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on VAT Bill – Final decision left to Governor

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THE Consultative Forum debated the Valued Added Tax (VAT) bill on Thursday and listened to the views of the Independent Business Council (TCIBC), but was divided on the vote to pass the bill by the end of the session. inside

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SOME 90 swimmers took part in the third annual ‘Race for the Conch’ Eco-SeaSwim activities, last Saturday, in front of Ricky’s Flamingo Cafe in Grace Bay.

No quorum needed to pass VAT bill THE passage of the Value Added Tax (VAT) Bill by the Advisory Council, last week, has become a point of controversy since five members of the Council were not present at the meeting.

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International arrest warrant for Kinay INTERPOL has issued an international arrest warrant for corruption-accused developer Cem Kinay.

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No quorum needed to pass VAT bill – Two resign from Council in one week

BY VANESSA NARINE THE passage of the Value Added Tax (VAT) Bill by the Advisory Council, last week, has become a point of controversy since five members of the Council were not present at the meeting.

However, the Governor’s Spokesman, Mr. Neil Smith, maintains that no quorum was needed to pass the bill.

“There is a misunderstanding of the function of the Advisory Council and democratically accountable… the Council’s function is to advise the Governor,” Smith said.

In attendance at last week’s meeting were Patrick Boyle in his capacity as both Acting Governor and Chief Executive of the Government; Hugh McGarelGroves, Chief Financial Officer TCIG; Attorney General Huw Shepheard; Finance Ministry Permanent Secretary, Anya Williams; and Chief Executive of Turks and Caicos Islands Airports Authority (TCIAA), Mr. John Smith.

Absent were: • Human Rights Commissioner, Mrs. Doreen Quelch-Stubbs; • Hotel Executive, Mr. Clayton Thomas; • Civil Engineer, Theo Durham, who resigned last week; • Certified Public Accountant, Mr. Edith Cox; and • Chartered Accountant, Mr. Joe Connolly, who also resigned last week.

Smith noted that the latter two,

although absent, made written submissions to the agenda points, both of which outlined concerns over the timing of the introduction of VAT in TCI. The Governor’s Spokesman said, “This is not the first time that the Advisory Council has discussed VAT. At this and previous meetings, indeed before the publication of the Green Paper, the views of all of the members have been given sufficient time to be aired and considered by His Excellency the Governor.”

The law governing the function of the Advisory Council states that the Governor shall not consult the Advisory Council: • When acting under instructions given to him or her by Her Majesty through a Secretary of State; or • When exercising any function conferred upon the Governor by this Constitution or any other law which is expressed to be exercisable by the Governor in accordance with the recommendation or advice of, or after consultation with, any person or authority other than the Advisory Council.

Noteworthy also is the fact that the Governor is not be obliged to act in accordance with any advice given to him by the Advisory Council.

The law states that, “The question whether or not the Governor has exercised any function after consultation with, or in accordance with the advice of, the Advisory Council shall not be inquired into by any court.”

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NO REAL INPUT The lack of authority of members on the Council has been a point of contention, since many see the Council as a rubber stamp to matters that ought to be exposed to wider consultation.

The recent resignation of Mr. Joe Connolly from the Council has been seen as a clear indication of the façade that the Advisory Council represents, with no real consultations being held.

In a statement from Connolly, he noted that he left the Council because he felt no longer able to support the Government's VAT Bill in its current form.

Acting Governor said, “We are certainly very sorry to see someone of Joe Connolly's great experience leave the Advisory Council. We will continue to work hard in his absence to make sure that we handover the Turks and Caicos Islands to the incoming Ministerial-led Government in only four months better governed, with improving public finances and a more accountable, independent civil service.”

One dead in car crash, another seriously injured TWENTY-two year old Quinton Phillips, also known as ‘Tommyo’, was killed early Sunday morning, around 4:00hours, and his passenger, 18-year-old Dervonte Joseph, seriously injured when his vehicle collided with a wall and overturned on Leeward Highway.

Phillips was rushed to the Cheshire Hall Medical Centre but succumbed to his injuries some two hours later.

Joseph was released from hospital with broken right arm.

Sources revealed that one of the car’s tires was blown out and police are investigating the circumstances that lead to the fatal crash and are appealing for witnesses to the incident.

Officer Abdonald Pierre, in an invited comment, said, “The 911 Call Centre was alerted just after 4:00hours on Sunday to a serious motor vehicle accident

22-year-old Quinton Phillips who was killed on Sunday

on the eastern carriageway of the Leeward Highway, close to Carlisle Supplies.

“Both occupants of the vehicle were injured and rushed to the Cheshire Hall Medical Centre by ambulance.

“Sadly the driver succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead just before 6:00hours.

1,037 signatures on anti-VAT petition – PNP calls for innovative collection strategies

BY VANESSA NARINE THE anti-VAT petition started by ‘TCI United against VAT’ now has 1,037 signatures of the 3,001 it is targeting, as the fight against the implementation of the Value Added Tax (VAT) continues.

And in the political arena, the Progressive National Party (PNP) is calling for innovative collection strategies, rather than introducing a tax regime that will be counterproductive in small economies such as the TCI. Leader of the PNP, Dr. Rufus Ewing, said, “What is needed is a strengthening of the existing revenue collection structure through more innovative collection strategies.

He stated that a comprehensive study needs to be done, sector by sector to ascertain the full impact that the implementation of VAT will have on the economy and life in the TCI. Ewing said, “We are firmly of

the view that such a tax at this time will harm the TCI economy and its people.

“All evidence points to the fact that VAT will reduce consumption, reduce competitiveness, expanded government bureaucracy, result in the loss of jobs, add additional cost to conducting business which will ultimately mean additional costs for consumers.”

LACK OF CONSULTATION Ewing blasted the Interim Administration for the lack of proper consultation, the lack of resources afforded to the VAT team and their failings to respond to legitimate questions.

He said, “This is not the way to implement such a sweeping reform of the tax system.”

The PNP Leader pointed to the fact that the business community has been very vocal in its opposition to the imposition of VAT, adding that his party will support the business

community in opposition to the implementation of VAT. “There is a general lack of confidence in the Interim Administration to do what is right for the people of the TCI and in conduct of the CFO during the “so called” consultation, further compounds these misgivings,” Ewing said.

According to him, while the implementation VAT might makes sense for countries with a large export sector, VAT will shift the burden of paying from those who can pay to those who can least afford to pay; the poor and indigent creating a basket case of Turks and Caicos Islands; something we cannot afford to happen.

He stressed that it has been demonstrated by the Interim Administration, with all of its failings to date, that the current revenue structure can sustain the economy; reiterating the need for the existing revenue collection system to be strengthened.

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Consultative Forum divided on VAT Bill

– Final decision left to Governor

BY VANESSA NARINE THE Consultative Forum debated the Valued Added Tax (VAT) bill on Thursday and listened to the views of the Independent Business Council (TCIBC), but was divided on the vote to pass the bill by the end of the session.

Five members voted in favour of the bill, while the other five abstained from giving it the green light.

The final decision will now be left up to the Governor.

A Government source confirmed to the Weekly News that the Bill will not be signed into law until Monday, at the earliest, but given the concerns raised during the debate, its passage may be later in the week.

On June 18th, Member of Parliament, Mr. Andrew Rosindell, asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs about his policy on the introduction of VAT in the TCI. At that time Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the FCO, Mr. Henry Bellingham, said, “The introduction of VAT is a decision for the Turks and Caicos Islands Government. Their decision was based on thorough research and an assessment that VAT would offer a simpler, equitable and stable revenue source.”

CONCERNS Meanwhile, TCIBC Chair, Mr. Clive Stanbrook, argued that while the move to have stable revenues is a laudable goal, VAT will have significant impacts on the business community.

The Council called for empirical data to support the introduction of VAT, adding that Vat is not crucial to the short-term goals of the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI), whose economy is only now recovering.

It was noted too that VAT should be left to a democratically elected government.

The businessmen on the Council conveyed their collective agreement that VAT will be passed on the customers at the end of the day.

Finance Ministry Permanent Secretary, Ms. Anya Williams, noted that the TCI economy is fragile and while there is growth in some sectors, such as tourism, a stable revenue base is quintessential to ensue that when sectors are not doing well there will not have to be budget

cuts in other key areas to meet public needs.

Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Hugh McGarel Groves, adding his bit, stressed that the regional expert on VAT, the Caribbean Regional Technical Assistance Centre (CARTAC) has done studies on VAT and is confident that VAT can work in the TCI. He acknowledged that the VAT Implementation Team has some ways to go in advancing public education, in an effort to gain wider support for VAT. PLAY FAIR The question McGarel-Groves proffered is whether the business community will play fair.

“There is no reason for prices to increase,” he said.

The CFO stressed that VAT works and, for the future success and stability of the TCI’s economy and financial position, VAT must be implemented.

He debunked the criticisms that VAT’s implementation will cause businesses more work and increased staffing costs.

According to him, for established businesses, the ones included in the VAT tax net, the VAT reporting requirements are simple, total sales and purchases figures at the end on the month and no need for increased workload or staff to manage the work.

Addressing the cost of implementing VAT, McGarel-

Governor Ric Todd Groves noted that there are no major additional costs, since additional staff was needed to enforce greater compliance with the current tax regime anyway.

PLAIN TRUTHS While all the members of the Forum had their say, it was John Phillips, who dished out some hard-hitting truths.

He lashed out at the major representative of the local business community, the Chamber of Commerce, pointing out that the announcement was made since 2011 and the business community has waited until the eleventh hour to protest its introduction.

According to him, the consultations held have asked the question as to how would the business community like VAT to be implemented, but the answer has largely been ‘No to VAT. While not completely endorsing VAT, Phillips stated that there are

many version of the VAT regime and locally it should be used to reduce cost of living and, by extension, grow the economy.

Forum Chair, Mrs. Lillian Missick, made her remarks before the vote was cast and continued in the same vein as Phillips.

She noted that the VAT Implementation Team were poorly resourced, particularly in the area of training, but did reasonably well in the public consultations.

Missick stressed the need for an aggressive public education campaign to enlighten the average person on the impacts of VAT. The Forum Chair was skeptical about the VAT rate, pointing out that there is no guarantee that it will remain at 11 per cent and adding that across the world countries with VAT has increased the rate to match global financial strains.

However, she acknowledged the need for a stable revenue base.

Missick asked Forum Members and the TCIBC whether they want to wait until 2016 when the United Kingdom’s financial oversight role is expected to end to introduce VAT, or wait for a democratically elected government to come in and make the British leave by declaring independence.

With the latter, she pointed out how foolhardy this decision would be, since independence would still a require stable broad base revenue stream to support the nation, which, without good financial position, will have difficultly attracting support from international lending agencies.

Either way, Missick said it is imperative that the TCI remains of

the path of fiscal surpluses, the first in several years projected at the end of the 2012/2013 financial year.

PRICE CONTROL The Forum Chair pointed out that the collective view of the business community is that VAT will ultimately be passed to the consumer and called for price control measures to be in place.

She acknowledged that the local operations are based on a free market, but stressed the need for price controls to protect consumers from being taken advantage of.

Missick stated that the VAT Bill shows equitable distribution, rather than support a system where the rich get richer and the poor get poorer.

According to her, the vote on the Bill was a vote to improve the local economic framework and bring benefits to the people of the Turks and Caicos Islands.

She made it clear that VAT will allow TC Islanders to be financially equipped to run their country.

“Political power is nothing without economic power,” Missick posited.

Once the Bill is passed, VAT will come into effect on April 1st, 2013.

Set at 11 per cent VAT will have replaced Hotel/ Restaurant Accommodation Tax; Communications Tax; Vehicle Hire Stamp Duty; Insurance Premiums; and Financial services tax.

The new tax regime is being touted as an opportunity for TCI to see further strengthening the country’s fragile recovery by introducing a simpler, equitable and stable source of government revenue.

Electoral Boundaries commission begins work THE Electoral Boundaries Commission commenced its work on Wednesday, with its first meeting in Grand Turk.

The three Commissioners Judge Margaret Ramsay-Hale; Chairwoman, Tremmaine SwannHarvey; and Carl Simmons will spent Wednesday and Thursday examining the data gathered from addresses given by applicants to the Register of Electors; viewing maps depicting the geographical distribution of voters; receive a briefing on the principal data and population breakdowns gathered from the census; and discuss with the Land Survey Department the extensive data available on land boundaries and recent aerial surveys.

The role of the Commission is described in an Order-in-Council made by the Privy Council in November 2011. This Order was put into effect on June 25th this year, by a Governor’s Proclamation and its terms of reference have been summarized as: 1. To determine the boundaries for ten electoral districts for elections to the House of Assembly that, as far as reasonably practicable, has an approximately equal number of registered electors.

2. To seek advice from whoever appropriate.

3. To prepare a draft report on the Commission’s recommendations for the new electoral boundaries.

4. To consult and consider views from the public on the boundaries presented in a draft report.

5. To submit to the Governor a final report recommending the boundaries of the ten electoral districts.

The Commission is being supported by Dudley Lewis, Supervisor of Elections, Shirlen Forbes, Chief Statistician and Leroy Charles, Land Survey Department.

Once the Commissioners have reviewed the present data on voter numbers and distribution, they will draft a provisional set of district boundaries during the next few days.

Following this, the draft

boundaries will be published for public review and comment.

During this consultation period the Commissioners may also consult with particular organizations such political parties and individuals.

After they consider the views received a final report, depicting the new boundaries will be presented to the Governor for approval.

The Commissioners will vacate their office on the day following the submission of their final report to the Governor.

The new district boundaries are expected to be incorporated into a new Electoral Boundaries Ordinance and passed into law by the end of August.

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

For or against VAT?

DESPITE widespread opposition to the implementation of Value Added Tax (VAT), the government insists that its introduction is in the best interest of the financial stability of the country.

The VAT rate has been set at 11 per cent, the second lowest rate in the Caribbean region after Haiti.

What are your thoughts?

VAT does not apply here

The VAT tax does not and will never apply to any country in the region and TCI least of all.

There has been universal protest against its implementation by all politicians, the public and the business community.

A referendum would demonstrate it has no support by any sector of the TCI except possibly PDM Taylor who seemed to support it.

VAT is for a manufacturing economy not a service based country.

None of this matters to the interim government who have shown they have little regard for the people of the TCI. We will no longer afford to move about and do little more than stand still, stay home and have our canned corn beef and rice.

Is that stability?

Price control a must

The implementation of VAT ought to be

coupled with price controls.

It is highly likely that businesspersons will pass on their increased costs of doing business to persons who are least able to afford it.

VAT without price control will cause more and more persons to fall below the poverty line.

Now the majority of persons can barely afford a proper balanced diet.

After VAT is implemented, they may not be able to afford a meal each day let alone a balanced one.

Socialist bureaucrats

The VAT is the single worst thing the

socialist bureaucrats have done to us.

This is going to cause the standard of living for our poor to drop even further!

The poor do not just buy staples.

Everything they purchase from car repairs to movie tickets is going to be taxed.

The small business people will have to absorb the tax or pass it on to the consumers, as they will be paying it on their imports and local services purchased.

The Governor and his henchmen are basing this tax on the wrong premise.

If they want to introduce financial stability, how about getting rid of Provo Stevedoring, put out some incentives for developers and get rid of the bloody hospital deal they locked us into.

Those items would help our financial stability a heck of a lot more than more taxes!

Why does the FCO not kick in their fair share of our health plan - they had the option to turn it down, we did not!

We should have a say

What we say should matter.

The 11 per cent is extremely high when coupled with the electricity, water, fuel, goods and services.

The cost of living is too high to accommodate any additional tax and the burden of VAT will rest on the masses that are buckling under the economic recession.

Who cares if we are up one notch from Haiti? Is that what we want? To be compared with the most improvised country in the western hemisphere?

I would not be surprised if VAT is the reason Haiti is so poor!

People do not understand

I think the people who understand VAT should educate the public.

Eighty per cent of the people in the Turks and Caicos Islands do not fully understand what VAT is.

They need to understand this concept, not just some portions of VAT. Put it in layman

terms for the public to understand.

In that case if it is so complicated we need more time to fully understand and accept the concept.

Protest

It is time for a mass rally and to storm the Governor’s residence.

Our political leaders, both Skippings and Ewing, who oppose VAT should help to organise their support base to protest VAT.

Breaking down their reasoning

The administration has not come clean that their VAT is simply just a tax on the consumer.

It is recognised globally the VAT is complicated and difficult to implement and police.

Currently there is a cash register at the border and that is the tried and true method of collecting revenue.

That model can always be tweaked if TCIG is running short.

There were no true consultations on VAT with the people, there was no proper due process, TCIG’s own stated procedures were not followed.

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Government corruption case postponed – Legal aid for the defendants not yet finalised THE plea and directions hearing against former PNP leader Clayton Greene, five former government ministers, two lawyers, one developer and three others have been postponed pending legal aid arrangements.

Greene along with Chalmers ‘Chal’ Misick, Jeffrey Christoval Hall, Lillian Boyce, Quinton Albert Hall, McAllister Eugene Hanchell, Floyd Basil Hall, Samuel Ernest Been, Melbourne Arthur Wilson, Richard Michael Padgette, Earlson McDonald Robinson and Lisa Michelle Hall, appeared in the Supreme Court on July 11 to face corruption charges before newly sworn in Justice Paul Harrison.

However, the proceedings were put off until November 12 and are expected to last five days.

This decision was taken after most of the defendants submitted that they are not adequately represented by counsel and are

awaiting the green light on their legal aid issues.

The court learnt that former registrar ShantaNarinesingh was in charge of sorting out and granting legal aid to the defendants but she left without doing so.

The job now falls to the deputy registrar CarnettaSkippings who will use the same rates as the UK and must now make a decision within the next two weeks and no later than July 31.

Lara Maroof of F Chambers who represented Hanchell, tendered a figure of $1,200 per day and asked for a period of eight weeks after legal aid is granted to prepare skeleton arguments.

However, SIPT prosecutor Andrew Mitchell responded that legal aid is currently paid at $600 per day.

If the final figure is not adequate in the view

of the attorneys, they may not remain on the case.

This, Mitchell said, they want to avoid.

He added that he remains confident that the matter can be resolved favourably between the deputy registrar and the defendants.

Justice Harrison said that the sitting, at which the defendants were supposed to enter their plea, saw the question of the defendants’ representation as very critical.

“It is complex and lengthy and one would not expect the defendants to be properly defended.

“The question of legal aid rates has to be decided,” he stated.

At the end of the proceedings Justice Harrison ordered that skeletal arguments by the defence concerning joinder / arraignments, severance and trial without jury must be filed within six weeks but no later than September

14.

The prosecution must then respond within 28 days but no later than 4pm on October 12.

Another two defendants are expected to be added to the 12 -former Premier Michael Misick and developer CemKenay.

The court heard that Misick is subject to an arrest warrant which is known to international authorities.

Mitchell, who moved to have the trial televised, is considering proceeding with the trial in Misick’s absence.

ChalMisick then applied in chambers to have his bail conditions varied stating that he wished to travel abroad to seek medical attention.

Justice Harrison extended his bail until November 12 and varied it to permit him to travel to the Dominican Republic on July 16 and return on July 23 with the condition, that he live and sleep at the address provided and that sureties remain in place during that period.

He must return his passport to SIPT immediately upon his return to Providenciales.

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International arrest warrant for Kinay – Corruption accused developer says he is a ‘victim of politics’ INTERPOL has issued an international arrest warrant for corruption-accused developer Cem Kinay.

The 53-year-old Turkish businessman, accused of bribing former government ministers for political favours, now joins 284 other suspected criminals in the International Criminal Police Organisation’s list of wanted people.

Governor’s spokesman, Mr. Neil Smith, revealed on Wednesday that Dr Kinay had been issued the Red Notice in relation to ongoing investigations by the Special Investigation Prosecution Team.

The announcement came shortly after a public statement from Dr. Kinay on Tuesday in which he said he could be extradited from Turkey back to the TCI. Dr. Kinay wrote that he has been fighting a “political and legal struggle” with TCIG for three years, saying “I am a victim of politics.”

In his statement, the developer of the Mandarin Oriental Dellis Cay and Joe Grant Cay projects claimed to be “the largest investor of TCI history” with a potential total investment of $1 billion.

It was in mid-2008, shortly before the worldwide recession tightened its grip, that the development of Joe

Grant Cay was announced.

Home to 18th century ruins, construction on the 710-acre cay was tipped to provide abundant job opportunities for local residents.

However, Dr. Kinay, who also headed the massive development at 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 a 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 with the TCI Government was terminated.

Dr. Kinay said, “I believed that the unique nature of my development would contribute to the cultural development of the Islanders who have embraced me with much interest.

“However, ex-Premier Michael Missick’s deteriorating relations with England, the political conflict between England and Turks and Caicos Islands and the alleged corruption resulted in the intervention of the British government to the island.

“Missick was dismissed,

Independent candidates in upcoming election to receive UK support INDEPENDENT candidates in the November elections will receive support from the Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD), when the group makes a third visit later this month.

The WFD party is also expected to meet with the leaders of both political parties continue their ongoing ‘politician to politician’ dialogue about how to run effective election campaigns that comply with the electionrelated ordinances.

During this visit they are extremely keen to meet with those persons considering standing as an independent candidate on 9 November, whether as a constituency or at large candidate.

Indeed, Scott Martin, a lawyer for

the Scottish National Party, has direct experience of the similar Scottish system whereby there is both constituency and regional representation.

In addition to David Thirlby of the WFD, other politicians and political representatives travelling with the party include: Andrew Percy, Conservative, and Stephen Gauge, Liberal Democrat, who will lead on campaigning; and Scott Martin and James Swindlehurst, Labour Party, who will lead on the legal aspects of campaigning.

The WFD is one of the worlds’ leading supporters of democratic institutions. It has previously visited TCI and met with its politicians and civil society figures in both October 2011 and March 2012.

parliament abolished, and constitution was suspended. Our investments came to a complete halt.

I lost all I have to the funding banks.”

He claimed the “perfectly legal political donation scheme” that existed was turned into a corruption scandal.

Dr. Kinay said, “To prove Missick is guilty, we were chosen as targets.

I am a victim of politics, and I am innocent.

“I did not receive any benefits for any of my political donations.

I will continue my defence in the international level.”

The 53-year-old Turkish businessman, accused of bribing former government ministers for political favours, now joins 284 other suspected criminals in the International Criminal Police Organisation’s list of wanted people.

An international notice is issued

by Interpol to share information between its members. There are seven types, colour-coded by their function: red, blue, green, yellow, black, orange, and purple.

A red notice denotes the request of the arrest of wanted persons, with a view to extradition.

There are currently 285 people who are on Interpol’s international Red Notice list.

UK to petition US over TCI trade block THE United Kingdom (UK) will be petitioning the United States of America (USA), over the recent announcement of the intended introduction of import tariffs on Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) imports from 2014.

Director of Strategy in the Governor’s Office, Mr. Philip Rushbrook, said, “We believe we can present a convincing case to the US authorities to permit duty free imports of TCI produce to continue.”

According to him, the announcement by the US administration was unexpected.

Rushbrook said, “In the days since, we have been in active contact with both the FCO in London and the British Embassy in Washington.

They are engaging with their US counterparts on this matter and we are providing them with further data to demonstrate the decision was made on inaccurate data.

“We believe that there is sympathy for the TCI position and the FCO is working to explain clearly to the administration the hardship caused and ultimately, to restore the status quo.”

CORRECT DATA The Director of Strategy added that the UK embassy in Washington will lead discussions with the USA once they have received new data by the end of July.

“The information stated by the US authorities appears to focus on two sources: a World Bank classification of the TCI as a high income country; and the apparently very small amount of TCI exports using the US GSP quota system being implied as representing the sum of TCI’s exports to the USA. American trade records indicate most TCI exports,

We believe we can present a convincing case to the US authorities to permit duty free imports of TCI produce to continue - Philip Rushbrook

notably fish, enter the US through a different import mechanism.

“The Strategic Policy and Planning Unit in the Ministry of Finance has been tasked to compile a package of TCI data referring to export figures, GDP, poverty and hardship, national debt and household incomes, as well as to examine more closely the basis of the World Bank classification.”

Rushbrook noted that since the proposed imposition of import tariffs would be from 2014, it remains unclear if discussions can proceed swiftly or will take some time given the increasing pace of campaigning for the US election in November.

President Barak Obama, earlier this month, ordered the United States Congress to terminate the Turks and Caicos Islands from the list of countries that will be allowed to export products to the USA dutyfree.

This essentially meant an increase in costs to export items including fish

and conch to the USA from January 1st, 2014.

In a directive to the Congress, which was also posted on the White House website on Friday June 29th, Obama said, “Pursuant to section 502(e) of the 1974 (Trade) Act, I have determined that it is appropriate to terminate Turks and Caicos Islands' designation as a beneficiary developing country under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) program, because it has become a high income country as defined by the World Bank.

“Accordingly, Turks and Caicos Islands’ eligibility for trade benefits under the GSP program will end on January 1, 2014.

“If the President determines that a beneficiary developing country has become a "high income" country, as defined by the official statistics of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (i.e., the World Bank), then the President shall terminate the designation of such country as a beneficiary developing country for purposes of GSP, effective on January 1 of the second year following the year in which such determination is made.”

The United States’ GSP is a program designed to promote economic growth in the developing world by providing preferential duty-free entry for up to 5,000 products when imported from one of 128 designated beneficiary countries and territories.

The per capita Gross National Product (GNP) limit for mandatory graduation is set at the lower bound of the World Bank’s definition of a “high income” country, which was $12,276 in 2011.

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Insulation failure led to island-wide power outage CUSTOMERS were annoyed last weekend when an island-wide power outage left them without power for several hours, some seeing service restored until 21:40hours.

Vice President of Production and Engineering, Ernie Jackson, in a statement, said, “Saturday’s incident required complex solutions under very stressful circumstances, but we proved that we had the knowhow and resources to coop with the situation and restore power quickly and safely to our customers. That is the strength of Fortis TCI.” According to the power company, the cause of the plant shutdown was traced to an insulation failure on the main bus bar at the primary substation at the plant. The failure caused the main bus bar to explode rendering five breakers inoperable and shutting down the entire plant.

The failure was in a critical area and in order to restore power it was necessary for staff to build a new bus bar that temporarily bypassed the damaged equipment.

The first section of the system was returned to service at 9:40 am. The bulk of the system was restored by 1:00 PM. Unfortunately in order to restore power to the Lower Bight area considerably more work had to be done and power was not restored until just before 10:00 pm on the same day.

Jackson said, “All electrical systems are susceptible to these

kinds of equipment failures.

Although, we have built-in a number of redundancies and backups into our system, these types of equipment failures will have a catastrophic effect on our system.”

Prior to Saturday’s outage, the power company, gave members of the media a sneak peak into their daily operations highlighting the massive investments being made into ensuring that the Turks and Caicos Islands is powered.

Taking visitors through the process, Vice President of operations, Mr. Brian Walsh started the tour at the detention pond, which allows the water that maybe settled on the property to be sent to plants, which take out any form of oil or other unwanted particles, the remaining water is then used for irrigation and for engine cooling purposes.

Walsh led the way to the company’s 12-thousand square foot storehouse holds every piece of material needed to ensure that everything runs smoothly on site.

According to him, the store house was built to with stand a category five hurricane and contains emergency materials in case of any unexpected casualties. Heavy equipment such ass line trucks and poles are stored outside in the open due to the fact that they are to heavy to move in the event of a natural disaster.

He noted that both the

The company’s $3m storage house

warehouse and detention area cost approximately $15m.

Director of operations, Mr. Michael Polonio, gave members of the media a tour around the fuel tanks found on energy street.

He noted that computers giving the amount of gallons in the tank on a frequent basis monitor the fuel tanks on the lot. The fuel holders are placed in a sump in the event of any spills or other mishaps that might

occur.

Supervisor of planning operations, Mr. Alvejes Desire, demonstrated how each fuel holder tank on site is monitored through the use of electronic sensors placed electronically engineering program on his computer.

Desire made mention that being able to monitor fuel tanks makes it easier to site and fix problems right away.

GIS Mapping Administrator, Sheldon Santiago gave a presentation showing a geographical view of the Providenciales, highlighting each pole, meter and generators found on the island.

He said, “Using this geographical outlook allows us to notice any power outages on island.”

Together the team wrapped up their tour, highlighting the level input needed to keep TCI powered.

Digicel marks six years of success – Market share now over 55 per cent

BY KAYLA HIGGS DIGICEL TCI celebrated its sixth anniversary on Saturday, a celebration that brought into focus

CEO Mr. EJay Saunders cuts cake

the company’s many achievements – primarily its growing market share that now exceeds 55 per cent.

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Digicel TCI, Mr. E. Jay Saunders

said, “Our success over the last six years is due to the fact that as a team we are committed to ensuring that we are the best in class in everything- particularly when it comes to customer experience.”

According to him, the telecommunications company has worked its way into becoming the primary provider for the two largest utilities in the Turks and Caicos Islands and approximately 50 per cent of the top hotels in the country.

Saunders noted that Digicel’s market share growth has been directly tied to the great value that it offers its valued customers.

He pointed to Digicel’s popular all pass plan which offers customers a bundle of calls both locally and internationally for the fixed cost of US $2.50 per day has been used more than 1.2 million times since launch, an estimated average of 40 times for every person in the Turks and Caicos.

Additionally, last month, Digicel took its service to North Caicos with a state of the art retail store valued over $100,000.

The CEO stated that because

Digicel is the only fully equipped telecommunications operator in North Caicos, a big footprint has been left on the island showing the community that the slow economic time can only be redeemed by businesses spending money.

Saunders also pointed to the partnership between Digicel and the Cinema goes back to its inception in 2007, saying that the telecommunications company went as far as rewarding their customers with a free movie ticket for each first top up of more than $10.00 for the week.

In May 2012 the relationship between Digicel and the LRAYE Cinemas became even stronger after the movie theatre was re-branded and renamed Digicel TCI Cinemas.

To date, he said Digicel has given out approximately 20,000 free movie tickets to their valued customers so far.

Saunders added that the free movie tickets promotes the importance of family time and allows everyone to be happy.

In the community, Digicel TCI continues to give back through a

number of initiatives including the Doris Robinson Primary School in Middle Caicos, where the students who attend are provided with a hot lunch every day since 2009.

Digicel also participated in a clean up campaign in the Five Cays settlement in March of this year.

The campaign included students from the Enid Capron Primary School and members from the International Banking group. The partnership between the three organizations came about after Digicel announced its Go-Green Campaign to become an ecofriendly telecommunications green ladder in the TCI market.

Saunders stated that in sports Digicel is the main sponsor of the TCI Football Association, The United Soccer League, the Police Cricket Team and the TCI Softball Federation.

As part of the anniversary celebrations, throughout Friday and Saturday customers remained happy as they got the chance to save on special promotions, discounts and double top ups.

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Casablanca Casino former manager’s fate to be decided Vonice Parker: “I was embarrassed then and I’m embarrassed now” AFTER seven days of gruelling testimonies, the trial against Casablanca Casino’s former manager Vonice Parker who was accused of stealing thousands of dollars in casino chips is nearing an end.

Chief Magistrate Clifton Warner presided over the trial and is slated to deliver his decision on September 7.

During the entire trial Parker continually asserted her innocence but if found guilty, she could face as much as ten years in jail.

PROSECUTION The prosecution alleged that on November 11, 2010, Parker stole over $1,000 worth of casino chips and sometime between September and November 2010, she stole a whopping $15,000 worth of chips.

On June 26, Parker took to the witness stand to tell her version of what happened on November 11, 2010.

“I would always get tips and other managers as well,” Parker testified, contradicting Casino proprietor Andrew Stephens’ testimony on a prior occasion that “nobody ever tips the managers”.

She reasoned that she had been tipped because “the players win and I would always ensure that they received good service when they come to the casino”.

However, she had only been tipped a few times per month.

She revealed that sometimes she received chips or cash as tips while at the game table, at the cash desk, at the bar and even in the bathroom.

It was in the bathroom, that Parker claimed she received six $100 chips from a couple whom she conversed with earlier at the bar “because of my hospitality and services given to them”.

She said that although she knew that pocketing the tip was against the casino’s policy and she could face immediate termination, she flaunted

the rules just this once because she felt it was a personal tip.

Additionally, it was not given on the casino floor, she rationalised.

The defendant explained that the rules of the establishment do not give any distinction about tips given on the casino floor or elsewhere in the casino.

Parker told Chief Magistrate Clifton Warner that that was not the largest tip she had received. In fact, once in 2007, soon after the casino first opened its doors, someone tipped her $3,500.

And besides, this was not the first time that the couple had tipped her since they visit the island every year.

She said that she received the $600 tip at 8.45pm and sometime after 12am she ran into another couple at the bar.

This couple were from Canada, were in their early 30s and were scheduled to leave the following day so they gave her a tip at the bar because “they would not see me again until next year”, Parker testified.

This time she received three $100 and five $25 chips, totalling $425 from the young Canadian couple.

Again, the accused felt that it was a personal tip and without thinking about the consequences, put those chips into her pocket as well.

She told the court that she intended to find someone who would cash the chips in since she could not do it herself.

She denied both stealing the chips and knowing any Jamaican whom she could use to cash the chips for her.

Yes she was at the roulette table organising the chips, like the other casino staff testified, but she did not palm the chips, the accused maintained.

When she took over duty from the pit boss on duty that night, she had cause to reopen the craps table

Pastor’s son bailed on three carnal knowledge charges DEREK Hamilton Jnr was granted bail in the Providenciales Magistrates’ Court this week for three counts of unlawful carnal knowledge pending a sufficiency hearing in September.

Hamilton, aged 19, was not required to plea to the charges since they are indictable and can only be tried in the Supreme Court by a judge and jury.

It was alleged that Hamilton had sexual intercourse with a 14-year-old girl at Leeward

Highway sometime during April 2012, at Chalk Sound on July 5 and again at Leeward Highway during the month of June 2012.

Defence attorney Lara Maroof of F Chambers petitioned the court for bail on his behalf.

Bail was set at $5,000 with conditions that Hamilton must not contact the complainant or any of the prosecution’s witnesses and that his father Derek Hamilton Snr must sign a surety.

Vonice Parker denied both stealing the chips and knowing any Jamaican whom she could use to cash the chips for her

and needed a dealer to deal the game efficiently.

A supervisor, who was also an experienced craps dealer, was at a roulette table, so she sent him to deal craps and she herself took over his position as supervisor at the roulette table.

While there, she performed the duties of a supervisor, which included organising and stacking the chips in the rightful places on the table.

The motion of holding her hand suspiciously close to her pocket, the surveillance officer testified, was Parker using her hand to support herself while standing at the table.

This, she said, was necessary since she suffered from huge calluses at the bottom of her feet from standing a lot and continuously wearing highheeled shoes.

“I was braced up to the table.

Other supervisors lean on the table as well with their hands to alleviate the pressure off of their feet,” she stated.

However, she leant on her fingers

instead of her palms.

Her defence attorney Guy Chapman produced nine chips in the courtroom and asked her to palm (pick up without the chips being visible) all nine like the surveillance manager testified.

In court, for all to see, Parker could only palm three chips at one time.

Yes, at one point she moved from the roulette table and walked to the back section of the casino, but that was only because there was a loud disturbance there and as the manager on duty she went to investigate, she said.

After sorting out the matter, she was on her way to the surveillance room to report the incident when she saw Stephens racing towards her.

He held her by the left arm and forcefully led her to the break room.

“He appeared angry and upset and I wondered what was going on,” Parker stated.

She remembered the chips in her pocket and became worried because “I know I was wrong and I could lose my job”.

After several requests by Stephens, Parker relented and emptied her left coat in the presence of the surveillance manager and the head of security. She took out her keys and a pen.

“Don’t play with me,” the surveillance manager shouted, “empty the other pocket”.

She refused and following threats to have someone empty them for her, Parker emptied her right coat pocket and placed the chips on a table.

She immediately explained how she got the chips but the surveillance manager shouted at her, “You’re a liar”.

Parker claimed that the manager

then began to verbally attack her saying: “We know exactly what you’ve been up to. You have two Jamaicans cashing out chips for you.”

She denied everything and apologised to Stephens for accepting tips and breaking the casino’s rules.

“You are going to jail,” the surveillance manager continued his onslaught.

“If you don’t want to go to jail then you had better tell Andy [Stephens] everything. We have everything on camera.”

He even threatened to have the police come to the casino and take her out in handcuffs in front of all the players and employees.

Completely embarrassed, scared and in tears at this point, Parker was escorted to the surveillance room where the surveillance manager continued to terrorise her with threats.

“I was emotionally shaken up and wanted this to be over with before the casino closed and my co-workers see me in this position, so I began to tell them what they wanted to hear.”

It was then that Parker identified a Jamaican man as “B”, to whom she said that she gave the chips to change. He lived on the east of Seven Eleven.

Sometime later, Stephens came back with a resignation letter which he handed to her and told her to sign it.

The letter stated that Parker was stealing chips from the casino and intended to permanently defraud the casino.

She took offence and refused to sign it, but the surveillance manager told her “Just sign it” and she did.

The case continues.

Machete wielding man fined A FIVE Cays man who used a machete in a threatening way towards his ex-girlfriend’s lover in a jealous rage was fined $400 with an alternative of one month incarceration.

ArmelJoachim appeared before Chief Magistrate Clifton Warner in the Providenciales Magistrates’ Court and pled guilty with explanation of using an offensive weapon with intent cause fear toLeeford Logan.

Joachim explained that on July 8 about 12am he was going home when he noticed a man standing in the dark in his yard.

He called out to his 16-year-old stepson and enquired whether the lad knew the man.

When the boy answered in the negative, Joachim called 911 and the police.

“Then I rushed him and he rush in my girlfriend door,” the accused narrated.

The court learnt that there were several residences in the yard, which the accused had built jointly with his Haitian girlfriend of 16 years.

The two are no longer together but Joachim lived in one of the residences while his former girlfriend lived in another with her 16-year-old son and another man.

The man had been living there for one year but the defendant insisted that he did not know that the lived there.

“I would never disrespect her by bringing a woman there and I never thought that she would have disrespected herself by bringing a man,” he stated.

Crown counsel OreikaSelver told the magistrate that on July 8 around 10pm, the defendant noticed Logan in the house with his ex-girlfriend and angrily questioned the woman’s son.

“I don’t know,” the boy answered

in order to avoid any conflict but Joachim flew into a rage and rushed towards the house with a machete.

The man became afraid and closed the front door before dialling 911.

But the defendant did not stop there. He went around to the side of the house where Logan was in a room with the woman and said something to the woman in Creole.

He then pushed the machete through the window causing the woman to shut it.

When the police arrived, Joachim said: “Officer this my yard. I ain’twant no man in my yard. I build this.”

In court, the accused told Magistrate Warner: “It’s wrong what she did because we been together for 16 years and we build the house together.”

Joachim was given one month to pay the fine or he will be sent to Grand Turk Prison for one month.

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Open letter to Patrick Boyle and Neil Smith

Dear Sirs, We are writing to you on behalf of the concerned people of the Turks and Caicos Islands.

It has come to our attention that you have spread wrong and misleading information and continue to do so.

We have to inform you that your current conduct might place you in contempt of the law as well as in violation of the UK’s governance principles.

First Mr Boyle in your role as acting Governor you published the following statement on WIV4 news last night: “Put simply VAT will help ensure that public services receive a steady and predictable income.

“Public finances have fluctuated wildly in recent times. Under the present system if the money dries up what do we do – stop providing essential services?”

Put simply, VAT has not ensured that public services receive a steady and predictable income over the past years for our Caribbean peers and in European countries that have

implemented VAT. This is a fact.

As acting Governor you fail to explain both in general and in detail how VAT can achieve all this in the TCI when it has failed to do so in each and every other jurisdiction.

Also “if money dries up” is a statement that the administration keeps referring to, to instil fear among our people.

Instilling fear is not on the list of the 18 governance principles recently published by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Second, Neil Smith in your role as Governor’s spokesman you published a hastily-written press release titled: ‘TCI Government response to the anti-VAT leaflet How VAT Affects You’.

This aimed to answer concerns that have been expressed by the local business community and the TCI population.

It is hard to list all inaccuracies and misinformation in your press release, especially since parts of the release are ridden with multiple misspellings.

VAT is not a replacement tax as falsely asserted by you as the Governor’s spokesman. Only for a very small number of goods and services will VAT actually replace another tax.

Mr Smith, youalso make further use of the administration’s habit to advertise VAT as the universal remedy for TCI’s problems while citing global economic issues for jurisdictions that are facing wild fluctuations in revenue and declining tourism revenues.

VAT is being implemented against the will of the people, without proper consultation and without careful consideration of its impact.

The tactics and conduct used by the members of the interim administration is not only in gross violation of all the FCO’s guidelines and governance principles, in contradiction of the interim administration’s milestones, but now in the borderline area of criminal offence against the law of the land and the laws of the United Kingdom.

Concerned Citizens

Open letter to acting Governor Dear Sir, I am compelled to formally write you, after weeks of trying to ascertain answers on the progress of rehabilitation works on the North and Middle Caicos Causeway.

My investigations have revealed that while TCIG’s budgets are all performing acceptably, this project is yet to start and, to the best of my knowledge, the government has not issued any update to the public.

On May 16, HE Governor Ric Todd said: “The council felt that TCIG had struck the right balance in its draft budget between paying off our historic debts, proving that our public finances are now better managed and that we can begin to reinvest in our infrastructure.

“I have often said that the sad state of repair of the Caicos Causeway, in particular, was an icon of the failure of government, which is why I am so

pleased that work will begin to repair it next month.”

The month of June has passed and we are well into July; yet the causeway remains untouched and the “icon of the failure of government” remains an “icon of the failure of government”.

Mr Boyle, while government may find its own reason to drag its feet on the reconstruction of the causeway, I am left no other choice but to request that you personally become actively involved in the expedition of works on this project.

On a daily basis, scores of natives and tourists are forced to navigate this difficult and dangerous terrain to gain access to the twin islands of North and Middle Caicos.

This journey is by no means easy on persons as well as their vehicles, and the deplorable state of the causeway indeed makes this journey longer than normal.

I am sure you will agree with

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me that what was once an icon of pride for the people of North and Middle Caicos has become an eyesore and the single worst piece of road infrastructure in the entire EMS public road system.

In fact, the causeway and the roads leading up to it are ten times worse than the roller-coaster portion of the Millennium Highway after the rains.

Mr Boyle in my conversations with you, I gathered that above all things you are a fair and considerate man.

I am there asking you to approach this causeway project in earnest and, using your powers as Governor and Chief Executive Officer of the TCI, send an urgent directive to the relevant parties to have work started on the causeway before the end of July 2012.

Sincerely, Devon Williams

Time to speak out

Dear Editor, They came for a neighbour and I said nothing. They came for my friend and I said nothing still.

When they came for me there was no one left to say anything.

This is how I feel listening to all these so-called organisations, be it TCIBC, the group of architects, the Chamber of Commerce etc, complain about Value Added Tax being rammed down our throats like so much else by this interim administration.

They came for civil servant benefits, authority and pensions, you said nothing.

They came for the statutory bodies like TCInvest, and you said nothing still.

Now they have come for you and there are few persons with any fight left to stand with you.

Had you all stood with your customers or consumers of your products and services would we be in this place today or would we have had a proper balance of changes that needed to take place?

I say the latter.

The biggest joke of all is the recent resignation from the Advisory Council by prominent businessman Joseph Connolly because he could not support VAT in its current form.

So the interim government wants to sell the airports -no resignation!

The interim government wants to sell the people’s shares in Provo

Water Company and 200 acres of Joe Grant Cay -no resignation!

Civil servants striped of life long benefits and others sent packing -no resignation!

What hasn’t this interim administration done that would be more resignation worthy than inducing VAT? Come on!

Don’t get me wrong, I am not a proponent of VAT as I am still studying its pros and cons as I write this.

But what I will say and what this interim administration is dancing around saying, is that something if not VAT needs to be put into place to stop the bleeding of revenue to the public purse and businesses paying their fair share.

Given that elections have been called, it would be remiss of me if I didn’t ask the general public to pay close attention as to what each party is saying about VAT and why.

It’s a fact that a former leader from one party and a former deputy leader from another was in support of VAT in some form.

We cannot be pawns and anyone’s plan for votes and fear mongering.

Get the information and make an informed decision for yourself whether you support VAT or not.

That’s what I plan to do.

Ryan A Garland

No VAT on essential items Dear Editor, It is great to be informed that the TCIG has made an about face turn in terms of VAT implementation in that it has exempted an array of basic food basket and essential living items.

That means no VAT tax on water, electricity, flour, sugar etc.

It is still the TCIG’s position that VAT will normalise revenue collection, and to that I must agree and have no issue as long as it supplants rather than supplements.

Great care must be exercised

in selecting the trade-off items to ensure net zero effect.

Any resultant effort that arises from VAT in collecting and all revenues due to the TCIG treasury is most welcomed.

VAT tax evaders affect all of us, and sufficient enforcement must be engaged to carry out the country’s mission.

This news must be welcomed by all stakeholders.

Regards, Edward E Smith

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COMMENTARY

Elections are on the horizon, four months away and the question is what can we expect to hear from party politicians or declared independents?

They soon need to speak out on the issues facing the country.

Other than objecting to what the British appointed government has done we have heard little else.

What issues will the politicians thrust upwards to top priority?

Proper priorities could create trust.

Since Governor Todd arrived 11 months ago we have seen all kinds of reforms in systems thrust upon us. The reduction in what was called a bloated civil service was a major effort.

This provided long awaiting progress in reducing the cost of

By David Tapfer government. We are promised that government employee training will soon take place so we can trust in prompt efficient service. With the simple issuance of birth certificates taking until the twelve of never we are not optimistic. Training is not a one-time event but requires daily guidance from the middle managers, Permanent Secretaries.

Since we have only recycled the

former mis-management, we have a decided lack of trust in obtaining this goal.

We have heard that independence will be the main thrust of the Progressives. We need to ask why!

The TCI is in the worst possible position to go independent.

Damaging our tourist industry with airport shutdowns has created distrust in US and world travel agents who had to deal with complaints from hundreds of stranded customers.

We need to hear how we will regain their trust. Overnight tourist arrivals are as a result down this year.

How about developers? Honest ones ran away from hands thrust under the table. Others forced into payoffs to survive have been hit with

monster fines. How can we regain the trust of investors? Without the British rule of law to protect property titles all investor trust will be history.

How can future TCI governments deal with the millions in debt the Progressives we trusted left behind.

If we were to go independent what currency would we choose? Would we continue to enjoy The 10-year US visitors visa or would we have the same status as our independent neighbors?

President Obama has just taken away our duty free import status.

What signal does that send? A decided lack of trust? I guess Barack believes Mike’s saying “we ain’t broke we rich.”

Regaining a credit rating based on trust must come from a surplus operating budget addressing current

and future debt. Serviceable debt to finance infrastructure is good debt. Right now and for the foreseeable future we are being taxed to pay for former good times and Ewing-care!

Almost half of taxes collected from tourists and our people are going to pay for Ewingcare, (aka NHIP). To cancel it will cost $125m spot cash, the PNP contract says.

However, Ewing-care was structured, it appears unfixable.

The bank went down, NIB had been seriously “cooked” and NHIP has been thrust on us by Ewing and his cronies. A referendum on the way out of Ewing-care must be the platform of candidates and concerned leaders.

So far the silence is deafening.

Important subjects Government high handedness for consideration by authorities Dear Editor, It is obvious that the interim government has an extensive duty to prepare for a new constitution, and since the document consists of guidelines for the management of the affairs of the country whatever has been verified in its absence, will be termed unconstitutional in a court of law.

So, the authorities should be making preparation to govern under a new constitutional plan: control of illegal emigration.

An element of 'feat' is developing into the minds of the people of this country, since the problem of illegal immigration is increasing on a daily basis.

There are many illegal persons residing in unoccupied areas between Wheeling and North West Point, and during the midday periods, they seem to be terrorising the people with a spate of breaking and stealing.

The people of the Haitian community are aware of their location because they are supplying them with food stuff and other important items on a daily basis.

Persons residing illegally on the property north of IGA on Leeward Highway are also connected with these illegal acts.

It is necessary to develop activities for the improvement of the youth.

It should be reminded that transparency which is the ultimate

issue of this government should be authorised throughout the Turks and Caicos.

In addition to this awareness, other important factors should be considered, such as the ruling of the UK Court of Appeal.

Special attention should be given to applications for citizenship where they are granted on marital status basis.

In the decision of R v Secretary of State for Home Department ex parte Mahmood, The Times, January 9ZaoL, a ruling was given by the Court of Appeal in the UK before the implementation of the Human Rights Act 1998, which came into effect after its implementation.

The important issues are that the applicant had entered the United Kingdom illegally in 1994, had been married for less than two years to a woman settled in the United Kingdom and had two children by that marriage.

Although the applicant made an application for judicial review, the court upheld the secretary’s order to move him from the United Kingdom.

This ruling could affect applications originating in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

Yours truly,

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Sherman Rigby, Blue Hills

Dear Editor, The interim administration has reached a new level of high handedness with their declaration on page 21 of the VAT White Paper that owners “who have purchased condominiums for commercial purposes ie to let or rent will be required to rent within the pool of the establishment in which the condominium is located”.

This is another clear example of its lack of understanding of the industry and the existing rights of condominium owners or the impact that this decision will have on potential investors.

This ignorance results from its failure to consult with local industry professionals in its blind attempt to railroad legislation.

The interim administration apparently believes that some individuals that rent their condo units privately or otherwise than through a “rental management pool at the establishment” are shirking their obligation to pay the existing 11 per cent accommodation tax.

They have ignored the fact that the existing legislation exempts certain properties from an obligation to pay an accommodation tax.

Further, rather than deal with a perceived issue head on, the interim administration has instead chosen to not to fix the problem but to create entirely new and separate hurdles to existing and future inward investment.

It is the government’s obligation to monitor and collect this tax and it is clearly attempting to transfer its obligation (however inconvenient to it) to the private sector by trampling on the rights of owners of real estate,

many of whom will be astute enough to invest elsewhere.

Many existing condominium owners will list their properties for sale and inward investment will shrink as investors seek friendlier jurisdictions with less government interference.

The interim administration’s decision to implement VAT as proposed will effectively trap some existing owners in poorly managed uneconomic management pools and deter any future investors from investing here.

Real estate investors simply will not accept being told by any government that they cannot manage or freely choose the management of their condo unit and that they must rent it through a designated entity that may lack experience or integrity.

As proposed, each management company will effectively enjoy a

statutory monopoly at each resort with competition eliminated.

This lack of choice is worrisome as there have been several examples on Grace Baywhere a rental management company has been placed into receivership or liquidation and there are many others being poorly managed.

There are over 100 strata corporations in TCI and many of them do not have a managed rental pool within the establishment.

If this provision becomes law would the strata corporation be required to establish and operate a rental pool to arrange rentals, complete VAT returns and make remittances?

Yours sincerely, John D Barker

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Gastroenteritis emergency over

These youngsters are off in the 100-meter Children’s race

Eco-SeaSwim draws major support SOME 90 swimmers took part in the third annual ‘Race for the Conch’ Eco-SeaSwim activities, last Saturday, in front of Ricky’s Flamingo Cafe in Grace Bay. The first event, a 2.4-mile Ironman distance race, kicked off at 8:00 am.

Although the field was small, just 11 swimmers, the quality was high.

World-class marathon swimmer Marcos Diaz from the Dominican Republic and winner of the 2.4-mile event last year, blazed through the finish arch in just 42 minutes and 20 seconds. Wally Dicks from the US came in second in 46 minutes and 5 seconds. Third was Sean Crockett, also from the US, at 46 minutes and 10 seconds.

The top female swimmer was Kristiana Kalibat who came in fourth place with a time of 48 minutes and 19 seconds.

Next came the 100-meter Children’s Swim for youngsters 12 and under. Seventeen spirited children participated and got huge welcome and applause as they ran through the finish arch.

This year the youngest swimmer was four-year-old Alex.

As per ‘Race for the Conch’ tradition, special recognition is given to the youngest and oldest competitors in the 1-mile race. This year the awards went to 12-yearold Arayih Wildish and 68-year-old Terry Layton.

The most swimmers were in it to challenge themselves to do their personal best, several locals and visitors were out to take home a conch trophy. Mr. Diaz decided not to enter the 1-mile race, which left event wide open for a new winner this year.

A stronger than usual current running east to west made the race a bit more challenging, but all jumped in with gusto and determination. 20 minutes and 28 seconds later, Provo resident Dan Redmond stormed up the beach. He was followed by

Clay Britt and and Eric Erenstoft, both from the US, in 20 minutes and 43 seconds and 21 minutes and six seconds.

The 1-mile Women’s Division saw a dramatic finish as American Ann Lobello taking first place with a time of 27 minutes and three seconds, followed by fellow American Kerin Crockett just two seconds behind with a time of 27 minutes and 5 seconds. Provo resident, Nicola Jordan, came in third with a time of 28 minutes and 35 seconds.

The Regent Palms three-person team had the best combined time to win the Resort Cup for the second year in a row.

Noteworthy, two firefighters from Haiti participated in the mile race, a first for Haiti.

Race Safety Director Kristof Lingier and Race Safety Boat operator Sarah McAteer, Big Blue provided four kayaks/stand-up paddle boarders to monitor the swimmers, while three lifeguards stood watch on the beach. Race doctors Joe LeMoine and Dawn O'Sullivan, Emergency Medical Services of Provo, and the Red Cross were also on hand.

Following the race, the US Coast Guard put on a spectacular Search and Rescue demonstration right off the beach.

Race organizers Ben Stubenberg and Chloe Zimmermann received numerous compliments for smooth organization and high safety standards.

Stubenberg said, “The race is getting increasing recognition as one of the top open water races in the Caribbean for newcomers to the sport and world class swimmers.”

Adding her bit, Ms Zimmermann said, “This is a race that people come back to. Of course, nothing like this happens without generous sponsorship and dedicated volunteers.”

Both agreed that there is growing

enthusiasm for learning to swim and swim competition on Provo, which the ‘Race for the Conch’ avidly supports, in collaboration with the Turks & Caicos Islands Swim Federation.

THE gastroenteritis emergency is over, according to the National Health Surveillance Committee (NHSC) of the Ministry of Health and Education (MOHE) and the Environmental Health Department (EHD).

The all clear was issued early last week by NHSC in collaboration with the MOHE, EHD and in consultation with the Caribbean Epidemiology Centre (CAREC), following a review of reports of new cases.

The recent outbreak, which primarily affected hotels/resorts in Providenciales, is believed to have affected hundreds; final tallies and reports are currently being prepared.

However, even with a large number of infections, the Health Ministry was able to mobilize local resources, with assistance from regional/international stakeholders, to take control and effectively manage the outbreak.

According to the Health Ministry, the NHSC will continue its surveillance exercises, which includes daily reporting.

The Health Ministry maintains that frequently reporting will have to be done by hotels and medical

facilities, in compliance with the National and Regional Syndromic Surveillance System – all in an effort to support prevention, timely detection, and management of future outbreaks in TCI. The Committee has warned that the Norovirus infection is a highly contagious viral illness that is common in outbreaks of gastroenteritis (diarrhea and vomiting) through the world. It further emphasizes that it is virtually impossible to keep Norovirus out of any country in the region, thereby underscoring the importance of prevention, timely detection and management.

The illness can be rapidly transmitted from person to person through contact with the vomit or faeces of infected individuals; contaminated food or water supplies; soiled surfaces and bed linen among other items.

The NHSC is advising that anyone showing similar symptoms should follow the advice issued in previous notices. Residents and visitors alike are reminded to continue frequent hand washing particularly after using the toilet and before preparing food.

autism awareness

By Nicole Cox, a mother living with autism

You got to know when to Hold ‘Em! The main mantra of Applied Behavioral Analysis is the concept of Positive Reinforcement. It is a term that has become somewhat of a catch phrase or cliché. And since the practice is often times used incorrectly, it has also become somewhat of a joke.

Parents hand out goodies left, right and center and wonder why kids don’t respond with better behavior. Well, since we have all summer long to catch the warm and fuzzies from all the quality time we will be forced to spend with our kids, let us revisit the positive reinforcement issue and see if we can nail it down.

When a child behaves appropriately whether by request or voluntarily, he or she is more likely to do so again if given a ‘reinforcer’.

If given too often, it will become in effective. The reinforcing item must be something that the child, not the parent, prizes.

If not, it will become in effective.

The terms of receipt must be consistent. If not, it will become in effective. Now all this being said, it is obvious that a parent needs to know what objects or activities their child likes. This will give you

your reinforce list.

In addition, of that list, just like in a card game, there is an Ace or two. These are the items or actions that your child values above all other. Put a gold star by those!

Because those are the things, for which your child will work.

We use this approach all the time with children who have autism. Getting these children to concentrate and learn something in which they truly have little to no interest takes learning what turns their imaginations on and then offering it upon performance.

Find the “Aces” and use them to your advantage.

As parents we must understand that bored children do not need more stuff, they need more structure. They need boundaries.

They also need something worth working for.

When working with Josiah (or children with autism in general), one of the number one rules is that he should NOT have “downtime” where he is allowed to wander about and do as he likes. Even his “downtime” is a chosen preferred activity with a specific time allotment scheduled in the day. That

said, the “downtime” is something that I know he would work for. It consists of favorite activities and things, so he will complete other tasks and assignments just to get to it. The touch pad is one of those things. So it wouldn’t be wise for me to allow him to play with the touch pad at will and for hours on end. It is no longer special if I do that. So, I reinforce proper behavior and achievement throughout his day with smaller rewards and hold the touch pad until it can serve as the big payoff…that is one of the Aces in the deck! The same can be true for our neurotypical children.

When you structure their days or desire specific behaviors, be careful not to play your Aces to soon or too often. If you watch what your child gravitates to, you can discover how many Aces you have. Books, video games, computer time, TV shows, certain foods, quality time with you, private time alone….look for what your child craves and use those things to promote the best from them. If you play your cards right, you can stack the deck for success all summer long, and beyond.

For more on autism visit: http:// iloveaba.blogspot.com and http:// dawnprogram.blogspot.com

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From left, outgoing President, Mr. Owen Hamilton with the new President, Mr. Karl Isaac

This year’s interns are all smiles

Rotarian of the year, Ms. Mary Hamilton, is honoured by past Rotarian President, Mr. Owen Hamilton

Karl Isaac new Rotary President

THE Provo Rotary Club has a new president, Mr. Karl Isaac, who was took the mantle from Past President, Mr. Owen Hamilton.

The Club’s installation

ceremony was held at the Seven Stars Resort, Grace Bay. The Object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise, among other ideals.

Fortis TCI engages 14 interns in its summer programme FOURTEEN enthusiastic students commenced work at Fortis TCI on Monday, each having been selected to take part in one of the two new summer programs that the Company has offered.

The Summer Internship Programme (SIP) for high school students and the Student Summer Employment Programme (SSEP) for college and university students are running concurrently from July through August this year.

The selected students in the past week have attended orientation, heard remarks from the President

and Chief Executive, as well as the Vice Presidents, and heads of departments. They also completed a required safety and environmental policy course and taken a tour of the corporate offices and plant facilities.

These young professional are working in various areas including, Executive, Customer Service, Finance and Operations.

According to Fortis TCI, the students will all receive real work experience outside of the classroom over the next two months.

Senior Human Resource Training and Development Officer, Cheryl-

Ann Forman, said, “These new summer programmes have been very well received and our hopes are high that the students will continue to flourish during their time with Fortis TCI.” According to her, there will be a second group of fourth and fifth form students selected to take part in SIP during August 2012 and all interested are encouraged to apply.

Forman urged students to contact a representative from their respective high school or the Fortis TCI Human Resource department for more information.

Fashion Fever hits local youth centre

BY KAYLA HIGGS YOUNG ladies from the Edward Garland Youth Centre got a chance this week to experience modelling one on one with local fashion icon and photographer Mr. Kazz Forbes.

The fashion club was designed to help its members develop creativity, self- confidence and a chance to follow their dreams in becoming models.

Forbes said, “We have designed a four week long fashion club program that meets every Monday from July 2nd – 23rd. We will inculcate the basic fashion do’s and don’ts and style essentials as well as teach print and runway modeling tips. Additionally, we will also provide an after school filled with the best summer activities for the young people. Plus, during the four weeks, the Club members will work on design projects and will be given an opportunity to showcase their creations in a fashion show.”

Local models Vielka Salvador and Aliyha Been, along with this year’s TCI Top Model winner Washanda Registre, also turned out to give the young girls tips how to develop a

fierce walk and how to strike show stopping poses.

The girls’ faces dazzled as they ripped the runway with some of TCI’s most outstanding models.

Programme Direct, Ms. Charrish Ferguson, said, “The centre has benefited from this program immensely. In fact, new girls joined specifically because of this program.

Many of the old members have returned to the centre to experience this program and we hope the second time around the response is just as big.

“We also saw a huge boost in confidence; our girls were modeling around the centre without fear and with huge smiles on their faces. We welcome any club that makes the girls feel as good about themselves as this one did.”

Director of the Youth Centre Mrs. Roxann Wake- Forbes told Weekly News that the fashion club will not only bring confident to the young girls but also a chance for them to see how far you can make it in the fashion industry for those that are interested.

She added that Kazz is a great person to work with and all of the

Members of the Fashion Club along side models and Mr. Kazz Forbes

children at the centre get along with him quite well.

The youth centre also offers other clubs such as the tasty treats club, the environmental club and the documentary discovery club.

Members will showcase their talent in a fashion show on August 6th , at an Emancipation day talent show held on the Youth Centre’s Premises.

Approximately 1000 children are

registered with the Youth Centre, which caters to roughly 50 members on some evenings. The age group ranges from 12 to 18 and their services are available from Monday to Saturday.

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Pageant contestants revealed

TEN of the country’s most stunning ladies have been chosen to compete in a unique new pageant.

The 2012 Miss Body Beautiful TCIcompetition has no restrictions on height, body shape, marital status or nationality; instead it focuses on fitness and personal growth.

It is geared towards empowering women to have a positive self-image.

The chosen ten are Alicia JeffreyWilson,Kitchandra Penn,EthlineWilner, Gabrielle Valencia, Farah Brave, Janice Bernadin, Latoya Pinder,SarantinaPhilantrophe,Sharamarah Rigby and Straudia Forbes.

They will be competing against each other for the title on Saturday, July 28, at William’s Auditorium on South Dock Road, Providenciales.

The ladies have the chance to wina telecom advertising campaign, cellular phones, cash and fitness club membership.

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Straudia Forbes

Latoya Pinder

Sarantina Philantrophe

Shamarah Rigby

Kitchandra Penn

Janice Bernadin

Gabrielle Valencia

Farah Brave

Ethline Wilner

Alicia Jeffrey-Wilson

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this week

Friday, July 13 to Thursday, July 19 Friday, July 13

At Beach House Turks and Caicos there are ‘no socks allowed’ and the rooms have no numbers, so this 21-room hotel is geared towards those who appreciate a personal touch.

Beach House is a breezy boutique A NEW authentic boutique hotel, restaurant and bar opened its doors in beautiful Grace Bay at the weekend.

At Beach House Turks and Caicos there are ‘no socks allowed’ and the rooms have no numbers, so this 21room hotel is geared towards those who appreciate a personal touch.

What once was the Turks and Caicos Club, is now under new management by Waterloo Hotel

Management Ltd. The new team has created a new food and beverage concept for hotel guests, residents and visitors alike.

Chef Eric Vernice said, “We are creating a whole new way of approaching the way people think about the dining experience.

“My vision is to offer top quality food at reasonable prices in an atmosphere in which you can relax

and enjoy the experience.”

The team is also creating a special lunch concept for members of the local business community.

“We are sensitive to people’s time at lunch,” said Chef Eric, who is developing a pre-fix lunch menu that can be pre-ordered and ready when you arrive at your table.

“We can even pack you a dessert to enjoy back at your desk if you so choose,” he added.

 Danny Buoy’s is Provo’s premier live music and sports destination, serving lunch and dinner daily from 11:30am.

It is the perfect place to escape from the heat and hang with friends, all in smoke free airconditioned comfort.

Happy Hour specials from 4-7pm Monday-Saturday  Get into the weekend mood with the intense and electrifying Tae-Bo class at Graceway Sports Centre from 6pm to 7pm. Free for fitness members, $12 for non-members.

Visit www.gracewaysports.com for more information or call 4426349.  Craig Archibold gets the party started at the Regent Palms from 7pm on Friday nights with the sound of classic Caribbean and Motown tunes. Call 946-8666 for details

Saturday, July 14

The beneficiaries of the partnership

Community college continues partnership with Police Force THE Turks and Caicos Islands Community College (TCICC) has continued its commitment towards rebuilding the TCI through their involvement in the training and preparing of recruits for entry into the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RTCIPF) since the reopening of the police training school in June 2010.

The Academic Dean of the TCICC, Mrs. Claudia Smith, has consistently prepared the recruits in the area of English and Communication, providing quality training and opportunities for application of the skills obtained during the course.

She said, “I have witnessed the growth and development of each group of recruits over the past years.

This year is no exception to the

quality of candidates that have been enrolled in the training programme.”

The English and Communication course includes a featured debate.

This year’s recruits, numbering seventeen young women and men from around the Turks and Caicos, painstakingly prepared for the debate among their many other duties.

The moot of the debate held at the RTCI Police Training School on July 5th 2012 read ‘Be it resolved that stricter penalties by the Judicial Department would result in a crime free Turks and Caicos Islands’.

The recruits were assigned to two teams, each carrying out research to assist them in convincing their opinions. Each team selected its three presenters and a rebutter. The

proposers of the moot, who emerged as overall champions of the debate were Ricardo Missick, Dovar Moultrie, Laura-Lee Jagroup and Tavania Wilson. The opposing team included Huntley Forbes Jr., Britney Forbes, Adrian Mason and Andrew Missick. Huntley Forbes Jr. emerged as the best speaker of the debate.

Commandant of the Training School, Inspector Jerome Caley, said, “I congratulate you all on a job well done” cheered…I wish to add that we are grateful for all that Mrs. Smith and her team have done in preparing the recruits for this debate.

I have seen much improvement since its inception and I am pleased with the commitment that they have demonstrated.

 The Weekly Community and Farmers’ Market organized

by TCI Red Cross is on at the organization’s headquarters, opposite Lime on the Leeward Highway in Providenciales, from 10am to 2pm.

Persons will be able to purchase freshly grown produce and locally sourced items.

For more information on the Weekly Community and Farmers’ Market call (649) 247-8911. With regard to the TCI Red Cross’ services or how you can volunteer or donate, contact our Provo office on (649) 941-8056 or email redcrossprovo@tciway.tc OR for Grand Turk call (649) 946-2761 or Email:tciredcross@tciway.tc  If you’re looking for a serene and relaxed way of starting your weekend, bring your yoga mat at Graceway Sports Centre every Saturday at 9am and let David

Bowen lead you into the wonderful world of yoga!

Amazing fees for an amazing class! More info at 442-6348”  Mums and Tots Dance Party classes are held every Saturday at Graceway Sports Centre for mothers and their little ones.

Mothers, bring your little ones to dance, jump, twist and shake! Children have fun learning movement basics to fun music and mums get a light exercise while spending quality time. Mums and Tots classes begin at 10am and cost just $10. Dads are welcome!

Call Shara Bowen on 244-1103 for more details.

Monday, July 16

 Looking for something for your child aged 12-18 to do during summer? Visit the Youth Centre!

Starting this Monday through Friday from 10am to 6pm, there is something for every taste. Dance class, Arts & Crafts, Movies, Basketball, Environmental Club, Games & more.

All programs and activities are FREE. Call 332-9605 for information.  National Trust Summer Camp Come and share the joy of exploring our cultural and natural heritage in fun and creative ways at this year's Cultural & Environmental Camp hosted by the Turks & Caicos National Trust.

For more details, you may call 941-5710 or email jeksayao@ yahoo.com

Thursday, July 19

 Ladies Night at Royal Flush Gaming Parlor.

All the excitement starts from 7pm: - free texas hold'em lessons from 7pm-8pm, $45.00 Poker tournament at 8pm, (men allowed to sign up), Free fresh sangria for every lady playing (any game), All ladies get 2 for 1 drinks at the bar….And much more.

Got an event you wish to advertise?

Call us on 946 4664 or email tcweeklynews@gmail.com for a free listing.

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Mind, Body & Soul 

How to Help Your Child Cope with Bullying (Part 1)

Unfortunately bullying is something that most of us come across at some point in our lives. Perhaps we did not experience bullying when we were in school; but our friends may have or perhaps our own children. Here is a list of dos and don’ts in dealing with bullies.

Do stay calm and use powerful words to tell the bully how you feel.

Say, "I don't like it;" or "Stop hurting me," or "I'm not going to stay here and let you hurt me."

Ignore the bully and walk away. It is definitely not a coward's response - sometimes it can be harder than losing your temper. Bullies want to know they have control over your emotions. Bullies thrive on the reaction they get, and if you walk away, or ignore hurtful emails, you are telling the bully that you just do

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not care. Sooner or later the bully will get bored with trying to bother you.

Sometimes make a joke, laugh at yourself, and use humor to defuse a situation.

Hold the anger. Work out your anger and built-up feelings in another way, like exercise.

Act confident. Hold your head up high, stand up straight, make eye contact, and walk confidently. A bully will be less likely to single you out if your project self-confidence. Using this type of body language sends a message that you are not vulnerable.

Bullies pick on you because they think that you are afraid.

If necessary, take steps to rebuild your self-confidence. Bullying can affect your self-confidence. Finding activities you enjoy and are good at can help to restore your self-esteem.

Take time to explore new interests and skills. Bullying can also leave you feeling rejected, isolated, and alone. It

is important to try to make new friends with people who share your interests.

Consider participating in activities or joining a group outside of school.

Try to make friends with other students. A bully is more likely to leave you alone if you are with your friends.

This is especially true if you and your friends stick up for each other.

Talk about it. It may help to talk to a guidance counselor, teacher, or friend. Talking can be a good outlet for the fears and frustrations that can build when you're being bullied, and to discuss ways of handling situations.

Refuse to listen or believe anything the bully said.

Treat the person bullying the way you like to be treated.

Think about how your behaviour may be making the problem bigger or smaller Avoid situations where bullying can happen. If at all possible, avoid being alone with bullies. If bullying

occurs on the way to or from school, you may want to take a different route, leave at a different time, or find others to walk to and from school with. If bullying occurs at school, avoid areas that are isolated or unsupervised by adults, and stick with friends as much as possible.

Do not blame yourself! Remember, you are not the problem, the bully is.

Do not retaliate against a bully or let the bully see how much he or she has upset you. If bullies know they are getting to you, they are likely to torment you more. Fighting back gives bullies the attention that they want.

Do not put yourself down by saying, "I'm a loser" or "Everyone hates me."

Do not show you are upset.

Do not hold grudges. You will waste too much energy thinking about the past.

Lastly, do not suffer in silence silence allows it to continue.

Here are two ways that schools

can manage bullies and bullying.

First of all, try not to be punitive-this needs to be a learning experience for the bully. Instead, have the bully write about how they made the other child feel; read a chapter from an age and subject appropriate book and do a book report on it; write an apology letter to the victimized child or organize a plan to replace damaged possessions. Secondly, help deter children from bullying by establishing rules in your school to ensure your students understand why bullying will not be tolerated and what the consequences will be.

Watch for part two of this article which will focus on how parents can help children who are bullied.

If you believe that you are the victim of bullying or your child is, contact Joanne Gobeil at Caribbean Psychological Services (649) 4326956 for further information and support services.

In addition here are some other benefits of corn: it helps to prevent constipation, hemorrhoids and colorectal cancer, it also has cardioprotective attributes, it helps prevent anemia, it protects against diabetes and hypertension, it also helps to protect against numerous chronic disease, it also has cosmetic benefits,

helps with the generation of new cells especially important before, and during pregnancy.

Again, I give thanks to God for His kindness towards me and I share with you words of wisdom from 'Marcus Garvey' who said, “Progress is the attraction that moves humanity.”

health Tip  Ingredients • 1 cup yellow cornmeal • 1 cup all-purpose flour • 1/4 teaspoon salt • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper • 1/4 cup white sugar • 4 teaspoons baking powder • 1 egg • 1 cup milk • 1 quart vegetable oil for frying • 2 (16 ounce) packages beef frankfurters • 16 wooden skewers Directions 1. In a medium bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, salt, pepper, sugar and baking powder. Stir in eggs and milk.

2. Preheat oil in a deep saucepan over medium heat. Insert wooden skewers into frankfurters. Roll frankfurters in batter until well coated.

3. Fry 2 or 3 corn dogs at a time until lightly browned, about 3 minutes.

Drain on paper towels.

(Nutritional Information: Amount Per Serving Calories: 318 | Total Fat: 22.9g | Cholesterol: 44mg)

Corn Is there anything more satisfying at a summer barbecue than an ear of corn on the cob?

Well, in addition to being sweet and satisfying there are many health benefits from Corn.

On that note readers, I am just hoping that there is an ear of corn planted in that garden of yours.

According to research: Corn has been an important part of the Americas since well before discovery by Columbus in 1492.

When Columbus discovered the Americas, corn production was occurring from the Andes Mountains in South America to Southern Canada. Columbus received corn as a

By Phillip Simmons gift from the Indians he encountered in the Caribbean and carried it back to Spain, where it quickly caught a staple.

Corn is a decent source of Vitamin C, E, B1, B5, E, folic acid, protein, magnesium, and phosphorus. Corn is also a good source of complex carbohydrate, fiber, and healthful essential fatty acids.

The various flavonoids and carotenes contained in corn, are responsible for the different colors of its different varieties. The colors valued by native American include: pink, black, red and blue. One cup of corn provides 18.4% of the daily recommendation of fiber.

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GARDENING 

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How does your garden grow

YOUR DIET

ASK TAMIKA

BY TAMIKA HANDFIELD

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

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

Fad Diets

Fire ants Ants are among the most numerous of all the insects. The Fire ant, (Solenopsis invicta) in particular is the most common specie in the Turks and Caicos Islands and all parts of the world. It is considered the most aggressive. There is a great diversity among ants and their behaviors.

They range in size from two to about 25 millimeters (about 0.08 to 1 inch). Their color may vary, most are red or black.

Fire ants have three pairs of legs, and a pair of antennae that seems to be invisible to the naked eye attached to the head. Just like other ants, the worker and soldier ants are sterile females. The queen is responsible for laying thousands of eggs. The number of males is low, because only one male is needed for the entire reproduction process. Contrary to what most people believe, the fire ant does not just open their mouth and ‘bite’. They use their jaws to anchor themselves and then, like a bee or wasp, inject venom using a sting at the tip of their abdomen. Using their strong mandibles to attach themselves to the victim’s flesh, they can sting many times continuously.

Fire ants are one of the most successful groups of insects in the animal kingdom and are of particular interest because they are a social insect and form highly organized colonies or nests, sometimes consisting of millions of individuals.

Colonies of invasive ant species will sometimes work together and form super colonies, spanning a very wide area of land. Ant colonies are sometimes described as super organisms because they appear to operate as a single entity.

The lifespan of Fire ant workers depend on their size. Minor workers may live 30 to 60 days, media workers 60 to 90 days, major workers 90 to 180 days, and queens may live two to six years. Complete lifecycle from egg to adult takes between 22 and 38 days. The life cycle starts

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when the queen mates with a male.

Flea larvae, chinch bugs, cockroach eggs, ticks, and other insects are also on their menu. They especially like to eat soft fruits, but the most fascinating thing about them is that they can carry food twenty times their body weight; truly fascinating.

They also like to make their mounds in sunny areas. Therefore, pastures are heavily infested.

If you want to get rid of the fire ants, locate the colony (the mound will be impossible to miss), but remember to inspect bushes, pipes, pots or sidewalk edges as ants like to build their nests near structures.

Treat the colony (or colonies) with individual mound treatments or baits. You can use over-the-counter insecticides, or, for more severe cases, buy products from a professional.

For quick results, use an insecticide that can be dissolved in water (follow the directions on the container), and drench the mound

with the product. You can also use a granular insecticide that can be applied with water. While these insecticides kill the ants that are underground, you need to apply one to two gallons of insecticide to each mound to kill the entire colony.

On a positive note, experts believe that they are essential to the tropical forest ecosystem as they turn the soil and redistribute nutrients. They also clean the ecosystems by removing small dead or dying creatures which hastens decomposition. Although small, they do have a powerful bite, so don’t mess with them and watch your step!

Gardening news: Care to share your gardening thoughts, insights, triumphs, disappointments or photos with your fellow gardening enthusiast? I invite you to now join the new active discussions gardening forum specially created for the Turks and Caicos gardeners. Please come share your comments and thoughts at tcigardening.fullforums.org

The Atkins Diet, HCG Diet, Cabbage Soup Diet, Sensa, the list of popular fad diets and weight loss supplements can go on and on.

I would venture to say that the weight loss industry is a multimillion dollar industry because everyone wants the best possible body right? Additionally, the industry is very successful because the “brain children” behind these schemes realized that consumers want a quick fix. So they promise you ridiculous amounts of weight loss in unrealistic and medically unhealthy time frames. You jump at the idea, lose some weight and meet your goal, stop dieting and gain all the weight, and most times, end up weighing more than you originally did.

This is what happens when you get a quick fix to a life-long problem; in other words, you put a band-aid on an open wound.

It is proven that persons are more likely to stick to a healthful eating plan with small changes over time, as opposed to drastic diets.

Remember, Small changes can add up.

Extreme dieting or fad diets may temporarily work, but will rarely last. Luckily, you can cut calories from your daily intake, possibly without even noticing.

1. Downsize dishes and glasses.

Use smaller plates, bowls and slender glasses to help you eat and drink less.

2. Savor meals.

Eating slowly helps you consume only what your body needs to feel satisfied. Eating too quickly leads to overeating and feeling uncomfortably full afterwards.

3. Leave some food on your plate.

Many of us are members of the “clean your plate club” but you don't have to eat everything on your plate! Focus on when your body is full instead of eating food just because it is there.

4. Don't eat out of a bag or box.

Pouring one serving into a small bowl will help you control portion sizes. When you eat out of a package, you are likely to keep eating until it's all gone.

5. Rethink your drinks.

High-calorie, sugary beverages add calories just like solid foods.

Replace these drinks with water, low-fat or fat-free milk or 100 percent fruit juice.

Becoming overweight, living with excess body weight and trying to lose weight is a complex issue—one that many times require the help of a team of medically trained professionals.

Therefore, it is important that you don’t take advice from just anyone who calls him/herself a professional. For example, if you were told you needed brain surgery, would you allow a chiropractor do perform your surgery? I think NOT! The same thing applies to your weight and overall health. Fad diets and weight loss supplements are just quick fixes that will not teach you any life changing habits that can help you maintain your weight loss.

REMEMBER: Nothing good in life comes without effort, discipline and hard work.

ACCU Medical Nutrition is based in Graceway IGA Plaza, Providenciales.

Call 946 8308, 242 3978 or 442 3978.

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Outgoing T&T Central Bank Governor says Bahamian employers fear double CLICO was ‘a massive fraud on the people’ whammy via Act Reforms OUTGOING Central Bank Governor Ewart Williams has described the financial debacle that engulfed the Colonial Life Insurance Company (CLICO) as “a massive fraud on the people” and that the bank has taken action “to charge” certain players with fraud.

In an interview published in the Express newspaper, Williams, who demits office on July 16, said that “we are taking the position that CLICO was a massive fraud on the public and that’s our position”.

The Trinidad and Tobago government signed a shareholders’ agreement on June 12, 2009 with CLICO following the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between government and CL Financial, CLICLO’s parent company on January 30, 2009.

The MOU gave government control of 49 per cent of CLICO’s shares. The then Patrick Manning government injected TT$7 billion (US$1.01 billion) into CLICO in 2009 to keep the collapsed insurance firm running and protect policyholders.

Last September, the Kamla Persad Bissessar government through legislation committed an additional TT$13 billion (US$2.01 billion) to keep the insurance company afloat.

The collapse of the company is now the subject of an ongoing Commission of Inquiry.

Williams said that following CLICO’s collapse, the Central Bank sought to tighten its regulatory infrastructure and improve its supervisory practices.

He admitted to losing “a lot of

sleep” over the CLICO issue, saying “it doesn’t put the Central Bank in the best light.

“People lost money. Whenever any regulator presides over a situation where there is disruption and financial instability, where depositors and policy holders lose their savings and have reason to question the stability of the system, the regulator must be concerned. I am sure that all the members of my regulatory staff lost a lot of sleep.”

Asked whether CLICO should have been allowed to fail, the former International Monetary Fund (IMF) employee said that “clearly this is a simplistic argument.

“You have to recognise the potential that a CLICO failure had for having systemic negative consequences on the economy as whole”.

British interest in Caribbean may boost real estate prices A NEW British love affair with the Caribbean may help to boost real estate prices in the island paradise

CARICOM official warns about duty free access for EU goods

CARIBBEAN Community (CARICOM) Secretary General Irwin LaRocque has raised concerns about Europe’s demand to reduce customs duties on their goods coming in to this region.

Speaking to the media during a meeting at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, New Kingston, the Guyana-based Secretary General said Caribbean Forum countries (members of CARICOM plus the Dominican Republic) should not sit back and allow the European Union (EU) to push countries into honouring their obligations under the European Partnership Agreement (EPA).

Under the agreement, signed in 2008 between the Caribbean Forum (CARIFORUM) and the EU, CARIFOUM countries agreed to start the reduction of customs duties on a number of categories of European goods

by January 2011. However, according to a report out of Belgium last week, the EU has been growing impatient with the pace at which this is progressing.

according to some market observers.

Investor interest in Caribbean property is ‘hotting’ up as it has been revealed that the region has been voted the top holiday destination this summer by British Airways customers.

Beating sunny contenders such as South Africa and perennially popular Florida, the Caribbean emerged as the clear winner with British holiday makers. It could be good news for property owners who want a rental income.

‘The thought of relaxing on a stunning beach, in the warm and friendly Caribbean is a real draw as the summer weather continues to be a bit of a let down back home,’ said Claire Bentley, managing director of British Airways Holidays.

As one of the main economic drivers, touristic appeal remains a high priority for many Caribbean nations. The region as a whole saw a positive 3.3% increase in visitor arrivals at 23.8 million in 2011 compared to 2010 according to the Caribbean Tourism Organisation.

Indeed accessibility continues to be paramount to the tourism success of many islands and those, such as the spice island of Grenada, with direct flights to international destinations including the UK, USA and Canada stand a better chance of not only maintaining but increasing visitor levels in the future.

Ray Withers, chief executive of Property Frontiers which is marketing newly released hotel suites at Bacolet Bay Beach Resort on the island of Grenada, said that the figures are very encouraging.

‘Despite the global economic downturn, Caribbean tourism levels

continue to rise. Grenada alone welcomed 116,398 overnight guests and some 309,000 cruise ship day visitors in 2011 and with the World Travel and Tourism Council predicting the island to be the fastest growing market in the Caribbean between 2011 and 2021, we believe that Grenada is the best place to invest in the region,’ he explained.

‘In terms of property investment opportunities, the vastly undersupplied luxury hotel sector remains one of the most attractive options. Hotel occupancy levels across the Caribbean rose to 61.8% in 2011 and RevPAR reached US$103.57, the highest levels reported since 2008 according to STR Global data. However hotel room supply in the region remains limited with only three new properties opening in 2011, increasing room supply by a mere 0.9% whilst demand in the region rose 3.5%,’ he added.

The Cinnamon Suites at Bacolet Bay Beach Resort are on a secluded 300 meter long white sandy beach on the southern shores of the tropical island, some 15 minutes from the international airport and have sea views.

They are available 30% below independent valuations from $248,500, with a three year rental guarantee from 7.2% per annum with one month personal usage.

Completion and the opening of Phase One is due in the second half of 2013 and the project will include waterfront restaurant, bars, swimming pool, spa, gymnasium, pontoon and walkways, tennis courts and a panoramic reception area. (nuwireinvestor.com)

BAHAMIAN companies fear the Government’s proposed amendments to the Employment Act will “decrease productivity and raise the costs of doing business” at a time when the country can least afford it, and force “marginal” businesses to permanently close their doors.

Brian Nutt, head of the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation’s (BCCEC) employment and labour division told Tribune Business that the timing of the intended changes to the Act’s Standard Hours of Work section “doesn’t make sense” given the weak economic environment.

Warning that increasing the cost of hiring/employment would also depress the Bahamas’ competitiveness against other jurisdictions when it came to attracting foreign direct investment (FDI), Mr Nutt added that, if passed, the amendments would leave some Bahamian companies “struggling to keep their heads above water”.

Tribune Business understands that Bahamian employers are especially

unhappy over the proposal to include a one-hour lunch break in the definition of the ‘40-hour work week’.

By including a daily “meal interval of not less than one hour” in those 40 hours, the proposed Employment Act amendments effectively reduce the Standard Hours of Work to 35 hours per week for Bahamian workers.

Or, put another way, if passed the amendment will require Bahamian companies to pay employees for five non-working, nonproductive hours per week - with the effect of both reducing output and increasing labour costs. It reduces the productive working week by 12.5 per cent, or one-eighth.

The BCCEC was expected to hold a meeting to thrash out the private sector’s concerns, and work out how it should respond. A meeting was also scheduled with Minister of Labour, Shane Gibson.

Mr Nutt told Tribune Business: “I would say that employers are very concerned, especially with respect to the state of the economy.

PM defends VAT in Dominica

Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit has defended the introduction of the 15 per cent Value Added Tax (VAT) here saying it has prevented the island from following other Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries in seeking financial assistance from lending agencies including the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Speaking at the launch of a multi-million dollar water project here on Monday night, Skerrit dismissed as “reckless” suggestions in some quarters here that the VAT, introduced here in 2002, should be removed.

“People talk about removing VAT altogether but with no alternative suggestion. You remove VAT then what do you replace VAT with.

How is the government going to pay public officers and to help maintain goods and services to provide the services to our people?

“I mean all sorts of reckless, irrational, nonsensical advice and recommendations have been put forward to the government. But what we have seen in other countries is that not only have they maintained the VAT legislation they have increased the VAT,” Skerrit said.

He said the United Kingdom government which is struggling with its economy, the VAT rate is 20 per cent, while in Barbados, it has been increased to 17.5 per cent and in St. Kitts-Nevis it stands at 17 per cent.

“Recently the government of Jamaica went to Parliament with its budget and they increased the taxation and they also introduced new taxes,” he said, adding “not because the government of Jamaica do not love their people the imposing

Dominica’s Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit.

taxes but they needed revenue to address a very large fiscal gap which continues to confront Jamaica”.

He insisted that the VAT here had been instrumental in preventing the island from suffering from the economic problems now confronting many other CARICOM countries.

“Within the OECS (Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States), there are three countries which are under the IMF programme. In one of the countries the unemployment rate is as high as 40 per cent… and the government has had to go through a debt restructuring exercise because there are having challenges in meeting the debt servicing obligations.

“We had to go through the same challenge between 2002 and 2006 imposing taxes on the people of Dominica, cutting expenditure because we found ourselves in a situation where we could not pay salaries to public workers on time and we told you if you give us that support, if you are understanding, if you are patient and if you allow those measures to be implemented that we would one day see light at the end of the tunnel”.

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Bajans don’t want currency devaluation BARBADIANS don’t want a devaluation of their currency and Governor of the Central Bank Dr DeLisle Worrell says he has delivered that blunt message to international rating agencies and the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Years after Barbados

rejected this as an option in the face of the foreign currency crisis of 1991, Worrell said it was still among the first prescriptions from many economists in rating agencies such as Moody’s and Standard & Poor’s (S&P) and the IMF. During his standard quarterly

meeting with the media at the Central Bank, Worrell said: “It is Barbadians who have rejected devaluation because they understand that since we don’t produce what we consume, that strategy cannot work, and it cannot work for any country that is like Barbados.”

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF RECEIVER

WE, LIGHTS ON ASSOCIATES LTD., of Chancery Court, Leeward Highway, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands under the powers contained in the Charge dated the 5th day of March, 1997 made between Crayton Lyndon Ewing and Dwight Antoine Dean and The Turks and Caicos Investment Agency, transferred to Lights on Associates Ltd. by The Turks and Caicos Investment Agency on the 5th day of July, 2004 hereby give NOTICE that Mr. Peter Edward Cochrane, of Chancery Court, Leeward Highway, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands was on the 5th day of July 2012 appointed as Receiver of Parcel 60611/7 Norway and Five Cays Providenciales.

Dated this the 5th day of July, 2012 Lights On Associates Ltd. by Logberg Directors Ltd.

JOB OPENING

RESIDENTIAL CHILD CAREGIVER/SUPERVISOR The Provo Children’s Home is seeking caregivers/supervisors for the Home located in Chalk Sound in Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands. The following requirements apply: • Preferred but not mandatory, a degree in psychology, counseling or social work • Experience working in related field ie teaching, nursing, coaching, day care, etc.

• Ability to build constructive, caring, nurturing relationships with children with complex needs • Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office programs • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Preferred qualifications in food prep and handling • Ability to cook meals for large numbers • Preferred First Aid training • Must hold a clean, valid driver’s license These posts are residential and require a certain percentage of over night shifts.

Private accommodation and meals provided on overnight shifts.

Salaries start at $1200 per month and are dependent on experience and qualifications.

Only Belongers need apply.

The position(s) are available from August 2012. Interviews will be by appointment only.

Please send resumes to PCH Director at buildgroup@pch.tc All correspondence is via email and all applications must be received by July 20th, 2012.

Its summertime when people are thinking of vacation, well how about taking a break to inspire and strengthen your walk with Christ?!

Harvest Bible Chapel (Turks and Caicos branch of the church ministries of Pastor James MacDonald) is having a week long Bible Fest from July 16 through July 22 with an entire worship team visiting from Portland, Maine to give us a worship and in-depth bible experience that you won't want to miss! Doors open 645pm, service starts promptly at 7pm and ends 9pm.

Join us for teachings on corporate and personal worship (Monday night), true worship in Christ (Tuesday night), Walking with Christ (Wednesday night), walking in grace and gratefulness (Thursday night) and how to practically work for Christ (Friday night) with a praise & worship blow out on Saturday night! Join us for church on Sunday to close out this fantastic week!

Light refreshments will be served. Don't leave your kids at home!! Bring them for an awesome children's ministry all week long!

Located at the former Mill's Institute, on the left after passing the Long Bay round about.

Call 333-2009 for more information

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VAT NOTICE

TCI Government response to the anti-VAT leaflet ‘How VAT Affects You’ Individuals Anti-VAT Claim: Many everyday items will cost you more This is not true. VAT in the TCI is a replacement tax. When VAT is implemented there will no longer be Communications Tax, Vehicle Hire Stamp Duty, Insurance Premium Tax, Domestic Financial Service Tax or Hotel/Restaurant Accommodation Tax. This is simpler and more efficient. Upon the introduction of VAT, TCIG will reduce import duties on most goods by 10-15% – so everyday items should not cost more. The Government set the rate at 11% in order to allow the widest possible number of everyday essential items to be exempt from VAT or be zero-rated including rice, flour, sugar, milk and eggs, chicken, fish and meat, fresh fruit and vegetables, infant supplies, personal hygiene products, hurricanes shutters, cement, steel, fuel, property leases and rents, property sales where stamp duty is applied, medical services, transportation, religious services and printed materials. VAT will be zerorated on electricity and water supply so these prices will not rise either.

Anti-VAT Claim: VAT is worse for the less well off than for the wealthy This is not true in the TCI model. The Government has taken great care in developing a model of VAT here that will not see a rise in the cost of everyday items (see above), utility charges or on rents. VAT is not a tax on income but a tax on goods and services but, by virtue of being simpler and more efficient, it will provide a more regular and predictable income to the Government. We need this stability to ensure planned and sustained investment in public services which have suffered significantly since the collapse on 2008. VAT helps guarantee funding and investment for essential public series which are arguably more vital to the less well off than the wealthy, who may have easier access to alternatives providers – schools, health etc.

Anti-VAT Claim: Enlightened TAX experts regard VAT as a grossly unfair tax Unfair to whom? This depends upon your tax expert’s stance. If they believe that tax take from an individual or business should always be minimal, then, of course, they may take this view. If you believe that tax should be used for providing essential public services then VAT is a good tax as it provides a steady and predictable income with which to do so. The TCI’s public income has fluctuated wildly in recent years and this makes longer tem planning significantly more difficult. If income drops, then this must change what and how public services are provided.

Anti-VAT Claim: You should be aware that the global history of VAT is that spendthrift governments (such as the UK) use VAT to plug the ever increasing holes in their fiscal plans and inevitably VAT rises as things get worse.

VAT is a good tax for Government as it provides a steady and regular income essential to guaranteeing public services. The Interim Government has set about restoring TCI’s public finances. It has not been spendthrift. Indeed the anti-VAT campaign said in its open letter to the press on 4 July that “... it is perfectly clear that the countries (sic) finances are no longer in a mess...”. But this recovery is fragile.

We do not wish to increase our tax revenues, but rather to make them more stable by simplifying taxation and broadening into sectors of the economy that currently pay no tax.

Anti-VAT Claim: VAT is currently 20% in the UK. This is true in the UK. But a rate of 11% is proposed here in TCI – the second lowest level in the Caribbean after Haiti. Further, we are proposing a gross sales figure of $200,000 a year which is the highest in the region, the next highest figure being USD $110,000 in gross sales in Antigua and Barbuda.

Businesses Anti-VAT Claim: it is a major book keeping headache and will cost you more in accountancy fees This is misleading. VAT is a simple tax to administer and collect. A business will work out how much VAT it has paid out to its suppliers, and then calculate how much VAT it has brought in. If it brings in more than it paid out it submits the difference to the Government. If it pays out more than it brings in it claims a credit from Government. Further, VAT will replace five other taxes – actually making life simpler for business and Government alike. We have also targeted the introduction of VAT mainly at larger businesses with turnovers of $200,000 (and more than $50,000 if a hotel or restaurant to prevent any loss of revenue in this sector). It is likely that these businesses already keep the simple records required meaning marginal, minimal additional cost. Further, TCIG’s VAT Implementation Unit assist will assist those 400 or so businesses who qualify for VAT registration with these requirements.

Anti-VAT Claim: It plays havoc with your cash flow giving you a false picture of how much cash you actually have at hand This is also misleading. Cash flow is essential to any business (and Government). Why would business not want Government to be run as well as their own enterprises? Also, is the Turks and Caicos Independent Business Council, a group of eminent and successful commercial figures, really suggesting that they do not know what their debts (costs) and credits (income) are at any point in time? This is an immature argument – businesses have a good understanding of how much money they have going in and out.

Anti-VAT Claim: It means your goods and series will cost considerably more and therefore people buy less of not at all

sales drop when taxation remains constant then it must be for other factors. The anti-VAT campaign has cited Barbados as a country that has suffered from the introduction of VAT. Barbados introduced VAT in 2007 and continued to grow for a number of years. Its present difficulties are due to the state of the global economy and other factors, not the introduction of VAT. Similarly, the introduction of VAT in Jamaica (where it is called the General Consumption Tax) did not bring about a negative impact on businesses, and has a higher compliance rate than other taxes.

Anti-VAT Claim: You need to be aware that this is a tax much favoured by the EC (sic) bureaucrats in Brussels who would like to see high tax administrations throughout the world VAT is favoured by those who wish to see planned and sustained investment in essential public services, which can suffer if income drops. We believe that this statement has been made by someone whose politics are set against the institutions of the European Union.

Anti-VAT Claim: Spain is planning to raise VAT rate for hotels from 8% to 18% at the prompting of the International Monetary Fund and the EC (sic). This will kill an already struggling industry stone dead.

Like many other countries Spain is experiencing economic difficulties that are not caused by VAT. Spain has a massive tourist industry catering to every sort of tourist – from the budget conscious to those demanding the lap of luxury. It remains to be seen how any rise in VAT will affect this extremely popular, mature and well established tourist destination.

VAT is a replacement tax designed to help improve the Government’s cash flow so that it can sustain essential public services. As such, most items should not cost more. Indeed we have exempted and zero-rated a wide range of everyday essential items to help ensure this. We accept that if you are an accountancy, legal or architectural firm you will have to charge up to 11% more – but, equally, you can offset the VAT you pay on your purchases against that which you bring in.

Anti-VAT Claim: A country like the UK needs VAT and other extremely high taxes because the public expenditure and benefits culture is completely out of control. Island communities like ours are not run in this wasteful fashion.

Anti-VAT Claim: The tourism industry throughout the world as found to its cost that VAT equals drop in sales

The UK is also experiencing financial challenges. The Government there has introduced a wide ranging cost cutting and revenue maximising measures, including raising VAT to 20%. Equally, the previous Government reduced VAT to 15% for a period. Again, to quote the TCIBC open letter to the press: “The Turks and Caicos has weathered the international crisis and its tourist industry has shown itself to be remarkably resilient.” But to keep the country on track and to develop in the future the Government needs the stable and predictable income that VAT provides.

VAT in the TCI replaces Hotel/Accommodation tax (amongst others) and is set at the same rate. If

The VAT White Paper is available to view online at: http://turksandcaicosislands.fco.gov.uk/en/news/?view=News&id=783351182

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The showroom

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GM President and the Butterfields

Chevrolet’s Grand Opening BUTTERFIELD Chevrolet, a full service centre on Leeward Highway, opened its door’s to the public last Thursday, a multi-million dollar investment into the local economy.

The local store is the second largest Chevrolet dealership within the Caribbean region and is now officially opened customers across the country.

GM President

A view of the new multi-million dollar investment that is Butterfield Motors

Digicel winner walks away with 40” Samsung TV

Mike Reid Presented with Flat screen TV

by Head of Marketing, Ava-Dayne Fulford

ONE lucky Digicel customer will be watching the Olympic games in style on their brand new 40” Samsung TV. Mike Reid, a local chiropractor on the island of Providenciales won the TV as part of Digicel’s Olympic Promotion.

To enter to win the fancy flat screen, customers simply had to purchase a Samsung Smartphone during the promotional period, which ran from May 11th to June 14th.

Digicel has teamed up with Samsung for a series of promotions counting down to the 2012 London Olympic Games. Prizes such as television sets, Samsung Galaxy Tablets, Samsung Smartphones and free credit have been up for grabs since March to countdown the games.

Head of Marketing, AvaDayne Fulford said, “The Olympic games draw nations

from around the world together as no other event.

Digicel as a strong Caribbean company feels proud to celebrate with our Caribbean Athletes as they travel to the Games to represent their individual countries but in a broad sense, this region. We want our customers to feel a part of the Olympic spirit, so we have incorporated several promotions to ensure that our customers have an opportunity to win.”

The Olympic Promotions will climax with a Promotion that gives one lucky winner a chance to win a Samsung 60” TV, a Samsung Galaxy II Smartphone as well as an Olympic Party for friends hosted by Digicel. To qualify to Win, customers need only purchase a Samsung Smartphones, top up with $15 or more or sign up for a Smartphone data plan during the promotional period. This runs until July 30th.

Silent Torment

By Karishma

The fire in his eyes Is felt in the silence.

The anger The hurt He is almost at breaking point.

He goes home, To waiting wife and children.

But it bothers him, Her contemplations To lay with his friend.

He has no claim to her he knows Still it troubles him, It shows.

They have, Had Something, Nothing binding.

The fire in his eyes Resonates in the silence.

It burns her, Scorches – Torments her soul.

(The Weekly News invites budding poets to submit their pieces for publication at tcweeklynews@gmail.com )

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Entertainment Peter O’Toole quits acting at 79 VETERAN actor Peter O’Toole has announced he is retiring from the stage and screen, at the age of 79.

The Irish-born star best known for playing Lawrence of Arabia in Sir David Lean’s 1962 film classic - said it was time to “chuck in the sponge”.

After a career spanning 50 years O’Toole said: “I bid the profession a dry-eyed and profoundly grateful farewell.

“The heart for it has gone out of me,” he added. “It won’t come back”.

After starting out on the stage in Bristol and London at the age of 17, O’Toole’s big break came when Lean cast him as British adventurer T E Lawrence.

The role earned him the first of eight Oscar nominations, with others coming for such films as

Eight-time nominated O’Toole was given an honorary Oscar in 2003.

Becket, The Lion in Winter and Goodbye, Mr Chips.

O’Toole was given an honorary Oscar in 2003, an award he had initially refused to accept.

In a letter he asked the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to delay the award until he was 80, saying he was “still in the game and might win the bugger outright”.

Katie Holmes used disposable cell phone to plan divorce from Tom Cruise KATIE Holmes plotted her split from Tom Cruise using a disposable cell phone, which allowed her to keep in contact with divorce lawyers without tipping off her husband, according to a report Tuesday.

The Los Angeles Times said a friend gave the phone to Holmes so that she could make calls and orchestrate their speedy divorce, which included her hiring three law firms in three states.

News that the “Dawson’s Creek” star wanted out of her five-year marriage broke two weeks ago as Cruise filmed his latest movie in Iceland.

A settlement was agreed to last weekend in New York, giving Holmes, 33, primary

Adele might be expecting in September

Usher and his former stepson Kyle Glover.

Usher’s stepson Kyle declared brain dead

USHER’S family is in deep distress after his stepson was declared brain dead as a result of a jet-ski accident in Georgia on Friday. Kyle Glover, 11 years old, is the son of Usher’s ex-wife Tameka Foster.

Doctors said that Kyle has not had any brain activity since he was admitted to the hospital on Friday.

According to reports, Kyle and a friend were floating in inner tubes, which were being pulled by a boat on Lake Lanier in Atlanta, when

they were hit by a man riding a Jet Ski! Both teens were injured but Kyle suffered the most serious head injury. He was unresponsive when he was airlifted to a children’s hospital in Atlanta.

Although Usher and Tameka are caught in a bitter custody battle, the singer chartered a plane for Tameka, who was out of town when the accident happened, so that she can be by her son’s side.

The two have been on Kyle’s bedside since the accident.

Adele keeps mum on pregnancy

IN THE reports surfacing this week that Adele might be further along in her pregnancy than previously presumed is another example of how the British chanteuse has turned into the anti-celebrity.

In this day and age of paparazzi shots featuring massively pregnant stars teetering in heels, it’s refreshing to do a Google search for a pregnant Adele and come up with virtually nothing.

But the singer isn’t one to regularly soak in the limelight anyway.

Spike Lee working on Michael Jackson film SPIKE Lee has revealed he is close to finishing a Michael Jackson documentary marking the 25th anniversary of the singer’s Bad album.

The director said the footage to which he was given

access was a “treasure chest of findings”.

“We have footage in this documentary that no one’s ever seen - stuff that Michael shot himself and behind the scenes stuff,” he said.

Spike Lee

physical custody of the couple’s 6-year-old daughter, Suri. She also has the lead responsibility for deciding how to educate their daughter, the Los Angeles Times said.

Cruise, 50, is still getting significant custodial time, according to TMZ. The talk between their lawyers reportedly revolved around Cruise’s Scientology beliefs, and how it would play a part in Suri’s upbringing.

A source told the Los Angeles Times that Holmes, who was raised Roman Catholic, wanted assurances that nothing would happen to “alienate” Suri from her when she’s with her father.

In a joint statement Monday, the former Hollywood power couple requested privacy and said thay have “respect for each other’s commitment to each of our respective beliefs and support each other’s roles as parents.” (Nydailynews. com)

Katie Holmes and Suri Cruise arrive at Chelsea Piers for some summertime fun on Tuesday.

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Romney hears boos during speech to African American audience MITT Romney braved hostile territory Wednesday to address the NAACP - and was loudly booed when he criticised President Obama.

Romney, in a speech to the annual convention of the National Association for the Advancement of Coloured People, attempted to make the case that he would better serve its members than the nation’s first black President.

“If I am President, job one for me will be creating jobs. I have no hidden agenda,” Romney said.

“If you want a President who will make things better in the African American community, you are looking at him,” he said.

That line triggered loud boos from the crowd, eclipsed only by the deafening expressions of displeasure Romney received when he vowed to repeal Obamacare.

That bout of sustained booing - the loudest Romney has received at any stop during his campaign - appeared to briefly throw the candidate, who donned an awkward smile as he stood silently at the podium.

He then ad-libbed a response in which he promised to keep some parts of the health care law.

But Romney was on firmer

Mitt Romney is attempting to win over some of the African Americans votes. Obama claimed a whopping 95% of the votes in 2008.

footing for most of his speech and appeared to earn a degree of respect from a crowd that likely will cast few votes for him.

He soberly acknowledged that the GOP’s record on civil rights has not always been pristine - but suggested that the same went for the Democrats.

“The Republican Party’s record,

by the measures you rightly apply, is not perfect,” Romney said. “Any party that claims a perfect record doesn’t know history the way you know it.”

Much of Romney’s speech was spent laying out his education and economic plans, which he believes would help African-Americans, a group that is currently suffering with 14.4% unemployment — a rate much higher than the 8.2% national average.

Peppering his speech with quotes from African-American icons like Martin Luther King Jr. and Frederick Douglass, Romney acknowledged the significance of Obama’s 2008 election - but suggested that history was not enough.

“If I did not believe that my policies and my leadership would help families of colour - and families of any colour - more than the policies and leadership of President Obama, I would not be running for President,” said Romney.

“The opposition charges that I and people in my party are running for office to help the rich,” he said to polite applause. “Nonsense. The rich will do just fine whether I am elected or not.”

Mystery illness that killed over 60 children in Cambodia solved – Doctors say THE cause of a mysterious illness that has claimed the lives of more than 60 Cambodian children has been determined, medical doctors familiar with the investigation told CNN on Wednesday.

A combination of pathogens, disease-causing micro-organisms, is to blame for the illness, the World Health Organisation, in conjunction with the Cambodian Ministry of Health, has concluded, the doctors said.

The pathogens include enterovirus 71, which is known to cause neurological disease; streptococcus suis, which can cause infections like bacterial meningitis in people who have close contact with pigs or with pork products; and dengue, which is transmitted by mosquitoes.

The inappropriate use of steroids, which can suppress the immune system, worsened the illness in a majority of the patients, the doctors said. The World Health Organisation (WHO) is expected to advise health care workers to refrain from using steroids in patients with signs and symptoms of the infection, which include severe fever, encephalitis and breathing difficulties.

While not all the microorganisms were present in each patient, doctors

The Camerons were at the pub with their children and two other families.

Cameron’s daughter left behind at pub DAVID Cameron and his wife, Samantha, left their eight-yearold daughter, Nancy, in a pub after having Sunday drink, Downing Street has confirmed.

She is reported to have spent a quarter of an hour at the Plough Inn at Cadsden, in Buckinghamshire, before Mrs Cameron returned to collect her.

Number 10 said the couple had been “distraught” when they realised Nancy was not with them.

It said the incident had happened “a couple of months ago”.

The Camerons were at the pub, near the prime minister’s country residence, Chequers, with Nancy and their other children Arthur, six, and 22-month-old Florence, as well as two other families.

After leaving, Mr Cameron went home in one car with his bodyguards and thought Nancy was with his wife and their other children in another car.

‘Nightmare’ Mrs Cameron had assumed her elder daughter was with her father. The mistake was discovered when they got home.

The illness affected children the most.

concluded the illness was caused by a combination of them and worsened by steroid use.

The WHO sources did not want to be identified because the results of the health organisation’s investigation have not yet been made public.

“I’m very confident for the reason of the epidemic,” said Dr. Phillipe Buchy, chief of virology at the Institut Pasteur in Cambodia and one of the doctors who cracked the case.

“The first thing that goes through your mind is, is this one of the usual suspects you haven’t detected before?” said Dr. Arnaud Tarantola, chief of epidemiology and public health at the Institut Pasteur. “If it is, has it mutated, or changed in a way that it causes more severe disease?

Or is it something completely new?”

On the steroids issue, Tarantola

said, “When you have a dying child, you try to use what you have at hand, and they were right to try that.”

But, he acknowledged, “from the cases we reviewed, almost all of the children died, and almost all of them had steroids.”

“I think we can close the case and move ahead asking different questions,” Buchy said. “Not what is the illness, but now, how long has the virus been circulating? What is the extent of the circulation of the virus? How many mild diseases are we missing? That’s the next step.”

Over the past four months, doctors at Kantha Bopha Children’s Hospitals in Phnom Penh have been faced with the mysterious syndrome, which kills children so fast that nearly all of those infected with it die within a day or two of being admitted to the hospital.

When the prime minister’s wife returned to collect Nancy she found her helping staff.

Downing Street said no protection officers would face disciplinary action over the incident, adding that security arrangements were constantly under review.

A spokesman said: “The prime minister and Samantha were distraught when they realised Nancy wasn’t with them.

“Thankfully when they phoned the pub she was there safe and well.”

Communities Secretary Eric Pickles, who is promoting a scheme to give English councils a financial incentive to deal with “troubled families”, was asked on BBC Radio 5 live Breakfast if he drew parallels between them and parents who inadvertently left their children in a pub.

“We’re definitely not talking about that - mainly for my job security,” he replied.

Mr Pickles was also asked about the incident during a BBC News Channel interview, saying: “I’m very glad that Nancy was missing for only 15 minutes. It could happen to anybody. It must be any family’s nightmare.”

54 African migrants sailing to Italy ‘die of thirst’ FIFTY four people have died while trying to sail from Libya to Italy in an inflatable boat, the United Nations refugee agency has said.

The only survivor, found by Tunisian fishermen, said the others had died of dehydration during a 15-day voyage.

He told UNHCR officials that they nearly reached the Italian coast, but were driven back by strong winds, and the boat then began to deflate.

Most of the passengers are thought to have been from Eritrea.

The survivor, also an Eritrean national, was rescued by fishermen off the Tunisian cost and is now being treated in a Tunisian hospital.

He told the UNHCR that the group of 55 people left Libya towards the end of June.

“He told us that there were immediately problems on the boat, that unfortunately they weren’t even allowed to take a bottle of water and so once they got lost and the voyage went on, people started to feel unwell and die because of the lack of water,” UN spokeswoman Laura Boldrini told Italy’s SkyTG24 TV. According to the UNHCR, around 170 people have died this year trying to reach Europe from Libya.

An estimated 1,300 have reached Italy by sea since the beginning of 2012.

Many Eritreans attempt risky journeys to reach Europe or Israel in search of better opportunities.

Critics say they are fleeing the country’s repressive government, poverty and national service for men until the age of 40. (BBC)

July 14 - 20, 2012

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Building Materials Ltd

VACANCIES Wishes to hire persons for the following positions:

APPLIANCE SERVICE TECHNICIAN Shafilea Ahmed (17) was reportedly killed by her father because she became too “westernised”

Father denies killing daughter in UK ‘honor murder’ case

A MAN accused of killing his teenage daughter in England because of her “Westernised” lifestyle denied the murder in court Wednesday.

Iftikhar Ahmed said it was “devastating” to be on trial for murdering his daughter Shafilea, CNN affiliate ITV reported.

He was taking the stand for the first time in a case which has gripped Britain since the 17-year-old disappeared in September 2003.

The court case took a startling turn Monday when Iftikhar’s wife Farzana abruptly changed her longstanding story and said she had seen her husband attack their daughter on the night Shafilea died.

Both parents are accused of the murder. One of Shafilea’s sisters testified that she saw her parents push Shafilea onto a couch, stuff a bag into her mouth, and hold her down until she suffocated.

Iftikhar and Farzana Ahmed have both pleaded not guilty at their trial in Chester, England.

Newspapers, television and radio have all been reporting on the prosecution case that Shafilea’s parents killed her because they felt her “Western” lifestyle brought shame on the family.

The teenager’s dismembered body was found on a riverbank months after she disappeared. She had been stripped of anything that would identify her, prosecutor Andrew Edis told the jury in May, according to ITV. Shafilea’s sister Alesha testified last month that she saw her parents kill the girl.

She said her parents were angry that Shafilea was wearing a short-sleeved, V-neck top, and no sweater, on the night she was killed.

“Just end it here,” Farzana said to Iftikhar, according to their daughter.

They pushed Shafilea down onto a sofa and suffocated her despite her struggles, Alesha testified.

- Required to services all brand appliances.

TOOL REPAIR TECHNICIAN

- Required to service Makita and all brand power tools. @@Applicants must have at least 5 years minimum trained and working experience in the related field. Must work on own initiative, Must be a High School Graduate and Computer Literate, Must be Punctual & Responsible able to work on your own initiative. @@Have a friendly temperament and be willing to go beyond the call of duty to make customers happy. @@Be able to write and speak English fluently (bi - multilingual is a plus) @@Be wiling to work flexible hours. @@Training will begin on February 22nd, 2012.

INVENTORY CLERK – PLS & GDT Job Requirements: The Receiving Officer holds a very key position in determining the continued success of the company. The Receiving Officer must think and work strategically at all times as complimentary and within the framework of the strategic goals set by the company through senior management. Having a tremendous grasp of the tactical measures required to successfully achieve set goals is also mandatory. The perspective must always be a healthy one that balances cost effectiveness within the scope of achieving best gross margins, inventory control and also new business opportunities that would take the form of innovative ordering and new department creation and developing. Must possess an A.A, BA Degree or equivalent in the related field.

Salary $2500.00 monthly

ASSISTANT LEAD Job Requirements: Assistant Lead directly supervises Sales Associates in a specific department/s. The Assistant Lead is responsible for the day-to-day management of the store. Duties include supervisory functions such as personnel work, inventory monitoring, budget compliance, sales promotion and financial performance. Assistant Lead is also responsible for ensuring the highest level of customer service throughout the store. He / She is a role model and leader and must solve issues, make informed decisions and manage the workforce and time efficiently and effectively in order to achieve maximum results in the financial, operational processes and people areas.

Must possess a BA Degree or equivalent in the related field.

Salary 2800.00 monthly

SALES CLERKS, SALES ASSOCIATES & SALES PERSONS & CASHIER Applicants Must: @@Have At least 3 years experience or prior working knowledge of the related department. @@Must be a High School Graduate and Computer Literate. @@Must be Punctual & Responsible able to work on your own initiative @@Have a friendly temperament and be willing to go beyond the call of duty to make customers happy. @@Be able to write and speak English fluently (bi - multilingual is a plus) @@Be wiling to work flexible hours. @@Salary $6.50 per hour.

DRIVER @@Have at least 5 years experience driving and operating heavy equipment and trucks 2 tons or more @@Must possess a class B – H Turks and Caicos Islands Driver’s License. @@Be able to write and speak English fluently (bi - multilingual is a plus) @@Be wiling to work flexible hours. @@Must be Punctual & Responsible able to work on your own initiative? @@Be willing to work as a team member @@Salary $9.00 per hour

LABOURER/CLEANER Applicants Must: @@Be able to write and speak English fluently (bi - multilingual is a plus) @@Be wiling to work flexible hours. @@Be able to work with little or no supervision. @@Salary $6.00 per hour

IT COMPUTER CONSULTANT Applicants Must: @@Have At least 6 years experience or prior working knowledge in the related field. @@Must be possess B.A. degree in IT or related field. @@Must be Consistent, Punctual & Responsible able to work on your own initiative? @@Be able to write and speak English fluently (bi - multilingual is a plus) @@Be wiling to work flexible hours. @@Be willing to work as a team member. @@Salary $2400.00 per month

MASON Applicants Must: @@Have At least 5 years experience or prior working knowledge in the related field. @@Must be Consistent, Punctual & Responsible able to work on your own initiative? @@Be able to write and speak English fluently (bi - multilingual is a plus) @@Be wiling to work flexible hours. @@Be willing to work as a team member. @@Salary $6.00 per hour @@Applications for all positions will be accepted from Belongers only.

CUSTOMS BROKER ASSOCIATE – GRAND TURK Applicants Must: @@Have At least 5 years experience or prior working knowledge in the related field. @@Must be Consistent, Punctual & Responsible able to work on your own initiative? @@Must be responsible and knowledgeable of all Customs related tariff codes @@Be wiling to work flexible hours and meet required deadlines. @@Be willing to work as a team member. @@Salary: $6.00 per hour

IT COMPUTER CONSULTANT Applicants Must: @@Have At least 6 years experience or prior working knowledge in the related field. @@Must be possess B.A. degree or equivalent experience in IT or related field. @@Must be Consistent, Punctual & Responsible able to work on your own initiative? @@Be able to write and speak English fluently (bi - multilingual is a plus) @@Be wiling to work flexible hours. @@Be willing to work as a team member. @@Salary: $2400.00 per month

LABOUERER/ CLEANER @@Must be Consistent, Punctual & Responsible able to work on your own initiative? @@Be able to write and speak English fluently (bi - multilingual is a plus) @@Be wiling to work flexible hours. @@Be willing to work as a team member. @@Salary: $6.00 per hour

FINANCIAL CONTROLLER Applicants Must: @@Have At least 6 years experience in the related field @@Possess a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or CPA. @@Prepare detailed and necessary Financial Reports to Management @@Must be Consistent, Punctual & Responsible able to work independently and able to supervise an accounting team of 5-10 persons @@Be wiling to work flexible hours. @@Be willing to work as a team member. @@Salary: $ 6800.00 per month

Submit Resumes to or collect applications at:

Building Materials Ltd. The Human Resource Department. Email: hr@doitcenterprovo.com

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July 14 - 20, 2012

THE COMPANIES ORDINANCE 1981

NOTICE OF STRIKING OFF TAKE NOTICE that in exercise of the powers conferred on me by section 182 of the Companies Ordinance 1981, the companies listed were struck off the Register of Companies on the dates opposite their names, the reason being that I have reasonable cause to believe that those companies are not carrying on business or

Starting Date:

01-May-12 Ending Date: 30-Jun-12

Starting Date:

01-May-12 Ending Date: 30-Jun-12

032549/E/L 032697/E/L 032799/E/L 033298/E/L 033767/E/L 033869/E/L 033913/E/L 033986/E/L 033993/E/L 034050/E/L 034093/E/L 034214/E/L 034435/E/L 034748/E/L 035015/E/L 035277/E/L 035335/E/L 035435/EIL 035557/E/L 035614/EIL 035653/EIL 035676/EIL 035763/EIL 035764/E/L 035957/E/L 036033/E/L 036088/EIL 036089/E/L 036130/EIL 036169/EIL 036170/EIL 036212/EIL 036301 /E/L 036470/EIL 036521/EIL 036542/EIL 036622/EIL 036630/EIL 036632/E/L 036830/E/L 036831/E/L 036854/EIL 036881/EIL 036882/EIL 036883/E/L 036954/EIL 037021/E/L 037221/EIL 037241/EIL 037259/EIL 037280/EIL 037282/EIL

GRUPO ALPAMAYO, S.A. RAGUSA HOLDINGS LIMITED PRJMERO HOLDINGS LIMITED VINANDO SERVICES LIMITED RALCOSA BENDEMEER INVESTMENTS LIMITED STONE MILLS LIMITED M4BRLTD. PENTA INVESTMENTS LIMITED SMARTENGINEERJNGLTD RIVIERA SERVICES LIMITED MACCABBEE ENTERPRISES LTD. INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGY PTC. LTD. ALOESWOOD HOLDINGS LIMITED CENTERFORCE LIMITED BG REALTY CO. LTD DUGGEN INVESTMENTS LTD. TOUCHWOOD EURASIA COMPANY LIMITED ALF AGRICULTURAL MACHINES HOLDINGS LIMI THISTLE HOLDINGS LIMITED ROCKSTONE LIMITED EXCO HOLDINGS LIMITED STARFOODS LIMITED INTERNATIONAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT YORIC HOLDINGS LTD. SPINNING ENTERPRISE LIMITED Hordis Holdings Limited Hood Holdings Limited JYB Ltd. AMERICA ROYAL CONSULTING LTD ANIMATION (US) LIMITED BRENTORA HOLDINGS LTD. WATTACKA HOLDINGS LTD. BAKERSFIELD TRADING LIMITED KINGSTON CONSULTANTS LIMITED LUCKY ENTERPRISES LIMITED PUMA RESOURCES LIMITED TRANSTRADE CORPORATION ZAFRON INVESTMENTS LIMITED Naseby Ltd. Fasio Ltd. MEDIA OVERSEAS INC Ramona Ltd. Dobron Holdings Ltd. Fedra Ltd. Kleindienst Properties Ltd. Air Force Logistic and Communication Ltd. SHAW LIMITED PRIME ENTERPRISES LIMITED Bastia Holdings Ltd. Lamas Holdings Ltd. Desota Ltd.

Type: Foreign Exempt 000350/E/L 007164/E/L 007396/E/L 010248/E/L 012560/E/L 012756/E/L 013693/E/L 013830/E/L 014005/E/L 015210/E/L 015278/E/L 015722/E/L 016865/E/L 017575/E/L 017928/E/L 019247/E/L 019596/E/L 019817/E/L 020046/E/L 020142/E/L 020734/E/L 021188/E/L 021415/E/L 021632/E/L 022141 /E/L 022442/E/L 022973/E/L 024004/E/L 025153/E/L 026503/E/L 026553/E/L 026722/E/L 026983/E/L 027293/E/L 027757/E/L 027942/E/L 028101/E/L 028984/E/L 029135/E/L 029322/E/L 029531/E/L 030463/E/L 031206/E/L 031910/E/L 032039/E/L 032071 /E/L 032270/E/L 032271/E/L 032504/E/L

SAJLFAJR LIMITED MERCATOR FINANCE LIMITED KYLE AND KINROSS MERCHANT LIMITED SHOGUN LIMITED PENNISULA SECURITIES LIMITED ROTHERLEY CONSTRUCTION INC. RUPERTSLAND INVESTMENT CORP. FITCH NATIONAL REINSURANCE COMPANY, LTD. DUGLAS HOLDINGS INC. PACIFIC RIM ENTERPRISES LIMITED WALTON LIMITED ARC CHEMICAL COMPANY LTD TRUMPETER HOLDINGS LIMITED ALLIED GROUP INC DOUGLAS DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED GLOBEX TRADING CORP. ROCK HALL INVESTMENTS LIMITED SMAM LlMITED BROWNS INVESTMENT SERVICES LTD GLAXO HOLDINGS MPM EUROPE LIMITED MAYALL CORP. ANGLO TRADE FINANCE LIMITED JWM CONSULTANCY LIMITED EMLORR INC. BRANSON COMPANY LIMITED GLOBAL RESOURCE CONSULTANTS PTY LTD CARLOW HOLDINGS INC. THE AURA CORPORATION HEALEY LIMITED KOKONE CORP. ASHZAC REINSURANCE LIMITED RONGBUK LIMITED SILVERSTONE LIMITED GUR KRIP LIMITED TULLAMOY CONSULTANTS LiMITED MGC HOLDINGS LIMITED NELO SERVICES LIMITED CRA CONSULTANTS SL A ANON LTD IT TRADING INTERNATIONAL LIMITED STAR WEST INVESTMENTS & GENERAL TRADIN GRAPHTEC LIMITED DTN HOLDINGS LIMITED DENSON FINANCE LTD. DESERT SPRING WATER MANAGEMENT HAZEL HOLDINGS LIMITED KEY HOLDINGS LIMITED DUNSTON CORP.

26-Jun-12 10-May-12 10-May-12 21-May-12 21-May-12 21-Jun-12 26-Jun-12 10-May-12 26-Jun-12 21-May-12 04-May-12 04-May-12 26-Jun-12 02-May-12 21-May-12 10-May-12 15-May-12 21-May-12 21-May-12 16-May-12 04-May-12 21-May-12 10-May-12 21-May-12 26-Jun-12 21-May-12 21-May-12 21-May-1 2 21-May-12 07-Jun-12 21-May-12 08-Jun-12 21-May-12 21-May-12 10-May-12 21-May-12 27-Jun-12 21-May-12 21-May-12 10-May-12 10-May-12 21-May-12 21-May-12 21-May-12 26-Jun-12 21-May-12 10-May-12 10-May-12 21-May-12

21-May-12 26-Jun-12 10-May-12 21-May-12 26-Jun-12 04-May-12 21-May-12 21-May-12 I 0-May-12 21-May-12 21-May-12 23-May-12 26-Jun-12 02-May-12 21-May-12 07-Jun-12 26-Jun-12 21-May-12 02-May-12 26-Jun-12 21-May-12 26-Jun-12 26-Jun-12 21-May-12 26-Jun-12 15-Jun-12 26-Jun-12 26-Jun-12 26-Jun-12 02-May-12 02-May-12 26-Jun-12 16-May-12 04-May-12 21-May-12 21-May-12 21-May-12 10-May-12 I 0-May-12 26-Jun-12 26-Jun-12 21-May-12 26-Jun-12 26-Jun-12 26-Jun-12 21-May-12 26-Jun-12 21-May-12 21-May-12 26-Jun-12 26-Jun-12 26-Jun-12

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THE COMPANIES ORDINANCE 1981

NOTICE OF STRIKING OFF Starting Date:

01-May-12 Ending Date: 30-Jun-12

Starting Date:

01-May-12 Ending Date: 30-Jun-12

037304/E/L

Florida Investment Enterprises Inc.

26-Jun-12

Type: Foreign Ordinary

037629/E/L

LYSANDER INVESTMENTS LIMITED

01-May-12

037631 /E/L

SUTTON BAY INC

21-May-12

000142/0/F

CHEVRON CARIBBEAN INC

037875/E/L

NARD INC

21-May-12

TYPE TOTAL

15-Jun-12

038176/E/L

Ikos JJK Ltd.

21-May-12

038305/E/L

Altamira International Limited

02-May-12

038329/E/L

Goldenfield Limited

26-Jun-12

038333/E/L

GOLD EQUITIES INCORPORATED

16-May-12

006846/0/L

PROVO NET LTO.

26-Jun-12

Type: Ordinary

038583/E/L

CHANDELIER INC.

21-May-12

007406/0/L

GESFICAU INTERNATIONAL LTO

08-Jun-12

038758/E/L

Fuwa Investments Limited

21-May-12

008503/0/L

MONTERAY INVESTMENTS LTO

20-Jun-12

038887/E/L

MUSSELROE LTD.

26-Jun-12

009193/0/L

SZB HOLDINGS LIMITED

15-Jun-12

039067/E/L

TRCB NETWORKS CORPORATION

26-Jun-12

009293/0/L

DPS MARKETING TCI, LTD.

07-Jun-12

039133/E/L

CAM INVESTMENTS LIMITED

10-May-12

009961 /0/L

MGGALTD.

23-may-12

039134/E/L

CONCISE HOLDINGS LIMITED

10-May-12

010028/0/L

KAYCEES CONSTRUCTION CO. LTO.

07-Jun-12

010566/0/L

GBV Corporate Services Ltd.

21-Jun-12

039136/E/L

STRIA HOLDING CORP.

10-May-12

010620/0/L

HK HOTELS AND RESORT LTD.

07-May-12

039137/E/L

VIOLA INVESTMENTS LIMITED

10-May-12

01063110/L

MOON-TIDE HOLDINGS LIMITED

15-Jun-12

039178/E/L

Magdalena Limited

21-May-12

010704/0/L

ATLANTIS SEAFOOD COMPANY LTO.

07-Jun-12

039250/E/L

African Logistics and Shipping Limited

02-May-12

01080110/L

LIFE RESORTS LTD.

20-Jun-12

039258/E/L

lras Consultants Limited

21-May-12

010927/0/L

BAREFOOT VILLA LTO

16-Jun-12

039366/E/L

CAMZ Investments Ltd.

07-Jun-12

01098110/L

BIGHT DEVELOPMENTS LTD.

07-Jun-12 15-Jun-12

039367/E/L

SP Developments

21-May-12

01102110/L

WEST CAlCOS TRANSPORT LIMITED

039387/E/L

Eagle Investments Ltd.

07-Jun-12

011036/0/L

GRAND TURK RESORT &

039395/E/L

KAR Pipeline Company Ltd.

07-Jun-12

DEVELOPMENT CO. LTO

07-Jun-12

039396/E/L

KAR Oil Projects Company Ltd .

07-Jun-12

011357/0/L

WH EELAND HOLDINGS LIMITED

15-Jun-12

039476/E/L

KAR Oil and Gas (TCI) Ltd

07-Jun-12

011722/0/L

Caribbean Construction & Surveying Services Ltd.

07-Jun-12

039539/E/L

Logi-link Limited

21-May-12

039592/E/L

Peregrine Enterprises Limited

21-May-12

011737/0/L

Limehouse Holdings Ltd.

07-Jun-12

011964/0/L

The L Construction Company Ltd`

07-Jun-12

039656/E/L

Triple Eight Limited

21-May-12

039710/E/L

BLACKBIRD ENTERPRISES LTD.

26-Jun-12

039759/E/L

SPHINX INVESTMENTS LIMITED

10-May-12

011981 /0/L

Star Realty Ltd.

07-J un-12

039762/E/L

Paloma Hermosa Limited

21-May-12

012005/0/L

GOPI LAXMI LTO.

07-J un-12

039792/E/L

Alpha Consulting Limited

02-May-12

012048/0/L

Starwood Property Development Ltd.

07-J un-12

039839/E/L

Arlington Investments Limited

07-Jun-12

012152/0/L

Wellings Ltd.

07-Jun-12

039842/E/L

Oriental & General Trading Limited

21-May-12

012445/0/L

Summerhill Holdings Ltd.

07-Jun-12

040191/E/L

Navis Star Holding, Ltd.

08-Jun-12

012570/0/L

Sea Legs Ltd.

07-Jun-12

040200/E/L

BOHIO HOLDINGS INC.

10-May-12

012571/0/L

NLB LIMITED

15-Jun-12

012596/0/L

Veranda Construction Services Ltd.

07-Jun-12

012617/0/L

Villa 501 Venetian Ltd.

08-Jun-12

PS Squared Partners Ltd.

07-Jun-12

040203/E/L

ORO HOLDINGS LIMITED

10-May-12

012656/0/L

040347/E/L

Hispaniola Development Corporation Ltd.

07-Jun-12

012679/0/L

ENCORE DEVELOPMENT LIMITED

15-Jun-12

040352/E/L

Synergy Systems Ltd.

07-Jun-12

012680/0/L

JOHNSON AND NA VIL LTO.

15-Jun-12

040568/E/L

SeaRoad International Limited

27-Jun-12

012745/0/L

RE-STORE LTO.

ll-May-12

040595/E/L

Crescendo Ltd.

21-May-12

012804/0/L

CARIBBEAN MODULAR SYSTEMS LTD

07-Jun-12

TYPE TOTAL

142

012830/0/L

LUCAYAN FINANCIAL LIMITED

15-Jun-12

012964/0/L

Allied Security Services Ltd.

21-Jun-12

013117/0/L

BAUPE-TCI LIMITED

15-Jun-12

Type: Foreign Exempt RegistrationNo Company Name

Struck off date

013118/0/L

IRISA-TC1 LIMITED

15-Jun-12

000660/F/E

DMH Captive Insurance Company

23-May-12

013120/0/L

MODERN DISCOVERIES LIMITED

15-Jun-12

TYPE TOTAL

013130/0/L

GOLDEN VOYAGES LIMITED

15-Jun-12

Type total

40

Total companies struck off

184

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Job Listings Services Auto sales real estate

Classifieds TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

FAST SALE

DANNY BUOYS Is looking for a

FOR RENT Bar Captain 6866

To work 6 days per week. Salary $9.00 per hour.

Contact: 946-5921

3-bedroom apartment $1100.00 per month it will be available May 1st.

contact: 946-4664

FOR SALE

1.3 Acres Of Land Ocean Drive, Turtle Tail Semi-Hilltop

July 14 - 20, 2012

946-4664 Fax: 946-4661

Email: tcnews@tciway.tc

Website: tcweeklynews.com

STUDIO APARTMENT FOR RENT

$225,000 o.n.o.

$650.00 per month Gated Community Furnished

CONTACT: 231-3788

Contact: 231-3788

Construction scaffold and roof tiles for sale CONTACT: 431-1591 OR 231-3788

July 14 - 20, 2012

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

Housekeeper/

DEREK HANDFIELD

SPENCE SECURITY & INVESTIGATION SERVICES, LTD

Is looking for a

dog sitter needed

Rockgarden Ltd. c/o Saunders and Co. Post Office Box 257, Town Centre, Providenciales Turks and Caicos Islands Deadline for submissions July 19, 2012

Notice of Marriage

DINESWAIRE JAINARINE Is looking for a

Babysitter To work 6 days 6849

per week salary $5.00 per hour.

Contact: 242-5425

6846

Please take note: I, Silvia Marie Claire Stava, will be getting married to Mr. Jan Bakule on August 31, 2012 in Czech Republic Please submit all concerns or queries Regarding this marriage to the Registrar General Office in Grand Turk

6488

Worker

To work 6 days per week.

Salary $5.00 per hour.

Contact: 331-5074

6848

Applications in writing, including 3 references, can be sent to:

Domestic

GEORGE FORBES NORTH ENTERPRISE WORKSHOP Is looking for a

Plumber To work in North Caicos 5 days per week. Salary $8.00 per hour.

Contact: 243-6892

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, 13 Caribbean Place, 1254 Leeward Highway, Providenciales at 10.00 a.m. on Friday 20th July 2012.

Location

VACANCIES The leading and trusted security company in TCI is in need of personnel to fill up the following position.

SECURITY MANAGER

Qualifications: • Minimum of 10 years police/military experience or equivalent, 5 years in Supervisory or Managerial position • Security professional with a proven management experience within the security industry, the public sector or armed services.

• Must possess strong management and leadership skills together with excellent communication, influencing, negotiating and engagement skills.

Salary – negotiable based on experience

SECURITY OFFICER

6842

Job requirements include full responsibility for house, as well as taking care of dogs. Cleaning, changing linens, ironing walking, washing and feeding the dogs are just a few of the many various tasks to be accomplished on a daily basis.

• Candidates must have experience in care of very elderly a necessity.

• Must be available on short notice, including nights and weekends.

• Must be bilingual: Spanish and English.

• Must be enthusiastic and like dogs.

• Base salary $5 an hour.

CLASSIFIEDS 31

10709/38, Salt Cay, Grand Turk. Beautiful undeveloped waterfront land parcel located on the south-western tip of Salt Cay.

Title

Absolute

Proprietor

Russel Alexander Garland

Approximate Area

2.40 acres

Location

10709/39, Salt Cay, Grant Turk. Beautiful undeveloped waterfront land parcel located on the south-western tip of Salt Cay.

Title

Absolute

Proprietor

Wayne Newton Garland

Approximate Area

2.46 acres

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION ARE AVAILABLE BY REQUEST, FROM MERIDIAN TRUST COMPANY LIMITED: P.O. Box 599, 13 Caribbean Place, Leeward Highway, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands Tel. (649) 941-3082 Fax (649) 941-3223

Qualifications: • Minimum of 3 years police experience or 4-5 years security officer experience • Must have basic personal safety and other security course training • Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills (English) • Can follow instructions and write comprehensive reports • Must be an excellent team-player Salary starts @ $5.00/hr

MARKETING/SALES AGENT

Qualifications: • Minimum of 8 years experience or in direct marketing/sales • Excellent work & presentation skills; speak & write proper English • Very good knowledge in security and alarm electronics • Must be effective communicator & public relations person • Possesses own transportation and have valid TCI drivers license; must have excellent computer skills Salary starts @ $1500 plus commission

TECHNICIAN

Qualifications: • Minimum of 5 years experience in alarm industry w/ excellent work history • Computer literate; possess technical or engineering certificates • Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills (English) • Possess valid TCI drivers license; Must be an excellent team -player Salary starts @ $1300 plus commission

ADMIN ASSISTANT/JUNIOR ACCOUNTANT

Qualifications: • Minimum of 5 years related experience • Must have very good knowledge in accounting programs eg QuickBooks • Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills (English) • Possess valid TCI drivers license • Must be an excellent team-player Salary starts @ $1300/month Requirements for all positions above: • Comprehensive resume’ w/ 2 ID photo • Employment certificates from previous employers • Training certificates; Police & fingerprint records How to apply: 1. Submit resume’ with application letter, employment and training certificates, copy of police record, passport to Spence Security office 2. Wait for Spence Security personnel to call you for an interview Interested applicants should send resume’ and applicable certificates address to: ‘The Personnel Manager’ not later than July 16th, 2012 to:

SPENCE SECURITY & INVESTIGATION SERVICES, LTD. P.O BOX #73, Caribbean Place, Leeward Highway, Providenciales Email address: maxine@spencesecurity.com BELONGER ONLY NEED APPLY. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

32 CLASSIFIEDS ADEOLA SCHOOL Is hiring a

Principal of Massage and Beauty School

• Must be minimum of 15 years of experience in practical of aesthetic, makeup artist; nails technician, facials, massages and experience in Cosmetology • Must be certified master in that field and must be a professional instructor

Contact: 232-1970

Turks & Caicos Islands British West Indies Email: manager@meridianclub.com Ph:649-941-7011 Fax: 649-941-7010

Domestic

JOB OPPORTUNITIES The Meridian Club, one of the Turks and Caicos Islands' original and most unique resort experiences is now seeking a qualified

To work 6 days per week salary $5.50 per hour

6858

Unskilled Labourer • $5.00/hr – Must be able to lift heavy material of 100lbs+ • Must be able to work early morning and late evenings both on weekdays and weekends - with varying schedules • Applications accepted from Belongers / Turks & Caicos Islanders Only

Call (649) 941-5613

6870

The Meridian Club On Pine Cay

Is looking for a

Worker

Kiwi Connections Ltd.

contact: 231-0110

6790

GANSEVOORT RESORT Is looking for a

Security

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

contact: 941-7555

6828

TURKS & CAICOS AGRESSOR II

ENGINEER/ 2nd CAPTAIN • 100 tonnes Captain License US Coastguard • MCA Offshore or Merchant Mariner • Minimum of 4 years experience in the boating industry • STCW95 Compliant • Open water scuba diver level or above • Computer literate

July 14 - 20, 2012

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At The Meridian Club on Pine Cay

Salary: $10-12/hr or more depending upon training, experience, work record and capability.

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TURKS & CAICOS AGGRESSOR II

CHEF/ DIVEMASTER 6853

Requirements as follow: • Previous work experience in a related field • Experience in menu planning, preparation of all meals catering to a wide selection of dietary request • Ordering and re-provisioning on a weekly basis • Responsible for smooth operation of the galley including cleanliness of galley • Computer literate • STCW95 Complaint • Be prepared to live onboard and work long hours including weekends and holidays • Experienced in the hospitality industry • PADI Divemaster Certified Belonger need only apply Starting salary $400 a week

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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 cleanup.

• 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.

Executive Pastry Chef

Please send resumes to: tcaggressor@express.tc or contact; 941-7825

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Responsibilities: • 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.

Wage: Based on qualifications and experience. From US$6.00/hour

• Working knowledge of marine mechanics • Experience in the hospitality industry • Be prepared to live onboard and work long hours including weekends and holidays Belonger need only apply Starting salary $400 per week

Please send resume to: tcaggressor@express.tc or contact: 941-7825

On-site Restaurant Host

Duties: must be able to create a large variety of tasty desserts, breads and pastries from scratch (4-5 different dessert offerings must be available each day for lunch and dinner and pastries for breakfast). Must be able to do other food preparations and assist in meal preparation. Must assist Executive Chef in overseeing and training kitchen staff, as needed.

Qualifications Required: - - - - -

Must have degree in culinary arts from an accredited college or university Minimum of 3 years experience as Pastry Chef in 5 star restaurant. (or equivalent) Must be skilled in handling all duties specified.

Must be willing to reside on Pine Cay, a small private island on a full time basis..

Must furnish health certificate or be willing to undergo medical examination to ensure freedom from communicable disease.

- Must be willing to work weekends, nights and holidays Positions available: October 2012 (Full-time SEASONAL position. The Meridian club closes annually for 3-4 months for maintenance) TCI Citizens 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 649941-7010. Information may also be dropped off in an envelope at TCR Sotheby’s Venture House building near Salt Mills in Grace Bay. 6865

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Career Opportunities

Grace Bay Club is looking for candidates that have the requirements listed along with an outgoing professional manner. They love to work with different types of people, meet challenges with a positive attitude and live the standards of our organization. Their management style is one that balances a commitment to people and their development with business/financial accountability and delivers an exceptional guest experience

Front Office Manager Job Requirements: • Manage and coordinate the daily activities of Front Office for the property, including guest registration, room assignment, billing and check-out procedures.

• Oversea the activities and monitor the performance of the front office staff.

• Prepare and administrate the departmental budget for the front office.

• Handle guest complaints and ensure that all guest issues are resolved.

• Partner with operational departments to ensure execution of special requests.

• Ensure bank and cash handling procedures are maintained.

• Monitor all front office support systems to ensure maximum productivity.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications: • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, Business or equivalent experience required.

• Experience: Minimum of five years hotel experience in front office or front services operations with a minimum of three years management experience required. Experience in a hotel with a Diamond Rating or 4 or 5 Star preferred.

Excellent communication and organization skills required.

Qualified Belongers need only to apply Salary Range: Commensurate based on qualification and experience

Assistant Front Office Manager Job Requirements: • Manage and front desk operation, including guest registration, room assignment, billing and check-out procedures.

• Monitor the daily performance of the front office staff.

Supervision duties include training, scheduling, assigning daily tasks, evaluating performance.

• Manage cash banks and monitor cash handling procedures.

• Monitor billing, cashiering and bill adjustment procedures.

• Represent property management in guest issue resolution and decisions related to front office.

• Partner with operational departments to ensure execution of special requests.

• Perform scheduled system checks and daily reporting functions.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications: • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, Business or equivalent experience preferred.

• Experience: Minimum of two years guest experience with a minimum of one year related supervisory experience required. Experience in a hotel with a Diamond Rating or 4 or 5 Star preferred. Excellent communication and organization skills required.

Qualified Belongers need only to apply Salary Range: Commensurate based on qualification and experience

Estate Supervisor Job Requirements: • Strong customer and employee relation skills • Strong communication skills (verbal, listening, writingEnglish) • Ability to use standard software applications and hotel systems • Ability to take constructive action without relying on directions from others • Ability to exercise flexibility rather than rigid adherence to procedures in order to accomplish goals • Develops a trusting and respectful business partnership with property ownership • Effective decision-making skills; can choose a course of action amongst options involving uncertainty or risk • Strong problem-solving skills; encourages new innovation solutions when appropriate • Can originate and invent new ways to create a unique guest experience and maximum revenue • Knowledge of overall hotel operations as they affect department • Ability to effectively supervise employee productivity • Financial management skills e.g. ability to analyze P&L statements • Ability to network and build relationships to increase the business Job Qualification: • Bachelors degree in Hospitality related field, and/or experience in high-end luxury resort • Completion of a management training program, management internship.

Belongers need only to apply Salary Range: Commensurate based on qualification and experience

Executive Sous Chef Duties and Responsibilities • Demonstrate a participative supervisory style which promotes effective use of subordinates calculating added value profit return against time and resources invested.

• Meet all company and statutory requirements with regards to food hygiene and employee health & hygiene.

• To remain alert to potential threats to life, safety and security of employees and guests, with particular emphasis being placed on fire prevention, training / awareness, evacuation and emergency procedures.

• To show a positive attitude at all times and promote mutual respect within the Kitchen and through all departments.

• To ensure budgeted food costs are met by structured, conservative buying and produce utilization.

• To keep up to date records for compliance with health & safety regulations.

• To assist the F&B Director to monitor department’s performance against budget and GSTS, communicating feedback and providing appropriate support/action where necessary.

• Help to maintain appropriate levels of staffing, according to business levels and help to ensure staffs are motivated to deliver consistently high levels of guest service.

• To be responsible for the day to day running of the kitchen.

• To assist the F&B Director in the maintaining of food cost percentage through control in wastage, purchasing, storing, portion control.

• To assist the F&B Director in implementing and carrying out the departmental training needs.

• To check mis en place is ready and is to the required standard for service.

• On a daily basis check with the function sheets and liaise with the F&B Director to the duties needed to be carried out that day.

• To be responsible for the writing of menus in the F&B Director’s absence.

• To act in accordance with all Health & Safety and Hygiene regulations and to adhere to the Company’s Health &Safety policy.

Job Requirements • Minimum 5 years experience as Executive Chef.

• Extensive knowledge of International food including Asian, Indian as well as Mediterranean.

• Qualified first aid trainer.

Assistant Director of Finance Job Requirements: • Recognized Accountancy Qualification ACA/ACCA/CIMA/ CPA • Experience working in the finance function in a luxury hotel/resort/club with multiple F&B outlets • Ability to manage periodic close processes and ensure delivery of monthly management information • Balance sheet reconciliation experience including bank accounts • Excellent knowledge of SAP, the hotel accounting software, Opera PMS, Micros POS, and ACCPACC payroll system software.

• Payroll experience preferred.

• Together with the Finance Director, assist External Auditors an annual auditing; ensure audit is performed on time.

• Manage the Finance Department team and oversee their work, including the Assistant Controller, Accounts Payable, Payroll Clerk, Purchasing Manager and Income Auditor.

• Work at times, in specific team project, such as cost improvements, capital investments o the operations, or in assisting the real estate development team.

• Assist Finance Director and Managing Director/General Manager in preparing: o Budgets and Forecasts for the Hotel Operations and tracking budget implementation. At times, assisting HOD directly in tracking their specific budget implementation, including coordinating information requests and queries from HOD. o Staff plan and Compensation.

Belongers need only to apply Salary Range: Commensurate based on qualification and experience

Interested persons can contact our Human Resources Department no later than July 13, 2012 @ (649) 946-5050 Ext. 1050 Email: veronica.clare@gracebayclub.com Fax: (649) 946-5758

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Gansevoort Turks & Caicos

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

Labourer 2-4 years experience working in the maintenance team of luxury properties. Must be able to lift heavy items, work outside, speak and write English, able to speak with guests professionally. Also, all applicants must be prepared to work flexible schedules and holidays to serve our guests.

Salary: $7.00-$10.00 Hourly

Interested applicants can contact our Human Resources Department, Monday through Friday 10am to 5pm. Closing date for all application is July 18th, 2012. 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

IMMEDIATE OPENING

DOMESTIC

WORKER needed Must be able to work 6 days per week. Must hold a valid drivers license and have transportation.

Salary $5.00 per hour.

Contact: 341-2596

6873

VACANCY

BOAT MECHANIC WANTED • Must have experience in Volvo Penta Engine repairs and upkeep • Must be able to work weekends, holidays, nights and as needed • Must be willing to take on other related duties

Please send CV to: webmaster@ kenardcruises.com or fax: 649-946-8222

6859

FLOWER GIRL Is looking for a

Domestic Worker Required 6 days per week Salary $6.50 per hour.

Contact: Northcote

941 4521

6868

Store Clerk

• To work 6 days per week • Must be energetic, honest, friendly and outgoing • Must be between the ages of 30-50 • Must submit a resume along with a reference from your last employer

Contact: 231-3788

Director Of Maintenance Operations BNC Consulting Group is currently seeking to fill the open position of Director of Maintenance for its resort client. The ideal candidate will be highly skilled and have day-to-day responsibility for maintenance operations, which includes defining the resort’s maintenance strategy, designing long and short-range project plans, and delivering results. This individual will be responsible for maintaining all equipment, systems and building components.

Minimum Requirements • Degree in Mechanical Engineering OR minimum 10 years experience as a Project Manager or Maintenance Engineer in a large, luxury hotel/resort • Excellent knowledge of maintenance operations, including mechanical, electrical and water treatment systems, pumps, HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, locks, furniture, paint, wall coverings, tile and other equipment/ work performed by maintenance engineers • Strong knowledge of building codes, and fire, health and safety requirements, as well as current technologies and trends • Ability to maintain maintenance operations at a five-star level.

• Demonstrated ability to lead, train, mentor and develop a maintenance team • Ability to develop and manage strong working relationships at all levels of the organization, as well as with strata owners, external vendors and suppliers • Ability to deliver results under pressure while handling multiple complex projects simultaneously • Excellent initiative, follow up and follow through with a commitment to continuous improvement • Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, Outlook) • Ability to develop, track and manage to budgets

Interested candidates should forward credentials to Bridgette Thomas at bthomas@bnccgroup.com or call 332-2565 for immediate consideration. Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications, possess a clean police record, and be fluent in the English language.

Professional references are required. Compensation for the above position is commensurate with level, experience and education.

CLOSING DATE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED ONLY CANDIDATES MEETING MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS WILL BE CONTACTED.

The Turks & Caicos Islands Hospital

Human Resources Manager InterHealth Canada (TCI) Ltd is seeking a well qualified and experienced human resources professional to head up a small team at the Turks & Caicos Islands Hospital. Based at Cheshire Hall Medical Centre, there will be occasional travel to Cockburn Town Medical Centre.

The successful candidate will need to have the following qualifications, skills and attributes.

• A formal qualification in human resource management at undergraduate level or post graduate certificate or post graduate diploma level.

• Membership of an internationally recognised professional body in human resource management • Human resource management experience of at least 5 years at management level.

• Recruitment services management experience of at least 5 years at management level.

• A minimum of five years experience specifically in the field healthcare and working in human resources and recruitment.

• Computer literacy in the MS Office Suite is essential and the selected candidates will also be taught the use of the ‘Simply Personnel’ software system.

• Demonstrated skills in change management and turning around problem departments / areas.

• A team player who can also lead colleagues in the move towards excellence.

Candidates will be responsible for the day-to-day activities in both human resources management and recruitment at the hospital and will be the prime contact with both immigration and labour departments and so strong interpersonal skills are essential. Whilst a management level post this is very much a hands-on position, as the department is small.

The successful candidate will also be responsible for the development of the human resources department staff with the aim of ensuring a suitable succession plan from within the department at some future point.

Applicants are invited to send a full curriculum vitae to

jtrainor@ interhealthcanada.tc Closing Date for Applications: 23 July 2012 6843

July 14 - 20, 2012

HERZOG CARIBBEAN LTD.

VACANCY Herzog Caribbean Limited is seeking a qualified individual to fill the following opening. Only candidates who meet the minimum qualification and requirements will be considered.

GENERAL MANAGER

• Experienced Live in Domestic Worker needed for busy household.

• Salary is $ 1,250.00 a month. Required to work six days a week.

• An experienced Belonger required for this position.

• If you fit the above qualifications please address your application to:

REASA SHERELLE LOUIS is looking for a

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

Contact: 243-4289

6858

ASIKK EMPLOYMENT SERVICES On behalf of its clients

This position provides for the general management oversight and direction of all business aspects of Herzog Caribbean Ltd. This includes providing leadership and motivation to promote the consistent execution of standard practices, policies and procedures. Applicant should have a strong knowledge of business plan development and implementation.

Main Duties and Responsibilities: • Responsible for the management and direction of staff for the execution of roadway construction contracts for both government and private owners; • Responsible for management of the quality control process of all products and materials used for roadway and airport projects; • Responsible for the day-to-day liaison with governmental agencies for integrating planned work into the communities without impacting local community activities or traffic patterns; • Responsible for directing staff in preparing bids and estimates for private and public contracts; • Responsible for financial oversight and contract compliance for all awarded projects; • Responsible for regular liaison with Herzog Caribbean Corporate office in the United States; • Responsible for attending meetings both in the Caribbean and the United States to provide business status reports to owners and executives of the company; • Responsible as needed for providing management assistance and direction to other Herzog Caribbean projects in the Caribbean; • Responsible for the overall financial stability and profitability of the business; • Responsible for directing staff in the safe operation of construction equipment’ • Responsible for developing and maintaining an overall safe work environment for employees; • Responsible for managing and directing staff to maintain Cash Flow Operations, (Budget and Financial Controls), Budgeting (Monthly Variance Analysis of actual/ budgets).

• Responsible for directing staff in the development of accounting and financial protocol for the processing of accounts payable and receivables.

Pauline’s Tuff Shop (NC)

1) Experience COOK

To run small restaurant in North. Working 40 hours per week Salary $8.00 per hour and must be hard working and willing to start work early mornings. Contact 2429122 between 11am and 4pm TCI Woodwork (Pls)

(1) Cabinet Maker

Must have strong experience in making

Minimum of an A.A. Degree in Civil Engineering Minimum of 10 years of experience in the construction industry Knowledge of roadway construction and survey Knowledge of hot mix asphalt plant works Knowledge of concrete works Knowledge of safety and quality control Knowledge of tender biddings Strong construction and financial background Proficient in Heavy Bid, Primavera, AutoCad & Microsoft Office Tools

cabinets. This candidate need to be expert with their hands, familiar with various tools and machines, also adept at finish-sanding, staining, sealing wood into a polished product. Salary $9.00 per hour. Contact 242-9122 between 11am and 4pm

LABORER

Must be experienced in keeping the clean the yard clean, speak good English, work 6 days per week $5.00 per hour.

Contact 242-9122 between 11am and 4pm

6884

CHEF POSITIONS NOW AVAILABLE BNC Consulting Group is currently seeking qualified individuals to fill chef openings at all levels.

ENTRY LEVEL COOKS (3)

Academic Qualification and Experience Required:

CHEF DE PARTIE SOUS CHEF (2) (1)

Candidates must be hardworking and dependable. A strong work ethic and keen interest in culinary arts is essential. Fine dining experience within a five-star resort environment is a plus.

The ideal candidates will be team players who enjoy working in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities may include, but not be limited to:

Functional Skills: • • • • •

DOMESTIC WORKER REQUIRED

PO Box 560, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands.

Summary of Duties

• • • • • • • • •

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Excellent written and verbal communication skills People management skills Proven track record of successful leadership Excellent negotiating skills Local knowledge of how to successfully do business in the Turks and Caicos and other Caribbean Islands

Please submit resume and completed job application to the attention of Anya Pratt, Human Resources Manager July 27th 2012. Job application forms can be obtained at Herzog Caribbean Limited’s administration office located at C 5-6 Caribbean Place, Leeward Highway or call (649) 941-8007.

6865

• Assisting in the creation and planning of menus and specials • Preparing, seasoning and cooking salads, soups, fish, meats, vegetables and other foods • Participating in the preparation, cooking and baking of menu items • Properly displaying and presenting food as designated by the Executive Chef • Properly receiving, storing and rotating food products in compliance with HACCP standards • Maintaining the cleanliness and organization of all kitchen and food and beverage areas • Monitoring and controlling the maintenance and sanitation of kitchen equipment • Physical ability to lift, carry, move, push or pull heavy items up to 100 lbs • Working in confined spaces with extreme temperatures (hot or cold)

Submit resume to Bridgette Thomas at bthomas@bnccgroup.com for immediate consideration or call 332-2565 for additional information. Candidates must possess relevant skills and experience for consideration. A clean police record and stable work history is required.

Closing Date: Open until filled ONLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED

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BEATRICE JOLLY

SOMEWHERE CAFÉ

Is looking for a

Is looking for a

MUSICIAN

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

Contact: 241-5564 6802

Farmer To work on North

Caicos 5 days per week salary $5.00 per hour.

Contact: 343-4883

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

MANAGERIAL, SUPERVISORY & SKILLED POSITIONS

6855

GENERAL MANAGER

IMMEDIATE OPPENINGS Chef De Partie

Requirements: • 3 years culinary experience in a full service, fine dining establishment as chef de partie • Post secondary degree or equivalent qualification by experience • Must have strong knowledge of kitchen inventory and ordering process, staffing, expediting and ability to supervise the staff and kitchen operations under the direction of the Executive Chef • Excellent culinary technique and ability to work the line during all meal periods • Exceptional customer service orientation, complying with company service culture • Must be able and willing to work all days and shifts Duties Include: • Recruit and select qualified candidates, provide training and communication performance expectations • Coordinate the inventory, purchasing and disbursement of all supplies with the purchasing manager • Inspect and ensures the proper set up and readiness of each item on menus • Supervise daily food preparation for assigned areas.

• Ensure that the level of quality, portion control, and plate presentation is adhered to consistently • Work closely with staff to exceed guest expectations • Maintain product consistency by conducting inspecting or seasonings, portion and appearance of food Starting salary $8 per hour not including service charge

Front Office Supervisor

Requirements: • Solid experience in Front Office including Front Desk, Night Audit, PBX, Reservations, Bell Staff, and Guest Services with minimum of 2 years Luxury Hotel supervisory experience.

• Advanced knowledge of Front Office computer systems with ability to solve basic system related problems.

• Ability to deal with guest complaints in a calm professional manner and to resolve complaints to the benefit of guests and the resort • Must be able and willing to work all days and shifts Duties Include: • Oversees front desk operations.

• Assigns and instructs team members in details of work and assist in the training and motivating of Front Office employees.

• Monitor fluctuations in occupancy and daily transportation manifests and change the schedule accordingly.

• Complete morning and evening Front Office reports.

• Ensure group rooming lists are accurate and coordinate any special group requests.

Salary $21,000/ commensurate with experience not including service charge Interested applicants should apply to Regent Palms, Human Resources Department, Monday through Friday, 10a.m. to 5p.m. with an long an updated resume, or by emailing to marjorie.dorsett@regenthotels.com no later than end of day Friday, July 20, 2012 6845

Responsibilities: • Full responsibility for operating success of the Resort • Ensuring that the selection, training and ongoing direction for Resort associates is such that it maintains high level of job satisfaction, morale and teamwork among associates in all areas • Preparation and achievement of financial/budgeting goals and expectations as established in the annual business plan for all areas of responsibility, and organize/implement strategic and tactical plans to facilitate this aim • Achieve high levels of quality owner and guest product and services, as well as owner and guest satisfaction Requirements: • Must have at least 10 years executive management experience at a property of similar size and quality.

• Strong operational expertise in rooms; sales & marketing; revenue management; facilities/ systems (including preventive maintenance); recreation and other ancillary disciplines • Must have senior level managerial experience in the Condo Strata Management • Ability to inspire, train, and develop people for promotion by encouraging and supporting career development, and driving continuous learning • Ability to implement a highly consistent customer service and culture • Ability to instill a highly consistent guest service attitude in all employees

COMMON AREA ATTENDANT Responsibilities: • Vacuum carpets, empty wastebaskets, clean ashtrays, and transport other trash and waste to disposal areas.

• Sweep and use of heavy equipment required to scrub, wax, and/or polish floors. Use of brooms, mops, and/or power scrubbing and floor waxing machines.

• Dust and polish furniture and equipment.

• Keep walkways, stairs, and all other public spaces maintained.

• Clean and sanitize restrooms and surrounding areas and replace paper products.

• Use of chemicals required.

• Wash windows, walls, floors and hanging chandeliers.

• Use of tall ladders required and working in outdoor elements required.

• Clean and maintain the common areas of the Resort to meet property standards Requirements: • High School Diploma or equivalent • Must be detail oriented with good organizational skills.

• Familiarity with cleaning products and equipment as well as cleaning techniques.

• Moderate physical effort (lift/carry up to 25 lbs) • Frequent lifting, bending, pushing of supplies and equipment.

• Prolonged standing, walking, reaching, stooping, bending and kneeling.

• Must be able to work independently and follow instructions regarding priorities of tasks or functions.

• Must learn the standards for cleanliness and maintenance of all common areas inside and outside.

• Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace.

• Requires good communication skills, both verbal and written.

LINE POSITIONS POOL & BEACH ATTENDANT HOUSEMAN HOUSEKEEPING ROOM ATTENDANT For the following positions resort experience is an asset but not a requirement. Applicants must have a willing, positive and personable attitude as well as be willing to work holidays and weekends.

They should also enjoy serving people and be willing to learn. Minimum experience in the areas of interest required.

Turks & Caicos Islands citizens only need to apply to the Human Resources Manager at The Sands Resort located on Grace Bay Road, Providenciales or e-mail: humanresource@ thesandstc.com, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands. Deadline is July 16, 2012.

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PHARMACIST

LE-VELE MANAGEMENT GRACE BAY

• Computer literate including previous use of dispensary management software and retail point of sale software required.

Labourer

Is looking for a

• Must have Bachelors in Pharmacy qualification and at least 10 years post qualification experience.

• Salary commensurate with experience ranging from $40K.

All applicants must be registered with the TCI Health Practitioners Board.

Please send CV to islandpharmacy@tciway.tc or fax to 946-2389

Labourer

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

Must be reliable, strong, able to help clean ponds and swimming pools, hard working and willing to work under the sun all day. Must be able to speak English. Previous experience beneficial

email: humanresource@thesandstc.com

Contact: General Manager Mr. Thomas

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GTC LIMITED/ BELLA LUNA

COOK

• Must have 5 years experience on the line with Italian cuisine • Must be willing to work weekends, evening and holidays • Must be available 6 night a week • Must speak, read and write English • Must work well with others and work well under pressure • Must have a clean police record Salary $6.00 per hour Belongers only need apply

SEND ALL RESUMES TO P.O. BOX 543 Deadline for applications is July 21st, 2012

Is looking for a

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VACANCIES Cashiers

• Function: Process payment transactions • Wage: $1,000 / month • The successful candidate should be fluent in two of English, Spanish, Creole or Tagalog and should have certification in AntiMoney Laundering and Counter-Financing of Terrorism policies and procedures. Strong customer services skills, accuracy in work and integrity are required characteristics. Previous experience as a cashier would be a plus.

Office Attendant

• Function: Support the proper functioning of the office environment • Wage: $1,000 / month • The successful candidate should have proven excellent interpersonal skills in interacting with both staff and management. A keen awareness of the environment and the needs and safety of clients and staff is required to perform well on the job.

SALES CLERK SECURITY OFFICER The position available immediately Please submit application letter and resume to The Manager, tcihrstaff@gmail.com. The application deadline is July 22nd, 2012

Telephone: 649-941-8800 fax: 649-941-8801 6852

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GLOBAL SERVICES

THE TUSCANY RESORT Is looking for a

is looking for a

Labourer

To work 6 days per week. Salary $5.50 per hour.

Watchman To work 7 days

Contact: 941-4667

Contact: 331-1809

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Sales Clerk Is looking for a

JSMS

is looking for a

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

Contact: 247-5934

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Labourer

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

Contact: 232-7689

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JUDY MINI BAR

OSTEOPATH PRACTITIONER

Is looking for a

WANTED

• Applicants must be registered and qualified as an Osteopath D.O (Degree of Osteopathic Medicine) • The applicant must have a minimum of 5 years experience in anatomy, physiology, and semi-pathology and possess the following skills: • Advanced knowledge of anatomy, physiology and semi-pathology • Perfect knowledge of human biomechanics • Perfect command of the osteopathic concept and reasoning • Perfect command of the various manual tests & techniques • Preferable bilingual French/ English • Work weekends, nights and be available anytime for mobile services • Must have a valid driver’s license and car

Kitchen

Helper

Qualified applicants should forward cover letter and resume to:

limsadmin@tciway.tc Inter Island Medical Services, Neptune Plaza, Grace Bay

per week. Salary $5.50 per hour.

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• Basic knowledge of accounting principles an asset, as reconciliation of daily sales is required.

The Sands

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To work 6 days per week salary $5.00 per hour. contact; 243-1095

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ASSISTANT MANAGER Required for a Water Sports Company to operate and maintain all computers, accounts and booking systems and to undertake machinery repairs, stock taking must be prepared to work long hours including weekends Applicant must possess excellent interpersonal skills, be self motivated, results oriented and must have at least 5 years experience in tourism industry Salary commensurate with experience and will be in the range of US $24K-US $30K per annum.

Please reply to: The Manager, P.O. Box 97, Caribbean Place, Providenciales, Fax: 649-946-4564 With a copy to The Department of Labour, Providenciales

Requires

TWO (2) Qualified ACA, ACCA, CPA or ACMA For Audit Senior roles experience in audit required salary range: $40,000 - $50,000 per annum apply to: joseph.p.connolly@tc.pwc.com or Telefax: 649-946-4892, no later than August 1st, 2012, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands

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TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS Financial Services Commission

Tender Request for Construction Government Vacancy Services-Interior Redesign FINANCIAL MANAGER The Financial Services Commission invites proposals from suitably qualified contractors to undertake a remodeling of the Commission’s offices. The brief scope of the works is as described below:

MINISTRY: ALL MINISTRIES SUMMARY OVERVIEW:

• Remove existing partitions; • Supply of new partitions, fixtures and fittings according to the design specifications; • Installation of new partitions, fixtures, fittings and furniture according to design specifications; • Replace existing flooring with new raised surface and installation of tiles and carpeting as indicated; • Upgrading and improvement of plumbing, electrical and air conditioning systems; • The installation of permanent hurricane shutters; • Repainting of finished surfaces and the removal of debris.

An exciting opportunity awaits you for the post of Finance Manager in one of the TCIG Ministries. The post holder is responsible for the shaping of the government budgetary and financial policy such as revenue generation, cost containment and delivery of other budget targets. Providing advice to the Permanent Secretary and Heads of Department, each Financial Manager is expected to generate results that are deemed satisfactory when:• Proper financial systems and controls are in place and maintained correctly • The Ministry’s budget is kept in balance • Revenue collection is increased wherever possible • Government creditors are paid on time • Other budget targets are met

Interested parties may pick up a copy of the design drawings and specifications, which will be provided at a cost of $50, between the hours 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 pm Mondays to Fridays. Interested parties are required to submit their bids in writing to the Commission at its office at Unit D7/D8, Caribbean Place, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos no later than 2:00 pm July 24, 2012. Late tenders will NOT be considered under any circumstance.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONBILITIES:

• Develop fiscal policy framework • Respond to queries from the Public Accounts Committee • Advise the Permanent Secretary and the Hon. Minister on policy issues relating to finance • Ensure accurate recording of receipts, payments and income • Providing monthly financial management reports • Ensuring staff development and training • Developing mechanism to manage and monitor income and expenditure • Analyzing department budgets for feasibility • Advising departments on budget adjustment and amendments • Managing the creditors payment settlement system

Tenders must be accompanied by the following: i. Valid business licence; ii. Certificate of Good-standing from the Companies Registry (for companies) or Business Names Registration for partnerships and individuals; iii. List of personnel who will be involved in the execution of the works and their qualification and or experience; iv. Details of at least two (2) references for which similar works have been carried and v. Reference from the bankers of the interested parties.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE The successful candidate must possess a Bachelors Degree in Finance or Accounting or equivalent. In addition to the degree or professional designation, the position requires specialized training in Budgetary Control, Financial Planning, and Economics analysis, Management Information Systems, Strategic Planning and Team Leadership. The position requires at least eight (8) years on the job experience to acquire the competencies necessary to respond effectively to the challenges of the functions. This is a specialized position that requires frequent use of analytical and reasoning skills and visual dexterity.

Tenders should be submitted in ordinary form to include detailed description of the service provider and setting out the timeframe for carrying out the works. The original and one copy of the Tender proposal should be placed in a sealed envelope and delivered to the Commission’s office. The envelope should be addressed to the Managing Director of the Commission and clearly marked “Tender for Construction Works”.

The tender will be opened after the expiry of the deadline by a panel of officers of the Commission. The Commission does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any other tender.

SALARY T39 - T43 $39,960 – $43,200 PER ANNUM

Financial Services Commission: 01/2012 July 10, 2012 6869

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For more information on the Job Description, please contact the Human Resource Management Directorate Telephone 649-946-2801 Extension: 10321, Facsimile: 649946-1582, E-mail: recruitment@gov.tc . All resumes should be addressed to Mr. Mark Greenway, Director of the Human Resource Management Directorate, Church Folly, Grand Turk. Resumes must include applicants current contact information and be accompanied by two letters of reference and a police certificate. Serving Officers should apply through their Heads of Department.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 24th July, 2012 ONLY SUITABLE CANDIDATES WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED 6871

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VACANCIES

WILFREY & TONY’S BEAUTY SALON Is looking for a

Hairdresser To work 7 days per week. Salary based on commission.

Contact: Margarita Williams at 649-231-0882

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Ward’s Consultancy Acting on behalf of our clients Complete Construction, Platium Security, TCI House Pastry is looking to fill the following positions:

Security Officer Sales Clerk Laborer Domestic Worker contact: 345-7512

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Salary $6.00 per hour

Wilfrey & Tony Barber Shop Is looking for a

Cashier

To work 6 days per week.

Salary $5.00 per hour.

Contact: 231-0882

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HAIRWAY TO HAVEN is currently seeking to employ a

Executive Chef Education and Training: • Post secondary degree in Culinary Arts or industry equivalent experience with at least 10 years experience working as an Executive Chef • Fully functional on computer with a full knowledge of Excel, MS-Word and QuickBooks • Deep understanding of menu planning complete with cost analysis, portioning and design.

• Full knowledge of a broad range of inventory control measures with the ability to develop and execute.

• Detailed understanding of all staffing requirements and all paperwork associated with it including work permits and National Insurance.

• Fluent in English both written and oral with a fundamental understanding of French and Spanish • First Aid Training

Skill Requirements: • Extensive experience in the preparation and execution of Mexican and Tex Mex cuisine • Plan and execute special events on or off premise for a diverse clientele.

• Precise knife skills • Execute a large variety of desserts from scratch including cakes, custards, mousses, ice creams, sorbets, and gelatin stabilized desserts • Execute naturally leavened breads and breakfast pastry from scratch • Produce all breakfast, lunch and dinner items with expert precision.

• Cook entire menu on the line during service, including meats to temperature specifications.

• Prepare and execute a variety of specials utilizing seasonality and quality as the catalyst • Be versed in a large variety of cooking techniques to include: braising, sautéing, frying, steaming, poaching, soup making and the Mother Sauces.

• Develop and cost recipes to accurately reflect the long term goals of Somewhere Café and Lounge • Execute a proper sanitation procedure to insure that high quality food is served that accurately represents the Café • Receive food orders from various vendors, checking for quality and pricing.

• Implement training of kitchen staff to encourage growth and success in a positive environment.

• Must have strong interpersonal skills with the ability to both engage staff and guests in conversation • Must be a natural leader with the ability to lead by example, demonstrating at any moment the willingness and ability to do the job of any of those working with and/or under him/her.

• Mediatory and conflict resolution skills with the ability to recognize potential problems in advance.

• Must be able to co-ordinate schedule requirements for a large staff • Must be able to keep detailed records of all employees up to date.

• Demonstrates the ability to multi-task under extreme pressure.

• Strong mathematical skills as it applies to accounting, budgeting, menu costing and recipe conversions • Execute weekly and monthly inventory of items with a focus on budgeting, cost analysis and planning • Maintain a positive environment in the kitchen to encourage growth and diversity within the workplace • Be able to stand on ones feet for extended hours, and be comfortable lifting 50 pounds without physical restrictions.

• Be available to work holidays and weekends with a flexible schedule.

Sous Chef

DOMESTIC

WORKER To work 6 days per week. Salary $150.00 per week. Hours are from 9am-7pm.

Education and Training: • Post secondary degree in Culinary Arts or 8 + years industry equivalent experience.

• Computer literate, functional on Excel, Ms-Word and Quickbooks • Fluent in English both written and oral with a fundamental understanding of French and Spanish • First Aid Training Skill Requirements: Be able to assist the Executive Chef in all capacities to include:

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Planning and execution of special events.

Precise knife skills Assist Chef in the preparation and execution of all desserts.

Produce all breakfast, lunch and dinner items with expert precision.

Cook entire menu on the line during service, including meats to temperature specifications.

Execute a proper sanitation procedure to insure that high quality food is served that accurately represents the Café.

Prepare and execute specials based on the Café’s cuisine.

Be versed in a large variety of cooking techniques to include: braising, sautéing, frying, steaming, poaching, and sauce making.

Receive food orders from various vendors, checking for quality and pricing.

Be able to stand on ones feet for 10 hours and be comfortable lifting 50 pounds without physical restrictions.

Be available to work holidays and weekends with a flexible schedule.

Leadership and Managerial Requirements: • Assist Chef in the training of kitchen staff to encourage growth in a positive environment.

• Be sensitive to the needs of staff members and maintain a professional demeanor • Assist Chef in the ordering of food through a variety of vendors • Assist Chef with weekly and monthly inventory of items and work with the Chef to calculate food costs • Maintain a positive environment in the kitchen to encourage growth and diversity within the workplace The Sous Chef should be a natural leader who is seeking to assist others in improving their cooking ability, and also to develop strong people skills.

An ambitious person who is a comfortable communicator with a confident skill set. The Sous Chef needs to be a self starter that can lead the kitchen in the Chefs absence. The right candidate should be able to open the kitchen in the morning, or be the last to leave the kitchen at night. Prioritizing and executing prep items based on needs. He or She will assure that foods are properly labeled with the date and prep item name and consistently rotated, and stored for future use. Oversee and participate in daily cleaning duties as per scheduled by the Chef to maintain a clean safe environment for all employees to work in.

Cook Skill Requirements: Cook eggs and other breakfast items to order to customer’s specification.

Cook lunch and dinner items to order to customer’s specification to include, but not limited to: • Cooking meats to temperature such as hamburgers and steaks • Produce salads, sandwiches, tacos, quesadillas, burritos, fajitas and other • Tex - Mex items that appear on the menu at Somewhere Café and Lounge.

• Assist with prepping foods for service by following recipe standards, strong knife skills and proper sanitation to produce high quality food that accurately represents the Café.

• Work with other kitchen staff members to execute food, prioritize steps, and contribute to the overall team atmosphere of the kitchen.

• Participate in daily cleaning duties as per scheduled by the Chef to maintain a clean safe environment for all employees to work in.

• Cook on the line, during service in a high pressure environment, executing food to order in an ala minute kitchen according to the ticket in a timely manner.

• Be able to stand on ones feet for 8 hours and be comfortable lifting 25 pounds or more without physical restrictions.

• Be available to work holidays and weekends with a flexible schedule.

2 LABORERS 2 DOMESTIC WORKERS • Salary Commensurate with Experience • Belongers Given Preference

Please submit resume, certifications and current police record in person for consideration.

Send resumes to email: chefamy@somewherecafeandlounge.com or telephone: 649-941-8260

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Josh for Sports Sports and indiscipline

If you’re so smart, which is best: an ounce of prevention or a pound of cure?

THIS column will focus on the topic of discipline/indiscipline in sports and will touch on a variety of sports.

ATHLETICS Since athletics is my forte, I shall deal with track and field first. To begin with, athletics is among the few sports where most athletes stand alone in competition be it running, jumping, throwing or vaulting. An athlete throws, jumps or vaults by him or herself, while the whole rest of the stadium watches. That athlete is placed in the spot-light and must have a tremendous amount of discipline to be able to execute his or her attempt to the best of his or her ability while seeking to attain maximum results at each chance as he or she tries to out-distance his or her opponent.

For in the final analysis, the person who outdistances the others in a competition becomes the champion in that particular event.

When you’re competing in this scenario, you’re alone. That’s when all of your training comes into play. All the instructions that your coach gave you flashes through your mind and you must now execute with perfection all of the techniques that you were taught. He or she who has trained most efficiently and executed with precision and perfection what they have practiced is normally the person who wins.

Youth dedication: Yarielca De La Cruz and Yarileny De La Cruz alongside TCIFA’s General Secretary Sonia Bien-Aime.

Winston Wright, Giselle James-Wright, Patrice Senior and Technical Director Matthew Green

TCIFA honours its football officials

THE Turks and Caicos Islands Football Association (TCIFA) has grown considerably over the last few years with the past 12 months being the most significant. Although the executive members of the association are credited for the positive decisionmaking policies, the coaches and referees were the ones to implement such on the field. To this end an “Evening of Appreciation” was held in their honour.

The event, held recently, was designed by the TCIFA to ensure that the “volunteers were fully aware about just how valuable they are to the association. It also gave them a chance to relax and enjoy some food and drink”.

TCIFA’s president Chris Bryan stated that: “After an extremely busy 2011/2012 season we’ve taken an evening out to step back and reflect on what we all have managed to achieve in progressing football forward in the last twelve months.

An evening like this gives everybody a chance to interact in a social setting

and discuss ideas and experiences.

Most importantly, it also gives the association a chance to thank all the coaches and referees for their hard work and commitment throughout the year.” His words were echoed by General Secretary Sonia Bien-Aime: “The commitment and dedication of the referees and coaches to our programmes is immeasurable! These people give up their time from work and family life to commit to players and football development in general – for this I would like to express our gratitude and appreciation which goes far beyond words!”

AWARDS Several awards were given out during the evening. Each coach received a Certificate of Appreciation and four referees were awarded with the following accolades: Most Knowledgeable Referee – Giselle James-Wright, Young Referee of the Year – Wilkiens Martin, Assistant Referee of the Year – Patrice Senior and Referee of the Year – Bobby Kwatt.

The evening gave an opportunity for the referees and coaches to enjoy themselves after a very busy year on the field.

The association has expanded in recent years so the referees and coaches are more active than ever before. In 2007 there were only two leagues in operation and there were only around 100 registered youth players. The association now has over 500 youth players as well as over twenty leagues and competitions throughout the year.

Technical Director Matthew Green said that: “Without the help of our referees and coaches, none of this development could have occurred.

We are very fortunate to have such dedicated and committed individuals working in our programmes”.

He added: “This event will be held every year as it is important for the referees and coaches to know just how important they are to our continued development. Without them football would simply cease to exist”.

PERFECT SCENARIO In spite of the fact that there can only be one champion, there can be, for all practical purpose, all winners. This may sound like a paradox or impossible, but realistically speaking, once you have achieved your personal best you are a winner.

NO EXCUSES FOR FAILURE When you fail to do your best, there are no excuses. When Usain Bolt false started at last year’s World Championships, he could

By Joshua Gardiner

not blame anyone but himself.

BASKETBALL Many times I frequent the GL Basketball Gym. Just about every morning there are scores of young players trying to improve their skills.

However, to me, they are the most indiscipline group of sportsmen that I have ever encountered. These players utilise the most course adjectives imaginable. They are not sportsmen at all. They are sorry losers. They set a bad example for want-to-be players, especially the children. They are always arguing among themselves about some aspect of a call. They kill the spirit of the game.

The game of basketball cannot and will not progress as long as this attitude prevails.

LOSS OF AN ICON Judith Robinson has resigned as Senior Sports Development Officer for the TCI. There is no trained person to take her place.

Time will tell what effect this has on the national programme.

FIRE, FIRE HELP Two Saturdays past I experienced a fire at my residence and lost all of my earthly possessions. I’m humbly appealing for assistance in whatever capacity possible from you, my kind-hearted readers. You may contact the Weekly News on 946-4664 to express whatever assistance possible.

Thanks for your support and keep on reading my column “Josh for Sports”

TCIRFU to hold “Festival of Beach Sports” this Saturday THE Turks and Caicos Islands Rugby Football Union (TCIRFU) will be holding its “Festival of Beach Sports” this Saturday from 15:00h (3pm) at the Bight Park.

Participants can take part in rugby or football (soccer) competitions.

The rugby competition will be a five-a-side with seven minutes each way. It will follow the league format of

tackling and kicking any time.

The entrance cost is $100. The football competition will cost $50 per team.

For more information, and to register a team please contact Jamie Tait on 441-1215.

The family affair will see music provided by DJ Viper.

Refreshments will be available with a fry fish to follow.

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TCI footballers record two international victories – U-20 Academy defeat US team Rockledge Steelers 4-0 – TCI Select win 2-1 THE Turks and Caicos Islands Football Association (TCIFA) members are seeing the progress of their youth programmes. Their U-20 Academy team played quality football against a team from Florida last week, the Rockledge Steelers, to win handsomely at 4-0.

On Sunday evening a TCI Select, also consisting of youth players, edged out the side 2-1 in the second game of a blockbuster number of international summer clashes.

These games were designed to give the TCIFA’s U-20 Academy players an opportunity to assess their development under the tutelage of head coach Ian Hurdle, who took on this role a year ago. Judging by the performances so far it would seem that Hurdle has made a big impact in bringing these players together into a tightly knit and competitive group.

The first game started at breakneck speed with both teams fashioning early chances, however it was the TCI team that made the early break as Fred Dorvil forced the ball home after some good work from Evens Jean. Marco Fenelus doubled the lead with a solo effort before Dorvil’s direct style of play created the third goal as his shot was deflected past the goalkeeper to give the home side a healthy 3-0 lead. During the half time talk, Hurdle warned his players

against complacency as he felt the US team would come out with a point to prove. His prediction proved to be correct as Rockledge started the second half more determined.

Luis Turbyfield had to make two fine saves to deny the Steelers from getting back into the game. Several substitutions had affected the rhythm of the team, but Hurdle wanted to ensure all his players could get some time on the field. However, their win was confirmed half way through the second half when Fenelus unleashed a fearsome shot that sailed into the top left corner. Fenelus was unfortunately dismissed from the field with ten minutes to go for a second bookable offence but despite being a man down, the TCI team showed no sign of weakness and saw out the game comfortable 4-0 winners.

Sunday’s game was a close affair with the TCI Select team beating Rockledge 2-1. Resting many of his U-17 players like: Fred Dorvil, Herby Magny, Anell Super and Jerry Liluce the team seemed to lack the intensity that was shown during the first victory. Players like Rodney Davilmar, Evens Jean and Marcdonald Fenelus however rallied the troops and showed the resolve needed to secure the win.

World class swimmer Marcos Diaz won the race in 42 minutes and 20 seconds.

Diaz wins “Race for the Conch” 2.4 miles race WORLD class marathon swimmer Marcos Diaz from the Dominican Republic retained his 2.4 miles race title when the “Race for the Conch” Eco-Seaswim was held last Saturday in front of “Ricky’s” Flamingo Café.

Local swimmer Dan Redmond won the One Mile men’s division

while Ann Lobelo took the female trophy in the same division.

Noteworthy, two firefighters from Haiti participated in the mile race, a first for that nation.

The Regent Palms three person team had the best combined time to win the Resort Cup for the second year in a row.

The TCI Select team won 2-1.

Jean scored from the penalty spot mid way through the first half before doubling the lead as he finished from close range after the Steelers’ goalkeeper fumbled a corner kick.

However, Rockledge deservedly got on the scoresheet when Turbyfield was left to deal with three unmarked attackers following a direct free kick. In the second half the visitors pressed hard for an equaliser, but for the most part the TCI defence held firm. The introduction of Prashant Uttamchandani had a big impact on the game as his organisational skills helped settle the TCI defence when they were under pressure.

His calming influence helped his

players regain their composure and soon the TCI players were enjoying good possessions and came close on several occasions to finding a third goal. They however settled for the 2-1 win.

WORK IN PROGRESS After the game, Hurdle was pleased that his players had won two games in a row, but realised that the group is still a work in progress and that they still need to improve in many areas. “Our boys have done well and proved that they have more resolve and team spirit than they have had in the past. We still need to pass with more urgency and

have quicker transition speed, but we have come a long way in a short time. I am looking forward to see how our U-17 players will perform in the final game, but at this point I am satisfied with our application and commitment.”

Technical Director Matthew Green added that: “The boys have made a very promising start to a summer of international competition.

Ian (Hurdle) has put together three competitive teams from a squad of 30-40 players. If we can keep these boys playing together on a regular basis we can produce competitive U-17/U-20 and Senior national teams in the future.”

The Provo All Stars won the first Annual Wesley “Tanka” Williams Softball tournament.

1st Annual Wesley “Tanka” Williams’s Softball tournament:

Provo All-Stars take title PROVO All-Stars Church team was victorious when the TCI Softball Federation held a weekend of games to honour the late sports enthusiast Wesley “Tanka” Williams.

The Provo side defeated a visiting team from Nassau, Bahamas to take the spoils in the event, which

was dubbed the 1st Annual Wesley “Tanka” Williams’s Softball Tournament.

Tournament Director Paula VirgilStubbs said that the tournament was “a huge success”. She also thanked the sponsors and all persons who assisted in whatever way possible.

The tournament was a modified pitch tournament and it was enhanced with male and female fast pitch games, slow pitch church games and baseball league games at the Downtown Ball Park in Providenciales.

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