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Violent crash during downpour A MAN lost control of his vehicle after driving through a deep puddle on Leeward Highway, crashing into a pole and leaving his passenger nursing serious injuries.

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Rare Bird found in TCI TWO bird experts got more than they bargained for during a trip to the TCI when they stumbled across an extremely rare breed.

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TCI hosts regional Rotaract conference MORE than 55 Rotaractors jetted into to the Turks and Caicos Islands last week to attend the Rotaract district 7020 conference.

For the first time ever the threeday event was held in the TCI and it hosted delegates from Jamaica, Haiti, Cayman, Bahamas, St Martin, Tortola, and St Thomas.

Conference chair Tremmaine Swann told the Weekly News that the event was a “resounding success” and all the delegates had a great time.

“The training sessions were inspirational and gave the delegates all the knowledge and information they needed to go out into their community and make it a better place.”

The conference from June 2 to June 4 was held under the theme ‘Embrace humanity, inspire hearts and change lives’ and took place at Beaches resort.

It signified the closure of the Rotaract 2010-2011 year which saw TCI resident Sabrina Palmer-Isaac hold the position of Rotaract District Representative (DRR) - the highest post within the Rotaract district 7020

family.

Following the arrival of all district delegates on June 2, the welcome and opening ceremony took place at 8.30pm at Beaches.

On June 3 the delegates received training for the new Rotaract year which included sessions on the roles and duties of club presidents, secretaries, treasurers and directors.

There was also training in the areas of leadership, managing personalities and conflict resolution, fundraising, membership issues, goal setting, past presidents’ council, and the Rotary and Rotaract structure.

The highlight of the conference was the gala dinner which took place on June 4 at Beaches with performances by TUCA, the Turks and Caicos Cultural Group, and other TCI entertainers.

The featured speaker was Dr Carlton Mills who charged the delegates as they prepared for a new year of service to their communities.

During the gala dinner DRR Sabrina turned the reigns of leadership of the district to incoming

Delegates from Jamaica, Haiti, Cayman, Bahamas, St Martin, Tortola, and St Thomas attended the event

District Rotaract Representative Keitho Nembhard of Jamaica.

This visit to the TCI was the first for most of the regional delegates so

a range of entertainment activities were planned for them outside of the business sessions.

They enjoyed a tour of former

slave plantation Cheshire Hall and an 80s costume bash at Club Pillows on June 3.

Cut price degrees for TCI students A US university is offering a 25 per cent cut in tuition fees to TCI students taking up one of its 125 online degrees.

This June staff from Kaplan University will be jetting down to the Turks and Caicos Islands to introduce their unique higher learning platform.

Adult learners with families and students who work are among those likely to benefit from the distance learning courses.

Teresa Traub, vice president of Kaplan University, explained that Kaplan has a strong history of delivering online learning degrees and programmes.

“Our career-focused curricula, the effectiveness of our course-level assessments, and our highly qualified staff have allowed us to achieve great success and develop our reputation,” she said.

“The West Indies has a growing population of students who want a convenient accredited learning resource and so developing a student base here was a natural move for us.

“Our online degrees and programmes are tailored to fit around the lives of the students whilst providing qualifications recognised in a host of industries including business, education and health and wellness.

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“A key advantage of our offering is that it also allows those currently in employment to advance their career while they work.”

Research has shown that increasing numbers of people in the region are looking for opportunities to gain degrees via distance learning from respected international institutions.

In 2009, up to 2,500 students from the Bahamas sought qualifications not delivered by Caribbean-based

education providers.

This data coupled with an overwhelming response to Kaplan’s visit to Nassau last month, led the online educators to return to the region.

The university will be holding two information sessions in Providenciales this June.

Sessions will take place at Turks and Caicos Community College on June 20 and 22 from 7pm to 8.30pm.

During these presentations

staff from Kaplan will introduce themselves to prospective students, field questions and provide information on the courses that will be available.

Turks and Caicos Islands students will be eligible for a 25 per cent tuition fee reduction within Kaplan’s international offering, and may be eligible for additional benefits through their employer.

For more information email international@kaplan.edu

Firefighters were called to the scene and had to use the ‘jaws of life’ to cut the passenger out of the truck. (Benneth Williams photo)

Violent crash during downpour A MAN lost control of his vehicle after driving through a deep puddle on Leeward Highway, crashing into a pole and leaving his passenger nursing serious injuries.

Donavan Linton was heading west on the highway in his white Chevy S10 truck just after 1pm on Tuesday when he hit the pool of water.

Road traffic officer Sergeant Leorick Reynolds explained that he careered off the road and collided with a lamp post severely damaging his vehicle and trapping his passenger Jack Pierre inside.

Firefighters were called to the scene and had to use the ‘jaws of life’

to cut him out of the mangled truck.

Firefighter Ian Arthur told the Weekly News: “The fire department made the car safe – disconnected the battery and ensured the vehicle was safe from ignition.”

Mr Pierre was taken to Cheshire Hall Medical Centre where he was treated for his injuries.

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Anti-corruption team storms ahead

INVESTIGATIONS into corruptionaccused Islanders are full steam ahead and “good progress” is being made.

That’s the word from the Special Investigation and Prosecution Team (SIPT) this week.

Since becoming operational 14 months ago statements have been gathered, search warrants executed and a number of arrests have been made – all while remaining well below budget.

The news from the usually tight-lipped team will go some way towards alleviating ongoing concerns about lack of information, expensive investigations, and slow work.

However details have been kept to a minimum “to protect the integrity of the investigation and the rights of those individuals involved”.

A statement released by the Helen Garlick-led body on Thursday addressed a number of pertinent issues, particularly focusing on the cost of investigations.

It revealed that a budget submitted

Special Prosecutor Helen Garlick

in September 2009 and continued through to 2011 had been adhered to.

In fact despite the remit of the SIPT “widening considerably” during 2010-11, the team ended the period under spent by over 12.5 per cent.

“The SIPT are ever conscious about the cost of the investigations

and seek every opportunity to reduce costs where possible,” the statement read.

“The challenge continues, to provide value for money for the TCIG and to continue to ensure financial prudence across all areas.”

This year SIPT staff moved to the Veranda where they share selfcatering apartments, achieving a saving of over 25 per cent on previous accommodation costs.

And the statement also revealed that staff numbers are usually between 15 and 25 – but depend on the requirements of the investigations.

“All SIPT staff are selected independently and have no direct or indirect link to any member of the TCI Government or interim administration, now or in the past.”

According to the release the SIPT continue to make good progress and are keeping to their targets and deadlines.

“This has been achieved with the help, support and cooperation of the TCI communities throughout

Rare bird found in TCI TWO bird experts got more than they bargained for during a trip to the TCI when they stumbled across an extremely rare breed.

Dr Lisa Sorenson of Boston University and Michele Kading were in the country assisting with a wetlands education workshop when they made the unusual discovery.

The ‘intermediate morph’ of a Reddish Egret was spotted during an early morning kayak trip at the Princess Alexandra Nature Reserve.

Eric Salamanca, scientific officer with the department of environment and coastal resources (DECR), explained: “It looked like a Reddish Egret, dark phase, but some white feathers on the bird’s wings and tail could be seen, especially when it flew.”

Dr Sorenson, president of the Society for the Conservation and Study of Caribbean Birds (SCSCB), was excited by the find and conducted some research as soon as she reached land.

She discovered in the comprehensive Stokes Bird Field Guide that the ‘intermediate morph’ is like the dark morph phase but with some white feathers, often on wings.

Dr Sorenson said she has never seen this bird before and is curious to find if others in the TCI have seen it.

Dr Sorenson and Michele Kading

the difficult period that they find themselves in.”

SIPT investigators have interviewed a large number of people across the islands, including former Ministers and in other foreign jurisdictions in the US, Canada and Europe.

The team is working jointly with other law enforcement bodies in these areas to pursue relevant information and evidence.

A considerable number of statements have been obtained

which cover the wide range of investigations that the SIPT have been asked to carry out, arrests have been made and search warrants executed.

“The SIPT are very aware that the public want to know more about their activities, but the investigation has entered a phase where its activities within the TCI and elsewhere in the world have to be kept confidential, to protect the integrity of the investigation and the rights of those individuals involved.”

Delays at the road safety department DRIVERS wanting to buy car licences, renew their driving licence or take their road test will have to wait this week.

The government’s Department of Road Safety and Transportation is reviewing its processes, procedures and operations and delays are expected.

The review is being carried out “in an effort to improve efficiency and to provide a better service to its customers”.

A statement released this week said: “Several anomalies have been identified during the

ongoing review which warrant further assessment.

“As this review gets underway the public may experience some delays in obtaining services from the Road Safety Department.

“While every effort will be made to keep delays to the minimum, the Ministry of Home Affairs apologises for any inconvenience while this essential work progresses.”

To assist the department the public is asked to plan ahead to allow staff as much time as possible to process requests.

Provo police station relocates

The ‘intermediate morph’ of a Reddish Egret was spotted during an early morning kayak trip at the Princess Alexandra Nature Reserve

of the Oak Hammock Marsh Interpretive Centre in Manitoba, Canada, were in the TCI to lead a two-day wetlands education workshop.

The workshop was attended by more than 70 teachers, government officers, eco-tours, environmentalists, and students in Providenciales and Grand Turk.

The DECR and National Trust

coordinated the programme which was technically and financially supported by the SCSCB. The department has also received a small grant from the SCSCB to conduct bird monitoring, protection of endemic, resident and migratory birds, protection of bird habitat, eco-walk in the wetlands, red mangrove planting, and nature photography.

PROVIDENCIALES’ main police station has closed “indefinitely” and all officers have been relocated elsewhere.

Services will no longer be offered at the rundown station on Old Airport Road, instead the public can speak to officers at the Five Cays or Chalk Sound Police Stations.

A statement released to the press this week read: “One of the top priorities of the Commissioner of Police has been to improve the working conditions for the employees of the organisation.

“He has been working tirelessly to find permanent solutions and alternatives for the employees of main station, however the conditions have deteriorated to such a point that an immediate interim solution had to be found.”

The relocation and the closure of the Old Airport Road station came into effect at 7am on Tuesday, May

31. From that time no calls or visitors have been accepted at that building.

Anyone applying for a Police Certificate of Character can do it at the Five Cays Police Station.

Both the Five Cays and Chalk Sound Police Stations are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Calls made to the non-emergency police number 946-4259 will be answered at the Five Cays Police Station, and 911 calls will continue to be the number to call in an emergency.

The statement continued: “In making this move to alternative premises we would appreciate your understanding and we will take the necessary steps to ensure that there is no reduction in service during and beyond this period.”

This relocation does not affect the use of CID Headquarters, Old Airport Road and Saltmills Police Station.

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

Tears and tiaras The winner of this year’s South Caicos Regatta pageant lost her crown within hours of winning it, after organisers found out she was a mum.

Phara Jean, 20, was devastated with the request to step down saying she could still be a “positive role model”.

What are your thoughts? Can a young mum still make a good role model? Or were pageant judges right to ask her to give up her crown?

Perhaps you think pageants are an outdated tradition? Or are they an integral part of TCI culture?

Let her keep it

How in small town like the Big South could the organisers not have known that Phara had a child? Let her keep the crown!

Yes a young, single mother can be a good role model - a model of how hard it is to survive and what strength it takes to raise a child She can also be a warning to the silly little girls playing at sex without taking precautions or thinking a baby will solve their problems and happily attach ‘that man’ to them for life.

There is enormous hypocrisy in our society about such things.

Dishonest

Based on my understanding of the rules of the pageant it clearly states that one could not qualify if they are a mother or is pregnant and each contestant had to sign a form to confirm the same.

She could not possibly be a positive role model to people in this country as it is clear that her statement was a dishonest one.

There are a number of pageants being held to accommodate mothers she should look into

those pageants.

In the past, queens from the Miss South Caicos Regatta participated in the Miss Turks and Caicos Pageant and in some cases they have won.

We all know that Miss Turks and Caicos goes on to compete in Miss Universe and Miss Universe rules clearly states that participants do not qualify if they are pregnant or have children.

We do not need another embarrassing incident at Miss Universe.

Stable families are a must

I am not so concerned about the loss of the title for Phara Jean as much as I am concerned about the matter of responsibility in families and the missing factor of fatherhood.

This situation must prompt a debate about dead beat fathers and the fact that so many women, hundreds in this society have children with irresponsibility boys calling themselves men.

What is needed is a debate on fatherhood, men who have children and abandon them.

Public policy seems to be lenient in this way and many men abuse the system by ignoring the upkeep of their children.

Whilst we are not a Taliban society where women are virtually the property of men, it would be ideal if families were ran by a father and a mother because of the need to maintain stability, maturity and a pooling of finances to maintain children.

In that regard a single mother would not be a good role model for the youth and the idea of a stable family.

Quite ironically however the TCI is now the model of the single parent family and women have emerged as leaders, filling roles as mother and father while the joker father gets to play around, making more children and abandoning them.

There are many powerful role models out there that we may point our youth to.

We must look elsewhere to our powerful community leaders for role models amongst women.

Some of these persons of power, honour, virtue and grace are Claire Huxtable types: Sharlene Cartwright, Sandra Garland, Jeanette Newlands, Tina Fenimore, Emily Saunders, Sonia Bien Aimee, Stephanie Duncanson, Mrs Lucille Lightbourne, Yvonne Hutchinson, Lillian Missick, Dorothy Clarke, Althea Williams, Ethlyn Williams, Mrs Marion Williams, Cheryl Tull and the list is long.

I see these persons as positive role models.

I would say that the pageant’s rules should have been spelled out to contestants on entry to the competition and if the rules were not spelled out then the crown ought not have been taken.

Pageants ought not be seen as a role model thing but merely as a chance to showcase cultural art forms and new ways of expression.

Fine tune applications

It is a shame that this would happen.

I am of the view that the organisers do put out an enrolment form and all

Guest worker challenges IT IS clear from the draft constitution that HMG and the political elite of the TCI anticipate that it will be a long time before we become a modern democracy with the equal application of the rule of law.

Rule by aristocratic elite has a long, if unappetising history. There are however no examples of such a society succeeding in the modern economy.

Indeed, the collapse of the British aristocratic system from the 17th century onwards is attributed by some to the Industrial Revolution and its concomitant social changes.

In our time, the most obvious examples are the ancient Bedouin cultures of the Middle East, converted in the last century by the British and the French into those countries presently grouped under the GCC, and Saudi, many formerly Ottoman, and now greedily coveted by their ancestral enemy across the Gulf.

Those places are governed by aristocratic

elites which are effectively satraps of the United States, which inherited that position from the British after WW2.

There we see hopeless political instability and poor economic performance. The power of the ruling elite derives entirely from their imperial masters in Washington, partially delegated to the regional office in London.

Throughout the region guest workers represent close to 60 per cent of the available workforce.

That is a lower percentage than here in the TCI, but nevertheless worrisome to the rulers.

More deadly, and similar to here, the guest workers also do the high value added skilled work. If they depart the economy collapses.

Their economies sit on huge resources exploited on behalf of the elite by the guest workers.

Even so per capita GDP is not as high as their immense wealth of resources would suggest.

Despite their wealth unemployment, especially youth unemployment is a serious problem, and socially corrosive.

Saudi for example has unemployment of over 10 per cent of males (females are not counted) and youth unemployment of over 40 per cent.

All of these economies require large armed internal security forces coupled with expert surveillance and secret police forces to monitor the guest workers for politically subversive tendencies.

Even so, they have been extremely unstable, and may well follow their Maghreb and Mediterranean neighbours in to revolution and temporary collapse.

As we know, despite the predictions of our great leader, the TCI has no oil or gas.

We must compete in the harsh Anglosphere economy of the North Atlantic without such a generous endowment.

The only obvious model I can find with a

requirements should be listed and all the disqualifying factors should also be on this from.

If it is really the case that they did not ask or request this information then they are the ones to have to apologise and in this case let that one go.

As for future pageants then they could fine tune their applications and do the back ground checks.

We would like to support our local events but they really have to be worth it especially in these financially difficult times.

And if you are going to have a pageant, ensure that there are at least five contestants, or else where is the real competition?

Can she still be a role model? Well I don’t know her personally but just the fact that she has decided to compete again after she had done so in the past and was not as successful shows that you don’t give up on your dreams, so I must commend her on that.

Plus having a child is not the worst thing (although I don’t encourage it).

Court case

I think that Phara Jean has an excellent case to raise in the court if she desires considering that her contractual agreement with the committee did not specify that she had to be without child.

In this light I think the organisers are wrong and unjustified in their actions.

They need to make their contracts more specific.

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John Hartley is a retired CEO. He was educated in economics and econometrics at Manchester University and Harvard Business School. He is an occasional contributor at invitational economics seminars at Brazenose College, Oxford.

Economics Column micro economy dependent on guest workers is the BVI. Looking from outside that economy seems to rely on an alliance between rich expatriate professionals and rent earning Belongers supported by a serf class of guest workers.

They run an efficient and lawful laundry for the financial centres in London and NY. How sustainable that model is has become doubtful. It is certainly very uncertain if it can be replicated.

So what kind of economy can be sustained on the basis of limited resources and a revolving workforce with no long term stake in its future who repatriate much of the surplus they earn?

I don’t know, and I don’t think Nemesis Bellingham and the FCO team have any idea either.

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CARING COMMUNITY: The sessions promote understanding of the right to life and the prohibition of all forms of inhuman and degrading treatment

Countrywide update on parenting and care skills HUNDREDS of parents and youth workers took part in a series of workshops designed to provide useful child care advice.

The sessions, organised by the Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Association (CAPAA), were held throughout Providenciales over the past few months.

Entitled ‘Child Abuse Prevention: Strategies for Parents and Community Workers’ the project sought to bring greater awareness of a child’s right to be protected from abuse.

It also aimed to promote understanding of the right to life and the prohibition of all forms of inhuman and degrading treatment.

These sentiments are found in the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR), also reflected in articles two and three of the Turks and Caicos Constitution.

The project was also designed to bring about awareness of the remedies for breach of these rights.

Sessions took place in Blue Hills at the Clement Howell High School,

and at Five Cays Community Centre and All Saints Baptist Church in The Bight.

And classes were funded by the Commonwealth Foundation while CAPAA provided refreshments and certificates to all participants.

CAPAA president Winsome Heron-Fearon said: “There were over 250 participants, in a project that was expecting to training 75 to 80.

“Participants felt that their needs were met and they were given workable strategies.”

CAPAA is a non-governmental organisation that seeks to break the cycle of abuse against children by advocating for the protection of their rights and safety.

It is one of only three nongovernmental organisations in the British Overseas Territories that was successful in receiving a grant from the Commonwealth Foundation Challenge Fund.

The organisation also facilitated a training of trainers workshop earlier this year to give members the skills necessary to conduct community training sessions.

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PLASTIC BAN: The island’s major supermarkets agree to not give out any single-use bags all day

Supermarkets support eco campaign THIS Saturday 10 supermarkets across Providenciales supported a drive to cut back on single-use plastic bags.

Some gave out reusable bags to customers while others packed groceries in paper bags in a bid to help save the TCI environment.

And it was all part of a campaign spearheaded by passionate activist Lynn Robinson of the TCI Environmental Club.

Lynn explained: “We’re trying to highlight the dangers of using plastic bags.

“They’re bad for the environment, they kill turtles, they kill marine life, they get stuck in the trees and in the bush, and unfortunately they’re single use but last forever.”

Every week hundreds upon

hundreds of plastic bags are used and discarded in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

The lightweight nonbiodegradable product often ends up in the bush and on the beach, killing birds and marine life and spoiling the stunning vistas.

But the TCI Environmental Club are saying no more. They want a complete ban on the single-use bags – and this weekend they went out into the community to push their message.

Lynn told the Weekly News that the ‘No plastic bag day’ was dedicated to raising awareness for the cause and encouraging people to get involved.

The island’s major supermarkets agreed to not give out any singleuse bags all day and shoppers were

expected to bring their own.

More than 1,000 reusable bags were also given out during the day to those that “really need them”.

Ken Burns, general manager of Graceway IGA, said: “The environment is everyone’s conscious responsibility.

“We’re using paper bags today and providing a place for the environmental club to hand out their free bags to bring awareness to the environmental efforts that need to be done on the islands.

“We all live on a small island and this environmental campaign is going to save our land, our seas and our reefs for today and the future too.”

Campaigners are very passionate about the cause and hope to really make a difference to TCI’s

REUSE AND RECYCLE: More than 1,000 reusable bags are given out during the day

environment.

“The aim of this is to bring awareness to people about the problems with single use plastic bags on the environment and to health,” Lynn explained.

“They are everywhere, in the bush, on the beach - killing marine life and birds. We are slowly killing the planet with our obsession for plastic!

“If countries like Bangladesh, Taiwan and Italy among many other can do it, then why can’t we?

“We all are so reliant on plastic and it’s ironic that so much is made for the purpose of one time use only and yet it lasts forever.

“We are living on a ‘Plastic Planet’ and it’s time to change our ideas.”

Lynn has set up a Facebook group to raise further awareness,

called ‘Campaign to ban single use plastic bags in the Turks and Caicos Islands’.

The group has information on the health and environmental dangers of plastic bags, along with photos and videos.

It explains the costs of ‘convenience’ such as greenhouse gas emissions, litter, toxicity, harm to marine life and choking the ocean.

Along with some shocking facts such as - more than 100,000 marine mammals and turtles, one million seabirds, and countless fish are killed by plastic rubbish each year.

Lynn concluded: “It won’t happen overnight, but we have to keep plugging at this and hopefully one day we’ll see the end of single use plastic bags.”

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Knife attack accused freed TWO young men walked out of the Providenciales Supreme Court as free men on Thursday after a not guilty verdict was entered for them for attempted murder and wounding with intent.

Travis Stubbs and Bernard Colebrook faced a trial by jury for allegedly wounding Haitian national Eddie Joseph with intent to kill him on January 12, 2010.

However, they were released from the charges after Justice Richard Williams instructed the foreman of the seven-member jury panel to return not guilty verdicts for both charges due to a lack of reliable evidence.

There was great rejoicing and open utterances of thanks to God for the verdicts from family members of the two defendants seated at the back of the courtroom.

Meanwhile, Joseph, 28 sat quietly with a look of disbelief on his face.

He was flown into Providenciales for the trial on Tuesday and testified in a clear and decisive manner.

He recalled that it was the same day as the earthquake in Haiti and he was concerned about his family in Port Au Prince.

His phone had no credit so he went to several places in Five Cays to buy some to call his family but got none.

He eventually stopped at a house close to Kingsley Arthur also known as King Arthur to speak with a lady

and sat on the steps around 8pm.

Just then, he saw a man he referred to as ‘BJ’, Stubbs and two others approaching him.

Joseph stated that he knew BJ since 2003 and knew his voice clearly, however, he had only met Stubbs once about one month prior.

BJ then accused him of burgling his house and demanded the return of the stolen items.

Joseph then told the court that without awaiting a response, BJ walked up the steps just past Joseph who was still seated and stabbed him twice behind the head.

In that instant, Stubbs hit him in the mouth causing blood to flow from the resulting cut.

Stubbs continued to hit him as BJ stabbed him multiple times about the body with a knife, Joseph claimed.

“I am going to kill you,” BJ told him.

“I felt like someone threw hot water on me,” Joseph explained through an interpreter.

After a couple minutes Joseph told the court that Arthur intervened, saying: “What are you guys doing?

“I told you this guy had nothing to do with it. You guys are going to prison.”

As they finished their assault and were leaving another man named Anthony Morris came and asked what happened.

Joseph only had time to pull out

his phone, give it to Morris to call the police before collapsing to the ground.

“Only God protected me,” he told the court.

He explained that the incident stemmed from an occurrence which took place a few days earlier.

Joseph had accompanied a friend to visit BJ’s brother who was a prisoner at the Five Cays Police Station.

The prisoner told them that he needed a pair of slippers and a towel and they left in search of BJ and relayed the message to him.

BJ replied: “Eddie here is the key.

Go take a towel and a slipper”.

Joseph said they did not enter the house. They found a pair of slippers at the door and went away saying that BJ would take the towel to his brother later.

A few days later BJ accused Joseph of burgling the house.

The complainant said that after the attack he returned to Haiti for further medical attention but eventually had to go to the Dominican Republic where he spent three months.

He complained of having headaches and a hard time bending because of the stabs.

Doctor Rufus Ewing testified that Joseph suffered several potentially fatal injuries including a damaged spleen which was removed in order to control the bleeding.

After the emergency surgery doctors had to replace his blood.

The injuries were life threatening and Joseph could have died during surgery, the court was told.

Stubbs and Colebrook were represented by defence attorneys Kendle Williams and Arthur Hamilton respectively and Samantha Glinton stood for the Crown.

At the end of the prosecution’s case on Wednesday the attorneys addressed Justice Richard Williams and both argued that the prosecution failed to produce reliable evidence against their clients.

Attorney Williams highlighted the fact that the complainant had met his client only once a month earlier.

That, coupled with the time of night and poor lighting conditions, meant it was dangerous to rely on Joseph’s recognition of Stubbs.

Hamilton also took issue with the identification of his client.

“Thus far, the evidence adduced by the prosecution is so manifestly unreliable that no reasonable tribunal would safely convict on it,” he told Justice Williams.

He reasoned that at no time during the evidence did anyone say that BJ and Colebrook were one and the same person.

In addition, even though the prosecution called Kingsley Arthur and Anthony Morris as witnesses, their testimony did not carry the case

any further.

Arthur testified that he was not able to see the attacker’s face since there was no light in the area and the place was dark.

He only recognised that the person was about five feet five inches tall and had dread locks because he was about 20 feet away.

Morris said that he was about 100 feet away and could not see clearly since the place was dark.

He did however see that the men were having a conversation and then they appeared to be fighting.

After reviewing the evidence, Justice Williams agreed that the prosecution did not produce enough evidence against the defendants.

He reiterated that if an identification parade had been done, that would have been very helpful to the case.

In his evidence detective Jerry Grant explained that he did not get to conduct an identification parade because Joseph wanted to seek medical care in Haiti.

Stubbs and Colebrook’s family took their jubilation out on the Leeward Highway where they continued a show of screaming and shouting at the “victory”.

“I feel discriminated against and violated,” Joseph disclosed to The Weekly News after the hearing, adding that the case was not prosecuted properly.

Jurors verbally attacked and threatened – Justice Williams livid SIX women and one man who were selected as jurors to try the case of attempted murder and wounding with intent in the Providenciales Supreme Court were targeted with

ridicule and threats this week.

The presiding judge Justice Richard Williams was informed that the grandmother of one of the two defendants directed snide remarks

911 officer charged

A FEMALE 911 operator has been charged with handling stolen goods and will be arraigned in the Providenciales Magistrates’ Court.

Special Constable Natessa Moore within the TCI police force was suspended from her duties at the 911 centre pending the outcome of the criminal proceedings.

Police spokesman Sgt Calvin

Chase issued a statement saying: “Officers of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police are saddened by the alleged actions of Special Constable Moore.”

He continued: “However, the integrity of the Royal Turks and Caicos Police is paramount and all allegations of misconduct will be thoroughly investigated and persons will be held accountable for their actions.”

towards the jury.

“It’s the same things (people) up there,” the woman was heard saying.

“God help me.”

Realising that the remarks were malicious, the astute jurors wrote them down.

Later on, a man called in to a popular radio broadcast and openly threatened the jurors lives, one of the jurors told Justice Williams.

“The jury they have are not convicting people on the evidence they are doing it on their own personal feelings,” the man reportedly said.

The caller continued: “Some of them will get killed if they don’t stop.”

The talk show host advised the person to apologise but the man rang again and reiterated his comments.

At least one other person called the talk show and echoed the threats.

“Those idiots need to be brought to task,” Justice Williams stated.

“They are undermining the jury system.”

He felt it was thoroughly confusing that people are adamantly

against trial without a jury but yet threatening the jurors.

Justice Williams sent out a strong message to such persons saying: “You are entitled to freedom of press

but you are not entitled to threaten a jury.”

He requested an investigation by the Attorney Generals’ Chambers and a full report in one month’s time.

POLICE REMINDERS WITH CALVIN CHASE DETECTIVE POLICE SERGEANT AS THESE hard economic times drag on and people are getting worn down and tired of watching every nickel and dime, they tend to let some things slip - like servicing their vehicle.

More and more people are being seen driving vehicles that give out excessive and obnoxious smoke, fumes, noise or odour.

This is a ticketable offence under the Road Traffic Ordinance and defaulters can expect to pay a fine of $50.

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We welcome letters from all members of the public on a variety of topics.

Departmental review Dear Editor, This society had been the subject of many radical changes since its inception, and every island and cay had been registered so that the first colonial governor was able to establish the parliamentary system since that period.

There was a separation order and two constitutional suspensions which have prevented general growth and development on reasonable basis.

Therefore in order to prepare for a new constitution there should be a general review of the various government departments.

A general review of the various departments should be taken into consideration, so that a ‘vetting system’ could be established which will enable the authorities to be knowledgeable about the statistics of the character of persons entering the country to assist in the administrative role.

The number of issues that may affect the approval of the application should be taken into consideration.

This practice will also avoid the embarrassment of employing persons who had been involved in criminal activities in their county.

Hence there must be some diplomatic relationship with that country.

The police force should become affiliated with Interpol so that the organisations can become aware of

criminal activities in various parts of the world.

It is important to note that during the recent crime outburst, some of the robberies were connected with persons visiting the country.

Reference is now made to the jewellery store robbery on Grace Bay and the Do-It Centre on Leeward Highway.

The police should not forget to carry out the investigation with the assistance of clerks and security officers employed with these firms who could also be associated with that foreign connection.

The applications for citizenship should also include the following provisions in addition to those which had already been considered: a) The applicant must be a member of a civic group eg. Red Cross, Rotary Club etc. b) Sponsors should be contacted to verify the information give in the application. c) The applicant must be a resident of the country continuously for a certain period of time. d) Communication in the English language must be encouraged.

The number of years of residence in this country is not the only criteria for citizenship; hence the authorities are obliged to take other situations into consideration.

In R v Secretary of State for

the Home Department, ex parte Montana, The Court of Appeal ruled that nationality laws were valid under the Convention of Human Rights.

The challenge was to the distinction between the legal relationship of a mother and her illegitimate child and the father of that child, which it was alleged violated Article 8 of the convention.

The British Nationality Act 1981 gave to the Home Secretary a discretion to register the illegitimate born abroad of a British citizen otherwise than by descent.

The Home Secretary had refused to register the applicant’s minor son as a British citizen.

According to Section 50(9) of the act, while the relationship of mother and child should be taken to exist between a woman and any child, legitimate or illegitimate, born to her, the relationship of the father and child should be taken to exist only between a man and any legitimate child born to him.

On various occasions information had been released which should be protected in some particular way to prevent dissemination by an unidentified source.

A section should be established to secure the ‘need to know’ principles and the implementation of the following: a) Top secret – All correspondences

of important nature to other governments should be graded ‘top secret’ to avoid embarrassment, therefore diplomatic couriers should be considered to deal with special deliveries.

A special section of the police should be organised to deal with information of this nature and to investigate incidents important to the development of the country.

For example, in addition to the existing problems in a particular high school, a group of foreign students are developing who had been formerly encouraged by a person who had recently decided to reside in Jamaica, but is corresponding with a student of this high school to become a leader of the group.

The membership which is comprised of mostly foreign students have decided to disseminate ‘false information’ to the detriment of persons of the Turk and Caicos with regards to alleged theft and other incidents of a serious nature.

Credit should be give to some of the parents who have been encouraging their children not to become associated with that group.

Persons are available to assist the police in the investigation, and the proprietor of a particular restaurant has also been named as the source of the scandal. b) Secret – All correspondence

Rooting for honesty Dear Editor, As a Turks and Caicos Islander I was so proud and elated to read in the local and international media how our sister and great friend Sonia Bien-Aime stood up for what’s right and honest in the TCI and at FIFA by refusing a bribe from FIFA functionaries.

I said now we have a great example to follow and to pass onto our youth.

The TCI finally has a bright future and someone we can point our children to follow.

But my excitement was soon killed as I was sent the letter in italics below which came from a PNP general attacking the right thing Sonia did.

I want this letter printed so we could get into the belly of the beast.

Please read and weep but Sonia we are proud of you.

I am so disappointed in Sonia Bien-Aime. As an ardent supporter of the PNP I was keeping my silence throughout the Commission of Inquiry and the prosecutions.

Before Sonia Bien-Aime came along I was so pleased to see that we in the PNP could maintain public support and solidarity for corruption.

I was hoping that the PNP would be prosecuted, a new team of persons like Mike Misick and the PNP regime would come along after 10 years, like what happened after Norman Saunders in 1986.

LETTERS SHOULD BE KEPT TO A MAXIMUM OF 450 WORDS

We take a rest then come back. The PNP went to sleep, allowed Derek Taylor to develop the country, PNP took investors’ money, bought the elections and got rich.

Now this lady comes along with her honesty and standing up for what’s right. How dare she refuse that $40,000?

Now she is going to be an example to a next generation of young people who will refuse bribes when we come along to buy the election.

Now investor friends of the PNP will have nothing to buy if we allow this generation of young people to follow honesty and the example of Sonia.

This cannot be good for us and our way of doing business. We have

to show people how to take bribes.

We can only hope that this example of honesty and standing up for what’s right will not catch on.

This is a serious blow to corruption in the TCI, FIFA, Caribbean and the rest of the world. Sonia I am so disappointed in you.

You do not know what you have done to destroy corruption and dishonesty in the TCI. This is so fatal to our way of doing things.

We were hoping that all TCIs were corrupt just as we are.

How could you do this to us? Mike Misick, Clayton Greene, Floyd Hall, Galmo Williams, Lillian Boyce, Jeffrey Hall, McAllister

from the government to agencies within the territory should bear this classification; however, there are times when the classification is limited to the following gradings when the information is not of a serious nature. c) Confidential – This grading indicates that the information requires the attention of the person or persons to whom it had been addressed.

Sometimes the ‘need to know’ principle must be adopted if the information must be made available to other individuals with the same ‘status quo’, eg. from one manger to the other, or from one clerk to the other for the attachment to confidential files. d) Restricted – This classification indicates that the information is available for the knowledge of persons within that office, and again the ‘need to know’ principle must be adopted if the information must be distributed to others.

This will eliminate the practice of information being disseminated before the specified time, or prevent the dissemination by an unidentified source.

Confidentiality is an important entity for the direction of government information.

Sherman Rigby

Hanchell have all done a good job of making our young people forget about honesty, forget about our religious heritage and now you come along refusing these bribes.

How do you expect us to ridicule what’s honest, attack the honesty of Derek Taylor and make what’s good look bad? How could you Sonia?

Now what do we do to turn the young people away from honesty after you have made it look so much better than our corrupt way of doing things.

Anyhow, Sonia and our young people, you must forget the negative.

Focus on the positive. Sonia you have done the right thing.

We love you. Thank you for standing up for what’s right.

You have said no to wrong and yes to good. Sonia because of people like you and others the TCI has a bright future.

Celia Williams

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.

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No road map to recovery Dear Editor, The Progressive National Party was hopeful when the interim administration released a statement entitled ‘Restoring Financial Stability’.

We expected that after two years of leadership negativity, the interim administration was ready to offer some semblance of hope to the citizens and residents of this country.

Instead, what we got was a statement that was excessively gloomy, dramatically inaccurate, and hopelessly inadequate to addressing our countries pressing fiscal challenges.

What we got from the ministry of finance was no road map to recovery.

What we got was another notice from the Governor that tougher days are ahead for this country.

The Governor and interim administration have had over two years to fix the perceived problems of our country; but regrettably over that period of time they have proven to be an abysmal debacle.

By the interim government’s own admission, the last administration was able to achieve recurrent revenues in excess of $220m during fiscal year 2008/2009.

In contrast, during the first full year of the interim administration’s

governance recurrent revenues had fallen to a mere $120m per annum.

This represents a drop in recurrent revenues of $100m or a 45 per cent decline in government income.

Additionally, when the interim administration took office in 2009 they reported approximately $110m of national debt and this was inclusive of unpaid bills that they claimed they met by the previous administration.

Today in just two short years the country has amassed over $260m in debt and the government has announced that despite three new loans and a public bond offering, the TCI is in the middle of a financial crisis.

This is not a natural course of events for any economy over such a short period of time, and one must question the wisdom of the persons in control.

Rather than admitting their own short comings, the interim have repeatedly tried to lambaste the previous administration whilst attempting to remove themselves from any perceptions of impropriety and total incompetence.

The fact of the matter is that the Progressive National Party has presided over the largest period of expansion this country has ever seen.

It is evident to the naked eye

Census must be published Dear Editor, In the lead up to constitutional talks in London, we are greatly concerned that underlying assumptions that have made their way into the constitutional and electoral change process is flawed.

To underscore this point we notice that there is yet to be a census conducted in the Turks and Caicos Islands even though one is long overdue.

But changes are being considered to the electoral system based upon the population, size and make up of persons in the islands.

We have reason to believe that there are approximately 35,000 persons living in the Turks and Caicos Islands which would represent a doubling of the population in approximately 10 years since the last census was conducted.

We also have reason to believe that the breakdown of those 35,000 persons is as follows: 1) 20,000 Turks and Caicos Islanders living in the country 2) 13,000 temporary work permit holders and;( declined from 18thousand in 2009) 3) 2,000 Permanent Residency Certificate holders of Jamaican, Haitian, Dominican, American, British and other nationalities.

4) An unknown number of illegal

persons.

The flaw comes from the fact that the figures used again and again by the FCO and their advisors are that only 7,000 persons out of the entire population is properly politically represented.

This information or misinformation is deceivingly incorrect.

We would accept that it is merely and oversight, however because of the consistent repeating of this incorrect information we are compel to demand that the FCO discontinue to use this statistic as a basis for decision making purposes.

We state this now so that the people will know that we are aware of the false assumptions that have been used by the British Government to arrive at their various positions.

We also state for the record that we intend to correct the record on this and other inaccuracies.

We further call on the interim government to publish the census or tell the people when they will publish the census.

We will correct the record of the final report of the Commission of Inquiry on how the PAC functioned in the next release.

People’s Democratic Movement (PDM)

that the interim administration is concentrating its efforts purely on curtailing expenditure and not doing anything to maintain the country’s revenue base.

They have essentially imploded our revenue system and implemented a tax based system that was targeted for these territories for some time now. In doing so, they have frightened off investors.

In the midst of the worst recession this country has ever seen, it is very sad and very unfortunate rather than building bridges, the administration is poisoning wells.

We appeal to the common sense of all citizens of the Turks and Caicos Islands to not become deterred or side tracked by the cunning tactics of the Governor and the interim administration to compensate for their incompetence.

They are yet again trying to sell us a bad basket of goods and placate us while they implement measures that

are not in our best interest.

How long must they govern before they take ownership of this mess that they have created It’s about time they take responsibility and stop blaming the PNP for their failures.

If we continue down this path, very soon we will have more civil servants without work; continued spiralling unemployment in our country; increasing debt levels; no further inward investment to stimulate the construction and real estate industries; and total lacking of genuine representation for our people.

Ironically, while the United Nations committee of 24 is convening in the Grenadines to discuss paths to decolonization for colonized countries, the TCI has become further under siege and saddled with an oppressive British regime that is determined to suppress the core principles of democracy and

human rights that are accorded to all free people.

This malaise must come to an end.

With all that is happening in this country, we are sincerely disappointed that the Governor had a moment when he could have put ideas on the table, or try to engage in a thoughtful dialog to fix this country’s economic and fiscal problems, decided instead to pour out anti-TCI rhetoric, and pass partisan broadsides against us.

This country needs leadership, this country needs hope.

Exploiting people’s emotions of fear, envy, and anxiety is not hope; it’s not leadership. It is rhetoric and it smacks of arrogance.

We don’t need rhetoric. We don’t need demagoguery. We need solutions.

And we don’t need to keep begging the interim administration to improve our economy.

If we don’t improve our economy today, our children will face a much, much tougher tomorrow.

Progressive National Party (PNP

COMMENTARY

Real democracy, justice and real milestones

TC ISLANDERS identify closely with the political culture of the USA. This began 70 years ago with the US Military presence in Grand Turk.

It continues with the US dollar currency and easy access of islanders to the USA. US college education and numerous permanent residencies of TC Islanders in America are added realities.

Acceptance of USA culture provides expectations here of dynamic American justice and democracy.

Yes, respect for mother Britain and our Queen continues, however our expectations are not provided by our quasi-colonial system.

Moreover it is not our respected Queen who appoints and directs our top executive, the Governor, it is the embedded British civil servants, employees of the Foreign Commonwealth Office.

This system is responsible for Governors Posten, Tauwhare and Wetherell - in my opinion all disappointments.

Recently this system is responsible for allowing the conspiracy of the last

By David Tapfer internal government which began in late 2003 to flourish.

It is responsible for the massive debt which continues to grow under FCO defecit budgets and it is responsible for a dormant justice system.

I find it interesting that our former Premier who roams freely between the TCI and the DR cannot visit his former favourite destination, the USA. Also interesting is his close friend Olint’s David Smith and his pilot Brassington have succumbed to US justice.

Meanwhile FCO appointee Garlic nips at only the fringe elements of the conspiracy.

It is already June 2011, the eve of an election promised then cancelled.

We do not yet know what kind of election and government we will

have!

Well over two years after the inquiry promised justice and just short of three years since ‘upgraded’ Governor Wetherell arrived, the question remains: Will justice ever be enforced under the employees of the former British Labour government?

Transparency has always been an issue and our new governor has been selected but not immediately announced.

Did electees Bllingham and Rosindell play a major role or was it employee Colin Roberts?

The delays in justice and in elections have added to eight long years of negative development.

As the months and years melt away, the responsibility for the financial plight and diminishing standard of living in the TCI falls clearly on the FCO. The new constitution cannot solve our problems and if more authority is assigned to the FCO it may magnify them.

Invoking justice and conducting real honest elections will be the real milestones forward for our people and we need to demand them.

First justice, then elections.

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Finding the right job – for free Bank staff revamp HUMAN resources firm BNC Consulting Group is helping to match out-of-work TC Islanders with their perfect job – all free of charge.

The team plans to bring together companies in need of employees with Belongers seeking jobs in order to find the ideal combination.

Bridgette Thomas, BNC Consulting Group’s owner and managing director, said: “We recognise the individual capabilities of our applicants and we strive to match the right candidate with the perfect organisation and position.

“Our goal is to continuously contribute to the TCI community and our efforts are focused on placing TC Islanders in suitable jobs.

“We know that applicants and companies alike have been

experiencing challenges due to the current economic downturn and we are therefore at this time offering this service free of charge.”

BNC Consulting Group, with its diverse database of candidates, can help companies in any industry fill all types of positions.

From administrative, marketing, finance and accounting to hospitality and customer service, the company will work with all businesses to help them meet their recruiting objectives.

Ms Thomas added: “Our aim is to help connect two parties with corresponding needs whose paths otherwise might never have crossed.

“We get acquainted with our clients and make every effort to fully understand their needs so that the candidate search yields the correct fit

almost immediately.

“Our process is very detailed, and all candidates are pre-screened and undergo a very rigorous interviewing process before they are introduced to a prospective employer.”

In addition to recruitment, BNC Consulting Group also offers HR consulting services aligned to meet companies’ strategic goals, as well as customised training, organisational development and leadership development to help organisations identify and grow future company leaders.

BNC Consulting Group is a fullservice human resources consulting company specialising in management consulting, organisational and employee development, recruiting and staffing solutions.

Helping hands for young men in need YOUNG men who are struggling spiritually, educationally, emotionally or socially now have somewhere to turn.

The Department of Youth in Grand Turk has set up a one-onone programme for men between the ages of 17 and 30 called ‘A Safe Place’.

Mentors are poised to offer a listening ear and some guidance to those in need – and it’s all free.

Nixon Dickenson at the Department of Youth Affairs explained: “A Safe Place is a personal, mentor programme that allows young men to come and discuss whatever issues they’re facing.

“We have a team of mentors that will listen to them and give them a means where they can be themselves.

“Young men tend to draw back,

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but that should not be the case others that have been down the same road can listen to their problems whenever the need arises.”

Nixon said that this programme is different from others because the mentors are committed to putting “time and energy” into helping members.

Sometimes they are just there to listen and other times they may act as a “big brother” and go out on excursions such as fishing or to the gym, Nixon told the Weekly News.

A statement on A Safe Place released to the press this week read: “This programme is designed to help young men see themselves in a different light and help them develop their lives.

“Young men in today’s society are faced with many challenges. They are struggling spiritually, educationally,

emotionally and socially.

“Without early intervention and on-going support, many are at risk of tragic futures, involving broken relationships, crime, gangs and substance abuse.”

It went on to say that the ‘A Safe Place’ programme provides guidance, gives encouragement, discusses issues and concerns that are becoming or are causing problems.

Most of all it provides role models, someone who can change perspectives, a mentor.

A Safe Place is currently only running in Grand Turk, but mentors are available to provide advice over the phone to young men in the rest of Providenciales.

For more information call Nixon Dickenson at the Department of Youth Affairs, Grand Turk, on 9462801 ext 40611 or 242-6981.

school grounds EMPLOYEES at First Caribbean got their hands dirty as they helped to bring new life to the grounds at Raymond Gardiner High School in North Caicos.

Last month an enthusiastic team from the bank took a trip over to the green island to take part in a beautification exercise.

They hoped to create a more welcoming feel for staff, students and visitors to the secondary school.

Local farmer Courtney Missick provided a variety of trees and shrubs, and even joined with staff and students in the day’s activities.

It was a real hands on experience as participants decided where the plants and trees were to be placed and dug the grounds before planting them.

First Caribbean’s country head Sherma Hercules said:

“Participating in an exciting activity such as this is always well-received by our team members, as we are and always will be committed to the overall development of the Turks and Caicos Islands.

“Whatever we can do to enhance everyday experiences for locals, we will always be ready to serve.”

This initiative was just one of several projects that the bank took part in this year as part of its ‘Adopt-A-Cause Campaign’.

The campaign allows First Caribbean to help enrich the lives of people in the community and helps to make a positive impact in the day-to-day running of various groups and associations.

The main focuses of this cause are education, child development, health care, poverty alleviation and community development.

Kids camp coming soon GRACE Bay Club is gearing up for a busy summer with another action packed programme for kids aged five to 10.

The resort’s summer club gives local youngsters the chance to gain experience in a variety of activities.

They can enjoy field trips, theme days, kayaking, sailing, snorkelling, marine studies, local ecology, organic arts and crafts, evening eco-tours and campouts, Caribbean culture and much more.

After six successful years in operation, this summer the camp is also introducing ‘X-treme’ camps for kids aged 11 to 15.

This programme will run for the entire season and will be water sport based with an emphasis on adventure and challenge.

Included in the camp are advanced snorkelling, SCUBA, wakeboarding, waterskiing, overnight camping adventures, North and Middle Caicos adventures, wilderness first aid, kite boarding and leadership training.

Kid’s Town coordinator Morgan Luker said: “Our programmes have been designed to provide environmentally and culturally rich learning experiences to children and families, thus promoting an approach that is sustainable and caring towards the biosphere of TCI and its heritage.

“The aim is to help foster a culturally-aware and eco-sensitive philosophy in our present and future generations.”

Friday nights will feature the popular ‘kids only’ campout from 6-10 pm, with a bonfire, hot dogs and s’mores, astronomy lesson, scavenger hunt, and a movie. All for just $45 a child.

Camps run from Monday to Friday from 9am to 4pm with some evening programmes and weekend out trips.

Prices start at $50 for a half day and special weekly rates are available.

For more information call Morgan on 231-KIDS (5437), or email morgan@gracebayclub.com.

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Team takes over clean beach award THREE of TCI’s beautiful beaches have received special Blue Flag status proving that they are some of the cleanest in the world.

But that is not enough, according to a local environmental group, because the country has so much more to offer.

This week the Turks and Caicos Reef Fund (TCRF) took over the administrative responsibilities for the Blue Flag programme in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

On Tuesday the group singed a memorandum of understanding with the government’s Department of Environmental and Coastal Resources (DECR) outlining the terms and conditions of their role.

The TCRF will now help to regularly test the water quality and monitor the beaches which fly the Blue Flag, namely the Governor’s beach and Cruise Centre beach in Grand Turk and the Children’s Park beach in the Bight, Providenciales.

Each of these beaches have met the stringent Blue Flag evaluation criteria for the past three years.

Members of the volunteer-run group also plan to work with local

hotels to expand the Blue Flag beaches on Providenciales and on the TCI’s other islands.

TCRF chairman Don Stark said: “We’re excited to take on this programme and will be working diligently to build on the work done

by DECR to expand it to include many of the beaches in the TCI.” The Blue Flag programme deals with water quality, environmental education and information, environmental management, and safety and other services.

It is a voluntary eco-label awarded to more than 3,450 beaches and marinas in 41 countries across Europe, South Africa, Morocco, Tunisia, New Zealand, Brazil, Canada and the Caribbean.

To gain Blue Flag status, a beach must have its water quality tested on a biweekly basis, provide educational information about the beach and the environment, meet stringent beach cleanliness standards, and provide adequate safety provisions for the protection of bathers on the beach.

The water quality testing results are posted at the beach after each

FLYING THE FLAG: DECR director Wesley Clerveaux (right) signs the agreement while TCRF members Don Stark and David Stone look on

testing date.

The DECR will continue to financially support the programme for a period of not less than three years.

DECR director Wesley Clerveaux

said: “The Blue Flag flying over these three beaches reinforces the ‘Beautiful by Nature’ message we send to all visitors and potential visitors to these islands.”

For more information on the Turks and Caicos Reef Fund visit www.tcreef.org More information about Blue Flag can be found at www.blueflag.org.

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‘Insurance is a must in hurricane season’

– Lancaster talks to Chamber of Commerce NSURANCE experts spoke to TCI professionals this week on the importance of forking out for top notch policies and retaining vital documents, especially during hurricane season.

Chamber of Commerce members gathered at the Sands on Grace Bay this Monday to learn more about insuring their businesses.

Just after 7.30pm chamber president Tanya Parnell opened the meeting by talking about hurricane preparedness and the potential pitfalls in insurance policy terms and conditions.

“The threat of hurricanes is a real and present threat to the islands’ prosperity,” she said.

“It is incumbent upon the private sector to be properly prepared and to offer support where possible to relief organisations such as the Red Cross, the Salvation Army and the Rotary Clubs.”

She asked the club if they were prepared for what is predicted to be a busy hurricane season.

“According to Newsweek, Joplin

Missouri was prepared. The tornado warning system gave residents 24 minutes notice that a twister was bearing down on them.

“Doctors and nurses at St John’s Regional Medical Centre who had practiced tornado drills for years moved fast, getting patients away from windows, closing blinds and activating emergency generators.

“And yet more than 130 people died including four at the hospital when the tornado sucked up the roof and left the building in ruins like much of the shattered city.

“How prepared are we?”

Tony Lancaster, president of the Insurance Association, was the guest speaker at this month’s meeting.

Tony is an associate of the Chartered Insurance Institute of London and a chartered insurance practitioner.

His insurance experience spans over 35 years throughout in the Caribbean and the United Kingdom.

Prior to establishing The Insurance Centre he was country manager for the

Turks and Caicos Islands of Fidelity Insurance Cayman and vice president of United Reliance International.

And before moving to the Turks and Caicos Islands for 11 years he worked with international brokers Hogg Robinson correspondent in Jamaica, and Reed Stenhouse, Lowndes Lambert and Miller International Group in the UK. He also established and operated his own London-based commercial insurance brokerage.

During the meeting Tony suggested a maintenance plan for members to adopt in order to ensure their insurance policies could cope with hurricane claims.

He also discussed the importance of having current documents to hand, reviewing sums insured and the benefits of scheduling insured items.

And he also spoke about the financial effect of potential loss of business and rental income in the case of a natural disaster.

“The first question is ‘where is our policy’? Does everybody know

where their insurance policies are?”

Tony asked attendees.

“I’m not talking here about the one page certificate that you get each year when you renew your policy I’m talking about the booklet with all the fine print.

“In the event of a catastrophe, in the event of a storm, this is the document that is going to decide how you’re paid.

“This is what the insurance adjusters will refer to and it’s very important that you read and understand this document.”

Also addressing the meeting was Shavar Cooper, claims manager of TCI First Insurance.

After seven years with the company he has extensive experience in both motor and property claims.

Shavar was one of the first claims personnel in Grant Turk after hurricane Ike hit in September 2008.

He was personally involved in the settlement of over 320 individual claims at a value of more than $13.5m.

During the meeting he spoke about the problems he came across when attempting to settle claims following the devastation of hurricane Ike. “I had a lot of persons that didn’t know where their policy contract was, didn’t know where to turn, didn’t know who to go to, and their properties were underinsured tremendously,” he said.

“Documents are an important thing to settle your claim.

“If you don’t have any documents to prove or support what you’re claiming for then it’s very difficult for the adjusters to come up with a reasonable settlement to offer you, or to go back to the policy that you initially took out.”

He also recommended ‘business interruption’ cover for firms offering accommodation to support them in event of a storm.

Also speaking at the meeting was Alexis Zaguirre is from the Philippines who has worked for five years in the insurance industry in the TCI with First Global Insurance.

Alexis has 20 plus years in insurance experience and is also a civil engineer by profession.

Tumbalena Carter

Clarence Williams

Paulet Hall

She joined the team in February after having worked with National Insurance as a compliance officer.

PPC has also promoted long time staff members George Hinson and Layton Harvey.

After being with the company for close to 16 years George was

promoted to supervisor of revenue and credit protectio.

And after 17 years with the company Layton was recently promoted to AEP linesman in South Caicos.

Ms Missick said that the promotions show that “dedication,

hard work and commitment” pay off.

“George and Layton’s collective experience and track records of success and producing results are among the many reasons why PPC’s staff members are unmatched in delivering top-notch service to customers.”

PPC hires more Belongers POWER company PPC has added three new local talents to its team in a bid to become the best in the region.

Tumbalena Carter, Clarence Williams and Paulet Hall were all delighted to become full time members of the company earlier this year.

Judy Missick, PPC’s director of human resources, said: “We are continuously and aggressively recruiting persons with the kind of drive and skills that these three new employees bring to the team.

“Our goal is to remain the employer of choice for all persons seeking employment within the Turks and Caicos Islands.

“We are very excited to have Paulet, Tumbalena and Clarence on board and we know that they

will without a doubt strengthen the company.”

Tumbalena Carter, a well-known volunteer fire officer, joined the team in March as a debt collection specialist in the credit control division.

She has been on contract with the company for the past two years and has now been made a full time employee.

PPC’s newest mechanic is Clarence Williams who brings over 20 years of experience in the auto mechanic field, previously working for Bayview Motors and CNM Auto.

Paulet Hall is the new AEP customer service representative in South Caicos and has experience in both customer service and business compliance.

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NATIONAL

FINDING FUTURES: The career day includes lots of exhibits and booths for the youngsters to explore

to all the government departments, statutory and private organisations which supported this event and made it the success it was.”

The day was held under the theme ‘Career! Get excited, explore your future!’ and included lots of exhibits and booths for the youngsters to explore.

Among the departments that took part were the Post Office, the police department, the medical centre, the TC Airport Authority, the prison department and the National Insurance Board.

Guest speaker Jamell Robinson, director of Disaster Management and former HJ Robinson student, told the teens: “A job is not your career, a job is just that - a job.

“Your career is the journey you take in the profession you choose to pursue.

“Maximise your God-given talents in whatever field your passion lies and be excited about your contribution to the building of the TCI.”

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STUDENTS at HJ Robinson High School in Grand Turk learnt all about opportunities for the future during a fun careers day.

The Office of Public Service Management (OPSM) held the event to provide dozens of teens with a look at career opportunities in the government, private sector and statutory bodies.

It also served as a guide to help them decide on the areas they want to study during their final two years of high school.

Keisha B Taylor, human resources officer at the OPSM, said she was delighted that the day was a success.

“It presented an opportunity for the OPSM to promote and bring awareness to career opportunities within the public service, and more importantly to help attract attention to those areas within government that our young people may not be familiar with.

“I would like to take this opportunity to extend a thank you

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Correction

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The article states that AEP stands for American Electric Power, however the correct title is Atlantic Equipment and Power.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

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fitness Tip 

Chest training techniques WARM up your shoulder joints thoroughly. Mobilise your shoulders, rotating them through all planes of motion prior to your first warm-up set.

Beef tacos

Concentrate on incline pressing.

This priority training should bring your upper pecs into proportion with the rest of your chest.

Bench press is essential. It bulks up the entire upper body giving it unparalleled power.

Feet up and back flat when benching! The centre of the chest muscles bears the brunt of the weight.

This is in sharp contrast to benching with your feet on the ground, which lets you push more weight.

Don’t overdo declines.

Concentrating on this method causes your lower chest to grow disproportionately to your upper chest. This results in aesthetic sloping breast like development.

Get a full range of motion.

Normally the chest should be trained

through a full range of motion.

Cutting into your range of motion is reserved only for limited use in very advanced stages of training.

Maintain a slow, controlled descent.

Building a thick powerful chest contingent upon a controlled negative or ‘eccentric’ motion. The lower you go, the slower you go.

Avoid taking a very wide grip.

An excessively wide grip can sacrifice chest development, as it de-emphasises the chest and overemphasises the shoulders. Use a moderate grip (just outside shoulder width).

Keep your grip tight around the bar. A weak or mushy grip prevents your power from being directly translated to the bar. This can hold

back development.

Use free weights over resistance machines. Machines weights are balanced prior to exerting force,

making the movement far less challenging. Free weights demand balance control, co-ordination and concentration.

health Tip 

INGREDIENTS: • 500g mince • 1 onion, chopped • 1 green pepper, chopped • 1 garlic clove, crushed • 1/2 teaspoon hot paprika • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin • 1/4 teaspoon dried red chilli flakes • 6 tablespoons tomato puree • 12 flour tortillas • Vegetable oil, for frying • Salt and pepper to taste • 1 iceberg lettuce, shredded METHOD: • Dry-fry the mince in a frying pan until brown and crumbly, stirring occasionally and breaking it up with a wooden spoon.

• Add the onion, green pepper and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened.

Stir in the herbs and spices; season to taste with salt and pepper. Add the tomato puree and mix well. Cover and cook gently for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

• Place a little of the mixture on each tortilla and roll up.

Secure with a cocktail stick.

Heat the oil in a frying pan and then fry the rolls quickly until golden. Serve with your choice of accompaniments.

Getting creative with copper

By Phillip Simmons

THIS week let us focus on the mineral copper and its health benefits.

According to Dr Decuyperes: “The estimated safe and adequate intake for copper is 1.5-3.0mcg/ day.

“But many survey studies show that Americans consume about 1.0mg or less of copper per day.”

Copper is involved in the absorption, storage, and metabolism of iron and the formation of red blood cells. It also helps supply oxygen to the body.

The symptoms of copper deficiency are similar to iron deficiency.

Most fruits contain a small amount of copper, but kiwi fruit has a significant amount.

Also try avacado, blackberries, dates, guava, kiwi fruit, lychee, mango, passion fruit and pomegranate.

Most vegetables have some copper, but lima beans have a

significant amount.

Also rich in copper are amaranth leaves, artichoke, french beans, parsnips, peas, potatoes, pumpkin, spirulina, squash winter, sweet potato, swiss chard and taro.

Most nuts also contain a trace amount of copper including brazil nuts, buck wheat, cashews, chestnuts, filberts, hazelnuts, oats, sunflower seeds, walnuts, wheat durum and wheat hard red.

And finally most proteins contain a trace amount of copper including beef, cheddar cheese, perch, salmon, sardines, goat cheese, soy beans, soy milk, turkey bacon, veal, turkey leg and roast duck.

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How does your garden grow

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GARDENING 

YOUR DIET

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ASK TAMIKA

BY TAMIKA HANDFIELD

Tamika graduated from Florida International University in Miami with a Masters degree in Dietetics & Nutrition. She is a registered dietitian with the American Dietetic Association (ADA) and licensed to practice medical nutrition therapy in the state of Florida.

Email Tamika via tcweeklynews@gmail.com or tamikahandfield@yahoo. com with your healthy eating questions.

Dear Tamika, Is honey better for you than white sugar?

This is a very common misconception or myth. Honey, which is formed by bees from the nectar of plants, is chemically made up of several sugars - fructose, glucose, sucrose among others.

White sugar or regular table sugar, on the other hand, is just one sugar - sucrose.

When sugar and honey are compared in terms of weight, they have about the same nutrients.

Honey is slightly heavier than sugar so it has a bit more calories than sugar does.

One teaspoon of honey has about 21 calories while sugar has about 15 calories.

The real difference though is honey is sweeter than sugar so you tend to use less of it.

Dear Tamika, Which potato is most nutritious - white potato or sweet potato?

Fertiliser Fertiliser is any organic or inorganic material of natural or synthetic origin that is added to the soil to supply elements necessary for the growth of plants.

Organic means something that is or was alive. Animal manure was once living plants and bone meal is composed of ground up bones of animals.

Inorganic means from non-living sources - rock phosphate, a common source of phosphorus, comes from rocks, a non-living material.

The term natural describes manure, bone meal and rock phosphate, as all are naturally occurring.

The term synthetic describes such products as nitrogen fertiliser which is manufactured.

Inorganic fertiliser is immediately available to plants, whereas organic fertiliser must be converted by micro-organisms in the soil to an inorganic form before it can be used.

What the numbers mean On a pack of fertiliser you will find three or four numbers separated by hyphens.

The numbers indicate the percentage of nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), potassium (K), and sulphur (S).

A ‘complete’ fertiliser contains nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium.

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In addition to these major nutrients there are also trace elements such as iron, zinc, copper, calcium, manganese and magnesium which are necessary for plants to complete their life cycle.

Nitrogen Nitrogen is required for the green, leafy vegetative growth of plants.

Deficiency symptoms of nitrogen are an overall pale yellow colour of leaves and dwarfed or stunted plants.

Nitrogen is easily leached down through the soil below the roots and is not available to the plant so is the element most often lacking and needing replacement.

Too much nitrogen can delay flowering, fruiting and seed set.

Phosphorus Phosphorus promotes root growth, root branching, stem growth, flowering, fruiting, seed formation and maturation.

Deficiency symptoms are

indicated by a red or purplish tinge to stems and foliage.

It is stable and non-mobile in the soil so leaching is not a problem.

Potassium Potassium enables the plant to withstand stress such as drought, cold, heat, and disease.

It also stimulates flower colour and promotes tuber formation and a strong root system.

Deficiency symptoms are indicated when the leaves appear dry and scorched on the edges and have irregular yellowing.

Both chemical and organic fertilisers are available in dry and liquid forms.

Once a decision is made concerning which type to use, the information in this article can be applied to compare and select the most economical brand.

Regardless of which brand is selected it is a good idea to have a few favourites and switch fertilisers every few months.

White potatoes are among the top food sources for potassium - a nutrient that helps to regulate blood pressure and muscle contractions.

Sweet Potatoes are chock full of beta carotene (the dietary form of vitamin A).

This beta carotene when eaten is converted into vitamin A and used for good eyesight.

So, which is better? Both white and sweet potatoes are very nutritious foods which are loaded with various nutrients that support and promote good health.

The problem comes when we strip white potatoes of their fibre (their skin) and dunk them in lard/oil then spray them with salt to make mouth-watering French fries or we boil and mash them then add whole fat milk, butter, bacon and cheese calling it loaded mash potatoes.

It’s loaded alright - loaded with excess calories.

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Microwave your spuds

Did you know that you make a baked potato in the microwave in about 10 minutes?

So what’s wrong with the oven?

If we are only cooking one or two baked potatoes in the oven it will take between 60 to 90 minutes at 180-200C. The average electric fan oven is rated at say 2,000W although for baking potatoes it is not going to be on full load, however it is still going to be over an hour cooking on around 1,500W whereas a couple

of potatoes could be cooked in 10 minutes in a 900W microwave.

Of course when you are cooking more than just a couple of potatoes it makes sense to use the oven but always worth considering the more energy efficient alternative where possible.

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CTO and FCCA discuss future of Caribbean summer cruising The Caribbean Tourism Organisation (CTO) and the Florida Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) have begun talking about a matter which the region’s tourism development agency says affects the Caribbean in significant ways.

Representatives from both organisations met recently in Miami to discuss how they can work together to tackle the issue of the mass repositioning of cruise ships from the southern Caribbean in the summer months and to improve the overall competitiveness of the Caribbean for summer cruising.

A delegation of Eastern Caribbean Ministers of Tourism, led by CTO Chairman Ricky Skerritt, met with FCCA officials last week at the offices of Carnival Cruise Lines to listen to each other’s concerns and to explore ways to confront the situation in a manner that is mutually beneficial. Both sides agreed to a broad frame-work which includes conducting and sharing “a substantial amount of informationgathering and research”. They have also designated representatives from both teams to follow-up on ideas related to marketing and product development, and to report on progress made when the group meets

again at a proposed meeting in June.

The CTO has expressed concern over the continued massive loss of cruise business, particularly from the southern/eastern Caribbean, due to the seasonal repositioning of vessels from the Caribbean to other ports each summer. The region’s tourism development agency says this practice results in significant economic loss to local businesses and economies during this prolonged period of economic slowdown.

“We ask that together we begin a new examination of the issues related to this concern so that the Caribbean, especially those islands farther to the east and south, can become more competitive in the summer cruise business without compromising the financial performance of the cruise lines,” Senator Skerritt said, adding that he hoped for a viable solution that would result in a win-win situation for the cruise lines and the Caribbean.

The cruise industry is a significant component of the region’s tourism mix and the Caribbean remains a highly desirable winter cruising destination. In 2010 the region’s cruise passenger arrivals grew by six per cent, continuing the phenomenal growth experienced over the past

four decades with the numbers climbing from just over one million cruise visits in 1970 to over 20 million last year. CTO leaders want this strong consumer demand for the region in the cruise industry to be developed year round, with more summer business resulting.

The Caribbean Tourism Organisation is the region’s tourism development agency committed to working with its thirty-three member countries and industry partners to grow travel to the region and maintain the Caribbean’s position as the world’s leading warm weather tourism destination.

In addition to Senator Skerritt, the CTO delegation to the talks included Hon. John Maginley, Minister of Tourism for Antigua & Barbuda; Hon. Richard Sealy, Minister of Tourism for Barbados; Hon. Ian Douglas, Minister of Tourism for Dominica; Hon. Hon. Clyde Van Putten, Commissioner of Tourism for St. Eustatius; Hon. Allen Chastanet, Minister of Tourism for Saint Lucia; Hon. Beverly Nicholson-Doty, Commissioner of Tourism for the United States Virgin Islands; and Hugh Riley, Secretary General of the Caribbean Tourism Organisation. (sflcn.com)

Dominican farmers vow to halt “massive” imports DUVERGE, Dominican Republic.

- Hundreds of farmers from Southwest, South Central, Cibao and the Northwest, with the support of several legislators, agreed to form a movement to fight for the local farming production, and to put a halt to the massive imports of different foodstuffs.

In the activity, organised by the National Dairy Regulation and Promotion Council (Conaleche) and hosted by Duvergé’s Cattle ranchers, the participants stated their support for the legislation on national purchases, submitted to the Chamber of Deputies.

As in previous gatherings in the last few weeks held in Luperón and Santiago Rodriguez, and the next slated for La Vega on Saturday, the representatives of the cattle ranchers, rice, beans, growers, onion and pig and chicken farmers, among others called on the lawmakers to approve legislation to benefit their sector.

In that regard, the deputy Pelegrín Castillo, who wrote the initiative on national purchases, affirmed that “if we don’t prop up the farming

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Beach erosion could cost J’can tourism US$23m/year – 60 per cent reefs under ‘high to very high threat’ BEACH erosion due to the loss of coral reefs could cost Jamaica US$23 million in lost tourism revenue per year, according to a survey by theWorld Resources Institute (WRI), the University of the West Indies’ (UWI) Marine Geology Unit (MGU), the Mona GeoInformatics Institute (MGI), and the Nature Conservancy (TNC).

The study, ‘Coastal Capital: Jamaica’, said that reef-related fisheries contribute US$34.3 million annually to the economy.

“Reefs are not only a source of wonder, they offer great value to Jamaica’s economy,” said Lieutenant Commander Richard Russell, Chief Executive Officer of the Fisheries Division, Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries. “Jamaica is world famous for its beautiful sand beaches, and protecting reefs is critical to ensure that Jamaica maintains its status as a top tier destination.”

The study considered tourism, fisheries, and shoreline protection.

According to the analysis: The loss of beach width due to coral reef degradation could reduce the number of tourists visiting Jamaica by between 9,000 and 18,000 visitors annually; Reef-related fisheries support between 15,000 and 20,000 fishermen, and contribute directly

and indirectly to the livelihoods of more than 100,000 people islandwide; and If further reef degradation occurs, beach erosion rates could increase by more than 50 per cent in Montego Bay, 70 per cent in Ocho Rios, and 100 per cent in Negril over a 10-year period.

“For the first time, we have modeled the link between reef degradation and beach erosion to assess the economic impacts on tourism,” said Benjamin Kushner, Research Analyst at WRI. “Our findings clearly demonstrate how Jamaica’s coastal tourism is tied to the health of its coral reefs.”

According to Reefs at Risk Revisited, a report released by WRI earlier this year, all of Jamaica’s coral reefs are currently under threat, with more than 60 per cent in the high to very high categories.

Leading threats include overfishing and bad fishing, which the study said threaten all Jamaican reefs; watershed-based pollution and coastal development, which threaten nearly 60 per cent of reefs; and marine-based pollution, which threatens more than 30 per cent of reefs. Global threats, such as climate change and ocean acidification, also pose significant challenges.

(Jamaicanobserver.com)

Rainfall has flooded streets in Port au Prince, the capital city. (Picture from News.sky.com)

Haiti flooding kills at least 23 people Dominican Republic farmers want the country to buy more local products. (Mickael David photo)

sector, they’ll neither be food security, nor natural resources, nor an environment.”

He said the national farming sector needs an historical vindication, because their contributions have been decisive keys to obtain many goals. ” The viability of those rights

depends on the struggle of the different sectors.”

The lawmaker added that the Dr-Cafta trade deal, regarding the part on farming, wasn’t negotiated in the best manner, though that agreement can be subjected to revision. (Dominicatoday.com)

AT LEAST 23 people have been killed in flooding in Haiti.

Most of the deaths occurred in the capital Port-au-Prince after torrential rain swept away houses, and flooded roads.

Two children were buried alive when their home collapsed; two other people died in a tent city erected after last year’s devastating earthquake.

Haitian officials fear other such camps could be swept away during the hurricane season.

Days of heavy rain swelled rivers and flooded camps built to house thousands of evacuees after the 2010 earthquake.

Thirteen people were killed when landslides swept through the upscale suburb of Petionville.

The United States National Hurricane Center warned the rains could also cause flash floods and mudslides in the Dominican Republic and Cuba.

Some camps reported flooding of up to 1.2m (4ft). (BBC)

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PLP deputy expects The Bahamas’ murder toll to reach 125 this year AT THE present rate of murders being committed in the Bahamas, PLP Deputy Leader Philip Davis said he expects the death toll to reach 125 by the end of the year.

He claims the record-breaking figure will be reached so long as the government fails to make fighting crime a national priority.

During his contribution to the 2011/2012 national budget, Mr Davis, described the recent surge in

violent crime as the “most serious problem” facing the country today.

“The most fundamental right any government owes its citizens is personal safety. The citizens of the Bahamas deserve the right to live, work and move about peaceably, secure in one’s person and property.

Without personal security, we cannot have economic security. Without personal security, we cannot build successful communities. Without

personal security, we cannot accomplish great things as a nation.

And so this government’s failures on crime are serious and fundamental.

“Crime has dissolved the social fabric that binds Bahamians together.

It has turned strangers into enemies, unfamiliar grounds into dangerous turf and random social contact into risky business. When crime afflicts a neighbourhood - those who can avoid it, stay away; those who cannot suffer

Cholera cases spike in Haiti AID AGENCIES are scrambling to respond to a resurgence of cholera cases in Haiti triggered by heavy rain.

The precipitation has created a fertile breeding ground for the bacteria that causes cholera.

The Pan American Health Organisation warned the situation in Port-au-Prince continues to deteriorate and most cholera treatment centres are working at “full throttle.”

The Haitian Ministry of Public Health reports 321,066 cases since

the beginning of the outbreak last October, including 5,337 deaths.

The latest numbers available, however, were as of May 29.

Samaritan’s Purse, which is one of the many aid agencies that has set up cholera clinics, was receiving more than 300 sickened people a day over the weekend, said Roseann Dennery, the group’s communications director.

“We’ve been hit really hard with rains lately, so we are preparing for more of the same this week,” she

said.

And more rain is on the way. The U.S. Climate Prediction Centre has said the 2011 hurricane season is likely to bring a higher than normal number of storms in the Atlantic basin.

Cholera is caused by drinking tainted water and its symptoms can range from mild or even nonexistent to profuse diarrhea and vomiting.

It’s not difficult to deal with the disease but if left untreated, death from dehydration can come within a matter of hours.

terribly. This is a new fact of life, and it is a national tragedy,” he said.

Mr Davis said that in the Bahamas today, the increase in violent crime over the past four years under the Hubert Ingraham administration is “shocking and unacceptable.”

In fact, he said, in every major category of crime, there has been an increase between the years 2007 to 2010.

“Murders increased from 78 to 94.

Attempted murder almost doubled from seven to 13. Robbery increased from 194 to 334. Armed robbery increased from 817 to 919. Housebreaking increased from 2510 to 3120. And unfortunately, the increasing trend continues for the first half of 2011.

“There have been over 377 murders since May 2nd, 2007. Fiftyseven murders have been recorded so far for 2011. This does not include the numbers of deaths over the past few months that remain unclassified or termed ‘suspicious’.

“At this present rate we are on track for over 125 murders this year. One hundred and twenty-five lives lost. No one would have ever imagined such a day in the Bahamas 20 years ago,” he said.

Turning to the Prime Minister, Mr

Davis said the Member of Parliament for North Abaco (Hubert Ingraham) has provided the House of Assembly with a list of measures to address crime over the last four years. This list, however, he said, does little to help those who have already lost their loved ones to crime.

“His lists are a flimsy defence, and they do not obscure the truth: this government has failed to make fighting crime a priority. If the Member for North Abaco were the type to consult citizens, to care about what Bahamians really want, he would have thrown his special interests out the door and made this crisis his first concern.

“Instead, we have a party in power which has different priorities. When they get behind closed doors, they ask: How can we benefit the special and foreign interests who will support our continuation in power? But when it comes to this top priority, fighting crime, they have offered only bandaids for our gushing wounds. The result is a nation in crisis. No clever political marketing, no attacks on the PLP, no political propaganda or fanfare can mask the fact that this government has failed on crime. The facts are the facts!

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Taylor Lautner, Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson at the Movie Awards (photo by John Shearer/ WireImage)

Twilight triumphs with five prizes at MTV Movie Awards Twilight has scooped the best movie gong at the MTV Movie Awards for the third year running.

The Twilight Saga: Eclipse took home five awards, including best male and female performance for stars Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart.

The pair previewed the first footage of latest Twilight movie Breaking Dawn - Part 1 at the LA ceremony, alongside co-star Taylor Lautner.

The awards are decided by viewers in an online vote.

Other winners on the night included Justin Bieber’s 3D concert movie Never Say Never, which won best jaw dropping moment.

PATTINSON’S KISS Kick-Ass actress Chloe Grace Moretz, who played Mindy Macready, took home two awards for best breakout star and biggest badass star.

Best kiss went to Twilight’s real life couple Pattinson and Stewart, who play vampire Edward Cullen and his girlfriend Bella Swan.

Pattinson celebrated by running into the audience and kissing co-star Taylor Lautner - who had also been nominated for the award for his onscreen chemistry with Stewart.

Pattinson also picked up best fight for his scene with Bryce Dallas Howard and Xavier Samuel.

Harry Potter actor Tom Felton won best villain and best comedic performance went to Easy A actress Emma Stone.

On picking up her award for best female performance, Stewart joked to fellow nominee Natalie Portman: “Sorry, but the popcorn is mine.”

The ceremony, hosted by Saturday Night Live comedian Jason Sudeikis, also saw exclusive previews of new thriller Super 8 and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2. (BBC)

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HOOZYA DADDY? Hoozya Daddy started off as a five piece band in Provo several years ago. Now down to four, they have played at local hot spots such as Tiki Hut, Somewhere and Parrot Cay (as a two piece). While they have a reputation as a rock and roll outfit, Hoozya Daddy also dips into soul, rhythm and blues and pop. They are also gaining a reputation for their original songs. The band is led by Sally Greenwood on vocals and rhythm guitar, and her father Steve Greenwood on the drums. Bob Hawkins skillfully plays the lead guitar with Chris Conway on the bass. While the four of them don’t play together regularly these days, Bob and Sally play acoustic sets throughout the islands. They can be seen at Amanyara, Somewhere and even over at Parrot Cay where they have made a fan of Keith Richards, founding member of the Rolling Stones. They are currently working on a record which showcases Sally’s vocal talent. They were also chosen as the opening act when reggae favourites UB40 performed in Provo in 2009.

JUST SPLIFF Just Spliff is a two man band with a unique style. They combine reggae with rock and roll, rap, and rhythm and blues to create a sound that is difficult to imitate. They cover songs from many genres – from Linkin Park to Tracy Chapman to Gyptian transforming them into their distinctive reggae style. Romano Howell, known as ‘Justice’, keeps the beat with the bongos while Shaun Dean, better known as ‘King Spliff’ plays guitar and commands the mic. They have been performing together for years and can be found entertaining a crowd at Somewhere every Thursday evening. They are also available for private parties and more.

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LEE FORBES & THE FORCE Lee Forbes and the Force is a lively four piece band originating in Provo in the late 1990s. Though their roots were in Gospel, as the years went by and members changed they found their real footing in jazz, reggae, rhythm and blues, and soca. The band is led by Lee Forbes on vocals and drums. The Force consists of Brian Swann on the keyboard, Wing Dean on the guitar and Tony Rigby on the bass. They have recordings which can be heard playing at bars and restaurants throughout the Turks and Caicos. They have been playing all through the islands for the past ten years with regular appearances at favourite local hangouts such as Ports of Call, Danny Buoy’s and Horse Eyed Jack’s. They have also played in the U.S. at the EA Jazz Festival three years running. Lee Forbes and the Force are also regular features for weddings at Beaches and the Palms, as well as private parties.

SMOKIN HONEY Smokin Honey is made up of two sets of brothers – Keno and Kazz Hall hailing from Grand Turk and Provo natives Jervon and Janardo Laporte. While Keno & Kazz play predominantly island flavoured music – soca, reggae, rake and scrape – the Laporte brothers are more into Jazz, focusing on the smooth sounds of the saxophone. The four of them come together to form a diverse four piece playing island favourites. Though the band has only been performing together as a foursome for a short while, they have a great deal of experience individually. Keno & Kazz performed for the first time in 2000 and released their first single ‘Are you Ready’ in 2002. Their latest single to come out almost ten years later is ‘Layaway. While Kazz plays part time, Keno has a full time focus on his music career. Janardo and Jervon Laporte began playing the saxophone at early ages in school performances. They are both full time artists pursuing careers in music.

Janardo released his first album, ‘Searching’, in late 2010 and Jervon is expecting to release his first album, yet to be titled, sometime in 2011. As Smokin Honey, Keno plays the keyboard with brother Kazz on the guitar. Janardo and Jervon will be laying down their saxophones for the night to play the drums and bass respectively. They perform regularly at the new Havana Club at Windsong as well as private bookings. You can follow them individually on Facebook or Myspace and expect to see a Smokin Honey Facebook Page coming soon.

BOWEN ARROW Bowen Arrow has been rocking down in Turtle Cove Marina for the past two years. This four piece band plays a mixture of rock and roll and blues – genres that many local bands steer clear of – with influences ranging from latin to country. Made up of a Grand Turk native and three Canadians, these bandmates have years of experience in their craft. Energetic frontman Patrick leads with vocals and rhythm guitar with David Bowen on the bass, David Klinko on the drums and Billy Simonton on the lead guitar. David Klinko and Billy have been playing together for a while and were joined by David Bowen two years ago. Pat is the newest addition to the ensemble, joining them in late 2010. While all members are incredibly talented, David Bowen describes their musical careers as more for fun because they enjoy the music and not a career focus as they all have full time ‘day jobs’. You can catch them down at Aqua most Friday nights.

RASTA GENERATION Rasta Generation is a four piece band that came together in early 2002. Since then they have played shows throughout the Turks and Caicos Islands from Salt Cay to Provo and performed at many charitable community events. They are deeply influenced by their Rastafarian beliefs and use reggae music as a way to share their message. Rasta Generation consists of Rupert Garland on the drums, Rupert Gardiner on the keyboard, James Garland on the bass and Tony Rigby on the guitar. With their roots in reggae, they describe their music as ‘irie’ and sharing the Rasta consciousness with their fans. They have 17 local hits including ‘Diseases are Flowing Through the Air’ and have participated in PTV’s music video show. They appeared on the show playing sounds of the islands and were featured traveling throughout the Turks and Caicos showing day to day life in the islands as well as highlighting special sites and historical areas throughout.

Q-BAND LYNX Q-Band Lynx is a diverse six man band hailing from Kew in North Caicos. This common birthplace led to the group’s name derived from Kew Band Links. They predominantly play rake and scrape – a highly popular genre of music which is a big part of Turks and Caicos culture. This lively group has been together since just last year and consists of Demitri Lightbourne, Shaldin Delancy, Vernardo Delancy, Randy Missick, Jonathan Parker and Brucelee Pratt. Shaldin leads this group with vocals with Demitri and Jonathan on the keyboards, Randy on the lead guitar, Vernardo on the bass and Brucelee on the drums. Despite having been together for less than a year, Q-Band Lynx has a wide array of experience individually with other bands. Their goal as Q-Band Lynx is to provide music for people of all ages and to get the crowd up on their feet and moving!

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The Fortis/PPC Engineering Scholarship Program PPC IS OFFErInG A FOUr yEAr EnGInEErInG SChOLArShIP FOr ThE ACADEmIC yEAr 2011/2012.

RequiRements to qualify foR selection: 1. Applicants must have obtained excellent grades (2 / B or higher) in O’ Level or A’ Level examinations. Subjects must include mathematics and physics.

An Associate Degree from the Turks and Caicos Community College with at least a 3.00 GPA, in science or in engineering, would be an advantage.

2. Applicants must provide a short essay (1,000 words maximum) on how they would be an asset to the company upon completion of the degree and return to the Turks and Caicos Islands.

3. Applicants must provide a notarized copy of the acceptance letter from an accredited university (approved by PPC) in the US, Canada, or the UK. 4. Finalist will be interviewed and one recipient will be selected from the pool.

5. A strong desire to pursue engineering as a career.

6. Candidate must be a belonger and a graduate of a secondary school in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

The recipient will be bonded to the company for four years upon completion of the program and will be expected to intern at the company during holidays.

PPC can provide guidance in helping potential candidates in selecting the universities and engineering programs.

The emphasis is Mechanical and Electrical Engineering.

Applications must be mailed or hand delivered to the attention of Judy Missick, Human Resources Director, PPC Limited, Town Center Mall, P.O. Box 132, Providenciales. Deadline for Submission is June 30th.

Alvejes Desir Overall the scholarship program went well. The experiences I gained at the University of West Florida while pursuing my Bachelors in Electrical Engineering Technology have prepared me to be more efficient and effective in my career. Now that I have completed my degree I look forward to contributing significantly to the PPC team.

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Join the PPC Ltd Team PPC Ltd provides a dynamic work environment for its employees; there is opportunity to grow and excel in any capacity. Ask any of our scholarship recipients how they benefited from the program.

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I started my Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree at Florida Atlantic University (FAU) in spring of 2009. FAU was a great experience, not only did I obtain my BS Degree in Electrical Engineering, but I also placed 2nd in Senior Engineering Design (ED2). The scholarship program that PPC has is next to none and the support from the scholarship coordinators at PPC is the best.

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The scholarship program was an excellent initiative. I have gained a wealth of knowledge and work experience thus far and it is only the beginning of great things to come for both PPC and I.

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World News E. coli: Germany says worst of illness is over GERMANY’S HEALTH minister says new E. coli infections from a deadly outbreak are dropping significantly and the worst of the illness is over.

Daniel Bahr said he was cautiously optimistic the outbreak had peaked, but warned that more deaths were expected as new cases emerged each day.

The outbreak has so far left 24 dead, infected 2,400 and left hundreds with a complication that attacks the kidneys.

Germany has been criticised across Europe for its response.

Health authorities initially wrongly blamed Spanish cucumbers.

Then an organic bean sprout farm in northern Germany - the centre of the outbreak - was thought to be responsible.

Scientists are still examining samples taken from the farm.

While some of the samples have tested negative for the rare strain of enterohaemorrhagic E. coli (EHEC), the results of other tests are still pending and expected later on Wednesday.

Farmers across the continent have suffered hundreds of millions of

A newlywed couple smiles during their wedding in Selangor near Kuala Lumpur on Saturday. A group of Malaysian Muslim women say they will fight divorce, domestic violence and other problems by appealing to wives to be more obedient (Kamarul Akhir picture) These tomatoes like many other vegetables will be destroyed because it has been blamed for causing the E. coli outbreak. (CNN photo)

euros of losses as fresh vegetables have been thrown away and sales and prices have slumped.

The EU has offered 210m euros ($307m, £187m) in compensation for farmers.

It had initially offered 150m euros, but agriculture ministers said

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They said producers of fruit and vegetables should be compensated for the full amount of their losses, estimated at up to 417m euros (£372m) a week.

‘GRADUALLY IMPROVING’ Fresh cases of the new strain are still being reported every day, including 94 in Germany on Tuesday.

Mr Bahr told ARD television: “There will be new cases and unfortunately we have to expect more deaths but the number of new infections is dropping significantly.

“I cannot sound the all clear, but after analysing the latest data we have reasonable cause for hope. The worst of the illness is behind us.”

Under fire for its handling of the crisis both inside Germany and from the wider EU, Chancellor Angela Merkel’s government is holding an emergency summit in Berlin on Wednesday to assess the situation.

Mr Bahr will be joined at the meeting by Agriculture Minister Ilse Aigner, EU Health and Consumer Affairs Commissioner John Dalli, government representatives from each of Germany’s 16 states as well as health experts. critics argue there are too many different agencies involved and this has led to a bungled investigation, says the BBC’s Tristana Moore in Berlin.

The government is still warning consumers to avoid eating raw foods such as tomatoes, cucumbers, salad and bean sprouts.

Mr Dalli earlier warned Germany against issuing any more premature - and inaccurate - conclusions about the source of contaminated food.

Information had to be scientifically sound and foolproof before it was made public, he said.

Malaysian women urge wives to be ‘whores in bed’ A GROUP OF Malaysian women launched an “Obedient Wife Club” on Saturday, urging members to be “whores in bed” and obey their husbands to curb social ills like divorce and domestic violence.

Islamic group Global Ikhwan held the club’s inaugural meeting in Kuala Lumpur, giving women tips on how to keep their men satisfied and prevent them straying.

“A good wife is perceived to be prim and proper -- you just take care of the children -- but not much is emphasised on fulfilling sexual needs of the husband. If he needs sex, obey him,” Rohaya Mohamad, the club’s vice-president told AFP. Rohaya said 30 percent of the club members were in polygamous marriages while the rest were in monogamous relationships and that the club was open to non-Muslims.

“You must satisfy your husband.

A good wife should be a whore in bed,” said 46-year-old doctor, whose husband has three other wives.

She said the club boasted 800 Malaysian members so far with another 200 from across the Middle East.

Over 1,000 guests and supporters turned up for the launch in a leafy suburb, held in conjunction with a mass wedding of ten couples, with the brides all members of the new club.

“If the wife is obedient, then the husband feels good and is entertained and this builds a closer relationship and greater love and no one strays,” said groom Mohamad Shurahbil Amran, 23.

His bride Umuhani Lokman Hakim, 19, dressed in a golden white Arabic wedding gown, was unforthcoming when asked why she joined the club and would only say: “It is the right thing to do to keep the family together.”

The club has come under criticism from Malaysian women’s groups who say the onus on keeping a family together is being unfairly placed on women.

“With obedience comes submission, which may lead to domestic violence and marital rape,” Women’s Aid Organisation head Ivy Josiah told AFP. “We should really be forming equality in marriage clubs,” she added.

Women’s rights group EMPOWER said the club was a step back for the progress of the equality movement.

“We cannot go back to caveman days where the man pulls the woman by the hair and takes her to the cave to have his way. We must recognise that women contribute a lot more than just being a sex toy,” the group’s executive director Maria Chin Abdullah told AFP. Polygamy is legal for Muslims, who make up more than 60 percent of Malaysia’s population, allowing Muslim men to take up to four wives.

In 2010, a study by a Muslim activist group found men in polygamous relationships find it difficult to meet the needs of all their wives and children, and that the result is often unhappy and cashstrapped families. (AFP)

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World News Voodoo mom sentenced to 17 years in prison for setting daughter on fire THE QUEENS voodoo mom who set her six-year-old daughter ablaze in a grisly, demon-casting ritual was sentenced to 17 years in prison Monday.

Queens Supreme Court Justice Richard Buchter scolded Marie Lauradin for lying to cops and probation officers about how her daughter, Frantzcia Saintil, was set on fire, leaving her with life-altering scars over 25 percent of her body.

After her February 2009 arrest, Lauradin told cops she accidentally spilled a pot of boiling water on the child when the youngster came up from behind her. And she recently told probation officers she was rubbing alcohol on the child to soothe a fever when a candle ignited it.

“Either you tell me the truth or we’ll try the case,” Buchter told Lauradin.

Lauradin, 31, left the courtroom briefly to talk with her lawyer.

When she returned she admitted -under questioning from Buchter stripping the child naked and pouring an accelerant over her head and in a circle on the floor - a voodoo rite known as “loa.”

She set the girl on fire and failed to get her medical attention for another 24 hours,

Queens voodoo mom Marie Lauradin was scolded by Queens Supreme Court Justice Richard Buchter on Monday as she was sentenced to 17 years in prison. (Richard Harbus photo)

prosecutors say.

“The only demonic presence this child had to worry about was her mother,” Bucther said. “It’s sickening to think of a mother committing such an unspeakable act of savagery.”

The child has cheloid scars on her face that her classmates tease her about, said Assistant District Attorney Leigh Bishop.

Her foster mother told prosecutors the child has been acting angrily toward other children as she adjusts to her disfigurement and life without her mother.

Man cured of HIV after successful bone marrow transplant DOCTORS HAVE declared a man cured of HIV five years after he received a bone marrow transplant and radiation therapy.

On December 2 last year researchers published a paper in the Journal of the American Society of Hematology arguing that it is “reasonable to conclude that cure of HIV infection has been achieved in this patient”.

Six months later they now have the confidence to state that a cure has been affected.

Timothy Ray Brown, known as the “Berlin patient” was HIV positive and being treated for leukaemia in Germany in 2007 when his doctor, Gero Hutter, decided to follow up on a hunch.

Hutter knew that less than 1 percent of Europeans carry a mutation that, when inherited from both parents, gives them a heightened immunity to HIV. The mutation means that a molecule that HIV uses to enter a cell does not appear on the surfaces of their cell walls.

Hutter began a search for a donor with the mutation who was compatible with Brown.

When one was found

Timothy Ray Brown is now HIV free.

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LABOURERS Salary $5.00 per hour.

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IN THE MATTER OF TCI BANK LIMITED (IN LIQUIDATION)

Shore Excursion Company Shore Excursion Company on Grand Turk requires experienced professional for the position of

AND

Assistant General Manager and Special Projects Coordinator The successful candidate must have at least five (5) years of verifiable shore excursion experience; be computer literate and prove proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word and Power Point; have experience managing a large staff; have excellent verbal and written skills; customer service training; college/ training and education beyond secondary school; be able to motivate and lead a diverse staff; be profit oriented, self motivated, able to work independently and be able to work a flexible and demand schedule. Outstanding communication and follow-up skill are a must.

Candidates should have a working knowledge of cruise line tour forms (TDF, TIF and EDQ) and cruise line dispatch procedures. The successful candidate must be free to travel for company development purposes, training and professional conferences.

Those who qualify should respond with a resume/CV to:

Jill McCall President Caribbean Tours International Ltd. 649-332-5939

Brown was given a powerful course of drugs and radiation therapy that killed his bone marrow and most of his immune cells- wiping out active HIV infected cells in his body.

They then transplanted the donor bone marrow which began to produce immune cells with the mutation which spread throughout his body.

Doctors initially asked Brown to stop taking HIV medications so as to not affect the ability of the new marrow to survive and he has never needed to resume them.

The procedures Brown underwent required long periods of extreme discomfort, caused him neurological damage and carried a high risk of complication including death, and that coupled with the rarity of compatible donors with the mutation mean this approach will not be an option for many patients.

The California Institute of Regenerative Medicine is now funding research in the San Francisco Bay area which will try to replicate the result in another patient. (Starobserver. com.au)

IN THE MATTER OF THE COMPANIES ORDINANCE CAP (122)

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The creditors of the above-named Company are required, on or before August 15, 2011, to send their names and addresses and the particular of their debts or claims, and the names and addresses of their attorneys (if any) to Messrs. Anthony S. Kikivarakis and Mark E. Munnings, the Joint Liquidators for the said company at Butterfield Square, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands. The creditors may be required by notice in writing from the said Joint Liquidators, by their Attorney or personally, to come in and prove their said debts or claims at the office of the Joint Liquidators at such time as shall be specified in such notice. If in default thereof they will be excluded from the benefit of any distribution made before such debts are proved.

Anthony S. Kikivarakis and Mark E. Munnings Joint Liquidators

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Job Listings Services Auto sales real estate

Classifieds Is looking for a

Point Grace is currently seeking a Pastry Chef for our food and beverage operations (breakfast, lunch, and fine dining restaurant). We are looking for a driven and passionate Pastry Chef to join our high level team. The successful candidate will come from a good working background, and be a real team player, with at least three years in a similar position. Ability to work well under pressure and good communication skills are essential; must be able to adhere to Government Health, Safety and Hygiene standards.

Salary range $1,500 to $1,700 plus service charge and tips Belongers only need apply Closing date: June 11 2011

Bellman

Point Grace is currently seeking a Bellman. We are looking for trained and enthusiastic Bellman to join our team. The successful candidates will have several years experience in this position in a luxury hotel. Ability to work well under pressure and good communication skills, including excellent English, are essential; must have a pleasant and outgoing personality. In addition to regular Bellman duties, the jobs include, shifts in laundry, and common areas. Must be willing to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

Wages range: $5.00 to $5.50 per hour (commensurate with experience), plus service charge.

Belongers only need apply Closing date June 11th 2011 Please apply in writing to: Ms. Beverly Williams, Point Grace, PO Box 700, Providenciales, or by email to: Manager@pointgrace.com 7095

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POSITION AVAILABLE

Audio/Video Editor Main Purpose of Job:

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Essential Duties:

• Editing film/footage to the exact final length • Responsible for creative materials liaising with the creative team, graphic designer and the Marketing Director to ensure smooth and efficient delivery.

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• Work with various offices to produce production schedules for creative proofs and liaise with international offices.

Experience, Qualifications and Skills:

• Certificate or Diploma related to video editing • Eight or more years experience in Television Broadcasting (must possess relevant certification) with good production/trafficking skills and be able to work in a fast paced environment.

• Skilful operator of Audio/Video Editing Systems working on both online and offline materials as well as on special communication projects • Knowledge of TV, Camera, and Lighting for Quality Control, Animations • Production experience, good interpersonal skills and creative ability, good storytelling skills, a methodical mind, and ability to communicate well.

• Ability to meet deadlines and have strong organizational skills as well as an eye for detail.

• Management skills would be an asset.

• Required to work evenings, weekends and holidays Salary commensurate with experience.

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C & J EMPLOYMENT Is looking for the following persons on behalf of our clients: Barefoot Café, Beaches and Terrell Gardiner

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Steward

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COCO BISTRO International Transfer Company Limited (C.A.M.) in the Turks and Caicos Islands) seeks to employ a

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Domestic Electrician Worker Hours are 8am-5pm must be willing to work weekends contact 243-7532 closing date is June 19, 2011 salary $5.00 per hour

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MASON Salary $8 per hour.

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Four Leaf Solutions Is looking to fill the following vacant positions:

Is looking for a Group Controller

Seeking Infrastructure person with demonstrable skills/certification to A+ levels, minimum 12 months experience in similar roles, must be able to resolve a variety of Hardware and Software issues. Salary range $5-9 per hour based on experience.

Requirements: • Completion of a recognized accounting designation with minimum 3 years post qualification experience • Computer skill proficiency • Salary: $50,000 to $60,000 depending on experience

Please forward resume to: Discount Liquors/ The Wine Cellar Fax: (649) 946-4871 Or email: discountfinance@tciway.tc

Senior IT Technician

Seeking degree qualified or equivalently experienced Infrastructure person with demonstrable skills/certification to at least MCSE and CCNA levels, minimum of 10 years experience, will be working at a different client locations on up to 100 user LAN/WAN configurations, must be able to resolve complex issues. Salary range $7-19 per hour commensurate with experience.

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Kiteboard instructor needed

We are looking to IMMEDIATELY fill these positions, Belonger Applications are preferred, should you be interested please forward your CV to jobs@fourleafsolutions.tc, suitable applicants will be contacted within 7 days of us receiving your application.

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Housekeeper To work 5 days per week. Salary $5.50 per hour.

7087

Call 242.2927 if qualified

Junior IT Technician

• Implementation and monitoring of internal controls • Inventory monitoring and controls

Contact 941-8856

Job Opportunities Food and beverage Manager

• The successful applicant should posses a minimum of 8 years experience in the field including • Applicant must be able to host and execute banquets up to 150 • Responsible for the selection of wines as costing and menu print • Knowledge of food costing and controls, monthly inventory, • Knowledge of food hygiene and safety, Use of micros POS system, • Applicant should be able to both operate and program the POS. • Extensive experience and knowledge of wines and wine service is crucial.

Bartenders

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a upscale restaurant.

• Must possess excellent verbal and communication skills • Also have experience in stock taking and inventories must have good cashier skills.

Be a team player.

Servers

• Minimum 2 years of food and beverage in a upscale restaurant • Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, knowledgeable on Micros, must work well under pressure • And have a friendly yet professional demeanor, must be a team player @@ All the positions above requires working long hours nights and days public holidays and weekends @@ Salary range based on experience @@ Required to start by end of November For more information on job descriptions, please contact Vino Tiempo Please call for an appointment, bring along your resume and resident status Info@Vinotiempo .tc

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Responsibilities: • Day to day administration of all functions associated with finance and accounting • Preparation of monthly financial statements • Management of daily working capital requirements • Preparation of annual budgets • Setting up accounting systems for new businesses • Financial analysis, preparation of year end working papers

FAX: (649) 946-4661

POINT GRACE

Is seeking a

General Labourer

This position is responsible for cleaning all common areas (stairwells, patios, public bathrooms etc.), garbage removal and cleaning of garbage areas, general housekeeping duties and laundry assistance. Several years experience in a similar position is required, as well as good communication skills, including excellent English; must have a pleasant and outgoing personality. Must be willing to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

Wages range: $5.00 to $6.50 per hour (commensurate with experience), plus service charge.

Belongers only need apply. Closing date: June 11 2011 Please apply in writing to: Beverly Williams, Point Grace, PO Box 700, Grace Bay, Providenciales. Email: manager@pointgrace Fax: 946-5097 7096

PM - Gas (TCI) Ltd. PM Industrial Gas, a leading producer and distributor of industrial Medical, recreational, and specialty gases, as well as welding And medical products and related equipment, is seeking an experienced and proven leader.

Operation Supervisor Duties of this position include: handling, filling and delivery of cylinders; general maintenance of premises and equipment; customer service and quality control; and safety compliance.

Requirements include:

at least 5 years relevant experience, a clean police record and driver’s license with a successful drug screen; excellent health mobility, allowing for the handling and delivery of heavy cylinders; at least a high school diploma; possess a good employment track record with demonstrated superior customer service skills, supervision of plant workers and delivery drivers; importing of cryogenics; knowledge of U.S. pharmacopeia standards.

Salary: commensurate with experience.

Applications comprising a letter, resume, references, Police record etc. should be sent to:

The Manager PM - Gas (TCI) Ltd. C/o P.O.Box 127, Richmond House Leeward Highway, Providenciales Tel: (649) 946-4734 0r Fax (649) 946-4732 Email: marsha@misickstanbrook.tc

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June 11 - 17, 2011

FLOWERGIRL

TURKS & CAICOS AGGRESSOR II

Open Water Scuba Diving Instructor/ Video Pro

Is looking for a

Requirements as follows:

• Valid Padi /SSI /Naui Scuba Diving instructor membership & liability Insurance • PADI/ SSI Enriched Air Instructor • Minimum of 5 specialty ratings • Working knowledge of

Is looking for a

Pastor Salary $7.00 per hour

Contact 245-7557

FAX: (649) 946-4661

EMPLOYMENT / SERVICES / NOTICES

Female Driver With own transportation must be able to work from 9am – 3pm

underwater camera systems • Computer literate • STCW95 Compliant • Be prepared to live onboard and work long hours including weekends and holidays • Starting salary $400.00 a week • Belongers need only apply

Please send resumes to tcaggressor@express.tc

contact 231-3788

Turks and Caicos

Weekly News the national newspaper of the turks and caicos islands

ON THE WEB tcweeklynews.com

POSITIONS AVAILABLE The Turks and Caicos Islands’ oldest and leading publishing house is in need of additional staff to fill the following posts:

WRITERS / PHOTO JOURNALISTS Candidates must have at least five (5) years experience working full-time for daily newspapers and/or news/features magazines, reporting on hard news, features and parliamentary/court proceedings. Salary paid weekly will commensurate with experience.

Position available March 1, 2010

FOR MAGAZINES AND OTHER PERIODICALS GRAPHICS PRODUCTION DESIGNER/PAGINATOR This position requires someone with at least five (5) years experience working with Macintosh or PC computers. Must be skilled in the make-up of advertising and pagination. Proficiency using InDesign, Illustrator and PhotoShop software for print is essential. Some technical, networking and web design knowledge an asset. Salary paid weekly will commensurate with experience.

Position available March 1, 2010

REPORTER TRAINEE Preferably a High School graduate or someone with an extremely good command of the English language for court and community reporting.

Ability to drive and use a camera a desirable asset.

Salary paid weekly will commensurate with experience.

Position available March 1, 2010

ADVERTISING SPACE SALES PERSON Candidates must have had actual hands-on experience selling advertising space for newspapers and magazines. Ability to assist clients with the writing of copy for ads and gathering of collateral an asset. Salary is commission based.

Position available June 30, 2011 Forward applications to: The Publisher Duncanson Publications Ltd. P.O. Box 52, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands Email: tcnews@tciway.tc NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE Preference will be given to Belongers and Legal Residents Closing date for applications is November 14, 2008

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TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS FINANCIAL SERVICES COMMISSION

VACANCY 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

Head of Insurance DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES • The primary responsibility of the holder of the office will be to direct and oversee activities aimed at regulating and maintaining the integrity, security, stability and efficiency of the insurance services industry within the Turks and Caicos Islands in accordance with local and international standards, regulations and ordinances.

• Specific Duties include: • Prepare the department’s input into the Corporate Plan and Budget.

• Evaluate applications for new or renewal of insurance licences and make recommendations to the Licensing Committee of the Board.

• Ensure that insurance entities comply with the financial services laws, regulations and codes and that annual and other prescribed fees are paid in a timely manner.

• Plan, co-ordinate and oversee the conduct of onsite and off-site reviews of licensed entities.

• Keep a close watch over the sector and conduct reviews to ensure that entities remain solvent, including conducting reviews of financial statements and returns submitted by licensees. Keep the Managing Director abreast of developments and provide timely advice to him.

• Provide guidance/advice to the Managing Director, managers and the Board of Directors and respond to queries from members of the public and licensed entities.

• Manage the work of subordinates and provide relevant training to the department’s staff.

• Perform other functions as set out in the job description in relation to the post or as may be assigned by the Managing Director.

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED • Sound knowledge of the Financial Services Commission Ordinance, Insurance Ordinance, ancillary legislation and standards and regulations set by international bodies such as OGIS, IAIS and CAIR. • Sound knowledge of the insurance business and insurance regulation.

• Sound knowledge of financial analysis and accounting.

• Sound knowledge of relevant computer applications including, spreadsheet, word processing, and database packages.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE @@Masters Degree in Finance, Business Administration or Accounting from a recognized University or equivalent qualifications such as ACII. @@Specialized training in insurance regulation. @@Eight (8) years related experience, of which at least four (4) must be in a managerial position in a regulatory capacity or organization. @@OTHER INFORMATION APPLICABLE TO THE POST @@This position falls within Grade 3 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 may be carried out at either of the Commission’s offices in Grand Turk or Providenciales.

Applications should be received no later than June 23, 2011 and may be emailed to dmorrison@ tcifsc.tc or faxed to 1-649-941-8379.

June 3, 2011

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TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS FINANCIAL SERVICES COMMISSION

NOTICE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC The General Public is hereby informed that the Financial Services Commission now accepts payments by credit or debit card at both its office locations in Grand Turk and Caribbean Place, Providenciales.

Credit cards accepted are Visa and Master Card.

The following fees are accepted for payment by debit and credit cards: Licence Fees Company Registry Fees Business Names Fees A valid ID will be required to substantiate all card transactions.

Dated June 3, 2011

Accountant Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for the position of Account for an established Insurance Brokerage in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands.

Areas of responsibility includes but is not limited to:

Working with management to prepare and manage budgets • Preparation of monthly financial statements and Annual Accounts • Cash flow forecasting and Monitoring. Cash management • Management of Accounts Receivables & Accounts Payables • Bank Reconciliation • Monthly financial reconciliation and settlement with Insurance Companies, Brokers, and Agents • Payroll • Office Administration • Preparation and Filing of Annual Returns and other regulatory issues The suitable candidate should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting with seven to ten years of relevant industry experience or the designation of CA, CPA, CGA or its equivalent and a minimum of five years work experience. In addition, the successful candidate will be someone who is a self starter and possess strong interpersonal and organizational skill and can work closely with others in a small office environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is essential. Knowledge of “Power Broker” an insurance brokerage management software package would be useful.

Remuneration is in the range of US$45,000.00 to US$48,000.00 per annum.

Interested persons should submit their resumes or CV’s with references to NW Hamilton Insurance Brokers Ltd via email insure@ nwhamilton.tc, attention ACCOUNTANT

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Beauty at the Beach

PHONE: (649) 946-4664

BRIC’S ACADEMY Is looking for a

Cook/ Cleaner

TELEPHONE: 946-5093

Is seeking an exceptional

Babysitter

Massage Therapist @@Must have at least five years experience @@Must be able to perform Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Thai Massage, Shiatsu, Pregnancy Massage, Stone Massage Body Scrubs & Rituals @@Must possess a clean valid drivers license @@Must be available to work over a six day per week showing flexibility of time @@Must have managerial skills @@We are a full service salon so Esthetics, Manicures & Pedicures, Waxing skills would be an advantage

To work 5 days per week.

Salary $5.50 per hour.

Contact 241-0768

7129

7119

GEORGE HINSON

EBONY BEAUTY SALON is seeking

Is seeking a

Church of God of Prophecy Bottle Creek North Caicos seeks

Salon Helper

To work 5 days per week.

Salary $6.00 per hour.

Must have experience in salon work.

Contact 246-0822 7115

FAX: (649) 946-4661

EMPLOYMENT / SERVICES / NOTICES

3 Cosmetologists 1 Nail Technician 1 Barber Suitable applicants should

contact 347-3630

232-1457

7113

CEDRIC SELVER Is looking for a

Labourer $5.00 per hour Interested person should contact

To work 5 days per week.

Interested Belonger can contact 941-2450 between the hours of 9am -5pm Monday - Friday

Domestic Worker

To work 5 days per week. Salary $5.50 per hour.

Contact 241-2316

7130

JOB VACANCY Margaritaville Grand Turk currently seeks to identify experienced

Servers and a kitchen helper for the upcoming season.

Persons must be able to work under pressure, able to work public holidays and late nights when necessary and be willing to work as part of a team.

Salary: $ 6.00 per hour.

Submit applications accompanied by a resume to the Human Resource department or by faxing to 649-9461514. Applications close on June 24th, 2011.

While we thank every applicant for their interest in Margaritaville Grand Turk, only short-listed persons will be contacted.

Belongers will be given preference.

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Kevin Taylor Is looking for a

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

Contact 242-7954

INTERIOR DESIGNER POSITION

Finishing Touch in Providenciales requires an intermediate qualified interior designer. Requires strong understanding of design principles and excellent auto cad skills. Will be able to handle multiple projects. Salary is $4000 per month and must be a fully qualified interior designer with experience in hospitality and residential projects.

Please send resume to Tanis Wake-Forbes with relevant experience to tanis@finishingtouch.tc Interviews will be by appointment only. Position available August/10. Applications must be submitted by July 1st, 2011.

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EMPLOYMENT / SERVICES / NOTICES

KIM TAYLOR

LABOURER

needed Labourer To work 5 days per week.

Salary $5.50 per hour.

Contact 245-3274 Deadline for application is July 3rd, 2011

Chief Compliance Officer (“CCO”) / Chief Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer (“CAMLO”) Responsibilities: • The successful candidate will be a subject matter expert in AML compliance, with strong experience in a regulated financial services compliance group.

• The CCO/CAMLO will coordinate Anti-Money laundering activities and initiatives with all employees in a Law Firm and Corporate Service Provider for the purpose of ensuring that their AML program consistently meets supervisory expectations and operates based on industry best practices.

• The candidate acts independently and provides support to all employees, ensures new policies are efficiently implemented and participates in testing, training, issue tracking and compliance reporting.

• The role requires providing advice to business leadership and staff on a regular basis, completing compliance risk assessments, and assuming independent ownership of substantial AML projects and initiatives.

• The CCO/CAMLO ensures complete due diligence is maintained to identify and verify clients, analyzes client activities and when necessary files Suspicious Activity Reports.

• The candidate will act as a liaison between Financial Regulators and the business units to ensure all enquiries are responded to in a timely manner.

Required Skills: • Undergraduate degree within a financial services related field (e.g. Accounting, Economics, or Finance). Financial Service certifications are preferred but not required.

• +/-10 years of professional financial services compliance related experience, including +/-3 years of specific AML compliance experience.

• Proven 5+ years experience in overseeing and managing a highly effective compliance function in a financial services/heavily regulated industry.

• Proficiency in TCI AML Legislation and other international AML laws, rules and regulations. (e.g. FATF’s recommendations and USA Patriot Act.) • Proven cultural transformation experience in leading change across an organization through influence and collaboration.

• Self-motivated with the ability to independently/confidentiality work with strong time management skills.

• Strong analytical, interpersonal and organizational skills.

• Strong writing/oral communication ability.

• Comfortable interacting with personnel at all levels within an organization, including senior management.

Remuneration will be based on experience.

Closing date for applications: June 30th 2011

To work 5 days per week. Salary $4.50 per hour. Must have experience in yard or property cleaning.

Belonger preferred.

Send resume to P.O. Box 954

LUC SAINT JEAN Is looking for a

Labourer To work 5 days per week. Salary $5.00 per hour.

Contact 241-7995

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Is looking for a

FAX: (649) 946-4661

REGISTERED SENIOR ARCHITECT

Applicants must be fully qualified RIBA Part 3 and registered ARB and RIBA with a minimum of 15 years post-qualification experience, with the ability to travel freely throughout the Caribbean, USA and Europe

SENIOR ARCHITECTURAL ASSISTANT

Applicants must have a minimum of BA (Hons) in Architecture degree, RIBA Part status and 10 years practical experience, with the ability to travel freely throughout the Caribbean, USA and Europe Salaries commensurate with experience Qualified applicants please apply in writing to: P.O. Box 315, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands

Telephone: 649-946-5911 or email infor@swa.tc Qualified Belongers only need apply

Seeking

Property Manager A private villa on island is seeking a Manager. The successful applicant will need to work holidays, weekends and nights plus also maintain a 24 hour on call service. The ability to be self sufficient in catering to all guest’s requirements and issues that arise is essential. This position involves managing staff involved in numerous departments and also requires the applicant speak both fluent English and Spanish. The need for extensive knowledge in housekeeping, menu creating and liaising with the chef, both food and beverage service, accounting, office duties, marketing and advertising, communications with brokers, scheduling, payroll, villa provisioning and stocking, managing maintenance checklists and website creation is all essential.

An applicant should have no less then 5 years experience in such a position, be attentive and outgoing with all guests, self sufficient in all areas and capable of taking care of anything that may occur. Salary commences at $25,000 per annum.

Apply with resume, quoting reference “Chief Compliance Officer” to

Deveraux C. Malcolm MISICK & STANBROOK P.O. Box 127 Providenciales fax: 946 4734 E-Mail: info@misickstanbrook.tc

All interested applicants please respond via email to kimstargazervilla@hotmail.com. Applicants may apply anytime before the 18th of June, please send your email with a current resume attached attention to Mark.

The position will be available as soon as the appropriate person is found. Once your resume has been received we will inform you via email at that time if an interview will be required.

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Gansevoort Turks + Caicos

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

ROOMS DIVISION MANAGER

Report directly to the General Manager. This position is responsible for the planning, organizing, directing and coordinating all aspects of Front Office, Concierge, Guest Services, Housekeeping, Recreation, Guest Office and Fitness Center to ensure the efficient operation of those departments.

Duties and Responsibilities:

@@To ensure that all employees deliver the company brand promise and provide exceptional guest service at all times. @@To maximize employee productivity through the use of multi skilling, multi tasking and flexible scheduling to meet the financial goals of the business as well as the expectations of guests. @@To ensure that revenue generating departments operate in line with budget, maximizing revenues and profit through up-selling, pricing activities and proper yield management, while delivering on the company brand. @@Supervise continuous 7 day/week, 24 hour front office operation, night audit and housekeeping operations and assigned staff, including hiring, training, evaluating performance and scheduling work. @@To constantly evaluate local, national and international market trends vendors and other hotel operations to make sure that hotel own operations remain competitive and cutting edge. @@To ensure that employees provide excellent service to internal customer in other departments as appropriate. @@To spend time in public areas observing employee-guest interaction and talking with guests, working through department heads to coach employees in guest service skills as necessary. @@To handle all guest and internal customer complaints and inquiries in a courteous and efficient manner, following through to make sure problems are resolved satisfactorily. @@To actively participate in Sales and Revenue Management meetings to provide input on appropriate pricing structures to maximize yield and overall profits. @@To encourage heads of department to look for marketing and public relations opportunities to increase awareness and ultimately business. @@Monitor Front Office financial operations, including group billing, verifying rates/discounts, daily sales reconciliation, petty cash and room inventory controls. @@Ensure proper inventory controls and month end count for all Rooms Division departments. @@Assist with formulating budgets/forecasts and prepare monthly expense forecasts. @@Maintain customer service/satisfaction standards and procedures with accordance with a Five Star resort. @@Assist with maintaining and operating all computer equipment & programs supporting the Rooms Division operation. @@Provide training for Hotel Administration internship students. @@Be responsible for Life-Safety Code compliance. @@Perform daily room and public area inspections to ensure property standards are maintained. @@Minimum Requirements @@Hospitality Executive with minimum 10 years luxury international management experience-Caribbean experience preferred. @@Bachelor’s degree in Hotel Administration, Business Administration or equivalent experience. @@Must have proven strong coaching and leadership skills, excellent written and communication skills and exceptional problem resolution and relationship management skills @@Strong knowledge of all areas, Opera PMS, PC skills, Excel, MS Office Suite and high detail orientation. @@International Experience required, certified trainer. @@Fluent English (additional language an asset.)

Salary Range: $50,000 – 60,000 annually commensurate with experience.

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN Reports directly to the Chief Engineer. This position is responsible for the day to day maintenance of the hotel. This position demands attention to detail, technical expertise and understanding of the preventive maintenance process.

Minimum Requirements:

@@Minimum 5 years experienced, at least 2 years in construction field and/or resort property management. @@Ability to recognize and anticipate problems early. @@Require heavy lifting and hard work therefore an affinity for hard work and excellent physical strength is mandatory and must be flexible in work hours for 7/24 operation. @@Must be highly motivated, a self starter who needs little supervision and solution oriented. @@Excellent team player qualities and self discipline is mandatory.

Salary Range: $7.00 – 10.00 hourly Interested applicants can contact our Human Resources Department, Monday through Friday 10am to 5pm. Closing date for all application is June 17th, 2011 E- mail cover letter outlining your interest and supporting experience in a particular position and, along with your Resume or C.V. to hr@wymara.com

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CHUCK MISSICK Is looking for a

Domestic Worker To work 5 days per week. Salary $5.00 per hour.

Contact 244-3204

7138

SAG CONSTRUCTION

Is looking to fill the following positions:

1 Mason 1 Steel Fixer

Must be able to work 5 days per week salary $10.00 per hour contact 231-6889

Roselene Frit

One Handyman

needed

urgently Duties

General labourer work for a home, Monday – Friday 8am -3pm salary $5.00 per hour

Qualifications

Hard working and highly productive worker, friendly and able to work long hours and under minimum supervision Must speak Creole and Spanish and English is a plus

Closing date: 1st July 2011 Application should be sent to: Roselene Frit Five Cays Providenciales Telephone: 242-6894

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Dorell Williams of Meridian Trust Company

Labourer

Wanted

Vacancy Notice

Is seeking one

One

Full time at $6.00 an hour

Labourer

Cell # 241-6581 office# 941-3082

Contact: 232-5222

THE TURTLE COVE INN HOTEL Is looking for a

To work Monday to Saturday salary $5.00 per hour

Note: this advertisement is in relation to work permit renewal ONLY 7123

THE SIBONNE HOTEL

1 Gardner

To clean hotel rooms/laundry Must be able to work weekends and holidays Salary $5.00 per hour Only Belongers with previous experience need apply

Contact: Rahul Lakhani

Contact: Rahul Lakhani

at (649) 946-4203

at (649) 946-4203

7144

Mon - Friday 7:00am 4:00pm. $6.50 per hour.

Belongers only need apply

Contact 946-4131

7118

HARTFUL JOLLY Is looking for a

Seeks to employ a

Tailor/Upholster

To clean hotel rooms/ laundry

To clean the hotel grounds and keep the garden clean Must be able to work weekends and holidays Salary $5.00 per hour Only Belongers with previous experience need apply

To work 5 days per week and on call when needed must have at least 5 years experience Belonger preferred send applications to P.O. Box 954

1 Gardiner/ Painter

MAGASANI ATELIER & UPHOLSTRY

Is looking for

1 Domestic Worker

Domestic Worker

MASON NEEDED

We are looking to hire

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

Contact 241-7564 or 232-4352

7146

The Somerset on Grace Bay is seeking Labour Clearance for the positions listed below.

Suitably qualified Belongers who possess the requirements listed are encouraged to apply.

Ideal candidates should possess luxury resort experience, be professional in attitude and demeanor and must read and speak English fluently.

 Cook

Motivated and enthusiastic individual will be responsible for preparing food for breakfast/dinner service. Ability to understand menus, follow recipes, and maintain awareness of ingredients and food groups is required. Food hygiene/ sanitation certification necessary. Must be dependable, team-oriented, and able to work evenings, weekends and holidays. Salary - $6.00-$7.50 per hour plus service charge, commensurate with experience, education and training.

 Bartender

Minimum of 2 years of experience in a luxury resort or upscale restaurant. Must possess excellent verbal communication skills, pleasant and outgoing personality and strong customer relations skills. Possess experience with stock taking and inventories, must have good cashier skills, be a team player and work well under pressure.

Qualified Belonger candidates are requested to complete an application in person at The Somerset or submit a CV by e-mail at somersethr@thesomerset.com. Telephone inquiries can be made to Human Resources at 649-946-5900. The closing date for applications is June 30, 2011.

To work 3-5 days a week salary $6.00 per hour commission must have at least 5 years experience. contact 241-9105

7143

Farmer To work 5 days

per week. Salary $5.00 per hour.

Contact 242-8228

7139

Senior Engineering Supervisor

We are seeking an experienced Senior Engineering Supervisor with previous experience in Healthcare environment essential;

• Applicants qualified BS Electrical Engineering and must have a minimum 10 years site experience as supervisor.

• HVAC and Generator • Simplex fire alarm systems • TELECOR NC3 nurse call systems • Computer literate.

• Available for callout ROTA ,with an I can do attitude • Excellent communication skills .

These positions seek individuals with no criminal record who will fit well with the existing engineering team.

Salary dependent on experience

Contact fm@interhealthcanada.tc

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• Salary $5.00 per hour • Must be able to do general cleaning • Must be trustworthy and reliable • Must be able to work independently • Must be willing to work flexible hours

Technician

Must have at least 3 years experience and be able to work with little or no supervision.

Salary start at $5.50 an hour and is based on experience.

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Deadline for applications is June 15th 2011.

Interested persons should be dependable and send applications via fax at (649) 941-4034. C/o Alliance Realty Ltd.

7153

7154

Contact 332-6364

Requirements:

• Must have minimum 10-12 years experience as an executive housekeeper in branded luxury hotel/resort • Must have knowledge of Opera (Fidelio) hotel operating system • Must have knowledge of laundry operations • Must have experience managing large department (50 or more employees) • Ability to train coach and counsel staff • Ability to determine appropriate staffing levels based on anticipated business, and create staffing schedules which optimize the balance between desired profitability, guest demands and employee desires • Thorough understanding of the elements and components of luxury services, set-ups and supplies • Must have financial knowledge and ability to analyze P & L statements, develop operating budgets, forecasting and capital expenditure planning • Must have advanced knowledge of standard software applications • Good communication and relationship building skills to interact effectively with managers and unit owners.

• Must be able and willing to work all shifts and days

Duties:

• Develops and implements business strategies for the housekeeping department • Develops annual operating and capital expenditures budget for department • Manages the operation of the housekeeping department including guest rooms and public space areas.

• Inspects rooms, public space and back-of-the house areas continually and adjusts operations accordingly.

• Oversees inventory, purchasing, disbursement, cost control for all linens, cleaning supplies, guest rooms and restroom and laundry supplies, etc.

• Adheres to brand marketing, sales and quality standards • Coordinates room availability with the Front Office Manager and room maintenance with Director of Engineering

George Seymour

MONTE RESTAURANT

Labourer

2 Cooks

Is looking for a

BEACH ATTENDANT

At the Turks & Caicos Club Immediate opening for a part time beach attendant. Must have resort experience, be able to sail and swim, be reliable, outgoing and friendly to guests. Flexible hours.

Belongers need only apply.

Please fax resume

to 946-5858

7156

EXECUTIVE HOUSEKEEPER

To work 5 days per week. Salary $5.50 per hour.

Contact 231-0539

– salary $6.50 per hour

2 Waitresses – salary $5.00 per hour

Contact: 941-3577

7068

Sunny Reef Ltd. Candidate should possess a busy restaurant experience, be out-going and friendly, with a professional demeanor and must be fluent in English with excellent communication skills, be a team player with strong work ethic, available for work on weekends and holidays. Working hours flexible. Salary base on experience and qualifications.

Bussy • 2 Years experience with Micro POS System and working at a busy restaurant • Energetic and excellent customers service skills • Fluent in English, written and verbal • POS MICRO SYSTEM

Dish washer • 2 years experience in busy restaurant • Must be able body and energetic, fluent in English, Spanish and verbal .

• Working hours 6 days a week.

• standing on your feet for long hours

labourer • 2 years experience in busy restaurant • Must be able to work in a busy restaurant and follow instruction • Heavy duty kitchen ware to wash • Must speak and write English • Knowledge of basic kitchen operation

Salary $60,000 per annum commensurate with qualification and experience

Interested applicants should apply to The Regent Palms, Monday through Friday and bring along a recent C.V., or by emailing bweinstein@regentexperience.com no later than Friday, June 17, 2011.

Seeks

2 Gardeners

Slot

Must have a minimum of 5 years experience. Must be able to work 6 days per week. salary negotiable

Deadline June 28th, 2011

contact 241-0777

Club Pillows

is looking for a Seasonal

Labourer

FAX: (649) 946-4661

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CARIB GAMING LTD.

A & J GROCERIES Is seeking a

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Inter-Island Rugby Series:

Barbarians win the Battle of Bottle Creek RUGBY RETURNED to North Caicos last Saturday as the Provo Barbarians took a 2-0 lead in their Inter-Island Rugby Series against the North Caicos Knights thanks to a strong defensive effort at the Raymond Gardiner High School. The game ended 5-3.

The Barbarians kicked off to the Knights to begin the match and pinned their Caicos Island counterparts in their own half for the opening salvos of the game. The Knights sought to breach the Barbarians’ line, but strong running by Jaquino Robinson failed to split the defenders. Following a long kick from Terrico Missick the Barbarians began to pressure the Knights. Jeabets Jean was the first to break through the Knights’ defence and was only stopped by the efforts of Wooden Carville.

The Barbarians continued to attack with Joshua Swann and Dangelo Hall taking the game to the Knights. Handling errors by the Barbarians cost them

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possession, but they were soon back in control and a quick break from Edison Alexander set up Brandon Lamotte who touched down for the opening try of the game.

The Barbarians continued to put pressure on the Knights and Lamotte again took off for the corner flag, only to be stopped inches short of the line. Lincoln Outten took advantage of the retreating Knights defence and touched down to double the Barbarians’ lead.

Just as in their previous encounter the Knights gained momentum as the match wore on and were soon challenging the Barbarians’ dominance.

A long pass from Ernacio Forbes narrowly missed Trico Missick who had only the try line in sight. The Knights continued to attack, and Mike Innocent ran from deep to take a pass at the halfway line from Romario Hibbert and out ran the Barbarians to score the Knights’ first try.

With the Barbarians

beginning to tire Eddeson Johnson came off the bench to supply some pace in their attack.

Johnson was soon involved with the play and executed a smooth switch with Ritchie Agenor who set up Outten to score the Barbarians’ third try.

Andrew Seymour completed the Barbarians domination of the first half by scoring to give them a 4-1 lead.

The second half proved to be a physical affair with the Knights tightening their defence and preventing the Barbarians from running up the score. The Knights seemed set to score the opening try of the half before Cadashio Williams intercepted a pass that would have put the Knights back in the game.

The Knights continued to pressure the Barbarians and soon they had an interception of their own to celebrate. With the Barbarians desperate to get out of their own half a long pass was picked from the air by Myles Ariza who

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Romario Hibbert on the attack for North Caicos. The home team lost 3-5.

ran the field to score. The Knights were soon back in the Barbarians’ half and quick feet

by Keno Forbes saw him score in heavy traffic to reduce the Barbarians lead to just one try.

With the clock winding down the Barbarians returned to a conservative game with

Cortez Forbes and Greg Louis running at the Knight’s defenders. Demetrius Hall eventually broke free and set up Co-Captain Franco Mompremier who narrowly avoided the touch line to score the Barbarians’ final try.

After the match

Mompremier said that the Barbarians’ communication was the difference between the teams: “We communicated well in defence and we made sure we didn’t give the North Caicos guys many chances to break through our lines.

We also held our discipline in attack and didn’t throw too many wild passes.”

Mompremier credited the additional coaching the Provo players received while training with the seniors.

Man-of-the-Match was awarded to Andrew Seymour.

The Knights will seek revenge when they return to Providenciales on the June 25th as the curtain raiser for the TCIRFU’s Captains vs.

Presidents game.

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June 11 - 17, 2011

Jadot Cup once again a huge success

THE team of Blair Mason, Dale Hodgkins, Andrea Todd and Dean Nolan walked away with the top prize at the 12th annual Jadot Cup golf competition which was held last Sunday at the Provo Golf Course.

The team of Stuart Gray, Steve Murray, Paul Murray and Dave DeFaria finished second while the combined group of Paul Chaplin, Steph Fitzgerald, Chris Davies and Rebecca Davies finished third.

A total of 78 players turned out for the charitable event which ran for its 12th year. Along with the golf there were also a wine dinner hosted by Jadot Wines and the Wine Cellar and a silent auction which took place at the dinner with prizes donated from the Wine Cellar and various hotels and restaurants across the Island.

The weekend events helped to raise awareness and also put funds towards the TCAAF’s flagship project - the Edward Gartland Youth Centre in Downtown, Providenciales, which opened its doors in November 2008. The centre is available to young people between the ages of 12-18 years old and since it began operations it has had over 1000 youngsters passing through. Centre Director Roxann Wake-Forbes described how the funds will be used: “Our aim at the centre is to empower the youths of this country in making smart and healthy choices, providing them with opportunities they may have otherwise not experienced, and equipping them with the tools to become productive members of our

community.”

Wake-Forbes added: “The funds raised will be used to fund the various programmes that run at the centre, supplies for activities and other operating costs and with the continued support from the community we can really make a difference to the lives of the youths in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Through the various programmes: including tutoring, basketball, tennis, art and craft, computers and dance to name a few, we seek to improve self-esteem, social interaction and life skills among the youths here on the Island.”

According to the Jadot Cup Chairman and TCAAF Director Terry Drummey, “Despite the rainy weather there was, as usual, a fantastic turnout … and the day was another great success.”

The sponsors of the Jadot Cup includes: Amanyara, Bay Bistro, Bordier Bank, Carib Gaming, Coco Bistro, Coyaba, Danny Bouys, Finishing Touch, First Caribbean Bank, Gansevoort, Grace Bay Car Rentals and Sales, Grace Bay Club, Graceway IGA, HAB, Hartling Group, Hemingway’s, Huge G. O’Neil & Co. Island Com, Jai’s, Karam and Missick, Louis Jadot, Magnolia, Meridian Trust, Miller Simons O’Sullivan, NW Hamilton, Ocean Club Resorts, Opus, Point Grace, Price Waterhouse Coppers, Projetech, Provo Golf Course, Regent Palm, Royal Bank of Canada, Villa del Mar, Wired Island and Wine Cellar.

The winners: Blair Mason, Dean Nolan, Andrea Todd and Dale Hodgkins of the charitable golf event which raised money for the Turks and Caicos AIDS Awareness Foundation and the Edward C Gartland Youth Centre.

Da Conch Shacks Men’s Beach Soccer League:

Northern Star FC into final NORTHERN Star FC has confirmed their place in the Da Conch Shacks Men’s Beach Soccer League final with a 9-7 win against Provo United on Sunday last.

Northern Star raced to a 7-1 lead, but United fought back to ensure the game would have a tense finish. Chris Bryan led the scoring for Northern Star with four goals, Marco Fenelus added three and Paul Collis and Matt Green scored

the others. Jacques Etienne led the fight back for United with four goals, Harry Turbyfield, David Jazmine and Junior Stevens added the rest.

In the second game the Conch Shack Shockers pulled off an impressive 9-4 win against the Stingray Strikers. The win gives the Shockers an outside chance of making the grand final as they are now only two points behind United and the Strikers.

Jean Guerrier scored seven goals for the Shockers with Leighton Green and Jocelyn Senatus adding the others. Luis Turbyfield scored a hat-trick for the Stingrays and Rodney Davilmar also got on the score sheet. Each team has two games, so the reminding games should be intense given that it will be a battle for the final spot.

MVP for week seven was Jean Guerrier of Conch Shack Shakers.

Josh for Sports

The epitome of success LAST week I began talking about the development of the Turks and Caicos Football Association. This week I shall continue by highlighting the number of achievements of this body.

PARTICIPATION OF KIDS Over the past four years there has been at least a 500% increase in persons participating in football in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

Basically for every 100 persons in the TCI, two play football and this number is rising.

Now two football fields are

owned by the association. Of the fields, one has artificial turf, which helps to alleviate the lack of playing field problem.

New schools now incorporated in the football family, include: Whole Gospel, Shinning Star, Provo Christian and Wesley Methodist.

The U-20 players contribute up to 20 volunteer coaches to the programme, yet this is hardly enough.

FIRST BEACH SOCCER PROGRAMME IN THE CARIBBEAN

By Joshua Gardiner

The association can now boast about the first and only Beach Soccer competition programme in the entire

Caribbean.

The sponsor of the beach soccer is “Da Conch Shack” for the male in their Beach Soccer League while the women’s competition, also a league, is organised by the TCIFA.

SUCCESS OF THE ASSOCIATION The association has already begun to see the benefits of its youth programmes. Angel Campbell, who was a sensational pre-teen, is now the Captain of the State of Florida 13-and-under girls’ team.

Continues from last week

Campbell, who left two years again to attend school in Florida, was also placed in the USA’s Olympic Development Programme.

CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE Head coach Oliver Smith is instrumental in moulding these young stars. Mackeson Cadet and Kadine Delphin have already grabbed the attention of Cornell University’s head coach Danielle La Roche.

At least two of the senior female players have done enough to assure themselves full scholarship for 2012.

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Malcolm on ‘fire’ in Canada TO BE described as “athletic and quick” by a basketball coach and dominate rugby and hockey is no easy feat, but Kristoff Malcolm has made it seem that way.

The sports enthusiast has rightfully sold himself as a multitalented athlete after showing his prowess in New Brunswick, Canada.

Malcolm, who was one of the big names in the Provo Hockey League, also fared well in school competitions of football and basketball while in the TCI, but he wanted a greater opportunity in sports and shipped himself out in January.

“We have sports back home, but it’s harder to get noticed,” he told a local reporter recently.

Now a few months into his new school, the Sir James Dunn Academy, the youngster has already made a name for himself.

BASKETBALL He led St. Stephen Bordertown Boyz squad that claimed a provincial midget ‘A’ basketball title in March, after he was adopted by the St. Stephen High School.

In the championship game he made a triple double after scoring 14 points, grabbing 20 rebounds and

dishing out 12 assists.

“The competition is very high and my Coaches David Taylor and Stacey Atkinson have all played D-1 Basketball and they teach me a lot more defence than anything,” the youngster recently told the Weekly News. “We entered the Provincial Tournament as an U-16 team and we played about four of the top U-16 Basketball teams in New Brunswick.

We won all of our games.”

Taylor told a Canadian website reporter that he was “very impressed” with Malcolm’s performance. He said that the young TC Islander developed well. “He’s very coachable. I was very impressed on how far he came in a short period of time.”

Taylor added: “He [Malcolm] went from being someone who I wasn’t sure where he would fit in, to where he was a starter in the final.”

Malcolm was invited to play for the New Brunswick team against other provinces such as Nova Scotia, British Columbia, Quebec and Ontario among others, but he decided against that since it would have taken away his entire summer and restricted him from coming home to be with his parents and friends.

Kristoff Malcolm on the attack for his school, the Sir James Dunn Academy, in Canada. (photo compliments of the stcroixcourier.ca.)

RUGBY Malcolm, who credits football for his speed, was also a hit on the rugby field. After basketball the youngsters showed his all-round capabilities.

“I had nothing to do, so the guys said come play rugby,” he told stcroixcourier.ca.

Malcolm has now become a main

frame in the rugby team. He played the game when he was in the TCI and has done so well for his school in Canada that the website stated that there is a simple rule on the rugby field: “Get the ball to Malcolm, and watch Malcolm run with the ball.”

ICE HOCKEY DREAM Malcolm said, he is in Canada to play

hockey and although it is very different from the roller blades that we play on in the TCI, he has adapted well.

In fact Malcolm had never seen ice until this year, but in very little time, he made the Fundy Midget ‘C’ hockey team.

“When I came here I had to get used to the bigger rink, the faster play and the ice. Ice is way more faster because of less friction.”

In his first game, he scored twice, but he was not satisfied. “I decided to practice harder, and I got better. In eight games I scored more than some of the guys who had been there all season.”

For the upcoming season the school wants Malcolm to start on the Midget ‘A’ team.

Malcolm is also looking seriously at his academics. “If sports don’t work out, I need a plan B. And that’s academics.”

Malcolm has done well in the past since he finished third overall in the Grade Six Achievement test here.

With fewer students the youngster can expect more one-on-one sessions with teachers in Canada and with a perfect balance of sports and books he can continue to do himself and the TCI proud.

The Sailrock U-11 Boys League:

Long Bay Revolution nab trophy on final day THE SAILROCK U-11 Boys’ League ended in dramatic fashion as Long Bay Revolution claimed two wins on the final day to snatch the championship trophy out of the hands of the Blue Hills Sharks.

Having beaten Blue Hills 2-1 in the first game of the day, Long Bay knew that a victory over Five Cays FC would have given them the title. However, by virtue of their 1-0 win against the Leeward Knights, Five Cays also had a chance to win the league. In the final games Blue Hills claimed a tense 2-1 win against the Knights and the Revolution ran riot against Five Cays (6-1) to claim the title.

Scorers on the day were: Five Cays: Zarek Swann and Alexander Ewing; Blue Hills: Charlie McKnight (2) and Michael Smikle; Long Bay: Dorsette Gardiner (4), Jules Jennings (2), Ludens Dorcius and Fridlin Gedeon and Leeward: Shadown Sainjour.

After the games were over Technical Director Matthew Green and Head Coach Peter McKnight handed out the awards to the well deserving recipients.

The awards went as follows: Most valuable player (overall):

Jack Small; Most Improved player: Kevon Hamilton; Top Goal-scorer:

Michael Smikle.

Team MVP: Sharks - Michael

Smikle; Five Cays - Sebastian Whitehead; Revolution - Caleb

Long Bay Revolution players celebrate their Sailrock U-11 Boys’ League victory.

Darbo and the Knights - Renaldo Louidor.

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TCIFA named by Blazer as association that “did not accept bribe” THE TURKS AND CAICOS Islands Football Association (TCIFA) has been named in a report to the governing body in football, FIFA, as one of a few associations within CONCACAF which did not accept a bribe.

CONCACAF, the body which

controls football in North, Central America and the Caribbean, has come under the spotlight after its president, Jack Warner, has been sacked and accusations have been raised that member associations were offered brides of $40 000 to vote

for then FIFA presidential hopeful Mohamed bin Hammam.

The US representative Chuck Blazer recently turned in the dossier which indicated that TCI along with a few other associations, including The Bahamas, did not accept bribes

from bin Hammam.

The money is alleged to have been offered to CONCACAF representatives a few weeks ago in Trinidad, Warner’s home country.

A TCIFA executive member confirmed that the dossier has TCI as

an innocent candidate. He could not speak on the matter because of the pending investigations.

The hopeful FIFA president, bin Hammam withdrew his candidacy after the incident and Sepp Blatter returned to that position unopposed.

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