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green power COMING SOON Cheaper, more environmentally friendly power production may soon be on the cards for the TCI, according to the country’s only electricity provider. PAGE  5

Police partnership reaps rewards 15 PAGE 

Progress made in sloop tragedy investigation

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US officials hand Governor Peter Beckingham a cheque for $279,620.32

Adjournment of parliament draws fire from Opposition

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Model sailboats set sail off Bambarra Beach PAGE 

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February 22 - 28, 2014

Broadcasting and Telecoms Bills debated MINISTER of Government Support Services, George Lightbourne on Monday moved for the second reading of the contentious Broadcasting Commission Bill as well as the Telecommunications Bill 2014, after the reading was defeated at the January 30 sitting of the House of Assembly (HoA).

The bills were read and the provisions and amendments detailed before being sent on for further debate in the Committee of the Whole where the Broadcasting Bill was the subject of an unceremonious shutdown of the assembly by the Premier.

As it currently stands, there are 33 pages in the Broadcasting Bill to be reviewed, which is comprised of 49 sections. Members were only at section eight of the weighty document when the adjournment was called.

Lightbourne told the House that the core of the bill is that it seeks to regulate an unregulated industry under the auspices of the Telecommunications Commission.

He noted that it provides for the licencing and regulations of sound (radio), television broadcasting and for matters incidental thereto and connected therewith.

During the debate Opposition members, along with the Governor’s appointed member, Lillian Misick, voiced several issues with the Broadcasting Bill.

On Thursday at a press conference, Leader of the Opposition, Sharlene Cartwright Robinson said the bill should be redrafted.

She, however, pointed out that the reason the PDM is calling for a redrafting of the bill, is that they are not aware if the regulations address the many concerns the party has with the document.

She noted that if this is the case then redrafting is not necessary, but that at no time was this said and neither was it mentioned in the bill itself.

The party leader pointed out that the Opposition has repeatedly asked the Government for the two to work

together on the bill, to no avail.

Cartwright Robinson told the press that even after parliamentarians expressed concerns about the structure and content of the document in January when the Premier “attempted to rush the bill through in three readings by suggesting that it was a money bill” the Government brought it back in its original form.

During the debate and committee stage, many of these concerns were raised.

The PDM questioned the wisdom of placing the bill under the Telecommunications Commission and not under a Broadcasting Commission or a dedicated unit.

“We believe that the bill is labour intensive and requires resources to give effect to the bill which is more of a regulatory bill than a money bill,” the party leader said.

She added that whilst the bill was technical, members of the Opposition did consult but following these consultations, more concerns arose and more questions remained unanswered.

“Of greater concern was the further consultations promised to stakeholders in the industry and not honoured.

“The Opposition informed the House of Assembly that in such a technical area, Government should ensure that proper consultations are.”

Further, the party wants to know what framework will be put in place to give effect to the bill and demonstrate commitment of policing.

Cartwright Robinson said that members are still not certain, and neither was it made clear, what is taxable in the bill.

“We raised our concerns regarding the fact that telecoms and broadcasting are two separate creatures that only had but a spectrum in common; there ought not to be a case where a small family owned cable company or small radio station is managed and treated like a telecoms giant.”

The Opposition leader said they

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also requested to see the regulations that the minister said was in draft only after she raised the matter of not having the full picture to make an informed decision as a lot was left to regulations, which are to be approved in Cabinet.

“We also requested a schedule of who it applies to as broadcasting is wide and can include signage on the highway, VHF usage, or churches streaming and broadcasting hymns.

“The Premier then said that further amendments would be made to exempt certain entities or activities from requiring licensing under the bill. We have still not been provided with that list.”

Also raised, she added was the issue of intellectual issues that will arise as TCIG would stand to benefit from other countries’ intellectual property and could very well jeopardise its relationship with other Governments.

It is the view of the PDM that copyright legislation ought to have

been brought. This concern was noted by the Premier who said it will be addressed.

The party also believes that the bill is too liberal when it comes to different cultures, and could be counterproductive to assimilation.

They also believe that the appeal process in the Broadcasting Bill and Telecommunications Ordinance should be revisited.

Other concerns include the power of the Government to impose taxes outside of licence and regulatory fees and that the established coverage zone should be maintained as a means of protection for smaller (cable) companies on islands outside of Providenciales.

BELONGER RIGHTS Cartwright Robinson stated that the Opposition saw the bill as twofold - regulating the industry and preserving it for Belongers.

“The move by the Government presented in an amendment proposed by the Acting AG was

very concerning, as Sec 7 (7)(a) and (b) set out the requirement for all licenses given under this bill to be Belonger controlled.

“Yet, a new subsection (9) was introduced giving power to the minister to waive the Belonger requirement ‘as the case may be’.”

This amendment, the Opposition felt, went to the core of the bill and introduced a provision to empower a minister to bypass this requirement.

The amendment was defeated, but the Opposition Leader said she was disheartened when the minister spoke of a particular company he was aware of that will require his use of his not yet received discretionary power.

Meanwhile, during the debate on Monday, the minister addressed a few of the concerns raised by members.

He clarified that the fine for not complying is $20,000 and not continued 

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Man accused of sexually harassing young girl

BY DAISY HANDFIELD AN 11-year-old girl is distraught after a man sexually harassed her in her home on Saturday morning (February 15).

Police are investigating the incident which happened just after 6am in the Downtown area of Providenciales – but up to press time no arrests had been made.

The girl’s mother told the Weekly News that after her daughter’s grandfather went to

work she stepped out to drop off something to a neighbour.

“I think that he [the alleged offender] called my name before walking in and since I didn’t respond, he realised that I wasn’t home and he walked in.”

When the minor described what happened to her mother she said that she woke up when she felt someone caressing her and she immediately identified him.

He allegedly caressed her arms as he told her to come with him and that he was not going to do

anything to her.

The man is alleged to have had a cloth in his hands and his genitals out of his pants while speaking to her.

The girl began to scream for her grandfather and managed to jump out of bed and escape through the back door which was open.

She found her mother and told her what happened and described the man, a nearby resident, to her.

According to officials from the Sexual Offences Unit the case is under investigation.

Safety tips to protect your children KNOW everything you can about your children’s activities and their friends. Monitor children’s activities and participate with them. Don’t allow children to play alone in isolated areas.

Teach your children about strangers and to be aware of unusual behaviour in people they know.

Teach them to listen to their feelings and that it is okay to say no if any adults (including family members) ask them to do something that makes them feel uncomfortable.

Teach your children to refuse anything from strangers, including money, gifts or rides. Know where new items come from.

Teach your children how to safely answer the phone if they are at home alone such as stating the adult in the house is “unavailable” to come to the phone.

Teach your children to keep a safe distance from strangers and not to

give strangers directions for help, finding lost pets, etc. Adults need to get help from other adults.

Teach children to use the buddy system when walking home from school, sports activities, etc. The age old rule of there is safety in numbers is a primary safety precaution.

Use secret codes with your children (for use to positively identify each other or to ask for help).

Teach your children (including teens) to check first with you before going anywhere.

Children need to let parents know where they are going, how they will get there, who will be going along with them, and when they will return home.

Develop a family plan stressing where to meet if lost, when you are away from home.

Do not have children meet you in the parking lot; inside the store, shopping mall or amusement park

are much safer places to meet.

Teach them their phone number (if they have one) and area code.

Do not place your children’s names on their clothing or on the outside of their possessions.

Teach your children to say no to anyone attempting to touch them on the part(s) of their bodies covered by a swimming suit.

Teach your children to say no, then get away, and tell someone if a person bothers them.

Join with other concerned parents to set up safety systems for your neighbourhood.

Teach your children about appropriate and inappropriate secrets and that some secrets have to be told if children and parents are to be kept safe.

Protect your child at all times.

Please visit our web site at www. tcipolice.tc or www.facebook.com/ RTCIPF for more information.

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A leap towards green power CHEAPER, more environmentally friendly power production may soon be on the cards for the TCI, according to the country’s only electricity provider.

FortisTCI announced this week that it plans to install solar panels and a wind turbine as part of a project to assess the viability of renewable energy.

If proved to be financially and technically workable, large scale commercial systems could be installed at the plant in less than two years.

Minister of Government Support Services George Lightbourne lent his support to the plans and urged the company to commit to generating 50 per cent of is output from renewable sources within five years.

The news comes just two weeks after the Government signed an agreement with an international carbon reduction organisation to reduce dependency on fossil fuels and a week after Cabinet discussed a new energy policy aimed to improve environmental sustainability.

The solar project is slated to begin in March and the wind project will start as soon as final planning approval has been attained – which

the company said is imminent.

Expected to last about two years, the projects will look into how safe, reliable and cost-effective the production of green energy is.

The solar project will include the installation of a 30kW solar photovoltaic (PV) system at the company’s headquarters on Leeward Highway in Providenciales.

This is an arrangement of components designed to supply usable electric power for a variety of purposes, using the sun as the power source.

Nigel Hosein, FortisTCI’s vice president of energy production and project management, said: “Staff of FortisTCI will gain valuable practical experience and knowledge in the operation, maintenance and performance of solar PV systems during this pilot project.

“The company also hopes to determine at what levels solar energy can be integrated into our current electricity grid system.

“It is also viewed as environmentally friendly, often called ‘green’ energy, and environmentally safe.”

Hosein revealed that customers

A 30kW solar photovoltaic (PV) system will be installed at the company’s headquarters

with solar PV systems may benefit from this project as it will take them a step closer to interconnection with the company’s grid.

“Given the current and projected developments with solar PV systems, from a cost benefit perspective, there is growing potential for these systems to become integrated into our generation mix to the benefit of both the utility and customers, without the need for subsidies.

“This project will help us prepare to take advantage of these opportunities when they arise.”

Following a bid process led by engineering consultants Kaehne

Consulting Ltd, a local company named Urban Green Environmental Ltd was awarded the contract to supply and install the system.

The project which will last between one and two years is designed to be used as a demonstration of the power creating process and will allow for the tracking and collection of data.

After the pilot programme has been successfully completed appropriate feasibility studies will be conducted.

If proved to be financially and technically viable, utility scale solar PV systems will then be installed to feed energy into the grid.

The wind pilot project includes the installation of a 10Kw wind turbine on FortisTCI property together with wind monitoring equipment that will collect data.

An application was submitted to the Government’s Planning Department in October 2013 for a turbine and FortisTCI is expecting feedback soon.

Minister of Government Support Services George Lightbourne told the Weekly News that he was pleased to hear that the company is looking

at green energy production.

“Climate change represents the greatest challenge we ever faced, but also the greatest wealth generating opportunity we have encountered.

“Today, using existing, proven, bankable technologies we can reduce almost half of all carbon emissions in profitable ways, creating jobs and new investment opportunities along the way.”

He said that the cost of electricity in the Turks and Caicos Islands is among the most expensive on earth and is restricting the growth of the economy.

“Critically every dollar spent on importing diesel fuel into TCI which is paid for by the people of the Turks and Caicos for power generation is a dollar that leaves TCI forever…”

The harnessing of wind and solar is critical and FortisTCI has an obligation to provide reliable green electricity to its customers, Lightbourne said “We must commit and I’m urging Fortis to commit to generating 50 per cent of output from renewable sources within five years and 60 to 100 per cent within ten years.” (RB)

Progress made in sloop tragedy investigation – Governor reveals independent inquiry dismissed A REPORT on the Christmas Day sloop tragedy which left 17 Haitian migrants dead will be made public in six to eight weeks.

Progress has been made on a police investigation into the incident and analysis of information is “near completion”, according to police press officer Audley Astwood.

The wooden vessel capsized off the south coast of Providenciales in the early hours of Christmas morning as marine police towed it to shore, tipping dozens of people into the sea.

Thirty-two people made it safely to land but sadly 17 men and women drowned before rescuers could reach them.

Superintendent Ira Baptiste has been leading the inquiry supported by members of the TCI’s Criminal Investigation Department (CID).

The investigating team has taken a number of witness statements and is looking into whether the captain, the passengers or the marine police

were in any way liable for the tragic deaths.

Baptiste told the Weekly News that many of the accounts were made in Creole and some still have to be translated into English before a decision can be made on the cause of the incident.

A comprehensive report will be presented to Commissioner of Police Colin Farquhar before dissemination to the public, the superintendent explained.

In a statement to the newspaper on Thursday (February 20) Governor Peter Beckingham said an independent inquiry into the incident was considered and dismissed.

“The reasons for this are several.

The many witness statements gathered all confirm the course of events – that this was a tragic accident caused by those on board the overloaded sloop, moving suddenly to one side causing it to capsize,” he stressed.

“The coroner has confirmed that the cause of death is drowning in all 17 cases.”

He added that the Commissioner of Police raised these matters with the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency, but he decided that an independent investigation would reveal no more than is already known.

“Indeed, the Haitian consul has been in contact with the survivors throughout and nor has he requested an independent investigation,” Beckingham added.

He went on to say that a multiagency briefing was held on Tuesday (February 18) which looked at how authorities should respond to future events “in order to try and prevent any repeat of such a horrific accident”.

Last week Minister of Border Control and Labour, Donhue Gardiner, and the Minister of Health Porsha Stubbs-Smith met with Haitian consul

Karlo Pellissier to discuss repatriation of the victims’ remains.

In his statement the Governor revealed that the bodies of the deceased will be sent back to Haiti this week.

“Clearly, this was a tragic accident and our thoughts remain with those who have lost loved ones,” he said.

On Christmas morning (Wednesday, December 25) at about 3.21am the marine branch of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RTCIPF) intercepted a wooden boat overloaded with passengers from Haiti.

Officers attached a towline to the boat and a police vessel pulled it towards South Dock.

At about 5.17am tragedy struck and the boat rolled over onto its side tipping dozens of people into the sea.

Seventeen people were killed and 33 were rescued from the water and were taken into custody at the Government’s immigration detention and removal centre in Five Cays.

They included 21 men, 12 women and a child.

Boats, a US Coast Guard helicopter and aircraft were deployed

to continue the search for bodies but no more were recovered.

The survivors were repatriated to Haiti while the bodies still remain in the TCI morgue awaiting return.

The sloop was removed from the water and has been placed in the police compound on Old Airport Road where it is central to the ongoing investigation.

In July 2009, a sloop with an estimated 200 Haitians aboard ran aground on a reef off Turks and Caicos, resulting in the deaths of at least 15 people.

And in May 2007, more than 60 people perished after their rickety boat, overloaded with passengers, capsized in shark-infested waters off Providenciales during a night-time thunder storm.

The tragedy was described as the worst the TCI has ever seen.

Last year’s incident pushed the global number of migrants who died in 2013 while attempting to cross a border to a record 2,378 according to International Organisation for Migration (IOM) figures. (RB)

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February 22 - 28, 2014

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

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

Good news for the country?

LAST week the Government recorded a three per cent hike in all revenue streams over the third quarter of the financial year 2013/2014.

Premier Rufus Ewing said the positive trend during October to December 2013 was due to a natural growth of the economy and short term tax strategies.

In addition the Turks and Caicos Tourist Board announced a 10.4 per cent increase in tourist arrivals in 2013 compared to the previous year.

Of this Ewing said it “speaks to the strength of our destination, our product and the hospitable nature of our people”.

What are your thoughts on the boosts? Are they a sign that the Government is doing a good job? Do you think the trend will continue?

Reflection of world economy

The world is coming out of a recessionary period and therefore we are coming out with it.

Again, the PNP take credit for our economy getting better, when it is actually world conditions that are improving.

We are the sandbox for the people who want luxury places. The first things to go in recessions are the toys.

When the rest of the world can afford to come here, they will. In the meantime I believe that a huge part of the increase in tourist numbers was actually cruise ship arrivals.

The cruise lines are putting out fantastically cheap deals this year and last, and our arrival numbers reflect that.

It is certainly not the ‘hospitable’ treatment they get from immigration that draws them here!

Pay off

Yes that’s good news and it shows that the sacrifices are beginning to pay off.

Mostly cruise arrivals

The 10.4 per cent increase in tourist arrivals from 2012 to 2013 is the net effect of a 0.4 per cent decline in long stay visitors and a 15.1 per cent increase in cruise ship passengers.

Cruise ship passengers provide very little economic stimulus, particularly since passenger taxes up until now were prepaid at the time the cruise port opened and both the revenue and the cash were claimed by the Government of the day.

The Government is now trying to negotiate the passenger tax level going forward, and we wonder whether the cruise lines will respond with a threat to drop Grand Turk as a port of call if negotiations don’t go their way?

The decline in long term visitors is much more critical, because these tourists are the big contributors to our economy, and 2013 saw a decline from 2012 of 16.1 per cent in visitors from Canada, our second largest market source.

Difficult to know the exact reason(s) for

this decline, but likely that overall price of a vacation here is a major factor - something that will only get worse as virtually every tourist activity in the country will be pulled under the 12 per cent tax umbrella as of April 1.

No thanks to Gov’t

To suggest that an increase in tourism is due to anything this Government has done is just dead wrong.

There has been no increase in stay over tourism and the winter is terrible up north in the USA and Canada.

Why is this? The 10 per cent increase in tourism is due to a 15 per cent increase in cruise ship passengers.

They are promoted and booked by the cruise line and not anyone here. Furthermore they only leave $3.50 each because the same government made a 10 year deal for a $6 million upfront payment to Mike and Carnival owns our cruise port.

Hooray for tourism

Credit where it’s due, although it’s the way with politicians to ascribe any success to a given strategy of their own.

Personally I would stick the rosette for best in show for this one on the lapel of our excellent Director of Tourism, who has done a sterling job.

Any tourist would say it’s the beaches, sea, weather and friendliness.

The downside? All our economic eggs are in the one basket of tourism. It’s liable to the vicissitudes of freak weather, airline disruptions, health scares, crime and even power outages!

Heaven help us if Butch Stewart ever got cheesed off with us and closed Beaches.

We simply don’t have a credible alternative.

Financial services, our second rated industry (which provides well paid jobs for many Belongers) is surreptitiously being shut down by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office at the private sectors expense despite what they say.

Although for once we have a thoroughly decent Governor, there is little he can do.

Hooray for tourism, but we have to find a viable alternative.

Due to our taxes

The Ewing/Misick government shut down the airport twice and the airport is in a shambles.

There is no increase in stay overs, only people on the big cruise ships who pay the Government a $3 fee.

If there is any increase in money it is coming from our hides in tax, tax and again another tax.

Columbus was a pirate they say but the Ewing government has ground beef so expensive we leave it to the tourists.

We can’t afford canned corned beef and rice anymore. However the Government ministers eat steak after they close the parliament down again and again.

No fools

Politicians will always talk bull dropping when it gives them a little boost in popularity usually among the uninformed masses.

Ten per cent visitor arrival made a three per cent plus rise in all Government revenue, with his downplayed short term tax strategies?

However, before I can tell him go to hell I need to know where those tax strategies took place and what the tourist counts were for last year and this year to determine if they or the tourists can account for the monies they received.

But if I have to guess, I would say that they got that money from those short term tax strategies.

Economic growth, huh? So the British had their strategy right or these folks short term in office created a miracle?

One thing you can say for them, they are no fools. They know that it is next to impossible to determine which is which without concrete data to determine.

Man, there are just too many questions to say who is Peter and who is Paul!

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$200,000 as erroneously stated on the document.

“This bill has been out for six weeks consultation and we got numerous responses from stakeholders of the industry and a lot of their concerns were incorporated into this bill and I am open for additional concerns.

“This bill as I see it is a starting point and is by no means a profit bill, I am sure there are things in the industry that can be added to it,” he stated.

TELECOMMUNICATIONS BILL 2014 The 2014 Telecommunications Bill amends the Telecommunications Ordinance.

Included below are the proposed amendments as read in the assembly

by Minister Lightbourne.

Clause three of the bill amends section two of the ordinance to repeal the term Belonger to replace it with the term Turks and Caicos Islander to bring it into conformity with the 2011 Constitution.

Clause four amends section three of the ordinance to provide that the Director General of the

Telecommunications Commission should be an ex officio member of the commission.

Clause five amends section four of the ordinance, which makes provisions in relation to the functions of the Telecommunications Commission to provide for the commission to discharge other functions conferred on it under the Broadcasting Ordinance.

Clause six amends section six of the ordinance to spell out the functions of the Director General under the ordinance and how he exercises those functions.

Clause seven amends section nine

of the ordinance to replace the word Belonger with the word Turks and Caicos Islander.

Clauses eight, nine, ten and eleven of the bill make consequential amendments to the ordinance as a result of the commission now having responsibilities for the regulations of broadcasting services, particularly section 55 of the ordinance which is amended to rename the Telecommunications Tribunal, the Communications Tribunal given that tribunal will hear appeals under ordinances.

Clause 13 of the bill replaces section 61 of the ordinance and

provides for the commission to assume responsibility for the registration, allocation, assignment and management of domain names.

Clause 14 amends section 55 of the ordinance giving power to make regulations under the ordinance and empowers the Governor to make regulations, which may provide for classes of licenses.

Finally, clause 15 amends schedule two of the ordinance to substitute the provision relating to the forms of the commission into a set paragraph 3A into the schedule, which will enable the commission to maintain a reserve fund. (DI)

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Deputy Speaker and minister recuse themselves from parliament AS MANY applauded the high road taken by the Deputy Speaker of Parliament – who led the exodus - and Minister of Border Control and Labour in recusing themselves from the debate of the Broadcasting Commission Bill 2014, the PDM believes more ministers should have followed suit.

During the sitting of the House of Assembly on Monday (February 17), Deputy Speaker and PDM elected member Josephine Connolly recused herself after declaring her ownership of a radio station just before the second reading of the contentious Broadcasting Commission Bill 2014.

Connolly was acting on the advice of the Integrity Commission. In the personal explanation she read to the assembly, she stated that she was advised that her ownership of a radio station could lead to a potential conflict of interest or could be perceived as a conflict of interest in the debate and voting on the bill.

On Wednesday (February 19), the PDM party held a press conference to address a number of issues emanating from Monday’s sitting, inclusive of their member’s recusal.

When asked to name names as to which other members should have stepped down, Leader of the Opposition, Sharlene Cartwright Robinson told the media that she cannot say, although she admitted to being tempted to do just that.

“We do have reason for serious concerns for those members. An obvious one that the public has been calling us about is – if the honourable Don-Hue Gardiner stepped down for reason of his sister and his brother, then it almost follows immediately that the uncle would also step down for a niece and a nephew.”

She added that besides this, there is another individual who was very much involved in the committee, the voting and the debate that should have recused themself as well.

However, she issued a word of caution to the public.

She stated that the Integrity Commission is a new creature, with oversight of the code of conduct which defines what is considered a conflict of interest and how far it goes.

The code applies to family members such as mother, siblings, spouse, children and the individual, she added.

“We have to be careful not to put ourselves in positions and that is why we support what the honourable Connolly did and because she did that, a sitting member on that side took the stand and did the same thing.”

Cartwright Robinson added that the PDM has raised concerns with conflict of interest before, particularly as it relates to Minister of Finance, Washington Misick.

“He was the Minister of Finance and had responsibility for gaming; he was the only licenced holder for a casino in the country and we had

other applicants.”

She noted that while he may have been acting and performing above board, conflict is also about perception.

The party leader said it is public knowledge who else the PDM believes should not have participated in Monday’s debate, but that it would be irresponsible to name them until the party is confirmed on the facts.

Asked if the code of conduct goes too far in this instance, Cartwright Robinson would only state that it is being tested.

“I would not say that it has goes too far, neither would I say it has done enough. I just think the country has to be careful how far we allow things to go and we have to make sure there are clear parameters within which we can work.”

She stated that the code of conduct is a “new creature” under the new constitution and that the two ought to be under constant review.

However, during Monday’s sitting of the House, Speaker Robert Hall was not so reticent in expressing his view on Connolly’s recusal on the advice of the Integrity Commission.

“I commend you for taking the upper ground and that you decided to fully comply, because quite frankly I am in strong disagreement with the broad interpretation.”

Hall opined that it would have been sufficient for the member to declare her interest and if she chose not to speak during the debate, then that should have been up to her.

He further stated: “No one should fetter the rights of members to speak in this honourable House; that’s a privilege and that which I believe the framers of the constitution always had in mind – representing the people.

“For anybody to suggest that a member cannot chair a committee is not necessarily taking part in a discussion or contributing to a debate.”

Hall said he strongly disagrees with the position of the Integrity Commission, and again called for the Premier and the Leader of the Opposition to give him the name of the seventh member for the select committee to review the 2011 Constitution.

He said there is an urgent need for the constitution to be reviewed.

Despite repeated calls from the Speaker - since last December - for the submission of the name, neither the Premier nor the Opposition Leader has done so.

“I don’t want anybody in this land to treat me like a schoolboy... I have said many times that the British seem to have this way of using a sledgehammer to kill a fly.

“We aren’t all crooks… in spite of my respect for the Integrity Commission and all the functions it has to carry out, I find this a bit too intrusive,” Hall told the assembly.

Meanwhile, in recusing herself Connolly said the advice given to her by the commission came as a surprise.

Deputy Speaker Josephine Connolly

“When I contacted the Integrity Commission I asked them to confirm that a conflict of interest can arise from the exercise of power that could be considered to affect the value of an interest held.

“I wrote in my email [that] it is not clear that contributing to a debate and voting on a bill amounts to ‘exercising power’ especially as I am one vote and my party is in the minority, however I was intending to disclose my potential conflict prior to making my contribution.”

The member said she thought this disclosure would have been sufficient.

“The commission advised me that in order to comply with the letter and spirit of the code of conduct I must and I quote: declare my interest in the Broadcasting Bill, withdraw from any discussions (including chairing the

Committee of the House on it) and abstaining from voting on it.”

Connolly said she believes she is the first member of the House to declare a conflict of interest through the use of a personal statement since the code of conduct was introduced.

She added that she was frankly surprised that abstention of her vote was recommended and that she has been unable to find anything in the UK legislation that requires members of parliament to do anything but declare their interest.

“My research indicates that in Canada members are barred from voting on bills in which they have a financial interest; a much higher hurdle than the definition in the code of conduct which equates a conflict with the existence of an ‘incentive’.”

She posits that the Integrity Commission appears to be breaking new ground and holding the TCI Assembly to a higher standard than the UK legislature; possibly higher than any other legislature in the world.

The Deputy Speaker added that the commission’s “long lines” are too long and have too many hooks and the effect is to catch a significant number of unintended consequences.

“We are all driving licence holders, so does that give us an incentive in relation to a bill on driving licences and therefore a conflict of interest and therefore does

Under the tree

this require a mass recusal?

“There will be a number of empty seats in the House if we ever have to debate the Legal Practitioners Ordinance.”

She further questioned how this would affect the selection of parliamentary candidates, as – according to her – in order to avoid recusal the perfect candidate will have to be an unemployed and friendless orphan.

She stated that taking away elected members’ right to speak and vote is a serious action, and questioned whether the commission has considered all of the ramifications.

“This recusal may be specific to my circumstances, but it surely would be a sad state of affairs if every member has to check with the commission for each circumstance and then wait for the commission to decide if they can vote.”

In the interest of full understanding, the Deputy Speaker stated that she is a supporter of the code of conduct and the Integrity Commission and that she will follow their advice.

“However I do think it is incumbent on the Integrity Commission to provide the members of this house with reassurance that this policy is well thought out, in line with other legislatures and will not have a detrimental effect on democracy in this country.” (DI)

By Benneth Williams

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Adjournment of parliament draws fire from Opposition

QUESTIONS and speculations are running rampant in the Turks and Caicos Islands as to why the Premier unceremoniously adjourned this Monday’s (February 17) sitting of the House of Assembly, but the Opposition is certain about the reasons behind the adjournment.

While the Premier did not explain his move at the time of the adjournment, the Opposition told the media at a press conference on Wednesday (February 19) that they believe it was due to the defeat of a proposed amendment to the Broadcasting Commission Bill 2014.

That proposed amendment would have given the minister with responsibility for broadcasting in the TCI, discretionary powers of awarding licences without the 51 per cent Belonger participation.

The amendment was debated in the Committee of the Whole following the second reading of the bill, and was later defeated.

Premier Rufus Ewing

PDM Leader Sharlene Cartwright Robinson

Leader of the Opposition Sharlene Cartwright Robinson told the press that her party believes that this defeat was the reason for the adjournment.

However, she stated that anything could have sparked the adjournment, as the House has seen abrupt endings before.

“This is the third occasion; but that was central because [it happened] once we defeated the

amendment which says ‘the minister might exempt an applicant from the requirement in sub-section A or B as the case may be’.

“As a minister I wouldn’t want that wide discretionary power because I don’t want someone to come and say to me why is it that the honourable Astwood’s radio station needs Belonger participation to the tune of 51 or less and I don’t need

Tourism body demands more from the Gov’t THE GOVERNMENT must take steps to boost the TCI’s tourism industry, according to the country’s representative body.

Tax cuts, a national marketing plan and regular dialogue are just some of the measures that members of the Turks and Caicos Hotel and Tourism Association (TCHTA) are requesting.

The suggestions came following the Tourist Board’s announcement last week that tourist arrivals had increased by 10.4 per cent in 2013.

A press release from association executive Stacy Cox said that members are only “cautiously optimistic” about the trend continuing into 2014.

It stressed that increased and new tax collection may prevent further investment in the country’s leading industry restricting growth.

In the release the TCHTA’s board of directors stated: “It is imperative that solutions with Government be implemented swiftly in order to address the issue of taxation to ensure that businesses don’t continue to absorb these increases.

“We are concerned that the current tax levels and rumoured new taxes may hinder needed inward investment thus hindering new projects, jobs and growth.

“Government must realise that tourists and investors have other

options that also offer sun, sea and sand.”

The statement suggested that a functional national policy framework should be created and industry members kept abreast of plans.

And the Government must have proper, regular and transparent dialogue with them on all matters that affect the sector.

In addition to overcome industry “stumbling blocks” a frustrated TCHTA urged the Government to develop a national marketing package to drive the tourism product.

For the past six years hoteliers have marketed and promoted the destination independently and as a unified body through the association, the statement said.

However, this will not be sustainable in the near future if tax concessions are not offered to businesses following an “unparalleled rise in taxation” over the past few years.

The directors added: “With a reduction in the Tourist Board’s marketing budget over the years, the challenges of marketing the destination continues to be the responsibility of a high number of hotels.

“If tax concessions aren’t extended by Government our marketing efforts will suffer which will see our businesses being

forced to discontinue or reduce the number of marketing initiatives we undertake to promote the destination regionally and internationally.

“Not only will our marketing initiatives be affected but also the many local school programmes and charitable events which we support and so willingly give towards will suffer.”

In a brief statement to the Weekly News Minister of Finance Washington Misick said: “The Government is developing a consultation paper on revenue rationalisation aimed at reducing the cost of living and creating once and for all a more equitable cost sharing system of funding Government and public investment.

“The consultation process will involve all stakeholders, and is expected to be rolled out in early March.”

The Turks and Caicos Hotel and Tourism Association (TCHTA) represents a wide range of members such as hotels, resorts, insurance companies, watersports operators and taxi drivers.

It aims to assist the organisations through networking opportunities, training, promotional activities and representation at all levels of decision making in the Turks and Caicos Islands and the region. (RB)

it,” the party leader posited.

She argued that the Government cannot in one section say the industry is going to be Belonger empowered, and in another section take it away.

She added that these amendments make nonsense of the process, and questioned what exactly the spirit of the bill is.

“To have the minister himself say that he knows an instance where he is already going to use his discretionary power that we haven’t given him?

“If people don’t see how inappropriate that is, then something is wrong with us as a people,” Cartwright Robinson stated.

Meanwhile, at the same press conference, PDM Chairman, Clarence Selver pointed out that members went to Grand Turk on Monday for a two-day sitting of the assembly, and that there was no reason for it to go beyond 6pm as was proposed by the Premier.

That motion was defeated when the Speaker of the House, Robert Hall exercised his casting vote to break a tie and voted in favour of the Opposition.

Selver said there was no need for members to burn themselves out during one night when based on the number of items on the agenda they could have been comfortably concluded them in a two-day meeting.

He also pointed to the Premier’s second motion – this time to allow Government business to proceed before all others.

The same tie 8 – 8 occurred when it was put to vote, but in this case, the Speaker exercised his casting vote in favour of the Government.

However, the PDM were none too pleased with this decision. Selver pointed to the Standing Orders, which he said state that questions must be held at 2pm, followed by private members business.

While the party had allowed this motion to go through unopposed at the previous sitting of the House on January 30, they objected to it on Monday because in January their questions were not taken when the Government concluded its business, hours before the stipulated closing time of 6pm.

Selver stated that because of what occurred in the January sitting and the Speaker on Monday allowing the same motion to proceed, this prevented the Opposition from having their matters on the order paper heard.

“The apprehension we had proved to be correct, because we saw that after the Premier couldn’t get his way he abruptly closed the House.

So we have questions and motions from previous meeting and from Monday…”

The Opposition member noted that the Speaker has a responsibility that when the motions are made that the rights of the minority are not

trampled on.

COMMITTEE STAGE Selver said on Monday when members got to the committee stage to debate the Broadcasting Commission and the Telecommunications Bills 2014, everything seemed to go contrary.

He pointed to the Deputy Speaker’s recusal from the debate, which also affected her position as Chair of the Committee.

Another member was subsequently appointed as Chairperson – Government Appointed Member, Ruth Blackman.

Selver said when it came to a vote on an amendment to the Broadcasting Bill and the Opposition asked for a division, Blackman voted.

“When the vote took place on that amendment we found out that the votes turned out 8-8 and we wondered how in the world we got 8-8 and it is only by further inquiry that we found the chairperson voted.

This is contrary to the rules, because the chairperson cannot vote.”

He further pointed out that when the names were called to find out who voted yes or no her name was not called.

This led the Opposition to call for another vote count, and Selver said Blackman then employed a delaying tactic, allowing Government members who had gone outside to return and vote.

He said this when the Opposition really found things in the House going awry.

“Instead of the Premier trying to seek consensus or a middle road on how we are going to move forward with the bill, the Premier rose in the committee and moved a motion that the House be adjourned sine die [adjourned for an indefinite period].”

He said the effect of that is that the Broadcasting Bill they were debating in the committee was never concluded, neither was the Telecommunications Bill or other Government business on the order paper.

He noted that there is also the financial side of the adjournment.

“The people of this country pay for the majority of members of the House to travel round trip to Grand Turk to do the people’s business.

“Those of us who do not live in Grand Turk, arrangements were made at the hotel for one night accommodation and because we were in the meeting until about 4pm, the Government and people of this country had to pay for those hotel rooms that were never used.”

Selver said they cannot go forward with the way the Premier is running the House because they are not getting anything done.

The party is now calling on the Premier, the Cabinet and the Speaker of the House to ensure that at the next meeting they follow the rules and do the people’s business. (DI)

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February 20, 2014 Honorable Premier Dr. Rufus Ewing Government House Grand Turk Honorable Premier Dr. Ewing, The employees and supporters of the Caicos Conch Farm urge you to reconsider your rejection of the Conch Farm’s offer to the Government (TCIG) to settle the 100 million dollar civil lawsuit that Trade Wind Industries (TWI) has brought against the Crown, Governor Ric Todd and the TCIG. TWI is determined to continue our claim against the Crown and Governor Ric Todd. We still do not understand why you have rejected TWI’s no cost settlement offer.

TWI’s no cost settlement offer to terminate the pending legal action against the TCIG asked only that the TCIG agree to honor the terms and conditions of the EXISTING Development Agreement and Addendums that former Governor Gordon Wetherell signed in 2010 & 2011.

The letter that you were induced to provide to acting Attorney General Rhondalee Braithwaite-Knowles for use in a TCI courtroom in an attempt to approve retroactively the actions of former Attorney General Huw Shepheard only benefited Huw Shepheard and Edwards Wildman Palmer (EWP). Without your support, EWP and Shepheard would be personally liable for the costs of their unauthorized actions. Why would the TCIG officially condone the actions of Huw Shepheard and Ric Todd and accept the financial liabilities and consequences for those actions that are accumulating as you read this?

Dr. Ewing, if your Government supports arbitration you are assisting the Crown, Huw Shepheard and Ric Todd to keep the issues of this legal action secret from the public. Arbitration by lawyers in London will be behind closed doors and private.

Trial in the TCI where evidence would be heard publicly would expose those responsible for causing this litigation, Huw Shepheard and Ric Todd.

Exposing the truth in a TCI courtroom and identifying those responsible for incurring millions of dollars in legal fees and tens of millions of dollars in a damages award will force the Crown to accept the financial responsibilities and consequences for the actions of Todd & Shepheard.

A trial in a courtroom in the TCI would cost the TCIG a fraction of the cost of an arbitration. The conservative estimate of the cost of arbitration is $3 million. How many school books and scholarships will that buy? There is almost certainty that an arbitration award for damages of $100 million, or more, would be burdened upon the TCI taxpayer by the Crown.

How much more can the TCI taxpayer pay for the actions of Shepheard and Todd? How many more jobs will be lost and how many more investors discouraged? The country has nothing to lose and much to gain by accepting TWI’s no cost settlement offer.

Honorable Premier, for the sake of the country, please reconsider your position against the Caicos Conch Farm.

Sincerely,

Caicos Conch Farm

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We welcome letters from all members of the public on a variety of topics Please note that all submissions are subject to editing in keeping with defamation laws and newspaper style. Letters should be accompanied by the author’s full name, location and phone number. Names will be withheld if requested.

A five star event

Dear Editor, The hospitality department on Valentine’s Day hosted a fundraising Valentine’s dinner under the theme ‘Love and Romance’.

This was, in the words of our guest “a five star event” performed by the students of the hospitality department.

The purpose of this letter is to highlight the efforts of the students as we prepare them to take their places in our ‘bread basket’ industry.

As a part of providing the hands on experiences and as part of the requirements for certification the hospitality department after much struggle and constraints was able to transform a room here at the college into a five star restaurant setting equipped with dining infrastructure and equipment for an outstanding model restaurant, dining and bar facilities.

With this and with the support of the staff for this occasion the room was transformed and effected a décor and ambiance second to none.

The culinary arts students under the supervision of chef Wilkie, one of our budding Turks and Caicos Islander executive chefs, prepared a sumptuous meal for the night.

The rest of the hospitality students including certificate, associates, and bachelor’s students

manned their assignments and departments with enthusiasm and grace and put on an outstanding performance.

That is from the washing of dishes and the setting of tables in time for the serving of guest in the dining room was outstanding.

Their efforts, confidence and poise made the night what it had intended to be. Our few guests however were well satisfied and commended the students on a job well done.

In addition to the performance of the current students, the atmosphere was complimented with the melodious voice in love songs by former student of the hospitality department Miss Crystal Charles.

She used her talented voice to add to the experience of those who dined with us on Valentine’s night.

While there are many persons to be thanked for their usual support, it is fitting to extend thanks to those persons and entities that went beyond the call of duty for this occasion.

The college foundation through their fundraiser in November of last year provided the funds to procure the utensils and equipment needed, Mr and Mrs Kenneth Adams of the Do It Centre, offered a respectable discount on our purchasing the utensils.

The personnel from the Regent

Palms provided the additional utensils to be used for the occasion, Honourable Delroy Williams provided the chairs.

The president Mr Lee Ingham made available the funds for purchase the raw material for the event.

The event however could not have been what it was without the efforts of the staff of the Provo campus and supported by the president.

They are Mrs Natasha Archibold, Ms Michelle Hosten, Mrs Candice Malcolm who hosted the evening, Ms Nahomi Mathurine, Ms Stacy Ann Lawrence, and Ms Blythe Clare were outstanding in all their efforts as they collaboratively supported the students to the very end.

A profound thanks is extended to those couples and persons who patronised our events.

You could have chosen a number of other places to share your Valentine’s experience, but you came to support us. It was you who made the night that was planned for you.

We are glad you enjoyed it and we look forward to you continued support as we work together to develop the cadre of individuals that would ensure the future success of our organisations.

Many thanks, Samuel E Forbes, Vice president of TC Community College

Wizard of Oz

Concerning details in tourist figures Dear Editor, This past week the Tourist Board released their tourist arrival figures for 2013, with the Weekly News using the upbeat headline ‘TCI records hike in tourist arrivals’ to herald a 10.4 per cent jump in visitors over 2012.

But let’s look more closely at this number before getting too excited about the increase.

The 10.4 per cent increase is the net effect of a 15.1 per cent increase in cruise ship passengers and a decline of 0.4 per cent in long-term visitors, and this is an alarming trend indeed, for cruise ship passengers provide very little stimulus to the local economy, particularly since passenger taxes to this point were prepaid when the cruise port opened, and both the revenue and the cash were claimed by the Government of the day.

The decline in long-term visitors is critical, because these tourists are the big contributors to our economy.

2013 saw a decline from 2012 of 16.1 per cent in arrivals from Canada (our second largest market source) and, while it is difficult to determine the exact reason for this drop, it is likely that the overall cost of a vacation here is a big factor.

This cost is due to increase further on April 1, when virtually every tourist activity is to be brought under the 12 per cent tax umbrella – meaning a 12 per cent levy on anywhere you stay, everything you eat or drink, and almost anything you choose to do.

Combined with the service charge of at least 10 per cent that is spreading from our hotels into

many of our restaurants (and who knows into what other areas of the tourist industry it will also intrude), this means a surcharge of at least 22 per cent on posted prices, and must have some detrimental effect on the attractiveness of the TCI as a tourist destination.

It would also be interesting to break down the number of long term visitors to Provo between those staying at Beaches and those going elsewhere, because Beaches guests contribute less to the overall economy of the country than do those at other resorts.

If the 0.4 per cent decline in long term visitors is the net effect of an increase in Beaches guests and a larger drop in other arrivals, then the overall drop in long term visitors at resorts other than Beaches really is something that requires an immediate focus.

It is also very frustrating to see our Government put this extra tax burden on our tourists and yet not commit any of this additional revenue to promoting the country as a tourist destination.

This is unfortunately a continuation of past practices, when increases in the accommodation tax rate were promised to go to national promotion and environmental protection, but were instead hoarded into ‘general revenues,’ from which the Tourist Board had to beg for even a meagre share.

Lorne Rowe, Discovery Bay, Providenciales

COMMENTARY

IN THE famous 1939 film 'The Wizard of Oz,’ it is revealed near the end of the story that the wizard is not a wizard at all just a showman behind the curtain fooling the population of the Emerald City.

Also fooled are Dorothy, the straw man, the cowardly lion and the tin man.

The fake wizard’s image is enhanced by spurts of fire, smoke and a face projected to intimidate all those before him. Nevertheless he is celebrated by many as the leader of the land of Oz. At the end of the story after

having his false wizardry revealed he takes off unexpectedly leaving the straw man, the tin man and the cowardly lion in charge, but without job descriptions.

Dorothy and the beautiful witch who is in reality a fairy godmother inherit the ruby slippers and the power to go or do anything that is good.

That wonderful old film lives on and recently we had some of the young children of Conch Bar at our home to enjoy it on DVD. We wonder if that yarn has any relationship to the TCI situation.

Our wizard was revealed to be a false wizard and he ran away. Now

SPACE IS LIMITED!

he has been dragged back to Oz and is preaching in the Emerald City that this tiny land needs a new flag.

However his barrister tells us he is not behind the curtain pulling strings.

The former wizard and associates are all seen together at a local temple.

Obviously this former wizard no longer emits smoke and fire - that is now assigned to the Canadian firm who arrived in Emerald City with the wizard.

Like the former wizard that firm has enjoyed the wealth of Oz. However in an instant their fire goes out and the city is left in darkness.

The story reveals that back in the

By David Tapfer

David is a retired mobile hydraulic engineer and business executive. He is married to Yvette Robinson Tapfer, a Middle Caicos native of 25 years, and has lived in Conch Bar, Middle Caicos, since 2002. David formerly served as branch chairman of the PDM from 2008 to 2011.

normal and honest times, life was better. The persons playing the lion, tin man and straw man as well as Aunt Emily and her husband were all happily employed privately, not in the land of Oz. Things in life are not perfect and in fact early in the story Dorothy falls into the pig pen. Somehow she comes out clean.

The ornery local woman who talks nasty and who owns a big part of the area turns out to be a witch and

who wants to destroy Dorothy’s potcake and is later dissolved by a dose of cleansing water.

In our world lower Government taxes and promised immigration reform could grow the economy.

Now the fire maker is forced to consider emerald green, however not in this current era.

Next month the children will be invited to view another famous movie, Star Wars. May the force be with us!

Please keep your letters to a maximum of 450 words or we may not be able publish it.

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Our brothers’ keepers Dear Editor, I have seen success stories and stories of great tragedy concerning life after incarceration.

The question is which story do we want to write of the way offenders are reformed?

In such a small society we tend to never forget mistakes people have made and in an unforgiving and unchristian way, offenders are forced to carry the burden long after they have paid their debts to society.

Not only is our penitentiary guilty of failing to reform convicts within its walls, due to lack of resources, the absence of half way houses or work programmes, transitioning back into society as a functioning and productive member is very rare at times and seemingly impossible at best.

I am not alluding to career criminals or persons who are deemed a danger to society. I am

suggesting that we find a way to change our behaviour and actions when addressing persons who want a second chance to be instruments for positive change.

There is a famous scripture that says: ‘Let he who is without sin cast the first stone.’

We have all sinned and fallen short of the glory of God. It is our Christian duty and their human right to be accepted, to have food, clothing and shelter and to be able to earn a living to provide for themselves and their families.

We must realise that the world is a cycle, today may be your day to fall, but tomorrow will be mine.

Let us be our brothers’ keepers and open our hearts to receive our fallen and help them to once again stand on their feet.

Euwonka Selver Long Bay, Providenciales

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Health expert to talk at free charity ball A LEADING emergency doctor will be speaking about heart health at a free charity gala on Friday (February 21).

Members of the public are welcome to attend the Turks and Caicos Heart Foundation Ball at Beaches Resort and Spa on Grace Bay, Providenciales, from 7.30pm.

This year US health expert Dr Yvonne Johnson has agreed to give a short talk to educate attendees on heart disease.

A native of Atlantic City, New Jersey, Johnson is a graduate of Harvard College and Howard University College of Medicine.

She has worked in the Emergency Department of South Miami Hospital – Baptist Health South Florida since 2001, and currently serves as the president of the medical staff, the comedical director of the Emergency Department and emergency director of the Heart Attack Unit.

She has given numerous lectures on the topic of women and heart disease both locally and internationally.

A press release from Baptist Health International said: “The

Dr Yvonne Johnson will speak to attendees about heart health

goal of the Turks and Caicos Heart Foundation is to improve public and medical awareness about heart disease with an aim to build healthier lives free from cardiovascular disease in the TCI. “Dr Yvonne Johnson will speak about Baptist in an effort to further educate and raise awareness about women’s heart health in the Turks and Caicos Islands and hopefully offer the community tips on living

a better overall lifestyle to prevent heart disease, which is the number one killer worldwide.”

Johnson will also be visiting the Providenciales campus of Turks and Caicos Community College at 10.30am on Friday to speak to students about heart health.

Anyone wanting to attend the ball can contact Karen Malcolm, president of the Turks and Caicos Heart Foundation, on 247-3269.

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$9m over expenditure for 2012/2013 due to $10m savings

– PAC calls for investigation into excess expenditure WITH five months of interim administration rule, seven months of elected government and an over expenditure of $19 million during the financial year 2012/2013 the issue of monies being spent by Government without legislative approval remains the same.

This is in spite of the passage of the Public Financial Management (PFM) Ordinance and Regulations, which were not in effect when the interim administration in financial year 2011/2012 overspent by more than $30 million.

Chairperson of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) and Leader of the Opposition, Sharlene Cartwright Robinson delivered the committee’s report to the House of Assembly this Monday (February 17).

She stated that the year under review was different as this was the first year Government finances were managed under the PFM Ordinance and the Chief Financial Officers Bill.

FINDINGS “The net excess expenditure incurred on each item of the estimate during FY 2012/2013 was $19,003,370.

“It shall be noted that as a result of improvement in other line items that the net effect is an over expenditure of $9,055,118.

“We are simply saying that because there were savings in other areas we got a net effect of $9 million, when in fact the over expenditure is $19 million,” the PAC chair explained.

She added that Government

realised a savings of over $10 million in the FY 2012/2013.

The committee is thereby calling for further investigations into the excess expenditure to be conducted by the national audit office for the year under review.

“Based on the oral and written evidence submitted to the PAC, it is difficult to determine what if any over expenditure can be classified as exceptional expenditure as required under the PFM ordinance.

“This is because we saw the recruitment of persons in the middle of the year that seemed to be a situation of self-infliction.

“And there has been over expenditure on all accounts without legislative approval in the absence of supplementary and this was supported by oral and written evidence.”

RECOMMENDATIONS The committee recommends that on matters of accounting for excess expenditure, the accounts must show the full excess on line items as required by law and that there must be strict adherence to the law.

The PAC further recommends that finance personnel build into their process a review of the excess expenditure per line item postfinancial year-end (ie. four months before the financial year ends).

Errors such as these with postings should be addressed before coming to the PAC, the PAC chair said.

“We had an item of $1.2 million that was said to be a mis-posting

to the wrong line item; our view is that the PAC should be dealing with more substantive issues rather than having to address matters of basic accounting entries,” the committee chair told the assembly.

She added that the committee could not determine the true amount of over expenditure without legislative approval due to lack of information and mis-postings.

The PAC finally recommends that Government present a Supplementary Appropriations Bill for $9,055,118 to the House for passage sometime in the future.

OTHER ISSUES She also noted there appears to be a practice by accounting officers of not bringing supporting staff that could be helpful in the process during meetings with the PAC. As such, the committee will be exercising its subpoena powers, which the constitution affords it, in the future.

Cartwright Robinson further pointed out that the work of the committee has become strenuous in that there are many things before the members that should not be and that the right personnel are sometimes not brought and as such are unable to answer questions.

“The PAC had serious concerns that persons appearing before it does not demonstrate the level of responsibility for the management of TCIG accounts. There is evidence of unrealistic budgeting.”

She stated that the budget has to reflect more accurately the needs of

Redundancy for Lime employees becomes effective EIGHTEEN technical support staff from Lime TCI who were told last November that they would soon become redundant, departed from the company on February 8 after a new partnership with Ericsson was announced.

The staff made up about 50 per cent of the company’s technical team and officials from the company explained that this cut is an attempt to lower the company’s costs.

The outsourcing of technical field support to Ericsson became effective as of February 9 and the company later shared this information with the media in a press release.

Last year CEO for Lime’s northern cluster Jan Rammelg visited the Turks and Caicos Islands and held a press conference to announce these upcoming changes.

He said: “The initiative is something that has been talked

about for some time in the Turks and Caicos and that is our upcoming sourcing of technical field support to an international partner.”

The employees have the opportunity to reapply with Ericsson for roles in the company, confirmed acting general manager for Lime TCI, Lacal Palmer.

The telecommunications company entered into an exclusive managed services agreement (MSA) with the global provider, Ericsson, in efforts to restructure its operation.

According to Palmer, Ericsson will manage the external component of Lime’s fixed, mobile, internet and data networks.

She said: “This commercial decision is in an effort to reduce the cost of running our network.

“Lime remains committed to enhancing customer experience

across our range of services and this decision best fits that goal.”

Palmer said that they felt that it was strategically important to team up with a global leader in the industry and from this perspective they agreed to go with Ericsson as a partner.

She said: “When we consider Ericsson’s domain knowledge, economies of scale, network design, optimisation and field maintenance, we are confident that we will be well positioned to provide service that is on par with best in class operators across the globe.”

Palmer also shared that in May of last year a similar model was implemented at Lime Jamaica.

“The Jamaica implementation is already yielding positive results with them seeing a quantum leap in installation performance,” she explained. (DH)

the ministries and departments.

“There are examples where there appeared to be little or no engagement between accounting officers and those preparing the budget and there must be a greater engagement in this area to minimise the intentional and or unintentional practice of under budgeting.”

The committee chair added that there also appears to be a disconnect in relation to procedural terms when it comes to the chain of custody as it relates to business case.

She said the procedure they saw requires the document to be signed by the department or ministry submitting the business case, the Permanent Secretary of Finance and the Chief Financial Officer, but in almost all of the cases a signature was affixed at the first level but beyond that, there were no other signatures.

“Signatures should be affixed and dated and confirmation of approvals should always be communicated to

departments and ministries making the request.

“The consequence of this is that once persons saw submitted business case, in most instances they did not get approval back and there is a box on the form to show that it has been approved by the other two levels.

“They go ahead and the money is approved and there is no business case properly executed to support this.”

She added that at the end of the hearings the committee received no evidence that a supplementary appropriation was requested or approved, where necessary, for over expenditure.

The PAC chairman however noted that the committee accepts that there are expenditure items that are subject to virements (an administrative transfer of funds from one part of a budget to another) and need not be subject to supplementary appropriations. (DI)

Law students to get experience at top UK law firms

BY DAISY HANDFIELD THE BAR Association is looking into an exchange programme between the Turks and Caicos Islands and the United Kingdom for new attorneys as early as September of this year.

Students will be selected on an annual basis to travel to the UK and undergo training at some of the best law firms in the country.

Partner at Karam and Missick and president of the Bar Association, George Missick, told the Weekly News on Wednesday (February 19) that he recently travelled to the UK and met with some of the top criminal chambers to look into the possibility of the exchange.

He said: “This is important because there’s always been a problem in recent times, big problem with persons coming back to the Islands and not being able to get employed by one of the firms, particularly one of the larger firms.”

Missick said that he has noticed that a lot of firms look for experience and while returning students have education they do not have the experience which makes it difficult for them to find work in the field.

He said: “I got commitments from several of them who are more than willing to take on persons coming from the Turks and Caicos for a minimum of three months up to a year.”

The president said that these

students will get the opportunity to not only shadow some of the best attorneys out in London, but also get the experience and go to court on cases that do not even exist in the TCI, as it is a small jurisdiction.

Examples of some of these cases include serial murders and multi-million dollar fraud cases.

When asked about the funding the accommodation and travelling aspect of the training, Missick said that they will look to get support from the council itself, the Government of the TCI and other possible avenues.

Missick said that since the trip itself is quite costly, the bar would look into enabling the students to stay about three months minimum in the UK for the training.

He said: “Hopefully we are looking to start this as soon as September of this year, the funding part may be a little challenging; it’s just a matter of working out the logistics of it and getting some funds in place.”

He said that apart from being good for the students, this would be good for the bar and the Turks and Caicos as a country to be able to improve the quality of attorneys.

Since there are just a few people graduating from law school and returning to the TCI annually, Missick said that it should not be complex selecting about three law students who are interested in the experience.

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‘Ministers have a problem with the truth’ – PDM calls out Gov’t on parliamentary questions THE PEOPLE’S Democratic Movement (PDM) has repeatedly called on the administration to take heed of the questions they have for the Premier and ministers, but now the party is expressing extreme skepticism when it comes to some of the answers they are given.

Elected official for Blue Hills and Shadow Minister for Home Affairs and the Environment, Goldray Ewing was the first at Wednesday’s (February 19) press conference to draw attention to what he euphemistically termed “ministers’ problems with the truth”.

He told the media that recently he made a decision not to ask too many questions in the House of Assembly - not that the Opposition has been given much of a chance to lately – due to the fact that members do not get the truth.

“The Government ministers have a problem with the truth and because of that I decided to look around in the ministry and see what is affecting the country and communities in which I travel and address the issues through motions so that they could be properly addressed, and then have the opinion of the entire parliament voted on,” Ewing said.

He noted that by doing so he gets more information and as a result gets the elected members to make commitments to the people to solve the problems he would normally bring forward.

One such issue Ewing has a problem with is the pelagic fishing activities studies. This is listed as a private members motion in the Order Paper for the February 17 sitting, but was not addressed as a result of the adjournment.

“I decided to do that because of the concerns of citizens that are out there and because of the research that I did…”

The Blue Hills official said he was compelled to take the issue to the House and have the Government look at it again and suspend it for now until a proper way can be found to move forward.

He indicated that his investigation into the study has revealed things that are not right.

The member did not go into the details of his concerns but stated that they will be aired at the next siting of the House.

When asked to name other incidences where short cuts were taken with the truth by ministers, Ewing said he would not be specific but that the occasions are many when they were as far away from the truth

as they could get.

He explained: “Normally when we ask questions we do our own research to make sure when the ministers answer the questions it’s what you expect.

“On a number of occasions they choose not to do their research, they choose just to come there and tell you what they feel rather than actually going and get numbers for you.”

Ewing emphasised that the ministers do not come prepared to the House to properly answer the Opposition’s questions.

Chiming in on the issue, Leader of the Opposition gave an example where the truth was not told.

She said the Opposition had an opportunity to raise a question concerning certain functions or operations with National Insurance Board (NIB) and National Health Insurance Plan (NHIP) being merged.

“We asked the question of the minister as to what is happening out of the report and we were told by the minister that Cabinet agreed to have both bodies talk.

“We phrased the question in another way and the minister said no, we have only been given the authority for them to talk.

“By the end of that day - the good news about having your meetings in public is that somebody can call you and tell you that’s wrong - we knew that not only did Cabinet give the permission to talk, but Cabinet imposed deadlines to have this aspect merged by March and that aspect merged by September.”

She noted that now it is for the people to decide if this is an outright lie or they did not do their research.

The party leader maintained that the ministers do not answer the questions posed to them.

When asked if the Government ministers are just not prepared or are deliberating trying to mislead the Opposition and the people of the TCI, Cartwright Robinson said she cannot say which it is.

“I do not know the reason for it, but I am saying to you that the information was certainly not in line with what the minister had said.”

(DI)

Police partnership reaps rewards AN INFORMATION sharing partnership between TCI and US police led to huge rewards this week.

American consular and FBI officials visited the country to present a cheque to local police for nearly $280,000 – a reward for their help in a fraud case dating back to 2001.

The cash will be used to counter money laundering and terrorism finance in the TCI while supporting law enforcement and drug rehabilitation efforts.

John Dinkelman, Charge d' Affaires at the US Embassy in Nassau, handed the cheque to Governor Peter Beckingham at the United States consulate in Grace Bay on Tuesday (February 18).

He explained that the cash was part of funds seized in a securities fraud case conducted by the New York division of the US FBI. “The FBI and the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force and Immigration Department routinely collaborate on investigative matters for mutual interest and we are most thankful for that excellent level of cooperation,” he said.

“Today’s presentation is just one example of the fruits of these cooperative efforts.”

The money laundering case originated in 2001 with Saverio Galasso, attached to the Columbo organised crime family in New York.

FBI Special Agent Robert

Schelhorn explained: “Mr Galasso was out on bail at the time and had been arrested about two times prior to 9/11.

“Once 9/11 had taken place Mr Galasso and company used that time to further his interest in making more money via stock fraud.

“At that time he had a boiler room operation that was fully functioning and the only thing he needed at that point was something new and jazzy to entice people to invest their money.”

Shortly after 9/11 FBI agents had to deal with a number of anthrax mail attacks and Galasso used the opportunity to further his gains.

“He locked down a company that had a device that they alleged killed anthrax – it was now a penny stock but by the time they got hold of the stock they pumped it out to unsuspecting buyer.”

The fake company went up to a $14 stock before Galasso dumped it for a large profit.

The FBI arrested the fraudster and TCI authorities confirmed the existence of the proceeds in a local brokerage account.

They obtained a court order to freeze those accounts for more than a year in anticipation of pending court proceedings taking place in the US involving those same assets.

The TCI authorities in coordination with US authorities then lifted their restraint on the accounts to enable the cooperating

US officials hand Governor Peter Beckingham a cheque for $279,620.32

defendant to repatriate just under $700,000 to the US for the purposes of the forfeiture.

“It was due to assistance of the Turks and Caicos authorities that justice was able to be served,” said Dinkelman.

“The TCI continue to be a great partner to the US and it is only fitting that these funds be shared to strengthen efforts to both counter money laundering and terrorism finance while supporting law enforcement and drug rehabilitation efforts in this beautiful country.”

A bi-lateral agreement between the two countries allowed the share to take place and the amount of cash

assigned was calculated due to the amount of work that TCI officers put in.

Governor Peter Beckingham said: “Our relationship is very close and continues to get closer.”

He thanked the US authorities for their assistance in many areas and added that he hoped it would continue.

“The TCI budget remains tight as everyone knows so any support we can receive from others is much appreciated.”

Commissioner of Police Colin Farquhar said that the TCI works with US authorities on an almost daily basis.

“Without them our job would be much more difficult,” he said.

He added that under the Proceeds of Crime Ordinance the funds would go directly into the National Forfeiture Fund to help mitigate against drug trafficking and money laundering.

“It might be used for equipment, it might be used for training and other things. Anyone that’s involved in trying to stop drug trafficking and money laundering can apply to TCIG to use those funds.”

Also in attendance were consular chief Brandon Borkowicz and assistant legal attache Bill Nicholson.

(RB)

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GARDENING 

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Lemongrass I JUST really like lemongrass (Cymbopogon ciatrus). It’s really easy to grow. Once it gets established, it doesn’t need much care, it grows very well in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

The plant is a tall grass and gets beautiful plumes on it when it goes to seed. The plant grows tall and wide though the edges of the leaves can be sharp, like the edges of paper.

Lemongrass is an herbaceous perennial that’s originally from India.

It can be used in the Islands landscape as a border, as an accent, or in mass plantings. It’s also edible and they add an appealing, lemony fragrance to the garden.

Plant your lemongrass in full or part sun. It can grow up to six feet tall and four feet wide, and makes

Weekly Recipe

Thai chicken soup

an excellent choice for edging along fence lines and wide walkways.

If you know somebody that already has some growing and you want some, just ask for a stalk that has been dug out with some roots on it.

You can use lemongrass in Thaistyle soups and curries. Harvest stalks at the ground level, cut off the lower bulb, and remove the tough outer leaves.

Cut or ‘bruise’ the inner stalk and use it to add fresh flavour to your cooking.

If I’m getting a piece to cook with, I just cut an individual stalk (stem) off with a sharp knife at the base.

The part of the plant that I like

to use for flavour is the base of the stalk, but the leaves can be used as well.

I cut off the top and use the bottom few inches. The bulbous bottom has a tough outer husk. This part is easily cut off and can be composted. The white inside is tender and full of flavour.

You can chop it up, slice it, bruise

it, mash it, whatever. I usually bruise mine with the back of my spoon and then slice it up.

You could add the whole plant to a soup base and then remove it after it’s imparted its great flavour.

You can add lemongrass to lemonade, limeade, iced tea, stir fries and rice.

SERVES: 2

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INGREDIENTS • 6 cups of good quality chicken stock • 1-2 chicken breasts, sliced, OR 1-2 cups roasted chicken or turkey • 1 lemongrass stalk • 4 kaffir limes leaves (fresh or frozen) • 1 cup of shiitake mushrooms, sliced • 1 thumb sized piece of galangal or ginger, grated • 1-3 fresh red chillies, minced (to taste), or substitute 1/2 to 3/4 tsp dried crushed chili • 1/2 to 1 can of coconut milk • 2 tablespoon of lime juice DIRECTIONS • Slice and mince the lower portion of the lemongrass stalk. Retain the upper stalk for the soup pot.

• Place the chicken broth in a large soup pot over a medium high heat. If you have leftover chicken or turkey bones, add those too.

Bring to a boil.

• Add fresh chicken and mushrooms. Also add the prepared lemongrass (including upper stalk pieces), plus kaffir

lime leaves and fresh chilli. Boil for five to eight minutes, or until the chicken is cooked.

• Turn the heat down to medium.

Add the galangal or ginger, 1/2 can coconut milk, the fish sauce, and extra vegetables (if using).

Stir well. Simmer gently one to two minutes.

• Turn the heat down to minimum.

Add lime juice and stir.

• Do a taste test. Look for a balance between spicy, sour, salty, and sweet flavours.

• Start with salty, adding more fish sauce if not salty or flavourful enough (one tablespoon at a time).

• If too sour, add the sugar plus a little more if you need it.

• If too spicy, or if you’d like it creamier, add more coconut milk.

If not spicy enough, add more chilli.

• Ladle the soup into serving bowls. Sprinkle a little fresh coriander, basil, and spring onion over each bowl.

• Noodles can be added if you’re planning to make this soup as a main entree. So sip, slurp, and enjoy!

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The real secrets to anti-aging THE ANSWER to anti-aging has yet to be discovered because every week something new comes out.

In my book, the real secret to combating wrinkles and other signs of ageing isn’t in a container or syringe. It’s good and simple skin care which starts with you.

Baby your skin Most individuals with great skin are often the ones that treat their skin as if it were a baby’s bottom.

Some are blessed with great genes but most avoid doing things like tugging their skin, over exfoliating and the use of harsh products.

I wash with an all-natural cleanser and use an all-natural toner. This has worked beautifully for me for years, coupled with a facial once or twice a year. Literally.

The more extreme solutions available for skin problems, like chemical peels, I do my best to avoid.

Keep things

relatively simple There are so many products out on the shelves and black market these days.

The steps to facial regimens are getting longer and longer but I’d rather keep things simple and be kind to my skin.

Sometimes we wonder why every single product we’ve tried just doesn’t work and the skin problems seem to worsen with every trial.

Give some thought into swapping out the list of products currently in your routine for a gentle cleanser coupled and a good moisturiser. Your skin might thank you for easing up a little!

Take a lot of naps It’s okay to be a little selfish when it comes to your rest in order for your body to rebuild and repair itself.

Try going to bed a little earlier if your schedule allows for it. Also take naps, lots and lots of naps.

Take advantage of those vacation

By Easher Parker

days to rest up if you’re the superworkaholic type because your skin needs rest too!

Oil and water does mix There is no need to reiterate what you have been hearing for years, which is to drink more water.

Let’s move on to the other essential of good skin, plant and nut oils. Examples include olive, coconut, sweet almond, maracuja, argan, etc.

They’re said to maintain the lipid balance of your skin, and good fats in the skin can lead to supple, baby-like resilience.

Plus, if you apply oil over water on your skin and let it air dry, it locks in moisture.

Your lifestyle eventually impacts your skin Late nights, stress, any kind of tar and nicotine, over staying at that party and hangovers can eventually show up on your face.

The question is, when? Maybe not now but perhaps a few years down the line.

Use good judgment in deciding which sacrifices are worth it and remember it takes more muscles to frown than it does to smile!

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ASK TAMIKA

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

BY TAMIKA HANDFIELD

Tamika graduated from Florida International University with a Master's Degree in Dietetics and Nutrition. She is a registered dietitian with the American Dietetic Association (ADA) and licenced to practise medical nutrition therapy in the state of Florida. Email Tamika at tamikahandfield@yahoo.com with your healthy eating questions.

Grapefruit and the heart WITH Valentine’s Day just past and February being Heart Awareness Month, love is still in the air and so this week we will continue to focus on how we can show our heart some love.

Having high cholesterol, especially the bad cholesterol known as Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, increases the chances of developing heart disease later in life. The accumulation of cholesterol and plaque in the arteries leads to stiffening of the arteries, which affects the way the blood flows.

There are a variety of foods as well as many medications that can be prescribed to help lower the bad cholesterol.

Grapefruit is a food that can help lower cholesterol levels because of its high amounts of the soluble fibre, pectin. When eaten, soluble fibre forms a gel in the intestines and attaches itself to the fatty cholesterol.

The body cannot digest fibre, so it is passed out as waste but not before it carries all of that unwanted bad cholesterol with it. Hence, a diet high in fibre also helps the heart.

Despite all of its heart healthy benefits, grapefruit may have some adverse interactions with some cholesterol lowering medications.

In a very simplistic analogy, when the drug is taken, it is broken down, absorbed and taken to the site to complete its job. However, grapefruit contains a compound that prevents the break down or metabolism of the drug causing it to accumulate to sometimes, dangerous levels. In other words, it becomes more potent in the body.

This interaction usually happens between grapefruit and some of the cholesterol lowering drugs, statins. Not all statins are affected by eating grapefruit, but it is important that you speak with your doctor or pharmacist to find out if your medication is affected by eating grapefruit and its products. I am usually asked whether a particular food is good or bad and my answer usually is: “It depends”.

Of course there are some foods that you may not want to indulge in eating on a regular basis because of the negative health effects they promote, but to classify a food as good or bad is not always correct either. In this case, it depends on the person eating the food, the health condition they may or may not have and the medications they are taking.

Grapefruit is a food that would normally be classified as ‘good’ because of all the many health benefits it offers the body. It its full of vitamin C; it has a good amount of vitamin A and the antioxidant lycopene which offers protection against prostate cancer.

However, if you were taking cholesterol-lowering medications that interact with grapefruit then grapefruit would be considered ‘bad’ for you. So, show your heart some love and speak to your doctor about your meds.

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Why go to the dentist?

GOING to the dentist is an important part of maintaining good overall health and goes well beyond just your teeth.

Many health issues are connected to poor dental health, ranging from simple bad breath to more serious issues such as heart problems.

Sometimes there is an obvious reason to visit the dentist, such as pain, but there may be problems in your mouth that you are not aware of and it is only through regular visits to a dentist that these will be detected.

The sooner a problem is diagnosed, the easier and usually cheaper it is to treat; the longer a problem goes undetected in general the more serious the consequences.

The general recommendation is to have a dental examination annually and a professional cleaning every six months.

severity increases it leads to loss of bone and teeth, and has been linked to numerous systemic illnesses, including diabetes, and heart and lung disease.

Regular visits to the dentist and professional cleanings will prevent gum disease.

Prevent gum disease Gum disease is the leading cause of adult tooth loss but also has widespread implications for general health.

Initially detected by bleeding, sensitive or painful gums, as the

Check for oral cancer.

Nearly 37,000 Americans will be diagnosed with oral or pharyngeal cancer this year alone. Oral cancer has a relatively high mortality rate because it is not usually found until the later stages, when it is particularly

Discover early signs of cavities.

Tooth decay (cavity) is caused by acid-forming bacteria that dissolve the enamel of your teeth, causing holes and dark spots.

If not treated in the early stages, decay will eventually reach the nerve resulting in pain and the need for root canal or extraction.

Gum disease, lack of consistent oral hygiene, and poor diet can increase the risks of getting cavities.

The earlier decay is discovered, the easier and simpler the treatment will be.

difficult to treat.

During a dental examination, your dentist will check for anything unusual, including signs of oral cancer. Early detection can save lives.

Reduce the likelihood of dental emergencies.

Seeing your dentist every six months, means any problems are detected and treated early, before they turn into emergencies.

It’s far easier on your stress levels, general less painful and costly to deal with issues at the onset, rather than later on when treatments become complex and expensive.

Cleaning and oral health maintenance Regular check-ups are a vital part of maintaining overall good oral health.

As well as brushing and flossing you should also see your dentist regularly to ensure your oral health stays in great shape.

Getting in a routine and sticking with it is not hard - most dental clinics will call to remind you - and it is in the best interests of both your mouth and the rest of your body that you do so.

POLICE SAFETY TIPS

Keeping kids away from alcohol PARENTS should spend some time thinking about their children, alcohol influences, and how to parent through it all.

Children also are developing opinions about alcohol, and are curious about drinking and what it feels like to be drunk.

Some parents complicate this issue by sending their kids to buy alcohol.

That is illegal not just for parents to do so but also for sellers to do so.

Some kids will soon realise that they can buy alcohol for themselves and also their friends.

While many children understand the dangers of smoking and of using illegal drugs, they also believe that alcohol does not carry as many health or social risks.

If you keep alcohol in the house, keep tabs on it so that you'll know if any goes missing.

Listen to conversations your child has with his friends - such as when you’re driving or when they’re all hanging out at your home.

Try to stay on top of negative

By Audley Astwood

Police Public Relations Officer

influences, and try to stay informed about your child’s friends, and what they do in their spare time, etc.

Don’t forget about the power of talking with your children. Alcohol, sex, drugs and other serious topics should be discussed, not in one long, drawn out lecture, but rather over time.

When your child is young, lay the groundwork by making the most out of situations you encounter.

For example, when alcohol issues present themselves at home, on television, in the movies or with people you know, discuss the consequences and potential dangers with your child.

Your child may even initiate conversations with you - by asking questions or by telling you about someone he knows.

Staying connected to your network of other parents can keep you informed about what’s going on in your community, at school, and in your neighbourhood.

You may hear for example, whether or not alcohol will be served at a party your child is planning to attend.

Or, that certain children in your neighbourhood are getting older siblings to buy alcohol for them.

It’s important your child knows exactly where you stand when it comes to alcohol and underage drinking.

If you don’t want your child to drink, say so. Also, let your child know that consequences would follow should he decide to go against your wishes.

Children face a lot of heavy-duty peer pressure, and your child needs to know that you will be there to help him through tough times.

Be sure he understands that he can talk to you, without being judged or criticised, and that you will always be available to help him deal with difficult situations.

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Poster and essay competition winners revealed

BY DAISY HANDFIELD

THE WINNERS of the National Aids Programme poster and essay competition were announced at the Edward C Gartland Youth Centre in Providenciales on Monday (February 17).

The competition was held under the theme ‘Getting to zero new infections, changing behaviours and saving lives’.

First place for the essay competition went to Samra Arthur from the Oseta Jolly Primary School, second place Aletria Gardiner from Best Institute and third place Chelica Saint-Vil from Enid Capron Primary School.

First, second and third in the poster competition came from Precious Treasures Primary School and were Nia Ewing, Giovanni Astwood and Zara Oudman, in respective order.

The event is usually held in conjunction with the debate competition in November but Aldora

Robinson, HIV and STI coordinator for the National Aids Programme, said that it was separated to keep the topic relevant in people’s minds throughout the year.

She said: “We decided to keep HIV at the forefront of people’s mind and the students, so instead of having the two activities together we moved the essay and poster competition.”

Robinson said that every year she saw improvement in the content of the posters and the essays.

“It shows that they are understanding and that they are doing the research that they are supposed to do. They are being guided by the teachers at the school.”

This year the students were asked to research the information at home and work on it at school so that teachers could know that the students did it on their own.

“We didn’t ask them to take it home where they can get assistance; we wanted them to do it at school so that we know that they did it.

First place winner of the essay competition, Samra Arthur from Oseta Jolly Primary School

“I am very impressed and pleased with the content and the way it was presented.”

Robinson concluded by encouraging young and old people to get tested before becoming intimate with their partner.

She said: “Something very brief that we would say is be true to you, you have a responsibility to yourself.

First place winner for poster competition, Nia Ewing from Precious Treasures Primary School

“Don’t expect that your partner is going to protect you more than you protect yourself.

“You don’t know the person’s status and the only way to know is to get tested together, know the results together and test again in three months together for you to be sure and be true to one another.”

Schools that participated in the

essay competition were, BEST Institute, Eliza Simmons, Wesley Methodist, Oseta Jolly, Enid Capron, Ianthe Pratt, Provo Christian Academy, Precious Treasures and Newman’s Prep.

For the poster competition they were BEST Institute, Enid Capron, Oseta Jolly, Precious Treasures and Wesley Methodist.

Advisory group discusses criminal justice A GROUP of leading officials dedicated to the enhancement and promotion of criminal justice met for the first time last week.

The TCI Criminal Justice Advisory Group will gather every four months to consider particular topics of interest across the criminal justice system.

Together the body’s ten members will advise Governor Peter Beckingham on the implementation of his vital constitutional roles.

“This new group will provide an opportunity to consider some of the most important strategic issues relating to the administration of criminal justice in this country,” Beckingham said.

The Governor chaired the first meeting of the new group at his official residence Waterloo in Grand Turk on Tuesday, February 11.

“Our first meeting allowed me to gather a range of views relating to juvenile justice which I found stimulating and informative,” he said.

Other topics that will be discussed include the crime reduction strategy for the TCI, sentencing and non-custodial options, rehabilitation initiatives, juvenile justice, interventions for the mentally ill, victim and

witness support and training and professional development for officials.

The effective and efficient administration and development of criminal justice in the Turks and Caicos Islands is the overall aim of the group Current membership includes Governor Peter Beckingham, a representative of the Premier’s Office (to be finalised), Acting Attorney General Rhondalee Knowles, Director of Public Prosecutions JoAnn Meloche, Chief Justice Edwin Goldsbrough, a member of the judiciary or senior court staff (to be finalised), Commissioner of Police Colin Farqhuar, Superintendent of Prisons Ian Sargent, Director of Social Development (to be finalised) and National Youth Director Angela Musgrove.

The Governor is appointed by the Queen to be her representative and to carry out key duties to support the people of the Islands such as chairing Cabinet and ensuring the good governance of the territory.

The constitution also reserved to the Governor responsibility for defence, external affairs, the regulation of international financial services, and internal security including the police force.

Winner Rebecca Archibold, teacher Ivorene Pitters and Minister of Education, Akierra Missick.

Precious Treasures champs of spelling bee AFTER two consecutive days of spelling Rebecca Archibald from Precious Treasures Primary School was declared overall champion of the 2014 National Primary School Spelling Bee competition.

The finals for the event were held at Beaches Resort and Spa in Providenciales on Friday (February 14).

Rebecca took home a laptop and printer from event sponsors after becoming the country’s top young speller.

In second place was Mark Berthier from the Shining Stars Preparatory School and in third, Alex Swaby from Oseta Jolly Primary School.

Precious Treasures teacher Ivorene Pitters said that it was a proud moment for not only Archibald, but also the school.

She said she believed that because of the hard work Rebecca put in, she

was successful.

“We encouraged her, it’s not always about winning, but it’s about doing her very best.”

Rebecca was lost for words, so simply told the media that she felt good and that God had answered her prayers.

During the preliminary event at Gustarvus Lightbourne Centre on Thursday (February 13), Rebecca was the only entrant who seemed to be relaxed.

Mother of the winner Natasha Archibold said that preparation process was a challenging one because Rebecca in particular had so much going on, it was a lot for her.

“At some points she was overwhelmed with spelling bee, projects, homework and GSAT so everything was a lot for her.”

She went on to say that they tried

to balance everything as best as they could, but it was challenging for the family trying to balance her work, her social life and her spiritual life.

“She came her by God’s grace to win today and holding on to his hand she did just that.”

Schools that participated in the spelling bee were BEST Institute, Doris Robinson Primary School, Champions for Christ, Eliza Simons Primary School, Enid Capron Primary School, Holy Family Academy, Ianthe Pratt Primary School, Iris Stubbs Primary School, Mills Institute, Oseta Jolly Primary School, Precious Treasures School, Provo Christian School, Richmond Hill Preparatory, Shining Stars Preparatory and The Ashcroft School.

The prizes for the other finalists included a Samsung tablet and a 16GB Kindle Fire each, courtesy of Caribbean Diamonds. (DH)

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InterCaribbean unveils changes to aircraft INTERCARIBBEAN Airways unveiled the new look on one of its aircrafts on Monday (February 17) at the company’s maintenance building in Providenciales.

Chairman and founder of the company Lyndon Gardiner said that this was a very proud moment for him, his family and his staff that have supported him for the last 22 years.

“This particular aircraft has a particular significance for me because most of you that knew the story of InterCaribbean will know that myself and my brother Donnie [who died in a plane crash] were the two main driving forces behind the company as we grew.”

Gardiner explained that the design concept for the renovation of the aircraft was complex as they did not want to stray far from the already established signature of the company.

The idea was also to combine some of the key colours that reflected elements of the country’s beauty.

Chief executive operator of InterCaribbean Airways, Trevor

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The Towers of Babel “An ancient city in the land of Shinar in which the building of a tower intended to reach heaven was begun and the confusion of the language of the people took place.” Gen 11:4–9.

The Towers of Babel is a collective of voices consisting of various artists prepared to display their exceptional art forms and foster the inner artist in other individuals; providing a venue for the outpouring of their undeniably unique gifts.

This group brings to the stage and page productions rarely displayed on stages in the Turks and Caicos Islands melding with some of the most unique artists the country has to offer.

For more information email towersofbabel101@gmail.com or visit www.towersofbabel.weebly.com

Dear Daddy

By Melinda Welch Unveiling of aircraft new look with chairman and CEO of InterCaribbean

Sadler, joined the company a few months ago.

He said: “I’ve been working closely with Mr Gardiner on building the future infrastructure that allows us to have an airline that the Turks and Caicos can be proud of, an airline for the region, for the Caribbean and an airline that will service the Turks and Caicos as well as the countries

that surround us.

“We are taking this brand and becoming a brand ambassador for these Islands.”

Sadler said that the unveiling of a next aircraft can be expected within the next 60 days.

The event was attended by the various media groups and staff of InterCaribbean Airways. (DH)

Ephesians chapter 6 verse 4 says: Fathers provoke not your children to wrath but bring them up in nurture and admonition of the Lord.

Sometimes I used to wonder if he knew my name Does my existence bring him to shame?

What did I do to earn the hate that he so happily has for me?

Yes! I was born a bastard And every day his absence reminds me.

I use to smile when I see him so he can see my beauty But he just walks away, so I thought loving me was a hard duty.

He never touched me, he never kissed me, he never hugged me, I don’t doubt that he don’t love me.

Every day someone says you look just like him So now my face reminds me of hate and this broken family I was born in.

Some days I hate her because she chose him but at the end of the day she filled those shoes, the father figure one, the ones that he never use.

So I loved her!

Dear daddy I'm beautiful.

I use to hate me because you choose to hate me but I won’t anymore because it’s you who lose out.

Dear daddy I no longer need you to define who I am.

I'm intelligent, I'm strong and you showed me to trust no man.

The young poetically inclined individuals show off their talents

A successful closing for Towers of Babel series POETRY and arts group Towers of Babel closed off their series of showcases with a bang at the Carambola restaurant in Providenciales on Saturday (February 15).

Hezron Henry, one of the main organisers of ‘Verses Volume Three,’ said that this was the best turnout he has seen so far, with nearly 100 people attending.

He said: “I won’t say it exceeded expectations because we already knew what the group was capable of.

“What exceeded expectation was the crowd’s reaction, it was one of the liveliest crowds we’ve had so far.”

The event began with soothing neo-soul music setting the mood for a soulful night of poetry, jazz and reggae performances themed around a subtitle of ‘Love Chronicles’.

Before the event even officially

started performers graced the stage teasingly displaying what could be expected throughout the showcase.

The event was hosted by Li Welch and Charrish Ferguson who are both actively involved in the poetry events and kept the attendees entertained.

The opening was a group piece with a cover of Bob Marley and Lauryn Hill’s ‘Turn Your Lights down Low’ by Dominick Rolle, Zelma Hernandez, Phillipa and Olivia Graveley, who goes by her stage name, Lady Livi.

This piece featured live acoustic guitar and bongo drum by Li Welch and Fanfan, whom all kept the crowd energised.

Henry said that it was hard to select the best performance as each artist brought their own flavour of artwork to the stage that touched the audience, forcing them to erupt in laughter and ask for more.

He added that there still has not been a set date for the next event, but the following will be different.

“It will be a while before we reveal the date for our next event, we still haven’t made anything concrete.”

Some of the high points according to audience members were Lady Livi's ‘The Prayer’ and ‘Sacrifices,’ Dominick Rolle’s ‘Tall, Rich and Mysterious,’ Trigga Api’s ‘Just Friends,’ Mr OMG’s ‘I like Liking You,’ Vanessa H’s ‘Twisted Seducation,’ Hezron’s ‘Gravedigger’ and the ensemble ‘Turn Your Lights Down Low.’ Without a doubt Verses Volume Three: Love Chronicles was a night of performance art masterfully presented with spoken word poetry, singing, rapping and live instruments running from 8pm until approximately 11pm and left all in attendance craving more. (DH)

Dear daddy Do you think about me?

Did you care if I eat?

Or was it hate from the time your sperm planted her seed?

Dear daddy You are not a man.

It takes a man to raise his child And obviously I was not a priority.

I loved you, I hated you, now all I feel is pity I just feel pity for you.

Dear daddy I will not be a victim of your neglect.

I will love I will prosper I will be more that you ever was.

I will not be your mistake Cause I am a blessing And one day you will see One day you will break through that hate and be proud of me.

Dear daddy Dear daddy Dear daddy I'm here.

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February 22 - 28, 2014

Regional News Seismologist warns powerful earthquake a warning for the Caribbean THE Director of the Seismic Research Unit of the University of the West Indies, Dr. Joan Latchman says Tuesday’s 6.4 magnitude earthquake is the “biggest” to occur in the Barbados zone since 1980 and warned regional countries to be prepared for a massive quake in the future.

“This would be an earthquake we don’t expect to see for tens of years….In my analysis this would be the first earthquake in this magnitude range since we have been recording about 1980,’ she said of the quake that was felt in Barbados, Martinique, Dominica, Grenada, St. Lucia and St. Vincent and the Grenadines.

The seismologist said that the strong quake was also a reminder that the Caribbean should not to be complacent.

“The region generates very large magnitude earthquakes. This is not a very large magnitude earthquake.

This is described as a strong earthquake because the rate at which the plates that are giving rise to the earthquakes that we experience are among the slowest in the world, the return period for our very large earthquakes is long, long enough for people to become complacent that such big earthquakes don’t happen.” ”This earthquake is reminding us that the processes which generate these large earthquakes are alive and well. They are continuing. And therefore we need to be prepared,” Latchman told the Caribbean Media Corporation (CMC).

She said that since the start of the year, the region has recorded an increase in seismic activity.

“We have been seeing elevated

USGS said the earthquake struck Tuesday at a depth of 17 kilometres (10.5 miles).

activities in our region in the Trinidad area and in the Antigua area. So yes, our regions have been showing particular zones. Even east of St. Lucia we have been tracking a little elevation. So there are little zones that are manifesting elevation.”

The seismologist, who has long warned the region to expect a massive earthquake, cautioned this could still occur and insisted that Caribbean countries must be earthquake ready.

“Every day that passes the occurrence of that earthquake is closer to us. And certainly the activity that we are seeing in the region is a cause for concern that this earthquake may be a little sooner than later.

“But of course we are unable to give a date, time and place because there are a number of areas along the Eastern Caribbean Arc in which this earthquake can occur. We have

had our major earthquakes between Antigua and Barbuda and north of Martinique and north west of St. Lucia and north west of the Paria Peninsula and so it’s got a big choice.

“And so all of us in all our countries we need to be prepared because we do not know just where this big earthquake will occur. But what we do know no matter where it occurs because earthquake waves travel it means that even if you are 200 kilometres away from that big earthquake you can experience significant tremors.

Latchman said that while earthquakes in the Barbados zone are “a little different from what we would have along the islands of the Eastern Caribbean where the earthquakes occur in a denser pattern… we would expect to see on average, every year, an earthquake in the magnitude 4.1 to 4.5 range and 5 of them in the 3.6 to 4.0 range”.

Bahamas: Church ministers to face trial A TRIAL date has been set for two men accused of cruelty to a 15-yearold boy they are accused of trying to get drunk.

People’s Assembly Word Centre ministers Arsenio Butler, 27 and Devin Sears, 25, who both received bail a day after being arraigned on charges, appeared before magistrate Andrew Forbes to learn when they would stand trial.

Not only were they informed that the case would be heard in five weeks’ time, on March 27, but they were also told the case would be prosecuted by the Attorney General’s Office.

Together, the Ruth Street residents face a charge of cruelty to children, alleged to have been committed between January 31 and February 1.

It is claimed that they gave a teenage boy alcohol “in a manner likely to cause injury to his health”.

Butler, a pastor-elect, was separately charged with indecent

Two British nationals jailed over faked Sandy Lane Barbados robbery A MAGISTRATE on Friday sentenced to jail two British nationals, a woman in her twenties and a man in his forties, for falsely claiming they had been robbed of BDS$35 million (One BDS dollar =US$0.50 cents) in jewellery and cash from their home in the posh Sandy Lane district, about six miles north of the capital.

Tululla Salvatori, 27, was jailed for 18 months while 41-year-old Edward Denney had been sentenced to nine months in prison. Salvatori had also been sentenced for issuing a bounced cheque to rent a vehicle.

They were charged jointly with wilfully wasting police time.

The two had reported that

on February 5, they were assaulted and robbed by two armed intruders of a gold Rolex watch valued at BDS$17,000, an engagement ring valued at BDS$12.8 million, a platinum necklace valued at BDS$3.2 million, a Cartier platinum ladies watch valued at BDS$19.2 million and $2,000 in cash.

However, police said when they interviewed the Britons about the crime in the upscale during their investigations, they recanted their stories.

Sandy Lane, on the island’s upscale west coast corridor, is an exclusive luxury community that is home to wealthy expatriates and an iconic five-star beachfront resort that shares its name. (CMC)

Manhunt for boyfriend of beheaded woman in bloody Jamaican weekend THE police are searching for the boyfriend of a woman who was beheaded in Kingston early Sunday morning.

The woman, Karen Renford, 24, was killed a few metres from her house off Mountain View Avenue in the Corporate Area.

The police report that neighbours heard screams coming from the house shared by the couple and when they went to investigate, Renford’s headless body was found outside.

The father of four of her children has not been seen since the incident and the police are now searching for him.

The police are also searching for two groups of gunmen believed to be responsible for Friday’s murder of a man and a 17-month-old baby

in the Corporate Area as well as a retaliatory shooting which left two persons seriously injured According to police reports, in the first incident, which occurred shortly after 10:00 pm on Friday, a group of residents was having a Valentine’s Day party when heavily armed gunmen invaded the party.

The men opened gunfire on the group, killing a man and the 17-month-old child.

The police say moments later, the men went to another street in the area where they kicked open a door to a house where a woman lived with her two-month-old baby.

The gunmen allegedly shot the father and the mother. The baby, who apparently was also their target, escaped uninjured. (CMC)

St Lucians to pay less for electricity

Religious Ministers: Arsenio Butler, 27, and Devin Sears, 25 are jointly facing a charge of cruelty to children. Butler, a pastor-elect, was separately charged with indecent assault.

assault. It is alleged that he put his hand down the teenager’s trousers.

Both men pleaded not guilty to the charges and have retained Romona Farquharson-Seymour to

defend them.

Franklyn Williams, Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions, appeared for the Crown in the fixture hearing. (Tribune242.com)

St Lucians will be paying less for electricity as a result of a 2.6 cent reduction in the tariff for 2013.

The country’s sole provider, the St Lucia Electricity Services Limited (LUCELEC) announced that the basic tariff for electricity has been reduced, starting with bills for February and continuing the remainder of the year.

LUCELEC Manager Trevor Louisy explained that the basic tariff is what LUCELEC customers pay per unit of electricity without the fuel surcharge.

It is reviewed in January of every year in accordance with the Electricity Supply Act and reflects the average price of fuel for the

preceding 12 months.

Louisy said the reduction in the basic tariff is a result of the average price of fuel for 2013 being lower than the previous average price LUCELEC paid in 2012.

“These reductions are largely due to a fuel price hedging programme which LUCELEC has had in place for the past five years.

“It is designed to reduce large fluctuations in the fuel surcharge,” he said.

LUCELEC’s Corporate Communications Manager Roger Joseph says what the customer pays from month to month is the total of the basic tariff plus the fuel surcharge (which is calculated each month).

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Regional News Bermuda’s premier US concern about its national security with to sue opposition “criminal organisations in the Bahamas” leader for slander BERMUDA’S Premier Craig Cannonier told a press conference on Wednesday that he was suing opposition leader Marc Bean and Shadow Finance Minister David Burt for slander in view of their “reckless allegations” about him.

Mr Cannonier then walked out of the Cabinet Office, refusing to answer any questions from the media. Members of his cabinet and government followed closely behind, also rejecting requests for comment.

Opposition leader Marc Bean alleged in the house on Friday that Premier Craig Cannonier told him last September that he and two other MPs were in line to receive a bribe from a developer in exchange for a gaming licence. He said: “The Premier revealed that there’s a developer who will pay him and his two Cabinet colleagues — Tourism Minister Shawn Crockwell and Attorney General Marc Pettingill — upfront for a gaming licence and from that point he will be free from those rich, white UBP boys.”

Mr Bean didn’t name the developer in the House. He repeated his allegations on television on Monday.

Shadow Finance Minister Burt claimed in the house on Friday that on December 10 Mr Cannonier offered him a bribe in exchange for support for a plan to ditch a referendum on gaming. He said: “When the Premier

Bermuda’s Premier Craig Cannonier said that the two opposition members made “reckless allegations” against him.

summoned me to his office, he did something that many people would consider unethical. The language that he used was very clear. In soliciting my support for bypassing the referendum, he offered to give my company an IT contract with the money saved from the referendum to develop the absentee balloting system for the parliamentary registrar’s office.” Mr Burt repeated the allegation on the radio on Sunday.

Before announcing his lawsuit against the two Progressive Labour Party politicians, the Premier read out a statement to journalists emphasising the need for Bermuda to focus on strengthening the Island’s economy.

Cayman will spend more to keep passports THE CAYMAN Islands will retain control of its own passport applications and distribution, keeping its territorial name on the travel documents, as well as local workers in the government passport office employed.

However, those passports will soon be printed out of the United Kingdom.

Premier Alden McLaughlin said in a statement issued last week that once the U.K. begins printing passports for its overseas territories, Cayman passport applicants will enter information here where it will transmitted to the U.K. The passports will be printed in the U.K. and returned to the Cayman Islands Passport Office for distribution.

Mr. McLaughlin said in December that he had “grave concerns” about the U.K. deadline of December 2014 for the repatriation of passport printing to Britain, a move that could have led to the elimination of British Overseas Territories passports, including Cayman’s.

The premier said last week that he feels “a bit more comfortable” about the current arrangements with the U.K., although Cayman still does not know what it might cost to procure a computer system capable of sending the passport information to the U.K. or what arrangements might be made for the issuance of emergency passports locally.

“We expect that [the cost of the new system] will be substantially less than the figure originally estimated [between $4.5 million and $5.5 million],” Mr. McLaughlin said. “The U.K. is still working on an acceptable long-term solution to the emergency passport issue, which will permit the overseas territories to be able to swiftly issue a secure, internationally acceptable temporary travel document.”

Cayman now has about two years’ worth of emergency passport stock held locally. The U.K. issued passports will contain biometric identification data. The current Cayman Islands/British Overseas Territories passports do not.

UNITED States Border Patrol officials expressed concerns for their national security after another group of illegal migrants were smuggled into South Florida from the Bahamas this week.

Acknowledging that their investigations have proved there are links between these smuggling operations and “known criminal organisations in the Bahamas”, Lieutenant Frank Miller told The Tribune they are also seeing a disturbing trend where boat captains are forcing the immigrants overboard further out to sea, resulting in more drowning deaths.

“It’s kind of a steady, constant activity. We apprehend migrants consistently and when we do interviews most of the migrants are linked back to criminal organisations that operate out of the Bahamas.

“We think it is just because of the vicinity of the Bahamas to the United States. So these different organisations are working out of the Bahamas, that is what our intelligence is telling us. It is usually from all over the place, but because Palm Beach County is closest to

Grand Bahama and West End and Freeport. That is where we believe the activity is coming from,” he said.

“There is still a concern on the national security side as well as our concern that these boat captains have very little regard for the safety of these migrants. They overload the boats and many times do not have enough life vests.

“Also, many times before they reach land, they direct them to jump overboard so that they can go in and out without being caught. This is causing an increase in drownings, particularly in people coming from Haiti. So not only is it a national security threat, it is also now a safety issue.”

On Tuesday, 14 suspected illegal immigrants were taken into custody after coming ashore near MacArthur Beach State Park in North Palm Beach.

The group is believed to have been smuggled to Florida from the Bahamas and includes 12 Haitians, one person from the Dominican Republic and one Indian national.

Two persons were taken to the hospital for dehydration but were

released to Border Patrol.

Last week, almost a dozen Haitian migrants were taken into custody by US Border Patrol over a two day period.

These migrants were also suspected of being a part of a smuggling operation from the Bahamas.

US Coast Guard Lieutenant Commander Doug Jannusch, who is stationed in the Bahamas, said the Coast Guard is concerned about the alleged human trafficking ring operating in the Bahamas, but, he said, they are working with the government to curb the problem.

“Obviously,” he said, “any form of illicit trafficking is a concern to the Coast Guard. There have been various apprehensions between the Bahamas and Florida throughout the year. We co-operate on a number of different fronts. There are concerns about various activities, but I cannot comment on them at this time.”

Late last year, two Bahamians and a Jamaican were arrested in connection with an alleged human smuggling operation in Grand Bahama. (Tribune242.com)

Caribbean must adopt laws to control tobacco epidemic - PAHO THE PAN American Health Organization (PAHO) is urging Caribbean countries to speed up the adaption of laws to control the tobacco “epidemic,” saying that, despite progress in the countries of the Americas, the epidemic continues to grow.

In a new report, PAHO, the regional office for the Americas of the World Health Organization (WHO), said applying at least six measures could help prevent one million deaths annually.

The six measures comprise large, graphic health warnings on tobacco packaging that effectively inform consumers.

They include protect young people from aggressive tobacco industry marketing; banning all forms of tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship; monitor use of tobacco products; protect people from exposure to second-hand smoke; offer help to quit smoking; and raise taxes on tobacco products.

“These are the six practical, affordable, and achievable measures recommended by WHO to help countries implement specific measures in the Convention,” PAHO said.

The “Report on Tobacco Control in the Region of the Americas 2013,” summarises progress in the implementation of the WHO

Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC), the first international public health treaty, which entered into force in 2005.

In the Americas, PAHO said 29 of 35 countries are parties to the treaty, which obliges its States Parties to apply a series of polices and measures to reduce tobacco consumption and protect their populations from second-hand smoke.

“The results are encouraging, since in the nine years that the agreement has been in effect, many lives have been saved,” said Adriana Blanco, PAHO/WHO regional advisor on tobacco.

Blanco also warned that a large proportion of the region’s population, especially young people, (still) continue to be exposed to tobacco smoke in public places, as well as to promotional activities aimed at encouraging the use of a highly addictive product.

PAHO said there are 145 million smokers in the region, accounting for 12 per cent of the world’s total, estimating that about one million people lose their lives as a consequence of tobacco every year.

“The addiction, disease and death associated with tobacco are absolutely preventable,” Blanco said.

According to the report, less than

half the population is protected from exposure to second-hand smoke through 100 per cent smoke-free environments, and barely a quarter of the population is protected from tobacco advertising.

Furthermore, the report says tobacco packaging only contains graphic health warnings on tobacco’s harmful effects to health in fewer than half the countries.

For tobacco control programmes to have a greater impact, the report urges that they include interventions that not only prevent young people from starting to smoke but also encourage smokers to quit.

“The great burden of mortality due to tobacco in the first half of this century can only be avoided if the people who are smoking today give up tobacco use,” the report stated.

It also said that the tobacco industry “continues to market and promote its products to lowincome populations, women and young people, while implementing increasingly aggressive strategies against tobacco control policies”.

The report states that the “agestandardized prevalence” of tobacco use among adults in the Americas is 22 per cent, varying widely among countries, from 41 percent in Chile to seven per cent in Barbados and St. Kitts and Nevis.

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Christian leaders demand action over hunger in UK FORTY-THREE Christian leaders, including 27 Anglican bishops, have signed a letter urging David Cameron to ensure people get enough to eat.

They argue that “cutbacks and failures” in the benefits system are forcing thousands of people to use food banks.

The End Hunger Fast campaign called the situation “truly shocking”.

It wants a national day of fasting on 4 April.

But the government said it wanted to help people “stand on their own two feet” by cutting welfare dependency.

The letter comes after Archbishop of Westminster Vincent Nichols, the leader of the Roman Catholic Church in England and Wales, warned last weekend that welfare reform was leaving people in “destitution” and labelled it a “disgrace”.

But on Wednesday the prime minister defended the changes as a “moral mission” to return people to work from a life of dependency on the state.

The Christians who have signed the letter in the Daily Mirror newspaper include the bishops of Durham, Manchester and Leicester, as well as Quaker and Methodist leaders.

Clashes have resumed in Kiev after a short-lived truce.

The Christian leaders argue that “cutbacks and failures” in the benefits system are forcing thousands of people to use food banks.

The letter stated: “We often hear talk of hard choices. Surely few can be harder than that faced by the tens of thousands of older people who must ‘heat or eat’ each winter, harder than those faced by families whose wages have stayed flat while food prices have gone up 30% in just five years.

“Yet beyond even this we must, as a society, face up to the fact that over half of people using food banks have been put in that situation by cutbacks to and failures in the benefit system,

whether it be payment delays or punitive sanctions.”

The UK is in the midst of the most radical shake-up of the welfare system for decades. The government’s welfare reforms include: Introducing Universal Credit, which combines six means-tested benefits into a single payment Capping the amount of benefits that working-age people can receive Cutting benefits for social housing tenants with spare bedrooms

North Korea tops Iran as most disliked nation in US NORTH Korea has achieved an unenviable feat -- it has surpassed Iran as the most disliked nation for Americans.

Only 11 percent of Americans had a favorable opinion of North Korea, the first time since 2004 that the communist nation has been alone at rock bottom, an annual Gallup poll released Wednesday found.

Iran was not much higher at 12 percent, although the figure was up three points -- within the survey’s margin of error -- from a year earlier.

Russia saw the biggest fall.

The survey came after a year in which North Korea’s young leader Kim Jong-Un defiantly tested a third nuclear weapon, threatened to attack the United States and executed his uncle and onetime mentor.

The poll of 1,023 Americans was taken February 6-9, days before a landmark UN inquiry accused the totalitarian state of crimes against humanity.

Iran has had tense relations with the United States since the 1979 Islamic revolution overthrew the Western-oriented shah, but the two

Ukraine unrest: EU sanctions imposed EUROPEAN Union foreign ministers have agreed to impose sanctions on Ukrainian officials "responsible for violence and excessive force".

In a statement, they said targeted sanctions including asset freezes and visa bans would be introduced "as a matter of urgency".

At least 21 anti-government protesters died in clashes in Kiev on Thursday.

Officials said that one policeman had also died and that 67 police had been captured by protesters.

"No circumstances can justify the repression we are currently witnessing," the statement from EU foreign ministers said.

EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton said the "prime responsibility" to get talks between

the two sides under way lay with President Viktor Yanukovych.

Speaking after an emergency meeting of EU foreign minsters in Brussels, she said ministers had expressed their "dismay" at the latest violence and had agreed to "suspend export licences for equipment for internal repression".

Implementation of the measures "will be taken forward in light of developments in Ukraine", she added.

The EU has until now refrained from imposing sanctions on Ukraine, preferring to emphasise dialogue and compromise.

The US state department had already announced visa bans on 20 members of the Ukrainian government but has not provided any names.

Judge orders King’s bible, Nobel Peace Prize stored in safe deposit box

North Korea’s official Korean Central News Agency shows people visiting statues of President Kim Il Sung and leader Kim Jong Il on January 31, 2014 (AFP Photo/)

countries have taken small steps to improve ties since President Hassan Rouhani swept to power in June elections on a reformist platform.

Iran in November reached a breakthrough but tentative agreement with the United States and five other powers to address concerns over its nuclear program.

Canada was once again the most popular foreign country for Americans, with 93 percent seeing the northern neighbour favorably.

The biggest drop was for Russia,

whose favorability rating fell 10 points to 34 percent. Russian President Vladimir Putin has come under growing US criticism on issues ranging from gay rights to Ukraine’s political crisis.

In other changes, India’s favorability rating went up four points to 72 percent despite a showdown with the United States over a diplomat’s arrest in New York.

Mexico posted the steepest rise, jumping 11 points to 58 percent.

(AFP)

A JUDGE in Georgia on Wednesday ordered the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Bible and Nobel Peace Prize to be stored in a safe deposit box that only the court will access until litigation over the items between the slain civil rights leader’s children can be worked out.

Fulton County Superior Judge Robert McBurney ordered King’s daughter, Bernice, to turn over the items but did not set a timeline.

The judge’s order is the latest development in a feud between King’s daughter and two sons -Dexter King and Martin Luther King III -- over control of the Bible and Nobel prize.

Bernice King alleges her brothers want to sell the objects.

The slain civil rights icon’s estate -- controlled by his sons -sued King’s daughter to force her to turn over the items.

The judge ordered the items placed in a safe deposit box in the

name of the King estate, but only the court would hold the keys.

McBurney based his decision on “the likelihood the estate will show the Bible and peace prize are possessions of the estate.”

The items are “in a safe deposit box in an unknown location,” the judge said.

Bernice King, who was 5 when her father was assassinated, is acting as “the gatekeeper” to her father’s property, said attorney William Hill, who represents the King estate.

He says she has no individual claim to the property that belongs to the estate controlled by her brothers.

According to the complaint, King’s heirs agreed in 1995 to give up their inheritance to the Estate of Martin Luther King Jr. Inc., but Bernice King has “secreted and sequestered” the items in question.

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UK economic recovery not Co-pilot hijacks Ethiopian Airlines secure, warns Osborne plane, flies to Geneva, seeks asylum THE UK’s economic recovery is “not yet secure”, Chancellor George Osborne has warned, ahead of next month’s Budget.

In a speech to business leaders in Hong Kong, Mr Osborne called for an increase in exports, but insisted the situation remained “unbalanced” and that cuts to the national debt had to continue.

It comes after the Bank of England upgraded its UK growth forecast for 2014 from 2.8% to 3.4%.

Labour said Mr Osborne’s policies had “choked off” recovery.

The chancellor will deliver his Budget on 19 March, following a recent run of good economic news, with unemployment down and the revised growth forecast.

However, the Bank’s governor, Mark Carney, said the recovery so far has been “neither balanced nor sustainable” and required continued support.

Experts have raised concerns that improvements are too dependent on consumer spending.

The chancellor, who will attend a meeting of G20 finance ministers in Australia this weekend, echoed this note of caution in his speech.

He said: “Some in Britain might be tempted to say, ‘job done - let’s avoid more hard decisions’.

“That would be a huge mistake. Abandon the plan and we abandon the progress we’ve made and go back to square one.”

He continued: “I said that we have to go on dealing with our debt and our deficit - and we have no choice but to do so.”

Mr Osborne stressed that “as well as reasons to be cheerful, there are also reasons to be careful”.

“The recovery is not yet secure and our economy is still too unbalanced.

“We cannot rely on consumers alone for our economic growth, as we did in previous decades. And we cannot put all our chips on the success of the City of London, as my predecessors did. Britain is not investing enough. Britain is not exporting enough.”

The chancellor said his Budget would support business investment and exports to lay foundations for “long-term economic security”.

It would ensure that “around the world, wherever you are, you can’t help but see ‘Made in Britain’. That’s the Budget I’m going to deliver,” he said.

Labour’s shadow Treasury minister Chris Leslie said: “George Osborne is finally recognising that the recovery, which he choked off in 2010, is still not secure or balanced.

A CO-PILOT on an Ethiopian Airlines flight bound for Rome hijacked the airliner early Monday morning and flew it to Geneva, Switzerland, looking for asylum.

The man, an Ethiopian in his early 30s, was arrested when the plane landed at Geneva International Airport, police said. The 202 passengers and crew aboard the Boeing 767300 were not harmed.

It was a welcome outcome from the last time an Ethiopian Airlines was hijacked.

In 1996, 125 people died after a hijacked Ethiopian Airlines crashed in the Indian Ocean after running out of fuel.

In that case, the hijackers were seeking asylum in Australia.

In Monday’s incident, Flight 702 had taken off from the Ethiopian capital of Addis Ababa and was headed to Rome, the airline said.

The co-pilot took control of the plane when the pilot went to the restroom, said Swiss police spokesman JeanPhilippe Brandt.

The co-pilot, who was not named, closed the fortified door, police said. Instead of Rome, he then steered the plane toward Geneva.

At one point, as the plane hovered over Geneva’s airspace several times, he asked the control tower:

Fake cancer patient gets one year in prison A JUDGE sentenced a Michigan woman to a year behind bars Wednesday in an “almost mind-boggling” scam that tricked an insurance company and swindled bighearted people in small communities who believed she was dying of cancer.

Authorities said it was all an extraordinary lie: No doctor has ever stepped forward to even suggest that Sara Ylen had cancer.

Ylen, 38, already is serving a minimum five-year prison sentence in another case of deceit, and the one-year punishment for fraud will run at the same time.

Ylen claimed she developed cervical cancer from a sexual assault in 2001 and was regularly treated at Cancer Treatment Centers of America in Zion, Ill. The Michiganbased Mercy Hospice cut her off in 2011 after two years when tests showed her life

Sara Ylen is also serving a sentence for falsely accusing two men of rape.

wasn’t in peril. The cancer hospital said it had no record of her as a patient.

The Lexington resident accepted thousands of dollars from supporters who for years regularly read of her plight in the Port Huron Times Herald.

She repeatedly forged medical records, including documents that bore the letterhead of cancer specialists at the University of Michigan.

In January, Ylen pleaded no

contest to fraud through false pretenses and false statements.

A no-contest plea in Michigan is treated like a regular conviction for the purpose of a sentence.

“All of these fraudulent acts that you perpetrated on so many people, and the extent that you went to perpetrate them, is almost mind-boggling,” Sanilac County Circuit Judge Donald Teeple said. “You took advantage of the goodwill and generosity of people who were more than willing to assist you, all based on lies.”

Ylen was silent in court, about 90 miles northeast of Detroit, and has never given a public explanation.

Wearing prison shackles and an oversized coat, she also declined to comment as officers escorted her to a van for a return trip to prison, where she is serving a sentence for falsely accusing two men of rape. (NYdailynews.com)

The 202 passengers and crew aboard the Boeing 767-300 were not harmed.

“And you have to give us lastly permission on board for asylum.”

“Yes I know,” the tower responded. “Sorry, but we are still waiting for the response.

We are trying our best to get you the response, sir.”

Eventually, the plane

landed at Geneva International Airport.

“I will be coming out via the window,” the co-pilot told the control tower.

He then escaped through the cockpit window using a rope, and surrendered to police, Brandt said.

He was unarmed, authorities said.

“His act has been motivated by the fact that he feels threatened in his county and wants to make an asylum claim in Switzerland,” Swiss police spokesman Philippe Grangean said.

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Director of Culture David Bowen (right) with participants

Hundreds attended the cultural event

It was fun for everyone at the annual competition

Model sailboats set sail off Bambarra Beach Photos by Agile LeVin/VisitTCI

MORE than 50 colourful model sailboats set sail on the beautiful waters off Bambarra Beach in Middle Caicos last weekend as part of a fun annual competition.

Participants created the intricately hand carved vessels to compete in the family friendly Valentine’s Day Cup, which celebrated its fourteenth

anniversary this year.

A press release from event organisers Daniel and Sara Forbes said: “This event is focused on the sparking shallow water, encouraging family fun as the model sailboat races run throughout the day with friendly competition among the captains.

“Awards include cash prizes, trophies and signature hats for all boat captains, with the new

Premier’s Cup a permanent display trophy inscribed each year with the winner name.”

There were a number of different categories of races during the day including Class C boats under 30 inches, Class B boats from 30 to 40 inches, the Ladies Open Challenge and the brand new Premier’s Cup with boats over 40 inches.

This year the youngest participant

was nine-years-old and the oldest was a grand 75-years-old.

Director of Culture David Bowen was master of ceremonies, commodore John Lawson organised each race and race referee Mark Parrish kept order around the course.

Live music was provided by Full Force ripsaw band from Grand Turk, and there was plenty of local food and drink.

Proceeds from the event will go to promote sailing and local culture by contributing to Turks and Caicos Island Sailing Association programmes.

It will also go towards exhibits, demonstrations and information about this traditional toy at Sailboat House on Middle Caicos and to a primary school programme to introduce model sailboat racing to local North and Middle Caicos children.

The Valentine’s Day Cup began as a millennium project to revive the traditional hand carved model sailboats - a beloved toy in bygone years.

Fourteen years later it is now a

major feature on the TCI calendar with more than 50 model sailboats boats participating in four race classes.

This year the Premier’s Cup race for the large boats was officially initiated when Premier Rufus Ewing took to the water.

According to the press release: “Participation across the board was very keen with over a dozen captains in the water racing boats in each class, with an enthusiastic crowd on the beach cheering everyone round the course.”

Winner of the Class C event was Phoebe Twigg with Jupiter, David Mead won the Class B event with his boat Blue Bird I, Charlotte Hunt and Celia Keeping took the first prize in the Ladies Open Challenge with Sea Wings, while Buzz Lawson and Alex Cox of the TCI Sailing Association won the Premiers Cup with their boat Islandcom.

To sign up as a volunteer or coach, to order your own model sailboat or to make donations for next year’s event call Sara and Daniel Forbes on 231-4884 or email middlecaicos. tci@gmail.com.

Prison trains specialist search team A SMALL team of staff at Her Majesty’s Prison in Grand Turk have been given intensive training on search techniques.

The three day course from February 10 to 12 was part of the prison service’s strategic plan to improve security, safety and staff development.

Seven selected prison officers will now go on to support those who manage the jail’s daily operations and will also provide monthly training sessions to staff.

They are Senior Officer Stanley Taylor and Officers Lerano Missick, George Coleman, Maurice Fraser, John Green, Wendy Williams and Leanne Harvey.

Adrian Northeast, a tutor at Her Majesty Prison (UK) Prison Service College, delivered the Dedicated Search Training (DST) to participants.

He spoke about searching strategies and introduced core skills in searching techniques and equipment.

Overseas territories prison reform coordinator Steve Fradley

helped to organise the training and presented certificates of completion to staff.

This week Northeast delivered further training in pro-social modelling – methods which encourage inmates to imitate staff behaviour.

Prison Superintendent Ian Sargent said: “The sessions support the premise within forward thinking prison systems that in working with prisoners, staff must act in a professional and socially accepted way regardless of what demeanour is presented to them.

“This is in order to support socially accepted behaviour with the hope that this behaviour will be modelled by those we incarcerate.”

In addition Northeast, who has vast experience in delivering training and development in the Caribbean, also provided a refresher course in first line management.

The training sessions were funded by the UK’s Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

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Hopelessly Romantic raises funds and awareness for the arts A BEAUTIFUL full moon added to the enchanted ambiance at the Stargazer Villa on Saturday (February 15) as the Turks and Caicos Friends of the Art Foundation (TCFAF) hosted its third Hopelessly Romantic fundraiser.

Held at the exquisite residence of foundation’s founders Mark and Barbara Pankhurst, the event raised over $10,000 and was an absolute delight to attendees.

They were treated to a lovely evening of live musical performances by some of the island’s best voices, champagne cocktails, delicious nibbles and chocolate delights.

The evening also featured

a collection of exquisite local paintings, photography and jewellery to purchase and bid on in a silent auction as well as a 50/50 raffle.

Some youths who benefit from the foundation performed a surprise piece and worked as servers of the tasty treats donated by local chefs.

Local musicians and entertainers including Barbara Johnson, Cora Malcolm, Brentford Handfield, Candy Barrotti, Josie Smith and Addison Stoddard along with a live band Soundproof wowed the crowd with their musical talent.

“The event was very successful… we had a very good formula and everybody seems to love it,” said

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Attendees dancing under the stars at the third Hopelessly Romantic fundraiser

cofounder Barbara Pankhurst.

Delighted with the outcome, she said she was especially thrilled at how organised everything was and that there was plenty of food for everyone.

The event was all in an effort to raise scholarship funds for students studying in the arts and to aid in purchasing instruments and materials for youths involved in voice, music, dance and drama.

Launched in 2002, the foundation is non-discriminatory and offers support mainly to students and youths from any nationality who show an interest and talent in the arts but need assistance.

TCFAF’s mission is “to promote a heightened appreciation of the performing and visual arts in the

Turks and Caicos Islands through encouragement, entertainment and education.”

And that, Pankhurst proudly said, is being accomplished.

Since its inception they have hosted more than 65 events including pantomimes, music of all styles, dances from ballets to Irish step dance, and poetry.

Some of the biggest hits in their 12 years of existence have been Pirates of the Turks and Caicos, Caribbean Cinderella, Men are from Turks and Women are from Caicos and a Christmas Nutcracker which included over 70 local children.

Every year the foundation hosts a free Christmas concert for children; usually engaging them in creating ornaments for the tree, a visit with

Santa Claus and a display of splendid local talent, mostly from children.

TCFAF also teams up with the Edward C Gartland Youth Centre to hold workshops and camps during the summer.

Their donations and contributions to the community have been endless; from donations of musical instruments, grants and scholarships funding, as well as providing assist to local bands like Rip Saw and Blackout with travel expenses to perform and promote the groups outside of the Turks and Caicos Islands.

They provide lighting, costumes, props and other assistance to those in need and have stimulated and supported growth of the arts in the Turks and Caicos Islands. (KH)

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Brit Awards 2014: David Bowie wins best British male trophy ROCK legend David Bowie has been named best British male at the Brit Awards in London, although he was not there in person to collect his award.

Arctic Monkeys won both best group and best album for the third time.

Ellie Goulding won best British female, while pop act One Direction were honoured for their global success for the second year running.

Kate Moss collected Bowie’s prize and read a speech on his behalf urging Scottish voters to reject independence.

“I’m completely delighted to have a Brit for being the best male - but I am, aren’t I Kate? Yes. I think it’s a great way to end the day. Thank you very, very much and Scotland stay with us,” were his words - as delivered by Moss.

Overnight figures show an average 4.2 million viewers watched the ceremony live on ITV - the lowest audience since at least 1999.

Last year’s show was watched by 6.5 million viewers.

One direction also won best British video, in a public vote.

Their win, for the track Best Song Ever, was helped by their 17.8 million-strong Twitter followers.

David Bowie has won only two Brits previously, including an honorary award in 1996.

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Beckham confirms she had breast implants removed VICTORIA Beckham knows a thing or two about what makes a woman feel sexy.

The fashion designer understands that sometimes there are things that a lady just has to let go. For her, that meant her breast implants.

“I don’t have them anymore,” she finally confessed in the March issue of Allure, after reportedly seeing an old photo of herself with bigger knockers.

It’s the first time the former Spice Girl spoke candidly about her everchanging cleavage after previous speculations.

“I think I may have purchased them,” she quipped. “Or they got removed, one or the other.”

Beckham, 39, made it clear that she no longer has her fake breasts by simply saying “yeah” when asked whether she had them removed.

She reportedly reduced her breast size for the first time in 2009, which bumped the artificial 34DDs she was sporting to 34Bs. Rumors indicated Beckham had her second reduction procedure in 2011 after giving birth to her daughter, Harper, that brought her down to a 34A, which resembled her look in the Spice Girls.

Still, before now, Beckham hadn’t publicly admitted to even having breast enhancements.

“I’m completely natural,” she told Piers Morgan in 2003, according

Victoria Beckham admits that she has had her breast implants removed.

to the Daily Mail, “except for my fingernails and I have a bit of help with my hair and a bit of a St. Tropez (fake tan) going on.”

Now that she’s confirmed she’s had them removed, she also admitted that her breasts weren’t the only thing that wasn’t natural.

When it came to embarking on a career in the entertainment biz, Beckham admitted, “I was never a natural.”

wishes

To Mr Fantastic Four Here’s to first baseball games and bike rides, To secret handshakes and father son codes, To changing tires and to the mechanic assistant, To activating superhero powers and to being a talented choir leader, To always loving the women in his life and to making each day better than before, To our son after four years of age showed us that yes...nothing is impossible!

We love your big heart and big smile, Your adorable head that holds all your dreams of being just like daddy, To our peacemaker and kiss-giver with so much more to do, We pray that what inside never changes the super kid in you!

Happy birthday Christian Wanye Cadeyn Williams from your loving parents Mr and Mrs Wayne Williams Jr, your siblings Tekiera, Wayne III, and your partner in crime Wayneah Williams.

Loads of love from the entire family circle and all of your godparents. Have a great day Cay-D! Send your special occasion to: Weekly News, Cheshire House, Leeward Highway, PO Box 52, Providenciales or email to tcweeklynews@gmail.com. Free of Charge!

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946-4664 Fax: 946-4661

Email: tcnews@tciway.tc

Website: tcweeklynews.com

T Holding Ltd. Is looking for 2

Is looking for a Part-time

FOR RENT

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

contact: 946-4664

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

Contact: 231-3788

FOR SALE

laboUrers To work MondaySaturday salary $5.00 per hour.

contact: 232-4336

9537

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

February 22 - 28, 2014 is looking for a

Labourer to work 6 days per week salary $5.00 per hour.

contact: 9411881 or 432-2830

Production Services Supervisor

HAYES ELEVATOR LTD.

ELEVATOR MECHANIC

Minimum 10 yrs experience in film/ video production Salary: Commission based, Hours determined by project and can be up to 44 hrs per week.

Contact: 247-6786

9358

JOB VACANCIES Senior Pharmacist and Staff Pharmacist

- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in pharmacy from an internationally recognized university.

- Eligible to register with the TCI Health Practitioners Board and MPS. - Recent experience managing a pharmacy business required for the senior position.

- At least five years’ experience in community pharmacy.

- Excellent IT skills including use of POS and Kroll or similar.

- Able to work long shifts including weekends and holidays.

- Salary commensurate with experience ranging $45-60K

Qualified Pharmacy Technician

- Must have pharmacy technician qualification plus 3 years post qualification experience.

- Registered or eligible for registration with the TCI Health Practitioners Board.

- CXC grade 1 or 2 or equivalent in maths, English and science.

- Will be required to pass a pharmacy technician exam paper as part of interview process.

- Duties will include accurate dispensing, use of dispensary software, maintenance of pharmacy stock, NHIP billing, handling OTC enquiries - Willing to work long shifts, weekends and holidays.

- $10-$15 per hour depending on experience and qualifications

Please send cover letter, resume and copies of qualifications to jobs@ flamingopharmacy.com. Closing date March 1st 2014. Belongers only need apply.

The Meridian Club On Pine Cay

Turks & Caicos Islands British West Indies Email: info@meridianclub.com Email: manager@meridianclub.com Ph:649-941-7011 Fax: 649-941-7010

Position Available Housekeeper at The Meridian Club on Pine Cay Salary: $5.50/hr +. depending upon training, experience, work record and capability.

Room, board and necessary boat transportation to and from Pine Cay included.

Duties: include cleaning guest rooms and public areas; laundry; cleaning private residences, and such

Qualifications Required: - - - - - -

Raja Yoga Meditation Centre Turks and Caicos Islands

• Must be certified I.U.E.C Elevator Mechanic or C.E.T. Certificate • Minimum of 5 years experience in repairing all elevator equipments • Must be willing to work 5 days per week Salary $40.00 per hour

interested contact 649 231 0242 and submit resume to islandsolutions@tciway.tc

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Brama Kumaris

Is looking for an

Must be able to communicate in English Must be in good health and able to lift bundles of up to 30#.

Must be skilled in handling all duties specified above.

Must be willing to reside on Pine Cay. Must be willing to work holidays and weekends.

Must be neat, tidy, have attention for detail

Starting Date: May 2014 Contact Person and Contact Information: Beverly Plachta, Resort Manager. Please fax resume and 3 references with your contact information (mailing address, e-mail address, phone number) to 649-941-7010 or email manager@meridianclub.com .

Additional Information: Qualified Belongers preferred. All qualified applicants will be interviewed.

Telephone 946-4760 & 332-4101

www.bkwsu.com Email: bkpadma@bkwsutci.com 9354

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Technical Coordinator Duties include coordinating the technical operations of a multifaceted, threepronged consultancy firm, developing operational procedures and logistics, drafting contracts, managing the operation of activities in line with established procedures and budgets, preparation and review of project implementation and reports, and liaise with clients both locally and internationally etc.

Applicants must have a Master’s degree in Business Management or related field, minimum 10 years experience in technical operations & business management, accounting experience, must be computer literate, punctual, responsible and have the ability to work on your own initiative, valid TCI driver’s license, own transportation, willing to work weekends and holidays, & clean police record. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Please forward resume to the Manager, ETS Ltd., Long Bay, Providenciales or email them to consult@ets.tc.

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JOB VACANCIES

Seven Stars is seeking suitably qualified candidates to fill the positions outlined below. The ideal candidate must possess 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 & M.I.S

Responsible for overall management of accounting, purchasing, and IT 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, and hotel audit experience mandatory • Minimum 10 years at the Director level • Strong understanding of IT, with previous departmental oversight mandatory.

• Extensive knowledge of POS systems, Visual 1 software experience preferred

SECURITY/LOSS PREVENTION MANAGER

To take overall responsibility for security and health & safety management within the resort in accordance with Company procedures. Responsible for managing security operations on a daily basis.

Areas of responsibilities include the protection and safety of property assets, employees, guests and accident and fire prevention and response. Assist the Duty Manager with daily matters arising as required. Responsible for the management, updating and communication of the Hotel Crisis Management Manual. Displays leadership in guest hospitality, exemplifies excellent customer service and creates a positive atmosphere for guests and employees.

Requirements: • Ex-Military with Officer Rank and a minimum of 5 years’ experience in the security/loss prevention manager role or related professional area.

• Strong understanding of all Corporate Security Safety and Security Management guidelines and procedures.

• Able to work flexible hours and weekends.

DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY & COMMUNICATIONS

Seven Stars Resort is currently seeking a highly qualified, hands-on, Director of Information Technology for its resort client. The ideal candidate will play a lead role in the development, delivery and implementation of key business applications. This individual will have a keen understanding of hospitality technology and will be responsible for identifying solutions for the resort’s current and future business needs.

Minimum Requirements • Strong understanding of technology architecture, IT business models, systems development and life cycles with an ability to set the direction of the Resorts IT function

• Degree in Information Technology, Engineering or other technical field OR 15 years leadership experience working with IT and telephony applications, hospitality experience highly desired • 10 years Mitel experience coupled with IPTV applications experience • Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in a fastpaced, deadline-driven environment • Working knowledge of Visual One, Micros and/or Opera Fidelio • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, Outlook) • Critical thinker with complex problem-solving abilities • Strong leadership skills with the ability to “see the big picture,” evaluate technologies and identify business solutions strategies • Ability to develop and manage strong working relationships at all levels of the organization, as well as with external vendors and suppliers • Ability to communicate technical issues to nontechnical internal customers and executives, and translate their needs into appropriate applications • Ability to assess technology alternatives and identify and implement applicable solutions • Ability to develop, track and adhere to budgets

LEAD BEACH BUTLER

The Lead Beach Butler is a key element in team of professionals striving to deliver a level of personalized service that exceeds not only the expectation of the guest but will add a point of difference from the service provided anywhere else within the resort. The position of a lead butler provides a very personal, detailed, seamless service to guests. The Lead Butler will take care of guests needs in highly professional manner.

Requirements: • A minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Lead Butler in a 5 Star Resort.

• CPR and First Aid certification preferred • Excellent communication and organizational skills • Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities • Highly responsible & reliable • Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times.

WATERSPORTS INSTRUCTOR

As a Watersports Instructor you will work within a close team to deliver an activity programme to adults and children in the water. Activities delivered include Sailing, Windsurfing, Kayaking and Paddle boarding. You will be responsible for provision of activities ensuring delivery in a safe enthusiastic manner, exceeding guest expectations. A physically demanding role which involves carrying, rigging and lifting. You will rotate responsibilities of instructing, safety cover, working the beach, being on rescue. Broad knowledge and plenty of patience are important for coaching the varied abilities.

Your responsibilities will also include the maintenance and upkeep of the water sports equipment.

Requirements • Must be able to instruct in paddle board, hobie cat, kayak and windsurfing.

• Must be able to rig hobie cat.

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Watersports Instructor in a 5 Star Resort.

• Hold a First Aid Certificate.

• Applicant must be physically fit and be able to stand for 8 hours a day.

• Good Swimmer.

• Must be able to swim 300 yards in under 5 minutes and swim 20 yards, free dive to 10 feet, retrieve a 10lb weight and swim back to vessel within 1 minute.

• An approachable and friendly attitude, ability to work well within a team and be willing to assist in any other duties if necessary.

FOOD AND BEVERAGE MANAGER

We are actively recruiting an Outlet and Banquets Manager who will provide hands-on oversight for a popular outdoor, beachside resort restaurant and event outlet. The incumbent will ensure guest service and financial goals are met or exceeded. He or she must be flexible to work long hours as business demands, and must be able to manage banquet activities from inception to completion. The successful candidate will assist other restaurants or bars within the resort and will work a shift schedule with rotating off days.

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.

• Knowledge of Bar setup and costing.

• 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.

FOOD & BEVERAGE DIRECTOR

The Food & Beverage Director will be responsible for coordinating, supervising and directing all F&B and catering operations in a multi-outlet environment consisting of fine and casual dining - breakfast, lunch and dinner. You will be responsible for maintaining profitable operations without sacrificing our high standard of food and quality. The F&B Director will be responsible for business development and retention, and for maintaining payroll and revenue targets.

The successful candidate will be sociable and outgoing, and have the ability to manage the discriminating guest while delivering superior customer service. Must be professional in demeanor and delivery. Exceptional communication skills are a must. This position is a member of the resort’s senior leadership team. Excellent organization and follow through is required, as is prior Caribbean experience.

To be successful in this role, the following requirements must be met: • 5-7 years F&B management experience overseeing multiple outlets in a five-star Caribbean resort along

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JOB VACANCIES Continued ► • • • • • • •

with culinary experience to Executive Chef level.

Relevant culinary degree experience and education, with a strong background in food service Thorough knowledge of F&B standards and practices within a luxury resort environment Excellent knowledge of fine dining, wines and wine service Proven leader with exceptional supervisory skills, including the ability to motivate, train and develop staff Sales, marketing and budgeting expertise, including scheduling and food/labour costing Working knowledge of MS Office, Visual One and Infogenises References required

RESTAURANT MANAGER

The manager is responsible for leading departmentlevel restaurant operations; models and demonstrates leadership skills to company standards. Successful performance is measured by consistent delivery of balanced results through our systems, methods and procedures from the perspective of all our stakeholders.

This leads to sustained growth in sales and profits achieved through personal, people, business and results leadership.

Requirements: • Must have a minimum of 10 years’ experience as Restaurant Manager or Maitre D in a high end or FiveStar Restaurant.

• Current, salaried management experience in a highvolume full service restaurant is preferred • Strong passion for culinary excellence and guest service • Proven ability to develop team • Knowledge of systems, methods and processes that contribute to great execution • Stable job history which demonstrates upward career and salary progression • Knowledge of Wine and Spirits • Staff Scheduling and labor cost control’s

SOUS CHEF

Candidate must possess a minimum of 2 years’ experience, and be hardworking, dependable individuals with a passion for hospitality. A strong work ethic and excellent culinary knowledge are required. A culinary degree or relevant training is vital. Fine dining experience within a five-star resort environment is essential. The ideal candidate will be team players who work exceptionally well in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities may include, but not be limited to: • Assisting in the creation and planning of menus and specials • Preparing, seasoning and cooking salads, soups, fish, meats, vegetables and other foods.

• Participating in the preparation, cooking and baking of menu items • Properly displaying and presenting food as designated

• • • • •

by the Executive Chef Properly receiving, storing and rotating food products in compliance with HACCP standards Maintaining the cleanliness and organization of all kitchen and food and beverage areas Monitoring and controlling the maintenance and sanitation of kitchen equipment Physical ability to lift, carry, move, push or pull heavy items up to 100 lbs Working in confined spaces with extreme temperatures (hot or cold)

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LABOURER Salary commensurate with qualification.

Resumes can be faxed to 649941-3425 and the Labour Department, Providenciales as soon as possible

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MASTER STOREROOM MANAGER

This position is responsible for coordinating all essential duties related to the ordering, loading, receiving, storing, inventorying, and issuance of all Food and Beverage products. The ideal candidates will be accountable for preserving quality and quantity control of inventoried items. Ensure facilities are kept neat, clean, and professional at all times by living our 7S culture. Analyze problems and recommend solution(s).

Requirements: • 3 years’ experience as Master Storeroom Manager at a reputable hotel, or at comparable firm that stores high volume of merchandise.

• In order to have the required food knowledge candidate must have worked as a minimum as Executive Sous Chef in a fine dining restaurant • Knowledge of public health standards related to storeroom management of Hotel items.

• Responsible for ensuring proper disbursement of merchandise from the storeroom following the pickup times established in the internal requisitioning timetable for Food and Bar Departments.

• Must have the ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.

• Must be able to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

• Conducts storerooms spot check to ensure items are correctly stored in order to minimize deterioration and waste and to maximize storing and space efficiencies.

• Responsible for researching and reporting to the Inventory Manager any physical count discrepancies, spoilage, and breakage of Food and Beverage inventoried items.

• Responsible for ensuring proper rotation of merchandise using FIFO (first in – first out) procedures and monitoring shelf-life of all Food and Beverage products.

• Develop and implement strategic plans with internal and external customers.

• Knowledge of chemical storage guidelines.

• Computer knowledge; proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Closing Date: March 7, 2014

Suitably qualified candidates should apply via e-mail to Seven Stars Resort at

hr@sevenstarsgracebay.com for consideration. Candidates must possess relevant skills, experience, and a clean police record.

ONLY CANDIDATES MEETING MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS WILL BE CONTACTED.

LUCIENNE N. ROBINSON Is looking for a

MACKEY’S CAFÉ Is looking for a

Labourer waitress To work 5 days To work 6 days

per week salary $5.50 per hour.

contact: 343-9101

per week salary $5.00 per hour. contact: 941-3640

Is looking for a

WARD CONSULTANCY

Fishermen

2 Labourers 1 Waiter 1 Domestic Worker 1 Painter 1 Aesthetician

contact: 341-2914

contact: 345-7512

PORTER EWING

Salary negotiable

acting on behalf of our clients: Brid & Benjamin, Coyaba Restaurant, Complete Construction and Faces and Fingers is looking to fill the following positions:

Must be willing to work 6 days per week salary starting from $6-$8 per hour.

9540

Labourer

Needed Bonded Warehouse facility requires a labourer. Duties include general cleaning, maintenance and movement of cargo. Salary: Starting at $6:00 per hour for 40 hour work-week.

Please contact Cargo Express Services, in person, at 70 South Dock Road or fax Application to 941-5525 Application deadline: March 7, 2014 9352

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EDWIN HERNANDEZ Acting on behalf of our clients:

The Meridian Club On Pine Cay

La Familia Restaurant Jose Ovando Construction Caribbean Beauty Supply Dominique Beauty Salon & Spa, Dieriger Longmire

Turks & Caicos Islands British West Indies

Is looking to fill the following positions:

1 Cosmetologist/ Hairdresser 1 Kitchen Helper 1 Sales Person 1 Domestic Worker 1 Computer Technician

Positions Available at The Meridian Club on Pine Cay:

Note: The Meridian Club operations include a hotel and home rental operation, along with restaurant, bar, guest excursion, marine, maintenance, gardening, commissary, K-9 security and housekeeping services. We handle all reservations and some marketing services in-house. Given our size and limited housing capacity, we cannot afford to have management personnel for each area of operations, so this is a unique position requiring multiple skills and obligations. Hours in this position are those necessary for proper operation of the resort and island 7 days per week throughout season. This employee must be available at all hours for emergency response and therefore must reside full time on-island.

Duties of Resort Manager and Homeowner Liaison: Day to day management of the resort, including, but not limited to, the hotel, cottages in the rental pool, restaurant, gift shop and commissary; oversee all operations incidental thereto, including, but not limited to, reservations, marketing, guest services and staff performance in resort operations; Coordinate and oversee administration of homeowner maintenance and marine services in conjunction with Assistant Island Manager and report to homeowners on status of their projects. Assume primary responsibility for guest, homeowner and staff transfers to and from Pine Cay; Ensure and coordinate staff training, develop on-going training program for all levels of resort service staff, including reception, reservations, housekeeping, bar and wait staff; Conduct staff performance reviews, as necessary, for such staff members; Coordinate security needs for resort with Head of Security Department; Respond, as necessary, to security issues and health emergencies involving guests, homeowners, staff and other persons on island; Provide first aid procedures when necessary and coordinate evacuation of injured or ill persons requiring greater medical care to Provo; Arrange special functions for guests and homeowners; Dine with guests on a regular basis and monitor guest and homeowner satisfaction with food service and quality; Monitor and ensure proper sanitation and cleanliness on island, including, without limitation, in and about the hotel, restaurant, commissary, staff quarters, staff kitchen and staff recreation center. Assist in management of the hiring process to bring in qualified candidates as positions become available; Ensure proper conduct of resort staff and their compliance with the Employment Manual; Ensure compliance with all applicable TCI laws regarding employment of resort staff, and resort operations; Conduct or help coordinate staff meetings to discuss important issues involving staff; Conduct and/or participate in staff disciplinary proceedings as needed; Help with the supervision of all aspects of resort administration, including accounting; Assist in preparation of annual budgets for Resort operations and perform such other functions as may be necessary to ensure proper operation of the island and resort. Report as requested or necessary, on resort operations and homeowner services to the Board.

Qualifications Required for Resort Manager and Homeowner Liaison: - Minimum of 4 year bachelor’s degree from accredited college or university or equivalent hospitality industry experience of not less than 10 years in 5-star properties.

- Minimum of 5 to 10 years experience as general manager of 4-5 star resort.

- Must have experience in home rentals and managing homeowner requests and expectations.

- Must be skilled in handling all duties specified above.

- Must be willing to reside on Pine Cay on a full time basis, 24 hrs/day.

- Must have at least 5 years experience in resort marketing operations.

- Must have at least 5 years experience in managing resort reservation operations.

- Must have at least 5 years experience in preparing resort operational budgets.

- Computer literate in Quickbooks, Excel and Word.

- Must have training in first aid and emergency resuscitation techniques.

- Must be willing to work evenings when necessary and remain available for emergencies at all times.

- Private island work experience desirable due to isolation factor.

- Must be willing to take K-9 training courses.

Salary $5-$7 per hour

Contact: 346-3918 BELONGER ONLY NEED APPLY

Salary: Commensurate with education, training, experience, work record and capability. Minimum salary $38,000/yr.

Island Engineer - Pine Cay

FOR RENT

Duties of Island Engineer: The Island Engineer is responsible for working in coordination with the Assistant Island Manager in supporting and supervising all aspects of island maintenance and infrastructure projects, including, but not limited to, managing the maintenance of the island, resort, homeowner properties, restaurant, gift shop, commissary and island security and marine operations. Responsible for all physical plant operations, including electrical, HVAC and refrigeration systems, generator backup systems, plumbing, waste management, fire suppression systems, vehicle maintenance, masonry and construction projects. In coordination with the Assistant Island Manager, assist in the management and evaluation of island infrastructure projects as directed by Board. Ensure and coordinate maintenance staff training, develop ongoing training program for all levels of maintenance staff positions, including safety training. Monitor and ensure proper sanitation and cleanliness on island, including, without limitation, in and about the hotel, restaurant, commissary, staff quarters, staff kitchen and staff recreation center. In conjunction with the Assistant Island Manager, report as necessary, on resort maintenance operations to the Board.

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

contact: 946-4664 ADELINE CESAR Is looking for a

Desired Skill set: Training and experience in performing, scheduling and supervising carpentry, plumbing, painting, masonry, electrical, flooring, HVAC and refrigeration systems, sheet metal work, roofing, fire suppression systems, rebuilding pumps and motors, servicing kitchen and laundry equipment, diesel generators, water and sewage treatment plants, vehicle and heavy equipment repairs and maintenance, compressed air systems.

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

Qualifications Required for Island Engineer: - Hands-on multi-tasker with minimum of 15 years in performing and/ or supervising hospitality and restaurant facilities operations and maintenance with skill sets listed above.

- Must have at least 10 years experience in construction project management and working with subcontractors.

- Must be willing to reside on Pine Cay on a full time basis, 24 hrs/day.

- Must have first aid and emergency resuscitation training.

- Must be willing to work evenings as necessary and remain available for emergencies at all times.

- Experience working on private island desirable.

contact: 341-3796

9356

G-SPOT

is looking for a

Salary: Commensurate with education, training, experience, work record and capability. Minimum salary $40,000/yr.

Starting Date for Both Positions: Upon acceptance.

Contact Person and Contact Information: Jahmal Misick at Misick & Stanbrook. Please send: 1. Resume + copy of passport with your contact information (mailing address, e-mail address, phone number) 2. Several references with contact information and a statement of how you know each person named, by e-mail to jahmal@misickstanbrook.tc or deliver to the attention of Jahmal Misick at Misick & Stanbrook, Richmond House, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands 3. Please respond no later than March 14, 2014 Additional Information: All qualified applicants will be interviewed.

9341

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

contact: 241-0611

9364

Resort Manager and Homeowner Liaison

February 22 - 28, 2014

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R. A. SHAW DESIGN LTD.

Architectural Draftsman/ Revit Operator Required

R & R Motor Sales & Rentals is seeking employment for the following:

1) MEchanic

Starting Salary is negotiable. Interested candidate may apply through ricardofulford@ gmail.com for further details regarding employment.

RA Shaw Designers Ltd. is in need of a senior draftsperson with experience in Architectural detailing imperative that interested individuals must be proficient in Autodesk Revit Software.

Estel Plumbing is seeking employment for the following:

1) Plumber

• Successful applicant will possess a comprehensive understanding of building science and architectural design, with good communication skills and team attitude, and with a minimum 5 years experience in the industry in addition must have: • Minimum 5-10 years drafting and design experience • Revit Architectural 2014 & Autodesk 2015 Building Design Suite • Strong knowledge in residential construction and Architectural Technology • Responsible for creating and maintaining AutoCad/ Revit standards, procedures, and details and will manage the detail library and drawing archives • autoCad Certified Associate • ability to meet project budgets and schedules • sketchUp Salary commensurate with experience.

Interested candidate may apply through ricardofulford@gmail.com further details regarding employment LEXA SOUNDS is seeking employment for the following:

2) Musician

Interested candidate may contact 441-3030 for further details regarding employment.

Barry Fashion Shop is seeking employment for the following:

1) Sale Person

Interested candidate may contact 343-2559 for further details regarding employment.

Ivanelle Jeannette Francois is seeking employment for the following:

1) Labourer

Interested individuals can contact: 941-4394 ext 102

Interested candidate may contact 341-1590 for further details regarding employment.

Interested candidate must contact the number advertise for further details regarding employment.

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

PARADISE LTD.

Assistant Scooter Store Manager

OCEAN CLUB RESORTS IS LOOKING FOR QUALIFIED, EXPERIENCED APPLICANTS

Requirements:

• Must hold a current motorcycle license and be familiar with basic scooter operation and maintenance • Must have 5 years experience in retail management, proven sales track record and proof thereof • Bachelor’s Degree in Business and Marketing is desired, financial background with extensive knowledge of finance and accounting is required • Must demonstrate computer proficiency and in-depth knowledge of QuickBooks, Excel, Adobe and Microsoft Word • Must be organized detail oriented team player with excellent communication skills • Excellent command of English language required • Must be available to work early mornings, late nights, weekends and holidays • Clean police record required Salary $7.00 per hour

FOR THE POSITIONS OF:

HOUSEMAN

Responsible for assisting the Operations Department with cleaning in all areas of the resort. May be asked to assist in other departments as business demands. Strenuous physical labour requires one who is able and willing to perform heavy lifting, and other physically demanding functions.

JANITOR

Scooter Store Clerk

Responsible for assisting the Operations Department with cleaning in all areas of the resort. May be asked to assist in other departments as business demands. Must be physically capable of hard manual outdoor labour. Previous experience in a resort setting required.

Requirements:

• Must hold currents motorcycle license, basic scooter operation and maintenance required • Must have 5 years experience in a retail/accounting/clerical position and proof thereof • Bachelor’s Degree in business or marketing preferred • Must demonstrate computer proficiency and in-depth knowledge of QuickBooks, Excel, Adobe and Microsoft Word • Must be available to work early mornings, late nights, weekends and holidays • Must be organized detail oriented team player with excellent communication skills • Full command of the English language required and secondary language of Spanish preferred • Clean police record required Salary $5.00 per hour Belongers need only apply

All applicants must be able to present a clean Police Record if offered a position. Wage commensurate with experience. Individuals must be willing to work holidays and weekends on a flexible schedule dictated by business demands. Ability to speak English is mandatory.

Please drop off resumes at the Ocean Club Front Desk to the attention of the

Human Resource Manager, or via email to diane@oceanclubresorts.tc Preference will be given to experienced and qualified Belongers.

Only those receiving an interview will be contacted.

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Applicants please apply to: paradise.provo@gmail.com Qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview

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TURKS & CAICOS ISLANDS FINANCIAL SERVICES COMMISSION 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 Starting Date: 01 -Feb-14 RegistrationNo

000421/EIL 000483/EIL 000917/EIL 002534/EIL 003193/E/L 004064/EIL 004861/E/L 005113/EIL 005164/EIL 005983/E/L 006172/EIL 006331/EIL 007066/EIL 007382/EIL 007494/E/L 007713/EIL 007843/EIL 007913/EIL 008628/EIL 008846/E/L 008863/EIL 009024/E/L 009038/EIL 009873/EIL 010214/E/L 010354/EIL 010374/E/L 010930/E/L 01 2060/EIL 012242/EIL 012311/E/L 012788/E/L 013180/EIL 013369/E/L 013406/EIL 013813/E/L 014790/EIL 015120/E/L 015189/E/L 015509/EIL 015525/EIL 015944/EIL 016193/EIL 016209/EIL 016483/EIL OI6683/E/L 017797/EIL OI8131 /EIL 018253/EIL 018338/EIL 018473/EIL 018478/EIL OI8542/E/L OI8573/E/L OI8779/EIL

John B. James CPM Registrar of Companies

Endin g Date: I 0-Feb-1 4

Company Name

Type: Exempt

not in operation.

INTERNATIONAL ART AGENCY LIMITED ROMMY LIMITED SAVOY LIMITED WINDEMERE SECURITIES LIMlTED QUINN STATE INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED JEAN DE BUYS INTERNATIONAL THE G.H. WHYTE CORPORATION INC. TURKS AN ST JAME'S PARTNERS LIMITED BELCI, LTD. LONGSTANTON LIM ITED AFRIFINANCE AND AFRITRADE LIMJTED MAXI LIMITED SEVENOAKS LIMlTED GREEN MOUNTAIN, LTD. JAR LTD. JABA HOLDINGS INC. RITZ INVESTMENTS LIMITED LODGE HOLDINGS LIMITED SOMERTON LIMlTED TIANGU IS (TURKS & CAJCOS) LIMITED GUNGHO LTD THE MEDITERRANEAN ATLANTIS COY.LTD. STEVE SIMON LTD. INVERSIONES GLOBALES S.A. AURA- SOMA LIM ITED SCOTT OVERSEAS LIMITED SUNSHINE DELIGHT LIMITED SABLE PALM DEVELOPMENT NOSSMA YO LIMITED PRO SOURCE INTERNATIONAL LIMJTED CANTAB HOLDINGS LIMITED CALISTA CAPITAL CORP. HIPPOCRATIC CONSULTANTS INTERNATIONAL TIMBER PRODUCTS LTD. RADNOR CORPORATION ZED LTD. FOUR A.P. INVESTMENTS LTD. FIVE M CONSULTANTS INC. DUNWA Y CORPORATION LEYLAND SECURITIES LIMITED MOORE INC. BIRON DEVELOPMENTS LTD. MARKET CAPITAL LTD. GULKO MEDICAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION, LTD. EVELINE HOLDINGS LTD. ARTEM SOFTWARE LTD. D. W. SIMPSON & COMPANY INC. BRECKNELL SERVICES LIMITED PACACOM Corporation FIDELITY HOLDINGS LIMITED O'DONNEL INTERNATIONAL CONSULTANTS LTD COP INVESTMENTS LTD. NEWGARD INC. T.C. B. M. FINANCIAL CORP. THE WESTWIND COMPANY

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Company Name

JAKEL INVESTMENTS LTD. GENERAL RESEARCH CORP. PARALINK INVESTMENTS LTD. (BWI) OVERSEAS INVESTMENT SERVICES LIMITED ADIOS ENTERPRISES TELOS CORPORATION MONTANO TECA S.A. OASIS INVESTMENTS MANAGEMENT LTD. H.M .L. MARINE SERVICES INC. GlLLETIE INTERNATIONAL LTD. MALKOV TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED AURORA LIMITED PALACE PARTNERS LTD. RUBICON INVESTMENTS LIMITED C ELESTIAL INVESTMENTS LTO. L.A.B. LTD. MARJSAM LTD. MARTINALIER INVESTMENTS LTD. MACRO DEVELOPMENT WESTERN CAPITAL CORP. NORLAND CAPITAL CORPORATION ABERDEEN MORTGAGE COMPANY ECLIPSE SAVINGS CORP. BLUE MOON LTD. 1031 LTD XETA CORPORATION MONKWELL INTERNATIONAL LTD. SOLSBURY SERVICES S.A. LACOSTE INVESTMENTS LTO BREWCO LIMITED COTSWELL MANAGEMENT Ltd DOVER INVESTMENTS Ltd AMARILLO ENTERTAINMENT CO. INC. CAPISCUM VERTE LTO. DARJJ ULC BELLYFIELD HOLDINGS LIMITED SECURED RETURNS LTO. POPLAR CORP. LTO. HE RON Inc. SUMMIT GROUP Ltd E X - CHEM Inc. ALANCE HOLDINGS LTD. ECO-VENTURES LTO WHITMORE LIMITED SHRILLINGHAM TRADING LIMITED EMU ESTATES LTD. EGRAUP LIMITED SYNCLINE HOLDINGS INC. TARPAN VENTURES LTO. ATLANTIC COPYRIGHTS CAESAR REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS LTD. GOLDFIELDS INVESTMENTS LIMITED AMCAS LIMITED UNO HOLDINGS LTO. DAGMAR HOLDINGS LTD. V & R HOLDINGS LTD. COMCON LTD.

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EU TRADING LIMITED SWEET RIVER FUNDING CORPORATION STERLING CAPITAL CORPORATION INVESTGUARD INC. GLOBAL PROTECTION SERVICES LIMITED KENSINGTON INVESTMENTS LTO. NOTTINGHAM MANAGEMENT LTD. DAVENPORT MANAGEMENT LTO. GREENFORD MANAGEMENT LTD. STANMORE HOLDINGS LTD. DERBY MANAGEMENT LTO. HEART SHINE CORPORATION IS VENTURES INC. MANDEVILLE HOLDINGS LTO. CUPOLA HOLDINGS LTD. JAFO TRADING GROUP HAMDEN INVESTMENTS LTO. TIPAN MANAGEMENT LTD. VANTAGE HOLDINGS LIMITED TEXCON, LTO. WILLESDEN ENTERPRISES LIMITED NUBIRA TRADING LIMJTED OWLWOOD INTERNATIONAL LTD. LAKE SHORE ALTERNATIVE FINANCIAL ASSET L GTWLTD. SMA SERVICES LIMITED Goose Rocks Holdings Ltd. DEERWOOD ONLINE LIMITED THE GOLDEN BIRD LTD. COSSAJR INC. COMPUTER DEVICES ENGINEERING LTD. ATLANTIS ENERGY GROUP HAZELGROVE ENTERPRISES INC CENTRAL COIN CORPORATION UNIT INVESTMENTS LIMITED UNIPLAS INTERNATIONAL, LTD. SENIORS SUBSIDIZED DEVELOPMENT LTD. BRAMBLE INC AO Decor Inc. 246 LTD. FONTAINEBLEU INC. CHEFF ENTERPRISES LIMITED WAVE MARKETING LTD. VERNON CONSULTANTS LIMITED HOFFMANN & SCHNEIDER GROUP LTD. RUSSCO LIMITED EUROPA WEST FINANCIAL S.A. SWC I. INC. WEST FALLS INVESTMENTS INC. JOSHUA TREE INC. KINGSBRIDGE S.A. GLOBAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES LTD. F.E.F.l. INC CHOW COMPANY LIMITED FAMILY CAPITAL RESERVE LTD. KFEURO OVERSEAS CONSORTIUM PROGRAMS LTD. LANA ENTERPRISES LTD. MediaChoice International Limited HERITAGE CONSULTANTS LTD. EAGLE HOLDINGS LTD. RELIANCE GROUP INC. OCEAN V ENTURES, LTD. SOUTHBANK DEVELOPMENT SOLUTIONS LTD. PINNACLE INDUSTRJ ES INC. TENEDORA HAMMOND GYLLENTORGET BRANDS LTD. GYLLENTORGET MARKETING LTD. CYBERSONIC LTD. PERMAFROST HOLDINGS LTD. GLOBAL APEEL LIM ITED CLAREACE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED DGS INTERNATIONAL EAST WEST TRANSPORTATION CO. INC. RATIONAL HOLDINGS LTD.

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LL DESIGN LTD. LETSBUYIT LTD. KID INVESTMENTS LTD. STONTJEN INC. VON PRE USSEN-HOHENBERG TRADING INC. BARRON ASSETS LTD. FASTFORWARD INC. JUP LTD. TECHTREX INC SUN VISION INC. STARFISH LTD. Navamar Sh ip Repai rs Inc. LIMELINE GROUP INC. Falls Devco Ltd. LAKE SHORE ALTERNATIVE FINANCIAL ASSET A LAKE SHORE ALTERNATJVE FINANCIAL ASSET A WELLINGTON CAPITAL PARTNE RS LTD. TCI GLOBAL TRADING LTD. FIVE SI GMA LTD. COMMERCIAL TRADING SA ALTMARK HOLDINGS LTD. BEROCCA INVESTMENT CORP. G.U.A.M. SMOOTHIES fNC. COPTHORNE CONSULTfNG LTD. CYBERCORE fNC CTS, LTD JM DISTRJBUTORS LTD POCHTECA (TCI) LIMITED LEX HOLDINGS LIMITED Aq Qa Limited ELROSE TECHNOLOGIES LTD. Elliott Miches Holdings Inc. BIG ROCK fNVESTMENTS LTD. SAD SYSTEM ANALYSIS & DEVELOPMENT AXIS (NOMfNEES) LTD. KELLETT ISLAND LTD. ENZYME LTD MELESE LTD. MORNfNG GLORY FfNANCIAL CORPORATION Tarlington Ltd. ORSO HOLDfNGS LTD. ISLAND WlDE fNVESTMENTS, LTD. VULCAN fNVESTMENTS LTD. UNICOM TCI fNC. 85 PORTMAN TOWERS LIMITED FASSI SA BUNNY HOLDINGS LTD KONA CAPITAL LTD. RANGE BANCORP INTERNATIONAL S.A. FWTWGmbH WEST COAST CONSTRUCTION LTD FARLEY TECHNOLOGIES ARLISIA LTD. Global Vision Inc Falcon Tor Entertainment Innovative Pipeline Services Inc. TEX-MEX OFFSHORE MARINE GPI LIMITED MARTELLO INVESTMENTS LTO. TRADE WlNDS COMPANY LTD. Black Scott Highlands Ltd. Atlantic Lexus Ltd. MANTIS CORPORATION Milhouse Holdings Inc. SENITA INVESTMENTS LTD. MRB HOLDINGS LTO. RESOL INTERNATIONAL CORP. Silversnow Holdings Ltd. Advent Investments Ltd. HUMMINGBIRD INVESTMENTS LTO Sol omon Consultants Ltd RAMAT PARTNERS INC GRADUATE HOLDINGS LTD J & E Holdings Inc. City Group Investments Inc.

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ITI World Inc. Ql Trading Inc. Turks & Caicos Capital Inc. FALL RIVER REALTY LTD. liS LIMITED Epitome Holdings Ltd. VISLOVIOUS INVESTMENT LTO RAPHAELLAH HOLDINGS LTD. Brantford Holdings Inc. COOLROACH INC TRJPLE J. INTERNATIONAL, LTD ANNA & CHRJS INC. WAYNE ROAD HOLDINGS INC. CASHAMER INC. INTEK INTERNATIONAL INC. NEW PRODUCTS INC. Spac Investments Ltd. PREY AlL ENERGY FINANClAL CORP. F IV E KIDS INC. FINNOVA SOLUTIONS INC. MXC CONTEST INC. LIBERTY HOLDINGS INC. NORTH BAY HOLDINGS INC.

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POWERED SPORTS INNOVATIONS INC. GARTHBY INVESTMENTS INC. HOLLYWOOD HEALTH INC. PARAMOUR YACHTS LIMITED LOT 40 THUMB POINT L!MlTED LISSELAN FARMS THOROUGHBREDS LIMITED BioEnergy Ltd. E & D BARITE CORPORATION LTD. E & D HOLDING LTD. MAP EL DORADO CORPORATION RP INVESTMENTS TCI INC BUSTER HOLDINGS LTD Dan Britt Holdings Ltd. GFW SRJ EQUITY LTD. OYSTE RSHELL PARTNERS LTD. PARK LANE HOLDINGS LTD. MOVE INVESTMENTS LTO THE UNIVERSITY FOR GRADUATE STUDIES IN M BLUE LAGOON INC MANILA CALL SOLUTIONS LTD GANZI DATA INTERNATIONAL ASIA DATA SYSTEMS LTO HESTIUN FINANCE LTO YS SOFTWARE PROVJDERS LTO AROUND THE GLOBE LTD. HML MARINE POWER & ENERGY LIMITED HML MARJNE MANAGEMENT LIMITED ECO ASIA INVESTMENT LTD. LuxCast le TCI Holdings GP, Ltd. ISLAND CONNOISSEUR INC. AJRPORTLANDZRT. LTD. BUDA HOLDINGS LTO. SACEKA CAPITAL CORP. LTD. BLACKSTONE INTERNATIONAL LTD

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NORTHERN CONSTRUCTION SERVICES LTD. 08-Feb-I4 TVS PROPERTIES LTD 08-Feb-14 FUTURE CAPITAL HOLDINGS LTD. 10-Feb-14 PARADIGM HOLDINGS LTD. 10-Feb-14 OmniGiobal Properties Ltd. 08-Feb-14 EXOTIC PREMIER PROPERTIES LTO. 08-Feb-14 LITTLE FEET HOLDINGS 11 LTD. 08-Feb-14 DIZZY DONKEY LIMITED 09-Feb-14 S' LTD. 08-Feb-1 4 B&ELTD. 08-Feb-14 MWE HOLDINGS LTO 08-Feb-14 SUNSET BEACH VENTURES LTD. 08-Feb-14 DESIGN HOUSE INTERIORS LTO. 08-Feb-14 OSPREY CONSTRUCTION LTD. 09-Feb-14 Emerald Point Resort Ltd. 08-Feb-14 MMG ENTERPRISES LTO. 08-Feb-14 HEALTH GROUP TCI LTD. 08-Feb-14 Kojak TC Ltd. 08-Feb-14 LUXCASTLE TCI 2 LTO. 08-Feb-14 LUXCASTLE TCI I LTO. 08-Feb-14 Blue Triangle Ltd. 10-Feb-14 HIGHWAY HOLDlNGS LTD. 08-Feb-14 HANDFIELD BUILDERS LTD. 08-Feb-14 Island Oasis Properties Ltd. 08-Feb-14 Coral Destinations Ltd. 08-Feb-14 LUCAYAN SHIPPlNG LIMITED 09-Feb-14 BOSTON HOLDlNGS LTO 09-Feb-14 MYWA Y PRODUCTIONS 2 LTO. 08-Feb-14 Snug Harbour Holdings Ltd. 08-Feb-14 MORGOLD LIMITED 10-Feb-14 PELICAN HOLDlNGS LTD. 08-Feb-14 0 Soleil Ltd. 08-Feb-14 TCM ASSOCIATES LTD. 08-Feb-14 THE ESTATES AT MONKEY HJLL LTD. 08-Feb-14 VILLA VIVIMAR LTD. 08-Feb-14 PLATYPUS LIMITED I 0-Feb-14 SUN RISE + SET LTD. 08-Feb-14 EMERALD POlNT LTD. 08-Feb-14 ISLAND MEP LTO. 09-Feb-14 ANANSI LTD. 08-Feb-14 S & S ENTERPRISES LTO. 08-Feb-14 WEST CAJCOS POWER CO. LTO. 08-Feb-14 GRAND TURK DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS LTD. 08-Feb-14 JUNlPER HOLDlNGS LTO. 08-Feb-14 HTLTD. I 0-Feb-14 GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT lNVESTMENTS LTD. 08-Feb-14 WEST CAJCOS WATER CO. LTO. 08-Feb-14 HALLWOOD lNVESTMENTS TCI LTO. 08-Feb-14 RENAJSSANCE 105, CO. LTD. 08-Feb-14 TCI VC LTD. 08-Feb-14 MYSAN LTD. 08-Feb-14 LeGRAND COTTAGE LTD. 10-Feb-14 BVIINTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS LTD. 08-Feb-14 ANCHOR REALTY LTD. 08-Feb-14 J2C HOLDINGS LTD. 08-Feb-14 QUADRIA INVESTORS LTD. 08-Feb-14 TCI FX TRADERS LTD. 08-Feb-14 TURTLE SHORES LTD. 08-Feb-14 FXC Global Ltd. 08-Feb-14 KENDAL/TAZANA DISPOSABLE SERVICES LTD. 08-Feb-14 K .K. AND T'S AUTO RENTAL SERVICES LTD. 08-Feb-14 Tropical Dreams Holdings Ltd. 08-Feb-14 NWP INVESTMENTS LTD 08-Feb-14 Leeward Highway 2008 Ltd. 08-Feb-14 AJC GLOBAL MANPOWER LTD. 08-Feb-14 MARMARA STONE IMPORTS CARIBBEAN LTD. 08-Feb-14 24 MORE LTD. 08-Feb-14 STAR PLATINUM ISLAND LTD. 08-Feb-14 Island Blinds Ltd. 08-Feb-14 Elemental Solutions Ltd. 08-Feb-14 WC DEVELOPMENT CO. LTD. 08-Feb-I4 ELENA INVESTMENTS LTD. 08-Feb-14 West Caicos Telecom Co. Ltd. 08-Feb-14 W.C. WASTE DISPOSAL LTD. 08-Feb-1 4 NB LEEWARD HOTEL, LTD 08-Feb-1 4 Continued ►

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SAUCIER NEEDED Applicants must have formal culinary experience. Must be able to perform mathematical calculations in order to convert recipes and inventory. Must have highly advanced culinary and artistic skills, full comprehension of entire kitchen departments and product identification.

Must have experience in regional Italian cuisine and be knowledgeable about produce, spices and oils found throughout the region. Fully trained in the proper health and hygiene regulations in regards to staff, kitchen cleanliness, storage and handling of food. Must be willing to work irregular hours, shifts and long late hours. $10/hr depending on experience and qualifications.

Contact Global Services at (649) 331-1809

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POSITION AVAILABLE 3 DOMESTIC WORKERS 2 DIVE MASTERS 1 DIVE INSTRUCTOR 3 LABORERS 3 GARDENERS SALARY $5.00 PER HOUR CONTACT: 3430572 FOR DETAILS 9363

SUNSET PHARMACY

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Is looking a

is looking for a

Acting on behalf of our clients:

Impression Beauty Salon

Domestic cleaner Worker To work 6 days per week salary $6.00 per hour.

to work 6 days per week salary $5.00 per hour

contact: 941-3751

contact: 941-5341

9349

Barber $6.00 per hour Anne Garcia Beauty Salon Cosmetologist $6.00 per hour Barber $6.00 per hour B’s Beauty Box 2 Hairdressers $6.00 per hour G-Spot Bar Waitresses $6.00 per hour Barber $6.00 per hour Nessy Restaurant Bartender $6.00 per hour Waitress $6.00 per hour Milagios Gardiner Domestic Worker $5.50 per hour

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BANFF CAPITAL LTD. SADDLEWOOD HOLDINGS LTD. KS PLANTATION LTD. AC LAND CO. LIMITED STAR PLATINUM HOTELS LTD. TCI CONTRACTING COMPANY LIMITED EXCLUSIVE DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED Turquoise DMC Ltd. OTEKA LTD Woodville Court Ltd. NIKKI BEACH TCI LTD DOCK21 LTD. CLAR GARDENS LTD. INFINJTY CONCIERGE LTD. STAR PLATINUM GOLF LTD. DRA YCOTT HOLDINGS LTD E.F. CONSULTING LTD LEFT HAND LTD. VISION GLOBAL TCI LTD. ROMA HOLDINGS LTD HILLSIDE TCI LTD. KENNEFOS AUTO SALES LTD. MJP Group Ltd. Tunamar Turks & Caicos Ltd. PARTNERS GROUP LTD. Ambergris Cay Aviation Holdings Ltd. 1492 FIRST LANDFALL LIMITED Champagne and Kyne Ltd. FRANGIPANNI TOWNHOUSES LTD. ICEMAN COOLING SERVICES LTD AC Aviation Operations Ltd. SOUTH BY NORTH EAST LTD. THE MASTER'S GROUP LIMJTED SOUTHERN SHORES MANAGEMENT LTD. WORLDWIDE LEASING LTD. SIGNATURE RESORTS INTERNATIONAL LTD TCI BIODIESEL REFINERY & FUELS LTD. MXC VENTURES LTD. OLD NICK INVESTMENTS LTD. J & P Import & Export Ltd. TOBY TCI, LTD CARIPLAY GROUP LTD. PIN FRANCHISE LTD. SEAS 'n' GREENS LTD. EASY AUTO RENTALS LTD. WEB G8WAY LTD. COMMONWEALTH FUND ADMfNISTRATION LTD. FORBES CONSTRUCTION LTD. LIVING WEB GATEWAY LTD. ACE AJRPORTVENTURES (TCI) LTD HARDROCK AGGREGATE & MATERIALS TC LTD. SRI INVESTMENTS LTD TERRA INTERNATIONAL LTD JAY'S CONSTRUCTION LTD. Sury Company Ltd.

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Public Notice Contract No. EURRP5_CON5003_ REPAIR WORKS CONTRACT CHANGE OF CLOSING DATE Tenders are invited for the repair works contract for homes on Grand Turk, South Caicos and Salt Cay under the contract between the Disaster Recovery Board (DRB) of the Turks and Caicos Islands and the European Commission: 10th EDF Turks and Caicos Hurricane Ike Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Project Contractors are invited to contact the project officer Crysenne Dickenson at ccdickenson@gov.tc to obtain an electronic copy of the tender documents for this tender.

Tenders will close on Monday 24th March, 2014.

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Laborer/ Dish Washer Skill Requirements: • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Must be consistently punctual for work.

Maintain a clean work station throughout shift.

Must maintain a clean, well kept appearance upon arrival and through out shifts.

Must be able to multi task in a fast pace, high pressure environment.

Be able to stand on ones feet for 8 hours and be comfortable lifting 50 pounds or more without physical restrictions.

Be available to work holidays and weekends with a flexible schedule Wash all dishes by hand for the dining room and kitchen on an as needed basis.

Clean bathrooms and maintain stock throughout shift Clean all floors in front and back of house at opening and closing Carry out and set up umbrellas for tables before opening Open doors, assist wait-staff with opening procedures Assist management when orders are received by vendors Must be able to communicate in English Must be polite and cordial to co-workers and guests at all times

Duties: • Work with staff members to assure that the restaurant is clean and well maintained throughout the duration of their shift.

• Participate in daily cleaning duties as per scheduled by the Chef or other Management personnel to maintain a clean, safe environment for all employees to work in.

Belongers only need apply

Apply in person with CV, references, police record and passport copy to be considered.

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JOB OPPORTUNITY Director of Finance

JOB OPPORTUNITIES RESTAURANT MANAGER • At least 4 years experience operating a luxury restaurant and expertise in fine wines • Experience in quality and efficiency initiatives • International and multi-outlet experience • Manage assigned Ocean Front Restaurant • Provide leadership, supervision and control in order to provide a high degree of guests satisfaction • Set and maintain high service supervisory standards • Assist with the hiring and training of new employees • Evaluate employees and conduct shift line ups and restaurant cost controls Qualified Belongers need only to apply Salary Range: Commensurate based on qualification and experience

KITCHEN STEWARD • Wash dishes, utensils and cookware following established procedures • Place clean dishes, utensils and cooking equipment in storage areas • Maintain kitchen work areas, equipment and utensils in clean and orderly condition • Assist in performing cleaning tasks as needed in the kitchen • Assist the cook(s) with food preparation as requested Qualified Belongers need only to apply Salary Range: Commensurate based on qualification and experience

Qualified persons can contact: Veronica CLARE Human Resources Manager , Grace Bay P: 1.649.946.5050 | veronica.clare@gracebayclub.com

Responsible for overall management of all finance, accounting, purchasing and MIS functions, including but not limited to safeguarding all assets, strategic planning/budgeting, and compliance with internal controls and procedures.

Also, a financial advisor to the management team of the hotel and a coordinator with the various department heads with respect to the relationship of accounting policies and practices to operational procedures.

• Minimum 7 years of hospitality accounting experience, with a minimum of 3 years in international assignments • Minimum 5 years experience as Assistant Director of Finance in a luxury hotel/ resort/club of similar size or larger or minimum of 2 years as Director of Finance in a luxury hotel/resort/club of similar size or larger.

• Condo hotel or residential accounting experience is a plus • Experience in managing resort’s Purchasing and IT functions • An undergraduate degree in Business Administration or Accounting or equivalent in experience • A proven track record in overseeing the finance function environment • Strong people management skills and experience is a plus • Adaptability: Able to adjust to change, open to new ideas, willing to take on additional responsibilities and able to perform in a deadline driven environment • Effective communicator with Owners, Guests and Employees and who is not uncomfortable in dealing with challenging issues • Excellent knowledge of various hotel software to include property management software, POS, and accounting software, specifically Opera, Micros, ACCPAC, SAP Must have excellent: • Communication Skills • Leadership Skills • Advanced mathematical and accounting concepts • Computer literacy • Ability to analyse and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals and governmental regulations • Ability to train staff This advertisement is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions of this position.

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

Qualified persons can contact: Ric Graham Grace Bay Resorts, Turks and Caicos Islands P: 1.649.946.5050 |ric.graham@gracebayresorts.com

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Assistant Mechanic/ Public Service Area Supervisor • Responsible for supervision and monitoring of the instrument testing, installation, calibration and commissioning of process control instruments for all scooters and vehicles • Prepare reports and certifications after the completion of jobs.

• Ensure quality work and monitor work progress of staff • Commissioning of turbine monitoring instruments such as speed sensors vibration, sensors, and shaft expansion of scooters • Testing, calibration, and commissioning of switches, gauges, transmitters, analyzers and pneumatic control valves of scooters • Responsible for handling multiple site portfolios and for all operational activities, emergency response, safety, collection, regulatory compliance, re-development, customer interaction, and development.

Please contact email sandrews@caicoswheels.com or (649)946-8302

Duties & Responsibilities: Oversee the safety of the crew, vessel and catch - Responsible for the service and maintenance of the engines aboard the vessel, including any attached lifeboats -Checking and recording the catch for each crew member, including self, catch from traps and ensuring both tallies with total overall catch -Deep-sea line fishing with reel -Assist the trap man to set and pull traps -Gut, ice and store fish, in common with the crew, including the captain/engineer Requirements: -Clean Police Record -Two character references, including one from last employer - Ability to lead a team -Minimum of ten (10) years’ experience working in same capacity on commercial fishing vessel Salary: Stipend plus based on catch shared with crew

Six (6) Crew/Fishermen Duties & Responsibilities: -Prepare and maintain traps -Prepare bait for traps -Deep-sea line fishing with reel -Cleaning, icing and storing of catch -Responsible for cleaning and maintaining the vessel Requirements: -Clean Police Record -Two character references, including one from last employer -Ability to work with minimal supervision -Minimum of two (2) years’ experience working in same capacity on commercial fishing vessel Salary: Based on catch Only Belongers need apply.

Applicants must be able to stay out at sea for a period of 14 to 25 days at any given time.

Application forms available from Butterfield Gold Human Resource Department. Only applicants selected for interview will be notified. Application deadline: March 8th,2014

Is seeking an

is looking for a

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

Contact: 241-5125

7K PROPANE CUMMINS BACKUP GENERATOR FOR SALE

$7,500

LAST ONE IN STOCK PRICE INCLUDES 99 GALLON TANK AND TRANSFER SWITCH CALL TC GAS LTD. 339-3585. EMAIL: tcgasltd@gmail.com

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One (1) Captain/Engineer for Commercial Fishing Vessel

ANGELA WILLIAMS

ALBERT SMITH

ON PROPERTY LABOURER Accommodation and

Utilities Included salary $5.00 per hour.

contact: 232-1473

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BAREFOOT CAFE Providenciales Telephone: 441-1687

Positions: Barmaid, Bartender, Dish Washer Salary starts at $5.00 per hour.

HOUSEKEEPER

NEEDED

To work 5 days per week salary $5.50 per hour. Email: destinationtci@gmail. com 9372

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT Rubis Turks & Caicos Limited, a company specializing in the marketing of petroleum products, is seeking to fill the vacant position of Assistant Accountant in its Finance Department.

The Portfolio

The responsibilities for the position include: • Responsible for maintenance of accounts receivables & sub-ledgers • Processing accounting entries in the accounting system • Customer reconciliations & queries • Bank Deposit Reconciliations • Contract management • General ledger accounts reconciliations • Provides financial assistance to the business unit as needed • Works jointly with business unit to maintain awareness of internal controls and accounting regulations • Works with internal and external auditors in responding to audit questions, when applicable Requirements • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting • Must have a comprehensive knowledge of accounting principles • Experience in a similar position • Proficiency in Microsoft Office products • Strong analytical skills • Results oriented

Resumes should be submitted by e-mail on or before Friday, February 28, 2014 employment@rubis-caribbean.com. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

February 22 - 28, 2014

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NOTICE OF SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION RBC Royal Bank (Bahamas) Limited of Raleigh House, Leeward Highway, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, hereby gives notice of its intention to sell by Public Auction the following property pursuant to its power of sale as registered Chargee under the Registered Land Ordinance of the Turks and Caicos Islands CAP 9.01:

Parcel 60719/193, Cheshire Hall & Richmond Hills, Providenciales.

The property has an extensive canal frontage of approximately 153 linear feet, a covered deck, gazebo, a boat dock, pool and pool deck and it comprises of: a. A singly story main house of approximately 1,607 square feet, 3 bedrooms, two bathrooms, a laundry room and an open plan kitchen/living/dining room and; b. A guest house of approximately 441 square feet with an open living area, 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom and a detached garage.

Registered Proprietor: Christopher Michael Wright The auction will be held at the offices of Karam Missick attorneys, P.O. Box 926, A 201& A 202 Regent Village, Grace Bay, Providenciales, at 10 o’clock in the morning on Monday the 24th day of February, 2014 A reserve price will be fixed on the Property. A deposit of 10% is due immediately upon all accepted bids.

Terms and Conditions of Sale by Auction are available by request from RBC Royal Bank (Bahamas) Limited (649) 9417430.

NOTICE OF SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION Scotiabank (Turks & Caicos) Ltd. of Cherokee Road, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands hereby gives notice of its intention to sell

by Public Auction the following properties pursuant to its power of sale as registered Chargee under the Registered Land Ordinance of the Turks and Caicos Islands.

1. Parcel 10401\372 Breezy Brea, Grand Turk.

This is an Ocean Front property located at the unmade northern section of Breezy Brea in a residential community of Grand Turk. The property consist of a one and a half storey residence where the upper floor comprises of the main living area, four bedrooms and two bathrooms, together with an open deck. The lower floor provides two separate one bedroom apartments and a covered deck.

2. Parcel 10303\09 Central, Grand Turk.

The property is located in the Central section of the Island in a residential area of Grand Turk. This property consists of a residential corner lot of 0.60 acres surrounding a single-storey building which comprises of two bedrooms, one bathroom and a kitchen/ living/dining area.

3. Parcel 60003\14 North West and North Central, Providenciales.

This property forms part of Phase One of the Priton Home affordable housing scheme and consist of three bed rooms, two bathrooms, one kitchen/dining room, one living room, and a utility. Additional improvements include an open front porch.

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 28th day of February 2014.

A reserve price will be fixed on all parcels. A deposit of 10% is due immediately upon all accepted bids.

Terms and Conditions of Sale by Auction are available by request from Scotiabank Collections Department (649) 339-7100.

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Graceway Gourmet is seeking a suitably qualified applicant to fill the position of:

Exceutive Chef

Summary:

The Executive Chef will manage a select team in achieving the highest standards of food production; while developing an appetizing menu of recipes, using quality food products. Maintaining esteem, level of food preparation and sanitation methods in accordance with local government health regulations and established company procedures.

Main duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee day to day management of a select team and their culinary activities • Manages food consumption, requisition and purchase food items as required • Responsibility includes standardizing production recipes to ensure consistent quality. Establish presentation techniques, plan and price menus • Oversee and ensure proper equipment operation / maintenance • Responsible to maintain a proper and safe working environment at all times • Oversee and assist with special event catering services as required • Responsible for merchandising, signage, product pricing, dating, and ordering of food products • Evaluates food products to assure that quality standards are consistently attained • Establishes controls to minimize food and supply waste • Schedules and coordinates the work of chefs, and or cooks to assure that food preparation is economical and technically correct and within budgeted labor cost goals • Must be able to prepare recipes for the Graceway Gourmet web site as required

Required Qualification and Experiences

• The ability to manage in a diverse environment with focus on clients and customer service is essential to success in this role • Previous experience with controlling food and labor cost, demonstration cooking, menu pricing and development of culinary team preferred • Premise and liability accountability with contract-managed service experience is desirable • Must be able to properly discuss all products, communicate with customers, conduct cooking classes, prepare recipes for the Graceway Gourmet web site as required • The ideal candidates for this post will posses a bachelor’s degree or at least 5 years related culinary management experience as a Sous Head Chef in a high quality, busy restaurant and / or 5 star Hotel / Resort • Previous experience in preparing high quality Deli Food in a Harrods, Dean & Deluca, Seffridges type of environment is an added plus • Strong leadership, management, and planning capability are core requirements for this post • Must be able to work a flexible schedule based on food service and catering needs which may include working nights, weekends and holidays.

Salary rate will be based on qualification and experience.

If you possess all of the above, please send a resume and cover letter to:

Submit to: hr@gracewayiga.com Deadline for application: February 24th 2014 Please Note: Only short-listed applicants will be contacted to attend interviews 9532

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Turks & Caicos Sotheby’s International Realty

SALES!!!

Due to change of season we are selling lots of items at discount prices. Towels, curtains, bathroom sets, bathroom coordinates, napkins, cups and glasses, canisters, mixing bowls, serving trays and much more for your house.

DUNCANSON & CO. Barristers & Attorneys

PUBLIC NOTICE DUNCANSON & CO. Barristers & Attorneys are pleased to announce the re-opening of our Leeward Highway Office for ongoing legal services to the public. We are located in our own building across the street from the Supreme Court complex, next door to the offices of TC Weekly News and between that and the St. Monica's Anglican Church.

We specialize in: • Civil Litigation (Particular competencies: Judicial Review and other claims against TCI Government/Departments, Mareva and other Injunctions, Land, Trust & Bank disputes) • Property Matters, Planning Department & Development Issues • Business Law • Immigration • Labour Disputes Telephone: (649) 941-4444 Telefax: (649) 941-4235 Cellphone: (649) 245-1314 email: berynd@yahoo.com DUNCANSON & CO. Barristers & Attorneys

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

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Seeking Real Estate Sales Associate Responsibilities Include • Assist clients in the sale, purchase, letting or leasing of real estate • Introducing new clients and promoting real estate sales and new listings • Promptly notifying the Employer of the particulars of any new listing secured by the Employee, and of any potential listing or potential buyer coming to his/ her attention • Performing such administrative functions as the Manager or acting Manager for the time being of the Employer (“the Manager”) may from time to time assign to the Employee • Participating in such meetings, workshops, seminars, conferences, events and functions connected with real estate • Assisting in the preparation and publication or promotional material and media • Fostering good relations with companies in the real estate business and their employees and agents • Participate as a practicing member of the Turks & Caicos Real Estate Association (TCREA) • Keeping proper and organized records of activities and of the properties with which you are associated with • Sales and listing reports • Required to work after hours and weekends as necessary Applicant Requirements • A minimum of 7 years in Real Estate Sales • Business Degree from a recognized University • Sales Training Courses • Multi Language Skills an asset • Microsoft Computer application knowledge Commission Based Remuneration – Application Closing Date – February 25th, 2014.

Please submit CV to: Joe Zahm, Turks & Caicos Sotheby’s International Realty, P.O. BOX 279, Venture House, Providenciales, Telephone: 649-946-4474 or Fax: 649-946-4433

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PRICED FOR QUICK SALE

Beautiful hillside, water front lot in Paw Paw Joe, North Caicos South

$50,000

(or nearest offer) Also additional seven acres plus in Kerr Mount (inland) contact Veronica at 1-242-327-8011 or 1-649-232-3508, (242) 676-3592

February 22 - 28, 2014

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HOUSEMAN Required for inside and outside cleaning.

Duties: some heavy lifting Hours will vary depending on occupancy levels evening and weekend shifts will be part of the schedule applicants must be able to speak, read and write English to a level that will enable communication with guests police clearance required for all applicants salary $6.00 per hour.

Email to alliedmanagement@ usa.net or 946-5866 9536

Acting on behalf of our clients Michael N. Rigby, Carol Skippings and Berrister Etienne is looking to fill the following positions

A NURSE Is required for several managed properties

Qualifications:

• Required for property management company • Must have completed a degree course in Nursing and hold an internationally recognized registration • Fluent English written and spoken

Duties:

• To give additional support services to elderly guests and disable and sometimes act as a babysitter • Irregular hours including night work and weekends • To assist housekeeping team when not performing nursing duties Salary $800.00 per month plus share of nursing fees

Send resumes to alliedmanagement@usa.net or to Labor Department

BOATS FOR SALE 1 X 45ft Hatteras Sports Fisher excellent running order used daily 1 x 42ft Performance Boat complete with 3x250 4 stroke 1 x 28ft Rib like new complete with Yamaha 3 stroke 250 SOLD AS A LOT: offers accepted by email to: Alastair.david@husky-global.com

Offer closes February 30th, 2014

C & S PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

ALLIED MANAGEMENT SERVICES LTD.

9435

THE TURTLE COVE HOTEL & RESIDENCE Is looking for a

9535

5 days per week salary $6.00 per hour.

contact: 241-5922

9538

THE MISSION OF THE CHURCH OF GOD INTERNATIONAL MOVEMENT

Is looking for a

Gardener Missionary

to keep the hotel grounds clean must be able to work weekends and holidays salary $5.00 per hour Only Belonger need apply contact: Cecelia Rigby at 946-4203 9514

Carpenter Labourers Must be willing to work

To work 5 days per week salary $8.00 per hour.

contact: 245-7557

9527

NANNY/ HOUSEKEEPER Able to perform all Nanny chores as well as cleaning, cooking, grocery shopping, and cleaning laundry.

Salary $5.50 per hour, Monday - Saturday

Contact: 232-4188

9531

Amazing Value! PRICE SLASHED Lot for Sale FOR QUICK SALE

PRICE SLASHED $180,000 CASH! In Gated/Planned Community in Long Bay. Flamingo Crossing lot comes with full set of House Plans, all underground utilities, etc.

$175,000 $49,999 o.b.o.

Call 231-3788

House and ½ Acre land Richmond Hill 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Fully furnished

Call: 231-3788

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Sports Interational

Judge asked to expand investigation into Barcelona’s purchase of Neymar A court’s investigation into alleged financial irregularities by football club Barcelona in its purchase of Brazilian superstar Neymar should be expanded to include tax evasion by the club, a Spanish prosecutor argued Wednesday.

Prosecutor Jose Perals formally asked a judge, who is already investigating a former Barcelona president in the case, to expand the preliminary investigation, according to a copy of his writ viewed by CNN. The prosecutor alleges that the club avoided paying 9 million euros (more than $12 million) in taxes on Neymar’s signing and transfer, corresponding to contracts signed in 2011 and 2013, through a series of financial maneuvers.

Neymar joined Barcelona in June 2013, with his father -- who doubles as his agent -having entered into an initial contract with the Spanish

Prosecutor Jose Perals alleges that Barcelona avoided paying 9 million euros (more than $12 million) in taxes on Neymar’s signing and transfer, corresponding to contracts signed in 2011 and 2013, through a series of financial maneuvers.

giants in late 2011.

In a statement on the club website, Barcelona said its “dealings with respect to this operation, and in light of all information available, was at all times in line with the relevant legal legislation.”

Barca said its lawyers will appear in court “within the next few days in order to defend its interests and rights.”

“We express our total willingness to collaborate with the justice authorities in this matter, as we have done since the issue arose,” it added.

But Barcelona’s former president, Sandro Rosell, who resigned last month after a judge agreed to investigate a lawsuit against him for irregularities in the Neymar deal, has already denied any wrongdoing.

Judge Pablo Ruz opened the investigation last month after a legal complaint from one of the members of this fan-owned club.

The request to expand the investigation came Wednesday in a eight-page writ from the prosecutor, who alleges that he’s “become aware of a series of economic transactions by the club, and in favor of various companies, related

CBMS-CARIBBEAN BUILDING MATERIALS & SERVICES LTD is looking to employ the following persons,

Heavy duty mechanic

;;Applicant must have at least six years experience with conceret equipment, hydraulics and heavy equipment. ;;Applicant must be able to provide their own tools ;;Applicant must be able to work with no supervision, to work late days and evenings and weekends as the job requires. ;;All applicants must hold a valid driver’s license.

SERVICE ADVISOR

APPLICANT MUST HAVE FULL KNOWLEDGE OF CONCERET and concrete mixing ;;Must be able to bill a client listing, ;;Must be able to know all parts relating to heavy machinery ;; Must have several years of experience ;; Applicant must be able to work with no supervision, to work late days and evenings and weekends as the job requires. ;; All applicants must hold a valid driver’s license.

Concrete tester

CBMS are seeking applicants for the above role as a Concrete tester, you will be required to test concrete in the field on a variety of construction building and Main roads sites, and have a basic computer knowledge, all applicant's must have full availability and able to work weekends and holidays on occasions, the role is demanding yet rewarding.

Any experience Concrete testing will be an advantage but is not essential but must have some experience with Concrete Testing in the field, a current drivers license

Pls submit all application to our office located on south dock road between the hours of 9-5pm

to the signing of Neymar da Silva Santos Jr., based at times on simulated contracts.”

It may take several days for Ruz to consider the prosecutor’s request at Spain’s National Court in Madrid, said a court spokesman, who by custom is not identified.

The investigation originally came after season-ticket holder Jordi Cases complained that the amount paid to bring Neymar from Brazilian club Santos was more than the reported fee of 57.1 million euros.

A day after Rosell resigned, the club released figures that showed that Barca actually paid 86.2 million euros for Neymar.

Cases’ lawyer, Felipe Izquierdo, earlier told CNN that other Barcelona executives, still working at the club after Rosell’s resignation, also allegedly signed some of the contracts that brought Neymar to the club.

Barcelona has confirmed to CNN that one of those signatories was former club VP, and now President, Josep Maria Bartomeu. (CNN)

Toni Kroos produced a moment of magic to finally break the resistance of 10-man Arsenal with a stunning curling effort which flew into the top corner.

Champions League: Bayern Munich defeats Arsenal, Milan loses CAN anyone stop Bayern Munich?

That’s the question following the German side’s 2-0 victory over Arsenal Wednesday in the last-16 of the Champions League.

Already 16 points clear in the German Bundesliga and unbeaten in 21 league games, Bayern is looking like the team to beat once again.

Bayern, which is hoping to become the first team to successfully defend the title since the competition was revamped in 1992, claimed a hard-fought win thanks to Toni Kroos’ second half strike

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and Thomas Muller’s header.

It could and indeed should have been different but Arsenal wasted a glorious opportunity in the early stages when Mesut Ozil missed from the penalty spot.

The home side’s misery was compounded eight minutes before the break when goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny was sent off after bringing down Arjen Robben in the penalty area.

David Alaba stood up to take the spot kick but could only strike his effort against the post.

Bayern, which won 3-1 at Emirates Stadium at the same stage last season, began to lay siege to the Arsenal goal.

And with nine minutes of the second half having elapsed, Kross unleashed a sumptuous strike which flew past substitute goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski.

The visitors refused to let up in their pressure and Robben had an effort well saved when his shot appeared destined for the far corner.

Pep Guardiola’s side did finally secure the second goal it so badly craved when substitute Muller headed home Philipp Lahm’s cross with three minutes of normal time remaining.

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Diverse topics/facts of national interest LAST week, I had promised that I would have ‘let a cat out of the bag’ in this week’s column. However, forgive my unpreparedness, for the cat is not ready to be let out.

In the meantime I shall entertain you, my loyal column readers, with captivating issues of national interest (sorry for the suspense, but time is longer than rope).

The need for a comprehensive documentation of a who’s who among our prized athletes in sports nationally and internationally is overdue. I feel that it is very important to conserve our achievements, historically, so that the youths would appreciate the great sports persons that have contributed to the recognition of the inherent talents that us TCI’s possesses.

HELENA ROBINSON Although a school in Grand Turk has been named after this great lady, I can bet that the sporting legacy of this stalwart is not known and taught among the students of this first high school in our nation.

Ms. Robinson is a legend and should be immortalised as a national heroine in our nation.

She was an elite track and field athlete and cricketer dating back to the 1930s.

HON. DAN MALCOLM Hon. Dan Malcolm of South Caicos is a legend. There was not a Jamaican, in his time that could out sprint him, while attending school in Jamaica.

Actually, after winning Jamaica’s trails to represent that nation on two consecutive occasions, he pulled a muscle in the third and final trial to compete in the Olympics.

A CHIP OFF THE OLD BLOCK Hon. Malcolm’s grandson Kivarno Handfield, who currently attends Lincoln University in the USA, has the best jump (in practice in all universities in the USA). His jump was about 7’ 6”.

I predicted that he will win the gold medal in the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland this year and I feel that he also has the ability to break the long-standing world record in this event.

Should we get our ship in shape to compete in Brazil in 2016, I foresee Delano Williams winning the gold medal at the Olympics.

WARNING If we do not get up off of our lazy, complacent laurels, we would lose Handfield to the USA or GB. I predicted that we

than Delano Williams in the 100/200M. 5. Tayroid Smith -I believe he also has better times than Delano in the 100/200M.

By Joshua Gardiner

would lose Delano and we lost Teray Smith to the Bahamas.

We are playing politics with our national treasures.

THE LACK OF COMPETENCE Time and repeatedly again, I’ve been beseeching the TCAAA to become nationalistic in their outlook towards athletes in this country. Remember India? Time will tell.

NOT DOCUMENTED I’m prepared to put my life on the line that the TCAAA knows nothing about our international athletes throughout history.

EXAMPLES: Joshua Gardiner 1.

As a TC Islander my accomplishments surpasses the national records of the TCI. I retired in 1974.

-long jump: 26’ 2” -triple jump: 51’ 3” -pole vault: 12’ 0” -Javelin: 220’ -shot Put: (16 lbs) 44’ 6” 2.

MERVIN COX 400M low 45 seconds.

3.

We have a TC Islander living in Canada who ran under 45s in the 400M. 4.

CALVIN WILLIAMS -I believe he has better times

ICE HOCKEY (NHL) Do you know that we have an athlete that plays in the NHL? His father is Lewis Dickerson.

He was born in Canada.

BOXING Do you know that we had world class boxers?

GARY LIGHTBOURNE Gary Lightbourne boxed on ESPN. He was Bahamas’ heavyweight champion, but he could not expose that he was born in the TCI. KID PORTER Cardinal Porter, GT born, was a Bahamian champion in boxing plus an advanced taekwondo black belt holder.

PATRICK MUSGROVE This guy is most unassuming.

He has an advanced taekwondo degree black belt and was also the Bahamas’ best javelin thrower in Bermuda’s CARIFTA Games (1980). He was forced to throw unattached and he broke the CARIFTA record.

Did you know that the legendary boxer Tidal Wave was from North Caicos?

FINALLY At any rate I’ll leave off for now.

The bottom line is that we need to create a TCI Hall of Fame to stimulate our youths and preserve the accomplishments of our national heroes.

Much more to come, I’ve only scratched the surface.

Love Josh

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Hugh Campbell Basketball Classic:

TCI’s Blazer Elite end CHHS run in the Bahamas

CLEMENT Howell High School’s participation in the Bahamas’ most prestigious tournament for senior high school boys, the Hugh Campbell Basketball Classic, came to an end on Thursday afternoon at the hands of another TCI team—the Blazer Elite.

Since both sides lost their openers, at the AF Adderley Gymnasium, the two clashed in an elimination game. After the win the Blazer Elite (a mixed team) were expected to play the Anatol Rodgers in another elimination bout (game had not tipped off up to press time).

Blazers Elite won the All-TCI clash 35-21 by shutting down the Provo High school in the second half.

After a 10-3 opening quarter to the Elite, CHHS went on a run in the second period to start the third trailing by a single point (15-14), but

with only seven points in the second half it was not enough.

The winners were perfect from beyond the arc (3/3) while they also shot 32% from the field and 47% from the free-throw line. CHHS made two of their 12 three pointers while they shot 18% from the field overall and 25% in free throws.

Rangel Suero led the attack with 12 points and two steals for the Blazer Elite, while Javardo Smith finished with seven points and three assists. Javanio Fulford added five points and seven rebounds while Selvano Gardiner and Dywan Fulford dominated the glass. Gardiner pulled down 10 rebounds while Fulford had seven rebounds and two blocks.

CHHS were led by Brian Hall (seven points, three steals and one block), Hendriks Joseph (five points

Clement Howell High School had some good individual performances.

and two steals) and Lincoln Outten (three points and six rebounds).

Cadashio Williams added eight boards.

Prior to the clash Abaco Central defeated CHHS 57-35. In that game Hall led the attack with 12 points.

Blazer Elite had lost 39-53 when they battled with Eight Mile Rock.

Devin Williams had led the TCI attack with 11 points while Smith had added eight.

HJ boys send warning before National T&F Championships

THE HJ Robinson High School male athletes should make some heads turn next month when they compete in the National High School Track and Field Championships in Providenciales.

Last week national athletes: Frantzley Benjamin and Courtney Missick heated up their sports day in Grand Turk with comprehensive wins.

Benjamin, 19, who represented the TCI at CARIFTA Games last year, won five events in the class 1 (U-20).

The fifth former raced to victory in the 100M, 200M, 400M, 800M and the 4X100M race.

Missick, who competed in the Pan American Junior Athletics Championships in Colombia, last year, also competed in the sprints.

Running in the Class 2 division he won the 100M, the 200M, the 400M and the 4X100M while his team came in second in the 4X400M.

LACK OF FEMALE INTEREST A number of other athletes also made their strides, but coach of the HJ team Alvirto Smith is not confident of an overall victory next month

Frantzley Benjamin won five events in the Class One age group.

Courtney Missick dominated the sprints in the Class Two age group.

(March 9-11) because of a lack of female interest.

“A lack of female interest is really costing the team,” Smith who is also a national coach, pointed out.

Under-15 athletes like Olivia Brooks and Nadege Noel will play their part, but overall the team needed a stronger female presence to go up against defending

champions Clement Howell and runners up Raymond Gardiner High School.

“We are trying (with the females), but most are just not willing (to compete.”

Smith is however confident that the male athletes will dominated.

He also feels that the Pistons trained athletes will make their mark.

Samuel Nacius scored the opening goal for Cheshire Hall FC.

Rodne Etienne scored twice for Cheshire Hall FC

WIV Provo Premier League:

Cheshire Hall end AFC Academy unbeaten run DEFENDING champions of the WIV Provo Premier League Cheshire Hall ended the spirited undefeated run of the AFC Academy when the two teams met last Tuesday evening at the TCIFA Academy ground.

In the game, that ended 3-2, Cheshire Hall romping to a 2-0 lead. Samuel Nacius chested down a cross from Navar Cumberland and blasted a shot in the bottom left hand corner of the goal to open the scoring. Four minutes later a defensive slip on the moist pitch let in Rodne Etienne. The Academy pulled one back after a great headed goal by Alex Bryan from a Herby Magny corner. In the 37th minute Elton Charles ensured that they drew even when he pounced on a bouncing ball from a missed header in the Cheshire Hall box.

The second half continued to be competitive but Cheshire Hall’s third goal was scored after

a Nacius free kick was parried by the keeper and finished by Etienne. Academy coach Oliver Smith did his best to change things by putting Jensen Joseph up front, but the Academy had to submit to defeat for the first time this season.

Prior to the loss the Academy had enjoyed four consecutive wins. They still sit on top of the points table with 12 points (four wins in five games), Cheshire Hall, Rozo FC and the SWA Sharks are tied for second place with seven points each (two wins and a draw in four games).

Teachers FC and Beaches FC follow on four points with Trailblazers FC on one point.

On Saturday Beaches defeated Trailblazers FC 2-0 with late goals from Keone Israel (69th minute) and Widlin Gordon Calixte (75th minute); while Rozo FC edged the Teachers FC 1-0. Jeanlis Job scored in the 39th minute.

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AS Roma President’s Day Cup:

Outstanding TCI U-9 footballers lose gruelling semi-final battle

OUR young footballers were national heroes last weekend in the USA. After playing undefeated in the group stage of the AS Roma President’s Day Cup in Orlando—the only U-9 team to do so, the young boys battled their hearts

out in a gruelling semi-final clash against a formidable side: the North Florida Fustal Knights.

TCI’s youngest ever football team to play overseas took an early lead through Carson Greatrex, in

Coutts to conduct US Soccer Federation ‘E’ Licence Course in TCI DIRECTOR of Education at the Minnesota Youth Soccer Association, Andrew Coutts is to conduct the United States Soccer Federation “E” Licence Course this weekend (February 21-23) in the TCI. This training programme forms part of the Turks and Caicos Islands Football Association’s (TCIFA) Guest Coach Programme. The TCIFA has been inviting top-level coaches to the Islands to conduct coaching sessions with the youth and senior players within the programme. Additionally, the visiting coach will also conduct coaching clinics with local coaches that work within the TCIFA’s Academy and Centre of Excellence Programmes (CEO).

Coutts, a former men’s soccer head coach at Hamline University, who led the university to their first playoff berth in school history, was also MIAC Coach of the Year and men’s soccer assistant coach at Colgate University.

The National “E” license is an 18-hour course, which covers the elementary principles of coaching and prepares interested coaches for the “D” licence course. The National “E” course is only administered and instructed by State Soccer Associations instructors, for which Coutts is a member.

The “E” Course is designed to develop the core coaching competencies necessary to effectively teach the 9-12 year old players and teams.

Participants will be able to understand the characteristics and needs of a player in the basic stage of the TCIFA’s Youth Development Programme. What is more, they will establish a foundation of knowledge and experience in order to proceed through the sequence of coaching development courses.

The specific target outcomes of the course is for participants

Andrew Coutts is a qualified US coach.

to understand and effectively apply the principles of player development; demonstrate competency in planning an ageappropriate training session; demonstrate the essential competencies to execute a team training session that is focused on a technical function of the game; and understand concepts and recognise the principles of attacking and defending in a small-sided game environment.

Of Coutts’s visit and the “E” Licence Course, Craig Harrington, TCIFA’s Technical Director said: “…It’s a fantastic opportunity to have a coaching license, a license that gives you credibility and it must be the priority for all coaches to upgrade their license and go on a course like the one we are hosting this weekend. TCI will benefit from all the candidates taking the course as their knowledge and capability to educate our players at the next level will grow. It is something we badly need here and with people taking the time to go on a coaching course it gives our country’s football credibility.”

For more information on the TCIFA, kindly contact Sonia Bien-Aime, Secretary General on 941-5532 or email tcifa@tciway. tc.

the semi-final clash, but the Knights equalised and went up 3-1. The visiting youngsters could have easily folded at this stage, but they showed heart and grit to battle back. And fight they did. By the final whistle the game was tied at 3-3 and according to information from the TCIFA, Coach Frazer Park thought that with the momentum our children were playing with a victory was possible if more playing time was available.

Unfortunately, the game then went to the lottery of a sudden death penalty shootout where our boys had two well struck penalties saved by the opposing goalie to lose the shootout 4-3 with the last kick of the ball.

The TCI players had won their three group stage games. They defeated the Florida Vikings (4-1), the Braden River Rage (5-0) and the Detroit’s Canton Celtic (5-1) at the February 15-17 event.

“All of the players can hold their heads up high,” said Coach Park.

“This was their first ever competitive test and they competed very well, beating teams that were managed by professional soccer coaches.”

TCI’s youngest ever national football team to play overseas showed heart and grit last weekend.

“This is the youngest team that we have ever taken to a competitive tournament in this way,” said Sonia Bien Aime, secretary of the TCIFA. “We are looking to build our international links by having more teams come here to play, but also we will look at the wide range of benefits to us of our talented players here in TCI learning from these tremendous

experiences. Very well done to the all the players, parents and coaches involved – you did the TCIFA proud!”

PABA All-Star Weekend set to sizzle THE West team will look for a threepeat when the fourth instalment of the Provo Amateur Basketball Association (PABA) Kia All-Star Weekend takes place on February 28th and March 1st at the Gus Lightbourne Sports Complex.

The game, one of the most entertaining in the TCI, is just one of many clashes set to take place.

Next Friday night the local Haitians will battle the local Dominicans, while a TCI team will play a Bahamas side. The opening night also has the skills challenge, the three point shootout, the much anticipated slam dunk competition and a female clash.

On Saturday night Beaches will open against Fortis, Pastors will battle Coaches, before a PABA high school All Stars game and the feature All Stars clash.

The East will be led by players from current joint league leaders: defending champions the GT Stallions and the South Caicos Harbour Boys along with players from the Steelers, the J&D Collectors, the NC Spartans and the Nazarene Kings.

The West will include players from former champions the Flyers, the Predators, the Police Badgers, the Knights, the Shottas and the Sonics.

The East team reads: Alvardo Parker, Jonathon Paul, Kirk Adams,

Delano Williams has improved since joining the Racers Track Club last year.

Williams to run for UWI at Gibson Relays The PABA Kia All Star Weekend is one of the top events on the basketball calendar.

Ray Harris, Kino Williams, Damian Seymour, Mervin Forbes, Derek Hanna, Reco Forbes, Andy Florvil, Delton Robinson, Dondre Taylor, Renel McKinnon and Benjie Angie.

The West team reads: Roger Martinez, Troy Saunders, Michael Taylor, Chad Campbell, Anthony Cash, Jakee Been, Saundro Germain, Dubios Evenz, Throy Forbes, Alvardo Hall, ‘Sugar’ Ray Smith, Keno Lewis, Ranguel Suero and John Mimes.

Entrance fee: adults $7 and children $5. There will be fan giveaways on both nights.

TCI born sprinter Delano Williams will represent his school, the University of the West Indies, at the Gibson Relays this Saturday at the National Stadium in Kingston, Jamaica.

Williams, who ran a new personal best in his 400M opener (47.51s) two Saturdays ago at the Camperdown Classic at the same venue, told the Weekly News that he was confident going into the meet.

The World Junior 200M champion, who trains at the Racers Track Club with 100M and 200M world record holder Usain Bolt and another powerhouse Yohan Blake, will run the 200M (his favourite event) in his team’s medley race.

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