu said Sunday that Israel will continue building in occupied territories that are of strategic interest. “The answer to the attack on the Zionist character of the State of Israel obliges us to increase the tempo of settlement building plans in all the areas that the government has decided to settle in,” the prime minister said in remarks before the start of his weekly Cabinet meeting in Jerusalem. There was also a report that settlers had moved into a building in a Palestinian neighborhood in East Jerusalem on Monday. Peace Now, an Israeli settlement watch organization, reported the move and described it as a “dangerous provocation.” “It seems as if the government has set the tone, and showed that it wishes to establish as many settlements as possible, to prevent the two-states solution,” Hagit Ofran, the group’s settlement watch director, said in a written statement. The Obama administration has repeatedly warned Israel against placing settlements in East Jerusalem and the West Bank, particularly the Ma’ale Adumim area, because it would make it nearly impossible to create a contiguous Palestinian state.
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Florida woman, afflicted with rare sexual arousal disorder, commits suicide A FLORIDA woman who lived with a rare condition that left her sexually aroused to the point that she couldn’t function normally committed suicide a day after her story went public. Gretchen Molannen, 39, was found dead around midnight Saturday, just as her story was published online on the Tampa Bay Times’ website, the newspaper first reported Tuesday. It was a tragic end to a woman who lived with what she thought for years was a secret shame — known medically as persistent genital arousal disorder. First documented in 2001 by American psychologist Sandra Leiblum, the disorder makes women feel sexually but not psychologically stimulated. The feeling is uncontrollable, and some women find temporary relief by masturbating for extended periods of time. The cause, doctors say, could be a nerve dysfunction. There has been no cure-all treatment, but some women have used drugs to find temporary relief. It’s unclear how many women suffer from persistent genital arousal disorder. For Molannen, she called the affliction a “beast” — one that left her with thoughts of suicide in the past, according to the Tampa Bay Times. The newspaper described her attempt to breathe in carbon
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Gretchen Molannen, who suffered from persistent genital arousal disorder, was found dead of a suicide in her Spring Hill, Fla., home the day after a story she had participated in with the Tampa Bay Times appeared online.
monoxide last March, and how she slit her wrist in her Spring Hill bathroom three weeks later. She seemed to be conflicted about her future. “This isn’t living. I think about suicide all the time. It doesn’t mean I want to do it,” Molannen told the Tampa Bay Times. “I don’t want to do that. I want to enjoy life. I used to love life.” “I had a great life and I could have a wonderful life, but this has destroyed it,” she added of the raging disorder. “What’s the point?” (NYdailynews.com)
NATO warns against attacking Turkey NATO foreign ministers have approved Turkey’s request for Patriot missiles to defend its borders, a statement of “solidarity” with its fellow alliance member. “Today NATO agreed to augment Turkey’s air defense by deploying Patriot missiles to Turkey. Turkey has asked for NATO’s support and we stand with Turkey in the spirit of strong solidarity,” said NATO Secretary-General Anders Fogh Rasmussen. “To Turkish people we say, we are determined to defend you and your territory. To anyone who would want to attack Turkey, we say, don’t even think about it. “ The move is in response to the spilling over of the Syrian civil war into Turkey, where errant Syrian artillery shells struck the border town of Akcakale and killed five Turkish civilians in October. Turkey asked NATO to deploy Patriot missiles along its border to bolster its air defenses against Syrian threats. The United States, Germany and Netherlands, which all have Patriot capabilities, have signaled they would be willing to contribute missiles. Rasmussen believes the
“actual deployment will take place within weeks.” “We welcome the intention of Germany, the Netherlands and the United States to provide Patriot missile batteries, subject to their respective national procedures. These systems will be under the operational command of the Supreme Allied Commander Europe. Any deployment will be defensive only. It will in no way support a no-fly zone or any offensive operation,” Rasmussen said. The decision was made as news surfaced about fears of Bashar alAssad’s government using chemical weapons. Rasmussen echoed warnings from U.S. President Barack Obama that the Syrian government may be toying with the idea of using chemical weapons to crush the 21-month rebellion. “The Syrian stockpiles of chemical weapons are a matter of great concern,” Rasmussen told reporters. “We know that Syria possesses missiles. We know they have chemical weapons and, of course, they also have to be included in our calculations. And this is also the reason why it is a matter of urgency to ensure effective defense and
protection of our ally Turkey,” he said. “Let me add to this that the possible use of chemical weapons would be completely unacceptable for the whole international community, and if anybody resorts to these terrible weapons I would expect an immediate reaction from the international community.” Violence raged Tuesday in Syria, with at least 155 people killed across the country, the opposition Local Coordination Committees of Syria said. In one key development, rebel fighters scored a major gain where government forces once ruled. The rebels have cut off a sprawling military base outside Aleppo with some 450 government soldiers trapped inside. The rebels could easily overrun the base, fighter Ali Jadlan said, but they want to give government soldiers a chance to defect. Already, about 250 soldiers have defected from units at the base since the Syrian uprising began in 2011, and most of them have joined the opposition. It’s another indication alAssad is losing his grip on a country he once firmly commanded. (CNN)
Dozens of Rio policemen held over drug lords’ bribes
Helicopters are rescuing the 24 crew members of the Baltic Ace.
Cargo ship feared lost after collision off Dutch coast DUTCH coastguards are mounting a major rescue operation in the North Sea after a cargo ship is reported to have sunk after a collision. The accident took place around 100km (60 miles) off the coast of Rotterdam. A coastguard spokesman said helicopters were winching the 24 crew members of the Baltic Ace to safety. Three lifeboats and two helicopters are assisting the rescue, and two naval frigates are also reported to be heading for the scene. High waves and strong wind are hampering rescue operations, according to the Dutch Ministry of
Defence. The Baltic Ace was sailing under a Bahamas flag. It was transporting cars from Zeebrugge in Belgium to Finland when it collided with the Cyprus-registered container ship, the Corvus J, sailing from Grangemouth in Scotland to the Belgian port of Antwerp. The Cyrus J is said to be badly damaged but not in danger of sinking, AP news agency reported. The shipping lane where the accident happened is one of the busiest in the North Sea, close to the entrance to Rotterdam port, which is Europe’s busiest. (BBC)
THE authorities in Brazil have arrested 60 policemen accused of receiving regular payments from drug dealers to turn a blind eye to their activities in several shanty towns of Rio de Janeiro. Eleven suspected drug dealers from Rio’s main criminal gang - the Red Command - were also arrested. The policemen also sold weapons to the gangs, investigators said. Rio authorities have been trying to reduce crime in the city ahead of the 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Olympics. Rio Military Police commander, Erir Ribeiro Costa Filho, said all officers involved would be expelled from the force. “We can no longer put up with corrupt policemen in our force,” he said. The operation, dubbed Purification, began in the early hours of the day in Duque de Caxias, in the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro. KIDNAPPINGS Seventy people have been arrested, 12 others - including police officers and alleged drug dealers are on the run. Investigations began a year ago. According to Globo TV, each police officer is accused of receiving 1,500
to 2,500 reais in bribes per week ($700 to $1,200; £450 to £750). Prosecutors say the policemen were paid to overlook criminal activities in 13 slums of Duque de Caxias, a populous working class city that is part of Greater Rio de Janeiro. They also allege that police offers got involved in a number of other criminal activities - kidnapping drug dealers and their relatives for ransom, and conducting security operations against them if they failed to pay the bribes. The police commander in Duque de Caxias, Claudio de Lucas Lima, has been sacked, but there is no indication that he was involved in the wrongdoing. Rio de Janeiro has been trying to clean up its most dangerous regions ahead of the 2016 Olympics, which it will host, and the 2014 football World Cup. More than 20 of Rio’s most dangerous shantytowns, or favelas, have been occupied by police and army forces. But analysts say a crucial part of the programme is to get poor communities in Rio to regain trust in their police forces, which were widely seen as violent and corrupt. (BBC)
Arrested officers arrive at the police headquarters in Rio de Janeiro.
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Classifieds TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS
Brama Kumaris
December 8 – 14, 2012
946-4664 Fax: 946-4661
Email: tcnews@tciway.tc
Website: tcweeklynews.com
TERRACE LTD. Is looking for 2
Raja Yoga FOR RENT
3-bedroom apartment $1100.00 per month it will be available May 1st.
contact: 946-4664
Meditation Centre Turks and Caicos Islands
Telephone 946-4760 & 332-4101 www.bkwsu.com Email: bkwsu@tciway.tc
FOR SALE
LaboUrers To work 6 days per week salary $5.00 per hour.
Contact: 232-1025
Construction scaffold and roof tiles for sale CONTACT: 431-1591 OR 231-3788
December 8 – 14, 2012
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THE TUSCANY RESORT
SUN BEACH PACIFIC LTD. Is looking for a
Is looking 2
Housekeepers contact 941-4667
Babysitter To work 6 days per week
contact: 241-6581
Amazing Value! Lot for Sale
In Gated/Planned Community in Long Bay. Flamingo Crossing lot comes with full set of House Plans, all underground utilities, etc.
$49,999 o.b.o. Call 231-3788
PRICE SLASHED $175,000
7122
To work 5 days, $5.50 per hour. Interested person, please.
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VACANCIES • Systems Engineer • IT Engineer • Medical Coder • Porter • Pharmacist Technician • Registered Nurse • Registered Nurse
(Midwife) • Senior Medical Technologist • Patient Administration Supervisor • General Practitioner • Pediatrician
Only appropriate qualified persons should apply. Preference will be given to qualified BOTC -Turks and Caicos Islands and persons with Belonger Status. Please forward your CV to recruitment@interhealthcanada.tc
QUICK SALE House and ½ Acre land Richmond Hill
1 Bedroom 1 Bath Fully furnished
Call: 231-3788
30 CLASSIFIEDS North Caicos Is looking for a 5
Labourers To work 6 days per week salary $5.00 per hour
Contact: 246-4769 7529
ALTAGRACIA BAR & RESTAURANT is looking for a
Domestic Worker To work 6 days per week salary $5.00 per hour.
Contact: 345-5305
THE COMPANIES ORDINANCE 1981
NOTICE OF STRIKING OFF TAKE NOTICE that in exercise of the powers conferred on me by section 182 of the Companies Ordinance 1981, the companies listed were struck off the Register of Companies on the dates opposite their names, the reason being that I have reasonable cause to believe that those companies are not carrying on business or are not in operation.
01-Nov-12. Ending Date:
015480/E/L 018702/E/L 021445/E/L 023005/E/L 023007/E/L 023144/E/L 025105/E/L 029040/E/L 029962/E/L 029981 /E/L 03JJ25/E/L 031134/E/L 031179/E/L 032273/E/L 033200/E/L 034409/E/L 035353/E/L 035548/E/L 040140/E/L 040199/E/L
Company Name Struck off date FLEURET LIMITED INTERNATIONAL ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES, IN DANTE HOLDINGS LIMITED G T INVESTMENTS LIMITED NAFTA HOLDING CORP PELICAN INVESTMENTS LIMTIED GIRA HOLDINGS INC BENNETT AGENCIES LTD. VEGA INVESTMENTS LTD. CAPELLA MANAGEMENT, LTD. SAFLR CORPORATION MOLLYS SECURITIES REINSURANCE COMPANY, BOB SELLERS REINSURANCE COMPANY, LTD. TLA HOLDINGS LIMITED ZONE INVESTMENTS LIMITED AMP HOLDINGS S.A. D.B.A. International Reinsurance Company, Ud. Pilot Enterprises Ltd Koziel Reinsurance Company, Ltd. ADCO INVESTMENTS CORP. Type total
Cashier To work 6 days per week salary $5.00 per hour.
contact: 941-5823
7537
SOLID CONSTRUCTION Is looking for a
Construction Manager Must have experience in running a construction company. Must work 6 days per week. Salary based on experience
Send resumes to P.O. Box 627
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VACANCIES Is seeking a suitably qualified Belonger to fill the position outlined below. The ideal candidate must possess condo accounting experience in a luxury resort environment, as well as a professional, outgoing and friendly demeanor with a strong command of the English language (oral and written). Salary is based on education, experience and qualifications.
Director of Finance
30-Nov-12
Type: Exempt RegistrationNo
QUALITY SUPERMARKET Is looking for a
7527
AGNES SWANN
Starting Date:
December 8 – 14, 2012
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Type: Ordinary RegistrationNo
Company Name Struck off date
007612/0/L 009234/0/L 013526/0/L
W302 LTD. NAMNAM LTD. Castle Light Ltd. Type total
12-Nov-12 20-Nov-12 07-Nov-12 3
Total companies struck off
23
Responsible for overall management of accounting, purchasing, HR, IT and security functions, including, but not limited to safeguarding the resorts financial, intellectual and tangible assets, strategic planning and budgeting, and development of internal controls and procedures. The Finance Director provides functional guidance to the Executive Committee and Department Heads, interacts with the resort’s legal counsel, insurance providers and auditors to effectively manage the assets of the business and provide business support. Requirements: • Suitable candidates must have Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or related discipline, plus a recognized accounting qualification, ACA/CPA • 15 years post-qualification experience, audit experience mandatory • Minimum 10 years at the Director level • Strong understanding of IT & HR, with previous oversight of both areas • Extensive knowledge of POS systems, Visual 1 software experience preferred
Houseman • Suitable candidates must have a minimum of 2 years experience working at a 5 Star Resort in a similar role • Must have a strong attention to details and exceptional ability to maintain the highest standards of quality required • Assist in all Housekeeping responsibilities, cleaning of guest rooms, stocking amenities and linens • Must have the ability to lift at least 50lbs Perform any other tasks or projects as directed by Housekeeping Manager Closing Date: January 5th, 2012
Suitably qualified candidates should apply in writing or by phone to the following:
Bridgette Thomas BNC Consulting Group, Ltd email: bthomas@bnccgroup.com phone: 649-332-2565
December 8 – 14, 2012
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TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS BSL CONSTRUCTION
CAICOS FARMING Is looking for 5
CLEVINSON LIGHTBOURNE Is looking for a
Turks and Caicos Islands
We require an Attorney with general civil litigation experience. Experience of commercial and employment litigation would be an asset. The successful attorney will have a minimum of 5 years PQE. The primary area of work would be commercial litigation, but would include general civil and employment law litigation at tribunal, first instance, and high court levels. Salary and benefits will be commensurate with experience but are highly competitive. First round of interviews will be in December.
Apply with full CV please to recruitment@misickstanbrook.tc Misick and Stanbrook is an equal opportunity employer.
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EXECUTIVE TOURS LTD.
VACANCIES
EXECUTIVE TOURS LTD. is seeking to fill the following positions:
LABOURER
• To work in and around a body shop • Duties include: • Greasing of equipment, changing tires, springs, cleaning of shop and compound Starting salary $6.00 per hour (44) hours per week
AUTO MECHANICAL SHOP SUPERVISION
• Preferably ASE Certified, ability to speak a second language will be an advantage • Duties include: • Trouble shooting & repairs to all electrical & computerized systems • Trouble shooting and repair of transmission, manual and automatic • Repair suspension and carry out wheel alignment • Maintain daily activity log and liaise with customers Starting salary is $2,400.00 per month (44) hour per week
per week salary $10.00 per hour.
contact: 242-1402
Farmers Labourer To work 6 days per week salary $5.00 per hour.
Contact: 242-8228
To work 6 days per week salary $5.00 per hour
contact: 245-2480
JOB OPPORTUNITY FOOD AND BEVERAGE OUTLET/BANQUET MANAGER
Reporting to the Food & Beverage Director, the Outlet/Banquet Manager will provide hands-on oversight of a popular outdoor, beachside restaurant ensuring guest service and financial goals are met or exceeded. Flexibility to work long hours as business demands. Ability assist other restaurants or bars within the resort and assist with banqueting activities. Shift schedule with rotating off days. Primary Duties • Hands-on management of the daily service of assigned restaurant, including responsibility for daily closing to ensure adequate supervision of outlet staff. • Oversee the implementation of service and brand standards, share recommendations and guest comments with the Chef and F&B Management team • Assist in the development and implementation of promotions calendar for F&B products and events. • Conduct competitor analysis and be aware of local market initiatives, analyze food and beverage statistics through point of sale system • Monitor performance of the restaurant through analysis of guest feedback (comment cards, trip-advisor, etc.) and financial results. • Assist in maintaining and enforcing procedures to ensure the security of monies, credit and financial instruments and transactions • Replenish supplies and inventory in a timely and efficient manner, minimizing waste and controlling costs. • Ensure that the restaurant and all restaurant equipment is in proper operational condition and is cleaned on a regular basis. • Participate in budgeting and forecasting and P&L analysis including productivity and cost management. • Directly responsible for meeting financial, service and guest satisfaction targets for assigned outlet.
Preferably ASE Certified • Duties include: • Trouble shooting & repairs to all buses and coasters • Trouble shooting & repairs to all electrical & computerized systems • Trouble shooting & repair of transmissions, manual and automatic Salary starting at $2,200.00 per month (44) hours per week
Job Requirements • Hospitality Degree or equivalent combined experience and education • Minimum 5-7 years proven restaurant management and banqueting experience within a resort environment • Demonstrated ability to work with and engage multicultural/multi-ethnic teams and guests • Strong verbal and written communication skills, excellent command of the English language • Pleasant, outgoing personality with the ability to handle the pressure of a fast-paced environment • Quality oriented with focus on details and high performance standards • Flexibility to work rotating shifts • Strong knowledge of food costing and working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Infogenesis POS system
2 EXPERIENCED AUTO BODY REPAIR & PAINT MAN
Competitive compensation package
HEAVY DUTY DIESEL MECHANIC
• Certified also in chassis repair’ • Must have 10 years experience • Must work 6 days per week Starting salary $1,200.00 per month 44 hours per week
Email: jt_exectours@msn.com or 231-2358/946-4524
If this sounds like your dream job, please contact us for immediate consideration
Send your CV and cover letter to Bridgette Thomas, BNC Consulting Group, bthomas@bnccgroup.com or call 649-332-2565 for more information.
7123
Civil Litigation and Dispute Resolution
Carpenter to work 6 days
7536
We are presently looking to fill the following position:
7526
JOB VACANCY
Is looking for a
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December 8 – 14, 2012
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BEATRICE CASIMIR
Ananda Ltd
Is looking for a
Has the following vacancies:
6 Sales Assistants
Must be friendly and an outgoing person able to deal with customers on a one-to-one basis Must be willing to cooperate and work as a joint team with other staff members Must be computer savvy especially be able to opearate POS systems Must be willing to learn new ideas Must be willing to work extended hours, weekends and holidays Knowledge of speaking and writing in different languages always an asset Must have 3-5 years experience in retail trade Salary $5.00 per hour
Labourer
6 Labourers
To work 5 days per week salary $5.00 per hour.
• Must have 3-5 years experience • Salary $5.00 per hour
contact: 441-2808
CONTACT: Ananda Ltd, P.O Box 1151, Providenciales. Tel: 339-4663 e-mail: jobs@anandaltd.comv
7504
(1) 3 BEDROOM 3 ½ BATHROOM WITH POOL $3,800.00 PER MONTH (1) 2 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM WITH POOL $1,800.00 PER MONTH
CONTACT: 341-1471
7517
FOR MORE INFORMATION
GRAND TURK LIQUORS
JOHN JENNINGS Is looking for a
Labourer
Labourer – $5.00 per hour
Kitchen Helper – $5.00 per hour
YARD SALE EVERYTHING MUST GO • FORM PLYWOOD • SCAFFOLDS • STYRO FOAM • ALL TYPES OF PRESSURE TREATED WOODS AND MUCH MUCH MORE SALES WILL BE HELD ON THE FOLLOWING DAYS:
DECEMBER 7, 13 14 FOR MORE INFORMATION
Contact: 941-8302 or 347-2093 7521
CONTACT: 345-9111
LATINO CONSTRUCTION
LEW & JAN CONSTRUCTION
Is looking for a
Is seeking to hire a
7518
Is looking for a
To work 6 days per week.
Labourer
Mason
Labourer
Send resume to: 946-2262
Contact: 345-5507
Contact: 347-0771
contact: 232-7317
7512
FOR RENT THOMPSON COVE
Painter – $6.00 per hour
CONTRACTORS
To work 6 days per week. Salary $5.00 per hour.
7500
To work 6 days per week. Salary $8.00 per hour.
7520
to work 6 days per week salary $5.00 per hour.
7509
• • • • • • • •
C&J EMPLOYMENT Acting on behalf of our clients: Jerome C. Brown, Phillipe Vixamar, Barefoot Caf
SALE BY
PUBLIC AUCTION Nancy Peters of Cockburn House, Market Street, Cockburn Town, Grand Turk, hereby give notice of her intention to sell by Public Auction the following parcel pursuant to her power of sale as registered Chargee under the Registered Land Ordinance of the Turks and Caicos Islands.
KIWANIS CLUB OF PROVIDENCIALES PRESENTS
Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony 4:30 PM ON SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2012 TOWN CENTRE MALL PARKING LOT FUN & ENTERTAINMENT FOR ALL THE FAMILY INCLUDING SANTA BETWEEN AGES OF 3-10 YEARS
PARCEL 10304/139 & 140 Grand Turk Central, Grand Turk, The Island House offers eight luxurious studio and one bedroom suites each enjoying stunning views of the island and surrounding ocean, situated on a combined 0.40 acres. Registered Proprietor: Woodville Court Ltd. The auction will be held at Karam & Missick Office P.O. Box 926,Suites A201-3,Regent Village East, Grace Bay, Providenciales at 11 o’clock in the morning on Friday the 14th day of December 2012.
A reserve price will be fixed on the parcel. A deposit of 10% is due immediately upon all accepted bids. Terms and Conditions of Sale by Auction are available by requests from Karam & Missick (649) 9415082 or fax number (649) 946-5094. 7515
December 8 – 14, 2012
TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS
LaboUrer
WARD’S CONSULTANCY Acting on behalf of our clients: Complete Construction, Brook Saffire Styles and A & D Construction
Store Manager Mason Labourer
Duties: • General cleaning of office compound • Carry out handyman duties such as to assist auto body repairman when necessary • Hours are Monday – Friday 8am-5pm, Saturday 8am-12pm • Salary $6.50 per hour.
COLASCO is looking for a
ECO CONSTRUCTION is looking for a
7501
contact: 343-7512
7536
Contact: 231-0098
Must be willing to work 6 days per week. Salary starting $5.00-$7.00 per hour.
MIA’S RESTAURANT is looking for a
Chef Green Tile Layer Keeper To work 6 days contact: 231-1489
7528
To work 6 days per week salary $5.50 per hour.
contact: 247-0347
GREEN ACRES FARM Is seeking 6
Farm Labourers
Contact: 241-5403 or 241-6206
or email: toussaintcapron@yahoo.com
7538
per week salary $6.00 per hour
• Must be able to prepare native breakfast and lunch menus • Must be willing to work 6 days per week • Salary negotiable.
MIRACLE HAIR SALON is looking for a
To work in North Caicos
Duties include: • Preparing land for planting • Sowing vegetable seeds/ plants • Maintaining crops – weeds and irrigation of plants • Harvesting crops • Care of live stock (pigs) • Slaughter – live stock and prepare meat for market Salary $200.00 per week (44) hours per week BELONGER ONLY NEED APPLY Interested person should contact:
946-4524 or 231-3898 between the hour of 8:00am5:00pm Monday-Friday
7508
PART-TIME COOK/ HOUSEKEEPER
Hairdresser/ Cosmetologist Must have at least 5 years experience. Must be able to work 6 days per week. Salary $6.50 per hour.
Contact: 242-3983 7535
JBS SALON Is looking for a
• Twenty hours per week • Must be able to work weekends, nights and holidays • Must have own transportation salary $10.00 per hour
• Needed to work 35 hours per week Salary $7.00 per hour
Contact: 331-1809 Closing date for application is December 15th, 2012. Belonger on need apply
hairdresser To work 6 days per week salary $5.00 per hour.
contact: 341-9177
7124
CLEANER
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December 8 – 14, 2012
Royal Turks & Caicos Islands Police Force
IMMEDIATE OPENING SOUS CHEF
Requirements: • 3 to 5 years culinary experience in a 5* de luxe hotel operation, full service, fine dining establishment as Sous Chef • Post secondary degree or equivalent qualification by experience • Must have strong knowledge of kitchen inventory and ordering process, staffing, expediting and ability to supervise the staff and kitchen operations under the direction of the Executive Chef • Excellent culinary technique and ability to work the line during all meal periods • Exceptional customer service orientation, complying with company service culture • Must be able and willing to work all days, shifts, overtime and each location where he is required for the hotel operation
Church Folly, Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos Islands
MAINTENANCE/ SECURITY VACANCY The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force has an immediate vacancy for a Maintenance/ Security person to work at the Police Headquarters in Providenciales (previous Community College building). The successful candidate will be sworn-in as a District Constable and employed on month to month terms. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: • Maintenance of facilities equipment and appliances • Maintenance of premises • Conduct minor repairs • Light and occasional security duties MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: • Must be between the age of 21 years and 60 years • Belonger status or holder of a valid work permit • Must possess a clean police record • Must be energetic and trustworthy • Must be able to lift heavy items • Must be able to work outdoors
Duties Include: • Recruit and select qualified candidates, provide training and communication performance expectations • Coordinate the inventory, purchasing and disbursement of all supplies with the purchasing manager • Inspect and ensures the proper set up and readiness of each item on menus • Supervise daily food preparation for assigned areas. • Ensure that the level of quality, portion control, and plate presentation is adhered to consistently • Work closely with staff to exceed guest expectations • Maintain product consistency by conducting inspecting or seasonings, portion and appearance of food
Please have interested persons contact A/Insp. Gardiner at telephone # 2323366, email: dwight.gardiner@tcipolice.tc or Sgt. Curvalene Skippings at telephone # 232-3451, email: currvalene.skippings@tcipolice.tc
WANTED
CHEF DE PARTIE
Front Desk, Reservations and Marketing Assistant
Requirements: • 3 years culinary experience in a full service, fine dining establishment as chef de partie • Post secondary degree or equivalent qualification by experience • Must have strong knowledge of kitchen inventory and ordering process, staffing, expediting and ability to supervise the staff and kitchen operations under the direction of the Executive Chef • Excellent culinary technique and ability to work the line during all meal periods • Exceptional customer service orientation, complying with company service culture • Must be able and willing to work all days, shifts, overtime and each location where he is required for the hotel operation
For small hotel. Part time or full time depending on skills and business growth Applicants must possess: • Strong communication skills in English, both oral and written • Proven multi-tasking, marketing and customer service skill • Basic bookkeeping and computer skills, • Reservations and bookings experience • Ability to work with minimal supervision • Ability to work flexible hours including holidays, weekends and evening shift • Skills in people management and team player • Must have at least 5 years experience in related employment Pay based on qualifications. Three month probationary period
Duties Include: • Recruit and select qualified candidates, provide training and communication performance expectations • Coordinate the inventory, purchasing and disbursement of all supplies with the purchasing manager • Inspect and ensures the proper set up and readiness of each item on menus • Supervise daily food preparation for assigned areas. • Ensure that the level of quality, portion control, and plate presentation is adhered to consistently • Work closely with staff to exceed guest expectations • Maintain product consistency by conducting inspecting or seasonings, portion and appearance of food
Experienced Bartender/Server
7511
Send C.V with references from Previous 2 Employers to: hotelbeach@hotmail.com
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7510
Applicants must possess: • Ability to work flexible hours including holidays, weekends,evening & split shift • Strong communication skills both oral and written • A professional upbeat attitude and the ability to anticipate the needs of guests
Starting salary $6 per hour not including service charge Interested applicants should apply to Regent Palms, Human Resources Department, Monday through Friday, and bring along an updated resume, or by emailing your to marjorie.dorsett@ regenthotels.com no later than December 6, 2012.
Human Resource Department
December 8 – 14, 2012
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ALL PRO CLEANERS Is looking to employ
10 Part-time employees
Duties must have: Yard cleaning, Carpentry, Plumbing, Electrical, Masonry/ Tiling Must be: Willing to work 6 days per week. Salary $5.00 per hour.
7514
Scotiabank (Turks & Caicos) Ltd. of Cherokee Road, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands hereby gives notice of its intention to sell by Public Auction the following properties pursuant to its power of sale as registered Chargee under the Registered Land Ordinance of the Turks and Caicos Islands:
Contact: 247-0347 WILFREY & TONY’S
Barber Is looking for a
7503
MICKY SHOULAK Is looking for a
Domestic Worker 7505
To work 6 days per week salary $5.00 per hour.
Contact: 231-4479
1. Parcel 60902/205/K4, Leeward Going Through, Providenciales, The subject property forms a part of Leeward Landing town home development which has four units in one. The subject apartment comprises of living accommodations over two floors, providing kitchen, living & bedroom area, two bathrooms, powder room, utility and owner’s closet. There is also a communal pool. Registered Proprietors:Elizabeth Fiona Sawers and Andrew James Lorimer Sawers 2. Parcel 60900/219 Leeward Going Through, Providenciales, comprising of a single storey residential building providing three bedrooms, two bathrooms, kitchen, breakfast room, utility room and an open plan living, dining area together with a covered external front porch adding a small basement area. Registered Proprietor: Carol Ianthy Hawkins
To work 6 days per week salary $250 per week.
contact: 231-0882
NOTICE OF SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION
PROVO BEVERAGES Is looking for
2 Labourers Must be willing to work 6 days per week. Must be trustworthy and reliable. Salary $5.00 per hour. Hours are from 8:00am-4:00pm.
3. Parcel 60400/286 Chalk Sound, Providenciales comprising of a detached raised single storey residential development. The subject property provides living/dining room, kitchen, bathroom with a large en-suite and closets. It also provides easy access to the water and good views of silly creek from its part wraparound deck. Registered Proprietor: Sean Delroy Penn 4. Parcel 60602/222 Norway & Five Cays, Providenciales South Apartments-Comprises of a single storey apartment building providing four (4) one bedroom apartment units together with areas of a private covered deck East Apartments-Comprises of a part-two storey apartment building providing six (6) two bedroom apartment units with areas of a communal walkway Residence-Comprises of a single storey detached development providing two bedrooms, living/dining area, bathroom and kitchen. Registered Proprietor: McLean Prince George Gardiner 5. Parcel 60802/39 The Bight and Thomas Stubbs, Providenciales comprising of 0.65 acres of undeveloped land. The Subject property is steeply sloping down towards the Lower Bight and benefits from distant ocean views from elevated southern section. Registered Proprietor: Jay Leonard Steinberg 6. Parcel 60716/288
Cheshire Hall and Richmond Hill, Providenciales Comprising of a Part two storey and part single-Storey residential building. The accommodation provides Three bedrooms, two bathrooms, open plan living/dining areas, a third bedroom on the Mezzanine floor, a lower level self contained studio unit, exposed deck and some Landscaping. Registered Proprietor: Coleta Alexander Williams
7. Parcel 60702/125 Cheshire Hall and Richmond Hill, Providenciales comprising of a detached two storey building providing a two bedroom private residence to the upper floor and a one bedroom apartment to the lower floor. There is also a separated bedroom/ guest room at the rear of the house accessed from the upper deck. Registered Proprietor: Opera Investments Ltd. 8. Parcel 60611/67, Norway & Five Cays, Providenciales, Comprising of 0.21 acres of Undevelop land. The subject property is a corner parcel with access along the south east/south west boundaries and is located just off the South Dock road. Registered Proprietor: Anisha Crishell Ewing 9. Parcel 60506/26 Blue Hills and Stamers Run, Providenciales, Comprising of 1.90 Acres of a well elevated undeveloped inland lot. The land is zoned as a Low Density Residential (3 units per acre) and can be located by taking the Thompson Cove road north off the Leeward Highway. Registered Proprietor: Moriba Atiba Baker 10. Parcel 60900/230 Leeward Palms, Providenciales, Comprising of 0.72 acres of land on which is constructed a two storey residential building consisting of three (3) bedrooms, 2 and a half bathrooms. Registered Proprietor: Marvin Prince Albert Stubbs 11. Parcel 10303/33, Overback, Grand Turk. Comprising of 0.20 acres of land on which is constructed a single storey residential developments providing bedroom, bathroom, kitchen and living areas. Registered Proprietor: Raymond Henry Jennings 12. Parcel 10408/16, South Back Salina, Grand Turk. Comprising of a detached single Storey residential building providing bedrooms, bathrooms, living, kitchen and dining areas. Registered Proprietor: Domingo Jose Mora
The auction will be held at the offices of Scotiabank (Turks and Caicos) Limited, Grace Bay Branch, Providenciales at 10 o’clock in the morning on Friday the 14th day of December 2012 A reserve price will be fixed on all parcels. A deposit of 10% is due immediately upon all accepted bids.
Contact: Serge Tuyssuzian at 941-3637 or Fax: 941-3637
7511
Terms and Conditions of Sale by Auction are available by request from Scotiabank Collections Department (649) 946-4750.
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Positions Available at The Meridian Club on Pine Cay
Salary: $7-8.50/hr depending upon experience, training and work record, plus lodging and necessary boat transportation to and from Pine Cay. Qualifications: Must be comfortable working with and training with Police Dogs. Certification attesting to completion of a duly accredited K-9 training program and prior experience as K-9 patrol dog handler essential because the dogs can be dangerous to the handler and others if not handled properly. Prior experience in police or military police work desirable. Must be physically fit and capable of controlling and restraining a large, powerful dog. Must provide satisfactory proof of clean police record. Fluency in English required. Must have certification in first aid or as a first responder or be willing to undergo training in those disciplines. NOTE: Must be willing to reside on Pine Cay on a full time basis and work night patrols, as required. DUTIES: Handles, feeds, exercises and trains security dogs; responds with dog to security problems; conducts periodic security patrols with dog, including night patrols, and serves as member of fire response and medical emergency response teams. STARTING DATE for position: immediately
Housekeeper Salary: $5.50+/hr depending upon training, experience, work record and capability. Room and necessary boat transportation to and from Pine Cay included. Duties: include cleaning guest rooms, public areas in Clubhouse, including restaurant, lobby, and bar and outdoor dining areas; doing laundry; cleaning private residences, and such other responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time by housekeeping supervisor, resort manager or club administrator. Qualifications Required: • Must be able to communicate in English • Must be in good health and able to lift items weighing up to 40 lbs.
• Must be skilled in handling all duties specified above. • Must be willing to reside on Pine Cay at all times other than scheduled days off. • Must be willing to work holidays and weekends. • Must be neat, tidy and have attention for detail. • Must present a pleasant, professional demeanor to guests, homeowners and fellow employees. Starting Date: Immediately
Boat Captain/Marine Worker Salary: $6.50-8.50/hr depending upon experience, training and work record. Accommodation on Pine Cay and necessary boat transportation to and from Pine Cay provided. Duties: Operates all Club boats for guest, homeowner, staff and visitor transportation, freight and recreational operations; performs cleaning and minor maintenance work on all Club and homeowner boats; performs fueling operations for Club and homeowner boats; assists with marine area and dock maintenance operations; assists boat passengers with loading and unloading luggage; assists with loading and unloading freight; ensures compliance with TCI marine safety requirements; Note: this position requires boat operation at irregular hours, including early mornings and early evenings for guest and staff transportation; therefore employee must reside on island except on scheduled days off. Qualifications Required: • Minimum of 5 years experience personally operating single and twin engine motor boats up to 28 feet in length. • Must have current boat captain’s license permitting operation of passenger transport boats or have held such a license in the recent past and pass TCI Boat Captain’s license examination . • Must be capable of heavy lifting and working in all weather conditions. • Must be a capable swimmer and have training in lifesaving procedures. • Must be willing to reside on Pine Cay except on scheduled days off. • Must be familiar with basic boating safety rules. • Must have pleasant personality, clean and neat personal appearance and enjoy working with people. • Must be able to communicate in English Starting Date: immediately
How to Apply: send the following information to Beverly Plachta, Resort Manager, by fax to 649-941-7010 or email manager@meridianclub.com or leave in an envelope to the attention of The Meridian Club at Sotheby’s Real Estate Office in Salt Mills no later than December 17th with: 1) a brief statement of your work history (names of employers, dates of employment and reasons for leaving); 2) names of at least 2 references with contact information and 3) your own contact information (residence address, e-mail address, phone number) ; 4) police report; and 5) Copy of passport Additional Information: Qualifed Belonger preferred. All qualified applicants will be interviewed How to Apply: send the following information to Beverly Plachta, Resort Manager, by fax to 649-941-7010 or email manager@meridianclub.com or leave in an envelope to the attention of The Meridian Club at Sotheby’s Real Estate Office in Salt Mills no later than December 17th with: 1) a brief statement of your work history (names of employers, dates of employment and reasons for leaving); 2) names of at least 2 references with contact information and 3) your own contact information (residence address, e-mail address, phone number) ; 4) police report; and 5) Copy of passport
is seeking a
Part-Time ADMINISTRATOR • Must have 10+ years experience in Corporate Administration • Certified in Office Literacy and Accounting Procedures • CAA Board Registered • Extensive knowledge of QuickBooks, Microsoft Office, Micros System Configurator, Office Management skills and experience • Extensive knowledge of local ordinances including gaming, labor, NIS & NHIP • Must be willing to work unusual hours including weekends and public holidays • Pay negotiable based on qualifications and experience
Email resume to: pubcoltd@gmail.com
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PUBCO LTD.
VACANCIES Provo Electric
1 Handyman Gordon Supply
1 Sales Clerk Hole in the Wall
1 Waitress Salary must commensurate with qualifications.
Resumes can be faxed to 941-3425 and the Labour Department, Providenciales as soon as possible.
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K-9 Dog Handler/ Security Level 2
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DESTINATION GUIDE AGENCY Is in need of a
Sales Agent
For selling advertising. Commission only basis Please email resumes to:
Earlene Roberts Smith at earleneguide2turksandcaicos@ live.com 7547
Y A 3 D CONSULTANT Acting on behalf of clients: B’s Beauty Bar, Carla Prospere, Anny Garcia, OASYS Enterprises is looking to fill the following positions:
Hairdresser – $6.00 per hour
Domestic Worker
C & J EMPLOYMENT Acting on behalf of our clients: Jerome C. Brown, Phillipe Vixamen, Barefoot Café is looking to fill the following positions:
Labourer
– salary $5.00 per hour
Painter
– salary $6.00 per hour
– $5.50 per hour Nail Technician – $5.50 per hour
Kitchen Helper
Artist
– salary $5.00 per hour
– $6.50 per hour
Contact: 344-4540
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Contact: 941-8382 or 347-2093
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Entertainment
Pregnant Middleton recovering after severe morning sickness
Skyfall tops UK alltime box office THE latest James Bond film, Skyfall has become the highest-grossing movie in UK box office history after just 40 days. To date, the 23rd Bond adventure has earned £94.3m in the UK, beating the previous record holder, Avatar, which grossed £94m in 11 months. Directed by Sam Mendes, Skyfall stars Daniel Craig in his third outing as Ian Fleming’s suave spy, 007. Producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli said they were “overwhelmed with gratitude” to
MAINTENENACE CREW Is looking for an
Air Condition
Electrician To work 6 days per week $7.00 per hour.
Contact: 941-3063 or 946-4793 7542
cinema-goers. “We are very proud of this film and thank everybody, especially Daniel Craig and Sam Mendes, who have contributed to its success,” they said in a statement. Skyfall opened in 587 cinemas across the UK and Ireland on 26 October, and is still on general release. In terms of most attended films in the UK, Gone With the Wind still tops the list, with an estimated attendance of 35m, according to the British Film Institute.
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POSITIONS AVAILABLE A busy fine dining restaurant in one of Providenciales resort is inviting applications for the following positions:
Maitre D’
Working a split shift, all public holidays and weekends you will be responsible for ensuring the table setting and general condition of the restaurant is up to standards, scheduling, organizing and training of wait staff to ensure effortless and seamless service each night, implementing ongoing programs to upgrade FOH skills and knowledge in bar, wine and fine dining service. The ideal candidate will ensure and personally supervise the highest level of hygiene standards are maintained at the Bar and in the Dining Room. As the liaison between the kitchen and FOH, you will ensure the wait staff is properly briefed of daily specials and be able to sell more menu items, possessing an exceedingly pleasant and unflabbable personality, readily able to assist with all guest complaints to a positive resolution for each incident. The candidate will assist the Assistant Manager in managing established labor and beverage cost, cocktail mixology and wine knowledge is required to work closely with the chef for interesting and “avant garde” pairing for food to beverage titillating the senses our patrons have come to expect. When called upon, interfacing with management for feedback with regards guests comments on all food menus, wine list, cocktail list and meeting service expectations. Good “soft sell” techniques are essential. Computer literacy in MS Word and Excel is mandatory Base salary $500 per week
WAITER
Must be willing to work 6 days per week salary $5.50 per hour. Qualified Belongers Only Please submit resume to P.O. Box 459
Kate Middleton is believed to be about 12 weeks pregnant.
a “period of rest” at home. She is reportedly on an IV drip to combat her dehydration and taking pills to stop the nausea. William, 30, is second in line for the throne after his father, Prince Charles. Under new rules, William’s first child — whether a boy or a girl — would be third in line to become monarch. The baby would be the first grandchild for Charles and the third
great-grandchild of Queen Elizabeth. The intense speculation about when the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge might have a child began shortly after they tied the knot on April 29, 2011. Now odds makers are betting that they royals will name their first firstborn John or Charles if it’s a boy, Elizabeth or Diana if it’s a girl. William’s mother was the late Princess Diana. (NYdailynews.com)
POSITIONS AVAILABLE A busy fine dining restaurant in one of Providenciales resort is inviting applications for the following position
SOUS CHEF
The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, self motivated, energetic and creative with good people and organization skills. Must be willing to work all public holidays and weekends. Knowledge in the following areas in a necessity, mother sauces, basic vegetable cuts, garde manager and mis en place, cutting and dressing of meat cuts, fish and shellfish, kitchen management, food costing, safety and sanitation. Computer literacy in MS Excel, absolutely essential. Qualified applicant must have classical training with exposure to Modern Caribbean Fusion and a broad range of European cookery styles, French, Mediterranean as Asian with at least 6 years experience in a similar capacity. With at least 6 years experience in a similar capacity. Qualification: city and guilds or diploma from an internationally recognized Institution salary commensurate with experience
Qualified Belongers only please submit resumes to P.O. Box 459, Providenciales
PRITON DEVELOPMENT LTD. (4) Electrician (4) Plumber (4) Mason
SEEKS
(4) Laborer (4) Carpenter
Applicants are needed to work on large construction site. 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. Must be able to work weekends and holidays if deemed necessary. Deadlines for applications are December 17th 2012.
Interested persons should be dependable and send applications via fax at (649) 941-4034. C/o Alliance Realty Ltd.
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Daniel Craig had his third outing as the suave secret service agent 007 in Skyfall.
KATE Middleton was on the mend Tuesday after her second day in a London hospital for severe morning sickness. With Prince William by her bedside, Kate was recovering from her violent vomiting bouts and “feeling better,” according to a statement from St. James Palace. The relief was evident on William’s face when he finally left the hospital. The Duke of Cambridge is “immensely grateful for the good wishes they have received,” his spokesman said. Queen Elizabeth and the rest of the royals found out later Monday after William and Kate raced to the hospital, where the stricken princess was diagnosed with hyperemesis gravidarum, a malady that affects one in 50 expectant mothers and can turn pregnancy into torture. Citing royal sources, the Daily Mail reported the Duchess of Cambridge was holding her own “but her symptoms of severe vomiting may last for much of her pregnancy.” Kate, who is 30 and believed to be about 12 weeks pregnant, was expected to remain in the hospital for several more days followed by
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The Message named greatest hip-hop song of all time GRANDMASTER Flash and the Furious Five’s 1982 hit The Message has been named the greatest hip-hop song of all time by Rolling Stone magazine. The track tops a list of 50 influential hip-hop songs - the first the magazine has carried out for the genre. Rolling Stone said the song was the first “to tell, with hip-hop’s rhythmic and vocal force, the truth about modern inner-city life in America”. It is based around the refrain: “Don’t push me, ‘cause I’m close to the edge”. Over seven minutes, rapper Melle Mel painted a bleak picture ghetto life, while repeating the phrase “It’s like a jungle sometimes, makes me wonder how I keep from goin’ under”. It was one of the first records to fuse rap with a political message, and reached number eight in the UK charts. However, Melle Mel has admitted the band were initially
Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five split up a year after The Message became a hit.
reluctant to record the song, after being presented the song by their label, Sugar Hill. “We were used to doing party raps and boasting about how good we were,” he told NPR in 1992. Eventually, the rapper “caved in” but said he never expected the song to be “pivotal” in the nascent rap movement. Grandmaster Flash and The Furious Five, who formed in 1978, continued their social commentary on the anti-drug anthem White Lines
(Don’t Do It), but eventually split up in 1983. After a tried and failed reunion in 1987, they reunited once more in 2007 when they became the first rap group to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The Rolling Stone list was compiled by a panel of magazine editors and and hip-hop experts. “It’s a list that would have been a lot harder to do 10 or 15 years ago because hip-hop is so young,” Nathan Brackett, deputy managing editor of Rolling Stone, told Reuters. “We’ve reached the point now where hip-hop acts are getting into the [Rock and Roll] Hall Of Fame... it just felt like the right time to give this the real Rolling Stone treatment.” The top 10 featured several hiphop classics, including Sugarhill Gang’s 1979 hit Rapper’s Delight, Run-DMC’s 1983 track Sucker MCs and Public Enemy’s 1990 protest song Fight The Power. Other artists in the top 50 songs included Beastie Boys, who came in at 19 with Paul Revere, as well as Jay-Z, Eminem, Missy Elliot, Outkast, Lauryn Hill, Kanye West, LL Cool J, Nas and Tupac. (BBC)
Turks and Caicos Islands
JOB VACANCY We are presently looking to fill the following position:
Commercial Barrister/Solicitor The successful Commercial attorney will have a minimum of 5 years PQE primarily in corporate and commercial law and commercial property. Experience of joint ventures and of resort and tourism development work would be an asset. Salary and benefits will be commensurate with experience but are highly competitive. First round of interviews will be in December.
Apply with full CV please to recruitment@misickstanbrook.tc Misick and Stanbrook is an equal opportunity employer.
Brubeck’s most famous recording was Take Five
Dave Brubeck: Take Five jazz pianist dies PIONEERING jazz pianist and composer Dave Brubeck has died, aged 91. The musician, whose recordings included Take Five and Blue Rondo a la Turk, was once designated a “living legend” by the US Library of Congress. He died on Wednesday morning in hospital in Connecticut, his manager Russell Gloyd told the Chicago Tribune newspaper. The musician, who toured with the likes of Duke Ellington and Ella Fitzgerald would have turned 92 on Thursday. Mr Gloyd said Brubeck died of heart failure after being stricken
while on his way to a cardiology appointment with his son Darius. Neil Portnow from The Recording Academy called Brubeck “an iconic jazz and classical pianist” and “a great legend”. He said the musician “showed that jazz could be artistically challenging yet accessible to large audiences”. Brubeck enjoyed phenomenal success with The Dave Brubeck Quartet in the 1950s and ‘60s, selling millions of albums. Their 1959 album, Time Out, was significant for its use of uncommon, complex time signatures - influenced by the pianist’s classical training.
FOR RENT 1 BEDROOM 1 BATH RICHMOND HILLS FULLY FURNISHED WASHER & DRYER $750.00 PER MONTH
3 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM FULLY FURNISHED WASHER DRYER 1,200.00 PER MONTH SECURITY SYSTEM FOR SALE OR FOR RENT
1 BEDROOM 1 BATHROOM HOUSE CUSTOM DESIGN KITCHEN $800.00 PER MONTH
AGNES SWANN Is looking for a
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Gold Finger Is looking for a
Jewellery Repairer
2 BEDROOM 1 BATH NEWLY RENOVATED $900.00 PER MONTH
To work Monday Saturday. Must be honest and hard working.
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Indian Olympic Association suspended by IOC Fernando Torres scored twice as Chelsea crushed Danish side Nordsjaelland 6-1 at Stamford Bridge but it wasn’t enough to save them from elimination from the Champions League.
Chelsea suffers Champions League knockout
CHELSEA became the first defending champion to crash out at the Group Stage of the Champions League -- despite thrashing Danish side Nordsjaelland 6-1 at Stamford Bridge. The win was Chelsea’s largest in the competition, but it still wasn’t enough to prevent them slipping into the Europa League. Rafa Benitez’s side needed Shakhtar Donetsk to do them a favor and defeat Juventus, but the Italian team triumphed 1-0 in Ukraine. That meant that Chelsea’s victory was meaningless, despite the margin of victory. It looked as if the Blues would endure a difficult evening when Nordsjaelland was awarded a penalty on 32 minutes. But Chelsea keeper Petr Cech saved well from Nicolai Stokholm to
keep the game goalless. Just minutes later, it was Chelsea’s turn to miss from the spot when Eden Hazard’s effort was saved. Any frustration around Stamford Bridge was finally extinguished when the home side was awarded another penalty following a handball and David Luiz swept home. Fernando Torres netted a second on the stroke of halftime before Nordsjaelland halved the deficit through Joshua John. But the Blues steamrolled the Danes in the second period with Torres grabbing his second, before Hazard, Juan Mata and Oscar completed the rout. In the end, it was Olexander Kucher’s 56th minute own goal in Ukraine which sealed Chelsea’s demise and Juventus’ place in the knockout phase.
Belcher kissed girlfriend after killing her, as details emerge in NFL murder-suicide
KANSAS City Chiefs officials knew that linebacker Jovan Belcher and his girlfriend were having relationship problems, and the team provided the couple with counselling in an effort to help, a police official said. Belcher fatally shot Kasandra Perkins, 22, at their Kansas City home Saturday before shooting himself in the head in the Arrowhead Stadium parking lot in front of team officials who were trying to stop him, including general manager Scott Pioli and head coach Romeo Crennel. The Kansas City Star reports that seconds after fatally shooting Perkins, the Chiefs linebacker leaned over her in their master bathroom, said he was sorry and kissed her on the forehead. His mother, who heard gunfire as she stood in the kitchen, rushed to her son’s bedroom and watched his remorseful goodbye. Police Sgt. Richard Sharp told The Star that the couple had been arguing over relationship and financial issues for months and that the team had been “bending over backward” trying to help them. Sharp didn’t specify how long the couple had been undergoing
counselling. When Belcher arrived at Arrowhead on Saturday, he encountered Pioli in the parking lot and told him the assistance the team had offered hadn’t fixed the couple’s problems and now “it was too late,” Sharp said. Pioli tried to persuade Belcher to put down his gun as Crennel and linebackers coach Gary Gibbs arrived at the scene. Belcher thanked the men for everything the team had done for him and asked if Pioli and team owner Clark Hunt would take care of his daughter, The Star reported. After that, Belcher reportedly said, “Guys, I have to do this.” “I was trying to get him to understand that life is not over,” Crennel said Monday. “He still has a chance and let’s get this worked out.” When Belcher heard police sirens approaching, he knelt behind a vehicle and shot himself in the head. Investigators believe Belcher killed himself because he was distraught over shooting Perkins, Sharp said.
THE International Olympic Committee has suspended India’s Olympic Association for planning to stage an election that was to be contested by just one official who had been accused of corruption. The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) was due to hold elections on Wednesday in which Lalit Bhanot, who spent 11 months in custody on corruption charges linked to the 2010 Commonwealth Games, but has since been released on bail, had been set to be appointed. Until the suspension is lifted, Indian athletes will not be able to participate in Game events, with the IOA also losing its IOC funding. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) took the decision because of the IOA’s “failure to comply with the Olympic Charter and its statures, failure to inform the IOC in a timely matter, and as a protective measure against government interference in the IOA’s election process,” said the Olympic governing body in a statement. “With this decision, the IOA is no longer entitled to exercise any activity or right, including financial support, conferred upon it by the Olympic Charter or the IOC until the suspension is lifted by the IOC executive board. “In particular, the executive
India was suspended by the IOC over local elections irregularities.
board confirms that the IOA is not entitled to hold any elections until all pending issues are resolved and the EB decides to lift the suspension.” The IOA was due to hold elections on Wednesday in which an official accused of corruption relating to the 2010 Commonwealth Games had been set to be appointed. ROOT AND BRANCH REFORM Indian shooter Abhinav Bindra, who won the country’s only individual Olympic gold medalist after his success in the 10m air rifle in Beijing four years ago, called on the IOA to get its “act together”. “I think we should take it as an
opportunity to try and clean up the system and build an Olympics association that we all can be proud of,” Bindra told CNN. “So far the association has not done anything for the development of Olympic sports in India.” And sports lawyer Rahul Mehra, who has been campaigning to improve governance within the IOA, welcomed the IOC’s action. “I am glad what our government could not do, the IOC has done,” said Mehra. “It should have been done two and half years when the Commonwealth Games happened which was the biggest scam this country has ever seen. That was the first wake up call.”
All Blacks avoid England in 2015 Rugby World Cup draw AFTER England’s shock victory over top-ranked New Zealand on Saturday, rugby fans were delighting in the prospect that the two nations might be drawn together for the 2015 World Cup. However, such a meeting will not happen before the knockout stages of the tournament after hosts England came out of the hat with Australia and Six Nations champions Wales and two qualifiers in Group A on Monday. The All Blacks, who won the World Cup on home soil last year for the first time since its inaugural staging in 1987, will line up against Argentina, Tonga and a qualifier from Europe and Africa in Group C. The Kiwis were top of the four seeds along with South Africa, Australia and last year’s runners-up France. The French will take on Ireland, Italy and qualifiers from Europe and the Americas in Group D while the Springboks -- champions in 2007 -will play Samoa, Scotland and teams from the Asia and Americas playoffs. England unexpectedly halted New Zealand’s 20-match unbeaten run with a 38-21 win at Twickenham, having lost narrowly to South Africa and Australia in the traditional endof-season tour matches by southern hemisphere sides. Following that upset result, 2003
England rugby coach Stuart Lancaster with the Webb Ellis trophy after the draw for the 2015 World Cup, which his country will host. England will be in the toughest group along with Wales and Australia.
World Cup-winning coach Clive Woodward said his country would be the team that all others hoped to avoid at Monday’s draw in London. Present coach Stuart Lancaster hopes his young England team can continue to develop and peak in time to survive in the toughest group of the 2015 World Cup -- only two teams go through from each pool. It will be the first time that England and Wales have met in the group stage. “It is definitely a pretty tough pool. To win the World Cup you have to win big games and I have got a huge
amount of respect for what Wales have done recently,” Lancaster told the English RFU website. “We know their squad pretty well, it is a young side and a lot of them will still be around in 2015. Australia have just beaten us and if you look at the age and profile of their squad, they have got some young lads as well. We will look forward to it.” Lancaster took over the coaching role from Martin Johnson, who was unable to emulate his 2003 World Cup success as a player when the England team traveled Down Under last year.
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Provo Hockey League:
Munnings fires Flames in high scoring encounter RAJHAN Munnings is on fire this season. He scored nine goals and made three assists in the Saunders and Co. Flames’ latest win of the Midget Division in the Provo Hockey League (PHL). The 13-10 win over the TCBC Pirates had another hero as Jeffery Williams supported with four goals and an assist. Christian Robinson continued his scoring for the Pirates with six successful strikes and an assist while Justin Hagan added three. The Pirates bounced back to defeat the Carib Gaming Panthers 9-4. Robinson again led the attack. He scored four times and made an assist while Gabriel Diotte-Joly added three goals and one assist. Alyssa Laing scored twice for the Panthers. MINI DIVISION The Sailrock Lobster edged out the Gansevoort Gators 5-4 in MiniDivision action. Spencer Weldon did the damage for the winners with five goals, while Zachary Scholar led the attack for the Gators with three. The Gators went on to tie their second game when they battled the Gracebay Car Rentals and Sales Owls. Carson Greatrex scored all
A Bahamian legend passes on THE single most impacting individual in my athletic life was Tommy Robinson CHILDHOOD HERO As a six-year-old kid growing up in Acklins St., the Grove, I was not permitted to pursue my sporting fascination. When my father was at work, us kids on the block would fantasise and dream about becoming like the Bahamian track stars that we heard about on the radio.
Jeffery Williams scored four goals and made an assist in the Flames’ victory
of the Owls’ goals in the 6-6 finish, while Jaden Robinson had three goals and one assist and Ronin Maclaren had two goals for the Gators. BANTAM DIVISION Liam Delancy fired in five shots while Sean Karam scored three in the Scotiabank Sharks’ 9-7 win over the Coco Bistro Lightning in the Bantam
Division. For the Lightning Javiera Bovell scored four goals while Jack Small had a pair. The Sharks had earlier tied their encounter (3-3) with the J & W Construction Hurricanes. Darius Coackley Jr., Delancy and Sky Ewing scored for the Sharks while Miles Hanchell scored twice for the Hurricanes and Orrin Campbell netted the other.
PABA Night League:
North Caicos Spartans suffer humbling defeats THE North Caicos Spartans suffered two huge defeats to powerhouse teams: the Flyers and the South Caicos Harbour Boys when action in the Provo Amateur Basketball Association (PABA) Night League continued last week. On Friday night South Caicos blew away the Spartans by 42 points 90-48. D. Dean led the attack with 24 points and 10 boards while E. Seymour added 13 points and seven rebounds. For the Spartans E. Williams had 14 points and J. Harvey had 13. The Harbour Boys had thrashed Cobras the previous night 66-36. Jonathan Paul had scored 16 while Dean was on the glass with 10 boards. North Caicos failed to bounce back on Saturday night as they fell by 49 points to the Flyers. Anthony Cash scored a game high 26 points to go with four assists and four steals while A. Pratt added 15 points and five steals. GT Stallions also recorded big victories last week. Against Customs
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on Thursday night they won 8535. Tamurri Lightbourne scored 25 points and 12 boards while M. Forbes had 16 points and 10 rebounds for the losing side. On Saturday night the Stallions led by Marcusson Lightbourne (11 points, six boards and three assists) got past the Police team 83-54. Customs, meanwhile, bounced back on Saturday night to edge out the Cobras 72-70. Mervin Forbes led the winners’ attack with 15 points and six rebounds while S. Hillarie added 14 points and eight boards. For the Cobras G. Agenor had a game high 28 pts, four rebounds and three steals while J. Roussbay had 11 points. The Cobras had claimed a 19-point win over the Shottas on Friday night. M. Joseph scored 20 points while Roussbay added 16 and six boards. Shottas C. Dean finished with 14 points and six assists and E. Donatien added 11 points and five assists. The Knights went down twice against the Steelers and the Predators. Cameron Henry scored 29 points
to lead the Steelers to a 63-62 point win while J. Forbes added 11. For the Knights T. Dean scored 19 points and had six assists, but it was the all-round efforts of A. Gardiner that almost led them to victory. Gardiner had 15 points, eight steals, seven boards and seven assists. On Friday night the Predators had an easier victory 59-41. Michael Taylor scored 19 points and 12 rebounds while T. Saunders added 15 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. The Knights were led by N. Missick with 12 points. Meanwhile in the High School League Clement Howell High School teams suffered mix fortunes. Their ‘A’ team defeated Wesley Methodist High 37-24 with D. Wilson leading the attack with 15 points, while the ‘B’ team went down to the E.G Youth Centre 37-24. R. Rigby led the Youth Centre’s attack with eight points. In the other clash last Saturday Maranatha High defeated the British West Indies Collegiate 43-24. D. Hamilton led the winners with 17 points, four boards and four steals.
MY ATHLETIC BEGINNING As a four-year-old, in Pine-Ridge, Grand Bahama, I had a propensity to suck my thumb. One afternoon while doing so and gazing out, watching the men pass by from work, I suddenly was brought back to reality with an excruciating lash from a belt across my back with a stern warning to desist from sucking my finger. My father was the perpetrator of this act. I took off like a “bat out of hell”. Thus began my athletic career. I saw running as an avenue of escape from physical violence against my person. FORBIDDEN TO PLAY The same passion for running carried over to Nassau. I won my first medal at age six in primary school. Us kids would choose to emulate one of the athletes we heard about on the radio in the sports news. There were two clubs at the time: the “Pioneers” and the “St Bernards”. THE LEGEND Tommy Robinson always finished ahead of George Collie in the 100 and 200 metres. Thomas “Tom the Bird” Grant was reputed to run dangerous curve in the 200M, but Tommy always won. As far as I know, Tommy was the sole Bahamian athlete representing the Bahamas in a number of international competitions. Tommy competed in the 100 and 200 metres at the Melbourne Olympics in Australia of 1956, the Rome Olympics in 1960 and the Tokyo Olympics in 1964 and I believe the 1968 Games in Mexico. US UNIVERSITY I am writing solely on memory and
By Joshua Gardiner I believe that Tommy went to the Morgan State University in Atlanta Georgia. He was at one time the fastest indoor 300M man in the world. PAN AM GAMES I recall at one Pan Am Games Harry Gerome of Canada “chessed” out Tommy with a dip finish in the finals. 1964 TOKYO I remember well in the 1964 Olympics in Japan that Tommy came last the finals. Bob Hays of the US won the gold. THE 1970 COMMONWEALTH GAMES Finally my hero and I were on the same team for the Bahamas in 1970 in Scotland. He must have been in his early 40s, I was 19. ADVICE TO ME I remember well when I had two no jumps in the triple jump that Tommy advised me to put my run back 18 inches and go for it. Unfortunately I was disqualified in my third and final attempt. MY INSPIRATION Thus, Tommy Robinson was the source of my inspiration in track and field. I went to St. John’s College with his brother Dr. Phil Hyler. RECOGNISING A LEGEND There is not one Bahamian who does not know Tommy. How many TC Islanders know about Joshua Gardiner?
TCICA T-20 Competition:
Police end Beaches unbeaten run IRA Baptiste continued his fine performance with the bat as the Lawmen handed Beaches their first loss in the Turks and Caicos Islands Cricket Association T20 cricket competition on Sunday last at the Downtown Ball Park in Providenciales. Beaches won the toss and posted a decent 175-8 with the elegant Anthony McKnight scoring 62 runs from 45 balls (4X4s and 5X6s). McKnight and former Police player Kareem Jack (34, 5X4s) added 113 for the first wicket before both became victims of Baptiste. Off-
spinner Garvin Bruno was however the pick of the bowlers with 3-28. When Police batted it was Baptiste who stabilised the innings with 63. The Lawmen were reeling at 0-2 with the loss of Ian Garness and skipper Bruno in the first over to right arm fast bowler Damian St. Ange, but experience played out and after playing himself in, the aggressive Baptiste went in all-out attack mode with seven fours and four sixes in 27 balls. His strike rate of 233 was the highest for the match. Kavin Mars supported with 31 (3X4s, 1X6).
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Super 7s Men’s League:
Kwatt humbled by football awards
BOBBY Kwatt feels that his MVP and top goal scoring awards at the recently concluded Super 7s Men’s League is due to his continuous drive to perform better on the field. “What really drives me to perform better is knowing that there is always more to achieve in the sport and always so much to learn.” He added that it gives him “more room to give it 100% in every game”. The seasoned player scored a hat-trick for Cheshire Hall in their championship win against the Expendables. The game ended 8-4. The three goals in the final took his tally of goals to 15. It was the second time that he won this award since he did the same in 2011. “I really worked hard for this
AFC Strikers have improved from last season Bobby Kwatt scored 15 goals to take away the top goal scoring and MVP awards
and with the support of my team it was easy to score.” Kwatt was also grateful to the Almighty and to family and friends for their support.
AFC Strikers in dreamlike WFL season – Lead league with unbeaten run
New TCIFA U-9 World Cup champions: team Mexico.
TCIFA U-9 World Cup Championships:
Mexico defeat last season’s champ England
A GROUP of young boys representing Mexico in a Turks and Caicos Islands Football Association make-believe Football World Cup defeated the event’s defending champion England in a tense final at the Academy Ground recently. Over 70 players from the U-9 Regional Academy participated in the four week event which saw a massive improvement in skills from the last time the competition was held. Mexico’s captain Sean Gardiner
was adjudged the top goal scorer and male MVP with 10 successful strikes while Christina Louisy was named the female MVP. The player of the year award went to Radisha Johnson. Head Coach Fraser Park was impressed with the level of football and commitment from the young players: “Every week the players get better and better. Hopefully they will continue to remain active for many years to come”. Park has been more than ably assisted in the past year by coaches: Neil Smith, Benneth
Williams, Haroon Swaby, Dane Ritchie and Randy Ford. Technical Director Matthew Green was delighted with the league: “I was very pleased to see such a high standard of football in this group. Credit must go to the dedication of the players themselves and the coaches that give up their free time. Many of these players will move up to the under-11 group, but they have had a good grounding in the game and I am sure they will continue to develop.”
THE AFC Strikers have grown up. The young girls of last season are now warriors on the field and with a third of the season gone they find themselves on top of the Women’s Football League (WFL) with an unbeaten run in three games. Last season they failed to win a game and only scored two goals, but a lot of hard work over the past six months has paid off. Despite their lack of experience (average age 13) they have played some impressive and attractive football in recent weeks. Two weeks ago they won their first ever league game with a 4-0 victory against Revolution FC as Yarileny De La Cruz scored a hattrick and Kadine Delphin added another and last Sunday they came from behind to beat their sister team the AFC Academy Hurricanes by a 3-1 margin. AFC Hurricanes started strongly and controlled most of the possession with Sarah Cenary and Scateline Gedeon running the midfield. The Strikers struggled to find their passing game and found themselves a goal down when Cenary broke through the Strikers’ defence and forced the ball home. However, rather than dishearten the young team, the goal seemed to wake them up as the Strikers’ players finally came to life and started to pressure their opponents. Delphin’s shot was deflected into the back of the net to tie the game. Jenny Fluerenvil, who had another impressive game on the right wing made it 2-1 as her cross sailed into the goal. Hurricanes must have considered themselves very unfortunate to be a goal down at half time as they had played a strong half and had given the Strikers players few clear cut chances.
The second half started off quite evenly with the Hurricanes trying hard to get back on level terms; however the Strikers’ defence held firm under the leadership of Shinaydine Pluviose and Alyssa Laing. Gaya Smith tried to rally her troops and Cenary was a constant threat on the counter attack, but it was the Strikers who sealed the game when Yarielca De la Cruz’s powerful long range shot found the back of the net. De la Cruz almost made it 4-1 a few minutes later as she dribbled into the box only to place the ball wide. Hurricanes kept fighting until the end but it was not enough on the day and the Strikers held on for the win which puts them two points clear of Net Rockers FC. Hurricanes coach Gerry Gregg had mixed feelings about the game. “We played some nice football today at times and the girls tried hard, but we just needed one or two players to step up a bit more and use their experience to greater effect. Having said that, the likes of Sarah, Chucky [Scateline Gedeon], Shrimpy (Jacinda Alfrena) and especially Gaya Smith showed their quality, they need just more support from players around them.” Technical Director Matthew Green was pleased with the Strikers win although he admitted they could have played better. “Credit must go to Hurricanes who played very well today, restricting the Strikers time on the ball. The score line was slightly flattering but it shows just how much the team has improved that they can play below par and grind out a result against a very good team. The season has a long way to go as yet, but they are in a nice position at the moment, hopefully they will handle the pressure and continue to play attractive football that yields results”.
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