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A SUCCESS Delegation deems London constitution talks “fruitful” THEY may not have struck a deal on all counts but the TCI constitution delegation has reported success at London’s crunch negotiations.

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Fools Regatta

HUNDREDS of people turned out to enjoy the annual regatta on Grace Bay Beach this Saturday. And there was lots to keep the crowds entertained, including tug o’ war, boat races, music, food and prizes. The fun family event was sponsored by Islandcom Turks and Caicos. Inset: Tim Ainley’s Beluga came first in the big boat category

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Gov’t wins $1.25m in evaded taxes

MORE than $1.25m is to be returned to public coffers after the Government successfully fought a tax evasion case ...

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Kinay says Joe Grant Cay ruling “unlawful” 4

CORRUPTION-accused developer Cem Kinay has hit out at last week’s decision to return eco haven Joe Grant Cay to the Crown...

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Shark attacks fisherman

A FISHERMAN is lucky to be alive after a shark bit into his leg while he was out spear-fishing on Sunday morning.

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The nine-bedroom property, accessed by a drawbridge, is a local landmark.

Timber tycoon Tim Blixseth was once listed as one of the richest people in the US.

Gov’t wins $1.25m in evaded taxes Money to be returned to treasury following Emerald Cay success

By Gemma Handy MORE than $1.25m is to be returned to public coffers after the Government successfully fought a tax evasion case against former billionaire tycoon Tim Blixseth.

The cash is for outstanding stamp duty for the sprawling Emerald Cay estate in Chalk Sound in what was dubbed a “carefully crafted scheme”

to defraud TCIG. The debacle has once again called into question the integrity of the local legal profession with the two lawyers who facilitated the deal facing investigation.

US timber baron Blixseth bought the nine-bedroom, private island property in August 2006.

Emerald Cay Ltd, one of Blixseth’s firms, acquired it from

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Worldwide Commercial Properties for $28m, meaning $2,730,000 in duty should have been paid to the Government.

Instead the sale was recorded on land documents as just $10m so Blixseth paid only $975,000.

Proceedings were issued against both firms, along with Blixseth and a colleague, by the Government in December 2010 after civil recovery lawyers identified the underpayment.

A legal wrangle ensued with Blixseth’s lawyer blaming the former “corrupt” Government.

In April, the interim administration applied for a summary judgment claiming neither the buyer or seller had a defence which ought to be tried.

The Government also applied for an interim payment on account of damages, pending an assessment of the money owed. The application was heard by Mr Justice Martin last Thursday.

Mr Martin found that papers relating to the deal were “fraudulent devices to hide the true consideration being paid”.

He continued: “On any assessment of the facts this was a carefully crafted scheme of tax evasion.

It would not have been possible without the assistance of attorneys.”

He quoted the Code of

Professional Conduct which states: “An attorney must never knowingly assist or encourage any dishonesty, fraud, crime or illegal conduct nor advise his client as to how to violate the law.”

Mr Martin added: “It is disappointing that any attorney should so far neglect his professional obligations as to become involved.

“I invite the Attorney General to investigate and if thought appropriate to consider making a formal complaint to the Bar Council.”

He calculated the interim payment by deciding that the Government would recover at least $975,000 more in stamp duty on the assessment.

Interest at six per cent from August 15 2006 adds a further $282,883.56 making the total so far in excess of $1.25m. Interest continues at a daily rate of $160.27 until the debt is paid.

The assessment of damages is expected to be completed later this year. The court also awarded the Government costs of bringing the case.

It’s been a week of success for the Government, following an announcement days earlier that eco haven Joe Grant Cay had been returned to the Crown following lengthy legal proceedings.

Governor Gordon Wetherell declared the Emerald Cay result “a very significant and good one for the TCI”.

Attorney General Huw Shepheard said: “This is the second major claim on which the Government has obtained judgment, and we are again pleased that the outcome is a successful one for the Government

and the civil recovery team.

“We are determined to crack down hard on cases like this. Stamp duty which is evaded is a serious loss to the Government’s budget and we will take steps to recover it where we can.”

Mr Shepheard vowed he would be looking into the involvement in the scam of TCI attorneys.

“We will be considering the judge’s words carefully as we reflect on what further steps to take.”

He told a press briefing on Wednesday that while he may not make a public statement about it, there would “certainly be something happening”.

Oregon-born Blixseth, 60, put luxury Emerald Cay on the market in June 2009 with a $75m price tag.

After buying the island halffinished three years earlier, he originally planned on using it as part of his Yellowstone luxury residence club which later filed for bankruptcy.

The 30,000-square foot house boasts a ‘floating’ tennis court, gym, guest house, man-made beach and several docks to accommodate Blixseth’s collection of private yachts.

Once listed as one of the richest people in the US, Blixseth is the founder of ‘Yellowstone Club World’ – an elite club for the super-wealthy which includes Microsoft billionaire Bill Gates in its membership.

Blixseth lost much of his wealth when the real estate market crashed forcing him to put the palatial Provo pad up for sale.

His calculated 2007 net worth of $1.3bn had shrunk to $230m by 2011, according to court documents.

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Uk talks a success Delegation deems London constitution talks “fruitful”

By Gemma Handy THEY may not have struck a deal on all counts but the TCI constitution delegation has reported success at London’s crunch negotiations.

The seven-strong team travelled to the UK last week in a bid to persuade Britain to shift its stance on critical sticking points ahead of the ushering in of the new constitution.

And the talks resulted in modifications on a string of contentious issues including the powers of the Governor and the electoral system.

Former Government Minister and chief of the constitution reform commission, Wendal Swann, said while he was still not completely satisfied, he was “pleased”.

“We managed, in my opinion, to make quite positive changes,” he told the Weekly News.

“We are far better off now than when the document was drafted in March.”

He welcomed some final compromise on the level of authority afforded to the Governor who will have to consult the Secretary of State before exercising many of his reserve powers. But said the slight watering down did not go far enough.

Proposals to alter the electoral system from the traditional ‘first past the post’ to a more complex mixed member proportional set-up had also prompted strong debate.

London backed down amid claims of hypocrisy following the recent UK referendum which overwhelmingly backed maintaining ‘first past the post’ in Britain.

Mr Swann added: “It’s up to us now to take the constitution we have and work it to our advantage.

“We have to demonstrate that we are capable of handling our finances and that we are not all crooks.”

Pastor Bradley Handfield said he was delighted that London accepted his suggestion of a religious preamble to cement the TCI’s status as a Christian nation.

And that London agreed to define marriage as a union between people of the opposite sex. He said the original wording left the issue open to interpretation which may have paved the way for same sex marriages.

“Also the Deputy Governor has to be a Belonger – I think all of us are happy about that.”

The seven-strong team declared “great strides” had been made – despite some disappointments.

The pastor said he had entered the history-making discussions with a “great sense of awe, privilege and humility”.

He added: “If you speak negatively you get negative consequences. I went there speaking positively and conducted myself in a manner that meant people would listen to me.

And that’s what the majority of the group did and they listened to us.”

Human Rights Commissioner and advisory council member, Doreen Quelch-Missick, said she had taken part in the talks with “an open mind” and prepared to “give and take”.

“I stated clearly that my position was going to be one of seeking the right constitution for our country at this time in our history,” she said.

Ms Quelch-Missick described the 2006 constitution as “flawed in many ways”.

“There was no way that I would seek to dilute the powers of the Governor.

“Matter of fact, my position was that we must seek to strike a balance and there was room for power sharing, but the Governor is Her Majesty’s representative and us being a UK territory those powers had to remain in tact.”

She said commonalities shared by all group members included ensuring the Deputy Governor is a Belonger, establishing a clearer pathway to Belongership, replacing the term ‘Belonger’ with ‘Turks and Caicos Islander’, and maintaining the current number of members of the Public Service Commission.

“We have completed another milestone; we have some more before we can return to elected government,” she added.

PDM leader Doug Parnell declared

“great strides” had been made, despite “a few disappointments”.

Mr Parnell had argued strongly against a mixed member proportional electoral system, which he said “would have taken a mathematician” to figure out.

House of Assembly membership now looks set to be increased to 19, with 10 constituency representatives, five ‘at large’ members and four appointed members.

But the party leader expressed concern in the event the Governor is left to appoint the four unelected members, saying it could affect the Government’s “numerical strength and stability”.

He applauded the UK’s acquiescence relating to the Governor’s powers.

“We can’t have a Governor that turns down the advice of the Cabinet willy-nilly, and I think we got those provisions out.

“But it also gives the Governor an opportunity to say no in very rare circumstances if he cannot get in touch with the Secretary of State, but Cabinet must be kept very well informed of what he is thinking ahead of time.”

Mr Parnell said he was not perturbed by the new two-term limit for a Premier, saying it was “not a deal breaker”.

The PDM leader also congratulated youth ambassador Trevon Farrington on a “tremendous job” as part of the delegation.

“As a young man coming to the United Kingdom he could have easily said no, this is not territorial waters for someone my age, but he stood up in the meeting and performed, and he was a man of his word to what was discussed at the

common ground meeting.”

Consultative forum chair Lillian Misick thanked UK officials – which included Overseas Territories Minister Henry Bellingham, Foreign Secretary William Hague and International Development Minister Alan Duncan – for being “receptive”.

She praised the forthcoming new make-up of the House of Assembly which she said would break the two political parties’ “provincial stranglehold” on deciding who gets to stand for office.

“I remain convinced however that public financing of elections is critical to getting at the root cause of the political corruption that has plagued our beloved country in recent years.

“Therefore, I look forward to working with FCO officials in the weeks ahead to bring forward legislation to this effect for debate and vote in the consultative forum.”

Mrs Misick continued: “Mr Bellingham agreed that some of the language in the section on the Governor’s powers was unnecessarily imperious.

“He also agreed however that those powers must remain sufficiently robust to foil what I described as the spectacle of local leaders blaming the UK-appointed Governor for their corrupt practices.

“Mr Bellingham also agreed that there should be a clear path to TCI citizenship with defined conditions.

Those who qualify should not be subjected to untenable delays or the alleged bribes we’ve heard so much about. This should also enlarge the franchise commensurate with our new demographic realities.”

She added that, despite protests from a “vocal minority”, she was

confident that the “vast silent majority” of Islanders would “proudly embrace” the new constitution.

Governor Gordon Wetherell said it would have been impossible for everyone to achieve 100 per cent of their objectives, given the diverse views expressed.

“But there was sufficient in the outcome for everyone to be able to take satisfaction from it.

“Important changes were made to the conditions dealing with the Deputy Governor and the powers of the Governor, which have been moderated in some instances, and the accountability of the Governor made clearer.”

PNP leader Clayton Greene spoke of a “deep seated mistrust” between the UK and TCI in an introductory statement to the UK Ministers.

“This mistrust has led to what we believe to be the deliberate alienation of able Turks and Caicos Islanders from the process of governance so much so that we have begun to question whether it is that Britain believes every Turks and Caicos Islander to be a crook that is incapable of forming a Government.

“On the other hand, the people of the Turks and Caicos Islands are increasingly resentful of an interim administration whose actions not only lack transparency but are clouded in secrecy and are essentially non-participatory.”

Mr Greene previously slammed “retrogressive” moves to increase the Governor’s powers. He was also outspoken against proposals to change the electoral system.

The PNP leader did not provide further comment on the London negotiations up to press time.

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

London talks a success?

WITH London and TCI forging a constitutional blueprint last week, we asked readers for their views.

UK Minister Henry Bellingham agreed that the 'first past the post' electoral system be retained; that the Deputy Governor be a Belonger; and that the constitution includes a religious preamble in keeping with the TCI's status as a Christian country.

He also thinks that House of Assembly membership should be increased to 19; the Premier limited to a maximum of two terms; and that the Governor's powers be increased, although he will have to consult the Secretary of State before exercising many of them.

The automatic right to a jury trial will be abolished, and minimum conditions for Belongership will be set out also.

Successful talks

“I was very pleased to see attorney at law, Beryn Duncanson, join the PDM delegation to London. I am sure his presence added candour, wisdom, legal skill, experience and seriousness to the talks.

“There was a concern that the PDM team did not have a lawyer and the sad fact is that Clayton Greene cannot really look the British Government in the eye and ‘put his foot down’.

“No one can point a finger at Beryn Duncanson and he is a man who can speak the truth without fear or favour.

“It would also seem that the delegates such as Doug Parnell, Floyd Seymour, Lillian Misick, Wendal Swann and Doreen Quelch-Missick did well also.

“Would have loved to have seen Sharlene

Cartwright-Robinson join that team. I am sorry but she’s absolutely brilliant. I am sure her maverick-like statements gave the entire TCI team an approach of independent thought and removed the idea of collusion amongst the delegates.

“It was a good idea to retain ‘first past the post’ voting. The 1988 experiment on this did not work but led to lopsided election results much like the ‘bought out’ elections of 2007.

“I fully agree with the Governor’s deputy being a Turks & Caicos Islander and that the preamble of the constitution would have a reference to TCI's religious heritage.

“It is timely because the PDM delegation of Derek Taylor, Floyd Seymour and Clarence Selver also proposed this for the 2006 constitution but got no support from the PNP Government which was having its

way.

“I am not so sure about restricting a Premier to two terms because a man with a real agenda to improve these Islands should be left in office and a man with a self-enrichment agenda should be removed.

“We should have 15 seats, each man run for his district and represent his people.

“If the Governor is to consult the Secretary of State on a decision being made

by Ministers it should only be on these Joe Grant Cay, Emerald Cay, Star Island, Salt Cay Devco, InterHealth Canada, Middle Caicos land scam kind of matters. Like when the Premier cut the salary of the chairman of the Public Service Commission or that of the Speaker.

“It is times like these, when the laws are being broken, when Ministers are leasing themselves beach land on Salt Cay for $1 an acre that the Secretary of State should be called in. But not on legal decisions which fall within the gift of ministerial powers.

“Right to trial by jury should return when Ministers of the former Government are dealt with.

“Conditions for Belongership should be agreed by the public then placed in the Immigration Ordinance.

“By and large the talks were successful. We no longer call ourselves Belongers. All persons, whether born here, descended from here, or enfranchised through Belongership will all be called ‘Turks & Caicos Islanders’. This is good; Belonger was a bad eight-letter word, whilst the phrase ‘Turks & Caicos Islander’ is good and represents who we are in these Islands and to extend to all citizens is a mark of progress, inclusion, the embrace of all nationalities who obtain the status of TCI citizen.

“May we go back to the polls and start electing rational, sensible, thinking, responsible and upstanding Turks & Caicos Islanders to run the TCI.”

Less room for corruption

Mr Bellingham's decisions on the final constitution appear to be reasonable after what we as a country have gone through in the past years.

“Corruption should be minimised as there will be more members of society involved.”

Rethink Belongership

“Well if this is the case I am partially OK with it. Now when the term ‘Belonger status’ comes into play it is so much you have to look at because so much damage has been done.

“I think that it should only be granted in the case of marriage when this is the only marriage to that person, or proven heritage of both parents or mother being from these Islands.

“So many people I have seen and know have Turks and Caicos passports and they came off the boat or their parents were granted it then the kids got it too. I don’t think it is fair.

“When any passport is now up for renewal they should request your date of entry stamp along with all the required proper documentations and your parents’ birth certificates.

“We all know that some children right now in Haiti, Dominican Republic, Bahamas and some other countries were fathered by men from the Turks & Caicos but it should be where your mother was born that you should carry that status.

“If it’s where you were born that you will receive that status then it’s time to start sending people on work permits home by seven months of pregnancy to go home and have their babies; we are overcrowded as it is.”

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“The results from the negotiations and

Justice Williams to leave TCI Richard Williams was described as serving with “great dedication and distinction”.

SUPREME Court judge Richard Williams is to bid farewell to the TCI after being appointed judge to the Grand Court of Cayman.

He will complete his duties in Providenciales in mid-August to take up the new position in the fellow British territory on September 12.

Justice Williams was called to the English Bar in 1988 and practiced as a barrister in London chambers before first coming to the TCI as a litigation attorney.

He left the Islands to take up the position of Senior Magistrate and acting president

of the Family Court in St Vincent and the Grenadines.

He returned in 2002 on appointment as Resident Magistrate in Providenciales, a position he held until being appointed Chief Magistrate in 2004. Four years later, in May 2008, he was elevated to the Supreme Court bench.

He was the first Supreme Court judge to sit full time in Providenciales and was appointed to cope with the rapidly increasing work load in that court.

A Government spokesman said: “He has not

only had to cope with a very heavy caseload but he has also overseen the establishment of the new court and registry on Leeward Highway.

“Justice Williams has served with great dedication and distinction. His contribution has been invaluable and his humour and judicial skills will be sorely missed by his colleagues on the bench and at the Bar. “We congratulate him on his appointment and wish him and his family well in their new home.”

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Kinay says Joe Grant Cay ruling “unlawful” Developer says his defence papers were ignored by court and vows to appeal

By Gemma Handy CORRUPTION-accused developer Cem Kinay has hit out at last week’s decision to return eco haven Joe Grant Cay to the Crown, dubbing it “unlawful, unfair and unjust”.

The under-fire realty giant – accused of bribing former Government Ministers for political favours – claims the freezing of his assets has left him with no funds to defend himself.

Nevertheless, he has announced his intention to appeal the ruling.

Dr Kinay claims written submissions he emailed to the court on May 31 and June 3 outlining his defence were ignored.

“It is most unfortunate that the court did not admit receipt of our defence papers, depriving us from the basic right to a fair trial and fair hearing,” he told the Weekly News.

“I did send hard copies but the court stated that they were ‘late’.

“I asked the court immediately to reconsider checking their email system for our defence papers but they stated that we should appeal if we have an objection.

“The right to a fair trial is a right that cannot be denied to anyone. The defendants were denied this basic right this time and I hope that our voice and appeal will be heard and our evidence will be admitted to the court of law.”

Justice G W Martin concluded last week that there was a “very strong probability” that Dr Kinay bribed former Premier Michael Misick with a $500,000 ‘political donation’.

However, because the defendant did not appear in court to offer his evidence, Mr Martin stressed that “nobody should be declared corrupt”.

The development of remote Joe Grant Cay, between Middle and East Caicos, was announced in mid2008, shortly before the worldwide

Cem Kinay said both the sale and development agreement were signed off by Londonappointed Governors.

recession tightened its grip on the Islands.

Home to 18th century ruins which afford some of the country’s finest vistas, the 710-acre cay was tipped to provide abundant job opportunities for local residents.

However Dr Kinay, who also headed the massive development at now defunct Dellis Cay, attracted a wealth of scrutiny during the Commission of Inquiry.

It was claimed that 200 acres on Joe Grant Cay, worth an estimated $50m, were purchased for $3.2m in

June 2008.

This was following the payment of the donation to the PNP a year earlier – a gift Dr Kinay claims was on behalf of Dellis Cay, not Joe Grant Cay. In June 2010, the development agreement between the Turkish-born developer and the Government was terminated. Civil recovery lawyers battled for the last 11 months to have land on the cay returned to the Crown, along with damages and costs.

Dr Kinay denies having received the 200-acre site at a heavily discounted price.

And he blasts the fact that the judge relied on a series of “confused” valuation reports prepared by the Government’s own valuer when making last week’s decision.

Dr Kinay described the land sale – signed off by then Governor Richard Tauwhare – and the subsequent development agreement as “bona fide” transactions.

He said negative publicity surroundings his developments had caused financial backers to pull their funds, putting Dellis Cay out of business.

“Now Joe Grant Cay development companies are striped of their rightfully obtained assets,” he

stormed.

“It is clear to me that there is a set political agenda which is geared to restructure the political landscape at the Turks and Caicos Islands and we are chosen as the main victims.

“I repeat categorically that I reject all accusations, and state that we are innocent.”

He said both the sale of Joe Grant Cay and the development agreement were signed off by London-appointed Governors.

“Both Governors are experienced public officials, with history of making land transactions, and executing development agreements on behalf of the Crown. Why did they approve these transactions if the preferential treatment was all over the documents that they signed?”

He said all contracts had also been approved by TCInvest and the Attorney General.

“The Government and both Hon. Governors had two years to conduct due diligence.

“Do you really believe that they were all ‘deceived’ and did not know what they were selling?

“That is the real question the Turks and Caicos public must ask. I have faith in the law, and I will look for justice until I find it.”

Shark attacks fisherman

By Rebecca Bird A FISHERMAN is lucky to be alive after a shark bit into his leg while he was out spear-fishing on Sunday morning.

Cefor Lewis, 35, lost about 40 per cent of his blood following the attack which took place between Providenciales and French Cay. Luckily he arrived at Cheshire Hall Medical Centre just in time for staff to save his life and severely injured limb.

Haitian-born Cefor was out on a fishing trip with his brother Joelyn Pierre and another friend early on Sunday morning.

They sailed up towards French Cay and at about 10am they stopped to allow Cefor to get into the water to do some spear-fishing.

Joelyn told the Weekly News that his brother had wanted to shoot a shark, but he warned him not to.

After a diving down in the water he resurfaced a few minutes later yelling and screaming.

Joelyn said: “When I turned the boat to go to him, I saw a shark lift him high out of the water.”

He described the shark as an adult of about five feet long, and said it was not a tiger shark.

Joelyn grabbed his brother and dragged him out of the water and into the boat and they set off for Providenciales.

“There was a lot of blood. The only thing I could tell him was: ‘You’re a Christian man, you aren’t gonna be dead’.

“I saw the shark lift him up – if it had bitten him in the belly or some place like that he would be dead.

“The only one thing I know is that God gave him life and gave him a chance.”

The journey took about an hour back to Provo and in the meantime Joelyn called his boss and arranged for an ambulance to meet them at the dock.

On arrival he was quickly taken to Cheshire Hall Medical Centre for treatment.

A spokesperson for Interhealth

Canada said: “He suffered a large bite through the muscles on his right mid calf.

“He suffered considerable blood loss during the boat journey back to South Dock, where he was met by an ambulance and rushed to the ED department at Cheshire Hall Medical Centre.

“His life was in serious danger due to the loss of blood.”

Cefor was initially seen by Dr Roger Callaghan who told media that the injury was “luckily mostly soft tissue injury so the leg itself was viable”.

Dr Callaghan and his team immediately set about cleaning up the wound, rehydrating him and resuscitating him with two units of blood.

He was then taken into theatre where surgery was carried out to save his leg, and on Tuesday he had further clean up surgery.

Dr Callaghan told the media that this is the first live shark attack victim that the hospital had seen.

Cefor Lewis lost about 40 per cent of his blood following the attack

“He was lucky that he was able to get here, and lucky he didn’t bleed any more,” he said.

“The main artery didn’t seem to have been cut, so that’s what saved his life.”

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Developer Dale Papke says Provo is set for “major growth and opportunity”.

Ports of Call plaza includes bar and restaurant outlets, souvenir shops, an ice cream parlour and spa.

Sold – Ports of Call, Comfort Suites

By Gemma Handy ONE of Provo’s principle shopping and nightlife hubs is set for an extensive revamp after being sold to a Canadian businessman.

Developer Dale Papke told the

Weekly News both the Ports of Call plaza and adjacent Comfort Suites hotel were in line for “immediate major improvements” after signing on the dotted line last Thursday.

The plaza – which comprises bar and restaurant outlets, souvenir

and clothes shops, an ice cream parlour, hairdressers, spa and other businesses – will be incorporated under the new Ports of Call Resort, centred around the hotel which will retain the Comfort Suites branding.

The Papke Properties president

Changing of the guard TWO headlines this week bode well for the future of the TCI. First, our new Governor has got about the best background in commerce and economics that we can expect from the FCO. As Mr Roberts recently promised, the FCO have found a big hitter with the right background.

This is not to criticise Governor Wetherell who was parachuted in to a disaster area the nature and extent of which nobody in London had recognised.

The importance for us of getting a big hitter is that the earthly powers in London are more likely to listen to him.

Second, is the picture of Alan Duncan sitting with the Belonger constitutional delegation to London, a Secretary of State, no less!

Furthermore one who has money and resources.

William Hague, the boss of the Foreign Office showed up as well, he is a Secretary of State of course but he doesn’t have any money.

Both men are in the Cabinet. So we know that the TCI is high up on the political agenda in the mother country.

Governor Todd will read his brief, but that cannot prepare him for the cultural shift he is about to experience.

Even a very competent Governor will need months to understand the underlying structure of society and politics in the TCI, which is utterly different from anything he has experienced in Europe.

The roadmap laid out in the ministerial statement last year will continue.

We are unlikely to see the real policy review and the changes needed before the early part of next year when the new Governor has settled in.

The background to this is that this quarter’s figures for US private investment abroad are still

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There is no hint of the return to the great boom in US private investment abroad which drove the madness in the TCI and so many other places around the world which our former ‘great leader’ takes credit for in his recent press release.

Additionally the income based figures for US GDP show that the output figures are almost certainly overstating the strength of the recovery, and the proportion of Americans in work is struggling to rise above 58 per cent of the working age population.

These statistics and the continued fall in US domestic real estate values, the S&P 500 being back to its level six months ago and the looming crisis in the Eurozone all suggest that the return to growth that the TCI fiscal plan is based upon will have to be generated in a very difficult environment.

In that context local politicians must be wondering what Nemesis Bellingham meant in his statement: “This has been a lengthy consultation process. I am convinced that we have got a good result for the people of TCI. It is now time to move forward.

“I want to see continued progress against the milestones I and Alan Duncan, Minister of State for International Development identified in December, which I still judge are necessary to enable us to hold elections in TCI in 2012.”

Does he think we are idiots? Or does he simply have no idea what is going on down here?

hopes to beef up visitor numbers to the mall and 98-room hotel – both of which have suffered from a lack of patrons in recent years.

“The shops at the plaza will now be included in all hotel marketing so that guests will have prior knowledge of all the resort has to offer prior to arriving at the island,” he said.

“This, in conjunction with some other promotional ideas we have, should prove to be of great value to our retail tenants.”

The Toronto entrepreneur said work was well underway on a sleek new design for the hotel with refurbishing to the bedrooms, common areas and lobby poised to begin by early August.

Herzog Caribbean has been contracted to repave the parking lot while the Comfort Suites’ hot tub and fitness room is due to be up and running within weeks.

In January we revealed that the property looked set to change ownership. Mr Papke’s original offer was accepted that same month but delays ensued amid rumours of another, higher offer from a third party which never materialised.

Mr Papke, who owns a number of businesses in Ontario, previously said he planned to host cultural events and live music in the once bustling plaza’s courtyard.

And he predicted an economic revival for the TCI. “I believe that the island is posed for major growth and opportunity

and while I only anticipate being on the island for approximately a week each month I look forward to working with and becoming friends with both the staff at the hotel and many of the residents of the island.”

Mr Papke first visited the Islands three years ago when another of his firms undertook work at The Atrium.

He was instantly taken with the country’s world-famous beaches, aquamarine water and plethora of top-notch restaurants.

Ports of Call business owners previously expressed delight at news of the sale.

Meryl Cooper, of Spa Tropique, welcomed Mr Papke’s “fresh vision”.

“I think he realises that there’s a way to help revitalise the plaza and he will bring a fresh energy to it.

“Our businesses here are worth more together and this will help us work more collaboratively, bringing people together rather than us all working separately.”

A spokeswoman for Mama’s Gift Shop said the plaza had long suffered from a lack of marketing.

“Most tourists don’t even know where Ports of Call is right now.

If the new owners give us some promotion that will be great.”

The hotel and plaza’s former owner, lawyer James Satin, inherited the property five years ago from an uncle.

Mr Papke declined to disclose the sale price.

Correction

LAST week’s issue of the TC Weekly News carried an article entitled ‘Joe Grant Cay returned to government’.

The judgement statement was attributed to Attorney General Huw Shepheard but should have stated Justice G W Martin.

The Weekly News apologises for any inconvenience caused.

June 25 - July 1, 2011

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

& CrimeCourt

WITH Samantha Dash-RIGBY

Haitian sloop intercepted MARINE police intercepted an illegal Haitian sloop bearing over 100 irregular immigrants on Friday June 17.

TCI authorities took control of the sloop around 3.45pm approximately seven miles south of French Cay. Aboard the craft were at least 54 males and 44 females.

The sloop and passengers were escorted to South Dock in Providenciales where they were turned over to the immigration authorities.

Police press liaison officer, Sgt. Calvin Chase, said that an investigation had been launched by law enforcement officials.

John Doe found floating in South Dock water THE BODY of a human male was fished out of the water at South Dock and police are investigating whether he was one of the passengers aboard the illegal sloop intercepted the previous evening.

On Saturday June 18 around 5.20pm, police ranks received a report that a human body was seen floating near the shore and they responded to the scene.

There they found the body of an unknown man clad only in polka dot shorts in the water.

The body, which showed signs of postmortem rigidity, was recovered and taken to the morgue for examination.

The investigation is continuing and further attempts are being made to identify the deceased, police officials said.

Great-grandmother beaten and raped

A 71-YEAR-OLD greatgrandmother was beaten, raped and robbed around 3am in her Providenciales home on Monday June 20.

The matriarch was reportedly assaulted by someone she knew and identified to her children.

Police Sgt. Calvin Chase told reporters that CID ranks launched an investigation by following a number of leads and eventually arrested a

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male suspect.

“This male subject is presently in police custody and the investigation is continuing,” Sgt Chase stated.

Contrary to rumours circulating since the assault, the woman was not gang-raped.

As a second villain was apparently about to have his way with the lady he appeared to realise that she was praying and lost his nerve.

POLICE REMINDERS WITH CALVIN CHASE DETECTIVE POLICE SERGEANT SOME people may consider it wise or even fashionable to drive around with illegible registration plates on their vehicle, but this is against the law.

The law clearly states, if any registration plate is not fixed, carried, exhibited or displayed, or is in any way obscured, or the lettering thereon not distinguishable, the driver of the motor vehicle shall be guilty of an offence.

It further states that identification plates shall be maintained in such condition that the registration number shall at all times be legible in accordance with the provisions of the Ordinance.

The fine is $50.

NIB takes defaulters to court A BENCH warrant was issued for Eustace Devon Williams, of Devcon TCI Construction Company, after he failed to appear in court for failing to pay national insurance.

Williams was taken before the court by NIB for 26 complaints of non-payment of national insurance contributions and additional charges.

The matter was adjourned for mention on Thursday June 30.

Thomas Ewing also faced the court for failing to pay national insurance and additional charges as an employer for the period December 2007 to April 2009.

It was said that Ewing owed a total amount of $88,803.35.

The matter was adjourned to July 14 for trial.

Shabba Dorval, of North Caicos, recently appeared before Magistrate Clifton Warner for failing to pay national insurance contributions and additional charges as an employer.

The court heard that Dorval owed $189,564.69 for the period March 2007 to May 2008.

Dorval entered a plea of guilty on 34 counts of failing to pay contributions and 35 complaints of failing to pay additional charges.

The matter was adjourned to August 18 when an order in respect of payment is scheduled to be made.

Attorney at law George Missick represented Hartwell Smith for failing to pay $36,723.26 in NIB

contributions.

The insurance board resorted to a distress warrant after Smith failed to pay his arrears as previously ordered by the court.

Smith was told to pay the total amount owed by November 30

2010 in respect of non-payment of contributions and additional charges for the period November 2007 to February 2008.

Missick requested additional time to review the matter and the case was adjourned to August 18.

Grand Turk policeman charged with rape A SERVING police constable stationed in Grand Turk has been criminally charged with rape and assault occasioning actual bodily harm.

Williamson Premilien is set to appear in Grand Turk Magistrates Court on Wednesday June 29 to answer these allegations.

Police spokesman Sgt. Calvin Chase revealed that a report was made against the officer on Monday June 20.

The accused’s peers from CID and the Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Unit launched investigations into the allegations

and Premilien was later charged.

The policeman, who was said to be off duty at the time of the alleged offence, has been suspended from duty pending the outcome of the matter.

“The Commissioner of Police and other ranks are deeply concerned by this alleged incident but the integrity of the force remains foremost,” Sgt Chase said.

Premilien is the second police officer to be charged of a sexual offence in two months.

In April Constable Curado Missick was charged with sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl.

Parolee free to leave country A MAN who was recently paroled from HMP in Grand Turk became the centre of much speculation after he recently hopped aboard a flight to the Bahamas.

After spending more than 13 years behind bars, Darrington Lewis, decided to catch a flight to the Bahamas sparking rumours of parole violation.

The Weekly News spoke with Sgt. Calvin Chase and he confirmed: “Lewis did not violate his parole licence in any form or fashion.”

The Sgt. explained that whilst the parole licence will remain in effect for the rest of Lewis’ life it does not restrict him from leaving the TCI. However, upon arrival in the Bahamas, Lewis was detained by Bahamian police, questioned and later released.

On February 9 1998, Lewis was convicted and sentenced to two life sentences for the murder of Denise Williams and attempted murder of Alex Higgs.

He was paroled on May 16, 2011.

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June 25 - July 1, 2011

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

Open letter to FAC chairman

Dear Mr Chairman, I refer to the Guardian article at www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2011/ jun/16/ashcroft-bank-belize-privycouncil-row.

Is Lord Ashcroft bigger than the British Government?

Recently the British Parliament, ie the House of Lords, learned that Lord Michael Ashcroft maintained a keen interest in the Turks and Caicos Islands and that he was not prepared to leave these islands alone.

It would also seem that the new Prime Minister David Cameron, even after being berated by Ashcroft owing to a Tory failure to capture an absolute majority in the British parliament in May 2010, has now appointed Ashcroft a defence advisor.

The many proven and unproven allegations surrounding Ashcroft’s activities in the TCI, Belize and the rest of world have not fazed the new Prime Minister.

Maybe Ashcroft and his advisors have convinced the PM that Ashcroft is safe and that he has nothing to fear from Helen Garlick, the US Government or any law enforcement process.

One must then wonder if Ashcroft still wields a quiet, silent and deadly hand over the direction of British Government policy especially where

it relates to the TCI. He seems very close to the PM based on this appointment as Defence Advisor.

Is there now some reason why the investigations are taking so long?

One would not like to think that the newly appointed Governor, who deserves the ‘benefit of doubt,’ fits the profile that Ashcroft announced at the House of Lords.

He argued for a politician or businessman.

One cannot coherently evince the notion that the TCI requires a businessman or activist Governor, like Christopher Turner, who became de facto Chief Minister in the 1980s.

An activist Governor making policy, deciding on policy would not be the kind of Governor these islands want but it may fit the Ashcroft profile because he may want a man on the ground to quietly influence policy in his direction.

Such a Governor may also cave into a request to end the investigations especially if they go too close to home.

We have much to go on here and a cover-up policy and agenda seems in full effect.

There is seemingly no resolve or effort to look into TCI Bank's undue

closure, the 10 times overvalued hospital scam, the stevedoring scam at south dock, the millions siphoned from National Insurance Funds to Belize Bank and the hundreds of shady deals.

The debate on the constitution is useful and good but may come to naught if the silent forces that controlled the TCI under Mike Misick are still able to prevail.

There is no real suggestion that Ashcroft exercises any kind of influence over the Tory/Liberal Democrat Government.

However, it is interesting that the PM defied the Deputy PM’s advice, Nick Clegg, who objected to Ashcroft’s appointment as advisor.

This could have forced a split in the Government, early elections, the loss of office as Prime Minister, etc, but Cameron still persisted.

The Foreign Affairs Committee, which has done a magnificent job protecting the TCI from its “developer friends”, needs to look into this issue closer.

Ashcroft cannot have control of these islands again. Too many billions have been lost and too much has been done to turn these islands around.

Celia Williams

Break the monopoly Dear Editor, PPC is playing a silly political game that must backfire.

We here in Providenciales are suffering because of the high cost of electricity but are witnessing PPC build an overthe-top extravagant building on the Leeward Highway.

Why they did today [Tuesday] shut off the power in government schools, government buildings, the Ministry of Health, emergency services etc, especially at time when students are sitting exams?

This is dangerous, destructive, and unnecessarily confrontational and marks a trend when big business can thumb their noses at the Turks and Caicos Islands, by extension, the people of the TCI.

One must always remember whether the government is native, British, interim, PDM, PNP, representative or non-representative, the government is still the last point of organisation for the people of the TCI. We may not agree with government all the time or like its composition but the government is the last stand and in this case, the last straw.

To shut the country down over what will emerge, I am sure will be a disputed billing, is irresponsible and immature.

It is also indicative of what the former PNP Government did to these islands, with their dictatorial tactics.

A TCI Government report, published in regional media, showed

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that: “More than 90 per cent of the country’s electrical power is generated with oil, and the cost to generate is among the highest in the Caribbean - 28 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 10-15 cents for the rest of the region.”

What PPC did today was disruptive, mean, rude and unkind.

It must speed up the government’s resolve to encourage renewable energy alternatives and do what the PDM did in 2002 - break the communications monopoly.

It is now time to break the monopoly.

Let there be competition in the electricity generation and supply market.

Samsune Taylor

Cheer them on Dear Editor, Can you please remind your readers about the huge World Cup 2014 qualifier TCI v. Bahamas on Saturday evening July 2 at the Carifta stadium.

Our players have been training like crazy in the blistering heat. My mate Sebby and I watch them daily and are ready to step in if they need us! Have to ask my Mum first though and she hates soccer!

TCIFA are selling tickets $5 in advance, $10 on the night. It would be great to get a huge crowd to roar our boys to victory.

Expelliarmus everybody!

Charlie McKnight

Dismal attendance at university talks Dear Editor, I would be very pleased if you would post this letter to share with the educational sector of Provo the level of disappointment that I so sorely suffered at an open house sponsored by Kaplan University at the Community College on June 20, 2011.

First I was expecting standing room for potential students!

Second, I did not see one representative from the Community College – the host school! Come on fellows, fool us, and at least pretend to be interested, if you are not for educating the leaders of tomorrow!

Whilst I implore the idea of having our own university here at Provo, but for Kaplan to make a local appearance – even though the tuition will be at a distance and virtual (online) – the potential student community care not even to show up

and ask the questions. That is what one will call great in education!

What a shame, and I do apologise to the Kaplan representative for the dismal attendance the first night, and hope all will be out on the second outing come this Wednesday, June 22, scheduled for 7pm at the Community College, on Old Airport Road. See us all there!

Oh, I am talking about the attendance and did not mention the numbers. In the room were seven people – three from Kaplan, one from another online school and two other individuals. One other came and picked up a handout and left.

It is said that education is expensive, true, but do try ignorance!

Unpaid advocate practitioner scholar Edward E. Smith, PhD

Pageant standards must be upheld Dear Editor, I believe that there are standards of required qualifications and qualities that are set to enter any beauty pageant whether it is a part of our integral tradition, culture or whatever the criteria associated with pageantry.

Our Miss Regatta Beauty Pageant is one of the oldest festivals and cultural events held in our country in the Big South.

I think that the young lady should have been honest with the committee while at the same time the regatta committee should have done their homework before selecting the young ladies to compete.

It is traditional standards and criteria for beauty queens to qualify with the appropriate application being filled out in association with this question for

eg. educational background, are you single/married, have kids etc.

At the same time there are pageants that are appropriate for young ladies to enter who do have a baby or are married.

It is simple. I do think that the young lady’s crown should have been taken away from her.

Take a look back at history - a former Miss America won the title and she was dethroned because she had taken a nude photo before she had won the crown and as a result, she was exposed.

The young lady just doesn’t suit the criteria yet I sympathise with her but, she should have been frank and informed the committee before she had entered the Ms Regatta Pageant.

Name withheld

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.

June 25 - July 1, 2011

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Locals complete leadership training IN AN attempt to reduce the TCI’s vulnerability to the impact of natural hazards, the Ministry of Home Affairs and Public Safety selected three people to participate in a leadership course.

Barbara Higgs, from the Ministry of Home Affairs and Public Safety, Lorne Robinson, of the Ministry of Health and Human Services, and Ygerne Wilson, from the Department of Disaster Management and Emergencies, all completed the comprehensive five-day course.

The programme entitled ‘Leadership and Strategic Planning for Disaster Risk Reduction’ was held at the H Lavity Stoutt Community College in Tortola, British Virgin Islands.

The programme aimed to advance skills and provide tools to the leaders of national disaster risk reduction programmes.

Included in the course was five core units derived from the Chartered Executive Management Institute’s (CMI) Diploma in Management (Level 7) within a certificate programmed to serve the needs of the CDEMA participating states.

These training units include leadership and risk management, managing performance, managing operations, developing project specifications, and objectives and strategic planning.

Barbara Higgs, Under Secretary at the Ministry of Home Affairs and Public Safety, said: “The onus is now on us to light the path of our chosen profession as we manage not only the increasing

Participant receives certificate

Hospitals tackle child obesity INTERHEALTH Canada TCI is supporting Childhood Obesity Week 2011, which runs from July 4 to 10.

Obesity is one of the most serious health epidemics facing our society today with one in three children in many countries currently overweight or obese.

The Cheshire Hall and Cockburn Town Medical Centres are joining forces with MEND – a UK-based organisation that stands for Mind, Exercise, Nutrition, Do it!

MEND is promoting Move It during Childhood Obesity Week, an initiative that aims to encourage families to spend more time being active together.

During this week MEND and InterHealth Canada are encouraging families in the TCI to incorporate these six top tips into their everyday life to help them get fitter and healthier.

1. Try to walk for an extra 20 minutes every day and you will be walking for two hours every week!

2. Make sure you are getting your five fruit and vegetables a day by setting yourself the challenge of including at least one serving of fruit or vegetables with each of your meals and snacks.

3. Try one new activity or exercise this week, such as dancing, basketball, soccer, tennis or martial arts and you might find you want to keep on doing it.

4. Start the day as you mean to go on with a healthy and filling breakfast.

distractions, but also the growing misconceptions arising out of the increases in hazard impacts, be they geological, chemical or anthropological.

“We as Turks and Caicos Islands leaders will not only command our crew toward the execution of their duties, but we can now steer the ship, in turbulent seas, through treacherous straits, in bringing our beloved country safely to harbour.”

As many as one in three children in many countries is now overweight or obese.

Make the right choice and swap your low fibre cereal or toast for a wholegrain option such as wholemeal toast or a no-added-sugar muesli, porridge oats or shredded wheat.

5. Fruit juice can contain a lot of sugar so it is good to drink it in moderation. Also be sure to check carton labels for added sugar content.

Try and limit it to a maximum of one small cup or carton (200ml) a day.

6. We know that water hydrates you but studies have shown that children concentrate better at school when they drink more water so get wise and aim to drink six to eight cups a day.

If parents, guardians or teachers require more information about reducing the risks of child obesity, they should make an appointment to talk to a InterHealth Canada GP at either Cheshire Hall Medical Centre or Cockburn Town Medical Centre.

Participant receives certificate Successful participants of training programme

COMMENTARY

The causeway cause GOVERNOR Wetherell is almost at the end of his reign. He has been with us for almost three years.

Perhaps it would be more accurate to say he has been present, for in many respects he has not been ‘with us’.

One major issue is the link between Middle and North Caicos, the causeway or ‘bridge’ suffered massive damage within 60 days of HE Wetherell's arrival but rebuilding obviously remains a low priority item.

This reflects a serious lack of an overall plan to move the TCI forward and obviously Wetherell has not made a case in London to rebuild this vital link.

The money to build the causeway was granted to the PDM Government in May 2003.

Virtually no one knew it as Chief Minister Taylor was quiet about this and so much else the PDM accomplished.

In December 2003 new Chief Minister Misick, at a typical PNP gala affair at the Middle Caicos Airport, promised he would build the causeway and pave the roads from Sandy Point to Lorimers by December 2005.

By David Tapfer He borrowed millions more to add to the grant. Against the advice of engineers, the dredging for what he called the North Caicos International Port began.

The causeway went on hold.

Three years later in 2006 money was scarce, however an election was looming.

Misick approached the Canadian causeway engineer reporting he had only $4m left to build the $10m vital link.

Reportedly he was told no way to build it right for that amount and if an earthen fill was used the first small storm would take it out.

We all know the rest. Built with dirt for $5.1m, little wet Hanna took the causeway apart.

An embarrassed contractor

scooped enough of the ‘curry’ from the ocean to make it barely passable.

It has now deteriorated further and if this hurricane season sends a tropical storm or hurricane, Middle Caicos will be cut off.

Civil Aviation closed the airport and the ferry service is long gone.

Even private boats are in short supply.

Three years later we will have to petition another new Governor to do something!

All Turks and Caicos Islanders know that the promise of the future lies in Middle and North Caicos – the two largest islands with many historical and ecological attractions, they represent the ‘Beautiful by Nature’ slogan.

Due to the shenanigans of the PNP, both airports are dormant but a private fast ferry service is bringing many visitors to North Caicos and across the broken causeway.

High school students access their education across this link, 200 residents use it for access to food and government services in North and Provo.

The causeway must be a top priority cause.

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NATIONAL

Latrivia Grant proudly shows off her two trophies

Co-valedictorians and best friends Shelby Burant and Jessica Foley were all smiles

Prashant’s friends consider him a ‘downto-earth’ individual, witty, humorous, mischievous and responsible for initiating a lot of pranks and laughter!

Tayla Greene strikes an alluring pose with Brandon Lamotte with their Most Athletic Female and Male trophies

Let knowledge grow, British Collegiate graduates told

By Samantha Dash-Rigby and Kin-z Francis DOZENS of proud family, friends and tutors spilled into the auditorium of the British West Indies Collegiate on Saturday to celebrate the academic achievements of the 34 graduates that made up the graduating class of 2011.

It was not a ceremony of clichés but rather, sound intellectual advice for the graduates as they embark on another phase of life.

And it is no wonder since some of the graduates aspire to become doctors, or mechanical engineers, or even aeronautical and electrical engineers.

However, despite their high level of academic achievements, the guest speaker, Human Resource consultant Mrs Bridgette Thomas, felt a few things needed explaining.

“You are entering the next phase of your life; you are evolving into adults,” she told the graduates.

“When no one is looking listen to your conscience. When you do not think anyone else knows, keep in mind there is One who sees and knows all.”

She advised them that while independent living, freedom to make their own decisions and unrestricted curfew sounds attractive, they should not forget their foundation.

Mrs Thomas even answered oldas-time questions that graduates around the world ponder.

Why do I need biology, chemistry, and physics if I’m not planning a career in the sciences or medicine?

What is the purpose of algebra and trigonometry – most especially geometry?

“I didn’t understand it then,” she said, “but, all those years of math, science, English, and history, simply put, taught me the value of critical thinking.

“Biology taught me to ask questions and explore why. Physics helped me understand that everything is not always as it seems.

“Geometry forced me to view things from different angles, different perspectives and English bestowed upon me a love for reading, a thirst for knowledge, and outstanding writing skills.”

She left the batch of grads with four nuggets of wisdom to draw upon during their journey through life.

“Pursue your own dream, tap into those things that make your insides jump for joy and do those things that bring out your very best.

“Don’t ever be afraid to step out of your comfort zone. Fear has caused many an individual to miss opportunity. Remember, the only time we run out of chances is when we stop taking them.

“Show gratitude. As entitled as we may feel, no one owes us anything.

Saying thank you goes a long way, and it paves the way for you to come back and ask again.”

And lastly: “If you want to win, come prepared. It is not enough to just have talent. It is great to have talent, but if you don’t cultivate it, it loses its value. Visualise success, study success, plan for success, and execute success.”

“Life awaits you! Go out and realise your dreams! Conquer the world!” Mrs Thomas ended.

Principal Sylvie Wigglesworth beamed with pride at the grads saying: “Go out and save the world.

Be your own story.”

“This is possibly one of the most exceptional groups we’ve had, with national top performer, top science student and would-be doctors,” Mrs Wigglesworth told the Weekly News.

Challengers and best friends, Shelby Burant, 16, and Jessica Foley, 15, shared the valedictorian spotlight and praised their tutors for a job well done.

Burant was described as a superior student, whose academic brilliance and extraordinary focus apply to all aspects of her formal education, including extra-curricular activities.

Among her many personal achievements, Burant received several commendations in the Royal Commonwealth Society Essay Competition.

She is also a graduate of both Space Academy and Advanced Space Academy programmes at Marshall Flight Center and Engineering Summer Camp at the University of

Alabama.

The principal told the audience that upon entrance to BWIC Foley immediately established herself as a student of superior ability, with a particular talent for writing.

In possession of a sharp analytical mind, Foley won several academic competitions in both the Arts and the Sciences.

She most notably received the Bronze Award in the Commonwealth Essay Competition last year.

Both girls’ immediate plan is to enroll in the Collegiate’s Sixth Form to write for their IGCSE certificate.

The Most Outstanding Sixth Form Student award went to 17-year-old Prashant Uttamchandani of Madrid, Spain.

He was deservedly recognised at national level as both the Top Science Student and the best Overall Performing International Student in External Examinations.

Multi-lingual and multi-talented Prashant discovered his fascination for machines in early childhood, and has designed and created several ingenuous energy-saving devices.

Driven by his great interest in machines and architecture, Prashant pursued Advanced Level studies in preparation for a career in engineering.

He attained three As in applied ICT, mathematics and physics and has been provisionally accepted by the University of Bath in the UK to

read for a four-year Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Other notable awardees were Samuel Henriques - top science student, Saskia Telfort - top international student in external examinations and George Brough top performing student in external examinations.

Tayla Greene copped Most Athletic Female award and Brandon Lamotte was named Most Athletic Male.

Dr Menzies presented a special award to Michak Hegewald who was the student most likely to successfully advance in the medical field as a doctor.

When asked about the graduation, sixth form student Daniela Carroll remarked: “This graduation represents a transition from a mindset filled with childish ideals, to one where I will be forced to make independent decisions that benefit not only me, but those around me.

“Leaving a country I have known my whole life is only one sacrifice I will have to make if I want to come back and make contributions with the knowledge I will obtain abroad.”

Notable attendees were leader of the PNP Clayton Greene and his wife along with Dr Rufus Ewing and his wife.

Mr O’Brien Forbes served as master of ceremonies and Mr Kingsley Been delivered apologies for Governor Gordon Wetherell’s absence.

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Presentation of artist’s rendition to representative of Fondation Agena

Presentation of cheque to representatives of the TCI National Museum

Donation for new museum A DONATION of $40,000 was presented to the Turks and Caicos National Museum in support of the building of a

new museum in The Village at Grace Bay, Providenciales.

The donation was made by Fondation Agena and received

Ashcroft School pupils have been testing out the innovative software.

Using technology to boost literacy WHOEVER said computers would spell disaster for literacy skills is being proved wrong by progressive pupils at a Provo school.

Ashcroft School youngsters have been using the latest technology to boost their spelling and reading ability.

The innovative ‘touchtype, read and spell’ software they are trialling encourages students to ‘spell with their fingers’.

The multi-sensory approach works by the pupil looking at a word on a screen, hearing the computer say it correctly, and then typing the word they have just seen and heard.

The programme enables each student to work through the course at their own pace, employing ‘touch-type’ skills whereby each finger has its own keys to work on, with each letter always being struck by the same finger. In this way the learner

develops neural pathways and typing becomes automatic.

Teachers hope to introduce the software to the literacy curriculum full-time from September.

Literacy coordinator, Katie Clark, said: “Our aim for the next year is that all children who graduate from the Ashcroft School will be able to touch-type; the increasing use of word-processors and laptops makes touch-typing an essential skill.

“At the same time they will reinforce and strengthen their phonics and spelling skills.”

Rory Alwell, aged nine, said: “It’s challenging, but it’s fun.”

‘Touch-type, read and spell’ is proving particularly useful for children with dyslexia and specific learning difficulties as it encourages them to think where their fingers would go when trying to spell a word.

by Stan Hartling, trustee of the Turks and Caicos National Museum, and Jeff Lee, architect of the proposed new museum.

Hartling and Lee later presented Fondation Agena with an artist’s rendition of the new museum.

Kenrick Walters, of Bordier

Bank (TCI) Ltd, represented Fondation Agena.

The event was held at the offices of Bordier Bank in Caribbean Place on June 16.

Fondation Agena is a nonprofit organisation based in the European country of Liechtenstein and dedicated to supporting deserving causes

all over the world.

Over the years it has provided substantial support in diverse areas such as education, youth development, social services and cultural preservation in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

Bordier Bank (TCI) is a Swiss private bank that will

be celebrating 25 years of continuous operations in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

It is a part of the Bordier and Company banking group based in Geneva, Switzerland, where the bank has been operated by the same family for five generations, since its founding in 1844.

Message from the Turks & Caicos Insurance Association 22nd June 2011 The Turks & Caicos Insurance Association (“TCIA”) was recently invited to give a presentation to the Chamber of Commerce with a view to assist its members with regards to hurricane insurance. The presentation included a discussion with members in attendance on the process of ensuring covers were adequate by making certain that the sums insured were sufficient to cover replacement values, that all assets were included, and property owners were in possession of their policy documents.

As part of the presentation we drew on our experience of settling claims arising from the hurricane season of 2008. As a general overview, isolated incidents of underinsurance were mentioned which proved to be problematic for those claimants. During the presentation there was no mention of widespread intentional fraud.

Unintentional underinsurance of property was an issue arising from the storms of 2008. The professional adjusters who were brought in to value property as part of any claims process, used valuations based on the indicative construction cost indicators provided by local, licensed, professional quantity surveyors here in TCI. We are satisfied that their reports were fair and equitable to all concerned.

The TCIA represents the majority of licensed insurance practitioners in the Turks & Caicos Islands and remains fully committed to provide the people of TCI with a secure foundation, fair representation and reliable assistance in the event of a catastrophe. Therefore, we would like to invite all policy holders to review their policy details with their insurance professionals to ensure their coverage is complete as we head into the 2011 hurricane season.

Thank you.

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Date change for TCI Gospel Best ORGANISERS of the first TCI Gospel Best competition announced that the date of the final show has been changed to July 3 instead of June 26.

However, the venue remains the same at the Tropicana Dinner and Supper Club at 7pm.

The TCI Gospel Best competition began in January with 20 contestants from around the Turks and Caicos Islands vying for the grand prizes of a recording contract, $1,000 cash prize and a trophy.

The competition was designed to showcase unique voices and the performing ability of some of the best local talent.

The shows were held on the last Sunday of each month with a talented panel of judges assessing

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Grade five of Precious Treasures with guest PE teacher

Guest PE teacher for primary school

By Kin-z Francis FITNESS expert Anca Vasile recently took over as a guest physical education teacher at the Precious Treasures Primary School.

The school is temporarily without a PE teacher, so each week a member from the community is invited to teach the class.

When asked how she got in touch with the school she said: “Two weeks ago one of the kids asked me if I wanted to be her guest PE Teacher and I accepted.”

Ms Vasile asked what they normally did in a PE class and instantly decided that that was exactly what she would not do.

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There are fifty four (54) Articles in this Document.

Bi-weekly CAPAA will update you on one of these rights with a comment.

Right 10 All boys and girls have the right to have a healthy kind of fun and to play sports of all kinds. Sports, games and all kinds

She said: “I wanted something new for them, something that keeps the fun and laughter going while developing certain skills like balance, agility, attention and their speed of reaction and I also tried to keep a certain amount of friendly competition between them at all times.”

After an interactive warm up, she joined the kids in imitating various kinds of walks from the ‘animal kingdom’.

Anca then began fun activities which challenged their balance and speed.

After all the fun they cooled down with a mental game and some stretching, after which she spoke to

the students about the benefits and importance of making healthy food choices.

She said she believed the task was fun as well as with some challenges.

“One thing for sure, next time I’m not going to teach any school class without having something for my throat,” she joked.

One of the highlights of her day was when a young boy who could not attend the class because of asthma, begged to join after watching for the first 10 minutes.

Anca said that the class was a wonderful and well received experience for both sides and that she was glad she scooped up the opportunity.

Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Association Your source for information on the rights and protection of children of healthy recreation, as well as proper rest, are necessary for our health, both physical and mental.

All boys and girls have the right, in our homes, schools and communities, to play with other children, as long as it does not affect our studies in a poor way.

In all sports, games and other recreational activities, we must not look down on, exclude or make fun of the participation of girls, as they have the very same rights as boys in these activities.

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the contestants and each night eliminations were made.

Finalists Robyn Hinds, Carl Lewis, Tyler Landy and Lounise Louis are each expected to present astonishing vocal range and flamboyant stage presence in an attempt to snatch the top spot.

Organisers expressed that the finale will be the most extravagant and exciting show of them all.

Anticipation has been building up and standout performances are expected from the finalists.

The date change was done to ensure that more families have the opportunity to attend and enjoy the show.

Tickets can be bought from committee members.

For more information contact 242-7211 or 241-7619.

They say that all work and no play makes Johnny a dull boy. Similarly, it’s important physically, mentally and socially for children’s development that they mix and mingle and play with friends as a part of growing up. It is the parent’s duty to ensure that these times of leisure are in happy, safe, loving and nurturing environments.

Any questions please call National Youth Hotline @ 1800-5348256

IT IS essential that members of the community make themselves familiar with the necessary requirements for importing animals and plants into the country.

Before any animal is brought into the Turks and Caicos Islands, owners must submit the following documents to the Environmental Health Department’s Veterinary and Animal Management Unit: A valid Veterinary Certificate from the country of origin.

A completed import application form (this form should be with EHD at least one week prior to travelling to TCI).

A fee (payable at Customs upon entry) of $50 is also required for each animal entering the territory.

Once all requirements are met, the EHD would issue an Import Permit to the applicant.

Owners must ensure that they get written permission to bring an

animal into the Turks and Caicos Islands before doing so.

Before importing any plant into the Turks and Caicos Islands, persons are required to: Collect, fill out and return an import application form to the TCIG Environmental Health Department.

Obtain a valid Phytosanitary Certificate from the competent authority for agriculture in the country of origin.

Submit completed application form and Phytosanitary Certificate to EHD at least two to three days before arrival in TCI to obtain an Import Permit.

People must ensure that they are in possession of an Import Permit from EHD before shipping any type of animal or plant into the Turks and Caicos Islands.

If they do not have the proper entry documents for their animal or plant, it will be denied entry into the country.

Food safety IT IS important to practice safe food habits. Food safety concerns everyone.

The health of each individual in the county should be treated with the utmost care.

Healthy citizens are a much more valuable asset to a country.

Persons are reminded to do the following when handling food: • wash hands before, during and after preparing foods, after smoking, taking out the garbage and handling chemicals • wash dishes properly before and after serving food • cook foods thoroughly • wash all fruits and vegetables with clean potable water Other reminders to keep in mind include: Keep hot foods hot (from 60 degrees Celsius and above and cold foods cold from five degrees Celsius and below).

Only use hand sanitisers after hands have been thoroughly washed and dried; they should not be used

as substitute for hand washing at any time or any place; no exceptions.

Thaw all foods using one of the following methods: under running water, in a refrigerator or in a microwave.

As a part of the cooking process all foods should be cooled rapidly from 140-74 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours then to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours All foods should be stored using the following methods: six inches away from the wall and the floor of the facilities, away from pests and chemicals Practice using the ‘first in first out’ method. This is when you use the food stored first before using new items.

It is important that persons in the community keep a constant eye out for the signs and symptoms of food-borne diseases such as vomiting, diarrhoea, fever, chills, headaches, fatigue/ weakness, neurological problems and death in some extreme cases.

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Red Cross poster competition

By Kin-z Francis THE TURKS and Caicos Islands Red Cross recently threw out a challenge to students across the country.

Seven schools took up the challenge to participate in the poster competition under the theme ‘Together for Humanity: Helping Each Other,’ submitting 62 entries.

Interpretation of the theme was left to the school children whose ideas ranged from helping someone

cross the street to promoting peace and tolerance.

In one poster the Red Cross’ assistance in Japan was portrayed.

Two independent judges, Elaine Jobling and Betty Ludington, were invited to give their opinion on the quality of the artwork, the use of colour and style, as well as how the effectively the picture portrayed its message.

British Red Cross representative Julia Brothwell said that the job taken on by the two judges “wasn’t an easy task as the quality was so

high”.

The 62 entries were divided into three categories: under seven years old, eight to 12-years-old and 13 years and older.

There will be an exhibition of the posters at Providenciales International Airport.

TCI Red Cross would like to thank all the schools that took part, namely the Ashcroft School, Enid Capron Primary School, H.J Robinson High School, Mills Institute, Richmond Hill Prep School, Shining Stars Prep School and Tender Loving Care Pre-

School.

Special thanks to judges, Elaine Joblin and Betty Ludington.

The top three posters in each category are as follows: Under seven 1st place: Shakynah Glinton (Enid Capron Primary) 2nd place: Lucas Toledo (Ashcroft School) 3rd place: Destiny Taylor (Ashcroft School)

Eight to 12 1st place: Patral Hanfield (H.J. Robinson High) 2nd place: Steven Cenury (Enid Capron Primary) 3rd place: Jean Marcell Hess (Ashcroft School) Thirteen and older 1st place: Dacliche Clervil (H.J. Robinson High) 2nd place: Makenson Louis & Joel Toussaint (H.J. Robinson High) 3rd place: Cherline Dablem, Kibwe Cummings & Modlin Orange (H.J. Robinson High)

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fitness Tip 

Verify your trainer’s credentials PICTURE this: We are living in hard times.

Increasing bills are taking a bite out of our monthly earnings, stress levels are hitting a dangerous high and the weight is sky-rocketing because of the introduction of ‘comfort food’.

Despite these challenges you decide that it’s time to take your life down a healthier and better path.

You aren’t used to exercising, so you check out a professional. You join a gym and start working with a trainer.

You’re expecting to look like a model in a few months based on your trainer’s promises but after three months nothing has changed.

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Your lower back has started to give problems, your knee bothers you more than usual and your waistline has not started to change shape.

You assume it cannot be your trainer’s fault because, he/she’s a trainer!

But it might not be your fault.

There are many self-proclaimed trainers with no knowledge of what they are doing.

Just because they work out a little bit doesn’t mean they know what they are doing and that definitely doesn’t make them trainers.

A Certified Personal Trainer is a step higher than a regular gym trainer.

When a fitness instructor decides to pass through the certification process he has to do a lot of studying.

Personal trainers have to deal with all different types of people, different personalities, body types, medical conditions and he has to apply nutritional guidance and most importantly know how to apply customised training techniques based on the individual’s needs.

The training programme for two different persons should not look the same.

So if at any time you make the decision to sacrifice and invest in your health, you should do it right!

It is an investment and unfortunately it can take a long period of time before you start experiencing body transformation.

You’re investing money, effort and sweat, biting your tongue when it’s about foods you love and it’s a constant battle against your frustration.

You do it all to look and feel better. Well you can look and feel better if you do your homework!

Before you accept the imitation version of a trainer you might consider these tips: 1) You are the investor! You have the money, so you have the right to ask anything you want. Don’t be shy! It’s your money, your health, your time and your body that you are entrusting into someone else’s hands!

2) Ask for the proof of their certification. You are looking for a diploma or an ID card that says Certified Personal Trainer and look for a recognised authority in fitness such as ACE, ACSM, ISSA (and there are lots more whose credibility can be verified online).

3) Make sure the trainer has your interest in mind. The first meeting is normally when the trainer tests you with all kind of questions. You should ask some questions as well.

Try to figure out if it’s all about the money or if it’s about you as a person. Do your homework and have some questions ready for him/her and if you have the slightest doubt, find another trainer.

After checking out a few trainers (first meeting should be free by the

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way) you can figure out who you want to start this hard, long walk with. Don’t let yourself fooled by a smile and some sales technique.

4) Ask around about his/her credentials. Talk to other people who have had training sessions with that

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5) It’s a must for a personal trainer to have a CPR diploma course.

Accidents might happen. You will want to have someone who is able to give you the necessary first aid assistance.

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Sea salt versus table salt

Which is better?

IN RECENT years there has been a huge marketing campaign behind sea salt.

It is marketed as being more natural and a healthier alternative to regular table salt.

But is it really?

Both table and sea salt, are chemically made up of two minerals—sodium and chloride. Chemically, salt is approximately 61 per cent chloride and 39 per cent sodium.

Sea salt is produced by evaporation of sea water at atmospheric temperature and pressure; it undergoes very little processing and usually has no additives.

Depending on geographic location, and other contributing factors, sea salt may have some other minerals in very small amounts which contribute to its taste and colour—not health benefits per se.

On the other hand, table salt may originate from the sea but can also come from other sources such as saltwater lakes or underground deposits.

Table salt is processed to a much finer granule than sea salt and as a result is more susceptible to clumping; therefore an anti-clumping agent is added.

During its processing, most of the trace minerals are removed and iodine is added to help prevent any Iodine deficiencies.

So the real difference between sea salt and table salt comes down to taste, texture and processing not their chemical makeup or health benefits.

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TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

GARDENING 

Pink Poui

IF YOU happen to see a tree with pink or yellow trumpet flowers, you are looking at a Tabebuia, also called Pink Poui (pink flowers) or Golden Trumpet tree (yellow flowers), which you have probably seen in front of TCI Bank.

At this time of the year they are at their peak of bloom. But the Pink Poui will bloom a little for many more months to come.

Tabebuia is widely used as an ornamental tree in the tropics in landscaping gardens, public squares and boulevards due to its impressive and colourful flowering.

Many flowers appear on still leafless stems at the end of the dry season, making the floral display more conspicuous. They are useful as honey plants for bees and are popular with hummingbirds.

Tabebuia is a neotropical genus of about 150 species in the tribe Tecomeae of the family Bignoniaceae.

The species range from northern Mexico and the Antilles, south to northern Argentina and central Venezuela, including the Caribbean islands of Hispaniola (Dominican Republic and Haiti) and Cuba. Wellknown common names include Ipê, Poui and trumpet trees.

They are large shrubs and trees

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growing from 16ft to 40ft tall depending on the species. So you can use it as a hedge (for some species like the pink one) and keep it trimmed.

It will become more bushy and then a tree shape. Or you could cut the bottom branches and let it grow as a tree. It can also be grown as a container species.

Tabebuia is a notable flowering tree. The flowers are three to 11 cm (1 to 4 in.) wide and are produced in dense clusters.

They present a cupular calyx campanulate to tubular, truncate, bilabiate or five-lobed.

Corolla colours vary between species ranging from white, light pink, yellow, lavender, magenta or red.

The outside texture of the flower tube is either glabrous or pubescent.

You could collect seeds from the pod (let the pod dry on the plants before removing them) and plant as soon as possible because the seeds don’t store well.

Plant in partial to full sun, average water and, when it is established, it could become drought tolerant as well as tolerant to salt spray.

The only problem that I have encountered with this tree is the caterpillar. So, once in a while, if you see the leaves all rolled up, then you will know that the caterpillar is the problem.

You can use a product such as Thuricide to get rid of caterpillars.

The Tabebuia is a low maintenance tree which is why it is so popular in the Islands.

health Tip 

Cranberries are not just for Thanksgiving

By Phillip Simmons WHAT do fresh cranberries do for the body? According to research, fresh cranberries are low in calories and are an excellent source of vitamin C, soluble fibre and insoluble fibre.

They also provide a good source of manganese and copper. Cranberries are a rich source of anthocyanidins, which are antioxidant pigments that give fruits and vegetables their blue, purple and red pigments.

For centuries native Americans have used cranberry preparations to treat urinary tract infections (UTIs) and other illnesses.

Studies have shown that the chemical and physiological effects of cranberries provide benefits to the urinary tract and drinking cranberry

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Fresh cranberries are an excellent and tasty supplement to a good diet.

juice may help to prevent urinary tract infections.

Cranberries contain proanthocyanidins (PACs). PACs are effective in inhibiting the fibril adhesion of bacteria to the urinary tract epithelium.

Studies have also shown that cranberries are effective in the prevention of kidney stones. In the United States about 75 to 85 per cent of kidney stones are made up of calcium salts. Several studies have shown that cranberries are beneficial in decreasing the amount of ionized calcium by greater than 50 per cent in patients with recurrent kidney stones.

The deeper the red colour of the cranberries, the higher the concentration of the healthy authocyanin pigments.

Fresh cranberries, compared to dried, have the highest amount of antioxidants.

Processing, storage and heating reduce the antioxidant levels.

Fresh cranberries have also been credited with helping with weight loss and fighting cellulite, along with treating gout, rheumatoid pain, scurvy, fever, diarrhoea, skin wounds, colds, eczema, and various infections.

Practical investment tips TAKING your first step into the world of investment can be quite daunting if you do not have an experienced mentor to guide you.

Here are a few practical investment tips to give you the confidence you need to get started.

Only invest in what you understand: No matter how appealing the sales spiel, never invest in anything that you do not understand.

All the mumbo jumbo might sound fantastic and you’re likely to be promised fabulous returns in a short time, but if you don’t know how your money is multiplying, it’s best not to part with it.

Ask the investment manager to explain it repeatedly until it sinks in. They should be more than happy to take the time to educate you.

If they are not, or if their explanation doesn’t make sense, try another product.

Don’t trust your portfolio completely to someone else: Investment managers may know what they’re doing; they may even know what’s best for you and your money and they may be doing all they can to ensure that you get the most out of your investments, however, it’s not a good idea to ‘leave them to it’ completely.

Take an active interest in what your money is doing and how your investments are faring to avoid any kind of wrongdoing or mismanagement of your funds. Make sure you receive at least an annual statement.

If the investment is audited, ask for a copy of the audit report.

Call the manager from time to time for an update on how he or she is doing. It’s your hard-earned money and you certainly have the right to know all about it.

Know what you want from your investments Some investments generate returns in the short term while others mature over a long term period so, before you invest, know what you’re looking for from your money.

If you’re investing in the short term, look for the largest gains from the safest investments, like a fixed deposit with the highest interest rate.

If you want to put away your money for the future, choose your investments after considering the risks, returns and your ability to understand them.

For example, if you’re buying stocks, look at the respectability and reputation of the company instead of just eyeing the returns.

For mutual funds ask yourself, where does my money go after it enters the fund and how do I get it back when I need it?

Don’t put all your money in one place Common sense, but many an investor has fallen prey to financial misfortune by not following this simple piece of advice.

When you first start out, you may have only one type of investment, and that is fine.

However, as your money grows, spread your portfolio to maximise returns and reduce the risk of major loss.

In short, keep it simple, get to know the people you are entrusting your money to, check in with them from time to time and spread your portfolio.

Leave the complicated stuff to the investment bankers; not only will you sleep better at night; you should do better financially too.

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“Death penalty bill” promised in the Bahamas while recognising that it was a dreadful and appalling murder, said it did not fall into the category of worst of the worst, and therefore the death penalty ought not apply.

Currently in The Bahamas, a judge using his or her discretion could sentence a murder convict to death.

But there is no law that outlines specific categories of murder, and which could get the death penalty.

In recent rulings, the Privy Council has defined the kinds of murders for which the death sentence could be imposed.

In its ruling last Wednesday, the Privy Council found that Conover’s murder did not qualify.

The Law Lords said the worst cases of murder that may call for the imposition of capital punishment would be those in which the murder is carefully planned and carried out in furtherance

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of another crime, such as robbery, rape, drug smuggling, human smuggling, drug wars, gang enforcement policies, kidnapping, preventing witnesses from testifying, serial killers, as well as the killing of innocents “for the gratification of base desires”.

Even with murders being categorised, murder convicts still have the right to appeal to the Privy Council.

In the case of Tido, his appeal was filed in October 2009 as the government was preparing to read a death warrant to him.

It came a year after the Court of Appeal upheld his murder conviction and death sentence.

Even if the Privy Council had upheld his death sentence, under a previous ruling of the Privy Council, he could not be executed.

The 1993 ruling followed the Jamaican case of Earl Pratt and Ivan Morgan in which the Privy Council ruled it was inhumane for prisoners to wait more than five years on death row.

Observers in the legal community have noted that if the legislation brought by the

government only addresses the issue of categorising murders, it is unlikely to have any impact on allowing for the re-imposition of the death penalty, which has not been carried out in The Bahamas since 2000.

It is unclear whether the legislation would specify that appeals be filed within a certain period of time.

As indicated, Tido waited a year after losing his appeal in the Court of Appeal to appeal to the Privy Council, and like other murder convicts only appealed to the Privy Council after the government threatened to move ahead with the execution.

By the time the Privy Council ruled last week, the five-year period for execution had expired.

There is also a push in some legal circles for The Bahamas to withdraw from the Inter American Commission on Human Rights, another avenue for appeal for murder convicts.

The long appeals process without any time limits means that the five-year period for executions set by the Pratt and Morgan ruling often runs out.

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other earthquake-affected areas. An unknown number remains outside the country.

Given the current situation in Haiti, UNHCR and the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) are urging governments to renew, on humanitarian grounds, residence permits and other mechanisms that have allowed Haitians to remain outside their country.

“The appeal calls on governments to assess Haitian cases on an individual basis and to pay special consideration and refrain from returning to Haiti persons with special protection needs, and to prevent situations where returns can lead to family separation,” said Mr. Edwards.

Michel Martelly was sworn in as the new President of Haiti in May after he won the run-off round of polls earlier this year. The UN peacekeeping mission in the country (MINUSTAH) said at the time that his inauguration carried with it “all the hopes of change for the people of Haiti: hopes for reconstruction, progress, stability, social peace, rule of law [and] development.”

The mission called on Mr. Martelly, his Government, Haiti’s politicians, civil society groups and wider citizenry to “make this historic moment their rallying point for sealing a new political, economic and social pact to rebuild together a new Haiti.” (UN.org)

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PRIME MINISTER Hubert Ingraham announced in the House of Assembly earlier this week that the government intends to bring a bill to Parliament before the summer recess to deal with “the question of the imposition of the death penalty in The Bahamas”.

Ingraham did not reveal what the bill would specifically address but a source close to the drafting of the proposed legislation told The Nassau Guardian that it would outline specific categories of murder.

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Bahamas bill would allow overseas voting AMENDMENTS to the Parliamentary Elections Act would empower the parliamentary commissioner to establish polling stations outside The Bahamas and allow for early voting for a wider range of Bahamians.

Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham introduced the bill in Parliament this week.

The bill contains a broad spectrum of amendments and changes aimed at streamlining the voting process.

Under the new legislation, polling places would be established outside the country at Bahamian embassies and high commissions.

The parliamentary commissioner would also be empowered to appoint a public officer as the presiding officer for each overseas polling place.

Bahamians eligible to vote outside the country would include students, staff of Bahamian embassies, high

commission or other foreign missions of The Bahamas posted overseas, their spouses or members of their immediate family residing with them.

Public officers or Ministry of Tourism staff on official duty outside of the country and staff of the Bahamas Maritime Authority or any other agency of the government would also be eligible to vote outside of the country.

The bill would also provide for each party and each independent candidate to authorise one person to act as election agent at each overseas polling place.

Voting would take place on the same day as the advanced poll and at the end of that poll the sealed ballot box would be returned to The Bahamas and delivered to the parliamentary commissioner.

The bill also makes provisions for “special” voters to cast their ballots in an advanced poll.

Voters would be considered

special voters if they are likely to be in a hospital, a nursing home, a home for the aged or other institutions for the treatment of chronic illnesses or disabilities.

This does not include people suffering from mental of psychopathic disorders.

People who are unable to vote because of pregnancy, recent child birth or unable to vote in the constituency in which registered on the appointed day of the poll would also be considered for early voting.

Other people who may be considered special voters are those who would be overseas on poll day but do not qualify to vote overseas, candidates in the elections, the spouses of candidates, election day workers, and employees of the department of the parliamentary commissioner.

People who meet the criteria and want to vote as a special voter would have to apply in writing to the parliamentary commissioner.

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The 34 year old rapper is writing the book for teens.

50 Cent to write antibullying book 50 Cent is to write an anti-bullying book aimed at young people. The 34-year-old rapper, whose real name is Curtis Jackson, has signed his Playground novel to the Penguin Young Reader publishing group.

The book is aimed at young adults and tells the story of a 13-year-old bully who changes his ways after seeing the damage his actions cause.

It’s due for release in January 2012 and has been written to try to stop teens from bullying.

In a statement released to MTV News, Jackson explained why he had written the new book.

‘Positive influence’ “I had a strong desire to write Playground because I wanted to explore how a kid becomes a bully,” he said.

“I drew on events from my own childhood and adolescence, but was excited to see the story take on its own life.

“This book would have been very helpful for me growing up and now that I have a teenage son, it is my goal that this will have a positive influence on all teenagers.”

Rihanna set for August 5th concert in Barbados ONE OF the best-selling artists of all time with more than 30 million records and 100 million singles sold, Rihanna has signed a multi-year deal with The Barbados Tourism Authority (BTA) to exclusively promote her hometown island of Barbados as a tourist destination.

The three-year partnership officially kicks off in Bridgetown, Barbados on August 5, 2011 with a full-length concert of her current “Loud” tour produced by the BTA and Roc Nation.

“Barbados is a place like no other and one of the reasons for this is the spirit and national pride of our people,” said Rihanna. “I want each and every visitor to this beautiful island to experience what makes this destination different from all others and that is the spirit and warmth of my fellow Barbadians.”

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Parrot Cay Resort, and COMO Shambhala Retreat along with representatives from the Labor Department visited the Raymond Gardiner High School on Wednesday May 25th, 2011. The Resort spearheaded by Mr. Crawford Sherman (Director of Caicos Holding) Mr. Joel Richards (Human Resources Manager) Ms. Yolander Forbes (Administration Manager) along with several top Managers embarked on a much needed recruitment drive to select, hire, train and develop students from the high school, providing all suitable 5th formers once they have graduated with an opportunity to jump start their career.

The main objective is to start an apprenticeship program with successful students. The program is intended to be a combination of on- the- job –training where the students will learn the practical and theoretical aspects of a highly skilled occupation within a professional work environment. If individuals are willing to work hard, success is about a mile away. Our approach is to train and develop each individual student, thus providing an opportunity for personal growth and development in the areas of Engineering, Housekeeping, Projects, Stewarding, Recreation, Purchasing and any other area of interest.

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Newlywed Hutchison 51 and Stodden 16 “in love” AGE is nothing but a number just ask 51-year-old actor Doug Hutchison.

Hutchison, whose film and TV credits include “The Green Mile,” “Lost” and “24,” said “I do” to 16-year-old aspiring country star Courtney Alexis Stodden on May 20 in Las Vegas.

While the couple’s 35-year age difference has already raised many eyebrows, the newlyweds insist they are truly in love.

“We’re aware that our vast age difference is extremely controversial,” the couple told E! Online. “But we’re very much in love and want to get the message out there that true love can be ageless.”

The couple live together “happily ensconced in their Hollywood Hills home with their lil’ pups Everette and Tuna,” the actor wrote on his website.

According to the Clark County, Nevada Marriage Bureau, applicants wanting to obtain a marriage license must be at least 18 years of age.

Since Stodden, a former beauty pageant queen, is considered a minor, the only way her marriage could be considered legal is if one of her parents gave consent.

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The newlyweds Doug Hutchison and Courtney Alexis Stodden

“Every father can only pray to have such a man behind their daughter,” dad Alex Stodden told RadarOnline.com.

“Courtney is one of the most level headed girls out there and I’m not just saying that because she’s my daughter. Doug is the nicest man I’ve ever met in my life,” he said.

“We are totally supportive of this marriage,” the blond beauty’s mom, Krista Stodden, also told Radar.

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we are so supportive of this,” she added about her daughter’s MayDecember romance.

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World News Greece austerity: PM Papandreou tries to persuade MPs GREEK PM George Papandreou is trying to persuade MPs to pass further austerity measures that have sparked nationwide strikes and riots in Athens.

MPs are being asked to approve 28bn euros (£25bn) of cuts, tax rises, fiscal reforms and privatisation plans.

Eurozone ministers say the legislation must be passed to receive a 12bn-euro loan Greece needs to pay its debts.

Mr Papandreou's reshuffled cabinet was earlier approved in parliament by 155 votes to 143, with two abstentions.

Last week he reshuffled his cabinet - replacing his finance minister with former Defence Minister Evangelos Venizelos - after weeks of demonstrations against his handling of the crisis.

Ahead of the vote he warned that the alternative - a default on Greece's sovereign debts and a possible exit from the single currency - would be catastrophic for Greece.

As the vote was held in the early hours of Wednesday, thousands of people gathered outside Athens's parliament building to protest against both the austerity measures and politicians in general. Many chanted: "Thieves! Thieves!"

PERSUADING PARLIAMENT The confidence vote followed a heated debate that saw sections of the opposition briefly walk out. But despite the threat of a revolt within

Greek protesters have been fighting against austerity measures (File from John Kolesidis)

the governing Panhellenic Socialist Movement (Pasok), MPs voted strictly along party lines.

Mr Papandreou must now persuade parliament to approve a five-year package of 28bn euros of tax increases and spending cuts by 28 June.

It will then have to push through laws implementing the reforms in time for an extraordinary meeting of eurozone finance ministers on 3 July.

Having passed the confidence vote, Mr Papandreou now faces

Mother charged with killing baby in microwave A SACRAMENTO mother was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of killing her 6-week-old baby by cooking her in a microwave oven, authorities said.

Mirabelle Thao-Lo was found dead a few months ago after officers were called to the home by paramedics, the Sacramento Police Department said.

On Tuesday, officials said they were still trying to understand key events that led to what they described as a horrific crime.

After responding to the home, investigators concluded the baby's burns were not explainable and realised they had an uncommon case, Sgt. Norm Leong said.

He said detectives sought out forensic experts and other medical professionals for advice.

"This was definitely unique," he told The Times. "Detectives realised that they would have to look beyond what they normally do … and found experts who

said the injuries appeared to be from a microwave."

The "thermal injuries," police said, were consistent with those documented in cases from Dayton, Ohio; New Kent County, Va., and Galveston, Texas. Detectives researched those cases and awaited the findings of the Sacramento County coroner's office.

"Based on that research and the autopsy results," the department said in a statement, "detectives believe the injuries occurred as a result of the child being burned in a microwave oven."

Ka Yang, 29, was taken into custody at the home in the 800 block of Rood Avenue. She has been charged with homicide.

"We don't know what motivated her to do the crime," Leong said. "We don't really know what led up to it."

(LAtimes.com)

fresh hurdles in the government's attempts to avoid defaulting on the country's debt repayments. Greece's opposition has distanced itself from the austerity measures that the EU and the IMF are demanding as a condition for new bail-out loans.

Some members of Mr Papandreou's Socialist party also oppose the plan, and protesters say there will be a major day of action when parliament votes on multibillion-dollar cuts and privatisations next week. (BBC)

Bahrain unrest: Eight Shia activists sentenced to life BAHRAIN has sentenced eight Shia pro-democracy activists to life in jail for "plotting to overthrow the government", the state news agency says.

They were among 21 opposition figures tried by a special security court. Others got sentences of up to 15 years.

Ahead of the verdict, their supporters blocked roads and staged rallies.

Bahrain's mainly Shia protesters have been calling for democratic reforms and more rights for the country's Shia majority in the Sunniruled kingdom.

They have long complained of systematic discrimination, and point to high unemployment, poor housing and the fact that they are denied high-level positions in government departments.

A wave of peaceful protests swept the country in February and March, but they were put down by force by the government, which called in troops from neighbouring Gulf states. Emergency law was only

lifted on 1 June.

Correspondents say the sentencing threatens to re-ignite simmering tensions in the tiny Gulf state.

'BAHRAINI BLOGGER' Among those who received life sentences are: • Abdulhadi al-Khawaja, one of the country's leading human rights activists • Abd al-Jalil Singace, head of the Shia-dominated Haq Movement for Liberty and Democracy • Hassan Mushaima, who returned from self-imposed exile in the UK in February after the Bahraini government dropped charges against him in a bid to appease protesters.

In addition to the life sentences, 10 activists were given 15 years in jail, two others were given five years and one man received a two-year jail term.

Seven people were sentenced in absentia. Among them were Hassan Mushaima's son Ali - who is in the UK - and Ali Abdulemam, an

outspoken government critic known as the "Bahraini blogger" who went into hiding in March. Both men were given 15 years.

The activists have 15 days to appeal the rulings, the state news agency BNA said.

The authorities claim that those charged plotted to overthrow Bahrain's Sunni rulers "by force and intelligence with a terror group colluding with a foreign country" - in an apparent reference to Iran.

The government and its supporters have accused Iran and the militant Lebanese group Hezbollah of helping to stir up the unrest, in which nearly 30 people - mostly unarmed protesters - have been killed.

Bahraini opposition leaders deny any ties to Iran and accuse leaders of using these allegations to detain Shia activists. More than 400 people have been arrested this year.

At least four have died in police custody and rights groups have raised concerns about the torture and abuse of detainees. (BBC)

Maria Gomes Valentim said she enjoyed a glass of wine every now and then.

'World's oldest person' dies at 114 in Brazil A BRAZILIAN woman thought to be the world's oldest person has died at the age of 114.

Maria Gomes Valentim died of multiple organ failure a few weeks before she was due to turn 115.

Guinness World Records said they had verified her birth record, from 1896, and just last month declared her the oldest living person .

Shortly before her death, she said she liked Brazil's national dish, feijoada, and pasties with plenty of hot sauce.

Guinness said that Ms Valentim died at the age of 114 years and 347 days.

She spent her life in the town of Carangola, in the east of the country.

Previously the title had been held

by Besse Cooper from Georgia, in the United States.

But last month, Guinness said they had found that Ms Valentim was 48 days older than Ms Cooper.

They said she attributed her longevity to a healthy diet, with a daily breakfast consisting of a bread roll, fruit and coffee.

She is survived by four grandchildren, seven greatgrandchildren and five great-greatgrandchildren.

Her son reportedly died in the early 1990s, at the age of 75.

Guinness said the title of world's oldest living person would now revert to Ms Cooper, who is 114 years and 299 days old. (BBC)

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World News Saudi execution prompts Indonesia maid travel ban INDONESIA is to stop allowing its citizens to work as domestic servants in Saudi Arabia after the execution of a maid for murder last week.

Officials said the moratorium would begin on 1 August and last until the countries could agree on a policy of fair treatment for migrant workers.

Ruyati binti Sapubi, 54, was beheaded on Saturday after confessing to killing her employer, saying he had abused her.

Saudi Arabia apologised for not telling Indonesia, Jakarta said.

About 1.5 million Indonesians work in Saudi Arabia - many of them as domestic maids.

But there have been rows over alleged mistreatment in the recent past.

In April a Saudi woman, convicted of beating and torturing an Indonesian maid, had her conviction quashed on appeal - sparking protests in Indonesia.

Indonesian labour ministry spokeswoman Dita Indah Sari said the department would work closely with other government agencies on tightening all regulations concerning overseas domestic work.

OUTCRY Extra measures would be put in place to ensure no-one travelled to

Saudi Arabia to take up domestic employment during the moratorium period, with more officials posted at borders and airports.

"We do not want to see any illegal recruitments during this period," she said.

"We will set up a special task force whose job is to make sure there are no Indonesian workers heading for Saudi when the moratorium is in place."

She said the moratorium would be lifted once the two countries had signed a new agreement on the treatment of migrant workers.

Indonesian media reports said Ruyati binti Sapubi admitted attacking her boss with a meat cleaver after she was denied permission to return home.

The execution caused an outcry in Indonesia.

Saudi Arabia has not yet officially commented, but Indonesian officials said the Saudi ambassador to Jakarta had apologised for carrying out the execution without first informing diplomats and promised that it would not happen again.

Indonesia only recently resumed sending workers to Malaysia, after a row over the abuse of maids there led to a two-year suspension in the practice. (BBC)

Burmese army accused of raping Kachin civilians A KACHIN human rights group has accused Burmese government troops of multiple cases of rape during the recent armed conflict with the Kachin Independence Army in Kachin State, northern Burma.

In the statement released on Tuesday, Kachin Women’s Association Thailand (KWAT) claims that at least 18 female Kachins—aged between 15 and 50 years old—were gang-raped by five different Burmese Army battalions in four different townships of Bhamo District from June 10-18.

Light Infantry Battalion (LIB) 437 and Infantry Battalions (IB) 237, 141, 142 and 139 committed the rapes in Momauk, Monyin, Mansi and Bhamo townships, KWAT alleges.

The statement also highlights evidence that IB 437 soldiers detained three families in Dum Bung Village of Momauk Township, gangraped six women and girls and killed seven small children. The group also accuses soldiers from IB 139 of murdering a seven-year-old girl in Je Sawn Village of Man Si Township before gang-raping and killing her grandmother.

“I received this evidence from

residents, porters and members of our group who are helping refugees in the area. We heard nearly 25 women have been raped in the war zone but 18 of them have been confirmed,” said KWAT spokesperson Shirley Seng to The Irrawaddy on Wednesday.

La Nan, joint-secretary of the Kachin Independence Organisation, said that cases of rape in the area are difficult to investigate as it is currently under government control.

“The number of victims is likely to be higher than that mentioned by KWAT because there are villages that we cannot reach. We are trying to collect evidence regarding these matters,” explained La Nan. While The Irrawaddy cannot independently verify any of these cases, the Burmese government has not yet responded to these allegations.

Roi Htoi, a young resident of Liaza, said that villagers far from the town are victims of gang rape. A local Kachin youth group, Education Economics Development for Youth, also distributed a statement on June 16 advising local residents, especially women, to move to safer places.

Eastern Belfast was a battle field this week as police tried to regain control after tension once again grew. (CNN photo)

Sectarian rioting rocks Belfast for second straight night POLICE clashed with hundreds of rioters in eastern Belfast on Tuesday in the second straight night of sectarian violence there.

About 700 people had amassed in the streets Tuesday night, the Police Service of Northern Ireland said.

Molotov cocktails, fireworks and bricks were being thrown, police said.

Police fired water cannons on the crowd and asked the media to move away from the area.

Two men suffered burns and one man was injured after shots were fired, police reported.

Reporters retreated from the area after a newspaper photographer was shot in the leg.

Sectarian rioting began late Monday in eastern Belfast, with leaders from both Catholic and Protestant communities reporting

attacks on homes overnight.

Police reported Molotov cocktails were being thrown as a large crowd gathered on the streets that separate Catholic and Protestant neighbourhoods in the area, a longstanding Northern Ireland flash point. Ambulance services reported two people injured early Tuesday, and reporters attempting to cover the disturbances were threatened.

The Irish Republican Party Sinn Fein said up to 100 masked men raided Catholic-owned homes in the Short Strand neighbourhood after allegations by unionist politicians that Protestant homes were attacked Sunday. Police had no information on any of Sunday's reported attacks.

Sinn Fein blamed the attacks on Catholics on members of the Ulster Volunteer Force, a loyalist paramilitary group that officially

disarmed in 2009. Police had no immediate comment on the assertion.

After a long period of quiet in its ongoing "Troubles" between Catholics and Protestants, Northern Ireland has seen a resurgence of violence in recent months. Tensions also are typically elevated in early summer, when Protestant groups hold commemorative marches to celebrate the 17th century victory of England's King William III over his Catholic predecessor, James II. "We would appeal to anyone with any influence to continue to work with police to tackle these issues which are damaging for the whole community," Assistant Chief Constable Alistair Finlay said Tuesday in a statement. "This is an issue that cannot be addressed by police alone." (CNN)

Libya conflict: Italy urges suspension of hostilities ITALIAN FOREIGN Minister Franco Frattini has called for a suspension of hostilities in Libya to allow humanitarian aid to be brought to the war-torn country.

Mr Frattini also said Nato must provide data on results of its bombing campaign and guidelines on targeting errors.

Arab League Chairman Amr Moussa also urged a ceasefire on Tuesday, voicing reservations about the Nato campaign.

On Sunday a Nato missile apparently misfired striking a residential area.

The Libyan government said nine people including two young children were killed in the strike.

The alliance acknowledged that civilian casualties may have resulted from it.

Meanwhile Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi described Libya's opposition National Transitional Council as an "important dialogue partner" and an "important domestic political force".

Rebel leader Mahmoud Jibril has been holding talks with the Chinese leadership in Beijing.

Credibility 'at risk' Speaking to the lower house of the Italian parliament, Mr Frattini called for "an immediate humanitarian suspension of hostilities" to allow an aid corridor to be set up.

"With regard to Nato, it is fair

to ask for increasingly detailed information on results as well as precise guidelines on the dramatic errors involving civilians," he added.

But the French foreign ministry said Paris was against any pause.

Such a move "would allow [Libyan leader] Muammar Gaddafi to gain time and reorganise", said spokesman Bernard Valero, quoted

by AFP news agency.

"In the end, it would be the civilian population that would suffer from the smallest sign of weakness on our behalf."

On Monday Mr Frattini said Nato's credibility was "at risk" after the residential area strike.

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contact 946-5278 7176

TO CLEAN THE SHOP

CONTACT 231-3788

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BEAUTY & BEYOND SALON / SPA Is looking for

Cosmetologist

• Must have valid insurance & certification • Must have experience with compressor maintenence • Must have a good personality to work around people • Flexible hours a must- Holidays & Saturdays & Sundays Required

BELONGERS ONLY NEED APPLY

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

Carpenter

NEEDED FOR DIVE OPERATION

International Transfer Company Limited

Dishwasher Labourer

Is looking for a

To work 5 days per week salary $7.00 per hour.

To work 5 days per week.

Salary $6.00 per hour

Contact 341-0026

FAX: (649) 946-4661

– Salary based on commission

Domestic Worker – Salary $5.50 per hour Must be able to work from 9am-5pm

Contact 346-5064 Closing date July 10th, 2011

REGISTERED NURSE REQUIRED

• Must have Bachelors degree in nursing qualification from a recognized university and at least 3 years post qualification experience • Be available to work part-time hours between 8am – 8pm daily plus weekends, holidays and overnight to meet the needs of the clinic • Eligible for registration with the local Health Practitioners Board • Experience in operating theatres assisting with gynecology and urology cases • Willing to be flexible to meet the needs of the clinic • Must be highly computer literate experience with medical billing software and QuickBooks an advantage • Salary commensurate with experience

Please send CV to amp@tciway.tc or fax: 649-946-4942 Closing date July 17th, 2012 NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

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Windsong Resort

Bryant’s Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Is seeking employment:

1 A/c Installer and 2 A/c Technicians

Must have Knowledge of Mitsubishi A/c equipment (VRF systems, City Multi systems) & Air cool & water cool chiller systems. Capable of repairing other major brands of equipment. Able to fabricate metal and air duct

1 Maintenance Helper

Able to do general repairs (Masonry, plumbing, painting, and electrical wiring etc.

2 Laborers & 1 Sales Clerk

Must be able to understand, speak & write English. Able to work with little or no supervision.

Applicants must have a minimum of five years experience.

Must be able to understand, speak & write English.

All Applicants Must have a valid driver’s license Salary based on experience.

Wine Specialist and Event Coordinator Windsong Resort located on Grace Bay seeking an individual with university education and fluent in English, Spanish and French, both written and verbal, and with an excellent knowledge of wine to procure and maintain wine portfolio/sales as well as general marketing and event coordination for the resort and assisting generally as required. This is a seasonal position requiring the successful candidate to also be eligible for separate employment in France for approximately 5-6 months each year procuring and maintaining relationships with wine producers in France and Spain salary starting at $545 per week or commensurate with experience

Reply to: c/o P.O. Box 209, Chancery Court, Providenciales or Labour Board, Providenciales 5225

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EMPLOYMENT / SERVICES / NOTICES Ward Consultancy

Royal West Indies Resort

Acting on behalf of our clients:Caicos Express Airways Ltd., P.J.’S Barber Shop, K.K.& T’S Auto Car Rental

Aircraft Mechanic To fix and service airplanes etc.

Salary $8.00 per hour

Real estate opportunity Two-bedroom, one bath home in the centre of phase one of Priton Developments in Wheeland.

Beautifully maintained, substantially improved, fully furnished.

Situated on 0.25 acre lot, it’s close to Blue Hills and has interior open plan living/kitchen/dining room, and central air throughout.

Offers over $155,000. Motivated seller.

Call 245 6620

Maintenance/ Labourer

To check and clean vehicles daily $6.00 per hour 7am-5pm

Contact: 649-332-5533

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FOR SALE

Cosmetologist

To do manicure and pedicure etc.

Salary $200.00 per week

Call today to advertise

946-4664

or email gemmahandy@gmail.com

OR EMAIL

tcnews@tciway.tc

FAX: (649) 946-4661

VACANCIES ROYAL WEST INDIES RESORT, is looking for motivated proactive individuals to join its ‘Resort Team’ and contribute to this growing Condominium Resort. Candidates MUST want to actively participate in creating an excellent and professional guest experience.

• POOL AND BEACH ATTENDANT • GENERAL MAINTENANCE • GARDENER Requirements: • MUST speak English and the ability to write and read English • Ability to maintain pools and hot tub chemicals and maintenance issues related to same • Some knowledge of water sports equipment • Able to swim.

• Fit and able for heavy lifting • Personality suited for the hotel industry • Must be customer friendly • Willing to work split shifts, holidays and weekends.

• Knowledge of waste water treatment plants • Knowledge of Commercial Laundry Equipment including propane systems • Air Conditioning systems, Fire Alarm systems, Domestic Water systems including Water Heaters • Irrigation systems Wages $6.50/hour

Public Auction CIBC FIRSTCARIBBEAN INTERNATIONAL BANK, hereby gives notice that it will cause to be sold by Public Auction the following vehicles at their storage site located at Bayview Motors on Leeward Highway, Providenciales at 10:00 am on Friday, 01st July, 2011.

A small but growing Turks and Caicos Islands management company is seeking a qualified and experienced

Managing Director

• 2006 Kia Sorento(Silver) Poor Condition • 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe (Blue) Fair Condition • 2004 GMC Sierra (Grey) Poor Condition • 2007 Suzuki XLT (Grey) Poor Condition • 2008 Toyota Highlander (Red) Good Condition • 2008 Hyundai Tucson (White) Fair Condition • 2005 GMC Canyon Truck (Red) Fair Condition • 2006 Kia Sportage (Black) Fair Condition • 2006 Hyundai Tucson (Dark Green) Poor Condition

To head corporate and client level operations. The successful candidate must possess: • Bsc. In Hotel and Food Administration • Masters in Business Administration • Minimum five years directly relevant post qualification work experience at directorial and regional level.

• Proven track record in growing business and contract negotiation. Will be able to produce mission critical reporting and provide solutions and decision making based on proper analysis and understanding.

• Computer literate with modern property management systems, productivity software and internet distributed marketing and reservations systems.

Package is based on qualification and experience, $70,000 to $80,000 per annum.

The suitable candidate will be able to lead all aspects of hospitality and corporate operations.

All resumes and applications must be forwarded to:

Royal West Indies Resort P.O. Box 482, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands You may also fax to: (649)946-5008

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

For more information please contact the local branch on 649-946-5303 Ext. 322.

Or, Submit bids in writing to:

CIBC FIRSTCARIBBEAN INTERNATIONAL BANK, Receivables Management Unit, Leeward Highway, Providenciales.

RWI Management Ltd.

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FINBAR GRANT is looking for a

June 25 - July 1, 2011 FAX: (649) 946-4661

EMPLOYMENT / SERVICES / NOTICES

FLOWERGIRL

HARTFUL JOLLY

Vacancy Notice

Is looking for a

We are looking to hire

Domestic

1 Gardener/ Painter

per week. Salary $5.50 per hour.

able to work from 9am – 3pm

Mon - Friday 7:00am 4:00pm. $6.50 per hour.

Belongers only need apply

contact 245-4161

contact 231-3788

Contact 946-4131

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Worker Female Driver Farmer To work 5 days To work 5 days With own transportation must be Is looking for a

per week. Salary $5.00 per hour.

Contact 242-8228

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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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EMPLOYMENT / SERVICES / NOTICES

C & J EMPLOYMENT

PROVO BEVERAGE Is looking for a

LABOURER Contact Serge at fax: 649-941-3637

5220

To work Monday thru Friday must have experience in sales salary $5.00 per hour Belonger preferred send resumes to P.O. Box 954 5210

Leslie Watts

Providenciales Telephone - 941-5391

Providenciales Telephone - 946-5754

Domestic Worker/Driver

Domestic Worker/ Labourer

– salary $5.00 per hour

Cashier

– salary $150.00 per week

2 Store/ Sales Clerks – salary $5.00 per hour

Computer Technician

– salary $400.00 per week Must have experience in repairing laptop and desktop, pc and laptop motherboard cleaning, repairing and rebuilding, recovery of deleted files and rebuilding damaged hard drives

Contact 941-8283

Is looking for a

SALES PERSON NEEDED

Executive Tours Ltd

FAX: (649) 946-4661

Domestic Worker

STEEL UNLIMITED

New Image Beauty Centre Providenciales Telephone - 241-4156

Salary $250 per week. Only Turks Islanders need to apply

C & J EMPLOYMENT is looking to fill the following positions on behalf of our clients: Lucy Mott Lee, Salon De Marina, Ket’s Computer Services, Provo Repair Cabinet, Sweet T’s Restaurant.

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• Must be willing to work six (6) days per week • Must be trustworthy and reliable • Salary $6.00 per hour • Hours are from 8:00am -6:00pm

Cosmetologist

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CARPENTER To work 5 days per week salary $12.00 per hour.

Contact 341-4502

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SUNRISE CAR RENTALS AVIS VEHICLES

SALE! Sale!!

2007 Toyota YARIS – from $ 10,000.00 2007 Daihatsu SIRION – from $ 11,000.00 2006 Daihatsu TERIO – from $ 11,000.00 2006 Hyundai Terracan – from $ 12,500.00 FORD FreeStar Van – from $ 13,500.00 2010 Suzuki SWIFT – from $ 15,500.00 2010 Suzuki SX-4 Sexy Sedan – from $ 18,000.00

All vehicles were purchased ‘NEW’ and have been Maintained at Bayview Motors Service Department. All vehicles sold ‘as is’.

See Marie or Kentisha for all the Details

946-4114

Hurry, when they’re gone, THEY’RE GONE!!

Salary $5.00 per hour Only Turks Islanders need to apply. 5222

Salary $5.00 per hour Only Turks Islanders need to apply 5221

SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION Equity Ltd., as Trustee, pursuant to the Registered Land Ordinance of the Turks and Caicos Islands, hereby gives notice that it will cause to be sold by public auction the following properties: Property #1 Title 60905/157K17, Leeward Going Through, Providenciales A 1700 sq. ft., 2 bedroom, 2½ bathroom furnished Palmyra condominium unit.– Unit 305 Registered Proprietor: Future Capital Holdings Ltd.

Property #2 Title 60905/157K6, Leeward Going Through, Providenciales A 1700 sq. ft., 2 bedroom, 2½ bathroom furnished Palmyra condominium unit. – Unit 106 Registered Proprietor: Future Capital Holdings Ltd.

Property #3 Title 60905/157K14, Leeward Going Through, Providenciales A 1700 sq. ft., 2 bedroom, 2½ bathroom Palmyra condominium unit: Unit 302 – no furniture included Registered Proprietor: Ronald Jeffrey Berman

Property #4 Title 60905/157K11, Leeward Going Through, Providenciales A 1700 sq. ft. 2 bedroom, 2½ bathroom Palmyra condominium unit: Unit 205 – no furniture included Registered Proprietor: Ronald Jeffrey Berman

The auction will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, July 11th, 2011 at the offices of Twa, Marcelin, Wolf, Chancery Court, Leeward Highway, Providenciales. For further particulars please contact Twa, Marcelin, Wolf at: tmw@tmwlaw.tc – reference “Auctions” or call 649 946 4261.

All sales subject to reserve; ten per cent (10%) deposit required with successful bid.

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EMPLOYMENT / SERVICES / NOTICES

VACANCIES Seven Stars Resort, Grace Bay is now recruiting for the following positions, suitably qualified Belongers who possess the requirements listed are encouraged to apply. Ideal candidates should possess luxury resort 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 a strong work ethic, available for work on public holidays and weekends.

Salaries are based on experience and qualifications. Working hours are flexible.

Front Of House Executive Assistant

The candidate will report directly to the Managing Director, and experience in the following areas would be a necessity• Should have a minimum of 10 years management experience with International 5 Star properties.

• Working knowledge of Spanish and French.

• Experienced in the oversight of all aspects of a Hotel Housekeeping Department, including supervision of staff levels in excess of 20 employees.

• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management.

• Background in the monitoring of actual against budgeted financial performance.

• Oversight of third party vendors to ensure best pricing and quality of merchandise.

• Monitoring of all room inventory levels.

• Experience in managing all Front Office functions, as well as Concierge, Boutique, Spa and Children’s Club facilities.

• Must be effective in handling problems in the workplace, anticipating, identifying, preventing and solving problems as necessary.

• Developing training programs for all Front of House employees to guarantee exemplary levels of customer service.

• Experience in the monitoring of room revenues and occupancy levels, analyzing rate variances and the monitoring of credit reports, and the implementation of appropriate revenue management strategies and tactics to maximize occupancy and rate.

• Control of staffing levels to reflect changes required for seasonal fluctuations.

Pool & Beach Attendants

• Must be out-going and friendly • Have the ability to work on their own and be able to lift heavy objects weighing up to 50 pounds • First Aid training is preferable • Must have 1 – 2 years related experience working at a 5 Star Resort in a similar role • Provide towels, chairs & umbrellas and amenities to guests • Keep all out-side beach and pool areas free of debris, clean ashtrays and straighten chairs and fold towels.

Kitchen Steward

Energetic person to assist in maintaining excellent levels of hygiene in kitchen and food and beverage service areas • Previous experience in kitchen operations • Ability to work under pressure • Closing Date : June 30th, 2011

Suitably qualified candidates should apply in writing or send resume Monday – Friday 9am-5pm Management Seven Stars Resort P.O Box 603 Grace Bay Road, Providenciales Turks and Caicos Islands British West Indies Email: recruitment@sevenstarsgracebay.com Website: www.sevenstarsgracebay.com Telephone: (649) 333 - 7731 Fax: (649) 941 - 8601

June 25 - July 1, 2011 FAX: (649) 946-4661

NOTICE TO MARINERS Dredging – Sandy Point, North Caicos (21 Deg 56 mins 22 seconds North. 72 Deg 2 mins 54 seconds West) Mariners are advised that maintenance dredging will commence in the Sandy Point Channel on or about the 27th June 2011. The suction dredger “Cays Construction” will operate on a 12 hour daylight basis for the period of the works, which is expected to take 40 days to complete. The “Cays Construction” will be assisted by tender vessels for the duration.

THIS VESSEL WILL BE ENGAGED IN UNDERWATER OPERATIONS AND OBSTRUCTIONS WILL EXTEND OUT AT LEAST 2000 FT. All vessels are advised to use the alternative Bellfield Landing Route located at 21 Deg 54 Mins 18 seconds N. 72 Deg 2 Mins 26 Seconds W The “Cays Construction” will display the lights and shapes as prescribed in the International Prevention of Collision regulations at all times. Maritime users are advised to pass at very slow speed and distances prescribed in the international collision regulations. Vessels passing within these limits are reminded they do so at their own risk and should in addition, be mindful of your wake and when approaching dredges, stop all forward motion, and proceed at a “No- Wake” speed.

NO VESSELS SHOULD PASS WITHIN 100FT OF THE DREDGING OPERATIONS For Contact: 241-5062 5207

Vacancies

Gansevoort Turks & Caicos 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.

Service Manager

Job Description

• Manage, lead and mentor staff, ensure service is maintained at the utmost of quality levels. Maintain all corporate mandates, update and track daily reports, comps, Sales comps and void.

• Analyze staffing requirements and maintain appropriate scheduling • Interview, screen, and recruit job applicants • Coach and train staff • Responsible for Team performance – morale, productivity • 6-month server staff evaluation forms to be tracked and updated • Monitor activities and expenses • Keep Assistant General Manager informed of sales and key issues

Beverage Manager

Job Description

Coordinates all beverage service activities of the Hotel to include but not limited to: Restaurant and bar outlets, In Room Dining and special events. Works with the Management team and Chef regarding food and beverage costs, and requisitions or purchase of supplies, equipment, food and beverages.

Confers with beverage preparation and other personnel from the dining room, bar, and banquet team to plan menus and related activities. Oversees cleaning and maintenance of dining equipment and facilities, and ensures that all health and safety regulations are adhered to. Directs hiring, assignments, training, motivation disciplinary procedures and termination of personnel. Investigates and resolves beverage quality and service complaints.

May be involved in developing marketing strategy, and implement advertising and promotional campaigns to increase business. May review financial transactions and monitor budget to ensure efficient operation and to ensure expenditures stay within budget as assigned by the Food & Beverage Director or Owners.

Salary Range: 50,000-60,000 annually commensurate with experience

Interested applicants can contact our Human Resources Department, Monday through Friday 10am to 5pm. Closing date for all application is June 30th, 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 5224

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Domestic Worker contact 946-5759

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

GLORIA RIGBY

is looking for a PART-TIME

LABOURER

LABOURER

To do general Labour from Monday thru Friday 7am – 3pm. Salary $5.00 per hour.

contact 247-0673

FAX: (649) 946-4661

Plumber

HEALTHY TREAT & DELI

Is looking for a

To work three (3) hours (2 mornings 1 Afternoon). Salary $5.00 per hour.

Duties include: @@Waster water treatment management and pool treatment @@Must have at least seven (7) years experience @@Must be self motivated @@Must be able to work six (6) days per week including public holidays, overtime @@Must be able to work in extreme pressure at times @@Salary $7.00 per hour

Contact 244-3183

Contact : 946-4214

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On behalf of its customers O’Neil Ruddock is looking for a

EMPLOYMENT / SERVICES / NOTICES

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LEW1 SHIPPING LTD.

PROVIDENCIALES. TEL: 649-941-5707/231-1117 FAX:649-941-5708 Is seeking the following persons:

One Deckhand to work on vessel

• Must have a STCW-95 Certificate • Must have five (5) years experience as a sailor • Must be willing to learn navigation and to take steering watch • Must be willing to clean vessel, chip rust and paint barge • Must be willing o live on board barge

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

Project Manager

• Must be able to read and write English • One (1) Domestic Worker • To clean office and apartment complex • To work three (3) days per week • Must be able to speak and understand English

BNC Consulting Group

Is currently seeking candidates for the position of

Chef On behalf of its client. The ideal candidate must be able to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays.

Requirements for the position include:

@@Culinary degree and minimum 5 years experience as a head chef @@Exceptional food costing and menu design experience @@Proven supervisory skills and ability to manage busy kitchen @@Excellent command of English Language with strong oral and written communication skills @@Exceptional attention to detail and quality @@Strong computer skills in Word, Excel and POS required @@Must possess a clean police record Salary commensurate with education and experience.

Interested candidates should submit your CV to Bridgette Thomas at bthomas@bnccgroup.com or call 649-332-2565 for immediate consideration.

Only qualified candidates will be interviewed.

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Responsibilities • Manage all aspects of the Project, from programme planning to budget development and contract execution through work performance involving oversight of administration and production, • Communicate with the Design Team to optimize the resources by simplifying construction procedures and/or select alternative materials, • Understand and implement Energy Saving technologies wherever possible in the Project, • Fill the role of the highest-level Company representative with full time commitment to the Project and responsible for on-site A&E Client relations, • Manage all Project Staff directly assigned to the Project, • Negotiate Contract and Subcontract agreements and purchase orders where applicable, • Participate in system and procedure development for Company operations, • Aid and assist in future expansion and development within the Region • Review Drawings to locate issues with design or documentation • Negotiate and review possible construction contracts • Conduct value engineering to look for specification alternatives • Lead the development of and take responsibility for the implementation of the Program Management Plan • Manage the cost and financial disposition of the project Requirements • Must have at least 8 years experience as a Project Manager.

• Must have at least 5 years significant experience as it relates to surveying and construction management of different properties • Must have experience as lead project manager on a project in excess of $50 million & 150, 000 sq ft

Director of Owner Relations Responsibilities • Primary liaison to help owners with refurbishment and accounting inquiries • Responsible for solving all accounting inquiries as requested by owners • Responsible for all guest scheduling as well as enquires of a similar nature • Achieve high levels of quality customer service and satisfaction for Resort owners • Performs also as executive assistant to the CEO Requirements • Must have at least 8 years managerial experience at a property of similar size and quality.

• Must have managerial experience in the Condo Strata Management • Must have at least 5 years of experience in Condo Style Owner Relations • Ability to inspire, train, and develop people for promotion by encouraging and supporting career development, and driving continuous learning • Ability to instill a highly consistent satisfaction rate in all owners Turks Island citizens only need to apply in person to Tiersa Smith, Human Resources Manager at The Sands Resort located on Grace Bay Road, Providenciales, or e-mail careers@hartlinggroup.com. Applications must be in by July 4th, 2011.

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EMPLOYMENT / SERVICES / NOTICES

Property for rent

MAINTENANCE CREW PROVIDENCIALES Is looking for the following applicants:

1 Electrician 1 Air Condition Technician Contact 941-3063 or 242-8905

TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS FINANCIAL SERVICES COMMISSION

Experienced Insurance Analysts 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 Experienced Insurance Analysts:

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Analysts are responsible for assisting with the planning and conduct of off-site and onsite reviews of insurance entities, including reviewing the financial and operational systems of insurance businesses, to determine the entities’ financial status and level of compliance with their own internal policies and standards and relevant local and international standards, ordinances and regulations

Specific duties include:

• • • • • •

Assist in developing annual plans for onsite inspections/reviews of insurance entities Perform off-site and onsite reviews of insurance organizations Carry out rigorous analysis of financial statements, business plans etc.

Monitor and report on trends in the financial performance of insurance entities Assist in evaluating and processing applications for insurance licenses Collect, collate and analyze statistical information relating to the insurance industry and licensees • Investigate, as directed, complaints by the public or queries in respect of the policies, practices and procedures of insurance entities • Develop and recommend and, upon approval, implement standards and procedures for the administration of the Insurance Dept.

• Any other duties as set out in the Job Descriptions for Insurance Officers/Analysts or as assigned by the Head of Insurance.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

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Must be able to work 5 days per week.

Salary $6.00 per hour

• Two-bed one-bath home in phase one of Priton Developments in Wheeland.

• Fully furnished, excellent condition, large fully fenced yard.

• Pets accepted.

• Available for $800 a month, low bills.

Email gemmahandy@gmail.com

or call 341 7580

BAYVIEW MOTORS BAYVIEW MOTORS is currently looking to fill the position as a

Receptionist/ Cashier

This individual must possess the following good computer skills, good organizational and communication skills, good organizational and communication skills, excellent telephone etiquette, must have a valid drivers license and must be willing to work on weekends, must be willing to work with little or no supervision and must be willing to take on any other related task.

Please submit all application between 9am-5pm Monday thru Friday

Bayview Motors Ltd. P.O. Box 619 Leeward Highway Providenciales Please email all application to mariec@bayviewmotors.com Qualified applicants only will be contacted for interview

Preferred qualification is a Degree in Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or equivalent professional qualification such as ACII or equivalent.

Four (4) to Six (6) years related working experience in the insurance industry or insurance regulation. Management experience would be an asset.

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• Sound knowledge of financial and statistical analyses; • Sound knowledge of the operations of insurance entities and the insurance industry; • Good knowledge of local and international insurance regulations and standards, and generally of insurance law.

COMPENSATION RANGE

Depending on the level of professional qualification, experience level and number of years in the industry, the salary range offered is $35,701 to $51,589 per annum. Persons who are employed on a contract basis of one (1) to three (3) years will be eligible for a gratuity of 15% of basic pay upon the successful completion of the contract.

OTHER INFORMATION APPLICABLE TO BOTH POSTS

The duties for the posts may be carried out at either of the Commission’s offices in Grand Turk or Providenciales.

Applications should be received no later than June 30, 2011 and may be emailed to dmorrison@tcifsc.tc or dstrose@tcifsc.tc or faxed to 649-946-2369/649-941-8379.

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

BETTY COX

Is looking for the following persons on behalf of our clients:-

Is looking for a

DOMESTIC

- $5.00 per hour

contact 649-343-8659

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

contact 242-7753

Is looking for a

WORKER

Technical Maintenance

Contact: Finance Department at 946-4536 or email: discountfinance@tciway.tc

Contact 243-3337

@@Must be able to work 6 days per week @@Must be trustworthy and reliable @@Salary $5.00 per hour @@Hours are 8:00am – 3:00pm

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Applicants must be willing to work with little or no supervision Interested persons please

Domestic Worker

FAX: (649) 946-4661

FOOTPRINTS ON THE BEACH

Is looking for a

6 Domestic Workers 2 Laborers 1 Security Officer 2 Sales Persons 2 Babysitters 1 Handyman 1 Kitchen Helper 1 Public Area Supervisor 1 Sales/ Training Officer 2 Hairstylists

DISCOUNT LIQUORS/ WINE CELLAR

Notice Of Sale By

Public Auction Meridian Mortgage Corporation Ltd. as Chargee, pursuant to its charge and the Registered Land Ordinance, hereby gives notice that it will cause to be sold the property listed below by Public Auction, to be held at the office of Meridian Trust Company, Caribbean Place, and Providenciales at 10.00 a.m. on Friday 8th of July, 2011.

Location

60906/218/k14, Leeward Going Through, Providenciales. Fully furnished studio unit on the 3rd floor of the beachfront Alhena building in the Seven Stars Resort, Grace Bay. Westerly facing for beautiful sunset views from the deck. Features: on-site gym, spa, restaurant, large pool, underground, parking. Centrally located within walking distance of numerous shops and restaurants. A reserve price will be fixed for the auction.

Title

Absolute

Proprietor

Beachside Ltd

Approximate Area

700 sq ft

Location

60906/218/k13, Leeward Going Through, Providenciales. Fully furnished 3 bedroom unit, with lockout capability, on the 3rd floor of the beachfront Alhena Building in the Seven Stars Resort, Grace Bay. Features: on-site gym, spa, restaurant, large pool, underground, parking. Centrally located within walking distance of numerous shops and restaurants. A reserve price will be fixed for the auction.

Title

Absolute

Proprietor

Island Retreat Ltd

Approximate Area

2672 sq ft

Location

50500/96, Whitby, North Caicos. 5.0 acres of beachfront land with partially constructed foundation, 2 lots west of the St Charles resort on Whitby Beach, North Caicos. The subject property enjoys approximately 288 linear foot of beachfront. A reserve price will be fixed for the auction.

Title

Absolute

Proprietor

Prickly Pear Investment Company, Ltd.

Approximate Area

5.0 acres

Location

40103/23&24, West, Middle Caicos. 0.71 acres of elevated raw land located at the end of a cul-de-sac in the beautiful Blue Horizon Resort, Middle Caicos.

Parcel 40103/23 comprises 0.34 acres. Parcel 40103/24 comprises 0.37 acres.

Stunning sea views. Just steps away from the secluded beach below. A reserve price will be fixed for the auction.

Title

Absolute

Proprietor

Natures Way Ltd

Approximate Area

0.71 acres

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION ARE AVAILABLE BY REQUEST, FROM MERIDIAN TRUST COMPANY LTD. Meridian House P.O. Box 599, Caribbean Place Leeward Highway, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands, B.W.I Tel. (649) 941-3082. Fax (649) 941-3223

Person to clean the pool deck. Must be able to work 3 days per week. Salary $5.00 per hour

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WARD CONSULTANCY Acting on behalf of our client: Matsur/ Sushi Bar

Chef

• Must be able to work shift • Must be able to supervise and participate in cooking and baking also in the preparation of food • Salary $7.00 per hour

contact 332-5533

FULL-TIME KITCHEN HELP • Must be able to work days and nights • Pot washing, dishwashing, general cleaning and some prep work • Salary $6.00 per hour

Contact: 941-3044

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BRUCELY GRANT

Labourer Is looking for a

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

contact 242-3325

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PHONE: (649) 946-4664

June 25 - July 1, 2011

EMPLOYMENT / SERVICES / NOTICES

FAX: (649) 946-4661

Job Opportunities

Parrot Cay Resort and COMO Shambhala have vacancies for the following positions: Managerial Position:

HOTEL GENERAL MANAGER

We are looking for a highly self motivated professional who possesses a keen interest in hospitality with the ability to effectively manage a well established Luxurious Five Star Resort.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Effective running of the day- to -day operation of the hotel while ensuring that all cost effective measures are enforced.

• Maintain a positive and professional work attitude towards all employees and Guest.

• Attending to the needs of all internal and external guests with a drive to meet and exceed expectations as well as providing top quality services to all guests while achieving guest satisfaction.

• Efficiently manage all aspects of the hotel operation.

• Develop and enforce new rules and policies as the need arise.

• Analyzed and prepare operating and capital expense budgets for the hotel when necessary.

• Maintain confidentiality at all times with a view of protecting the resort and its customers.

• Look after the up keeping and maintenance of the entire resort and its Assets.

Qualification and Experience:

The successful candidate must have: • Previous General Manager experience • At least a Master Degree in Hospitality or Hotel Management • Proven Multi Island and European Training Experience • Strong F & B capabilities and a minimum of 10 years Luxurious Hotel Experience • Ability to function effectively in a multi cultural environment • Excellent communication, organizational and decision making skills.

• Excellent Computer skills.

• The ability to maximize profit while cutting operational cost on a daily basis • Must live on property and be willing to work long hours including Public Holidays and weekends.

Engineering Administration Manager (BELONGERS ONLY)

We are looking for a highly motivated individual with at least 5yrs previous experience as an Administrative Manager or equivalent. The successful candidate must have knowledge of tools, equipment with the ability to plan, organize, direct and coordinate supportive services to the organization. Candidate will be required to work Public Holidays and weekends.

JOB SUMMARY

Support and assist the Chief Engineer in administrative duties as well as ensuring that the daily operations of the Department run smoothly.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide supplies base on the needs of the Department and Projects.

• Established policies and procedures when necessary.

• Utilize the company system to compare monthly expenses against the budget.

• Create accurate and detail reports daily, weekly and monthly.

• Monitor daily Budget and Capex to ensure that the entire department operates effectively within Budget.

• Prepare schedules and coordinates travel arrangements.

• Manage all timesheets and employee performance of a day to day basis.

• Assist the fire Chief when necessary and update stock and order fire equipment when needed.

• Monitor and arrange fire inspections from external contractors.

• Liaise with the Estates Manager to ensure that all maintenance issues with homeowners are resolved in a timely manner.

• Assist the Projects and Landscaping Manager when necessary.

• Negotiate better prices with overseas and local suppliers before finalizing an order.

• Obtain quote and make comparison with various companies before purchasing.

• Promote energy saving and water conservation techniques.

• Assist COMO Approach Team with ideas to save energy and water.

• Follow up on urgent parts ordered and ship via FedEx or IBC.

Qualification and Experience:

• At least Bachelors degree in Business Administration.

• Minimum of 5yrs experience within the administrative field.

• Excellent problem solving, communication, administration, planning, organization and interpersonal skills.

• Team player • Candidate must be willing to work long hours including weekends and public holidays when necessary for the efficient discharge of his/her duties.

OTHER MANAGERIAL POSITIONS • • • • • •

Financial Controller Spa Manager Chief Steward Executive Housekeeper Front Office/ Revenue Manager Asst. IT Manager

time.

• Must conduct repairs on all outboard engines as the need arise.

• Perform any other duties as outlined by your Department Head.

Qualifications and Experience:

• At least 5yrs experience as a boat Mechanic.

• Must have an Outboard Mechanic Certificate.

• Candidate must have excellent communications skills with the ability to follow instructions and work independently without supervision.

• Must have excellent problem solving ability with strong knowledge of boating equipment and Engines operation.

Position available immediately.

Boat Captain (BELONGERS ONLY)

This position requires the successful candidate to be in command of Parrot Cay transfer boats to and from the Leeward Marina for Staff and guest transfer as well as the transportation of cargo from time to time. The successful candidate will be required to work shift (day and Night) Weekends and Public Holidays.

Areas of responsibility are:

• To achieve and maintain the highest level of customer service and satisfaction through efficient helpful service at all times.

• To supervise and co-ordinate on board staff to ensure the health, safety and welfare of passengers, crew and vessel at all times.

• Must be presentable and polite, be respectful of other crew and speak clear English.

• Must have a hand’s on role regarding the maintenance and cleaning activities around the vessel.

• Must be capable of carrying out daily maintenance check on outboard engines.

• Must be prepared to carry out life jacket drills to all guests and staff on board vessels.

• Must be prepared to accept responsibility for the vessel that he/she operates.

• Must be physically fit and prepared to undergo annual physical checkups and be able to assist in the loading of baggage’s and cargo when required.

Qualifications:

Kindly contact the Human Resources Department for an indepth detailed copy of the job description for the above positions. Candidates who are interested in the above positions will be required to live on Parrot Cay for the efficient discharge of his/her duties.

• Must have a Boat Captain License with the ability to handle a 48ft inboard diesel engine.

• operate a 30ft high speed vessel with guests aboard.

• Certificate in shipboard safety, STCW 95.

• Candidate must speak English clearly and be able to converse with the Guests.

Boat Mechanic (BELONGERS ONLY)

Position available immediately.

The successful candidate must be a highly motivated individual with the ability to work flexible working hours including Weekends and Public Holidays.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the quarterly maintenance of all boat engines.

• Must conduct repairs to all electrical, navigation, main engines, gearbox etc.

• Must be able to diagnose mechanical, fuel and electrical problems and to conduct repairs quickly.

• Must be able to disassemble engine and replaced parts when necessary.

• Ensure that all regular boat repairs are done to the highest standard.

• Making sure that the boat is prepared prior to boarding

Private Estates Supervisor (BELONGERS ONLY)

The successful candidate must provide and coordinates all aspects of (back of house) personalized care to all guests and home owners during their stay and must assist in all areas of the job when necessary. Candidate may be required to overnight on Parrot Cay from time to time for the efficient discharge of his/her duties.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Adhere to all standard operating procedures.

• Maintain a co-operative, team- like attitude with coworkers, to ensure that we achieve our common goals

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POSITION AVAILABLE for a

SUPERVISOR FOR PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Continued

• • • • • • • • •

FAX: (649) 946-4661

EMPLOYMENT / SERVICES / NOTICES

Job Opportunities •

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@@ Individual must be a competent, mechanically minded person with @@ supervisor experience for Property Management. Supervisor will assist @@ with a variety of tasks related to the maintenance of several properties. @@ Successful incumbent should have several years in engineering. @@ Job includes management of a small staff and a considerable amount @@ of manual labour. Must have their own tools and their own car. @@ Salary commensurate with experience

of maximizing guest satisfaction and profit margins.

Maintain complete knowledge at all times of all hotel and spa services, hours of operation as well as all hotel and Spa operation procedures.

Read and adhere to schedule postings in regards to shifts, assignments and entering of guest histories.

Be aware of appearance, promptness with appointments, quality of work and attitude with guest.

Must be able to maintain the standard set-up for each butler villa.

Must check all villas prior to guest arrival and assist the designated Butler if there are any last minute requests.

Ensure that Butlers Villas are kept tidy and stocked with items as per check list.

Ensure that a maintenance log is generated for each Butler Villas and job undertaken are done in a timely manner.

You must supervise each task to make sure that they are professionally done in a manner that exceeds our guest expectations.

Ensure that all personal items/luggage that is left behind by the home owner is secured and stored away.

Maintain stock of VIP accessory items for use within the Butlers Villars.

Please forward resumes to:

Human Resources Manager, PTW Holdings Ltd. Caribbean Place, Leeward Highway, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands, BWI Fax: (649) 941-4664 7168

The Meridian Club on Pine Cay

Qualifications

• Candidate must have an Associate’s or Bachelors Degree in Hospitality or Business Administration • One to three years hospitality experience.

• Excellent Communication skills, with strong leadership caperability.

• Must be a people’s person, a team player and must possess a keen interest in providing top quality services to our guests.

• Ability to focus attention to details.

• Advance computer skills are essential.

• Must have the ability to remain calm and courteous with demanding/difficult guest/ employees or situations.

• Must have the ability to be consistent in job performance and attitude.

The Meridian Club, one of the Turks and Caicos Islands’ original and most unique resort experiences is now seeking a qualified on-site Restaurant Host.

Restaurant Host Responsibilities:

LINE POSITIONS:

1 Security Officers Commis Chef Chef de Partie 1 Accountant Food & Beverage Server Spa Therapist 1 Night Auditor Spa Attendant Massage Therapist 1 Receiving Clerk Turndown Attendants Night Spa Receptionist 1 Finished Carpenter Auyurvedic Lifestyle Consultant Night F & B Supervisor

1 Electrician Pilates and Fitness Teacher Maintenance Technician 1 A/C Technician Water Sports Instructor Night Room Service Supervisor 1 Vector Control person 2 Gardeners Recreation Attendant 1 Canteen Cook Kitchen Stewards Laundry Attendants Room Attendants 1 Boat Crew

Salaries for these positions will be paid base on qualification and experience. Please note that all application must be submitted with a valid Police Record, two reference letters from previous employers or a notary public and current educational certificates.

Belongers are encouraged to apply.

Only suitable Qualify Candidates will be contacted for an interview.

All Curriculum Vitae’ should be forward to the Human Resources Department at the following address:

Parrot Cay Resort and COMO Shambhala P.O. Box 164 Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands Ph: (649) 946 7788, Fax: (649) 946 7749 Email: joel.richards@parrotcay.como.bz or melissa.williams@parrotcay.como.bz

• • • • • • •

Set up and serve breakfast, lunch and dinner in a fine dining setting.

Clear tables and service areas following meals.

Take meal orders.

Keep dining room and poolside dining area neat and tidy Set “TEA” in the afternoon Make guests feel special and welcome Acquire information concerning items served so as to answer guest questions knowledgeably.

Basic Qualifications:

• • • • • • • • • • • • •

Must be fluent in English (both verbal and written) and be easily understood by guests.

At least a high school diploma.

At least 6 months prior experience waiting tables Proven experience in the Customer Service industry in a min. 4-star property Service aptitude and able to work cooperatively with others Must be neat and tidy and present a positive image Must have a talent for remembering people and making them feel welcome Must present a friendly, helpful attitude toward guests.

Must feel comfortable riding on boats in all weather conditions Must reside on Pine Cay to be available for breakfast and dinner service and clean-up.

Must be physically fit and able to lift 50 pounds.

Must be able to carry a TRAY with food on it.

Must be willing to work days, nights, weekends and holidays.

Wage: Based on qualifications and experience. From US$6.00/hour Position available: October 2011 (Full-time SEASONAL position. The Meridian club closes annually for 3-4 months for maintenance) Belongers only need apply. Applicants should submit: Resume including work history with name(s) of supervisor(s), plus 3 references with telephone numbers and description of how you know each person. A telephone contact for applicant must also be on cover letter or resume; Current Health certificate; Current Police Report and proof of Belongership should accompany resume. Qualified candidates will be called within 2 weeks of receipt of application Please send letter of interest with resume and other required items to Beverly Plachta via email: manager@meridianclub.com or fax to 649-9417010. Information may also be dropped off in an envelope at TCR Sotheby’s Venture House building near Salt Mills in Grace Bay.

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Reports: FIFA gets 'compelling' evidence against Warner, Hammam THE ETHICS committee of the International Football Federation (FIFA) has found "compelling" evidence to support the bribery allegations against the organisation's former Vice-President Jack Warner and ex-presidential candidate Mohamed bin Hammam, the British media reported citing a leaked copy of the committee report.

The report published by British news agencies on Wednesday said there was "comprehensive, convincing and overwhelming evidence to conclude prima facie that the accused [Warner] has initiated and arranged a special meeting of the CFU member associations for bin Hammam."

Warner and Hammam were suspended from FIFA on May 29 over allegations that they bribed members of the Caribbean Football Union (CFU) to secure their support in the organisation's presidential elections, which were later held in Zurich on June 1.

They were accused of paying or offering bribes of $40,000 each to 25 CFU associations for their support in the election. They are said to have paid the bribes during a meeting of CFU officials in Trinidad on May 10-11. FIFA has since launched an investigation into the allegations.

Both have rejected the allegations and denied any wrongdoing.

The report alleged that Hammam "offered, at least indirectly and under the pledge of secrecy, to each of the member associations

an envelope containing $40 000," and said: "It appears compelling to consider the actions of bin Hammam constitute prima facie an act of bribery, or at least an attempt to commit bribery.

"This assumption is based not only on detailed statements and affidavits of the witnesses, mentioned before, but also on the objective evidence in the form of photographs and transcripts of cellphone text

messages," the report added.

The report, compiled by Namibian judge Petrus Damuseb, said Warner was informed last week that the ethics committee believed he was, at the least, "an accessory to corruption." It said Warner's evidence to a committee hearing last month were "mere self-serving declarations" that "failed to provide the FIFA ethics committee with a plausible explanation."

June 25 - July 1, 2011

Caleb’s century propels Jaguars to huge win A SUPERB unbeaten century

by Winnick Caleb enabled the Jaguars to secure a comprehensive victory over the Quality Supermarket Kings in a T20 cricket match played last Sunday at the Downtown Ball Park.

Batting first after winning the toss the Jaguars posted a mammoth total of 224-5 from 20 overs with Caleb leading the way with an unbeaten even century (17x4s 1x6). Support came from

Nuwan Bodhinayake who hit an aggressive 54 (10 x4s 2x6s).

Bowling for the Kings, Ira Baptiste took 1-39 from four overs.

The Kings struggled at the crease and succumbed for a paltry score of 60.

Sixteen-year-old Jewellyn Sealey captured 3-15, including the prize wicket of Baptiste, and John Dolphin claimed 2-12 also from three overs.

Challenge Your World (CYW) Youth Charter Basketball Clinics are reaping success. The environmentally-conscious body has started to promote sustainability through sports. Information from the group indicated that their first clinic, which attracted a total of 66 children, was a success.

Josh for Sports

The importance of nutrition in sports for athletes THERE is an adage that goes: “It’s not the will to win, but it’s the will to prepare to win that wins competitions.”

I would be totally remiss in my obligations to my readers if I am not honest with them in divulging and sharing with them the truths as they are revealed to me.

My sources of information are, among other things, through inexhaustible research, practical experience, historical documents, analytical research, diagnosis and prognosis and a determination and commitment to help promote the excellence of our national sport programmes.

After saying all the above, I am confessing that the more I find out the less I know. My research today has obligated me to share with you some nutritional facts which are imperative to know if you want to realise your maximum potential in

the field of competitive sports.

One important aspect of the physical preparation of an elite athlete is nutrition. Unfortunately this vital area is often misunderstood and neglected. Proper nutrition is not only essential to maximise the benefits of strength training, it also plays a significant role in the area of cardio-respiratory fitness training.

In order to understand the role of nutrition in strength training, one must be familiar with the six elements of nutrition: water, protein, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins and minerals.

Athletes must also understand the parts that these elements of nutrition play in keeping their bodies operating at peak physical efficiency.

WATER Water is very important to the proper functioning of the human body [which is largely comprised of that substance]. Indeed while a

By Joshua Gardiner

person can survive for a considerable time without food, such is not the case as in regards to water. Water loss occurs daily in a variety of ways, only if the liquid is replaced then a proper water balance can be maintained.

The major sources of replacement are water that is consumed and water absorbed from other fluids and foods (fruits and vegetables).

Water serves a variety of purposes

within the body. It acts as a cleansing agent for the waste products of the various processes that take place in the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and protein. The importance of protein for strength training would be discussed in a subsequent article. The waste products of protein metabolism are potentially dangerous and so a diet relatively high in protein should be accompanied by a plentiful supply of water.

Water also aids in the circulation of the blood by preventing excessive viscosity. In other words the blood stays thin and circulates freely, thereby keeping vital oxygen supplies in all body tissue, a factor which is very important to the sports person. All ball players are familiar with the loss of water via sweating, whether in the gym or on the playing field. If this sweat loss is not replaced as soon as possible dire consequences could result.

The ideal way to replace body fluid loss is to drink cool, plain water. The reason for this is that studies of fluid absorption indicate that cold fluids are emptied from the stomach at a significantly faster rate than fluids at body temperature. Also of considerable importance is the observation that gastric emptiness is retarded when ingested fluids contain sugar. What this means is that when training in hot weather and especially when the exercises are intense, don’t rehydrate with soft drinks when cool plain water is available.

It is also prudent to consume around 300ML of cool water some 15 minutes before exercising in hot weather. During the exercise a volume of 200 ML is ingested and about 15 minutes intervals is probably a realistic goal for rehydration as large volumes tend to produce a bloating feeling.

Continue next week.

June 25 - July 1, 2011

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Plenty at stake in rugby friendly

BRAGGING rights will be up for grabs when the Meridian Field hosts only its second ever rugby contest this weekend.

It might be billed as a friendly but the inaugural TCI Rugby Club’s Captain’s Select vs. President’s Select clash on Saturday is anything but.

In fact so intense is the interclub rivalry that both sides have been training away from each other’s prying eyes during the build-up.

Spokesman Gareth Butler said: “It’s been long anticipated this game, with TCIRFU club captain Blair Mason team taking on a side selected by TCIRFU President Keith Burant. There’s a lot at stake, especially the island bragging rights.

“It’s only the second game to be played at the Meridian Field

following the opening match in which the TCI beat Bayonne Bombers from New York in March.

“It’s a real local derby with the two sides selected from within the ranks of the TCIRFU playing squad, which in turn goes to show how the strength in depth is improving with the junior players starting to make an impact.”

He added: “It promising to be an entertaining occasion for all the family and anyone who fancies coming down and finding out a bit more about rugby in the TCI is more than welcome.”

Kick-off is at 5pm on Saturday with a junior exhibition match taking place before hand. Entry is free and there will be a BBQ and refreshments available. (Paul Baker)

Provo Softball League:

Silver Deep Sharks devour Air Turks and Caicos THE SILVER Deep Sharks whipped Air Turks and Caicos 23-1 to propel themselves as one of the strongest teams in the Provo Softball League.

The game which was glaringly one-sided ended after just two innings.

In the second male game last Saturday, at the Downtown Ball Park, CBC Tigers edged past the Coco Cola Braves 10-8. The Braves had a strong game since they scored

Players who competed in the 2011 Sailrock U-13 League.

Sailrock Boys’ Under-13 League:

Blue Hills Sharks capture title THE BLUE Hills Sharks emerged victorious in the Sailrock Boys’ Under-13 League after a narrow 1-0 win over a strong Five Cays FC and a draw against Long Bay Revolution.

The goal in the first game which ensured the overall win came by way of Wilkens Sylvain. Five Cays had strong performances from Ras Diamond, Padraig O’Sullivan and goal-hound Kevin Simons.

In the other match of the opening

double header, Long Bay Revolution, with a diligent anchor role played by Gabriel Diotte-Joly, beat Leeward Knights 1-0 with a goal from Timothy Gill. The loss dashed the Knights’ hope of catching the Sharks for the title.

In the second set of games one would have thought the teams would just play out the string, but both games were close encounters with Blue Hills having to settle

for a 0-0 draw with Long Bay Revolution while Five Cays, with goals from Wendy Joseph and Jonel Joazelle, edged Leeward Knights 2-1 with Ken McIntosh scoring for the Knights.

The end of the season saw the presentations with a very happy Sharks’ team capturing the first place trophy, Leeward Knights were a close second and Five Cays and Long Bay finished in that order.

three home runs.

Action in the league continued on Sunday with two female clashes.

In the opener Silver Deep Cruisers gained a walkover victory against Star Gazer Flamingos after the latter failed to field a full team. In the second clash Kia Rulay made light work of the HAB Group Predators 23-6.

Games are scheduled to continue this weekend at the same venue.

Da Conch Shack Men’s Beach Soccer League final:

Conch Shack Shockers to meet Northern Star FC THE FINAL of the Da Conch Shack Men’s Beach Soccer League is now set for this Sunday. Stingray Strikers will play against Provo United for the third place title while in the championship match Northern Star FC will challenge the Conch Shack Shockers.

Northern Star ended nine points clear of both the Shockers and United and would appear to be favourites, but in recent weeks the Shockers have improved as they have won three games in a row (including a 7-5 win over Northern Star).

In last week’s games Northern Star claimed a narrow 6-5 victory over the Strikers. Matt Green led Northern Star with four goals, Ralph

Pierre and Wildens Delva added the others. The Strikers pushed the league leaders all the way with goals from Craig James. Luis Turbyfield, Tommy Farrell and Charlie D’Haiti.

In the second game, both teams knew that they had to win to progress to Sunday’s final and it was the Shockers who claimed the final berth with a 6-3 win. Jean Guerrier (4), Nickenson Agelus and an own goal secured the points for the Shockers.

Jacques Etienne (2) and David Jasmines were on the score sheet for the Strikers.

The final games will be played at 4.00pm and 5.00pm on Sunday 26th at Grace Bay Beach in front of Flamingoes Cafe.

Thierry Dusautoir (shirt with bird on it) with some of TCI’s young rugby hopefuls.

French skipper makes special appearance

By Paul Baker TCI’S rugby players enjoyed a very special training session last week.

The country’s stars were joined at the Meridian Field by the captain of one of the sport’s major forces.

France skipper Thierry Dusautoir has been holidaying in Provo and agreed to put the Flamingos through their paces.

TCIRFU club captain, Blair Mason, said: “Thierry was invited to the TCI by the local rugby union

and he was pleased to be on the field training with the TCIRFU squad.

We were obviously honoured that he joined us because it’s not every day you get to train with one of the world’s biggest stars.

“Thierry seem impressed that we had a strong contingent of young local players training with the men and he encouraged the youngsters to continue to play, improve their skills and work hard.

“He was also impressed by several of those youth players, who he said

show extraordinary abilities.”

Mason added: “Thierry also urged the TCIRFU executive to hire a full time rugby development officer, who can bring the skill set and time to devote to these young athletes so that they can reach their full potential.”

Ivory Coast-born Dusautoir, who plays his club rugby for Toulouse, will now be linking up with the French squad as it prepares for an assault on World Cup in New Zealand in September.

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June 25 - July 1, 2011

TCI’s hope of reaching Brazil for the 2014 Football World Cup Finals lies on the shoulders of these players. Along with the players, Head Coach Gary Brough (left) and Assistant Coach Jon Flanagan (right) are also in the picture.

TCI will show “determination and confidence” – Green on World Cup qualifying home-and-away games

MATTHEW Green has invaluable knowledge of TCI’s oppositions for the qualifying stages of the 2014 Football World Cup in Brazil.

The Turks and Caicos Islands Football Association’s technical director coached in the Bahamas before he took up a stint here in the TCI, and he feels that the players from that island chain will be motivated against our male team.

“The players on the Bahamas team are very well known to me as I coached many of them during my time with the BFA. They are a very talented group and will no doubt be motivated to perform well against the TCI.” Our male players will not back down from the July 2nd clash at the National Stadium or their returning game on July 9th in the Bahamas, since according to Green the side will rise to their challenge: “…I am certain that our team will meet the challenge with determination and confidence.”

ADVANTAGE The Bahamas boast a few overseas based players, and although their association’s president Anton Sealey is confident against the TCI, he is skeptical about the team’s preparation as a unit. TCI on the other hand consist of a number of key players who have literally grown up together from the junior ranks all the way to the senior level. Head coach Gary Brough and Assistant Coach Jon Flanagan have previously coached the Under-17 squad in that age group World Cup qualifiers in Trinidad and the Under-20 squad in the U-20 World Cup qualifiers against the US Virgin Islands.

Both coaches informed the Weekly News that they are “delighted that several youngsters have now progressed through the ranks to the full national squad” and both are very keen to see how the youngsters perform at the highest level on the World Cup stage.

The two coaches have been ably assisted by Ricardo (“Ricky”) Henry, who has passed on his expertise during dedicated sessions with the goalkeepers in the squad. Stephen Wilson is manager of the side.

The squad started training in late January and has been on the field five days a week since. Along with skills training the men have had early morning fitness sessions at the National Stadium.

Players from Grand Turk and outside the TCI have recently joined the squad in its final preparations.

A release from the Football Association stated that all coaches and TCIFA staff are very conscious of the positive difference a large supportive crowd could make to the team’s performance and they encourage as many people as possible to come along to the game which takes place at the National Stadium on Venetian Road at 5 p.m. on Saturday, July 2. Tickets are available and interested persons can call the TCIFA on 231-1868 for more details.

Atlanta 2Hot4Ice hockey tournament:

Confident TCI team wings out THE TURKS and Caicos Islands U-12 hockey team left as a confident bunch on Thursday to compete in this weekend’s 2Hot4Ice Hockey tournament in Atlanta, USA. One of two coaches Steve Martin (Graham Canham is the other), said that the side is strong and he expects the players to do well.

“We’ve been training very hard for this tournament and are hoping to do better than our 4th place finish last year when we lost the bronze medal match in overtime,” Martin pointed out.

A vote by the other players resulted in Kennon Higgs’s appointment as team captain.

Higgs along with teammates: Gabriel Diotte-Joly, Justin Hagan,

The 2011 TCI U-12 hockey team (minus Liam Delancy).

Cole Nickson and Kyle Cox played on the national team in the past.

Martin said that the exposure should help the players: “Hopefully we won’t be as nervous when we hit the arena in Atlanta.” He pointed out that: “Senga [Brubaker], Liam

[Delancy], Livingston [Ferdinand] and Ricardo [Valcin] are all rookies, but have trained extremely hard and I don’t think the larger court will affect us as much as it has in the past.”

The team is scheduled to return home next week.

TCIGA’s President Fraser Dods will travel as an amateur player.

Golfers ready for Trinidad test

By Paul Baker TCI has announced its side to do battle at the 55th annual Caribbean Golf Championship next month.

A strong 11-member team has been selected for the regional showpiece, which takes place at Millennium Lakes Golf Club in Port of Spain, Trinidad.

Some familiar names appear among the Turks and Caicos Golf Association (TCIGA) line-up, such as current Provo club champion, Jumphol Srinark and Chris Bruno.

But TCIGA’s president Fraser Dods reckons a native TC islander, who learnt his trade at Provo Golf Club, could be the player to really shine at the event.

He explained: “We have a strong line-up and I am confident the team will do TCI proud. There’s a mix of talent and experience in there and we expect strong showings particularly from the super-seniors, seniors and mid-amateur pairings.

“One player we are always really pleased to have on the team is Rodney Lavard who will anchor the Hoerman Cup side. He’s been representing the Turks and Caicos Islands in these events since 1996 and was a member and captain of the Southern University Golf team from 1997 to 2001.

“Rodney is a citizen of Turks and Caicos and has been working in the United States for the last 10 years as a technology specialist. His interest has always been golf and his goal is to someday devote more time to the sport and give back to the golf community what he has received from it.”

The Caribbean Amateur Golf

Championships began in 1957 when Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago competed in the inaugural Hoerman Cup, which was donated by Dr Erik Hoerman of Jamaica.

This year the Trinidad Golf Association will be hosting the best amateur players from The Bahamas, Cayman Islands, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, OECS, Puerto Rico, Trinidad & Tobago, Turks and Caicos, and the US Virgin Islands.

Fraser added: “There are a number of different categories including the Hoerman Cup for amateurs, the Ramon Baez Trophy for mid-amateurs, the Francis & Steele-Perkins Cup for seniors and the Super Higgs & Higgs Trophy for super seniors, and we’ll be competing in them all.

“It’s going to be competitive, but we are really looking forward to it and we thank our team sponsor Bordier Bank, who have not only helped the TCIGA but also the blossoming Provo Golf Club Junior Programme and Provo Hockey League.

“Also thanks to our other sponsors who include the Provo Golf Club and Graceway IGA.” The event runs from July 31 to August 7 and play can be tracked at www.cganet.org TCI team:

Amateurs: Mike Adamo, John Donatien, Rodney Lavard, Fraser Dods, Terry Erskine Mid Amateurs: Will Shoreman, Chris Bruno.

Seniors: Bill Confer, Jumphol Srinark Super Seniors - Graham Malyan, Richard Sanmiya

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