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$100m resort

for Turtle Cove

Hundreds of jobs are expected to be created and many millions of dollars set to flood into the TCI economy with the development of a $100 million resort and marina in Providenciales.

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‘We are going after the Government’s money’ - Premier

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Multi-million dollar development for Five Cays

A MAJOR boost to the Five Cays community is expected soon with the construction of a multi-million dollar eco-adventure resort comprised of all of the top-notch amenities.

The project, which is being undertaken by a new company operating under the name Adventure Resorts Limited, has already received outline planning permission.

On Wednesday (July 9), Cabinet reviewed the company’s proposal and confirmed its support for the development subject to satisfactory completion of investment processes, a post Cabinet statement from the Governor’s office revealed.

The proposal is for the construction of a low-rise, low density building which would blend in with the environment.

Some of the amenities include a spa, fitness and recreational areas and other tourist accommodations.

Elected member for Five Cays, Sean Astwood told the Weekly News, when contacted, that he supports the project fully, noting that this is in line with his mission to change the face of Five Cays.

Astwood said he has met with

Elected member for Five Cays, Sean Astwood

the developers and consulted on the proposal and thinks it would be good boost for the community.

“It is something that I do support; I think it would be a great addition to the Five Cays community.”

He observed that one of the good things about the project is that it they would be taking advantage of the environment that exists instead of trying to change it.

“I think that type of development has the ability to create more spin on businesses that local people could get more out of.

“It’s not just employment; the main aim is also to create a local economy in Five Cays and that is one of the things that I am working

to make sure happen.”

The elected member would not say exactly where it would be located, only that a piece of Crown land has been identified by the developers.

According to Astwood, the main players in the company are people from TCI who have doing business, living and working in the Turks and Caicos for a long time.

He said they are from the hotel and tourism industry and have helped to develop some of the properties in Providenciales.

Astwood said he is pleased to see more people taking advantage and developing the community’s potential as Five Cays has always been competitive, particularly given the cove and the nice beach there.

“I think in the past persons would have allowed certain things in the community to deter them.

“But with the success of places like Bugaloos and the construction of our big church there, it’s just a general change in the attitude that you’re beginning to see in the community, people are now more willing to take that risk in Five Cays,” the elected member noted.

Poachers jailed for six months TWO illegal fishermen from the Dominican Republic were jailed for six months each on Tuesday (July 8) after they were caught poaching in TCI waters.

Captain Francisco Hernandez, 48, and engineer Jose Ulba Medina, 34, of the 50ft boat ‘Robin Hood’ both pled guilty to eight offences in Grand Turk Magistrates Court.

Meanwhile charges were dismissed against nine other men from the Dominican Republic who were also arrested last week.

The 11 men were captured by marine police just outside Grand Turk last Friday (July 4) after they spotted the boat and fishermen on board.

Ida Gardiner, senior conservation

officer for the Department of the Environment and Maritime Affairs (DEMA), told media that additional vessels had been sighted.

“When we arrived in the area we met up with patrol vessels from Grand Turk and we intercepted the vessels inside the Turks and Caicos Islands waters,” he said.

“Eleven persons were on board.

They had at least seven dingy small boats that they were out fishing in but they got away.”

He explained that once officers had boarded Robin Hood they found a large illegal catch inside including parrot fish, crawfish and conch.

They also found spear guns and scuba equipment – which are illegal

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to use while fishing in the TCI. “We informed them that it was an offence, we informed them that the vessel would have to be seized, we cautioned them and we proceeded to Grand Turk which was the closest port of entry,” Gardiner said.

Hernandez and Medina were slapped with eight charges including use of scuba equipment or any artificial breathing devices other than a snorkel when taking marine products, possession of a spear gun within the fishing limit of the Turks and Caicos Islands, and possession of marine products bearing a mark or wound consistent with the same having been taken by the use of spear gun.

They were also charged with possession of marine product namely parrot fish, possession of marine product namely crawfish during closed season, use of unlicensed vessel for commercial fishing, possession of processed marine product namely crawfish tails, possession of marine product including fish, conch and crawfish tails without possession of a licence.

Following their guilty plea the men were remanded in custody to begin their six month sentence in Her Majesty’s Prison in Grand Turk.

Gardiner stressed the need for better equipment for the DEMA to allow officers to continue to control illegal fishing.

“We need larger vessels so that we can patrol our banks more often. The vessel that we have - the poacher vessels are sometimes bigger than our vessel.

“If we get a larger vessel then we can patrol our banks…it will probably help to cut down on poaching. Also we need manpower.” (RB)

Premier Rufus Ewing

‘We are going after the Government’s money’ - Premier

MILLIONS of dollars in taxes and fees owed to the Government are being actively sought, according to Premier Rufus Ewing.

But a cautious approach is being taking to avoid scaring off potential investors and becoming a legal liability.

Ewing made the announcement during the Government’s latest press conference at the Premier’s Office in Providenciales last Tuesday (July 1).

He responded to reports that public accounts were in a state of disarray and that money was not being collected efficiently.

“Our department has been doing a great job in trying to collect Government money that is outstanding,” he insisted, “but it doesn’t meant we can’t do an even better job.

“We have several areas of focus right now in looking at revenue monies that are being owed to Government.

“We have to be careful on how we approach them, especially when you’re looking at investment and investors.

“We have to approach them in a sensible manner or format and one where we don’t become any liability from a legal standpoint.

“But trust me, we are going after Government’s money.”

In May the Weekly News reported details of the ‘Auditor General’s Report on the 2012/2013 TCIG Financial Statements’ that was laid before the House of Assembly.

The paper, dated March 19, 2014, highlighted several areas of material weakness and significant deficiencies with the Government’s financial handling.

It also talked of areas where TCIG was not complying with laws, regulations, policies and procedures.

Auditor General Anand Heeraman of the National Audit Office (NAO) led the assessment along with four auditors and four assistant auditors.

The report revealed that about $26

million in unpaid revenue was owed to the Government at the end of the 2012/2013 financial year.

Of that about $19 million was contributions from developers to the Turks and Caicos Scholarship Fund between 1997 and 2012.

The report also brought to light the fact that ministry and department figures for unpaid revenue were wildly different – leading to difficulties in knowing exactly how much to collect.

A few weeks ago Minister of Education, Youth and Sport Akierra Missick said that much of the money for the scholarship fund could not be recouped because of development failures.

She said that only $2.5 million represents active projects and the rest may not be available for collection.

During last Tuesday’s press conference Minister of Finance Washington Missick reiterated the Education Minister’s sentiments.

“It’s not an issue of how much is collectable and how much is not – it’s a matter of whether some of these numbers should have been booked in the first place,” he said.

Missick explained that some developments were never completed and some never started so the contributions to the fund became obsolete.

He added that there are cases where entries were booked to the wrong account which the Treasury and the Revenue Control Unit are currently looking into.

“So there’s a whole analysis that’s taking place at the moment and we hope to have more clarity on those numbers as early as the budget presentation on July 14.”

He concluded that the reason why auditors highlight certain issues is so that they can be dealt with.

“There is active work being done to make sure that whatever is legitimately due and payable is in fact collected,” he said. (RB)

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$100m resort and marina expected to create up to 400 jobs HUNDREDS of jobs are expected to be created and many millions of dollars set to flood into the TCI economy with the development of a $100 million resort and marina in Providenciales.

Circle Holdings Limited are building what they call an “ultraluxury boutique experience” on a 17 acre vacant site in Turtle Cove.

The ‘Third Turtle Resort and Marina’ boasts 775 feet of beach frontage and 1,300 feet of marina frontage along with two swimming pools, a casino, restaurants, a huge sports arena and a cigar and rum lounge.

On Wednesday (July 9) the TCI Government and Circle Holdings signed a development agreement for the resort and marina during the Cabinet meeting at the NJS Francis building in Grand Turk.

The immense project has outline development permission and subject to final planning approval construction is scheduled to start in 2015.

Developers hope that it will be completed and ready to cater for guests during the 2016 winter tourist season.

Premier Rufus Ewing expressed his delight at the new development which is set to create up to 400 jobs and add about $9 million in tax to Government coffers each year.

He said: “Following hard on the heels of the Shore Club development, this second major project is providing multi-million dollar investment in the TCI and provides real opportunities our people and businesses.”

Governor Peter Beckingham was also thrilled with the addition of a new development to TCI’s portfolio.

“This is a tremendous investment boost to the TCI economy coming

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just one week after Standard and Poor’s gave this nation a BBB+ credit rating.

“It shows that the TCI is open for business, provides the stability and confidence that investors require.

“This announcement certainly bolsters the Islands’ position as one of the most vibrant economies in the region.”

The expansive project includes 140 suites, one of the lowest densities in the TCI, including seven signature penthouse suites with dedicated rooftop pools and gardens.

A boardwalk will be built along the marina with luxury boutiques and several dining venues, complemented with a seafood restaurant by the beach.

Other amenities will include two pools, a casino, a 7,000 square feet high-tech multisport and event facility, a branded spa with lush gardens, a cigar and rum lounge.

Vasco Borges, owner and CEO of Circle Holdings Ltd, has resided and worked in real estate development and hospitality in the Turks and Caicos Islands since 2005.

He said: “The travel industry feedback to our plans has been fantastic.

“The project will add to the outstanding array of hospitality options in TCI, by offering the first European plan luxury resort in Grace Bay, with an unmatched set of amenities and guest experiences.

“In the coming months, we will be announcing our hotel and marina operating partners, as well as introducing our high-end boutique retail stores.”

In October 2012 the Government and developers signed a memorandum of understanding for the project to go ahead. (RB)

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Artists impression of the new Third Turtle Resort and Marina from the north

Governor Peter Beckingham (centre) signs the development agreement with Vasco Borges, owner and CEO of Circle Holdings Ltd, on the right

History of the Third Turtle site THE THIRD Turtle area first came to life after Fritz Ludington spotted it from his aircraft window en route to Puerto Rico in 1965.

Blown away by the bird’s eye view of the idyllic spot, he made an impromptu visit to Providenciales where he met local personality Gus Lightbourne.

Ludington struck a deal with the British Government which allowed him to buy 4,000 acres of land in exchange for building the

country’s first airstrip and roads.

Work on the Third Turtle Inn’s first 10 bedrooms began in 1969 and the place prospered.

It was a favourite haunt for celebrities including legendary supermodel Cheryl Tiegs, baseball great Ted Williams and ‘Jaws’ author Peter Benchley.

However in 1989 competition from burgeoning Grace Bay forced it to close its doors.

Years later developer Richard Padgett of Oceanpoint Developments

(OPD) bought 17 acres of land on the site of the historic Third Turtle Inn in Turtle Cove.

In 2005 he started plans to build the luxury low density Third Turtle Club and Spa. The five-storey resort was to comprise private butler-serviced condos and penthouses, fine dining restaurants, designer boutiques, a tennis club, spa and fitness centre and a marina continued 

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

Future looks bright?

LAST week international credit ratings agency Standard and Poor’s gave the Turks and Caicos Islands Government a rating of BBB+.

Premier Rufus Ewing and Governor Peter Beckingham both expressed their delight at the result and said it was a sign that the TCI is on its way to economic recovery.

Do you think the country is looking at a brighter future? What more needs to be done to secure a healthy, comfortable and prosperous lifestyle for all of TCI’s residents?

Constant quest for cash

Let’s not lose sight of Standard and Poor’s comment that the keeping of this rating is by no means assured, and will require constant hard work on the country’s behalf, as well as their concern that the apparent lack of any political consensus on how the country moves forward does not bode well for the future.

Lack of any political consensus? In the Turks and Caicos Islands? Do you really think so?

Nothing is more evidence of this lack of consensus that the recent debacle over the payroll tax!

The fact that this country needs some form of broad-based tax seems to be lost on the Opposition, whose position was always just “kill it,” rather than seek some modifications

that could have made it more palatable.

It’s also lost on the Government, who apparently refused to consider the manageable modifications, such as a cap on the amount of earnings that would be subject to the payroll tax that might have been enough to get the bill passed.

The Government also deserves strong censure for failing to properly advise the public that the bill, drafted as it was, would have allowed the taxation of almost all forms of income, and not just payroll earnings.

Incompetence

This is not a good rating and when the prospective developer looks again at TCI and sees the level of taxation they are facing they will continue to go elsewhere.

If Rufus and the Governor are pleased with this rating it shows their level of incompetence.

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accommodating yachts up to 160ft.

Plagued by controversy from the outset, the development sparked a lengthy row and a string of court battles with neighbouring residents who claimed it would devastate the adjoining national park and turn the treasured area into a tacky tourist spot.

The nine-figure project finally received detailed planning consent in 2009 after a four-year battle.

Meanwhile Padgett’s relationship with the Government was highlighted in the Commission of Inquiry probe into corruption.

He was said to have offered bribes to the Government in return for favours related to his development.

In 2010 Padgett, who had suffered from ill health, said that he was throwing in the towel on the lengthy and expensive project.

“We have expended $21m during those six years, we are just coming through the worst economic period in 80 years and we receive no income from this project.

“I am personally receiving significant

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pressure from my family to retire and to let someone else take the development through to its natural completion.”

Following investigations by the Special Investigation and Prosecution Team (SIPT) he was later taken to court to answer to charges of bribery and perverting the course of justice.

He pled guilty in 2013 and in March this year Judge Paul Harrison handed him a two year suspended sentence.

Padgett had previously settled with the Crown in relation to a number of civil claims related to Third Turtle development and land on East Caicos that was acquired by a company he controlled.

He transferred land to the Government valued at about $7 million and made a cash payment of $75,000 for the costs of investigating the claims, to the Crown.

The transferred land included about 540 acres on East Caicos and two parcels at North West Point and Richmond Commons in Providenciales totalling about 10 acres.

(RB)

What we deserve

The rating which is not that good does not reflect what the ordinary person is suffering.

How can we turn around the reputation of the PNP 2003 to 2009 government which had their hands in the pocket of every new and old development when the close relatives of that government continue to run things?

The 1995 to 2003 government had a stellar rating.

Rufus and the Governor expected a poor rating because that is what we truly deserve and we are coming to.

Look around nothing but failed developments since PNP took over. Terrible management is their reputation.

Use NHIP cash

There is an obvious question to put to these politicians. Would they approve of the National Health Insurance Plan (NHIP) purchasing BBB+ bonds?

If they would approve it, why not use the NHIP surplus to pay off the overseas debt so that the interest payment money paid out from taxpayers goes back to taxpayers for their social security and pensions.

No more borrowing

There can be only one reason for the Premier getting a credit rating; he wants to borrow more money.

Borrowing money requires that we pay back not only the amount borrowed but we also must pay back the interest.

In the case of the hospital that means that we must pay back about one half a billion dollars!

The fact is NO company and NO government has ever borrowed itself out of debt and no country has ever gotten out of debt by increasing taxes to the point we are at now.

We are killing industry and more and more Belongers with USA or Bahamas passports are leaving the country for better opportunities.

There are only two reasons why TCI is in the financial mess it is in. The first is, while we blame the worldwide recession the fact is the TCI was in serious debt starting in 2007.

The second reason we are in a serious financial position is that the TCI Government simply does not have the ability to manage Government finances in a responsible manner.

As evidenced by recent news articles about government money being ‘lost’. We also do not have a financially responsible civil service so money is collected but not used properly.

Not great rating

This is not that good a rating. The BBB+ is a marginal rating of low to middle.

How can we compete with the beach areas of Florida, California, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands when the USA due to its debt was just downgraded to AA or excellent!

They will give tax concessions.

B ratings by Standard and Poor’s indicate inconclusive and tentative future.

Then we have the debt and healthcare obligations which will keep the economy down for the next 20 years.

With the small surplus we are generating to pay off the debt it will be 10 years before

funds are available for infrastructure, schools, welfare and roads.

This will continue to cause people to leave or go underground and continue our downward spiral.

We need debt forgiveness not available to Mike’s relatives.

Not accurate

Obviously they only visited certain areas and didn’t speak to the average person.

The average person is finding it extremely difficult to make ends meet.

There are also thousands of unemployed Turks and Caicos Islanders, many losing their homes, businesses and are currently suffering from stress related illnesses.

Contrary to the Standard and Poor’s observation, all is not well in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

No spending sprees

This is becoming ridiculous, bizarre and sublime. First they argued that the payroll tax increase to three per cent was needed among other things to assist in getting a debt rating for the TCI. Yet despite the Opposition and public having defeated this most insane measure the Islands got a debt rating and the Government was able to withhold funds to secure its obligations.

Are we being played and made fools of? It would seem so.

The Islands are on a rebound because the world is rebounding despite British efforts to set us back.

There are signs that the Islands will grow despite the efforts of the British government to kill us with these tax increases.

Let us not use the BBB+ credit rating as an excuse to borrow unless we are going to retire the $260 million loan guarantee and get the British off our backs.

No spending sprees or music festivals are needed at this time.

Tighter noose

Who are they really fooling? All this means is that we are eligible to borrow yet more money, with all the attendant taxes and restrictions that entails.

In other words tightening the noose further around our necks.

What would impress would be if a major development actually happened here. But serious developers, who budget carefully for their returns, won’t touch the place with all this uncertainty.

In short we are closed for business and right now that marks our future. That’s why people are leaving.

The Government clearly doesn’t understand this.

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Fundraising site set up for baby Cayden FUNDRAISERS have put together a webpage asking for donations to help three-month-old baby Cayden who is in critical condition in hospital after his mother threw him into a lake in Florida.

Grand Turk-born Inakesha Armour (ne Brooks) is currently in police custody facing two counts of attempted murder following the recent incident and another earlier this year in which she tried to smother him with a pillow.

The family of the 33-year-old said she was suffering from postpartum depression – a debilitating mental

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illness brought on by the birth of a child – and she could not help what she did.

The news hit the press last week and just days later Jamillah Smith set up a donation page on fundraising website youcaring.com.

She hopes to raise $60,000 in order to pay medical costs for both baby Cayden and to support his mother through her condition.

On the site Smith explained that she wants to bring awareness to both postpartum depression and the more serious illness postpartum psychosis.

“There is a very severe illness that

causes a woman to lose herself in the critical stages of the most vital and elated time in her life,” she wrote.

“It deprives her of the true value of self, who she is as a person and most importantly who she is as a mom.

“It takes her away from reality and takes control of her mind and actions. It transforms her into a totally different person.”

She explained that this rare but very serious condition is called postpartum psychosis which is an acute form of postpartum depression.

“Our efforts toward creating an awareness of this illness will

Father Conlan Armour and mother Inakesha Armour during happier time

continue as it is extremely important in a world that knows very little about it and more importantly educate persons on how to manage it.”

Smith went on to say that Cayden has been the unfortunate victim of the distressing illness and he needs financial assistance for his treatment.

She described him as the “sweetest little three month old boy” and said “he would light up your life with his happy and joyful spirit”.

“He is without a doubt, a fighter and an angel sent from God.”

Grand Turk mother accused of trying to kill her baby A TURKS and Caicos Islands mother has been jailed without bail after being accused of trying to kill her three-month old son.

Police say 33-year-old Inakesha Armour (ne Brooks) who now lives in Miramar, Florida, told officers she is suffering from postpartum depression and “has thought about doing harm to the victim on a daily basis”.

On Tuesday (July 2) a passing motorist called 911 when she saw the infant on the grass and the mother nearby. She began CPR on the child.

Armour’s family told the Miami Herald that they knew the new mother had received treatment since the baby’s birth.

The report follows:

By Carli Teproff and Beatrice Dupuy of Miami Herald When Cayden Armour was about two months old, his mother said she gave him adult cough syrup and tried to smother him with a pillow.

Cayden survived.

On Tuesday (July 2) Cayden’s mom, Inakesha S Armour, tossed the infant into a Miramar lake after telling her mother she was going to visit a neighbour, police said.

Cayden already was “turning blue” when his mother fished him out of the water, she later told police.

Now Cayden - whose name means fighter - is fighting for his life in Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital in Hollywood.

Armour, 33, is facing two counts of attempted murder and is being held without bond at the Broward County Jail.

Her son is likely to be placed in state care. The Department of Children and Families will ask a judge Thursday (July 3) to shelter the infant for his protection.

Armour told police she suffered from postpartum depression and “has thought about doing harm to the victim on a daily basis.”

Details of the tragedy play out in a four-page arrest report released Wednesday by Miramar police, who paint a picture of an anguished mother who says she wants to die.

Police say they haven’t been called to the family’s home before Tuesday.

Armour’s family said Wednesday they knew the new mom had been going through difficult times after Cayden’s birth. Her family indicated she had received treatment after the baby was born.

“She had been going through all this stress after having the kid, we can only pray for her,” said Armour’s uncle, Penrhyn Brooks, who lives in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

“I’m just hoping that the child that he comes through,” he said.

“Whatever happens right now it’s in the hands of the law and the Lord.”

A nurse driving through the Miramar neighbourhood might have saved Cayden’s life.

She saw the baby in the grass on the bank of a lake with a woman close by - and something just didn’t look right. So she called police.

In the 911 call, Maureen Brown told the operator “it looks like the baby was in water.”

“The baby is on the ground,” she said in a worried voice that turned to panic. “The baby is not breathing.”

Brown later told police that Armour said: “Call my husband, I just killed my baby.”

Brown waved down Brian Jean, who was driving by. Jean told police that Armour used his phone to call her husband, Conlan Armour.

Jean told police that he overheard Armour say: “I did it again, you need to get over here.”

According to the report, Armour told Jean: “I killed my baby, my life is over.”

When Miramar officers arrived on Southwest 54th Court in the sprawling Riviera Isles community, they found a chaotic scene.

Miramar police spokeswoman Tania Rues said Wednesday that “fortunately we had this good Samaritan that is a nurse stop by and render aid.”

“It is because of her actions the baby is still alive,” she said.

Police have only said that Armour blames postpartum depression.

Kenneth Johnson, the chair and professor of obstetrics and gynaecology in the Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine, said

postpartum depression is fairly common but it varies in degrees.

Severe depression, he said, is less common, but could “cause a woman to be aggressive and exercise poor judgment.”

“Education is the key here,” he said, adding that it is important that family members and new mothers understand and acknowledge signs that may include not wanting to get out of bed or have anything to do with a baby.

He said postpartum depression might begin right away or even months into the baby’s life.

For Armour, the anticipation of having a baby was a joyous occasion.

Before her son’s birth, a video posted

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on YouTube shows a loving family eager for Cayden’s arrival.

“It’s a boy,” a voice cheerfully coos as sonogram images of baby Cayden, still inside his mother, flash on the screen.

The nearly 10-minute video tells the love story of Inakesha and Conlan, who met at a South Florida barbershop where Conlan was working at the time.

On the video, messages from family and friends wish the pair an easy pregnancy and blessed new beginning. Pictures show little shoes, a red onesie and a loving couple.

The video ends with Inakesha talking to her bulging belly: “Cayden, say goodnight to Daddy.”

Under the tree

Smith added that his mother also needs assistance in getting the necessary professional treatment “that will allow her to be the wonderful, loving mom she is”.

“Please, help this family who has two extreme matters to manage all at once.

They need your help and any assistance to them would be of great value.

“Give now and let us fight for Cayden and against this monstrous illness.”

At time of press on Thursday (July 10) $1,695 donations had already been collected from 47 generous donators.

Among the donators were Meshelle Jennings who said: “With God all things are possible. Praying for the entire family. Love you guys.”

Jobeth Coleby wrote: “We are praying with you and for you. God has the last say and he word stands true to this day, he will never leave us nor forsake us.

“Continue to trust in him because he and he alone has the final say!

God bless.”

Donator Nardie Williams said: “Ain’t nothing too big for God to fix. Praying for Kesha and baby Cayden!”

While Shakora Garland who donated to the cause wrote: “Praying for both of them. I hope all goes well and they both get the help that they need.”

The site can be found at www. youcaring.com/medical-fundraiser/ help-for-baby-cayden-hismom/200937. (RB)

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Money laundering defendant may change plea to guilty – TCI-based Poulin previously pleaded not guilty to charges TWO out of three defendants in a money laundering case involving TCI institutions have pleaded guilty to be sentenced later this year.

And the third, a Turks and Caicos Islands-based lawyer, is set to attend a change of plea hearing on Friday (July 11) after originally submitting a plea of not-guilty.

The following copy was printed in CaymanCompass.com on Wednesday, July 2.

THE FORMER founder and managing director of Cayman Islands-based Clover Asset Management, Eric St-Cyr, has pleaded guilty to charges that he conspired to launder the proceeds of a purported bank fraud.

St-Cyr was arrested in Miami in March with Clover investment adviser Joshua VanDyk and Turks and Caicos-based attorney Patrick Poulin following an undercover sting operation by US Inland Revenue Service investigators.

In meetings with St-Cyr and VanDyk, the investigators claimed they were seeking to invest funds with Clover to evade taxes and launder criminal proceeds.

In a statement of facts and plea agreement filed with the Eastern District Court of Virginia, St-Cyr admitted to charges that he and his co-conspirators created layers of transactions involving Turks and Caicos corporations and foundations through which funds were transferred from the US to Clover in the Cayman Islands and back to the US to launder money from a purported bank fraud and hide assets from the Internal Revenue Service.

According to the indictment, St-

Cyr and VanDyk told undercover agents posing as a wealthy US citizen, a financial planner and a bank fraudster that their asset management firm would not take any funds from US investors directly.

Instead, the money would have to be channelled through entities in the Turks and Caicos Islands before they would be transferred to Clover in Cayman.

Poulin, a Canadian attorney with Turks and Caicos law firm Bishop’s Legal, served as an intermediary in these transactions by setting up the entities and functioning as a director on behalf of the US investors, whose affiliation with the entities would not be identified.

A change of plea hearing for Poulin, who until now has pleaded not guilty, is set for this Friday (July 11).

Both Van Dyk, who pleaded guilty to the same charges in June, and St-Cyr confirmed that VanDyk indicated in a meeting with the undercover agents that it was acceptable to the co-conspirators to launder the proceeds of a bank fraud scheme “so long as the money was not linked to drugs or terrorism.”

In a separate meeting, VanDyk and St-

Cyr told the undercover investigators that the “use of a foundation or corporation as intermediary was the preferable process for money laundering, while the use of a trust was sufficient for tax evasion.”

VanDyk and St-Cyr also indicated that they would charge clients more to launder criminal proceeds than to assist in tax evasion.

VanDyk, St-Cyr and Poulin were arrested and charged after an initial test run involving the wiring of $200,000 from the US through the Turks and Caicos to Clover in Cayman in December 2013.

In January 2014, undercover agents received documentation identifying one agent as the beneficial owner of a Turks and Caicos Islands entity named Zero Exposure Inc. The documents also authorised the wiring of the remainder of the $2 million in funds from the bank fraud scheme.

However, the agents claimed they first wanted to see how funds would be returned to the United States before they could proceed with sending the total funds.

In January this year, $197,115.68 was returned from Clover via the Turks and Caicos Islands to the US, according to court documents.

VanDyk and St-Cyr are due to be sentenced on September 5 and September 26, respectively.

They face a maximum sentence of five years’ imprisonment, a fine of $250,000 or twice the gross gain or loss, and three years of supervised release, in addition to any prison term.

Payroll tax bill was a ‘waste of time’ - PDM NOT surprisingly the Opposition has welcomed the proposed withdrawal of the Payroll Tax Bill calling it waste of the people’s time from the very beginning.

In a statement this week, the party commended the Government for the move, stating that the withdrawal of the ill-fated bill is a step in the right direction.

The bill is set to be removed from consideration in the House of Assembly when it meets on Monday (July 14).

The party is also calling on the Government to stop playing politics with the defeat of the bill and “to stop insulting the right thinking people of this country”.

The amount of $5.6 million projected revenue from the tax could never have funded the projects the Government is now claiming, the PDM stated.

They said that claims of a loss in revenue from the Government are nothing but a lot of fluff in areas that will be revealed over this week during the budget presentation in

parliament.

Also to be addressed during the budget session is concerns the party has related to the National Health Insurance Plan (NHIP) audit.

The PDM said that while they are pleased with the amnesty that was recently announced, the Government needs to release the amount being abandoned in the interest of transparency and the amount due to be collected.

“We also believe this is another look into the mind of a Government who refuses to accept the social plight and difficult circumstances in which our people are living and seem prepared to throw up barriers to inward investment than to make it more conducive for investment,” the party said in reference to the payroll tax.

The PDM again called out the Finance Minister for not informing the country from the get-go of the alternatives the Government had in mind in the event of the bill being defeated.

“We see a rolling back of taxes

as we have been calling for, a move which many countries have already proven to be a stimulating factor for their economies.”

The party said that they have held this position since 2012, yet the Government continued to introduce tax after tax.

“We are hoping that this is the first step of many steps to providing relief to the people.

“We will continue to stand firm in our position that we cannot tax our way out of a recession and to push the importance of growing the economy through inward investment.”

The PDM again called attention to the elephant in the room – “the monster healthcare cost”.

They maintain that the Government is not serious about savings because if they were they would deal with this issue.

“When they pay more than lip service to the budget killer healthcare - then we will believe that they are truly interested in developing a solid, realistic fiscal strategy,” the party said.

Eric St-Cyr, founder and managing director of Cayman Islands-based Clover Asset Management

Turks and Caicos Islands-based attorney Patrick Poulin is set to change his plea on Friday

TCI removed from transparency watch list AFTER four years finance watchdogs have removed the Turks and Caicos Islands from a list of countries that did not follow international guidelines on transparency.

The International Organisation of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) now rates the TCI financial services sector as fully compliant with regulations.

It is welcome news for the financial services sector which can now boast fully transparent and open operations.

The TCI Financial Services Commission (TCIFSC), the country’s regulatory and oversight body, was first put onto the IOSCO watch list in 2010.

It was seen as non-compliant with other financial regulatory agencies across the world which asked for transparent sharing of information.

Over the next four years the TCIFSC worked on improving its reputation by building a strong legislative framework and improving its supervision of the local industry.

A body within the IOSCO tasked with enforcement and the exchange of information helped to assist the commission with its improvements.

The select committee monitored the commission’s collaboration with other regulators and provided guidance on cooperation.

On Thursday (July 10) in a press release the TCIFSC announced that it had been removed from the list and that work to improve the sector had been satisfactorily completed.

Now the commission is

eligible to apply for membership of the IOSCO - an association of organisations that regulate the world’s securities and futures markets.

Members are typically the securities commission or the main financial regulator from each country.

Kevin Higgins, managing director of the TCI Financial Services Commission (TCIFSC), said: “We were willing to partner with IOSCO to raise TCI standards as they relate to supervision and oversight of regulated entities.”

He added that the changes made to meet the commissions’ standards have greatly contributed to restoring the economic reputation of the TCI. The IOSCO aims to help develop, implement and promote adherence to internationally recognised standards of regulation, oversight and enforcement.

This is in order to protect investors, maintain fair, efficient and transparent markets, and seek to address systemic risks.

According to the IOSCO the regulator should have authority to share both public and non-public information with domestic and foreign counterparts.

Regulators should establish information sharing mechanisms that set out when and how they will share that information.

In addition the regulatory system should also allow for assistance to be provided to foreign regulators who need to make inquiries in the discharge of their functions and exercise of their powers.

CORRECTION The Weekly News would like to correct an error in an article in volume 28, number 27, July 5 to 11, entitled ‘Teen dies in horrific car crash’.

According to family members the deceased Kareem Walkin was not driving the vehicle at the time of the crash, as was stated in a police report.

We would like to apologise for any distress caused by this error.

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TCI is solidly in the investment bracket

LEADER of the Opposition, Sharlene Cartwright Robinson has expressed her party’s satisfaction with last week’s BBB+ credit rating from Standard and Poor’s (S&P) rating agency.

“The BBB+ rating places these Islands solidly in the investment bracket and we are hoping to be able to only go higher in future ratings,” she said.

She added that the party was happy to meet with S&P representatives to play their part in such an important exercise.

“However we must be clear that this rating is valid for unsecured debt. We maintain that our alternative plan was best as secured debt will capture better rates.”

She said the party still believes that their plan is a step in the right direction and the Government’s “venomous” attack on it revealed their lack of maturity in the governance of the country and their unwillingness to in good faith hear ideas from anyone other than their small circle.

“We believe that the people of these Islands deserve something better.”

The party leader promises to unveil the full PDM alternative plan this week during the budget session.

Last week, the Premier,

Governor and Finance Minister all extended thanks to everyone who played a part in the Turks and Caicos Islands receiving such a good rating.

The agency rated the TCI as having a stable outlook based on expectation of successful implementation of recent measures designed to modernise the public sector and strengthen governance.

They also based their rating on the country’s continued economic growth, the level of the net asset, the way the Government has handled the country’s debt and its ability to service the debt.

The agency highlighted that the TCI is a prosperous country with a gross domestic product (GDP) of around $24,000 per head, and benefits from high educational standards and good infrastructure.

Other key indications included – nominal GDP, GDP per capita, real GDP growth, real GDP per capita growth, change in general Government debt, general Government balance, general Government debt, net general Government debt, general Government interest expenditures and revenues and consumer price index (CPI) growth.

The rating is based on statistics from 2007 to 2017.

West Caicos project on hold THE MULTI-MILLION dollar luxury resort build on West Caicos has come to a grinding halt, according to a representative for the developers.

The spokesperson told the Weekly News on Thursday (July 10) that an official statement on the hold would be sent to press within the next few days.

Apex Development Ltd, a real estate development manager based in Providenciales, was appointed to lead the project in 2013.

It became responsible for the resort development, island infrastructure and utilities on West Caicos - a nine square mile uninhabited island six miles south west of Providenciales.

The team is working for a group of European investors who bought the unfinished Ritz Carlton Molasses Reef hotel and condominiums after the project went bust in 2008.

Development of the island originally began in 2001, but the credit crisis and the collapse of main creditor to the project caused the development came to a standstill.

The previous developers Logwood Development Company, and the administrator of the original creditor sold the entire site.

It included about 30 unfinished condos, originally marketed from $2.5 million to $5.5 million, lining a stunning stretch of beach.

In an email to the Weekly News on Thursday Neil Smith of the Governor’s Office said: “Cabinet discussed this week how they can

support the developer in bringing this project to fruition, including surmounting the challenges of moving people and equipment to West Caicos.”

However Althea Been, press officer for the Premier’s Office denied that there was any hiccup in the build.

She said that the developers were contacted on Wednesday (July 9) and gave no indication that the project is on hold.

She said that they are taking “a more modern approach” to the build and demolition work is currently going ahead.

Benefits from the build include enhanced Government revenue from duties, licences and other fees, as well as a 25 per cent share of proceeds from the sale of leasehold interests of land located in the southern part of West Caicos.

The development agreement signed in 2012 yielded the Government $7.6 million including stamp duty, through the completion of land sales that had previously been agreed but not completed.

The additional phases of the development include luxury villa and condominium developments, which will create further construction work and hospitality industry employment.

A key part of the development agreement designates much of the island as a nature conservancy, which the project team has undertaken to maintain, preserve and protect.

Bradley Delancy, 39, took his own life last Friday (July 4)

Delancy’s body was taken to the morgue at Cheshire Hall Medical Centre

Tributes to man who took his own life FRIENDS and family were thrown into a state of mourning when Bradley Delancy was found hanging lifeless from a building in the Lower Bight on Friday (July 4).

The 39-year-old had taken his own life at the property on Delancy Hill, Lower Bight Road in Providenciales.

Police received a report just after 10am alerting them to the distressing incident, according to police press officer Audley Astwood.

Officers from the scenes of crimes unit, CID mobile unit and Grace Bay mobile unit soon arrived at the scene

to conduct investigations.

Doctor Bernardo Serres, who examined Delancy for signs of life, pronounced him dead at 10.45am.

Grieving friends and relatives could be heard wailing in distress at the sudden and saddening loss of life as the body was removed from the house.

Delancy was taken to the morgue at Cheshire Hall Medical Centre.

Bereaved family member and cartoonist for the Weekly News Benneth Williams said: “A family is a bonding of people of same blood.

The family members are all united in all aspects and are there for each other at any cost.

“I extend my sympathy wishes and condolence to the Delancy family, our family on the loss of the beloved family member.

“I am deeply saddened with the sudden loss and pray God to give eternal peace to the departed soul Bradley Delancy.”

The Weekly News offers its condolences to those mourning the untimely death of Bradley Delancy.

(RB)

Man stabbed in Long Bay

TWO teenagers were arrested after a man was repeatedly stabbed in Long Bay, Providenciales, last Thursday, July 3, afternoon.

Haitian citizen Daniel Valvid, 42, was attacked inside a car in the vicinity of Governor’s Road and Long Bay Road.

According to police press officer Audley Astwood he sustained stab wounds to his abdomen and neck.

Police and emergency medical services arrived at the scene and he was taken to Cheshire Hall Medical Centre for further treatment.

Valvid was conscious and orientated throughout the ordeal and following treatment for his wounds was released from hospital the same day.

Two teenage men aged 18 and 16-years-old were arrested following the incident.

Police were unable to provide further details of the attack.

Anyone with information on this incident can call Crimestoppers on 1-800-8477 or use the Crimestoppers online reporting page www. crimestoppers.tc.

Information will be treated in the strictest of confidence. All calls are answered by Miami Dade Police and no one from the RTCIPF will know who called.

Police examine the vehicle following the stabbing in Long Bay

Blood could be seen on the right front door after the incident

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

The positive side of the TCI Dear Editor, The word tourism is every Turks and Caicos Islander’s business starting at junior division, in our homes, to our school.

Tourism is the main engine that drives the TCI economy so those who represent the forefront must always seek to be proactive to stay on top because the entire region is feeding from the same pool of travellers.

They are not just looking for sunshine, pretty waters, white sandy beaches, but what we claim is a very low crime rate, less crowded beaches and the world’s most wonderful, friendly people.

In the late 70s when Cable and Wireless West Indies Ltd were paving the way for what was about to take place in the TCI, especially Providenciales, there were people who could be singled out.

They went beyond the call of duty to ensure the fundamental framework was in place – that was the main thrust for development that is taking place to this very day.

So I wish to focus on someone who did his part then and was very proactive in moving our country forward – Mr John Smith, CEO of the Providenciales Airport Authority.

During the late 70s Mr Smith

worked with Cable and Wireless where he was one of the main technicians responsible for the radios that provided communication around the Islands as well as internationally.

I recall Mr Smith at one time on one of his missions to deal with radio problems, said: “I want to step ahead of the game.

“This equipment does not like bad weather so I will prepare the antennas for whatever may come.”

John is a thinker and a man of action, one who always asks questions.

For the past few years since the arrival of the Special Investigation and Prosecution Team (SIPT), our eyes and ears have been fed with negative vibes, so I want to pitch a different note and tune.

On July 19 I was on my way to South Caicos and my flight has a slight delay.

While sitting in the terminal Mr Smith walked by and asked me if I had time he wanted to give me a brief tour of what is happening with the expansion of the terminal, which I welcomed.

Well I must say it was a shock to see the massive changes that are taking place with the terminal building. The standard of work is

high as they advance towards the finish point.

I truly believe that every Turks and Caicos Islander will feel good when they have an opportunity to see the changes at the Providenciales International Airport – spearheaded by one of us on behalf of all who live in this country.

I’m told that Mr Smith has moved the Airport Authority’s financial position from $3 million to $30 million at one point. This is an outstanding performance in such a short time.

So where are we? Let’s stop waiting to say at funerals how good the person was. That may be okay for the family but it’s about the person.

Let him or her hear how much they are appreciated. We should say to our people who are doing their best, you please my heart, you are doing a good job, may God bless you, keep up the good work.

To Mr John Smith, I am proud of you. When you leave the Airport Authority something great will be passed on to the next CEO. I pray God’s blessings be on your life.

Samuel Harvey, South Dock Road, Providenciales

Don’t have a cow – Part one

Dear Editor, What has taken place in the Turks and Caicos Islands in the last few years is an utter shame and a national disgrace.

What? The ongoing Garlick prosecution of corrupt local Government officials?

No, even though this too is an utter disgrace compounded by the fact that no British official during the period of rampant corruption, such as the Governor or Attorney General, the head overseer and watchdog for the Crown respectively, are due for prosecution and not even required to testify.

No. None of that. This matter involves cows. Cows? Yes, the unlawful senseless slaughter of cattle on the easternmost island of Grand Turk.

The job of our police, as of police the world over, is to uphold

law and order. They fall under the Governor and the TCI Government hired, at great cost if I recall, a top law enforcement official from the famed Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) to head this branch of Government.

But what is any of that worth when certain citizens of Grand Turk, who have owned cattle from since as long as I can remember, and even long before that, have had to sit by helplessly as their livestock has been slaughtered and they have been robbed of their valuable produce?

I take this matter personally since it involves people I have known all my life, including members of my family.

Lee Astwood and Pete Williams (known as Boxer) are upstanding men in the Back Salina Grand Turk community, who have long owned a number of cattle.

Reports are that Mr Astwood had

SPACE IS LIMITED!

a prized bull that he took great pains in securing and rearing at his private residence.

Just a few weeks ago this prize was viciously killed inside his property, and all the assailants took was the animal’s leg.

Can you believe that? Not only is this criminal. It is also beyond cruel.

His inventory of livestock has been systematically cut-down to almost nothing.

Mr Williams has suffered the same fate, and is now down to four cows, which he keeps at home and has to be eyeing all the time. At his own residence!

Is this the Turks and Caicos of law and order that is my home? How sickening. Now head north on Grand Turk to Overback.

Tyrone Roberts, my younger sibling, not long ago had a little over 200 heads of cattle. And his stock

Where are our benefits?

Dear Editor, It has come to the point where I have to question who is really in charge of the National Insurance Board (NIB).

The NIB has a scheme called ‘Survivor’s benefits.’ As I understand this scheme is for the benefit of those who have lost a spouse, and shortly after death an application can be made to collect benefits to support the family of the deceased.

For over six months and counting myself and many others who are entitled to these benefits have made countless visits and phone calls to the national insurance office with no positive answer as to whether or not we will receive our money.

The only response that I have received is that, the cheques are awaiting the signature of the chairman of the board.

As for myself, I have been turned around many times, I have spoken to the deputy director, written to the director and I also made attempts to contact members of the board - all to no avail.

If the chairman of the board is responsible for signing and releasing these cheque, what is her reason for withholding?

Who does she answer to? Who gives her the right to hold onto money that is not hers?

It is unfair to myself and other applicants who have been through the same hell that I have been through to be waiting for monies that is rightfully ours.

It is no secret that Ms Joan Sutton, who was one of the applicants took her issue to the next level by taking

legal action against the board.

And thanks to the stand that she took and carefully reviewing the law, she won her case.

That set the precedence for everyone else to receive their benefits without the wait.

Unfortunately, madam chairman still refused to sign our cheques as though we are begging for something that were not entitled to.

Ms Lillian Misick, where were you when our late spouses were making their weekly/monthly contributions?

If it is our money, we need it and we need it now!

I took this to the news media because this country needs better representatives who are for the people.

Not someone who looks down on their nose at the people after they have been elected to represent us.

Mr Heartwell, I would appreciate if you looked seriously into this matter and do what is necessary for us to be paid immediately.

Issues such as these begs one to question the integrity of your office and the people representing us.

While you may not be individually responsible for the delay in our benefits, your position as director may be questioned due to the poor communication we as contributors receive when addressing matters of concern.

Thank you,

now? One! Yes, one.

And they were killed in the most cruel of fashions. It was quite common for him to find his heifers on the ground dead with only the neck and shoulder taken.

Or only the leg taken. Often they were having calf, with the unborn calf right there dead alongside, or inside them.

Now this is something because when hurricane Ike blasted Grand Turk many people were in distress and had little to eat, having to line up at tents to get donated food.

Tyrone had some of his cows killed so his fellow-islanders from our close-knit Grand Turk community were able to come and have fresh meat to keep them going.

He collected no money for this.

Everybody was in a dire straits and this was his way of helping out his community.

Now if there is another Ike soon there are no more cattle for even temporary relief. How blind and foolish of those involved in this criminal enterprise?

But how is it that Tyrone can be

the victim of 200 head of cattle killed and nothing happens?

Earlier this year another of my younger siblings, Jared Roberts, had a calf of about six months at home that he was rearing.

The mother, who was having another calf, would come home every day to nurse this calf.

Suddenly she did not show, and has never been seen since. Less than a week later the young calf at home was taken from his yard, without a doubt slaughtered, and has never been seen again.

Quite upset, and deep down knowing what had happened he, and our father, Noel Roberts, went to the police station to report the incident.

To this day no one from the police department has come to investigate the matter.

How is this for top investigative police work, and what does that quite competent and capable-looking Commissioner of Police think of this?

National insurance contributor Cheshire Hall, Providenciales

Ben Roberts, Maryland, USA

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Building work must follow the new code PROPERTY owners are being urged to make sure that their designer, architect and contractor have followed the new 2014 TCI Building Code.

And if they are concerned about the strength of an existing property they should have it checked by a structural engineer.

That’s the advice from the TCI Department of Disaster Management and Emergencies (DDME) after staff discovered significant levels of substandard workmanship on buildings in Grand Turk.

Several homes that were severely damaged during hurricanes Hanna and Ike in 2008 are currently getting repaired as part of a $6.25 million European Union recovery fund.

Engineers overseeing the repairs are concerned by what they are finding when they open up the cracks left by hurricanes.

Dr Virginia Clerveaux from DEMA said: “We know that the buildings worst hit by hurricanes Hanna and Ike were residential almost 90 per cent of all the homes on Grand Turk, South Caicos and Salt Cay suffered damage, with many of those completely destroyed.”

She explained that it seems to be the more recent block built homes that suffered the most structural damage because of poor building practices “It is vitally important that the public realise that following the TCI Building Code and using the correct materials will help them stay safe and protect their families and belongings in the event of any future hurricane,” she stressed.

More than 100 properties in Grand Turk, South Caicos and Salt Cay are due to get mended or rebuilt over the coming months.

Joe Jardine of engineering firm CSE Limited said: “It is easy to see why these homes suffered the damage that they did.

“When the homes were built, the builders used beach sand and

Engineers are concerned by what they are finding when they open up cracks

limestone aggregate in the concrete mix, and sometimes they have used too little cement which makes the concrete light coloured and crumbly.

“Two things happen in this situation, first the salt in the beach sand and limestone makes the steel in the wall rust away completely and this weakens the whole structure, second, when too little cement is used, the concrete isn’t actually holding the wall together and the concrete crumbles away when it is exposed by time or weather.”

He said that what is particularly worrying is that he has seen these

Guilty?

practices continuing in new builds.

“Many new built homes have been built with the contractors trying to cut corners by using beach sand, limestone aggregate and too little cement.

“Sometimes people think that they can avoid the problems of using beach sand by adding more cement but this produces a whole lot of other issues and doesn’t stop the rebar from rusting.

“Sometimes the house has been so badly built that it can’t be repaired cost effectively.”

In 2010 the 10th European Development Fund granted €5

Several homes that were severely damaged during hurricanes Hanna and Ike are currently getting repaired

million (about US$6.5 million) to the Turks and Caicos Islands to rebuild homes that remained in a poor or derelict state.

The project aimed to reduce poverty existing as a result of the hurricanes and was overseen by the DRB, chaired by Governor, Peter Beckingham.

Other members of the board are Deputy Governor Anya Williams, Chief Financial Officer Stephen Turnbull, Permanent Secretary Wesley Clerveaux, Pastor Vernon Malcolm and independent member Kingsley Been.

The terms of the contract stated that the fund must spend the money

by October 31, 2014, and aid is limited to South Caicos, Grand Turk and Salt Cay - the islands identified by a 2009 UNESCO survey to be most severely damaged.

Meanwhile the TCI Building Code was updated to incorporate more stringent requirements in design and construction to protect against future hurricane damage and to bring the code in line with the latest advances in international building codes.

This was approved by Cabinet in January this year.

COMMENTARY

I am guilty and I admit it. It happened the better part of 30 years ago. I had just returned home from the TCI accompanied

by Yvette and my two sons Tom and Steve.

I was thinking about that trip and the then promise of the TCI while driving north on the Florida Turnpike at 5mph under the speed limit.

The lights flashed and the patrolman pulled me over. I was guilty, of not wearing my seatbelt!

I explained my reasons but the citation was issued. I mailed in my $22 fine.

Have I ever been questioned, charged or arrested or drawn into court for anything more serious than a minor traffic violation? Never!

Yes, I underwent a divorce while my Ohio attorney suffered a broken leg. He referred me to a young lawyer who messed up.

He forgot to send me notice of the hearing and my ex appeared before the woman referee alone.

I was unable to present my side of

the story because I was 1,200 miles away. The gavel came down, case closed. That simple.

Why am I exposing this soiled linen?

Because someone who has chosen to keep their identity secret has claimed I am a convicted criminal.

Nothing can be further from the truth. The fact is they are guilty of slander.

They made untrue statements based on the fabrications which went unquestioned in a divorce hearing nearly three decades ago.

This latest action by the unknown(s) was meant to intimidate me as a commentator who expresses his opinions in this column weekly.

The method used by this unknown(s) was to open an anonymous email and forward this nonsense to about 100 people in the TCI.

By David Tapfer

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

It smells a lot like attacks made on others within the PDM party based on unfounded allegations. It is called dirty politics.

Was I ever charged with child abandonment or theft of any kind?

Absolutely not!

I am a dad who loves his children and stepchildren and have always had them with me100 per cent of the time as minors and for years as adults.

I supported them in all ways without fail. Ask any child or stepchild of mine or Yvette if you will.

My children, grandchildren and stepchildren continue to communicate as my treasured children Thank you to all who have supported my right to express myself and we look forward to years more, God willing.

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Hundreds hit the beach for watersports tournament FOR the first time in eight years the TCI’s only kiteboarding event saw strong winds, allowing competitors to pull off some spectacular tricks.

The annual Windvibes tournament was a huge success and saw scores of participants and hundreds of spectators take to Long Bay beach in Providenciales, The amateur competition for men, women, and children not only focused on the popular board sport kiteboarding but also kayaking, stand up paddleboarding, and swimming.

There were also beach games including big feet racing, log throwing, tug of war and a treasure hunt for the kids.

Popular local entertainer DJ Dayoh played music for the crowds while food on the beach was provided

by The Market at Blue Haven.

For the first time Windvibes included a charity challenge relay event which was spearheaded by Jill Swan and involved stand up paddling, swimming, kayaking, and big foot running.

The winning team was Waterplay who chose the TCI Aids Foundation as the beneficiary of $1,467 raised during the event.

Naish Kiteboarding, Blue surf shop and Waterplay donated a complete kiteboarding equipment set-up including a lesson which was won by young spectator Malik Sander.

Windvibes 2014 was covered by Alexis Rovira of The Kiteboarder Magazine, and professional videographer Jason Hudson of Keller Photo.

Together they created international awareness of Windvibes tournament and kiteboarding in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

Speaking to Alexis Rovira of The Kiteboarder Magazine before the event organiser and professional kiteboarder Hope LeVin said: “For almost seven unlucky years the wind hasn’t been that great but it’s really been a blessing in disguise because it’s made the event grow into having kayaking stand up paddling and swimming so it’s really increased the participant pool.

“In that way it’s allowed us to promote kiteboarding even more to a larger audience rather than just the kiteboarding community on island.”

She added that the main philosophy behind Windvibes is that it has always been about promoting kiteboarding and watersports, and it is an amateur event.

“It’s not about professionals being there and winning and showing off it’s about people who do it every day after 5pm, go straight from work to the beach.

“It’s about celebrating them and encouraging more people like that to get involved.”

LeVin is sponsored by Naish Kiteboarding, Big Blue Unlimited, Visit TCI, Blue surf shop, and Ride Engine.

The presenting sponsors of Windvibes 2014 were Big Blue Unlimited, Blue Haven Resort and Visit Turks and Caicos.

The swim race was organised

by Ben Stubenberg and Chloe Zimmerman of Race for the Conch Eco Swim.

Windvibes 2014 Winners: KITE

Men - Heat 1 Men - Heat 2

Women

Youth

1st Matt Slattery 1st Joe Jardine 1st Kadri Kullerkupp 1st Mark Cafero 2nd Marc Keyser 2nd Roberto Bedoya 2nd Tina Randall 2nd Rory Osbourne 3rd Randy Hall 3rd Nicholas Boucher 3rd Ritama Jaffe 3rd Grason Behlmaier

SWIM SUP Mens 1st Dan Redmond 2nd Matt Slattery 3rd Mike Fox

1st Dave Mowery 2rd Mike Fox 3rd Dan Redmond

KAYAK Log Throwing:

1st Steve Godsil 2nd Craig Young 3rd Anthony Cafero

Mens: Ranald Schulz Women: Lizzie Baldwin

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Twenty-five members from throughout the TCI attended the annual convention

PDM party convention sees return of leader SHARLENE Cartwright Robinson was returned as PDM party leader and Sean Astwood remained as deputy leader at the party’s conference in South Caicos last weekend.

Twenty-five members from throughout the TCI attended the annual convention at Pond View Restaurant where elections and discussions took place under the theme ‘Commitment without excuse’.

It was the first time in more than 20 years that the event had been held on the small island.

Secretary general Cynclair Musgrove said: “The annual event serves to review the platform of the party, to set the agenda for the road ahead and then to hold elections.”

Members took part in several sessions that were geared toward reigniting the vision of the late JAGS McCartney.

Musgrove said the social, economic and political scenes were compared to today and the sessions proved to be “exciting, fulfilling and educational” Attending delegates heard from

Lebron James accepts a gift from Premier Rufus Ewing

Pro basketball player meets Premier party stalwarts and relatives of McCartney who recounted stories of his and their exploits.

Members were also present who journeyed with McCartney on his last visit to Washington before the fatal plane crash.

“The convention deduced that many of the ills that are faced today have reverted to the 1970s condition, changed form or not changed much since then,” the secretary general said.

“It was then important to recall the dream and the vision and plan the road ahead for the year 2014 and beyond.”

Following elections Sharlene Cartwright Robinson and Sean Astwood were returned as party leader and deputy along with the majority of the existing team including Clarence Selver as national chairman and Cynclair Musgrove as secretary general.

Changes included the appointment of Pat Eke as first vice president, Emma Selver as party whip and Derek Taylor as the third trustee.

A convention committee was also appointed to spearhead planning for the 40th anniversary celebrations which will be held in Grand Turk next year.

LEBRON James, one of the world’s top basketball players, was a towering vision as he stood next to Premier Rufus Ewing during a recent meet and greet.

The Premier presented the 6ft 8ins professional basketball player with a basket of goodies from the TCI just before he boarded his plane back to the US on Thursday, July 3.

James, 29, was in the Turks and Caicos Islands on a vacation and met with the Premier as he left to go home.

He last played for the Miami Heat of the National Basketball Association (NBA) and has won two NBA championships, four NBA Most Valuable Player Awards and two NBA Finals MVP Awards.

He also has two Olympic gold medals, an NBA scoring title, and the NBA Rookie of the Year Award.

James has been selected to ten NBA All-Star teams, ten All-NBA teams, and six All-Defensive teams, and is the Cleveland Cavaliers’ all-time leading scorer.

Further changes to business licences create more uncertainty THE TWO recently announced changes to the business licence regulations may have given some breathing room to local businesses, but the PDM is worried that they are still being forced to operate in an environment of uncertainty.

The changes are the extension of the deadline for registration to pay the new business licence fees to August 31 from July 1 and the decision to decrease some business licence fees by up to 50 per cent from the original proposed amendment.

Deputy leader Sean Astwood said that while the announcement has helped to allay some of the concerns, the list of fees to be decreased is yet to be made public.

He said this continues to create uncertainty in the business environment.

“However, it is very important that business owners recognise that despite this announcement, your business licence fee will still be going up and in some cases, tremendously,” Astwood said.

He added that the period between the changes and reversals of decisions could only be a result of a lack of consultation with the business community and a false preconceived idea of how businesses work.

There was also an announcement of further changes to the reserve and restricted categories of licences.

The deputy leader stated as no

details on this further change have been released to date, this too adds to the uncertain environment in which business owners are being forced to conduct business.

“This PNP Government is responsible for the introduction of more new taxes and negative changes to existing ones than any other government in this country’s history.

“Constant changes such as these breed uncertainty and uncertainty is no friend to businesses. It is one of the major reasons that companies postpone investing and hiring - we can see evidence of this everywhere.”

He further pointed to a motion he has put forward in the House of Assembly to convince the

Government that they are making a grave mistake with the Cabinet approved amendments to the Business Licence Regulations.

The motion demands that the Government delay the implementation of the proposed amendments until a full and meaningful consultation can be carried out with the private sector.

It also calls on the Government not to view business licences as a revenue stream but rather a regulatory framework that governs businesses.

Astwood stated that the Government has continually stifled the motion as they “cherry pick parts of it while continuing to miss the

bigger picture”.

He said the new changes to the Business Licence Regulations must be made public immediately and that full consultation is still needed before the deadline reaches.

The deputy leader is further calling for a full refund of the difference in the fees to people who have already paid under the first amended fees if their business falls under the categories receiving the reduced business licence fee.

It is important that the Government begins to govern in a mature manner and facilitate an environment that promotes businesses instead of providing an environment of uncertainty, he added.

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Shrimp farming, other marine projects agreed by Cabinet CABINET on Wednesday (July 9) welcomed two proposals from shrimp farming developers and confirmed the Government’s support for the development of the farming and methods that have minimal negative impact on the TCI environment.

That is according to a post Cabinet update from the Governor’s office on Thursday (July 10).

The release stated that the developments would be subject to full environmental impact assessment and planning regulations.

Also during Wednesday’s meeting, the Governor was advised to agree to amendments to the Fisheries Protection Ordinance that are in keeping with recent developments in TCIs fisheries and advancements in fisheries science in order to improve the management of finfish, pelagic species and other marine species.

Members agreed that the Caribbean spiny lobster season 2014/2015 will be opened on August 15 and close on March 15, 2015.

They also agreed that a Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC) sponsored Green Economy initiative will be undertaken in TCI from July to October this year.

The initiative will involve a review of existing environmental literature and knowledge, including legal capacity, governmental capacity and capacity of non-governmental organisations to implement

management protocols.

Expert consultants who are retained by JNCC will conduct the review.

The findings will be presented to a project oversight group, which will include stakeholders from public and private sector.

Cabinet also received a report from the Department of Environment and Marine Affairs (DEMA) on the development of appropriate measures for the sustainable management of queen conch (Strombus gigas).

Members agreed that the matter would be subject to public consultation including a public awareness campaign to alert key stakeholders to the developments.

Additionally, Cabinet approved the establishment of an international finance marketing and promotion working group.

The working group’s terms of reference will include development of new financial services products, new legislation and a strategy to market TCI as a well-regulated international financial services sector with superior products and services.

Membership of the working group will include private and public sector financial services practitioners.

Cabinet also gave its approval for a number of appointments.

These include Dorothy Malcolm and Jennifer Glinton to the Immigration Board, Marvin Simmons to the Planning Board and Alexandra Missick to the Education Advisory Committee as deputy chair.

Students not taking advantage of scholarship opportunity

BY DAISY HANDFIELD HIGH school graduates are not taking advantage of several scholarship opportunities being offered by TCI Community College.

In an interview on Tuesday (July 8) chair of the college foundation Claudette Munroe-Claire said that she was disappointed with the feedback from students.

She said that she has decided to extend the deadline from June 30 to an unconfirmed date.

Munroe-Claire said that the focal point for these scholarships are students who are fresh out of high school.

The TCI Community College Foundation is looking to give out in total 12 scholarships and grants for students to obtain associate’s degrees in primary education, nursing or hospitality among others.

She said: “We are aiming to spend just under $30,000 this particular year.

“One of our long term goals is to extend by giving more and more to young people through this programme.”

A full scholarship will cover the cost of tuition and $200 worth of books, while partial will only cover tuition.

Munroe-Claire said that the board is hoping to give back minimum 12 bi-annually, so it is essential for the community to show support when they host their fundraisers.

“That is why it is important for the board to keep raising funds and it is important for the public to support our venture.”

For consideration students must have at least four CXCs or IGCSE subjects, two at a General Two or equivalent B grade or higher and two at General Three or C grade or higher, and whose area of study falls

Hovercraft travel to sister islands coming PASSENGER travel to the islands of North and South Caicos and other areas that are difficult to access by traditional vessels is about to become a lot more accessible with the introduction of hovercrafts to the Turks and Caicos.

On Wednesday (July 9) the Governor was advised to make amendments to Regulations 3 (1) (g) and 3 (2) (f) of the National Parks Ordinance to facilitate this, a post Cabinet release read.

The amendments would not only facilitate passenger transportation by hovercraft to the Caicos Islands but also transportation of passengers through national parks and nature reserves, the release stated.

A hovercraft, also known as an air-cushion vehicle or ACV, is a craft capable of travelling over land, water, mud or ice and other surfaces both at speed and when stationary.

They are hybrid vessels operated by a pilot as an aircraft, rather than a captain as a marine vessel.

The vessels boast of fast turnaround time, which limits the number of trips.

Other benefits to hovercraft travel include quick docking and departure, full speed take offs, which translate into a higher use rate – thus allowing more trips and increased volume when carrying passengers.

A 30 passenger hovercraft is sold for about $250,000 to $500,000.

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A 25 seater Hovercraft

Claudette Munroe-Clare, chair of the Turks and Caicos Islands Community College Scholarship Foundation

in the priority areas that are outlined

by Government.

They must have evidence of acceptance by the Turks and Caicos Islands Community College and students must produce a letter of legal status.

Application requirements include two forms of identification, two letters of reference from old school community leaders, proof of parents or guardians’ annual income and a personal statement outlining why the Community College is their choice for studies.

Those who receive scholarships must maintain a GPA of at least 2.75 and an attendance level of minimum 80 per cent.

The chair said that they initiated the income criteria so that they could focus and perhaps more objectively help students.

If they allow someone who can already afford to pay for schooling to be granted such scholarships it would be harder to help really deserving children, she said.

A scholarship policy handbook was distributed around the islands to all of the high schools in the TCI

months ago to educate the students on the basic requirements.

These scholarships are the first to be up for grabs with this current College Foundation board.

The foundation was established in 2002, but has had its times of dormancy throughout the years.

Interested students can log onto the college’s website and they will see information on the process and the application forms.

Munroe-Clare said that the college will be hosting a major fundraising initiative in October, but since it is only in its planning stage, she reserved the details until a later date.

The Turks and Caicos Islands Community College Foundation is the premier fundraising organisation for the college.

During a press conference at the college branch in Providenciales several months ago, while officials were outlining the details of the scholarship policies, they announced that $40,000 plus was raised last November and the majority of the funds would be used to initiate this programme.

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TCI student talks about life overseas LAW student Brenesha Cox took five minutes out of her busy schedule recently to talk to education group Friends of the British Overseas Territories (FOTBOT).

Cox spoke about her life as a student in the UK, her aspirations for young people and what she thinks the future holds for her Caribbean home.

FOTBOT is a community focused group which aims to promote, support and increase awareness of the 260,000 British citizens that live in the 16 territories.

Her interview follows: Police officers stop vehicles that are driving over the speed limit or are not up to date with vehicle information

Government raking in thousands of dollars from traffic fines

BY DAISY HANDFIELD HEAD of the Grace Bay police station, Evans Caesar, told the Weekly News that in one day a sum of $21,500 was paid to the Treasury in traffic tickets alone.

Traffic court is scheduled the last Thursday of every month and from the last hearing date on June 26 there was a dramatic increase in money being paid to the Government.

In an interview on Tuesday (July 8) Caesar said that this operation has been going on for several months now and that they have been capturing many offenders.

That same day there was a large presence of police officials on the Leeward Highway in Providenciales at the Caicos Lounge where drivers were being stopped for unlicensed vehicles, driving with no driver’s licence, driving with an expired driver’s licence and driving above the speed limit, among other things.

He said that records show that prior to the $20,000 plus made recently, the month before that the treasury made $19,500 and $17,500 the month prior.

The Weekly News asked the officer why there is a drastic increase in police presence and he said that this was talked about for quite some time now due to the increase in vehicle collisions.

“It’s not because of one fatal accident, it’s because of a number of accidents that we have been getting.”

Caesar said that there will be even more manpower on the road in the upcoming weeks.

“We have to enforce the law without a doubt, it is sad that it has

There will be an increase in the presence of traffic officers on the road

to be an increase in the amount of money that traffic court gets, but that’s how it is.”

The officer advised the public to take extra care when driving on the road.

“To drivers just be aware, I mean an accident is an unforeseen occurrence, you cannot plan this, but be aware of other road users.

“It doesn’t take the police to tell you what speeding can cause, I guess everybody knows that. “Drive slowly and carefully on the road.”

In June the TCI saw two road fatalities in Providenciales and one on Middle Caicos; three in total.

Motorists can receive huge fines

for speeding while other offences could see them locked up in jail.

If a vehicle is driving one to ten miles above the speed limit the fine is $350 while every further ten miles warrant an extra $350, up to a fine of $1,500.

Dangerous driving is an arrestable offence and those found in breach could face a fine of up to $5,000 or six months in jail.

Meanwhile driving without due care and attention could see the offending motorist paying up to $1,000 or facing three months in jail.

To report a dangerous driver residents can all the police headquarters at 941-4448.

What brings you to the UK? Certainly not the weather! On the bright side the UK is home to a number of honourable tertiary institutions.

I am currently at university reading for a degree in law with politics at Queen Mary University of London after which I wish to pursue a Master’s Degree before training as a barrister. It has been a wonderful opportunity.

How have you found adapting to life in Britain?

What value does FOTBOT add for you as an overseas territories student?

My journey began when I first moved to the UK nearly five years ago to attend boarding school, which meant that I had no family here.

With the help of kind friends and teachers after about a year or so I slowly became accustomed to the different cultures and general way of British life.

In hindsight it would have been much easier for someone like me coming from an overseas territory to the UK to adapt quickly had there been an organisation like FOTBOT in place when I arrived.

FOTBOT is a much welcomed group which provides an opportunity to learn about other British overseas territories and network with other Britons who have a genuine interest in raising awareness.

In previous years students from overseas territories who came to Britain were somewhat forgotten in the sense that there was nowhere for us to go where our special connection to the UK was understood.

From my perspective as a student from a unique British diaspora, I find FOTBOT to be a home away from home.

How would you like to see FOTBOT expand?

I envision it as a charity which aids in the integration of students

Brenesha Cox is reading for a degree in law with politics at Queen Mary University in London

and persons like myself into the system by amongst other things, assisting in securing internships.

In short I see FOTBOT as potentially becoming the first port of call for overseas territory residents who relocate to the UK. What are your thoughts on the future of the Turks and Caicos? Should they stick with Britain or look towards Canada for a political union?

Recent speculation about a potential annexation between the Turks and Caicos Islands and Canada were put to rest when the Premier of TCI confirmed that such an agreement was not currently on the table.

In my opinion, it is in the best interest of Turks and Caicos Islanders to maintain the current position with Britain as I can personally attest to the fact that it is much more beneficial to the citizens of the country, as well as the fact that a number of our governing systems are derived from the existing ones of the UK. If there is to be any significant political change independence would be the next step, a step which we might take within the next 20 to 30 years provided that sufficient planning is in place.

It would be unfair to dismiss the integral part Canada has played in the growth of the Islands over the years in terms of tourism, general business and investment, with many of our biggest investors and realtors hailing from Canadian soil.

As a British Overseas Territory we enjoy many benefits for which students like myself are very grateful, at best any union with Canada should be restricted to that of trade.

For more on FOTBOT visit www.fotbot.org.

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Royal Navy to visit Grand Turk A HUGE Royal Navy warship will be docking near Grand Turk this weekend as part of a regional mission to strengthen ties and offer disaster relief in the event of a hurricane.

During their visit nearly 200 crew members from the 4,900 tonne HMS Argyll vessel will meet with a range of Turks and Caicos Government officials and undertake practical work in the local community.

The visit will take place from Saturday to Monday (July 12 to 14) and is part of the United Kingdom’s demonstration of support to its six Caribbean overseas territories.

On setting off from the south west of England, HMS Argyll’s captain Commander Paul Hammond said: “As we sail from Plymouth we can reflect on nine months of hard work in preparation for this deployment in which my ship’s company have achieved fantastic results.

“Deploying on operations marks the beginning of another fresh challenge for Argyll that will see us deliver real benefit to both the Caribbean and the UK.” HMS Argyll is in the Caribbean region as part of the Royal Navy's Atlantic Patrol Task (North).

This provides a UK maritime presence in the region all year round.

During hurricane season the ships are on standby to provide humanitarian support to the six UK overseas territories in the

region - Anguilla, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Montserrat and the Turks and Caicos Islands.

Crew from the Argyll will also work with other regional navies and coastguards to combat illegal activities on the high seas.

The main aim of this weekend’s visit to Grand Turk is to strengthen relationships with disaster management and recovery officials.

The visit builds on previous meetings between the Royal Navy and Turks and Caicos Government, and disaster management representatives from the other overseas territories, ahead of the Atlantic hurricane season which began in May. This weekend a team from the ship plan to provide an aerial reconnaissance of the country for the Deputy Governor, Department

take on local teams at basketball, football and golf while on the island.

Based in Plymouth, HMS Argyll is the longest-serving Type 23 frigate in the Royal Navy.

Built in the late 1980s at the Yarrow Yard in Scotstoun on the Clyde (now BAE Systems), she was commissioned in 1991.

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

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

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

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

HMS Argyll weighs 4,900 tonnes and carries nearly 200 crew

New rules for turtle fishing take effect this month STRICT rules on the species and size of turtles that fishermen can catch came into effect this month.

The Department of Environment and Maritime Affairs (DEMA) recently announced the changes that are written in the Fisheries Protection Ordinance.

A closed season for hawksbill turtles will take place from August 1 to March 31 inclusive.

During the closed season it will be unlawful to take, purchase or possess hawksbill turtles or hawksbill turtle products.

There is now a legal size limit of 18 inches minimum and 24 inches maximum for green and hawksbill turtles.

It will be unlawful to possess green or hawksbill turtles larger than 24 inches or smaller than 18 inches.

A permanent closure on the taking of Kemp’s ridley, leatherback, loggerhead and olive ridley turtles has been created.

As of July 1 this year it became unlawful to take or fish for any of these species.

There is a ban on the export of all turtles and turtle products, except for scientific purposes. No turtle products shall be exported from TCI. And a ban on the keeping of

of Disaster Management and Emergency (DDME) officials and personnel from the ship as part of their planning work.

The crew also hope to carry out a community project, helping with the ongoing refurbishment of the Crabtree Corner family park.

And there are plans for them to

The road in between

By Chandra ‘The Remedy’ Craigg If my arms were rubber I still couldn’t reach you, You stand so far yet so close to me so this road in between us keeps me from getting to the bottom of you.

See I want to know you not physically or mentally but emotionally and spiritually.

I want to see if my hand is the perfect fit to hold your heart, and if it is I want to caress it, guard it and safe keep it next to mine.

I know I can’t protect you from the ills of the world but I can create a world for you where you find peace and understanding.

And there you will find me, waiting, willing, and smiling... knowingly.

But this road in between us keeps me from holding you.

It keeps me from loving you the way that a man should be loved, holistically...completely.

I can’t give you breakfast in bed or cook your favourite dish but I will feed you the strength to face another day and the wisdom to move on.

And when your belly is full I will ease the resistance life has put on you that disables you from loving me back.

Sad scenes of a large hawksbill turtle about to get culled

turtles in captivity. As of July 1 it will be unlawful to keep any turtles in captivity, unless such captivity is necessary to rescue, rehabilitate or preserve the life of the turtle.

The changes include a prohibition against processing turtles at sea. All turtles will need to be landed live and in whole condition after being taken and only processed where it is to be sold, processed or used for personal consumption.

In addition to the above turtle

regulations, as of this month it became lawful to export conch shells, conch jewellery, conch pearls or craft products made of conch shells during the closed season for conch.

This regulation will allow such products to be exported for noncommercial or personal use only.

Any questions regarding the new regulations should be directed to DEMA at 941-5122 or emailed to environment@gov.tc.

I’ll treasure you like Ali Baba and the 40 thieves in hopes that you will travel the depths of the desert to find my love.

I want you to understand that this is a serious thing, not a come what may situation.

Because from the moment we met my soul connected to yours linking itself in an eternal longing, an infinite belonging.

And although this road in between us is a road that only you can cross to reach me.

I know that every day that we meet, every time that we touch, every time that my eyes meet your eyes in a couples embrace…

It brings you one step closer to my out stretched arms.

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GARDENING 

How does your garden grow

Aghhhh wasp!

PAPER wasp is the common name for medium to large sized wasps that construct nests made of a papery material.

The nests consist of a single upside-down layer of brood cells (compartments for the young).

There are 22 species of paper wasps in North America (including the Caribbean) and approximately 700 species worldwide. Most are found in the tropics of the western hemisphere.

Most paper wasps measure about 2cm (0.75in) long and are black, brown, or reddish in colour with yellow markings.

Paper wasps will defend their nest

if attacked.

Adults forage for nectar, their source of energy, and for caterpillars to feed the larvae (young). They are natural enemies of many garden insect pests.

The nests of most species are suspended from a single, central stalk and have the shape of an upside-down umbrella.

Plant and wood fibres are collected by the wasps, mixed with saliva, and chewed into a papier maché-like material that is formed into the thin cells of the nest.

The nests are constructed in protected places, such as under the eaves of buildings or in dense

Weekly Recipe Katherine Withers Green, 27, is a mum of one 15-monthold avid pasta lover. She knows from experience that finding meals that are nutritious, quick and easy to make, and that can be frozen for a later date is tough.

These recipes are aimed at mothers looking to make the transition from baby food to ‘real’ food.

Kedgeree This is a traditional breakfast or brunch dish but it kind of works for any time of day.

It's relatively cheap as it's mainly eggs and rice but with the added fish it makes it a healthy option for getting those allimportant omega oils!

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Since the workers have not mated, they can only lay unfertilised eggs, which develop into males, a typical trait in wasps.

Some queens that are unsuccessful at establishing their own nest may join another queen, submitting to her dominance and becoming a worker.

If problems do arise, use a small amount of insecticide that is

YOUR DIET  Tamika has a Master’s Degree in Dietetics and Nutrition from Florida International University and is a registered dietician with the American Dietetic Association (ADA). She is currently executive director of Nutrition in Demand, a non-profit aimed at increasing awareness to health and healthy eating. For more information email tamikahandfield@yahoo.com or visit www.nutritionindemand.com. Call 242-3978 or 442-3978.

labelled for bees and wasps: this can be dust, wettable powders, microencapsulated products, or aerosols.

The labelled pesticide should be blown into the nesting holes. This is more safely done with aerosols than with the other formulations.

But if you can’t beat the wasp, join the wasp!

BY TAMIKA HANDFIELD

Planning a healthy summer

INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) butter plus a little for greasing • 3 hardboiled eggs • 4 cups boiled rice • 3 tins of salmon, haddock or similar • 1/4 tsp nutmeg • 1/3 cup of half and half • Salt and pepper • Lemon

METHOD

• Preheat oven to 350F and liberally grease with butter a deep baking dish.

• Cut eggs into small wedges.

• Flake fish into medium bowl and add rice, nutmeg, and season with salt and pepper.

• Pour in half and half, add eggs and stir lightly.

• Tip into baking dish and dot with butter.

• Cover dish and bake for about 30 minutes, until heated through.

• Serve with lemon wedges.

vegetation.

Normally a colony of several to several dozen paper wasps inhabit the nest.

In most species of paper wasps, colonies are founded by one female who dominates the colony and lays most of the eggs.

This female constructs the nest, lays eggs, forages, and raises the first generation of offspring.

She then stops foraging, becomes the queen, and rules by dominating her offspring of workers.

This is a classic dominance hierarchy with the queen maintaining control through aggressive interactions.

Each individual in line maintains dominance over all others below her through confrontation and aggressive interactions.

If the queen dies or is otherwise lost, the most aggressive worker takes over. This worker begins laying eggs and continues to dominate all below her.

BY DENIS Belanger - NATURE SPLENDOR

Great even when it’s cold and served with salad! Kids will like this dish too as it’s got no ‘green bits’ and you can be happy it’s a healthy, cheap option.

THE LONG, lazy, hot days of summer are here, and many parents are looking for activities to involve their kids in to occupy their time during the summer break.

One thing that children get lots of during the summer, and maybe even too much of, is idle time.

During the summer break, many children spend hours watching television taking breaks only to use the bathroom and eat.

This combination of inactivity and eating can lead to children packing on the pounds during the break.

So, this week I would like to talk about some things parents may want to limit this summer.

-Reduce sedentary time. While we were growing up, the most screen we had was a television and for many of us, we did not have that.

However, this generation is surrounded by screens. For example,

television, computers, laptop, handheld electronic games, Kindles, cell phones and the list goes on.

It is extremely easy for a child to spend an entire day locked away from other people focusing on a moving object on a screen.

This not only increases sedentary behaviour, but it also teaches the child anti-social behaviours.

-Increase physical activity. It is important that parents look for summer events that include lots of activities and/or outdoor play.

There are a number of summer camps happening and many of them include physical activity.

Nutrition in Demand is hosting a fitness and nutrition camp that will involve children in outdoor activities as well as teach them how to make better food choices.

This camp happens July 21 to July 25 at the Edward C Gartland Youth

Centre.

-Make healthy foods available.

Many parents feel like children are supposed to have junk foods, but not so.

I believe children are taught what foods to eat and like. So, during this summer break, ensure that they have lots of fruits and vegetables to eat.

Make sure it is in their reach and in their sight - put it in a bowl on a table they have to pass.

If your child doesn’t usually eat vegetables, you may want to start with the more child friendly veggies like carrots, corn and broccoli.

Once they are comfortable with these, you can become a bit more adventurous.

Children usually and naturally have growth spurts during the summer break, but as parents, let us do our part to not encourage the wrong kind of growth.

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By Easher Parker

Easher is a Turks and Caicos Islands native with a natural talent for writing and a love for all things beauty and style. If you have any questions or suggestions for a topic email easherparker@gmail.com. To find out more visit itseasher.com or follow twitter or Instagram @itseasher for fab instant updates.

A great summer beauty staple: Facial mist WE ALL love our year-round sun, sand and stiletto weather but summer in paradise is usually unbearable. Wouldn’t you agree?

Nobody likes the feeling of a sweaty face, or the dreaded ‘melting makeup’ for those who get dolled up as part of their daily routine.

Luckily our saturated market of cosmetics has some great finds that are great in our quest to conquer the season.

One of them is this wonderful thing called facial mist. It is designed for several purposes, namely to set or refresh your makeup or replenish the skin itself.

I love facial mists and have seen noticeable differences with some.

Even Cleopatra, as the story has been told, loved to douse her face in rosewater to keep her complexion flawless. Meanwhile the ancient romans bathed in it!

Oh but how things have changed. In modern times facial sprays come in all sorts of varieties with a multitude of benefits.

Although temporary, I’ve noticed they can instantly change the appearance of dry, thirsty skin.

They’re also good for flushed faces needing a cool blast and are pleasantly fragranced.

Now to explain why the effects are temporary. In short, some of the contents added to the mists cannot be absorbed into your skin.

It may liven things up a bit but I wouldn’t say I’ve ever noticed any physical improvements other than my makeup looking refreshed.

On the other end it is always good to use in moderation, as with everything else. I’ve found that ‘over-misting’ can have some drying affects. After all, we know the basics of evaporation and its effects on skin.

If you’re already someone who is familiar with facial mist, I have a hunch you can relate to that unwanted effect.

A simple fix to this is ensuring the skin is moisturised. Or another solution is to purchase a mist that contains moisturising properties.

Also bear in mind that facial mists containing SPF may not cover your face enough to do much for you. I always to make sure that I am bulletproof with the sunscreen!

While I would give a few recommendations on a few great mists out on the market, I prefer the DIY approach. It’s much simpler and nicer to the skin.

I have no complaints with a current recipe I frequent. That’s one or two tablespoons of aloe vera juice to one cup of water with a little coconut oil.

This normally lasts me about two to three weeks and of course I keep it refrigerated.

So far I have zero complaints. Don’t hesitate to share your results with me!

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

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Healthy gums, healthy you!

THE LINK between the health of your gums and your overall general health is a topic that has been discussed by dental professionals and doctors for a while now.

Indeed, I have previously written in this column about the link between gum and heart health.

Now a new study, recently published in Australia, not only supports the premise that good, basic gum hygiene treatment reduces furring of the arteries, which in turn decreases the risk of heart disease but concludes that even as little as one non-surgical gum treatment can make a difference.

Gum or periodontal disease is an inflammatory disease affecting the soft and hard structures that support the teeth.

In its early stage, the gums become swollen and red due to inflammation, and will often bleed easily.

These are all the body’s natural responses to the presence of harmful bacteria. In the more serious form of

periodontal disease (periodontitis), the gums pull away from the tooth and supporting gum tissues are destroyed.

Bone can be lost, and the teeth may loosen or eventually fall out.

The findings in this study support the theory that treatment for gum disease benefits not only the health of the gum, but also delivers systemic benefits.

“The study shows that nonsurgical periodontal therapy significantly reduced the progression of thickening of the carotid artery over a one-year period,” says study co-author, University of Sydney vascular disease expert Dr Michael Skilton.

Scientists believe that it is the inflammation in the body caused by the gum disease that is the link between gum disease and systemic disease.

Dr Michael goes on to say that the reduction in thickening of the carotid artery (in the neck) was

significant comparable to a 30 per cent fall in low-density lipoprotein cholesterol - commonly referred to as ‘bad’ cholesterol - which is associated with a decreased risk of heart disease.

One of the conclusions that Dr Skilton reached with respect to the population in the study, I think could be very relevant to certain sectors of the community here in TCI. Namely that the treatment of periodontal disease could become one of the methods used to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease in people that are considered ‘high risk’- people suffering with hypertension, obesity and certain types of diabetes.

From a dental perspective everyone can benefit from regular professional dental cleanings - in general we say every six months - but increasingly the data from studies like this are supporting the fact that they can deliver genuine and substantial general health benefits.

POLICE SAFETY TIPS

Eight secrets to super driving WHEN you drive defensively, you’re aware and ready for whatever happens. You’re cautious, yet ready to take action and not put your fate in the hands of other drivers.

Avoiding aggressive and inattentive driving tendencies yourself will put you in a stronger position to deal with other people’s bad driving.

Leave plenty of space between you and the car in front. Always lock your doors and wear your seatbelt to protect you from being thrown from the car in a crash.

Check your mirrors frequently and scan conditions 20 to 30 seconds ahead of you. Keep your eyes moving.

If a vehicle is showing signs of aggressive driving, slow down or pull over to avoid it.

If the driver is driving so dangerously that you’re worried, try to get off the roadway by turning left or taking the next exit if it’s safe to do so.

Also, keep an eye on pedestrians, bicyclists, and pets along the road.

Be considerate of others but look out for yourself. Don’t assume another driver is going to move out of the way or allow you to merge.

Assume that drivers will run through stop signs and be prepared

By Audley Astwood Audley is a former police detective and broadcaster. He is currently the public relations officer for the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force. and has dedicated his time at work and much of his free time focusing on crime prevention and community policing. For more information call 941-4448 or visit www.tcipolice.tc.

to react. Plan your movements anticipating the worst-case scenario.

In all driving situations, the best way to avoid potential dangers is to position your vehicle where you have the best chance of seeing and being seen.

Having an alternate path of travel is essential, so take the position of other vehicles into consideration when determining an alternate path of travel.

Always leave yourself an out - a place to move your vehicle if your immediate path of travel was suddenly blocked.

Since the greatest chance of a collision is in front of you, using the three to four second rule will help you establish and maintain a safe following distance and provide adequate time for you to brake to a stop if necessary.

But this rule only works in normal traffic under good weather conditions.

In bad weather, increase your following distance an additional second for each condition such as rain, night time driving, or following a large truck or motorcycle.

Posted speed limits apply to ideal conditions. It’s your responsibility to ensure that your speed matches conditions.

In addition, higher speeds make controlling your vehicle that much more difficult if things go wrong.

To maintain control of your vehicle, you must control your speed.

A distraction is any activity that diverts your attention from the task of driving. Driving deserves your full attention so stay focused on the driving task.

Together, we can all make the roads of the TCI much safer.

For more information on safe driving or other policing matters, please visit www.tcipolice.tc or www.facebook.com/RTCIPF.

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Chikungunya spreading to a new Caribbean country every one to two weeks BAHAMIAN authorities have confirmed the country’s first case of the mosquito-borne disease, Chikungunya, warning that the progression of the sickness in the region is occurring at the rate of one country every seven to 14 days.

Environment and Housing Minister Kenred Dorsett in an update statement on the virus said that the case recorded here has been linked to a “tourist visiting from the Dominican Republic” who has since been admitted to hospital.

He said the Department of Environmental Health Services (DEHS) is aware of this threat to the health of the population and has since “implemented a heightened monitoring programme for Aedes aegypti at all ports of entry in The Bahamas in response to the alert of Chikungunya transmission in Latin America and the Caribbean.

“This activity will continue.

Additionally, the systematic monitoring of localities for mosquito breeding will continue and fogging exercises will be conducted for the established prevention protocols.”

Dorsett said that since the virus was first detected in the Caribbean

The Chikungunya virus is a mosquito-borne alpha-virus transmitted primarily by the Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes, the same transmitters of the dengue virus.

in December 2013, in the last six months, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has documented nearly 4,600 new cases of Chikungunya in the Caribbean.

“Chikungunya is spreading rapidly on the French Islands of Guadeloupe and Martinique, accounting for 2,800 of new cases. It has been reported that there have been a total of “165,800 suspected and 4,805 laboratory-confirmed chikungunya cases from five jurisdictions” in the

Caribbean he added.

Countries and territories in the Americas where chikungunya cases have been reported: Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, British Virgin Islands, Dominica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, French Guiana, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Guyana, Haiti, Martinique, Puerto Rico, Saint Barthelemy, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Martin, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Sint Maarten, Suriname, Turks and Caicos Islands, and US Virgin Islands.

The Chikungunya virus was originally discovered in Tanzania in the 1950s and remained relatively unknown for decades.

It is a mosquito-borne alpha-virus transmitted primarily by the Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes, the same transmitters of the dengue virus.

Dorsett said the disease is like dengue fever, causing fever, rash and nausea, as well as joint pains that are usually bilateral and symmetric and can be severe and debilitating.

He said the symptoms can last for months or years and that mortality is rare occurring mostly in older adults.

(CMC)

Lady Pindling vows to unite Bahamas DAME Marguerite Pindling said this week that her appointment to the highest constitutional office in the country – Governor-General – is “not bad for a barefoot girl from Andros”.

Speaking during her inaugural address, Dame Marguerite pledged to serve all Bahamians to the best of her ability without political interference or regard for race or social class.

The remarks came moments after her swearing-in ceremony at Government House on Mount Fitzwilliam where scores of dignitaries, family members and supporters gathered to witness the event. Dame Marguerite, the second woman Governor-General and the ninth Bahamian holder of the post, is the widow of the country’s first Prime Minister, Sir Lynden Pindling.

She succeeds Sir Arthur Foulkes, who held the post for the last four years. Sir Arthur officially demitted office on Monday but bid farewell during a ceremony at Government House on Monday evening.

“I can clearly remember stepping off of the boat on Woods Rodgers Wharf (from Long Bay Cay in south Andros), wearing a pair of blue and red sling back tennis shoes and marvelling over the sights and sounds of downtown Nassau,” Dame Marguerite, 82, said.

“It has been a long journey from that day to now. From my years

Dame Marguerite Pindling pledged to serve all Bahamians to the best of her ability without political interference or regard for race or social class.

growing up with my parents in a four-room thatched roof house, running about barefoot wearing hand-me-downs and yet not having a care or worry in the world.”

Dame Marguerite stressed the importance of unity and pledged to be a non-partisan representative.

“I will at all times serve you to the very best of my ability without political distinction and without regard for race, class, social station or any of the other things that can stand between us or keep us apart.

“There is no greater or higher duty than a Governor-General can have than to bring our people ever closer together in love, in unity and

in common purpose.

“I am absolutely determined to fulfil that duty without unwavering consistency and in the fullest possible measure.”

She urged all Bahamians to stop fighting each other, but instead to come together with a view to building the country.

Prime Minister Perry Christie said the appointment was well deserved.

He noted Dame Marguerite’s efforts in the fight for Majority Rule and her charitable work. He expressed confidence that she will carry out her duties according to the constitution and without engaging in partisan politics.

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Bermuda high in UN drugs report list

BERMUDA has one of the highest percentages of cannabis users in the world, according to the United Nations.

In a breakdown of more than 200 countries and states, Bermuda ranked sixth for cannabis use and joint eighth for cocaine in the World Drug Report 2014, published by the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).

The report lists the annual prevalence of cannabis use as a percentage of the population aged between 15 and 64. It states that 10.9 percent of Bermuda’s population uses the drug, citing a “government source” and figures from 2009.

But the Department for National Drug Control disputed the UNODC’s findings, saying they estimated annual prevalence of cannabis use at just 5.2 percent.

According to the UN, the country with the most users was Iceland with 18.3 percent, followed by the USA on 14.8 percent and New Zealand on 14.6 percent. Nigeria (14.3 percent) and Canada (12.2 percent) complete the top five, with Australia (10.3 percent), Spain (9.6 percent), Zambia (9.5 percent) and the Czech Republic (9.2 percent) following Bermuda

in the top 10.

St Lucia, Barbados and Jamaica also feature in the top 17 for cannabis use per capita, on 8.87 percent; 8.3 percent and 7.21 percent respectively.

Scotland topped the list of the countries with the highest percentage of cocaine users, with 2.4 percent, followed by Spain and the USA (both 2.3 percent), and Australia and Uruguay (both 2.1 percent). Bermuda ranks joint eighth with Canada, with 1.3 percent.

The list uses the most recent available figures from each country citing various sources, such as government statistics, household surveys, UN estimates or adjusted from other sources.

However, Bermuda’s small population makes the per capita figure high in comparison with other nations — according to the UNODC, less than 7,000 people on the island use cannabis compared with about 58,500 people on Iceland and nearly 47 million Americans.

And Joanne Dean, director of the Department for National Drug Control, said their annual prevalence statistics were much lower than those used by the UNODC.

Migrant workers are trying to secure legal status in the DR, but most are without necessary Haitian documents.

Haitians thwarted by documentation problems as they seek DR status

THOUSANDS of Haitians have been lining up this summer at government offices in the Dominican Republic trying to take advantage of a rare chance to secure legal status in a country where they’ve long lived in the shadows.

For most, hope is quickly turning into disappointment.

Since a programme to grant residency to Haitians who have been living in the Dominican Republic since 2011 opened June 2, only a tiny fraction of applicants have managed to show sufficient documentation from their homeland to secure the status, officials say. And a deadline

to register or face deportation arrives early next year.

Migrant workers like Luccene Philome, part of a small group who spent a recent night camped out at the Ministry of the Interior to be at the front of the line the next day, say they are being told that their documents must include a Haitian identity card, passport or birth certificate.

“I lacked just about everything,” Philome said as he emerged from the office. The 36-year-old, whose many years as a bricklayer have worn down his hands, even had a tough time getting his fingerprints taken by Dominican officials.

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Catholic bishops will be held accountable for not protecting youths, Pope says

The families of the abducted girls have held numerous protests.

63 abducted women, girls escape from Boko Haram SIXTY-THREE women and girls kidnapped by Boko Haram last month in Nigeria escaped from their captors and have returned to their burnt village, a security source and a local vigilante fighting the militant group said.

The hostages were seized from the Kummabza village in northern Borno state on June 18 after a fourday invasion of the village by Boko Haram insurgents. The militants killed 30 men and burned the entire village.

Their escape is good news, but the Islamist terrorist group is still believed to be holding about 200 schoolgirls abducted April 14 from their hostels in the town of Chibok -a case that drew international outrage and prompted a global campaign for their release.

Boko Haram has been active as a violent group since 2009 and has killed Nigerians, both Christian

and Muslim, at rates frequently exceeding 100 people weekly.

The name “Boko Haram” translates to “Western education is sin” in the local Hausa language. The militant group is trying to impose strict Sharia law across Nigeria, the most populous country in Africa.

The group especially opposes the education of women. Under its version of Sharia law, women should be at home raising children and looking after their husbands, not at school learning to read and write.

The female hostages escaped Friday while their captors left their camp to launch an attack against the military and police in the nearby town of Damboa, said Bukar Kyari, a local vigilante fighting Boko Haram in Maiduguri.

Soldiers overwhelmed the insurgents, forcing them to mobilize all their men and leave the abducted women in the camp, Kyari said.

CATHOLIC bishops “will be held accountable” for failing to protect children from sexual abuse, Pope Francis said Monday, his strongest acknowledgment yet of what abuse victims have been saying for decades: that the cover-ups have often been as bad as the crimes.

But without strong action to back up those words, such groups are likely to view Francis’ comments as little more than lip service. Vatican officials have so far been reluctant to take action against bishops accused of concealing abuse.

In a homily given during a private Mass with six victims of church sexual abuse, Francis apologised for the abuse and asked for forgiveness.

“I beg your forgiveness, too, for the sins of omission on the part of Church leaders who did not respond adequately to reports of abuse made by family members, as well as by abuse victims themselves,” Francis said in the homily, according to a text of the statement provided by the Vatican.

“This led to even greater suffering on the part of those who were abused and it endangered other minors who were at risk,” he said.

In his homily, Francis said that “all bishops must carry out their pastoral ministry with the utmost care in order to help foster the protection of minors, and they will be held accountable.”

Despite the strong words, a victims advocacy group, the Survivors Network of those Abused

by Priests, or SNAP, said Monday’s session failed to advance the cause of preventing molestation by priests, arguing that “no child on earth is safer today because of this meeting.”

“Let’s not mistake this meeting

During a private Mass with six victims of church sexual abuse, Francis apologised for the abuse and asked for forgiveness.

today for real action,” SNAP President Barbara Blaine told CNN. “The meeting today will not make children safer.”

“I think that Pope Francis has yet to take strong action that will protect children and he could do that by firing the bishops who have been complicit and who are transferring predators,” she said.

Francis has called for “zero tolerance” of sexual abuse by clerics, and last week a Vatican tribunal defrocked Polish Archbishop Jozef Wesolowski after finding him guilty of sexual abuse of minors.

Monday’s meeting between Francis and the six victims of church sexual abuse was not the first such meeting between a pontiff and survivors, but it was the first of Francis’ papacy.

It involved three men and three women from Britain, Ireland and Germany who met privately with Francis for about 30 minutes in his private residence at Casa Santa

Marca, Vatican spokesman the Rev. Federico Lombardi told reporters.

The abuse survivors also celebrated Mass with Francis.

Lombardi said the victims emerged from the meeting moved by what he described as a “profound spiritual encounter and dialogue.”

“If you had seen the people coming out of the meeting, it would have been totally, absolutely clear that it was not a publicity stunt,” Lombardi said, reacting to a statement last month by SNAP calling the meeting “self-serving.”

“The most important thing the Pope hopes to come out of this occasion, is that the victims themselves felt welcomed and listened to,” Lombardi said.

In his homily, Francis acknowledged that sexual abuse by priests has had profound consequences on victims.

“Many of those who have suffered in this way have also sought relief in the path of addiction,” he said.

“Others have experienced difficulties in significant relationships, with parents, spouses and children.

Suffering in families has been especially grave, since the damage provoked by abuse affects these vital family relationships.”

“Some have even had to deal with the terrible tragedy of the death of a loved one by suicide,” Francis told the victims. “The deaths of these so beloved children of God weigh upon the heart and my conscience and that of the whole Church.”

Francis became Pope in March 2013. While critics have said he should have met with victims earlier, Francis has said he believes the Church has been unfairly attacked.

(CNN)

New Orleans ex-mayor Ray Nagin sentenced to 10 years

“Passengers flying into or out of the UK are therefore advised to make sure electronic devices being carried in their hand luggage are charged before they travel.”

Device charging advised for any UK flight ALL passengers flying into or out of the UK are being advised to ensure electronic and electrical devices in hand luggage are sufficiently charged to be switched on.

Extra security checks came in at some UK airports last week for flights to the US, but these will now be extended.

The government says the checks apply to unspecified flights to and from the UK. It comes after an apparent

terror threat prompted the US to announce extra security checks last week.

But the Department for Transport (DfT) has now issued updated guidelines, saying: “In line with the US advice, passengers on some routes into and out of the UK may now also be required to show that electronic devices in their hand luggage are powered up or face not being allowed to bring the device onto the aircraft.

FORMER New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for bribery, money laundering and other corruption charges.

He was convicted in February for accepting hundreds of thousands of dollars in bribes from businessmen.

Prosecutors say the bribes included the years immediately after Hurricane Katrina hit in 2005.

Nagin, 58, was mayor from 200210 and became the face of the city worldwide during the disaster.

US District Judge Helen Berrigan handed down the sentence on Wednesday. Prosecutors had been pushing for a 20-year sentence.

But defence lawyers for Nagin argued that amounted to a life sentence, and the six-years worth of bribes was an “aberration” in Nagin’s otherwise upstanding service.

At least four Nagin associates have already pleaded guilty in the case.

Beginning in June 2004, two years

Ray Nagin, 58, was mayor from 2002-10 and became the face of the city worldwide during the disaster.

after he was elected, Nagin took payments, travel and other gratuities in exchange for city contracts and other favours.

In one of the most high-profile instances of corruption in the case,

Nagin accepted more than $160,000 (£100,000) in bribes from local businessman Frank Fradella.

In exchange, Nagin helped Fradella secure millions of dollars in contracts from the city in the wake of Katrina, including construction at the airport and sidewalk repair projects.

Prosecutors argued during the trial that during his time in office, Nagin travelled with his family to Hawaii and Jamaica on trips paid for by local businessmen, as well as accepted free travel by private jet to Chicago, Las Vegas and New York City.

Nagin also received free granite for his family’s business from a contractor as a bribe.

In letters to the judge ahead of sentencing, Nagin’s family accused the US attorney’s office that had investigated the case of misconduct.

They maintained the former mayor was innocent, the New Orleans Times- Picauyne reported.

(BBC)

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National Cancer Society of the TCI

P.O. Box 374 Providenciales, Turk & Caicos Phone: (649) 231-4374

Thank you Early May was abuzz with activities for the National Cancer Society (NCS).

The annual “ALL CANCERS” Walkathon helps to keep the focus on various Cancers that are prevalent in the Turks & Caicos. For this activity participants displayed an array of colourful flags representing these cancers.

At the Health Fair, healthcare and related professionals as well as corporate sponsors reminded us of the components to enjoy a healthy lifestyle.

Then the weekend was capped off with the 1st Annual NCS Golf Scramble – ‘Teeing fore a Cure’ which brought much excitement and anticipation when golfing enthusiasts, as well as Governor Peter Beckingham and Mrs. Jill Beckingham teed off for fabulous prizes including a Hole in One prize of a 2014 KIA Sportage.

NCS extends their thanks and deep appreciation to KIA Connolly Motors (our Hole in One Prize Sponsor), Stanbrook’s Law and Scotia Bank (our Golden Eagle Sponsors), the Provo Golf Club (PGC), our other sponsors and participants of all three (3) events.

A special thank you is extended to the conscientious ‘Teeing fore a Cure’ committee (Paul Mitchell, Marc Rawlins, Lester Forman, Mike Flynn, Dave Douglas (PGC) and Sean Wilson (PGC)) for making the event a reality and a success. BRAVO !!!

To the Providenciales community: because of your thoughtfulness and generosity the National Cancer Society is able to take its programmes to our sister islands; and also assist monthly survivors in treatment, as we all fight to ‘make cancer history’.

Sincerely National Cancer Society

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Children enjoy themselves during the motorcade

With Deep

The celebration is incepted with a church service at the Healing Waters Ministry in Providenciales

Crowds of people enjoy Bahamian Independence celebration

Gratitute

The family of the late Ivy May Lightbourne would like to thank you for your kind expressions of sympathy on our recent loss.

Our family deeply appreciate all those who sent flowers and/ or cards, gave gifts, donated personal services, called with the kindest words and thought of us in those days.

Your thoughts and efforts were greatly appreciated.

THANKY YOU! On behalf of the family 100013

BY DAISY HANDFIELD O’BRIEN FORBES from ‘One Bahamas Association’ said that this week was the first time that Bahamians have ever celebrated their independence in the TCI in an organised fashion.

A large number of

Bahamians and other nationalities brought in Bahamas’ 41st anniversary of independence at Miss Moonies’ parking lot in Providenciales on Wednesday evening (July 9).

Prior to the event residents joined in with a motorcade with police escorts from the

Downtown area up to Long Bay where they continued the festivities.

“The attendance was phenomenal, there had to be at least 2,500 people in attendance in the yard,” Forbes told the Weekly News.

“We had representation from the length and breadth

of the Turks and Caicos and all the other cultures that are residing here.”

During the celebration at Miss Moonies shop and restaurant, 2014 Islandcom’s Battle of the Bands’ winners V6 helped them celebrate, playing a complete repertoire of Bahamian music.

Of course it goes without saying that there was a variety of Bahamian dishes available for purchase.

In an interview on Thursday (July 10) Forbes said that there has always been a void for the Bahamian nationals who have relocated to the Turks and Caicos Islands to come together and celebrate the most import day in their history, Bahamian Independence.

This was one of the primary reasons that the organisation ‘One Bahamas Association’ was formed.

He said that one of their objective is strengthening the ties between the Turks and Caicos Islands and the Bahamas because of their ancestral links.

The event gave them an outlet to show their creativity and expression of their culture in some organised fashions.

Another event that formed part of the celebration was a thanksgiving held at the Healing Waters Ministry International in Blue Hills on Sunday (July 6) with attendance of about 80 Bahamian nationals dawning the colours of the Turks and Caicos Islands’ corsage.

On Friday (July 11) the actual date that Bahamas gained independence in 1973, Bahamians hosted an after party following the Fish Fry at ‘Kitch Place’ in Downtown Providenciales to help conclude their big day.

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Entertainment Clooney receives apology from Mail over marriage story GEORGE Clooney has received an apology from the Mail Online “for any distress caused” by a story about his upcoming marriage to Amal Alamuddin.

It follows its publication of a report claiming Alamuddin’s mother objected to their marriage on religious grounds.

The story, published earlier this week, led Clooney to accuse the Mail of “irresponsibility”.

“We accept Mr Clooney’s

assurance that the story is inaccurate,” said a statement from the Mail Online.

“We have removed the article from our website and will be contacting Mr Clooney’s representatives to discuss giving him the opportunity to set the record straight.”

Earlier this week, the Mail claimed Alamuddin’s mother, Baria, wished her daughter to be married within the relatively small Druze sect.

The Druze are a religious sect with an estimated 700,000 members, mostly in Lebanon, Syria, Israel and Jordan, whose beliefs are based on Islam but also incorporate elements of other religions.

The report, published online on Monday and then in print on Tuesday, in an amended form, said “close family friends” had told them that Baria Alamuddin had been “telling half of Beirut” that her daughter “could do better”.

George Clooney said that the report claiming Alamuddin’s mother objected to their marriage on religious grounds is inaccurate.

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Local artist releases first major single to distribute worldwide

BY DAISY HANDFIELD ONE of the Turks and Caicos Islands’ most recognised recording artists, Jack Nasty released his first major single worldwide this week.

The singer and songwriter said that he is expecting the single to create a buzz internationally.

Jack Nasty, who was born David Lightbourne, told the Weekly News that he will be working with some prominent figures in the entertainment business, such as platinum Grammy award winning producer AJ Parhm Jr. Parhm assisted him with the production of the hot alternative soca track called ‘Good Time’ which is currently airing on Radio Turks and Caicos.

He is well known in the music industry for producing for the likes of Usher, Justin Bieber and also the last World Cup song for Pepsi, ‘Oh Africa’ featuring Akon and Keri Hilson.

Nasty said that he and Parhm plan on working on a full project and that there will be some very huge news in the

David Lightbourne aka Jack Nasty

near future.

He added that if he signs a major deal this could have major implications for TCI entertainment and even help with further promoting the Turks and Caicos Islands.

David Lightbourne was born in Grand Turk to parents Carl and Mary-Ann Lightbourne.

At the age of six he began to cultivate a love of all things musical – inspired by cousins Clement Lightbourne and Kareem Lightbourne.

In 2003 he erupted onto the TCI entertainment scene with new name ‘Jack Nasty’ and his first single Kick Drop and Wine.

He promptly released a video recorded at Beaches Resort and Spa and Stardust and Ashes Night Club on Providenciales.

Nasty’s single had no problems getting radio air time

and debuted at number one on local station, Radio Turks and Caicos where it remained for six weeks.

In his 11 years as an entertainer he has released a catalogue of original tracks and remixes - and is widely regarded as the country’s top solo performer.

Some of his track include ‘Money for the Nino’, ‘Black Crabs’ and ‘Over Back Ninja’ and ‘That Baby Ain’t Minds’.

He also created excitement with the production of ‘Ike’, a song which described the devastation of the country when major damage was caused during the 2008 hurricane Ike. Nasty has performed with Beenie Man, Morgan Heritage, Bone Crusher, Ashanti, Shaggy, Elephant Man, Beres Hammond, Bounty Killer, Ludacris, Gregory Isaacs and many more.

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Y.A.3. B. CONSULTANCY Acting on behalf of our clients is looking to fill the following positions:

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J.C. Campbell Beauty Salon

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Salary $250 per week.

Contact: 244-0469

10084

SCOPE This is a senior professional position, which has corporate wide responsibility for all legal matters arising in connection with the administration of the National Health Insurance Programme. The Legal Counsel is the legal advisor to the NHIB. He or she is required to manage a variety of legal matters impacting the administration of the National Health Insurance scheme, appear in all courts and tribunals on behalf of the NHIB to play a key role in the identification and management of legal risk issues risk issues across the organization. He/she is deemed to be performing satisfactorily when the outputs for this position are achieved.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide legal advice and opinions on all matters required by the Board, its divisions and departments • Review and draft contracts, leases, conveyances, bonds, securities, bill of sale, mortgages, deeds of variation, deeds of release and other legal documents.

• Recover contribution and all monies owing to the National Health Insurance Board.

• Attend the National Appeals Tribunal and conduct appeals on behalf of the Board.

• Liaise with external Attorneys with respect to the litigation portfolio including the preparation of briefs to external counsel.

• Assist with the provision of training in the understanding of the National Health Insurance Ordinance.

• Drafting in association with the office of the Attorney General, new or amending legislation, and regulations, reciprocal and other agreements, etc.

• Legal scrutiny of instructions, leaflets, etc.; in-so-far as they explain or interpret the provisions of National Health Insurance Plan.

• Advising on matters of genera law, which may arise in connection with administration of oaths and affirmation; property transfer and terms of service of service.

• Submit Monthly Reports to Executive Management on all legal activities • Initiate Prosecutions and Prosecute Employer and Self-employed arrears.

• Interpret the National Health Insurance Board Ordinance and Regulations for all staff on a needs basis.

• Assess and advise on all eligibility of beneficiaries.

• Interpret other Ordinances as it relates to the registration and benefits of NHIB beneficiaries.

• Draft legal opinions for advancement to the Chief Executive Officer on all matters arising under the Legislation.

• Conduct ongoing training on the National Health Insurance Board Legislation.

Person specification

• A Law Degree, a Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice and designation Attorney at Law. • At least five (5) years post qualification experience to acquire the necessary competencies to effectively respond to the challenges of the job.

• Solid competencies in legal drafting, Litigation, Opinion writing and legal research • Must be able to use Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Power Point etc.)

• Excellent team player with team building skills • Excellent written and oral communication skills • Ability to deliver to strict deadlines and to work under pressure

NATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE BOARD

VACANCY FOR THE POSITION OF SENIOR ACCOUNTANT – PROVIDENCIALES

SCOPE

This position requires the individual to ensure the integrity of accounting information by recording, verifying, consolidating and entering transactions.

Duties and Responsibilities:

;;Verify, allocate, post and reconcile transactions ;;Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results ;;Analyze and summarize financial information ;;Provide technical support and advice to management ;;Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures ;;Participate in financial standards setting and in forecast process ;;Provide input into department’s goal setting process ;;Prepare financial statements and support the budget process according to schedule ;;Direct external audits and support internal audits to ensure compliance ;;Plan, assign and review work performed by support staff ;;Execute month-end and year-end close process ;;Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls in collaboration with the Chief Financial Officer ;;Import E-Services billings into GP to record and report revenue ;;Manage and prepare payroll on a monthly basis in line with established timetables ;;Perform Bank Reconciliations on a monthly basis ;; Approving and processing debits and credits to revenue and expenses in line with expectations ;; and maintaining the documentation supporting these ;; Any other related duties as approved by the Chief Financial Officer

Person specification

;;3 years of experience as a senior accountant ;;Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures and principles ;;Awareness of business trends ;;Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year end close process ;;Excellent accounting software user and administration skills ;;Accuracy and attention to detail ;;Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills ;;BS degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Management

Salary

Salary will commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Salary ;;Salary will commensurate with qualifications and experience

Deadline for Submission is July 25, 2014.

Deadline for Submission is July 25, 2014.

All Applications should be addressed to:

All Applications should be addressed to:

Human Resource Manager National Health Insurance Board Salt Mills Plaza Providenciales Turks and Caicos Islands British West Indies Email: recruitment@tcinhip.tc

Human Resource Manager National Health Insurance Board Salt Mills Plaza Providenciales Turks and Caicos Islands British West Indies Email: recruitment@tcinhip.tc

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Come and join our winning team!!!

Beaches Turks & Caicos Resort Villages and Spa, the only 6 Diamond all inclusive property in the Caribbean is inviting applications from suitably qualified Turks and Caicos Islanders for the following vacant positions.

Applicants must have a clean police record and a good command of the English language both written and spoken. In addition candidates must be able to work nights, public holidays and week-ends. The Resort thanks everyone for their interest in advance and advises that only short listed applicants will be contacted for an interview.

Photoshop Manager

The Projects Department requires:

Project Manager

Requirements include but are not limited to: • Prepare budgets, programs and monitor expenditure • Working experience over 20 years. Hotel Industry over 5 years • Review all design drawings, and prepare design drawings where necessary • Co-ordinate all shipments, and quantify and orders FF&E items • Strong Knowledge of BMS, RO plants, Fire, Chill Water System and irrigation system • Co-ordinate ALL Local building approvals eq Health, Planning, Environmental, Fire • Software knowledge: ACAD, Microsoft Projects, MSWord, MSExcel, Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat The Administrative Department requires:

Zone Manager Executive Assistant Manager

Requirements include but are not limited to: • Experience in F&B, Rooms Division and operations • Experience in managing a boutique hotel or an operation encompassing rooms, restaurant and environs Salary range for the positions indicated above is negotiable and is dependent on experience.

The Laundry Department requires:

Laundry Manager

Requirements include but are not limited to: • Physically fit • Previous experience in commercial Laundry required The salary range for the positions indicated above is $30,000.00 to $45,000.00 per annum The Food and Beverage Department requires:

Food and Beverage Manager

Assistant Food and Beverage Manager /Food and Beverage Supervisor Requirements include but are not limited to: • 10 years’ experience in F/B Management, • Knowledge of restaurant, bar/lounge, banquets, room service and kitchen operational experience.

• Knowledge of menu composition, food preparation and basic food handling and sanitation standards.

• Knowledge of OSHA standards.

The Photoshop Department requires:

Requirements include but are not limited to: • Experience managing multiple photo retail outlets • Experience meeting sales targets • Ability to cross and up sell • Three (3) years relevant experience The salary range for the positions indicated above is $35,000.00 to $65,000.00 per annum The Security Department is looking for:

Security Officer

Requirements include but are not limited to: • Patrol the interior of and the perimeter of the hotel and the property to observe and identify potential safety risks, security risks and undesirable conditions • Respond to emergency situations including, but not limited to, safety hazards, fires, medical emergencies and threats to life and/or property • Initiates preliminary investigations into incidents, as needed • Writes reports and ensures accuracy of necessary documentation, as needed The rate for the position indicated above is $6.00 to $7.50 The Administrative Department requires:

General Manager Hotel Manager

• Experience in the areas of Housekeeping, Front Office, MOD and Night management.

• Due to the physical layout of the property, applicants should be in good physical condition The salary for the positions listed above is negotiable The Administrative Department requires:

Director of Guest Services/ Guest Services Manager

Requirements include but are not limited to: • Experience in solving guest concerns to resolution including compensation • Knowledge of and a ability to interact with Rooms, Kitchen, Dining Room (this list is not exhaustive) • Five (5) years relevant experience The Human Resources Department requires:

Training Manager

Assistant Training Manager Requirements include but are not limited to: • Qualified to teach English Butler Program to certification • Knowledge of Food and beverage, Front office, Concierge (this is not exhaustive) • Ability to design training programs • Over 3 years managing a wedding portfolio The Concierge Department requires:

Requirements include but are not limited to: • Minimum 20 years previous management experience in Resorts • Experience with a 6 diamond hotel with excess of 700 rooms • Strong Food & Beverage, Rooms and Operational background • Administrative & Financial proficiency • Be an initiator, able to achieve deadlines

Assistant Concierge Manager

Requirements include but are not limited to: • Three years managing or assisting managing two or more Concierge desk • Excellent customer service skills • Ability to multitask and give the guest more than he or she expects The Security Department is looking for:

Security Manager

Director of Operations Assistant Director of Operations

Requirements include but are not limited to: • Experience managing an operations portfolio for a property over 700 rooms • Experience in the following areas F & B and Rooms Division

Senior Executive Assistant Manager

Requirements include but are not limited to: • Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in the security.

• Good knowledge and understanding of Security & Safety regulations.

• Able to advise the team on Security & Safety provisions, development and systems.

• Strong leadership qualities with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Computer literate • Excellent health and clean working record.

The salary for the positions listed above ranges from $30,000 to $55,000 per annum

Requirements include but are not limited to:

Applications giving full details of qualifications and experience should be sent to: mmvaughn@grp.sandals.com or Fax to: 941-4870 Attn: M McClean-Vaughn The Human Resources Department Beaches Turks and Caicos P.O. Box 186 Lower Bight Road

and

The Labour Commissioner Labour Department Providenciales Turks and Caicos Islands

and should reach not later than July 26th 2014

Job Listings Services Auto sales real estate WILFREY & TONY Is looking for the following persons:

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FLOWER GIRL

Is looking for a Part-time

Barber

Sales person

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

contact: 231-0882

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

Contact: 231-3788

FOR SALE

July 12 - 18, 2014

946-4664 Fax: 946-4661

Email: tcnews@tciway.tc

Website: tcweeklynews.com

BEAUTY AND BEYOND Is looking to fill the following positions:

Beauty Advisor – salary $6.00 per hour

Massage Therapist – salary based on commission. Must be willing to work 5 days per week.

Contact: 649-346-5064

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Construction scaffold and roof tiles for sale CONTACT: 431-1591 OR 231-3788

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QUICK SALE Lot for Sale

Beautiful hillside, water front lot in Paw Paw Joe, North Caicos South

$50,000

(or nearest offer) Also additional seven acres plus in Kerr Mount (inland) contact Veronica at 1-242-327-8011 or 1-649-232-3508, (242) 676-3592

In Gated/Planned Community in Long Bay. Flamingo Crossing lot comes with full set of House Plans, all underground utilities, etc.

$49,999 o.b.o.

Call 231-3788

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$180,000 CASH! House and ½ Acre land Richmond Hill 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Fully furnished

Call: 231-3788

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BURSAR / SENIOR ADMINISTRATOR

CONCIERGE

BRITISH WEST INDIES COLLEGIATE Part-Time – 20 hours per week

Requirments:

A long-established secondary school in Providenciales is in need of an experienced and qualified person to be actively involved in a number of administrative functions, including: • Supervision of financial and accounting matters.

• Reporting to and representing the governing body • Management and collection of receivables.

• Preparing and obtaining approval of the annual budget.

The ideal candidate will have tertiary academic qualifications, senior management experience (preferably but not necessarily in an educational facility), advanced written and oral communication skills, familiarity with QuickBooks, and an amiable, efficient and pro-active manner of working.

Applications should be sent by email to reception@savory-co.com or by fax to 946 4848.

NOTICE OF SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION Pursuant to the provisions of the Registered Land Ordinance, Temple Mortgage Fund Ltd., The Temple Financial Centre, Providenciales HEREBY GIVES NOTICE that it will cause to be sold by public auction the following properties:

• Minimum of 3 years experience in Front of House Management position or similar • Degree in Hospitality/Hotel Management/ Tourism • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and Media updates • Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable person transport • Home computer and internet required • Willing to work holidays and weekends, 24/7 on call guests (not a desk job), evenings and early mornings • Pervious experience answering telephones and/or in customer service hospitality position • Vast knowledge of the Turks and Caicos and Activities • Need high professional level of organization, problem solving and communication skills and lots of enthusiasm!

• Ability to read, write and speak proper English, fluently as well as 3 additional common languages, other languages a bonus

Responsibilities include:

• Vacation planning, with personal professional contact with each client frequently • Suggesting, arrange and confirming recreational, business and dining activities for upcoming guest, guest present on island and company • Providing information about the area guest visiting and the local vicinity • Grocery shopping and delivery (often need to lift and carry heavy items) • Respond in a timely manner to all requests for services including dentist, child care, florists, personal chefs etc.

• High paced working environment with many responsibilities, must have the ability to manage multiple priorities • Provide exemplary customer service in a friendly and professional manner • Remain professional, both in attitude and appearance • Belonger only need apply • Pay determined by level of experience

Please email CV/Resume and/or Letters of Recommendation to: Kristi@islandconciergetc.com

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Barefoot Café dba Jimmy’s Dive Bar Is seeking a

PARCEL NO. 60809/51, 161 & 162, THE BIGHT & THOMAS STUBBS, PROVIDENCIALES:

This property is 11.41 acres of vacant land located between Grace Bay Road and Leeward Highway. The subject property is zoned TO1 (Hotels, Condos and Holiday Homes) as defined by the Department of Planning in the Turks & Caicos Islands.

Registered Proprietor: Kojak TC Ltd.

PARCEL NO. 60602/84, NORWAY & FIVE CAYS, PROVIDENCIALES

This property comprises 0.71 acre and is strategically located off the main Airport Road. The development consists of a three-storey building containing 32 rooms, an administration office and reception area. Additionally, the property contains two separate single storey commercial buildings and a small restaurant building.

Registered Proprietor: Frances Rigby McKenzie

PARCEL 60715/38, CHESHIRE HALL & RICHMOND HILL, PROVIDENCIALES

This property comprises two partially complete single storey concrete buildings located on Windward Road in the Glass Shack area of Providenciales. Building #1 is an apartment building which contains two (2) 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom units. Building #2 contains 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom with an open plan kitchen and dinning area upon completion. The property is approximately 80% completed.

Registered Proprietor: Anthony O’Neil Adams The auction will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday 18th July 2014 at the offices of Temple Mortgage Corporation Ltd., Temple Financial Centre, Leeward Highway, Providenciales. Conditions of sale may be obtained from Temple Mortgage Corporation Ltd., The Temple Financial Centre, Leeward Highway, Providenciales, telephone (649) 946-5293, fax (649) 946-5289.

Interested persons may bid by way of sealed tender delivered not later than 4:00 p.m.

Thursday, July 17, 2014 addressed to Temple Mortgage Corporation Ltd., Temple Financial Centre, Leeward Highway, Providenciales clearly marked “ AUCTION BID-JULY 18TH 2014.” Should the bid meet the reserve price and constitute the highest offer, the property will be considered sold to the person making the bid. Note that a 10% deposit is required immediately from the successful bidder at the auction.

Note that Temple Mortgage Corporation Ltd. accepts no responsibility in respect of the receipt or otherwise of sealed bids and prospective purchasers are encouraged to ensure safe delivery of sealed bids to Temple Mortgage Corporation Ltd. in good time and further to attend at the auction to ensure that the bid is properly made.

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SOMMELIER For immediate employment

The successful candidate will have: • A formal sommelier or hospitality based qualification- this will be advantageous but not essential • A minimum of five years experience in a fine restaurant or at a luxury five star property • A strong restaurant and staff management and guest interpersonal skills • Contactable references • A clean police record The successful candidate will:

• Be responsible for maintaining a top shelf wine list and the beverage department as a whole • Be responsible for ensuring the ultimate profitability of the beverage department • Manage the cellar and ensure that stock levels and ordering are handled efficiently • Train the service team on a regular basis • Engage with the Chef on offering interesting wine pairing

Salary commensurate with experience resumes to be received by July 15th, 2014 Mr. James Ardavany (Owner) 649-441-1686

10041

School For Field Studies, South Caicos

Assistant Site Manager – Center for Marine Resource Studies

Job Summary: Assist the Site Manager, Center Director, and Dive Safety Officer at the South Caicos field station Qualifications: Certified scuba instructor, boating experience, computer repair and networking experience required.

To Apply: Please send your CV to RDAKE@FIELDSTUDIES.ORG by July 15, 2014. Start Date: August 2014 10044

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PAULA CUMBERBATCH

PRECIOUS MEMO/ RES FOREVER

Is looking for a

GRAPHIC DESIGNER/ PRINTER

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

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contact: 232-2001

10078

domestic

• Must know Corel Draw, Illustrator, Photoshop, Laser & Sign Plus.

• Screen printing artwork preperation and application.

• Equipment Maintenance • Other duties apply Hours Monday- Saturday 9 am - 6pm.

Must be willing to work extra hours when needed.

Email: Resumes to; preciousmemories@ express.tc or telephone: 946-5067

ROBERT WILLIAMS GRAND TURK Is looking for a

mason To work 6 days 8am-5pm salary $10.00 per hour.

contact: 231-6346

10048

NOTICE Regulation 7 of the Physical Planning (Development Permission) Regulations, 1990 An Application, (SC 709)*, by (Andrew's Communication Ltd.)* for the development of (90 FEET Communication TOWER)*, has been submitted to the Department of Planning for consideration of Development Permission on (20207/31/1)*, (Highpoint)* on (South Caicos)*.

Anyone wishing to make representation(s) may do so in writing to the Director of Planning, South Base, Grand Turk or through the Department of Planning, Downtown, Town Center Mall, Providenciales, within twenty eight (28) days of publication ofthis Notice.

REQUIRED FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2014-2015

GRADUATE TEACHER

To teach Mathematics and Physical Education at IGCSE Level. Suitable candidates must have a Bachelor's Degree and teaching qualifications, a minimum of five (5) years experience teaching the British National Curriculum and CIE Examination syllabi. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Notice dated: 12 June, 2014

CV, letter of application and names of 2 referees to be sent in writing to: The Principal, British West Indies Collegiate, PO Box 338, Providenciales or Email: bwicprincipal@tciway.tc Suitable candidates will be called for interview.

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School For Field Studies, South Caicos

Environmental Policy Lecturer - Center for Marine Resource Studies

Job Summary: Resident lecturer in the area of Environment Policy.

Qualifications: PhD, prior university level teaching experience required.

Certified scuba, divemaster, fisheries experience preferred.

To Apply: Please send your CV to RDAKE@FIELDSTUDIES. ORG by July 15, 2014. Start Date: August 2014 10045

School For Field Studies, South Caicos

Center Director Center for Marine Resource Studies

Job Summary:

Coordinate all operations, academic, facilities, etc. at the South Caicos field station

Qualifications:

PhD, prior university level teaching experience required. Certified scuba instructor, marine lab management experience preferred.

To Apply: Please send your CV to RDAKE@FIELDSTUDIES.ORG

by July 15, 2014. Start Date: August 2014 10046

Must be a self-motivated, highly detail oriented individual who uses own initiative. The Candidate must have a good command of English and excellent communication skills and be prepared to sometimes work long hours, weekends and holidays. He must possess a clean TCI driver’s license and be an animal lover.

Summary of duties and responsibilities in order of importance: • General maintenance and cleanliness of the villa so attention to detail is essential.

• Housekeeping responsibilities with the awareness of cost control and energy saving • Ability to run errands, drive children to school, go shopping etc. so a clean driver’s license is essential • Since the position requires some manual as well as general DIY skills a male is preferred • Be willing to walk, feed and wash dogs as required since owner is often off island • Basic cooking skills would be a huge advantage but not essential • Basic gardening skills, although not essential would also be welcome.

NOTE ONLY APPLICANTS WILLING TO LIVE-IN WILL BE CONSIDERED

Salary dependent on experience. Interested applicants please apply in writing or via email to: tcielite2014@gmail.com or to P.O Box 143, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands.

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BOOKKEEPER Duties: • Managing of all of the company’s accounts • Maintain the company’s books and make numerous daily computations to update accounting records • Knowledge in grocery operations, inventory system, POS and QuickBooks • Perform IT operations and administrative work

BUGALOOS CONCH CRAWL Is looking for the following positions:

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Waitress

Must be willing to work 5 days per week salary $5.50 per hour.

Contact: 2415678 or 242-5646 10064

CARIBBEAN CRUISIN

Boat Captain

To work five days per week.

Must be willing to work 6 days per week salary $10.00 per hour.

contact: 347-7129

Contact: 946-7705

10080

EL RANCHO Is looking for a

Is looking for a

New Era Petroleum

Labourer – $5.00 per hour.

Executive Tours

The Financial Services Commission, a statutory body of the Turks and Caicos Islands Government responsible for the licensing and regulation of financial services businesses, is seeking qualified applicants for the post of:

Receptionist

Bus Driver

Kitchen Eldon Garcia labourer To work 5 days Helper - Labourer per week salary To work 5 days – $7.00 per hour.

$5.00 per hour.

contact: 246-3846

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibility of the holder of the position will be to take and direct all incoming calls received through the switch board.

• Accept all incoming calls and route them to the appropriate destination.

• Keep the Head of IT or Office Manager informed regarding any communication issues with the instruments.

• Accept and record all incoming and outgoing mail and ensure that they are sent to the post office or other divisions within the Commission, as the case may be.

• Politely greet all customers, clients or other persons and provide information, direction or guidance as may be appropriate.

• Handle incoming or outgoing fax messages as deemed appropriate or as requested by other staff members.

• Maintain cleanliness in the reception area, maintain proper stock inventory of office stationery, stamps, stamp pads and ensure appropriate use of the front desk PC, telephone, printer, fax machine etc.

• Perform other functions as set out in any related job description in relation to the post or as may be assigned by the Office Manager or Head of Administration.

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

Must have multitasking abilities.

Proficient in computers and good grasp of communications technology.

Attention to detail and time management skills.

Sound knowledge of the English language.

per week salary $5.00 per hour

contact: 343-4718 10088

$5.00 per hour.

Contact 241- 7734

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SEAL SECURITY is looking for a

FULL – TIME SECURITY GUARD

Specific Duties include:

• • • •

One Labourer Seeks the following person:

CHURCH OF GOD OF PHROPHECY MIDDLE CAICOS

TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS FINANCIAL SERVICES COMMISSION

Colmelita Handfield

is looking for a

10079

A grocery store is looking for a

Contact: 344-5240

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Must be willing to work 6 days per week salary $6.00 per hour. Contact: 442-6220

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SALE BY PUBLIC

AUCTION Pursuant to the provisions of the Registered Land Ordinance, British Caribbean Bank Limited, Governor’s Road, Leeward, Providenciales HEREBY GIVES NOTICE that it will cause to be sold by public auction the following properties:

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Certificate Course in Secretarial Studies or Customer Service and at least 6 months experience in a similar position within a financial institution or • Five (5) CXC/GCE O’ Levels with very good passes and one (1) year experience in a similar or comparable position.

OTHER INFORMATION APPLICABLE TO THE POST

This position falls within Grade 12 of the Commission’s pay scale. Actual salary payable will be determined by reference to the degree of qualification, experience, knowledge base and other criteria that the Commission may assess.

The duties for the above post will be carried out at the Commission’s offices in Providenciales.

Applications should be received no later than July 31, 2014 and may be emailed to dmorrison@ tcifsc.tc or faxed to 1-649-941-8379.

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TITLE

60802/207 The Bight and Thomas Stubbs Providenciales

DESCRIPTION REGISTERED PROPRIETOR A single storey dwelling Terrance Adams house with a one-bedroom annex and two porches (approx. 2,200 sq ft). The house has three bedrooms and three bathrooms, kitchen, kitchenette, living and dining area.

The auction will be held on Wednesday 23rd July 2014 at 9:00am at the offices of the British Caribbean Bank Limited, Governor’s Road, Leeward, Providenciales.

Conditions of sale may be obtained from the British Caribbean Bank Limited @ 1-649941-5028.

ALL SALES ARE SUBJECT TO RESERVE; 10% DEPOSIT REQUIRED AFTER SUCCESSFUL BID.

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GULF INSURANCE LTD (TURKS & CAICOS OPERATIONS) (In Administration)

SALES!!!

FINAL NOTICE TO ALL POLICYHOLDERS AND CREDITORS TO ALL POLICYHOLDERS AND CREDITORS OF GULF INSURANCE LIMITED (TCI OPERATIONS), TAKE NOTICE THAT ANY CLAIMS THAT MAY BE HELD AGAINST THE CAPTIONED ENTITY MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE JOINT ADMINISTRATORS ON OR BEFORE JULY 31, 2014 AND TAKE FURTHER NOTE THAT THIS IS A FINAL NOTICE BEFORE APPLICATION IS MADE TO THE COURT TO HAVE THE ADMINISTRATION PROCEEDINGS ENDED. DETAILED INFORMATION SHOULD BE SUBMITTED TO THE JOINT ADMINISTRATIORS ALONG WITH THE ACCOMPANYING PROOF OF THE CLAIMS AT THE ADDRESS OF THE JOINT ADMINISTRATORS LISTED HEREUNDER. DATED this 3th day of July, 2014

BY ORDER OF THE JOINT ADMINISTRATORS GULF INSURANCE LIMITED (TCI OPERATIONS)

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.

Address for Service of Claims:

Unit D7/D8, Caribbean Place Leeward Highway, Providenciales Turks and Caicos Islands Tele: 1-649-941-8834 Email: dmorrison@tcifsc.tc Email: ahenry@tcifsc.tc

DUNCANSON & CO. Barristers & Attorneys

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Massage Therapist

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:

• Applicant must have a minimum of 3 years handson experience in a 5-Star Resort and at least 3 years working as a Therapist • Must be trained and CERTIFIED by an accredited school in ALL of the following: Swedish, Deep Tissue, hot Stone, Pre-Natal, Lymphatic Drainage, Myofascial, Reflexology, Facials, Manicures and Pedicures • In addition, applicant must be able to work ALL weekends and public holidays and be abailable from 8am-8pm • Must have own vehicle and current clean driver license • Salary is commission based • Must have GREAT customer service skills and be upbeat and positive Please send resume to: meryl@spatropique.com Please do not apply to this ad unless you can meet all of the above requirements. Please contact us by July 21st, 2014

PUBLIC NOTICE

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• 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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MARCUS LIGHTBOURNE Acting on behalf of my clients:

Labourer TROPICAL UPHOLSTRY

Labourer

CAICOS CORRAL

SHARKBITE BAR & GRILL AN ESTABLISHED HIGH VOLUME RESTAURANT Is looking to fill the following positions:

Assistant Manager Kitchen Helper

Qualifications: • Must have at least 10 years experience in the restaurant industry • Ability to wok online and prep all types of food • Must be able to work under pressure with the ability to work independently and as part of a team • All applicants will be willing to work 7 days per week including weekends and holidays Salary $5.50 per hour.

Contact: 432-2355

HORSE TRAINER/ TOUR GUIDE

INSTRUCTOR

• Must have extensive knowledge in the equestrian conditioning • Possess at least a CHA Level 1 • Experience in Public

• Must have extensive knowledge in the equestrian field • Possess at least a CHA Level 1 • Experience in Equine Management

Contact: 649-431-3939

Contact: 649-431-3939

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10055

D’PABLO BARBER SHOP

Express Water Delivery

Nail Technician

One Labourer One Mechanic/Driver

Is looking for a

To work 6 days per week salary $5.50 per hour. contact: 245-7847

Please send detailed resumes and cover letter to bistroshannon@yahoo.com only applicants that send resumes will be considered

Requires a

HORSE TRAINER/

10004

Contact: 242-0521

CAICOS CORRAL

Requires a

Is looking for the following persons:

Must have a minimum of 5 years experience Must be willing to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

Must be willing to work 6 days per week salary $5.50 per hour

Work six days a week.

Please submit resume to hallexpress @tciway.tc 10049

Naeo's Mart Meat

PARADISE AUTO RENTAL & SALES COMPANY LTD.

Is seeking employment for a

Butcher

Is looking for a

PwC (TCI) Ltd. Requires Four (4):

Applicant must have knowledge of various meats, controlling and handling of fresh & frozen stock, cutting, boning and trimming meat. serving customers at the counter.

Mason

Must have at least 5 years experience in a butcher shop, must be able to cut meat, make orders, package meat products, Knowledge of inventory management, good communication and customer service skills and in-depth product knowledge, and Drivers License

Is looking for a

Domestic

Worker

10089

To work 3 days per week. Salary $5.00 per hour.

contact: 231-1426

10069

10082

Salary $8.00 $10.00 per hour.

NOEL MUNROE

Contact: 342-6004

BAY BISTRO

Chef Baker

M & L AMAZING WORLD

Please fax or email resume to Fax: 946-4283 Email: bac@tciway.tc

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TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

Qualified ACA, ACCA, CPA, or ACMA for Audit Senior roles Experience in audit required Salary: $50,000 - $55,000 per annum Apply to joseph.p.connolly@tc.pwc.com or Telefax: 649-946-4892, no later than August 1, 2014 Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands

10087

CORAL GARDENS

Richmond Hill Preparatory School

is looking for a

Needs 2

Housekeeper To work 6 days per week salary $6.00 per hour.

contact: 432-1480

10092

Teachers With training in primary school education along with a teacher's certificate/ diploma. A minimum of 5 years' teaching experience is preferred.

Interested persons can contact the principal at 946-4956 to set up a time for an interview.

10092

PORTS OF CALL RESORT

Unskilled Labourer

Breakfast

Staff

10053

To work 5 days a week Interested persons please contact us on

Turks and Caicos Islands

Telephone 946-4760 & 332-4101

www.bkwsu.com Email: bkpadma@bkwsutci.com

Call (649) 941-5613

10075

Lew 1 Shipping

seeks the following persons:

One (1) tug and barge Captain Must have STCW certificate and able to operate a 500 ton tug and barge. One (1) Labourer to work five days per week.

Contact: 941-5707

10079

MY DEE’S HARDWARD NORTH CAICOS

Is looking for a

Store Clerk Must be willing to work 6 days per week salary $250.00 per week. Must be computer literate.

Send resumes to fax: 649-946-7311

10077

DOMESTIC WORKER

Meditation Centre

Applications accepted from Belongers / Turks & Caicos Islanders Only

Interested person may apply to: info@portsofcallresort. com or drop off a resume at anytime 10028

is seeking one

Raja Yoga

$5.00/hr – Must be able to lift heavy material of 100lbs+. Must be able to work early morning and late evenings both on weekdays and weekends - with varying schedules

5-6 days a week Pay rate: $6.00 per hour Hours work: 6am1pm. Must be fluent in English and good communication skills.

CLAYMORE GROUP LTD.

Brama Kumaris

Kiwi Connections Ltd.

Is looking for a

339-6100

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TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

REGISTERED LAND ORDINANCE, CAP 9.05

NOTICE LOST LAND TITLE NUMBER SECTION

60505/17 BLUE HILLS

ISLAND PROVIDENCIALES

Whereas, ALBERT ALEXANDER GRANT of Grand Turk and WENDY LOIS SPEARS of Miami Florida as Administrator of the Estate of JACK LEON MILLER deceased, has declared that the Land Certificate for the above mentioned title number(s) registered in his/her/their name was inadvertently mislaid and cannot be found.

Take notice that I, Tresha-Gaye Ustanny, Acting Registrar of Lands, shall issue a new land certificate for the said title six week of the date of the first publication of this Notice in a local newspaper and the Gazette.

Dated this 27th day of June 2014

Signed..........................................................................................................

Witnessed...............................................................................................

10078

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FLOWER GIRL

Wanted urgently

Floral Designer

Must have thorough knowledge in the floral business with 3-5 years experience.

Call: 231-3788

POSITIONS AVAILABLE 3 Domestic Workers 1 Carpenter 3 Laborers 4 Gardeners 1 Cashier 1 Painter 1 Nail Artist

Contact: 343-0572 for more information

10090

July 12 - 18, 2014

WORKERS

NEEDED A/C MAN

Capable of constructing ducts and installation of central a/c units. Must have at least 5 years experience

BARGE DECK WORKER

Must be able to work on deck on high seas and assist with loading of cargo and cleaning of engine room

HANDYMAN

To clean office. Must be willing to work MondayFriday and assist with basic maintenance on site Salary negotiable

Contact: 2321001 or 231-0098 10091

A LIVE-IN TECHNICIAN/ CARETAKER Is required for a private villa

The successful candidate will work closely with the villa manager and is expected to assist the upkeep and maintenance of the villa. He/She should also be willing to assist with other household duties such as interior as well as grounds cleaning and should possess the following experience & qualifications: ;;Technical experience of swimming pools and irrigation, water pumps is essential. ;;Ability to read and interpret MEP drawings ;;Experience in general maintenance, electrical installations, plumbing and carpentry is essential either in a villa or hotel. A formal qualification in electrical and or plumbing, is required. ;;Skills should include electrical, carpentry, painting, plumbing, air conditioning as well as a variety of mechanical work. ;;He/she must be willing to work flexible and long hours (week-ends, & especially holidays) when the family and friends are in residence as well as respond to emergencies should they occur. ;;He/she must be able to work within a team and be willing to perform other duties to assist other staff as required. ;;He/she must be extremely well presented and have a good command of English. ;;Computer literacy is required in order to access equipment and part replacement information. ;;A clean driver’s license is essential as there will be a large element of errand running. ;;Salary is dependent on experience.

Suitably qualified candidates should apply in writing to Villa Manager at P.O. Box 143 or email tcieliete2014@gmail.com

38 CLASSIFIEDS ACRES OF DIAMOND

CAPTAIN MARVIN WATERSPORTS is looking for

BAYVIEW MOTORS

Is looking for a

is currently looking to employ the following:

2 Experienced Certified Automotive Technician/ Mechanic

labourer

This individual must possess the following: • Adequate tools to perform his duties • Must be able to work with little or no supervision • Must be experience using computerized diagnostic equipment • Must be a holder of automotive repair certification ASE or equivalent Salary commensurate with experience

contact: 946-4615

Please email all application to: syrmondg@bayviewmotors.com Only qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview

To work 5 days per week salary $5.50 per hour.

1 Boat Captain 1 Boat Mechanic • Must have 5-7 years experience • Must have excellent communication skills • Must be able to work flexible hours Salary $12.00 per hour Contact: Marvin or Tracey at 649-231-7245

10014

C & J CONSULTANCY SERVICE

COLOMBIAN EMERALDS INTERNATIONAL

Acting on behalf of our client NEWMAND BUCKLEY is looking for a

“the world’s foremost Emerald Dealer” with over 50 stores world wide has exciting career opportunities

domestic worker 10110

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

contact: 347-6642

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TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

RETAIL ATTENDANT/ SUPERVISOR

• Retail jewelry sales experience • Excellent customer care focus • Team work and the ability to meet company objectives • Trustworthy, polite, dependable and willing to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays • Ability to achieve goals as outlined by management FORWARD ALL CV AND COVER LETTER BY EMAIL TO: NORDICA DELL, BEACHES RESORT, PROVIDENCIALES, TURKS AND CAICOS 44302@dfch.com NO PHONE CALLS 10109

BUGALOOS CONCH CRAWL Is looking for the following positions:

Waitress

Must be willing to work 5 days per week salary $5.50 per hour.

Contact: 241-5678 or 242-5646

10064

NOTICE OF PUBLIC

AUCTION SALE M&S TRUST COMPANY LIMITED as Chargee pursuant to the Registered Land Ordinance HEREBY GIVES NOTICE that it will cause to be sold by Public Auction the following property outside the offices of Miller Simons O’Sullivan, Regent House West, Regent Village, Grace Bay, Providenciales at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, 1st August 2014: Title 60707/115 & 116, Cheshire Hall & Richmond Hill, Providenciales Registered Proprietor: JN Overseas Investment Limited This property consists of 1.29 acres.

The property comprises a concrete industrial building with a total floor area of approximately 15,750 square feet. The building provides eleven units which were previously used as office/storage/brewery units with two bathroom facilities. Part of the property is currently leased. The development has been constructed over the entire property in a "U" shaped configuration; parking is on asphalt surfaced driveway and circulation areas. There are front boundary walls, loading dock areas and ramps. The existing lease expires 31st July 2014 but is subject to renewal by the Lessee at its sole option.

Any and all potential bidders will be required to produce one (1) valid form of identification to Miller Simons O’Sullivan on the day of the Auction Draft Terms and Conditions of Sale and the Draft Agreements for Sale are available upon demand prior to the Auction.

Any and all Successful bidders will be required to pay a ten (10) per cent deposit upon a successful bid before close of business on the day of the Auction. Any and all successful bidders will also have to pay Auction legal fees in the sum of Seven Hundred and Fifty Dollars (US$750.00.)

Hernandez Human Resource & Employment Services looking on behalf of our clients. AND Construction, Leocadio Jimenez, Miami Bayside Variety Store, VIP Barbershop and Taylor Variety Store.

1 Carpenter 3 Domestic Workers 1 Labourer 1 Barber Salary $ 5-7 USD per hour. Belonger Preference. Resume can sent to Email: edwinhernandez.8@ gmail.com dead line July 11th 2014. 10096

ISLAND QUEEN’S BEAUTY SALON Is looking for the following persons:

2 Hairdressers Barber

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

Contact: 241-5559

Line Cook Skill Requirements:

Cook eggs and other breakfast items to order to customer’s specification.

Cook lunch and dinner items to order to customer’s specification to include, but not limited to: • Cooking meats to temperature such as hamburgers and steaks • Produce salads, sandwiches, tacos, quesadillas, burritos, fajitas and other Tex - Mex items that appear on the menu at Somewhere Café and Lounge.

Assist with prepping of foods for service by following recipe standards. Strong knife skills are required and proper sanitation practiced to produce high quality food that accurately represents the Café.

Work with other kitchen staff members to execute food, prioritize steps, and contribute to the overall team atmosphere of the kitchen.

Participate in daily cleaning duties as per scheduled by the Chef or Sous Chef to maintain a clean safe environment for all employees to work in.

Cook on the line, during service in a high-pressure environment, executing food to order in an ala minute kitchen according to the ticket in a timely manner.

Respond to leadership by respecting and following the directive, prioritizing steps completing tasks in a timely manner.

Be able to stand on ones feet for 8+ hours and be comfortable lifting 25 pounds or more without physical restrictions.

Be available to work holidays and weekends with a flexible schedule.

TO APPLY: You MUST have previous experience as a line cook. Send CV and status to:

chefamy@somewherecafeandlounge.com or apply in person at: Somewhere Café and Lounge, Coral Gardens Resort Belongers given preference

10099

July 12 - 18, 2014

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A TASTE OF ITALY We are seeking suitable applicants to fill the following openings:

Domestic

Worker • Belonger only need apply • Must be willing to work extended hours • Salary is negotiable

Fax: 649941-8388 Application deadline June 11th, 2014

10066

Babysitter/ Notice Of Sale By Public Auction

Nanny

Meridian Mortgage Corporation Ltd. as Chargee, pursuant to its charge and the Registered Land Ordinance, hereby gives notice that it will cause to be sold the property listed below by Public Auction, to be held at the office of Meridian Financial Group, Le Vele Plaza, Grace Bay and Providenciales at 10.00 a.m. on Friday 8th of August, 2014.

• Responsible for overall care of child and 2 dogs • Responsible for overall upkeep and cleaning of home • Required to be on 24-hr on call when necessary • Required to travel with the family and care for baby and pet when necessary

Location

Title No. 10508/19, South Suburbs, Grand Turk, Turks & Caicos Islands. The subject property comprises a total land area of approximately 0.54 acres.

The subject property comprises vacant ocean front land located on the south coast of the Island of Grand Turk.

Please contact email snjezana_ andrews@yahoo.com 10068

MANUFACTURING BOOKKEEPER AVAILABLE Qualifications: - College/university completed in accounting courses - Minimum 5 years book keeping working experience - Proficient in Excel and Quickbooks (or other accounting software) Duties: - Create inventory and maintain

Parcel 19 comprises 0.54 acres. The land has good elevation with a ridge midway through the lots North to South.

Title

Absolute

Proprietor

Andrew J. Newlands

Approximate Area

0.54 acres

Location

Title No. 10508/16,17 & 20, South Suburbs, Grand Turk, Turks & Caicos Islands. The subject property comprises three adjoining ocean view lots. The lots are regular shaped, slight undulating topography with a total registered area of 1.78 acres.

The subject property comprises vacant ocean front land located on the south coast of the Island of Grand Turk.

- Track cost per project & job Pricing - Review/assist w/ payroll, budget control, cutting company costs - Reconcile petty cash,bank recon., - Encode time cards - Oversee Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivables - Inventory tracking - Job audit reports

Parcel 16 & 17 are adjacent to each other and parcel 20 is two lots to the north, Parcel 16 comprises 0.74 acres, Parcel 17 comprises approximately 0.64 acres and Parcel 20 comprises approximately 0.40 acres. The land has good elevation with a ridge midway through the lots North to South.

All Parcels can be sold separately.

INTERESTED APPLICANTS can contact 941-5802. Email cover letter & your resume to linda@tiborsmachineshop.com 10107

Title

Absolute

Proprietor

Border Holdings Limited

Approximate Area

0.74, 0.64, and 0.40 acres respectively

Location

Title No. 10709/39, Salt Cay, Turks & Caicos Islands. The subject property comprises a total land area of approximately 2.42 acres.

Administrator/Personal Assistant

The property comprises vacant land.

Parcel 10709/39 is located on the south end of Salt Cay is ocean front with an approximate ocean frontage of 215 linear feet based on the block plan provided.

To coordinate, oversee and organize from start to finish all events, locally and internationally for A Touch of Love International Center and its group of affiliated ministries.

Requirements: – Must be born again, Spirit filled believer.

– Strong Organizational, Communication and Linguistic skills.

– Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

– Must be trustworthy; able to be trusted with highly sensitive and confidential information – Must be able to carry a heavy workload and flexible for sudden travel – Reports to Senior Pastor

Title

Absolute

Proprietor

Wayne Newton Garland

Approximate Area

2.42 acres

Location

Title No. 10709/38, Salt Cay, Turks & Caicos Islands. The subject property comprises a total land area of approximately 2.40 acres.

The property comprises vacant land.

Parcel 10709/38 is located on the south end of Salt Cay is ocean front with an approximate ocean frontage of 215 linear feet.

No phone calls please

10058

Send resume to: A Touch of Love Ministries International Center Attn: Senior Pastor P.O. Box 751, Providenciales, TCI or email info@atolministries.org

Title

Absolute

Proprietor

Russel Alexander Garland

Approximate Area

2.40 acres

Location

Title No. 60900/245/K64, Leeward Going Through, Turks & Caicos Islands. Unit 7302 Ocean Club, The subject property comprises a third floor unit of approximately 1,570 square feet base on information taken from the resort plan within the established Ocean Club condominium resort located on Grace Bay Beach on the Island of Providenciales.

Title

Absolute

Proprietor

Turquoise Investment Holdings Ltd.

Approximate Area

1,570 sq.ft.

DUFRY GRAND TURK LTD. Is seeking

One (1) Sales Manager • High School diploma(or equivalent) is required. Two (2) year degree or above is strongly preferred.

• A minimum of 5 years Retail experience.

• Three years Experience in Duty Free/Tax Free Cruise ship passenger Arena • Five (5) years experience in Fine Jewelry retail • One year experience in customs and logistics.

Send resume by fax to: 649 946 1331 10103

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION ARE AVAILABLE BY REQUEST, FROM MERIDIAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION LTD.

Meridian Financial Group P.O. Box 599, Le Vele Plaza, Grace Bay Road, Providenciales Turks & Caicos Islands, B.W.I Tel. (649) 941-3082 Fax (649) 941-3223

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TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

Sports Interational

Cayman Islands’ Walton smashes Bolt’s old 400m record FIFTEEN-year-old sprinter Jamal Walton has confirmed expectations that he will soon be a world beater after

breaking a 400-metre record set by Usain Bolt 12 years ago.

The Cayman Islands’ Walton clocked 47.01 seconds

in the 400m, beating Bolt’s old record of 47.17 seconds at the Central American and Caribbean Championships in

TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS FINANCIAL SERVICES COMMISSION

Experienced Insurance Analyst The Financial Services Commission, a statutory body of the Turks and Caicos Islands Government responsible for the licensing and regulation of financial services businesses, is seeking an Experienced Insurance Analyst:

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Analyst is responsible for assisting with the planning and conducting of offsite and on-site reviews of insurance entities, including reviewing the financial and operational systems of insurance businesses, to determine the entities’ financial status and level of compliance with their own internal policies and standards and relevant local and international standards, ordinances and regulations.

Specific duties include:

• Assist in developing annual plans for onsite inspections/reviews of insurance entities • Prepare annual risk assessment of assigned insurance entities to guide regulatory actions for the coming year • Perform off-site and onsite reviews of insurance organizations • Carry out rigorous analysis of financial statements, business plans etc.

• Monitor and report on trends in the financial performance of insurance entities • Assist in evaluating and processing applications for insurance licenses • Collect, collate and analyze statistical information relating to the insurance industry and licensees • Investigate, as directed, complaints by the public or queries in respect of the policies, practices and procedures of insurance entities • Any other duties as set out in the Job Descriptions for Insurance Officer/ Analyst or as assigned by Senior Insurance Analyst, the Head of Insurance or the Managing Director.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

1. Preferred qualification is a Degree in Accounting and professional accounting certification such as CA, CPA, ACCA plus 2. Four (4) to Six (6) years related working experience in the insurance industry or insurance regulation.

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• Sound knowledge of accounting principles; • Sound knowledge of financial and statistical analyses; • Sound knowledge of the operations of insurance entities and the insurance industry; • Good knowledge of local and international insurance regulations and standards, and generally of insurance law.

COMPENSATION RANGE

This position falls within Grade 6 of the Commission’s pay scale. Actual salary payable will be determined by reference to the degree of qualification, experience, knowledge base and other criteria that the Commission may assess.

OTHER INFORMATION APPLICABLE TO THE POSTS

The duties for the posts may be carried out at either of the Commission’s offices in Grand Turk or Providenciales.

Applications should be received no later than August 8, 2014 and may be emailed to dmorrison@ tcifsc.tc or faxed d to 1-649-941-8379.

Morelia, Mexico, on Sunday.

Walton lives with his family in Miami will get another chance to showcase his brilliance at the World Junior Championships later this month.

The Cayman Islands Athletic Association selected him to represent Cayman at the championships in Eugene, Oregon, from July 22 to 27.

Walton is already the senior as well as junior 400m Cayman Islands record holder. Despite his tender age, he is ranked fourth in the world among

Jamal Walton clocked 47.01s in the 400M. (PHOTO: RON SHILLINGFORD)

Under-18 400m runners.

Ahead of him are slightly older boys Martin Manley

(Jamaica), Rai Benjamin (Antigua) and Henri Delauze (USA).

NOTICE OF SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION Scotiabank (Turks & Caicos) Ltd. of Cherokee Road, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands hereby gives notice of its intention to sell by Public Auction the following properties pursuant to its power of sale as registered Chargee under the Registered Land Ordinance of the Turks and Caicos Islands.

1. Parcel 10308/105 South West Suburbs, Grand Turk.

Single storey residential house with four bedrooms, two bathrooms, kitchen, family room, living/dining room on approx. 0.25 acre.

Registered Proprietor: Lester Robert Butterfield and Paula Ann Butterfield

2. Parcel 10303/33 Overback, Central Suburbs, Grand Turk.

This property accommodates three buildings: one concrete building and two wooden comprises of a single storey residential house with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, kitchen, family room, living/dining room on approx. 0.20 acre.

Registered Proprietor: Henry Raymond Jennings

3. Parcel 10204/67 Township, Central Suburbs, Grand Turk.

This property comprises of a main house with two bedrooms, one bathroom, kitchen, living/dining room, laundry room and a detached wooden dwelling house comprising of one bedroom, one bathroom, kitchen, living/dining room and laundry room on approx.

0.19 acre. Registered Proprietor: Kuthlyn Spencer

4. Parcel 60805/15/K8 The Bight and Thomas Stubbs, Providenciales.

This property comprises of a two storey townhouse with three bedrooms, three bathroom, kitchen, living/dining room, family room and laundry room. Registered Proprietor: Alejandro Rios

5. Parcel 60505/199 Blue Hills and Stamers Run, Providenciales.

Apartment complex and Laundromat. The main building consists of three bedrooms, two bathrooms, two kitchens, two living/dining rooms and an additional building with five bedrooms, three bathrooms, three kitchens, three living/dining rooms on approx. 0.20 acre. Registered Proprietor: George Seymour

6. Parcel 10401/382 East Suburbs, Grand Turk.

Single storey residential property with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, kitchen, living/ dining room and laundry room on approx. 0.36 acre.

Registered Proprietor: Shirlene Smith

The auction will be held at the offices of Scotiabank (Turks and Caicos) Limited, Grace Bay Branch, Providenciales at 10 o’clock in the morning on Friday the 25th day of July 2014.

A reserve price will be fixed on all parcels. A deposit of 10% is due immediately upon all accepted bids.

July 12 - 18, 2014

Sports Interational

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TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

Alfredo Di Stefano: Real Madrid legend dies at the age of 88

Klose breaks finals goals record GERMANY striker Miroslav Klose became the record scorer in World Cup history by netting his 16th finals goal in the 7-1 semi-final victory over Brazil.

The 36-year-old Lazio striker put his country 2-0 ahead as they opened up a 5-0 half-time lead in Belo Horizonte.

Klose moved level with former Brazil striker Ronaldo by scoring against Ghana earlier in the competition.

Germany’s leading

goalscorer with 71 goals in 136 games, he is the third player to net at four World Cups.

Brazil legend Pele and West Germany’s Uwe Seeler both scored at the 1958, 1962, 1966 and 1970 finals.

Klose’s goal against Brazil came in his 23rd World Cup appearance, a tally only compatriot Lothar Matthaus has bettered.

Germany have never lost a game in which he has scored.

A LIVE-IN TECHNICIAN/

CARETAKER

The forward Alfredo Di Stefano won five straight European Cups, scoring in each final between 1956 and 1960.

Uefa president Michel Platini said Di Stefano had helped revolutionise football. “He won everyone’s hearts with his brilliance as part of the legendary

Real Madrid team. Together with his gifted teammates, he helped invent modern football.

He embodied all that is magical about football.”

Chief Compliance Officer- US Compliance Officer- TCI Position Description: Responsible for maintaining current status of all regulatory requirements including but not limited to the following: ;; Maintaining amicable working relationships with the following regulatory bodies:

Employees of Financial Services Commission – TCI

Employees of Financial Services Commission – Anguilla

Employees of US Departments of Insurance

Employees of Health & Human Services Offices

Employees of various regulatory departments

is required for a private villa

The successful candidate will work closely with the villa manager and is expected to assist the upkeep and maintenance of the villa. He/She should also be willing to assist with other household duties such as interior as well as grounds cleaning and should possess the following experience & qualifications:

;; Maintain a Library of Documents relating to legal requirements to establish and continue operations for Captives/ Risk Retention Groups ;; Developing and maintaining all corporate documents required to establish and continue operations as a Captive/Risk Retention Groups ;; Act as liaison with professional business partners who advise on regulatory issues. ;; Maintain awareness with other VCM employees of issues relating to reimbursement, cost reporting and other regulatory issues ;; Provide complete accurate data to regulatory officers as required ;; Keep Senior Management informed of all pertinent issues ;; Oversee all systems requirements

;; Technical experience of swimming pools and irrigation, water pumps is essential. ;; Ability to read and interpret MEP drawings ;; Experience in general maintenance, electrical installations, plumbing and carpentry is essential either in a villa or hotel. A formal qualification in electrical and or plumbing, is required. ;; Skills should include electrical, carpentry, painting, plumbing, air conditioning as well as a variety of mechanical work. ;; He/she must be willing to work flexible and long hours (week-ends, & especially holidays) when the family and friends are in residence as well as respond to emergencies should they occur. ;; He/she must be able to work within a team and be willing to perform other duties to assist other staff as required. ;; He/she must be extremely well presented and have a good command of English. ;; Computer literacy is required in order to access equipment and part replacement information. ;; A clean driver’s license is essential as there will be a large element of errand running. ;; Salary is dependent on experience.

Required Competencies and Skills:

;; ;; ;; ;; ;; ;;

Excellent interpersonal skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Flexibility and multitasking Excellent organizational skills Works well in a small team environment A person with a “take charge” attitude

Preferred Education, Experience:

;; Advanced degree ;; At least two (2) years U.S. healthcare experience ;; Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorism experience

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Suitably qualified candidates should apply in writing to Villa Manager at P.O. Box 143 or email tcieliete2014@gmail.com

we looked upon Eintracht as almost certain to win the cup - but Real Madrid were a special team,” he said.

“I had the pleasure as a young man of being influenced by the great Real Madrid and Di Stefano. His head was up all the time. He was such a fantastic footballer.

“For Real Madrid, it is a terrible loss because his presence was always there.”

Sir Bobby Charlton, who played against him for Manchester United, said Di Stefano was one of the best players he ever saw.

“The footballing world has lost a great player and a great man,” Charlton, a director at United, said.

“I have many fond memories of my time with Alfredo and feel privileged to be able to call him a good friend.”

Applicant must be able to work in the Turks & Caicos Islands, Anguilla, and in the United States. Salary will be between $15,000 to $20,000.

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Germany’s striker is the only footballer to have scored 16 goals in the World Cup.

Real Madrid legend Alfredo Di Stefano, regarded as one of the greatest players of all time, has died.

The 88-year-old suffered a heart attack on Saturday and had been in an induced coma in Madrid’s Gregorio Maranon hospital.

Real Madrid confirmed the news, saying Di Stefano, their honorary president, died at 17:15 CET (16:15 BST).

The forward won five straight European Cups, scoring in each final between 1956 and 1960.

Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson told BBC Radio 5 live Di Stefano was “without question in that group of great, great players”.

He recalled Di Stefano’s “wonderful balance and poise” when he watched him at Hampden Park in the 1960 European Cup final.

“In the semi-final, Eintracht Frankfurt beat Rangers and

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Sports Interational

Bahamas crowned regional basketball champs THE Bahamas crowned themselves Caribbean champions when they turned

back a resilient Cuba in the final of the regional Basketball Championship in BVI on

Saturday night.

They were slow out of the blocks to trail 14-17 at the end

of the first quarter but executed down the stretch at the MultiPurpose Sports Complex, to come away with a solid 75-62 victory in the end.

United States Virgin Islands, meanwhile, defeated hosts British Virgin Islands to take third spot while Guyana blew out Barbados 79-58, to take fifth place.

The last place playoff was won by Antigua and Barbuda who easily brushed aside St Vincent and the Grenadines, 109-81.

NATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE BOARD

The Bahamas crowned themselves Caribbean champions when they turned back a resilient Cuba in the final of the regional Basketball Championship here Saturday night.

VACANCY FOR THE POSITION OF CLERICAL OFFICER - GRAND TURK SCOPE

This is an administrative support position, which has office responsibility for meeting and greeting visitors and clients, receiving and directing telephone calls and carrying out assigned administrative duties. The Administrative Clerk is the foremost face of the organization and is expected to generate results that are deemed acceptable when: calls are answered promptly and politely; clients are greeted and queries are directed to the relevant individual; mail is promptly disseminated and the filing system is accurate and up to date.

Duties and Responsibilities:

;;Greet customers and assist them accordingly ;;Answer and screen incoming telephone calls directing callers to the appropriate staff ;;Registration of Beneficiaries ;;Collect contributions on a daily basis ;;Close-out end of day cash receipts and report to Office Administrator ;;Collect Clearance Certificates, Applications and verify contribution payments ;;Verify subscriber eligibility in PCM ;;Update Employer E-services ;;Make daily bank deposits ;; Log all forms collected ;;Maintain vehicle log for Grand Turk office ;;Liaise with Operations department to coordinate referral process ;;Maintain and distribute brochures for public information ;;Type office correspondence as required ;;Assist with preparations for meetings and conferences ;;Issue NHIB ID cards ;; Provide administrative support in order to ensure effective and efficient office operations ;;Ensure that all supporting documents are accessible and filed appropriately ;;Ensure the confidentiality and security of all registration files ;;Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. ;;May perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor or any other person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

Person specification

;;This position requires a high school diploma ;;Minimum of 5 CXC/GCE ;;Must be able to use Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point etc.) ;;Excellent team player with team building skills ;;Excellent written and oral communication skills ;;Ability to deliver to strict deadlines and work under pressure

Type: Permanent Location: WIV/Caicos Television Holding Ltd.

Leeward Highway, Providenciales

Turks and Caicos Islands Chief Operations Officer - Market Reporting to the CEO, the Chief Operating Officer of Digicel will be responsible for all facets of the business operations and must possess deep operational knowledge with broad strategic insight.

They must be able to adapt constantly to a fast-changing corporate and external environment.

They must possess a mastery of change, an ability to help translate strategic vision into action; and they must ultimately be able to help the business to innovate and to grow.

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• Provide Commercial plan design, implementation and monitoring support until arrival of Commercial Director at end of Month • Assume operational program management and oversight responsibility for monitoring, driving, problem solving, resourcing and reporting on day to day progress for all key Operational change projects - in particular Technical roll-out, Regional Fightback and Sales and Distribution activities.

• Tracks and reports on Board and SMT actions to ensure daily execution excellence and ontime implementation of critical activities across business units.

• Participates in the development and preparation of short-term and long-range strategic plans and budgets based upon broad organization goals and objectives.

• Directs the development and installation of internal procedures and controls, to promote communication and adequate information flow, and thereby solidify management control and direction of the enterprise.

• Discovers and supports innovation, technological improvement and growth opportunities for the business and gains approval for their implementation • Supports strategy development and communication across the organization to ensure that all individual objectives are aligned with the strategy

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Advanced degree in Business or related discipline • Minimum of 10 years of working experience with at least three years at senior level • Excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills including the ability to articulate progress, issues and recommendations in a concise manner • Superb attention to detail, strong analytical skills and the ability to deliver results to tight deadlines in a fast paced and dynamic environment • Superior leadership skills and the ability to organize and motivate cross-functional teams • Ability to work in a team environment and on own initiative with the desire to learn new skills • Strong customer focus • Skilled user of Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint

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;;Salary will commensurate with qualifications and experience Deadline for Submission is July 25, 2014

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Sports National Josh for Sports

Exploits and effectiveness MY LEGACY This column represents my most effective contribution to my country as it relates to my legacy.

I would like to be remembered as the most profound, efficient and selfless sports columnist to have scientifically dissect, analyse, critique (objectively), trouble shoot and give unsolicited advice on how to correct our mistakes and advance on the

By Joshua Gardiner

national/international scene in our attempts to establish our place in the world of sports. Lest you forget, I am a scientist, but foremost of all a sports analytical specialist— all my life.

That’s how I became rated among the best in the world as an athlete years ago. Thus, I make no excuses for my analysis. I have no personal

axe to grind.

My only objective is to help the youths of my country to become world champions.

Remember that if in your mind you can conceive it and in your heart you can believe it, then by your dedicated actions, you can achieve it.

For you are only limited by the scope of your imagination.

THE RUGBY FIASCO With all due respect, I cannot blame any of our national team players for the humiliation that we endured in Mexico.

When going into battle a team is only as prepared as the executives, staffs and coaches preparing them.

ACCEPT YOUR LIMITED CAPABILITIES Even though we’ve come a

long way, we have at least 4-6 times the distance yet to travel before we can reach the standard (up to par) to become competitive at the senior level internationally.

And when you cannot tolerate constructive criticism and correct your errors, you need to quit.

AGAINST JAMAICA There were no reasons for home team Jamaica to beat us in the opening game.

THE BAHAMAS IN TCI We did not learn from our mistakes against Jamaica and lost to the Bahamas here in Provo when we should have won.

TOTAL ANNIHILATION Mexico totally demoralised us

Argentina beat Netherlands, to meet strong Germany in final ARGENTINA will meet Germany in Sunday’s World Cup final at the Maracana after winning a penalty shootout to eliminate the Netherlands.

After 120 tedious and goalless minutes that were in stark contrast to the spectacular shock of the first semi-final between Brazil and the Germans, Argentina prevailed and a repeat of the 1986 and 1990 finals - when they played West Germany will be played out in Rio. Goalkeeper Sergio Romero was the hero with penalty saves from Ron Vlaar and Wesley Sneijder, while opposite number Jasper Cillessen was unable to repeat

Argentina will have to bring their ‘A’ game if they are to see off a strong and confident Germany side.

the feats of his deputy, Tim Krul, in the quarter-final win against Costa Rica.

And for Brazil, a nation still coming to terms with their worst defeat after being crushed 7-1 by Germany

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in Belo Horizonte, there is arguably the even more harrowing prospect of seeing fierce rivals Argentina lift the World Cup in the iconic surroundings of the Maracana.

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given the manner in which they destroyed Brazil but there is a streak of steel running through Alejandro Sabella’s side that offers resilience beyond the genius of Lionel Messi.

Sunday’s showpiece is a repeat of the 1986 final, which Argentina won 3-2 to record their last World Cup triumph, and West Germany’s 1-0 victory in Rome four years later, which was their last win.

Argentina will see the prospect of winning in Brazil’s heartland as the perfect incentive. Earlier in this tournament, their supporters had flooded across the border in thousands in a show of support and they will do so again.

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by shellacking us 96-0. That is an international disgrace. Yet the persons responsible for coaching our team are talking about a lesson for next year.

THE HAND-WRITING IS ON THE WALL To every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.

The game of rugby in the TCI has come a mighty long way. The late Francis McDonald was one of those instrumental in introducing

the game into the schools. He was my best friend, confidant and a Weekly News sports reporter.

Thus I have much intimate knowledge about some of the struggles, exploits and accomplishments of the national rugby effort.

I am not condemning anyone, but I see that the ship is heading on a course for the reefs and needs to change course.

The union needs redirection before it selfdestructs. I have dear friends such as Gordon Kerr, Gareth Butler among others who helped to pioneer the early efforts in TCI rugby.

Then there are persons like my savory Et Al, who all must be applauded for their efforts.

At any rate I’m advising a total re-assessment of your entire programme for the betterment of the sport.

With much love, sincerely yours, Josh 4 Sports

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WARDS CONSULTANCY

YOU NEED TO RESIGN I’m calling on all of the persons responsible for this international humiliation to resign.

What can you tell all the school kids that you taught the game? That you don’t have the knowhow to stop Mexico beating us 96-0? What can you teach them?

This requires an investigation, something is terribly wrong.

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(Part V) SOME very interesting things have been happening in the TCI as far as national sports are concerned. These events have far reaching international repercussions.

I would be totally out of order if I do not mention some of them in this column.

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Yuko Matsuzaki followed by local swimmers on her last leg of the historic swim meet.

Nagarajan Kuthalingam was presented the match ball for his five wicket haul by Mr. Pereira.

Matsuzaki’s historic swim grabs international media attention – Long distance swimming might be permanent fit for TCI WHEN veteran long distance swimmer Yuko Matsuzaki emerged from the waters of Grace Bay, after a 13-mile sea swim from Sandy Point, North Caicos (the first person on record to have completed the feat) last Wednesday, she opened the flood gates for the sport in the TCI. Ben Stubenberg, event manager and one of the organisers of “Race for the Conch” Eco-SeaSwim said that the objective now is to make the long distance sea swim an annual event.

With the growth of the “Race for the Conch” Stubenberg feels that adding an event of this magnitude is a positive step forward. “We’re looking into making this an annual event to host solo and relay swims that will complement the annual “Race for the Conch” Eco-SeaSwim

in early July,” Stubenberg explained.

The popular 51 year-old swimmer has a huge audience around the world, especially in home country Japan and to this end Stubenberg feels that her historic swim made such a huge impact on Japanese fans that it’s quite possible to have a team coming to the TCI next year.

INTERNATIONAL COVERAGE The event was well covered by the international media—especially from Japan. What also helped was the beauty of our waters. Matsuzaki herself was enthralled by the beauty of the TCI. “. “It was very cool to see conch, starfish, parrot fish, and eagle rays along the way. But this was a swim to meet a challenge that had not been done before and highlight the sport

of distance swimming in a new and very delightful location,” the first time record holder claimed after the swim.

Adding to the serenity in the water was the appearance of a dolphin, possibly Jojo, while Matsuzaki was off Pine Cay. Yuko’s swim (six hours and 25 minutes, due to some round water) was supported by boats from Surfside Ocean Academy and Shoreline Adventures, captained

by Greg Doolittle and Collin Gray respectively. Stubenberg provided regular hydration and feedings, as well as course guidance.

Medical support was provided

by Dr. Joe Lemoine of Prime Sports Medicine. Grace Bay Club and Blue Haven provided lodging for the history maker.

TCIFA expecting large turnout for CONCACAF Grassroots Festival A LARGE turnout is expected when our U-12 female footballers take to the Turks and Caicos Islands Football Association (TCIFA) Academy ground next weekend for the Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) Grassroots Festival for Girls.

The event, which is expected to help the young girls with the game’s fundamentals, will have CONCACAF instructor Heather Dyche taking the lead.

Dyche has an extensive background in football, which includes Olympic Development Director for New Mexico and

various positions within the coaching field. She is currently the National Instructional Staff for the United States Soccer Federation (USSF) and currently holds a National Youth License and a USSF C license.

CONCACAF instructor Heather Dyche will lead the Grassroots Festival for U-12 girls.

The festival consists of two sections: a course and the event.

The course will take place from July 19th– 20th, with the festival being held on July 21st. All activities will be hosted at the Football Academy on Venetian Road in Providenciales.

Both parents and coaches are encouraged to participate in the course, which is promised to be both educational and enlightening.

Damian St. Ange hit 81 runs and took two wickets to claim the man-of-the-match award.

St. Ange and Kuthalingam lead Super Kings to semis with big win LAST Sunday the Quality Super Kings re-established themselves as front runners in this season’s TCICA T20 cricket competition.

The talented team dominated with both bat and ball which resulted in a 140 run win over KB Home and a place in the semi-finals. It was the Damian St. Ange and Nagarajan Kuthalingam show at the Downtown Ball Park.

The top of the table finish was firstly orchestrated by St. Ange after the Super Kings won the toss and took first strike.

St. Ange, known for his hard hitting abilities, smashed 12 fours and four sixes in a quick-fire 81 to propel the eventual winners to 214-6 from their allotted 20 overs.

Kareem Jack with 39 (7X4s) and Sheldon Henry 33 (4X4s) also played their parts with the bat.

Bowling for KB Home Ajay Vyas took 2-27 runs from four overs while Ranald Schulz, Paul Slattery and Dax Bruton took a wicket each.

Needing to score at over 10.7 runs per over for victory KB Home were undone by some ruthless swing bowling. Kuthalingam swung the ball both ways and his pace stifled the batsmen into submission. He snapped up five wickets for 17 runs in 2.2 overs as KB Home succumbed for 74 in 13.2 overs.

Rohan Persaud entertained with a few boundaries (5x4s, 25 runs), but no one really looked poised to take on the bowling.

Along with Kuthalingam’s fiver, St. Ange bowled with extreme pace for 2-12 runs (two maidens) in four overs, while Sheldon Henry took 2-18 in four overs.

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“Race for the Conch” Eco SeaSwim:

Redmond makes it three in a row

– Sloan defends title – Mother and son win 2.4 miles event

PROVO residents Dan Redmond and Jessica Sloan successfully defended their one-mile championship male and female titles respectively last Saturday in the fifth instalment of the

“Race for the Conch” Eco SeaSwim.

For Redmond it was his third consecutive win, while for Sloan (29:24) it was number two. Race day this year featured three exciting

Courtney Missick will try again at the Commonwealth Games later this month.

Missick falls short of PB at CAC Juniors COURTNEY Missick’s quest of finishing his 200M run in 21 seconds or under this season will continue after he fell short at the Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Junior Track and Field Championships last weekend in Moreli, Mexico.

The 16-year-old, who only ran the 200M, placed fifth in his U-18 heat. He finished in a time

of 22.75s.

“The experience was great overall. It has helped my preparations for Commonwealth [Games] to be motivated, to work hard in training leading up to the Games because it’s my last chance for the season to run my goal time for the year which is to run 21 sec.”

Missick’s current PB is 22.07s.

Dan Redmond (plunging) won his third consecutive one-mile title. (Photo by Brilliant Studios)

swim races and several new beach and water activities.

FAST FROM THE START “I tried to go fast from the start to ensure no one was drafting behind me, and maintain that pace throughout,” Redmond told the Weekly News. His 22:59 finish should have been faster since he relaxed towards the end. “I got a little worried at the finish line, the conch horn was blown as I exited the water, so I thought I’d finished, after I few moments I noticed a tunnel and jogged through it, but nearly a tortoise and hare moment.”

Redmond did however beat his 2013 time of 23:38.

In the 2.4 miles (Iron Man) distance event Laura Hamel and Dirk Hamel (mother and son) from the US took first places in 1:02.27 and 48.56 respectively.

Another American Charles Archer won the new 1/2 mile Men’s Division in 15:39 while Laura Shaw, now living the Cayman Islands, took first place in the Women’s Division in 16:34.

The event also featured a fun100 metre Children’s Swim for youngsters 11 and under.

For the first time, a 1/2 mile standup paddle board race was added to the event that featured some intense competition by top Provo paddle boarders. In the end, Ray Azemard narrowly beat Redmond in a time of 7:23.

RECORD NUMBER Now in its fifth year, the “Race for the Conch” charity event saw 120 swimmers, a record, dash into ideal water conditions in front of Rickie’s Flamingo Cafe. Founders and Race Directors, Ben Stubenberg and Chloe Zimmermann, were pleased with the turnout that saw many returning swimmers from Provo and abroad, some coming for the 5th time.

“We certainly have the perfect venue for open water swim racing in Grace Bay,” said Ben. “And it shows on the faces of swimmers, novice and expert, when they finish the race.”

The “Race for the Conch” has

gotten excellent international press.

It has been rated by Daily News of Open Water Swimming among the top 100 swims worldwide, and called: “One of the World’s Most Gorgeous Swims.”

Chloe pointed out that the success was a result of a strong volunteer base that helps year after year and solid local sponsorship. “We could not do this without big ‘behind the scenes’ help by so many people,” she said.

Miss Universe Turks & Caicos graced the event with her presence and initiated the start with “On your marks, get set...” followed by Director of Culture David Bowen blowing the conch as the “Go” signal.

This year, swimmers were offered freshly cut coconuts as a rehydration option following the swim races, which was another big hit that delighted visitors and added a distinct West Indies flavour to the event.

At the awards ceremony later in the evening, hand carved conch trophies by Stanford Handfield mounted on wooden bases hand painted by Lucie Stubbs carried on the tradition of keeping the prizes

created by local artists who reflect the Turks and Caicos. Prizes were also given to the oldest swimmer in the race, Terry Layton, 70, who did the one mile, and the youngest, Jake Whent, 10, who did the 1/2 mile.

Following the awards ceremony, Bowen held an impromptu conch blowing lesson and contest to the delight of residents and visitors alike.

The “Race for the Conch” Eco-SeaSwim is organised by locally based Caicu Naniki Sports Adventures and raises money for the Provo Children’s Home, the Turks & Caicos Reef Fund, and the TCI Swim Federation.

Next year’s event will be held on July 4, 2015. Race organisers anticipate the popularity to grow with more swimmers and spectators.

Both Ben and Chloe noted that the goals of the “Race for the Conch” are to generate more interest in learning to swim, develop competitive swimmers in the Turks & Caicos, and make the Turks & Caicos a top international venue for open water racing and training. All race results and more information on the race can be found at www.ecoseaswim.com.

Church Co-ed Softball League:

St. Monica’s Anglican easily defeat Paradise Baptist DEFENDING champions St. Monica’s Anglican Church made light work of Paradise Baptist Church when action in the Church Co-ed Softball League continued last Thursday at the National Stadium in Providenciales.

The game lasted until the third innings owing to the ten run rule since the eventual winners were ahead 11-1.

The second clash proved to be more competitive between Roman Catholic Church and Jericho Baptist Church. The score was tied 2 all up to the 5th inning, in the top of the 5th Jericho were able to score another two runs to put the score 4 to 2, but the Catholic Church had other ideas and made three runs to win the game 5-4.

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