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VAT delay

denied – Simmonds rejects government request

THE UK government has refused to delay the implementation of Value Added Tax (VAT) - despite repeated requests. PAGE  5 inside

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A united front against VAT

‘VAT will create poverty’

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INTRODUCING Value Added Tax (VAT) will not alleviate poverty but create poverty, according to the Leader of the Opposition. PAGE 

‘Unmerited and inaccurate’ – Williams DEPUTY Governor Anya Williams hit back at the Premier this week after he made comments she described as “unmerited and inaccurate”. PAGE  4

Burglars ransack Provo homes THIEVES continued to target homes across Providenciales this January stealing thousands of dollars in cash and personal property. PAGE  4

Premier Rufus Ewing stands united with Opposition leader Sharlene CartwrightRobinson against the implementation of VAT (Photo by Daisy Handfield)

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‘VAT will create poverty’ – Opposition leader talks taxes

INTRODUCING Value Added Tax (VAT) will not alleviate poverty but create poverty, according to the Leader of the Opposition. Charlene Cartwright-Robinson made clear her party’s stance on the proposed consumption tax at a press conference at the PDM headquarters in Downtown Providenciales on Wednesday morning. During her speech she said that the party is “passionately opposing” the implementation of VAT. And she stressed the importance

of making the international arena aware of the country’s current struggles. On Wednesday the Opposition leader alleged that the consultation process was faulty and that conclusions reached by the interim administration could not be supported by feedback from industry professionals. “Governments are put in place to develop laws and policies that protect society and generations to come.

“While we can appreciate the need for government to ensure a steady stream of revenue to foster greater fiscal health and a sustainable economy for the country, there must be a less penalising means to accomplish this goal.” Cartwright-Robinson went on to say that the country had grown the economy and managed well under the existing tax regime and had not outgrown it. She stressed that residents are still trying to recover from the effects of

‘Unmerited and inaccurate’ – Williams – Deputy Governor responds to Premier’s comments DEPUTY Governor Anya Williams hit back at the Premier this week after he made comments she described as “unmerited and inaccurate”. On Tuesday she sent a letter to Premier Rufus Ewing in which she defended her office. A press release from the Governor’s Office on Wednesday detailed what she wrote. She claimed that false comments were made about her office both in public meetings and reported in the media. “Although it is not my preferred way of doing business,” she said, “as there are serious other issues of national importance that are at hand, such has been the breadth and depth of the unmerited and inaccurate comments circulated this week, that I feel compelled to respond.” Williams began her letter by reminding Ewing of his role in collective Cabinet responsibility for decision making, which she described as the correct forum

for raising issues and resolving problems. She stressed that the Deputy Governor's Office had no interest in retaining control of government funds and she denied using them to control Ministers. Williams added that she and the TCI public sector had sought to support him and Ministers at all times. She made clear that the TCI Government is free to determine government structures, and to put in place arrangements to have a function moved to another ministerial portfolio. Williams went on to remind the Premier of the pre-election briefings given to all would-be Assembly Members and political parties. During these meetings they were informed how government would work and she said that no candidate or party expressed any concerns at that time. She wrote details of financial

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procedures and budget priorities and explained that if Ministers wished to change the existing 2012/13 budget they were at liberty to do so – through the proper process. In relation to Assembly Member and Ministers’ pay and conditions, Williams' wrote that it is the Integrity Commission Code of Conduct and Report on Remuneration that sets out Ministers' entitlements to pay, travel and all other arrangements, not the Office of the Deputy Governor that is charged with abiding by them. She added that if the Premier or Ministers were unhappy this could be taken up in Cabinet and set out to the House of Assembly and the Integrity Commission. With regard to re-establishing and staffing the Office of the Premier, the Deputy Governor said she had several discussions with the Premier and is awaiting a submission from his office. She also said that the Premier's desire to set up a press office had not been budgeted for and would require a business case and supplementary funding this year or be dealt with in the new budget for 2013/14. Any such arrangement must also be consistent with legislation and the Integrity Commission Code of Conduct. Finally, Williams pointed out to the Premier her commitment to securing employment for suitably qualified and experienced Turks and Caicos Islanders and to redeveloping the civil service. “I conclude by reassuring the people of the Turks and Ciacos Islands that I, and the entire public sector, remain committed to making these Islands a better place in which to live and work. “I will do everything in my power to develop a strong working relationship with all politicians of whatever hue and to work with the Premier and his Ministers.”

the recession. “To implement a tax system that is particularly burdensome to the middle class and the poor will not alleviate poverty but create poverty.” Cartwright-Robinson gave eight specific reasons why the party would not support VAT. First, she said that tax would increase the cost of living in the Turks and Caicos Islands, and secondly, it would increase the cost of essential services. Her third reason was that VAT violates the equity principle of taxation, she said. “VAT is a regressive tax that disproportionately disadvantages the poor, since it is a consumer tax and the poor are more likely to spend more of their income.” Fourthly VAT would have a negative impact on businesses not meeting the threshold, she explained, and fifthly there would be an economic cost to those same small businesses who would take on the burden of VAT to compete with

larger companies. The sixth listed reason for the party’s stance was that there would be an opportunity cost to small businesses. She said an “unnecessary burden” would be placed on the cash flows of these businesses which could eventually lead to their closure. Number seven on the list of problems was that 11 per cent VAT would be applied to all land transactions where no stamp duty is applied. And finally, Cartwright-Robinson said the new tax is outside the scope of the interim administration. “Such a dramatic change in our tax system should be the responsibility of an elected government with a mandate.” She concluded her statement by saying, “We are above all really concerned about the uncertainty of the imposition of the tax. “We cannot afford to make a mistake at this time as it relates to our economy.”

Deputy Governor heads to UK DEPUTY Governor Anya Wiiliams left the Islands on Wednesday for meetings and a training course in the UK. She will attend meetings at the Foreign and Commonwealth

Office in London today (Friday) before attend a training course at Bournemouth University next week. She plans to return to the TCI on Friday, January 25.

Burglars ransack Provo homes THIEVES continued to target homes across Providenciales this January stealing thousands of dollars in cash and personal property. Last week police issued advice to homeowners on how to prevent becoming victims following a spike in burglaries over the festive season. However the attacks have continued with residents in Blue Hills and Long Bay being targeted the most. On Friday, January 11, thieves broke into a home in Blue Hills and stole a case of beer and a wedding ring. The incident happened between 8am and 4pm when the owner returned to her property. The previous day three homes were ransacked in Cheshire Hall and Long Bay as well as a Providenciales hotel room. A female from Cheshire Hall told officers that she was in her bedroom in the morning when she heard a noise coming from her window. She noticed two men taking the mosquito screen out of her window at which point she

shouted and they ran off. Responding officers later arrested two men in connection with the report. A home was broken into on Long Bay between 4.30am and 7.53am and another between 11.30am and 8.10pm. Nothing has yet been reported missing from either home. Meanwhile a safe containing cash was stolen from a hotel room between the hours of 4pm and 8pm the same day. On Wednesday, January 9, money was stolen from a property in Blue Hills between 8am and 6.45pm. And the same day two iPads were taken from a Grace Bay house between 6pm and 11pm. Police are appealing to anyone who may have any information about these incidents to call them on 911 or CrimeStoppers anonymously on 1-800-8477. Tips can also be submitted anonymously in English, French or Spanish on either www. crimestoppers.tc or on Facebook as a fan of Crime Stoppers Turks and Caicos.

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VAT delay denied – Simmonds rejects government request THE UK government has refused to delay the implementation of Value Added Tax (VAT) - despite repeated requests. But this week’s announcement has not deterred TCI’s Government and Opposition members who agreed to join forces to find alternatives. On Monday Premier Rufus Ewing received a letter from the Mark Simmonds, UK’s Minister for the Overseas Territories, detailing reasons why the Government would not be given more time to work on alternative tax solutions. Ewing had asked for a six month deferral on the controversial new tax scheme after previously being denied an additional year. However Simmonds wrote that he was “not convinced that the delay would make it easier for you [TCIG] to find and commit to the introduction of a credible alternative.” In a press conference at Providenciales’ Tourist Board building on Tuesday afternoon Ewing read extracts from the letter, which was released in its entirety by the Governor’s office the next day. Simmonds said he had discussed TCIG’s proposals with Alan Duncan, Minister of State at the Department of International Development. He explained that they were both in agreement that the proposed delay presented “significant risks”. “A delay at this stage would risk undermining the credibility of the Government’s commitment to VAT particularly with those businesses that have invested in preparation,” he wrote. “It would be unlikely to diminish the opposition of those businesses who will have to pay tax for the first time or open their books or lose some of their benefits of excessive concessions they have obtained.” He went on to say that the delay would create uncertainty about government revenue for 2013-2014 and government expenditure would have to be cut to make up for lack of funds. “I fear that a property or income tax would be likely to attract opposition at least as strong as VAT,” Simmonds wrote. However he stressed that the Governement still has a choice whether to press ahead with VAT or make a clear commitment to a credible alternative. He welcomed TCIG’s proposal to submit to the Secretary of State a Fiscal and Strategic Policy Statement at the end of January. This would have to set out medium term revenue raising and expenditure plans and thus enable the two parties to “conclude debate” on VAT. “This will enable your government to focus on implementation of your

vision for TCI and on the preparation of a budget for 2013/2014.” SUGGESTIONS In his letter Simmonds also offered suggestions to make introduction of VAT more acceptable. The first was to enhance TCIG’s efforts to explain VAT and so address the “misunderstandings and misapprehensions” that VAT would significantly increase the tax burden and the price of staple items. The second option was to commit to a review of VAT after one year including looking at operations, exemptions, thresholds and rates. “In the context of this new review it would of course be open to you to introduce additional and sustainable replacement taxation,” Simmonds said. EWING RESPONDS In response to the letter Premier Ewing said he was discouraged that “a government that is democratically elected with the Opposition behind you, and the people behind you, still will be denied the right to move forward.” He said he would continue to engage in discussions with the public and business community on alternatives to VAT. The Premier added that the Government’s completed Fiscal and Strategic Policy Statement will be presented at the next Cabinet meeting on Wednesday, January 23, and sent to the Secretary of State by the end of January. “We had hopes that that statement which will be void of VAT would be accepted by the Secretary of State. “But from all indications from this letter they will be moving full speed towards the implementation of VAT come April 1 regardless of what we put forward.” He stressed that a request to repeal legislation concerning VAT could be met with a veto from the Governor. “I think that this is important enough as a government for us to just not accept such veto and to still continue to fight it.” Simmonds said he expected preparations for VAT implementation to continue at “full speed” including investment in new IT. “I am sure that you see that it will be vital for you and your Ministers to facilitate effective implementation since your expenditure plans will depend on this,” he said. However during Tuesday’s briefing Ewing said, “We do not have a VAT implementation plan.” MISICK’S OUTRAGE During Tuesday’s press briefing TCIG’s Minister of Finance Washington Misick had some strong

words in response to the letter. He described it as “demonstrable of the attitude of the British government” and added, “It says that we don’t really have a good faith partner.” “It reinforces my view that an election was called because of international pressure and we’ve been elected as window dressing.” Misick stressed that it is a “basic fundamental principle” of British democracy that only parliament can enforce tax on the people. “What they’re trying to do is against their own principles and their own common law.” He said his belief is that the UK government has already made a

decision on VAT and are intent on “pushing that down the throats of the people in this country.” “I think we should all rebel against it,” Misick added. “It’s time for us to stand together; this tragedy cannot be allowed to go on.” The Minister of Finance stressed that the Government has no intention of educating the public on VAT. “Our focus is on opposing this. Our focus us on growing this economy.” OPPOSITION REACTION At a press conference at the PDM headquarters in Downtown Providenciales on Wednesday morning, Leader of the Opposition Sharlene Cartwright-Robinson made clear her party’s stance on VAT. “I think that the position the

Minister [Simmonds] has taken is really unfortunate,” she said. “At the end of the day our position is that if we’re going to have any major change in the tax structure it should really be decided by an elected government. “Going forward we intend to unite forces with the Government and the business community. “We’re not, as the Opposition, going to give up despite the letter that has been written, despite how hell bent he seems on implementing it. “We believe we must still do everything we can to avoid this tax.” The effective rate of VAT to be charged in the Turks and Caicos Islands is 11 per cent on products, materials, and services - the second lowest rate in the Caribbean region, after Haiti.

Minister of Finance Washington Misick, Premier Rufus Ewing, Opposition leader Sharlene Cartwright-Robinson and deputy Sean Astwood

A united front against VAT -‘Stop gap’ measures in discussion GOVERNMENT and Opposition members presented a united front against the implementation of VAT yesterday (Thursday) afternoon. The two parties stood together during a brief press conference where they reiterated their determination to find “stop gap” tax alternatives. It came just minutes after a meeting with the business community in which they discussed revenue building ideas. During the conference Premier Rufus Ewing said, “We have a government and Opposition elected by the people committed to moving our country forward.” He added, “A budget is due in April 2013 and in the most trying economic

circumstances and under the most trying constraints, we do not intend to squeeze out a new tax model. “With the support of the opposition and members of the public we are going to put in place credible stop gap financial measures to protect our fiscal position, service our debt and meet our developmental obligations. “We met with the business community and took their best soundings on the way forward for the country as is proper in any democracy.” Opposition leader Sharlene Cartwright-Robinson went on to say that the Opposition is committed to working together with the

Government in the best interests of the public. “As promised we have joined efforts on matters of national interest and we are working together with the Government in the best interests of our economy and our people. “We believe that VAT is not an appropriate tax for the Turks and Caicos Islands.” She concluded, “We believe at this stage now that it is not so much an argument against VAT but it is a matter of democracy. “We stand here with all elected members of the House and we support the Government in its initiative to stand up and save the economy of the Turks and Caicos.”

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

Help or hinder?

LAST week allocation of the government’s Cheshire Hall and Richmond Hills district seat was petitioned by the People’s Democratic Movement (PDM) at Providenciales Supreme Court. The judge’s pending decision on the case could lead to a byelection and a potential shift in political power for TCIG. At this stage would a change in government help or hinder the country’s progress? What are your thoughts?

All is in order

trial of the illustrious Mr Misick, the PNP may be out on the streets anyway.

I don’t think the newly elected government has been in power long enough to consider a change “hindering” the country. If the court sees the need for a by-election and the petitioner has a right to request one, then all is in order. The people will make the decision at the polls.

Party’s right

Out on the streets I believe that it will be a hindrance. I was a little nervous about another PNP government, but from the direction they are going, we may be okay. It is amazing that the socialist bureaucrats, with their good governance policies and alleged ‘watchful’ eyes, let this debacle happen in the first place. Who was really watching the shop? They stated that they were firmly in charge and elections would proceed in a fair manner. But as things happen, with the return and

As much as I would like to believe otherwise, public political infighting within the PDM sends a message of instability that is not easily overlooked. Perhaps it is the party’s right to pursue these legal options. Indeed it’s its responsibility to mount a strong opposition which includes following up on these electoral irregularities that has in fact already put the balance of power into question. At this stage, the PNP government has not had enough tenure to realise many meaningful policy decisions, therefore it’s possible that a shift in political power could have minimum consequences. Nevertheless, that window of opportunity is closing fast, as I expect the PNP must be earnestly trying to make a difference in this country, while it’s in a position to do so. In other words, this legal challenge could

be very disruptive, but less so if outcomes are decided quickly.

No development A change in government must take place. The current Ewing government was caught by surprise and did not expect to win. This is shown by their inability to create a budget or speak to any agenda. All they did was inherit the problems left from the last time the PNP was in power. A massive loan and a costly health plan and diminished primary care. The only way to solve our problems is with money and we are saddled with the PNP loan. We must dismantle Doctor Ewing’s expensive health system and encourage development. The under the table antics of the PNP under Misick and his cabinet have left the country with a bad reputation and developers are discouraged by the fact that the PNP is back at the helm. We never had development under this party only during the PDM years. It will take years to recover our reputation.

Best interests Well I think it needs to be cleared up first. I don’t think it will hinder the progress at all. We finally have a diverse set of individuals on both sides. If we want good things for the country, then we must be fair in all we do. Whatever the outcome, I will support the persons in power to do the job as set forth for them, and what is in the best interests of the country and its people. I do pray however that before putting

anything in ink (black and white) that they meet on it and bring it to the public for opinions and come together for the best possible decisions.

Easily overcome The PNP almost lost by a landslide because the PDM won the popular vote. The election department still has the voters’ lists in the Misick North Caicos and other districts stacked in the PNP favour. After voters heard the first House meetings on December 11, 17 and 30, votes can be easily overcome because PDM got 500 more votes in November. Hopefully PDM will bring a real QC lawyer Allen Wood back to plead the North/Middle and Grand Turk North cases.

Learning experience If a seat was called into question by any party, then all questions about that seat must be answered publicly and fairly. The judge's decision is final and if it results in a by-election; that is what needs to be done. A by-election would help the country rather than hinder it. It will also be a learning experience for all involved.

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Infrastructure repairs TCIG appoints new Permanent Secretary By Daisy Handfield THE POST of Permanent Secretary to the Ministry of Education is now newly occupied by Cheryl-Ann Jones. She was appointed the post by Governor Ric Todd on Monday (January 14). It was very stiff competition in which six other applicants vied for the position. Jones told the Weekly News that she was honoured to be given the opportunity to serve at a higher level and capacity. “I am anxious to continue making contributions to the development of this country,” she said. The new PS added that there is a lot to do within the Ministry of Education. “Government has announced that education is their priority for the

coming year and several projects have been named for implementation.” Her goals are to address: manpower, education ordinance, potential curriculum reviews and the overcrowding of schools in the TCI, particularly on Providenciales. She also wishes to look at the better use of technology in the classroom, seek to build partnerships both internally and externally, and work with the College Board to bring together its offerings with the needs of the Islands. Jones aims to work closely with the Minister and existing teams within the Ministry to achieve these priorities. The new Permanent Secretary to the Ministry of Education was previously Deputy Permanent Secretary in the TCIG Ministry of Government Support Services

(GSS). She worked in the TCI public sector for 20 years, previously working as the country’s National AIDS Programme coordinator, training director. She holds an MSc in Human Resource Management and a BSc in Social Work. Governor Todd said, “This appointment of this high profile Turks and Caicos Islander to this very important position shows the huge steps being taken to build up the capacity and capability within the TCIG civil service.” The Ministry’s Youth Department’s National Youth Policy will shortly be submitted to Cabinet, and through the Sports Department will look at developing a programme to strengthen sporting activities across the islands in a logical structured way.

A NUMBER of repairs to roads, the causeway and a school are currently taking place across the country. Asphalt patching has commenced on the road adjacent to Building Materials in Grand Turk. The contractors are awaiting delivery of the bitumen before moving on and patching the Palm Grove area. Repairs to the storm damaged Close Hall Road in Grand Turk has also been held up until the contractor receives the bitumen. Work began last Thursday, January 10, on the grading of the road near the Bohio Dive Resort and this will be followed by a grading of the road to the Grand Turk Prison. The scope of work for asphalt patching of roads in Providenciales has been agreed and the site meeting was held last week with the view of commencing the works immediately. The contractor for the repair of the Middle Caicos Causeway was mobilised late last year and began

excavation for fill at a number of quarry sites. The contractor left the site in December for the Christmas holidays. Site meetings and visits took place last week between the Public Works Department and the contractor and it is intended that the work will commence on the site this week with view to being completed in June. Grand Turk’s HJ Robinson High School administration block is currently being revamped. The contractor has stripped most of the existing form work from the structure and further construction is set to commence soon. In a press conference last Thursday Premier Rufus Ewing said, “In looking at the progress in completing this most valuable project, we in the Government have passed motion in the House of Assembly to allow our funds to be brought forward to this financial year to allow us to have these works completed in a timely manner.”

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Tax ‘add-ons’ could raise millions more than VAT – Finance Minister reveals other options MINISTER of Finance Washington Misick said alternative taxes could generate “significantly more” money for the country than Value Added Tax (VAT). This week he announced that the Government’s suggested substitutes could raise between $15m and $16m extra revenue for the country. Meanwhile the UK Government has predicted a hike of just $10m if VAT is introduced. At a government press conference on Tuesday Misick said, “We have credible alternatives that do not substantially alter the way we do business in this country and will raise far more revenue than they’re projecting from VAT.” He later listed the alternatives during a town hall meeting that evening at the Gustavus Lightbourne Sports Centre in Providenciales. He explained that TCIG is proposing to raise accommodation tax by one per cent to 12 per cent. “That is very competitive in the region,” he said, “it is 15 per cent in Jamaica, it is 23 per cent in the Dominican Republic and it is 12 per cent in the Bahamas.” He said the base would also be broadened to include others providing services to tourists such as water sports operators and spas. Other proposed alternatives included returning stamp duty to its previous rate and increasing strata title rates. And finally increasing head tax in the cruise industry by $2; an option that has already

been agreed by cruise company Carnival. “When we add everything together we are projecting something like $15 to $16 million. “Those are based on empirical evidence because we do not have to change any tax laws to make it happen. They are basically addons to our tax system.” At a post-Cabinet press conference on Thursday, January 10, Premier Rufus Ewing said that property levy was no longer an alternatives. “The Government have been busy reviewing and muddling alternatives to VAT that can result in the broadening of the taxation base, in allowing for more predictable and stable revenue streams to government,” he said. “One of the alternatives that the Government was considering is that of property levy. “However after reviewing the land titles and distribution it became quite obvious that land levy, in order for it to work, would place undue hardship on a significant number of persons who cannot afford it. “Therefore the Government has removed land levy as a consideration as an alternative to VAT.” He also explained that TCIG had been considering widening the accommodation tax base and increasing cruise ship passenger head tax. “These measures will allow for greater opportunity for economic growth which would be the main driver of government’s revenue stream,” he said.

TCI and Bahamas merge for celebration By Daisy Handfield AS PART of the Anglican Diocese’s 150th anniversary officials released a book called ‘A Good Heritage’ which contains all of the district’s history. It catalogues both the evolution of Christian presence in the Turks and Caicos and Bahamas and the development of the Anglican Church. The history of the Diocese was put together by Right Reverend Gilbert Arthur Thompson. Reverend Thompson is a retired Suffragan Bishop of New Providence and currently an Assistant Bishop in the Diocese.

He said, “To say that the Anglican Church has been an integral part of all the above is an understatement. “The history of the Anglican Diocese is a story that must be catalogued, proclaimed and known.” Anglican Diocese of the Turks and Caicos and the Bahamas will be merging to celebrate the release of the book. The free event is scheduled to take place at the Holy Trinity Centre, Stapleton Gardens, Bahamas on Thursday, January 17, at 6pm Books will be available for purchase at the event, soft cover copies $35 and hard cover copies $60.

Currently legislation allows any resident or business to invest in solar or wind power production however it does not allow for sales of excess power

Solar power is ‘big business’ RESIDENTS could produce all of their own electricity and even make money by selling it back to the grid – if they invest in solar power. Premier Ewing described the alternative energy as “big business” and said that TC Islanders could soon be a part of its development. Currently legislation allows any resident or business to invest in solar or wind power production however it does not allow for sales of excess power. During a press conference last Thursday, January 10, Ewing spoke of the Government’s plans to change this. “Our current legislation allows for the residential and commercial generation or alternative energies, solar and wind,” he said. “There is no prohibition whatsoever so any TC Islander can purchase a solar system and make yourself completely independent of Fortis. “The only issue here is that the legislation currently does not provide for you selling back to the grid.” He added, “I am happy to say that discussions with the energy supplier Fortis have begun with the

aim to encourage promote and allow access to the grid by consumers who will then have the ability to sell their excess energy generated by alternative means back to Fortis. “We are aware of the challenges of implementing these technologies and are assessing possible pilot programmes in the short term.” A comprehensive study to examine the viability of renewable energy and energy efficiency projects was commissioned in March 2011. The Government now plans to embark on the adoption of an energy policy and a strategy for its feasible implementation. “Reducing electricity costs and prices is absolute priority,” Ewing said, “while also improving energy security and increasing local and global environmental sustainability.” “Also critical to the implementation of this policy is the reform of the electricity regulatory and legal frameworks.” Ewing stressed that TCIG’s first course of action is to embark on an “aggressive” energy efficiency and energy conservation programme. “While the Government has an obligation to create the environment

incentive and awareness for all consumers to use energy more wisely, the onus will be on all concerned to make changes and to adopt this paradigm shift.” He added that solar water heaters are the most viable small scale source of renewable energy technology that can be implemented immediately and TCIG will design a programme to take advantage of this. “The Turks and Caicos Islands are blessed with year round sunshine and it is time we endeavour to examine our options to first stabilise and eventually reduce energy costs and prices.” In addition TCIG will be looking at reducing or eliminating the tariff on energy efficient electrical appliances. It will also offer incentives to people who design their homes to be more energy efficient. “The impact of the cost of energy on the cost of doing business and the livelihood of residents is of great concern to this government and we are committed to collaborating with the power company and stakeholders to address this issue.”

Issues aired at town hall meetings MEMBERS of the public were given the opportunity to air issues and learn more about government activities and during a series of town hall meetings this week. Premier Rufus Ewing began his first official tour as leader on Monday evening in Grand Turk. He then went on to speak in Providenciales on Tuesday, South Caicos on Wednesday and Middle Caicos yesterday (Thursday). During Tuesday evening’s three hour meeting at Gustavus Lightbourne Sports Centre, Providenciales, the Premier said there were “strong issues” that needed to be addressed. He added that the government was not “making excuses” and that they had achieved a lot in a short period of time.

“For the rights of our people, we will push against obstacles and push against challenges to move forward,” he said. Among the topics he discussed over the three hours were the need for a Premier’s office in Providenciales, employment problems within the public service and the financial services. He also went into depth on the Government’s progress in the areas of economy, education, immigration and healthcare. Joining the Premier at the meeting were Minister of Finance Washington Misick, Minister of Health Amanda Misick and Minister of Labour and Immigration DonHue Gardiner. A popular topic that received applause from the 100-strong audience was that of the refusal of

the Government to implement Value Added Tax (VAT) as requested by the UK government. Finance Minister Misck spoke passionately and in length on the Government’s stance. He said, “They are pushing us in a direction where we have no choice but to send a strong message and say that we will not be dictated to.” During the meeting a number of members of the audience asked questions to the Ministers on issues that directly affected them. Among the topics they raised were VAT, immigration, healthcare, jobs, the youth and small businesses. Today (Friday) Premier Ewing will host a town hall meeting at the Kew Community Centre in North Caicos at 3pm, and on Monday he will speak in Salt Cay at 11.30am.

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January 19 – 25, 2013

Ants infest clinic KEW Clinic is likely to be relocated after an infestation of ants spiralled out of control. The North Caicos health centre has been experiencing problems with the insects for a number of months. TCIG’s Ministry of Health and Human Services contracted the services of a pesticide company to treat the facilities but the situation

has continued to escalate. Now the Government is considering the possibility of relocating the clinic to another site nearby. At a press conference last Thursday, January 10, Premier Rufus Ewing said, “We feel that this would be in the best interests of the residents of Kew as well as medical staff at the Kew Clinic.”

Visitor arrivals drop in 2012

Acting PS Cherylann Jones and Minister Akierra Missick in an exchange with students at Ona Glinton Primary School

Minister of Education tours schools By Daisy Handfield SCHOOLS throughout the islands were visited by government officials this week. The purpose of the visit was for both the Education and Government Support Services Ministries to prepare a suitable budget for the coming financial year. Akierra Missick, Minister of Education, Youth, Sports and Culture, Acting Permanent Secretary Cheryl Ann Jones, and Director of Education Edgar Howell took time out to have one on one time with principals and pupils across the nation. On Tuesday, January 8, officials visited the Ianthe Pratt and the Enid Capron Primary Schools. The Thursday of that same week, they visited the Clement Howell High and Oseta Jolly Primary

School. The purposes of these visits were to meet first hand with the principal and pupils, to see the physical condition of the schools and to hear from both principals and pupils what they felt were immediate needs for the schools. During the tour officials visited each and every classroom to meet and speak with the pupils. Some of the needs of the pupils that were identified were new playgrounds, freshly painted classrooms, new books for the library and more playing space. The principals outlined their needs as an auditorium, repairs to fences, more lighting on the compounds and the construction of tuck shops or cafeteria where one can get food along with sitting room to eat. As the tour continued to Grand Turk on Friday, Minister for

Government Support Services (GSS) and GSS’ Head of Secretariat Kathy Watkin joined the team on their visit to the HJ Robinson High School. Principal of the HJ Robinson High School Reinwald Lewis said he was very pleased with the initiative. “They came in a timely manner. This shows that they care about the pupils and their needs. “We are grateful for anything that will assist with the betterment of the school.” Officials were displeased at the physical condition of some of the schools. They urged pupils to form groups and work with prefects and other school officials to assist with the prevention of damages to the school. The tour continued on Friday, January 11, with visits to North, Middle, South Caicos and Salt Cay.

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Alternating power RELAX Eddington this is not an article about Fortis. It seems every time I turn on TCI television or read a press release we hear the word “alternate”. First it was the argument about the VAT. It appears no one wants the VAT except the Governor, CFO and associates. Some however are taking a second look at VAT. The Premier and financial minister are searching for “alternate” taxes. They don't say what alternates they are considering, if any, they just say “alternates”. The word alternate is the new power word. The one power remaining with this government is

By David Tapfer to tax the people but not spend. The recycled interim government projects of Grand Turk school repairs and police vehicles still have to be approved by a business plan and the CFO. This government is trying to take credit for these and the causeway

repairs while they are out campaigning. Causeway repairs, what repairs? The biggest problem we have is how to pay off those remaining PNP debts. $260m remain unpaid in a British guaranteed loan. No-one in the administration seems to have a clue how to handle this. However in just less than three years it must be paid off or reduced to a point where the British guarantee can be lifted. That is now 35 months away and counting. Currently the Deputy Premier and Minister of Education is spending all her time at Clement Howell High School and considering what she calls “alternate” locations for a junior high

THE NUMBER of visitors to Turks and Caicos shores dropped slightly last year compared to “record breaking” numbers in 2011. TCI Tourist Board released the latest figures last week, but stressed that some tallies are still being gathered. Director of the Tourist Board Ralph Higgs said he was “obviously disappointed” that they were unable to expand on the record breaking numbers achieved in 2011. However, he added, “I feel confident that the new year will bring new vigour and new numbers to tourism in TCI. “The challenges that we faced throughout the year were met and overcome with renewed determination to continue to bring Turks and Caicos’ ‘Beautiful by Nature’ message to the world.” According to a press release from the Tourist Board, the slight decrease in arrivals in 2012 was caused by a number of issues. In March, a two-day industrial action contributed to decreased air service, the release read, and the summer saw an outbreak of Norovirus affecting arrivals in the short-term. Later in the year the passage of Hurricane Sandy contributed to a

marked decrease in future bookings from the major source markets in which the TCI draws its visitors. And finally a 25 per cent reduction in the Tourist Board’s overall budget also decreased its ability to effectively market the destination in traditional and emerging markets. According to data obtained from the Grand Turk Cruise Centre, in 2012 the total number of ship calls was 261 versus 270 in 2011, and the passenger arrivals were 676,647 an increase of 3.2 per cent over 2011 which stood at 655,497. In 2011 TCI welcomed 354,223 land based visitors providing an aggregate total (cruise and land based) of 1,009,720, eclipsing the one million mark for the first time. As of November 2012 land based arrivals stood at 267,608 and while arrivals for December are still being tabulated, indicators show that arrivals were trending downward when compared to 2011. As of this year the Tourist Board will have the opportunity to provide more timely data on both a quantitative and qualitative basis with the introduction of the CTO Mist system which allows for the refinement of information collected at ports of entry.

and junior detention facility. Does she really have a location in mind or is the word “alternate” a cover-up? How can she pay the rent for any alternate buildings, is the real question. In order to get the country’s finances near breakeven the interim government arbitrarily cut rents paid by government by 20 per cent. She wants to reduce class size from 32 to 15 students. She will need to double the teaching staff. Can the education minister provide a business plan to justify this alternate solution? The education minister was going to teach the court how to renounce US citizenship. Does she have the official state department certificate or an alternate? It seems the best thing about the election is it proved in 60 days that this PNP government deserved the mess left by the previous one. Now it is time to move on and select an “alternate” to a minister who

wants more than her fat salary. We all know who the alternate is bound to be. Fact is it has become obvious we need a whole new government and as soon as possible. This brings me to the gal heading the human rights group. When they asked about her take on Michael Misick’s status she said “not my job...it’s an international issue”. Within 48 hours her connections allowed her to give a lengthy report. The statement by our Minister of Immigration on how to treat Haitians and other undocumented people right here in TCI made both local and international news but she remains deadly silent. Making people’s lives “unbearable” seems to certainly indicate violations of human rights. Hopefully the alternate new members of the HR group will have the power to move on this real human rights issue.

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Tourism symposium postponed “AMBITIOUS” plans to host a major tourism and investment symposium in the TCI have been put on hold by the Government. A host of challenges led to the decision to delay the event, which was scheduled to take place before the end of February. Premier Rufus Ewing said, “As a government committed to holding a major tourism and investment conference within the first 120 days on assuming office. “I may say that this might have been ambitious but nonetheless we took on the challenge.” The challenge proved to be too much, however, and last Thursday Ewing announced that the event would be postponed. He said one struggle was that the current investment policy was developed by

the interim administration. “While we are not at this point in time ready to state that this is a policy that we do not agree with, we have to ensure that this investment policy is aligned with our developmental priorities. “And so we have commissioned a working group that will look at amending and revising our investment policy so that it can then be the foundation upon which we can host an investment conference.” He went on to say that in order for the TCI to sell itself, the market needs to know what it is offering. And he added that TCInvest should be reestablished prior to the conference so that it can help to market the destination. The conference will be held this summer.

Anti-VAT group gains momentum A SOCIAL media forum designed to allow debate on the challenges of VAT now has more than 1,600 members. The Facebook group ‘TCI Citizens and Residents Against VAT’ allows members to post photos, videos, event invites and messages on the cause. And they have continued to do so with vigour since it was founded last year. In a post on Wednesday, one passionate member Jerzy Kolodziej, wrote, “Let us all stand in support of our elected representatives showing that the TCI is indeed a unified colony. “The UK and the Governor may choose to meet our resistance but history will show that any attempt to do so would be futile. “If the people of the TCI will not accept VAT, if the elected government will not accept VAT, if the opposition party will not accept VAT, there is no force on the earth that will impose VAT upon us. He continued, “The Governor can sit in his office and live in his residence but his buildings and title will not be anything more than paper, wood and concrete. “The office of Governor of the TCI will have no value, no meaning and no purpose. “The UK has truly set the stage for open rebellion. But rest assured that this will not be a violent rebellion or a

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lawless rebellion; that is not the way of the TCI. “The UK has set out to test our resolve from the outset and surely it has been tested. But our resolve has not been broken and neither shall it be. “The people of the TCI shall not be subjected to the will of the UK. “The TCI stands together on this point and while we have our own will and our own lives no man or country shall enslave us.” The comment was met with a number of supporting ‘likes’ and additional comments from members. The group can be found at www.facebook.com/#!/ groups/VATGroup/

Civil servants may be reemployed – If they can pay back severance CIVIL servants who gave up their jobs last year can now reapply – if they promise to pay back the balance of their severance. However there is no guarantee they will be given their previous job as the most qualified applicant will succeed, Deputy Governor Anya Williams stressed. Williams, who is also head of the Turks and Caicos Islands Public Service, made clear the new policy for reemployment on Monday. Her announcement clears the way for public servants who took voluntary severance to immediately compete for advertised vacant positions in the Turks and Caicos Islands Government (TCIG). “To be clear, we are not increasing the size of the civil service,” she said. “We wish to make sure that we offer these positions to the very best people for the jobs and we will gladly reemploy people who left under voluntary severance, provided that they are the best person for the job, after a competitive selection process, and that they repay the balance of any financial compensation received.” Previously the policy was that someone who had taken voluntary severance could not be reemployed by TCIG for 48 months from their departure until March 2016. However former employees can now apply for jobs if they are prepared to pay back the balance of their compensation

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payment to TCIG at the rate of two per cent for each month outstanding prior to the four year point. So, someone seeking to apply after 12 months out of the civil service would be required to pay back 72 per cent (2 per cent x 36 months) of the compensation received, for example. If the returning former employee provides evidence of their expenditure on additional qualifications relevant to their new post they may be able to deduct this from the amount to be repaid. TCIG Human Resources staff will provide further details. All balances must be

paid back as a condition of employment within a maximum of 60 days of a job offer being made. No payment plans or instalments will be offered or accepted by TCIG. Several voluntary severance recipients have applied for vacant positions within government and have already engaged banks in an effort to obtain funding to repay the outstanding portion of their payment. No appointment of these applicants has been made to date. All TCIG vacancies are open to any qualified persons meeting the stated criteria, so there is no guarantee that

a former civil servant who makes an application will necessarily be successful - the job will always be given to the most competent qualified individual. In March 2012 about 700 expressions of interest were received for voluntary severance from civil servants and 500 people applied to go. In total 399 severance proposals were accepted and 134 rejected, primarily because the public service needed to retain certain skill sets. A sum of $7.8m was paid to staff whose applications were accepted, with the average being $19,548 per civil servant.

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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.

Gross injustice

Dear Editor, It is most gratifying to see that the two political parties and the business community have finally gotten together to unify around a common cause in the best interest of the people of the Turks and Caicos Islands. Sadly though, it seems as if it has taken the British Governor and the FCO stepping on the toes of some people or some groups directly before they could appreciate the gross injustice that has been meted out on this beautiful country before unified action is taken. Having said that, it is a good thing that we have achieved some modicum of cohesion, even if this may only be for the benefit of some business owners’ personal self-interest. However, I wish to address a point that is dear to me and my former colleagues in that the former PNP administration is being misrepresented by Neil Smith in the Governor’s Office as it relates to his comments on VAT. In Mr Smith’s statement to the press on January 15, 2013, addressing the implementation of VAT, he stated that the former PNP government was in support of VAT. That statement is completely false. While it is the case that the former PNP had agreed to explore the option of selecting one of four taxation

models being imposed on us by advocates for the Organisation for Economic Corporation and Development (OECD), the E u r o p e a n Union, IMF and the FCO to obtain compliance with international tax standards in our Financial Services Industry and to achieve revenue sustainability, it was never the case where VAT was selected as a done deal for implementation in the Turks and Caicos Islands by our PNP administration. For Neil Smith to suggest that the noble intentions by our government to search for sustainable revenue streams for our country as an endorsement of VAT is grossly misleading and is typical of how the Governor’s Office has been conducting the affairs of this country for the last three years. It was in my budget address of 2007 when I first informed the people of the Turks and Caicos Islands about comprehensive revenue reform for our country. A direct quote from that address follows: “While recent revenue growth has been positive, it is concentrated in a

few areas. “We need to lessen our dependence on import duties as global tariffs reduction become more commonplace. “If we do not do likewise, our competitiveness in attracting foreign investment could be eroded. “The current tax regime also needs to be widened if we are to raise the necessary revenue on a sustainable basis to implement our plans. “We also need to have a tax regime, which incentivises positive behaviours and penalises negative ones. “Mr Speaker, these objectives can be achieved through the introduction of alternative broad based taxes that are elastic, and the introduction of user charges where they can serve to defray costs. “The time to act is now - we plan to consider all options. “In this regard, Mr Speaker, I led a delegation to the Bahamas last week to discuss their revenue regime and strategies, and develop technical cooperation and exchanges in this area. “We have already held discussions with the Caribbean Area Regional Technical Assistance Centre (CARTAC) concerning technical assistance to prepare a Tax Policy Study for consideration by government. “This study would look at our

Human rights focus Dear Editor, This release by the Hon Oswald O Skippings on the condition and fate of Michael Misick is a clarion cry to those of us whole hold constitutional freedoms seriously. This could happen to any of us. It seems that we in the TCI have a low tolerance for human rights and that it is still possible because Mike is at large that we in power or we who support the party in power are free to remain silent and ‘forever hold our peace’. But this message on the part of the Hon Skippings is critical to the further development of our constitutional democracy and growth of our human rights norms. If we allow Misick to rot in his jail cell what will happen to us when we are facing similar circumstances. It is here that the Hon Skippings escapes the political dimension to

address this universal issue that we as a people may join hands. This kind of leadership is reminiscent of the days of JAGS McCartney but it seems that this young generation of leadership in the TCI has moved onto a time warp where matters of the pocket and higher salaries prevail greater on the minds of the newly elected government. In our minds the sub-text to all of this is to remove evidence on the hospital deal and to cover the independent disaster at Leeward Marina. Billions of dollars in damages are at issue in both contexts and Misick whilst at large or back home remains a material witness that we fear may be allowed to fade away through a lack of regard for his human rights. Nonetheless it behoves the Premier and the government to pressure the Governor to invoke

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the foreign affairs portfolio of TCI Constitution to call on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, the UN, the CARICOM community and all related bodies to intervene purely into the human component and aspect of this issue. One must not take the nonpartisan position of this cry to mean that we feel that the former Premier is innocent and is being victimised for British political purposes. Quite the contrary and as an observer I have every reason to believe that Mike Misick, his former government and certain persons from his party have a lot to answer to the people for. The focus and concentration must be on the international human rights aspect only. Thomas Wilson

economic structures, tax regime and recommend reforms to increase revenue yield on a sustainable basis. “We are committed to this worthy task. I look forward to keeping this Honourable House and the nation informed of activities in this area.” I later made a follow up reference to broadening our revenue base in the 2008 budget but never did I offer support for VAT or any other comprehensive tax mechanism. Unfortunately the study referenced to in the 2007 address never materialised as the country was hit by two successive hurricanes in 2008 causing extensive damage throughout the country and the global financial collapse that immediately followed in 2009 made the exercise untenable. Our administration back in 2007 was asked to consider four different models: income tax, property tax, sales tax and VAT. Preliminary indications from the business sector at the time suggested that the real estate and hotel industries had no appetite at all for income tax or property tax. It was believed that the real estate market was just getting its legs firmly established and that any form of taxes on income or property would be a serious deterrent to investment and would derail the real estate sector. The sales tax and VAT likewise had vociferous opposition to them albeit less so than the others but never was there any decision nor was there any canvassing of support for one tax over the other by the former PNP administration. To the best of my knowledge, the deliberate promotion of VAT was only done when the hand-picked members of the Advisory Council and Consultative Forum ill-advisedly passed legislation implementing VAT, Trials With-out Jury, and

Hearsay Evidence legislation. My recollection at the time was that there was a public outcry against all three pieces of legislation. The radio talk shows vented the opposition of the people to these bills and so did the print and televised media. Ironically some of the very same people who were a part of these hand-picked bodies gave credibility to the same pieces of legislation that they are now vehemently against. Similarly, the very same Governor’s office who seeks to castigate and vilify the former PNP administration at every opportunity it gets now seeks to use this same administration to fortify its promotion of VAT. There is a popular saying that I believe resonates universally which states “you cannot have your cake and eat it too”. I think this saying applies aptly to the Governor’s Office promotion of VAT as well as those who now oppose it and gave validity to its imminent implementation. I know some will be quick to say that they opposed those pieces of legislation when they sat on those bodies. To that I will use the other popular maxim which states “the devil is in the details”. However, I believe that the entire country is relieved that the voices that seem to matter are speaking out in unison regardless of the channels that may have brought them to this central point. To that I say thank you to all and sundry as I do wish you success in this worthy undertaking to begin the New Year. Floyd Hall, Former PNP Deputy Premier and Minister of Finance

Only one God Dear Editor, I do feel sorry for our former Premier, Michael Misick. What he has done to himself, his family, those that supported him and our country. He alone is responsible for being in a Brazilian prison. This resulted from his actions including choosing Brazil as a hiding place. We must all remember there is only one God worthy of our worship and that God was not and is not Michael Misick. Let us look at scripture for guidance. Read Isaiah chapter 5:20 which says: “Woe unto them that call evil good and good evil, that put darkness for light and light for darkness, that

put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter.” I also ask that readers also refer to Romans Chapter 13 Verse1-2 and learn. Remember that in August/ September 2008 Hurricanes Hanna and Ike were sent by God as a warning. God himself is also coming back. So we must ask ourselves in the meantime what we would have God do for us to turn us from our wicked ways...rain fire from heaven? Wake up my friends and pray that God will treat us with his mercy. Yvette Tapfer, Conch Bar

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Racism and It is not about VAT, discrimination it’s about democracy

Dear Editor, I have recently been pondering the question as to whether the detention centre is only place to house Haitian nationals. We all know that we have illegal persons who seem untouchable by immigration officials among us from various countries, yet we only see pressure being put on a select group. Take for instance the recent landing of illegal Cubans, they have been released from the detention centre and are now applying for some sort of asylum to stay in the Turks and Caicos. In my opinion, I think they should be repatriated as well for fear of what the influx of illegal Cubans to our shores would be should we allow them to stay. If we with such few resources set ourselves up as a safe haven for persons who wish to leave Cuba, we would be putting ourselves in a further immigration nightmare. The truth is, we don’t know who these people are. God forbid we have a repeat of the Elian Gonzalez situation depending on the desires of the Cuban government since children are also in tow. I hope the AG Chambers seriously fact checks the legislation in dealing

with this case to ensure that these persons do in fact qualify for asylum. Even then can we afford it? If they are illegal, why have they been released? I’m beginning to wonder if we are racist and show clear discrimination by our actions. Like the Caucasian illegal immigrants taking up numerous jobs throughout the country, SPICE was told to stay away from Grace Bay, we all know that there are numerous Dominican nationals who are also illegal, who no doubt will never see the inside of the detention centre. So why then is it okay for Haitians? Or is there a Haitian-only policy that we are not aware of? I sincerely hope this is not based on geographic origin or a more ancient and evil racism based on skin pigmentation. On the flip side, what is happening to the enforcement of persons who employ illegal immigrants? Numerous Turks and Caicos Islanders and legal persons will continue to find seeking jobs a struggle and employers will continue to ignore the existing laws if they are not enforced. All illegal immigrants should be treated the same. Isn’t the nature of the crime the same? Why is the punishment different or not at all in the Turks and Caicos. Euwonka Selver

– Open letter to Mark Simmonds

Dear Mr Simmonds, I have just read the reports of the recent press conference by the Premier of the Turks and Caicos Islands Government, in which it was revealed that you had denied the elected government’s request for a delay in the implementation of VAT. I am deeply concerned at the lack of respect for the democratic process so recently restored to the Turks and Caicos Islands. The stunning arrogance to dismiss the legitimate request of a government that represents the citizens of the Islands is breath-taking. In case you are of the view that the elected Government's position on VAT is somehow unrepresentative let me point out that both political parties and almost every civic organisation including the Chamber of Commerce, The Small Business Association, The Hotel Association, The Society of Accountants and the Association of Architects have all asked for a delay in the implementation of VAT. A recent petition registered 3,000 individual signatures all requesting a delay and considering that the voting population is just over 6,000 this is a significant number. This country has spoken with one voice to ask for a delay in the implementation of VAT, but apparently the voice of this nation is only a whisper compared to the diktat from your office. The same press conference revealed that $500,000 had been

appropriated from the consolidated fund for the implementation of VAT based solely on the Governors authorisation. The appropriations committee, debate in the House of Assembly and the other constitutional safeguards are being ignored or abandoned. It appears that you and your department are of the view that not only are the citizens of this country incapable of deciding how to raise taxes, but once we have paid the taxes we are apparently incapable of deciding how to spend them! What a low opinion you and your advisors must have of the citizens of this country. What a paternalistic attitude towards this nation and those who reside here. At a time when the UK government is banging the drum in the United

Nations for selfdetermination for the Falkland Islands, you and your department quietly strip away the democratic traditions of this country and replace it with what amounts to government by advisors. These advisors are unelected, unaccountable and, after they get on the plane to go back to the UK, uninterested in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Is it not the right of citizens to be represented democratically a universal right? Or in your department’s view do these rights not apply to all people, or to be more specific at least not to Turks and Caicos Islanders. I, and the rest of the Turks and Caicos Islands, await your response. Yours, Josephine Connolly, Deputy Speaker of the TCI House of Assembly

Continued support Dear Editor, The Salvation Army TCI extends special thanks to everyone for their generous support in 2012 and wishes them and their family good health and God's continued blessings in 2013. In a special way we thank our volunteers at the family store and all who donates their gently used items to the store. We continue to serve others on their behalf from the funds generated

from this project. The public may please continue to drop their donations at the family store located at the IGA Centre on Leeward Highway, behind Marco Travels from 10am to 2pm from Monday to Thursday and 10am to 5pm on Fridays. Yours sincerely, Winsome Mason, Lieut Colonel

Protection of the child Thank you! Dear Editor, The statement made on the news by the Minister of Education, “three strikes and you’re out,” in relation to what appears to be the government’s no tolerance policy on school threats and violence seems to be a misguided strategy. It does not take into account the fact that the Turks and Caicos Islands is a party to the Convention on the Rights’ of the Child, which protects any and every individual under the age of 18. It is stated in Article 28 that parties under this convention, “Must recognise the rights of the child to education and with a view to achieving this right

progressively and on the basis of equal opportunity, they shall, in particular: “Make primary education compulsory and available free to all; “Encourage the development of different forms of secondary education including general and vocational education and make them available and accessible to every child. “Furthermore, state parties shall take all appropriate measures to ensure that school discipline is administered in a manner consistent with the child’s human dignity and in conformity with the present convention.” It is CAPAA’s purpose to

advocate for the protection of the rights and safety of each child within the Turks and Caicos, making it incumbent upon this organisation to address public statements made by those in authority which ignore the binding obligations which the Turks and Caicos has made itself a party to. We invite the government to readdress its policy to accord with the right of a child to education and to what end that child will be offered an alternative to receive said rights. Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Association (CAPAA)

Dear Editor, The second annual ACCU Nutrition Move-a-thon was this past weekend and it was a smashing success! This event could not have been pulled off without the help, support and dedication of many persons. Let me use this time to publicly thank my family and other persons who sponsored, donated or volunteered with the move-a-thon. They included: Gilley Enterprises, Prime Sports, JS Johnson Insurance Co, Turks and Caicos First Insurance, Caicos Express Airways, Goldsmith’s Jewellery, Ad Vantage, Tropical Car Rental, Magnetic Media and Deandrea Hamilton, 102.5 and Kiss FM, Radio Turks and Caicos (RTC), People’s Television, Grace Bay Pharmacy, Price Club,

Scotia Bank and Graceway IGA. The following companies and individuals were so kind as to donate many wonderful gifts to be given as prizes: Caicos Dreams, Hemmingways, Lime, Islandcom, Caicos Adventures, Spa Sanay, Silver Deep, Smithco, Treasure S Gift Shop, Caribbean Crusin’, Belly, Butt and Thighs workout set, ATV rides, lunch with a smoothie, Unicorn Bookstore, Sharkbite, SpaTropique, Total Adventure, Regent Grand, Grace Bay Club and Mango Reef. Tamika Handfield

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Awakening the giant of potential in you Organisational Architecture - Part three THE correlation between ‘Organisational Architecture’ and any kind of strategy session is that OA must precede it. You must be organised and aligned before you can strategize. One would never arrange a race between a toddler and Usain Bolt, or even between a regular person and Usain Bolt. By the sheer virtue of Bolt’s training and experience, he will leave his competitors in his wake. Likewise, groups, businesses, churches or any other entities must bring organisation and cohesion into their ranks first before they can look to advance into new territory or even compare themselves to those around them. There must be a process of planned growth, maturation and settling before that baby becomes a trained athlete himself and can now compete with the Usain Bolts of his time. Orrin Woodward once made this statement, “You don’t know what you don’t know.” This means that we all have

blind spots in our lives, our mental knowledge and in our organisations. Therefore, from time to time, it is necessary to invite someone with an outside view to come in and help us see some things that we just did not see before. There are no exceptions to this statement; none of us know it all. You would be amazed at how far you can advance when you slow down, how well you can drive when you sit in the passenger seat for a while, and how much stronger you can become when you rest in the draft of someone in front of you who takes the lead. If you want to become a better group, business or church, I encourage you to take a good hard look at what you have been doing and ask yourself if it is really working. Study successful companies, churches and leaders and adopt or ‘benchmark’ the aspects of their organisations or personalities that can help you get to the next level. Invest in yourself. Invest in your leaders. Have meaningful conversations with those who have

By Whitney Bain lived hundreds of years before you. I would like you to study a company called Barry Wehmiller. Several years ago as I was conducting some research on companies that were being benchmarked for their excellence, I came across Barry Wehmiller, a diverse company with a storied past. Having gone through highs and lows, this company has come to epitomise the excellence that eludes so many companies today. Their approach is different and refreshing and the results they are receiving are being emulated across industries. Bob Chapman, the CEO of Barry Wehmiller became affiliated with the company by chance when he was a relatively young man. You can listen to his story and learn more about the company by visiting their website www1.barrywehmiller.com/. As we continue through this multi-part article we will complete our presentation on Organisational Architecture and then take a closer look at the Barry Wehmiller organisation and see how you can enhance your business, group or church by their example.

autism awareness Spectrum of hope – By Nicole Cox

The real offer HAPPY New Year to one and all! Now, let’s get busy… Your boss calls you into your office with the following, “Good afternoon! How’s it going? Oh, that’s great. Well, I know you’re curious as to why I have called you in. “So, let’s cut to the chase, I want to offer you a promotion. Your job title will not change, but your salary will be four times what it is now. “You will not be required to come to the office anymore; as long as the items on your job description are completed, it doesn’t matter where you do them. “We will also include a benefit package that covers full medical, dental and vision plans. “Stocks in the company will be purchased on your behalf and set aside for your retirement at full salary status. “Salary bonuses are available contingent upon performance

reviews. “Now, here are the terms: Your new business hours will be seven days a week from 5am to 9pm, any overtime you work will not be compensated. “You will have no vacation or sick days, and will be required to find a substitute to cover your duties in case of your absence. “You will be allowed to host your family members in your work environment of choice if necessary. “Any and all materials necessary to accomplish the items on your job description must be purchased, maintained or replaced from your salary. “You will not be eligible for retirement for 30 years from the start date of promotion acceptance. “The company may choose to deny your retirement if your services are still in demand. “Early retirement will result in loss of all stock options and penalty

fees being levied. Do you accept?” What would you say? The payoff is great, but the demands seem impossible… unreasonable! Welcome to the life of an ABA family! When a family decides to use ABA strategies in their home either because they have a special needs child or because they have a behaviourally challenged child, it is an all cards on the table deal. The payoff IS immeasurable! And checking out early is a costly mistake. How much would you pay to give the best possible environment to your kids? Is there even a price tag for that? Well, if there was a price tag, it wouldn’t read in dollars. It would read in time and effort. Creativity and tenacity. Consistency and resilience. These are the currencies of behaviour modification. Take the offer and watch what happens.

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TCIG promotes training for small contractors CONTRACTORS in the TCI will be given the opportunity to develop new skills through a training programme this February. The Ministries of Government Support Services and Border Control and Labour will be partnering with the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) to make the programme a reality. A project coordinator has already been named and a special committee established to further the plans for the workshop Less experienced contractors will be trained to use a Computerised Job Estimation Tool (CJET) developed by the CDB through its Caribbean Technological Consultancy Services (CTCS) network. Members of the bank’s network have experience in working with less qualified contractors in the Borrowing Member Countries (BMCs). They continue to highlight areas of weaknesses among this group to build on skills and ensure competitive advantage. One focus is many contractors’ inability to correctly and dependably prepare job estimates to ensure they are able to manipulate and present their bids. TCIG’s support of the training comes against the need to level the playing field for small contractors who bid for work against larger and

more structured businesses which have the capability to employ or hire the services of consultant engineers, quantity surveyors and accountants. CJET will consequently give these contractors a better competitive advantage through the use of the simple but effective tool developed by the CTCS. It allows the contractor to always know his finite cost as he prepares each line item in the bill of quantities. The tool also puts the contractors in position to determine and manipulate the quality of his bid, see the impact of a given bid ratio/ bid rate on the overall line cost and to anticipate the projected earnings in excess of each line cost. This allows the contractor to intentionally bid high or low on given line item, while maintaining the option to spread any projected line losses over other items. To date, the CTCS network has successfully trained more than 300 contractors in ten of the bank’s BMCs. The Deputy Governor along with the Ministries of Government Support Services and Border Control and Labour have pledged their commitment and support to this event. More information on the workshop will be posted on the websites, www.labour.tc or www. gov.tc. (DH)

Non-profit to assist small businesses A NON-profit organisation may soon be established in collaboration with the private sector to financially assist small start-up businesses. The Government is looking at ways to develop the new body that will encourage private donations and loans to Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). At a government press conference last Thursday, January 10, Premier Rufus Ewing said that development orders would commit existing companies to supporting small businesses by donating funds. “What you will find is that some companies may be more receptive to donating to a non-profit organisation designed for a specific purpose than donating to government directly.” The body will help to replace one of the functions that was previously conducted by the now defunct TCInvest.

Minister of Finance Washington Misick said, “The SME facilitation organisational process will be done as a public private sector effort. “One of the reasons why we are focusing on a special process or programme for SMEs, is because the function of the new TCInvest will be promotion and to drive inward investment.” A consultation is currently being conducted by TCIG and a decision will be made as to whether it is able to directly contribute funds to the organisation. Misick said, “It is difficult at this time to say whether funds will come from government. “Government would facilitate the operation of the programme but given the current financial restraints that we’re forced to operate under, I doubt very much initially that there’ll be any direct financial support.”

January 19 – 25, 2013

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Water sports operators must take care A BOATING accident on New Year’s Day has hit home the importance of following strict water sport regulations. Two tourists were injured during the incident in Columbus Landfall National Park in Grand Turk. In light of the events the Department of Environment and Maritime Affairs (DEMA), the Ministry of Environment and Home Affairs have issued a release urging water sports operators to follow the rules. Any person who commercially operates a vessel that transports passengers must have a valid Turks and Caicos Islands Captain’s license ensuring that the boat captain is qualified to operate the vessel and is knowledgeable of emergency and first aid procedures. Any vessel that is operated commercially in a protected area must be registered in TCI and must be licenced to operate in a protected area. Any company that offers water sports activities to the public must carry adequate liability insurance to compensate passengers for any injury and or damage to property. If the operator does not carry such insurance, he or she must obtain a waiver from each passenger ensuring the passenger(s) is/ are aware that the

operator does not carry insurance. In the case of banana boats, each vessel MUST in addition to the captain, carry a spotter who is at all times responsible for ensuring the safety and wellbeing of the passengers and the public at large. Thursday’s release read, “In addition, DEMA would like to remind all water sports operators that boat access lanes are to be used only for the purposes of dropping off and picking up passengers. “No vessels are permitted to anchor in a boat access lane, nor are vessels to enter any area that is within 300 feet of the shoreline, except in designated boat access zones. “Furthermore, solicitation and/or enticement of customers on beaches within the protected areas will be considered harassment. “Any person or company who contravenes any of the above regulations commits an offense and will be charged to the full extent of the law.” Water sports operators are being urged to familiarise themselves the regulations and where necessary become compliant with the laws in the interest of public safety and the protection of TCI’s reputation.

Festive celebrations for kids’ home THE Midlife Crisis Motorcycle Club organised a Christmas party and barbeque in Leeward as a part of its on-going commitment to Provo Children’s Home (PCH). Following the event, on January 6, generous donations were made to the kids’ home. The event was funded by the members themselves along with contributions from well-wishers. PCH is a care facility in Providenciales which was first established in March 2006 to provide a home for orphans and

children who were at risk from natural disasters. The mission of the Midlife Crisis Motorcycle Club is to raise funds, organise events and raise awareness of the PCH. A spokesperson from the club said, “The club is open to anyone who loves biking but is also committed to giving something back to the community.” At the party, the kids took part in number of activities which included a team treasure hunt, badminton and water basketball. (DH)

BEACHES Resort’s newly acquired property, The Veranda, closed for renovations on Monday. Over the next three months the stunning $100m residences will be revamped with significant improves to guest amenities, before being formally introduced as the five-star Key West Luxury Village. According to parent company Sandals’ chairman, Gordon ‘Butch’ Stewart, the decision to close during the winter season was not made lightly. However weak forward bookings

and an imperative to bring the resort in line with the brand’s exacting standards heralded the abrupt closure. “This property has wonderful bones and will make a great resort, however, there are significant changes to be done to improve guest amenities which must be addressed before The Veranda may transition to become part of Beaches Turks and Caicos as we’d originally planned,” he said. “Closing is always a difficult decision, but the timing is right. With very little business on the books, we

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have the opportunity to get it right quickly.” Stewart said a thorough assessment of The Veranda will be made following the closure, at which time Sandals will re-evaluate and share plans. “We have a responsibility to our guests, our team members and the people of Turks and Caicos Islands to do the right thing with everyone’s future in mind. “When this new resort is unveiled, everyone will be proud to share this really potent asset to the tourism industry in the Turks and Caicos.”

Benefits of the Commonwealth A reprint from The Nassau Guardian

By Sir Ronald Sanders

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The New Year started with yet another welcome affirmation from the British government of the importance of the 54-nation Commonwealth. Hugo Swire, who was appointed Minister of State for the Commonwealth last summer, published an opinion in the Daily Telegraph in London on January 2 in which he said that the Commonwealth “is an important institution” that can “through dedication and reform become stronger and speak with a louder voice than ever before”. This is the second time since his appointment that Minister Swire has published his positive view of the Commonwealth. In doing so, he is echoing the position of his predecessor, Lord Howell, who, with Prime Minister David Cameron and Foreign and Commonwealth Office Secretary, William Hague, was keen to assert Britain’s renewed interest in the Commonwealth from the time that the present ConservativeLiberal coalition government took office in May 2010. What is pushing this renewed interest in the Commonwealth by the Conservative Party in particular? Part of the answer lies in a genuine belief in the global benefits of a respected and influential Commonwealth. Another part resides in the

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increasing dissatisfaction with Britain’s membership of the European Union (EU) by leading members of the Conservative Party who have always deeply resented the extent of the EU’s jurisdiction over matters they felt should have remained directly under London’s control. Among these matters are: justice and home affairs, and the financial services sector. There is also deep annoyance that Britain is required to contribute to bail-outs of countries in the Eurozone even though Britain is not a member of the single currency. A further clue to the insistent voices in the Conservative Party that Britain should hold a referendum on the European question and so offer the British people the chance of untying themselves from the EU, is trade. The Commonwealth can be helpful to increased trade, not only for Britain, but for many others of its member states. The association is a readymade network of past and present

connections, of common language (mostly), common laws, and a shared history that makes conducting business easier than it would be in countries with different laws and different languages. However, ambitions for increased Commonwealth trade should be seen for what they are: opportunities for countries which have the vital transportation links to each other or services that are required elsewhere in the Commonwealth. Some Commonwealth countries will be able to take advantage of those opportunities because they already have the capacity; many others will not and they will remain at the margins of increased trade unless there is investment in their infrastructural development, their productive sectors and their knowledge. The Commonwealth can help to promote trade and investment among its member states – something the Commonwealth Business Council (CBC), headquartered in London, was set-up to do. In 2013, it would be beneficial if the Commonwealth countries that are now the principal beneficiaries of Commonwealth trade were to invest in a rejuvenated, refocused and functional CBC – working closely with the Commonwealth Secretariat - so that it could bring more Commonwealth countries into the gains of increased trade. Sir Ronald Sanders is a Consultant and Visiting Fellow, London University. Reponses to: www. sirronaldsanders.com

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BTC hit back at Christie’s concerns THE Bahamas Telecommunications Company’s (BTC) majority shareholder effectively hit back at Prime Minister Perry Christie’s concerns over its asset sales, adding that $749.7 million it would receive for exiting Macau will be ploughed back into its Bahamian - and Caribbean - interests. Cable & Wireless Communications (CWC) decision to exit its Far Eastern interest, via a sale to CITIC Telecom International Holdings, follows quickly behind the deal to sell its Monaco, Channel Islands and Maldives business for $680 million. But, in what could be interpreted as a direct riposte to Mr Christie’s comments at last week’s Bahamas Business Outlook conference, CWC said in a statement that the asset disposals would free up attention and capital to invest in its Central

American and Caribbean businesses - including BTC and the Bahamas. That reinforces comments made by Geoff Houston, BTC’s chief executive, who in responding to the Prime Minister’s concerns over CWC’s asset sales in other geographic markets, said the moves could only benefit the Bahamas. In a statement this week, CWC, with one eye no doubt on the Prime Minister’s remarks and the continuing tensions over the Government’s efforts to retake majority control at BTC, said the Macau and Monaco disposals would strengthen the company’s ability to “invest in the Central American and Caribbean region, including in the Bahamas”. The company added that it had been reshaping its business portfolio since 2010 to focus on the pan-American region, and

added: “The result of the sales of our Macau and Monaco Islands business – announced in December – is that CWC will build up a strong financial position, and today we announced we intend to invest in the existing businesses in this region, including BTC, and to consider new acquisitions. “We are in the midst of a major investment programme at BTC, worth more than $100 million in the past two years alone, including upgrading all of the company’s networks. “BTC’s networks were aging and in a desperate need of upgrading when CWC took on management responsibility. Our overhaul of the systems has taken time to get right, but we are delivering a 21st century infrastructure which will benefit the Bahamas for many years to come.” (Tribune242.com)

Dancehall pushing crime — Jamaica Security Minister

CRIME is on the decrease in the island’s deadliest police divisions, but popular culture continues to hamper government’s efforts. Security Minister Peter Bunting reiterated the statement on Thursday, citing at least one dancehall tune as evidence of the social ‘dysfunctionality’ behind criminality in Jamaica. He made specific mention of its role in the deadly lottery scam in St James. “I think that a national hero that we haven’t named officially is ‘Anansi’. Because Jamaicans seem to love… an anti-authoritarian element in our culture,” said Bunting, before quoting the lyrics of the song Reparation by incarcerated dancehall artiste Vybz

Kartel and Gaza Slim. The song was banned from airwaves last year, partly after coming under heavy criticisms for its lyrical content. “As long as dem naah buy nuh gun, dem naah support nuh war, big up the man dem star from near and far. Dem call it scam but we call it reparation,” quoted the minister, who was the main speaker at a Rotary Club of Liguanea Plains meeting in St Andrew Thursday. “Big up every scammer weh mek US dollar, Western Union people fi give we more honour. Every ghetto yute fi a live like Tony Montana, live presidential like Barack Obama,” he added, continuing his point.

Jamaica cops kill 18 in 12 days for 2013 SIX fatal shootings by the police in 24 hours on Sunday have pushed the number of police killings since the start of this year to 18. Two incidents in St Catherine and one in St Andrew have been added to the several now being probed by the Independent Commission of Investigations. In St Catherine, two men, who the police said engaged them in a shoot-out, were fatally shot and an illegal firearm reportedly seized along the Port Henderson Road. A short while later, one man was fatally shot when he allegedly opened fire at members of a police party in Bartons. An illegal firearm was also reportedly seized following that

incident. In the Corporate Area, the usual quiet in the upscale community of Acadia Drive was pierced by explosions about 12:30 yesterday morning. It was later reported that three men, two said to be from Grants Pen and the other from Smokey Vale, St Andrew, had been killed in a reported shoot-out with the police. The police reported that a fourth man, who was also travelling in a blue Mitsubishi Outlander car, escaped. The police said they seized two firearms – a 9mm semiautomatic pistol, and a Mack-10 sub-machine gun with twelve 9mm cartridges – following the shooting. (Jamaica Gleaner)

“It’s an amazing piece of propaganda for scammers. [But] bear in mind that St James has one of the highest proportions as it relates to homicides, and approximately 50 per cent of those murders are related to scamming,” he said. “Yet up to last year people are not connecting the dots, they still refer to it [scamming] as a victimless crime,” he continued. Police have attributed more than 400 deaths to the lottery scam violence in St James since 2006, including that of at least one elderly American citizen, who committed suicide after losing millions to Jamaican scammers. It has transformed St James, one of Jamaica’s tourist hotspots, into one of Jamaica’s deadliest divisions, police in the parish have said. Among the other notorious divisions are St Catherine North, Clarendon, St Andrew South, and St Andrew North. Despite the challenges, however, Bunting said his ministry will not give up in its fight. Last year, he noted, his ministry created two advertisements aimed at tackling the nation’s crime problem from a ‘culture change’ perspective. “St Catherine North, this is one of the divisions which has been heavily influenced by gangs; One Order and Klansman gangs. We had a reduction of 34 per cent of murders in St Catherine North in 2012; that is 60 less persons murdered,” he said, noting that the reductions are similar for the parish of St James. In the meantime, Bunting said that sexual assaults of minors declined from 108 in January 20I2 to a staggering 18 reported incidents in December. Last year’s tally of 1,087 was the lowest in nine years, he said. (Jamaica Observer)

January 19 – 25, 2013

Barbados national strike averted for the moment

A NATIONAL strike over the way LIME went about the retrenchment of 97 workers has been averted for the time being following the intervention of Prime Minister Freundel Stuart. After three hours of talks with the telecommunications company and the Barbados Workers’ Union (BWU) at Government Headquarters on Wednesday, Stuart told reporters that they had managed to get to the root of the differences between the two sides and narrow down the issues that needed to be resolved. Talks were expected to continue

on Friday. Stuart said he asked both parties for time to “hammer things out” and to allow him to do further research. However, he revealed his displeasure at how LIME issued the termination letters, saying it was an “unworthy path”. The Prime Minister said the company “went on a frolic” and chastised it for “repudiating the authority” of the Minister of Labour Esther Byer Suckoo, which he said prompted an apology from LIME to the minister, who was also present. (Barbados Nation)

CLICO T&T investors selling themselves short UNIT holders of the Clico Investment Fund are giving away their investments, Republic Bank chairman Ronald Harford has said. Speaking after the Arthur Lok Jack Graduate School of Business graduation ceremony Saturday night at the Hyatt Regency (Trinidad), Port of Spain, Harford said perhaps investors were eager to get back their investments because they had thought they would never get it back, and the Fund is providing such an avenue. “But they should be patient. (The units) are far more valuable than the deals I see going through,” he said. “It’s four units for one Republic Bank share; Republic is for

TT$105.00 so it should be about TT$26.00 per (unit) although the last transaction I saw was about TT$20.00. If you buy (these units) you are getting Republic’s shares at a huge discount,” he said. Eighty-six per cent of the Fund comprises 40,072,299 Republic Bank shares with a nominal value of nearly TT$4 billion. Republic Bank is listed on the ordinary share market of the local Stock Exchange (TTSE) for TT$105.50 per share. The CIF, listed on the TTSE mutual fund market, was last valued at TT$20.31 per unit, after a launch price of TT$25.00 per unit. (Trinidad Express)

Grenadians go to the polls on February 19

GRENADIANS will go to the polls in a General Election on February 19. Prime Minister Tillman Thomas made the announcement on Sunday, as he addressed hundreds of supporters at a rally of the ruling National Democratic Congress. The party will be seeking a second term while the Opposition New National Party, which was voted out

of office in 2008, will be seeking to take back of the Government. Last week Wednesday, the Prime Minister in an address to the nation advised the Governor General to dissolve Parliament, paving way for General Election. There are approximately 55,000 registered voters on the list. (Jamaica Gleaner)

Georgia man threatened to eat judge’s children A NORTH Georgia man has been arrested after authorities say he mailed a letter to the wife of a Cobb County Superior Court judge saying he would cook the couple’s children and eat them. The Atlanta JournalConstitution reports 58-yearold James Edward Satterfield is accused of sending the threatening letter Dec. 20 to the

home of Cobb County Superior Court Judge Reuben Green. The newspaper reports the letter was addressed to Green’s wife and instructed her to give a copy of it to police. Satterfield was arrested Dec. 30 for making terroristic threats and is being held without bond. It is unclear whether he has a lawyer. (NYdailynews.com)

January 19 – 25, 2013

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Eight arrested over British girl’s death in Jamaica Uvaldo Pino died earlier this month - his family say it was cholera.

Cuba confirms 51 cholera cases in Havana CUBA’S health ministry has confirmed a cholera outbreak in Havana with 51 people infected - the biggest incidence of the disease there in decades. An official statement said health workers had detected an increase in “watery diarrhoea” in some districts, which has been established as cholera. The source has been identified as a foodseller who caught cholera during a previous outbreak in eastern Cuba. Doctors have been going house to house in Havana areas, checking for symptoms. The official confirmation follows several days of speculation about an upsurge in diarrhoea in the capital, where the BBC understands a 46-year-old man died of suspected

cholera earlier this month. In the central Havana district of Cerro, where the outbreak is believed to have begun, cafes and restaurants have been closed and only the sale of sealed food and drink is permitted. The outbreak was detected on 6 January. According to the health ministry, measures taken since then mean the disease is in its “extinction phase”. People are being urged to take care with hygiene and in the preparation of food. Cholera is carried by contaminated water or food. It causes severe dehydration through diarrhoea and can prove fatal if untreated. Until last July, Cuba had not experienced any significant outbreak since well before the 1959 revolution. (BBC)

EIGHT people have been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a British girl in Jamaica. Eight year-old Imani Green from Balham, south London, was inside her cousin’s shop in the north coast town of Duncans on Friday when a man entered the store and an argument broke out. Police said the man opened fire. Imani died and three relatives were injured. Deputy Supt Steve Brown, from Jamaica’s police force, said the arrested people were being questioned. “We have taken people into custody as we search for a motive for the attack,” he told BBC Breakfast “We’ve heard about gang warfare but we find it a bit difficult to believe because where the incident took place it is a sleepy community, nothing happens there, it’s an isolated incident. “But it could be linked to a number of things and we are looking at all possibilities and following all the leads that we are getting. “We are confident we will make a breakthrough very, very soon.” ‘HAPPY CHILD’ He said the injuries of the three others shot, believed to be two women and a man, were not considered lifethreatening. Imani, who was a pupil at Fircroft

Deputy Supt Steve Brown: Imani Green “was not the intended target”

Primary School in Tooting, suffered from sickle cell anaemia and had been given permission by the school for her extended trip to Jamaica. Head teacher Anne Wilson said: “Imani was a happy, playful child who was popular with staff and pupils alike.” Imani, her mother and her sister had been staying with relatives in Duncans. The family arrived on the island on 27 December and were thought to have planned to return to the UK at the end of the month. Her grandmother Sandra Fisher said she found Imani lying in a “pool of blood”. ‘MERCILESSLY SLAUGHTERED’ After the shooting, Imani’s sister

Minnis hits out at Bahamian PM over refusal of gun case review

Reconstruction has been slow in Haiti, where more than 2 million people lost their homes.

Haiti’s president criticises aid on quake anniversary HAITI’S President Michel Martelly has said international aid to help Haiti recover from a devastating earthquake three years ago is not working. In a speech to mark the anniversary, Mr Martelly said the government had directly received only one third of the aid pledged. Aid donors needed to co-operate more closely with the Haitian government, he added. Some 200,000 people died in the earthquake, the authorities said. More than 300,000 Haitians

remain in temporary shelter with poor sanitation. “Where has the money given to Haiti after the earthquake gone?” asked the president. “Most of the aid was used by non-governmental agencies for emergency operations, not for the reconstruction of Haiti.” He said he was not asking for absolute control of all aid funding, but rather trying to achieve a better balance between official and NGO programmes.

OPPOSITION Leader Dr Hubert Minnis, earlier this week, criticised Prime Minister Perry Christie for failing to allow the FNM its own independent review of a dropped fire arms possession case. Despite assurances by the nation’s chief that executive FNMs would be allowed to make their own conclusions of the matter, Dr Minnis said his team, which includes former Attorney General Carl Bethel, had still not been able to get the ball rolling. The FNM have for weeks been urging the government to shed more light on why the case was discontinued. “I want to point out,” Dr Minnis said, “that the last sitting here in Parliament the Prime Minister had said that he would allow me to review the file. “I believe the Prime Minister. He said it I believe him. “Everyday we have called the Cabinet Secretary (and) we still have not gotten a date to review the file.” Last week, after Mr Christie made the announcement that the FNM’s request to review the matter would

Dr. Hubert Minnis wants to know why the government is not granting the opposition its own independent review of a dropped fire arms possession case.

be granted, Dr Minnis said he wrote a communication which pinpointed his party’s main grievance with the matter. The letter said: “To the undertaking given by the Rt Honourable Prime Minister January 9th to permit the leader of the opposition to review the file in the matter with particular regard to the issue of whether there was any consideration of national security affecting the discontinuance of the above matter.

Janella Parmer said: “We heard gunshots. We ran outside and shouted ‘Imani, Imani, Imani’. “I picked her up off the ground and realised she was still breathing. “I flagged down a car and they drove us to hospital.” Imani is understood to have been hit twice, once in the head. On Sunday, the high command of Jamaica’s police force said Imani was “mercilessly slaughtered in front of family members in a hail of bullets as gangsters sought to exact revenge on their rivals”. The island’s government said police were conducting an “extensive investigation into the matter and will expend every effort to ensure that the perpetrator is apprehended and brought to justice”. (BBC)

80% of murder over last five years unsolved in T&T MORE than eight out of every ten murders committed over the past five years have remained unsolved, according to statistics provided by the Crime and Problem Analysis Branch (CAPA) of the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS). CAPA statistics show that as many as 1,951 killers may have gotten away with murder in this country over the past five years. According to CAPA statistics for the period January 1, 2008 to December 30, 2012, 2,256 murders were committed in this country. Statistics supplied by CAPA and posted on the TTPS official website show that over the past five years 305 murders were solved. The number of murders solved last month, however, was not available on the TTPS website up to press time. A murder is considered solved when detectives gather enough evidence so that a suspect is charged and carried before the court for the crime. The detection rate for murders over the past five years was 13.5 per cent, according to the statistics provided by CAPA. According to the CAPA figures, 377 murders were reported last year. This worked out to an average of 31 murders a month or just over one murder a day. (Trinidad Express)

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fitness Tip 

Dr. Joe LeMoine, is an Orthopaedic Surgeon and Sports Medicine physician. He has worked with many international athletes and at many sporting events on the world stage. He currently practices in Providenciales, at Prime Sports Medicine.

Core exercise: For the shoulder CORE strengthening has been the emphasis of fitness training for many years, and rightfully so.

Sweet potato and chicken curry

Ingredients • 500g sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into bite-size pieces • 1 tbsp olive oil • 4 skinless chicken thigh fillets, each cut into large chunks • 1 large red onion, cut into wedges • 2 tbsp rogan josh curry paste • 2 large tomatoes, roughly chopped • 125g spinach PREPARATION • Cook the sweet potatoes in boiling, salted water for five to seven minutes until just tender. • Drain well then set aside. • Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large frying pan then add the chicken and onion. • Cook for five to six minutes until the chicken is browned and cooked through. • Stir in the curry paste, cook for one minute, add the tomatoes then cook for another minute. • Pour in 100ml of boiling water and mix well. • Simmer for five minutes, add the spinach then cook for two minutes until wilted. • Fold in the potatoes and heat through. Serve with rice and naan breads.

Having good core strength allows you to have good central stability that is the right platform to perform exercise and sport with more strength and less injury. This same concept applies to the shoulder. The shoulder has a group of muscles called the rotator cuff. These are four muscles that are in charge of controlling and stabilising the shoulder through rotation. Strengthening this shoulder group greatly improves any activity with your shoulder. Throwing athletes concentrate much of their training on strengthening these rotator cuff muscles. Some professional baseball pitchers can throw the ball over 100 miles per hour, which is twice that of an average man. They do not have big shoulder muscles, well at least not ones we see. But deep to the shoulder they have

Orthopaedic Surgeon and Sports Medicine physician Dr. Joe LeMoine

developed strong core rotator cuff muscles that provide the shoulder the stability necessary to throw the ball with such impressive force and yet not have the shoulder come out of joint. This is not limited to throwing athletes. Many weight training

health Tip 

Sweet potato

WITH cooler weather, cravings of carbs and sweet things often come. Sweet and carby is known for leaving winter bodies less than ready for the summer months so having healthy options to turn to when cravings hit is key. Have you tried sweet potatoes? - They are possibly THE best source of beta-carotene which converts to Vitamin A in our bodies. One serving gives you 90 per cent of your daily needs. To bring out all of the beta-carotene, be sure to serve your sweet potatoes with a healthy fat like olive oil. - Antioxidant power. Substances on sweet potatoes, called sporamins, help protect cells from oxidative

damage. - Anti-inflammatory benefits. - Unlike their close relative, the regular potato, sweet potatoes will NOT wreck havoc on blood sugar levels. In fact, sweet potatoes help control blood sugar levels. Ways to serve them up: - Puree cooked sweet potatoes with bananas, maple syrup, and cinnamon. Top with chopped walnuts for a healthy breakfast or snack. - Leftover baked sweet potatoes are perfect to take on the go. - Quick lunch: Top sprouted corn tortillas with roasted sweet potatoes and zucchini, artichoke hearts, and goat’s cheese. Put in a toaster oven at 375 for five minutes.

athletes work hard on developing the major shoulder muscle the deltoid. This is the one that is seen covering the shoulder and can be bulked up with training. But often with too much deltoid strength the shoulder becomes unbalanced and limits strength and training. A few simple cuff exercises correct this situation. Another group who should develop their shoulder core rotator cuff strength is the worker that uses his arms often out in front of them or

in the overhead position. Often without a strong rotator cuff they can develop tendinitis. This is an example how sports medicine is used not just for the athlete but also for individuals who work at physical jobs. This term is called the ‘industrial athlete’ and will be subject to a future column. Just as core strengthening helps prevent injury and improve function, strengthening of the rotator cuff goes a long way in preventing shoulder injury and ensuring optimal performance.

January 19 – 25, 2013

Lifestyle... GARDENING 

How does your garden grow

Grow your own herbal tea A TEA garden is a delightful hobby that can complement the rest of your herb garden and will provide you with the joy of fresh herbal teas, more properly known as herbal infusions or tisanes. Select a large container or a part of your existing herb garden. Either method for a tea garden is fine, as long as it is convenient for you. Prepare the soil or pot as you would do normally for planting herbs or flowers. There are quite a few herbs and flowers that are suitable for making herbal teas. Your choice is dependent on what flavours you like the most and what will grow best for you. The following is a mere selection of good possibilities: Peppermint: This is a perennial favourite for many people. Its refreshing taste is uplifting and cleansing, as well as wonderful for stomach troubles of all kinds. Peppermint is generally easy to grow and enjoys sunny and semi-shaded spots. The leaves are the part used for making tea. Lavender: A delightful, softly fragrant tisane that is perfect for soothing, especially recommended for reducing tension and soothing headaches. Turks and Caicos gardeners should treat it as an annual, as temperatures are too hot here for growing lavender all year round. Lavender buds are the part of the plant used for tea. Lemon Verbena: A refreshing and tangy lemony taste comes packed in these simple but easy-to-grow leaves, plant in full sun. The leaves

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are the part used for tea. Bergamot: Bergamot carries a touch of orange flavour. The plant produces gorgeous bright red, purple, or pink flowers and is happy in full sun or semi-shade. The leaves and flowers are suitable for steeping. Marjoram: This herb has a fruity, citrus flavour and an undertone of mint. It grows well in full sun to semi-shade. Leaves and flowers are suitable for steeping. Chamomile (German): A delightful apple scented herb, this one is traditionally used to induce calm and sleep. It makes a gorgeous but delicate lawn feature with small daisy-like flowers. It tolerates full sun to semi-shade. The flowers are the preferred part for making the tea. Turks and Caicos gardeners should treat it as an annual, as temperatures are too hot here for growing German Chamomile. Jasmine: With a fragrance reminiscent of summer time, jasmine provides a delicate and enticing flavour. It grows in full sun to semishade and although it can form a part of your tea garden, it needs a trellis or wall at the back of the garden to really thrive. The flowers are the suitable part for making tea. Coriander or Cilantro: Used more frequently in cooking, coriander is also suitable for herbal tea and has a flavour similar to Lady Grey tea.

With strong citrus undertones, this tea carries a spicy and acidic flavour. Accepts full sun to semi-shade and is an ideal container herb. The leaves are used for tea. Thyme: Thyme is considered to be a good tea for soothing stomach troubles and sore throats. It is spicy and may be an acquired taste, but try it first before cutting too much herb! It is tolerant of full sun and semishade and is an ideal container herb. Use the leaves for tea, if flowers are present, these can also be added. Rosemary: Rosemary has long been used in infusions for easing emotional depression and blood circulation issues. This plant prefers strong full sun but will tolerate light shade, and requires well-drained soil. Pick the leaves or flowers: The best time of day for this is just after the dew has dried but before the heat of the sun begins to draw the oils out of the plant. Prepare the leaves. Leaves should be bruised to release their essential oils. Do this by rubbing them together. Make the tea: Add the herbs to a teapot or directly to a mug or cup. For each cup of tea, add approximately two to three teaspoons of fresh leaves and/or flowers. Allow to steep for five minutes. This will ensure that the flavours are released and the full benefits of the herb's or flower's qualities are available.

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EATING a healthy and balanced diet doesn’t mean you always need to buy the most expensive foods, according to the British Heart Foundation. By making a few small changes to our daily lifestyles we can eat healthily, while saving money and reducing food waste at the same time. Here are some ideas for foods that are healthy, tasty and best of all, won’t break the bank! Reach for the freezer Keep a supply of frozen fruit and vegetables in the freezer. They tend to be cheaper than fresh fruit and vegetables but still count towards your five-a-day. Plus you can use them when you want which cuts down on wastage. Tins win Tinned oily fish like sardines and salmon can be cheaper than buying fresh fish. They still contain heart-friendly omega 3 fats, are simple to prepare and have a long shelf life. Opt for ones in spring water to keep the salt to a minimum. Stock up on store cupboard staples Canned tomatoes, beans and dried pulses are cheap and count towards your five-a-day. Beans on toast make a healthy lunch, but try to choose ones with less sugar and salt. There’s a whole variety of other beans and pulses to choose from too, all of which are great for adding bulk to casseroles, stews or salads. Go seasonal Fresh fruit and veg in season taste great and are cheaper too! Leftovers can be turned into tasty homemade vegetable soups or fruit salads. Overripe soft fruits are also great combined with frozen berries to make delicious smoothies. Take your own lunch Make your own healthy packed lunch. Not only will you save pounds each week, you’ll be in control of what you eat. Leftovers also make delicious, cheap and healthy alternatives to high fat and salt laden microwave lunch meals. Oats the way to go Breakfast is an important start to the day and porridge is a great choice. It’s cheap, and has no added salt or sugar. If you don’t fancy hot cereal, try mixing oats with plain low fat yogurt and some grated apple and cinnamon. ACCUMedical Medical Nutrition Nutrition isisbased ACCU based GracewayIGA IGA Plaza, Plaza, Providenciales. in in Graceway Providenciales. Call946 9468308, 8308, 242 242 3978 Call 3978or or442 4423978. 3978.

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Horsemeat found in beef burgers on sale in UK and Ireland HORSE DNA has been found in some beef burgers being sold in UK and Irish supermarkets, the Republic of Ireland’s food safety authority (FSAI) has said. The FSAI said the meat came from two processing plants in Ireland, Liffey Meats and Silvercrest Foods, and the Dalepak Hambleton plant in Yorkshire. It said they posed no health risk. The burgers were on sale in Tesco and Iceland in the UK and Ireland. In the Republic of Ireland they were on sale in Dunnes Stores, Lidl, and Aldi. Retailers have said they are now removing all implicated batches of the burgers. A total of 27 products were analysed, with 10 of them containing horse DNA and 23 containing pig DNA. ‘UNACCEPTABLE’ Horsemeat accounted for approximately 29% of the meat content in one sample from Tesco. In addition, 31 beef meal products, including cottage pie, beef curry pie and lasagne, were analysed, of which 21 tested positive for pig DNA. The chief executive of the FSAI, Professor Alan Reilly, said that while the findings posed no risk to public health, they did raise some concerns. “Whilst, there is a plausible explanation for the presence of pig DNA in these products due to the fact that meat from different animals is processed in the same meat plants, there is no clear explanation at this time for the presence of horse DNA in products emanating from meat plants that do not use horsemeat in their production process,” he said. “In Ireland, it is not in our culture

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Horse DNA has been found in some of the beef burgers sold in the UK and Irish supermarkets.

to eat horsemeat and therefore, we do not expect to find it in a burger,” Professor Reilly added. “Likewise, for some religious groups or people who abstain from eating pig meat, the presence of traces of pig DNA is unacceptable.” Tesco’s group technical director, Tim Smith, said his company was informed of the test results by the FSAI on Tuesday and they “immediately withdrew from sale all products from the supplier in question”. ‘EXTREMELY SERIOUS’ In Tesco’s case, two frozen beef burger products that are sold in both the UK and Ireland were found to

contain horse DNA. In a statement, Mr Smith said: “The safety and quality of our food is of the highest importance to Tesco. We will not tolerate any compromise in the quality of the food we sell. The presence of illegal meat in our products is extremely serious.” He added that Tesco was “working with the authorities in Ireland and the UK, and with the supplier concerned, to urgently understand how this has happened and how to ensure it does not happen again”. “We will not take any products from this site until the conclusion and satisfactory resolution of an investigation,” the statement said. (BBC)

President Barack Obama on Wednesday proposed background checks on all gun sales and bans on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines as part of a package of steps to reduce gun violence in the wake of the Newtown school massacre last month. With relatives of some of the 20 children killed in the Connecticut rampage looking on, Obama signed 23 executive actions that don’t require congressional approval that he said would strengthen background checks and expand safety programs in schools. He also called on Congress to reinstate an assault weapons ban that expired in 2004, to restrict ammunition magazines to no more

than 10 rounds, and to require a background check on anyone buying a gun, whether at a store or in a private sale at an auction or convention. Referring to the young students killed in the Newtown shootings on December 14 and other victims of gun violence, Obama said the nation must do a better job of protecting its children, especially when they are in public places such as schools, shopping malls and movie theaters. While some of the steps he proposed are given little chance of winning congressional approval in the face of the nation’s powerful gun lobby, Obama said all efforts must be made to reduce chronic gun violence in the country.

Rape of seven-year-old girl in India sparks protest HUNDREDS of people have protested in the Indian state of Goa after a seven-year-old girl was raped in a school toilet on Monday. Goa police chief Kishan Kumar told the BBC that an investigation into the incident was under way. The headmistress has been detained on charges of negligence in Vasco town. There has been growing outrage over the treatment of women in India and calls for tougher laws after the gang-rape and torture of a woman in December. The rape in Goa was discovered after the victim complained of pain and was medically examined, reports the Press Trust of India news agency. The police are now looking for the suspect after making a sketch from a description given by the victim. Parents and local residents held a protest outside the school late on Monday when news of the rape came out. “We will not spare the accused

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There has been growing outrage over the treatment of women after the gang-rape of a woman in December.

and anyone involved in this crime,” Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar said. There were nationwide protests in India after a 23-year-old physiotherapy student was gangraped and brutally tortured in a bus

in Delhi last December. The student died two weeks later from her injuries and campaigners have called for tougher rape laws and reforms to the police, who critics say often fail to file charges against accused attackers. (BBC)

THE gun business was booming in New York Tuesday as buyers frantically tried to make their final purchases before the state’s new gun law was signed. Lines stretched out the doors of gun shops from Binghamton to Buffalo and elsewhere upstate as enthusiasts rushed to purchase assault weapons, high capacity magazines and other soon-to-bebanned items. “Right now, I think people are in total shock,” said Kevin Zacharewicz, owner of Zack’s Sports in Round Lake, about 30 minutes

north of Albany. Shocked and angry gun-seekers flocked to Zack’s throughout the morning and afternoon as lawmakers in the Assembly debated the gun control measure adopted by the Senate just before midnight Monday. Cars jammed the shop’s modest parking lot and parked along the street for a half-mile in either direction of the lakeside store. “Got to get the guns now,” said one customer, holding his baby daughter, as he waited to buy semiautomatic handguns, which were not covered by the ban.

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Two killed in London helicopter crash TWO people were killed and 12 were injured when a helicopter crashed into a crane in central London. Police said the helicopter hit the crane on top of The Tower, One St George Wharf at about 08:00 GMT. About 80 firefighters were at the scene near Wandsworth Road in South Lambeth. Doctors said one of the dead was the pilot and the other was on the ground. Six people were taken to hospital. The pilot had asked to be diverted to a nearby heliport because of bad

weather. Jon Horne, chief executive of Redhill Aerodrome Ventures, where the helicopter began its flight, said it was owned by the Rotormotion private charter firm. Metropolitan Police Commander Neil Basu told BBC News it was “miraculous” the crash was not much worse. Burning wreckage lay in the road but the fire was brought under control within 25 minutes, the fire brigade said. (BBC)

Pakistan’s Supreme Court orders arrest of country’s PM PAKISTAN’S Supreme Court has ordered the arrest of PM Raja Pervez Ashraf and 15 others over corruption allegations, raising fears of a political crisis just months ahead of an election. Mr Ashraf denies accepting bribes when approving power generation projects as minister for water and power in 2010. Analysts say that the move is unlikely to lead to his immediate removal. It comes as a populist cleric led thousands of protesters in Islamabad, demanding the government resign. There was a mood of mass euphoria as the news of the court’s order reached demonstrators, led by Tahirul Qadri. Some jumped for joy and others hugged, some crying. “So far we have not received anything from the Supreme Court in writing. The government, the law ministry and the prime minister

have not received any order from the Supreme Court,” Information Minister Qamar Zaman Kaira reportedly told private TV channel Geo. “The timing of the decision should be noted. As far as I have been told, the prime minister’s name is not mentioned in the Supreme Court order and hype has been created,” he said. The BBC’s M Ilyas Khan in Islamabad says the timing may just be a coincidence - but to many observers it bolsters allegations that the cleric is backed by elements of the judiciary and military. In recent years Pakistan’s government, judiciary and powerful military have been at loggerheads. Mr Ashraf’s predecessor, Yousuf Raza Gilani, was forced out as prime minister last June after the Supreme Court convicted him of contempt for failing to pursue a corruption case against the president.

Chavez misses key speech, but names new minister

VENEZUELAN President Hugo Chavez wasn’t well enough to give his annual state of the union speech on Tuesday and hasn’t been seen publicly in more than a month. But that didn’t stop the country’s vice president from announcing a highlevel appointment in Chavez’s name. Elias Jaua will now be Venezuela’s foreign minister, Vice President Nicolas Maduro told lawmakers on Tuesday, saying Chavez had just designated Jaua as the man for the job. The surprise appointment Tuesday was the latest twist in a political drama that has intensified in the South American country ever since Chavez headed to Cuba for cancer surgery last month. For weeks, supporters and opponents of Chavez have been sparring over an increasingly contentious question:

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Who’s running the country? Tuesday’s Cabinet post announcement quickly became a topic of fierce debate. Some opposition politicians questioned whether Chavez had actually nominated a new foreign minister, or whether Maduro had effectively taken over the presidency. Government officials maintained that Chavez was in charge. Chavez, Maduro said, remains in Cuba undergoing medical treatment. “Everyone knows why he isn’t here personally,” Maduro said. “He is pressing on uphill. He’s fighting on with his spirit, his vision, his love as a man full of will, life and dedication to the fatherland.” Before he left for Cuba, Chavez said he wanted Maduro to assume the presidency if he becomes incapacitated and called on voters to support him at the polls. (CNN)

Florida teacher among 50 arrested in child sex sting THEY came from all over, police say, and at least one carried condoms in his pocket. A middle school teacher, a tourist visiting from Turkey, college students, a businessman from North Carolina. All of them were arrested in a weeklong law enforcement operation, which ended Monday, that targeted men seeking sex with children. About 16 Florida law enforcement agencies came together to create the ruse that the suspects were chatting online with children or parents offering up their kids for sex. The men drove down to a pristine home in the city of Oviedo, about 19 miles from Orlando. Footage released by authorities captured their surprise as their illicit date turned into a rough tackle by a posse of officers. The black and white footage shows officers slamming the men against the wall of the home before cuffing them. At least one man led police on a brief footchase in the front yard before they took him down. One of the men, authorities said,

Fifty men were arrested during a weeklong child sex sting in Florida.

was a Florida high school English teacher who arrived at the decoy home with condoms in his pocket planning to have sex with a 14-yearold girl. Before coming to the home, he sent photos of himself to the undercover officer, Florida detectives said. “He said he had a lot to lose,” Seminole County Maj. Dennis Lemma told reporters. A middle school science teacher

arrived, planning to have sex with a 14-year-old boy, authorities said. Another man arrested was an elementary school interpreter for deaf children, investigators said, who had posted an online advertisement for a 13-year-old boy. A school janitor also turned up, police said. In all, 50 suspects were arrested. They ranged in ages of 19 to 60. (CNN)

Bolivia achieves coca-chewing victory at United Nations BOLIVIA has achieved a victory in its campaign to decriminalise the chewing of coca leaves. It has been re-admitted to the UN Convention on Narcotic Drugs with a special dispensation recognising the practice as legal in Bolivia. Bolivia withdrew from the convention last year in protest at its classification of the coca leaf as an illegal drug. The chewing of coca leaves is a centuries-old tradition in Bolivia. Coca, the raw ingredient for cocaine, has been used in the Andes for thousands of years as a mild stimulant and sacred herbal medicine. ‘GREAT ACHIEVEMENT’ Fifteen countries objected to Bolivia’s special dispensation, far short of the 62 it would have taken to block the country from rejoining. UN spokeswoman Arancha Hinojal said objections had been received from the United States, Mexico, Japan, Russia, Canada, the UK, Germany, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Sweden, Finland, Portugal, Israel and Ireland. A US official said the administration continued “to believe it [the legalisation of coca leaves] will lead to a greater supply of cocaine and increased cocaine

Coca leaves have been chewed by Bolivians for centuries.

trafficking and related crime”. Bolivian President Evo Morales, who is also the head of Bolivia’s coca growing union, had campaigned hard to get the UN to reverse what he called a “historic wrong” and lift its longstanding ban on the chewing of coca leaves. Last year, he flew to a UN antidrugs meeting in Vienna to lobby for its legalisation, saying coca was part of his country’s heritage.

Coca leaves were declared an illegal substance under the 1961 UN convention. It stipulated that coca-chewing should be eliminated within 25 years of the convention coming into effect in 1964. President Morales said a celebration would be held on Monday with coca farmers to mark what Bolivian coca growers called “a great achievement”. (BBC)

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Depp confirms role in Pirates of the Caribbean 5 JOHNNY DEPP has signed on to star in a fifth instalment of

the Hollywood film franchise Pirates of the Caribbean.

The 49-year-old will return as Captain Jack Sparrow, but

there is no word on other cast members and no director has been attached to the Disney project. The film is expected to be released in July 2015. Details about the script are being kept secret but it is thought screenwriter Jeff Nathanson, who is also behind Men in Black 3, has been working on it. There were rumours about him working on the script a week before the official announcement. It’s thought that Johnny is still working on The Lone

Ranger for Disney, so filming isn’t expected to start on the Pirates movie until 2014. The fourth film in the franchise - Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides - which was directed by Rob Marshall earned just under £1 billion at the box office worldwide. Disney has also announced other movies release dates. The Muppets 2 will be released in March 2014. Ricky Gervais will star opposite the Muppets. The company also gave release details for George

Clooney’s new sci-fi epic 1952. The film will be released in December 2014 and will be directed by Brad Bird. Plot details are being kept under wraps. Angelina Jolie’s Maleficent will get a summer release in 2014. The film centres around the villain from Sleeping Beauty. Captain America: The Winter Soldier will open in cinemas in April 2014 while Guardians of the Galaxy will be released as a 3D movie and will be in cinemas in August 2014. (News Beat)

Johnny Depp has starred in all the Pirates of the Caribbean films.

Jodie Foster out of the closet, confesses during Golden Globes JODIE Foster came out without really coming out, and suggested she was retiring from acting without exactly saying so, in a long, breathless and rambling speech at Sunday night’s Golden Globe Awards. Foster took the stage as this year’s winner of the Cecil B. DeMille Lifetime Achievement Award, which had been announced previously. But her acceptance speech was anything but predictable as the veteran actress seized control of what is every year a noisy, boozy ballroom; the crowd of A-listers quickly quieted down as it became apparent that she had something serious and important to say. The 50-year-old Oscarwinner for “The Silence of the Lambs” and “The Accused,” who’s been protective of her private life and reluctant to discuss her sexual orientation, was coy at first, suggesting she had a big announcement that would make her publicist nervous (the broadcast audio dropped out at this point, but

Jodie Foster spoke about her sexuality at the Golden Globe Awards.

for no apparent reason; nothing was said off-color). Then she stated: “I’m just going to put it out there, loud and proud ... I am, uh, single,” pausing for dramatic effect before that last word. “I hope you’re not disappointed that there won’t be a big coming-out speech tonight. I already did my coming-out about a thousand years ago back in the Stone Age.”

Foster joked that celebrities are now expected to reveal they’re gay “with a press conference, a fragrance and a prime-time reality show. And you guys might be surprised, but I am not Honey Boo Boo Child. No. I’m sorry. That’s just not me. It never was and it never will be. But please don’t cry, because my reality show would be so boring.”

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Les Miserables tops UK box office chart THE Les Miserables film had box office tills singing a happy tune over the weekend, recording three-day takings of £8.13 million in the UK and Ireland. Tom Hooper’s adaptation of the popular stage hit enjoyed the biggest ever UK opening for a movie musical, beating a record set by Mamma Mia! in 2008. The Abba-based stage-to-screen transfer took £5.2m in its opening weekend, with an extra £1.4m coming from previews. Internationally, Les Miserables has now taken more than $200m (£124.6m). “It’s fantastic to see Les Miserables become the top-grossing film at the UK box office,” said Eric Fellner, of film company Working Title. “We’re incredibly proud that this film, like the stage play, is proving to be a truly global phenomenon.” Life of Pi, Ang Lee’s 3D film of the Yann Martel novel, climbed one place to two, its weekend tally of £2.34m taking its overall UK and Ireland haul to almost £22m. Its takings exceeded those of crime caper Gangster Squad, a new

Hathaway (centre) plays Fantine in Les Miserables, a single mother who falls on hard times.

entry at three with takings of £2.09m that included receipts from one day of previews. Last week’s top movie, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, fell to four having sold £1.86m worth of tickets between Friday and Sunday. Les Miserables, however, has some way to go before rivalling the fantasy epic’s total takings in the UK and Ireland, which currently stand at more than £48m. Based on the novel by Victor Hugo, Les Mis was named best

musical or comedy at this weekend’s Golden Globes, winning additional accolades for cast members Hugh Jackman and Anne Hathaway. Last week it was nominated for nine Baftas and eight Academy Awards. Rounding out the top five films at the UK and Ireland box office was the tsunami-drama The Impossible, starring Naomi Watts and Ewan McGregor, which took £1.86m in its second week of release. (BBC)

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Schwarzenegger says he is a better actor now This weekend’s action release, “The Last Stand,” will see Arnold Schwarzenegger return to a leading man role - the type of gig the 65-yearold actor hasn’t held in years. But his time away from Hollywood has actually helped him improve, Schwarzenegger told CNN at “The Last Stand’s” premiere in Los Angeles on Monday. “I got older. I got wiser. I experienced certain things as governor [of California] that helped me with my performance,” Schwarzenegger said. “I think I’m better today than when I left the acting field. I think the movie turned out really terrific and I was very fortunate to work with a director that is really good at pulling performances out of actors. I loved working with Kim Jee-woon.” We should also see Schwarzenegger back in one of his old costumes as Conan the Barbarian before long - it was reported last fall that he was set to return in what’s being pegged as a “continuation” of the first 1982 film. “I think Universal Studios has bought out the rights. They’re

Arnold Schwarzenegger said that his stint as governor of California actually helped him with his career.

seriously going to put it back on track,” Schwarzenegger said. “I fought for that for years for them to be serious about it and make it an ‘A’ movie, not just a movie where people get hacked up and all this, but a great story with a great director. And they are now serious about it and so I’m looking forward to the script being finished so we can prep the movie and start shooting.” (Marquee blog)

January 19 – 25, 2013

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McTiernan was ordered to pay $100,000 and serve three years probation.

Die Hard Director heading to jail DIE Hard director John McTiernan has lost his appeal to have a one-year prison sentence overturned for lying to the FBI in a wiretapping case. The 62-year-old was sentenced in 2010 after pleading guilty to lying over hiring a private investigator to wiretap a film producer. He had been free on bail while he appealed the conviction, however the US Supreme Court declined to review it. A judge is now expected to order Mr McTiernan to go to prison. After serving a custodial

sentence, the filmmaker - who also directed The Hunt for Red October and Predator - will be on supervised release for three years. Mr McTiernan was originally accused of lying about hiring former celebrity private investigator Anthony Pellicano to wiretap film producer, Chuck Roven, after they both worked on the movie Rollerball. The director initially pleaded guilty in 2006 after the FBI obtained a recording in which the men discussed the wiretap, but he later withdrew his guilty plea. (BBC)

Nicki Minaj (left) and Mariah Carey have had a ding dong battle on American Idol.

Minaj opens up about feud with Carey NICKI Minaj insists she’s not the crazy psychopath you may have heard she is. “I am not really a crazy psycho you guys,” she tells the audience, in an interview on ‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show.’ Minaj sat down with DeGeneres to talk about the new season of “American Idol” ahead of the show’s Jan 16 debut. Of course, the subject of Minaj’s beef with fellow judge Mariah Carey came up. “I don’t know,” she said. “It was just two big old divas I guess… before I went in there I heard all the stuff that was being said but I didn’t believe it. I heard them saying Mariah doesn’t want you on the panel

but I was like, no. I am friends with Mariah.” “I went there and I started to feel a bit of the shade,” she said. “And I just kind of over compensated by being crazier.” Apparently that approach didn’t sit well with her fellow judge. “It’s like a defense mechanism. You know what I mean?” she added. “Your feelings are hurt and you can’t believe it so you kind of just compensate with being crazy.” Carey has already commented on the feud at length, including telling Barbara Walters that she felt threatened by the rapper, but Minaj opted to stay quiet.

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Charlie Sheen might not get the opportunity, but if it presents itself he would return to Two and a Half Men.

Sheen hints of a return to ‘2.5 Men’ THE craziest thing about Charlie Sheen’s tiger-blood-soaked, “WINNING!” meltdown — er, “melt-forward”? Now that the crazy is nearly two years in the past, the ex-”Two and a Half Men” star is actually ashamed of his behavior. (Well, some of it, anyway.) When David Letterman asked last night if Sheen ever feels embarrassed when he thinks back on the spring of 2011, the actor answered the question quickly and matter-of-factly: “Of course. Have you seen some of those interviews? That stuff’s out there forever, man.” That said, Sheen still seems proud of his very public crackup’s sheer audacity. “I booked a 21 city tour in 33 days with no act!” he crowed at one point during the Letterman interview, sounding equally

incredulous and boastful. He also didn’t miss a chance to take a swipe at his old sitcom, even as he revealed that he’d like to return to the show for its last episode: “I am dead,” Sheen said, referring to the convenient subway accident that killed off his character at the beginning of season 9, “but so’s the show.” How’s that for a violent torpedo of truth? As funny as Sheen’s quip is, it’s not entirely accurate — CBS entertainment president Nina Tassler told TV critics last week that the network wants to bring Men back for an 11th season next fall, though a renewal has not yet been finalized. (Cast member Angus T. Jones is expected to stick with the show as well, even though he loosed his own Sheen-ian Men slam last fall.)

Sir Elton John and David Furnish are new fathers to son Elijah, baby brother of the couple’s first son Zachary.

Elton John welcomes second son BRITISH pop star Sir Elton John announced on Wednesday he had become a father for the second time after the birth via a surrogate mother of Elijah Joseph Daniel FurnishJohn. The “Rocket Man” and “Candle in the Wind” singer and his partner David Furnish confirmed the news in a short statement on John’s official website, which also provided a link to an article in Hello! magazine. “Both of us have longed to have children, but the reality that we now have two sons is almost unbelievable,” said the couple, who entered a civil partnership in 2005. “The birth of our second son

completes our family in a most precious and perfect way,” they told Hello!. John, 65, and Furnish, 50, are already parents to Zachary, who is two. Elijah was born in Los Angeles on January 11. “I know when he goes to school there’s going to be an awful lot of pressure, and I know he’s going to have people saying, ‘You don’t have a mummy,’” John said of his decision to have another baby. “It’s going to happen. We talked about it before we had him. I want someone to be at his side and back him up. We shall see.” (Nydailynews. com)

January 19 – 25, 2013

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28 NEWS

IMMEDIATE OPENINGS

Assistant Financial Controller Requirements:

• Solid training and in all areas of Accounting from A/P, A/R, General Ledger, Credit, Collections, Audit, Inventory control, Payroll, Budgeting, Costing, P&L preparation and analysis, etc. Post secondary degree or equivalent qualification by experience • BA/BS Degree or equivalent. • Strong budgetary, projections, and cost control skills with ability to audit complex transactions for adherence to accepted industry accounting principles and policies and direct corrective action on exceptions. • Proven experience at resorts of similar size and quality. Must be able and willing to work all days and shifts.

Duties Include:

• Work closely with Front Office, Reservations, Sales, and Catering Department to assist with identifying optimum ways to drive revenues while balancing market segments. • Supervise and participate in regular periodic reports and inventories. • Performing required audits, review submitted reports and follow up as needed • Oversee training and cross training of accounting staff. Starting salary $40,000 per annum not including service charge

Stewarding Manager Requirements:

• Prior experience managing the stewarding department of a 5 star Luxury Resort. • Must have an excellent working knowledge of the kitchens, equipment, food productions, sanitation, hygiene and safety. • Must be able to organize and delegate large banquet functions. • Must be able and willing to work all days and shifts.

all orders are cooked quickly and according to order • Maintain the work area, including all counter tops, utensils, equipment, and refrigeration in a clean and sanitary condition Starting salary $6.00 per hour, not including service charge

Spa Manager Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years experience as spa manager at luxury spa of similar size and status • Post secondary degree or equivalent qualification by experience • Strong written and verbal skills with documented responsibility for promotions sales and marketing. • Merchandising/visual skills; experience with retail products and apparel goods. • Knowledge of current trends In luxury spa facilities and services • Must be able and willing to work all days and shifts • Duties Include: • Manage the day to day operations of the Fitness Center and Spa Facilities • Maximize profitability by increasing sales of products and services and by managing effectively • Ensure high quality of facility and services to meet international luxury and brand standards and earn global recognition and awards • Experience developing and implementing effective preventative maintenance programs • Demonstrated experience in development budgets and cost saving measures • Develop annual operating and Capex budgets, monitoring and adjusting as needed Starting salary $50,000 per annum not including service charge

Room Attendant/Public Area Attendant/Houseman

Duties Include:

• Ensures the maintenance of a clean, sanitary kitchen by supervising steward personnel • Issuing cleaning supplies to stewards, checking usage and making adjustments • Ensuring that kitchen floors and walk-ins are clean • Monitoring cafeteria and provide assistance to kitchen personnel during set-up and clean-up • Working with the Food & Beverage Director banquet orders • Taking inventory of and ensure proper amounts china, dishes etc. are available • Ensuring the training of and proper use daily of all safety, hygiene and sanitation Starting salary $35,000 per annum not including service charge

Line Cook Requirements:

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• Must have previously worked as a line cook for a minimum of 1 year in similar operation pepa • Must be able to "prep" food products, using standardized food preparation techniques and learn menus, recipes, preparation and presentation • Acceptable knife skills • Must be able and willing to work all days and shifts • Duties Include: • Prepare all orders turned in by wait-staff using Resort’s standard recipes with focus on consistency while ensuring

Requirements: • • • •

Ability to work with heavy cleaning machinery. Must be able and willing to work all days and shifts Duties include: Ensuring that standards of cleanliness and organization are met at all times in assigned areas. • Responsibility for care and maintenance of all equipment and machinery • Restock linens and amenities on carts • Run needed items to guest floors • Assist housekeepers as required Starting salary $5.25 per hour not including service charge

Financial Controller Requirements:

• 10-12 years experience in financing/accounting in hospitality industry • At least 5 years management/supervisory experience at a property of similar size, Quality and business structure. • At least 3 years of international multi-unit property experience. • Post secondary degree or equivalent qualification by experience • Advanced knowledge and skills in computer systems, most specifically, Excel Spreadsheet Solutions. • Complete understanding of Executive Committee level functions.

• Demonstrated understanding of interdepartmental relations and expectations in the luxury hotel market. • Sound knowledge of both European and American Accounting Plans. • Previous and in depth experience, understanding and application of management contracts. • Thorough understanding of H.O.A. contracts and contractual management. • Solid training in all areas of Accounting from A/P, A/R, General Ledger, Credit, Collections, Audit, Inventory control, Payroll, Budgeting, Costing, P&L preparation and analysis, etc. • Must be able and willing to work all days and shifts • Duties Include: • Managing the day to day operations of the accounting department and overseeing the staff. • Assisting executive management, ownership and related associations with the production of financial reports, detailed analysis and business outlook. • Directing departments in the preparation and consolidation of financial budgets and projections. • Prepare, present and provide interpretation of operational reports as they impact the business finances. • Developing and maintaining chart of accounts and master lists. • Actively involved in yield management and revenue enhancement. • Coordinating internal and external audits. Starting salary $60,000 per annum not including service charge

Laborer/Gardner Duties Include:

• General laborer duties as assigned by the supervisor or manager. • Willingness to work varying schedules, split shifts, nights, weekends and holidays. Salary $5.25 an hour not including service charge

Guest Service Agent Duties Include:

• Assist guests with any requests and field guest complaints, conducting thorough research to develop the most effective solutions and negotiate results. • Provide property and room orientation for the guest upon arrival. • Communicate with all departments regarding in house VIP’s and any special needs. • Maintain an up to date working knowledge of all resort amenities as well as any special events. • Solicit guest feedback via guest comment cards. • Must be able and willing to work all days and shifts Starting salary $6.00 per hour not including service charge

Pool and Beach Attendant Requirements:

• Must be able to work in all outdoor element, rain, sun, etc. as required • Must be able to work long hours on feet • Must be able to lift 30lbs or more • Must be trained and certified in CPR, First Aid. • Life guard experience is a plus • Must be able and willing to work all days and shifts • Duties Include: • Creating a luxury guest experience through delivery of high level service for all pool and beach services Starting salary $5.50 per hour not including service charge

Interested applicants should apply to Regent Palms human resources department in person, Monday through Friday and bring along an updated resume or by emailing marjorie.dorsett@regenthotels.com no later than Friday, February 1, 2013.

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BCS-CS/FPN-CS-GRACE BAY CAR RENTAL/ GOLDEN SCISSORS, MAC MOTORS , TSI MANAGEMENT ARE LOOKING FOR:

GEE HANDFIELD is looking for a

Real Estate Sales Representative

Domestic Worker/Labourers Mechanics

Must have at least 10 years experience and able to use a diagnosis computer

Painter Tailor Storekeeper

Must be knowledgeable in QuickBooks/ Excel and vehicle parts/ inventory Part-Time Housekeeping Supervisor Must be willing to work 6 days per week Must have a valid drivers license Must have a clean record Salary $5.50 per hour

Please send your resume @branditz@yahoo.com

Needed

Suitable Qualified Applications are invited to fill the following FullTime position within a fast growing Real Estate Establishment:

Domestic Worker

To work 5 days per week salary $5.00 per hour contact: 243-9688

7671

Job description: • Soliciting listings for sale. • A willingness to learn and be self directed; • Arrange viewings and showings of all MLS listings. • Maintaining highest level of ethics & business code of conduct • Other duties as outlined by management from time to time. Successful Application should possess the following qualities: • Highly motivated with a willingness to work long hours including weekends and holidays; • Must be punctual, organized and reliable; • The applicant should have strong supervisory, leadership, communication (both oral and written) and computer skills with a dedication to completing tasks in a timely manner with precise accuracy; Salary is commissioned based. Interested parties should send cover letter and resume addressed to: The Office Manager, Turks & Caicos Sotheby’s International, Grace Bay Rd., Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands.

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January 19 – 25, 2013

T HOLDINGS LTD. Is looking for a

1 Labourer

Carpenter To work 6 days

1 Domestic Worker

to work shift hours especially on weekends and holidays. Salary $5.00 per hour

Contact Thashena Adderley 241-4678

7658

per week salary $8.00 per hour.

Contact: 232-4336

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VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!! the largest readership in the turks & caicos

IS HIRING AN

Assistant Manager Reporting Directly To The Directors Of The Company SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Oversee ALL of the day-to-day managerial functions: maintain the integrity of the online gaming system; assure compliance of the rules and regulation of the government, the company and the industry; prepares budgets-operating, marketing and special projects; ensure adequate staffing-hire, train, evaluate and discipline; procure and ensure adequate inventory of the operating supplies; identify and coordinate employees’/ customers/ third parties/ suppliers and vendors, special events; project manager of special projects; interface with external forces on behalf of the directors, coordinate and provide the company’s directors with operational reports

TECHNICAL AND PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES

Opportunity In Real Estate NW HAMILTON REALTY LTD. Real Estate Agency on Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands is looking for an experienced

Realtor/ Broker

Online Gaming System Management In-depth understanding of the Gaming history Ability to develop and implement budgets Ability to make crucial/ good business decisions Strong understanding of Human Resource Management Strong understanding of third parties relationships Strong understanding of customer service satisfaction Results driven – ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks within specified timeframes Excellent communication skills, written and verbal Excellent interpersonal skills Problem solver (conflict resolution management)

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

To develop and manage the agency The agency is a full service real estate company whose core business consists of real estate sales, property management & rentals of homes, condominiums and commercial properties Providenciales is home to one of the most progressive real estate markets in the Caribbean. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced self-starter who would welcome the challenge and high income potential. The successful applicant should have at least fifteen years experience in Real Estate, Sales and Management. Experience in the Turks and Caicos or the Caribbean will be useful.

Proficient knowledge of the FML Group of Companies’ Online Gaming Operating System or a “comparable” Online Gaming Operation System At least eight (8) to ten (10) years experience in Business Management with particular focus on: Development and implementation of budgets Coordination and preparation of reports Employees Management (not less than a team of ten (10) persons) Customer Service Satisfaction Management Conflict Resolution Management

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES An unblemished character (substantiated by at least three verifiable references) A professional demeanor with a pleasant personality Excellent interpersonal skills Self motivated and adherent to timelines Respect for authorities, peers and subordinates

Interested persons should send their resumes/CV’s by email to: info@nwhamiltonrealty.tc or fax to: 649-9464042, marked REAL ESTATE OPPORTUNITY 7687

Contact: Mrs. Agatha Delancy at 649-941-5763

7672

to work 5 days a week including some weekends and holidays. Duties include weeding, taking care of landscaping and other light jobs that may be required by employer. Salary $6 per hour.

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PUBCO LTD.

SWEET SPICE RESTAURANT

Positions Available

is seeking a Part-Time

Is looking for a

Administrator

A beachfront Estate on Providenciales is inviting applications for the following positions:

Sommelier

Kitchen Helper

Knowledge and Skills:

• Must have extensive knowledge of fine wines and will be required to assist the Chef. • Requirements: Prior work experience in luxury villas; possess a clean driver’s license and will be required to live on property. Salary range is: $12000.00 per annum.

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

Contact: 347-0720

Email resume to: pubcoltd@gmail.com

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Live in Housekeeper

INVITATION TO BID

The applicant must have prior experience as a Housekeeper and will be required to live on property. Salary payable is: $12,000.00 per annum

For Painting The Hilly A. Ewing Building Providenciales

Submit applications by February 14th, 2013 to:

Misick & Stanbrook Leeward Highway Providenciales Tel: 946-4732 Fax 946-4734 Email info@misickstanbrook.tc

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The National Insurance Board of the Turks and Caicos Islands wishes to invite tenders from suitably qualified contractors with a minimum of 5 years related work experience, having possession of a valid Turks and Caicos Islands business licence in the appropriate category to PAINT the Hilly A. Ewing Building, 1292 Leeward Highway, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands.

SCOPE OF WORK

iS HIRING AN

Assistant Manager REPORTING DIRECTLY TO THE DIRECTORS OF THE COMPANY

SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Oversee ALL of the day-to-day managerial functions: maintain the integrity of the online gaming system; assure compliance of the rules and regulation of the government, the company and the industry; prepares budgets-operating, marketing and special projects; ensure adequate staffinghire, train, evaluate and discipline; procure and ensure adequate inventory of the operating supplies; identify and coordinate employees’/ customers/ third parties/ suppliers and vendors, special events; project manager of special projects; interface with external forces on behalf of the directors, coordinate and provide the company’s directors with operational reports

1. Paint exterior walls1; 2. Pressure wash external windows, shutters and handrails; 3. Pressure acid wash roof tiles; 4. Paint roof tiles2.

SUPPLY OF MATERIAL

Pricing is to include the supply of all material and labour costs3.

EQUIPMENT

All equipment needed to perform the task is to be provided by the contractor.

CONTACT INFORMATION

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

TECHNICAL AND PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES

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

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

All information submitted shall be in the English Language and must be delivered in accordance with the instructions to bidder. Each bid should be submitted in a sealed envelope and should be sent to the address below no later than 12 noon on Friday February 15th, 2013.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

An unblemished character (substantiated by at least three verifiable references) A professional demeanor with a pleasant personality Excellent interpersonal skills Self motivated and adherent to timelines Respect for authorities, peers and subordinates

THE CHAIRMAN TENDER COMMITTEE NATIONAL INSURANCE BOARD GRAND TURK, TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS TENDER: PAINTING CONTRACT – PROVO The bids will be opened at a Tender Board Meeting shortly thereafter. The National Insurance Board does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any tender offer and will not accept responsibility for any cost incurred by the bidders.

Contact: Mrs. Agatha Delancy at 649-941-5763 7672

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Coral Gardens Resort Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands

7685

To work 6 days per week salary $5.00 per hour. contact: 244-7033

JOB VACANCIES

BCS-CS/FPN-CS-GRACE BAY CAR RENTAL/GOLDEN SCISSORS, MAC MOTORS ARE LOOKING FOR:

DOMESTIC

WORKER

Needed immediately to work Monday – Friday 8am-5pm at $6.00 per hour the employee can speak some English but be fluent in Spanish. Contact: Mr. Rigby (649) 344-7979 between 4pm-6pm Tuesdays and Thursdays only for appointment

Domestic Worker/Labourers Mechanics

Must have at least 10 years experience and able to use a diagnosis computer

Painter Tailor Storekeeper

Must be knowledgeable in QuickBooks/ Excel and vehicle parts/ inventory Must be willing to work 6 days per week Must have a valid drivers license Must have a clean record Salary $5.50 per hour

Please send your resume @branditz@yahoo.com

PUBLIC NOTICE 2013 – 1

Re: Fixed Services Price Regulation Review 14 January 2013

Turks and Caicos Islands Fixed Services Price Regulation Review Consultation WHEREAS, the Telecommunications Commission pursuant to the Telecommunications Administrative Procedure Regulations 2008, is initiating the present consultation process to seek comments on the Forbearance Proposal, including a series of specific related questions. The Turks and Caicos Islands Telecommunications Commission hereby gives notice that it is initiating this consultation process to assess the appropriateness of its proposal included in this Consultation Document. NOW THEREFORE, the Commission announces the release for comments and consultation on the Fixed Services Price Regulation Review Consultation Document. ACCORDINGLY, the Commission invites comments from interested parties on this proposed Forbearance Proposal. Comments should be submitted to the Commission within 4 weeks of the publication of this notice, and should reach the Commission by Monday, February 11, 2013, at their office at Business Solution Complex, Leeward Highway, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, or by mail to P.O. Box 203, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, or electronically via email at consultation@tcitelecommission.tc. All submissions should be filed electronically even if also filed in paper form.

Obtaining Copies Copies of the Fixed Services Price Regulation Review Consultation Document are available electronically on the Turks and Caicos Telecommunications Commission Web site at: http://www.tcitelecommission.tc

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Contact: 344-4540

TROPICAN UPHOLSTRY is looking for 2

Domestic Workers

Must be willing to work 6 days per week holidays and weekends

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JOB OPPORTUNITY General Manager

General Manager must possess a broad range of skills and be multifaceted. Ideal candidate will have a variety of daily, weekly, and monthly duties, including but not limited to, placing orders with suppliers, checking in deliveries of fresh food and baked goods for quality, maintaining supplies on stock of non-food items, such as dishes and silverware, cooking utensils, and cleaning products. Candidate must be forward thinking and schedule to have equipment repaired or maintained and schedule other services. In addition, the GM will be responsible for the total cash and charge receipts at the end of each day; then deposit them in a bank, and collect weekly change for the operation. General Manager will also supervise the kitchen and dining room. They will work with the Executive Chef in maintaining consistent food that is served promptly. They will work with both the Executive Chef and Bar Managers to create specials for the promotion of food and beverages for presentation to ownership. The General Manager will have extensive knowledge of wine and terrior. He/she will be attentive and resolve customer complaints about food or service. General Manager will monitor the actions of their staff and customers to be sure that expectations are met. General Manager will also be responsible for maintaining employee records, disciplining employees, hiring staff and creating schedules for properly staffing the establishment. General Manager will also be responsible for training staff and making sure the all service standard set by the establishment are consistent and adhered to. GM will work with bookkeeper/accountant to reconcile payroll for distribution. They will also be responsible to execute payment of vendor, and government agencies. Candidate shall be proficient in Office Programs and Micros POS systems. Candidate shall also possess problem solving abilities and be quick to respond in a fast paced environment. Candidate must be able to climb stairs and be prepared to lift heavy boxes that are inherent in the local and type of business. Responsibilities: ;; Work with Executive Chef - estimate food consumption, place orders with suppliers, and schedule delivery of fresh food and beverages. ;; Resolve customer complaints about food quality or service. ;; Direct cleaning of kitchen and dining areas to maintain sanitation standards, and keep appropriate records. ;; Monitor actions of staff and customers. ;; Maintain budget and employee records, prepare payroll, and pay bills, and monitor bookkeeping records. ;; Proficiently operate computer software to monitor inventory, track staff schedules and pay, and perform other record keeping tasks. ;; Check quality of deliveries of fresh food and baked goods. ;; Maintain stock of supplies such as tableware, cooking utensils, and cleaning items. ;; Arrange for weekly, monthly maintenance and repair of equipment and other services. ;; Ensure total receipts and balance against sales, deposit receipts, and lock facility at end of day. ;; Recruit, hire, and oversee training for staff. ;; Schedule work hours for servers and bar staff. Other Duties: • Maintain relationships with customers and staff. • Update and use job-related knowledge. • Schedule staff work hours and activities. • Evaluate health and safety practices against standards. • Organize, plan, and prioritize. • Make decisions and solve problems concerning menus and staff. • Judge the quality of food, preparation, and job applicants. • Process and analyze information when scheduling and budgeting.. • Record information about inventory and health practices. • Handle food, utensils, and bookkeeping materials. • Implement creative promotional ideas working with vendors and staff. • Maintain employees and inventory records. • Monitor and oversee purchases, menus, staff, and payroll. • Guide, direct, and train staff. • Coordinate the work and activities of staff. • Perform administrative activities such as scheduling, budgeting, and payroll. • Communicate with customers, sales reps, and suppliers.

Liquid Caicos, Ltd t/a Somewhere Cafe & Lounge @ Corel Gardens Resort Phone: 649-941-8260 (office); 649-231-9958(cell)

32 CLASSIFIEDS EL RANCH RESTAURANT & BAR KEW TOWN Is looking for a

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2 Senior Pharmacists

FORBES POOL CLEANING SERVICES Is looking for a

Therapist

• Pharmacy Degree from a European/North American University. • At least 8 years post qualification experience in community pharmacy. • Recent experience managing pharmacy business. • Post graduate qualification an advantage.

– salary $12.00 per hour

A/C Technician

– salary $10.00 per hour

Labourer

1 Support Pharmacist

Waitress To work 6 days per week salary $5.50 per hour.

contact: 344-6532

7654

J & S FLOWER SHOP is looking for a

Florist Helper Must be able to work flexible hours. Must be able to speak English and another language will be an asset. Salary based on experience. Only suitable qualified persons will be contacted.

Contact: 241-8836 7661

LIVINGSTON LIGHTBOURNE T/A WINKY’S CATERING is looking for a

- Pharmacy Degree from an internationally recognized University. - At least 5 years post qualification experience in community pharmacy. Requirements for both positions: - Excellent IT skills essential including use of POS and Kroll or similar. - Eligibility to register with TCI Health Practitioners Board and MPS. - Must be available to work long shifts, weekends & holidays. Salary commensurate with experience ranging $40-65K.

Please send resume to info@flamingopharmacy.com. Closing date 31st January 2012. Belongers only need apply.

Unskilled Labourer

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

7602

BEST LOCAL FOOD ON GRACE BAY!

$5.00/hr – Must be able to lift heavy material of 100lbs+. Must be able to work weekdays and weekends - days/nights with varying schedules. Applications accepted from Belongers / Turks & Caicos Islanders Only

Call (649) 941-5613

contact: 244-7088

7655

Domestic Worker

– salary $6.50 per hour

Electrician

– salary $12.00 per hour

Plumber

– salary $12.00 per hour Must be willing to work 6 days per week

Contact; 245-6962

7668

is looking for a

Gardener

contact: 244-4398

Grace Bay, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Island Tele: 649-431-9101

Restaurant Manager

NATURES VISION LTD.

contact: 232-2272

Royal West Indies Resort

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

7652

Labourer 7662

Pool Cleaner

– salary $6.50 per hour

Kiwi Connections Ltd.

Must be able to work weekends and holidays. Salary $5.00 per hour.

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

WANTED

• The successful applicant should posses a minimum of 10 years experience in the field including • Applicant must be able to host and execute banquets up to 150 • Responsible for the selection of wines as costing and menu print • Use of micros POS system, Applicant should be able to both operate and program the POS. • Extensive experience and knowledge of wines and wine service is crucial • Achieves restaurant operational objectives by contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews • Meets restaurant financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions. • Plans menus by consulting with chefs; estimates food costs and profits; adjusts menus.

Assistant Restaurant Manager

7656

• The successful applicant should posses a minimum of 5 years experience in the field including • Applicant must be able to host and execute banquets up to 150

SAMUEL FORBESW

THE REYCHELL NAIL STUDION & BEAUTY SALON

Is looking for a

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

Contact: 231-6370 7660

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

Contact: 347-6132

7649

Labourer

• Use of micros POS system, Applicant should be able to both operate and program the POS. • Maintains safe, secure, and healthy environment by establishing, following, and enforcing sanitation standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations; securing revenues; developing and implementing disaster plans; maintaining security and sprinkler systems, parking lot and walkways.

MECHANIC

• Must have a valid drivers license from A-H • Must be able to work holidays and weekends • Must be able to understand computer systems and programs • Ability to speak French is a plus Contact: 649-946-5919 Monday – Saturday 7:45am-5pm Salary $10.00 per hour 7681

• Responsible for the selection of wines as costing and menu print

• Maintains ambiance by controlling lighting, background music, linen service, glassware, dinnerware, and utensil quality and placement; monitoring food presentation and service.

For more information on job descriptions, please contact Pelican Bay 649-431-9101 Please call for an appointment, bring along your resume and resident status

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January 19 – 25, 2013

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TURKS AND CAICOS TOURIST BOARD

IMMEDIATE OPENING VACANCy Senior Public Relations Officer

EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

A rewarding career opportunity awaits you in the Country’s most important sector? Do you have outstanding communication, organization and administrative skills? Are you highly motivated and self-directed? The Turks & Caicos Tourist Board has an exciting opportunity for the ideal candidate. Reporting to the Director of Tourism, the successful candidate will coordinate: ♦ Technical and Administrative Duties ♦ Human Resource Administration ♦ Office Administration ♦ Employee Relations

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

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

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

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

SALARY

The salary scale for this position is $30,000 to $36,000 per annum. Starting salary is commensurate with qualifications, and experience.

The Turks & Caicos Tourist Board has an immediate opening for a SENIOR PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER. Reporting to the Senior Marketing Executive, this essential position has responsibility for media and public relations, market research and corporate communications. The ideal candidate must be results-oriented, creative and innovative, and possess a sound knowledge of the tourism products and services of the Turks and Caicos Islands. Essential duties will include, but may not be limited to: • Public Relations • Plan, develop and implement public relations strategies • Liaise with local and internationally-based TCI marketing • Manage public relations budget and work with local and overseas marketing executives to coordinate advertising and promotion programmes • Organize and facilitate familiarization and press trips • Liaise with the general public, the media and other strategic partners and organizations to answer enquiries, supply information, etc. • Write and edit publicity pieces for brochures, handouts, promotional videos, films, multi-media productions, etc. • Devise and coordinate photo opportunities • Develop social media, including Twitter and Facebook, to engage with current and potential visitors and promote the destination in creative and unique ways • Assist with website updates • Represent the Board of Tourism at trade and consumer shows, seminars and conferences • Media Relations • Foster strong media relations between the Board of Tourism and key media houses and individuals • Research, write and distribute press releases, articles, and news-worthy items to targeted media • Collate and analyze media coverage and social media, locally, regionally and internationally, and maintain the Board of Tourism’s media archives • Organize press coverage for launches of new products and/or services entering the TCI • Market Research • Conduct research among key tourism stakeholders • Identify ways to further develop the Board of Tourism’s programmes and activities

Corporate Communications • • • • • • • • • • • •

Write and edit internal newsletters, speeches, handouts, articles etc. Organize press briefings/conferences; respond to requests for information Manage crisis communications for the destination and the Board of Tourism Source and manage speaking and sponsorship opportunities Foster good community relations through involvement in community and corporate events/sponsorships, etc. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing or Communications with minimum 3 years work experience in a similar role Advanced computer proficiency with excellent knowledge of MS Office Exceptional social and interpersonal skills Team player with ability to work with diverse groups/individuals Excellent verbal and written communication with strong presentation skills Flexibility to travel and/or work an unconventional schedule

SALARY

The salary scale for this position is $30,000 to $36,000 per annum. Starting salary is commensurate with qualifications, education and experience.

For immediate consideration, please submit the following documents to hubertafulford@gmail.com, addressed to The Chairman, Turks and Caicos Islands, Front Street, Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos Islands:

For immediate consideration, applications should be addressed to The Chairman, Turks and Caicos Islands, Front Street, Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos Islands, and submitted to hubertafulford@gmail.com, Applications should include the following documents:

Covering Letter Current Resume Two (2) Reference Letters from previous employers Current Police Record Resident Status

Only persons shortlisted for an interview will be contacted in this regard.

ONLY APPLICANTS MEETING MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS WILL BE CONTACTED

CLOSING DATE: JANUARY 31, 2013

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GENERAL MANGER/ MANAGING DIRECTOR Required for complex tour operation

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.

;;Candidates must reside in Grand Turk and have the following experience and expertise ;;At least 7 years experience in tour, cruise ship and shore excursion operations, ability to generate and interpret financial reports: QuickBooks, Excel, Word, Publisher and PowerPoint, excellent written and verbal communications skills, experience in negotiating with vendors, government agencies and cruise lines, a keen understanding of margins, managerial accounting and budgeting, tour product development, tour guide training and human resources

Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications

Contact: 649-332-5939

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.

DOCK DIRECT

CHRIST IS THE ANSWER MINISTRY

Is looking for a

7525

GOD’S INSTRUMENT MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL is looking for an

To be successful in this role, the following requirements must be met: • 5-7 years F&B management experience overseeing multiple outlets in a fivestar Caribbean resort • Relevant degree or combination of 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

Maintenance

Manager To work 6 days per week. Salary $6.00 per hour.

Deadline January 31st, 2013 contact: 346-7626 7590

Labourer Duties: • Loading block, cement, sand and gravel into customers vehicle • Must be willing to work from 7am-5pm • Salary $5.00 per hour

send resumes to LaboUr Department or stop by Dock Direct

Evangelist Contact: Alcesdor@hotmail. com or Telephone: 343-9564 or 2424551 7582

References required

VACANCY

IMMEDIATE OPENINGS

New Sushi Restaurant Bar has an immediate vacancy for the following positions:

Suitably qualified Belongers to fill the positions outlined below. Ideal candidates must possess luxury resort experience, a professional, outgoing and friendly demeanor, and a strong command of the English language (oral and written).

1 Chef 2 Waiters 1 Kitchen Helper

If you are a team player with a strong work ethic, and you are available to work evenings, weekends and public holidays, you are encouraged to apply. Salaries for all positions are based on experience and qualifications.

The successful candidates must have a minimum of four years experience in high end cuisine; And knowledge of Japanese culture, Japanese language and Japanese ingredients. Salary and benefits will be commensurate with experience. Applications must be sent no later than January 22nd, 2013 to:

Tailor Floor Crystallizing Specialist Sommelier Pool and Beach Attendant Room Attendant Cook Maintenance Technician

Misick & Stanbrook Email: info@misickstanbrook.tc Tel: (649) 946-4732. Fax: (649) 946-4734

Development Executive Chef/Private Chef

(appliance repair experience required)

• To manage and develop existing and future menu and product lines of the company’s various brands and external customer base. • Candidate must have a broad understanding of products from a range of cuisines, with various different looks, forms and product • presentation. To combine innovative and creative ideas and exceptional kitchen capability in developing products with the understanding of what will be profitable to the business and develop products targeted to hospitality and tourism at a range of price points. Manage multiple projects within established timelines. Flexibility with hours and scheduling. Comfortable working around children and pets. • Strong communication skills including: written, verbal and public speaking in demonstration and classroom environments. • Ability to collect information from customers regarding specific product requirements and develop this into a viable product taking into consideration the constraints of facilities. Excellent computer skills required, including Word, Outlook, Excel and E-mail

Closing Date: January 11th, 2013 Suitably qualified candidates should apply in writing or by phone to the following:

Bridgette Thomas BNC Consulting Group, Ltd email: bthomas@bnccgroup.com Phone: 649-332-2565 7594

Forward all resumes to Katerine at: katherine@tcibrokers.com

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January 19 – 25, 2013

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS Is looking for a

Is looking for the following persons:

Electrician Sales Clerk

Salary commensurate with qualifications

Resumes can be faxed to 941-3425 and the Labor Department, Providenciales as soon as possible 7609

ELITE GAMING

VACANCIES

V & M SECURITY LTD.

PROVO ELECTRIC

PLANT WORKERS

Caicos Pride Products seafood processing plant located in South Caicos is seeking employes,both male and female, to fill the following positions: 1 Conch Peeler 2 Fish Cleaner 3 Lobster Cleaner Prospective employees are required to reside in South Caicos and must be willing to work for extended hours, weekends and selected public holidays. Wage rates are commensurate with performance.

Security Officer To work 6 days

per week salary $6.00 per hour. contact: 242-3869

Applications may be submitted to the Labour Department or directly to the company via email: info@caicoslobsterandconch.com or fax: (649) 945-3571. 7621

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Atlantic Consultancy Services

SEEKS

BUSINESS CONSULTANT

On behalf of their client Faces & Fingers is seeking a

Casino Development seeking individual

;;To assist with various projects concerning the construction, layout and set up of Casino Systems ;;Candidate must have Baccalaureate Degree and minimum of 10 years Casino Management and hospitality experience ;;Ability to properly train all casino table games ;;Understanding casino table game accounting ;;A requirement for the position is strong communication and analytical skills ;;Salary: $40,000.00 per year or based on experience

If you meet the above requirements please submit your curriculum vitae and resume to: glmelite@hotmail.com

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Cleaner

to work in an upscale service delivery business place. Must be flexible with hours, friendly, courteous, good command of the English language and have a good background in cleaning. Belongers only need apply by emailing your resume to: atlanticconsultancy@ hotmail.com 7592

E&V EQUIPMENT LIMITED

JOB VACANCIES Gansevoort Turks + Caicos is a contemporary luxury full service boutique resort on Grace Bay Beach. We are looking for driven and energetic professionals with Five Star experience and who are committed to achieving excellence by ensuring Five Star standards and services are continuously delivered.

Front Office Night Manager Applicant must have excellent communication and problem resolution and conflict management skills, at least 4 years experience in Luxury Hotel Front Desk with at least 2 years in management and maintain a presentable image consistent with the expectations of our clientele. Technical skills include Microsoft Office suite, Opera PMS and OVOS, training and coaching skills as well exceptional customer service and organizational skills. Hospitality Management certificate or equivalent experience required. English language required with additional languages an asset. Must be able to work the night shift.

Security Supervisor

Is looking to fill the following positions

WELDER

Duties include: • Welder of machine and general upkeep of all equipments • Must have at least 5 years experience • Salary $9.50 per hour

Handyman

SKYTRAK DRIVER/ LABORER

needed

Contact: 344-1515

contact: 231-0998

7586

7569

In North Caicos must be willing to work 40 hours per week salary $6.00 per hour

Duties include: • Operating skytrak • Must have 6-8 years experience with the 10054 series • Salary $9.00 per hour

HOLIDAY VILLAGE

GILLEY’S ENTERPRISES LTD. Is looking for the following

Is seeking to fill the following positions:

Labourer To work 5 ½ days per week salary $6.00 per hour

Dishwasher To work 5 ½ day per week salary $5.50 per hour

Fax applications to 946-4871 between the hours of 9:00am-4:00pm

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3 Labourers 2 Domestic Workers

Weekly salary $225/$215. Working hours, 6 days per week

Contact: 946-5500

7579

Provides daily supervision and guidance to Security Agents with input from Department Heads as required. Perform protective and enforcement functions in a courteous and restrained manner in coping with emergencies, undesired conduct, disturbances and threats to life and property. Maintain a safe and secure environment for guests, visitors, and colleagues. Responsible for shift planning and ensuring that documentation is followed through consistently. Police or Military experience required, 3-5 years supervisory experience in hospitality security, exceptional customer service skills coupled with disciplined approach to providing consistent quality service levels. Should be well versed with Computers/CCTV Footage/ Vigilance during Operations. Initiate investigations or where appropriate to personally carry out an investigation ensuring clear, concise and factual records are taken and communicated. Maintain proactive communication, with the Executives and Heads of Departments, regarding relevant security matters and where employees are concerned, to maintain direct contact with the Human Resources Manager as soon as practically possible. To assist in the identification of training and development needs for all Security Officers and to assist in developing these employees to achieve their potential. To liaise with the fire department regarding policy and the implementation there of; and to assist in the arranging of regular fire drills; to assist with fire training programmes; and to ensure that regular checks and inspections of fire exits, equipment are carried out and to report and/or deal with any deficiencies or any irregularities with fire exits or equipment and to bring these to the prompt attention of Management. First Aid trained, qualified and knowledge of fire, health and safety is a plus. Successful applicants must have the following attributes requirements: • • • • • • •

Excellent communication skills Great customer service skills Flexibility to work hospitality shifts PC skills a must Team Player Motivated English Language a must

Interested applicants can contact our Human Resources Department, Monday through Friday 9am to 5pm on (649)941-7555. E- mail cover letter outlining your interest and supporting experience in a particular position and, along with your Resume or C.V. to hr@wymara.com 7597

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January 19 – 25, 2013

JEAN DELUIS ULYSSE Is looking for a

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

contact: 341-2205

7580

week. Salary $5.00 per hour. Send resumes to P.O. Box 954 or

call 441-7130 7607

JOB OPENING

Labourer

Job Description

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

contact: 347-3520

Job title Administration and Finance Officer Reporting to Director TCI RC, task managers: Head of Office, GT Responsible for Finance and basic administration Location Grand Turk, TCI Contract length 1 year 7603

DOMESTIC SECURITY WORKER WANTED ToOFFICER work 5 days per

Background to programme Running activities in Admin and Finance of the TCI RC Job purpose ;; Ensure a fluent financial and administration management of GT sub branch in relation to the overall TCI RC (national level) ;; Provide basic admin support to the GT office and its programs- First Aid, Thrift Store, Psychosocial Support, Restoring Family Links, and Fundraising. ;; Provide administrative as well as financial day to day running of the Disaster Risk Reduction Programme.

Waterplay Seeks…

Duties and responsibilities

Experienced Kite boarding instructor ;; Who can also train individuals to become certified instructors. ;; Must be qualified as a Senior Examiner with certification to WKO/IKO instructor and examiner levels and with not less than 10 years’ experience as an instructor. ;; Age range 35+. ;; Must speak English. Foreign language(s) an advantage to deal with non-English speaking tourists. ;; Experience in instructing stand-up paddle boarding and windsurfing a plus. ;; Must be willing to work weekends and public holidays to accommodate the tourist trade. ;; Salary is commission-based.

Please contact Jill Swann @ 231-3122. Deadline for applications is Monday, 21st January 2013.

ONLY BELONGERS NEED APPLY

RUNNING ACTIVITIES TCI RC ;; Providing TCI RC national level with monthly accounts, variance analysis, forecasts and cash requests and department copies of variance analysis. ;; Facilitating and verifying payments including ensuring correct authorisation ;; Review of key controls such as bank reconciliations, cash reconciliations ;; Ensuring that the legal requirements of the country are adhered to in respect to contracts, payments, staffing, leases ;; Ensure value for money obtained through efficient and effective use of funds ;; Perform ad hoc internal audits ;; Support in HR administration as required ;; Support in Logistics administration as required ;; Attend to all administration tasks in the Grand Turk office, also including reporting at meetings, make bookings, keep petty cash, respond to phone, maintaining office supplies etc. ;; Liaise and coordinate closely with the TCI RC Provo office ;; Any other duties necessary to support the well-running of the office as considered necessary by the line manager.

DISASTER RISK REDUCTION (DRR)

First Global Insurance Brokers Limited

JOB VACANCY First Global Insurance Brokers Limited is seeking a suitable qualified individual to fill the following opening. The ideal candidate should possess Administrative, Insurance and Accounting Experience and must meet the following minimum qualifications.

MANAGING DIRECTOR

Finance ;; Maintain the day-to-day cash of the programme, cash count, cash reconciliation, cash book recording, petty cash, receipts ;; Do bookkeeping of Programme in close relation with Finance Desk in Headquarters ;; Execute payments in the context of the programme insuring that authorization as outlined in the Chart of Authority has been obtained ;; Ensure bank reconciliations at the end of each month ;; Follow-up on expenditure of programme in line with budgets Administration ;; Booking of local flights, accommodation etc. for programme ;; Support the DRRO in volunteer administration, procurement and logistic admin ;; Support the DRRO when necessary, in communications with stakeholders in the programme

Requirements: • Visionary Leader with at least 10 years experience in an Insurance Company with a preference to Caribbean Experience. • Must possess a through understanding of all areas of Insurance and Accounting with an ability to orchestrate dependents in achieving established goals and objectives. • Strong knowledge of operating in the Caribbean. • Strong Financial Management Proficiency with proven ability to attract, develop and retain an effective management team. • Must be able to work well in stressful, high pressure situations. • Proficiency in Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook and Accounting Software.

Duties applicable to all staff

Responsibilities: Full responsibilities for the Administration, Production and Operational success of the Business. Direct the Development of Marketing and Production plans, forecasts and other controls. Meet or exceed planned objectives for revenue and profit for all areas of responsibilities.

Person Specification

Salary Commensurate with Qualification and Experience

Education/experience Mastery of excel, word and other basic soft-ware x Relevant education, or 7+ years of relevant experience in finance x 3+ years experience in basic administration x Experience in Red Cross or humanitarian aid

• Work towards the achievement of Red Cross objectives in the country • Adhere to the 7 principles throughout daily responsibilities and in all relations with stakeholders involved to reach the most vulnerable • Provide support and work in Disaster Response

Accountability • Work within the larger strategic approaches of the British Red Cross • Maintain open en good relationships with all partners involved

General Required Deal well with stress x Team player x Flexible x Creative Good leadership

Applications must be submitted to: Mr. Paul Mitchell First Global Insurance Brokers Limited P.O. Box 117 Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands Via e-mail: info@fgibtci.com | Via Fax: 649-946-4822 All applications are to be received by 21th January 2013

Management competencies (if applicable) Able to lead/direct people and programmes Able to manage resources (people, financial, physical) x Strategic thinking skills x Risk management skills x Able to develop security plans/guidelines 7619

Preferred

x x

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QUALITY SUPERMARKET

SARAWAK LTD.

Industrial Park Bypass Providenciales Telephone: 941-7929

Is seeking qualified individuals for the following jobs:

Meat Manager This position is responsible for the day to day management and profitability of the department while providing excellence in superior meat and seafood products and customer service. Job Requirements and Responsibilities: • Responsible for Superior Service goals of the Department • Supervise department staff to include scheduling, training and assigning duties • Implement all merchandising programs • Ensure standards of Department presentation and operations are met; including cleanliness and sanitation, inventory control, rotation, quality, ordering, variety standards, signing, seasonal schematic • Responsible for ordering and inventory control to meet division "turn" goals • Ensure the Department has the highest quality of product available for the customer • Monitor to ensure variety standards are followed, as well as 100% compliance on ad item display • Ensure paperwork, as set by the Division, is followed • Perform all other related duties as assigned by management • Responsible for the sales and profitability of the Department Supervising the daily operations of the meat department • Must have previous experience in Droste Systems • Will be required to work nights, long hours, weekends, and holidays • 5+ years Fresh Meat Buying and Cutting Experiences • Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications, Experience with Food link Online Preferred, Strong communication and negotiation skills

Requirements: Fluent in Italian Knowledge of Italian cuisine Hard worker Driver’s license 10 years experience Salary $4.00 per hour

LABOURER

Contact: 946-4186

9639

Applications are invited from suitably qualified applicants to fill the following positions:-

Requirements: Fluent in Italian Hardworking and knowledgeable of pool cleaning and water analysis Driver’s license Salary $4.00 per hour

Salary Starts at $5.00 per hour. Only Turks Islanders need to apply

Labourer

L & M CRAFT MARKET

Must be willing to work 6 days per week salary $5.00 per hour

laboUrer

Is looking for a

Wanted

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

Send resumes to info@karammissick.com

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VACANCIES

GARDENER DOMESTIC WORKER

contact: 345-9127

7589

January 19 – 25, 2013

Starting salary range is based on qualifications and experience

Frozen / Dairy Stocker • Open cartons and price items accurately and legibly; keep store management informed of pricing problems discrepancies • Stocks merchandise on shelf or storage areas following standard company procedures • Assist in receiving and unloading of merchandise as required to maintain sufficient levels of inventory • Checks and verifies merchandise receiving, count, quality and conditions are in compliance to standard company intake of stock procedures • Ensure that all merchandise are consistently rotated in accordance with store policy and product code dates to guarantee quality control • Must return all overstocked merchandise to the warehouse in an organized manner • Detail oriented • Ability to read and understand the English language • Basic math skills • Ability to work in an environment that maintain a 27 degrees Fahrenheit or lower temperature • Effective interpersonal skills • Ability to repetitively lift 50 + lbs • Will be required to work nights, long hours, weekends, and holidays Salary rate is $7.75 ph. Deadline for submission of applicants is January 4th 2013

Submit to: Graceway IGA Supermarket main office complex or email: hr@gracewayiga.com Please Note: Only short-listed applicants will be contacted to attend interviews.

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LABOURER

L & S CONSTRUCTION Is looking for a

WANTED Treasures S & S Gift Shop is looking for a Labourer to assist with lifting boxes and stocking shelves. 2 days per week. Salary: $6.00 per hour.

Contact 231-1162

7596

LA VISTA AZUL CONDOMINIUM AND RESORT

LEW & JAN CONSTRUCTION

Will employ full-time

Is looking for a

Labourer

Plumber

To work 6 days per week salary $10.00 per hour. contact: 241-7557

7614

MACKEY’S TIRE & CAR ACCESSORIES Is looking for the following positions:

Salary $6.00 per hour

Requirements: Must have good English Must work weekends Must have a good working ethics Please deliver a resume to the reception

La Vista Azul 107 Turtle Cove Dr. Providenciales

7620

Labourer To work 5 days per week salary $6.00 per hour.

contact: 232-7317 7597

Tire Repairman Kitchen Helper

Must be willing to work 6 days per week salary $5.00 per hour.

Contact: 941-4440

7627

Is currently seeking qualified applicants on behalf of our clients:

AGNES SWANN Is looking for a

Handyman To assist in every area of the business

Working hours: 8 hours per day. Wages: $5.50 per hour. Must be able to prepare and cook authentic Italian dishes for large family residence. Work on weekends if necessary.

Domestic Workers To assist in the home must be good with children

Labourer

LaboUrers

to take care of the premises and properties. Salary $5.50 per hour.

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For more detailed information please contact our office P&A, IBO Building, Downtown behind the ball park, Providenciales Monday – Friday 10am-5pm

or 341-8754

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Contact: Neon Holdings Ltd. Telephone: 649-941-7923 during working hours

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

wANTED Looking for a matured lady between the ages of 40 to 52 to live in and look after a 3 month old baby in Nassau, Bahamas. Must have graduated from high school and have experience looking after a young baby. Two references must be supplied along with a clean criminal record. Pay is $220 per week .Travel arrangements will be provided for if successful.

Email resume to doclovered@yahoo. com and /or call 242-376-3093.

Contact: 342-0548

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NORTH CAICOS CAFÉ Is looking to fill the following positions:

Salary: $10 hourly Contact Person: Mario Mamet Location: PO Box 238, TC Millwork, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands Contact : tcmillwork@tciway.tc phone 649.2314537 Skills Required for creative designer: Applicant must have a B.F.A in design or similar field. Individual must have ten years professional experience in interior decorating or design. Knowledge of carpentry, joinery, cabinetmaking, faux finishing, and wood types are essential. Individual should have familiarity with island construction, importing processes and paperwork, all PC computer applications as well as proficiency

Salary $5.00 per hour contact: 649-941-8382 or email: north.caicos.cafe. ejliquors@hotmail.com Belonger only need apply

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C & S PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Global Tardiff Elevator is seeking suitably qualified applicants to fill the position of:

2 Elevator Technicians Daily task will include installation and maintenance of elevators.

KING’S CONSTRUCTION

Labourer/ Pump

LaboUrer

is looking for a

Kitchen Attendant Must be willing to work Helper To work 6 days per week salary $5.00 per hour.

contact: 946-5759

Labourer Domestic Worker Massage Therapist Maitre D Cook Cosmetologist Must be willing to work 6 days per week salary starting at $5.00 -$7.00 per hour.

contact: 343-7512

Suitable person must have the following qualifications:

CAICOS PETROLEUM LTD. Is looking for a

Acting on behalf of our clients: Bottoms Ups Restaurant, Southwind Millwork, Faces and Fingers, Ocean Restaurant, AND Construction, P.J. Barber Shop is looking for the following qualified individuals:

POSITION AVAILABLE

Duties: Design cabinetry, furniture, and other millshop products. Provide repair, refinishing, and faux finishing for required items. Provide custom mural and painted artworks. Consult and advise clients in a professional and courteous manner. Create on site measurements, sketches, and photography. Provide renovation and remodeling plans and carry out work needed. Prepare all advertising and marketing materials. Style, photograph, and catalog finished projects. Prepare orders for materials in a timely and prudent manner. Assist with daily millshop operations as needed. Must be professional and courteous.

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WARD’S CONSULTANCY

Global Tardiff Elevator Services (Turks & Caicos)

in Auto-Cad, Adobe Photoshop, and Google Sketch.

Applicants please send a resume via preferred contact method

Acting on behalf of our client Delicious Dishes is looking for a

Cashier Kitchen Helper

6 days per week salary $5.00 per hour.

Contact: 941-7986

7640

WESLEYAN METHODIST CHURCH

contact: 231-3938

WILFREY & TONY’S BARBER SHOP AND BEAUTY SALON Is looking for a

Is looking for a

Labourer To work 5 days per week 7am4pm salary $5.00 per hour.

Contact: 946-4075

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

Hairdresser To work 6 days per week salary $150.00 per week.

contact: 231-0882

Watersports Instructor

;;2 years experience of installation of MRL technology elevators; ;;5 years minimum service, maintenance and troubleshooting experience on ECC and JRT control systems; ;; International Union of Elevator Constructors certification or equivalent.

For outdoor adventure school

must have the following: -min. 10 years work experience with children and teens as a camp counselor, teacher or instructor in an experiential and outdoor setting -current instructor certifications in wakeboarding and waterskiing -expert swimmer, kiteboarder, kayaker, paddleboarder and be knowledgeable about the local marine environment and TCI culture -current first aid and CPR certifications -degree in fish and wildlife or outdoor education from college or university -min. Class 2 Boat Masters license and STCW certification and be able to captain boats up to 30 feet -able to work Holidays and weekends -valid TCI drivers license -only.

Salary: $20.00 per hour Closing date for applications is January 31st, 2013 7605

Applications must be submitted to:

Karen Simmons Missick & Stanbrook Leeward Hwy, Providenciales Tel: 946-4732 * Fax: 946-4734 Email: Karen@misickstanbrook.tc

Creative Designer

7644

P & A PRIME AGENCY

7631

COOK

January 19 – 25, 2013

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TCI belongers need apply All qualified applicants please send your resumes to surfsidetci@gmail.com for consideration.

7615

Caicos Resorts

DOCK MASTER WANTED

Has an immediate vacancy for a

Senior Architect / Project Manger

AT CAICOS MARINA AND SHIPYARD Dock Master duties include but are not limited to: • • • •

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Direct, move, assist and securely moor vessels to dock Clean dock area and maintain an orderly environment Collect dockage fees, fuel payments and Ship store purchases Report and document safety hazards, potentially hazardous conditions, and unsafe practices and procedures • Provide assistance to customers, re-fuel boats and maintain adequate fuel levels • Liaise with the Customs Department on behalf of all customers

The successful candidate must be a Registered (RIBA, AIA, ARB) Architect with +15 years experience; must be prolific with AutoCAD 2012, Sketchup Pro, Adobe and Microsoft Office Suites and willing to work weekends and holidays when required.

• Ensure safety of vessels at docks • Must be fluent in English (written and spoken), have good conversational ability in French and Spanish, be able to swim and hold a valid driver’s license • Must have strong customer service skills and knowledge of visitor services and requirements in the country. • Must understand operation of marine lifting equipment and operation of boats

Salary and benefits will be commensurate with experience. Applications must be sent no later than January 22nd, 2013 to:

Work Schedule: Expect to work six days a week, including weekends and public holidays. Wage rate: $8.00 per hour.

Application: Applications must be submitted in writing and delivered by hand to Caicos Marina and Shipyard, Long Bay Highway, Providenciales. Applicants must have five plus (5+) years experience working at a marina. Closing date for applications is 31st January, 2013.

WANTED

Misick & Stanbrook Email: info misickstanbrook.tc

Tel: (649) 946-4732. Fax: (649) 946-4734

7633

DOLPHINS SPORTS BAR & GRILL

GILLEY’S ENTERPRISES Is seeking to hire a

Is looking for the following persons:

MERMAID

Caicos Tours is looking for a Freediving Tour Guide to entertain and care for guests, both above and below water Candidates will need a good understanding of Reef Ecology, Certifications in free diving, SCUBA & First Aid, a current STCW 95, an extremely professional working attitude and the ability to communicate easily with guests of all ages. The working week is Monday – Saturday including bank holidays, hours are 8:30am until the boat is cleaned after the last tour of the day additional hours may be required on occasion

Please contact: Caicos Tours on 231-0007 for further information Belonger only need apply 7630

2 Mixologists 2 Bartenders 2 Waitresses 1 Domestic Worker Must be able to work 6 days per week salary $5.00 per hour.

per week.

Contact: 332-6364

7632

ATTORNEY A local law firm is seeking an English qualified Attorney with ability to practice in the Turks and Caicos. Must possess a Bachelor of Laws Degree, be fluent in French and hold 12 years experience in fields including but not limited to corporate, commercial, banking and internet law. Must possess the ability to initiate, thoroughly advise, prepare and close corporate, commercial and banking transactions. Must also have experience with drafting legislation. Previous extensive experience within the Caribbean required. Salary commensurate with experience.

7633

CORPORATE ADMINISTRATOR A highly qualified Corporate Administrator is being sought with a minimum of 15 years experience in all aspects of corporate management procedures and practices in the TCI including anti-money laundering and compliance procedures. Must have a graduate degree in Business along with professional certifications in Corporate Law Administration, Anti-Money Laundering and Compliance. The successful candidate must be able to work without supervision and properly advise clients on various corporate matters. Excellent knowledge in accounting practices, human resources, office administration, and much experience in direct international client relations, is required to effectively operate the corporate arm of the firm. A candidate who shows initiative, astuteness, maturity, thoroughness and trustworthiness is vital. Salary will commensurate with qualifications.

Applicants should send their resumes to info@karammissick.com before January 25, 2013. Only Belongers need apply. Please, NO telephone calls or office visits.

OCEANVIEW BEAUTY SALON

7635

Send resume to: 946-4871

7638

CARIBBEAN PLACE OWNER’S ASSOCIATION

Is looking for a

GARDENER Is looking for a

Hairdresser/ Cosmetologist

Send resumes into info@karammissick.com before January 25, 2012. Please, NO telephone calls or office visits.

Domestic Worker To work 6 days

Must have at least 6 years experience. Must be willing to work 6 days per week salary $5.00 per hour.

Contact: 232-5443

7641

To work 5 days per. Salary $400.00 per week. CONTACT (649) 941- 3082

7659

January 19 – 25, 2013

ATTORNEY

A local law firm is seeking a highly qualified Attorney-At-Law who has been called to the English Bar/and or a solicitor of the Supreme Court of England and Wales with ability to practice in the Turks and Caicos. Must possess a Bachelor of Laws Degree and hold 16 years of practical experience in litigation, commercial law, intellectual property law, corporate law, insolvency law, property and internet law with the ability to initiate, thoroughly advise on, prepare and plead litigious matters. Previous extensive experience within the Caribbean required and the applicant has to be a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners Salary commensurate with experience.

Send resumes into info@karammissick. com before January 25, 2012. Please, NO telephone calls or office visits. 7634

January 19 – 25, 2013

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS is looking for a

Is looking to fill the following positions:

domestic worker

3 Gardeners 3 Domestic Workers 2 Nail Technicians 3 Barbers 3 Labourers

Education Coordinator

We are seeking an enthusiastic, team-oriented intern to provide program support for students and staff. Live harmoniously alongside students and staff, supporting the SFS mission and five year plan. As needed, take responsibility for some Center-specific "staff of the day" duties. Take part in, and occasionally lead, Center upkeep projects, social and field activities. Adhere to, actively model and enforce all SFS and Center policies and procedures. At all times, work to ensure good relations between the Center and local community, and assist with various community affairs. Based on center needs and operations, you will be expected to perform any other additional duties that may be assigned to you from time to time Qualifications: ;; Master’s degree in Environmental Education or similar field required, PhD preferred ;;Ability to receive TCI work authorization required ;;Familiarity with the American university system required ;; Organization and community event planning ;; Compensation/Benefits: ;; Room & board

Send CV to RDAKE@FIELDSTUDIES.ORG no later than Jan 25, 2013

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JOB VACANCY The TCI Redcross is currently seeking a

Financial Administrator

ROSE TAYLOR

ROBERT’S AGENCY

SHARINGTON FORBES NORTH CAICOS

The School for Field Studies Center for Marine Resource Studies – South Caicos

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

contact: 243-3204

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Is looking for a

Salary $5.00 per hour

contact: 243-0572

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Labourer To clean the yard an other maintenance around the establishment must be willing to work 4 days per week salary $5.00 per hour.

Contact: 441-7130

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PABLO BARBER & BEAUTY SALON

POSITION AVAILABLE 11th FEBRUARY, 2013

Is looking for a

Gardener/ handyman

Required 1 to 2 days weekly. Wages $42 per day. The Successful applicant must have good knowledge of plant care and general property maintenance. For an interview or appointment phone Sandy Lightbourne at 231-1092 Mon to Fri between hrs of 10am and 5pm. Resumes and references required. Applications would be considered from Belongers only and must be received by 21st January, 2013.

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

contact: 247-0187

For the Grand Turk Office

Duties and responsibilities • Ensure a fluent financial and administration management of GT sub branch in relation to the overall TCI RC (national level) • Provide basic admin support to the GT office and its programs- First Aid, Thrift Store, Psychosocial Support, Restoring Family Links, and Fundraising. • Provide administrative as well as financial day to day running of the Disaster Risk Reduction Programme. • Providing TCI RC national level with monthly accounts, variance analysis, forecasts and cash requests and department copies of variance analysis. • Facilitating and verifying payments including ensuring correct authorisation • Review of key controls such as bank reconciliations, cash reconciliations • Ensuring that the legal requirements of the country are adhered to in respect to contracts, payments, staffing, leases • Ensure value for money obtained through efficient and effective use of funds • Perform ad hoc internal audits • Support in HR administration as required • Support in Logistics administration as required • Attend to all administration tasks in the Grand Turk office, also including reporting at meetings, make bookings, keep petty cash, respond to phone, maintaining office supplies etc. • Liaise and coordinate closely with the TCI RC Provo office • Any other duties necessary to support the well-running of the office as considered necessary by the line manager.

Finance

;; Maintain the day-to-day cash of the programme, cash count, cash reconciliation, cash book recording, petty cash, receipts ;; Do bookkeeping of Programme in close relation with Finance Desk in Headquarters ;; Execute payments in the context of the programme insuring that authorization as outlined in the Chart of Authority has been obtained ;; Ensure bank reconciliations at the end of each month ;; Follow-up on expenditure of programme in line with budgets Administration ;; Booking of local flights, accommodation etc. for programme ;; Support the DRRO in volunteer administration, procurement and logistic admin ;; Support the DRRO when necessary, in communications with stakeholders in the programme.

Deadline is January 15th, 2013. You can apply by email to: redcrossprovo@tciway.tc or directortciredcross@gmail.com.

IMMEDIATE OPENING THE SANDS/ HARTLING GROUP

VICE PRESIDENT OF RESORT ASSETS The Sands is now accepting applications/résumé for the following position. Only highly self-driven & motivated, personable and professional individuals, who have the desire to serve others, need apply: Requirements: • University degree in business administration or related discipline • Proven track record of managing and overseeing existing resort and property development group • Excellent leadership and public speaking skills • Must have at least 5 years in Condo Resort Management • Strong analytic abilities with capacity to conceptualize, design and implement initiatives • Ability to motivate management team and others to meet and exceed company goals Duties Include: • Overseeing all operations, marketing, quality assurance, initiatives, profitability, asset management and general performance for the group • Ensuring that management, marketing and financial strategies and procedures are consistent with and achieve group goals • Assisting with development and implementation of group business plan • Providing strategic direction and management of group interests, long range planning and new business development • Consistently delivering accurate forecasting projections for area of responsibility and implementing effective adjustments as required to ensure profit integrity ONLY BELONGERS NEED APPLY

Interested applicants should apply by delivering, faxing (946-5198) or emailing (humanresource@thesandstc.com) a current resume to The Sands, HR Department. Deadline is December 28th 2012.

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Bay Bistro

A & G ELECTRICAL

Is looking for a

Is looking for an

C.H Ltd is looking for the following positions to be filled

ONE LABOURER Electrical NEEDED Technician

Tandoor cook

1 position $5.5/hour + benefits • Have at least 7 years experience in running a charcoal driven tandoor • Knowledge in making ingredients for Naan/Romali/roti's • Knowledge of marinating for Kebabs from all over India (North and South) and cooking in tandoor. • Working knowledge of starting and closing the charcoal tandoor.

Waitress

Must be willing to work on weekends and public holidays. Work includes general onthe-job assistance.

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

Curry Chef

2 positions $7.5/hours + benefits • Have at least 10 years of hands on experience in running curry section of an Indian restaurant. • Knowledge of producing curries from all over India - with concentration on North Indian and Mughlai style cuisine • Knowledge in producing the 6 base sauces used for Indian cuisine. • Knowledge in marinating for Kebabs and some work knowledge of Tandoor operations. • Plating and presentation of Indian cuisine and garnishes used

Contact: 946-5396

Food and Beverage Manager

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Contact: 941-4561

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To work 6 days per week salary commensurate with experience must be dedicated, self motivated,10 years experience in electrical installation work.

Contact: 231-4619

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We Are Looking For Top-Notch Restaurant Staff!

1 position – USD 2500 gross • Required to have over 10 years experience in high end restaurant/resort management • Will be able to communicate with guests and suppliers • Have in depth knowledge of RPE computer systems • Extensive knowledge of restaurant management, marketing strategies • Extensive knowledge of Indian (north and southern Indian cuisine) and Chinese

Cuisine Cantonese, Schewan, Hunan

• Menu planning expertise, with budgets and cost factor establishment • Should be able to deal with suppliers • Excellent trainer and motivator for the team • Expert in fine dining service • Experience in Turks and Caicos and internationally

A new, high-end Italian restaurant, opening Grace Bay area is looking to fill the following Positions:

1 3 1 4

Chinese Cook

1 position -$ 7.50/hour * Extensive knowledge of Cantonese, Schewan and Hunan cuisine * Should be a team player * Should be an expert in Dim-sum * Should be able to work on Wok and have knowledge of cleaning and working of the same * Experience of at least 8 years in Chinese cuisine in a reputable restaurant * Menu planning and design with cost estimates and product knowledge Expert in preparation of Peking duck and other southern Chinese cuisine

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Maitre’d Kitchen Help Bartender Wait Staff

We will be delivering a totally, customer-focused environment, and will be hiring only personable, outgoing and friendly personnel.

Send resume to info@garammasala.com

If you think this sound like you, we would like to meet you!

THE SCHOOL FOR FIELD STUDIES

Resident Lecturer in Marine Resource Management Duties and Responsibilities Teaching: • As part of an interdisciplinary teaching team, teach one-third of the academic program (minimum 50 lecture hours per semester, 15 per summer program) • Plan, revise, and effectively deliver a challenging, problem-based interdisciplinary curriculum • Organize lectures and prepare course materials in a timely and professional manner • Research: • Conduct designated research according to the Center's Five-year Research Plan • Identify appropriate components of research plan suitable for student Directed Research projects • Prepare research results for clients and partners and for publication and conference presentations • Minimum qualifications: • Ability to obtain Turks & Caicos work permit • Ph.D. and university-level teaching experience in Marine Resource Management, Stock Assessment, Tropical Fisheries Management, or related field • Field research experience, preferably in the fields of Fishery Management; Marine Protected Areas; Marine Policy Formulation • Demonstrated ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary teaching and research team • Good track record of research publications • Certified SCUBA diver, Divemaster highly preferred • Preferred Qualifications: • Demonstrated experience working in collaboration with small island governments • Residential student group management and risk management experience highly desirable • Proven track record of grant writing success • Current first aid certification

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Turquoise Landscaping Ltd. is looking to hire a:-

ONE HORTICULTURIST

• Salary $500/week • Must have a minimum of 10 years landscaping experience at a commercial level. • Must have a degree in Horticulture and be familiar with all aspects of tropical landscaping. • Must have specialized knowledge of fertilizers and insecticides. • Must be willing to carry out work such as heavy lifting, digging, weeding, trimming and plant waste removal. • Must have a clean Police Record and TCI Driving License.

THREE GARDENERS/LABOURERS

• Starting Pay - $5.50/hr. • Must have previous gardening experience and be familiar with landscaping equipment such as lawn mowers etc. • Must be willing to carry out work such as heavy lifting, digging, weeding, trimming and plant waste removal. • Must be willing to work weekends and holidays. • Must have a clean Police Record.

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Please call 332 4280 to arrange an interview.

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Please submit CV to: RDAKE@FIELDSTUDIES. ORG Closing Date: Jan. 25, 2013

Please e-mail your resume to mgmtsupport@tciway.tc or mail PO Box 567, Providenciales. Be sure to include your telephone number so we can contact you to arrange an interview. Additionally, Please provide a copy of your resume to Labour Department, Providenciales

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LA VISTA AZUL CONDOMINIUM AND RESORT is looking for a full-time

CLEANER

Requirements: • Must have good English • Must work weekends

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DA CONCH SHACK

DIVE PROVO

DELICOUS DISHES

Is looking for a

Waitress

Cook

Is looking for an

Salary $6.00 per hour

• Must have a good working ethics

Please deliver resume to the reception

LAV VISTA AZUL 107 Turtle Cove Dr. Providenciales

To work 6 days per week salary $7.00 per hour.

contact: 946-8877 7632

JOB OPPORTUNITIES The Sands is now accepting applications/resume for the following positions. Only highly self-driven & motivated, personable and professional individuals, whom have the desire to serve others, need apply:

HOUSEKEEPING SUPERVISOR Responsibilities: ;;Ensures maximum efficiency in the performance of Housekeeping staff in guest rooms and surrounding areas ;;Familiarizes him / herself with and carries out the policies and procedures of the Sands at Grace Bay. ;;Offers all possible assistance to guests, initiates corrective action on complaints regarding guest cleanliness and servicing of guest rooms. ;;Evaluates and periodically updates the Executive Housekeeper about the performance of Housekeeping staff. Recommends appropriate action such as disciplining and commendation. Requirements: ;;High school diploma ;;Must have supervised a minimum of 15 employees ;;Most work tasks are performed indoors and outdoors. Temperature is moderate and controlled by hotel environmental systems ;;Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to 3 hours in length ;;Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs. on a regular and continuing basis ;;Must be able to push and pull carts and equipment weighing up to 200 lbs. on a regular and continuing basis ;;Must be able to exert well-paced ability in limited space ;;Must be able to bend, stoop, squat and stretch to fulfill cleaning tasks ;;Must have minimum of 3 years supervisory experience in the Hotel/Resort and/or Hospitality Industry ;;Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace ;;Must be able to read and write to facilitate the communication process ;;Requires excellent communication skills, both verbal and written ;;Must possess basic computational ability (word, excel, outlook) LINE POSITIONS

ROOM ATTENDANT COMMON AREA ATTENDANT POOL & BEACH ATTENDANT GARDINER LABOURER For the following positions resort experience is an asset but not a requirement. Applicants must have a willing, positive and personable attitude as well as be willing to work flexible schedules, holidays and weekends. They should also enjoy serving people and be willing to learn. Minimum experience in the areas of interest required.

Turks & Caicos Islands citizens only need to apply to the Human Resources Manager at The Sands Resort located on Grace Bay Road, Providenciales or e-mail: humanresource@thesandstc.com, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands. Deadline is January 30, 2013.

To work 6 days per week salary $8.00 per hour. Contact: 347-0720 7650

EXPERIENCED SCUBA INSTRUCTOR Salary: $20,000-$24,000

Contact: ALAN JARDINE 946-5029

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ONE LOVE (TCI) LTD. (IN LIQUIDATION)

NOTICE OF CREDITORS’ MEETING

The Liquidator of One Love (TCI) Ltd. (In Liquidation) invites Creditors to attend a meeting to receive a report on the progress of the Liquidation to date and to attend to such other business as may properly be conducted at the meeting.

DATE: THURSDAY 7TH FEBRUARY, 2013 TIME: 4:00p.m. LOCATION: OSPREY BEACH HOTEL, FRONT STREET, GRAND TURK For further information, proof of debt or proxy forms please contact: Paul Dempsey (Liquidator) ONE LOVE (TCI) LTD. (IN LIQUIDATION) c/o 1 Caribbean Place P.O. Box 97, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands Tel: 649-946-4344. Fax: 649-946-4564 Email: paul@dempseyandcompany.com

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Coldwell Banker Real Estate Turks & Caicos is looking for experienced, professional and motivated

Sales Associates in the Turks & Caicos Islands

The position requires experience in residential and commercial real estate sales, condominium sales (strata title), development projects, fractional ownership, freehold as well as leasehold properties, and work-out and power of sale transactions. Applicants must have successfully completed a recognized real estate course and be willing to take the TCREA real estate exam, posses strong written, verbal and presentation skills. Online marketing, database management and advertising experience are required; applicant must be computer literate in all Microsoft Programs including Publisher and Power Point. Own vehicle, cell phone, camera and laptop computer are essential. This position will involve working long hours, including weekends, evenings, and holidays. Compensation is commission only. Position is open until January 23, 2013

Forward resumes to Louise Peterson, GM, at louisepeterson@ coldwellbankertci.com. 7674

January 19 – 25, 2013

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James youngest player to 20,000 points LEBRON James, 28, became the youngest player in the history of the NBA to score 20,000 points when he hit a floater in the lane late in the second quarter at Golden State on Wednesday night at Oracle Arena. In a symbolic reminder that he is the farthest thing from a onedimensional scorer, James - who has been assaulting the record books since he was drafted first

overall by Cleveland in 2003 out of St. Vincent St. Mary High School in Akron, Ohio also surpassed the 5,000-assist mark against the Warriors. By doing so, he joined a club that - according to BasketballReference.com - has a total of 13 members. James surpassed the 5,000-rebound mark last season, and is now one of 11 players in the 20,000-point, 5,000-assist

,5,000-rebound club. Thirty-eight players have reached the 20,000-point mark in all, with seven of them active (including James’ 37-yearold teammate, Ray Allen, who entered play with 23,336 points). James’ 5,000th assist came midway through the first quarter, when he found Dwyane Wade for a dunk that put the Heat up 8-7.

James - who was the youngest player to be drafted No. 1 overall in 2003 at 18 years old, the youngest to win Rookie of the Year, and the youngest to score both 1,000 and 10,000 points - has long since cornered the market on becoming the youngest player in the game’s history to achieve such feats. He is marching past the milestones in what is already a remarkable career.

APEX DEVELOPMENTS LTD.

Project Field Manager Job Responsibilities:

Construction program scheduling; Managing contractors and other related vendors; and Regular reporting to management team.

Lebron James was also the youngest player to be drafted as the number one pick, the youngest to win the Rookie of the Year award and the youngest to score both 1,000 and 10,000 points.

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

Contact: 243-1257

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APEX DEVELOPMENTS LTD.

Utility Operations Assistant

Job Responsibilities:

Qualifications Required: ;; Estimating construction projects, including detailed take-offs, labour estimating, etc.; ;; Ability to read and interpret blueprints and project specifications; ;; Minimum of fifteen years experience as a project field manager or similar; ;; Must have experience in constructing and opening five star quality hotels. Other Job Requirements: Must relocate full time to the project site, and Candidate must be available to work weekends and holidays. Position available immediately. Salary to be based on qualifications and experience. All applicants will be reviewed; however only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.

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Assist with maintenance of utility equipment; Employee must reside on job site; Employee to be available weekends & holidays. Qualifications Required: Knowledgeable and experienced in the maintenance of diesel generators, RO Plants, water tanks and other related equipment; • Solid electrical and mechanical background with 5+ years of related experience. This position is immediately available. Salary for the position is dependent on qualifications and experience. All applicants will be reviewed; however only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Applications must be submitted by email or fax by February 4th 2013 to:

Apex Developments Ltd. (Attention: Manager) Grace Bay, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands Email: ApexTCIDevelopments@hotmail.com Phone: 649-941-3804 Fax: 649-946-8597

Senior Litigator Established Law firm urgently seeks to appoint Litigation Attorney

Turks & Caicos Banking Company Limited

Chief Operating Officer

Requirements: ;;Masters Degree in Finance or equivalent qualification ;;Minimum of 10 years experience in senior position at a financial institution. ;;Knowledge of European Banking practices ;;Language Skills in French and German ;;Profound all round knowledge of all sectors of private and commercial banking ;;Trading and Administration background ;;Professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills ;;Strong Leadership skills ;;Profound IT skills

The Candidate must be highly motivated self starter capable of building his/her own clientele rapidly with a particular emphasis on litigation and E-Commerce Development and must have at least twelve (12) years experience of legal practice. Applications together with resume, should be sent to:

The Senior Partner P.O.. Box 678 Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands

Please submit CV to: Turks and Caicos Banking Company Ltd. Attn: Human Resources The Regent Village, Unit H102 Grace Bay Road. PO Box 777, Providenciales services@tcbc.tc

Must be eligible for membership for TCI Bar based upon English Qualification”. McCOLLUM & NEWLANDS, P.O. Box 678, Caribbean Place, Providenciales 7653

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Provo Hockey League:

Munnings scores 10 in first playing week of 2013 – But Flames suffer mixed fortunes THE dominant Saunders and Co. Flames suffered mix fortunes when the Provo Hockey League continued after the Christmas break at the Graceway Sports Centre last Saturday. The Flames, who had just lost one game, last year, went down to nemesis the TCBC Pirates in the Midget Division of the league after they had edged past the Carib Gaming Panthers. Rajhan Munnings, who has had a sensational season thus far, continued his aggression with the stick with five goals in each game. Against the Panthers, the Flames won 7-6 with Tzar Brodber (also an assist) and Jeffrey Williams adding a goal each for the winners. Kennon Higgs netted four goals for the Panthers. The Flames, however, ended the day on a low with an 8-6 lost to the Pirates. Gabriel Diotte-Joly showed his experience with four goals and an assist while Christian Robinson with two goals and three assists and Myrhon Pereira with two goals, undermined Munnings’s fiver. MINI DIVISION There were two other players to have scored five goals. The Gansevoort Gators’ Zachary Scholar did so in the Mini Division, but, unfortunately, in a losing cause to

Josh for Sports

TCI’s “Black Crab Mentality” very much alive I AM in a state of shock. For the first time in my life, I’ve gone out of my way and personally secured a scholarship for an athlete from the goodness of my heart and have been made ashamed and a laughing stock by the recipient. But who loses? Definitely not me. I have nothing to lose; I’ve never been paid to secure a scholarship for any of my athletes. I’m personally responsible for acquiring at least $1M worth of athletic scholarships in the past. Can you imagine an individual not appreciating a $100,000 scholarship to prepare himself for the future? I’ve always said that without vision the people perish.

Rajhan Munnings has been a scoring machine for the Flames.

the other five-goal scorer, Carson Greatrex, whose Gacebay Car Rental and Sales Owl enjoyed an 8-5 win in the opening bout. Greatrex scored three in the second game, but his side went down to the Mini League leaders, the Sailrock Lobsters 6-4. Tristan Grandsire and Joshua Saunders led the Lobsters’ attack with three and two goals respectively. BANTAM DIVISION The Scotiabank Sharks increased their lead in the Bantam Division with a 7-6 win over the Coco Bistro Lightning. Liam Delancy led from the front for the Sharks with four

goals, while for the Lightning Cole Nickson had three goals and two assists and Javiera Bovell had two goals and an assist. The Lightning bounced back to whip the J & W Construction Hurricanes 9-4. Nickson and Bovell were again in scoring mode with four goals and an assist each for the duo. Ricaldo Valcin finished with two for the Hurricanes. Meanwhile the PHL will host a poker tournament on January 26 from 7:30pm at the Tiki Hut. There will be lots of cool prices up for grabs, including a first place prize of $1000 with one return trip for two from West Jet. Entrance fee is $100 per person.

January 19 – 25, 2013

THE EPITOME OF IGNORANCE Around the end of last year, I singlehandedly acquired a full NCAA Athletic scholarship for high jumper Kivarno Handfield to attend one of the top universities in the USA— the University of Tennessee. Young Handfield was a bronze medallist at the 2012 CARIFTA Games in the high jump U-20 division. At the Panthers Track Club Meet on August Monday, he improved his PB record to 2.1M or 6 ft 11” yet he was not assisted in the right way. It literally pained me to see one of our national talents gone to waste. The government (interim) did not even notice him. The TCAAA forgot what he did for our country. The Sports Commission did not exist. But as soon as I acquired a scholarship for him and it became public knowledge, all the “black

By Joshua Gardiner crabs” came out of their holes and were successful in undermining and confusing him to the point that he is working at a resort instead of pursuing his career. I hope that these detractors will pay his way through life. I wash my hands of helping unappreciative athletes. I can name names of persons who are responsible for this black crab mentality, whose inputs have destroyed this young man’s athletic career. Furthermore I shall ask the government to investigate my allegations. I can substantiate anything that I declare publically. In the mean time, I repeat that a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush. DELIGHTED AT LAST The former “Do nothing Sports Commission” has finally been decommissioned. Next should be the TCAAA. I feel that the government should create a National Sports Council. Once again, Happy New Year.

Women’s Football League:

AFC Hurricanes move into second place – Cenary scores hat-trick THE AFC Hurricanes started off the New Year with an impressive 4-0 win over the Revolution Football Club owing to a hat-trick from Sarah Cenary. The win moves them to the second spot in the Women’s Football League (WFL). The Hurricanes showed their intent early as Cenary ran through the Revolution’s defence to open the scoring in the 4th minute. Cenary soon doubled the lead as she latched on to a through ball from Jacinda Alfrena and drove the ball home past the

outstretched hands of Marie Dorellus. Revolution tried to get back in the game before the half time break, but Gaya Smith did an excellent job in controlling the Hurricanes’ defence to restrict the Revolution to just the occasional break on goal. The second half continued in a similar vein as Hurricanes passed the ball around well and created several chances. However, strong defence from Joan Whent and Barbara Anderson kept the Hurricanes forwards at bay.

Eventually, Alfrena cut inside from the right wing and shot into the bottom left corner and then Cenary completed her hat-trick as Lilli Fenelus put the ball into the penalty area for her team mate to finish with a fierce strike. Revolution coach Paul Collis was pleased with the performance of several players but was disappointed that some of his more experienced players were absent. “I cannot fault the players for their efforts on the pitch but with a few key players missing, it was always going to be an uphill struggle”. Hurricanes Coach, Gerry Gregg, who was pleased with the win,

said that the team showed a high level of professionalism in how they approached the game. “The girls trained very well last week and prepared for this game like a professional team. They were relaxed and focused and supported each other on and off the field. If they continue in this fashion, maybe they still have a chance of taking the title” On Sunday (January 20th) there will be a double header as Revolution take on the surprise league leaders, the Strikers and Net Rockers face the Hurricanes in what promises to be an exciting and closely fought encounter.

Sarah Cenary scored a hat-trick for the Hurricanes.

January 19 – 25, 2013

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Senior Men’s 15 Caribbean Rugby Championships:

Jamaica clash represents a “phenomenal step forward” for rugby – Says national captain O’Neill

Man-of-the-match Christopher McFarlane scored an aggressive 70 to lead the Guyana Jaguars to victory.

TCICA T-20 cricket competition:

Jaguars and Jam Turk into semis THE Guyana Jaguars and Jam Turk have joined Police in the TCICA T-20 cricket competition semifinals after victories last weekend at the Downtown Ball Park, in Providenciales. The Jaguars recorded a six-wicket win over Beaches while Jam Turk got past the bottom-of-the-table KB Homes by a similar margin. It was Christopher McFarlane who did the damage, as he blasted his way to a quick-fire 70. The burly batsman spanked 13 fours and a six in his innings for the Jaguars who were faced with scoring 173 for victory on Saturday. With the help of Nuwan Bodhinayake, who scored 30, the target was met in the 17th over.

Earlier Damian St. Ange had scored 54 (7X4s, 1X6) to lead the Beaches’ attack. Winick Caleb was the pick of the Jaguars’ bowlers with 3-16 from four overs while Terrence Thomas took 2-40, also from four overs. On Sunday KB Homes were dismissed for a paltry 109 from 14.3 overs after Glen Campbell snarled 4-15 from three overs. Craig James showed some resistance with 47 (7X4s). Jam Turk, who had lost four wickets, reached the total in the 15th over with Campbell leading the attack with 31. Paul McKenzie was the pick of the KB Homes’ bowlers with 2-16 from 3.5 overs.

Grand Turk basketball heats up DIGICEL’s Cool Corners recorded a 14-point victory over the Stingers when action in the Grand Turk Basketball Association regular season continued at the Palm-Grove Basketball court last weekend. S. Joseph had a huge doubledouble with 18 points and 15 boards, but it was E. Smith who led the scoring attack with 21 points and five boards. M. Williams assisted with 16 points, seven rebounds and three steals. E. Smith had a game high 23 points and 12 boards for the Stingers while L. Missick had 13 points, nine boards and three assists and T. Garland had 12 points, seven boards, six assists and five steals. Salt Cays Saltons recorded

a 62-51 point victory over the Cobras. A Williams had 15 points and four steals, while V. Forbes (also 12 boards, three steals and three assists) and D. Bootex had 11 points each. D. Santilien and M. Cox led the Cobras’ attack with 10 points and eight points respectively. In the other clash Tubbz Stars got past Truenos 59-53. S. Taylor dominated the boards with 19 rebounds to go with his 12 points while C. Ariza had 14 points and eight rebounds and O. Harvey had 12 points. F. Rodriguez led all scorers with 24 points and 11 boards, while his Trunos’s teammates J. Mendez and F. Rivas (also 10 boards) had eight and seven points respectively.

WHEN the TCI national players march onto the Meridian Field this Saturday, it will be about pride and about making a historic step forward. For skipper Sean O’Neill, the NACRA Senior Men’s 15 Caribbean Rugby Championships against Jamaica, will be that “first step on the moon”. The first full sanction event by the International Rugby Board (IRB) in Providenciales should be a proud moment for all of TCI. For O’Neill it is extraordinary. “This game represents a phenomenal step forward in the development of rugby in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Every year we’ve continued to grow, first from the occasional touring side, touring ourselves, then annual touring games and representation at regional seven-a-side competitions. The high point of any Rugby Union is international 15 a side matches and now we get to take on Jamaica, a side that played in the opening match of the 2015 Rugby World Qualifiers last year.” SMART RUGBY O’Neill said that the players have been working hard to sharpen their skills for “a really challenging game”. He said that the key for the local boys would be to keep their heads up and play smart rugby. “It will be no surprise that the Jamaicans will be fast, we just have to be sure that we maintain the ball and are discipline in our defence and set pieces.” TCI would also have some young legs in the mix since three of the U-19 players, who represented these islands in Canada last year, have been selected. For O’Neill this is

National skipper Sean O’Neill is optimistic that the TCIRFU would benefit a lot from this historic match.

testament to the talent that exists in the TCI. There are a lot more young players knocking on the door of the national team and the skipper said that with the pool of players that the local body has developed, selecting a national side is becoming more difficult. WIN, WIN Although victory is on the minds of all rugby fans, this game is not only about advancing to the next round to

meet either Mexico or US South, but it has a lot to do with rugby growth. “In terms of development it’s great to be able to host these games and showcase the athletic talent we have here in the TCI. We hope that in the years to come games against Jamaica and The Bahamas will take on a great rivalry atmosphere given the relationship between the countries. In the long term this game will be an important first step and we want to make sure we get off on the right foot.”

PABA Night League:

Henry leads Steelers to big win THE Steelers started 2013 with a bang after their star player Cameron Henry scored 27 points in their 36-point blowout over the Cobras when action continued recently in the Provo Amateur Basketball Association (PABA) Night League. Henry also had eight steals, four rebounds and four assists in the 7236 point win. Support came from J. Forbes with 11 points. The GT Stallions got past the Predators 55-48 with Kino Williams

and I. Taylor (also nine boards) leading the charge with 13 and 12 points respectively. The Predators’ Roger Martinez led all scorers with 14, while teammate M. Taylor had 12 points. In another clash Top Shottas defeated the North Caicos Spartans 48-44. Calvin Dean scored 20 points and grabbed six boards for the winners, but it was E. Williams for the Spartans who led with a game high 27 points.

Cameron Henry had 27 points and eight steals for the Steelers.

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.46 acres overlooking the creek, spanning King Road and Windsor Road

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January 19 – 25, 2013