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crime warning for us visitors – But officials say TCI remains safest vacation spot in Caribbean

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American tourists and residents were warned this week to be extra careful while in the TCI due to a recent spate of armed robberies.

Top model contestants make debut appearance

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TCI Top Model 2013 Samentha Etienne (centre) is flanked by 2014 Top Model contestants

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TCI lawyer snared in US sting operation

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American pit bulls and bulldogs banned from TCI

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Incentive cash package in the works for civil servants

– PDM motion meets with Gov’t approval GOVERNMENT is in the process of reviewing the benefits package for civil servants and is considering a performance bonus as one option.

This was revealed during the March 20 sitting of the House of Assembly by Premier Rufus Ewing when he rose in support of a motion by the Leader of the Opposition, Sharlene Cartwright Robinson.

The party leader has called for a review of the retirement package in terms of gratuity and pension for civil workers.

She told the house that her intention with the motion was to bring the issue to the forefront, as the party is not aware if the Government has it on its agenda.

“This is due to the fact that we do not have the benefit of a plan or at the very least a Government agenda so as to know the direction in which the Premier and his colleagues are taking this country,” Cartwright Robinson said.

She sees a benefit package as a means of retaining skills in the civil service, ensuring lower recruitment cost, encouraging less reliance on expatriate employment and promoting a happy service, which would in turn increase productivity.

“A more efficient and effective civil service makes it easier for the private sector to do business and if the private sector does more business, then the Government makes money and jobs are created,” the party leader told members.

She further noted that civil servants are unfairly being asked to do more with less. “… there are offices right now without ink and paper but we are boasting of a great third quarter and

an operating surplus.

“Whilst I accept that we must, and this Government has to keep the payment of the $170 million debt in sight, perhaps if we stop strangling the civil service, offer incentives to join and incentives to retain, we may see real trickled down growth,” she said.

Members from both sides of the house rose to show their support of the motion and offer their own thoughts on what should be done to boost the morale and increase productivity of the country’s civil service.

In supporting the motion, Premier Rufus Ewing said he is aware that the intentions of the motion were great and that the Government is keen on reviewing the benefits package for civil servants.

He told the house that a committee has been assembled to conduct the review which they hope would achieve several things.

“I always maintained that the civil service should be one that attracts the brightest minds in our society, it should operate as efficient as any private sector business.

“Persons should feel like they are appreciated in their jobs so that we are able to attract, train, promote and retain TC Islanders in our civil service…”

He acknowledged that over the past few years the TCI has lost quite a few bright minds from the civil service – some to the private sector while some others are probably still without jobs.

“There are several options for looking at how you can make civil servants feel wanted in the service and in doing so there must be equity,

Premier Rufus Ewing

Opposition Sharlene Cartwright Robinson

there must be fairness, there must be a system of equal work for equal pay.”

Ewing observed that while there will always be a need for expatriate workers the Government’s first responsibility is to the people of the country.

He said that with this in mind, the review will be looking at employment practices which would revolve around how recruitment is conducted and what is being done to attract local people to the service.

“I know money is the first thing that attracts people, but money isn’t all. When someone wants to go someplace, those with a vision would say if I go there, where would I be next year or where could I go from there if I step into that position.”

Speaking to the gratuity issue, Ewing observed that before 1992 civil servants received gratuity when they left the service - which was a percentage of their full pay - and when they reach 65 their pension would be reduced by that amount.

“So it was indeed not even a true gratuity, all they were doing was taking a chunk of their pension in advance at the time of leaving Government, but that still helped.

“It helped them in starting up a business because many of them

during their time in Government did not have the opportunity to engage in business…”

He added that this money allowed persons to pay off their mortgage, start a business or do whatever needed to be done.

However, after 1992 when it was determined that those individuals were not eligible for pension, gratuity was also removed as workers were considered not entitled to it.

“I am of the view, and maybe I should declare my interest as well, because I am one of those individuals who worked for Government for 11 years and at the end of it I left with nothing.

“Even though I resigned, and even if I did not resign and was terminated I was still left with nothing.

“So I understand how people could feel to work for so long in a job, 25 years or 30 years, and having to leave that job with nothing in their hands.”

Ewing also reminded of the financial challenges the country is going through, but noted that he hopes the review will come up with innovative ways in which they can ensure that civil servants either get something at the end of their work life or a significant portion in intervals while still on the job.

The Premier said he is more in favour of people getting some sort of payment in the interval arrangement.

He said this is something that has been put forward in lieu of gratuity.

This could take the form of a performance bonus over a period of time to be determined and would work as an incentive for performance within the civil service, the Premier advised the assembly.

He said the Government is currently considering this option to determine if it is financially feasible or if it can work logistically.

“We are committed to that.”

On the matter of pension, Ewing said this scheme is a bit more complicated and difficult. He noted that while people who joined the service before 1992 would receive civil service pensions, those who joined after would only receive pensions from the National Insurance Board (NIB).

“Now we need to look from the NIB standpoint how we could increase the earnings or the pensions of individuals upon retirement.”

He added that there are many ways in which this can be done.

“We know that some time ago civil servants when they pay into NIB their rate was lower than you would pay in the private sector and we thought that was unfair simply because the more you pay, the more you get in pension at the end.”

He said the issue of raising the ceiling of NIB contributions needs to be looked at, adding that while this could be a concern for some people because more money would be coming out of their salaries, the higher the ceiling the greater the pension at the end.

However, before any of this is done, the Premier said they would need to conduct an education programme for civil servants about retirement planning. (DI)

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CRICKETS and other creatures of the night could be heard conducting their nightly ablutions in the Five Cays area after one resident asked the Premier and ministers what is in their tax plan to reduce the price of food and electricity.

This week the Government continued to tout its tax rationalisation plan to the people with the same dismal results.

On Tuesday night (March 25), Premier Rufus Ewing, Minister of Finance Washington Misick, Minister of Education Akierra Missick and other officials from the finance ministry hosted another in the series of public consultations.

The meeting was held at the Five

Cays Community Centre with less than 50 people in attendance.

After the minister stood before a power point presentation for nearly two and a half hours trying to rationalise the Government’s tax implementation, the attendees were invited to discuss the proposals.

The preferred tax is the payroll tax, while property tax is only being considered as an alternative.

One woman told the officials that before they implement any tax plan they need to look at ways they can reduce the cost of food and electricity in the country. She said the plan the Government has could possibly put the country in a recession.

The resident said she is depressed

and this is the first time she has regretted living in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

Following her presentation, those at the head table appeared stumped as to how to respond; but the Finance Minister gamely waded in with assurances that the Government welcomes and appreciates the views of everyone at all of the meetings.

Her delivery was in stark contrast to many others aired on March 18, when Government officials met with members of the public at the Gustarvus Lightbourne Sports Centre.

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US travellers cautioned about crime – But officials say TCI remains safest vacation spot in Caribbean AMERICAN tourists and residents were warned this week to be extra careful while in the TCI due to a recent spate of armed robberies.

A security message was published on Tuesday (March 25) on the website of the Embassy of the United States in Nassau, Bahamas, with responsibility for the Turks and Caicos Islands.

It advised US citizens to remain “cautious and vigilant with regard to your personal safety and security” when visiting the Islands.

Meanwhile TCI officials insist that crime is still low and the country is one of the safest in the Caribbean.

The embassy message comes just weeks after police announced that crime shot up 24 per cent last year compared to 2012.

Officers also revealed that crimes against tourists increased from 23 in 2012 to 111 in 2013 - an astounding 383 per cent.

The past few months have seen a further hike in violent activity including a number of armed robberies against US citizens.

The message revealed that on March 19 at about 3am a man and his family were held at gunpoint in

their villa by two masked intruders.

One of the assailants struck the man on his head with a gun and demanded cash.

Both suspects then fled the scene with a computer, a cell phone, and the victims’ rented car.

On March 12 at about 2.15am three armed men broke into the rental villa of a vacationing couple in Long Bay Hills, Providenciales, by throwing a rock through the glass door.

The armed assailants robbed the victims of cash and personal items and hit one victim over the head with a gun before fleeing.

And on March 8, at about 9pm a couple was walking along the Grace Bay main road in Providenciales to their resort when they were approached by a man. He came out of nearby bushes and attempted to rob the woman of her purse.

Shortly thereafter, another couple were walking along the Grace Bay main road, when a gunman robbed the woman of her purse, cell phone, credit cards, camera, and $300 cash.

“Armed robbery continues to be the primary criminal threat facing US citizens in the Turks and Caicos Islands,” the message read.

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strongly and loudly criticised by extremely disgruntled residents, who, in spite of the efforts of the Finance Minister, failed to see the rationale behind the proposed tax.

At that meeting, the minister bluntly informed the audience that come hell or high water the payroll tax will be introduced.

ABOUT THE TAX The Government is largely in favour of the payroll tax, which would be collected at a rate of three per cent of workers’ wages and salaries.

The employer will pay half and the employee the other half. Self-

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employed persons will be required to pay the entire three per cent.

The Government considers this tax to be superior to property tax as well as value added tax (VAT), which they are still strongly against.

The payroll tax is considered to be more fair and impartial as well as easier to administer.

Government has also outlined relief measures; these include reducing the customs processing fee from 7.5 per cent to six per cent, reducing or eliminating import duties on selected items and eliminating the freight insurance tariff. (DI)

POLITICIANS TAKE NOTE In response to the safety message Premier Rufus Ewing issued a statement to press insisting that violent crimes against tourists are isolated in nature and the TCI remains a safe destination However Ewing, who is also the Minister of Tourism, said the few recent incidents are being taken very seriously.

“The Governor, Commissioner of Police and I, have conferred on the matter to ensure that the highest priority is placed on apprehending the bandits.

“All possible resources have been made available to the police to assist them with this investigation, and for patrol of our communities for crime prevention.”

During a recent press conference police revealed that they only had one working patrol vehicle in Providenciales.

Since then Ewing ordered that other Government vehicles be made available to the police to allow them to carry out regular patrols.

“I want to reassure all governments and their citizens travelling to our shores, that we remain a very safe destination, one of the safest in the region.

“The reported incidents are isolated in nature and the authorities remain committed to not only bringing those responsible to justice, but also doing all that is necessary to ensure that persons living and visiting here feel safe and secure.”

He added that, like anywhere else, guests should remain vigilant of their surroundings, “but I invite you to please continue to explore our beautiful country and enjoy your stay with us”. “The Turks and Caicos Islands remains a safe destination and I assure you that crimes against tourists will not be tolerated.”

Leader of the Opposition Sharlene Cartwright Robinson also issued a statement to the Weekly News on Thursday (March 27).

“I wish to express sincerest regrets on behalf of our people to those that have fallen victim recently,” she

said. “This is rather unfortunate and we regret the occurrences.

“I am confident that more is being done to stamp out these types of incidences that run contrary to who we are as a people and to our beautiful by nature country.

She added that the country will continue to maintain a zero tolerance for crime, even though comparably it remains low.

“Our country remains a sought after destination and our tourists can feel safe,” she said.

TCI REMAINS SAFE On Thursday Governor Peter Beckingham sent a statement to press addressing the advisory from the US Embassy.

He said that essentially the US travel advice has not changed since it was previously updated and issued in 2013, and that the most important point that it makes is that the TCI is a low crime country.

“We in the TCI benefit greatly from one of the lowest crime rates in the region, and many other countries look enviously upon our safe and secure way of life here in the TCI,” he said.

However he acknowledged that the message noted some recent high profile cases which he described as “distressing”.

“I understand why the Americans have mentioned them in the same way that travel advisories generally are constantly updated, including of course about crime in many US cities.”

Beckingham stressed that the safety and security of the TCI is crucial to residents’ way of life.

“While the criminal minority will always provide a challenge, it does not equate to a crisis.

“Rather, it is a call that we must all band together, Government, police, citizens and businesses to stamp out criminal behaviour.”

Also on Thursday the Government’s Tourist Board released a joint statement with the Turks and Caicos Hotel and Tourism Association (TCHTA) insisting that the TCI is one of the safest countries in the world.

“The recent incidents of crime involving two of our visitors are being taken very seriously by the Turks and Caicos Islands authorities, and no efforts or resources will be spared in bringing the perpetrators to

justice,” it read.

“The Turks and Caicos Tourist Board would like to encourage our visitors and residents to go about their daily business and acts of pleasure while being vigilant of their environment as usual.”

It went on to say that the board is appealing to anyone with information regarding the recent incidents or any acts of crime to report it to the relevant local authorities.

HELP AT HAND American victims of crime in the TCI can contact local police and the nearest US embassy or consulate.

Although the investigation and prosecution of a crime is solely the responsibility of local authorities, consular officers can help victims to understand the local criminal justice process and to find an attorney if needed.

In the Turks and Caicos Islands, an embassy consular agent can be reached at (649) 232-5713 or via email at simonstj@state.gov.

Updated information on travel and security in the Turks and Caicos Islands and throughout the Caribbean can be obtained from the US Department of State by calling 1-202-501-4444 outside the United States.

The emergency line in the Turks and Caicos Islands is 999 or 911.

The US State Department’s website provides current travel warnings, travel alerts, and the worldwide caution.

It also provides country specific information for the Turks and Caicos Islands, which currently states that the crime rate is “relatively low”.

Neda Brown, public affairs officer for the US Embassy in the Bahamas, stressed that the advisory was not a US State Department issued travel warning or travel alert for the Turks and Caicos Islands, which is much more serious than an advisory message.

That would only be put in place if crime “got to a level where people need to not go there”.

The US Embassy previously alerted US citizens to the dangers posed by armed robbery in Turks and Caicos in March 2013 following a spate of robberies.

The US Embassy of Bahamas safety message can be accessed at http://nassau.usembassy.gov/ messages-for-us-citizens.html (RB)

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

Governor says no crime crisis

We have never had to deal with guns and killings. We read about it, and the last murder was darn right outrageous and blatant - waiting at a man’s home in the very early evening.

Soon visitors will not come to our shores.

Crazy stuff is happening in Provo!

Did they check to see who took early flights the morning after the murder?

Sent the detectives back to school, preferably to Scotland Yard.

LAST week Governor Peter Beckingham insisted that UK assistance is not needed to combat crime in the TCI. He said that the country is not at a crisis point and added that he has complete faith in the Commissioner of Police and his force.

His comments came after police announced that crime had risen by 24 per cent last year and firearms offences by 64 per cent.

Do you think crime is at crisis levels? Should the Governor wait until he considers it a crisis to take action? What should be done now?

Downplaying the situation

Governor Peter Beckingham

No improvement in sight

No idea what the Governor considers a crisis point, but he can be assured that with the first crime-related serious injury or death of a tourist it will be decided for him and by then much of the damage will have been done.

One need only remember how the death of a young Canadian girl in Barbados several years ago and the Holloway death in Aruba more recently, were sufficient to pretty much remove those destinations from the North American holiday map for an extended period.

With the emergence of Trip Advisor commentaries and social media in general, it is particularly naive to think a similar situation would not happen here – especially when any kind of media investigation reveals how absolutely inept the policing effort is in this country.

Much to-do has been made about the imminent arrival of a batch of new police vehicles, as if that will be the key to vastly improved police success.

How long before these too end up disabled by the side of the road and, even if they are running, all they will be transporting are incompetent and under-equipped officers to crime locations they are all too often unable to find.

Where is the critical police radio net, instead of relying on cell phones, often without minutes?

However well-intentioned, the force remains hopelessly under-equipped and understaffed, and there seems to be no improvement in sight.

Replacements needed

Are we getting to the bottom of the barrel of candidates for Governor? We need someone dynamic and we got Beckingham who is still exploring Waterloo in Grand Turk where most folks work for Government or the cruise industry.

Come to Provo and get robbed. Expats are being held up at gun point in their homes.

Robbie is shot down, crime stats climb by gobs and poor Colin cannot find any smoking guns.

He cannot even train his police drivers to run a police car without breaking it. In Canada

they drive on the right side of the road.

He is a nice guy but as police chief nice guys don’t win. Beckingham and Colin need to be replaced asap.

History will repeat itself

The state of security in any region is at crisis level if there has been continued and constant increase in crime figures over a long period of time.

For Governor Beckingham to say we’re not in a crisis and that we don’t need help is criminal in itself.

Just like any battle against any enemy (and the enemy in this case is the crime statistics) the only way to win is to overwhelm and push them back until they surrender ie. get on top of the situation, otherwise you will never win, you will always be chasing your tail.

History will repeat itself. If you retroactively increase forces (funding) to keep up with crime (which is what typically happens) you end up spending the money eventually but never defeating the enemy.

Please Governor Beckingham, man up, recognise we are in crisis, request help, over fund the effort and get on top of it.

Don’t be penny wise and pound foolish, it’s people’s lives you are playing with. Be smart and do what it takes to fulfil yours and the British role properly for once.

Garlick for Governor

The overcrowded schools keep turning out more looking to crime because of no jobs, a high cost of living and taxes going up every day.

A couple more years of Beckingham, Rufus and Washington and the population will either be dead or gone.

Provo is fast becoming another Jamaica; North and Middle Caicos are being abandoned after years of PNP. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) needs to clean both the House of Assembly and their own house. Hurry up Helen Garlick we need you as Governor.

It is a crime crisis

Of course we are in crisis, we stand to lose all our villa rental business and other because of a couple of thugs who live in the bush and the

police can’t find.

I would hate still to be here when we get to the level of crime that the Governor considers a crisis.

Perhaps if the new police vehicles were here instead of the public being fobbed off about ludicrous ‘weather delays’.

This deal needs investigating. Why was the contract given to persons who did not have an established dealership as called for in the tender?

Why has the Government paid money to these people when the tender called for payment on delivery?

Yes, there is a crisis over crime – perhaps if the new police cars ever show up the crisis will abate.

Tourists will leave

As usual, the Governor and the FCO are looking at the TCI from inside their butts!

They did not think that there was any corruption going on here either, did they?

UK assistance would mean that there would be UK expense and they will avoid that at all costs.

Once a tourist or two get killed, they may actually attempt to do something, however by then it will be too late.

If they think that these Islands are a burden to them now, wait until the tourists go away!

Assistance needed

I do think crime is not at a crisis point, but the crimes itself are a crisis and one that is rising too fast.

All has to be done to ensure that this country remains as much as possible a low crime to no crime country.

I do believe that more confidentiality needs to be adhered in the police force hence the public will be more forthcoming with information regarding crimes or knowledge of crime.

I do believe that some assistance is needed especially in detecting criminal activities as well as more police presence is much needed.

We need Scotland Yard

Yes it has reached a crisis point. He does not know Grand Turk and the Caicos Islands.

It was very disappointing to read Governor Beckingham’s interview last week on the significant increase in crime in the TCI. Clearly what the Governor did was to downplay the situation and express his confidence in the Commissioner of Police and the police liaison officer in Miami.

That shows a complete ignorance on the part of the Governor of the importance of the tourism industry to the TCI. Equally important, the Governor has assumed the solution is more policemen. We had a much reduced level of crime when there were British police helping us because the emphasis was on tactical skills training and effective organisation.

It is clear that the present chain of command from the Governor to the Premier to the Commissioner is not doing its job.

How is it that this level of increased crime happened before it became known? Where was the monitoring of crime by this chain of command?

What the Governor should have written was a press release outlining specific steps that are going to be implemented to more closely monitor the crime situation going forward and what the target improvement level will be by next quarter year.

The idea that all the police needs is another shipment of used vehicles from the USA that are not fit for purpose in the TCI shows poor management by the Governor, Commissioner of Police and the Premier.

Only when it’s personal

When he is awakened in the middle of the night and hit in the head by an intruder, who proceeds to rob him of his valuables, he will send to the UK for assistance.

He won’t care until its personal for him, with hundreds arriving illegally every month the rest of us are in danger of violence, infectious disease outbreaks and losing our tax payers dollars in the meantime.

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TCI lawyer snared in US sting operation – FSC defends local antimoney laundering efforts THE TCI Financial Services Commission (FSC) has defended its anti-money laundering and terrorist financing efforts just days after local and international reports of the arrest of TCI lawyer, Patrick Poulin on money laundering charges in the US. In a statement to the press on Thursday afternoon (March 27), the commission said it is aware of the reports regarding Poulin.

“Supervision of compliance with international anti-money laundering and terrorist financing is given high priority by the commission,” the release said.

It went on to say that the body carried out an extensive awareness campaign and registration of all designated non-financial businesses and professions namely law firms, accountants, realtors and dealers in high value goods.

This was done following the recent amendment of the Proceeds of Crime Ordinance.

The commission said that all relevant businesses and professions are registered with the body based on an initial risk assessment.

Supervisory examinations of all registrants are to commence before the end of this year.

These supervisory activities, the commission said, are aimed at

tackling the challenges of global changing circumstances.

“To this end emerging risks and vulnerability of the jurisdiction to the threats of money laundering and terrorist financing are constantly under review and assessed by the commission,” the FSC release read.

Poulin, a partner at Bishops Legal in the TCI, is one of three men captured earlier this month in the US sting operation, the goal of which was to expose suspected money laundering and tax evasion schemes.

The other two men are Canadian, Eric St-Cyr and American, Joshua Vandyk. They all now face criminal charges of money laundering.

St-Cyr is the chief executive officer of Clover Asset Management Limited – an investment firm located in the Cayman Islands. Vandyk is employed at Clover, where he does wealth management.

According to the indictment, published on a Caymanian news site, three undercover agents posing as wealthy Americans and a financial planner met with St-Cyr and Vandyk in March 2013.

One of the agents told them that he was looking to move the proceeds of a crime (defrauding a bank) out of the US. St-Cyr and Vandyk allegedly put

Arrests made in aggravated burglary case NINETEEN-year-old Luvest Malcolm from Kew Town was arrested on Wednesday (March 26) in connection with a series of aggravated burglaries in Providenciales.

Last week police issued a wanted poster stating that the teen, originally from Haiti, should be considered “armed and dangerous” and urged the public to approach him with extreme caution.

He escaped from the detention centre a month ago where he was being held on an immigration matter and is suspected to have since been involved in a series of home raids.

On behalf of the Commissioner of Police Colin Farquhar, police press officer Audley Astwood thanked the public for their help in the capture of Malcolm, which took place without incident.

He said that a charge is expected to be laid soon for various offences.

Another man has also been arrested in connection with the aggravated burglaries, but he has not yet been charged.

This week 17-year-old Dale Taylor appeared in Providenciales Magistrates Court facing a charge of

handling stolen goods.

The item was one taken during the aggravated burglaries that took place last week. He pleaded guilty and was ordered to pay a fine of $750.

The arrests were all made as part of Operation Assure which used stop search techniques among other methods to gather evidence and information.

“Operation Assure was started a few weeks ago to combat the increase in crime and I’m pleased to inform that through those operations that we were able to make a number of arrests,” Astwood said.

Along with the aggravated burglary arrests there were also arrests made in connection with drug offences.

On Thursday (March 27) Governor Peter Beckingham released a statement which addressed the recent arrests.

“I am pleased to report that the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force is confident that it has apprehended those responsible for the recent spate of thefts,” he said.

“They will now be processed through our criminal justice system.”

(RB)

TCI lawyer, Patrick Poulin arrested on money laundering charges in the United States

things in place to achieve this with Poulin acting as an intermediary.

THE STING On or about September 11, 2013, the two agents met with Poulin in Quebec, Canada. During this meeting, Poulin indicated that most of his clients were US and Canadian citizens.

He also explained that he could set up an offshore foundation for one of the agent’s money, and neither one of them would be identified as members or advisors of the foundation.

During the same meeting one of the agents explained to Poulin that he had obtained approximately $2 million by defrauding a financial institution in the US. He told the defendant that the proceeds of the fraud were held in several limited liability corporations in the US.

The agent also indicated that he wished to move the money offshore so that it would not be linked to the bank fraud, and that he wanted to begin by moving $200,000 of the bank fraud proceeds to a company through Poulin.

On or about December 11, 2013, the same two agents met with one of Poulin’s law partners in the TCI, with Poulin participating by teleconference.

During this meeting, at the instruction of Poulin, his law partner and the two agents executed paperwork allowing Poulin to create the offshore foundation, Zero Exposure Inc. On or about December 17, 2013, one of the undercover agents caused $200,000 to be wired from a Bank of America account established in Arlington, Virginia, with account number ending in 6189, to an escrow account of Poulin’s law firm in TCI. On or about December 18, 2013, Poulin confirmed receipt of the money and around the same time "Zero Exposure Inc.”, foundation was established in TCI. Around that same time, Poulin wired the $200,000 from TCI to the Cayman Islands.

On or about December 31, 2013, Vandyk and St-Cyr confirmed receipt of the $200,000 and began to invest and manage the money on behalf of the two undercover agents.

On or about January 12, 2014, Poulin caused a package to be sent via international mail from Quebec, Canada to an address in Arlington,

Under the tree

Virginia.

The package contained a form that identified one of the agents as a beneficial owner of Zero Exposure Inc. and authorized transfer of the entirety of the $2 million to the TCI, and thereafter to an account with a company in the Cayman Islands.

On or about January 16, 2014, the two agents met with Vandyk and Stcyr in the Cayman Islands.

During this meeting, Vandyk and StCyr indicated that use of a foundation as intermediary was the preferable process for money laundering, while use of a trust intermediary was sufficient for tax evasion.

They also told the agents that they would charge clients more to launder criminal proceeds than to assist in tax evasion.

At that same meeting, Vandyk and St-Cyr agreed to return the $200,000 that Poulin had transferred to the Cayman Islands so that the agents could see how the money would come back into the US before engaging in further business with the defendants.

They then called Poulin who agreed to serve as an intermediary in returning the $200,000 to the US. On or about February 3, Vandyk and St-Cyr caused the agent’s investments to be liquidated and caused $197,115.68 to be wired from the Cayman Islands to the TCI. On or about February 14, Poulin caused $197,115.68 to be wired from the TCI to a Branch Banking and Trust Company account for an entity based in Chesterfield, Virginia. (DI)

By Benneth Williams

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Michael Misick to retain popular UK lawyer – CJ commits him to July trial EX-PREMIER Michael Misick has given indications that he could be represented by famous Jamaicanborn British barrister, Courtenay Griffiths QC in his upcoming trial set to begin this July.

Griffiths, whose moniker is ‘Braveheart’ as christened by the African press, is a member of the London-based 25 Bedford Row Chambers.

He is particularly noted for his work in the war crimes trial of former President of Liberia, Charles Taylor during which British supermodel Naomi Campbell testified.

As posted on his law firm’s website, Griffiths has done criminal defence work with emphasis on terrorism and murder and has been involved in some of the most high-profile and notable cases of the past two decades.

Some of the most note-worthy cases listed on the website are - the PC Blakelock murder trial, the Brighton Bombing, the Harrods Bombing, the

Canary Wharf Bombing, the Risley Riot, the Dartmoor Riot and the Damilola Taylor murder trial.

Meanwhile, while an attorney has yet to appear in court to represent Misick on the criminal charges, this past week the former Premier told the Weekly News that the Crown has agreed to release funds for his legal representation, but not his living expenses.

This issue was first raised when he appeared in the Supreme Court on March 7.

Misick had applied for monies to be released from his frozen assets to cover his legal and living expenses.

The Chief Justice (CJ), Edwin Goldsbrough handed down that decision during a closed-door hearing on Wednesday, March 12.

Most recently on Friday, March 21, the former Premier appeared before the Chief Justice for his sufficiency hearing and was committed to stand trial presided over by Justice Paul Harrison.

Ex-Premier Michael Misick

Misick had to make his own presentation, same as when he first appeared before Goldsbrough for an adjournment of the sufficiency hearing on March 7.

He was required to respond to the Crown’s submissions that there is sufficient evidence for him to stand trial.

The attorneys listed with the court as representing the former Premier are Lara Maroof on the issue of release of funds, his brother

American pit bulls and bulldogs banned from TCI – Dogs Control Ordinance amended THE OLD adage ‘a dog is a man’s best friend’ was given new meaning recently when members took quite a bit of the jealously guarded time of the House of Assembly to engage in a passionate and long-winded debate on amendments to the Dogs Control Ordinance.

Minister of Environment and Home Affairs, Amanda Missick – who also has responsibility for public health - presented the Dogs (Control) (Amendment) Bill 2014 to the assembly last week Thursday (March 20).

After hours of debate, the bill was passed with unanimous support.

The bill amends the Dogs (Control) Ordinance to provide a revised list of dogs that cannot be imported into the Islands.

The amendment also entailed a new section which lists breeds of dogs that are now considered restricted.

Dogs on this list can be imported and kept in the Islands, but owners must fulfill certain conditions or face prosecution.

The prohibited dogs are - dogo Argentino, American pit bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, American bulldog, Japanese tosa, perro de presa canario and fila Brasiliero.

These dogs are deemed extremely dangerous and will not be allowed entry into the Islands.

As set out in the amendment, a dangerous dog means a dog that has bitten, inflicted injury upon, assaulted or otherwise attacked a human being or domestic animal

without provocation on private or public property.

A dangerous dog can also be a dog with a known propensity or disposition to attack or otherwise endanger the safety of human beings or domestic animals.

The department may refuse to grant an import licence for any dog that it considers dangerous.

Anyone who breaks this law would be fined $50,000 or be imprisoned for two years, or both.

RESTRICTED DOGS The restricted dogs are - appenzeller, aryan molossus, bandog, beaveeron, Belgian mastiff, bull mastiff, Danish broholmer, dogue de Bordeaux (Bordeaux bulldog), great Swiss mountain dog, jondo, kuvasaz, leonburger, Moscow watch dog, Neapolitan mastiff, perro de presa mallorquin, Roman fighting dog, Rottweiler, South African boerboel and Tibetan mastiff.

The bill states that the owner of a restricted breed of dog should ensure that the premises on which the dog is secured by a fence or wall of suitable height and that such fence or wall is constructed and maintained as to prevent the escape of the dog.

Owners are also required to post ‘Warning/Beware: Dangerous Dog’ signs at the entrance to the premises where the dog is located and ensure that the dog is sterilised and microchipped.

Only persons aged 21-years and older can own or be in charge of any of the above named restricted dogs.

The conditions are important to ensure that only responsible persons own the animals and that the public is safe and secure from attacks.

Anyone who violates these conditions commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine of $5,000 or to imprisonment for 12 months, or both.

There have been many accounts in recent and past times of people being attacked by dogs left to roam the streets across the Islands.

One of the most tragic cases occurred in July 2012, when 48-yearold Mary Craig was found dead on the beach near Whitby on North Caicos.

The autopsy report later revealed that the exertion of trying to run from dogs and/or to defend herself may have contributed Craig’s heart attack.

At the time, attempts were made to get the wild dog situation under control across the Islands.

During that time too, the TCSPCA had stated that the importation of dog breeds, like the pit bull, which were allowed into the country unneutered for commercial gain is contributing to the dog problem in country.

The organisation stated that these animals, along with other nonindigenous dogs, have been allowed to breed with the local potcakes, changing not only their physical appearance but also their behaviour.

(DI)

Chalmers Misick on another issue and a firm listed as AbrahamsLaw located at Tameway Tower, 48 Bridge Street, Walsall in the UK. However, there still appears to be some issue with payment to the UK firm.

Supreme Court Registrar, David Chetwynd told the Weekly News that he is aware that UK firm should be appointing a QC to defend Misick, but he does not know if this has been done as yet or who has been appointed as there are no names with the court.

PLEA AND DIRECTIONS Meanwhile, the former Premier is set to appear before Justice Harrison this Monday for directions as to when the plea and directions hearing (PDH) will be held.

That hearing cannot be held any time before April 4, as there is a 14 day stipulated period between the two hearings.

During the PDH, the particulars of the nine conspiracy charges will be read to Misick and he will plead guilty or not guilty.

In addition, arguments will be presented to the court on the question of whether or not the former Premier will be tried with or without a jury.

Lead prosecutor of the Special Investigation and Prosecution Team (SIPT), Andrew Mitchell QC has already submitted his written arguments to the court for Misick to face a trial without a jury.

This issue has been a sore point in the case since before Misick was extradited to the TCI. While in Brazil, he had indicated to the SIPT that he would willingly return home if he were allowed a jury trial, among other conditions.

The conditions were not agreed to and he was extradited from Brazil on January 7.

BAIL VARIATION The former Premier has since been granted variations on his bail conditions.

At the hearing last March 21, the former Premier asked the judge to lift the 10pm to 6am curfew and to cut back on the number of times he has to report to the police station per day.

He cited work related activities and family obligations as reasons. He also told the court, when asked, that he has been re-granted a real estate licence.

Misick further submitted that while he may be considered a flight risk, he respects the fact that people put up their property and their livelihoods to secure his release on bail and he would not violate that trust.

He pointed out that he has faithfully shown up for court since being bailed and that he is a grown and responsible man.

In his brief submissions, Mitchell reminded the court that Misick had to be extradited to the Turks and Caicos and that he is considered a flight risk.

The SIPT lawyer did not agree that the curfew should be lifted but had no objections with it being extended and the reporting time cut back.

Goldsbrough eventually ruled that the former Premier’s curfew could be extended by two hours - from 12 midnight to 6am - and that he only has to report once per day either at the Grace Bay or Five Cays police station, during the week.

He has to report only to the Five Cays station on weekends, however.

The Chief Justice also told the defendant that if he wishes to travel to the family islands he has to give notice to the duty officer.

Misick is charged with one count of conspiracy to receive bribes, one count of conspiracy to disguise the proceeds of crime, two counts of conspiracy to conceal or transfer the proceeds of criminal conduct and five counts of conspiracy to defraud.

In all of these offences, he is charged along with several others who are also before the court.

They are former Deputy Premier and Minister of Finance Floyd Basil Hall, former Minister of Natural Resources McAllister Eugene Hanchell, former Minister of Education Lillian Elaine Boyce, former Minister of Works Jeffrey Christoval Hall, former PNP leader and attorney Clayton Stanfield Greene, attorney Thomas ‘Chal’ Misick, attorney Melbourne Arthur Wilson and Earlson McDonald Robinson. (DI)

Counterfeit notes case dismissed due to missing police files A CASE against Dominican national, Hector Capellan, was dismissed during a court appearance on Monday (March 24) after his police file could not be found.

Former business owner, Capellan was accused of using two false $50 bank notes at two different Providenciales locations last year.

He appeared before Judge Clifton Warner at Providenciales Magistrate’s Court represented by attorney Beryn Duncanson.

The investigating officer at the time was contacted to look for the files, but the counsel for the Director of Public Prosecution, Oreika Selver, said that the officer said he would not set foot in the unit because he has been transferred to another unit.

Emails and phone calls were made, but the file still remained lost.

This was reported to higher authorities, but with no results so the judge formalised an order for the charge to be dropped. (DH)

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Prominent New Zealand judge to hear corruption case against lawyers LAWYERS Timothy Patrick O’Sullivan and Gordon Kerr on Wednesday (March 25) pleaded not guilty to three charges of conspiracy to cheat the public revenue, cheating the public revenue and conspiracy to false account related to the sale of Emerald Cay. They appeared before Sir James Bruce Robertson, a jurist from New Zealand who was recently appointed

by Chief Justice Edwin Goldsbrough to hear the case.

Wednesday’s hearing was for the defendants to officially plea to the charges as well as for a trial date to be set.

The trial is set to start on June 9, and is expected to last some two to three weeks.

Attorney at law, Jonathan Katan of Miller Simons O’Sullivan is representing O’Sullivan, while Conrad Griffith QC of Griffiths and Partners is appearing on behalf of Kerr.

O’Sullivan, originally of Ireland, has lived in the TCI since 1986. He is a managing partner at Miller Simons O’Sullivan.

British-born Gordon William Kerr

Sir James Bruce Robertson of New Zealand is the latest the judge appointed to hear SIPT cases

is a partner at Misick and Stanbrook.

He has resided in the TCI since 1987.

No one from the Special Investigation and Prosecution Team (SIPT) was in court on Wednesday, but the Deputy Director of Public Prosecution, Angela Brooks appeared on the Crown’s behalf.

The judge was advised that the Crown would be calling some 22 witnesses to testify during the trial.

In June 2011, more than $1.25m was returned to public coffers after the Government successfully fought

Charge imminent for new year’s eve murder suspect A MAN who is in jail for an immigration offence may face court again in connection with the murder of a Haitian resident on new year’s eve.

Charges are expected to be laid this week against the detainee who is currently being held at Her Majesty’s Prison in Grand Turk.

According to police public relations officer Audley Astwood, the force will be making a detailed announcement soon.

Jocelin Odisse, 34, was shot and killed during a robbery at Altagracia’s Restaurant and Bar on Leeward Highway at about 4.25am on Tuesday, December 31, 2013.

Just after the incident Dominican Monica Sueno Vasquez told the Weekly News that she and her boyfriend Odisse were inside the restaurant and the door was locked.

Three men approached the building and fired a shot at the door shattering the glass before making their way inside.

The shaken woman said that when the robbers came into the building Odisse put his hands up in the air and said: “What happen man, what happen man?” This allegedly infuriated the robbers and they shot at him multiple times.

“He shoot the door to come inside, he shoot the man, he come

inside and tell me to give him the money, to give him the money and I give him the money that I had in here,” she said.

“He told me to give him the big money and asked me where is the big money so I told him that the big money was in my house so he followed me upstairs to my house.”

Sueno Vasquez said that when she went upstairs she told the men that she did not have any money there so one gave orders to the other to kill her, but the other resisted and told him to leave her.

After the men left Odisse was taken to Cheshire Hall Medical Centre in Providenciales where he was pronounced dead at 5.05am.

Doctors found a single bullet wound on the right side of his chest and one at the bottom of his stomach.

Officers from the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RTCIPF) continue to investigate the incident.

Anyone with information about this incident can call Crimestoppers on 1800-8477 or use the Crimestoppers website www.crimestoppers.tc.

Information will be treated in the strictest of confidence. Tips can be submitted anonymously in English, French or Spanish. (RB)

Gordon Kerr

Patrick O’Sullivan and

a tax evasion case against former billionaire tycoon Tim Blixseth.

The cash was for outstanding stamp duty for the Emerald Cay estate in Chalk Sound in what was dubbed a “carefully crafted scheme” to defraud TCIG. The particulars of one charge stated that on or about August 14, 2006, the two cheated the collector of stamp duty and the public revenue of approximately $1.5 million by falsely representing the value of the property and land transaction in respect of the sale Emerald Cay. The charge said the two represented the price as $11 million (including $1 million for chattels) when in fact the real value of the transaction was approximately $28 million.

Another charge alleges that between January 1, 2005, and March 31, 2007, the two conspired with Timothy Blixseth, Andrew Hawes, Angelina Morrone and Gary Di Silvestri and others to cheat the collector of stamp duty and the

public revenue of stamp duty.

The money was due and payable upon the sale by a company known as Worldwide Commercial Properties Limited to Emerald Cay Limited of land and real property known as Emerald Cay by falsely representing the value of the transaction as mentioned in the previous charge.

The third count alleges that between January 1, 2005, and August 31, 2006, Kerr and O’Sullivan conspired with Blixseth, Hawes, Morrone and Di Silvestri and others to falsely represent documents required for accounting purposes by the collector of stamp duty.

This was allegedly done with a view to cause loss to the public revenue and for the gain of Blixseth, Hawes, Morrone and Di Silvestri by a false declaration of the value of land and property known as Emerald Cay. Meanwhile, at a hearing last November prosecutor Andrew Mitchell of the Special Investigation

and Prosecution Team (SIPT) had requested that Judge Paul Harrison try the O’Sullivan and Kerr case.

Harrison is the judge presiding over the corruption proceedings for former Premier, Michael Misick, former members of his Cabinet and others.

However, the Chief Justice said that Harrison already had a full complement of cases and would not be able to hear any other.

He said he would have identified another outside judge hear the case.

Judge Robertson was selected and he arrived in the Turks and Caicos Islands on Tuesday, March 25.

Information posted on New Zealand Dispute Resolution Centre’s website stated that Robertson joined the High Court in Auckland and was on two occasions executive judge and for a period a judge of the Commercial List.

He was president of the Law Commission from 2001 to 2005 prior to his appointment as a full-time member of the Court of Appeal on which he sat as a divisional member from 1996.

He was at times acting Chief High Court Judge and acting Chief Justice.

He retired early in 2010 but continues to sit in various Pacific jurisdictions and holds a number of statutory and advisory roles.

In the New Year Honours of 2010, Robertson was appointed as a Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit.

The recognition was for his services as a judge of the High Court and the Court of Appeal. (DI)

Young professionals meet with Government officials A GROUP of young professionals met with Premier Rufus Ewing and Government ministers this week to explain how they plan to assist each other in developing new businesses.

Representatives for the newly formed ‘Young Corporate Alliance’ shared their ideas at the Office of the Premier on Tuesday (March 25).

Among those in attendance were Minister of Finance Washington Misick, Deputy Premier Akierra Missick who is also Minister of Education, Youth, Sports and Culture, and Minister of Health Porsha Stubbs-Smith.

The group was first established at the end of January when about 50 budding entrepreneurs, aged between 18 and 35, attended the ‘Empowerment of Young Professionals’ initiative at Crackpot Kitchen in Providenciales.

They included talented makeup artists, designers, photographers, public relations officers and more.

The Office of the Premier put together the evening event to enable

Government officials meet members of the Young Corporate Alliance

attendees to network with likeminded people in a relaxed atmosphere.

They also used the time to elect a committee of representatives that included chairman Kyle Smith and members Jerrel Lowe, Angie Toussaint, Sean Bassett, Dominic Rolle and Crystal Charles.

Following the event Althea Been, senior press and protocol officer for the Office of the Premier, sent a letter

to attendees expressing her delight at their enthusiasm.

“Just by showing up, you have already begun the journey that will make the difference in your life and the lives of your colleagues,” she wrote.

The group now has a Facebook page that can be accessed by searching for ‘Young Corporate Alliance’.

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No to budget plans Dear Editor Intense and serious pressure reflecting the immediate plight of the TCI people should be placed on all members of the House of Assembly, elected, appointed and ministerial, not to vote for the 2014/15 Budget being presented by the PNP Government.

This is the only way we can save country from disaster, destruction and certain doom.

Ministers, some of you need to step aside and tell the Brits no! Stop forcing the immediate destruction of our future, the future of our children, youth and country.

Where our efforts remain united and successful so that the budget is not passed the following events are possible: The Government loses the right to be in office and should consider resignation because the loss of the vote on the budget means that they could not function. They cannot raise

supply.

Even so, if the budget does not pass the Governor would be obliged to ask the Premier if he feels he could carry on and should also request his resignation forcing general elections.

A Government that cannot raise a budget should resign immediately and on the floor of the house.

The proposed tax measures must bring all of us to this realisation that we, the TCI people, the PNP Government and the PDM Opposition should now mobilise to deal with the problem.

What then is the problem?

We are not united on how to run and finance the running our country.

Some of us believe the debt is fake, created by fraud such as the hospital scam, illegal and illegitimate and as such the bill should not be passed onto our people.

We cannot be asked to raise our taxes to pay for this scam. Debt caused by past misdeeds should not

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be passed onto our people.

The hospital contract remains top secret, representing some $125 million in construction and over $2.5 billion after 25 years at the rate of $100 million annually. This is the scam.

We all know that ministers do not want to resign so they need to back off of funding the scam and stop this madness on raising our taxes.

Also these taxes make no sense; they are arbitrary, draconian, evil and part of a British agenda to fund their people.

We must now ask why they forced the interim government. Was it to stamp out PNP corruption or to make sure the hospital scam got approved and to put in place the guarantee, on the backs of our people, to pay for it?

Furthermore, no-one elected or appointed can explain the debt and cannot seem ready to say where the debt came from.

So the idea that we live in a democracy is fast fleeting from us.

Even our elected officials are kept in the dark. Do we Turks and Caicos Islanders, Belongers, residents, work permit holders, even think we are free?

Are we working for the bank, the debt holders? Who? We don’t know.

So if our representatives are in the dark as to why taxes are going up then they should not even consider voting for the budget.

Thomas Wilson

Memories of Guisti Dear Editor, Poker playing pundit Sal Guisti, big friend of the TCI, passed away this week surrounded by his close family in Philadelphia.

Readers will recall Sal’s extraordinary playing skills at the Player’s Club gaming tables where he rubbed shoulders with those doyens of the TCI poker scene Rhynie Campbell, Mike Sottak and Hubert Flamant.

Tributes flowed from all corners of the poker playing world. Donald Trump in Vegas said: “Sal gone! No way! He was a true legend!” New Jersey Governor Chris Christie was “too shocked to comment”. Macau billionaire gaming king Stanley Ho

said: “I am speechless. Sal will be a big loss. We will miss him. All the girls loved him!”

Sal played with all the greats, Bogart, Cagney, Edward G, Stallone, de Niro, Cruise, Clooney, di Caprio, Pitt and Campbell.

He once said: “I love playing against these Hollywood tough guys.

But in all honesty I would swap them all for a game of cards in Provo.

Friends, fun, sea and sun. What more could an old timer like me want?”

Sal leaves behind family and friends and happy memories for us all.

Johnny Hooker Leeward, Providenciales

Depression creeps Depression creeps like the haze that follows death.

Lingering around my bed, its voice ringing in my head as its breath tickles my face.

Standing over me, I look into its soulless eyes as it stares into the frightful ones I call mine.

Hoping daylight comes quick so my mask can save me from its clutches.

But depression is quicker, my head gets light as the air gets thicker.

In the form of a soul stealing duchess,

I can only lay and watch as my soul is taken.

Bottled up.

Broken.

“A penny for your thoughts?”

This wise man gave me a token.

And in the voice of a reaper with a face so grim.

“I can’t drown my demons…they know how to swim.”

Jerred Williams Blue Hills, Providenciales

COMMENTARY

Nothing certain except death and taxes “IN THIS world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes,” a famous statement

by US patriot Ben Franklin.

While death is unavoidable taxes can sometimes be avoided.

If Government assesses an income tax you simply avoid having income.

Low income persons are hurt the most by taxes. Sometimes they go underground running a small business for cash or they get their employer to pay them under the table.

The Government reacts, imposing sales and property taxes. If you are a Government employee as many are, you cannot avoid taxes.

The Government pays you

then takes a big chunk of your wages back in the form of taxes.

You can move to another country which has lower tax rates, however they probably have compromised education and police systems and rough roads.

TCI was not long ago one of those destinations. Since our visitors were willing to leave 11 per cent of their expenses with us from 1995 to 2003 we built schools, started to pave roads and because of low taxes development-based private employment was available.

The corrupt officials changed all that. Taxes began to rise and jobs dried up. First a gas tax then a rise in customs duty. Then the six per cent income tax for a greater obligation called the National Health Insurance

SPACE IS LIMITED!

Plan.

The developers already here paid huge bribes and the new ones went bust. Now monuments to failed developments loom everywhere.

Something called love gifts and cameo jobs pressed Government funds into supporters’ hands.

Mike Misick not only joined the jet set but married and divorced a Hollywood starlet as money flowed freely.

Where did it come from? People like Gene Simmons the ‘Kiss’ rock star was told the whole place was for sale.

Land flips diverted millions from the Government treasury and private schools closed from lack of Government subsidies and the bubble created burst in a 2009 Commission of Inquiry.

By David Tapfer

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

We were left with $300 million in debts, no new development, a torn up airport and some British left over employees.

Now according to Washy Misick every Jack and Jill must pay for the mess. However death now looms behind every bush as the police chase legal gun owners on foot while armed criminals roam freely.

There is a better alternative tell the truth and simply file for bankruptcy.

We have repossessed the ‘headquarters’ and possibly soon the frozen assets.

Corrupt individuals have dug a trench for the TCI to lie in. It will take years to dig our way out but not with the people’s money.

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

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Sheltering culprits is shameful, says Governor – Public urged to speak out on crime MEMBERS of the public may be withholding vital information on criminal activity, according to Governor Peter Beckingham.

This Thursday (March 27) Beckingham released a statement in which he urged the public to play their part in restoring a peaceful society.

“Firstly, the Police Commissioner and his officers are confident that there are people in our communities who know something about

criminal activity who are potentially withholding information or even sheltering the culprits,” he said.

“As a community we must not accept this – if this view is correct, then it brings shame on us.”

He encouraged those people to report what they know to the police or to call the anonymous Crimestoppers hotline.

“Secondly, we must all play our part in crime prevention by taking easy steps to make life more difficult

Tolani found not guilty of Grace Bay gunshot – Conflicting evidence leads judge to advise jury on verdict WITNESS accounts of what took place outside of Danny Buoy’s bar on March 31 last year and a 911 report led to Chief Justice Edwin Goldsbrough directing the jury to find Sanjay Tolani not guilty on three criminal counts.

The verdict was handed down on Sunday (March 23) after a four-day trial that began on March 17 in the Grand Turk Supreme Court.

Twenty-six-year-old Tolani, who is part owner of Royal Jewels, was charged last year with discharging a firearm with intent to cause fear while on the sidewalk opposite Danny Buoys Restaurant in Grace Bay at about 1.40am on March 31.

He was also charged with two counts of assault occasioning actual bodily harm against Christina Lee and Samer Karan, both of Canada.

It was revealed in court that the 911 caller told the operator that it was Minister of Border Control and Labour, Don-Hue Gardiner who had discharged the weapon, but testimony given by witnesses before the seven-person jury stated otherwise.

Director of Public Prosecution, JoAnn Meloche told the Weekly News on Wednesday (March 25) that several attempts to get the complainants to attend court to give evidence failed.

She also said that it was the crime report that implicated Gardiner – who was with Tolani on the morning of the incident – which led to the directed verdict.

Meloche said however, that testimony from the Crown’s expert witness indicated that the bullet was discharged from Tolani’s gun and that the defendant gave evidence that the shooting was an accident.

He testified that the gun fell

down his trousers and while reaching for it, it accidently discharged causing the bullet to hit the pavement and ricochet.

Information from police at the time was that the ricochet produced splinters that caused minor injuries to Lee and Karan who were in the vicinity.

They were taken to the Cheshire Hall Medical Centre in Providenciales where they were treated and later released.

As reported in another section of the media last year, the incident occurred when Tolani allegedly got into another man’s vehicle and interfered with it and was ordered out by the owner.

The report, which quotes the owner of the car, stated that when ordered out Tolani refused and behaved in an aggressive manner towards the man.

He then allegedly brandished his firearm at which time a shot was discharged, resulting in injuries to two people.

The news report stated that the minister appeared dismayed following the incident.

However, after news of the incident broke, there were calls for Gardiner’s resignation, leading to the Integrity Commission conducting an investigation into allegations that he was involved.

On July 17, the commission cleared the minister of any breach of the Government’s code of conduct.

It found that there were no reasonable and probable grounds to believe that Gardiner’s conduct detracted from or fell short of the highest standards of integrity, honesty and propriety expected of a Minister of Government.

On Wednesday, Meloche told the Weekly News that the Crown has no right to appeal the judge’s decision. (DI)

for the criminal element: do you have security lighting around your home, are you making sure that all windows and doors are properly locked?

“And from a business perspective, what steps can you take? Can you move to cards rather than cash?

“If you need to move money can you do so during the day? If you rent our properties to visitors what steps can you easily take to improve their security?”

His statement came following the publication of a security message on Tuesday (March 25) on the website of the Embassy of the United States in Nassau, Bahamas, with responsibility for the Turks and Caicos Islands.

It advised US citizens to remain “cautious and vigilant with regard to your personal safety and security” when visiting the Islands.

During a press conference at the police headquarters in Providenciales on Thursday afternoon press

Governor Peter Beckingham

officer Audley Astwood echoed the Governor’s sentiments.

“We continue to appeal to the public as we believe that there are members of the public who may have information,” he said.

He urged them to come forward with it “no matter how insignificant you think the information you have may be”.

Astwood confirmed that no arrests have yet been made in connection

with the murder of Robert ‘Robbie’ Been Senior behind his own shopping centre and apartment block on March 4.

A massive $40,000 is still up for grabs through Crimestoppers for anyone that provides information that leads to the arrest and charge of his killer.

The 47-year-old complex owner was attacked at about 8pm while he was getting into his car behind Turquoise Point Plaza on Dolphin Road in Grace Bay. Following his slaughter the killer and his driver sped away from the area in a silver Toyota Hiace van with grey stripes.

Police say the motive is not thought to be robbery.

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

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

Trial by jury decision next week – Padgett to learn his fate TEN defendants in a much anticipated corruption case are likely to find out if their trial will be heard with or without a jury on Monday (March 31).

Four ex-ministers of Government, a former PNP leader and five others pleaded not guilty to corruption charges that were read to them in court in January.

The defendants include former Deputy Premier and Minister of Finance Floyd Basil Hall, former Minister of Natural Resources McAllister Eugene Hanchell, former Minister of Education Lillian Elaine Boyce and former Minister of Works Jeffrey Christoval Hall.

The others defendants are former PNP leader and attorney Clayton Stanfield Greene, attorney Thomas ‘Chal’ Misick, Lisa Michelle Hall, attorney Melbourne Arthur Wilson, Earlson McDonald Robinson and Norman Saunders Jnr. Their plea and directions hearing began in Providenciales Supreme Court on January 6 with the Crown seeking a trial without jury for the accused.

Queen’s Counsel, Andrew Mitchell of the Special Investigations and Prosecution Team (SIPT) is leading the Crown’s case, along with Mark Weekes, Robert Rinder and Rebecca Dix. Under the Trial Without A Jury Ordinance 2010 which was enacted by former Governor Gordon Wetherell, the accused are not automatically entitled to a jury trial.

Richard Padgett

However, attorneys for the defendants made submissions before Judge Paul Harrison contesting the SIPT lawyer’s request.

Mitchell then made a submission to the judge for an order prohibiting the media from reporting on the submissions made by the lawyers.

Judge Harrison granted the request explaining that media reports on the hearing may influence a potential jury pool.

Additionally, the judge granted an application by the SIPT lawyer for ruling on the trial without a jury application to be delayed until the former Premier has had his sufficiency and plea and directions hearings The trial of the defendants is set to begin in July this year and is expected to take up to five months.

PADGETT’S FATE Also on Monday, British developer

Richard Padgett, who pleaded guilty to charges of bribery and conspiracy to pervert the course of public justice in May 2013 will know his fate.

During an audio link from the UK in January, his lawyer Collingwood Thompson QC told the court that his client would be delivering mitigation (an attempt to represent an offence as less serious than it appears by showing justifiable circumstances) that would affect the other defendants.

Thompson told the court that Padgett’s mitigation could infringe on the rights of those currently before the court if he were to advance the climate of fear under the Michael Misick administration.

As a result Judge Paul Harrison decided to push back Padgett’s sentencing until this Monday after the other accused find out if they face trial by jury or not.

Padgett has been ill and unable to travel to the Turks and Caicos Islands since being charged with the offence.

He has appeared via video and audio link from the United Kingdom - first to enter his guilty plea and during a subsequent hearing.

Along with the criminal charges the Crown also entered a civil claim against the former developer in relation to the Third Turtle development which he owned and Crown land on East Caicos acquired by a company he controlled.

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

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Tax cuts on UK flights may increase arrivals BRITS will be able to travel to the Turks and Caicos Islands for less money next year thanks to significant cuts in UK flight taxes.

This news was welcomed by Premier Rufus Ewing this week, who said that as a result the country is likely to see an increase in tourist arrivals.

Last Wednesday (March 19) Chancellor George Osborne presented the UK government’s 2014 budget address in the House of Commons in London, England.

During his speech he highlighted the air passenger duty reform as a part of his transportation strategy

towards economic recovery.

The changes, which come into effect on April 1 next year, will put tax levies on flights to the Caribbean and the United States in the same rate band.

Previously British tourists paid much higher tax rates to travel to the Caribbean than they did for travel to cities in the United States, even as far as Hawaii.

Holidaymakers will save as much as £14 per passenger on long-haul flights between 4,001 and 6000 miles, while those over 6000 miles will be cut by as much as £26 per passenger.

Chancellor George Osborne highlighted the air passenger duty reform as a part of his transportation strategy

Families of four could save up to £56 on travel to the Caribbean and those flying in premium economy, business or first class will save twice as much.

This was welcome news to airlines, travel agents, and governments across the Caribbean, who have long struggled to increase tourist arrivals from the UK market.

Air passenger duty has long been a sore point for British economic activity as the unpopular tax has had negative impacts on exports, travel as well as the trade relations between the UK and those destinations who deemed it an injustice.

The Caribbean Tourism Organisation (CTO) has long lobbied against the duty as an unfair system and was delighted by the chancellor’s announcement.

Premier and Minister of Tourism Rufus Ewing was also delighted with the planned changes to the duty.

“This is a win-win situation for

everyone involved,” he said, “but especially for the wider Caribbean markets and our own tourist industry here in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

“Lower air passenger taxes, means lower air fares and this, along with the continued marketing efforts of our tourist board, can mean more tourist uptake and arrivals from the UK to our shores.”

Air passenger duty is currently calculated by measuring the flight distance between the UK and the capital cities of destinations and dividing them into four bands.

They are A less than 2000 miles, B between 2001 to 4000 miles, C between 4001 and 6000 miles, and D more than 6000 miles.

The reform measures on April 1, 2015, will scrap the C and D bands and move the Caribbean and other destinations into the B band and same tax levy as travel to the United States.

The Towers of Babel Representatives and distributers celebrate the launch of Rubis in the TCI. From left, managing director Alejandro Sanin, retailer Ben Walkin, CEO Mauricio Nicholls and sales and marketing manager Byron Ferguson

Rubis brand officially launches in the TCI HAVING completed rebranding all their acquired Texaco service stations, international fuel company Rubis celebrated with an official launch event at the Blue Haven Resort on Thursday, March 20.

Distributers, corporate clients from commercial airlines and marinas, and other guests joined in the celebration as the French based company introduced its brand in the local market.

Since its acquisition of the assets owned and operated by Chevron under the Texaco brand, Rubis has been working towards rebranding all the Texaco sites in the TCI as well as those in other Caribbean islands.

Their most recent acquisition in May 2012 was the western Caribbean which includes TCI, the Bahamas and Cayman Islands, and the year before they bought the assets of the eastern Caribbean which includes countries like Trinidad and Tobago, Barbados and Guyana.

Sales and marketing manager for the TCI, Byron Ferguson said that the Turks and Caicos is an important part of the entire network.

“It’s a fast growing country … and

we’re pretty confident that the Rubis brand will flourish as Turks and Caicos flourishes in the Caribbean.”

Ferguson said that things are moving in a positive direction and “we feel the Turks and Caicos are poised for a real economy boom … we have no doubts about our investments here…we feel confident that this will yield what we are expecting.”

He said that among all the Caribbean markets they feel the TCI has the highest growth potential and that they are happy to be contributing to the development.

Since the acquisition, a lot has been invested in transforming the four service stations on Providenciales and three on Grand Turk to get them to the standards of the company.

It was disclosed that residents can look forward to first world automated services like swiping their bankcards to pay at the pump.

Their goal, Ferguson said, is to really revolutionise the petroleum business as the fuel and lubricant distributer, and the company is working to grow the industrial side with bulk distribution as well.

The company boasts a new

fuel additive, UltraTec, and Totalbranded lubricants, which are said to be of superior quality.

Rubis’ regional representatives including managing director Alejandro Sanin, chief executive officer Mauricio Nicholls, Byron Ferguson and other representatives were very excited about the launch.

They said that they were happy to celebrate the accomplishment of rebranding from as “far south as Trinidad to as far north as Bermuda”.

After one more rebranding in Jamaica there will be over 300 Rubis stations in the entire Caribbean alone.

The CEO said that after having spent quite a bit of time training the attendants to deliver the best possible service and transforming the sites, they have gotten very positive feedback from consumers.

“They like the modern, clean, fresh look and feel of the service stations,” he said.

The evening was a very proud moment for the team which plans to grow the Rubis brand along with the growth and development of the Turks and Caicos Islands.

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

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

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

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

Potcake life

By Dominick Rolle

Born of heat, and struggle, and dust they never get time to be young precious pups.

Without collars, or blankets, or flea shots to take here starts the life of a Provo potcake.

Little to eat or drink on the road fun turns to fighting when chewed bones run low.

A malnourished alpha takes the prized lion’s share of discarded tacos and three day old beer.

Old dogs warn babies with their mangy grey coats of struggle and hardship on Blue Hills back road.

Turn the wrong corner on dark summer nights and gangs of mad potcake will attack you and bite.

Still there is safety in the pack’s family ranks where the brothers are bonded by street hustle and strife; seeking cool shaded refuge from the sweltering sun they duck rocks and bullets from boys’ sport seeking guns.

Terrorised by mosquitoes, they viciously spar night after night they go chase after car.

Sitting and pondering their ill-advised fate be adopted in Grace Bay or make road kill pancake.

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Governor supports volunteers in latest blog VOLUNTEERISM in the Turks and Caicos Islands and the culture of giving were the topics of Governor Peter Beckingham’s latest blog this week.

Monday’s (March 24) article titled ‘Helping to preserve our reefs – because it is the right thing to do’ was his fifth since he restarted the online series on the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) website last month.

This week he mentioned a number of local organisations who through volunteer work have contributed greatly to the country.

He also urged the public to volunteer information on the latest series of violent crimes that could help police in their investigations.

Beckingham began his blog by talking about volunteering during the Olympic Games in Sydney and in London.

“Thousands of people worked for no pay to help man the games and provide help and guidance to the thousands of overseas visitors,” he said.

“I’m delighted to see that this spirit of helping others has not escaped the shores of Turks and

Caicos.”

He spoke in length about the Turks and Caicos Reef Fund, a non-profit organisation created to help protect the environment of the Islands.

He explained that he met founders Don Stark and David Stone who support the work of the Department of Environment in preserving coastal coral.

“Their voluntary organisation has, for example, helped to create snorkel trails and signage, and installed dive boat and snorkel boat moorings,” he wrote.

“Their work has made an

international mark, and they were honoured by a visit to Providenciales by the grandson of the world acclaimed diver and naturalist Jacques Cousteau.

“His grandson Fabien saw some of what the foundation has done, and also spent time talking to schools about the importance of our coastal environment – all thanks to the support of the Reef Fund.”

Beckingham went on to speak about the Red Cross as “another great example of volunteerism”.

He revealed that he will be meeting some of the organisation’s volunteers during a fashion fundraiser at Waterloo in Grand Turk this weekend.

The Governor went on to commend the work of the Crimestoppers, a voluntary organisation aimed at combating crime in TCI and encouraging citizens to report

important information.

“Under the leadership of Ian McLeod and with a lot of voluntary support they are another nongovernment organisation boosting the work of the public service,” he said.

Finally he urged citizens to volunteer information “no matter how trivial that they may feel that it is, about any of the recent high profile criminal incidents, in order to do their civic duty and to do the right thing by their country.”

He added: “I am sure that somebody in the TCI community must know something that can help the police crack these cases.”

Beckingham asked for anyone who knows of any organisations that deserves support to let him know.

To read Governor Peter Beckingham’s blogs visit www. blogs.fco.gov.uk/peterbeckingham.

(RB)

Human rights staff attend overseas training The official ground-breaking of the area where the lunch facility will be placed

Clement Howell to get brand new lunch facility THE NATION’S largest high school, Clement Howell, will be the proud recipient of a brand new lunch shed this May, thanks to the Sandals’ Foundation.

The project, which is designed to accommodate students while they dine and commune during their lunch hours, has been in the works from the beginning of the academic year.

The official launch was marked by an illustrious ground-breaking ceremony which took place on Friday (March 21).

In attendance were Education Officer for Secondary Schools, Dara Thomas, principal Gerald Persaud, vice principals, Sandals Foundation representatives, students and faculty staff.

During the ground breaking press conference, principal Gerald Persaud said that he was very happy that the Sandals Foundation had once again partnered with the school in building a brand new area.

“During our initial planning with the foundation, we felt that it was necessary to have an eating area for the students since there is none currently in existence,” he said.

“I am very pleased to say that today has started the commencement of this new project with the groundbreaking ceremony.”

The 18 by 40 structure has already begun its pre-construction phase and has an estimated date of completion of May.

Education officer Dara Thomas said that this project is another example of the contribution the Sandals Foundation is making to nation building.

Thomas also expressed how the development would assist students in learning proper table manners and the overall improvement it would make to the students’ wellbeing.

She said: “The students of Clement Howell High School will benefit immensely from this project.

“It will help with their dinner etiquette and social development skills as well as improve the physical presentation of the school.

“On behalf of the Ministry and Department of Education, I wish to thank the Sandals Foundation and Beaches TCI for their continuous support and sponsorship to the improvement of education in the TCI.” Elanor Finfin Krzanowski, public relations manager at Beaches Turks and Caicos and Sandals Foundation representative, said: “This is our way of continuing our commitment to the Clement Howell High School.

“Earlier in the school year we conducted an audit which identified areas of the school that were in desperate need of improvement and we identified that the lunch area would be beneficial to a school that is home to so many students.”

She said that that they were very proud of the school and were committed to continuing their efforts to improve not only the physical

infrastructure of the institution, but to continue to work alongside facility to assist with education improvement as well.

“We are very proud of the school and we are committed to continuing our efforts to improve not only the physical infrastructure of institution but to continue to work alongside facility to assist with education improvement as well.”

One of the students and a member of the construction team, Jean Auguste, shared just how important it was for the pupils to get involved in the building process.

He said: “I am very grateful for the Sandals Foundation, because there are many times that they give to our school and I am proud that we are allowed to get involved in building the lunch shed.”

The Sandals Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Sandals Resorts International and works solely on guest donations to develop countries through education, environment and community outreach.

Principal of the school said that this project will not only boost the canteen, but will also serve as a multipurpose area which can be used for other meaningful engagements.

“I want to express our profound gratitude to the Sandals Foundation for this offer and we hope to continue to partner with them for the development of student growth and success at the Clement Howell High School.”

NORTHERN Ireland, England and Switzerland were on the agenda for three members of staff from the Human Rights Commission recently when they attended overseas training.

Chair Doreen Quelch Missick, Kabatha Smith and Donessia Gardiner all left the country to further their education.

Quelch Missick attended a week of meetings and activities in London in England and Geneva in Switzerland.

In London she met with members of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, Overseas Directorate and discussed human rights issues of concern to the TCI. She later joined members of the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission and attended the 27th annual meeting of the International Coordinating Committee of National Institutions for the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights (ICC) held at the headquarters of the United Nations.

The commission chair attended the general assembly sessions where the discussion centred on the promotion and protection of human rights and the role of the National Human Rights Institutions.

She joined esteemed human rights representatives from international human rights institutions, other human rights activists, non-government organisations, and actively engaged in discussions on best human rights practices.

Quelch Missick engaged in dialogue on the impact of austerity measures on economic, social and cultural rights and

critically looked at women’s rights and national action plans with a special focus on ensuring better protection and promotion of women’s rights.

Other members of the TCI Human Rights Commission Gardiner and Smith visited the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission (NIHRC) where they attended and took part in several seminars and workshops.

Deputy director David Russell, who spearheaded the training, said that he was very pleased to be able to accommodate the TCI staff.

They were actively engaged in understanding about the roles and functions of a national human rights institution and were introduced to the Paris Principles which sets out the standards for the accreditation of the institutions for the protection and promotion of human rights.

They were then given the opportunity to sit in and observe a joint committee meeting held at the Northern Ireland House of Assembly.

Among other topics discussed were policy, law reform, international treaties, education and community outreach.

The staff were very enthusiastic about the opportunity they had been given to work with the oldest and most established Human Rights Commission in the United Kingdom.

The TCI Human Rights Commission is currently preparing for accreditation with the UN International Coordination Committee of National Institutions for the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights.

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New business licence fees and reserved categories gazetted THE NEW Business Licensing (Amendment) Regulations 2014 has been published with the revised fees for the various categories of business licences and the revised list of reserved businesses.

The document was gazetted on Wednesday, March 26.

Below is the list of businesses and the new licence fees and annual renewal fees.

Automotive Auto accessories - $540; new auto dealership - $2,700; used auto dealership - $2,700; car wash and auto detailing (including window tinting etc.) - $300; motor vehicle rental and leasing (less than 10 vehicles) - $750; motor vehicle rental and leasing (10 to 20 vehicles) - $1,350; motor vehicle rental and leasing (more than 20 vehicles) - $3,000; motor vehicle service, repairs and parts - $1,350; motorcycles sales and repairs - $1,350 and miscellaneous $1,000.

Marine Commercial fishing - $675; marine vessels sales - $1,350; marine accessories sales - $1,350; marine vessels for hire (not part of a tour) less than 30ft - $400; marine vessels for hire (not part of a tour) greater than 30 ft - $1,350; shipyard and marina operations -$3,000; cruise port facility -$15,000; marine transport (passenger ferry) per vessel - $300; marine transport – local cargo (per vessel) - $300; marine transport (international cargo) per vessel - $750; marine mooring services - $300; wreckage exploration and salvaging - $1,000; dredging and mining (including sand, oil and other minerals) - $2,700; water drilling services (excluding oil and minerals) - $1,000 and miscellaneous - $1,000.

Agriculture, manufacturing and processing Distillery - $1,500; water and beverage processing - $1,500; bottling and canning operation $1,000; agricultural processing (including meat and dairy) - $1,000; commercial marine produce (seafood) processing plants $1,000; refinery - $15,000; bakery - $400; commercial chemical and pharmaceutical processing $675; woodwork, art and craft for wholesale - $300; native art and craft specialty stores wholesale/ retail - $150; farming and agriculture - $150; hydroponic farming - $300; aquaculture/mariculture - $300; shrimp farming - $300; poultry farming - $300; animal husbandry $300 and miscellaneous - $540.

Health and medicine Medical practice (less than five staff

physicians) in Providenciales and Grand Turk - $2,700; medical practice (five or more staff physicians) in Providenciales and Grand Turk $5,000; medical practice in the other islands - $1,000; medical hospital facility - $15,000; dental/orthodontic practice (greater than five dentists) $5,000; dental/orthodontic practice (five or less dentists) - $2,700; chiropractic service - $2,700, physiotherapy services - $2,700; medical laboratory services - $2,000 ; veterinary/veterinary clinic - $2,700; pharmacy services on Providenciales and Grand Turk - $1,000; pharmacy services on the other islands - $100; optometry services - $2,700; nursing care services - $300; geriatric care and home services -$300; podiatry services - $1,500; mental health services - $300; acupuncture and alternative/holistic medicine $1,500; dietary and nutritional services - $300; medical diagnostic imaging services - $1,500; funeral home and mortuary services $1,000; ambulance and emergency services - $300; air ambulance services - $1,500; pest control services - $675; environmental and sanitation services - $1,000 and miscellaneous - $1,000.

- $5,400; alternative energy services provider (solar, wind, other) $1,000; alternative energy equipment sales and installation - $300 and miscellaneous - $1,000.

Mechanical, engineering and construction Air conditioning, refrigeration and cooling services - $675; ironworks and welding - $675; locksmith $300; landscaping/nursery - $1,000; contractor: petty, small and medium - $540; interior decorating and designing (residential) - $1,500; interior decorating and designing (commercial and industrial) - $6,000; general contractor $8,100; contractor: electrician $600; contractor: plumber - $600; contractor: mechanical electrical plumbing - $6,000; maintenance/ cleaning services (including pool, window, lawn) - $540 and miscellaneous - $540.

Entertainment, recreation and events Auditorium/conference centre $1,000; cinema - $2,000; bowling

alley - $2,000; game rooms/game park - $540; slot parlours - $1,500; casino and gaming - $2,000; movie, video/game store/ rental $540; sports and recreation - $300; photography - $540; entertainment and production services - $540; dance hall/ discotheque - $1,350; golf course operations - $10,000; event planning and coordination $1,000; race track (car, horse, dog etc.) - $1,500 and miscellaneous $1,000.

Tourism, real estate and hospitality services Restaurants and cafeterias (designated) - $1,500; restaurants and cafeterias other - $540; bar, that do not form part of hotel or restaurant - $300; bar (designated) - $1,500; catering/ private chef services $675; mobile food sales - $300; horseback riding - $675; provision of tourist accommodation, other than hotel (per unit) other - $400; provision of tourist accommodation, other than hotel (per unit) Grand Turk/Salt Cay/South Caicos/North Caicos/Middle Caicos - $200; hotel

accommodation (per room) other -$50; hotel accommodation (per room)/ Grant Turk/Salt Cay/South Caicos/North Caicos/Middle Caicos - $25; apartment rentals (per unit) -$40; bicycle rentals/sales/repairs - $540; property development $10,000; real estate agency - $6,000; property management - $1,500; strata management services - $1,500; concierge services - $1,000; travel agency - $675; agency, (sales, freight forwarding, shipping, other) - $675; land based tour operation - $675; marine eco-tour operation (kayaking, paddle boarding) - $1,350; water sports and water tours-less than 20 ft. (per boat) - $250; water sports and water tours - 20 ft. to 30ft (per boat) - $300; water sports and water tours - over 30ft (per boat) - $500; helicopter tours/ultra-light airplane tour - $1,350; eco-heritage tours and camping site operations - $540; ecolodge operations - $540; marriage officer services - $540; provision of tourism services- other - $1,350 and miscellaneous - $1,000.

Rest to follow in next week’s newspaper.

Personal care services Barber shop - $540; beauty salon - $540; tattoo services - $540; beauty supply store - $300; image contouring and cosmetics - $300; dry cleaners and laundromat - $675; gymnasium/fitness centre - $540; spa/massage parlours and body works - $1,000; shoe repair - $540; tailors and seamstresses - $540; fashion and design - $540; animal care/pet grooming and supplies $300; cleaning, maid and janitorial services - $300; upholstering - $300 and miscellaneous - $675.

Transportation services Taxi (per vehicle) to airport/hotel $300; taxi – community (per vehicle) - $200; bus service – scheduled/route (per bus) - $300; bus service – mass transport - $1,000; VIP transport - $1,000; scheduled air transport services (per aircraft) - $675; air charter services (per aircraft) - $675; ground handling operations - $4,000; fixed base operations - $10,000; trucking, towing and haulage services - $750; garage services - $1,000; tire shops - $400; international freight services - $1,500 and miscellaneous - $675.

Fuel and energy Gas and energy service station (per station) in Providenciales and Grand Turk - $500; gas and energy service station (per station) on other islands - $250; aviation refuelling services $1,500; LNG distribution and sales - $1,000; bulk fuel installations $5,400; electricity service provider

Lime’s scholarship and grant students Alan Joy and Jyles Javier with their principals

Students prepare for upcoming GSAT examinations EVERY student registered in grade six in the Government or private schools nationally has the opportunity to access an exam preparation site, courtesy of Lime.

The programme offered at www. caribbeanexams.com allows students to log on and complete practice exams, to revise for the GSAT examinations and to be assisted by live teachers with any questions that parents and students may have.

Students can receive assistance with homework or they can get tailored assignments to strengthen

them in areas where improvement is needed prior to the examination.

Lime partnered with www. caribbeanexams.com and the Department of Education to provide the assistance.

Acting general manager of Lime, Lacal Palmer, said that the company has contributed to the field of education in the Turks and Caicos Islands for decades.

That continued commitment with the GoGSAT site is instrumental in bringing relevant tools to assist the students who will

be taking the exam, she added.

“This is not a one-off investment, but the company has invested over $100,000 over a six year period so that students could have every chance to succeed.”

If students have not yet received the access information, parents need to contact the various principals around the country who should be able to assist.

The top performing student nationally at GSAT 2014 will receive a scholarship or grant from Lime.

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GARDENING 

How does your garden grow

Frangipani PLUMERIA (frangipani) is the classic Hawaiian leis tree. Its flowers are the ones used to form the colourful, tropical flower necklaces (lei).

It is native to tropical America, from southern Mexico, northern South America and the West Indies.

Plumeria is rated a small tree,

growing to about 15 to 25 feet and is seen in a variety of solid colours. There are more than 300 named varieties of Plumeria.

The flowers are about two inches long, arranged in five petals, and are waxy and fragrant. It blooms in spring and through all the summer months.

Weekly Recipe

Roast carrot soup with pancetta croutons

The tree itself is multi-branched and holds thick foliage. The young tree has green wood on the trunk and branches which become greyer as it matures.

Plumeria is related to Oleander, Periwinkle and Allamanda.

Plumeria has many common names throughout the tropical world including dead man's finger (Australia), jasmine de cayenne (Brazil), pagoda tree or temple tree (India), egg flower (southern China) and amapola (Venezuela).

Plumeria-Frangipani is deciduous, losing all its leaves in winter. It can look awful without its leaves.

If you feel your plumeria requires pruning you should wait until the dormant period is well along then cut

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for shape. Water should be at minimum during all dormant months.

This tree prefers full sun or shifting shade and hot weather during blooming months. Not too fussy for soil conditions, plumeria can grow fairly close to the beach, but without full wind. Enriched soil is preferred and good drainage should be provided.

The classic plumeria is the rubra.

Rubra can be found with flowers in various tones of red.

Other available varieties include plumeria alba (white), plumeria obtusa (white with yellow centre), plumeria obtusa Singapore, plumeria nosegay frangipani, plumeria rubra tricolour.

The hot plumeria is the plumeria pudica (bridal bouquet) with pure white flowers. Plumeria pudica blooms as many as nine to 10 months a year and has only partial leaf drop during winter. Foliage is unique as well.

New are the dwarf plumerias. The best one we have seen was planted in an 18ins terracotta bowl set on a

pedestal.

Because of the plant’s full leaf habit and many stems it looks somewhat like a bonsai plant. In the spring and summer, it blooms like the standard plumeria. With blooms at eye level, the dwarf was a real show stopper The Turks and Caicos native frangipani is a plumeria obtuse and is common throughout the Islands. It grows on rocky areas and doesn’t seem to mind salty areas.

Plumeria species may be easily propagated from cuttings of leafless stem tips in spring. Cuttings are allowed to dry at the base before planting in well-drained soil. Cuttings are particularly susceptible to rot in moist soil.

Propagation can also be by tissue culture from cuttings of freshly elongated stems or aseptically germinated seed.

Pruning is best accomplished in the winter for deciduous varieties or when cuttings are desired.

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

By Easher Parker

I'm using oil but why is my skin still dry?

INGREDIENTS

700g carrots, cut into batons 2 tbsp olive oil 4 garlic cloves, skin on Few thyme sprigs, plus extra to garnish Small knob of butter 2 onions, finely chopped 700ml chicken stock, made up with 1 cube 6 tbsp double cream 6 slices pancetta 2 thick slices rustic bread, cut into soldiers (we used sourdough) Drizzle of olive oil

METHOD

Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/ gas 6. Put the carrots, half the oil, the garlic and thyme in a roasting tin. Season and toss everything together.

Pop in the oven and roast for 45 to 50 minutes or until tender and beginning to turn golden.

Meanwhile, heat the remaining oil and butter in a large saucepan. Tip in the onions and cook over a low heat for 10 minutes until soft. When the carrots are done, remove from the oven.

Squeeze the soft roasted garlic

cloves out of their skins and pop in the saucepan. Tip in the carrots and discard any woody thyme stalks.

Pour over the stock, bring to the boil, then simmer for 10 minutes.

To make the croutons, wrap the pancetta around the soldiers, leaving the ends of the bread exposed.

Put on a baking tray, drizzle with a little oil and grind over some black pepper. Bake for 10 minutes until the pancetta and bread edges are crisp. Drain on kitchen paper.

While the croutons are cooking, blitz the soup with a hand blender, then sieve into a clean saucepan, pressing to get as much liquid through as possible.

Add five tablespoons of the cream, heat through and season. Adjust the thickness with a little water, if you like.

You can chill the soup for up to one day at this point, or freeze for two months.

Reheat before serving. Serve drizzled with the remaining cream and garnished with thyme, with the croutons.

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

I LOVE using oil on my skin and let me tell you my trials didn’t all have fairy-tale endings. I have had some hits and misses so don’t feel alone.

Now the question here is: “Why is my skin still dry even though I’m using an oil that’s said to have moisturising properties?”

I have learned enough over the years to safely say two things on this: the oil you’re using to moisturise your skin may not agree with you OR you could be applying it wrong.

Yes there is a way to properly apply oil to your skin to fully benefit from it.

You may be thinking, “Seriously, Easher?”

Yes. I always preach that you must understand firstly yourself (hair, skin, nails and health) and the products you are consuming. This is extremely important in my book.

Are you applying oil when your skin is completely dry? When your skin is dry, what does that mean?

Most of the moisture has escaped that gorgeous skin, right?

Where does moisture come from?

Definitely not lotion but water which is found in the lotion. Let’s get into some science before I continue with this point.

polar solutes dissolve in non-polar solvents.

CHEMISTRY REFRESHER There is a basic understanding that most oils and water don’t mix. This for the most part, is good news for skin.

Why don’t the two mix? Oil has a lower density than water. Any substance that has a lower density than water will float on top of it.

In addition, water is a polar molecule while oil is a non-polar molecule or hydrophobic (water-fearing).

An even simpler way to understand that love-hate relationship: like dissolves like. Only polar substances will dissolve in polar solvent and non-

WHY ARE YOU TELLING ME THIS? I simply want you to understand why applying oil to already dry skin is not helping to efficiently moisturise.

The lack of moisture (water) is generally why dryness occurs in the skin and we want to keep that, right?

You know what I’m going to say next based on the mini science refresher, don’t you?

Try applying your oil of choice on damp skin or wet skin if you prefer.

That way you're sealing in moisture while reaping the benefits that come with the oils.

Just a few drops is all you need. If it doesn’t absorb in a few minutes, you’re most likely using too much (unless it’s a heavier oil).

Some light and easily absorbed oils include coconut oil, olive oil, grape seed oil, sweet almond oil, and jojoba oil.

Jojoba is said to be structurally closest to the natural oil (sebum) produced by our own skin.

Again, sometimes an oil may just not agree with you, but your search shouldn’t stop with one miss as there are many options still available!

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Lifestyle...

YOUR DIET

ASK TAMIKA

BY TAMIKA HANDFIELD

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

Looking after our kidneys AS WE continue to celebrate March as Nutrition Month, there is another very important celebration designated for the month of March - Kidney awareness.

The heart is labelled the most important organ in the body; this may be true, but equally important is the function of the kidneys. These two small-bean shaped organs work non-stop 24/7 and 365 days a year!

One of the main functions of the kidneys is to remove waste products from our bodies so that these waste substances or toxins do not build up in the blood. I like to make the analogy of the kidneys’ function to the job of the mop or broom used in daily household cleaning (okay so that’s a very simplistic analogy but you get the idea).

According to the National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NKUDIC), the kidneys clear approximately two quarts of waste products daily! That’s no easy task, so it’s important that we pay close attention to our kidneys and find ways to protect and preserve them.

The two most common causes of kidney disease are having high blood pressure and uncontrolled diabetes; two diseases that we know very well because it affects so many people around us. These two diseases can be prevented, delayed and better managed through dietary and lifestyle changes.

This means that if we can control our blood pressure and blood glucose levels, then we will be well on our way to caring for our kidneys. Below are some helpful tips.

Consume little salt: Diets high in sodium increase blood pressure levels and high blood pressure damages the kidneys over time. In the Caribbean, we have been taught how to love salt because of its preservative qualities used by our forefathers when there was no electricity. Ironically, the same thing that helped to feed us is now threatening our lives.

Be physically active: One of the best ways to avoid obesity is by finding ways to be involved in physical activity. Engaging in at least 30 minutes of activity a day can help you to maintain your weight. Keep in mind that if you are older or just starting out, you can divide the 30 minutes into short 10 minutes interval. Being overweight can cause many chronic diseases.

Snack healthy: Snack foods such as unsalted nuts, fruits, vegetables and low-fat dairy are good choices to have on hand. Not only do they keep hunger pangs at bay, but they help to control our weight by helping us to avoid overeating. Overeating can lead to obesity which can lead to the development of chronic diseases.

These are just a few tips that can help you avoid damaging your kidneys. Keep in mind though that these tips are for the general public and your specific needs may be different if you already have impaired kidney function. Speak to your Nephrologist and then your dietician for your best plan of action.

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

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fitness Tip  Dr. Joe LeMoine, is an Orthopaedic Surgeon and Sports Medicine physician. He has worked with many international athletes and at many sporting events on the world stage. He currently practices in Providenciales, at Prime Sports Medicine.

By Dr. Joe LeMoine

Orthopaedic Surgeon and Sports Medicine physician

A coffee to go - caffeine and sports CAFFEINE is the mostly widely used stimulant used around the world. It is commonplace and widely accepted.

It is available in coffee, tea, cola, chocolate and numerous energy drinks.

The amount of caffeine is variable from one coffee to another and one energy drink to another.

A regular brew in one coffee shop is found to be stronger than another popular brand of espresso.

It is not surprising that it is popular in the sporting world to improve performance. And it does; to some degree, in specific situations and specific sports.

Initially caffeine was thought to improve strength and stamina across the board and was used widely in the sporting world.

At one point certain levels of caffeine was considered doping and subject to suspension. In 2004 this changed and it was no longer a banned substance.

Caffeine is widely used in day-today life so it is hard to control. There is an enhancement effect but studies have shown that it is variable in its effect and significance.

Caffeine has been shown to improve performance at normal and slightly elevated intake levels and that taking further higher levels adds no further benefit and in fact, may actually decrease performance.

Caffeine is particularly effective for certain sports that combine intermittent effort and endurance, such as soccer, rugby and hockey.

But most of all it is important that the studies were done in elite athletes, who unlike most, are able to perform and train to exhaustion level. There is no solid evidence that there is a benefit for amateur athletes.

Athletes are competitive by nature.

Looking for the competitive edge they think if a little is good than more is better. This is not the case; high doses

of caffeine leads to loss of fine motor skills, decreased technique, sleep disturbance, high blood pressure and irregular or speedy heart rhythms that all can lead to decreased performance.

Also the peak effect of caffeine is about an hour after it is consumed, loading up on energy drinks before the start of the game will not help.

Other studies have found that although very high doses of caffeine may lead to dehydration it is not the case with regular to high doses, especially when taken in drink form, as the fluid intake is greater than the loss.

The bottom line is that for recreational athletes, taking their regular caffeine an hour before your sport can be beneficial.

An elite athlete may double or triple this amount, but usually in a controlled high performance environment to calculate the right amount for an individual.

Any more than that does not help any further and may actually make things worse.

Caffeine as a stimulant in sports, just like in life, can be enjoyed and used wisely and in moderation.

POLICE SAFETY TIPS

Don’t suffer from domestic and family violence DOMESTIC and family violence is a crime that takes many forms including emotional and psychological abuse, intimidation, harassment, stalking, physical and sexual assault, and can include animal abuse targeting pets, and damaging personal or joint property.

It is the most underreported of crimes because the perpetrator knows the victim intimately through a long-term, close or developing relationship.

The perpetrator relies on developing, during the early stages, a strong bond through friendship, love, trust and loyalty to create a high degree of co-dependence.

The underlying behavioural traits of power and control are then employed as tactics to commit the crime.

The more times a perpetrator commits the crime, the greater the likelihood the affected partner becomes vulnerable to further abuse and violence.

This can frequently result in the affected person developing feelings of fear, guilt, anxiety, low self-esteem, isolation and feeling trapped in the relationship. This

By Audley Astwood

Police Public Relations Officer

often results in a cycle of violence.

Children do not escape the impact of this crime. Living in a relationship with abusive behaviour puts children at risk of harm, either directly by being abused or indirectly by witnessing the abuse of the parent or guardian.

The continuation of abuse and even exposure to such abuse could result in serious problems impacting on the child’s personal, health, education and social development.

Parents who remain in a relationship with a perpetrator must understand and accept that the abuse and violence they are experiencing is also having a significant impact on their children, whether they are physically hurt or not.

Children can be directly or indirectly affected by being present when they witness an assault occurring (pushing, hitting or twisting an arm); smashing of property; seeing or hearing ongoing

harassment and intimidation or hearing the victim parent constantly crying from the trauma.

Some children are brave and try to stop the perpetrator and often get physically hurt themselves.

For the sake of the children, you must get help, now!

The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force will respond to all reports of domestic and family violence and pursue the perpetrators to hold them accountable for their criminal behaviour under Turks and Caicos law, by placing them before the courts.

Often time if not always, these cases are tried in closed court away from the public.

Even as the press officer for the police, no press release is given to the public detailing your matter.

The police respect your privacy and we do our part that enables you to move forward with your life with dignity.

For further domestic and family violence information, please contact your local social services office or the police station for more information.

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Hundreds of students graduate from drug and alcohol resistance programme

BY DAISY HANDFIELD ALMOST 350 students from Grand Turk and Providenciales successfully graduated from the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) programme recently implemented in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

The programme is geared to teach students the skills needed to recognise and resist social pressure to use drugs and alcohol and to avoid the use of violence.

A ceremony was held at the Clement Howell High School on Thursday (March 27) to congratulate the 162 students who successfully completed the 10 week course.

These students were taught decision making skills, ways to build self-esteem, how to choose alternatives to drugs and alcohol usage, conflict resolutions and interpersonal communication skills.

In Grand Turk between the Eliza Simons, Ona Glinton and Susana

Wesley Methodist School, 183 students graduated from the course.

During the ceremony, DARE coordinator Ennis Grant gave an overview of the programme and explained how it was initially implemented in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

Grant said that sometime last April, he submitted a proposal to Commissioner of Police Colin Farquhar to implement the programme in schools within the Turks and Caicos Islands.

“The rationale behind this initiative was to help prevent the tendency of crime and violence amongst the youth and to promote drug free youth,” he said.

This subsequently led to a series of meetings between Grant, Director of Education, Mark Garland, Deputy Director of Education, Crimestoppers officials and DARE officials.

In September of 2013, four

Students from Clement Howell High School complete DARE programme

members of the Royal Turks and Caicos Police Force were sent off to Virginia State Police in partnership with DARE America to deliver the most advanced curriculum.

The coordinator said that the officers, including him, underwent two weeks of intensive training, covering all aspects of the DARE curriculum.

Officers were taught about classroom management, teaching strategies, communication skills, adolescence development, drug information and curriculum instructions in order to become qualified to teach the programme.

This programme has now been implemented in HJ Robinson High school, Eliza Simons Primary School, Ona Glinton Primary School, Susana Wesley Methodist School, Clement Howell High School and Oseta Jolly Primary School.

Spectrum of Hope

By Nicole Cox, a mother living with autism

Beyond the blue

WHAT if? That is what I found myself asking every year for the last four years.

‘Light It Up Blue,’ annually observed on April 2, is dedicated to raising awareness of autism.

Autism Speaks announced the launch of the inaugural Light It Up Blue campaign in 2010.

This initiative is intended to raise international awareness of autism in support of World Autism Awareness Day and Autism Awareness Month (April) in the United States.

Iconic landmarks around the globe including the Empire State Building in New York City, Willis Tower in Chicago, the CN Tower in Toronto and Kingdom Tower in Saudi Arabia – as well as airports, bridges, museums, concert halls, restaurants, hospitals, and retail stores - are among more than 100 structures in over 16 US cities and

nine countries around the world lit up in bright blue on the evening of April 1, 2010.

This is the first night of Autism Awareness Month in the United States and the eve of World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD).

On April 2, 2013, the Cloth Hall, Ypres, Belgium with Nieuwerck was lit up blue.

On April 2, 2010, the third annual World Autism Awareness Day was celebrated at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) where Autism Speaks volunteers and supporters opened the day by ringing the NYSE opening bell.

In 2011, despite efforts by Autism Speaks, the White House said it would not light up blue in honor of World Autism Awareness Day (don’t blame the president!

I’m sure he still wears his blue t-shirt).

In February 2010, the Dawn

Programme for Autism and Behavioural Sciences (DPABS) began its mission to bring education and services to the Turks and Caicos Islands.

Nothing turned blue. (I guess our waters are blue enough!)

However, we did start speaking out loud a word that had previously only been whispered behind closed doors…autism.

Each year I would watch April 2 come and go with all the media publicity and proud supporters of the cause.

But as I watched the beautiful lights around the world cast an azure glow onto my son’s face from our living room television, my questions remained the same: “What if we went further than this? What if we focused on setting up systems and not events? What if April 2 was only a starting point, not a culminating result? What if?”

When Acting Deputy Commissioner of Police, Wayne Jones stepped to the podium, he encouraged parents to play an active role in their children’s lives and asked students to fight against peer pressure.

“Students, you will be tried and tested with drugs, alcohol and violence; people will try to recruit you to sell their illegal substances,” he said.

“It is now for you to use your initiative and say no I will not do it, it is wrong and it is against the law to do so.”

Jones said that if you are in a situation where students are pressured to do drugs or drink alcohol it is crucial that they have the support of friends.

“When you chose your friends it is good to find friends with similar interests and goals and friends who don’t use drugs and alcohol and are not involved in violent behaviour or any criminal activities.”

Minister of Education Akierra Missick encouraged the students as

well to follow their goals and reach their maximum potentials.

“Some friends will lead you astray. One of the reasons they would do this is because your future is so bright.

“I don’t want you to slow down your progress young people because of the idea of getting high; the illusion of what a high really is.

“I want you to get high on life, I want you to get high on education.

Those are the highs that I want you to experience, those are the highs that will last you a lifetime.”

A beautiful musical piece was performed by Clement Howell High School student, Wilmanson Valbrun.

The event was attended by officials from the RTCIPF, Government officials, parents and students. Students were awarded with certificates for their participations.

DARE was founded in 1983 in Los Angeles and has proven so successful that it is now being implemented in 75 per cent of TCI’s school districts and in more than 43 countries around the world.

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Women’s Month celebrated at the Edward Gartland Youth Centre THE MONTH of March is celebrated as Women’s Month and March 8 is International Women’s Day. It is a declared and recognised month that is celebrated worldwide to highlight the contribution of women to events in history and in society.

To celebrate Women’s Month this year the Edward C Gartland Youth Centre is hosting a evening of entertainment under the theme ‘Breaking the chain of silence’.

The event, which will be held on Friday (March 28) at the youth centre from 6.30pm, aims to raise awareness and provide knowledge about violence against women.

The goal is to get people engaged in conversations and make the topic more of a priority within our daily lives.

It aims to combat the stigma that goes along with being abused and the shame of speaking up.

Shame, fear and resentment are all reasons why many women do not speak up when they are abused.

Statistics says that one and every three women in the Caribbean has been or is currently being abused by someone that

says they love them.

A press statement from the youth centre read: “You become just a lost soul in the world with the idea that the love that you’re receiving from your abuser is real and sincere.

“They have done a good job of making you feel less than what you actually are and that you would never find better.”

In an article that titled ‘Domestic violence in the Caribbean’ by Global Scripture Impact it states that domestic violence accounts for half of the violence death of women in Jamaica.

Even in the Turks and Caicos Islands where it is a very small country the rate of crime has increased over the past decade by 21 per cent with violence against women contributing to majority of that.

The night will have performances of contemporary dances, spoken word, monologues, art pieces and a special guest speaker.

“We hope you will join us for an evening that will not only be informative but also thought provoking and entertaining,” the statement read.

Last year’s event saw about 300 residents getting healthy and fit

Residents invited to free healthy living walk

BY DAISY HANDFIELD OFFICIALS from FortisTCI are prompting residents to take part in the company’s sixth annual complimentary Spring Fun Walk and Run event on Saturday, April 5.

The event which catered to about 300 participates last year, will kick start at the Fortis headquarters on the Leeward Highway at 5.45am with a warm up and then continue on with the official event at 6am.

Corporate communications officer for FortisTCI, Dwayne Krzanowski, said that this was the establishment’s way of giving back to the community and motivating residents to live a healthy lifestyle.

“This is just a way of reaching back to the community that gives so much to us, we want to be able to just inspire and motivate people

to continue doing things that will benefit their own personal lives.”

Krzanowski said that this year the company introduced a cyclists’ segment to the programme where cyclists will be given a longer route with the implementation of a first place prize.

Residents have the option of participating in the five kilometres walk/run, 10 kilometres walk/run and five or ten kilometres cycling segment.

The corporate communications officer said that aside from also getting complimentary breakfast and admission to a free raffle, people will have the opportunity to win other great prizes.

“We’re going to do two obstacle course challenges, one for corporate individuals and one for noncorporate individuals and basically they will have to compete through

a series of stations that we already have set up for prizes.”

In addition to participating in the walk and in the cycling, there will be different activities happening in the Fortis parking lot as well as a demonstration on healthy eating and living by Nutrition in Demand, Tamika Handfield as well as John Wright from Wrightfully Fit who will be leading the warm-up and the cool down.

Interested people can send an email to Dwayne Krzanowski at dkrzanowski@fortistci.com and he will send out the registration form.

People who register early will also get complimentary t-shirts to wear during the event.

FortisTCI is the sole electricity provider on Providenciales, North Caicos, Middle Caicos, East Caicos, South Caicos and the adjacent cays.

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First woman found guilty of human trafficking in the Bahamas HISTORY was made in the Bahamas’ Supreme Court on Wednesday when a jury, for the first time in the country’s history, found a woman guilty of human trafficking.

Chevanese “Sasha” Hall was found guilty on four counts of trafficking in persons (9-0 on all) and two counts (8-1, 6-3) of withholding a passport.

On May 7 she will be sentenced after a probation report will be presented to the court to assist in determining the sentence.

The jury was tasked with deliberating on whether or not the 24-year-old Hall withheld the passports of two women and forced them into prostitution.

Hall from Kingston Jamaica was arraigned last February in Magistrates Court on four counts of trafficking of a person, and two counts of unlawful withholding of papers, alleged to have been committed between January 10 and 28, 2013.

When formally arraigned in Supreme Court, she pleaded not guilty to all of the charges.

On Tuesday’s court proceedings, Hall spoke through her lawyer Jiaram Mangra in an attempt to convince the jury that she did not commit the crimes of which she was accused.

Mr Mangra told the jury that the Crown had no real “concrete evidence to produce” in this case.

“What did they resort to?

Collusion, concoction and fabrication to incriminate the accused,” the lawyer submitted.

The lawyer said that the investigator, despite her investigation turning up no concrete proof of the claims made by the second complainant, still turned around and charged his client because of the “pressure” she received from

Jamaican Chevanese “Sasha” Hall became the first woman in the Bahamas to be found guilty of human trafficking.

the executive branch of the Royal Bahamas Police Force.

“We live in the real world,” he said.

Mr Mangra said the prosecution was required to prove their case beyond a reasonable doubt and, based on the evidence that came from the witness box, the jury “would come to the inescapable conclusion that ‘Sasha’ is not guilty.”

“In this case, there is absolutely no doubt that Sasha is not guilty based on the evidence that we heard,” he said, further emphasising that the evidence from a number of the prosecution’s own witnesses vindicated his client that she forced them into prostitution and withheld their passports.

In response to his submissions, Vinette Graham-Allen, director of public prosecutions, said it was the brave actions of one of the

complainants going to the police, “notwithstanding the death threats made against her” that led to this matter being before the courts.

“There was no collusion, concoction or fabrication,” the DPP submitted, asking the jury to examine the evidence carefully and see for themselves what the truth was.

She also informed the jury to be mindful of the fact that the suggestions made to the witnesses during cross-examination were not coming from the lawyers themselves, but “clients give the lawyer instructions.”

“They come from the accused.

The attorneys were not there. So how then if there’s a concoction or fabrication, can you put it to the virtual complainant that she gave the passport to the accused for safekeeping?” the DPP had said.

(Tribune242)

Record 11 T&T ministers fired from Kamla’s govt AN unprecedented 11th minister was fired this week in the person of Glenn Ramadharsingh under the Kamla Persad-Bissessar administration in Trinidad and Tobago. A 12th minister, Jack Warner, left of his own volition amidst allegations of financial impropriety, following the CONCACAF Ethics Committee report.

The People’s Partnership Government has not yet completed four years in office.

Out of the 11 people fired, four were axed in response to specific allegations.

In May 2011, Mary King became the first minister to be dismissed in this government, following allegations of conflict of interest in the award of a contract.

Next in line was Minister in the

T&T’s PM Kamla Persad Bissessar is not afraid to swing her axe.

Ministry of National Security Collin Partap in August 2012, following allegations that he refused to take

a breathalyser test after leaving a nightclub.

One month later then Justice Minister Herbert Volney was given the boot, for allegedly misleading the Cabinet over the Section 34 fiasco.

Now Ramadharsingh has been dismissed as Minister of the People and Social Development.

Sources said there were calls for Ramadharsingh to resign his Caroni Central seat in the Parliament as well, a seat which the UNC has never lost and is therefore considered very winnable for that party.

Apart from having a specific infraction levelled at them, Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar has also fired ministers for apparent non-performance. In these instances she gave the vague reason of Cabinet reorganisation. (Trinidad Express)

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Cayman Islands: Lord Blencathra denies ethics breach ALLEGATIONS that a Londonbased lobbyist paid by the Cayman Islands government for his services broke parliamentary ethics rules surfaced again over the weekend, with two United Kingdom publications reporting that Lord Blencathra’s contract with Cayman involved influencing members of parliament as well as the central government.

Lord Blencathra, a sitting member of the House of Lords, on Monday “categorically denied” any breaches of the House of Lords Code of Conduct and said he had not lobbied members of parliament in his duties with the Cayman Islands government.

“I have [Monday] morning referred myself to the Lord’s Commissioner for Standards so that he can investigate the allegations personally,” Lord Blencathra said in an email to the Caymanian Compass.

“I have refuted [the allegations] and I categorically deny that I am in breach of the code. “[The writer of one of the U.K. newspaper articles] has looked at the original contract which had included lobbying parliament and has automatically assumed that I was in breach of the code, irrespective of whether or not I was lobbying,” Lord Blencathra added, stating that the sentence about lobbying U.K. MPs was removed from the agreement.

“The contract was then changed in December 2012 to remove all reference to MPs and parliament – so that there could be no perception even that I was doing that.

“This is a rehash of the original allegations which was fully investigated and I was cleared,” Lord Blencathra said. “I did not lobby

Lord Blencathra, a sitting member of the House of Lords, on Monday “categorically denied” any breaches of the House of Lords Code of Conduct

parliament and that was accepted by the commissioner for standards.”

Lord Blencathra, whose given name is David MacLean, was appointed as director of the Cayman Islands London office in late 2011.

His appointment caused a minor uproar both in the Cayman Islands, where some lawmakers felt the post should go to a Caymanian (the London office was formerly run by now retired Information Commissioner Jennifer Dilbert), and in the U.K., where Labour Party MPs cried foul over alleged conflicts of interest.

In 2012, the U.K. Commissioner for Standards dismissed a complaint against Lord Blencathra in the House of Lords, indicating the peer had not breached the U.K.’s Parliamentary Code of Conduct. Commissioner Paul Kernaghan found in his review that Lord Blencathra had not been “providing parliamentary advice or services to the Cayman Islands government in the United Kingdom.”

Marijuana field worth $17m found in the Bahamas MORE than 160,000 marijuana plants, with an estimated street value of nearly $17 million, were discovered growing in the pine forest in East Grand Bahama.

According to police reports, Drug Enforcement Unit officers, with other law enforcement agents, made the discovery around 4pm on Monday.

While on routine aerial patrols in the eastern area of Grand Bahama, some 27 marijuana plots were detected.

Inspector Terecita Pinder, press liaison officer, reported that the fields were scattered over a twomile radius of undeveloped land.

She said a total of 167,000 plants, with an estimated street value of $16.8 million, were discovered.

Police also recovered two

high-powered weapons, including an AK47 and a Mack 11. Both weapons contained ammunition.

No arrests were made and police are continuing their investigations into the matter.

In other crime news, police have reported that US and Bahamian $100 counterfeit notes are in circulation in Grand Bahama.

Inspector Pinder said police are advising businesses and the members of the general public to be on the lookout for the counterfeit notes, especially during the evening hours.

Anyone with information that can assist the police with their investigations into both matters is asked to call 350-3107/8, 911/919 or the nearest police station.

(Tribune242)

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NHS fraud and error ‘costing the UK £7bn a year’

The action meant that thousands of children missed lessons on Wednesday.

Teachers’ protest close thousands of school in England and Wales THOUSANDS of schools in England and Wales were closed on Wednesday, as teachers joined picket lines in action over pay, pensions and conditions.

Members of the National Union of Teachers (NUT) took part in the strike, forcing many schools to close to some or all of their pupils.

The NUT said the action showed teachers were tired of “intolerable pressures”.

The Department for Education (DfE) said it believed “well under a quarter” of schools in England were closed.

The union said the strike action was covered by two ballots held in May 2011 and June 2012.

The turnout for the ballot was 40% and 92% of these members voted in favour of strike action. The NUT has 326,930 members in England and Wales.

The NUT has been embroiled in its current dispute with the government

for more than two years, and staged a series of regional strikes, together with the NASUWT teaching union, last year.

A proposed one-day national walkout in November by the two unions was called off in the wake of talks with the government and the NASUWT has decided not to take part in this latest strike because the government had engaged in a debate.

A leaked memo from the NASUWT claimed some members have faced insults and intimidation from NUT members over their decision not to take action. But the NUT denied any negative campaigning from its headquarters.

NUT general secretary Christine Blower told the BBC that talks with the government had not produced the right outcomes and that teaching was becoming “unmanageable” with primary school teachers working 60hour weeks and secondary school teachers working 56 hours.

Smoke from the fire which wiped out more than 1000 stalls in the central market could be seen throughout the day in Guatemala City.

Guatemala City fire destroys La Terminal market A FIRE has destroyed most of Guatemala City’s main market, wiping out more than 1000 stalls.

Four people have been injured and dozens more were treated for smoke inhalation. The cause of the blaze is still being investigated.

Thousands of traders from all over Guatemala earn their

living at the market, known as La Terminal.

Thick smoke columns could be seen from several places in the Guatemalan capital.

The fire began in the early hours of Tuesday and spread quickly, consuming the stalls made mostly of plastic and wood. (BBC)

FRAUD is costing the NHS £5bn a year, with a further £2bn lost to errors, the former head of its antifraud section says.

The amount lost to fraud alone could pay for nearly 250,000 new nurses, a report seen by Panorama suggests.

The NHS must “get on with tackling the problem”, said Jim Gee, co-author of the Portsmouth University study and ex-director of NHS Counter Fraud Services.

The Department of Health said it “did not recognise” the figures.

The amount estimated by Mr Gee, who led the NHS anti-fraud section for eight years, is 20 times that recorded in the government’s annual fraud indicator report.

“We need to not be embarrassed, or in denial, about the possibility of fraud taking place in the NHS,” said Mr Gee. “We need to get on with tackling the problem, minimising its cost, maximising resources available for proper patient care.”

The report, by the University of Portsmouth and accountancy firm BDO, is due to be published on Tuesday.

It found that the biggest areas of fraud are in payroll and procurement budgets.

For example a consultant doing private work on NHS time or

A study says the biggest areas of fraud are in payroll and procurement budgets.

procurement wise; an optician charging for glasses which the patient never received or needed.

The £2bn cost of errors relate to when the NHS makes overpayments by mistake to suppliers or staff.

Former dentist Joyce Trail is the most prolific single fraudster in NHS history Although the NHS has a budget of about £100bn, it is having to make significant savings and should prioritise fighting fraud, said Mr Gee. “I think fraud is one of the last great unreduced healthcare costs.

And to me, putting money into it makes absolute sense,” he said.

“It’s one of the least painful ways of cutting costs. It makes absolute sense to cut the cost of fraud before

you cut the quality, or extent of patient services.”

Mr Gee left the NHS’s Counter Fraud Service in 2006 and has spoken out now because of the publication of the report.

He reached the £7bn figure by basing his research upon loss measurement exercises looking at the total cost of fraud.

Mr Gee says it is the most rigorous data that’s available about healthcare fraud in the world.

He believes his figure is so much higher than the government’s because their annual fraud indicator report only relates to pharmaceutical and dental services, and does not include losses taking place in payroll and procurement expenditure, for example

Japan man granted retrial after 46 years on death row A MAN who has been on death row for more than four decades has been granted a retrial by a Japanese court.

Iwao Hakamada was sentenced to death in 1968 for killing his boss, the man’s wife and their two children.

Hakamada, now 78, confessed after 20 days of interrogation during which he says he was beaten. He later retracted the confession in court.

Japan’s police traditionally rely on confessions to prosecute but critics say they are often obtained by force.

In a statement, Amnesty International said Hakamada was believed to be the world’s longestserving death row inmate.

“If ever there was a case that merits a retrial, this is it. Hakamada was convicted on the basis of a forced confession and there remain unanswered questions over recent DNA evidence,” said Roseann Rife, East Asia research director at Amnesty International.

The former professional boxer was accused of killing his employer and his family at a soybean processing factory in Shizuoka in 1966. They were found stabbed to death after a fire.

The court ruling came after defence lawyers showed that DNA from blood stains found on clothing

Hideko Hakamada has been campaigning on behalf of her brother for decades.

alleged to have been worn by the killer did not match Hakamada, Kyodo news agency reported.

Presiding Judge Hiroaki Murayama said: “The clothes were not those of the defendant.”

The judge also ordered his release, saying: “It is unjust to detain the defendant further, as the possibility of his innocence has become clear to a respectable degree.”

One of the three judges who heard his original case has also spoken out in public - defying common practice - to say he believed he was innocent.

Hakamada’s sister Hideko, 81, has fought for a retrial for many years.

“This happened thanks to all of you who helped us. I am just so happy,” AFP news agency quoted her telling supporters and media outside the court.

Japan’s justice system relies largely on confessions from suspects.

Rights groups have cited long hours of interrogation, lack of access to lawyers and physical mistreatment as reasons why suspects end up confessing to crimes they did not commit. (BBC)

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Top model contestants make debut appearance NINE contestants vying to be the next TCI Top Model were revealed in a mesmerising fashion parade at the award winning Regent Palms’ Spa on Saturday, March 22.

The event, themed ‘A Dolls World’ featured the nine ‘digital dolls’ in dramatic make-up and hair, bold colours, daring prints, leggings and sky high stilettos.

Contestants Je’Cannya Garland, Wilange Charles, J’Keyah Jolly, Lamia Brown, Nathanelle Louis, Stephanie Sejour, Kameia Outten, Felicia

Williams and Brielle Swann strutted their stuff around the gorgeous reflecting pool, wowing the curious crowd.

Prior to their launch, the young ladies were engaged in training to enhance their personalities, self-esteem, public speaking, appearance and modelling skills before being presented to compete for the title of the ‘Face of the Turks and Caicos Islands’.

Attendees remarked on the calibre of the girls, impressed by the confident and overall model-like demeanour

Junior models take to the runway

displayed by each throughout their appearance.

Saturday’s event also saw an appearance from TCI Top Model 2013 Samentha Etienne, a vocal performance of ‘Money on my mind’ by fashion designer and singer Jermell Williams and fashion

displays from the Regent Palms boutique by local models and junior models.

Guests were not only treated to a fabulous event, but they each received a Lancaster gift bag with beauty products and treats, courtesy of the resort.

Following the event, guests relocated to resort’s courtyard, where ‘The Swag Party’ continued the celebrations.

A random prize giveaway saw a lucky guest, Lashonda Malcolm, win the Regent Palms Resort gift basket valued at over $1,300.

Director of the TCI Top

Model Contest and Fashion Extravaganza, Courtney Robinson, said that the winner of the competition will win thousands of dollars in cash prizes and gifts, be the face for advertising campaigns and photo shoots and be featured in local and even international newspapers and magazines.

Before the final event, a free, open event- ‘A Doll’s Life’ on Regent Street - is scheduled for Saturday, April 19 at 4pm.

The afternoon party will see appearances by the 2014 TCI Top Model Contestants,

the L’ete Boutique Catwalk Competition, the second annual Salvation Army Fashion Challenge, live entertainment, music, prizes and surprises.

The 2014 TCI Top Model Contest finale event, ‘The Dollhouse’ will be held at The Williams Auditorium on Friday, May 2.

Tickets for the event are VIP $100 and general admission $50, with an addition charge of $10 at the door.

For more information or to purchase tickets visit www. tcitopmodel.com.

Local models display fashion from the Regent Palm’s boutique

Freshly painted wall and reconstructed sign donated to the school by Pelican Designs.

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Students receive sign donation STUDENTS at Oseta Jolly Primary School in Blue Hills have received a new school sign from local business, Pelican Designs.

The large blue sign featuring the name of the school and its emblem is now emblazoned on the school’s side wall.

Staff from Pelican Designs went into the school

earlier this year to repaint the entire wall white, blue and green and fix the sign in place. It was all completed

by February 28.

Teacher Kadisha Cartwright explained that the previous sign was vandalised.

“All the letters were smashed beyond repair so for this we were very disappointed and frustrated because the

school sign identifies us as a school and serves as a mark of beautification for the area and all the community.”

Cartwright said that in their despair they sought help and received it from Pelican Designs.

In the past, the company has donated other signs and have a few more to drop off to the school. (DH)

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BBC drama takes TCI to millions A STAR studded drama set in the Turks and Caicos Islands hit UK television screens last week racking up millions of views.

The 90 minute BBC show named ‘Turks and Caicos’ is the sequel to 2011’s Page Eight and the second part of The Worricker Trilogy.

It aired on Thursday, March 20, and featured experienced A-list actors alongside scores of residents who appeared as extras, with the country’s stunning scenery as a backdrop.

Among those starring in the film were Bill Nighy, Christopher Walken, Winona Ryder, Helena Bonham Carter and Ralph Fiennes.

Director of Tourism Ralph Higgs said he was delighted with the whole filming process.

“The Tourist Board is extremely excited that our destination received extensive promotion and publicity by being featured in BBC Two’s film.

“The production of the film has been a revenue generator for the TCI economy, as several local persons were hired to facilitate the filming or act as extras in the film, and BBC Two launched a massive campaign to promote the movie and therefore the destination.”

Written and directed by David Hare, the programme follows Johnny Worricker (Nighy) who, having walked out of his job at MI5, goes to the airport apparently to choose his destination at random.

But his presence in the Turks and

Caicos Islands brings him a new problem - he is being forced by the CIA to deal with a group of dubious Americans who are in the country for a high-level conference on the world financial crisis.

As Worricker uncovers the extent of their nefarious schemes, he ends up having to fight for his own survival as he uncovers links to British prime minister Alec Beasley – the very man who led to his exile.

The film is produced by Carnival Films, the company responsible for popular costume drama Downton Abby, in association with Heyday Films and Runaway Fridge Films.

Carib Media Solutions, the local coordinators for the drama, plan to host a premiere screening in May. Details will follow soon.

Donna Davis and Brian Swann of Carib Media Solutions said: “It was a pleasure working with Carnival Films and the Tourist Board to make this sequel the success it is expected to be.

“The Turks and Caicos Islands will garner global exposure for this film.”

The final instalment of the trilogy ‘Salting the Battlefield,’ where Worricker is on the run in Europe, aired on Thursday (March 27).

Higgs added: “The Tourist Board will continue to work with local and international production companies to further promote our destination through film.”

Actors walk the white sands of TCI’s beautiful beaches during one of the scenes

Bill Nighy and Winona Ryder in the television drama ‘Turks and Caicos’

Generous residents help equip Community College computer lab

BY DAISY HANDFIELD THE TCI Community College in Providenciales received a generous donation of computers from four residents this week.

One computer is already installed at the college while they await two more computers which will be shipped on island soon.

On Wednesday (March 26), a short ceremony was held at the Providenciales college campus to commemorate Joe Zahm from Sotheby’s International Realty, Rotarian Sarah Redment and Ralph and Wilma Dietsche, owners of CBMS Limited, for their kind donation to the growth of the college.

Zahm, who is a Turks and Caicos broker for Sotheby International Realty, donated a computer system to the school worth about $2,000.

He said that he was thrilled and hoped that the community college gets great value out of it and is able to optimise its potential with resources such as this.

“We are pleased to make this donation and to support education in Turks and Caicos, which is obviously essential for the growth and development of the country.”

Ralph and Wilma Dietsche, owners of CBMS Limited, also felt

privileged to be able to contribute to education in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

“Ralph and I have lived here for over 22 years so this is our country as well and we are thrilled to be able to contribute in a small way to the education of our youth.”

Rotarian Sarah Redment was not present, but was still recognised during the ceremony.

Member of the Turks and Caicos College Foundation, Lillian Boyce said that while the college has always had a foundation, they have never really raised money up until now.

“This is the very first chairman that we are experiencing such an activity, revitalising the foundation and making it work.”

Vice president for the college, Samuel Forbes, emphasised that although these donations were made, both Providenciales and Grand Turk branches were still lacking sufficient computers to cater to all the students.

“We need space, more computers for the students and computers for our office because the regular computers cannot do the job well.”

The college caters to almost 200 students between the Providenciales and Grand Turk branches and is expecting more next year.

Foundation member Lillian Boyce, chairman of college board and foundation, Claudette Munroe-Clare, contributors Joe Zahm and Wilma Dietsche, and vice president Samuel Forbes.

Forbes said that for them to be properly equipped they would need about 20 more computers especially as some students are not financially stable enough to afford their own

laptops.

The school also celebrates their 20th anniversary this year and plan a number of fundraising activities.

The event was attended by

contributors, board members and staff at the TCI Community College.

PricewaterhouseCoopers also donated three used good laptops to the college recently.

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Job Listings Services Auto sales real estate

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946-4664 Fax: 946-4661

Email: tcnews@tciway.tc

Website: tcweeklynews.com

FLOWER GIRL

Is looking for a Part-time

FOR RENT

delivery driver

contact: 946-4664

Contact: 231-3788

3-bedroom apartment $1100.00 per month it will be available May 1st.

With own transportation who is interested in making extra cash.

FOR SALE

FOR RENT

3-bedroom apartment $1100.00 per month it will be available May 1st.

contact: 946-4664

Construction scaffold and roof tiles for sale CONTACT: 431-1591 OR 231-3788

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PRICED FOR Amazing Value!

QUICK SALE Lot for Sale

$50,000

In Gated/Planned Community in Long Bay. Flamingo Crossing lot comes with full set of House Plans, all underground utilities, etc.

$49,999 o.b.o.

Call 231-3788

(or nearest offer)

The Meridian Club On Pine Cay

Also additional seven acres plus in Kerr Mount (inland)

Turks & Caicos Islands British West Indies

contact Veronica at 1-242-327-8011 or 1-649-232-3508, (242) 676-3592

PRICE SLASHED FOR QUICK SALE

$180,000 CASH! House and ½ Acre land Richmond Hill 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Fully furnished

Call: 231-3788

Massage Therapist/Spa Technician at The Meridian Club on Pine Cay. Salary: Remuneration based on commission + accommodation on Pine Cay. Duties: To provide massage treatments to guests (Swedish, Swedish Deep Tissue, reiki, visceral manipulation, hot stone massage) as well esthetics, waxing, pedicure and manicures.

Qualifications Required:

• Successful candidate will have completed a minimum of 1200 hour massage therapy program and have a minimum of 5 years experience at 4-5 star operations.

• Must possess some culinary skills • Must be willing to reside on Pine Cay on a full time basis.

• Must have pleasant personality, clean and neat personal appearance and enjoy working with people.

• Must be able to speak and read English.

• Must be able to work flexible hours.

Starting Date: June 2014

Contact Information:

Send resume with your contact information (mailing address, e-mail address, phone number) by e-mail to manager@meridianclub.com or by fax to 941 7010. Please also include 3 references with contact information and how you know this person. + copy of passport + police report.

You may also drop off resumes at TCR Sotheby’s Venture House in the Salt Mills area to the attn: The Meridian Club.

Additional Information: All qualified applicants will be interviewed.

9399

Beautiful hillside, water front lot in Paw Paw Joe, North Caicos South

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SHINING STARS PREPARATORY SCHOOL

TCI AUTOGROUP

Applicants are invited from suitable qualified persons to fill the following positions for January 2014.

FINANCIAL CONTROLLER

DOMESTIC WORKER LABOURER PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHERS • Applicants must be qualified for the position for which they are applying (Bachelor’s Degree in the case of teachers) • Must also have a loving, caring and cooperative attitude • Applications, along with two (2) references and proof of qualifications must be sent in writing to: THE PRINCIPAL SHINING STAR PREPARATORY SCHOOL 11 ACADEMY AVE, DOWNTOWN PROVIDENCIALES Deadline no later than December 15th, 2013 Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience

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Qualifications: • Degree in Finance, Commerce or Accounting (or equivalent) • CPA or CA or equivalent • Excellent written, verbal and communication skills • Previous experience in Automotive Dealership and Retail F&I preferred

Duties and Responsibilities: • Preparation of financial statement and in-

house reports • Bank A/R and A/P Reconciliations, bank deposits, petty cash management • Inventory control, costing and pricing • Daily input of transaction to account software • Purchase and building audits • Must have verifiable reference with a minimum of 5 years experience Salary is commensurate with experience

Candidates can hand deliver a detailed resume CV at the reception desk at Bayview Motors during office hours Monday- Friday 8am-5pm Saturday 9am-1pm Only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

the largest readership in the turks & caicos Milano Diamond Gallery is interested in hiring persons to fill the position of

Supervisor and Sales Manager

Candidates should have as a minimum qualification: Over 5yrs Supervisory or Management Experience in the jewelry industry, Certificates in Gemology, and be excellent in English, while proficiency in any other language would be considered a plus. All candidates must be willing to work with an irregular cruise ship schedule. Only applicants selected for an interview will be notified.

Applications can be obtained from and submitted to Milano Diamond Gallery, Grand Turk Cruise Center 946-2276

Managing Director If banking is your expertise and you possess dynamic leadership, strategic thinking and results focused abilities, then consider this executive opportunity with Scotiabank (Turks and Caicos) Ltd. Key accountabilities include: • Being innovative by developing and implementing marketing strategies to ensure profitability of current and new business opportunities in retail/commercial/ corporate lending.

• Establishing and maintaining excellence in relationships with senior government officials and company executives.

• Maximizing profitability by effectively controlling branch operations/ expenditures.

• Leading by example a customer driven sales culture and ensuring delivery of excellent customer service.

• Effectively managing and control the loan portfolios at an acceptable level of risk.

• Overseeing the effective management of the Bank’s human resources capital, eg, recruitment, compensation, performance, employee relations and training.

• Ensuring that national and international compliance laws/requirements are implemented and sustained.

Essential criteria needed for this role includes: • Minimum of 15 years experience with an International Bank with expert knowledge of commercial, retail and corporate policies, procedures and products.

• Proven ability and experience to analyse complex financial transactions.

• A solid track record in managing credit portfolio and negotiating with influential customers in a highly competitive environment.

• Strong negotiation and problem resolution skills in connection with problem loan management.

• Highly polished written and verbal communication skills.

• Excellent leadership abilities to multi-task, organize and motivate teams to achieving overall success.

• Strong marketing skills to develop/change strategies to meet and surpass business expectations.

• Sound knowledge of the rules and regulations imposed by FSC as well as local legislation and the ability to interpret these laws.

Positions Available A beachfront Estate on Providenciales is inviting applications for the following positions:

Sommelier

Knowledge and Skills: Must have extensive knowledge of fine wines and will be required to assist the Chef.

Requirements: Prior work experience in luxury villas; possess a clean driver’s license and will be required to live on property. Salary range is: $12000.00 per annum.

If this opportunity sounds challenging and exciting, we invite you to forward your resume/application to us. Scotiabank offers an attractive salary/benefits package and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Live in Housekeeper

Please submit applications no later than March 28, 2014 to:

The applicant must have prior experience as a Housekeeper and will be required to live on property. Salary payable is: $12,000.00 per annum

Lynette Grant-Higgs –Manager Human Resources Scotiabank (Turks and Caicos) Ltd Providenciales, TCI E-mail: lynette.grant-higgs@scotiabank.com

LaboUrer Salary $6.00 per hour

Submit applications by April 15th, 2014 to: Misick & Stanbrook, Leeward Highway Providenciales, Tel: 946-4732 Fax 946-4734 Email info@misickstanbrook.tc

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VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

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the largest readership in the turks & caicos

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BAY BISTRO

2 laboUrers 1 Carpenter – $6.00 per hour

Must be willing to work 5 days per week.

contact: 2427417 or 347-9039 9280

Call 242-3858

GENERAL MANAGER Bayview Motors is in need of filling the position of a General Manager Successful applicants must possess the following qualifications: • Previous experience in managing a similar sized automotive dealership • Must be familiar with all facets of the management of an automotive dealership • Experience in managing a busy automotive service department • Experience with collision estimation • Experience in automotive sales, including vehicle purchasing, and manufacture pricing negotiation • General knowledge of automotive mechanics a definite asset • Excellent communication, writing and computer skills Starting salary approximately $50K/year, but commensurate with experience

Please send resume via email: syrmondg@bayviewmotors.com Those applicants with required qualification will contacted for interview BELONGER ONLY NEED APPLY 9288

REQUIRED AT NORTH CAICOS

EXPERIENCED AUTO MECHANIC Experienced auto mechanic required for full time work at, North Caicos. Must have at least 10 years’ experience with heavy equipment and must be willing to work six days a week. A demonstrated ability to work unsupervised with excellent communication skills is essential for the position. Salary is $350.00 per week. Please apply no later than 1st April, 2014 at handmy@tciway.tc or contact on telephone No. 232 7101.

Belongers only need apply.

VACANCIES DOLPHINS SPORTS BAR

KPW CONSTRUCTION

– $5.00 per hour

Mason Carpenter

Salary negotiable

KEW TOWN BAR

Domestic Worker Mixologist

CARIBBEAN CAFÉ

Waitress

– $5.00 per hour

Salary negotiable

Bartender Waitress

Salary negotiable

Contact: 332-6364

NEEDED

Kitchen Helper

Waitress

contact: 946-5396

contact: 946-5396

to work 6 days per week salary $5.00 per hour.

–$10.00 per hour

SLOT TECH MANAGER

• 10-15 years experience • Must have a Game Master

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C & J EMPLOYMENT

Acting on behalf of our clients: Carrington Williams and C & J Variety Store is looking to fill the following positions:

Acting on behalf of our clients: Discount Auto Parts & Tires, ERB Construction, Williams construction, Provo Repair Cabinet, Road Side Quality, Sweet T’s Restaurant, Chicken Shack

To provide housekeeping services this includes: preparing and serving meals, laundering Must have previous domestic work experience salary $14,000.00 per annum. Submit application with detailed resume to: Brigget Jolly, Leeward Palms, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands or telephone: 231-8891 no later than May 5th, 2014

CALASCO Is looking for 2

Tiremen

– $5.00 per hour

laboUrers To work 6 days

Domestic Workers

Domestic worker

Cashier

– $5.00 per hour

Masons

– $7-$10 per hour Kitchen Helpers – $5.00 per hour

Salary $5.00 per hour.

Sales Clerks

per week salary $6.00 per hour.

contact: 1-649-347-6642

Contact: 649-347-2093

contact: 231-1489

9390

Is looking for experienced persons ONLY to fill the following positions:

• Manage and direct the Surveillance Department • Knowledge of all table games • Must have 10 years experience Salary $18.75 per hour

To work 6 days per week salary $5.00 per hour.

C & J CONSULTANT

CASABLANCA CASINO SURVEILLANCE OPERATION MANGER

WORKER

– $5.00 per hour Experience required

CHESNEY M. RIGBY Is looking for a

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Dwayne Simons

Certificate Salary $18.75 per hour

2 DEALERS

• Minimum of 2 table games dealt Salary $12.5

MAINTENANCE WORKER • To perform general maintenance and repairs of facilities equipment Salary $12.00 per hour

Contact: Ms. Ingraham at 649-244-4665 or drop off resume at Casablanca Casino 9397

Y.A.3.B CONSULTANCY acting on behalf of our client Bath and Body Works Plus

domestic worker To work 6 days per week salary $5.00 per hour.

Labourer Salary $5.00 per Hour. Days 4 Days

contact: 241-3174

Contact # 649-244-2802

ZARVARDO OUTTEN

LYTE CONVENIENCE

9389

is looking for a

9406

Is looking for a

is looking for a

cosmetologist $6.00 per hour contact: 341-4540

domestic

cashier worker to work 6 days to work 5 days per week salary $5.50 per hour. contact: 245-4360

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per week salary $5.50 per hour.

contact: 243-2984

9278

cleaner

Must be willing to work from 8am-10am from MondaySaturday including holidays Salary $5.00 per hour raise will be based on experience Female will be preferred.

DOMESTIC

is looking for a

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is seeking to fill the position of

BAY BISTRO

is looking for a

is looking for the following persons:

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ATLANTIC CONSTRUCTION

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JOB OPPORTUNITY A & W WHOLESALE SUPERMARKET

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VACANCY

MEDICAL BILLING & CODING SPECIALIST- PROVIDENCIALES To perform highly technical and specialized coding functions for the Claims Department, Health Insurance Board. The employee reviews, analyzes, and codes diagnostic and procedural information that determines payments. The primary function of this position is to perform ICD9-CM, CPT and HCPCS coding for payments for medical services. The coding function is a primary source for data and information used in health care, and promotes provider/patient continuity, accurate database information. The coding function also ensures compliance with established universal coding guidelines.

A CPC is specifically qualified to do this thereby ensuring the institution has accurate information in a format that can be used for monitoring and planning.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• To assign and sequences ICD-9-CM/CPT/HCPCS codes to diagnoses and procedures for documented information.

Assures the final diagnoses and operative procedures as stated by the physician are valid and complete. Abstracts all necessary information from health records to identify secondary complications and co-morbid conditions.

• Abstracts all necessary information and assigns codes (ICD-9, CPT & HCPCS), which most accurately describe each documented diagnosis, surgical procedure and special therapy or procedure according to established guidelines.

• To determines the final diagnoses and procedures stated by the physician or other health care providers are valid and complete.

• To performs a comprehensive review for the record to assure the presence of all component parts such as: patient and record identification, signatures and dates where required and other necessary data in the presence of all reports which appear to be indicated by the nature of the treatment rendered.

• To evaluates the record for documentation consistency and adequacy. CPC ensures that the final diagnosis accurately reflects the care and treatment rendered.

Reviews the records for compliance with established TPAs when submitted.

• Establishes and maintains a log for claims process, by assigning batch numbers.

• Performs all duties according to established claim procedures and company policy.

• Performs other duties assigned by the operations/claims manger.

• To assign and sequences ICD-9-CM/CPT/HCPCS codes to diagnoses and procedures for documented information.

Assures the final diagnoses and operative procedures as stated by the physician are valid and complete. Abstracts all necessary information from health records to identify secondary complications and co-morbid conditions.

• Abstracts all necessary information and assigns codes (ICD-9, CPT & HCPCS), which most accurately describe each documented diagnosis, surgical procedure and special therapy or procedure according to established guidelines.

• To determines the final diagnoses and procedures stated by the physician or other health care providers are valid and complete.

• To performs a comprehensive review for the record to assure the presence of all component parts such as: patient and record identification, signatures and dates where required and other necessary data in the presence of all reports which appear to be indicated by the nature of the treatment rendered.

• To evaluates the record for documentation consistency and adequacy. CPC ensures that the final diagnosis accurately reflects the care and treatment rendered.

Reviews the records for compliance with established TPAs when submitted.

• Establishes and maintains a log for claims process, by assigning batch numbers.

• Performs all duties according to established claim procedures and company policy.

• Performs other duties assigned by the operations/claims manger or authorized person to assign such duties.

Person specification

• Preferred candidate should completion tertiary level education, and must have no less than two years of coding experience using ICD-9-CM or equivalency. CCS, ChhCS-P or CPC certification is required. CPC is expected to enroll in continuing education courses to maintain certification.

• Advance knowledge of medical terminology, abbreviations, techniques and surgical procedures; anatomy and physiology; major disease processes; pharmacology; and the metric system to identify specific clinical findings, to support existing diagnoses, or • substantiate listing additional diagnoses in the medical record.

• Advance knowledge of medical codes involving selections of most accurate and description code using the ICD-9-CM, Volumes 1- 3, CPT, HCPCS, and IHS coding conventions.

• Skill in correlating generalized observations/ symptoms (vital signs, lab results, medications, etc.) to a stated diagnosis to assign the correct ICD-9-CM code.

• Advance knowledge of medical codes involving selection of most accurate and descriptive code using the CPT codes for billing.

• Must have good math skills and effective communication skills.

• Very detail oriented with the ability to multi-task • Show initiative • Time management skills • Must be able to follow instructions and work independently.

Salary

Salary for this position is $30,000.00 per annum.

Deadline for Submission is April 11, 2014.

All Applications should be addressed to:

Human Resource Officer National Health Insurance Board Salt Mills Plaza Providenciales Turks and Caicos Islands British West Indies Email: recruitment@tcinhip.tc

Atlantic Consultancy Services Acting on behalf of our client is looking to fill the following position Island Furniture

Sales Manager • Must have design experience • Must be a college graduate Salary $300.00 per week Turks & Caicos Islands only need apply via email: atlanticconsultancy@ hotmail.com. Only short listed applicant will be contacted.

TURKS AND CAICOS VISION CONSTRUCTION

THE CHURCH OF GOD NORTH CAICOS Is looking for the following persons

Is looking for 4

laboUrers to work 5 days per week salary $5.50 per hour email: destinationtci@ gmail.com BELONGER ONLY NEED APPLY 9432

Missionary Evangelist

Salary negotiable contact: 341-09309417

PROVO CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Invites applicants for the position of:

Janitor/ Cleaner Application must be made in writing to: Mrs. Martha Harris Provo Christian School P.O. Box 305 Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands or email: provochristianschool@hotmail.com Deadline for applications is April 4th, 2014 9418

STANLEY STAR CONSTRUCTION is looking for

3 Tile Layers To work 5 days per week salary $8.00 per hour.

contact: 231-0308 9432

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CASABLANCA CASINO Is looking for a

KING CONSTRUCTION Is looking for

FULL-TIME

NANNY Position for twins

contact: 244-4665 Monday-Friday 9am-4pm

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To work 5 days per week salary $5.50 per hour email: destinationtci@gmail. com BELONGERS ONLY NEED APPLY 9433

• Must speak, read and write English • Must be available swing shifts hours, days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays • Must be able to do household chores • Must be comfortable around large dogs for grooming weekly Salary $5.50 per hour

contact: 241-2866

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Labourer 3 laborers To work 6 days per week salary $7.00 per hour

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PRICE SLASHED $175,000

SALES!!!

Due to change of season we are selling lots of items at discount prices. Towels, curtains, bathroom sets, bathroom coordinates, napkins, cups and glasses, canisters, mixing bowls, serving trays and much more for your house.

DUNCANSON & CO. Barristers & Attorneys

PUBLIC NOTICE DUNCANSON & CO. Barristers & Attorneys are pleased to announce the re-opening of our Leeward Highway Office for ongoing legal services to the public. We are located in our own building across the street from the Supreme Court complex, next door to the offices of TC Weekly News and between that and the St. Monica's Anglican Church.

GRADUATE ARCHITECT REQUIRED To assist with preparation of construction documents, drawings and specification with focus on the Design, Construction Management and supervision in the single family residential market in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

Successful applicant will possess a comprehensive understanding of building science and architectural design with good communication skills and team attitude and must be a Graduate Architect with minimum 5 years experience in the industry A knowledge of Jandy Caretaker in-floor pool cleaning system and Pentair Prologic Control system would be a great asset.

We specialize in: • Civil Litigation (Particular competencies: Judicial Review and other claims against TCI Government/Departments, Mareva and other Injunctions, Land, Trust & Bank disputes) • Property Matters, Planning Department & Development Issues • Business Law • Immigration • Labour Disputes Telephone: (649) 941-4444 Telefax: (649) 941-4235 Cellphone: (649) 245-1314 email: berynd@yahoo.com DUNCANSON & CO. Barristers & Attorneys

Computer literacy shall include: • AutoCAD Architectural Desktop and 3d imaging • critical path scheduling software (preferable Primavera’s Suretalk) • QuickBooks Accounting System • Adobe Photoshop • Sage Master Builder • On Screen Takeoff • Word Processing • Spreadsheet application

Interested individuals shall submit resume to: R.A. Shaw Designs Project House, Leeward Highway Providenciales, 941-4394

PO Box 52, Cheshire House East 1315A Leeward Highway, Providenciales

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

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34 CLASSIFIEDS B & B SERVICES Acting on behalf of our clients is looking to fill the following positions:

4 Domestic Workers – $6.50 per hour

Jewelry

Artist

to work 6 days per week salary $250 weekly contact: 243-8574 9423

3 Laborers

– $6.50 per hour

1 Maintenance Person – $7.00 per hour

3 Painters

– $7.00 per hour

2 Masons

– $7.00 per hour

Contact: 245-6962 9429

1 COOK

SCOOTER/VEHICLE MECHANIC

Please email all applications to: info@baysidecarstci.com

C & S PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

On behalf of Bernadino Adderly is seeking to employ a

is looking for a

Salary $6.00 per hour or based on experience Must have knowledge in scooter/buggies • Inspect and test engines • To diagnose and isolate faults • Adjust, repair or replace mechanical or electrical system parts • Perform scheduled maintenance and service • General vehicle maintenance and service • Must be able to work with little or no supervision • Must be willing to work weekends and holidays

is looking for a

Labourer to work 5 days

per week salary $5.50 per hour.

DESTINATION TCI Is looking to fill the following positions:

contact: 241-2157 Jose Ovando Construction 1 Tiles Helper

Shipmate Salary $6.00 per hour.

contact: 241-5922 9425

JOSE OVANDO CONSTRUCTION is looking for

Stanley Landy 1 Painter

• Minimum 5 years experience • Working in a kitchen as a Line cook in a VERY high volume Restaurant.

• Must have knowledge of taking inventory daily.

• Pay rate is $5/hr

Please submit Resumes at the restaurant at 499 Bay Rd. Blue Hills, Providenciales TCI

Phone: (649)-946-8877

Is currently looking to employ a

DENISE SMITH

DA CONCH SHACK

BUCKLEY HANDFIELD

BAYSIDE CAR RENTALS & SALES LTD.

9415

is looking for a

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sales person 8 Domestic Workers To work 5 days

To work 5 days per week salary $5.50 per hour

contact: 241-5870

9421

per week email: destinationtci@gmail. com BELONGERS ONLY NEED APPLY 9431

2 Nails Tech

North Caicos Cafe 1 Domestic

Belonger preference

Contact 346-1037

2 Carpenters To work 6 days per week salary $12.00 per hour

contact: 331-9854

9427

mechanic

DUFRY GRAND TURK LTD. is seeking

Supervisor

Seeking 2 applicants for the following positions as

• Supervisor should have a minimum of 5 years working experience with fine jewelry retail store • Two (2) years experience in duty free/tax free cruise ship passenger arena • Excellent communication skills • Strong leadership skills and management competencies

Sales Associate • Sales associate should have at least 2 years retail experience • Excellent communication skills • Fluent in English • Committed to work flexible hours, days, nights, weekends and holidays 9409

Send resume to: Tito Matthew tito.matthew@gt.dufty.com

TROPICAL MASSAGE THERAPY LTD

SEEKS A MASSAGE THERAPIST ;; With a minimum of one year experience, ;;Must be between the ages of 21-35 ;;A good knowledge of the body structure and muscles ;;Must be able to speak both English and French fluently ;; Successful candidate will be located in a major hotel on Providenciales ;; Wages commensurate with experience.

PLEASE SEND RESUMES TO tropicalmassagetherapy@hotmail.com Closing date for applications is 11th April 2014 BELONGERS NEED ONLY APPLY

Dominique Beauty Salon

9424

Required needed for mechanic Must have a valid driver license from A-H Must be able to work holiday and weekends Must be able to understand computer systems, programs & vehicle fabrication Applicants must Ability to speak French a plus call 649 245-2897 Salary $8-$10 per hour

HORTICULTURIST AND MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR NEEDED Individual must have 5 year experience in Landscape Design with combined horticulture principles and practices also must be motivated in a team environment with strong leadership and values • Likely candidate will have a Degree in Horticulture and Plantpathology • Knowledge of citrus care and maintenance • Thorough knowledge of insecticides and fertilizer application • Minimum 5 years hand on experience in tropical landscape and care

Interested individuals shall submit resumes to:

R.A. Shaw Designs Project House, Leeward Highway Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands B.W.I. 941-4394 ext 102

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LATINO CONSTRUCTION Is looking for an

electrician

To work 6 days per week salary $9.00 per hour.

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contact: 332-0771

GARDENER

NEEDED

Must be willing to work 6 days per week salary $6.00 per hour Submit applications

by April 15th, 2014 to: Misick & Stanbrook Leeward Highway Providenciales Tel: 946-4732 Fax 946-4734 Email info@misickstanbrook.tc

9403

SHAWN INGHAM is looking for a

Labourer to work 6 days per week salary $5.50 per hour. contact: 347-5193

9407

SHERMAN ED CLARK Is looking for a

Domestic Worker

To work 5 days per week salary $5.00.

contact: 232-0019

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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 the front desk operation, including guest registration, room assignment, billing and check-out procedures.

• Oversea the activities and monitor the daily performance of the front office staff.

• Prepare and administrate the departmental budget for the front office.

• Handle guest complaints and ensure that all guests’ 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 of 4 or 5 Star preferred.

• Excellent communication and organizational skills required.

Qualified Belongers need only to apply Salary Range: Commensurate based on qualification and experience

Group Director of Food & Beverage

Job Requirements (Chef N B) to be responsible for overall Food & Beverage and Culinary Operations for Grace Bay Resorts by overseeing concepts for front and back of house operations, creating total guest experiences. The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience in achieving food & beverage revenues, profit and guests satisfaction goals by developing and implementing menu designs and concepts that are current with international and local trends, ensuring that the Grace Bay Resorts are culinary Destinations.

The successful candidate must meet the following qualifications and experience: • 10+ years experience in a Senior Culinary Role, either as Executive Chef or Culinary Director.

• Extensive culinary skills, with exposure and

intimate knowledge of international cuisines and food trends.

• Educated in Culinary Management, Food & Beverage Management, Restaurant Management and 5 Diamond requirements • International Hotel and Restaurant experience a must.

• Caribbean experience considered a definite plus.

• As an Executive Committee Member, work closely with the company’s senior management team to develop and implement strategies for food & beverage and kitchen operations that support achievement of the company’s goals.

• Oversees the inventory, purchasing and disbursement of all supplies, while maintaining strong P&L statements.

• Extensive experience overseeing multiple food & beverage units simultaneously, while driving revenue.

• Ability to “think outside of the box” as it relates to menu design, concepts, trends and culinary events.

• Ability to create the “WOW” factor for entertaining VIP guests.

• Demonstrated experience overseeing and developing exceptional Front and Back of House teams to meet and exceed guest expectation, revenue generation and employee satisfaction.

• Ideal candidate will be a “strategic thinker”, skilled at identifying company development opportunities as it relates to overall food & beverage strategies and growth of the Brand.

• New Hotel Opening experience considered a definite asset.

Pastry Chef

Job Requirements: • High school diploma or equivalent vocational training certificate.

• Certification of culinary training or apprenticeship.

• Dependable, organized, team player.

• Sanitation certificate.

• Must read and speak English fluently.

Additional languages an asset.

• Prepares, bakes, and finishes all breads, breakfast pastries, cookies, and other specified baked goods.

• Decorating and plating various pastries and desserts • Overseeing kitchen staff • Ordering supplies • Keeping the kitchen organized

Cook

Job Requirements: • Middle level culinary skills • Dependable, proactive, organized, team player • Education from a formal culinary program • At least two to three years cooking experience; preparing international breakfast, lunch and dinner in regional cooking environment • Sanitation certificate • Ability to plan, organize and execute meal plans • Must speak and read English fluently • Additional languages an asset Qualified Belongers need only to apply Salary Range: Commensurate based on qualification and experience

Pool & Beach Manager

Responsibilities: • Managing all aspects of the beach and pool, in accordance with the hotel standards.

• He/she directs, implements, and maintains a service and management philosophy that serves as a guide to the Water Sports staff.

It is the responsibility of the Pool & Beach Manager to oversee and supervise the Beach and Pool Attendants, ensuring guest services at the beach and pool are running efficiently and smoothly Requirements: • Have two years work experience as a Supervisor in Water Sports in a luxury hotel.

• Be fluent in written and spoken English.

• Possess First Aid certification and CPR Training.

• Be a strong swimmer.

• Monitor the Attendants’ activities to ensure the guests’ needs are being taken care of regularly.

• Greet and inform all guests of the available Water Sports activities. Actively promote excursions.

• Monitor the cleanliness and maintenance of the beach and pool area, as well as the equipment and furniture at those areas • Maintain awareness of all Water Sports activities and Tour Operators on the island.

Actively promote excursions.

• Ensure there are enough supplies, such as fresh towels, for the guests.

• Make certain liability waivers are signed, and all administration is complete.

• Observe and monitor the safety of guests and visitors.

Qualified Belongers need only apply.

Salary Range: Commensurate based on qualification and experience

Interested persons can contact our Human Resources Department no later than April 4, 2014 @ (649) 946-5050 Ext. 1050 Email: veronica.clare@gracebayclub.com. Fax: (649) 946-5758 P.O. Box 128 Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands, British West Indies

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ADVERTISE

The Meridian Club On Pine Cay Turks & Caicos Islands British West Indies

Position Available At The Meridian Club on Pine Cay

IN THIS SPACE! ONLY

$33 PER WEEK

CALL 946-4664

Island Administrator Note:

Meridian Club operations include the full operation of a private island and resort --- which include: a hotel and home rental operation, along with restaurant, bar, guest excursion, marine, maintenance, gardening, commissary, K-9 security and housekeeping services. The Club handles all reservations and marketing services in-house. Given our size and limited housing capacity, we cannot afford to have management personnel for each area of operations, so this is a unique position requiring multiple skills and obligations. Hours required for this position are those necessary for proper operation of the resort and island 7 days per week throughout season. Employee must therefore reside full time on Pine Cay.

FLOWER GIRL

Wanted urgently

Floral Designer

Must have thorough knowledge in the floral business with 3-5 years experience.

Call: 231-3788

COMMERCIAL BANKING MANAGER

Salary:

Commensurate with education, training, experience, work record and capability.

Minimum $45,000/yr.

Duties of Island Administrator:

Oversees all homeowner service operations and some capital projects( in conjunction with Assistant Island Manager/ Head of Maintenance); oversees all resort administrative functions, including bookkeeping, ordering, staff time records, payroll and billing; assists in maintaining staff discipline; handles insurance issues for resort and island operations; oversees front office staff; participates in establishing operational budgets for resort and island; ensures proper hurricane preparations; maintains records of homeowner services; represents resort and island at hotel and tourist Board meetings; oversees gardening/landscaping operations; works with General Manager to ensure island safety and cordial guest and homeowner relations; provides first aid and life-saving assistance for guests, homeowners and staff as necessary in emergencies and arranges for evacuation to medical facilities on Providenciales if indicated; monitors night security of island and responds to security problems; serves as liaison with Government Labour and Health officials; required to dine and socialize with guests some evenings every week during resort season; jointly oversees and personally provides care, training and handling services for K-9 security dogs.

Job Grade: A84 Annual Salary: $74,450 – $111,650 The Commercial Banking Manager manages the Bank’s Commercial Department to achieve profitable growth at acceptable risk in loans, deposits, and other commercial services. The incumbent also provides service to customers who meet the Bank’s Scotia Service and Complaint Resolution Standards.

Key Accountabilities • Manages the Bank’s conventional credit portfolio at an acceptable level of risk while adhering to Bank’s policies and procedures; • Manages growth of the Bank’s Commercial business and contributes to the overall profitability; • Direct the effective management of customer relationships and provide high quality customer service; • Contribute to the Bank’s productivity and service; • Effectively supervise and develop subordinate staff to fill the needs of the Department and long term requirements of the Bank; • Execute the Department Compliance responsibilities as reflected in the Branch Services and Procedures Manual.

Qualifications Required for Island Administrator: - - - - - - - - -

Minimum of 4 year degree at accredited college or university.

Minimum of 5 years experience in handling administrative duties at 4-5 star resort.

Must have at least 5 years experience in resort guest service operations.

Must be skilled in handling all duties specified above.

Must have experience in preparing resort operational budgets.

Must be willing to reside on Pine Cay on a full time basis, 24 hrs/day.

Must be skilled in using Quickbooks bookkeeping system.

Must have first aid and emergency resuscitation training.

Must be willing to work evenings as necessary and remain available for emergencies at all times.

- Experience working on privately owned island desirable.

- Training and/or experience in landscaping or horticulture desirable.

- Must have training and experience handling K-9 security dogs or be willing to undergo K-9 training courses.

Requirements • Excellent knowledge of Commercial Banking Products and services, including working knowledge of the systems, routines and operating procedures; • Excellent credit skills and sound judgement, as demonstrated through his/her previous track record and experience; • Excellent risk assessment and analytical skills; • Excellent accounting and financial analysis skills; • Knowledge of completion and registration/renewal policies and procedures for security documents, and of procedures and standards for correspondence and credit returns; • Excellent coaching skills and knowledge of training resources made available by the Bank for use by self and subordinates; • Superior industry knowledge with areas of specialization where required; • Superior communication skills (oral and written); • Good understanding of commercial management systems; • Knowledge and understanding of the commercial and retail products used or of potential use to commercial customers and prospects; • Sales Management skills; • Ability to develop and maintain mutually beneficial banking relationship with clients; • Leadership and supervisory skills; • Graduate Degree and/or work equivalency.

Starting Date: Upon acceptance.

Contact Person and Contact Information: Jahmal Misick at Misick & Stanbrook

Please send:

1. Resume + copy of passport with your contact information (mailing address, e-mail address, phone number) 2. Several references with contact information and a statement of how you know each person named, by e-mail to jahmal@misickstanbrook.tc or deliver to the attention of Jahmal Misick at Misick & Stanbrook, Richmond House, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands 3. Please respond no later than April 11, 2014

Scotiabank offers a highly competitive compensation and benefits package with tremendous opportunities for personal and professional growth to the successful candidates.

Please submit applications no later than March 28, 2014 to: Lynette Grant-Higgs – Human Resources Scotiabank (Turks & Caicos) Ltd. P.O. Box 15, Cherokee Road Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands

Additional Information: All qualified applicants will be interviewed.

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1 Kitchen Helper • Minimum 5 years experience • Working in a kitchen as a Line cook in a VERY high volume Restaurant.

• Must have knowledge of taking inventory daily.

• Pay rate is $5/hr

Please submit Resumes at the restaurant at 499 Bay Rd. Blue Hills, Providenciales TCI Phone: (649)-946-8877

POSITION AVAILABLE

2 one acre commercial lots together asking $175,000.00 each 14 acres in Turtle Cove with views of Grace Bay asking $135,000.00 per acre 6 Hilltop view lots, 100ft -+ elevation from $185,000.00

Sales Person Painter Salary $6.00 per hour.

9558

SUN REALTY SPRING 2014 LISTINGS

contact: 343-0572

Northwest Point Resort is looking for a

Part Time Chef

• for an average of 10-15 hours a week • Maintenance Person • qualifications include painting, drywall, plumbing, electrical and who can perform light labour projects, inspections, building maintenance and procedures. Must have a car and good communication skills.

Please contact 649-941-5133 Please email resume to reservations@northwestpointresort.com

AGNES SWANN

Is looking for a

plumber To work 5 days per week salary $8.00 per hour. contact: 246-4769

Regulation 7 of the Physical Planning (Development Permission) Regulations 1990

Notice of Application for Development Permission (Regularization) Application No. PR11817 has been submitted to the Department of Planning by Simon Anthony Slattery & Camille Ann Slattery for consideration of Development Permission for Regularization Of Existing Tourism-Related Development, being Horse Stables, Exercise Corral, Feed Storage And Ancillary Buildings, as well as Indication Of Future 2-Bedroom Staff Dwelling. The Development is located at Block 61108, Parcel 32, Long Bay Hills, Providenciales.

24 acres near Bellfield Landing and North Caicos Yacht Club on Dick Hill Creek (700 Feet) North Caicos asking $8,500.00 per acre will subdivide Multi Zoned Parcel with a great South shore view, ready to build asking $75,000.00

“Brokers welcome” call 649-946-4384 or 649-243-4171 or stateside 561-282-6898/706-782-6677 email: manager@sunrealty.tc

9400

DA CONCH SHACK

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The School for Field Studies Center for Marine Resource Studies – South Caicos

Education Coordinator

Seeking enthusiastic, team-oriented intern to provide program support for students and staff. Live harmoniously alongside students and staff, supporting the SFS mission and five year plan. Assist Student Affairs Manager in community outreach. Adhere to, actively model and enforce all SFS and Center policies and procedures. Other additional duties may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Environmental Education or similar field required, PhD preferred • Ability to receive TCI work authorization required • Familiarity with the American university system required • Organization and community event planning Compensation/Benefits: Room & board

Send CV to RDAKE@FIELDSTUDIES.ORG no later than April 15, 2014

9281

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SPA TROPIQUE Is on the hunt to find the best

Massage Therapist Wouldn’t you like to work for the best spa company on island?

If you have at least three years experience with a four star spa and have an upbeat and positive personality, we hope you will come and meet with us! Applicants must be able to speak and write English fluently, have a clean driver’s license and their own vehicle.

Please email your resume to: relax@spatropique.com please reply by April 14th, 2014 salary negotiable

If you wish to make any representations, you may do so in writing to the Director of Planning, South Base, Grand Turk or through the Department of Planning, Town Center Mall, Butterfield Square, Providenciales.

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CALVERT HAMILTON BOTTLE CREEK NORTH CAICOS

Brama Kumaris

Raja Yoga

is looking for

Meditation Centre

laboUrer to maintain the yard and clean the surrounding salary $5.00 per hour to work 6 days per week Belongers only need apply.

contact: 242-9009

Turks and Caicos Islands

Telephone 946-4760 & 332-4101

www.bkwsu.com Email: bkpadma@bkwsutci.com

9532

TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS

GOVERNMENT VACANCIES

PERFECT IMAGING PRODUCTION Is looking to fill the following positions:

The following vacancies currently exist within the Turks and Caicos Islands Public Service:

Court Reporter/Stenographer – Providenciales

(Deadline: April 1, 2014) Salary: $25,190 per annum The job holder will supervise and prepare all transcripts for all court users and officials of the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court as well as record hearings and minutes at formal or informal meetings as required.

Asst. Commissioner of Revenue – Grand Turk

(Deadline: March 28, 2014) Salary:$48,600 per annum The incumbent in this position will work in collaboration with the Commissioner of Revenue, to ensure accurate interpretation and applications of tax legislations.

Maid – Grand Turk

(Deadline: March 28, 2014) Salary: $413.40 Bi-weekly The successful candidate will be responsible to provide clean, sanitary comfortable, orderly and satisfying surroundings for the users of the facilities.

Mathematics Teacher – South Caicos

(Deadline: March 31, 2014) Salary: $27,840-$31,020 per annum This is a specialist position which has unit level responsibility for the teaching of one or more of the school’s curriculum subjects to students.

Administrative Assistant – South Caicos

(Deadline: March 31, 2014) Salary: $15,514 per annum The incumbent in this position will be responsible for secretarial and administrative support functions in the office.

Interpreter – Providenciales

(Deadline: March 28, 2014) Salary: $15,720-$18,600 per annum The incumbent in this position will be responsible for field/community prevention and mobilization activities with emphasis on the Spanish/Creole population as it relates to the plans and programs of the National AIDS Program.

Chief Justice – Grand Turk/Providenciales

(Deadline: March 28, 2014) Salary: $160,000 per annum The principal work of the Chief Justice is to preside over both civil and criminal trials in Grand Turk and Providenciales. In addition he or she deals with Sufficiency and Plea and Direction hearings on a monthly basis.

Interested persons are asked to visit www.gov.tc for job details and the application procedure.

Photographer Video Editor Salary based on experience Email resumes to: tcirtagency@live.com

9428

Water Engineer– Grand Turk

(Deadline: March 28, 2014) Salary: $43,200 per annum The Water Engineer is responsible for the effective technical and commercial oversight of the Water Undertaking Unit. The incumbent in this position is required to monitor the quality of potable water, ensuring a constant and regular supply of potable water to customers

P & A AGENCY Acting on behalf of our client is looking to fill the following positions

Store Attendant Labourer Domestic Worker Must be willing to work 6 days per week salary $5.50 per hour.

Contact: 341-8754

9414

TURKS AND CAICOS TOURIST BOARD

Immediate Opening QUALITY ASSURANCE/ STATISTICAL OFFICER

SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

An exciting opportunity awaits you in the Turks & Caicos Tourist Board in the post of Quality Assurance/Statistical Officer. The incumbent in this position will be subject to direction from the Snr. Marketing/Public Relations Executive. The successful candidate will have overall responsibility for data entry to the Board’s Management Information System and generation of required reports particularly, producing reports through utilization of available software, and provide fundamental system administrative support for the Board’s office network and basic user support. Additionally, this position assists with market research including the procuring and processing of data and the eventual presentation of the results.

The successful candidate will also have responsibility for planning and coordinating the inspections of all aspects of the tourism plants including tourist accommodations, tourism recreational sites, in conjunction with supporting and relevant TCIG agencies, as well as be able to perform any other related duties as may be required from time to time by the Tourist Board.

This vacancy exists in the Providenciales office.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

The position requires a Bachelors Degree in a related field; 5 years work experience in the hospitality sector, preferably, operating in a similar capacity. Leadership and Team-work skills are also essential prerequisites for this post.

SALARY:

Salary is in the scale of $32,000 to $38,000 per annum. Starting salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

For more information on this exciting employment opportunity, please contact the Executive Assistant of the Tourist Board via E-mail: Lseymour@turksandcaicostourism. com , or submit your resume with two Reference Letters and a current Police Record, addressed to The Executive Assistant, Turks and Caicos Tourist Board, The Bight, Turks and Caicos Islands, on or before 22 April, 2014.

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Caribbean Cruisin’ Ltd are seeking a

Charter Manager ;;Marketing and Promotion – Market and promote the company’s charter fleet, which includes Jet Ski rentals, safaris and other excursions, within the agreed upon marketing budget. This will include, but is not limited to, online marketing, printed materials, and promotion to hotels and tour personnel. ;;Establish, build and maintain relationships with the rental concierges, hotel concierges and tour personnel who are in a position to recommend our product. ;;Ensure that the above people have sufficient marketing material and knowledge of our products so as to effectively promote our products to their guests. ;;Customer Service –Communicate directly with guests in order to ensure that the customer satisfaction rate is high and that charter experience exceeds the guest’s expectations. Monitor trip advisor, etc. and respond as necessary. ;;Payment of Commission – Control the commission payments made to all outside agents. Maintain and improve systems in order to keep accurate up to date records of payments. ;;Product Design – In conjunction with the management team, design and price all charter products. This includes food and beverage service, crew, music and other aspects of the charter. ;;Manage Charter Business –Monitor and control the receipt of funds and the payment of funds related to the daily operation of the charter business. Ensure that an accurate record of all receipts and expenditure is kept. ;;Manage Charter Staff – Hire, train, lead, motivate, supervise, discipline and if necessary, terminate staff. ;;Technical/Mechanical –Oversee and assist with the maintenance schedule of all charter vessels and charter vehicles owned by the business. Ensure that all vessels and vehicles are maintained according to company policy. This includes ensuring that the fleet is always well cleaned and maintained. ;;Vessel Operation – Monitor the operation of all vessels to ensure that they are operating safely and on schedule. Ensure that all vessels return safely and are appropriately stored and secured for the night.

A minimum of 15 years of experience in a similar role, with a relevant degree. An up to date Captains licence and STCW are required, US Coast Guard License and mechanical skills would be a significant advantage for this position.

Salary based on qualifications and experience

Ricardo Fulford Consultant Services on behalf of his clients:

ALTAGRACIA is seeking employment for the following:

1) Waitress 1) Kitchen Helper

Starting Salary is negotiable. Interested candidate may contact 345-5003 for further details regarding employment.

TCI Waste Disposal is seeking employment for the following:

1) Mechanic 1) Labourer

Interested candidate may apply through ricardofulford@gmail.com further details regarding employment Dayne Allenbary Pratt is seeking employment for the following:

1) Labourer

Interested candidate may contact 247-4507 further details regarding employment Solon Georges is seeking employment for the following:

1) Fisherman

Interested candidate may contact 344-9209 further details regarding employment Ricardo Fulford Contracting is seeking employment for the following:

3) tile man 1) Labourer

SARAWAK LTD. is seeking qualified individual for the following jobs:

PROPERTY MANAGER

Requirements: • Bachelor Degree in structural engineering/ architecture • Strong computer skills in using Archicad 12, Photoshop, Office, QuickBooks • Fluent in Italian, English, German write and read • 10 years experience

• Driving license

MEDICAL ASSISTANT

Requirements: • College Degree in medical assistance • Strong Computer skills, office, internet • Fluent in Italian, read and write • 10 years experience

Contact: 946-4186

Labourer

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

Dishwasher

Dishwasher required for our food and beverage operations. Weekend, holiday and shift work. Must be able to work late hours.

Housekeeper

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

Kitchen Helper

Point Grace is currently seeking a kitchen helper for our food and beverage operations.

Applicants wishing to apply for the kitchen helper position must have at least 2 years previous experience in a full service restaurant and be willing to work days, nights, and weekends.

Domestic Worker

Is seeking a domestic worker for our food and beverage operations. Several years experience in a similar position is required, as well as good communication skills, including excellent English; must have a pleasant and outgoing personality. Must be willing to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

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

Spa Therapist

1) Baby Sitter

We are seeking a qualified Spa Therapist with a minimum of five years’ experience for our Thalasso Spa. The successful candidate will be qualified to provide our spa clientele with high quality therapeutic treatments, including a full range of body massages, ear candling, lymphatic drainage, and pregnancy massages, as well as providing manicures and pedicures. This position will also assist the Spa Manager with day-to-day administrative duties, including inventory management, appointments, etc.

L.P.S. Is seeking employment for the following:

Salary: $500 to $750 per month and 10% - 12.5% commission on treatments provided, (both salary and commission commensurate with experience) plus service charge. On-site bedsit provided.

Interested candidate may apply through ricardofulford@gmail.com further details regarding employment Lissette Parker is seeking employment for the following: Interested candidate may contact 244-1504/347-1639 further details regarding employment

1) Domestic Worker

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Putin’s action in Crimea “very reasonable” – Opines movie star Steven Segal HE’S the moody, silently brooding action star known for his portrayal of loose cannons, reckless psychos and a belligerent chef.

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The hard-man film star,

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According to The Moscow

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Times, Mr Seagal, who is currently shooting a new film in Romania, said President Vladimir Putin’s “desire to protect the Russian-speaking people of Crimea, his assets, and the Russian Black Sea military base in Sevastopol … is very reasonable.”

In the interview Seagal reportedly says he considers Putin “one of the great living world leaders” and that he “would like to consider him as a brother.” He also criticises what he describes as the “idiotic” US policy on Ukraine.

These are not his first comments on the situation.

Seagal, who is a Republican, also appeared on Russia Today last month as an expert panelist on the crisis.

And in an interview last year the star said of Vladimir Putin that: “I would like to think I know him well. But I know him well enough to

Steven Seagal says that President Vladimir Putin’s “desire to protect the Russian-speaking people of Crimea, his assets, and the Russian Black Sea military base in Sevastopol … is very reasonable.”

know that he is one of the greatest world leaders, if not the greatest world leader alive.”

Seagal is not the only ageing action star to have waded in on the subject of Crimea.

Former governor of California, Arnold Schwarzenegger offered some

Bermudian actor to star with Halle Berry in new TV show BERMUDIAN actor Sergio Harford has taken his career from commercials and print modelling to starring opposite Oscar winner Halle Berry in a TV show set to debut this summer.

Harford, 28, was born in Bermuda, but left the island in 1992 and moved to South Carolina with his siblings and mother Marquita Thomas, daughter of Fred and Clara Thomas. He moved to Los Angeles after graduating high school and after 10 years in the City of Angels, he is about to become a household name.

Harford stars as Marcus Dawkins in the Steven

Golden chance: Bermudian actor Sergio Harford will star opposite Halley Barry in new CBS show Extant.

Spielberg-produced Extant, which will air on CBS this summer. He calls it a “dream come true”.

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Asked how he got into acting, Harford said: “I started doing middle school, high school, and local theatre musical/dramatic productions which helped me fall in love with acting.

“An opportunity came about for me to be in LA to audition for the movie Coach Carter. I fell in love with LA then attended AMDA for a semester and after leaving began auditioning/acting fulltime.”

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less-than-helpful advice for world leaders when asked about Crimea in a recent interview to promote his new film ‘Sabotage’.

“I think what they all need to do now, is stop whatever they are doing and watch the movie ‘Sabotage’”, he said. (independent.co.uk)

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Bayern Munich clinch Bundesliga title with seven games to spare Bayern Munich wrapped up the Bundesliga title in record time on Tuesday night with a 3-1 win over Hertha Berlin at the Olympic Stadium.

After being crowned champions with six games to spare last season, the Bavarians have gone one better this year, winning with seven still left to play.

Bayern were 2-0 up within the first 15 minutes -- Toni Kroos netting in the sixth minute with Mario Goetze heading a second eight minutes later -- and looked to be coasting to a 24th Bundesliga title.

Hertha did pull a goal back as Colombian striker Adrian Ramos netted a 66th-minute penalty, but when Franck Ribery came off the bench to score a third with 11 minutes remaining the celebrations for Bayern’s traveling fans could begin.

Pep Guardiola’s side have now won their last 19 league games and have 77 points from 27 matches -- 25 points more than second place

Borussia Dortmund with only 21 points now available from the remaining seven matches.

“I am just happy we have finally managed it,” Guardiola said. “It didn’t matter when we got it just as long as we won the title for this great club.”

The Spanish manager, who steered Barcelona to three consecutive La Liga titles, has built on the foundations laid by former coach Jupp Heynckes who guided Bayern to the treble (Bundesliga, DFB Cup and Champions League)

last season.

Tuesday’s win also sees Bayern extend their unbeaten run of league matches to 52 -- their last loss was against Bayer Leverkusen on October 28th 2012.

“It’s unbelievable to clinch

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“We’re all unbelievably proud of the team and our achievements this season.”

Guardiola’s team still have plenty to play for with not just a Champions League title to defend -- they play Manchester United in the

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Bayern need 15 points to overhaul last year’s record haul of 91 league points and win five of their last seven matches to better the mark of most wins (29, set last year) in a season.

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Djokovic gains revenge over Andy Murray IT MIGHT not make up for losing the Wimbledon final but in his first meeting with Andy Murray since last July, Novak Djokovic got a slice of revenge.

The Serbian world No. 2 elbowed defending champion Murray out of the Miami Masters, but not without a spot of controversy.

Djokovic sealed a 7-5 6-3 victory with some trademark tennis but was given a helping hand by a debatable call towards the end of the first set.

Although the umpire allowed Djokovic’s winner to stand, replays appeared to show the 26-year-old had reached over the net to play what proved a decisive volley.

Murray questioned the call, speaking to both his opponent and the official before play continued, and Djokovic wrapped up the opening set 7-5.

The Briton defeated Djokovic in straight sets on his way to a second grand slam title at Wimbledon in 2013 and the Serbian repeated the feat in front of a sunkissed Miami crowd.

Although Murray earned a break to lead 3-2 in the second, Djokovic roared back to win the next four games and wrap up the match in 90

Sebastian Vettel (left) was recognised after earning a fourth consecutive title in 2013 while four-time Olympic champion Franklin, 18, was rewarded for her ground-breaking six world championship golds.

Novak Djokovic sealed a 7-5 6-3 victory with some trademark tennis but was given a helping hand by a debatable call towards the end of the first set.

minutes.

Murray, who recently parted company with coach Ivan Lendl, showed signs of getting back to his best after a spell on the sidelines with a back injury.

As for Djokovic, he will face either Kei Nishikori or Roger Federer in the semifinals, as he bids to win his second title of 2014, hot on the heels of his triumph at Indian Wells.

In the women’s draw, Dominika Cibulkova booked a likely place in the top ten in the world rankings with a hard-fought 3-6 7-6 6-3 victory over Poland’s Agnieszka Radwanska.

Cibulkova, from Slovakia, battled for two-and-a-half hours before finally sealing a place in the semifinals against China’s Li Na or Caroline Wozniacki, from Denmark.

Vettel and Missy Franklin win Laureus world awards FORMULA 1 world champion Sebastian Vettel and American Olympic swimmer Missy Franklin have been named Laureus Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year.

Vettel, 26, was recognised after earning a fourth consecutive title in 2013.

Four-time Olympic champion

Franklin, 18, was rewarded for her ground-breaking six world championship golds.

“It’s a big honour and one of the most special trophies I have received,” Vettel said.

He was presented with the award by former motor racing world champion Emerson Fittipaldi.

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Sports National Josh for Sports

When will we ever learn?

“Hard head birds don’t make good soup”

THE older I get the less I know.

The double column that appeared in this newspaper last week alludes to the organisation/proficiency/ accomplishments of the Education and Sports departments under the guidance of Acting Sports Director of the TCI Ms. Judith Robinson.

The praises were not extended to the incompetent, disarrayed TCAAA, for they were in no way responsible for the success of the championships.

Forever, a year and a day, I’ve been appealing to the so-called executives of this body to step up to the plate, to become modernised and truly nationalistic. Until this happens, I shall not relent. The TCAAA need to do that which is right in the interest and for the benefit of our country, for it’s I who created this association and it was not for me, but for the benefit

By Joshua Gardiner

of the TCI. There have been times when I have written to the government to express my utter displeasure about their nationalistic abuse of their established constitution—which I wrote.

UNCONSTITUTIONALLY It is time that things of national interest come to the head of this country.

I’ve said in the past and now I’m emphatically reiterating that the

Ifeanyi Otuonye’s 4X400M relay team darted to their third win this season.

government should put its feet down before it is too late.

The executive of the TCAAA is supposed to have included all past presidents. No decision can/should be made contrary to the constitutional charter accepted by the IAAF which governs the functional process of this body.

I have the intestinal fortitude and am willing to file a writ of mandamus through the Supreme Court. This is no idle threat. Furthermore I shall, forthwith lobby for the suspension of our charter as a member of the IAAF. WHY NO CARIFTA TRIALS? It is impossible for a country to choose a national team without holding trials. By any other name, grave injustice has been perpetrated against the athletes of this country.

It is impossible to choose a national team without at least three trials to select the squad.

The National High Schools Track and Field Championships were

not designed as a CARIFTA trial.

Furthermore, the athletes were not informed as such. Again, this practise is unheard of all over the world.

The TCAAA are only destroying the athletes in this country by their unethical practices and can do nothing but harm to our nation.

GIVE CREDIT/MERIT WHERE IT IS DUE There are athletes who are not in school who can make our national CARIFTA team. Our first CARIFTA medallist Andre Taylor and Stanly Carter were not students but they still went to CARIFTA 1978.

OTHER SHORTCOMING Furthermore there are no named jump coaches appointed to this team.

Also there has not been a trainer or doctor appointed to the squad.

Without vision the people perish.

Finally the TCAAA represents itself as a national joke, laughing stock and disaster in the annals of national,

regional and international sports.

I’m personally calling for their immediate resignation.

Stop the madness or it will stop you. There are so much that I know and can expose, but easy does it.

THE KIVARNO HANDFIELD SAGA Do you remember Kivarno Handfield?

Last year, I acquired a $100,000 full scholarship for Kivarno to attend the University of Tennessee as a student athlete. There were those who sabotaged his scholarship by discouraging him.

Eventually he ended up at Lincoln University in Missouri on a oneyear grant sponsored by the elected government.

Kivarno is a B+ student and a potential world champion high jumper (time will tell).

The TCAAA did not help him.

Finally I’m calling on the TCAAA to all resign forthwith.

Flashback: Members of the St. Monica’s Anglican Church with their spoils after winning last season’s league.

Otuonye instrumental in Wildcats 2014 Church Co-ed Softball League: Defending champs open season with big win 4X400M outdoor opening win IFEANYI Otuonye has become an integral part of his Kansas State University Wildcats team. The national athlete who has made his mark in the long jump, the 400M, the triple jump and the high jump (mostly in his high school years), has become well respected relay runner.

In the K-State Track and Field

outdoor season opener at the TCU Invitational in Fort Worth, Texas last week Otuonye was a part of a victorious 4X400M relay team.

The TCI long jump record holder ran the third leg for the ‘A’ team—it was their third victory this season.

The opening outdoor win happened in a time of 3:10.55.

ST. MONICA’S Anglican Church were without their beloved coach this year and they (and other teams) paid homage. After an opening prayer and moment of silence for Mr. Robbie Been, the defending champions continued right where they left off—victory over last season’s runner’s up Jericho

Baptist Church.

The 2014 Provo Church Co-ed Slow Pitch Softball League which started last Thursday at the National Stadium is expected to run for a few months.

In the opening game St. Monica’s Church won 13-4 with Marcus hitting a home run and two RBIs

while Damon scored three runs. In the second clash former champions Bethany Baptist defeated the Prophecy Church 12-9.

On Monday last Methodist Church beat Paradise Church 14-9 while Abundant Life Ministries won their game by forfeit after their opponents failed to show.

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WIV Provo Premier League:

AFC Academy back on top after beating Beaches – Cheshire Hall thrash shorthanded Trailblazers 11-1

THE AFC Academy are back on top of the Provo Premier League after defending champions Cheshire Hall had stolen the spotlight and the lead last Friday.

The Academy recorded a 3-2 win over Beaches on Saturday evening to regain their two-point lead (21 points from nine games) despite having played a game more than the defending champions. With Cheshire Hall’s momentum and the fact that they have one game more than the Academy remaining in the league, they look favourites for the title.

The defending champions stamped their authority on the league last Friday when they trounced a shorthanded bottom-of-the-table Trailblazers 11-1.

Trailblazers started the game with eight players and ended with 10, and Cheshire Hall showed no mercy.

Rodne Etienne led the attack with five goals. He now commands the top scorers’ list with 14 goals this season (doubling his closest competitor).

Ketroy Rose also opened his account for the season with a hat-trick with other goals coming from Agelus, Cumberland and Davis. Nickenson Agelus was instrumental in assisting five of the goals.

Trailblazers managed to spoil the Cheshire Hall clean sheet after Ergun Kidik converted a penalty produced by his own run which beat three players.

COME-FROM-BEHIND On Saturday Academy desperately needed the win, but despite some good runs it was Beaches who took the lead after a mistake from the opposing keeper which allowed Anthony McKnight to bundle the ball into the net. Academy had a chance with an Alex Bryan header from a corner which was well saved by Patrick Grant in goal, but the equaliser came in the 36th minutes from Jensen Joseph after the Beaches’ goalkeeper fumbled a long shot. Beaches managed to go 2-1 before the half-time whistle after Sanjay Campbell converted a penalty.

The second half continued in the same entertaining way, but after more pressure from the Academy, an equaliser eventually came from a header by Elton Charles from a Kelly Louima cross. This lifted the Academy as did the introduction of Herby Magny and Mackenson Cadet

Rodne Etienne led Cheshire Hall’s attack with five goals.

He now commands the top scorers’ list with 14 goals this season (doubling his closest competitor).

in the second period. Soon Beaches’ defence began to retreat deeper and deeper.

In the end, one of the best goals of the season came from Elton Charles who hit the top right hand corner

with a 30-yard rocket which only just started to dip when it hit the back of the net.

In the other clash last Saturday the SWA Sharks registered their fourth win and a tie for third (13 points) in fine style when they handed Teachers FC a 6-0 whipping. The Sharks were set in a more attacking 3-52 formation, last seen in 2013, and this immediately paid off with two goals in the first ten minutes from Yann Vergne and Trevor Keneally. A quick Collis free kick and run from Marius Giese set up the first whilst Dady Aristide stole the ball to set up Keneally.

Soon after half time, a Sharks’ corner led to a direct goal from Phil Shearer who was often peppering the six-yard box with good balls.

Frustration from the Teachers led to Tain seeing red after two yellow cards which made things easier for the Sharks, although oddly, the Teachers improved a little after this. Soon it was 4-0 after a good ball from Agenor Joseph and finish from Aristide and then the game was taken by the scruff of the neck by Keneally with some great running which created two goals to complete his hat-trick.

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Haye-Smith breaks meet record to win 800M at Shamrock Invitational GRAND Turk based Yanique Haye-Smith broke the Shamrock Invitational 800M meet record en route to victory when she competed in her first outdoor event last Saturday at the Doug Shaw Stadium in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

The 23-year-old Jamaica born who is married to national athletics coach Alvirto Smith had ended her indoor season prematurely due to the adverse weather in the USA. The 2011 NCAA Division II 400M hurdles champion made up for her absence on the track when she ran her personal best in the 800M. Her time of 2:10.00 eclipsed the former meet record (2:10.90) set by Lauren Hardesty in 2010.

The meet was initially expected to be a test of strength and endurance for the GW Express Track Club 400M specialist (who had opened her indoor season in January with an 800M run of 2:20s).

Yanique Haye-Smith broke a four-year old meet record en route to an 800M win last Saturday.

PABA Night League:

Stallions the team to beat as playoffs loom -Win TCI Community College title

DEFENDING champions the GT Stallions have emerged frontrunners to retain the PABA Night League title after having won all but one game so far this season. With the playoffs set to begin early next month they set the stage last Friday evening with an important win over arch rivals Harbour Boys.

To ice the cake the Stallions also won the PABA/TCI Community College ‘March Madness’ top-four knockout competition (in celebration of the school’s 20th anniversary) last Saturday night also at the Gus Lightbourne Sports Complex court.

In that competition they defeated both former champions the Flyers and Harbour Boys en route to the overall victory.

With nine games in total left the Stallions, the Flyers, Harbour Boys and the Predators have advanced

GT Stallions won the TCI Community College ‘March Madness’ one-night competition.

to the Playoff stage, the other four participants should be known after this weekend’s play.

The latter three of the top four are all tied on three losses each and if it stays the same they will need to use wins against each other as tie breakers.

In the feature clash last Friday

evening Marcus Lightbourne led the Stallions’ attack with 19 points and nine rebounds while Kirk Adams led Harbour Boys with 12 points and three rebounds. The game which ended 51-49 was tied in the final minute before Tamaurri Lightbourne hit clutch free throws under pressure.

Also on Friday evening the Knights whipped the Spartans 82-49.

Kadis Simmons scored 16 points and grabbed a season high 30 rebounds for the winners. In the other game Brandon LaMotte, with 14 points, led the Spartans to their first win this season. The 62-49 victory was over the Nazarene Kings.

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Darius Coackley Jr. scored four goals in the Panthers’ big win over the Flames.

Zachary Scholar scored the winning goal in the Lightning’s last Playoff game.

Provo Hockey League Playoffs:

University of the West Indies student Delano Williams ran in the senior division at the UWI Invitational.

UWI Invitational:

Williams told to run with the “big men” RACERS Track Club’s Coach Glen Mills sees potential in Delano Williams and he is not looking for short-term results. At the UWI Track and Field Invitational last Saturday Williams was poised to medal in the Collegiate division, but Coach Mills told the UWI student and world’s 200M Junior gold medallist that he has to run in the senior category.

“Coach Mills said I must compete with the big men…He’s working on sharping me up for the big runs.”

Mills is recognised as one of the best (if not the best) athletics coach in the world. His current crop of runners includes the fastest man in the world Usain Bolt and the ‘Beast’

Yohan Blake among other big names.

Williams said his main focus is on getting his technique correct and he is willing to take things one step at a time to accomplish this.

The TCI born, who competes internationally for Great Britain, ran his first 100M this season in a time of 10.59s for an eight placed finish.

The event was won by seasoned competitor and club-mate Warren Weir (10.31s).

In the collegiate division, Williams’s time was better than 59 other Jamaican collegiate athletes.

Only GC Foster College’s Everton Clarke (10.43s), who won the event, recorded a better time.

Gators and Panthers play undefeated to finals THE Gansevoort Gators and the Gracebay Car Rentals and Sales Panthers have marched into the finals of the Provo Hockey League after winning all of their playoff games at the Graceway Sports Centre.

The pair will battle in the Mini and Midget Divisions respectively against the Saunders and Co Owls and the Scotiabank Sharks. The other division, the Bantam, will see the Coco Bistro Lightning battle against the J&W Constructions Hurricanes.

After winning the first two clashes (by close margins) in the Bantam Division, the Lightning were given no easy final day (last Saturday) and had to battle hard against the Gracebay Surge for their third post season win. The game ended after Zachary Scholar scored the winning goal in a shootout after five minutes of overtime.

In the 3-2 win Sebastian Turbyfield

scored twice. The Surge were led by Theo and Spence Weldon with one goal each.

With a place already booked in the final, the Lightning then lost to the Hurricanes 2-3. Turbyfield and Scholar scored the goals while Jamie Gray made an assist. The Hurricanes were led by Orrin Campbell (two goals) and Dylan Brubaker (one goal).

MINI DIVISION Both teams in the Mini Division advanced easily. The Gators won 4-2 over the Digicel 4G Comets after Ronin Maclaren totally dominated the scoring (four goals), and Jude Smith added an assist.

Jaden Robinson led the Comets with the two goals and Michael Saunders with one assist.

The Owls, who had lost to the Gators 2-4 the week before, made light work of the Sailrock Lobsters.

Joshua Saunders and Lucas Coles scored two goals each in the 4-1 win.

Khalid Fulford scored the lone goal for the Lobsters.

MIDGET DIVISION The Panthers advanced after dousing the BCQS Flames 11-2 in their final playoff clash. Darius Coackley Jr. and Matthew Harnett led the attack with four goals apiece while Gabriel Diotte-Joly was also instrumental with three goals and an assist. Malik Cox was extremely unselfish as he finished with four assists while Greshun Been added another.

The Sharks booked their championships spot with a 6-0 win over the TWA Marcelin Wolf Pirates.

Alyssa Laing scored four goals while Cole Nickson added another and two assists. The other goal was scored by Sean Karam while Sameer Tolani and Andy Delancy finished with one assist each.

Garland anchors relay team to new 4X400M school record

Angelo Garland ran a split of 47.1s in the record breaking run.

ANGELO Garland continues to make his presence felt at the Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi.

After breaking the 400M indoor school record (multiple times) earlier this year, he started the outdoor season last Saturday at the UTSA Texas Challenge Invitational by anchoring the 4X400M relay team to a new school record 3:12.92.

The national indoor 400M record holder carried his team to the new mark with a split of 47.1s for a fourth place finish in the race.

The former Munro College athlete, who also holds the junior 400M record, finished fourth in his 200M run with a time of 21.91s in a negative 0.3 wind (his second fastest 200M ever).

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