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investigate healthcare Millions of dollars are being spent on a healthcare system that is both inadequate and unregulated, according to the Leader of the Opposition.

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Multi-million dollar Shore Club project breaks ground

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The first shovels in the ground mark a historic moment for Shore Club and the TCI

Police inspector shot during PAGE  4 failed robbery

Substandard PAGE  7 ambulance service to get overhaul

TWI withdraws deal to settle $100m lawsuit with TCIG PAGE 

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YOUR VIEWS:

Healthcare WE TOOK to the streets of Providenciales this week to ask the public their opinions on healthcare and what changes they would like to see.

The incident happened at First Caribbean International Bank on Leeward Highway

Police inspector shot during failed robbery A UNIFORMED police inspector was shot in the arm as he made his escape from armed men at CIBC First Caribbean International Bank in Providenciales on Friday evening (January 17).

Two men tried to rob the officer after he pulled up at the bank, then fired shots at his back when he ran from the building towards Leeward Highway.

Doctors at Cheshire Hall Medical Centre treated him for the serious but non-life threatening injury and he has since been discharged.

A motorist also escaped serious injury when a stray bullet flew through his car narrowly missing him.

Police issued a statement on the attack on Saturday morning (January 18) describing the terrifying incident.

It said that at about 9.33pm two men were seen in the area of a “financial institution” on Leeward Highway and gunshots were heard being fired.

Police were dispatched to the scene and when they arrived they found their fellow officer with what appeared to be blood coming from his right forearm.

He told officers that as he got out of his private vehicle which he parked in front of the bank, two

men carrying guns came from the eastern side of the building and shouted at him to drop what he had in his hand.

They started shooting in his direction and as a result he ran through the parking lot towards the main road.

The two assailants pursued him and continued firing shots in his direction, the police statement explained.

During the shooting a bullet from one of the men’s weapons shot through a car as it drove past the entrance of the car park.

The bullet entered the left rear window and exited through the front windshield of the vehicle which was heading in a western direction on Leeward Highway.

“The motorist received a few scrapes on his face from the glass fragments. [He] went to the Cheshire Hall Medical Centre where medical treatment was received and later discharged,” the police statement said.

The injured police officer was also taken to the Cheshire Hall Medical Centre where his injuries were deemed serious but not life threatening. He was treated and later discharged.

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of the attackers was provided.

In a statement to the Weekly News on Thursday (January 23) Police Commissioner Colin Farquhar said that the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RTCIPF) is continuing to investigate the shooting.

“This incident is very disconcerting since it highlights the aggressiveness and recklessness of these individuals,” he said.

“The RTCIPF have conducted a number of successful search warrants in the last few days and various operations are ongoing.”

His statement went on to say that because the officer was in uniform the force’s Professional Integrity Unit will review his actions at the time of the incident.

Farquhar added that he will not be commenting on whether the inspector was on duty or off duty at the time as this will form part of the unit’s investigations.

“The public are reminded not to carry credit cards, identification, or large amounts of cash that they do not need. Carry only what you need and when threatened, simply turn over your items,” he stressed.

Debra King, head of corporate communications at CIBC First Caribbean International Bank, said: “CIBC First Caribbean regrets the incident that took place outside our branch at Leeward Highway and that a customer was injured in the incident. We wish the client a speedy recovery.”

She explained that the bank is cooperating fully with the police on this matter and is therefore not at liberty to divulge any details.

“We wish to advise any clients using our facilities, particularly after hours, that they should exercise every reasonable precaution to ensure their personal safety on entering, exiting and whilst they use the bank’s facilities,” she stressed.

The RTCIPF is investigating the incident and officers urge anyone with information to call Crimestoppers on 1800 8477 or use the Crimestoppers online reporting page www.crimestoppers.tc.

Information provided will be treated in the strictest of confidence.

(RB)

Latoya Skippings, physical education teacher at British Collegiate “The care system leaves a lot to be desired, so many improvements can be made.

“The service at the hospital sometimes can be deplorable, and it would seem that they look at you to see what status you are, depending on how they would treat you or how they would care for you, which is not right.

“I think they need to at least fix that section and area.

“It is at least better now that more people are able to get healthcare, which is very good, but it still needs a lot of improvement in terms of services.”

Jeanette Penn, unemployed “I don’t like the service at all, sometimes you go and if you’re sick, they make you come back a week after to see the doctor. They have plenty changes to have to make.

“Sometimes when you go, they don’t check for you. If you don’t have any money, it’s like you are left to die.

“I had a surgery 40 years ago and I haven’t worked since.”

Andrew Jones, security officer “I haven’t really given it much thought, but I think it is sufficient.

“I haven’t really been sick, but whenever my daughter or my wife go there, it works.”

Lesline Whiting, self employed “When you are in ER, the wait is very long.

Sometimes you don’t really see anything happening, it’s just like you’re sitting, waiting and nobody is coming to say that you will be next and you end up spending a long time there.

The service could be a little bit quicker.”

Earl Jennings, taxi driver “I went to the dentist to get a filling and it was not a good job, I have to go back again.

“I would like to see that people are taken care of in an orderly fashion and have prompt access help.

“If you come in there, you should be taken care of right away. It needs to upgrade and I think the job they are doing is mediocre.”

Kendy Naguerre, subcontractor at MEP Man Power “I’ve never been there, but I’ve heard a lot of people from the Haitian community complain.

In my opinion, I don’t think Haitians are given good service.

“They need better doctors. I don’t feel like they have good doctors.”

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Opposition calls for a major investigation into healthcare MILLIONS of dollars are being spent on a healthcare system that is both inadequate and unregulated, according to the Leader of the Opposition.

Sharlene Cartwright Robinson told media recently that she would be calling for a major investigation to take place to look into a plethora of problems.

Meanwhile the Government remains quiet on the issue with no response forthcoming from the Minister of Health up until press time.

During a press conference at the PDM headquarters, Cartwright Robinson listed huge gaps in the system which she said remain unaddressed a year after a return to democratically elected government.

Insufficient primary care medication and equipment, a shoddy ambulance service, no publication of hospital audits and a lack of transparency were just some of the issues she highlighted.

Meanwhile, she said, following a supplementary appropriation request for an additional $6.2 million, the budget now places healthcare as the largest expenditure, costing more than $61 million out of an approximate $200 million per year.

“The state of healthcare in this country ought to worry the people,” the party leader said.

“If there was one thing that the former Chief Financial Officer got correct was the fact that the system

No audit of the InterHealth Canada-run hospitals has been laid before the House of Assembly

is an albatross around the necks of the people of this country.

“But what he failed to tell us at the time was the full picture and actual damage being done and the payments associated.”

The Opposition Leader said that a number of questions have been asked over the past few meetings of the House of Assembly and the answers have simply created more alarm.

“In our raising the issue of care received under this system, the

Premier dismissed our concerns and made light of them by saying that there are good and bad stories with all hospital care facilities.”

MAJOR CONCERNS Cartwright Robinson detailed some of the problems that have caused her and her party the greatest concern.

She explained that a financial audit was completed but never laid before the House of Assembly while a clinical audit has been delayed due

Government contracts to undergo intense scrutiny FOLLOWING a protest against a breach in the award of Government contracts in Middle Caicos, Cabinet has decided that these grants should now be reviewed jointly by the Labour and Government Support Services Ministries.

The decision was taken at the January 15 meeting of Cabinet after Minister of Labour DonHue Gardiner raised the issue as a result of a protest on that island, a post Cabinet statement from the Governor’s office said.

In the interest of transparency and fairness, Cabinet agreed that the two ministries would be reviewing the contracts.

The Ministry of Government Support Services has now been tasked with reviewing the grant of the particular contracts in Middle

and North Caicos which were the subject of the demonstrations on January 13.

Where it is determined that the contracts were awarded outside the established policy or that the awardee did not possess a business licence on the date the contract was granted, the contract will be cancelled and the awardee struck from the list of approved contractors, the statement read.

The issue on Middle Caicos was brought to the public’s attention after a number of persons took to the streets to air their dissatisfaction with a particular contractor who was awarded a Government cleaning contract.

The protesters alleged that the contractor hired non-Belonger labourers who did not have up

to date work permits to clear the roads of overgrown plants and debris.

Shortly after the street demonstration, Minister Gardiner made a public statement, stating that he had dispatched persons to the area to investigate the claim.

In his press statement he pointed out that contracts should only be awarded to individuals who are prepared to exercise hiring practices that would benefit the communities where the works are to be carried out.

He further expressed dismay that the contractors would sideline and by-pass Turks and Caicos Islanders by their hiring practices and bring a Government programme meant to assist the unemployed to find temporary work, into disrepute. (DI)

to lack of funds.

“We have seen no audits on the hospital or the National Health Insurance Plan (NHIP) since it began its operation some three years ago,” she declared.

Another concern is that a lot of money assigned to healthcare is being spent on undocumented residents, however under-18s are still paying for access to healthcare and the unemployed are only being covered for 90 days then not covered at all.

In addition high costs are being paid to send certain cases overseas to countries such as Jamaica, US and the Bahamas.

Her list of problems continued, including no comprehensive catalogue of services from NHIP and no solid information given on the merger of the National Insurance Board (NIB) and NHIP collection processes.

“The Government just simply needs to tell the people the true position, set out how it intends to save monies especially since the Premier assures that there will be no loss of jobs,” she said.

Vital equipment and basic lifesaving medicine is scarce in local clinics for primary healthcare, and residents in the family islands are often forced to borrow what they need.

As highlighted in a recent Weekly News article, the ambulance service is decrepit and insufficient particularly outside of Providenciales.

“In North Caicos recently traffic accidents received no visit from the ambulance and residents were forced to remove injured and place them on trucks,” the Opposition Leader said.

“After the amounts that we are paying in healthcare, this is

unacceptable.”

Other issues she listed included the lack of effort made to fill important management positions while medical students and nurses are left unemployed. “…the Health Regulatory Authority is not in place, the national lab is far from properly established…”

Cartwright Robinson said that it is against this background, that the Opposition will communicate these concerns and others to Governor Peter Beckingham and call for a major investigation into the healthcare system.

Next week from Monday (January 27) to Friday (January 31) the PDM party is hosting a radio show from 4pm until 6pm on 105.5 Tropical Vibes.

The show gives members of the public the opportunity to call in to log complaints on healthcare either on or off air.

In the meantime Opposition members plan to visit the constituencies to reach out to the public on a personal level.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE When asked for comment Premier Rufus Ewing directed the Weekly News to the Ministry of Health and Human Services.

However Minister Porsha StubbsSmith did not respond to repeated requests for comment up until press time.

The Government last addressed the issue of healthcare in the Throne Speech read by Governor Peter Beckingham in the House of Assembly on January 9.

Beckingham said the Government is currently undertaking a review of the healthcare system at all levels and sectors with the goal of developing a healthcare reform strategy.

He said it is continuing its conduct of the financial and clinical audits of the TCI hospitals, with the implementation of corrective recommendations to take place as deficiencies are uncovered.

“My Government has as its goal the rationalisation and reduction of costs of various aspects of operation of the hospitals, as well as an increase in financial accountability and new revenue regeneration from medical tourism and other third party revenue sources,” he said.

“My Government intends to introduce Health Professions Legislation which will facilitate the regulation of the standards of delivery of healthcare at all levels and all sectors.”

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

Problems with healthcare

OPPOSITION Leader Sharlene Cartwright Robinson told media recently that she would be calling for a major investigation into healthcare.

She listed a plethora of problems including insufficient medication and equipment, a shoddy ambulance service, no hospital audits and huge expenses.

“The state of healthcare in this country ought to worry the people,” she told a press conference at the PDM headquarters.

What are your thoughts? What are your personal experiences of TCI’s healthcare system? Do we need an investigation?

More education

Yes, I truly believe that there should be a thorough investigation.

The hospital facility is beautiful and clean, but I don’t understand the continuum of care.

My experience was caring for my sister recently. She was discharged from the hospital, but there was no homecare follow up or visit to see what were her homecare need. For one thing she could have used a bedside commode.

I don’t know their purpose and/or their function for the community. Is it to care for the acutely ill, discharge them and then?

I see a great need for patient education. Patients should be well educated in their diagnosis, prognosis, treatment plans, follow up care, etc.

We need a healthcare system that provides primary care, tertiary care and long term care for all the stages of life and a well-informed, educated population.

Trial for man found with counterfeit note adjourned THE TRIAL for the man who is facing a charge of uttering a false bank note has been adjourned until March 24.

Dominican national Hector Capellan appeared in the Magistrate’s Court number one on Thursday (January 23) before Judge Clifton Warner.

Capellan was represented by lawyer, Beryn Duncanson of Duncanson and Co. The case was adjourned because the police investigating officer who was handling the case was said to have been in an accident on New Year’s Eve with the case file in his possession.

Attempts have been made to locate the files but to no avail.

The investigating officer is expected to return to work on January 30, so Judge Warner gave the Crown until February 10 to put together their case.

Capellan was found using a counterfeit $100 note last year August at a variety store in Providenciales. (DH)

Stop it now

This is criminal mess. It needs a complete investigation from top to bottom and inside out.

All the people are paying for it because the taxes put on us to pay its cost have raised the cost of food and goods yet anyone not employed is not covered.

Our doctor leader avoids the health issue like the plague. He gave the health ministry to Amanda and Porsha who have no knowledge of health administration.

The $60 million a year for 20 years for 30 beds and poor service is well over one billion dollars.

Add in the co-pays, transportation and the out of pocket costs for medicines, and this system needs immediate cancellation

Eager for results

I believe that the ‘care’ in healthcare is sometimes missing when dealing with our system here in the TCI. I think that there should be an investigation so that the general public and those paying money into the NHIP could have a comprehensive understanding of what is being paid and how the money is being used.

Many times, there is little or no acknowledgement while in the waiting rooms by hospital staff when one visits the hospital for care.

A simple ‘Good day’ could go a long way.

Personally, I thank God for private insurance and that I still have the ability to maintain that in 2014.

So yes, I would support this investigation and I would be eager to see the results as well.

Lives sacrificed

Yes. Bring the investigations on.

This is a criminal enterprise being operated under the disguise of healthcare.

People are being murdered daily due to malpractice and maladministration and no one is checking.

How can the current Government sleep at night knowing that the lives of its people are being sacrificed by individuals whose only goal is to satisfy the mortgagor debt.

Keep experienced ex-pats

Why not actually keep the expats until you have learned from them?

A bunch of noise

Just noise! At this time the Opposition Leader should let bygones be bygones and strive to work to get us out of the mess we are in.

We did not get there yesterday, we got there when she was a member of the interim government, or did she conveniently forgot?

And just in case she has forgotten, the current Government has been in power over a year, and what have we received from her?

The same as now - a loud bunch of noise.

Get with it, and try to be productive lady Opposition Leader! How do we fix the mess that we are in, now?

Doing a shoddy job

It is abundantly clear that since the ‘conductor’ is central to this $200 million cost overrun for two hospitals estimated to cost $30 million to build and equip – that is the real scam.

Her Majesty’s Government is as collusive and corrupted, as they are the inept, greedy and incompetent people fleecing the people of the Turks and Caicos pretending to be health providers.

The hospitals collectively function more as a band of gangsters out to get as much as possible as they can from the public while doing a damn shoddy job in treating people in need.

Why no ministerial outcry?

The ordinance under which NHIP was established mandates that audited financial statements be prepared and filed at specified intervals.

We are now approaching the deadline for the third such statement, and yet even the first has still not been submitted.

Notwithstanding the opinion of Hugh McGarel-Groves that the NHIP is an “absolute scandal”, it is hard to imagine that its financial reporting can be this far behind – unless, of course there is some hidden plan to keep the truth hidden from the public, who are the ultimate stakeholders in this programme.

Why has the Government minister responsible for the NHIP not raised an outcry about these statements being unavailable?

Something to hide

From the outset, NHIP has pledged that its operating expenses would not exceed five per cent of its revenues, with the other 95 per cent being spent on the delivery of care.

Is this limit being adhered to? How can we know in the absence of the audited accounts?

We have had a double-pronged audit of the costs and quality of care under InterHealth Canada underway for several months now and yet nothing has yet been revealed.

The financial auditors have delivered their interim report but are apparently waiting for the ‘approval’ of the Government and

InterHealth Canada before tendering it in final form.

How can the auditees delay such a report indefinitely, and why would they be interested in doing so unless they have something to hide?

The engaging of KPMG as an independent and objective body to examine the financial aspects of the hospital contract was a terrific first step – but why does it now appear that their findings are being muzzled?

A thorough and detailed review of healthcare in the TCI is indeed necessary, but such an exercise will be futile unless it is comprehensive and its results acted upon, and such an investigation must also examine the extent and nature of, and the compensation for, the current Premier’s involvement in the setting up of the current programme and its hospitals.

Overpriced debacle

Utterly appalling, but as everyone knows the UK government will never reopen the whole issue of the hospital scam for embarrassing reasons.

It’s certain the executives of InterHealth Canada won’t be enduring this, or be shunting themselves off to the Dominican Republic, Jamaica or Bahamas for their treatments.

Interesting also that the MP mandarin responsible for the Islands at the FCO had to apologise to the UK parliament for stuffing fifty big ones in his back pocket for lobbying them on behalf of a medical supply company.

So much for probity in leadership!

As usual it is the public coughing up the cash for this over-priced debacle. Quite a joke really when you hear successive Governors prattling on about medico-tourism!

The hospital looks pleasant and the staff work and try hard, but they are short resourced and cannot supply the five star service we are paying for. They deserve better.

As to the miscreants behind it all, well that’s essence of it nowadays, image over substance, profit over lives and so the racket continues.

Poor record

Not only is this the most expensive health systems per person in the world, it has a poor record of treating patients. One after another sent to Jamaica - previously it was Nassau by the time they send some of them out they never come back.

We thank the Lord every day we have not had to use the facility because the reports we get from our neighbours are disappointing.

Several have given up and dug into their own pockets to take their people to the USA. This is another Canadian rip off as is the electrical monopoly. Both arrived with the present party in power.

We have used a private clinic and paid out of our pockets.

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Substandard ambulance service to get overhaul – But former director says it is not enough AN IN depth review of the department, a new director, new ambulances and more training are among the measures that will be taken to improve the country’s shoddy ambulance service.

Porsha Stubbs-Smith, Minister of Health and Human Services, released a statement on Friday (January 17) explaining plans for a “revitalisation initiative” for the Governmentfunded department.

But former director of Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Patrick Riel said that the changes are too little too late.

The update comes just weeks after the Weekly News exposed failings in the vital emergency service that consistently put the lives of the public at risk.

Insufficient numbers of workers, elderly equipment and badly maintained trucks were among the issues that were highlighted by former frontline employees.

And it was all down to a lack of funding and cooperation from the Government’s Ministry of Health, they said.

This week in response StubbsSmith said that the ministry would be embarking on various activities to strengthen the EMS department.

She said the changes would “positively impact the EMS employees and most importantly the residents and visitors of the beautiful by nature Turks and Caicos Islands who depend on their life saving services”.

The first change on her list was the recruitment of a new Director of EMS following the departure of Riel in December.

He told the Weekly News that he resigned from his post of four years because the Government was unwilling to cooperate with requests for funding and improvements.

“My role was constantly undermined and my professional opinion dismissed routinely,” he said.

In her statement Stubbs-Smith went on to reveal that the ministry is currently in the process of purchasing two new ambulances – one for Providenciales and one of which will go to North and Middle Caicos.

“In addition, a new project is being embarked upon to purchase additional vehicles for the islands of Grand Turk, South Caicos and Salt Cay,” she said.

The minister explained that the entire EMS department will soon undergo an in depth review and a strategic plan will be developed to span the next two years.

Porsha Stubbs-Smith, Minister of Health and Human Services, explained plans for a “revitalisation initiative”

Current staff will undergo additional training following the formation of a training agenda and will be certified in various areas of expertise.

On top of these internal changes the ministry will start to promote the department and its services to the general public as well as offering it as an option for school leavers.

“It is sincerely hoped that through all of these activities, the department will see an improvement in staff satisfaction and the delivery of services,” Stubbs-Smith said.

“I would also like to commend the EMS department for all of their hard work and dedication thus far in delivering these crucial services to the general public.”

This week ex-chief Riel commented on the validity of the Ministry of Health’s suggestions which he described as “vague and evasive statements and half-hearted measures”.

He said the move to purchase new ambulances is important but simply a “band aid solution” and that the ministry must learn to look after its fleet of ambulances.

Riel explained that the Ministry of Health does not have the expertise to review the ambulance service.

“They have repeatedly shown disregard for the importance or role of this essential service as a part of the overall health care strategy.

“They have never once asked for any data showing our operational statistics, response times, on scene times, patient status data, or patient care outcomes.”

He went on to say that the ministry rejected or ignored every training initiative he previously presented.

“If the Ministry of Health doesn’t understand EMS processes and can’t develop and maintain a system to care for its vehicle assets, it likely will not be able to develop an appropriate training regime for the EMS staff.”

He stressed that the budget for training is robust and ample, but the department has never been permitted to use it.

The ministry is currently in the process of purchasing two new ambulances

“In addition as long as the Ministry of Health refuses to pay overtime, it is very difficult to motivate and encourage staff to participate staff in training and to take it seriously,” he said.

Riel spoke of the department’s attempts to develop its public presence and image – which he said were repeatedly struck down by the ministry.

“From the introduction of a

Under the tree

public volunteer programme, to the development of joint training with the police or fire departments, to public CPR training and school visits to the development of a free helicopter system to North Caicos, Pine Cay, and Parrot Cay, to any attempt to celebrate our tireless efforts to support the community at large at public events; the MOH has repeatedly chastised and discouraged these efforts.”

Riel finally said that encouraging school leavers to become interested in working within the department is a very good idea, but staff were previously discouraged from visiting schools.

He concluded: “These initiatives are all good things, but nothing new. The Ministry of Health seldom follows through with their statements and the staff generally have little faith in them.

“The working conditions in Provo are still poor and after initial discussions going back to 2009, there are still no EMS services on the family islands and the busiest centre for EMS operations in Provo remains overburdened and in a state of disrepair.” (RB)

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Multi-million dollar Shore Club project breaks ground FOR several years the TCI saw a significant decline in construction but that is all about to change with the development of the $100 million Shore Club in Long Bay. The official ground breaking took place during a distinguished ceremony on Friday, January 17 at the site’s nine acre beachfront location.

Surrounded by dignitaries, special guest Olympic gold medallist Sanya Richards-Ross, almost the entire graduating class of 2014 and members of his team, Shore Club’s developer and CEO of the Hartling Group, Stan Hartling launched the project development.

With hope that the project “signals a restart of economic growth in the TCI,” Hartling said that the company is “proud to be the first one coming out of the gates”.

Hartling said that he has been anticipating the start of the project for seven years but it was delayed because of the world economy and challenges faced in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

The huge economic downturn in 2009 caused them to lose sales, then a Commission of Inquiry arose delaying the process further.

After investigations proved there was no wrong doing and they were given the go ahead, it took another two years to reengage and refinance, explained Hartling.

Although it was almost like starting over, 60 to 65 per cent of the luxury development is already sold.

Construction management and financial services of the project will be provided by DECCO, a Dart Enterprises company based in the Cayman Islands.

Hartling said he is very pleased to have them join the development as they have managed some exceptionally beautiful projects.

When completed in an estimated 20 months, the low-density development will feature 38 beachfront condos and six detached villas.

Facilities will include three swimming pools, a wellness centre and spa, restaurant, retail stores, tennis court and non-motorised water sports.

A predicted 200 jobs will be available after completion for everything that a resort needs.

The construction process has been broken into about 16 contracts to allow smaller companies to bid and participate, he said.

Part of what Hartling wants to do is empower Long Bay and create a balance of infrastructure in Providenciales.

He also foresees more development coming into the section of the island, something he says will

add confidently to the growth of the community.

The Shore Club is the third beachfront project for The Hartling Group; the two others are the awardwinning Regent Palms and the Sands on Grace Bay Beach.

Involving and encouraging graduates With hopes of the project being a model of great success, he invited the graduating class of 2014 from high schools across the entire island.

“I wanted you to see this sight empty… see a blank canvas…when you come back here you can see this place grow,” he told them.

Hartling delivered a heartening speech, reassuring them that he wanted them to feel empowered and show them that the things they want to do can be done.

He encouraged the students to be persistent and to keep dreaming, and explained the difference the project can make in their lives.

Underlining the wide opportunities available in the industry, he also encouraged them to open doors for themselves by building relationships, networking and working hard.

The students were not only able to witness the historic moment but some were lucky enough to participate.

Some students from Clement Howell High School sang the National Song while a Raymond Gardiner High School student sang God Save the Queen.

Also, two lucky students were selected to join the official team in the significant event of putting the shovels in the ground for the first time.

A sign of upward mobility Remarks were made by Sean Astwood, Deputy Leader of the Opposition representing PDM Leader Sharlene Cartwright Robinson, Premier Dr. Rufus Ewing and Governor Peter Beckingham.

They all congratulated Hartling on the project and for his vision and determination.

Astwood said that the country has been waiting a long time for something like this. He pledged full support and commended Hartling on believing and investing in the country and setting the pace for upward mobility and prosperity for all in the country.

Extremely pleased to be a part of the project and to help make it a reality, Premier Rufus Ewing commented: “This is very proud moment for me and my Government.”

He pointed out to the students how very important the day is, because they are the ones that will ensure the project is successful for years and

Shore Club developer Stan Hartling is proud to finally get the project started

The large gathering listens to the Premier’s delighted remarks

Stan Hartling and his sons Ben and Sam cut the Shore Club cake

years to come, as future bankers, lawyers and workers of this resort.

The Premier said that the project indicates a sure sign of confidence in the economy of the TCI and is looking forward to the other projects following suite like the JW Marriot, West Caicos and Third Turtle.

Governor Peter Beckingham also commended Hartling on the

tremendous initiative of bringing all the children together and said that he is “very optimistic about the TCI and think [s] it has a great future and the development today illustrates that”.

Director of Culture David Bowen served as event MC and Father Been blessed the ground-breaking project.

Among those who dug the shovels into the ground were Stan

Hartling, Premier Ewing, Governor Beckingham, Deputy Director of Planning Ogail Awad, Olympian Sanya Richards-Ross, DECCO representatives Cameron Graham and Jonathan Winson, Chesney Rigby from Clement Howell High School and Savadia Caley from Wesley Methodist High School.

(KH)

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Track and field star Sanya Richards-Ross shares some of her inspirational story in a dialog with David Bowen

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Students seize the opportunity to take pictures and get the star’s autograph

Olympic gold medallist delivers motivating message “THINGS just don’t come over night and they don’t come gift wrapped to you ….that is how life is… you will have to work hard to get it.”

These were the inspirational words of four time Olympic gold medallist Sanya Richards-Ross who left not only her autograph with the graduating class of 2014.

Organised as part of the Shore Club ground breaking celebration and career fair, close to 300 students had the once in a lifetime opportunity to meet Richards-Ross up close.

She was invited to be a part of the Shore Club ground breaking and career fair at the Regent Palms on Friday (January 17), facilitated by CEO of the Hartling Group Stan Hartling.

“Ms Richards-Ross’ incredible achievements in sport and academics, combined with her commitment to promote literacy and numeracy through her Fast Track Programme in Jamaica, provide a perfect example of how hard work and a passion to

achieve a specific life goal can be accomplished,” Hartling said.

The Jamaican-American Olympic track and field star, in her first visit to the TCI, delivered a motivating and captivating message to the students, urging them to pursue big dreams.

“No matter where you’re from or how you look, all that matters is your dreams and your work ethics,” she said.

She dared them to let nothing stand in their way because she too was born on a small island and has not let that hinder her dreams.

Similar to the speech given by Hartling, she told them that “hard work is the differentiating factor in those that make it and those that don’t because there will be obstacles that will come up but you have to persevere and you have to believe in yourself”.

An interview with Director of Culture David Bowen in front of the students and other invited guests

stimulated Richards-Ross to speak openly about what it takes to achieve all that she has.

She won her first Olympic gold medal in 2004 and told of the many highs and lows that she encountered before winning the other three gold medals.

The 28-year-old is also an entrepreneur and has a reality show called Sanya’s Glam and Gold.

She gives back to her native country Jamaica through a literacy programme for children and also makes a difference to underprivileged kids in the US communities through being a motivational speaker and role model.

Richards-Ross continues to have big dreams and wants to win one more gold in Brazil before she retires and ventures into other arenas.

She is married to American football cornerback for the New York Giants Arron Ross, who also captivated a fair amount of attention

Although just accompanying his wife, two-time Super Bowl champ Aaron Richards-Ross gets a fair share of attention

from the students.

After her speech she spent time meeting, signing autographs and

taking pictures with the excited students who were clearly adoring her remarkable presence. (KH)

Scholarship fund gets $35,000 boost

Akierra Missick receives the $35,000 cheque from Ben and Sam Hartling

A NOTABLE $35,000 was contributed to the Turks and Caicos Scholarship Fund by CEO of the Hartling Group and developer of the Shore Club Stan Hartling on Friday, January 17.

The cheque was handed over to Minister of Education Akierra Missick

by Hartling’s sons Ben and Sam at a career fair hosted at the Regent Palms.

Quite fittingly, the presentation was made in front of the graduating class of 2014 at the event facilitated by Hartling to help empower and enlighten students about possible advancement for their futures.

Hartling said the money contributed was based on a development agreement made with the Government to contribute $35,000 every year for ten years.

Usually paid in June, the donation was given early this year.

“We thought it would be nice to give it to Government early as part of the event so it’s in the scholarship fund now for more immediate needs,” said Hartling.

Minister of Education Akierra Missick said that the contribution, which became customary before the current administration, will go to the consolidated fund to supplement the scholarship budget for 2014/15 school year. (KH)

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TWI withdraws deal to settle $100m lawsuit with TCIG

TWI expressed that in light of the Premier’s evidence to the court, the company sees no alternative but to withdraw forthwith the offer extended to the TCIG in its letter of July 25, 2013

TRADE Wind Industries (TWI) has withdrawn its offer to settle a $100 million lawsuit with the Turks and Caicos Islands Government, in a case in which the TCIG is a defendant.

The decision followed a ruling

by Supreme Court Judge Margaret Ramsay-Hale on January 16 staying the arbitration of the dispute, so that another matter questioning the appointment of Kenneth Rokison QC, an arbitrator appointed by the former Attorney General, could proceed to trial.

In the letter of withdrawal - a copy of which was obtained by the Weekly News - the company noted its regret at the change in policy of the Government towards TWI (operators of the Conch Farm) as expressed in evidence submitted during the hearing on January 15, 2014.

That evidence was a letter written by the Premier, Rufus Ewing to the acting Attorney General and dated January 13, 2014.

The withdrawal letter went on to say that in light of the Premier’s evidence to the court, the company sees no alternative but to withdraw forthwith the offer extended to the TCIG in its letter of July 25, 2013, to which no reply was ever given.

summons in the court – in October 2013 – questioning the AG’s authority, under the 2011 Constitution - to institute, prosecute and defend civil proceedings on behalf of/against the Government without Cabinet’s knowledge or approval.

In his affidavit to the court, he cited two cases in which the AG made decisions on behalf of the Government without consent.

One of those cases was the action brought by Trade Wind Industries against the TCIG and former Governor Ric Todd.

He told the court that Cabinet’s approval was never obtained to defend the proceedings and that it was never consulted by the Attorney General to ascertain its position on these matters prior to the AG’s decision to defend the actions.

“To the extent it is necessary to state this explicitly I confirm that at no time did Cabinet instruct or consent to the appointment of the arbitrator by the Attorney General.

“Furthermore in Action CL175/2012 the decision of the Supreme Court was appealed by the Attorney General to the Court of Appeal without reference to Cabinet,

“The offer in its entirety is hereby withdrawn with effect from the date of this letter and email,” it read.

The withdrawal letter was dated January 19, 2014.

The offer to settle the charges – in which the TCIG and the Governor are sued for breaches of leases, breaches of the development agreement of May 28, 2010, defamation and malicious falsehoods – only applied to the TCIG. The company had proposed to terminate all legal costs and exposure to the TCIG if it would agree to honour the terms and conditions of the existing development agreement and amendments that the Conch Farm operators signed with the TCIG, former Governor Gordon Wetherell and the Crown in 2010 and 2011.

However, in September 2013, the offer met with resistance from the Attorney General’s Chambers, which Huw Shepheard occupied at the time.

TWI contends that the Government did not give permission for Rokison’s appointment, while Shepheard claimed that as AG he did not need authorisation from the TCIG for the appointment.

The Premier had also filed a

with significant irrecoverable costs,” Ewing said.

He added that he confronted Shepheard about his role in prosecuting and defending proceedings on behalf of the Government without Cabinet's approval.

“The Attorney General's response was that he is independent of the Government and need not consult or seek Cabinet's approval.

“I do not believe that this is a proper construction of section 41 of the constitution on which the Attorney General relies,” the Premier said.

However, in his letter January 13, 2014 letter to the acting AG, the Premier stated it is not his position that it was necessary for the AG to refer back to Cabinet a decision that had already been taken by the interim administration.

It went on to chronicle Ewing’s current understanding – as explained to him by the acting AG - that the decision to refer the lawsuit to arbitration was taken by the interim administration prior to the election in November 2012.

He further stated that he accepts

Hell and heaven

that the authority given by the interim administration to the AG to refer the disputes to arbitration and to appoint an arbitrator on behalf of the Government did not cease on the election of the new Government.

Ewing also noted that Cabinet has confirmed that the current disputes are subject to arbitration proceedings and that Rokison is to continue as the arbitrator appointed

by Government and that the acting AG should take all necessary steps, including continuing the application to stay court proceedings in favour of arbitration.

However, in her judgement delivered on January 16, Judge Ramsay-Hale in her stay of arbitration cited the Premier’s filing for judicial review regarding the AG’s authority in the TWI case as part of her decision to deny the Crown’s application to send the matter of Rokison’s appointment to be decided in arbitration.

She also stated that the cost of the application should be awarded to the plaintiff and paid by the defendant.

A request by the Crown to appeal her decision was also denied by the judge. (DI)

COMMENTARY

WE DO not know much about the afterlife. Is there a hell? Is there a heaven?

We pray and attend church.

We believe and we hope. Study, listen to pastors, preachers and priests and analyse scripture.

Only Jesus returned from the dead. We have no layman first hand reports, only hope and faith.

Some believe hell is experienced right here on earth and if you don’t earn heaven you end up in limbo, whatever that is.

When you reach senior status you have sure experienced some hellish times. The death of a child or very close relative at an early

By David Tapfer age is terrible.

I lost a treasured son at 11 years of age due to an accident. I was in hell as a result and the waves of pain still visit me 38 years later. The other children

SPACE IS LIMITED!

and his mother, traumatised for life.

Even the loss of an aged parent taken away before her time is hellish.

Then there is the hell of long term sickness.

My dad had multiple sclerosis and went straight downhill for 20 years passing away in his forties. Pure hell.

There are other dramatic times in our lives when the future is uncertain and we are visited by trials.

Life is never easy. I have known some very wealthy folks and they do not seem to fare much better in this regard.

Everyone arrives with nothing except their precious soul and we take nothing else with us.

Dementia and Alzheimer’s in the aged are said to be a bane but possibly those affected escape the reality of life when they cannot cope.

This year the TCI will reach another milestone in a journey which began in late 2003 - the prosecutions of the activities of former government ministers, their families and friends.

They have delayed justice at every way point, and there are many. No matter what your political persuasion this has not and will not be pleasant.

No joy in the TCI because PNP has struck out yet again and this time big time. Justice must be achieved no matter how long it takes.

I have a new revelation to

propose. There is a heaven! No golden gate or choir of angels but life fulfilled.

As one matures you begin to think back on the mistakes you made and the opportunities you missed.

“If I could only do it over, knowing what I know now.” That is a heavenly thought.

I look forward in the afterlife to seeing my son and expressing gratitude to relatives and friends for all they did for me in life.

Having a new opportunity for our souls to travel paths that in our lives we ignored will be a wonderful heaven that angels singing cannot equal.

For all of us now, still the living, after the prosecutions, will TCI have a heavenly or hellish afterlife?

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

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Agriculture projects Agreement for Provo and Middle reached over Caicos being reviewed National Stadium THE GOVERNMENT of the Turks and Caicos Islands is to pay $650,000 to the Education Foundation for back rent for the National Stadium with details of annual rent to come soon.

Minister for Education, Youth, Sports and Library Services, Akierra Missick told the House of Assembly on January 9 that after several years of negotiations an agreement has finally been reached.

She was at the time responding to questions posed by Opposition appointed member, Clarence Selver.

“Will the Hon Minister be pleased to lay on the table of this honourable house a copy of the agreement reached on behalf of the people regarding the use of the National Stadium and will the Hon Minister further say how much is the amount paid as a rent annually to the owner of the land where the stadium was erected?” Selver asked.

The Education Foundation – which owns the land the stadium was built on - took ownership of the facility some six years ago to force an agreement with the Government concerning ownership and management of the property.

“After long negotiations over several years, the Ministry of Education of the TCI have been able to settle the historic arrears issue that was filed in litigation against the Government with the Education Foundation,” Minister Missick said in response to Selver’s question.

The monies to be paid out formed a part of the Supplementary Appropriations Bill recently passed in parliament.

“We are currently in negotiations with the Education Foundation to finalise the terms of the annual lease of the stadium; these items have not been finalised yet and are currently with the ministry and the Attorney General’s Chambers,” Missick added.

She said when the agreement is completed and the lease executed, a copy of the agreement will be laid before parliament.

When contacted for comment on the minister’s statements before the house, president of the Education Foundation, Richard Savory would only say that things are proceeding nicely with the lawyers and that he hopes to have an announcement in about two weeks. (DI)

Quinton Hall settles with the Crown QUINTON Hall has agreed to settle in a case in which he was accused of benefitting from the acquisition of $1 million from crooked Crown land sales.

A statement from the Governor’s Office earlier this week stated that the criminal charges against Hall were dropped on January 16 following an application by the Special Investigation and Prosecution Team (SIPT) to the court.

It read: “At the same time Mr Hall agreed with the acting Attorney General, as the Civil Recovery Authority for the Islands, to settle proceedings under the Proceeds of Crime Ordinance, by paying the sum of $95,000, plus $5,000 in costs to the Turks and Caicos Islands Government.”

Checks with the Governor's Office as to the discrepancy in the figures quoted in the charge and that which Hall has repaid, indicated that the civil recovery order for Hall was calculated according to the benefit gained by the defendant from the offence.

Hall and ten others were charged by the SIPT and all appeared in court on January 6 to answer to charges of corruption and money laundering.

The charge against him was that

on or about May 15, 2006 he acquired $1,000,000 knowing or suspecting that it was in whole or in part directly or indirectly the proceeds of criminal conduct of an agreement to defraud the Government of the Turks and Caicos Islands.

Hall was charged in relation to a 2006 sale of an interest in Crown land.

The SIPT have also dropped charges against Jak Civre and Samuel Been after reaching agreements with the men in 2012 and 2013, respectively.

Civre who was charged with bribery agreed not to resist the SIPT’s application for a civil recovery order.

He paid the Civil Recovery Authority the sum of $4,750,000 plus $250,000 in costs.

Been - on the other hand, while maintaining his innocence - settled with the Civil Recovery Authority in the sum of $825,000 last April 15 plus $50,000 costs.

He was charged with conspiracy to defraud and acquiring the proceeds of criminal conduct contrary to Section 29 of Proceeds of Crime Ordinance 1998.

The settlement resulted in the transfer of property owned by Been at Sammy Been Plaza on Providenciales to the TCI Government.

THE DEPARTMENT of Agriculture is currently looking favourably on three proposals for agricultural ventures on the islands of Providenciales and Middle Caicos.

Minister of Agriculture, Amanda Missick told the House of Assembly on January 9 that her ministry is in the process of reviewing a number of proposals submitted by individuals interested in commencing operations on the two islands.

Missick was responding to a series of questions posed by Opposition Appointed Member, Clarence Selver relating to the Government’s agriculture policy, applications for Crown land by Turks and Caicos Islanders for agriculture purposes and the type of ventures being proposed.

The minister informed the assembly that the projects being

assessed favourably promote sustainable green energy.

She said one proposal outlines plans for a greenhouse for crop production on Providenciales and a sustainable green energy goat farm for dairy production on Middle Caicos.

The other two proposals are for a broiler poultry operation and a shrimp farm and processing plan, all on Providenciales.

“The Crown land unit has received 11 applications for agricultural purposes, however the process associated with these applications is in its initial stage; the majority of them have not been forwarded to the ministry to be vetted,” she said.

The Minister said of the three proposals being considered by the department, two are from expatriates and one from a Turks and Caicos

Islander.

“All of the three proposals… being reviewed are considered by the Department of Agriculture to be good projects, so they are all favourable and good for the country.

“However, there were concerns noted with a few of them, so we had to request clarifications and more substantiated information to enable us to make better judgement.”

Selver also wanted to know if the Government’s agriculture policy is available to the public as yet, but Missick said that it is currently being fine-tuned.

“With the advent of the new director, we hope it would be submitted to Cabinet by the end of March this year and once approved

by Cabinet, the document will be available to the public,” she added.

(DI)

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regulations to ensure that adequate healthcare coverage and access to healthcare at all levels are provided for all persons legally resident in the TCI. “To this end my Government will be relentless in our pursuit to ensure that, with regards to the NHIP, children under the age of 18, the unemployed and the elderly will be granted coverage, and that a pharmaceutical procurement programme is developed to provide medications at a cost effective price to NHIP community-based pharmacies.”

INTERHEALTH CANADA In December 2007 former Finance Minister Floyd Hall and Health Minister Lillian Boyce signed an agreement on behalf of the TCI Government to see two new hospitals constructed.

InterHealth Canada was contracted to design, build, equip, maintain and staff the buildings for 25 years at which point the responsibility will be handed back to TCIG. They hired Johnston International to build the $125 million facilities; work began in 2008 and was completed in 2010.

Jill Magri, Interhealth Canada’s chief executive officer of the hospitals, told the Weekly News that the company continuously strives to meet the

healthcare needs of the country.

She said the financial and clinical audits were both welcomed and staff have provided all information requested.

As a result KPMG has completed its financial audit and submitted an initial draft summary of the findings to TCIG. “The hospital has also provided its analysis of and response to that summary draft; however, to my knowledge, a final document has not yet been fully discussed and/or released.”

Meanwhile the clinical audit, originally designed to follow the financial audit, is presently within the remit of the Ministry of Health and Human Services, she stressed.

A clinical audit vendor has been tendered by TCIG, but it is unknown to Interhealth Canada if a vendor has yet been selected.

“InterHealth Canada and the Turks and Caicos Islands hospital continue to strive for full transparency in its operations and will participate fully in any ensuing investigations,” Magri stated.

“As partner stewards of our nation’s scarce resources, we sincerely welcome the completion of both of these audits.

“Further, if opportunities for improvement are identified through either of these vehicles, we will take every step necessary to best fulfil our mission to serve the healthcare needs of the Turks and Caicos Islands…at the highest quality and at the lowest

possible cost.”

CONTROVERSIAL NHIP In 2009 the NHIP was established to gather funds for both the 24 year mortgage and healthcare provision.

Enrolment is mandatory for all those who are employed or reside in the TCI including Belongers and expatriates.

At the launch of the plan all legal residents in work had to contribute 2.5 per cent of their wage to the plan while their employers contributed a further 2.5 per cent. In 2012 the percentage increased to 3 per cent.

In exchange participants are eligible to receive primary care, outpatient services, outpatient specialty care, day surgery and hospital care, diagnostic services, maternity care, ambulance services and outpatient drugs for chronic conditions.

Drexwell Seymour, chair of the National Health Insurance Board (NHIB) which runs the plan, previously described it as a “comprehensive reform of the healthcare system”.

However former Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Hugh McGarelGroves in June 2013 said NHIP is an absolute scandal and the biggest financial mess the interim administration had to deal with.

Zaneta Burton, chief executive officer of NHIB, could not be reached for comment up until press time. (RB)

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More than 250 graduating students enjoy lunch, motivating speeches and a career expo

Graduating class benefits from career fair CLOSE to 300 students from the Islands’ graduating class of 2014 got the opportunity to meet and mingle with representatives from more than 20 diverse local organisations at a career fair hosted at the Regent Palms on Friday (January 17).

It was an exciting day for the graduates who were also treated to lunch and had the unique chance to meet and be inspired by Olympian Sanya Richards-Ross and Shore Club developer and CEO of the Hartling Group, Stan Hartling.

Prior to the afternoon’s activities, they were also witnesses to the momentous ground breaking ceremony on the $100 million Shore Club site.

All made possible by Hartling and his team, the events were in an effort to build a relationship between the students and businesses.

Hartling explained that TCI is in “an age of opportunity and not prosperity” as it was in 2009.

He said he saw it more promising to spend and celebrate by empowering the children then to entertain a bunch of adults with alcohol.

Sitting on a business development committee recently, he said that they identified a lack of communication between upcoming students and businesses as a problem.

Having recognised this, Hartling said he did not want to wait until the kids are out of school but rather find ways to cultivate reassurance and confidence before they leave.

He said that solving the communication problem will reduce the issues of work permits because they will be able to hire people from the TCI. Both Hartling and four time Olympian gold medallist Sanya

Richards-Ross shared inspiring words of advice that culminated in standing ovations.

Lunch was served by students from the Turks and Caicos Community College, while Director of Culture and MC of the event David Bowen kept it smooth and entertaining.

During the afternoon’s activities students were challenged to visit the various booths and participate in discussions with business representatives.

It was a way to show them the large spectrum of professions out there as well as to help some of them with overcoming possible shyness, said Hartling.

To motivate them further some great prizes were promised to students who made an effort to communicate and network with exhibitors.

Firms which took part in the career expo included architecture, law, construction, retail industry, banks, the Government and tourism entities.

Students were present from high schools on all islands except South Caicos and Grand Turk because unfortunately they could not get the planes coordinated to bring them over, explained Hartling.

Deputy Premier and Minister of Education Akierra Missick told the students “the future is bright here in the Turks and Caicos Islands and your Government is behind you.”

She reminded them that they were receiving an incredible opportunity and by just being there they could see the different elements of hospitality and how various organisations contribute to the function of the industry. (KH)

Stan Hartling meets with students to bridge the communication gap

Director of Culture and MC of the event David Bowen engages students in fun mind games

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Pharmacy staff share product information with a customer

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Flamingo Pharmacy boasts an extensive selection of GNC vitamins, supplements, weight loss, body building and other nutritional products

Flamingo Pharmacy acquires GNC franchise RESIDENTS of the TCI can now enjoy a wider variety of products from the popular nutrition related brand, General Nutrition Corporation (GNC), now that Flamingo Pharmacy is an official franchise holder.

Pharmacy manager Rachel Ramdin said that it is something that they have been wanting to do for the local community since they opened in 2010.

The store now offers an expanded range of GNC products including vitamin supplements for children and adults, sports nutrition, weight loss, bodybuilding and other natural

diet products.

There are products now available for every stage of life, even diabetic and prenatal supplements.

Ramdin believes that even with a good diet supplements are important, especially for people living on the island since food coming in may not be as fresh and may lose some nutrients in the journey.

She is excited about offering the new products also because there is a growing interest in nutrition and supplements, and natural ways of dealing with health problems.

To acquire the franchise, the company needed to demonstrate a demand in the market and the willingness and ability to conform a section of the store to GNC specifications.

Over the past weekend a GNC representative visited the pharmacy to provide staff training and give some tips to better aid customers.

The products are now more organised and the new category signs will make shopping a bit easier.

Due to the expansion of the products at the Flamingo Pharmacy

there are two new job roles available - a representative to distribute the product in Grand Turk as well as someone with a background in health and nutrition to manage the section of the Providenciales pharmacy.

The TCI is one of four countries in the Caribbean that has a product licence and is the smallest country with rights to carry the brand.

The popular nutritional line started in 1935 and is said to go through rigorous testing and be of very high quality.

GNC can be found in about 60 countries worldwide and has 6,000 stores in the US and 2,000 internationally.

For the remainder of January people can sign up for free GNC Gold Card membership which will guarantee a 10 per cent discount on any GNC purchase anywhere for a whole year.

Also for the remainder of the month, any purchase of the products allows buyers to enter for a chance to win an iPod touch. (KH)

Rotaract Club looks forward to a prosperous new year EXISTING and new members of the Rotaract Club were introduced to the public during a ‘meet and greet’ at the Edward C Gartland Youth Centre on Tuesday (January 21).

During the event, the club took the opportunity to educate folks on the mission statement of the club, what it consisted of and why they should become a part of this non-profitable organisation.

According to Sean Arthur Bassett, international service director and public relations director of the Rotaract Club, this was the first ‘meet and greet’ for the year and the second for the Rotaract term.

“We wanted to show the public what the Rotaract is about and persuade them to join,” he said.

Arthur Bassett said that the club currently consists of about 30 members at the moment and that they are looking to grow the club.

“We are known as a community club because we

get out in the community to get things done and you also get to improve yourself as an individual and as a leader,” he explained.

Arthur Bassett, who is the former president of the Rotaract Club ended his tenure last December.

An election was held last that same month to elect a new president for 2014.

Nikimo Williams was nominated by the majority of the Rotaract members, the Rotaract Board approved the nominations and declared him the president of the Rotaract Club for 2014.

The club is expecting to have an even more active year and members are already preparing some activities to raise funds for the club.

People between the ages of 18 and 30 that are interested in playing an active role in their community can email the Rotaract Club at rotaractprovo@ gmail.com for details on joining.

(DH)

Reverend John Malcolm (far left) and Assistant Superintendent Meshelle Jennings (far right) with participants

Prisoners learn how to control anger SIX inmates from Her Majesty’s Prison in Grand Turk passed an anger management course recently.

On Tuesday (January 21) four of the graduates were presented with certificates to mark their success on the programme.

The other two participants have since been released from prison and will be awarded their certificates at a

later date.

The anger management programme was run by Reverend John Malcolm from the National Drug Unit, while Assistant Superintendent Meshelle Jennings coordinated the course.

The inmates that participated in the programme said it helped them to develop new skills and coping

mechanisms to deal with difficult situations.

The prison service thanked Reverend Malcolm for his and his department’s continued support.

Next Tuesday (January 28) two additional workshops will be delivered - an adult session in the morning and a juvenile session in the afternoon.

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GARDENING 

How does your garden grow

BY DENIS Belanger - NATURE SPLENDOR For all your landscaping, installation or garden maintenance needs, please call or write for a free estimate: 332-3381 or denis@naturesplendor.net

Looking out for hummingbirds FEEDING hummingbirds is an easy, inexpensive and rewarding pastime.

All you need is a feeder, table sugar, some water and you are all set.

Here are some easy guidelines to get you started.

The most important criteria when selecting a feeder are that it be easy to clean and easy to fill.

In order to be a responsible host, you must keep your feeder very clean and full of fresh nectar.

Feeders should come apart so that all parts are open and available for cleaning. Please do not underestimate the importance of this.

Hummingbirds will eat from

anything with nectar in it, but they must be able to find it.

Most hummingbird feeders have red on them because the birds seem to be more attracted to red than to other colours, but if your feeder does not have red on it, don’t worry. Just tie a piece of bright red ribbon.

In nature, hummingbirds eat flower nectar for energy and bugs for protein.

Flower nectar is 21 per cent to 23 per cent sucrose, regular table sugar, so it is very easy and inexpensive to make.

Here is the recipe for making hummingbird nectar:

Mix four parts water to one part table sugar in a pan. For example, use one cup sugar to four cups water.

Do not use honey, Jell-O or brown sugar. Especially do not use artificial sweeteners. Putting hummingbirds on a diet will kill them. They burn prodigious amounts of energy for their size and need real sugar.

Do not use red food colouring. It is unnecessary and can harm the little hummers even in low concentrations because they eat so much nectar.

Do not add anything else that you might think of. Just sugar and water, that’s all.

Bring to a boil then remove from

the heat. Stir it while it is heating until all of the sugar is dissolved. Don’t boil it for long because that will change the ratio as water is boiled off.

The reason for boiling is not to make syrup, but to drive out the chlorine in the water and to kill mould and yeast spores that might be in the sugar. This will help make the nectar last longer both in the feeder

and in your refrigerator.

Cover and allow to cool before using or pouring into the storage bottle. We recommend making a large batch of nectar and storing it in the refrigerator in a two litre soda bottle (washed thoroughly first).

This makes refilling the feeder so easy that you won’t mind doing it every few days.

FASHION AND BEAUTY 

Weekly Recipe

Chocolate chip cookies SERVES: 6

I am a Turks and Caicos native with a natural talent for writing and a love for all things beauty and style. You can find out more from at itseasher.com or if you have any questions, suggestions or would like to get in touch, email me at easherparker@gmail.com or follow me on Twitter or Instagram @itseasher to get fab instant updates wherever I go!

By Easher Parker

What’s trending for spring? The 90s!

INGREDIENTS • 125g butter, softened • 100g light brown soft sugar • 125g caster sugar • 1 egg, lightly beaten • 1 tsp vanilla extract • 225g self-raising flour • ½ tsp salt • 200g chocolate chips DIRECTIONS • Preheat the oven to 180°C, gas mark four.

• Cream butter and sugars, once creamed, combine in the egg and vanilla. Sift in the flour and salt, then the chocolate chips.

• Roll into walnut size balls, for

a more homemade look, or roll into a long, thick sausage shape and slice to make neater looking cookies.

• Place on ungreased baking paper. Either bake for just seven minutes until the cookies are just setting - the cookies will be really doughy and delicious - or cook for 10 minutes until just golden round the edges.

• Take out of the oven and leave to harden for a minute before transferring to a wire cooling rack.

• These are great warm, and they also store well, if they don’t all get eaten straight away.

The Weekly News is looking for a restaurant, café or personal chef to contribute weekly recipes to the newspaper. For more information call 946-4664 or email tcweeklynews.com.

MY FASHION spidey senses were tingling on this one and it brings me real joy to tell you that the 90s are back in business in time for the spring.

Yes, I agree that many don’t look back on some of the fashion choices made 20 something years ago with a smile but there are also those, like myself, that have a real appreciation for what that time period did for fashion.

A wave of a more rebellious approach towards what was considered the norm hit. Casual chic was born as a result of the 90s.

Need I say more? Like what you can expect to see this season?

The big name designers like Bestsy Johnson, Alexander Wang, BCBG Max Azria, DKNY, Rag and Bone and Jeremy Scott (my all-time favourite) are all embracing it.

Beauty queens start mastering the simplistic 90s make-up and earthy palettes.

As far as clothing goes, plaid button-downs, overalls, tartan trousers, metallic woven denim and platform sneakers. Oh but wait, the

list continues.

You will be seeing acid wash jeans more than ever, crop tops still going strong and for the rebellious souls, the occasional print of cartoon illustrations. Mostly of monsters.

Yes, cute monsters.

Shop the trend Remember anybody can wear fashion or ‘follow fashion’ but style is what you do with it.

With that said, I have TWO goto places on island that for the most part, keep up with the latest crazes.

La Femme in Saltmills, a new

comer to the game. They’ve managed to garner a decent following.

Number two is what many refer to as Barbara’s Shop, another boutique located in Down Town, Provo with a good crowd of returning clientele.

What about online? GoJane seems to be the favourite among women locally with Wetseal landing in second place.

These two never miss a beat with the latest trends plus their wallet friendly prices can be inviting.

You can find Wetseal at any mall if you’re thinking about shopping in the US. Then there’s Papaya, 2B by Bebe and many other young urbanwear boutiques like Dots or DD’s.

I will be the angel on your shoulder and recommend not spending at all for this trend if you are or know one of those people who saved everything over the years.

Simply dust off the storage boxes, dig deep into your parents’ closets and recover all your siblings’ clothes from the 90s!

Feel free to share your looks with me via Twitter, Instagram or Facebook!

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BY TAMIKA HANDFIELD

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

Do we really need gluten free?

EVERY so often, a new trend pops up in the food industry and consumers go into a frenzy trying to ensure they are eating the food or nutrients that are trending at that particular time.

A few years ago it was fibre, then omega-3s, now the hot button issue in the food industry and nutrition seem to be gluten. It seems like everywhere you turn you hear of gluten-free foods or a glutenfree diet. Everybody seems to be cutting gluten out of their diets.

A few days ago I saw the funniest thing - I saw a popular cereal brand with “gluten-free” written in big, bold letters. The funny part was this cereal has always been gluten-free because it is made from rice - a naturally gluten free product!

So, what is gluten and all the hype about? Gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley and rye. It is responsible for giving the elasticlike characteristic to dough.

Gluten by itself is not nutritious per se but it is usually found in a lot of whole grain foods that are loaded with fibre and many vitamins and minerals.

Eating foods with gluten is usually not a problem for the majority of the population but for persons suffering from celiac disease, eating anything with gluten may mean abdominal bloating, pain, gas, diarrhoea, and weight loss. Some people may not experience any of these digestive symptoms or, in addition to these symptoms, may experience anaemia, headaches and itchy, blistery skin rash.

Celiac disease is a disorder of the small intestines where the body triggers an immune response to anything with the protein gluten. An immune response or reaction to the allergen is severe and something you have no control over.

This immune response causes damage to the lining of the intestines so that vital nutrients are not absorbed. The only relief for celiac disease is to avoid the offender which can be done through a gluten-free diet.

So, unless you have celiac disease, there is absolutely no need to eliminate gluten from your diet.

Gluten is in many grains so unnecessarily eliminating it from your diet could mean the elimination of many other nutrients as well.

Gluten and gluten-free are hot button topics right now. People report feeling more energetic or even losing some weight. This may just be a placebo effect. The food industry knows this so as consumers, we have to be extremely careful that we are not being taken for a ride. Knowledge is power!

Nutrition in Demand. A non-profit organisation helping you to 'Eat healthy today...live longer, better tomorrow'. Call 242-3978 or 442-3978.

Teeth grinding and clenching (bruxism) I'VE recently spoken with several patients who have all been experiencing similar problems with jaw pain and clicking sometimes also connected with aching in the face, head or neck.

Although there are a number of possible causes for this, including injury or disease (such as arthritis) the most common cause is bruxism or the clenching and grinding of teeth.

Typically people do this without being aware of it and therefore sometimes the cause of the pain is not immediately obvious.

How do I know if I suffer from bruxism?

It is often the case that people grind their teeth unconsciously at night and it is only when it is highlighted by a partner (often complaining about the horrible grinding noise while sleeping) that they become aware that it is happening.

This clenching of the teeth and jaw can also happen whilst you are awake, without you really being aware of it.

It is sometimes, although not exclusively, associated with situations in which you find yourself feeling stressed.

The symptoms This ongoing clenching and grinding inevitably leads to problems.

Tightness and tension in the muscles around the jaw joint can give rise to pain, headaches, neck pain and clicking or locking of the jaw.

If it continues over an extended period of time it can cause the teeth to become painful, chipped, become loose or literally to get worn away.

In extreme cases it can destroy bone and gum tissue. If enamel is getting worn away this leads to the dentine being exposed and further complications, including highly sensitive teeth and an increased propensity to tooth decay and pain.

The treatments The appropriate treatment for you will depend on what is causing the problem. By asking careful questions and examining your teeth, your dentist will be able to help your determine the potential source of you problem.

Once causes such as injury or disease have been ruled out and

the diagnosis is bruxism then a first course of action is to have a night time mouth guard made.

This is generally a firm, clear plastic device that is custom made for you and covers most of the teeth.

Whilst not necessarily stopping the grinding completely it will certainly protect the teeth and will often make the grinding less pronounced.

Another possible treatment that can help is Botox injections. You may have heard of Botox in relation to reducing facial wrinkles but Botox actually works by relaxing muscles.

For the treatment of bruxism the Botox is injected into the muscle at the sides of the jaw and works to relax the muscle and so help clenching and therefore the pain subside.

De-stressing It is also worth saying that stress is often a common factor amongst people that suffer with bruxism.

Therefore taking steps to relieve the stresses in your daily life plus making a conscious effort to relax before retiring to bed, for example taking a bath or reading a book, might help you go to sleep in a more peaceful state of mind and therefore less likely to grind your teeth.

If you have any further queries about the topic of bruxism or think you may require a night time mouth guard, please contact Mark Osmond Dental Clinic.

POLICE SAFETY TIPS

Protecting property on vacation THROUGHOUT the year many people leave their homes unattended for days at a time.

It is very important that certain steps are taken before people leave their home each day for work or on a vacation.

Make sure that you always leave your home looking like it is being lived in. It is also very important that you have a reliable friend or family member check your house each day.

Make sure all your windows are locked and that good proper working door locks are in place.

Each year people also leave messages on Facebook or other social networking sites that they will be away on holidays making an open invitation for a burglar.

By Audley Astwood

Police Public Relations Officer

Other steps can be taken in protecting your house. It’s a very good idea to place a TV or radio on a timer so that people will see a TV on or if they come to the door they can hear music playing.

Steps should be taken as well to protect your vehicle from theft or the contents inside it.

Take the time to place your items in a locked trunk and never leave the doors unlocked.

It’s also important while shopping to never leave your purse in a shopping cart. It only takes a few seconds to reach for an item.

If you lose your credit cards immediately report them to the credit card companies.

Make sure that while you are shopping you watch the clerk when you hand them your credit card and look at the receipt to make sure that you have been charged the proper amount.

The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RTCIPF) would like everyone to take a stand in crime prevention.

By working together we can reduce burglaries and thefts and make it safer for everyone.

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Regional News Climate-sensitive diseases affecting the Caribbean CARIBBEAN countries, struggling to emerge from a slump in exports and falling tourist arrivals brought on by the worldwide economic crisis that began five years ago, have one more thing to worry about in 2014.

Dominica’s chief medical officer, Dr. David John, said climate change and its effects are taking a toll on the health of people in his homeland and elsewhere in the region.

“You have seen what is happening [with] the effects of climate change in terms of our infrastructure, but there are also significant effects with regards to climate change on health,” John said, adding that “these effects relate to the spread of disease including dengue fever and certain respiratory illnesses.”

John said the Dominica government would be seeking assistance from international agencies, including the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO), to mitigate “the effects of climate change on health as it relates to dengue, leptospirosis and viral disease.”

In late 2012, the Ministry of Health in Barbados alerted members of the public about a spike in leptospirosis cases. Senior Medical Officer of Health-North Dr. Karen Springer said then that five people had contracted the severe bacterial infection, bringing the number of cases for the year to 18.

Springer explained that the disease, which includes flu-like symptoms such as fever, headache, chills, nausea and vomiting, eye inflammation and muscle aches, could be contracted through contact with water, damp soil or vegetation contaminated with the urine of infected animals. Bacteria can also enter the body through broken skin and if the person swallows contaminated food or water.

Caribbean countries have been debating the decriminalisation of marijuana after St Vincent and the Grenadines Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves, last September wrote his regional colleagues calling for a “reasoned debate” led by CARICOM’s political and civic leadership on the issue.

Researchers say that the Sahara dust which comes in from Africa brings in not only the sand but also other pathogenic agents within the sand, together with some insecticides.

In recent years, dengue has also been on the rise throughout the Caribbean with outbreaks in Dominica, Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago, Puerto Rico and the French islands of Martinique and Guadeloupe, among other places.

Professor of environmental health at the Trinidad campus of the University of the West Indies Dr. Dave Chadee told IPS there is ample “evidence that climate-sensitive diseases are being tweaked and are having a more significant impact on the region”.

He said he co-authored a book with Anthony Chen and Sam Rawlins in 2006 which showed “very clearly” the association between the changes in the seasonal patterns of the weather and the onset and distribution of dengue fever.

“There is enough evidence, not only from the Caribbean region but worldwide, that these extreme events are going to have and going to play a significant role in the introduction and distribution of these sorts of diseases in the region,” Chadee, who

previously served as an entomologist at the Insect Vector Control Division of the Ministry of Health in Trinidad and Tobago, told IPS. “If you look at the various factors that are associated with climate change, the first is heat waves.

There has also been a reduction in air quality. You also see an increase in fires and the effects on people’s ability to breathe as well as the association between the Sahara dust and asthma which was demonstrated in Barbados and Trinidad recently.

“The Sahara dust which comes in from Africa brings in not only the sand but also other pathogenic agents within the sand, together with some insecticides which have been identified by people working at the University of the West Indies,” Chadee told IPS. Dr. Lystra Fletcher-Paul, the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) representative for Guyana, said she has no doubt that climate change has contributed significantly to some of the issues related to diseases in the region.

Bahamas: Background check on expat teachers create row – MoE don’t want any sex predators hired THE vetting process for expatriate teachers is a crucial tool for the Ministry of Education as past shortfalls have resulted in hiring teachers who were sexual predators, Education Director Lionel Sands revealed.

Bahamas Union of Teachers president Belinda Wilson on Monday expressed outrage over attempts to organise the fingerprinting of expatriate teachers, whom she claimed have been subject to intimidation tactics.

“[Wilson] is claiming that the Employment Act says that it’s illegal, well that may be so, but the point is you can’t get a job without it because we need to know who you are. You come from Iceland, we don’t know who you are. We could be hiring a predator, and we’ve done that in the past, we’ve hired predators in the past. You know the consequences of that,” Mr Sands said.

After talks with government over the matter for the past two weeks, Mrs Wilson said she broke her

silence yesterday when 15 teachers from CR Walker High School were bused to the Criminal Detective Unit to be fingerprinted that day.

In a BUT press statement on Monday: “This is against the law, the Employment Act 2001 and when President Belinda Wilson called her to enquire about the matter (CR Walker president) she said she was busy and she hung up the telephone.

“The BUT will not stand idly by and allow any member of our union rights be violated. The Government is in violation of its own laws.”

Bermuda Govt and Opposition differ on ways to decriminalise marijuana GOVERNMENT and opposition legislators in Bermuda appear to be adopting differing positions with regards to the decriminalisation of marijuana.

National Security Minister Michael Dunkley said the proposal contained in the proposed Misuse of Drugs Amendment Act 2014, which the opposition Progressive Labour Party (PLP) is not likely to find support from government legislators.

According to the amendment being proposed by the PLP at the upcoming parliamentary session, possession of up to 20 grams of cannabis will be decriminalised.

But Dunkley, who is also Deputy Premier, has dismissed the proposal as “reckless and not thought through.

“The average cannabis cigarette contains about half a gram of cannabis. If the PLP’s Bill became law, it would be legal for someone to possess 40 joints. This is outrageous and I refuse to believe that this is supported by the people of Bermuda.

“For collaboration to be useful it must make sense and be reflective of reality and best practice. This is no more than pandering by the opposition and it fails both tests from the outset,” he added.

But PLP legislator, Marc Daniels, speaking at a news conference, has disagreed with plans by the government to establish a task force to examine the merits and demerits of decriminalising the use of marijuana.

He wants the government to act with urgency on the matter.

“Bermudians, residents and guest visitors alike, who have been caught with small amounts of cannabis, have suffered life altering and devastating consequences for far too long,” said Daniels, who is also an attorney.

“Bermudians have been prohibited from travelling to the United States and Canada, we have had our reputations smeared

and job prospects shattered due to convictions for simple possession of cannabis.

“While we welcome the OBA (One Bermuda Alliance) for taking the lead in creating an island wide discussion with town hall meetings and presentations to come, we feel that such discussions should be limited to the aspects of legalisation and/or regulation, and that decisions concerning decriminalisation, or de-penalising small said amounts of cannabis, should take place with immediate effect”.

Daniels said “there is an overwhelming level of support for such initiatives based on the feedback we have heard within our community that reflects the sentiment and contemporary mindset of our people today”.

The opposition proposals would result in the law decriminalizing marijuana coming into effect in June this year.

But Dunkley said introducing a Bill that did not have public input and did not meet several government aims was ‘simply irresponsible.

“The people of Bermuda will recall that one of our principal objectives in the whole debate around cannabis is to eliminate the restrictions on travel to the United States that can result from a conviction and also to ensure that the United States Government supports our approach to this issue,” he added.

Caribbean countries have been debating the decriminalisation of marijuana after St Vincent and the Grenadines Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves, last September wrote his regional colleagues calling for a “reasoned debate” led

by CARICOM’s political and civic leadership on the issue.

Gonsalves said that the debate should take place in the context of the legalisation of marijuana for medical and health purposes in 20 states in the US.

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World News India: Woman gang-raped on orders of ‘kangaroo court’ POLICE in India’s West Bengal state have arrested 13 men in connection with a gang rape of a woman, allegedly on orders of village elders who objected to her relationship with a man.

The 20-year-old woman has been admitted to a hospital in a critical condition.

Unofficial courts in India’s villages often sanction killings of couples deemed to have violated local codes.

Scrutiny of sexual violence in India has grown since the 2012 gang rape and murder of a student on a Delhi bus.

The government tightened laws on sexual violence last year after widespread protests following the attack.

But violence and discrimination against women remain deeply entrenched in India’s staunchly patriarchal society.

The suspects were produced in court and have been remanded in custody. They have not yet made any public comment.

Police said the latest incident on Monday night was prompted by the relationship between a woman belonging to the Santhal tribal group and a non-tribal man from a nearby

village in Birbhum district.

Clan-based village councils made up of local elders wield great influence over life in large swathes of rural India and often mete out punishments for offences deemed to contravene local traditions and mores.

Although honour killings, sanctioned by unofficial courts that are common in parts of northern India, are unheard of in the tribal Santhal community, women are still treated as second class citizens.

“The relationship was going on for almost five years. When the man visited the woman’s home on Monday with the proposal of marriage, villagers spotted him and organised a kangaroo court.

During the ‘proceedings’, the couple were made to sit with hands tied,” Birbhum police chief C Sudhakar told the BBC. He said the headman of the woman’s village fined the couple 25,000 rupees ($400; £240) for “the crime of falling in love”.

The man paid up, but the woman’s family were unable to pay, police said.

The headman, who is a distant relative of the woman, then allegedly ordered the rape, Mr Sudhakar said.

Madeleine McCann disappeared while on vacation with her family in the Portuguese resort town of Praia da Luz.

Madeleine McCann case: British investigators request Portugal interviews AUTHORITIES in Portugal have received a letter from British prosecutors asking to interview people there in connection with the 2007 disappearance of Madeleine McCann, the authorities told CNN on Thursday.

The letter was sent on January 10 by Britain’s Crown Prosecution Service, amid a renewed push to find the British girl who disappeared while on vacation with her family in the Portuguese resort town of Praia da Luz. She was three years old at the time, and the case prompted headlines around the world.

The latest developments in the

case come about three months after new police sketches were released of potential suspects and UK police appeared in a TV appeal for information.

The program prompted a flurry of tips, and police in Portugal announced in October that they would reopen the case. Since then, the Portuguese investigation has run in parallel with the British one.

Pedro do Carmo, the deputy national director of the Judiciary Police in Portugal, said last week that the Scotland Yard investigation was focused on three people but did not give further details. (CNN)

Ukraine protesters, police agree to truce as government, opposition talk UKRAINIAN anti-government protesters agreed Thursday to a truce of several hours in clashes with police, as opposition leaders met with President Viktor Yanukovych for a second round of talks.

Hundreds of protesters -- who have been clashing with police in the capital, Kiev, since Sunday -told boxer-turned-politician Vitali Klitschko they would suspend further action until negotiations were over, his UDAR party said in a prepared statement.

Riot police also agreed to the move, UDAR said, while Klitschko returned for a second day of talks with Yanukovych.

“I called for them to refrain from active actions for the time of negotiations. It is calm there now,” UDAR quoted Klitschko as saying.

He and two other opposition leaders -- Arseniy Yatsenyuk of the Fatherland party and Oleh Tiahnybok of the Freedom party, or Svoboda -met with Yanukovych for more than three hours Wednesday.

They are calling for the government’s resignation and early elections, among other demands.

But after those talks, Klitschko told supporters Wednesday that he would lead them in an “attack” if their demands for snap elections were not met. He accused Yanukovych’s government of having the blood of protesters on its hands after four reported deaths in the clashes.

“When we talked about canceling the new laws that make each of us here a criminal, we heard that maybe this can be a point of negotiations,” Klitschko said Wednesday. “I will

Several people have been shot dead and hundreds injured as demonstrators clash with police over new laws limiting the right to protest, the head of the protest movement’s volunteer medical service, Oleg Musiy, told CNN on Wednesday.

be with the people. If I have to fight, I will fight. If I have to go under bullets, I will. I will stand up for the people, because I want to live in a different country.”

He added, amid the chants of supporters: “If tomorrow the President does not make a step forward, we will attack.”

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Mykola Azarov declined Thursday to apologize for the violence unfolding during the protests and told CNN’s Richard Quest that law enforcement officers acted within the law and did not have firearms.

Police were merely responding to an effort to overthrow the government, Azarov said, adding that Ukraine was not in Russia’s pocket.

Thousands of protesters have been

braving the freezing cold to voice their anger against the sweeping new anti-protest laws.

Old and young, they have been building makeshift barricades and weapons in the snow as they take on riot police.

The head of the protest movement’s volunteer medical service told CNN on Wednesday that at least four people had been shot dead and hundreds injured as demonstrators clashed with police over the new laws that limit the right to protest in the Eastern European country.

Ukraine’s Interior Ministry earlier said it was investigating a death, the circumstances of which are not clear.

Local media reports suggest the man may have fallen from a statue or monument.

Girl, 14, fatally stabs half-sister, 11, 40 times in suburban Chicago A 14-YEAR-old girl fatally stabbed her 11-year-old halfsister 40 times in their family’s suburban Chicago home because she felt unappreciated, police said Wednesday.

The teen was charged with first-degree murder in juvenile court after she allegedly hacked the younger girl to death in her bed in Mundelein, about 40 miles north of Chicago, around 8:30 a.m.

Tuesday.

“It’s quite a tragedy,” Mundelein Mayor Steve Lentz told the Chicago Tribune at press conference. “Please pray for us, first all for the family. . .There’s a lot of grief going on right now.”

The alleged killer woke up Tuesday, went downstairs to get a knife and returned to her half-

sister’s room, where she repeatedly slashed the girl because “she didn’t appreciate the things she had been doing around the house,” WMAQTV reported.

The teen allegedly told police after the gruesome murder that she had cooked dinner and performed other chores for the victim, who recently hit the older girl, CNN reported.

The younger sister was found with 30 stab wounds on her neck, arms and chest, with additional cuts on her face, the Tribune reported.

The girl had defensive wounds on her hands and bruises on her chest.

“There were signs of a struggle,” Mundelein Police Chief Eric Guenther told the Tribune.

After the shocking crime, cops say the teen called 911 to report

that a Hispanic man had entered the home and stabbed her sister, according to WMAQ. The girl later told detectives the same story, but finally relented and admitted to the sickening crime after cops told her they had hair strands to connect the teen to the killing.

The girls had lived at home for about a year with their mother, but it’s unclear where the woman was during the crime.

The report of the intruder sparked a lockdown at three local schools as police responded, with guns drawn, to the home.

Cops had been to the home, on a quiet cul-de-sac, in the past but for “nothing that pertains to an incident like this,” Guenther told the Tribune. (NYdailynews.com)

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Security Manager:

The practical application of security measures and standards, which will include the well being of staff and guests, according to agreed policies of the company. To direct and coordinate the overall activities of the Security Team to guarantee the safety of all guests, employees and protected assets of hotel property.

• Maximize the prevention of crime. Responsible for 7 by 24 hour monitoring of property via patrol and CCTV and to document and record information as historic reference • Key member and responsible for the Fire & Safety and Emergency Preparedness teams • Ensure corporate standards are adhered by team and all employees • Supervise all aspects of key distribution and control according to policies and procedures of the hotel and to report any discrepancy immediately to superiors.

• Maintain legible and accurate records of all control centre documents to include General Security Log, Key Control, Lost and Found and Visitor Passes.

• Continuously maintain and service all equipment related, or assigned, to the department, as specified in equipment manuals.

• Review scheduled functions, group, or VIP arrivals and special events and to discuss special instructions with relevant departments.

• Be flexible with work hours, regardless of time, during day, or night, in order to personally facilitate security arrangements of cases that require special treatment

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LABOURER 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

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Reef Entertainment Ltd

Milestone Tci

seeks to employ a

musician

Milestone Tci is looking to hire

skilled workers For the following specified works. All worker must be able to read drawings Plumbing works fire protecting system pipe welders (copper & black steel) Hvac system/ duct works Hdpe pipe welder

Applicants must be able to write, produce and perform own music, and work as part of a group. Ideal candidates should have 4-5 years’ professional experience.

Salary $6.5 per hour.

Please send CVs and demos to eustaceswann@hotmail.com, or call 333-1854 9437

Contact: 332- 3300 between the hours of 10am-3pm

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and handling.

• Liaise with local authorities in order to identify activities that may affect the operation of the hotel such as seasonal events, current community crime trends, political activism and other, and to share any such concerns with superiors.

• Provide access, when required, to high-risk areas, exercising vigilance for the protection of assets and to secure the area when access is no longer required.

• Report guest complaints or problems to manager if no immediate solution can be found and assure follow up with guests • Control access to crime/natural disaster scenes in order to preserve evidence while awaiting the arrival of authorities.

• Attend to reports and to follow-up on all reported guest disturbances, or alleged theft incidents ensuring that the established policies and procedures are adhered to.

To conduct special investigation on high profile security matters and to prepare reports for managements review.

• 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.

• Supervise the maintenance of the security log entries and to track all security officer patrol reports and subsequent security activities.

• Oversee the intervention of all guest room safes and to maintain a logbook where all occurrences are recorded.

• Review all occurrence reports prepared by security officers ensuring that they have complete, relevant and accurate information and to follow up.

• Be fully involved and responsible for fire safety protection program in collaboration with the Engineering department, and all other concerned departments, as per hotel policy.

• Ensure that all new team members are briefed and / or trained in Fire Prevention / Fire Fighting Procedures and Emergency Preparedness Plans relevant to their position.

• Schedule or assist quarterly fire evacuation drills, on collaboration with the HR, engineering and all other hotel departments.

• Execute employee bag/parcel inspections, as directed by the hotel policy.

• Control and ensure that the arrival and departure of employees at the employee entrance of the hotel is done in an orderly and secure manner.

• Make, for the safety of our guests, physical spot checks on taxi transportation, verifying the vehicle’s general condition.

• Complete the annual performance appraisal forms, provided by the HR department, for all employees under his/her responsibility, and to deliver them to the HR

Manger for reviewing.

• To ensure that the department operational budget is strictly adhered to, all costs are controlled and expenditures are approved.

• Responsible for two-way radio systems are available for use round the clock and all equipment in working order and signed out according to standards.

• Responsible for all safety related signage; EXIT, health & safety, usage, traffic, parking.

• To work closely and communicate with all the other departments in the hotel as and when required.

• To support exceptional guest relations in the hotel.

• Attend various other related meetings to obtain and disseminate pertinent information.

• Participate in the preparation of the hotel’s Strategic Plan and Goals.

• 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.

Skills/Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily • Police or Military experience required with certification in First Aid training • Minimum 5 years’ experience as Security Manager with 2 years at a luxury resort • Exceptional customer service skills coupled with disciplined approach to providing consistent quality service levels.

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to recruit, train, develop skills, mentor and motivate a team • Thorough knowledge of resort security procedures, operations and equipment, with the ability to execute all aspects • Thorough knowledge of fire, health and safety systems • Should be well versed with Computers/CCTV Footage/ Vigilance during Operations.

• Ability to effectively deal with internal and external guests, some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact and diplomacy to defuse anger and collect accurate information.

• Self-motivated and dependable with an exceptional work ethic and strong problem solving skills • Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to speak, read and write fluently in the English language • Professional appearance and demeanor • Computer proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

Office Coordinator:

Daily coordination of the Housekeeping operations and responsible for ensuring that the department achieves

the highest level of service delivery through effective communication and follow up. Critical aspects of the role are communicating room status, receiving & dispatching requests/tasks to all key contacts; ensuring a smooth and efficient operation of the department. Maintain effective record and filling systems; completing all administrative reports accurately and in a timely manner.

The Housekeeping Coordinator works closely with the Engineering, Front Office and In-Room Dining departments.

Public Area Attendant/Room Attendant/Houseman

- Loves to clean. Clean and maintain guest rooms and general areas. Clean and replenish amenities as per the resort standards. Assists room attendants with heavier tacks, window washing, linen delivery and removal.

Overnight cleaner - Must have one year experience in a resort, knowledge of cleaning process and attention to details.

Security Officer -

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. Excellent communication skills. Observant at all times. Experience in investigations and dealing with challenging situations.

Good customer service skills.

Cook:

2-3 years experience as kitchen helper or cook in luxury hotel or fine dining restaurant. Able to speak & read English, follow directions consistently, good attendance, good hygiene, likes to cook.

Servers

- Provide guests with food and beverage service – restaurant, bar, room service, beach & pool. Able to work on feet all day, good math skill, experience in fine dining service an asset.

Steward -

Clean, transport, store and generally maintain all kitchen cookware and restaurant service utensils. Clean floors, windows, walls, ceilings and equipment associated with Food & Beverage operation or as otherwise directed by supervisors.

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 along with your Resume or C.V. to hr@wymara.com

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DARCEANN JENNING ISAAC

Needed

RAYSA LIGHTBOURNE Is looking for a

Is looking for a

1 farmer on North Caicos. Salary $5.50 per hour.

Contact: Twa, Marcelin Wolf, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Island or Labour Commissioner, Labour Department, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands

is looking for 2

domestic Security domestic worker Guard To work 6 days To work 6 days worker per week salary per week salary

9387

GOVERNMENT VACANCY DEPUTY SUPERVISOR WELLNESS CENTER

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

$6.00 per hour

$7.00 per hour.

contact: 246-5181

contact: 347-6060

contact: 442-6220

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GOVERNMENT VACANCY

DEPARTMENT: Special Needs Unit MINISTRY: Health and Human Services LOCATION: South Caicos

DEPUTY SUPERVISOR WELLNESS CENTER

JOB SUMMARY: This is a senior professional position that involves assisting the Supervisor with the management of the Wellness Centre/Special Needs, while ensuring quality care for the clients utilizing this health care facility.

DEPARTMENT: Special Needs Unit MINISTRY: Health and Human Services LOCATION: South Caicos

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists the supervisor in developing goals for care of elderly and special needs clients.

• Assists the supervisor in the development and implementation of programs for the Wellness Centre/Special Needs unit.

• Assists the supervisor in the performance appraisals of Client Care Assistants.

• Collaborates with the supervisor in making recommendation for further training and promotion of staff.

• Assists in the preparation and maintenance of off duty and leave schedules for unit personnel.

• Prepares and maintains accurate records.

• Assists in maintaining adequate inventory of supplies.

• Ensures the utilization of nursing procedures in the management of patient care.

• Ensures that patients receive quality care.

• Participates in medical and nursing rounds.

• Ensures that a safe environment is maintained at all times

JOB SUMMARY:

This is a senior professional position that involves assisting the Supervisor with the management of the Wellness Centre/Special Needs, while ensuring quality care for the clients utilizing this health care facility.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists the supervisor in developing goals for care of elderly and special needs clients.

• Assists the supervisor in the development and implementation of programs for the Wellness Centre/Special Needs unit.

• Assists the supervisor in the performance appraisals of Client Care Assistants.

• Collaborates with the supervisor in making recommendation for further training and promotion of staff.

• Assists in the preparation and maintenance of off duty and leave schedules for unit personnel.

• Prepares and maintains accurate records.

• Assists in maintaining adequate inventory of supplies.

• Ensures the utilization of nursing procedures in the management of patient care.

• Ensures that patients receive quality care.

• Participates in medical and nursing rounds.

• Ensures that a safe environment is maintained at all times

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• The job holder must be a graduate in nursing from an accredited institution and have a Certificate/diploma or first degree in Nursing • Must hold current nursing license • Have current registration with the Turks and Caicos Islands Health Practitioners Board • Special training and experience in geriatric nursing and management will be an asset.

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Clinical Nurse is required.

• Experience working with the elderly in a Nursing Home or Geriatric facility will be highly regarded.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• The job holder must be a graduate in nursing from an accredited institution and have a Certificate/diploma or first degree in Nursing • Must hold current nursing license • Have current registration with the Turks and Caicos Islands Health Practitioners Board • Special training and experience in geriatric nursing and management will be an asset.

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Clinical Nurse is required.

• Experience working with the elderly in a Nursing Home or Geriatric facility will be highly regarded.

COMPENSATION:

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COMPENSATION:

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

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Resumes with current contact information must be accompanied by a Cover Letter, two letters of reference (one preferably from a former employer), copies of educational certificates, a Police Certificate and a copy of the Passport photo page.

Applications should be addressed to the Office of the Human Resource Directorate, Church Folly, Grand Turk. Facsimile: 946-1582 or sent by email to: recruitment@gov.tc with the subject line being Deputy Supervisor Wellness Center Application. Applications sent by post or brought by hand should have the subject: Deputy Supervisor Wellness Center Application clearly marked on the envelopes.

Resumes with current contact information must be accompanied by a Cover Letter, two letters of reference (one preferably from a former employer), copies of educational certificates, a Police Certificate and a copy of the Passport photo page.

Applications should be addressed to the Office of the Human Resource Directorate, Church Folly, Grand Turk. Facsimile: 946-1582 or sent by email to: recruitment@gov.tc with the subject line being Deputy Supervisor Wellness Center Application. Applications sent by post or brought by hand should have the subject: Deputy Supervisor Wellness Center Application clearly marked on the envelopes.

Current serving officers must apply through their heads of department.

Qualified belongers will be given first consideration.

Incomplete applications without supporting documents will not be processed

Current serving officers must apply through their heads of department.

Qualified belongers will be given first consideration.

Incomplete applications without supporting documents will not be processed

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 30th January, 2014

SEAL SECURITY

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 30th January, 2014 9393

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QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN FOR A DIVE COMPANY NEEDED

VACANT POSITIONS

Applicants must have a minimum of 3 years experience servicing and repairing the following: • 1st and 2nd Stage unbalanced regulators from Scuba Pro, Aqualung, and Mares (all models) • Mako and Bauer compressors. Must be able to completely service and repair regularly • Air Whips • be qualified to visually inspect air cinders.

• repair tank valves Successful Applicant must be a PADI instructor in good standing and fluent in English and French

FINANCE MANAGER

Cheshire Hall Medical Centre, Providenciales TCI 9431

Cheshire Hall Medical Centre and Cockburn Town Medical Centre Turks and Caicos Islands - BWI

Patient Services Cheshire Hall Medical Centre, Providenciales TCI

Job Summary: Generate revenue by making payment plan arrangements, collecting on current and past due patient account bills, pursuing deliquent accounts, producing hospital bills, completing daily cash reconcilation and working with insurance company to reconsile patients accounts.

Requirements and Experience • High School diploma or equivalent.

• Coding or billing certificate or equivalent experience • Medical billing experience • Cash collection experience • Prefer at least two years of specialized experience and/or training in keeping and maintaining electronic medical records.

Job Description Provided Upon Request. Salary Range: $25,000 - $30,000 annually, based upon experience.

Submit resumes and references to: recruitment@interhealthcanada.tc Deadline for applications: Friday 31st January 2014

VACANT POSITIONS All positions require a minimum 5 years experience and training from recognize institution.

• ED Physician • General Surgeon • Pediatrician • NICU Nurse • Midwife • Theatre Nurse • Dialysis Nurse • Physical Therapist

• Medical Technologist • Radiographer • Education Manager • Nurse Education (Clinical) • Clinical Pharmacy Manager

Remuneration packages will be based on qualification and experience.

Submit resume and references to: Recruitment@interhealthcanada.tc Application Deadline: Friday 31 January 2014

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Job Summary: The Finance Manager is a member of the TCI Hospital Senior Management Team and is responsible for planning, developing and directing the financial activities for the Hospitals at Providenciales and Grand Turk, including budgeting, cost accounting, financial planning, financial analysis and reporting, annual and special audits.

Additional Responsibilities: Develop cost and operational benchmarking tools to identify and implement performance improvement efforts; manage the payroll system; reconcile general ledger accounts; supervise the areas of accounting, patient financial services, procurement and inventory management.

Requirements and Experiences: • A bachelor’s degree in accounting, economics, business or related field is required and a master’s degree and CPA are strongly preferred.

• Five to ten years hospital accounting and finance experience, to include revenue cycle knowledge, financial analysis, cost allocation, reimbursement and budgeting; experience with financial management in a capitated healthcare delivery system and five years management experience are required; • Prior experience as a hospital CFO preferred.

JOB DESCRUPTION PROVIDED UPON REQUEST. SALARY RANGE: $70K + based upon experience.

Submit resumes and references to: HR@interhealthcanada.com Deadline for applications: Friday 31st January 2014

CHIEF OF MEDICAL SERVICES Summary: The Chief of Medical Services is a member of the TCI Hospital Senior Management Team who provides leadership, medical direction and administration for all medical related activities for the hospitals at Providenciales and Grand Turk.

Responsibilities: Will include development and implementation of clinical practice protocols; education and training of medical staff; assessment of clinical competence and performance of hospital/visiting consultant physicians; recruitment and mobilization of affiliated physicians; manage the effective utilization of clinical resources; recommends opportunities for developing new revenue streams, procedures, programs and services; serves on key clinical and administrative committees internally and externally.

Requirements and Experiences: • A medical doctor degree and current license to practice in country of origin; five years of medical administrative/management experience in a comparable role required • Evidence of current clinical practice in own particular discipline required.

• Master’s degree in business or healthcare administration, board certification and previous academic/teaching appointment desirable.

• Preference will be given to candidates with prior experience as a Medical Director, Chief of Staff, Vice President of Medicine or Surgery or similar role and experience in managing multi-site medical services.

JOB DESCRUPTION PROVIDED UPON REQUEST. SALARY RANGE: $105K + based upon experience.

Submit resumes and references to: HR@interhealthcanada.com Deadline for applications: Friday 31st January 2014

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Executive director for the TCI National Trust, Ethlyn Gibbs and representative from RSBP, Mike Pollard

Sessilee Lopez was featured on the front cover of Vogue magazine

US supermodel National Trust to create to hit the catwalk development management during fashion week plans for four sites

BY DAISY HANDFIELD DEVELOPMENT management plans are underway for four of the TCI National Trust’s most visited heritage sites.

During a press conference on Monday (January 20) at the Cheshire Hall Plantation, officials announced that these would include Cheshire Hall Plantation, Wade Green Plantation, Bird Rock Point and Little Water Cay. Mike Pollard, a representative of the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSBP) in the United Kingdom, is assisting the trust in putting the plans together.

He said their main objective is to make sure that these places, which are considered to have rich historical and natural interest, are conserved for the long-term benefit of all the country’s residents and visitors.

Pollard, who will be in the Turks and Caicos Islands until the end of January, said that by the end of his visit he plans to have completed a draft management plan for each of the properties.

The management plans usually have detailed programmes for five years and then they set a longer term vision for what is thought these

sites would look like in 25 years, he explained.

“For Cheshire Hall we have been looking at what’s our long-term aspiration, what might we achieve, but also in the short term, what are the things we have to put in place immediately to make sure that it is effectively managed.”

Pollard said that a long term goal is to make sure that these properties are sustainable and that they can be managed on a cost effective basis.

“We want to build more support, long term for the conservation of this site with more investment from the Government and from grant giving bodies to ensure that this site is a real top heritage asset for the country.

“We want to make sure that they can deliver a really good experience for people coming here [Turks and Caicos], so people really get a chance to learn from the guides, from the staff and some volunteers about what the sites are important for.”

The RSPB representative said that another primary objective is to bring the Cheshire Hall Plantation buildings to life for visitors.

“They are starting to crumble a little bit and people don’t only want to see the ruins, they want to know

more about how the buildings were used, what it was like here when it was run as a plantation…we want to encourage more people to come here.”

A major issue that arose during the conference was the introduced cats and rats that prey on the iguanas on Little Water Cay, which threaten their long term existence.

Pollard explained that visitation records to Little Water Cay have been kept since 2007 and on average the island sees about 12,000 visitors per year.

“The challenge on Little Water Cay is to make sure that we can control or eradicate these introduced mammals so that the iguanas can be conserved and we can enable them to flourish long term,” he said.

Pollard concluded that this has been an ongoing issue and the National Trust has been working with the RSBP to control this problem and hopefully eradicate the rats in the next couple of years, with the funding support of the European Union.

Executive director for the National Trust, Ethlyn Gibbs, said that when the development plans are completed other stakeholders will be called on to support the project.

AMERICAN supermodel Sessilee Lopez will grace TCI’s runways during the country’s first fashion week this spring.

The experienced fashion model has represented top agencies, had her face splashed across high end magazines and walked in scores of international shows.

“I’ve heard so much about the Turks and Caicos Islands and I am so excited to be visiting soon and taking part in Turks and Caicos Islands Fashion Week,” she said.

“I am aware that it is by far the biggest fashion happening ever to be staged in the Islands so of course I am also looking forward to being a part of history.”

Lopez, who has Dominican and Portuguese background, began her modelling career in 2004 when she signed with IMG Models.

Her runway debut was at the Vivienne Tam and Daryl K Fall 2004 shows and in 2007 she switched representation to work for Major Model Management Worldwide.

Since then she has walked for Shiatzy Chen, Fendi, Dolce and Gabbana, Jean Paul Gaultier, Karl Lagerfeld, Marc Jacobs, Lanvin,

Hermès and numerous other established fashion houses.

One of Lopez’s biggest accomplishments is gracing one of the four covers of Vogue’s ‘All black’ issue while Naomi Campbell, Liya Kebede and Jourdan Dunn featured on the alternative ones.

TCI Fashion Week will feature a series of resort, couture and luxury fashion shows, and is expected to attract international industry experts.

It will also support school fashion programmes and promote the culture of the Islands.

Produced by the Miss Turks and Caicos Universe Beauty Organisation and directed and presented by Saint George Fashion House, the week will be the first of its kind in the TCI. Between March 26 and 29, 2014, event producers will set the stage for cultural expression allowing fashion artists, craftspeople and other creators to showcase their work.

A grand finale fashion show will then take place at Brayton Hall in Providenciales on March 29.

More details can be found at www.tcifw.com.

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As you have supported the last two successful Christmas supplements, we are canvassing for your support for our upcoming Valentine’s Day Supplement.

And, as its name suggests, the supplement will provide an excellent venue for the display and exposure of your Valentine’s Day Specials and relevant sales messages for this particular time of year.

Again we are planning to produce an attractive publication, full of your ads and sales messages, designed to draw customers to your store to help boost your business for Valentine’s Day. Our graphic designers are on hand to design that special ad for you, or to readjust an existing one, for a small fee. And our writers are also available to help you create that special article to promote your store or service for special season.

Publication of the supplement is set for February 7, and deadline to submit ads is February 4. For further information please contact the Weekly News at (649) 946-4664 or Dierin Longmire at (649) 246-2526.

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Brothers kayak 6,500km across the Caribbean TWO brothers who are undertaking an epic journey across the Caribbean in 19ft kayaks, stopped off in the Turks and Caicos Islands this week.

Canadians Russell and Graham Henry have given themselves just six and a half months to paddle 6,500km from Brazil to Florida.

This week the Weekly News caught up with the adventurers to talk to them about their amazing excursion.

“We wanted to go on an adventure, to do something really hard, and it all fell into place,” Graham, 23, said.

Twenty-one-year-old Russell, who started adventure tourism studies at university, said the idea came about when his tutor asked him to create his dream expedition.

He pitched the idea to his brother who had just finished university himself and it soon became a solid plan.

The pair sought sponsors and arranged their trip, but said it was not until they touched down in Sao Paulo, Brazil, last summer that it all began to feel real.

They spent six weeks in the huge South American country waiting for their kayaks to arrive through shipping.

Then it was a gruelling month of kayaking as they travelled 1,000km of coastline up to French Guyana, then another 1,500 up to Venezuela.

“We kind of divided the trip into two sections, the American section which took us from along Brazil to Trinidad,” Russell explained.

“Then in Trinidad we recouped and stayed there for a few days before we started the second section of the trip which is the Caribbean.”

The boys both grew up kayaking

The brothers’ epic journey across the Caribbean

in Victoria, British Columbia, in western Canada and their parents were both guides and kayak fanatics.

“We’re both good sea kayakers and very comfortable in the boats, so we can paddle in almost anything,” Graham said.

The fearless pair told the Weekly News that so far they have not encountered any treacherous weather conditions or sea swells.

“Our boat bounces around on the top and if we were to flip over we’d flip back up and we’ve got our spray skirt that covers us. We’re not invincible but we’re kind of durable.”

During the journey the boys paddle for about 35km a day, eating as they go, then camp in a tent at night on land.

Inside their boats they have

clothes, a tent, stove, pots and pans, food and drink for a number of days, VHF radios and SOS signalling equipment.

Their longest crossing took 26 hours, and while they struggled with physical endurance at the beginning of their trip, they say that the mental endurance is the real challenge.

“I didn’t think I’d be able to tune out for eight hours,” Graham explained, “and we banned music to make sure we’d still communicate.”

The experience has brought the boys closer together, and they have even developed a chant they say together each morning before they paddle.

They explained that their family back home have been worried for their safety but supportive.

“The longer we go on this trip the

Graham and Russell Henry take some time out to enjoy the TCI

more confident people get with us.

We’ve managed to silence the critics so far.”

They said the best part of the trip has been the people they met along the way, particularly in the TCI. Russell and Graham set off on the next leg of their journey on Friday (January24).

Entertainment ‘Captain Phillips’ Oscar nominee gives back BARKHAD Abdi’s success isn’t going to be his alone.

The Oscar-nominated “Captain Phillips” actor is already looking at ways he can take his newfound Hollywood fame and help others, he tells Parade magazine.

The actor, who was born in Somalia and moved to the States as a teen, has plans to work with a humanitarian organisation called Adeso, which aims to change the ways people think about and give aid to Africa.

“Adeso is an NGO organisation

that a good friend of mine works for,” Abdi tells Parade. “I had read about them and they’re trying to make things better. They’re trying to look for jobs for people and helping them. I totally respect them.

My friend approached me and I chose to work with them.”

In “Captain Phillips,” Abdi portrays one of the Somali pirates who hijacks a vessel manned by - you guessed it - Capt. Richard Phillips, who’s played by Tom Hanks. The film, directed by Paul Greengrass, is based on a true

story and is nominated for the best picture Oscar at this year’s ceremony.

Abdi, of course, is also in the running for the best supporting actor Academy Award, an accomplishment made all the more special by the fact that “Captain Phillips” was his debut role.

And while he’s thinking about the future and how this awards season could impact his acting career, he’s also hoping he’ll be able to take his success and share it with those in need.

Barkhad Abdi is nominated for best supporting actor in the hit movie.

When they complete their journey they plan to give talks to school children to encourage them to get outdoors and take part in their own adventures.

To find out more about the Henry brothers’ journey including updates and photographs visit www. henrykayak.com.

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Entertainment

Perry says she prayed for larger breasts, reveals she lost her virginity at age 16

Carnival last year in Cap-Haitien

Haiti begins preparations for national carnival in Gonaives HAITI officially launched the 2014 carnival season on Monday with a press conference at the Ministry of Culture in Port-auPrince.

Following a trend of holding the country’s national carnivals outside of the capital, this year’s National Carnival will be held in the city of Gonaives.

The 2014 carnival will be held under the theme “Tet Kole power yon Ayiti pi djanm,” or “heads together for a stronger Haiti.”

The festival will run from

March 2 to March 4, with precarnival festivities hosted in Artibonite on Jan. 26, Feb. 2, Feb. 9 and Feb. 16.

The Ministry said 340 hotel rooms had been listed for visitors.

Last year, the country made an effort to certify small bed and breakfasts and guest houses for the carnival, which was held in Cap-Haitien, although it’s not yet clear how many such properties will be participating this year in the Gonaives area.

(Caribjournal)

EVEN God has heard Katy Perry roar.

“I lay on my back one night and looked down at my feet, and I prayed to God,” she said in the February issue of GQ. “I said, ‘God, will you please let me have boobs so big that I can’t see my feet when I’m lying down?’”

The heavens opened up and, by age 11, the “Roar” singer got what she prayed for and a whole lot more.

“I had no clue they would fall into my armpits eventually,” she added.

Despite having a stellar physique, Perry, 29, proudly admitted she’s “au natural.”

“I’ve never had plastic surgery,” she told the mag. “Not a nose, not a chin, not a cheek, not a t-t. So my messages of self-empowerment are truly coming from an au natural product.”

But that pure product wasn’t created overnight. As a young woman growing up, the California girl, who was born Katheryn Hudson, started on her path to fame in the most humble position. “(At 13) I’d go to the farmer’s market in Santa Barbara, and I’d put out my guitar case, and I’d test out little ditty songs that I would write,” she recalled.

Even before reaching superstardom, Perry’s passion for performing paid off.

“I would get a couple of avocados, a bag of pistachios, and like, fifteen bucks,” she said. “That was a lot of money for me.”

“Love that record so much,” she said.

Katy Perry said she has never had plastic surgery.

Fast-forward to six years ago when she released “I Kissed a Girl,” which put her on the map.

Now, after a failed marriage to Russell Brand, countless successful hit songs, and her current album “Prism” having sold 771,000 copies and racking up two Grammy nods, Perry has a come a long way from the girl singing for avocados.

In fact, she is now a woman who appears to be completely comfortable in her own skin and happy in her

second shot at love with boyfriend John Mayer.

“I’m having a wonderful experience with a wonderful guy,” she said of her relationship with Mayer.

But that’s not the only male relationship she opened up about to GQ. Perry touched on her rapport with President Barack Obama, which she intends to finesse until they’re comfortable enough to talk about … aliens, which she believes in.

Bieber arrested: Pop star busted in Miami for drag racing, DUI One of America’s favorite TV dads and comedians is returning to TV with a new family sitcom.

Bill Cosby to return to NBC in new sitcom BILL Cosby is returning to NBC with a new sitcom, a network representative told CNN on Wednesday night.

The comedian will play the patriarch of a multigenerational family.

The show brings the 76-year-old comedian back to the same network where his groundbreaking 1980s sitcom “The Cosby Show” had an eight-year run.

“The Cosby Show” portrayed an upper-middle-class AfricanAmerican family, and it’s credited with helping revive NBC’s fortunes and blazing a path for other shows

featuring African-Americans.

Cosby played Dr. Heathcliff Huxtable, the patriarch of that TV family. Phylicia Rashad played his wife, Clair. She would play his wife for a second time on the 1990s CBS sitcom, simply called “Cosby.”

Cosby’s career is in its fifth decade. He started out performing stand-up comedy in small clubs in Greenwich Village in New York.

He eventually landed a pivotal costarring role in the 1960s television series “I Spy,” where he was the first-ever African-American lead in a weekly dramatic series.

JUSTIN Bieber was expected to be released from the Miami-Dade County jail on Thursday afternoon, after he was arrested early in the morning for charges including DUI and drag racing. He has a bond hearing at around 1pm.

The pop star, 19, was arrested at 4:11 a.m., Miami Beach Police Detective Vivian Hernandez told the Daily News.

“For his DUI charge it’s going to be a combination of alcohol and narcotics,” she said.

The singer was stopped near the 300 block of 41st St., near Pine Tree Drive in Miami. He was driving a rented yellow Lamborghini and going “up to 60” miles per hour in a residential neighbourhood where the limit was 30.

Bieber’s entourage blocked off local streets to create a drag strip for him, Hernandez said. A police report described at least four black Cadillac

Justin Bieber was arrested in Miami Thursday. The pop star was booked on several charges, including DUI and driving with an expired license.

SUV’s blocking roads in front and behind two sports cars, causing

backed up traffic.

A member of his group, aspiring musician Khalil Amir Sharieff, is confirmed as the other racer. He was also charged with a DUI. A source close to the Canadian singer told The News that the other car - Sharieff’s red Ferrari - was pulled over in front of Bieber at the scene. No one was injured.

Sharieff, 19, had “droopy eyes” and his “speech was slow” when cops approached his car. The arresting officer was “met with the odor of marijuana” coming from the car, according to his recount in the police report.

Photos of Bieber his car were apparently taken down from his Instagram page before news of his arrest broke, but Sharieff, known on Twitter as Crazy Khalil, shared a few photos of the wild night before they were both taken into custody.

(NYdailynews.com)

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January 25 - 31, 2014

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

MESSENGER BAPTIST CHURCH Providenciales Telephone: 341-5811, 241-3609

DOMESTIC WORKER Salary starts at $5.00 per hour.

SILVER DEEP Is looking for a

T-BONE CONSTRUCTION Is looking for an

9501

THE HELP DESK (241-7734) acting on behalf our clients to fill following positions:

QUALITY SUPERMARKET Painter $6.00/Labourer $5.00

ISLAND PAINTING COMPANY

Painters $7.00 per hour.

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

contact: 946-5612

9404

per week salary $8.00 per hour. contact: 241-5325

9521

RIGBY BUILDERS

Labourer $5.00, Mason & Carpenter $8.00 per hour.

KITCHEN HELPER

Needed for a busy restaurant in Providenciales.

Salary $5.50 per hour

JOB VACANCY Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for the position of

Airport Traffic Compliance Officer The Airport Traffic Compliance Officer’s role is to see that patrons and taxi drivers comply with necessary rules and regulations in accordance with the Road Traffic Ordinance and TCIAA standards whilst on airport property.

Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Monitor and assist taxi dispatch operations as conducted by taxi drivers and ensure seamless operations.

• Monitor taxi parking lot for upkeep and report unauthorized vehicles parked there.

• Direct passengers upon curbside arrival • Ensure that taxi vehicles and drivers are licensed and approved to operate from the Providenciales International Airport

Skills & Qualifications:

CONTACT 941-8408 for interview with your resume 9433

• Must have completed High School • Must possess strong leadership ability • Must be willing to work morning and night shifts Hourly wage is $9.30 over a 44 hour work week Interest persons must submit their applications before February 14, 2014 to:

The Human Resources, Training & Development Manager Turks & Caicos Islands Airports Authority, Providenciales International Airport, Turks and Caicos Islands Telephone # 649-941-8692, Fax # 649-941-5996. Email: info@tciairports.com

JOB VACANCY

9409

Ricardo Fulford Consultant Services On behalf of his clients:

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for the position of

IT Administrator

ALTAGRACIA

is seeking employment for the following:

Job Overview:

The job of the Information Technology (IT) Administrator covers a wide range of systems, equipment and the company’s Local area Network. The successful applicant will be responsible for the continued operation and maintenance of the company servers, workstations, printers, fax, Airline shared use system, self-check-In Kiosks, time clock system, CCTV Security and access control systems. Computer hardware and related devices repairs is required for all systems.

Applicants must have: Degree in Electronic & Computer Technology or a related field and a minimum of 5 years working experience as an IT Administrator.

Working Experience on

• Windows 2000, XP and Windows 7 • MS Exchange, Active Directory and other mail protocols such as IMAP • Microsoft Server 2003, 2008 & 2012, MS-Sql and Oracle • Remote control tools such as Dameware and RDP • Systems virtualization, VMware virtualization environment, Extended Airline Shared Environment • Airline/Airports check-in and boarding systems, self check-In kiosks and systems • Networking skills including TCP/IP and the ability to configure network printers • Awareness of all mainstream mobile technologies (RIM, Android, Apple etc.)

• Experience supporting and maintaining an asset database, accounting software’s and database Detailed Job Descriptions are available from the Main Office of the TCIAA at the Providenciales International Airport or via email from info@tciairports.com.

1) Waitress 1) Kitchen Helper

Starting Salary is negotiable. Interested candidate may contact 345-5003 for further details regarding employment.

TCI Waste Disposal

is seeking employment for the following:

1) Mechanic 1) Labourer

Interested candidate may apply through ricardofulford@gmail.com further details regarding employment

Dayne Allenbary Pratt is seeking employment for the following:

1) Labourer

Interested candidate may contact 247-4507 further details regarding employment

Solon Georges

Interested persons must submit their applications before February 14, 2014:-

is seeking employment for the following:

The Human Resources, Training & Development Manager Turks & Caicos Islands Airports Authority, Providenciales International Airport, Turks and Caicos Islands Telephone # 649-941-8692 Fax # 649-941-5996 Email: info@tciairports.com

1) Fisherman

Interested candidate may contact 344-9209 further details regarding employment

Ricardo Fulford Contracting

is seeking employment for the following:

3) Tile Man 1) Labourer

Interested candidate may apply through ricardofulford@gmail.com further details regarding employment

Lissette Parker

is seeking employment for the following:

1) Baby Sitter

Interested candidate may contact 244-1504/347-1639 further details regarding employment

L.P.S.

Is seeking employment for the following:

1) Domestic Worker

Interested candidate may contact 346-6622 further details regarding employment

Interested candidate must contact the number advertise for further details regarding employment.

9508

Ricardo Fulford, Immigration and Labour Consultant, President of Ricardo Fulford Consultant Services ricardofulford@gmail.com. (649) 346-1125

9399

January 25 - 31, 2014

TURQUOISE NATIVE CRAFTS SOUVENIRS

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

NATHANIEL GARDINER Is looking for a

Acting on behalf of our clients: Coyaba, Platinum Security, Yoshi Sushi Bar is looking to fill the following positions:

Is looking for a

domestic Craftsman worker to work 6 days per week salary $6.50 per hour.

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

contact: 241-5678

contact: 244-7692

9437

WARD’S CONSULTANCY

9434

Security Cook Labourer Kitchen Helper Security Supervisor Must be willing to work 6 days per week salary range $6-$9 per hour.

Contact: 345-7512 9385

TOUCH OF BLISS

Turks and Caicos Islands Softball Federation

Cosmetologist

Requires an experienced

Is looking for a

with 10 years experience Should be able to do: • Bridal Styles • Highlights/ Low Lites • Relax • Color • Cut blow dry with brush • Pedicures and Manicures Salary $5.00 per hour 5 days per week.

For information contact: Georgette Dallas 242-3439 9319

Softball Umpire

Must have several years’ experience and must hold a certification from the Turks and Caicos Islands Softball Federation. Salary negotiable. Must be available on weekends and evenings.

Fax resume to 941 7626 9518

IS LOOKING TO EMPLOY

ASPHALT EQUIPMENT OPERATORS AND LABORERS

To work 5 days per week. Salary ranging from $7.00 to $12.00 per hour.

Applicants must be willing to work on weekends and holidays. Perspective applicants must have experience in asphalt work.

Please submit applications to main office. C5-6 Caribbean Place, Leeward Highway, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands

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aTTORNEY GENERAL CHAMBERS LANDS DIVISION CROWN LAND UNIT

TENDER NOTICE FOR CROWN LAND The Turks and Caicos Islands Government (TCIG) is in receipt of a proposal to acquire a leasehold title over Parcels 60706/68 & 69, situate at Cheshire Hall and Richmond Hill, Providenciales, together comprising of 1.0, approximately – as shown and depicted on the MAP, Annex 1, attached, for a commercial related development.

In the spirit of good governance and in keeping with Section 34 of Crown Land Ordinance 2012, we would like to open the tender process for competing tenders to this parcel of Crown Land.

This process promotes transparency and helps to mitigate against favouritism and corruption; as well as affords the Government the opportunity to get the best value for the land.

The parcel is located in Downtown Providenciales and is currently zoned for commercial development. All bids for the development of this parcel must be guided by the Project Proposal Guidelines, attached hereto as Annex 2, and also found on the TCIG website - www.gov.tc.

All bids must be submitted to the Procurement Board and must be accompanied by the appropriate non-refundable application fee payable (please refer to the schedule of fees (also attached)) at any Treasury location within the Turks and Caicos Islands.

Closing Date of Tenders: The closing date for all Tenders is 9:00 am on Thursday, 20th February 2013.

Bids are to be enclosed in a sealed plain envelope marked Tender for Parcels 60706/68 & 69” on the top left hand corner of the envelope. The envelope must not carry any identification mark indicating the sender of the envelope, as this may result in immediate disqualification. The envelope must be addressed to:

Secretary to the Procurement Board Central Purchasing Unit White Sands Road Grand Turk Turks and Caicos Islands

ANNEX I MAP SHOWING PARCELS 60706/68 & 69 CHESHIRE HALL AND RICHMOND HILL, PROVIDENCIALES

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Job Listings Services Auto sales real estate

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ALBERT’S CLEANING SERVICE

Is looking for a

FOR RENT Labourer

3-bedroom apartment $1100.00 per month it will be available May 1st.

contact: 946-4664

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

contact: 243-7785

FOR SALE

9367

ANA JULIA INGHAM Is looking for a

January 25 - 31, 2014

946-4664 Fax: 946-4661

Email: tcnews@tciway.tc

Website: tcweeklynews.com

CARLA PROSPERE Is looking for a

Domestic Worker domestic To work 5 days worker To work 5 days per week. Salary $5.00 per hour.

Contact: 649-246-2226

9364

per week salary $5.00 per hour. contact: 345-5481

9420

Construction scaffold and roof tiles for sale CONTACT: 431-1591 OR 231-3788

January 25 - 31, 2014

PELICAN BAY RESTAURANT

ANTHONY GARLAND Is looking for a

labourer

Is looking for a

Waitress

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

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

contact: 231-1689

contact: 946-4536

9381

BLUE HAVEN MANAGEMENT

• This job entails long hours on property fixing and servicing all kinds of general building items • Includes gardening, small repairs in woodwork, electrical and plumbing, testing and diagnosing A/C, stereo, TV, intercom and gate problems • Candidate must be very mechanical, computer literate and quite presentable as they frequently interact with international guests and owners • Salary $10.00 per hour

Is looking to fill the following position:

WAITRESS • Salary $9.00 per hour • Must have at least 3-5 years experience • Must have excellent customer service • Must be able to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays Interested persons can:

C & J LABOUR AND IMMIGRATION CONSULTANCY SERVICES

Is looking for a

Acting on behalf of their clients is looking to fill the following positions: Marie Pierre Devil

Dishwasher To work 6 days per week salary $6.00 per hour Contact: 946-5278 9352

salary $7.00 per hour.

Contact: 247-4068 between the hours of 10am-3pm

9346

Contact: 231-3788

Bayview Motors Ltd., P.O. Box 619, Leeward Highway, Providenciales

CAICOS CAFÉ

Finish carpenters/ furniture Must be able to read drawings

With own transportation who is interested in making extra cash.

Who will responsible for the daily maintenance of the building, stocking of shelves and any other duty that may be assigned to you.

• This individual must possess the following: • Adequate tools to perform his duties • Must be able to work with little or no supervision • Must be computer literate • Must be able to work weekends • Must possess a valid driver’s license Please submit all application between 9am-5pm Monday-Friday

9369

contact: 247-9519

Top End millwork Top end millwork is looking to hire skilled

delivery driver

Labourer

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

9535

Is looking for a Part-time

Is currently looking to employ a

Labourer

Please send resumes to: John@bluemountain.tc Only candidates meeting the requirements will receive a response 9536

FLOWER GIRL

BAYVIEW MOTORS

Is looking for a

MAINTENANCE WORKER

CASABLANCA CASINO

9382

BEATRICE JOLLY

On behalf of our client seeks candidate for the following position:

Contact: 244-4665 between the hours of 9am-4pm Monday-Friday

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TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

DESIGNING IMAGE BEAUTY SALON & SPA NEW STYLE SALON & BARBERSHOP

Is looking for the following positions:

3 barbers 1 hair Stylist

To work 6 days per week Belonger preference Contact: Edwin Hernandez 649-346-3918 or email: edwinhernandez.8@gmail. com 9365

Labourer

– $5.00 per hour Direct Transportation

Sales Agent –$6.50 per hour Barefoot Café

Pool and beach attendant – $5.50 per hour.

contact: 941-8382

9379

9345

Blue Horizons Real Estate Is looking for a

cleaner/ housekeeper Must be reliable, 5 years cleaning experience, attention to detail, flexible hours including Sat/Sun and evenings. Salary $6.50 per hour. Position open until January 25 2014.

Contact: Louise Peterson at 231-1988 9358

YARD LABOURER WANTED, A YARD LABOURER AT CAICOS MARINA AND SHIPYARD.

Requirements: • Must have proven experience hauling and blocking boats in correct areas on blocks and stands • General understanding of boat construction • Keen attention to detail • Self motivated • Ability to work some weekends and holidays Duties Include: Cleaning the facilities, landscaping, greasing machinery, washing boats, pressure washing boat bottoms, sanding and painting boat bottoms using antifouling paint.

Application: Applications must be submitted in writing and delivered by hand to Caicos Marina and Shipyard, Long Bay Highway, Providenciales. Prior experience working at a marina would be a plus. Salary paid at hourly rate of $7.00. Closing date for applications is 3rd February, 2014

9378

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TURKS & CAICOS ISLANDS GOVERNMENT

VACANCY

January 25 - 31, 2014

TURKS & CAICOS ISLANDS GOVERNMENT

Guidance Counsellor Education Department, Ministry of Education, South Caicos

VACANCY

Curriculum Development Officer

Education Department, Ministry of Education, Grand Turk PURPOSE OF JOB:

PURPOSE OF JOB:

To coordinate the development, implementation and delivery and revision of Mainstream Education Curriculum, Technical and Vocational Curricula, Special Education Curricula, including Curricula for gifted students, and ensure that assessment procedures consistent with the various curricula, are conducted and constantly monitored at both Primary and Secondary levels.

This is a professional position which has unit level responsibility to help students overcome problems that impede learning and to assist them in making educational, occupational and life plans that hold promise for their personal fulfillment as mature and responsible men and women.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Register students new to the school and orient them to school procedures and the school’s varied opportunities for learning • Aid students in course and subject selection • Work to resolve student’s educational challenges • Work to discover and develop special abilities of students • Counsel with students on an individual or group basis in the resolution of personal problems related to attendance, home and family relations, health and emotional adjustment.

• Work with students to achieve academic success by means of individual or group conferences concerning attendance, study skills, progress reports, grades, promotion, appropriate placement and high school graduation results • Work to prevent students from dropping out of school • Work closely with special programmes established by the Ministry of Education such as special education staffing and Individualised Education Programme (IEP) conferences.

• Adhere to all Public Service codes, rules and regulations

• Liaises with school administrators to identify curricula needs, and plans to effect the necessary changes to the curricula • Coordinates the development of curricula for any new or expected educational programs and revises curricula for existing programs for both primary and secondary levels.

• Coordinates the local adoption and purchase of textbooks to complement and revised or newly developed curricula.

• Closely monitors the implementation of newly revised or developed curricula and give guidance where difficulties may be experienced.

• Plans and directs staff development activities to meet teachers’ needs, which may evolve as a result of any newly developed curricula.

• Constantly seeks to improve the quality of curricular offerings to address the needs of all children.

• Works constructively in securing staff involvement and support for the development and implementation of instructional changes.

• Organizes production and design of curriculum materials.

• Performs any other duty as may from time to time be delegated by the Director of Education.

• Adhere to all Public Service codes, rules and regulations

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• A Bachelor’s degree in Guidance and Counselling is essential.

• A diploma in education and/or a Bachelor’s degree in social work or psychology is desirable.

• The position requires a minimum of three (3) years working in a school in a related field to be able to respond effectively to the challenges of the job.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• A first degree in a specialized subject area.

• A Master’s Degree in Curriculum Development • Must have at least three (3) years working in the field of curriculum.

SALARY:

SALARY:

HOW TO APPLY

HOW TO APPLY

$27,840.00 - $31,020.00 per annum

$35,040.00 per annum

Resumes with current contact information must be accompanied by a Cover Letter, two letters of reference (one preferably from a former employer), copies of educational certificates, a Police Certificate and a copy of the Passport photo page. Current serving officers must apply through their Heads of Department.

Resumes with current contact information must be accompanied by a Cover Letter, two letters of reference (one preferably from a former employer), certified copies of educational certificates, a Police Certificate and a copy of the Passport photo page.

Current serving officers must apply through their Heads of Department.

Applications should be addressed to the Office of the Human Resource Management Directorate, Church Folly, Grand Turk and submitted by Facsimile: 649-946-1582 or sent by email to: recruitment@gov.tc with the subject line being: Guidance Counsellor Application. Envelopes should have the subject: Guidance Counsellor Application marked on the front.

Applications should be addressed to The Director, Office of the Human Resource Management Directorate, Church Folly, Grand Turk and submitted by Facsimile: 649946-1582 or sent by email to: recruitment@gov.tc with the subject line being: Curriculum Development Officer Application. Envelopes should have the subject: Curriculum Development Officer Application marked on the front.

Deadline: January 29th, 2014

Deadline: January 29th, 2014

APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT THE SUBMISSION OF ALL REQUESTED DOCUMENTS

APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT THE SUBMISSION OF ALL REQUESTED DOCUMENTS

ONLY SUITABLE CANDIDATES WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED

ONLY SUITABLE CANDIDATES WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED 9371

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January 25 - 31, 2014 GLOBAL SERVICES LTD. Is looking for a

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ISLAND SPORTIQUE Is looking for a part-time

sales technician clerk To work 6 days per week salary $10.00 per hour.

contact: 331-1809 9346

Salary $5.00 per hour contact: 941-8233 between the hours of 8am-1pm

LOCAL SAND TOP QUALITY LEWIS WALKIN

232-7317 or 342-1222

9537

NATIONAL COLONY REALTY Is looking for a

labourer To work 5 days per week salary $5.00 per hour. contact: 431-5723

9368

DOMESTIC WORKER/ GARDENER Working hours: 8 hours per day. Wages: $5.50 per hour. Must be able to clean yard, wash vehicles. Small maintenance around the property, operate small machines (lawnmower, cutter, blower). Work on weekends if necessary

Contact: Neon Holdings Ltd. Tel: 649-941-7923 During working hours

9363

PABLO BARBER SHOP & BEAUTY SALON Is looking for a

FOR RENT barber

3-bedroom apartment $1100.00 per month it will be available May 1st.

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

contact: 946-4664

contact: 2470187 or 242-5713

9353

TURKS & CAICOS ISLANDS GOVERNMENT

VACANCY Teacher

Education Department, Ministry of Education, South Caicos and Providenciales Applications are invited for teaching positions in the Education System of the Turks and Caicos Islands, in the areas as listed: Primary Level • Reading Specialist – South Caicos • Physical Education- Providenciales PURPOSE OF THE JOB: This is a professional position which has responsibility for the instruction and supervision of students in primary schools.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Teach all areas of the primary curriculum • Take responsibility for the progress of a class of primary students • Supervising and disciplining students as required • Organise the classroom and learning resources to create a positive learning environment • Motivate students with enthusiastic, imaginative presentations/lessons • Plan, prepare and present lessons that cater for the needs of the whole ability range within the class • Maintain discipline • Prepare and mark assignments, class work, and projects to facilitate positive student development • Meet requirements for the assessment and recording of students' development • Prepare students for national examinations • Provide feedback to parents on student’s progress at parents’ evenings and other meetings • Coordinate activities and resources within a specific area of the curriculum and support colleagues in delivering of this specialist area • Work with others to plan and coordinate work • Stay up to date with changes and developments in the primary curriculum and child development • Coordinate field trips and facilitate additional learning experiences for students • Take part in school events and activities which may take place on weekends or in the evenings • Liaise with colleagues and work flexibly,

particularly in smaller schools • Engaging in continuing professional development activities whether self-directed or initiated by the school/Ministry of Education • Work with parents and the department and sister agencies to maximize the involvement in the school and the development of the resources of the school • Adhere to all Public Service codes, rules and regulations • Perform other related tasks as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE • A bachelor's degree in education with a speciality in primary or relevant academic discipline AND • A teacher's certificate or diploma (The certificate or diploma may be encompassed in the degree).

• Minimum of one (1) year’s teaching practice experience in a classroom setting at the primary school level For Vocational Teachers • An industry standard qualification (e.g. City and Guilds) in a relevant vocational discipline AND • A teacher's certificate or diploma AND • Associated vocational experience of a minimum of three (3) years SALARY: $27,840.00 - $31,020.00 HOW TO APPLY Resumes with current contact information must be accompanied by a Cover Letter, two letters of reference (one preferably from a former employer), certified copies of educational certificates, a Police Certificate and a copy of the Passport photo page.

Current serving officers must apply through their Heads of Department.

Applications should be addressed to The Director, Office of the Human Resource Management Directorate, Church Folly, Grand Turk and submitted by Facsimile: 649-9461582 or sent by email to: recruitment@gov.tc with the subject line or envelope referencing your area of interest.

Deadline: January 29th, 2014

APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT THE SUBMISSION OF ALL REQUESTED DOCUMENTS ONLY SUITABLE CANDIDATES WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED 9372

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January 25 - 31, 2014

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

SALES!!!

Due to change of season we are selling lots of items at discount prices. Towels, curtains, bathroom sets, bathroom coordinates, napkins, cups and glasses, canisters, mixing bowls, serving trays and much more for your house.

TURKS & CAICOS ISLANDS GOVERNMENT VACANCY

Principal -High School Education Department, Ministry of Education, Providenciales PURPOSE OF JOB:

This is a senior professional position which has responsibility for managing and supervising a co-education institution. The job holder is required to ensure that discipline is maintained among the academic and student body and to prepare and manage the school’s annual budget and supply inventory. The position is responsible for the cost centre operations.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

DUNCANSON & CO. Barristers & Attorneys

PUBLIC NOTICE DUNCANSON & CO. Barristers & Attorneys are pleased to announce the re-opening of our Leeward Highway Office for ongoing legal services to the public. We are located in our own building across the street from the Supreme Court complex, next door to the offices of TC Weekly News and between that and the St. Monica's Anglican Church.

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

We specialize in: • Civil Litigation (Particular competencies: Judicial Review and other claims against TCI Government/Departments, Mareva and other Injunctions, Land, Trust & Bank disputes) • Property Matters, Planning Department & Development Issues • Business Law • Immigration • Labour Disputes Telephone: (649) 941-4444 Telefax: (649) 941-4235 Cellphone: (649) 245-1314 email: berynd@yahoo.com DUNCANSON & CO. Barristers & Attorneys

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

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Promote and seek to sustain parent and community interest in school activities Develop, motivate and lead all staff to achieve the highest professional standards Liaise with the Heads of Department in the implementation of the curriculum Make necessary referral where students may require professional counselling Maintain accurate records on school events and incidents that may occur at the school Build a collaborative learning culture within the school and actively engage with other secondary schools and primary schools and other agencies to build effective learning communities Guided by the Ministry policies, articulate the goals and philosophy of the school Assist with the annual registration of pupils and assign pupils to classes based on age and cognitive ability Prepare the school’s budget and ensure compliance Lead in the delivery of a national curriculum in a way which inspires and engages all pupils Ensure a consistent and continuous school-wide focus on pupil assessment and achievement, using appropriate data and benchmarks to set, monitor, track and evaluate individual pupil progress Ensure that the academic staff deliver lessons to a range of classes including putting up displays in the classroom Lead in the delivery of a national curriculum in a way which inspires and engages all pupils Ensure a consistent and continuous school-wide focus on pupil assessment and achievement, using appropriate data and benchmarks to set, monitor, track and evaluate individual pupil progress Ensure that the academic staff deliver lessons to a range of classes including putting up displays in the classroom Perform other related tasks as assigned.

Adhere to all Public Service codes, rules and regulations

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• A master's degree in education administration/leadership or relevant management qualification in addition to a teacher’s certificate or diploma is essential.

• This position requires experience in the education field for more than eight (8) years with at least five (5) years in an educational leadership role, to respond effectively to the challenges of the job.

SALARY: $32,520.00 - $37,500.00 per annum

HOW TO APPLY

Resumes with current contact information must be accompanied by a Cover Letter, two letters of reference (one preferably from a former employer), certified copies of educational certificates, a Police Certificate and a copy of the Passport photo page.

Current serving officers must apply through their Heads of Department.

Applications should be addressed to The Director, Office of the Human Resource Management Directorate, Church Folly, Grand Turk and submitted by Facsimile: 649-946-1582 or sent by email to: recruitment@gov.tc with the subject line being: Principal Application. Envelopes should have the subject: Principal Application marked on the front.

Deadline: January 29th, 2014

APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT THE SUBMISSION OF ALL REQUESTED DOCUMENTS ONLY SUITABLE CANDIDATES WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED 9370

January 25 - 31, 2014

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

IDEAL PETROLEUM Is looking for a

PRICE SLASHED

THE WINE CELLAR Is seeking to hire a

Labourer FOR QUICK SALE

To work 6 days per week salary $400.00 per week.

To work 5 ½ days per week salary $6.00 per hour. Hours: 8:30am6:30pm some extra hours maybe required

contact: 946-5663

Send resume to: discount@tciway.tc

labourer

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9344

9316

MARCUS LIGHTBOURNE Is looking for a

security nanny/ babysitter

To work 5 days per week salary $5.00 per hour. contact: 242-0521

9327

HYNETTA FORBES Is looking for a

domestic worker To work 5 days per week. Salary $5.00 per hour.

Contact: 243-4272

Amazing Value!

Lot for Sale

PRICE SLASHED

In Gated/Planned Community in Long Bay. Flamingo Crossing lot comes with full set of House Plans, all underground utilities, etc.

$175,000 $49,999 o.b.o.

Call 231-3788

9347

$180,000 CASH! House and ½ Acre land Richmond Hill 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Fully furnished

Call: 231-3788 CORIATS OUR 36TH YEAR CORIATS (CARIBBEAN) LIMITED Licensed Trust Company

BUSINESS SYSTEMS ANALYST With 10+ years’ experience in management.

Must have familiarity with integrated line of business/ERP systems (including compliance) and design of business process workflows.

Proven ability to evaluate, select and implement new systems, as well as conduct staff training.

TCI Belonger preferred; excellent working environment. Applications with full CV to Marcella Malcolm, CORIATS, The Centre, P.O. Box 171, Providenciales. Fax (649) 946-4850. E.Mail office@coriats.com

9428

POSITION AVAILABLE 1st JULY, 2014

Cosmetologist with over 5 years experience in all types of nails, hands and feet care services. Applicants experience must include working in the Tourist Sector and workable knowledge of massages. Wages $300 per week plus commission scheme.

The successful applicant must be a team player and highly motivated to excel.

For an interview or appointment phone Sandy Lightbourne at 231-1092 Mon to Fri between hrs of 10am and 5pm. Resumes/ certificates and references required.

Applications must be received by 7TH February, 2014.

9375

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January 25 - 31, 2014

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

Been Construction

Colmelita Handfield seeks the following:

Tiler Requires an experienced

IS LOOKING FOR:

Land Rover Specialist Mechanics Sales Supervisor

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

One (1) Gardener

An experienced Carpenter and an experienced Heavy Duty Equipment Operator. Applicants must have at least 10 years’ experience in the commercial and residential construction industry.

Salary negotiable.

Labourers Tailor Mason

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

Fax resume to 941 7626

Please send your resume @branitz@yahoo.com9424

Contact: 946-7705

PORT ATLANTIC CONSTRUCTION

MY DEE’S RESTAURANT

Is looking for an

Is looking for a

Electrician

Kitchen Helper

To work 5 days per week salary $8.00 per hour.

ACADEMY MASTER SCHOOL Is looking to fill the following positions:

CHARLES BARBER SHOP Is looking for a

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

COVE CONSTRUCTION LTD. Wishes to employ a Heavy Duty

Equipment Mechanic

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

contact: 241-2975

9405

Cosmetologist To work 6 days per week salary $6.50 per hour.

Contact: 347-6642 or email: winterpoonnewhope@ hotmail.com 9430

• Minimum of 5 years experience with the appropriate qualification is a must • Must be very proficient, honest and reliable • Qualify person must be willing to work off island, overtime, weekends and holidays • Clean police record is essential • Belonger only need apply • Wages starting at $10.00 per hour Please contact: Keith Howell 649-941-5548 or email: keith.cove@tciway.tc

9403

French Teacher Spanish Teacher

contact: 245-1239

9425

9434

DENISE ELMERICH

DEVIN WALKIN

Is looking for a

Is looking for a

hairdresser To work 6 days

labourer

labourer

Contact: 345-8282

contact: 941-5173

DBELLE BEAUTY FASHION SALON NAIL CENTER Is looking for a

per week salary $5.00 per hour.

9406

Contact: 346-6622

9410

9419

To work 5 days per week salary $200.00 per week.

9423

BCS-CS/FPN-CS-GRACE BAY CAR RENTAL/GOLDEN SCISSORS, MAC MOTORS, FOOTPRINTS ON THE BEACH

To work 5 days per week salary $5.00 per hour. contact: 241-5559 9431

Sales Person/ sales assistant

CHARTERED ARCHITECTURAL PRACTICE STERLING PROPERTY CONSULTANTS Seeks to hire a qualified

BUILDING THERMOGRAPHER

Blue Ltd is looking for a sales Person with 3+ years experience in the retail and/or service industry • Person must be mature, reliable, have a very strong knowledge of the surf related products and industry. Be able to understand the variety of trips and tours in order to book excursions • Person must have a background in watersports.

• self motivated and self driven, be prepared to work ALL holidays NO exceptions 6 days a week and often late hours • He/ She must have experience in managing stock/ inventory and Quickbooks POS/ and ordering • Tasks to include: sales, stock, presentation, layout/ ACCURATE CASH FLOW • This person must be mature, responsible, organized, TIMELY, extremely tidy, show initiative and be VERY personable

Capable of producing detailed building energy audits Suitable candidates will have an internationally recognized building thermography qualification and previous experience in producing energy audits for buildings located within the Caribbean region.

Salary is on a commission basis only Applicants should deliver their CV and a covering letter to:

THE MANAGING DIRECTOR STERLING PROPERTY CONSULTANTS 2B COURTYARD PLAZA LEEWARD HIGHWAY, PROVIDENCIALES

Fax resume to: 941 8672 or hand deliver a resume to the owner with a proper cover letter as well as CV. Only strong applicants need apply.

9413

9400

EXPRESS TIRE

ERIKA (MEP) SERVICES

FLAMINGO CAFÉ

Is looking for a:

To work 5 days per week salary $10.00 per hour. contact: 333-0333 9432

Domestic Worker Waitress

Mechanic Tireman

Must be willing to work 6 days per week salary $5.50 per hour.

Must be willing to work 6 days per week salary $8.50 per hour.

LABOURER WANTED

Seeks the following person:

One(1) Deckhand Must have STCW Certificate

Contact: 242-7545

contact: 649-432-4440

9415

Contact: 941-5707

JEAN DELUIS ULYSSE Is looking for a

To assist clients in busy Laundromat. Clean Character Certificate and Driving Record a must.

Salary $6.00 per hour

labourer

GOVERNMENT VACANCY EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN

To work 5 days per week salary $5.50 per hour.

9427

Contact Neville Daley at 231-6989

Lew 1 Shipping

Is looking for the following persons:

Is looking for a

plumber

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9511

January 25 - 31, 2014

contact: 347-3520

9414

JOB SUMMARY:

FIRST GLOBAL INSURANCE BROKERS, LTD.

This is a direct operational response position within the Emergency Medical Services.

The job holder will respond to emergencies in a safe manner and assist in the extrication, stabilization, care and transportation of the ill and injured as required.

T/A UNITED RELIANCE INSURANCE BROKERS (2008) First Global Insurance Brokers Limited t/a United Reliance Insurance Brokers (2008) is seeking a qualified individual to fill in the following position of:v

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • • • • • • • •

Participates in on-going training and development.

Provides Basic Life Support care to patients as required.

Ensures the stocking and safeguarding of the EMS Department vehicles and property.

Responds to emergency requests for service.

Transports patients to and from health care facilities.

Provides medical care within an applicable scope of practice.

Prepares and submits reports as required.

Participates in effective health and safety practices and advocate for paramedic safety at all times.

• Participates and responds to any large scale events as required.

• Maintains license and certifications as required.

• Performs any other duties that may be assigned by the Supervisor.

UNDERWRITING AND CLAIMS PERSONNEL

The ideal candidate should possess the necessary experience and must meet the following qualifications for: REQUIREMENTS: - Minimum 15 years experience in the Insurance Industry in Underwriting, Claims and Risk Management in Property, Casualty and Medical - Must have earned Insurance Degree or Bachelor’s Degree (College Graduate) or equivalent - Proficient in oral and written communication - Computer Literate - Good Negotiation Skills - Certified Insurance Practitioner - Must be able to effectively respond to Insurance Companies, Reinsurers, Brokers and Agents - Knowledgeable in the Insurance regulations both Local and Foreign particularly in London Markets - Must have thorough knowledge of the Turks & Caicos Islands Traffic Code - Technical knowledge preferably in Engineering, Electronics and Accounting

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE: • • • •

High school diploma or equivalent.

Completion of an approved post-secondary EMT-B programme Valid TCI driver’s license Current certification in CPR

SALARY: T10 – T15 $21,000.00 - $22,800.00 plus allowance

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Resumes with current contact information must be accompanied by a Cover Letter, two letters of reference (one preferably from a former employer), copies of educational certificates, a Police Certificate and a copy of the Passport photo page.

Applications should be addressed to the Office of the Human Resource Directorate, Church Folly, Grand Turk. Facsimile: 946-1582 or sent by email to: recruitment@gov.tc with the subject line Emergency Medical Technician Application. Applications sent by post or brought by hand should have the subject Emergency Medical Technician Application clearly marked on the envelopes. Successful applicants will work in accordance with the Public Service Ordinance.

Current serving officers must apply through their heads of department.

OTHER DUTIES - Must be able to attend to on-call duties especially in emergency situations particularly during Catastrophes Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Applications must be emailed to: info@fgibtci.com Attn: Managing Director First Global Insurance Brokers Limited, P.O. Box 117, Caribbean Place 1254 Leeward Highway, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands Applications must be received by the 31st January 2014

DEPARTMENT: Emergency Medical Services MINISTRY: Ministry of Health LOCATION: Grand Turk

9426

Qualified belongers will be given first consideration.

Incomplete applications without supporting documents will not be processed APPLICATION DEADLINE: 30th January, 2014 9494

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MERLINE GROCERY STORE Is looking for a

domestic worker To work 5 days per week salary $5.00 per hour.

JOB VACANCY

Contact: 344-6135

9423

Margaritaville Grand Turk seeks to identify persons for the position of:

Kitchen Helper

REQUIREMENT: • Have at least 2 years experience in similar capacity • Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room personnel.

• Able to prepare a variety of meat, seafood, poultry, vegetable • Understands and complies with HACCP practices • Assist with the food prep assignments during off peak periods • Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 9 hours).

We are also taking applications for the following positions:

Bartenders, Servers, Bussers/ Runners &, Electrician, Player, Cost Control Clerk, Store Clerk, Cook & Dining room Captain

VACANT POSITIONS FINANCE MANAGER Cheshire Hall Medical Centre, Providenciales TCI

All must have a strong teamwork ethic and adherence to all employee policies is required; as well as: • Ability to work under stress.

• Communicate orally and in writing.

• Ability to work flexible hours including public holidays, weekends and night shift.

• Energetic and people oriented, reliable.

• Understand and follow HACCP practices.

Job Summary:

The Finance Manager is a member of the TCI Hospital Senior Management Team and is responsible for planning, developing and directing the financial activities for the Hospitals at Providenciales and Grand Turk, including budgeting, cost accounting, financial planning, financial analysis and reporting, annual and special audits.

Additional Responsibilities:

Develop cost and operational benchmarking tools to identify and implement performance improvement efforts; manage the payroll system; reconcile general ledger accounts; supervise the areas of accounting, patient financial services, procurement and inventory management.

All applications need to be submitted to the HR department by 3rd February, 2014.

Margaritaville Grand Turk. Grand Turk Cruise Center White Sands Beach, Grand Turk

9416

NOTICE OF SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION RBC Royal Bank (Bahamas) Limited of Raleigh House, Leeward Highway, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, hereby gives notice of its intention to sell

by Public Auction the following property pursuant to its power of sale as registered Chargee under the Registered Land Ordinance of the Turks and Caicos Islands CAP 9.01:

Requirements and Experiences:

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, economics, business or related field is required and a master’s degree and CPA are strongly preferred.

• Five to ten years hospital accounting and finance experience, to include revenue cycle knowledge, financial analysis, cost allocation, reimbursement and budgeting; experience with financial management in a capitated healthcare delivery system and five years management experience are required; • Prior experience as a hospital CFO preferred.

JOB DESCRUPTION PROVIDED UPON REQUEST. SALARY RANGE: $70K + based upon experience.

Submit resumes and references to: HR@interhealthcanada.com Deadline for applications: Friday 31st January 2014

CHIEF OF MEDICAL SERVICES

Parcel 60719/193, Cheshire Hall & Richmond Hills, Providenciales.

Summary:

The Chief of Medical Services is a member of the TCI Hospital Senior Management Team who provides leadership, medical direction and administration for all medical related activities for the hospitals at Providenciales and Grand Turk.

Responsibilities: Will include development and implementation of clinical practice protocols; education and training of medical staff; assessment of clinical competence and performance of hospital/visiting consultant physicians; recruitment and mobilization of affiliated physicians; manage the effective utilization of clinical resources; recommends opportunities for developing new revenue streams, procedures, programs and services; serves on key clinical and administrative committees internally and externally.

The property has an extensive canal frontage of approximately 153 linear feet, a covered deck, gazebo, a boat dock, pool and pool deck and it comprises of: a. A singly story main house of approximately 1,607 square feet, 3 bedrooms, two bathrooms, a laundry room and an open plan kitchen/living/dining room and; b. A guest house of approximately 441 square feet with an open living area, 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom and a detached garage.

Requirements and Experiences:

• A medical doctor degree and current license to practice in country of origin; five years of medical administrative/management experience in a comparable role required • Evidence of current clinical practice in own particular discipline required.

• Master’s degree in business or healthcare administration, board certification and previous academic/teaching appointment desirable.

• Preference will be given to candidates with prior experience as a Medical Director, Chief of Staff, Vice President of Medicine or Surgery or similar role and experience in managing multi-site medical services.

Registered Proprietor: Christopher Michael Wright The auction will be held at the offices of Karam Missick attorneys, P.O. Box 926, A 201& A 202 Regent Village, Grace Bay, Providenciales, at 10 o’clock in the morning on Friday the 7th day of February, 2014 A reserve price will be fixed on the Property. A deposit of 10% is due immediately upon all accepted bids.

JOB DESCRIPTION PROVIDED UPON REQUEST. SALARY RANGE: $105K + based upon experience.

Terms and Conditions of Sale by Auction are available by request from RBC Royal Bank (Bahamas) Limited (649) 9417430.

9436

Submit resumes and references to: HR@interhealthcanada.com Deadline for applications: Friday 31st January 2014

January 25 - 31, 2014

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WESLEYAN METHODIST CHURCH Is looking for a

TOUCH OF CLASS BEAUTY SALON

labourer

Cosmetologist

To work 5 days per week salary $5.00 per hour. contact: 946-4075

9358

Is looking for a

to work 6 days per week salary $200 per week. contact: 244-0469

9351

LION CONSTRUCTION Is looking for a

Carpenter To work 4 days

per week salary $7.00 per hour. contact: 347-7023

Cheshire Hall Medical Centre and Cockburn Town Medical Centre Turks and Caicos Islands - BWI

Financial Counselor Location:

Cheshire Hall Medical Centre, Providenciales TCI

Job Summary:

Generate revenue by making payment plan arrangements, collecting on current and past due patient account bills, pursuing deliquent accounts, producing hospital bills, completing daily cash reconcilation and working with insurance company to reconsile patients accounts.

Requirements and Experience • • • • •

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High School diploma or equivalent.

Coding or billing certificate or equivalent experience Medical billing experience Cash collection experience Prefer at least two years of specialized experience and/or training in keeping and maintaining electronic medical records.

Job Description Provided Upon Request. Salary Range: $25,000 - $30,000 annually, based upon experience.

Submit resumes and references to: recruitment@interhealthcanada.tc Deadline for applications: Friday 31st January 2014

Vacant Positions All positions require a minimum 5 years experience and training from recognize institution.

ED Physician General Surgeon Pediatrician NICU Nurse Midwife Theatre Nurse Dialysis Nurse Physical Therapist Medical Technologist Radiographer Education Manager Nurse Education (Clinical) Clinical Pharmacy Manager

Remuneration packages will be based on qualification and experience.

Submit resume and references to: Recruitment@interhealthcanada.tc

Application Deadline: Friday 31 January 2014

9418

Are you a high performing, result driven Sales Professional?

If so, we would like to speak with you to join our dynamic team in the capacity of:

Corporate Sales Executive (Based in Turks & Caicos)

Applications are invited from individuals with a solid sales background who will work directly with key stakeholders to sell LIME’s Telecommunications solutions hardware, software and services to existing & new major corporate accounts.

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing new & existing business opportunities directly to the end users. He/She will be also expected to meet or exceed assigned revenue quota through the selling of new & existing products and services from LIME product portfolio.

• Ideally, a first degree in Marketing/Business Administration/Sales or equivalent qualifications • Greater than five years field sales experience in the enterprise market, selling to ‘C’ Level • Knowledge of functions & operations of the Telecommunications industry • Knowledge of wireless, fixed voice & data products & service offerings • Working knowledge of Target Account/Solution Selling Methodology or equivalent • Working knowledge of CRM & contact management systems, ACT, Gold Mine or Salesforce.com To explore this exciting career opportunity please send your application and resume no later than February 3rd 2014 to recruit@lime.com

Value Every Moment 9429

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Seven Star Resort is seeking a suitably qualified individual to fill the position outlined below. Ideal candidate must possess luxury resort experience, a professional demeanor, and a strong command of the English Language (oral and written). Relevant experience and a passion for hospitality is required.

Salary is based on experience and qualifications.

HEAD SOMMELIER Interested candidates should apply via e-mail to Seven Stars at hr@sevenstarsgracebay.com for consideration.

Application deadline: January 17, 2013 ONLY CANDIDATES MEETING ABOVE REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS WILL BE CONTACTED.

VENDOR’S ASSISTANT WANTED Treasures S & S Gift Shop is looking for a Assistant to work in shop and/or booth.

3 days per week. Salary: $5.50 per hour.

Ocean View Beauty Salon Is looking to fill the following positions:

Nail Technician Hairdresser

Contact 231-1162 9384

Salary starting at $6.00 per hour.

Contact: 232-5443

QUALIFIED PADI/OPEN WATER SCUBA INSTRUCTORS NEEDED Successful candidates must have a minimum of (2) two years experience with current membership and insurance in good standing; must be able to speak French and English and have knowledge of boat operation. Equipment and compressor maintenance would be a plus.

Starting salary $400-$500.00 per week based on experience and qualifications.

Application must be submitted no later than February 11th, 2013 to:

Marsha Blanche., Misick & Stanbrook Tel: 946-4732 Fax 946-4734 Email marsha@misickstanbrook.tc

9430

Building Services Design Ltd. is currently seeking a suitably qualified individual to fill the following position:-

TCI PAINT & SUPPLY LTD.

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Assistant Manager of Sales and Marketing

The successful applicant must be a member of American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) and competent in the design of HVAC systems: Duties shall include preparation of standard detail drawings including sections and isometrics of various mechanical services such as HVAC, plumbing, sanitary, sprinkler systems, swimming pools etc. using Auto CAD and Carrier E2O software.

The applicant must be familiar with USA codes and Regulations and should be a member of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) The applicant must have extensive experience in the installation of, including testing and commissioning of electrical and mechanical services.

Applicant should have a minimum of 5 (five) years experience and a proven design track record on projects for condominium complexes, hotels, commercial and industrial facilities and residential dwellings.

It is essential that the applicant must have a degree in his/her field obtained from a recognized University and registered with his/her respective Engineering Council/ Commission. The successful applicant must have the technical experience for solving design solutions and can work unsupervised in the preparation and issuing of mechanical design drawings. All applications will be considered from suitably qualified candidates who should forward a copy of their resume including relevant experience to the email/ fax address below.

Deadline for Application is February 3rd 2014

Please fax your application to: 649-946-8504 Building Services Design Ltd. Email: accounts@bsd.tc Or mail to: P.O Box 641, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands Please copy application to: Labour Commissioner Providenciales Turks and Caicos Islands

HAS THE FOLLOWING POSTION AVAILABLE

Must have the following:

• 5 years experience and bachelors degree from an accredited university • Strong communication, presentation and writing skills • Hotel engineering background as outside sales will be primarily dealing with reports and understanding the logistical and maintenance • Strong interpersonal, research and teamwork skills • Detail-oriented • Flexible to new situations and challenges • Extensive working knowledge of quick books and back office programs • Must be familiar with static inventory and be able to both place orders and take in account monthly and seasonal stock fluctuations and needs.

• Be knowledgeable on buildings and maintaining customer relations • Ability to be punctual (work begins at 7am -5pm Monday to Friday and 8am - 2pm on Saturdays) • Accept to a Drug free work place/random drug screening • No criminal background

Duties include:

Responsible for maximizing profits and minimizing costs. Marketing, Logistics, Customer Service and finance. Deal with customers and prepare orders as well as receiving and off loading inventory from containers.

Ensuring standards for quality, health and safety are met. Responding to customer complaints and comments. Creating and fostering new relationships with new and perspective clients. General Supervision of employees. Willingness to complete all tasks at hand with a positive and respectful attitude.

Please forward resume to:

TCI Paint & Supply Ltd. Leeward Highway, Providenciales Turks and Caicos Islands. Tel: 941-7432

9374

January 25 - 31, 2014

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Wanted Domestic worker

SAMUEL HALL Is looking for a

Applicant must be hard working, honest and reliable. Experience preferable. Please send applications to Savory & Co., F205 Regent Village West, Providenciales, 946-4602

mason

To work 5 days per week salary $8.00 per hour. contact: 244-4183

9363

9370

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RESIDENTIAL CROWN LAND SCHEME OPEN FOR APPLICATION The Crown Land Unit has resumed the allocation of Residential Land, with effect from 7th February 2013, and NOW invites eligible members of the public to apply for a crown land parcel within the Residential Scheme No. GDT001.

Description: The Residential Scheme No. GDT001 is located in the fast developing area of North West Suburbs, Grand Turk, adjacent to the Public Road to the immediate West of North Creek. There are approximately 15 crown land parcels available in this area, which range in size from 0.23 to 0.30 of an acre.

Price Range: The parcels range in price from $11,625.00 - $18,600.00, with a 25 % TCI Belonger Discount already applied.

Site Plan: Please refer to the Site Plan below showing the available Crown Land parcels within Block 10202, North West Suburbs, Grand Turk

Sous Chef Needed Education and Training:

• Post secondary degree in Culinary Arts or 8 + years industry equivalent experience.

• Computer literate, functional on Excel, MS-Word and Quickbooks • Fluent in English and spanish both written and oral with a fundamental understanding of French and Spanish • First Aid Training

Skill Requirements:

Be able to assist the Executive Chef in all capacities to include: • Work in a high pressure environment with calm, effective leadership • Planning and execution of special events.

• Precise knife skills • Assist Chef in the preparation and execution of all desserts.

• Produce all breakfast, lunch and dinner items with expert precision.

• Cook entire menu on the line during service, including meats to temperature specifications.

• Execute a proper sanitation procedure to insure that high quality food is served that accurately represents the Café.

• Prepare and execute specials based on the Café’s Tex-Mex cuisine.

• Be versed in a large variety of cooking techniques to include: braising, sautéing, frying, steaming, poaching, and sauce making.

• Receive food orders from various vendors, checking for quality and pricing.

• Be able to stand on ones feet for 10 hours and be comfortable lifting 50 pounds without physical restrictions.

• Be available to work holidays and weekends with a flexible schedule.

Leadership and Managerial Requirements: • Assist Chef in the training of kitchen staff to encourage growth in a positive environment.

• Be sensitive to the needs of staff members and maintain a professional demeanor • Assist Chef in the ordering of food through a variety of vendors • Assist Chef with weekly and monthly inventory of items and work with the Chef to calculate food costs • Maintain a positive environment in the kitchen to encourage growth and diversity within the workplace

Who can apply?

A person is only eligible to apply if that person; • Is a Turks and Caicos Islander aged 21 years or above • Has not previously received an allocation of residential land • Has not been convicted of an offence in relation to Crown Land • Has not deliberately damaged, encroached upon or illegally profited from Crown Land • Does not have any arrears in relation to a commercial lease and / or licence over Crown Land.

How to apply?

Prospective applicants may collect an application form from any of the offices of the Crown Land Unit in Grand Turk and Providenciales, or the Offices of the District Commissioner on North Caicos, Middle Caicos, South Caicos and Salt Cay. Forms may also be downloaded from the Crown Land Unit Website: www.tcilandinfo.tc or may be sent to potential applicants by email upon request.

The Sous Chef should be a natural leader who is seeking to assist others in improving their cooking ability, and also to develop strong people skills. An ambitious person who is a comfortable communicator with a confident skill set. The Sous Chef needs to be a self starter that can lead the kitchen in the Chefs absence. The right candidate should be able to open the kitchen in the morning, or be the last to leave the kitchen at night. Prioritizing and executing prep items based on the restaurants needs. He or She will assure that foods are properly labeled with the date and prep item name and consistently rotated, and stored for future use. Oversee and participate in daily cleaning duties as per scheduled by the Chef to maintain a clean safe environment for all employees to work in.

Pay Commensurate with Experience.

Application must include; • • • •

Proof of Turks and Caicos Islander status Proof of age Proof of payment of the non-refundable application fee of US$100.00 Completed application form

The Scheme is now open for application on a First Come First Serve basis. However, if there are more applications than available parcels, then selection will be by open ballot.

Belongers given preference

Closing Date:

This Scheme – Residential Scheme No GDT001 – closes on Friday 7th February 2014 at 2:00 pm. Therefore, any application received after the closing time will not be considered.

Submit CV, certifications and current police record in person or email to: CHEFAMY@SOMEWHERECAFEANDLOUNGE.COM 9362

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Sports Interational ‘No stadium, no match’ - FIFA issues threat to Brazil World Cup city THERE are less than five months to go until the World Cup begins in Brazil but the clock is ticking for another of the global football fiesta’s host cities.

Curitiba, the capital of the southern state of Parana, is so behind with its stadium renovations that FIFA could strip it of its host status.

On a trip to inspect the

venue Tuesday, Jerome Valcke, secretary general of the sport’s governing body, told reporters: “You cannot organise games if you do not have a stadium -- that’s

CROWN LAND UNIT

NOTICE TCIG Invites Application for Crown Land for Residential Purposes The Crown Land Unit, Lands Division, Attorney General’s Chambers of the Turks and Caicos Islands Government (TCIG) resumed the allocation of Crown Land for Residential development on the 7th of February 2013 and has since advertised and finalized the allocation of Residential Scheme No. PLS001 for land parcels in Block 60004, North West Point, Providenciales.

The Crown Land Unit now wishes to invite applications for the Purchase of about 15 parcels of residential land in Block 10202, situate at North West Suburbs, Grand Turk. These parcels, which range in sizes of between 0.23 and 0.30 of an acre and are valued at between $15,500 and $24,800, are being made available for residential development only. The plot sizes are consistent with the new guidelines on the size of residential allotment of crown lands.

These land parcels, which will be allocated under the “Residential Scheme No. GT001”, are being made available in the North West Suburbs of Grand Turk, off the public road adjacent to and west of North Creek. The Land parcels are being allocated in line with the new Crown Land Policy and in accordance with the new Crown Land Ordinance 2012. In keeping with those policies, prospective applicants are being asked to take note that ONLY applicants who have never received an allocation of crown land, who are Belongers aged 21 and over, are eligible to apply. Those persons will also be eligible for a TCI Belonger discount of 25 percent of the Open Market Value for the purchase of Crown Land under this Residential Scheme.

Allocations will be made on a First Come First Served basis, if the number of applications received does not exceed the number of available parcels. However, if there are more applications than available parcels, selections will be made by open ballot. All completed application forms MUST be accompanied by proof of Turks and Caicos Islander Status, proof of age and proof of payment of the nonrefundable Application Fee of US$100.00.

Applications will be accepted commencing from the publication of this notice and will remain open for a period of at least thirty (30) days, thereafter, and will close on Friday the 6th February 2014 at 2:00pm.

Potential applicants may collect an application form from any of the offices of the Crown Land Unit in Grand Turk and Providenciales, or the Offices of the District Commissioner on North Caicos, Middle Caicos, South Caicos and Salt Cay. Forms may also be downloaded from the Crown Land Unit Website: www. tcilandinfo.tc or may be sent to potential applicants by email upon request.

obvious.

“If you don’t have a stadium then you cannot have four games taking place here.

So that’s why again there is this emergency situation.”

FIFA has now given builders in the city of Curitiba a new deadline of February 18 to show a marked improvement in the stadium.

The Arena de Baixada venue, home to Atletico Paranaense, is being expanded for the World Cup with new seats added alongside the pitch and capacity raised to 40,000.

It is understood to now be 90% complete but has progressed little since the end of November, when it was 88% done.

Construction has slowed at the Arena da Baixada World Cup venue in Curitiba, Brazil, shown here in December 2013.

Work on the stadium was also halted in October when a local judge intervened because of concerns that workers were at serious risk of being injured.

“We are not expecting the stadium to be ready on February 18,” Valcke continued.

“What we are expecting is to see a progress and to

understand where we are going and that is what is being put in place today.”

Luis Fernandes, executive secretary of Brazil’s Ministry of Sport, agreed with Valcke’s criticism, saying: “If the pace of work at the stadium in Curitiba were to be kept as it is, then it would not be ready to host the World Cup.

WATER QUALITY ENGINEER – GRAND TURK CRUISE CENTER

Grand Turk Cruise Center is currently accepting CV’s for the position of Water Quality Engineer. This position will be responsible for the operation of all potable water and wastewater systems at the Cruise Center and downtown welcome center including sourced potable water treatment, distribution and supply, waste water treatment, irrigation and recreational aquatic facility systems.

The position will report to the Grand Turk Cruise Center General Manager and work closely with the Maintenance Manager.

Select equipment that meets company and government Environmental and Public Health guidelines, prepare technical reports, deal with official governmental offices and generate changes in the company management policies that affect how the potable water and wastewater systems are managed in the Cruise Center Operate equipment that removes water pollutants and harmful microorganisms (including but not limited to the wastewater treatment plant and the RO plant), as well as the pumps and other equipment that convey water through the different processes.

Coordinate the maintenance and repair all equipment including pumps, pipes, valves, and other related equipment.

Conduct laboratory testing of processed water (potable, swimming pool & wastewater) to ensure it remains up to standards and maintain detailed logs of the data.

Responsible for ensuring the 300,000 gallon swimming pool and Flowrider® attraction is operating properly and safe for people to use.

Keep up-to-date with new technology coming into the market in the fields of water quality and treatment.

Preferred Qualifications: • Minimum five years’ experience in the field of water treatment and hydraulic systems operation and maintenance.

• Detailed understanding of the physical, chemical and microbiological properties of potable and wastewater.

• Should be able to work as part of a multi-cultural team.

• Must be willing to work extended hours including weekends and holidays according to the cruise ship schedule.

• Project Management and construction experience Please list any special credentials or professional societies to which you belong, as well as at least 3 personal and professional references.

Interested parties are encouraged to send resume to: Grand Turk Cruise Center Human Resources Phone: 946-1040 Fax: 946-1041 E-Mail: admin@grandturkcc.com

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GOVERNMENT VACANCY CHIEF DENTAL OFFICER

Floyd Mayweather Jr. (left) and Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao: ‘Dream fight for charity’?. (AP photos)

Pacquiao’s dare to Mayweather: Let’s fight for charity MANNY “Pacman” Pacquiao apparently has had enough of taunts from Floyd Mayweather Jr. The eight-division Filipino world boxing champion finally threw down the gauntlet.

Saying he did not want to disappoint boxing fans around the world, Pacquiao on Saturday night challenged the undefeated American fighter to face him in the ring— and donate all the proceeds from their fight to charities.

“I’m not desperate to fight him just for the sake of money or material things. I’m not the one seeking this fight; rather it’s the boxing fans all over the world,” Pacquiao told the Inquirer on the phone.

Pacquiao said he was willing to fight Mayweather anytime, anywhere—even without a single centavo as prize money.

“I am ready to submit myself to any kind of stringent drug testing,” the Sarangani congressman said.

“Above all, I challenge him to include in our fight contract that both of us will not receive anything out of this fight. We will donate all the proceeds from the fight—guaranteed prize, should there be any, gate

receipts, pay-per-view and endorsements—to charities around the world.”

Pacquiao said Mayweather should agree to such a fight— if the American was not afraid to meet him.

Pacquiao said he had nothing more to prove in the world of boxing.

“I have carved my own niche in the annals of boxing,” the Filipino champ said.

“There’s no reason why I should be desperate to fight him. But since boxing fans worldwide are seeking and demanding a PacquiaoMayweather fight, I don’t want to disappoint them.”

During his trip to South Africa on Wednesday, Mayweather suggested that Pacquiao’s renewed desire to make their mega-fight happen came out of desperation after the Filipino’s back-to-back losses to Timothy Bradley and Juan Manuel Marquez in 2012, and his tax problems.

Pacquiao, however, said he had moved on from those losses, as proved by his classic performance against Brandon “Bambam” Rios in Macau in November last year. Pacquiao beat Rios by a unanimous 12-round decision.

ARTHUR CARDINAL MIDDLE CAICOS Is looking for a

Gustavus Francis

DEPARTMENT: MINISTRY: LOCATION:

Dental Ministry of Health Grand Turk

JOB SUMMARY: This is a senior management position whose duties are to serve as a general dental practitioner responsible for diagnosis and treatment of difficult dental problems. The incumbent will provide comprehensive dental care for the Turks & Caicos Islands (TCI), recommending and regulating dental health care policies for the TCI. KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Works coherently with the Permanent Secretary of Health and other Heads of departments to effectively amend policies to help eliminate health disparities in the TCI. • Ensures that adequate service is provided to the family Islands.

• Covers the clinics in the absence of any of the dental officers.

• Acquires and researches the latest trends in the dental and health care profession and disseminate this information to the relevant government authorities and staff.

• Makes recommendations to the various health regulatory bodies pertaining to dental practitioners on island.

• Establishes and maintains quality control measures.

• Manages referrals to Private Practitioners on Island as well as overseas.

• Arranges required Continuing Education training for the department’s staff.

• Prepares the department’s budget • Ensures budgetary compliance.

• Provides a full range of extensive treatments (preventative, restorative and surgical), examples include: the giving of injections for infiltrations and nerve blocks, the extraction of teeth, the cutting of cavities with high speed rotary instruments.

• Plans the appropriate order of treatment, implement, interpret / refine as treatment progresses to final stage.

• Discuss specific treatment plans, if appropriate, analyze patient information and adapt for individual needs.

• Analyzes patient information and adapt treatment if appropriate.

• Provides information and practical advice as appropriate for oral health needs of individuals to enable them to improve and maintain good oral health.

• Assess monitors and adapts clinical needs as required to meet needs and capabilities of individual patients.

• Raise awareness of patient’s own responsibility regarding treatment outcome and long term benefits.

• Treats patient groups including children and adults and those with multiple complex needs. Understand the needs of patients with anxiety and disabilities and carry out their treatment accordingly.

• Decides how to implement the overall treatment plan, taking into account the medical and psychological needs of the patient.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE: • Degree in Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) or Dental Medicine (D.M.D.) from a school approved by the Council on Dental Education, American Dental Association (ADA); or other dental school, provided the education and knowledge acquired was substantially equivalent to that of graduates from an ADA approved school.

• A Master’s Degree in Dental Surgery or its equivalent • ALL applicants MUST submit legible transcripts as verification of educational requirement. The education MUST be from an institution accredited by an accrediting agency.

• Licensure: Applicants must be currently licensed to practice dentistry in the country where he or she is coming from.

• Eight (8) to ten (10) years experience in the field, of which three (3) years are at supervisory or managerial level.

The experience should span: - Dental Surgical procedures - Cosmetic Restorations - Team leadership - Report writing and - Statistical data analysis COMPENSATION: SALARY: T 48 $49,800.00 per annum plus allowances APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Resumes with current contact information must be accompanied by a Cover Letter, two letters of reference (one preferably from a former employer), copies of educational certificates, a Police Certificate and a copy of the Passport photo page.

labourer To work 5 days per week salary $5.00 per hour

contact: 241-0730 9386

Wanted 1 Labourer $5.00 per hour 6 days a week Contact 241-6040

Applications should be addressed to the Office of the Human Resource Directorate, Church Folly, Grand Turk. Facsimile: 946-1582 or sent by email to: recruitment@gov.tc with the subject line Chief Dental Officer Application. Applications sent by post or brought by hand should have the subject Chief Dental Officer Application clearly marked on the envelopes.

Successful applicants will work in accordance with the Public Service Ordinance.

Current serving officers must apply through their heads of department.

Qualified belongers will be given first consideration.

Incomplete applications without supporting documents will not be processed APPLICATION DEADLINE: 30th January, 2014

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Josh for Sports

The search is on for a history making legend THE search is on for a TCI athlete to become the first person in history to win a gold medal in the Commonwealth Games. We stand a realistic chance of realising this feat for the first time ever.

What I’m envisioning is totally possible, yet it is a very tall order. The person that fits this bill will have to have the vision and ability to defeat some of the best athletes in the world. This includes defeating the whole UK, Australia, New Zealand, the Caribbean and most of Africa.

By Joshua Gardiner

We have the potential to do just that, we must be focused and prepared as of now.

There are at least 17 different

sporting disciplines contested by some 70+ countries and 6500 athletes. This competition is slated to be held in Glasgow, Scotland this year between the latter part of July to the first week in August.

We have at least eight different sports that qualify— but without vision the people perish.

The first time the TCI participated in these Games was in 1978 in Edmonton, Alberto Canada in athletes, rifleshooting and weightlifting.

To qualify to represent the

Public Notice Notice of invitation to prequalify for the tender to Design and Build new homes on Grand Turk and South Caicos.

Under the contract between the Disaster Recovery Board (DRB) of the Turks and Caicos Islands and the European Commission: 10th EDF Turks and Caicos Hurricane Ike Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Project Design and Construction of new homes on properties approved for funding.

Tenders will be called for in February 2014, for the construction of new low cost homes on Grand Turk and South Caicos.

Contractors are invited to contact the project officer Crysenne Dickenson at ccdickenson@gov.tc to obtain an electronic copy of the prequalification questionnaire for this tender. Only those who have submitted a prequalification questionnaire which meets the requirements as set out therein may be invited to submit a tender for the design and build contract.

Closing date for the submission of completed questionnaires is Wednesday, 5th February, 2014.

Qualifying respondents will be invited on Monday, 10th February, 2014 to submit a tender at an appropriate time thereafter.

TCI requires only that the person possesses a PRC. SAILING Olympic sailing is definitely a sport that we have the ability to be competitive in. We have an abundance of natural and raw talent. Our youths have been taught the basic, fundamental skills that would enable them to compete at this level. Also we have a wealth of veteran sailors who are legends of the sport in this country. Big names include: the Dean brothers and the Ewing brothers. All that’s left for them to do now is to commit themselves to the cause and task at hand. If Sir Duward Knowles and Sterling Cook of the Bahamas could have defeated the whole world some 50 years ago at the Olympics then we should feel that it’s quite possible a task from our end as well.

MARTIAL ARTS In this country we have refined karatekas who have made their mark internationally in this discipline. We have youths who have done well and constantly continue to excel. I implore all of our instructors to make your marks now on the world scene.

Specifically, I’m publically calling out Mr. Forbes of the Clement Howell High School, Mr. Patrick Musgrove and all of you advanced experts to step up to the plate and officially put the TCI on the map.

As national/international

ambassadors representing the TCI you must set the example for your students. I know that you all can do it. Prove to the world that you have the intestinal fortitude and courage to stand upon the world stage representing our flag. While I’m at it let me not forget to call out Cardinal Porter to step forward.

in your sport you are classed by weight division. I’m sure that we have weight lifters here that can be competitive on the world stage. Do you have the guts and national pride to try? Remember no steroids.

In 1978 Dee Brisco and Huge Wilson (deceased) showed that guts when they competed.

RIFLE SHOOTING I know that we did well in 1978 (Canada) in this sport. I’m calling on all of you veterans, including Mr. Albert Grant Sr., Mr. Lee Astwood and all the law officials who are qualified, to re-activate the national association and prepare to represent us at these games. In 1978 some of our shooters defeated some of the world’s best shooters at that time.

I beg the question, “can you improve from your performance back then, or have you grown old/cold, having lost your competitive spirit and edge?”

Personally, I believe that you can now prove to me, the entire world and yourself that you have become better with age.

TRACK AND FIELD Athletics is one of the original sports (in 1978) in which we competed at these games.

Now the challenge is thrown out to you track and field athletes. This is one of the most prestigious Games in the world at the senior level.

We cannot cry over spilled milk. Yes we’ve lost Delano Williams to GB and Teray Smith to the Bahamas. But yet have hope in the persons of Kivarno Handfield, our high jumper who now attends Lincoln University and long jumper Ifeanyi Otuonye who has the distinction of placing third in the Junior Commonwealth Games.

WEIGHT-LIFTING Again, I’m personally issuing this challenge to all of you weight-lifters to show us the stature of your intestinal fortitude. Organise yourselves into a national association.

Become re-instated into the world governing body and earn your respect globally by competing in these games.

The good part about it is that

MRS. ALI SMITH I see that we can medal in the women’s 400M open and hurdles if Jamaican born, now Grand Turk resident, Mrs. Ali Smith decides to run for us.

FINAL QUESTION Who will become the first person to medal at these games and have their photo placed on a stamp of the TCI? Time will tell.

So long! With love Josh.

Provo Hockey League:

Panthers on top, Lightning win and lose big THE 2013-2014 Provo Hockey League re-started last Saturday with the Grace Bay Car Rentals and Sales Panthers continuing their unbeaten run and the Coco Bistro Lightning stamping their authority on the J and W Constructions Hurricanes, before suffering at the hands of the Gracebay Resorts Surge.

MIDGET DIVISION The Panthers recorded another big win in the Midget Division. In the feature battle last Saturday, at the Graceway Sports Centre, they got past the TWA Marcelin Wolf Pirates 7-1.

Matthew Harnett led the attack with four goals and an assist while Darlius Coackley Jr added two and Gabriel DiotteJoly one. Greshan Been made two assists and Malik Cox one.

Liam Delancy scored for the Pirates.

In the other Midget clash

the BCQS Flames defeated the Scotiabank Sharks 6-3. Gregory Lewis and Valentine Antolinez led the winners with two goals and one assist each, while Watson Higgs and Daniel Forbes added one apiece. Simran Khalon finished with two assists.

The Sharks were led by Alyssa Laing (two goals) and Cole Nickson (one goal and one assist).

BANTAM DIVISION The Lightning defeated the Hurricanes 9-2 after Sebastian Turbyfield (four goals) and Carson Greatrex (three goals and two assists) exploded offensively. Joe Canham scored both goals for the Hurricanes, while the sharp shooting Orrin Campbell was held to a single assist.

The Lightning’s celebrations were short-lived as the Surge handed them an 8-3 defeat later

in the afternoon.

Bradley Ayers scored four goals and made an assist while Zarek Swann added three.

Turbyfield (also an assist), Greatrex and Zach Scholar netted one each for the Lightning.

MINI DIVISION In the Mini Division the Sailrock Lobsters edged out the Gansevoort Gators 2-1 with Sam Connolly and Kalhid Fulford scoring a goal each. The Gators got into the scorer’s book after Ronin MacLaren found the back of the net.

In the second game the Digicel Comets and the Saunders and Co Owls drew 3-3. Joshua Saunders led the Owls with a pair, while Maddox Zaidan Madden added the other.

Michael Saunders, Jayden Robinson and Gabriel Osmond scored for the Comets while Jack Blain added an assist.

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Angelo Garland just missed the TCI national indoor 400M record held by Ifeanyi Otuonye.

Garland just off national mark, but breaks school’s 400M indoor record TCI’s US based athlete Angelo Garland fell just short of the national 400M indoor record when he competed last Friday at his Texas A&M University Invitational at the Gilliam indoor track at College Station, Texas.

The freshman did however make his mark after breaking his university’s record. Garland, who holds the national junior 400M outdoor record (48.14s), ran 48.99s (twice around a 200M track) en route to

a fifth place finish in the race. Garland eased passed current student David Carrillo’s previous mark of 49.86s.

Ifeanyi Otuonye is the national 400M indoor record holder. At the New Mexico Don Kirby Open in February last year he ran 48.82s.

TCI born, Great Britain athlete, Delano Williams still holds the national 400M overall record. Last January (prior to switching allegiance) he ran 47.81s.

WIV Provo Premier League:

Sharks hand defending champs opening loss THE SWA Sharks are pumped up going into the second round of the WIV Provo Premier League (PPL) after defeating last season’s winners Cheshire Hall 1-0.

In the opener last Saturday the Sharks were tactical in their approach and created a wall defensively, this happened after Cheshire Hall’s Samuel Nacius had an opening kick that hit the bar then the keeper.

When Sharks gained possession they broke well and got Dadi, Rodrigo Torres and Emerson Barsotelli into the attack.

The eventual winners converted after Barsontelli hit the wall on a free kick and followed up with a wellplaced shot.

Also on Saturday the AFC Academy got past the Trailblazers FC 3-2. Elon Charles and Kelly Louima converted for the winners while an own goal added to the score. For the Trailblazers

Romain Small scored for the Trailblazers FC in their opening loss to the AFC Academy.

Richcove and Romain Small found the back of the net.

Last Tuesday Beaches, who returned to the PPL after a five-year hiatus, lost to the President’s Cup champions Rozo FC. Jackius Monfils netted a pair while Jackson Joseph and Yakubu Yussif scored one each in the 4-2 win. For Beaches Omar Chambers and Phenel St Jean were on target.

TCI national softball team made their mark in the World Cup.

Co-Ed Slow Pitch World Cup:

TCI beat Bulgaria – Lose to France and the US THE TURKS and Caicos national co-ed softball team defeated Bulgaria, but lost to France and a US team when they competed in the International Softball Federation 2014 Co-Ed Slow Pitch World Cup on Thursday in Tampa Bay Florida.

In the tournament, which was last held in 2005, TCI

opened with a 17-11 loss to France. Quimby Hall scored two home runs and had a RBI while senior women’s player Paula Virgil Stubbs hit a RBI which brought in the first two runs of the game. VirginStubbs told the Weekly News after the defeat that there were some simple mistakes that the team made.

VICTORY The team seemingly corrected their flaws as they enjoyed success in their next clash.

It was Hall again who led the attack. He scored two home runs in his country’s first win at this level. The victory against Bulgaria was by a 9-8 margin. With TCI brimming with confidence they tackled a

powerhouse US team.

The game was somewhat evenly match early and TCI managed to tie things up at 10-10, but then the home side scored 17 unanswered runs for a 27-10 run win.

Virgil Stubbs said that overall the World Cup was an unforgettable experience for the entire side.

PABA Night League:

Battle of the undefeated: GT Stallions to meet Harbour Boys IT will be strength against speed. Island against island and the stakes will be high when defending champions of the Provo Amateur Basketball Association (PABA) Night League the GT Stallion battle rivals the South Caicos Harbour Boys in the battle of the undefeated on Saturday night at the Gus Lightbourne Sports Complex.

At press time both teams were 5-0, the only undefeated in the league, but the GT Stallions were expected to play the TCI Supersonics (a game they are favourites to win) on Friday night.

In Saturday’s battle, the most anticipated this season, the Harbour Boys will attempt

Alvardo Parker will need to dominate inside for the Harbour Boys.

Last year’s MVP Tamaurri Lightbourne should be one of the key players for the GT Stallions.

to use their speed against the formidable presence of Grand Turks’ big men (Ray

Harris and Kino Wilson).

Even without Ira Taylor who announced his retirement last

season, the Stallions are still one of the strongest in the league.

Key matchups include GT veteran guard Kino Williams against HB’s Jonathon Paul and speedster Arvio Parker (HB) against Damian Seymour (GT).

Big Man Marcus Lightbourne has to protect the paint against HB’s Alvardo Parker. South Caicos also has to find an answer for last season’s MVP Tamaurri Lightbourne (GT) who has emerged as the most complete player in the league.

Also on Saturday night the Spartans will battle the Steelers and Police will meet former champions the Flyers.

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