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Tax talks get heated TEMPERS flared at a meeting of business professionals on Monday evening as new tax proposals were dissected and debated.

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elections' – Protestors stand strong in Provo

UK refunds corruption and crime costs THE UK government has forked out $10.5m to pay for corruption investigations and policing costs in the TCI. PAGE 

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Salt Cay breakwater repaired

SALT Cay residents can breathe a sigh of relief now that extensive repairs to their formerly decrepit dock have been completed.

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A FIERCLY passionate group of protestors have blocked off vital access to the airport in an attempt to force answers from the government. PAGE  4

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Protestors continue to block access to Airport Road with a car, a fork lift truck and a wall of tyres

Protestors stand strong in Provo

By Rebecca Bird

A FIERCLY passionate group of protestors have blocked off vital access to the airport in an attempt to force answers from the government.

The members of ‘TCI United for Justice and Equality’ say they will not move until they are given a date for elections.

And they have pledged their “life, liberty, worldly possessions and sacred honour” to their cause.

At the peak of this week’s Airport Road protests, riot police were called in to control heaving crowds - and three unruly campaigners were arrested.

Meanwhile firefighters were shocked to be pelted with rocks as they came down to extinguish a number of uncontrolled blazes in the vicinity.

In a statement on Wednesday Governor Gordon Wetherell said that citizens had a right to “peaceful demonstration” but asked that they stop blocking Airport Road.

“Not only is blocking it illegal, it is also damaging to the TCI’s tourist industry causing hardship to local businesses and the many individuals employed in the industry.

“I encourage protestors to engage with the police and ensure their actions are lawful and peaceful.

“This will enable us to return to working together on the task of reaching the milestones set out by

UK Ministers in December 2010 so that a date for elections in 2012 can be set,” he said.

On Monday afternoon four members of the TCI United for Justice and Equality – Euwonka Selver, Devon Williams, Ron Higgs, Rico Rolle – held a press conference outside the Providenciales Police Station.

Mr Williams explained that the group would be protesting the next morning to force the UK Government to “end their occupation” and “return democracy” by immediately announcing a date for elections.

He added that they must “return all of our inalienable rights” and restore an “impartial and fair and unbiased judiciary”.

“We the members of the TCI United for Justice and Equality undertake to do what is expedient to achieve these aims set out herein and so resolve to achieve them by any means necessary,” he said, “and to so achieve them we pledged to each other our life, liberty, worldly possessions and our sacred honour.”

At 6am on Tuesday morning members of the group met outside Kishco on Airport Road for a prayer meeting attended by a number of local pastors.

Bishop Coletta Williams, Rev Conrad Howell and others took turns praying for the nation and encouraged the group to keep strong in their fight.

“I am in favour of what is happening here today. I believe that enough is enough,” Rev Howell told the Weekly News.

Hymns and songs of praise rang out into the early morning as protestors began to gather to pray for God’s mercy and forgiveness for the sins of TCI’s people.

Prayers were also offered to remove “unfriendly friends” and return TCI to the hands of Islanders to rule and live freely.

Then at 8am the demonstration began in earnest with more than 30 protestors blocking off access on the road.

Within hours hundreds of people gathered at the site to offer support and find out more about what was going on.

Some travellers desperate to get to the airport exited vehicles and walked the half mile route with luggage in hand.

Among those present were former

Premier Michael Misick and former minister Floyd Hall – both currently under investigation for serious government corruption.

Former Premier Galmo Williams and PNP leader Clayton Green were also out supporting the protest.

Protestors held placards which stated ‘Helen Garlick and the Nazi Gestapo’, ‘The British think that the quality of life we enjoyed was too good for us’, and ‘Constitution, of the people, by the people, for the

Bishop Coletta Williams yells: “We will not go, we will not quit, we will not surrender”

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Riot police are called in to control the rowdy crowds

people’.

Throughout the morning between blasts of Bob Marley and various protest songs a number of people took to the microphone and also spoke to media.

Galmo Williams said that he would remain at the protest for as long as it takes to get answers.

“This is my country, I feel the pain that everyone else feels, I have the headaches that everybody else has. The future is dark.”

Radio Turks and Caicos host Robert Hall said he was happy to support “any peaceful demonstration where the people express their frustrations over the status quo.”

He added: “I think they are within their rights to demand the British Government to set a date for elections in these Turks and Caicos Islands.”

By midday crowds had dispersed and a route to the airport was opened up behind Kew Town leaving just a few dozen protestors standing ground.

But by dusk hundreds had gathered again at the site and the atmosphere turned turbulent.

Riot police were called in to control the rowdy crowds and three arrests were made.

Rico Rolle, Devon Williams and Llewellyn Basden were all charged for preventing the free passage of traffic.

Detective inspector Calvin Chase explained: “TCI police will not tolerate any acts of unlawful behaviour moving forward and there will be a zero tolerance to such activity.

“Those responsible for any unlawful acts can expect to be dealt with accordingly.”

The same evening some attendees lit fires inside tires on the side of the road and the fire service was called out to extinguish the uncontrolled blaze.

As they attended the incident they were pelted with rocks and forced to retreat back to the station.

At 5am on Wednesday morning firefighters were called out again when protestors aligned two cars to block the Kew Town access to the

airport and set them alight.

Volunteer firefighter Ian Arthur explained that the abandoned vehicles had been filled with tyres and wood and described arriving to an “inferno”.

Luckily it did not take long to put out and the crew were able to move the burnt out vehicles off the road.

Since then protestors have continued to block access with a car, a fork lift truck and a wall of tyres.

Police are monitoring the situation but are yet to forcibly move the demonstration off the road.

A smaller form of protest is also being held in Grand Turk.

Members of ‘TCI United for Justice and Equality’ are holding a public unity march on Saturday beginning at 10am.

The march will start from the Airport Road protests to the Governor’s office and back again.

Travellers have to make the journey on foot with their luggage

Hundreds of people gathered at the site to offer support and find out more about what was going on

Devon Williams is arrested for preventing the free passage of traffic

Corruption accused former Premier Michael Misick attended the protest on Tuesday morning

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

Right to protest?

This week a group called ‘Turks and Caicos for Unity, Justice and Equality’ has been leading a vocal protest in Providenciales.

Members are demanding to be given a date for elections and say they will not move from their Airport Road blockade until their request has been granted.

Who’s the mastermind?

It was really smart to start a demonstration in front of the airport.

To be seen by the almost exclusive stream of money there is to these islands - tourists.

I wonder what master mind came up with this idea!

I bet all tourists that had to carry their luggage and search for taxis really felt solidarity with the poor oppressed population of the islands and will go back to their home countries and put pressure on their respective governments to make sure the nasty Brits spit up some additional dough so that these poor people get better compensated.

Or perhaps they will just go to the Bahamas next time where it’s easier to get a cab?

Self-defeating

This is not a political demonstration, it is a provocative effort to create dissension and discord which the participants hope will destabilise the government - and the country - so that the British will decide to leave summarily.

It is self-defeating in the extreme, and dangerous to everyone who lives here and participates in some manner in the tourist economy, which is everyone.

Only those seeking a return to power will see a benefit.

Answers wanted

In order to draw attention to your cause sometimes you have to disrupt the business of the day in a protest as we have seen worldwide.

Additionally, the people of the Turks and Caicos deserve an answer as to when they will be given a democratically elected government.

The truth is the Governor’s statement that they will not return control over until they have balanced the budget was an insult.

No country in the world operates a balanced budget. I guess they never intend to hand the country over in this regard.

Make arrests

If I was in Providenciales and saw the road blocked with flaming tires etc, I would never return to the country!

There goes the number one source of revenues – tourism.

These people apparently have no clue what significant damage they are doing to the country! Arrest them immediately!

Do you think the group is right to protest? Is this the most appropriate way to go about it?

Maybe you think this is the best way to get the government’s attention, or perhaps it’s a nail in the coffin for the tourism industry?

We asked for your thoughts.

Sham and shame

The right to protest in a democracy is a sacred right.

If this sacred right is used as a means to manipulate public opinion in the interest of avoiding justice this is a sham and a shame.

If the protesters had the best interests of this country at heart they would not shut off the life’s blood of the country and aggravate the people who are bringing their money into the country to support our people.

This is reckless and irresponsible and shows just who and what they are.

What will happen if several unhappy tourists call their travel agents and state department to complain.

Suddenly its 1960 all over again!

All one needs to do to evaluate this protest is to look at the protestors.

If they had these issues all along why have we not seen them on TV or seen press releases?

Why have they not travelled to Britain and voiced these issues?

This is all about the pending prosecutions nothing more and nothing less.

This country is in a mess because of the years these same protesters actions or lack of action when they held the reins of government.

Now they threaten to shut down the civil service by striking.

A strike will be much harder on the civil servants than on the government.

It appears the leaders of this protest are traitors trying to destroy the country’s economy.

Soon the head of this protest will return to the DR and resume residence at his hide out.

Scaring tourists

These demonstrators have been watching too much TV and believe that we are in Egypt or Italy.

It was the some of the demonstrators themselves that caused the constitution to be suspended in the first place.

The lack of foresight they showed while in office is equally reflected in their lack of foresight in these demonstrations.

They are scaring the heck out of our tourists!

Do you really believe that the tourists will return here after having to run the gauntlet of these morons?

Do you think that the tourists will not talk, blog, or otherwise publicise this civil disobedience?

Where do the demonstrators think out only source of income comes from? Tourists!

So, let’s scare them to death and get ourselves put on the US State Department travel warning list.

That will show the British masters how capable we are of running our own country.

Morons!

Embarrassing

I was unfortunate enough to arrive on a flight during the protest. It was chaotic.

More police than I’ve ever seen before on Provo in an entire year, many wearing riot gear and facing a group of protestors.

There was but a matter of feet separating them.

Passengers from the plane had to pass directly in between the two groups to get to taxis.

The taxis were all jammed together, facing every which way, with no one appearing to be in charge of the situation.

Tourists were wandering around as if in a daze. It is amazing no one was run over as the taxis tried to back up and turn around in the very confined area.

Some tourists I spoke with were clearly terrified.

I later learned that one elderly couple ended up stranded there for almost two hours.

This presents an embarrassing picture of the Turks and Caicos and can only do further damage to our struggling tourist industry.

Bad reputation

Totally stupid! This will scare the tourism industry away and once you have a bad reputation it’s over.

Those people should be arrested and put into jail.

They are jeopardizing people’s pay cheque and hurting themselves and the investors.

Lock them up

I think the ringleaders should go to jail.

Hopefully for a very long time.

They are destroying the image of the country, in order to try to extort something that no thinking person wants - early elections with no safeguards to protect us from future Mike Misicks and the earlier former PDM crooks.

Anyone who believes that 14 years of poorto-totally-corrupt government can be fixed in a couple of years is an idiot.

We need to make honest, hard assessments of our system, our potential leaders and definitely our laws. That takes time.

The sabotage to PPC and Lime just goes to show that these no-minds have no ideas, no plans, and certainly do not care for this country. Lock them up.

Our right

While it is our right to protest, it was not a good idea to hinder the tourism sector by blocking the passage way of the taxis.

Many of us work in the hotel industry and when guests are delayed from entering or leaving it affects our pay scale which has already been affected by all these taxes.

However it should have been done.

Probably at the Downtown ball bark and invite CNN or some of the big world broadcasters down.

I am sure they would have been interested in airing this.

That way it could have been done in a more

unified and diplomatic way.

When the outside world views us as a nation, what is the message we are sending by the burning of items? We are a better people than that.

However, yes, we must stand for what we want, what we believe in and for what is our right.

Scandal

So Hon Gov make up a date, any date, because you can change your mind later!

Get these Caicos asses out of the road! Or better yet get out the fire hoses and wash this mess off the street.

It seems the rule of law has completely broken down in this country and that is a shame and scandal for this family of islands and our people.

What are they doing blocking the Airport Road, scaring the tourists, keeping sick people from reaching treatment, disrupting our one and only source of income?

Why aren’t they at the Hilly Ewing Building where the government is?

At whose urging is this ‘protest’? Iron Mike on his ass in the road with Gucci kicks and Prada shades, surrounded by loafers who have been sucking the civil service teat and who knows what else, for years?

This bunch will demonstrate for free food.

We noticed yesterday everyone of them had a plate and a soda. Somebody had even set up a BBQ this morning.

I am ashamed of the behaviour of these ‘good citizens’, thinking that they are right with the times when they are just showing what a bunch of ignorance they are.

Extra information

At first I, like many others, was absolutely appalled at the foolishness of the action of stopping the tourists which is our only true income.

Many of us felt that there should be action taken but demonstrate outside the Governor’s office or something that would not affect tourism or give the Islands a bad name in the international press.

Since that time however other information is coming through although not widely known and if true, should be.

When the airport access was blocked the first day in Provo, many of the demonstrators were helping the tourists with their baggage when they arrived the back way to the airport and were explaining why they were demonstrating and many of the tourists were supportive and told them to do “whatever it takes to get your country back”!

We were also told that the local police were doing a good job of keeping everything in order until Gov Wetherell sent in the riot police which inflamed the protestors and actually incited the crowd.

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Tax talks get heated

By Rebecca Bird TEMPERS flared at a meeting of business professionals on Monday evening as new tax proposals were dissected and debated.

A team of European finance experts attempted to lay bare all of their findings from a recent revenue study before the Providenciales Chamber of Commerce.

But while many members offered support for the fiscal plan, some were left unsatisfied dubbing it “a disaster in the making”.

Just last month EU-funded revenue consultants released details of a string of measures put forward to save the country’s flagging economy.

The publicly available document slashed income tax and property tax from the list of potential levies due to high costs of implementation verses low return.

However a 10 per cent Value Added Tax (VAT) on products and services was advised – a measure that if approved would take about two years to get up and running.

To bridge the budget gap in the meantime consultants said that a number of other temporary taxes and fees should be introduced temporarily.

Monday’s Chamber meeting at The Sands Resort saw members express their thoughts for and against the proposals.

President Tanya LightbourneParnell welcomed the finance team and opened what she called a “significant” session.

“Revenue measures always come to the public for consultation however this consultation is significant as the measures proposed will change business as it is now conducted.

“The Chamber of Commerce seems to be the venue where government revenue measures are aired in a more public and open manner.

Tax policy expert Jorge Baca Campodónico

“Although there has already been some debate in the media we hope we can have a very civil meeting tonight so that we can talk through the issues.”

UK-funded economic adviser Brian Titley was the first to speak before the attentive audience of more than 50 business professionals.

He gave a presentation on the country’s ‘macro-economy and public finances’, explaining how the economic situation became so dire.

The economy doubled in real terms between 2002 and 2008 but the growth was not sustainable, he said.

Massive growth in construction far outstripped growth in demand and the island had an economy and public sector living well beyond their means.

The tax system was “inefficient, inequitable and inadequately managed,” Mr Titley explained, and the sale of Crown land could not close the huge gap.

“Poor budgetary planning, control or monitoring of government ministries and departments” led to a “yawning” budget deficit from 2007 to 2009 and as a result, growth in national debt accelerated.

He revealed that growing the TCI economy is “essential” but will not close the deficit, and finished by

Llewellyn Handfield asks about the new electricity and water tax

Mr Campodónico with economic adviser Brian Titley and Chamber president Tanya Lightbourne-Parnell

A Chamber member (left) demands answers from the revenue study team

saying that the country must face some “tough choices” The options are to review and modify the tax system and administration to expand tax base and increase revenues - or to cut wasteful public expenditures and implement public sector reforms to improve efficiency.

“Many other countries, both regionally and globally, are undertaking similar actions to control their public sector costs and finances, and to reduce their indebtedness,” he said.

Next to take the floor was tax policy expert Jorge Baca Campodónico who explained how the tax reform process had taken place.

He said that following the assessment of Professor Alan Roe’s revenue study which was completed in early 2010, stakeholders were asked for their suggestions.

Then from October 2010 a team of consultants worked on a way forward for the economy and saw the need for the introduction of VAT in the long term and other short term measures.

Mr Campodónico explained that some current taxes and fees would need to be simplified and adjusted and new ones introduced.

Among proposals were a customs processing fee of four per

cent on all imported items with no exemptions and a standard monthly charge of 10 per cent on wages for work permits rather than an annual fee.

Meanwhile suggested temporary taxes include an electricity and water tax for high end consumers, and a bank and insurance tax.

And a whole stream of other fees will be abolished such as examination fees, dental fees, medical fees, school fees, temporary work permits and taxi meters.

This will ultimately “close the budget gap and pave the way to VAT introduction,” Mr Campodónico said.

Following the presentations a number of members of the Chamber took the opportunity to ask questions and express their views on the project.

Allen Hutchinson, former deputy president of the Chamber, said he was extremely concerned that the TCI would no longer be a “tax haven” and as a result local business would suffer.

Mr Titley responded that it would remain a “low tax environment” or the alternative would be bankruptcy.

Fraser Dods suggested that there was a wealth of untapped income in unprocessed PRC applications.

Mr Titley supported the suggestion and said he hoped the immigration advisor “recognises that and addresses that quickly”.

Another member was outraged by the proposals which he described as “hurtful” and a “disaster in the making”.

“We have no say, we have no transparency, we are simply being taxed,” he said.

He continued that he had “no faith” in anything that had been said and described it as a “picture of incompetence”.

Tax collection was the topic that another upset member brought to the table.

He said that before reforms are brought in the collection method must be improved to ensure everyone is paying their share.

Mr Titley agreed wholeheartedly and said to see this happen better IT systems, more training and the right attitudes need to be in place – which all costs money.

John Wildish said that “systems of government are not working” and “radical” changes need to be in place.

Comments on the study are still being invited from the public and can be sent to revenue.consultation@ gov.tc

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UK refunds corruption and crime costs

By Rebecca Bird THE UK government has forked out $10.5m to pay for corruption investigations and policing costs in the TCI. The “one off discretionary grant” will go to the Special Investigation and Prosecution Team and the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police.

It will be used to refund the $500,000-a-month bill for Helen Garlick’s team along with measures put in place to fight the surge of violent crime over the past year.

Throughout the past six months British MP Andrew Rosindell has been pressing the UK to pay for the pricey prosecutions process.

The chairman of the All Party TCI Group held a series of meetings with UK officials including Overseas Territories Minister Henry Bellingham.

But talks hit a snag last November when the UK saw $130bn slashed from public spending.

Despite the dip in UK finances this February Mr Bellingham told

the House of Commons that the government was still “considering further support”.

And during a meeting of the Providenciales Chamber of Commerce on Monday TCI Government’s economic advisor Brian Titley confirmed that a grant had been provided.

He told the Weekly News: “The UK government has provided a one off discretionary grant of £6.6m (c $10.5m) to the Turks and Caicos Islands Government to reimburse the costs incurred in the past year pursuing corruption and violent crime.

“It is for the Special Investigation and Prosecution Team, related civil recovery work, and the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police.”

On Thursday evening Governor Gordon Wetherell officially announced news of the “exceptional” grant in a statement to the press.

“I am pleased to confirm that the British Foreign Secretary has today announced that he has approved a discretionary grant of £6.6m to the Turks and Caicos Islands

Government (TCIG),” he wrote.

“This one-off grant will cover the full costs incurred by the Special Investigation and Prosecution Team (SIPT) and by EAPD, the firm of lawyers engaged on civil recovery work, as well as costs incurred by the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RTCIPF) for their work to tackle violent crime.”

He continued: “The RTCIPF have worked hard to combat last year’s spike in violent crime. I am grateful to them for their hard work and dedication in difficult circumstances.

“The grant provides a significant contribution towards the costs of the two operations mounted by the police force to clamp down on crime, and gun crime in particular.

“Though it is an integral part of good governance for any territory government to ensure that its criminal justice system is properly funded, the UK Government’s grant recognises that the burden in the TCI this past year has been exceptional.

“It will supplement the financial

Waiting for a stimulus – Huge risks in fiscal plan

WE ARE awash in illUnder that constraint, John Hartley is a retired CEO. He was educated in economics informed and unhelpful all we can hope for is that and econometrics at Manchester University and Harvard Business School. He is an occasional comments about the macro cutting the public sector contributor at invitational economics seminars at Brazenose economic data just published contribution to GDP by College, Oxford. and the fiscal plan. $55m combined with steep Let’s get the more idiotic cuts in expenditure on the stuff out of the way. The other side will not lead to a British advisors are being spiralling decline. paid for by London, not the If it does, then the hapless TCI tax payer. fiscal plan will need a sharp reversal, especially by The cost of the prosecutors for the last 12 months, increasing expenditure on poverty relief. who most agree are far too slow, has just been The fiscal plan is trying to spread the tax burden refunded. widely and on to expenditure streams that are almost The UK has just guaranteed a $260m financing certainly inelastic (less sensitive to price changes). package that will cut the cost of the existing We know that the demand for electricity is highly borrowing, and enable future borrowing over the next inelastic, and the same is probably true of water to three years, so we are not facing national bankruptcy big consumers like resorts. this summer.

It also uses the existing infrastructure of the banks Providenciales airport will not be shut down with and the utilities to do the collecting for them. an unusable runway this summer.

On the income side, the ex-pat PAYE income tax And last, but certainly not least, for those who of 10 per cent a year is imposed on people who can wish to do the work, we have a rough and ready only vote with their feet, and who are not represented macro-economic data set and a fiscal plan that may on any forum or council. work. But it is very, very risky.

Nothing is known about the elasticity in the labour Given the extraordinary political constraints, the market. I already hear rumblings of what may turn in fiscal plan is brilliant. to an earthquake, we will see.

The authors acknowledge that they cannot assess Using the NHIB infrastructure to collect an income its macro-economic impact, and technically that is tax is the quick fix and a good idea. true. But it is that impact where the risks lie in wait.

With this elasticity both on the demand and supply The main constraint is that the only way to grow side, the tax increase will almost certainly feed this economy is to open the gates, as for example through to prices as net incomes are falling, with Iceland did after its collapse. continued downward pressure on the population.

There is no way that the elite minority will vote That is where the real risk lies, and my opinion for an open competitive economy, and if London is that problems in the USA mean that the plan will imposes one, it must be in a context in which the probably need revising by this time next year. opening would be irreversible.

Nevertheless, it is the least bad solution, and I have So those waiting for a true stimulus plan will have heard no viable suggestions as to how to improve on a long wait. it.

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support package put in place by the UK’s Department for International Development to enable future costs in this and other areas to be met from the Turks and Caicos Islands Government budget.”

On Thursday Andrew Rosindell told the Weekly News he was extremely happy that funding was at last forthcoming.

“I am delighted that HMG has finally decided to take up the

recommendation of the Foreign Affairs Select Committee to fund the Special Investigation and Prosecution Team.

“This is a long overdue decision and one that will be welcomed by all.

“The SIPT has a difficult task and should be afforded every resource to ensure that those who have committed wrong doing are brought to justice.”

Businesses fear protest backlash

By Rebecca Bird MEMBERS of TCI’s business community have condemned this week’s protests calling them “irresponsible”.

While many support the right to air grievances some say they are worried that it will affect the islands’ economic mainstay – tourism.

Tanya Lightbourne-Parnell, president of the Providenciales Chamber of Commerce, stressed that it is essential to be able to offer safe and free movement for tourists.

“The Providenciales Chamber of Commerce acknowledges that it is a basic human right for individuals and groups to air grievances and make demands by way of peaceful demonstrations.

“However, when demonstrations begin to threaten and directly impact businesses and our main industry, the tourism industry through the blocking of major roads, such as the Airport Road, it threatens the economic lifeblood of the Turks and Caicos Islands.”

She said that the fall out from this type of action could be devastating to the economy.

“The Chamber feels obligated to admonish these demonstrators to conduct their protest in a responsible manner that will achieve their objectives while respecting the rights of others.

“Irresponsible behaviour will only be to the detriment of the business sector and the Turks and Caicos Islands reputation and economy on a whole.

“The Chamber of Commerce supports the government in their efforts to contain this situation to allow the safe and free movement of tourists and residents.”

On Thursday the Turks and Caicos Hotel and Tourism Association (TCHTA) stressed that the islands were still open for business.

President of the TCHTA, Karen Whitt, said: “All tourism agencies are working arduously with the interim government on the matter and all businesses throughout the islands continue to function as normal.

“We encourage all tourism partners worldwide to continue to

choose Turks and Caicos as your destination of choice.”

A spokesperson from InterHealth Canada said that impact on the hospital has so far been minimal but there are fears of disruptions to emergency care.

“Like all businesses and service providers in the TCI, InterHealth Canada is monitoring the present situation very closely.

“At the moment the impact on the services provided in our hospitals have been minimal.

“However there is concern that should the protests continue, services at both the Cheshire Hall Medical Centre in Provo and the Cockburn Town Medical Centre in Grand Turk could become compromised.

“Presently we have noted minor disruptions only, such as cancelled appointments and the delay of some regular treatments.”

The spokesman added that with the main route to the international airport in Provo currently blocked, there are fears that emergency patients may not be able to reach the centres for vital treatment.

Also essential equipment and supplies may be unable to be transported between hospitals.

The spokesman said: “Obviously the longer the protest goes on the more serious InterHealth’s concerns will become.

“It is imperative for proper and safe functioning of the hospitals’ and that supplies, such as sterile equipment, is processed and delivered on a regular basis.”

On Thursday afternoon Devon Williams of ‘TCI United for Justice and Equality’ said: “We apologise to the tourists and citizens of our country for the inconvenience imposed on them by this protest.

“Our protest is not directed at you and we profoundly regret any hardship that this situation has caused.”

On Thursday Detective Sergeant Calvin Chase said: “Every effort is being made to ensure that tourists and visitors to the islands are not affected by these protests and should not feel at risk from these events.”

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WITH Samantha Dash–RIGBY

Grand Turk men on trial for allegedly beating policeman TWO men accused of inflicting grievous bodily harm on an off-duty policeman in Grand Turk almost two years ago appeared before Justice Richard Williams for trial in the Providenciales Supreme Court.

Franklyn Williams and Koffi McCartney allegedly beat Constable David Wilson with pieces of 2x4 lumber and left him in a pool of his own blood with a deep gash to head, a broken right hand and other bodily injuries.

The incident was said to have occurred on Sunday, May 3, 2009 at Over Backsalina also known as The Garden in Grand Turk.

Defence attorneys Courtenay Barnett and Kwame Smith represented Williams and McCartney respectively.

Under oath, Wilson said that he drove to a shop owned by Haitian national Mary Sealy to purchase spray starch.

On his way to the shop, he saw McCartney and two other men sitting in a yard about 50 feet away.

They said nothing to each other and he continued to the store.

He stopped outside the shop, looked in his rear view mirror and saw a red pick-up truck driving recklessly behind him.

He got out of his car, recognised Williams as the driver of the red truck and continued walking towards the shop.

Williams exited his vehicle and walked towards him, repeatedly glancing around as though looking for something or someone.

The accused then walked past Wilson and suddenly turned around and bumped into him.

The policeman told the court that he immediately got into a defensive stance and Williams ran back to his truck.

Sensing that something was up, Wilson went into the shop and looking back saw Williams running

towards him with a piece of 2x4 wood in his hand.

Wilson ran over the counter and into the adjoining dwelling home looking for an exit.

He claimed he ran into two different rooms but found no means of escape.

He then ran into a third room, the kitchen, and saw a door.

However by then, Williams had caught up to him and used the piece of wood to swing repeatedly at his head.

Wilson kept ducking from the blows but one struck him in the head.

“It bled a lot,” Wilson recalled.

Williams continued making big swings at the police officer’s head as the lawman slowly backed away.

Eventually Wilson saw a knife lying on a table and he picked it up and used it to defend himself against Williams.

Williams sustained a stab wound in the right shoulder and Wilson used that opportunity to get away.

He dropped the knife on the kitchen floor and ran through the door and into McCartney who was waiting outside armed with a piece of 2x4 held up in a ready-to-strike position.

McCartney swung and Wilson ducked.

The police officer then tried to run away but slipped and fell and the two men approached him.

Williams grabbed his arms from behind and told the other: “Bust him Koffi, bust him.”

McCartney continued to swing at his head and Wilson continued to duck.

Realising that he could not hit his head, McCartney began beating the police officer on his knees with the piece of wood.

Wilson fell face down to the ground and the beating continued for about 15 to 20 minutes while

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some gathered onlookers told the defendants: “Kill him, kill him.”

After his attackers left, Wilson said that he lay there for about five minutes before a man approached and rendered assistance.

Wilson testified that some of his peers took him to the hospital but Williams met him there and rushed at him again.

The complainant said he received stitches in his head and to date has a piece of steel with seven screws in his hand.

On Thursday, the prosecution ended their case and Williams decided to tell his version of the

story under oath.

Williams said that he was at the store calling for assistance because the store was unattended.

While there, Wilson came in and bumped him from behind.

Williams told Wilson not to do that since they were not friends but the lawman repeated his action more forcefully.

Williams pushed him off and put his hand in his pocket for money to make his purchase.

Realising that there was no money in his pocket, he returned to his truck to get some.

As he re-entered the shop, he did

not see Wilson and so he shouted for the shop woman again.

Suddenly, Wilson appeared from between two freezers and stabbed him in the shoulder.

Williams testified that he then ran through the house with Wilson in hot pursuit.

He immediately reported the matter to the police station and then went to the hospital.

He denied having any weapon of any sort or threatening Wilson.

During cross-examination from Smith, Williams said that McCartney was not there, he did not see him.

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

Victim becomes a criminal Dear Editor, I recently read the feature ‘Rape: A Survivors Story’ and was filled with so many emotions.

It saddens me that Grace had to experience not only a rape from some animal posing as a man but also a rape from her community.

Our system raped her. Plain and simple.

From what I read she was not treated as a victim but instead as the criminal.

The nurses who tended her should be ashamed. To ask a rape victim what she did to provoke an attack is degrading, it’s adding to the trauma she just experienced.

It’s unprofessional and I fail to understand where any serious medical case should be approached jokingly.

You go to the doctor for the flu and you share a joke, but while accepting treatment for rape?

From my own limited experience at the government medical centre I can believe Grace’s account.

The attitude held by some of the staff is the same reason why though I could hardly afford it I would go with a private doctor.

The way the police handled her case leaves me scratching my head.

To put the victim in the same room as the supposed offender is beyond baffling.

Every person has watched enough Law and Order to know that’s not

supposed to happen.

If they didn’t have a blackened glass could they have not shown her pictures?

But why expect more from a unit that always gives less?

Again, I had my own encounter with the police that pushes me to believe Grace’s story.

We want more technology for our officers but I’ve always said and I’ll state it again you can have the most advanced technology but if you’re not utilising common sense what’s the point?

Lastly our community failed her.

The friends who should have had her back, the jurors who should have seen the truth especially with such overwhelming evidence....I’m really angry but more so disappointed.

When our community isn’t ready to face reality we can never grow; we’ll always be third world status.

Jurors should have been outraged but instead were watching the time, swayed by a church going, the mother loving son defence.

Well Judas was a disciple and I’m sure he loved his mommy too, but didn’t he betray the same Jesus this rapist claimed to love so much?

Our community has to pull together and truly act as a team. We’ve been team working to sweep anything not ‘happy’ under the rug: depression, eating disorders, abuse, neglect, incest, rape.

But hiding from the reality of life,

sweeping anything that isn’t tropical and sunny under the rug, what good does it do?

Because of a sweep justice died and the healing process that really could have begun then for this young girl didn’t happen until years later.

We’ve got to get it together.

Health care workers should be trained for all situations, not just to laugh and gossip while checking for diabetes.

Police officers need to learn proper protocol. As simple as not leaving evidence out but we’re failing that test.

All around we’ve got to be willing to address the ills of our society with maturity and clarity.

It’s not wrong to lock a person up for a crime, it’s not wrong to help someone after an emotional situation.

I applaud Grace for speaking up. Hopefully she’s an inspiration for someone who is facing their own struggle.

I’m really glad she got help and I hope she is getting better.

Perhaps the account of her story will encourage those with the powers to change the system to act.

Or maybe she’s inspired someone like me, someone without any real power at all, to try and do something and create a change.

Thank you for deciding to run that story. It’s such an important message.

Charrish Ferguson

Minority not majority Dear Editor, It seems that in these times of turmoil there is nobody standing up for the Turks Islanders.

You may believe that the people protesting in the streets are fighting for our rights but let’s put this into perspective.

They are blocking the streets to the airport, if they wanted to protest and make a difference why there?

My job and most other native Islanders jobs are dependent on the tourism industry.

How do these so called “leaders” think that further blocking off the country’s profit ability in the middle of a recession is going to help the country?

People don’t want to travel to a country in turmoil.

A peaceful protest in front of the Governor’s mansion perhaps,

not a riot of overly dramatic thugs blocking up the highway and setting utilities on fire.

Who do they think pays for it when companies get sabotaged?

It’s us, the TIs who haven’t stolen land, taken bribes and forgotten our roots.

What was once a country with morals based on family, respect, heritage, culture and religion has now become a country whose only thought is personal gain and greed.

We have fallen low and I’m asking you to stand up.

These hypocrites who are desperately attempting to make themselves look victimised must be held in check.

They must know that they have the minority behind them not the majority.

Investors, tourists and other

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countries must know that they are not the type of people we support.

They stand against everything our parents and grandparents have taught us about whom we as Turks and Caicos Islanders are.

Let us stand up and tell them we may not agree with every decision this new government has made but we will not support the very people that made this embarrassing invasion necessary.

Until we are ready to lead ourselves, and believe you me we are not, we must suffer this oppression.

Let the British dig us out of the hole our past leaders have created.

Then and only then let us take steps to ensure that we never go down this path of corruption again and lead ourselves into a shinning future.

Citizen X

I want it now – Part two

Dear Editor, There is but one way to grow this nation of ours, and there is but one way to grow it well.

This nation can only grow properly with a duly elected group of people who are prepared to put their own nation before themselves.

Today we see leaders both civic and spiritual, crippled with fear, castrated by guilt, and handicap by the desire to take the easy route to power.

Today as we break free from these bounds, I encourage you to step out and realise that this interim government is not above reproach and most importantly, has no right to continue governing with no public input.

People should never fear their government, the government should fear its people.

The founding fathers of the great United States of America began a quest that would last as a product of the world enlightenment, a hard fought war for freedom, and the struggle to make a new government – their own government.

Today as we break free we demand democracy, we demand it here and we want it now.

Democracy has been the most influential part of Turks and Caicos Islands development, paving a road for the nation here today.

Democracy has caused the TCI economy to flourish and helped form it into the Mecca of the Caribbean with several years of record growth both in tourism and in development.

Today in the Turks and Caicos Islands, we are burdened down with a hypocritical sham of an artificial democracy.

Today that sham has run out of time. Today, four years after the last elections, a new election is due and a new election is a must.

Today we say goodbye to an era that is past and gone. Four years have gone by since the last elections and we as a nation have gotten past that term.

We may look back and say that it was not as we would have liked it, but we can be assured that it is behind us now.

This is pre-eminently the time to stand up and speak up for our nation.

There is no need for us to flinch or crumble in the face of the daunting task ahead.

The TCI is a Great Nation. We

have endured and we will endure.

We will survive, we will revive and we will prosper.

Turks and Caicos Islanders I encourage you to stand firm and stay the course. There is no need to be afraid for there is nothing to fear except fear itself.

Every trying time in this nation has been overcome by strong, focused leadership, leadership that transcends current circumstances and look forward with a vision to a better Turks and Caicos.

In my quest for a better TCI, I am convinced that I enjoy the support of the thousands of you, who like me want only to be able to build a better future for our families and our nation.

Today like most of you I face many difficulties in my quest. But thank God my difficulties are only material things.

Property value has fallen to record levels, taxes has risen, our ability to pay have fallen, banks are forced to repossess homes and vehicles, families are forced to choose between paying bills and buying food, the savings of many individuals and families are gone.

Many of our people are unemployed and face the daunting challenge of survival, others are working but earning very small salaries.

Not one person in the TCI can deny that these are indeed trying times. But these trials come with a wealth of substance.

We are not as a people stricken by plagues. We are not as a people on the edge of peril.

Today I say to you that these trials that we face today are minuscule in comparison to the challenges faced and overcome by generations of Turks and Caicos Islanders before us.

The very fabric of the TCI is a tough woven bond of strength and determination so take courage for this too shall pass.

Happiness does not lie solely in the acquisition and possession of money. It is more easily found in the joy of achievement, the thrill of success and the triumph of victory.

These hard days we face will be worth all that they are costing us if they teach us that we as a nation must master our destiny and not look up to others to become our masters as a destiny.

Devon Williams

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continued

Dear Editor, The events that are unfolding in the TCI are being recorded in our history and I am concerned for the kind of political legacy we are passing on to our children.

One could look at the history of the Philippines for a model of the kind of legacy that is handed down from generation to generation when corruption by politicians is not taken seriously and dealt with harshly.

In the end the joke is not on the politician but the people.

Joseph Estrada the movie star turned politician was the most popular president in the history of the Philippines.

He won the election in 1998 with 40 per cent of the votes. His closest rival only got 15.9 per cent.

In two years Estrada was accused of accepting millions of dollars in bribes.

On January 20, 2001, he was ousted from parliament amid mass protest.

This happened because senators in his government blocked the admission of evidence in his impeachment trial.

After his ouster his Vice President Gloria Arroyo became president. Big mistake!

When Estrada was brought to trial on charges of plunder (large scale corruption) he was accused of having procured more than $80million through bribes and corrupt dealings.

Estrada denied the accusations, and remained relatively popular in the Philippines despite the charges.

In September 2007 he was convicted of the charges and sentenced to a maximum of 40 years in prison.

But, guess what happened. The following month, Estrada was pardoned by Gloria Arroyo.

In 2009 he announced his candidacy for president in the 2010 elections.

– Part one

This is what happens when egotistical criminal minded, power junkies are not treated with the disdain they deserve.

The Philippines continues to be plagued by civil unrest and instability because a culture of corruption has been allowed to flourish.

Joseph Estrada is still a role model for young Filipinos because he was never punished for the crimes he committed.

We have a chance to crucify corruption from our culture by vilifying the true villains.

Those who used political office to plunder our country and bribe the investors we invited here. They brought this country down.

Economically and morally and internationally they dragged our name through the mud of the global media.

They have hurt us and they are responsible for the pain that we are feeling now.

They should be the ones that our anger is levelled against.

We should be demonstrating for the Helen Garlick team to arrest and bring before the courts those who are implicated in the scandals which unfolded during the commission of inquiry.

Our fight should be focused on cleaning up our corrupt dysfunctional political parties; retraining our civil servants; equipping and enabling our police force; stabilising our economy and fostering unity amongst all the people living in this country.

Instead we are busy fighting for the corrupt political establishments to return to power.

Even though neither of the two political parties have explained to us what they will do to stabilise the country if power is returned to them tomorrow or next year.

Bradley Handfield

Let us chart our course Dear Editor, I watched the news clip from the Chamber of Commerce’s recent meeting and could not believe what I heard.

Imagine a foreigner from Jamaica, who may now be a Belonger, is saying a way to increase our revenue is to open our doors as he said, to allow thousands of persons from Korea and Arab countries to live in our country, in other words sell them residency.

Where did he get off talking such nonsense, he has no respect for the

people of this country.

He needs to give that advice to his own country and that is Jamaica and I am sure they would laugh him out of the country, perhaps they already did and that is why he is here living in our country and talking foolishness.

Let us as native born Turks and Caicos Islanders chart our course.

I was disappointed however that none of our people stood up and told him to shut up!

A J Williams

Money, money, money and taxes Dear Editor, The general public for the most part is made up of Turks and Caicos Islanders, Jamaicans, Bahamians, Filipinos, Haitians and Dominicans.

The first four in this group speak English in different dialects, but English; the last two do not.

And might I say that that this last group do make up a significant portion of the population, and can and do play a very economic effect on the country on a whole.

Let me just say a few words to the unwise.

Haitians and Dominican are here and here to stay; like it or not, they are here.

And if we are smart, we will do some things not only to embrace them but to include them in the mainstay of the economy of the country.

They do play a vital part such as the transportations industry (the jitneys)!

How many Turks and Caicos Island jitney drivers have you encountered in the past month?

Most people will say zero. So that means that most or all of the jitney drivers are either Haitians or Dominicans.

From words on the streets, Haitians and Dominicans homeissued driver’s licenses are not transferred for issue here in TCI. Therefore, most, if not all jitney drivers are illegal drivers on the streets - and if that is indeed the case, the streets are unsafe; and we all ought to be very much afraid.

I too am now scared. But all is not lost just yet. A light bulb just went off in my little head.

No, no not the circle meaning I am crazy, I mean, the one that lights up as an idea.

Can you imagine a commoner having an idea to help the government? It must be a joke! So let us now read on.

If all the illegal drivers were licensed, the streets will be safe, I will not be afraid, the police job will be more easy, and guess what, the

Treasury (yes, the government) will make some money; and the taxes that the poor may have to pay not have to be as high as it is scheduled to be.

Sounds smart to me, but as can be seen, that idea is coming from a commoner.

How can the government make some money? Simple.

Employ a Haitian (TCI) and a Dominican (TCI), have both sets of Haitians and Dominicans tested in their native tongues and issued real TCI licenses.

(If the government wants to subcontract this function, I the undersigned will be too happy to joint-venture).

The street will now be safer and the government makes revenues.

Sounds doable to me!

Well that is too simple for the tax and revenues consultant to figure out, leave if for the commoner!

I hope this helps.

Name withheld

COMMENTARY

Meet the tax man

WHO is responsible for now needed higher taxes?

Those listening to the House of Assembly broadcasts could evaluate the workings of government.

Budget hearings are important.

They are the report card on the prior year’s performance and a forecast of where the people’s money will be spent the following year.

Those listening heard then Financial Minister Floyd Hall tell the country he was on the verge of introducing new taxes on property and on income.

“I don’t want to do it but it appears I will have to,” he clearly said.

Hall saw the cost of government skyrocket and often the government payroll was late.

However it was Hall and the PS of Finance who held the cheque book and could have stopped the spending.

Later we found out “someone” hid $45m in bills in desk drawers adding to the $90m that were not hidden.

Who was that someone?

Now we have forgotten the budget hearings and the debate,

By David Tapfer but its reality is still with us, big time.

Interhealth Canada is unaffordable. Interhealth operates only in the oil rich Middle East and the TCI. Where are our oil wells? It was Hall who signed us up for that programme whose cost kicked in last April.

Building the hospitals, one of the biggest government projects without a bid tender, we are going to pay many times as much as we should have.

Who benefited? Chinese workers and possibly the owners of two other projects built by the same contractor.

The Premier’s house and St Charles Place.

We borrowed $260m to pay off the old debts and gain time to fix

what may not be fixable.

This was necessary and we celebrate the loan but what will be the method for repayment?

Higher taxes! Not on property but indirectly on income.

Duty processing charges, VAT taxes and whatever else is levied comes from your income or savings.

Your savings went down with the TCI Bank. Who was the CEO, the head man at the bank? The same fellow we voted out of office in 1995.

The bottom line is government costs money and that money comes from the people and does not go to the people.

Now the tax man is looming.

Floyd told the truth, the cost of his government must now be paid for by the people.

The unfortunate truth for the TCI is those outsiders who came here to spend money are now picking up and leaving. They have that option.

TC Islanders are stuck with paying the bills for the last two elections.

We have met the tax man and his name is: Floyd Hall.

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March 12 - 18, 2011

continued

TCI’s real problems Dear Editor, This is another year from the first attempt to ‘demonstrate’ some sense of responsibility and maturity in the affairs of the TCI but again the organisers of the ‘demonstration’ continue to miss the point.

The real issue is how to govern the TCI, restore finances and credibility so that the islands could move forward.

Like last year the stench of Mike Misick reappears.

In 2010 he had the decency to hide himself in Kew Town at the local Dominican Bar so that he could issue his orders.

This year he can be found in the crowd wreaking the same havoc on our economy and future as he did in 2003 to 2009.

This time he shows his face and issues the last insult to commonsense by demanding democracy not dictatorship.

This problem of Mike Misick and the fact the Foreign and Commonwealth Office protected him and worked with him to keep him in power will go away.

But there are real problems facing these islands.

There are two major challenges facing the people of the TCI. These are investor confidence and how to govern.

It is so ironic that the day of

the second demonstration the FCO decides to make public the draft of Kate Sullivan's idea of the constitution.

Reading carefully one can see the serious problem facing the islands is the problem of governing without the need for the FCO to micro-manage.

More so the democratic model of governing is being harmed and may be considered ‘still born’ because of the approach to governance by the interim government.

No-one and I mean no-one can get answers from anyone in government.

Please take a few examples.

There is no publication of the NHIP contract so the agreement remains shrouded in secrecy.

There is no revelation of the haste and the reason why the TCI bank was closed so suddenly.

There is now talk of a lawsuit by the National Insurance Board over the $5.5m on which many in the islands understood to have been paid to one group just before the bank collapsed.

The NHIP Board, the overseas medical treatment, the Brian Hogan situation etc are all big secrets and it begs the question whether there is a serious effort to set a proper democratic model of transparency in place for the next government to follow.

The answer against this

background is no.

The demonstration of March 8, 2011, may be seen as a serious blow to investor confidence.

Elements and scrags from the former PNP Government are showing that they can gather a few persons onto Airport Road, shut the airport down, close traffic and hurt tourism revenues that these islands so desperately need.

One would have thought that the serious problem of taxation, the need to defer taxes would have been the reason for the demonstration but the sub-text was democracy.

Bit by bit this talk of taxation is hurting the islands and the ability to send the message of investor confidence.

The irony is that there does not seem to be any pressure on former ministers to return the country’s monies but really these persons are now being allowed to hurt the country’s ability to recover by staging these protests.

It would be better if those persons who suffered during 2003 and now were allowed to protest in peace.

The fact that the country’s monies are still in the hands of former ministers, bankers and developers will not go away.

To get those monies will begin to signal the end of the country’s fiscal and financial woes.

The rule of law?

Dear Editor, I have written of four cases of injustice in this fine paper, these being: 1) A young man, is condemned to the world for a heinous crime by our British Privy Council, yet he is not told who he committed this crime against, nor has he ever been heard by the court.

2) A dispute between a long standing employee and her employer, remains unsolved by the court coming up ten years. The good employee is a Belonger as is the fine business owner.

3) A UK investor pays 90 per cent of the purchase price for a TCI business, instructs lawyers to close the deal and then sees his business repossessed and quickly resold by the officers of the court. The promised windfall is forgotten.

4) A local couple purchase a block of land free hold from the Crown and start investing in it, the land is repossessed by the Crown, so now the Crown has the couple’s land and their money and the couple and their

fine attorney do not seem to be able to get any answers from anyone in authority.

It would appear to me that the proof is in the pudding, as the above cases clearly show me what the ‘rule of law’ appears to be all about.

You know he that has the law, rules! And so what about justice and truth?

Now I stand to be corrected as the International Bar Association, calls upon its members “to speak out in support of the ‘Rule of Law’ within their respective communities”.

I would encourage them to heed this advice and educate us unlearned folk, if I have erred.

When I look at it, this type of rule of law ends up with what we see happening in the Middle East at this time, as the leaders of Egypt, Libya, and Tunisia were definitely followers of the rule of law [they were the law;

they ruled], and one step up from them was Hitler, Mussolini, Pot Pol, Stalin et al.

I believe we should stick with the guiding words of our great British Magna Carta, signed under duress at Runnymede: “To no-one will we sell, to no-one will we deny or delay right or justice.”

And I agree with ‘the most eminent of our judges’ [The Guardian] Lord Bingham of Cornhill, when he says: “These are words that should be inscribed on the stationery of the Ministry of Justice and the Home Office.”

I close with the words of the Jewish King, David who counselled: “He that ruleth over men must be just, ruling in the fear of God” 2 Samuel 23:3.

I have observed that when this advice is not heeded by rulers, His Majesty steps in and upsets the apple cart.

May God bless the Turks and Caicos Islands.

John D Wildish

Before there can be talk of taxation there are a few bad taxes that must be removed.

The stevedoring scam at South Dock, Providenciales, must be dismantled.

The $0.25 per gallon fuel tax on all drivers and consumers of electricity must be removed.

The cost of building two hospitals for 50 times the real cost must be audited and the accounts of Interhealth Canada must be revealed.

The five per cent tax on salaries

by NHIP must be reduced because it is just too much.

Persons must also pay National Insurance which amounts to eight per cent of one’s salary. Yet there is talk of more taxes.

One has already heard of overpayments and there seems no real effort to recover monies taken by the former government. Please recover the country’s monies first.

The interim government must know that taxation is never a good idea to rescue a slowed economy.

Taxes are really weapons to slow down an overheating economy.

One may not know who is advising who, but taxation is clearly not the choice of the public.

This decision along with the

increase business license fees, the prevention of early renewal of licenses is wrong and will lead to more businesses closing. It is a bad idea.

There's something so unfair and illegal about it that this approach must remind us of how a dictatorship will function.

The interim government must back off of this silly idea for the following reasons.

First of all it will not yield near enough revenue to close the budgetary gap.

Secondly it will prevent many small businesses from renewing for the 2011-12 financial years.

Thirdly it sends an anti-businessill-thought-out message.

Events like this, the demonstration led by Mike Misick, the secrecy in government all point to a hard road ahead for the islands.

Today the islands took another hit on its tourism. Flights are interrupted and the country still must face the hard task of renewal, the path to growth and the finding of a democratic model.

Somehow again I am not so confident.

Samsune Taylor

No revolutionary Dear Editor, After watching the footage of Devon Williams (overweight gentleman that was dressed like Rambo) getting carried off by the police, it is safe to say I am embarrassed for the country and the cause.

This guy stood up on the police car, had stains all over his shirt and a belly that took up half the frame, and acted like he was on Maury.

I am sorry my man but you are no revolutionary!

Now news of ‘violent riots’ have been broadcast across the world, complimented by footage of fires,

riot police and out of shape buffoons screaming on cop cars.

We look bad Turks and Caicos, we look really bad.

I’m thinking about protesting the protest! Who is with me?!

Yes, you can come Gilley seeing as you said you’d support “any protest”, yes and you Robert Hall, you seem to be totally okay with just talking when someone shoves a microphone in your direction. Anyone else?

Please conscript! My cause is in desperate need of leaders!

Liquafox

March 12 - 18, 2011

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS NATIONAL

ART ATTACK: Pupils from Holy Family Academy Catholic School with their entries to the poster competition

PROF CRAFTS: Teachers put together a huge sign for the science fair

NATURAL REMEDIES: The National Trust laid on a bush medicine stand

CLEAN H2O: Marjorie Basden High School students with their project on the water quality of wetlands

Science fair is a hit

By Rebecca Bird

TCI’s brightest high school pupils showcased their skills and knowledge at a huge science fair this week.

The youngsters from ten public and private institutions all had a chance to present projects on caring for the local environment.

And attendees were not left disappointed as the youngsters came up with brilliant and exciting solutions to the country’s eco problems.

The Ministry of Education Science Fair 2011 took place at the Gustarvus Lightbourne Sports Complex on Wednesday and Thursday.

This year the theme was ‘Caring for the TCI environment is our responsibility: Sustain, preserve, enhance’.

The fair began with an opening ceremony at 10am on Wednesday with the national anthem, national song and prayer.

Then pupils from local primary schools and the public were invited to view the unique display of science

exhibits.

Among the titles of the topics were ‘Solar-powered water desalination’, ‘Solid waste management’, ‘Alcohol as a fuel’, and ‘Historical wells’.

One stand out project was ‘Can conch shell waste be used in the concrete construction industry?’ by pupils from Clement Howell High School.

There were also special stands by sponsors PPC and First Caribbean, the National Trust and the Department of Environment and Coastal Resources (DECR).

On Thursday there was a science quiz competition, a science poster competition, and a prize giving ceremony.

The government’s director of education, Edgar Howell, told the Weekly News that attendees enjoyed the event and took something away from it.

“We are delighted that students throughout the country will be able to use this occasion to sharpen their critical thinking skills and challenge each resident to sustain, preserve and

enhance the TCI environment.”

This year PPC has partnered with the Ministry of Education in presenting the fair.

Allan Robinson, vice president of customer and corporate services, said: “PPC has always been a huge supporter of initiatives which encourage the development of young TCI minds.

“This partnership with the Ministry of Education also complements our environmental programme which aims to encourage the public to be more concerned about TCI’s environment.”

The last science fair was held in 2008 but due to financial restraints has not been held since.

The 2008 fair took place over a three day period and saw participation from four TCI high schools.

The theme of the fair was ‘Caring for the TCI environment is our responsibility: Sustain, preserve, enhance!’

Hundreds of primary school pupils and members of the general public came to view the exhibits.

TOP TEAM: One stand out project was ‘Can conch shell waste be used in the concrete construction industry?’ by pupils from Clement Howell High School

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Salt Cay breakwater repaired

By Rebecca Bird SALT Cay residents can breathe a sigh of relief now that extensive repairs to their formerly decrepit dock have been completed.

Years of complaints about the dangerous state of island’s ‘lifeline’ peaked when parts of the dilapidated breakwater crumbled into the sea after a violent storm.

So in August last year Governor Gordon Wetherell finally agreed to fork out close to $650,000 from the government’s Infrastructure Development Fund to pay for repairs.

Deane’s Dock, located on the north side of the island, was built more than 200 years ago by the Royal Navy.

Fishing vessels and dive boats moor in the historic docks and all food, fuel, and building materials are brought onto the island at the harbour due to a lack of air transport.

In October 2009 Salt Cay residents called for urgent action when three large sections of the breakwater collapsed into the sea, exposing their boats to violent surges.

They said that if something was not done immediately the dock could become unusable and the “entire livelihood” of the island’s inhabitants could be at risk.

So two months later the government’s Disaster Recovery Board allocated $500,000 for mid to long term repair work.

However in March 2010 residents were shocked to discover during a tempestuous community meeting that funds had been slashed by 90 per cent.

Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Works, Derek Been, told the Weekly News that Johnston and Projetech had both submitted bids for the original $500,000 contract.

However they both exceeded the allocated costs – one bid coming in at about $750,000 and the other for just over $1m.

The companies were asked to adjust their totals but time constraints driven by the March 31, 2010, deadline for Recovery Task Force (RTF) projects led to the money being allocated elsewhere.

Just $50,000 was left in the Disaster Recovery Board funds to pay for a “temporary fix” to the crumbling breakwater.

The news greatly concerned government officials who prioritised the dock project and brought the issue to the consultative forum and advisory council.

Design engineers Shal Consulting Engineers of Canada created a design for a revamped breakwater - and following an open public tender North Caicos Contracting was selected to rebuild the breakwater with a bid of $643,665.75.

Governor Gordon Wetherell Governor signed the contract on August 10, 2010 and contractors immediately began mobilising materials and equipment to Salt Cay. Norman Watts, advisor to Engineering and Maintenance Services (EMS), told the Weekly News that a cap would be added to the old breakwater in reinforced concrete.

This completely encloses the existing breakwater and extends from the base of the seabed on each

Fun and games in Grand Turk THIS Monday youngsters across Grand Turk are invited to take part in a day of fun and games.

The Commonwealth Day Cultural Games will take place at the Parade Grounds from 10am.

There will be lots of events to enjoy including the threelegged race, sack race, balloon pop, dog and bone, tug o’ war, egg and spoon race, conch horn blowing, hoop and a slow bicycle race.

The Commonwealth Day Theme for 2011 is: ‘Women as agents of change’.

With this strong message all teams will be lead by female captains and will each consist of

25 members.

The team members will be made up of adults and children from the following districts: Over Back, West Road, South Back Salina and North Back Salina.

These games are being held to foster cultural and community togetherness and also to identify students with strong athletic skills.

The event is being put on by the Cultural and Arts Commission in collaboration with the Commonwealth Games Association, the Youth Department and the Sports Commission.

DECREPIT DOCK: In October 2009 Salt Cay residents called for urgent action when three large sections of the breakwater collapsed into the sea

side over the top of the existing wall, he said.

Each side is anchored down with high tensile reinforcement fixed into holes in the seabed with special marine epoxy resin to stop it moving.

The footprint of the breakwater will not change therefore the size of the dock will not alter.

However the height of the wall will be raised by about a foot and also a stub wall will be added to the top of a further two foot in height.

The higher elevation will allow boats to anchor safely in heavier seas than in the past.

Work on the breakwater began in mid-September and was anticipated to be completed within six weeks, however due to an unusual number

of north-westerly storms the project was delayed.

Salt Cay’s new district commissioner Almaida Wilson said she was delighted to see repair work come to a close and added that she was “very proud” of the accomplishments of her predecessor.

She added: “At the same time under my leadership I hope that things move forward.

“I want to see the main road properly tarred and airport apron repaired to allow more flights coming through Salt Cay.” Winter resident Jim Tew told the Weekly News: “It’s an excellent piece of engineering and construction - higher than the old breakwall and considerably thicker - and could last for 100 years.

Pole fire causes power outage

FLAMES surrounding two utility poles caused a number of power outages on Tuesday morning.

According to a PPC spokesperson, the company received a report at 2am that two wooden poles opposite the Leeward highway plant were on fire.

The blazes caused intermittent outages to occur throughout Providenciales from 2am until 11.45am.

Service was restored to all affected

areas by 11.45am on the same day.

“Given PPC’s initial assessment an official report has been filed with the TCI Royal Police Force and their CID team is currently investigating the matter,” the statement read.

“PPC Ltd apologises for any inconvenience caused to its customers and will update everyone accordingly once they have more information on the matter.”

“Moreover, it’s a visible sign that the government has not forgotten about Salt Cay.” Engineering and Maintenance Services (EMS) staff monitored the project throughout the construction period, and design engineers have visited the site to ensure international standards are met.

While in Salt Cay, the team from EMS also took the opportunity to upgrade a number of main roads and the airstrip at Salt Cay Airport.

A significant portion of the costs for the works was sponsored by Salt Cay residents while the reminder came from the EMS maintenance budget.

Desmond Wilson, Acting Permanent Secretary of Housing, Works and Utilities, said: “Despite the current economic conditions within the Turks and Caicos Islands, the team from EMS was able to complete three projects in Salt Cay. “As such, I would like to thank the Ministry of Finance and Department of Economic and Planning for the financial assistance received, North Caicos Contracting for the revised works to the Breakwater, Sturrup’s Contracting for the upgrades to the roads, airstrip and apron, Turks and Caicos Islands Airport Authority and of course, to our hard working team within EMS, for a job well done.

“Special thanks to the community of Salt Cay, for their patience and understanding over the years and for partnering with this Ministry and EMS, to bring this project to fruition.”

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Tourism heads TB outbreak concern hit the Big Apple causes – Surveillance stepped up

TCI’s main tourism agencies teamed up recently to promote the islands in New York City.

TCI Tourist Board and the Turks and Caicos Hotel and Tourism Association (TCHTA) attended the eighth annual New York Times Travel Show this February.

The event, which was held at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Centre, attracted more than 17,000 interested travellers.

Globetrotters got the opportunity to learn about the most sought after domestic and international destinations from travel experts, book trips and take advantage of deals, savings and online purchase opportunities.

TCHTA’s president Karen Whitt explained: “Attendance at the travel show has increased significantly from last year and this is a clear indication that the USA economy is rebounding.

“Persons have more buying power and their interest in travelling to destinations like Turks and Caicos has grown.”

Ms Whitt added: “The north-east, in particular New York and the tristate area, continues to be our major market source.

“We anticipate that this market will continue to grow thanks to the JetBlue and Continental airlift from these gateways as well as the continued service from American Airlines.”

The 2011 show attracted representatives from the world’s leading tourism markets including Africa, the Caribbean, and Europe.

It featured live performances and culinary presentations including a spectacular culinary stage presented by the Food Network South Beach Wine and Food Festival.

By Rebecca Bird AN UNUSUALLY high number of cases of tuberculosis is causing concern among TCI’s health professionals.

The country’s medical centres usually treat an average of five cases a year, but this year nine new cases have already been reported.

On Wednesday the Ministry of Health announced plans to increase surveillance and preventive screening for tuberculosis.

Vulnerable groups, such as the very young, elderly and infirm, will be the first to be targeted.

A statement from the ministry read: “Investigations into the nine current cases are continuing and the Ministry of Health wishes to assure the public that there is no cause for panic or undue worry.”

The National Communicable Disease Surveillance Committee

continues to monitor and evaluate the situation.

And additional measures will be put in place, as necessary, to address this important public health problem.

The Ministry of Health is also seeking the assistance of the Pan American Health Organisation to implement a comprehensive tuberculosis awareness, prevention, and control campaign in the TCI. This campaign will focus on public education and screening for tuberculosis in the wider TCI community, especially in vulnerable communities and groups.

“The observance of World Tuberculosis Day on March 24 will provide a timely opportunity to highlight and respond to the issue of tuberculosis in our community,” the statement read.

Tuberculosis bacteria are released into the air when a person with active

tuberculosis disease of the lungs or throat coughs, sneezes, speaks, or sings.

People nearby may breathe in these germs and become infected.

Advice The public is advised to incorporate the following universal precautions to prevent the spread of respiratory infections like tuberculosis: • Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it; • Wash your hands often with soap and water. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand rub; • Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth as germs spread this way; and • If you have a bad cough that lasts three weeks or longer seek immediate medical attention.

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ANIMAL MAGIC: Inmates will help to rear of chickens, goats and pigs

FOOD FOR THOUGHT: The project involves the planting of food crops, for which the lands have already been cleared, ploughed and planted

Prison farm to boost rehabilitation PRISON authorities are giving inmates new options for rehabilitation and skills training with the revival and expansion of the prison farm on Grand Turk.

The project involves the planting

of food crops, for which the lands have already been cleared, ploughed and planted, and the rearing of chickens, goats and pigs.

Inmates will also get the chance to learn more about farming through classroom training in animal husbandry and horticulture.

Barbara Higgs, Under Secretary of the Ministry of Home Affairs and Public Safety, said the ministry

is delighted to be supporting the initiative.

“Reintroducing this farm is offering rehabilitative and job training skills to inmates whilst further exemplifying the principles of food security such as inmates feeding themselves.

“Inmates growing food for themselves nourishes responsibility and rehabilitation, and they receive

skills that are appropriate to the environment they will be returning to.

“Prisoners can start to produce wholesome food, earn their keep, learn skills and improve work habits – all of which helps them stay out of prison in the future – an initiative worth supporting.”

The prison has received support from the Ministry of Finance and

from OTIS construction which provided machinery to help clear the lands.

Additional benefits of the project will be education to the community of what can be grown on Grand Turk.

Grand Turk Prison submitted plans for the farm project to the Ministry of Finance in November 2010 and was given financial support.

TCSPCA expands to Grand Turk TCI’s animal welfare charity celebrated a milestone recently when members opened a Grand Turk chapter.

The Turks and Caicos Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (TCSPCA) now has an official board of directors and is ready to start work.

The move came about after TCSPCA executive director Susan Blehr, vice president Barb Young and TCSPCA veterinarian Dr Rich Sefcik flew to the capital island at the end of February.

There they met with a large group of citizens who said the countless roaming animals – many of them horses and donkeys - needed help.

The team also discussed concerns about a lack of spay or neutering facility in place for the island’s many dogs and cats.

Newly elected chairman of the Grand Turk TCSPCA, Stephanie Human, has already arranged for more than 20 dogs and cats to be flown to Provo for a spay or neuter operation and vaccinations.

Ms Human is a qualified veterinary nurse who’s expertise will be well utilised at the new TCSPCA. Environmental Health Department representative Lance Dowridge also attended the preliminary meeting and the launch event.

He said that he will work closely with the newly formed chapter, especially in cases of animal cruelty and with public education.

Ms Blehr felt that Mr Dowridge’s attendance and endorsement was a major plus for the Grand Turk chapter.

A low cost spay/neuter clinic on Grand Turk is one of the most urgent goals of the new chapter as flying pets to Provo is an expense many cannot afford.

Other targets for the new group are fundraising events to help offset

the cost of setting up a modest office and retail shop on Grand Turk.

These ‘headquarters’ would provide the visibility necessary to attract tourists to the organisation.

Ms Blehr said the Provo group looks forward to working with the new GT chapter and helping them, in any way they can.

The new Grand Turk board members are chairman Stephanie

Human, vice chairman Lucy Schofield, secretary Audrey Harrell, treasurer Jenny Carnahan, and board members Nate Wieser, Ginny Allan and Mitch Rolling.

The Provo and Grand Turk TCSPCA are always in need of volunteers to foster animals or donate funds or goods.

For more information call 9418846.

MILESTONE: Newly elected board members of TCSPCA’s Grand Turk chapter

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this week

Friday, March 4 to Thursday, March 10

KITCHEN WIN: Max Clare of Blue Hills (left) receives his prize

Blue Hills resident wins kitchen makeover

A KITCHEN cabinet makeover valued at a massive $5,000 was awarded to a delighted Max Clare of Blue Hills recently.

Mr Clare’s winning prize ticket was drawn at the grand reopening of Building Materials Do it Centre on Saturday, February 26, 2011.

Thousands of entries from both the Providenciales and Grand Turk stores were merged to one barrel, and selected

by Police Inspector Hilton Duncan, in the presence of the scores of guests.

Musician Mr Clare, originally

from South Caicos, explained that he was thrilled when he got the news.

The prize comes on the heels of the official introduction of the new design centre during the Christmas season.

Lead designer and supervisor Mafil Forbes said the Do it Centre design team has already surveyed Mr Clare’s kitchen space.

“We are going to create a cosy family kitchen. Mr Clare has selected a dark tone which is going to look spectacular and about two

weeks after the start of installation he will have a kitchen which is bigger, brighter and better.”

The $5,000 Kitchen Cabinet Makeover is right on time as Mr Clare, who resides on Millennium Highway, is in the midst of construction.

This is the second room redesign giveaway for Building Materials Do it Centre.

Participants had to spend a minimum of $150 to be entered to the contest which was launched in November 2010.

Top award for TCI chef TURKS and Caicos is home to one of the world’s top culinary experts.

Cristian Rebolledo, who works at Beaches, has been voted the fourth best Latin American chef by a leading website.

Readers of www. latinamericanchefs.com were asked to vote for their favourite from a shortlist of 20. In total, more than 250 chefs were considered.

Chilean Cristian, who lives in Provo with his wife and two young daughters, said he was proud to have finished so high in the poll.

“I am very pleased and proud,” he said. “It is always nice when your work is recognised, but this is very special because the votes have come from the people.

“It’s the people we cook for and so there can be no better compliment than that.

“There are many very talented chefs from Latin America and so to be named as the fourth best is a great honour and I thank everyone who voted for me.

“I would also like to thank my colleagues at Beaches for their

Friday, March 11

Monday, March 14

 The National Drug Unit will be hosting its first ‘Heart to Heart’ community outreach initiative at the Community Centre in Five Cays, Providenciales and at the National Drug Unit Office in Grand Turk today.

This free event seeks to educate the TCI community on the importance of understanding how to help people who are suffering from addictions.

Both events will begin at 10am and end at 1pm.

Activities will include poems, musical items, dance, games and much more.

The entire TCI community is invited to attend a day full of fun, socialising, sharing and excitement!

 Get rid of the Monday blues with an intense non-traditional aerobic routine with Anca Vasile.

The exciting class takes place 7pm at IGA Sports Centre and includes fun and interesting choreography.

Classes cost $12 for one or $100 for 11.

 Come and hear the Island Boys play at Monte restaurant and bar this Friday from 10.30pm.

The bar is located in Venice Plaza, next to the General Post Office, in downtown Providenciales.

Tuesday, March 15

Saturday, March 12  Shape those muscle groups you never knew you had during an early morning resistance training session at IGA Sports Centre.

The session begins at 8.30am and costs $12 for one or $100 for 11.  Mums and Tots Dance Party classes are held every Saturday at The Athletic Club in Saltmills Plaza for mothers and their little ones.

Mothers, bring your little ones to dance, jump, twist and shake! Children have fun learning movement basics to fun music and mums get a light exercise while spending quality time.

Mums and Tots classes begin at 10am and cost just $10. Dads are welcome!

Call Shara Bowen on 244-1103 for more details.  Every Saturday from 11pm you can catch the Island Boys playing rake and scrape live at Calico Jacks.

The bar is located upstairs at Ports of Call in Grace Bay adjacent to the Seven Stars resort.

PROUD: Cristian Rebolledo has been voted the fourth best Latin American chef

support and everyone else in the TCI who has encouraged me.”

The 37-year-old was congratulated by the www.latinamericanchefs.com editors for a ‘fantastic and varied’ resume, which has seen him work all over the world including Europe and Asia.

The chef was also described as having ‘great skill, artistic flair,

imagination and passion’.

He added: “The editors’ comments have been very complimentary and I’m very grateful.

“Hopefully what I and other chefs do here at Beaches is to ensure that guests enjoy the very best when it comes to taste and quality and that we help make their experience in TCI a very happy one.”

Sunday, March 13  Visitors to Middle Caicos can enjoy the breeze while whale watching right on the ocean shore at Daniel’s Café, Conch Bar, Middle Caicos.

During 2010, lunchtime whale sightings were a source of pleasure for many from January to March.

For more information contact Daniel’s Cafe on 232-6132, email middlecaicos@tciway.tc or visit www.middlecaicos.biz

 Girls and boys aged 11 to 19 years old are invited to take part in a fun singing group.

The TCI Youth Chorale rehearses every Monday at 6pm at the Edward C Gartland Youth Centre, downtown, Providenciales.

For more information call 3317176.

 Step it up this Tuesday evening with a fun fitness class at IGA Sports Centre.

From 6.30pm you will be taken through a number of step combinations mixed with conditioning exercises like squats, push ups and triceps dips.

Classes cost $12 for one or $100 for 11.

Wednesday, March 16  Are you in need of inner peace?

Interested in a healthy lifestyle and a toned and flexible body?

Then you need David Bowen’s yoga classes at The Athletic Club in the Saltmills Plaza.

Come along on Monday, Wednesday or Friday at 7am, Tuesday and Thursday at 6.30pm or Saturday at 9am.

Call 941-8686 for more details.

Thursday, March 17  Burn off your week’s excesses with an energetic kickboxing class at IGA Sports Centre.

The class begins at 7pm and includes 45 minutes of kickboxing drills followed by 15 minutes of conditioning exercises.

Classes cost $12 for one or $100 for 11.  Celebrate good health with wellness coach Benneth Williams every Thursday evening.

Come along to Williams Block, suite number six, on Lower Bight Road, Providenciales, from 7pm.

There you will get a free wellness consultation and an hour of fun.

For more details call Benneth at 246-0300 or email hls_com@ yahoo.com

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fitness Tip 

Workout recovery tips THE WAY you treat your body before, after and in-between workouts can make a difference in maximising your endurance, comfort and potential.

Here are four workout recovery tips to help you get the most out of your workouts.

1. Refuel An effective option to refuel your tired muscles is lowfat chocolate milk, according to a study from Indiana University. When athletes drank lowfat chocolate milk after an intense period of exercise, they were able to work out longer and with more power during a second workout compared to when they drank a carbohydrate replacement beverage.

The unique mix of nutrients in lowfat chocolate milk makes this delicious beverage the ideal post-exercise choice!

2. Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate Staying hydrated is important before,

Carrot banana smoothie

FIGHT off flu with this super healthy smoothie packed with nutrients to boost the immune system.

Ingredients: 2 large carrots, chopped 1 banana, cut into chunks Half cup cold apple juice 1 cup plain yogurt Method: Combine all ingredients in a blender. Blend on high speed until smooth. Serve immediately.

during and after exercise. Sweating is your body’s natural way to release heat from your hard-working muscles, but during strenuous exercise you can become dangerously dehydrated from too much water loss. Aim to minimise dehydration by drinking regularly during exercise and be sure to drink fluids to replace water loss after exercise. After you work out, milk can provide fluids to assist with rehydration.

3. Keep carbs coming Carbohydrates are essential for muscles to recover after strenuous exercise.

Experts recommend eating as soon as tolerable after exercise or refueling

with a carb-containing beverage (even better, add some protein!).

4. Get balance When you sweat, you lose important electrolytes like sodium and potassium. Keeping these minerals in balance is crucial to your body’s normal function. Typical recovery favourites like pretzels or bananas contain sodium and potassium to help your body rebalance. But don’t forget milk – it contains electrolytes such as potassium and other minerals like calcium that are lost in sweat.

And don’t forget to take some time to enjoy your accomplishments.

You deserve it!

Drinking milk after a workout can assist with rehydration.

health Tip 

Flu-fighting foods THIS week I would like to focus on the top six flu-fighting foods.

Reason being is I spoke to a few of my friends during the past week and they have all been fighting flu.

During the winter growing up with my grandmother, Mrs Evers E. Gibson, how can I not talk about her? If you want to know something about my upbringing, she is the woman.

We would affectionately call her ‘Ma' as a substitute for mummy or mother, you know how it was back in the days.

I remember each Sunday morning she would stand like a security guard at the front door of the house. As each of the grandchildren passed by they would receive a tablespoon of aloe from her before they left.

We never really understood why she did it but now I know. It took me 30 years to find out she was doing it for the good of our health, to immunise us against any infectious diseases during the winter.

There were also things on the dining room table she prepared and if we wanted what was on the table we had to abide by her rules.

By Phillip Simmons For us who grew up in the Islands, we know what was on the table on Sunday mornings, in the ‘mess pan’ as we used to call it.

We had a variety of bread to choose from and the meat was bone fish, yummy.

Based on my research, I found six ‘top flu fighting foods’.

They are oysters, garlic, carrots, yoghurt, fresh fruit and veg, spinach and leafy greens.

Let’s talk briefly about oysters.

Oysters may be renowned for boosting sex drive but these slimy molluscs are also ideal if you are looking to improve your immune system.

And the juice alone from garlic can clear up fungal maladies and even disinfect wounds.

Carrots are full of betacarotene which bolsters the number of

Oysters may help boost the immune system.

white blood cells in the immune system.

The ‘good bacteria’ in yoghurt is said to be great for regulating the immune system, by increasing the antibodies and preventing the rise of pathogenic organisms like salmonella and E-Coli.

Most fresh fruit and vegetables

are perfect for boosting the immune system by rebuilding damaged cells and enhancing new ones.

Spinach is excellent for boosting the body’s immunity from illness.

Other leafy greens like kale and collard are high in folate which is vital in preventing DNA and blood vessel damage.

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How does your garden grow With our green-fingered guru Denis Belanger

GARDENING 

Money Tip

Papaya tree PAPAYA tree care is minimal as they are not fussy plants. Papayas come in three types - Hawaiian (Carica papaya), Mexican (Carica pubescens), and babaco (Carica pentagona).

The Hawaiian varieties do not grow taller than eight feet and are easiest to harvest. Giant arborescent plants, they can grow up to 33 ft tall. They are generally short lived although they can live up to 20 years with usually a single trunk and no secondary growth.

The ripe fruit has yellow skin, the inside either deep orange or pink in colour and weighing not more than two pounds. Mexican papaya fruit is as large as a foot long. It is easier to grow but less sweet than Hawaiian papaya.

A papaya tree can be grown either from the seeds or from nursery plants. Plants can be male, female or (certain Hawaiian varieties) can produce flowers of both sexes. The leaves are palmately-lobed and shortlived, about six to eight months.

When growing papaya, do not expect the female tree to bear fruits if you do not also have a male. A male papaya tree does not bear fruits but helps the females around him to bear by pollinating them. A ratio of at least one male plant to 10 female plants is required.

The inflorescence is a an elongated, branched cyme in male plants and a much reduced cyme for bisexual and female plants. Papaya is a polygamous species with three basic plant types.

Male (staminate) plants, in which small, tubular, yellow flowers possessing only 10 anthers are held in cymes at the ends of long peduncles.

Female (pistillate) plants with large yellow to whitish flowers possess a large, superior ovary which is held on a much reduced cyme in the leaf axils along the trunk.

Bisexual (hermaphroditic) plants possess perfect flowers held on a much reduced cyme in the leaf axils along the trunk.

Spring is the best time to plant new papaya plants. Papaya tree care involves careful watering. Papaya trees need lots of water during hot weather as they have large leaves.

But if you give the tree too much water the fragile roots tend to rot.

Papaya plants should be planted in full sun (less sunlight means less sweet fruits) and at least 10 to 20 ft away from other plants, buildings, and power lines.

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Papaya trees can be grown either from seeds or from nursery plants.

In general, planting two to three papaya plants seven to 12 ft away from each other will ensure that at least one will be fruitful, and it will also facilitate fertilising and watering.

Compost fertiliser is best as the plant grows. It is best not to plant them where they will be exposed to heavy wind. The root systems are not that strong and the plants can topple in strong winds.

Papaya is mainly propagated by seed. To propagate by seed, remove the seeds from an elongated ripe fruit and place in a colander. Press the seeds against the side of the colander to break the sac surrounding the seed (this sac inhibits seed germination).

Rinse seeds thoroughly and place on a paper towel to dry (not in the sunlight). Once seeds are dry they may be placed in a plastic bag and stored in the refrigerator for several years for later use.

With age, either the number of fruits decline or the quality will deteriorate. It is ideal to plant new papaya trees every two years so that you get a continuous yield.

Papaya fruit is commonly used as a ripe fresh fruit alone, in fruit salads, drinks and desserts. Fruit is also dried, candied and made into pastes, jellies and jams.

Papaya fruit is low in calories and high in potassium and vitamins A, C and E. It also helps in digestion due to the presence of a proteindissolving enzyme.

Paper chase

INSTEAD of buying expensive magazines which end up on dump sites, see if you can read them online instead.

Most have websites with up to the minute articles. Save paper and money - just bookmark your favourite sites.

Board games are a great way to enjoy family time for free.

How to save money on entertainment

TRYING to cut back? One of the easiest expenses to slash is the entertainment budget.

Eating out, going to the movies or going to a bar are all a lot of fun, but they often don’t seem as important as paying the bills.

Here are some creative ways to have fun on the cheap – and avoid becoming a bore.

Free concerts. Check local papers’ entertainment sections.

There are usually a number of free gigs in the TCI. And it’s a great way to catch up and coming young stars before they hit the big-time.

Rent DVDs and pop popcorn. Much cheaper than going to the movies and buying popcorn, a night at home with a good DVD and home-popped popcorn can be quite perfect.

Library. One of the best forms of free entertainment around, the library contains great books and magazines. Perfect for the family.

Board games. This works for kids as well as adults. Stay home, have some snacks and play some fun board games.

Play sports. Get a group of friends together for a game of beach football. Better still, start a free club for other enthusiasts.

Crafts. If you have kids, there are plenty of cheap but fun craft projects you can do with them that can be hours of entertainment. Visit http:// community.livejournal.com/

perfect_parent/29796.html for some ideas.

Watch the stars. Find a quiet, peaceful spot, preferably away from street lights, and watch the stars. Better yet, find out when the next meteor shower is, and make it a date. Shooting stars are fantastic.

Walk on the beach. Mornings, evenings, anywhere in between, a walk on the beach is one of the best forms of free entertainment in the known world. There’s something mystical about the ocean, and the sand, and the air.

Create a time capsule. If you have a family with kids, this can be a lot of fun. Also a lot of fun with a group of really close friends. Find a nice box, and put mementos of things that are important to you. Each of you should also write a little entry about things going on in your lives. Put pictures, ticket stubs, programs from meaningful events. Seal it with a date at least five years in the future, when you’ll all open it and have the gift of memories.

Do a treasure hunt. Have one person leave a series of clues in hidden spots, each clue leading to the next clue, ending in some inexpensive ‘treasure’, such as candy.

Book club. Find a local book club for great literary discussion and a motivation to read good books. Or organise a few friends to form your own book club.

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60701/36 Cheshire Hall & Richmond Hill, Providenciales comprising 1.43 acres of land on which is constructed a three bedroom, three bathroom house.

Registered proprietor: Kenneth Norman Russell

Interested persons should be dependable and send applications via fax at (649) 941-4034 C/o Alliance Realty Ltd.

Parcel 61112/50 & 52 Long Bay Hills, Providenciales comprising of two adjoining parcels with an existing two bedroom and one bath residential house, plus guest building.

Registered Proprietor: Hynetta Lenore Stubbs Parcel 60807/172 & 173 ,The Bight & Thomas Stubbs, Providenciales comprising of two adjoining lots of a total of 1 acre on which is constructed a two storey apartment building with two ground level one bedroom apartments and one upper floor two bedroom, two bathroom apartments.

Registered Proprietor: Jacqueline Edna Brown and Latasha Makalia Delancy Parcel 10507/35/K8, South Suburbs Grand Turk comprising of a one bedroom condominium unit at the White Sands Resort.

Registered Proprietor: Wilfred Rattey Jr.

KH Capital is seeking a qualified applicant to fill the following Job vacancy: -

PROJECT MANAGER

Parcel 60400/172 Chalk Sound, Providenciales comprising of 1.05 acres of land on which is constructed a split-level residential development with 11 bedrooms, 10 bathrooms, pool and concrete deck area.

Registered Proprietor: Robert Alexander Been Parcel 60715/23 Cheshire Hall and Richmond Hill, Providenciales comprising 0.48 acres of land on which is constructed 2 two storey apartment buildings, one comprising of 8 units and the other comprising of 4 units.

Register Proprietor: Thomas Chalmers Misick

Qualifications: • Bachelors Degree with emphasis in Geography, Architecture or Planning.

• Minimum of eight (8) years progressive experience in Project Management required or same experience in related field.

• At least four (4) years management or supervisory experience required.

• Proven knowledge of TCIG Planning building code.

• Excellent oral, written communication, and presentation, and negotiation skills.

• Ability to use various computer software programs, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Architectural or Construction experience is a must

Parcel 60702/188/K6 Cheshire Hall and Richmond Hill Providenciales on which is constructed a building comprising of 1.329 square feet with two bedroom, one bathroom upper floor unit.

The unit comprises of a combined living room, kitchen and dining room areas and small laundry closet and has a small external deck area.

Registered Proprietor: Cora Nichole Malcolm Parcel 51203/29 Bottle Creek Central, North Caicos located off Middle Road comprising of four bedrooms, one bathroom, living/dining room and kitchen with approximately 1,155 sq.ft of gross floor areas of residence.

Registered Proprietor: Lionel Henry Bassett

Duties & Responsibilities:• The Project Manager will provide leadership and direction in the implementation and completion of all KH Capital Ltd. Projects.

• Maintaining all Building and Properties owned by the company.

• Manages Projects status.

• Meets with team members to assure delivery with time, scope and budget.

• Drives project process from kick-off to project completion, • Employing project management and customer specific best practices for scope, Budget/billing, and schedule.

• Formal documentation of project and all internal/external communications • Performs role of liason, problem solver, and facilitator between KH Capital Ltd., and contractors.

• Develop and foster business partnerships with external customers and other management personnel.

• Perform other task assigned as necessary

Parcel 61112/233 Long Bay Hills, Providenciales comprising of a two storey residential development, upper level residence with kitchen, living room, dining room, three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Ground floor provides a self-contained two bedroom apartment.

Registered Proprietor Claudette Olivia Blenman

10. Parcel 60900/59 Leeward Going Through, Providenciales comprising of a two storey residential development, upper level three bedrooms, two bathrooms, living/dining room and kitchen, Ground floor provides two bedrooms, one bathroom, living/dining and kitchen. Registered Proprietor Audley Gordon Williams 11. Parcel 60900/225 Leeward Going Through Providenciales comprising of residential development one storey three bedrooms and two bathrooms, living/dining room and kitchen.

Registered Proprietor Narissa Bianca Thomas 12. Parcel 60003/120 North West & North Central Blue Hills Providenciales, comprising of one storey residential development, three bedrooms and two bathrooms, living/dining room and kitchen, a laundry room and an unscreened porch area to the front of property.

Registered Proprietor Jomo Kenyetta Carter and Janet Oreetha Mears-Carter

Salary range: 50,000.00 - $70,000.00 pay commensurate with experience. Qualified applicants are kindly requested to send applications to: Deadline for submission of applicants is May 30th 2011 Submit to: Graceway IGA Supermarket main office complex or email: hr@gracewayiga. com

13. Parcel 60504/130, Blue Hills & Stamers Run, Millennium Highway Providenciales, comprising of .44 acres of land on which is an empty lot with a foundation only of two small units constructed on it.

Registered Proprietor Joshua David Harvey and Requel Monique Harvey

Is seeking an experienced qualify

multi-skill Tennis Coach

13. Parcel 60715/171 Cheshire Hall and Richmond Hill Providenciales the property comprises of .50 acres on which is constructed a single storey existing development comprising several rental units.

Registered Proprietor Charles Albert Alexander Stubbs and

Karalene Elizabeth Stubbs

The successful applicant must demonstrate the professional trait and ability to organize, plan and deliver programmes of high quality sessions with a specific focus upon delivering a coaching and competitive programmes for Tennis in the sporting arena, schools both in the professional sectors and voluntary community settings.

The auction will be held at the offices of Scotiabank (Turks and Caicos) Limited, Grace Bay Branch, Providenciales at 11:30 o’clock in the morning on Thursday the 18th day of March 2011

A reserve price will be fixed on all parcels.

A deposit of 10% is due immediately upon all accepted bids.

Deadline for submission of applicants is March 30th 2011

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Terms and Conditions of Sale by Auction are available by request from Scotiabank Collections Manager (649) 946-4750 extension 295 or fax number (649) 946- 4409.

Salary compensation: Subject to experience.

Submit to: Graceway IGA Supermarket main office complex or email: hr@gracewayiga.com

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FAX: (649) 946-4661

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NOTICE OF SALE BY 1.

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EMPLOYMENT / SERVICES / NOTICES

ALBERT GRANT JR.

GRAND TURK LIQUORS

Is looking for a

IS LOOKING FOR:

WORKER

Labourer

SUITABLE PERSON: Applicant must have a positive attitude to work and an excellent customer service skill Must be familiar with counterpoint system

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Applications must be submitted via fax to: 946-1187

Contact 241-4161

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To work 5 days per week.

Salary $5.00.

SALARY: $1,400.00 per month

BABYSITTER/

DOMESTIC

SALES CLERK DESCRIPTION OF JOB: • Process and record all daily sales for departure customer • Prepare sales summary sheet for customs • Complete daily sales slip and daily deposits

FAX: (649) 946-4661

To work 8am5pm 6 days per week. Salary $5.50 per hour.

Contact 245-3654

GARDNER

To work 6 days a week. Salary $6.00 per hour.

Contact 232-2848

JOB OPPORTUNITIES Graceway IGA Supermarket invites applications from suitable qualified individuals to fill the listed vacancies:

IT Analyst Requirements/Qualifications • Must have at least a bachelors or higher degree in Computer or Information Systems • A minimum four years on the job experience as an information technology programmer/analyst (SQL language preferable) is required • Experience in data processing, computer information systems, data communications, networking, systems analysis, and computer programming is a must.

• Ability to conduct training and informational sessions.

Duties and Responsibilities include: • Supporting all hardware related issues and reviewing all new hardware capabilities as required, such as cash registers, scales, and database and POS systems.

• Assist in resolving any software issues, review and upgrade of all new software packages.

• Maintaining good documentation relating to all IT related work plans and schedules such as backups and flowcharts.

• Overseeing the systems implementation and taking ownership of the systems work stream within the Process re-engineering project including any new systems for Graceway IGA Supermarket.

• Assisting with updating and improving the current Graceway IGA website.

• Providing reports generated from systems as requested by senior management – operational, financial or IT based.

Salary range: 40,000.00 - $50,000.00 experience.

pay

commensurate

with

• Experience in operating and maintaining heavy duty floor care machines.

• Experience in using proper safeguards such as warning signs and safety cones to alert customers and employees to potential hazards such as wet or slippery floor surfaces; • Be knowledgeable cleaning programs and adhere to manufacturer's label instructions for the safe and proper use of all chemical products Duties and Responsibilities include: • Monitor inventory of cleaning supplies and submit purchase orders or requests to store management; • Oversee cleaning and maintenance of the supermarket.

• Responsible for the total store floor care on a daily basis.

Accountant Job Requirement & Responsibilities: • Should have a CPA or ACCA qualified with a minimum of four years post qualification experience in a commercial finance position.

• 4 to 6 years experience in a responsible staff advisory or managerial capacity in finance.

• Production of financial management information for decision support purposes.

• Ability to manage five accounting staff members.

• Management of the general ledger, payables, payroll, cash, bank and receivables.

• Maintenance of high integrity accounting records and books of account.

• Managing the financial accounting processes and IT systems (MAS 90).

Salary Range: $60,000 - $80,000.00 per annum.

Floor Care Specialist

Retail Floor Positions

Requirements / Qualifications: • Experience in floor care and maintenance.

• Experience in waxing, wax removal, stripping, buffing and vacuuming large surface areas.

Job Requirements All applicants must be able to read, speak and understand the English Language and will be expected to sit and pass an in-house Math and English Test.

• • • • • •

DELI / BAKERY ASSISTANT BAKER CLEANERS STOCKER DELI SERIVCE CLERKS PRODUCE CLERKS

(1) (1) (1) (5) (2) (2)

Salary Range: $6.50 - $7.00 / Per Hour

Operations Manager Job Requirement & Responsibilities: • The Project Manager will provide leadership and direction in the implementation and completion of all Graceway IGA dba Kwatcha Trading Ltd Projects.

• Maintaining all Building and Properties owned by the company.

• Manages Projects status.

• Meets with team members to assure delivery with time, scope and budget.

• Drives project process from kick-off to project completion, • Employing project management and customer specific best practices for scope, Budget/billing, and schedule.

• Formal documentation of project and all internal/ external communications • Performs role of liaison, problem solver, and facilitator between Graceway IGA and contractors.

• Develop and foster business partnerships with external customers and other management personnel.

• Perform other task assigned as necessary • Minimum of eight (6) years progressive experience in Project Management required or same experience in related field.

• BSC (Hon) Business Administration Bachelors Degree with at lest 12 month of industrial experience is a plus • Excellent oral, written communication, and presentation, and negotiation skills.

• Ability to use various computer software programs, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Salary ranges from $35, 000.00 to $45, and 000.

Deadline for submission of applicants is June 1st 2011

Submit to: Graceway IGA Supermarket main office complex or email: hr@gracewayiga.com 6629

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‘Zombie Boy’ is Gaga’s new best friend IT TAKES a pretty unusual person to make Lady Gaga look downright conservative.

But the current darling of the fashion and music world, Rick Genest, aka Zombie Boy, has done just that.

The Montreal-native burst on to the scene after Gaga’s stylist Nicole Formichetti discovered the tattooed model on Facebook, where he has more than 20,000 fans.

Formichetti, the new Creative Director for designer Thierry Mugler, quickly snapped Genest up as his muse.

He appears alongside Gaga in the video for her new single Born This Way, and for once, the singer is the style follower, copying his skeletal body art with make-up.

He also starred in Formichetti’s debut runway show for the fashion house last week in Paris.

His rise from obscurity to fame has been sudden, and he appears as surprised as anyone

Lady Gaga new best friend is as strange as they come.

else.

Backstage at the Theirry Mugler show at Paris Fashion Week, he told New York fashion bible WWD, ‘I’m super privileged.’

He describes himself as a ‘sexual performer,’ and says, not surprisingly: ‘I like the

whole freak-show atmosphere,’ saying his antics include the usual beds of nails.

And Rick has also proved a hit with the ladies, with scores of Fashion Week attendees lining up to have their picture taken with the tattooed wonder.

The soft-spoken model told

Grazia this week: ‘When I was a kid I fell in love with zombies and wanted to become one.

‘The closest thing I could get to becoming a zombie was to get tattooed like one.’

He adds: ‘I’m so used to them now that I don’t see them anymore. (Dailymail.co.uk)

Missouri teacher suspended for being a former Porn Star Tericka Dye was her name. That is, before she became a school teacher in Parkway North high school.

The ex-porn star has been put on administrative leave following a student’s recent allegation that he had seen her in several pornographic movies in dating back to the 1990’s.

Tera Myers, a high school science teacher, admitted to

the principal and requested to be on leave to the Missouri Parkway School District. Back in 2006, Myers made headlines in a similar ordeal in Western Kentucky. She was later fired.

“The school claimed that students would be too disrupted by the knowledge of her past, and that her classroom would be unmanageable,” her attorney said, after the incident.

Tericka Myers’s porn career may be long over, but it still haunts her in the classroom. (picture truecrimereport.com)

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Banton to know faith on June 16 REGGAE singer Buju Banton would have to wait for three more months to know if he will spend the rest of his life behind cell walls.

This week a US federal judge said that sentencing will be done on June 16 for the Jamaican born singer who is facing the maximum penalty for cocaine-related charges.

The 37 year-old Banton was found guilty of three drug related charges, including conspiracy with the intent to distribute five kilograms or more of a mixture and substance containing a detectable amount of cocaine.

The singer has maintained his innocence throughout the trial, the second since a jury reached a deadlock late last year.

Banton was arrested on

Buju Banton could face a long jail term.

December 10, 2009 in a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) sting operation.

Banton’s long-time friend, Ian Thomas, and another man, James Mack, were arrested the same day when they attempted to buy cocaine from undercover detectives in a Florida warehouse.

Beyonce and Carey among big names who performed for Gaddafi’s clan BEYONCE, Mariah Carey and a few others have acknowledged that they were paid hefty sums to perform at different times for the clan of Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi.

The pair along with rapper 50 Cents, R&B singer Usher and Nelly Furtado have since regretted their actions and have donated, or are in the process of donating, their earnings to charity.

Media reports said that some artistes were paid by Gaddafi’s family just to attend the parties.

Beyonce and a few other stars have donated their Gaddafi’s family party earnings to charity.

Gaddafi’s hardliner stands against his own people has had widespread condemnation around the world.

Notorious B.I.G still large 14 years after death Fourteen years after his death, iconic rapper Notorious B.I.G. - born Christopher Wallace and also known as Biggie Smalls – lighted up Twitter as fans send out “biggieday” over the micro-blogging website.

Biggie rose to fame quickly and his career was cut short just as quickly. Sean “Diddy” Combs signed Biggie to Uptown Records and brought him to bad Boy Records when he started the label in 1992.

Biggie appeared on a remix of Mary J. Blige’s “Real Love” in 1993 and as a solo artist on a track from the “Who’s the Man?” soundtrack.

His solo album, “Ready to Die,” was released in

Notorious B.I.G gone, but not forgotten

September 1994. It was a success, but almost as memorable as Biggie’s music is his feud with Tupac Shakur, who was shot in Las Vegas on Sept. 7, 1996, and died on Sept. 13.

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Baby Gaga safe for public consumption LONDON -- Breast milk ice cream was back on the menu at a London parlor Wednesday after council officials confirmed it is safe for human consumption.

The ice cream, dubbed Baby Gaga by maker Icecreamists, was confiscated by Westminster council and sent for laboratory tests after two members of the public complained that it could contain hepatitis viruses.

Richard Block, of Westminster council, told the London Evening Standard newspaper, “We have now received confirmation from the lab that the product did not contain any harmful bacteria or viruses. Our investigation into the safety of the product is now over.”

However, Icecreamists founder Matt O’Connor, 44, said he was considering suing the council over the bad publicity the ban brought the product -- which is made from donated breast milk combined with vanilla pods and lemon zest.

“Breast milk is not dangerous and Westminster council confiscated our product in the full knowledge that we had done all the proper tests,” he said.”We are considering taking legal

Baby Gaga: Westminster Council found the ice cream was safe for human consumption (thisislondon.co.uk)

action because this has damaged our reputation.”

“They should have waited until they got the tests back before saying our product could have been a risk to the public,” he added.

The ice cream has caused controversy on both sides of the Atlantic since its launch last month, with US pop star Lady Gaga last week beginning legal proceedings against the makers.

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Sheen’s Twitter account breaks more records Charlie Sheen’s Twitter tear has left in its wake a whole lot of broken records and scratched heads –- and the pile is only growing.

After his Monday tweet looking to hire a “winning” social media intern, Internships.com reported 95,333 clicks within the first hour, visits from 181 countries and ultimately more than 74,040 submitted applications.

Sheen on Wednesday tweeted a link to the infographic showing the stunning numbers.

And according to a report from Wedbush, Sheen’s Twitter account was the fastest ever to reach a million followers -– just 25 hours after being launched on Feb. 28.

Back when he had just 70 tweets, Sheen was already far and away the record holder for most followers per tweet, with 28,581 followers. Conan O’Brien’s ratio is 6,525. President Obama’s is 5,383. Lebron James has 1,509 and Kim Kardashian has 973.

Sheen’s raging online popularity is also paying dividends for Twitter, according to Wedbush, which said that the celebrity’s account “has

Charlie Sheen is burning up Twitter.

highlighted the ability of the Twitter platform to enable individuals to build an owned audience, in realtime, in scale, with a narrative that does not need to pass through the traditional media gatekeepers.” (latimes.com)

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Sixty six victims of armed robbery To party or to mourn?

Carnival season puts this year in the Bahamas Haiti in ethical dilemma SIXTY-SIX people have been the victims of armed robbery within the past two months in the Bahamas - an average of one person per day - it has been revealed.

But police say at least half of these crimes could have been prevented had the victims carried out basic proactive measures.

Personal responsibility is said to be a vital prerequisite of crime prevention.

Supt Stephen Dean, director of the Royal Bahamas Police Force’s National Crime Prevention (NCP) office, said: “Opportunity is the key element in crime, reduce the opportunity, reduce crime.

“A lot of these cases were unnecessary and could have

been avoided had persons utilised basic common sense in terms of their personal safety.”

According to police reports compiled by The Tribune, 39 persons were robbed by armed thugs in January, and 27 in February.

Construction sites, cashbased businesses, phone card vendors, asue recipients, travellers and persons walking at night were all said to be at increased risk.

Anticipating an increase in cash flow in the capital due to new construction projects - most notably the 1,000 acre, $3.4 billion Baha Mar resort development at Cable Beach - Supt Dean explained that his department sought to crack

down on emerging trends.

Supt Dean said: “Prevention.

Not to raise alarm, but to prevent similar events from recurring, to minimise armed robbery. When we see these trends we try to address it before it gets out of control.”

On Friday afternoon, three armed men burst into the office of the TG Glover construction site on Pitt Road. Armed with handguns, the robbers escaped with an undisclosed amount of cash in a white 2006 Chevy Suburban they stole from an employee. Police later found the vehicle abandoned at Bain Street, off Nassau Street.

Construction sites and other businesses that employ cash payroll were urged yesterday to invest in a checking system

Notice Of Sale By Public Auction Meridian Mortgage Corporation Ltd. as Chargee, pursuant to its charge and the Registered Land Ordinance, hereby gives notice that it will cause to be sold the property listed below by Public Auction, to be held at the office of Meridian Trust Company, Caribbean Place, and Providenciales at 10.00 a.m. on Friday 1st of April, 2011.

Location

50500/96, Whitby, North Caicos. 5.0 acres of beachfront land with partially constructed foundation, 2 lots west of the St Charles resort on Whitby Beach, North Caicos. The subject property enjoys approximately 288 linear foot of beachfront. Suitable for luxury home or commercial development. A reserve price will be fixed for the auction.

Title

Absolute

Proprietor

Prickly Pear Investment Company, Ltd.

Approximate Area

5.0 acres

Location

40103/23&24, West, Middle Caicos. 0.71 acres of elevated raw land located at the end of a cul-de-sac in the beautiful Blue Horizon Resort, Middle Caicos.

Parcel 40103/23 comprises 0.34 acres. Parcel 40103/24 comprises 0.37 acres. Stunning sea views.

Just steps away from the secluded beach below. A reserve price will be fixed for the auction.

Title

Absolute

Proprietor

Natures Way Ltd

Approximate Area

0.71 acres

which would eliminate the increased risk of keeping large sums of cash on site. All cashbased businesses are advised to invest in high-quality surveillance, security guards, and have greater communication with the police.

Supt Dean added: “Call the police, call the crime prevention office, we can give recommendations on how you can make your home or business more secure. Our officers will come out to your place and conduct a survey, for free, and present you with recommendations based on our findings.”

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti -Across the grand central plaza downtown, a sound truck with an expansive dance floor pulls up in front of the broken presidential palace. The DJ revs up the crowd as two dozen girls in eye-catching red-and-white mini-skirts take their positions. Backs to the crowd, they hold on tight to the railing and shake their rumps to thunderous applause.

A year after an earthquakeravaged Haiti was forced to not hold its biggest and most boisterous block party, the show is back on. But the return of carnival -- or kanaval -- is

triggering debate about whether a nation still reeling from its worst natural disaster and in the midst of an intense presidential election can afford the debauchery.

“I don’t see carnival,” said Sedio Laviolette, 53, who has lived for more than a year in a tent on the Champ de Mars, the downtown public plaza that once hosted carnival’s many grandstands but today hosts an estimated 16,000 homeless quake victims.

“I don’t see how we can be thinking about enjoying ourselves when we, the poor people, are still living in misery. Any serious government wouldn’t even be thinking about carnival.”

Sales Manager Duties:

• Fluent English (should be first language) • Professional written and verbal communication • Strong interpersonal skills • It literate • Able to travel without Visa restrictions • Smart appearance

Requirement:

Remuneration • Commission only

• Promote the services of the company both in the TCI and overseas • Oversee the rental operations and sales activities of company contracts • Develop sales strategy for company managed inventory • Degree level education

All resumes and applications to: alliedmanagement@usa.net

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REGISTERED LAND ORDINANCE, CAP 72

NOTICE LOST LAND CERTIFICATE TITLE NUMBER 60501/15

SECTION BLUE HILLS & STAMERS RUN

ISLAND PROVIDENCIALES

Whereas WILLIS WHITFIELD GRANT of Blue Hills has declared that the Land Certificate for the above mentioned title number(s) registered in his/her/their name was inadvertently mislaid and cannot be found.

Take notice that I, Grisilda Carol Smith, Acting Registrar of Lands, shall issue a new land certificate for the said title within six weeks of the date of the first publication of this Notice in a local newspaper and the Gazette.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION ARE AVAILABLE BY REQUEST, FROM MERIDIAN TRUST COMPANY LTD.

Meridian House

Dated this 28th day of February 2011 Signed………ADD SIGNATURE………………………

P.O. Box 599, Caribbean Place Leeward Highway, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands, B.W.I Tel. (649) 941-3082. Fax (649) 941-3223

Witnessed………ADD SIGNATURE……………………….

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Golding allowed ineligible party members in House of Representatives States and was a citizen of that country at the time of his nomination for the 2007 general election.

“We have been aware of the status for some time, but you will appreciate ...

Everald would be the fifth of five ... I don’t need to spell it out that we could not have all five departing the House at the same time,” Golding told journalists during a press briefing convened in the Government’s conference room while Parliament sat

yesterday.

“You are aware of the arithmetic of the balance in Parliament,” the prime minister added.

Golding’s Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) won the September 2007 general election with a razor-thin majority, taking 32 of the 60 seats in the House of Representatives. The People’s National Party (PNP) won the other 28 seats.

However, immediately after the election, the PNP’s Abe Dabdoub dragged Daryl

Man charged with killing his mother in the Bahamas A MAN accused of killing his mother appeared in court on Monday in the Bahamas.

Ronado Adderley, 33, of Dundas Town, Abaco, was arraigned before Chief Magistrate Roger Gomez in Court One, Bank Lane, charged in the murder of Yvonne Adderley.

It is alleged the accused intentionally caused Mrs

Adderley’s death on Monday, February 28.

Mrs Adderley was found dead inside an apartment in Dundas Town, with injuries to the back of her head.

Police believe she had been involved in an argument prior to her death.

The accused, who was not represented by an attorney yesterday, was not required to enter a plea to the murder

charge.

Prosecutor Sandradee Gardiner said the prosecution intends to proceed with a Voluntary Bill of Indictment in the matter- bypassing a preliminary inquiry in the Magistrate’s Court.

The case was adjourned to May 9, with Adderley remanded to Her Majesty’s Prison. (www.tribune242. com)

Vaz, who beat him in the race for the West Portland seat, to court claiming he had dual citizenship and was not qualified to sit in the House.

The court agreed with Dabdoub and booted Vaz in 2008. Gregory Mair, who had Venezuelan allegiance, resigned in 2009 and, like Vaz, was returned by way of a byelection. Michael Stern, also in 2009, and Shahine Robinson, in 2010 were also disqualified for having offended the constitution.

Golding said he could not have allowed all the MPs on the Government side with dual citizenship to resign at once.

“Let’s be practical. We have a majority in the House of four. If three of those four, four of those four, five of those four were to depart the House at any particular point in time simultaneously, under the rules of Parliament a certain number of members can convene the House, can pass a no-confidence motion on the Government; can cause the Government to collapse,” Golding said.

He added: “That’s not something that one would want to invite on himself.

That would be a technical way of defeating the will of the people as expressed in the elections on September 3, 2007 ... . It had to be handled in a particular way.”

Golding also said the government had priorities which could not be sidelined to deal with by-election matters.

Jamaican Prime Minister Bruce Golding said he had no alternative but to play it safe. (Jamaica Gleaner photo)

ST. MONICA’S ANGLICAN CHURCH Requires a

Labourer

Duties: • To keep the church buildings and grounds clean • To open and prepare church for all services, meetings and other activities • To close and secure church after all services, meetings and other activities • Any other duties as may be determined by the Rector or Vestry Qualifications: • Must be able to communicate fluently in English

Contact 941-8499

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JAMAICAN Prime Minister Bruce Golding admitted this week that he had been aware that members of his party were ineligible to sit in the House of Representatives, but asking them to resign en bloc could have caused a collapse of his Government.

Golding made the revelation to journalists after Everald Warmington resigned as a member of parliament for South West St Catherine because he had pledged allegiance to the United

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Queen’s granddaughter to wed rugby fiancé in July ZARA Phillips, The Queen’s granddaughter, and her rugby international fiancé Mike Tindall will be married at the Canongate Kirk, Edinburgh, on July 30, Buckingham Palace said this week.

It is the second Royal Wedding of the year following on from the nuptials of Prince William and Kate Middleton on April 29.

It has also been revealed that an England rugby World Cup winner is to be the best man to Tindall.

Iain Balshaw, who was a replacement in England’s victory over Australia in 2003, has been asked to take on best man duties by his former Gloucester and Bath teammate.

His choice as best man was revealed by Gloucester winger James Simpson-Daniel, who will be a groomsman at the wedding.

Simpson-Daniel, 28, said he was delighted to be part of the eagerlyawaited wedding of his close friend, the Gloucester and England captain.

He said 31-year-old Biarritz fullback Balshaw was the perfect choice to deliver a confident, humorous speech in front of royalty.

‘I’m really proud to be a groomsman, I’ll be honoured to park all the flash cars for him,” Simpson-Daniel told Gloucestershire newspaper The Citizen.

‘Balsh has got some great stories on Tins, and everyone’s really looking forward to hearing them.

He’s a great public speaker.’

Tindall, who lives with Miss Phillips in Cheltenham, was joint best man at Balshaw’s wedding to Kate Davies in Cheltenham two

Seven children dead after Pennsylvania’s farm house fire SEVEN children died in a farm house fire in Pennsylvania, USA earlier this week.

The incident happened while the children’s mother was milking cows and their father was napping in a milk delivery truck.

Local police said that a threeyear-old escaped the blaze and warned her mother, but it was too late to save the children who ranged in age from 7 months to 11 years.

Zara Phillips and her fiance Mike Tindall have set a date for their wedding. (PA photo)

years ago.

He was also an usher at SimpsonDaniel’s own wedding.

Zara, 29, and Tindall announced their engagement in January, two months after Prince William announced his engagement to Kate Middleton.

They were introduced to each other by her cousin Harry at a bar in Sydney, Australia in 2002.

Their friendship blossomed into a romance and Tindall, 32, has claimed that it was his ‘pure charm’ that won the royal’s heart.

Last year, the couple bought a £800,000 house together in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, which is where Tindall proposed.

Posing together in casual attire outside their house in deep snow, she said: ‘I was really shocked when Mike proposed but I am very

happy.’

Tindall added: ‘I am delighted that Zara has agreed to marry me. We are both very excited about the next stage in our lives together.’

Tindall recently revealed that Princess Anne has asked him to get his nose straightened before his wedding.

Tindall told producers and crew on the set of Sky 1 sports quiz A League Of Their Own that his Royal motherin-law-to-be had expressed her fears about how the wedding photographs might look.

‘Princess Anne asked me if I’d have the surgery,’ he admitted.

But the rugby ace, who has broken his nose eight times so far in his 12year career, says that after corrective nasal surgery earlier in his career he is unlikely to go under the knife again. (Dailymail.co.uk)

Yemeni security forces open fire on protesters AS Yemen’s increasingly broad protest movement sought to expand their presence in the capital, the protests turned violent for the first time in weeks – underscoring the volatility of the Arab world’s poorest country.

At least 10 were injured by gunfire in front of Sanaa University, according to medical workers on the scene, and dozens more were injured in clashes with security forces as the protesters sought to make space for more tents near one of the security lines. The gunfire came from both uniformed security forces and individuals in civilian clothes, witnesses said.

“I was sitting with other demonstrators when they started firing shots at the crowd,” said Saleh Al Hashmy, who was bandaged and bleeding from the head outside of a nearby mosque that had been turned into a makeshift hospital. “We all got up

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to run and the police beat us with sticks and fired tear gas.”

Another eyewitness, Mohammed Ali Hamouda, also said he had seen police fire on the protesters. Among the injured at the mosque was a man who had been shot in the eye.

According to a government statement, police attempted to apprehend armed individuals at a security checkpoint in front of the demonstration area. When they resisted arrest, a gunfight broke out, according to the statement.

The skirmishes marked the first violence since Feb. 24, when President Ali Abdullah Saleh ordered police to protect protesters.

But tensions have been mounting in recent days, as Mr. Saleh rejected an offer from the opposition to come up with an exit strategy – but not actually step down – by year’s end.

“The peaceful and smooth transition of power is not carried

out through chaos but through the will of the people expressed through elections,” said a statement from the president’s office.

Even before the latest clashes, Saleh’s insistence on finishing his term, which expires in 2013, had already raised concern about more potential violence.

On Sunday, the US embassy urged all American citizens to leave the country, citing high security threats resulting from both terrorism and civil unrest.

At least 27 have been killed since Feb. 16, though the vast majority of the deaths have come from Aden, according to Amnesty International.

But now, the capital is feeling the shocks of violence.

“It’s been peaceful here,” said opposition demonstrator Shaif alJabry after tonight’s skirmishes. “But there’s violence all over the country and now it’s coming to the capital.” (csmonitor.com)

Revelers of the Salgueiro samba school participate in the second night of the annual Carnival parade in Rio de Janeiro’s Sambadrome on March 7. (Photo: Ueslei Marcelino)

Grand carnival in Brazil CARNIVAL celebrations came to a close on Wednesday.

The pre-Lent celebrations that began last Friday attracted 250,000 more people than expected, bringing an estimated $500 million in revenue to the seaside city that will host the 2014 World Cup and 2016 Olympics.

First-time visitors to the neverending revelry were exhausted.

“I didn’t realise it would literally go on all the time,” said Rosie Wigmore, a 19-year-old visitor from

Brighton, England, who tried to veer off the Carnival path and visit an art gallery, only to be swept up in yet another street band’s entourage.

“You would never have this in England,” she said. “If you had this many people, and everyone drinking, you’d have fights.”

About 450 street bands paraded this year, the Rio tourism department said, while the city received an estimated 1 million visitors, above the expected 750,000. About 40 percent of them were foreign.

UK businessmen among nine arrested in bank probe TWO of Britain’s wealthiest businessmen have been arrested, along with seven others in the 2008 collapse of Iceland’s Kaupthing bank, during the global financial meltdown.

Britain’s Serious Fraud Office arrested seven of the men after raids of businesses and homes in London, while two others were arrested in the Icelandic capital, Reykjavik.

It was confirmed by the international media that entrepreneurs Robert and Vincent Tchenguiz were among those arrested in London.

The brothers are said to have investments in some of Britain’s best known retail brands, including grocer J. Sainsbury PLC and pub chain Mitchells & Butlers, but the business

borrowed more than 1 billion pounds ($1.62 billion) from Kaupthing, and was plunged into crisis when the bank collapsed.

Icelandic media said former Kaupthing chairman Sigurdur Einarsson was also arrested in London.

Britain’s fraud office is investigating whether Kaupthing made false claims while trying to attract British investors to its “high yield” deposit account, Kaupthing Edge.

It is also looking at why “substantial value” was taken out of the bank shortly before it collapsed.

Iceland’s economy imploded when Kaupthing and the other major banks collapsed under the weight of huge debt in the early days of the world financial crisis.

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Gadhafi vows to fight foreign interference, no-fly zone in Libya

In this Oct. 20, 2010 file photo, 20-year-old Marisol Valles Garcia sits at her desk after her swearing-in ceremony as the new police chief of the small town of Praxedis G. Guerrero, near Ciudad Juarez, Mexico.

Mexico town fires its bravest woman MARISOL Valles Garcia, the 20-year-old police chief who made international headlines as the bravest woman in Mexico, was fired Monday, reportedly after fleeing to the United States to escape death threats.

Mexico, it seems, has lost another hero to the drug war.

The criminology student who is raising a young son had taken the job in October when no one else would apply, and after the previous chief of the small town of Praxedis G. Guerrero had been beheaded. In recent months she shifted law enforcement’s approach toward an emphasis on prevention through increased police presence in the street.

But fierce intimidation apparently took its toll in a town overrun by traffickers in the violent Juárez Valley, just 35 miles south of Ciudad Juárez.

“The mayor has decided to remove the official from her post after she did not return on the day agreed and did not notify [us] about prolonging her period of absence,” the mayor’s office said Monday in

a press release.

Ms. Valles Garcia and her family are at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention center in El Paso, Texas, awaiting a hearing in their asylum case, says Gustavo de la Rosa Hickerson, a state human rights ombudsman in Chihuahua, where Praxedis is located. The ombudsman told the Monitor that the state asked him to find an immigration lawyer for the family.

The Mexican Consulate General in El Paso said its immigrant protection department is following the case, but would not provide details because there is a process underway by US immigration authorities.

Ms. Valles Garcia’s disappearance is the latest blow to morale in a region that has taken pride in the few heroes who have stood up to rampaging drug traffickers and who have suffered ill fate as a result.

Ericka Gandara, the only police officer who had not resigned in the border town of Guadalupe, also in the Juárez Valley, disappeared in December. She has yet to be found.

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BOTH in an interview with Turkish television and in a speech in Tripoli broadcast over state television, Muammar Gadhafi accused foreigners of trying to colonise Libya and take its oil and said he would fight the imposition of a no-fly zone, a move the international community is considering.

Despite Mr. Gadhafi’s typically zealous speech, many observers say that the situation seems to be moving toward a stalemate.

NATO is weighing the possibility of placing a no-fly zone over Libya, a move Gadhafi has said he will adamantly oppose.

The BBC’s Wyre Davies, posted in Tripoli, says that the Libyan leader appears to be “in [an] increasingly confident and belligerent mood,” showing little interest in making compromises with the opposition.

“If they take such a decision [to impose a no-fly zone], it will be useful for Libya, because the Libyan people will see the truth, that what they want is to take control of Libya and to steal their oil,” said Gadhafi in the Turkish TV interview reposted by the BBC. “Then the Libyan people will take up arms against them.”

In his address, Gadhafi also claimed that he had proof of foreign interference, saying that his forces arrested internationals in a raid on a mosque, according to the

Libya’s leader Muammar Qaddafi poses after an interview with a Turkish television reporter at the Rixos hotel in Tripoli on March 8. (Picture: Huseyin Dogan)

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“They had their weapons and alcohol as well,” said Gadhafi, describing the raid.

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“Some of them ... come from Afghanistan, some of them come from Egypt, some of them come from Algeria just to misguide our children.”

The United Kingdom and France in particular are pushing for a UN resolution authorising the creation of a no-fly zone over Libya. While the US would support such a measure, it has said that the decision should be made by the UN and should not be US-led. The UN may have some trouble approving the no-fly zone because Russia and China, both of which have veto power in the UN Security Council, are reluctant to impose measures that could result in the bombing of Libya’s air defenses, reports Haaretz.

Despite Gadhafi’s strong speech, Al Jazeera reports that the leader may be amenable to talking to the opposition through backchannels. There are unconfirmed reports that Gaddafi may even be willing to step down, provided he is not charged with war crimes and he and his family can safely leave Libya.

Following Gadhafi’s address, the opposition publicly offered Gaddafi 72 hours to resign.

“If he leaves Libya immediately, during 72 hours, and stops the bombardment, we as Libyans will step back from pursuing him for crimes,” said Mustafa Abdel Jalil, head of the opposition National Council in an interview with Al Jazeera on Tuesday.

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US image problem grows as Afghanistan casualties mount deaths caused by Afghan and international forces dropped by 26 percent last year. Of the total 2,777 civilian deaths in 2010, Afghan and international forces were responsible for only 16 percent. Meanwhile, insurgent attacks accounted for 75 percent of civilian deaths, a 28 percent increase.

The report underscores

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the difficulties that face international forces. Even when their efforts to minimize civilian casualties are successful, it only takes a couple of high profile incidents to negatively turn public opinion. Meanwhile, as insurgent-caused casualties mount, the Taliban and other antigovernment groups may face an image crisis similar to NATO-led forces.

“There’s been an enormous expenditure of effort to make sure that when we employ air power that it is used judiciously,” says US Air Force Lt. Col. John Dorrian, an International Security Assistance Force spokesman.

“Any civilian casualty incident – whether it be caused by

ISAF or whether it’s caused by insurgents – is a detriment to our cause here.”

The decrease comes even as ISAF and Afghan forces grew by 107,000 personnel in 2010 and drastically increased operations. Last November, for example, US planes had 880 weapons releases, as opposed to 271 in November of 2009. With the exception of December, weapons releases have increased every month this year since June when compared with the same month last year, according to ISAF statistics. Despite the uptick, UNAMA notes a 52 percent drop in air attack causalities.

Some observers question the ability of international forces to conduct an air

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war of this scale without creating an increasingly hostile population – especially after a NATO air strike killed nine boys collecting firewood in Kunar a week ago.

Thomas Ruttig, co-director of the Afghanistan Analysts Network says that the US military must be aware of this risk and speculates that their adherence to using air power may signal a shifting strategy.

“For me, the only conclusion is that it has given up ‘winning hearts and minds.’ Since this aspect has been considered core of any successful COIN [counterinsurgency] strategy, it remains the US command’s secret how it wants to overcome the insurgency,” he says.

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VIOLENCE against civilians in Afghanistan has climbed to the highest level since the fall of the Taliban in 2001, says a report released Wednesday by the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA).

The number of civilians killed as a result of fighting in this war-torn nation rose by 15 percent in 2010 as compared

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Meanwhile, the report indicates that insurgent forces are taking less care when it comes to winning over the population. Aside from the general increase in insurgent caused civilian deaths, there

was a 105 percent increase in assassinations and an 83 percent increase in abductions during 2010.

A series of recent offensives against civilian targets, such as the Kabul Bank attack in

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Jalalabad and the supermarket bombing in Kabul may indicate that the insurgency is staring to focus on soft targets.

Comparing the Afghan insurgency to that of Iraq, Michael O’Hanlon, a senior

fellow at the Brookings Institution points out that when Al Qaeda in Iraq began to inflict violence against the local population they quickly lost support. The Taliban may face similar problems

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if they do not limit collateral damage.

With the fighting season just about to begin as warm weather returns to Afghanistan, it remains difficult to gauge the strength of the insurgency

after last spring and summer’s military offensives. It is also difficult to tell how the community will responded to insurgents after facing increased violence from the Taliban and other groups.

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.

Personal Concierge Requirements: • Provides a very personal, detailed, seamless service to guests • Take care of guests needs in a highly professional manner.

• Be seen by the guests in response to all the guest’s needs and requests.

• The attention to detail required and the ability to anticipate the needs of guests needs demand that the butler is a consummate hotel professional with impeccable standards • Strive to create an atmosphere that makes a ‘wow’ impression on the guests • Will not accept anything less that the best available presentation of the suites/rooms and public areas of the floors.

• Must take gentle care of all their guests from arrival until departure without imposing themselves on the guest Salary Range: Commensurate based on qualification and experience

Cashier/Hostess Requirements: • 1-2 years restaurant service experience, with 5 star experience is an asset • Personable, professional, flexible, always smiling and helpful • Punctual, detail orientated, able to work split shifts when required • Must be competent with a PC and Macros experience is an asset • Team player driven to deliver exceptional customer service.

Salary Range: Commensurate based on qualification and experience

Housekeeping Supervisor Requirements: • Possess 2 years experience in a Supervisory role at a highend resort • Possess knowledge of proper cleaning techniques, requirements, and use of equipment • Assisting the Executive Housekeeper in the day –today management and operation of the Housekeeping Department • Oversee the staff, ensure they perform their job functions as required • Possess knowledge of proper cleaning supplies and chemical handling.

• Assist in all Housekeeping responsibilities, including cleaning, as needed.

• Assist with training and instruction of the Housekeeping Staff up to the standards required by the hotel.

• Assist with administration duties, such as timesheets and tracking lost and found property.

• Perform the Executive Housekeeper’s duties when not unavailable Salary Range: Commensurate based on qualification and experience

Energy Conservation Technician Requirements: • At least one (1) year technical training in the electrical engineering field.

• At least three (3) years practical engineering experience..

• Must be computer literate.

• Ability to energy conservation activities as required.

• Complete engineering repair, installation and servicing at an intermediate level.

• Additional skills in electronic, plumbing and/or mechanical engineering would be an asset.

Salary Range: Commensurate based on qualification and experience

Houseman Requirements: • Ensure the cleanliness of all hotel areas.

• Assist in all Housekeeping responsibilities, transporting linen, assist in cleaning of all guests’ room, stocking amenities and linens • Perform any other tasks or projects as directed by Housekeeping Management to continue high levels of guest care.

• Ensure inventory is used properly and in supply at all times.

Salary Range: Commensurate based on qualification and experience

Reservations Manager Requirements: • A Degree in Hotel Administration or equivalent work experience • Previous experience in Reservations Department • To efficiently manage the Reservations Department with minimal costs and maximum profitability through proficient management of staff, internal controls, administration of company policies & excellent guest service.

• At least 2 years of direct related experience as an Assistant Reservation Manager for a 5 star luxury property • Participate in hotel MOD program. Conduct department meetings as required and attends staff hotel meetings.

• Communicates with all hotel departments and staff to ensure the efficient operation of Reservations Department.

• Energetic, positive visionary leader, dedicated to motivating and developing team members.

Salary Range: Commensurate based on qualification and experience

Restaurant Manager

Requirements: • Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management • At least 3-4 years experience as a Restaurant Manager in a luxury hotel/resort/club • Experience in quality and efficiency initiatives • International and multi-outlet experience • Ability to lead, train and organize team to deliver superb guest experience • Ability to manager budget and understand how P&L is prepared.

• Knowledge of health and sanitation standards • Be able to prepare staff schedules, timesheets and have knowledge of Macros, Excel and Windows.

Salary Range: Commensurate based on qualification and experience

Executive Assistant Requirements • Minimum 5 years experience as executive personal assistant.

• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality.

• Problem solver, effective communicator and team player.

• International, five star, hospitality experience.

• Dependable, trustworthy, exceptionally organized.

• Ability to work with little to no supervision • Must have demonstrated PC skills including PowerPoint, MS Project, Excel pivot tables and databases.

• Must read and speak English and Chinese fluently.

Salary Range: Commensurate based on qualification and experience

Carpenter Requirements: • Minimum of five years in all phases of residential construction • Knowledge of residential construction and remodeling trades, practices, procedures, techniques, tools and equipment, materials, specifications, quality control, cost control, and safety.

• Proficient at the following tasks: stain-grade trim work, hang doors, drill and set door hardware, set windows, layout for stairs and common rafters, read blueprints, utilize appropriate math skills.

• Mathematical skills and analytical skills necessary to do material estimates.

• Able to quickly identify potential schedule conflicts and generate and implement needed modifications • Able to complete and fulfill paperwork required for purchase orders, and time sheets • Maintain records, document actions and present written progress reports • Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean environment.

Salary Range: Commensurate based on qualification and experience

Interested persons can contact our Human Resources Department no later than March 14th, 2011 @ (649) 946-5050 Ext. 1050. Email: veronica.clare@gracebayclub.com Fax: (649) 946-5758. P.O. Box 128 Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, British West Indies

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Office: 941-4100 Carolina 231-4461, Natishka 243-4921

vehicles for sale Mac Motors

New Vehicles with Factory Warranty; 2009 FIAT 500 Sport BZ 1.2 2Dr Auto (Bossa Nova White) *248033* - 29,700. 2009 FIAT Panda Dynamic 1.2 Auto (New Orleans Blue) *323248* - 22,900. 2009 FIAT Grande Punto 1.4 Auto (Ambient White) *466162* - 26,500. 2009 FIAT Bravo Dynamic 1.4 Auto (Steel Grey) *196447* - 35,500. 2008 Land Rover Discovery III SE TDV6 (Keswick) *469067* - 68,000. 2008 Dodge Caliber SXT Sport App. 2.0L (Surf Blue) *599952* - 27,000. 2009 Dodge Journey SXT FWD 3.5L (Silver Steel) *535698* - 37,000. 2009 Dodge Durango 4x2 SLT 4.7L V8 (Silver) *703733* - 40,000. 2009 Jeep Patriot Sport 4x2 (White) *186265* - 32,000.

2009 Dodge Dakota SLT 4x4 (Deep Water Blue) *765339* - 35,000.

Certified used vehicles;

2006 Jaguar X-Type Estate Manual Trans, 2.0L Diesel, AVALABLE FOR LEASE - 39,000. 2006 Land Rover Freelander TD4 Atacama Sand 22,500. 2007 Dodge Ram Mega Cab 5.7L V8 4x4 Hemi (Red) Very LOW MILES!!! - 41,000. 2008 Dodge Ram Sport 1500 5.7L V8 Hemi 4x2 (Sunburst) - 36,500

Mac Motors

FULLY FRANCHISED DEALER FOR LAND ROVER, JAGUAR, DODGE, JEEP, CHRYSLER & FIAT SALES / WARRANTY* / SERVICE / DIAGNOSTICS / BODY REPAIRS FREE First Service with New Vehicles Finance available for qualified buyers *Land Rover / Jaguar : 3 Years Factory Warranty *Dodge / Jeep / Chrysler : 2 Years Factory Warranty *Used : 3 Months Warranty on 'Certified Used Vehicle’

for sale 10m 2010 Torch is for sale for $950.

The kite is in very good condition with only one small tear, which was repaired.

Also selling 130cm Momentum for $400.

It comes with new foot-pads and fins.

The board has some scrapes on the bottom. Contact 342-2941

services Earn money now.

Sell Avon 346-1434 / 246-1434

The Flower Girl Bed and Bath Shop Bed and bath sets and Lingeries For more information, call us at 649-9464894 or 649-2313788, you may also e-mail us at flowergirlprovo@yahoo.com ******************************** We now accept Upholstery jobs.

Have your cushions re-covered at excellent prices Drape fabrics are also in stock For more information, call us at 6499464894 or 649-2313788, you may also e-mail us at flowergirlprovo@ yahoo.com The Flower Girl Bouquets, Mix and Tropical Arrangements for all occasions Price ranges from $15.00 and up For more information and reservation, call us at 649-9464894 or 6492313788, You may also e-mail us at flowergirlprovo@yahoo.com *********************** Easter Baskets and Easter Dresses available For more information, call us at 649-9464894 or 6492313788, you may also e-mail us at flowergirlprovo@yahoo.com ********************** Cards for all occasions, Gift Sets for men and women Designer Vases on display.

For more information, call us at 6499464894 or 649-2313788, you may also e-mail us at flowergirlprovo@ yahoo.com ************************ Fresh and Silk flower Arrangements available for centerpieces And decorations in all sizes ************************* Customized Gift Baskets for her and him…tell us what You want and we’ll do it for you! ************************* Decors and flowers for wedding from ceremony to Personal flowers and all through the reception ************************* Sympathy Wreath and Casket Sprays available in different sizes *************************** Inspirational Gift Items and baskets in different designs On display For more information, call us at 6499464894 or 649-2313788, you may also e-mail us at flowergirlprovo@yahoo.com

CLEOPHAS MISSICK KEW NORTH CAICOS

Labourers Is looking for Two

Labourers To work 6 days per week.

To work 5 days per week salary $5.00 per hour interested persons can

Contact 431-2618 or 243-3174

Contact 946-7164 or 242-4799

Salary $5.00 per hour.

6617

Professional Building For Rent

for sale

March 12 - 18, 2011

6611

Job Listings

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PHONE: (649) 946-4664

FAX: (649) 946-4661

EMPLOYMENT / SERVICES / NOTICES

REQUIRED AT NORTH CAICOS

EXPERIENCED CARPENTER/LABOURER Experienced carpenter/labourer required for full time work at, North Caicos. 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 $5.00 per hour. Please apply no later than 14th March, 2011 at handmy@ tciway.tc or contact on telephone No. 232 7101.

Belongers only need apply.

M & R CONSTRUCTION

Charming Changes and Natural Wellness Products presents a

New Look, New Attitude and a Whole New You for 2011 !!!!

(Exclusive Distributor for SliMor + Acai, SliMor, SliMax, FenuMor, MultiMor, Colonex, Nutricin, Mas Xtreme and Passion Power)

Providenciales Graceway Iga Supermarket ( Leeward Highway) Best 4 Less Liquor Store ( Grace Bay) Discovery Land ( Lower Bight Road) Grace Bay Pharmacy ( Neptune Plaza) Grace Bay Pharmacy (Lightbourne’s Plaza) Flamingo Pharmacy (Graceway Plaza) Island Pharmacy (Menzies Building) Nhip Pharmacy ( Lightbourn’s Plaza) Sunset Pharmacy Plus (Royal Palm Plaza) Mojito’s Bar ( Blue Hills Round About) Seaview Provo (Rock Plaza) Northside Quick Stop (Blue Hills) Naeo’s Smart ( Five Cays Road) Pumpy’s Bar ( Five Cays Road)

941-5000 343-6433 946-8242 941-7790 941-4527 946-4150 941-7790 941-3751 242-0268 941-3650 242-8509

Grand Turk Dot’s Food Fair ( Pond Street) Grace Bay Pharmacy (Cee’s Plaza) J & J Supermarket (West Road) Club Ranking (West Road) Ruth’s Beauty Salon ( Back Salina) Bridging The Gap Professional Services (Moxey Folly) Faye Forbes ( Breezy Bay) South Caicos Kisa Services (Stubbs Road) SunSet Café & Grill (Opposite Dock Landing) North Caicos T’s Grocery Store (Bottle Creek) Scorpio Xiv Bar ( Kew) Charmaine Clarke (Sandy Point)

MAXWELL HAMILTON

Is looking for a

Mason

To work 5 days per week.

Salary $10.00 per hour.

2 Laborers 1 Domestic Worker 1 Nanny To work 5 days per week including holidays if needed. Monday thru Friday 7am – 4pm.

Salary $6.50.

Contact 245-6962

WANTED THE CRYSTAL & GIFT GALLERY Is seeking to hire a

AVAILABLE AT THESE STORES

is looking to fill the following positions:

Contact 231-0327

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946-2324 946-1266 247-3577 247-3577 946-2294 946-2899 241-2029

946-7284 241-7651 231-3919

Labourer

To work 3 days per week salary $5.00 per hour Duties: cleaning floors and windows, dispose of garbage.

Telephone: 941-8080

Security

Guard Experienced only for hotel. Must be able to speak and read English.

Full time evenings.

Fax resume to Turks & Caicos Club

At 946-5858

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Contact Mrs. Forbes at 243-8071

To work 6 days per week. Salary $350.00 per week

Contact 946-5663

6641

Need to work 5 days per week. Salary $5.50 per hour. Must have electrical, plumbing and gardening skills.

LaboUrer Pump Attendant

SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION Equity Ltd., pursuant to the Registered Land Ordinance of the Turks and Caicos Islands, hereby gives notice that it will cause to be sold by public auction, the following properties: Property # 1:

Title 60905/157 K8, Leeward Going Through, Providenciales A 1700 sq. ft. 2 bedroom, 2-1/2 bathroom Palmyra condominium unit – Unit 202 Registered Owners: SHELLY KAY THOMPSON and CAROL ANNE THOMPSON

Property # 2: Titles 60812/29K1, 29K2, 29K3, 29K4 and 29K5,

The Bight and Thomas Stubbs, Providenciales (The Seagate) This unique property located behind Coral Gardens on Penn’s Road is comprised of five (5) condominium units situated on 1.176 acres. There are two (2) buildings, one of which contains a cistern, basement and laundry plus 2-2 bedrooms, 2-1/2 bath condo with living, kitchen and dining areas, plus 2-1 bedroom, 1-1/2 bath condo with living, kitchen and dining areas. The second building has a 1 bedroom, 1-1/2 bath condo with living, kitchen and dining area. The site is fully landscaped and has a swimming pool. The condo units vary in area, from 768 sq. ft. to 1959 sq. ft. At the present time, all of the condo units are still owned by the Chargor, which has been operating the development strictly as a rental property.

Registered Proprietor: MUSTANG INVESTMENTS LTD. Property # 3:

Title 60904/127, Leeward Going Through, Providenciales A 0.56 acre residential corner building lot in the prestigious Leeward area; close to canal and ocean front. All utilities available.

Registered Proprietor: RUSSELL ALEXANDER GARLAND

Property # 4:

Title 60803/87, The Bight & Thomas Stubbs, Providenciales A 2.62 acre corner lot on the Lower Bight Road in the Bight, on which is located a small, unoccupied single storey building.

Suitable for commercial development, all utilities available.

Registered Proprietor: RUSSELL ALEXANDER GARLAND

Property # 5:

Title 60905/157K14, Leeward Going Through, Providenciales A 1720 sq. ft. 2 bedroom, 2-1/2 bath, Palmyra condominium unit: Unit 302 Registered Proprietor: RONALD JEFFREY BERMAN

Property # 6

Title 60905/157K11, Leeward Going Through, Providenciales A 1720 sq. ft. 2 bedroom, 2-1/2 bath, Palmyra condominium unit: Unit 205 Registered Proprietor: RONALD JEFFREY BERMAN

Property # 7

Title 60905/157K22, Leeward Going Through, Providenciales A 1720 sq. ft. 2 bedroom, 2-1/2 bath, Palmyra condominium unit: Unit 404 Registered Proprietor: RONALD JEFFREY BERMAN

The auction will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, March 18th, 2011 at the offices of Twa, Marcelin, Wolf, Chancery Court, 1276 Leeward Highway, Providenciales.

For further details please contact Twa, Marcelin, Wolf at tmwlaw@tmwlaw.tc – reference “Auctions – March 18/11”.

All properties are sold as is.

Is looking for a

C & J EMPLOYMENT Is looking for the following persons on behalf of our clients: Beaches, Kevin Ariza, Carrington Williams, C & J Enterprises and C & J Employment

3 Domestic Workers

Nail Technician

To work 6 days per week salary based on commission Contact George Hinson at

246-0822

– $5.00 per hour

3 Labourers – $5.00 per hour

1 Security Officer – $6.00 per hour

Experience required

Contact 941-8283

6684

Is looking to fill the following positions:

IRUNANDA BEAUTY SALON & SPA

6666

Ideal Petroleum

HANDYMAN

FAX: (649) 946-4661

EMPLOYMENT / SERVICES / NOTICES

WANTED

PHONE: (649) 946-4664

March 12 - 18, 2011

Labourer

needed

Salary $5.50 per hour.

Working hours are from 8am -5pm. Call between the hours of 5pm – 7pm Tuesday and Thursday Only

at 242-1816

2 DOMESTIC WORKERS

Must be able to work weekends and long hours also holidays when necessary salary $5.00 per hour

3 LABORERS

Must be able to work 6 days per week also holidays if needed duties include general yard cleaning, feeding and caring for animals and gardening cracking stones for construction salary $5.00 per hour

SALES CLERK/ CASHIER

Small business multiple duties assist with telephone sales, activations, and reports assist in money transfer operations and any other areas when necessary must have knowledge of at least two language Spanish and Creole tagalog will be an asset must be willing to work on weekends and holidays salary $5.50 per hour

Contact 331-4475/946-3789

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is looking for a

Labourer Contact 941-3212

232-4828

6613

Contact Marsha

EXPRESS EQUIPMENT LTD

Priton Affordable Homes

Is seeking:

Is seeking a

1 HYDRAULIC TECHNICIAN

Domestic

Worker To work 5 days Contact 641-7276

6626

6622

per week. Salary 5.00 per hour.

TERRANCE ADAMS is seeking to employ a

Is looking for

Sandra Macleod at 649-946-4203

needed To work 5 days per week.

Salary $5.00 per hour.

Contact 231-4556

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

Contact 243-3174

TURKS & CAICOS SANITATION LTD.

With auto electrical and welding skills with over 5 years experience expected leadership ability any additional skills will be a plus

PLUMBER/ DRIVER With electrical skills any additional skills will be a plus

WATER & SEWAGE ENGINEER With over 5 years experience must be able to draft contract & write proposal for water and sewage

2 LABORERS / DRIVER LEWIS ASTWOOD

Domestic

Is looking for a DOMESTIC WORKER

worker To work 5 days

For more information please contact

649-231-0436 or

Labourer

a week. Salary 5.00 per hour.

Contact 946-8298

6632

6625

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

Domestic Worker Required

email: tcsanitation@tciway.tc or send resumes to P.O. BOX 50

FOR RENT

Two beautiful houses in Richmond Hill.

Rent reduced to Labourer $850 per month.

Venice Gray Is seeking a

Applicant must be willing to work holidays and weekends Salary is $6.00 per hour

Cantact 243-9961

6627

To do regular yard cleaning. Must be able to work 5 days per week. Salary $5.00 per hour.

6628

Interested persons should contact: 649-941-5000

Domestic

Worker LABORER Worker

2 DIESEL MECHANICS / DRIVER

Faye Watkins

Contact # 2445816

Domestic

is looking to fill the following positions:-

• Must have 10 or more years of experience in Komatsu Hydraulic System • Must be able to speak English/ French • Must be able to diagnose and repair heavy duty trucks • Salary: based on knowledge and experience

Contact: 649-946-5919 or email: express.equipment@hotmail.com

Is looking for a

Is looking for a

For cleaning hotel rooms/ laundry must be able to work weekends and holidays salary $5.50 per hour Only Belongers with previous experience need apply contact.

6614

Must have a minimum of 5 years experience Salary $8.00 per hour.

MAISHA EWING

6601

NEEDED

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

THE SIBONNE BEACH HOTEL

6637

SAMUEL HARVEY

PLUMBER

FAX: (649) 946-4661

EMPLOYMENT / SERVICES / NOTICES

6608

PHONE: (649) 946-4664

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6636

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Only professionals need apply.

Telephone: 231-3788

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EMPLOYMENT / SERVICES / NOTICES

CSE

Yoshis Sushi Bar

LIMITED SEEKS A

Seeks

CHARTERED STRUCTURAL ENGINEER

2 SUSHI CHEFS Two Sushi Chef Positions await an enthusiastic creative and experienced person to qualify you have to have the following minimum requirements:

• Skills and knowledge in creating a variety and Japanese dishes • Minimum 3 years experience • Hand on, task orientated and resourceful • Able to work well with other members of staff • Display leadership, and be motivational and inspirational to staff • Positive attitude, willing to assume responsibility.

• Creativity of new Sushi and Japanese Dishes • Fast paced and be able to work under pressure while maintaining ability and composure

The successful applicant must posses: • Membership of the Institution of Structural Engineers • BSC in Civil/ Structural Engineering • 7 years post qualification work experience • Computer literate with experience in Word, Excel, AutoCad, ESA Prima Win, Tedds and STAAD Pro Duties will include and candidates should have experience in: • Structural design calculations and drawing work • Structural surveys • Overseeing a design team

Applicant must be able to lead, develop and motivate the kitchen team and ensure that the kitchen runs a high and consistent standard. We operate in a very demanding and competitive marketplace and are therefore looking for a creative, responsible and conscientious person who is willing to commit himself or herself to the aims and demands and growth of the business. Salaries will be based on experience.

Salary will be $45,000.00 per annum The suitable candidate will be able to work under their own Initiative, and be able to see through Design Projects from conceptional design to final drawing works this position is available immediately and closing date for application is 28th February 2011

Apply in writing to Civil & Structural Engineering Ltd. P.O. Box 158, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands Contact: Chris Conway on cse@tciway.tc or fax to Labor Office, Providenciales on 946-7184

Resumes should be sent to info@yoshissushi.net.

All applications should be in by March 11th 2011

NOTICE OF SALE

BY PUBLIC AUCTION

NAVA JEWELERS LTD dba EFFY JEWELERS Affiliated with world renowned jewelers EFFY Jewelers with stores throughout the Caribbean and the World is now accepting applications/resumes for

Vic and Virginia Georgeff c/o Hugh G. O’Neill & Co., Hibernian House, Leeward Highway, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, hereby give notice of their intention to sell by Public Auction the following property:

SALES ASSOCIATES Requirements:

Title # Section Island 61108/36 Long Bay Hills Providenciales

• A minimum of two 2 years jewelry sales experience or equivalent together with a proven track record of employment in a related field of business as well as a positive attitude and aptitude toward work in a customer service oriented business.

Suitable candidates that do not possess the relevant required work experience but display a clear willingness to learn quickly on the job and/or benefit from the Company’s in house training initiatives may be likewise considered in exceptional circumstances • Exceptional communication and customer service skills • Trustworthy and dependable • Must be willing to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays and irregular cruise ship schedule • Clean criminal record • Unblemished employment history

This property comprises +/- 1.0 acre lot, a completely furnished 2,364 sq. ft main house with 1,990 sq. ft of deck space plus 820 sq. ft guest house with 1,312 sq. ft of wrap around deck. (See photos at www. caribbeanhouseforeclosure.com.)

The auction will be held at the premises of the office of Hugh G. O’Neill & Co., Attorneys at Law, Hibernian House, Leeward Highway, Providenciales at 10:00 o’clock in the morning on Wednesday the 23rd of March, 2011.

Registered proprietor Doc’s Opportunities Company Ltd.

All candidates must be fluent in English and only Turks and Caicos Islands citizens need apply.

A reserve price will be fixed.

Conditions of sale and a draft contract may be obtained from the offices of Hugh G. O’Neill & Co., Attorneys at Law, Hibernian House, Leeward Highway, Providenciales.

Applications/resumes should be forwarded by e-mail to:

Tel: (649) 946-4514. Fax: (649) 946 4955 6619

resume@effyjewelers.com or hand delivered to the Company’s Resident Manager at the Grand Turk Cruise Center

FAX: (649) 946-4661

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PPC LIMITED

Job Opportunity for Financial Accountant

STAFF VACANCY GIS MAPPING ADMINSTRATOR Applications are invited from interested and suitably qualified persons to fill the position of GIS Mapping Administrator in our T&D Design Department on Providenciales.

Financial institution in search of a qualified applicant who must have a bachelor’s in Accounting or higher from a recognized University. Applicant must have at least 10 years working experience and be credentialed as a certified public accountant or similar.

Must have experience in preparation of consolidated financial statement for publicly traded companies. Salary Range based on experience.

Description

The role of the Mapping Administrator-GIS is to ensure end users are receiving the appropriate geographic information, facilities and asset management services.

This includes coordinating all phases the mapping system process to ensure the GIS mapping project is meeting the needs of the end users including engineering, finance and IT.

Main Duties

All applicants welcome to apply.

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CIVIL & STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING LTD. Seeks a

STRUCTURAL TECHNICIAN The successful applicant must possess: • BSc in Civil/Structural Engineering • 5 years post qualification work experience • Computer literate with experience in Word, Excel, AutoCAD

Duties will include and candidates should have experience in: • Structural design calculations and drawing work • Structural surveys • Site inspection & report Salary will be $36,000.00 per annum The suitable candidate will be able to work under their own initative, and be able to see through Design Projects from conceptional design to final drawing works the position is available immediately and closing date for application is 28th February 2011 Apply in writing to Civil & Structural Engineering Limited P.O. Box 158, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands

Contact: Chris Conway on cse@tciway.tc or fax to Labour Office, Providenciales on 946-7184

6690

Please submit applications to:

P.O. Box 270, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Island

FAX: (649) 946-4661

• Ensure the timely and accurate development of the GIS Mapping data base including customized reports as required by stakeholders.

• Managing the mapping system development and maintenance in such a manner as to ensure the mapping project delivers the required business solutions to the end user.

• Developing and implementing mapping services and standards to deliver the required business solutions supported by the mapping project.

• Prepare and deliver reports, recommendations or alternatives that address the existing issues and maximize the potential business benefits of the GIS mapping system.

• Provide user training on GIS based mapping systems.

• Provide on call technical support • Maintain the working relationship with the Millsoft and other suppliers.

• Review and analyze the effectiveness and efficiency of the mapping data base and the processes used to both supports the data and business solutions delivered from the mapping data base.

• Develop and deliver the asset management reports required by finance.

• Develop and deliver a set of hurricane recovery books for use after a major storm.

• Perform other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Monthly Duties

• Ensure the GIS mapping data base is up to date and accurate.

• Provide reports as required by various stake holders throughout the company.

• Provide a monthly report on the development of the mapping system data base.

The report should include an assessment of the accuracy of the data and the satisfaction level of the stakeholders.

• Complete daily or weekly timesheets accurately reflecting projected being worked on.

• Monitor and control mapping expenditures.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum education requirement is a College Diploma or University Degree in the field of computer science, information systems, or GIS technology.

• Preferred education would be a Bachelor of Technology Geographic Information Systems (BS GIS) or similar • A minimum of 5-7 year’s experience working on GIS applications and related mapping systems.

• A working knowledge and work experience with SQL database, AutoCAD, Windows operating systems, ESRI, Milsoft, and related products.

• Goal-oriented and self-motivated to apply needed initiative, attention to detail and appropriate sense of urgency to achieve desired results.

• Staying current with GIS and other related mapping technologies is required.

• Ability to deliver to strict deadlines and to work under pressure.

• Excellent planning, organizing and team building skills.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Solid negotiating skills.

• Proficient in the use of computers.

Compensation

• Salary Grade 11: $45,290.000 - $56,610.00 based on qualifications and ability.

PPC offers a competitive compensation package for more information contact Human Resources Director Deadline for submission of application is March 18th, 2011. Please submit to:-

Director, Human Resources PPC Limited, P. O. Box 132, Providenciales Email address: jmissick@ppcltd.tc or by fax 946-4532 Website: www.ppcltd.tc

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A & G ELECTRICAL

Cosmetologist

To work 3 days per week. Salary $6.00 per hour.

To work Monday to Saturday. Must be a skilled hairstylist and nail technician.

Salary is $6.00 per hour, plus commission.

DAVID SAUNDERS

Domestic

Needed Please fax qualifications to 941-7250

Worker

To work 7 days per week salary $5.00 per hour.

Contact 442-8577

EMMA SELVER

DENROS HOLDINGS LIMITED

Painter Is looking for a

6673

To work 5 days per week. Salary $500 per month.

3 Domestic Workers 3 Labourers 1 Bartender

3 Farmers

Salary $5.50 per hour - Monday to Saturday Contact: 245-6412

Contact 241-8729

Advertisement of Winding-Up Petition

ACTION NO W 2/11

In the matter of First Financial Caribbean Trust Company Limited and In the matter of the Financial Services Commission Ordinance A Petition to wind up the above-named company, of Richmond House, Leeward Highway, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, B.W.I Presented on 11th February 2011 By: McCollum & Newlands, Attorneys for the Petitioner, 1 Caribbean Place, Leeward Highway, Providenciales Turks and Caicos Islands British West Indies

Petitioner: Financial Services Commission; Address of Petitioner. Harry E Francis Building, Pond Street, Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos Islands, British West Indies Pursuant to its powers under the Financial Services Commission Ordinance will be heard at The Supreme Court, Leeward Highway, Providenciales.

On 24th March 2011 At 9.30 am or as soon thereafter as the Petition can be heard Any person intending to appear on the hearing of the petition whether to support or oppose it must give notice of intention to do so to the Petitioner or its Attorneys by 16.00 hours on 23rd March, 2011 The Petitioner’s Attorneys are McCollum & Newlands, Leeward Highway, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands B.W.I Dated 3rd March 2011

Is looking for a

6676

Contact 946-4479

6643

Labourer

IN THE SUPREME COURT PROVIDENCIALES

ALBERT HIGGS

Accellent Hair Care

is looking for a

Contact 342-4871

FAX: (649) 946-4661

EMPLOYMENT / SERVICES / NOTICES

Is looking for

To work 4 days per week. Salary $5.00 per hour.

6675

PHONE: (649) 946-4664

March 12 - 18, 2011

vacancies CBMS Ltd.

Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands, BWI. Phone 649-941-3400 Fax 649-941-3401

Rig Truck Driver Applicant must have 5 Years experience driving a tractor trailer with experience in dump trailers. Mechanical ability would be an asset.

Experienced Body Man Applicant must be experienced with fiberglass repairs, vehicle body work, sandblasting and painting. 10 years experience minimum. Welding would be an asset. Applicant must be able to work without supervision, on weekends and evenings as needed.

Heavy Duty Mechanics w/Electronic Specialization Applicant should have specialization in electronic wiring with extensive knowledge of caterpillar equipment. Must have 5 years minimum experience in diesel heavy equipment, able to fabricate and weld, possess own tools and transportation and be able to work without supervision.

Heavy Equipment Operator Applicant must have substantial experience in all aspects of heavy equipment operation including Crane Operation. Seven (7) years minimum experience required.

A mechanical aptitude would be beneficial. Applicant must be prepared to work weekends and evening as required.

Professional Welders Minimum Experience 5 years. Applicant must be able to weld aluminum and iron, be versed in TIG and MIG welding, able to fabricate and manufacture components out of metal, able to work independently. Hours include weekends and evenings as required.

Please reply with reference and clean police and driving records. Wages will be based on experience.

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EMPLOYMENT / SERVICES / NOTICES

EXPERIENCED SENIOR LITIGATION PARALEGAL W A N T ED Experienced Senior Litigation Paralegal required to act as Paralegal to litigation partner with appropriate experience and qualifications. Must demonstrate experience and knowledge of having dealt independently with all matters relating to contentious practice, litigation, employment law dispute resolution and alternative dispute resolution. Must have excellent communication skills, both written and oral and be capable of production of documents and forms as required. Must have vehicle and clean driving record. The applicant must be able to work overtime when required due to case urgency. References will be required.

Remuneration based on experience – commencing $40k per annum. Belongers only need apply.

Apply to the Managing Partner P O Box 260, Beatrice Butterfield Building Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands Fax (649) 946-4663 Email: mslaw@tciway.tc

Islandcom Telecommunications

Positions available Islandcom, the exciting mobile phone provider in the Turks and Caicos Islands, is looking for high quality, motivated candidates for the following positions.

Chief Executive Officer

The Chief Executive Officer is responsible for management of all functional areas including sales and marketing, finance, operations and engineering. The position reports to the Board of Directors.

Job Responsibilities • • • •

Work with Board to establish strategic and financial performance goals Set objectives for each functional area with measurable performance metrics Develop team capable of delivering world-class service and value to subscribers Maintain relationships with key stakeholders including government, key customers and partners • Establish Islandcom as a leading mobile telecommunications operator in the TCI

Required Qualifications & Skills • Ten years of executive experience in cellular telecommunications • Demonstrated leadership skills and successful delivery of results that exceed budget • Experience in building successful, high-performance cross functional teams • University degree in business or engineering discipline Experience with mobile telephony products and services are a plus.

Salary is commensurate with experience.

To apply for the position, send cover letter and resume to cv@islandcom.tc by March 18th, 2011

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Robinson’s Surveying Services

SURVEYING TECHNICIAN Robinson’s Surveying Services is seeking an experienced certified Surveyor (technician).

Qualification: Certified Land Surveyor.

The successful applicant will have over 10 years experience in Legal and Engineering Surveying, including 5 years experience in the TCI jurisdiction.

Key responsibility will include: Execute Surveys and Process Data..

Prepare Engineering and Legal Drawings and Plans. Knowledge and experience in the use of: Leica Total Stations and on-board Data Collectors, Sokkia Total Station and SDR33.COMMS (Sokkia), Prolink Software.

Trimble and Leica GPS receiver and Data. Collectors. Trimble Geomatics Office Software. Terra Model Surveying Software, AutoCAD Land and Surveying Software, AutoCAD Architect Software.

Salary will be based on qualifications and experience.

Applicants should send their applications to: Robinson’s Surveying Services, Leeward Highway, Providenciales. Fax: 9417263.

POSITION AVAILABLE The Grand Turk Cruise Center is seeking a suitably qualified applicant to apply for the position of

General Manager Responsibilities Include: • Ensure the facility operates efficiently and effectively within the Company’s fiscal and operational guidelines achieving budgeted objectives • Work closely with Carnival Corporation’s head office and all cruise brands calling on the port to oversee the implementation of these guidelines and track results • Enforce all port, maritime, landside and environmental regulations • Manage the daily operations, security, safety assessment and ordinance enforcement including managing and organizing training for all employees • Interact with local government agencies, law enforcement, lessees, users and community groups as the local representative of Carnival Corporation as it relates to the port and agency operations of the Grand Turk Cruise Center • Enforce and maintain the Operations Manual, Security Manual, the Policy and Procedures Manual and the Hurricane Emergency Plan • Manage operations related to activities of lessees, permitees and other users of the Grand Turk Cruise Center land, property and facilities to ensure compliance with lease boundaries, operating agreements, use contracts, rules and regulations, insurance requirements, and other applicable codes and ordinances • Direct an effective community relations program to promote Grand Turk Cruise Center activities Required Experience & Qualifications • Prior multi-year cruise line operations experience including onboard along with strong knowledge base of maritime operations • Excellent budgeting and financial management skills acquired through both direct experience and studies • Understanding of retail operations and property management • Effective project management and customer service skills • Ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects while using analytical decision-making acumen • Experience and leadership abilities in a multi-functional, multi-national large corporate environment as well as with governmental entities at all levels • General knowledge of maintenance requirements and procedures for a large Multi-dimensional facility • Undergraduate college degree or equivalent experience • Multi-year commitment to reside in Grand Turk • Closing Date for applications is March 25, 2011.

Applications must be submitted to: Deborah Wilson Administration Manager, Grand Turk Cruise Center Email admin@grandturkcc.com

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Experienced Caretaker Required for live in on-site position. To maintain the property, gardens and other related tasks as required. Applicant must be fluent in English and have a pleasant manner. Required to work Monday to Saturdays with scheduled breaks and must be available as needed.

REQUIREMENTS • Literate and numerate with High School Diploma • Must posses excellent verbal and written communication skills • Must have basic personal safety and be vigilant • Must have own transportation • Must be punctual, dedicated and hardworking Salary: $5.50ph (dependent on experience may increase) Start date: 20th May 2011 Submit applications to Roxann@tciyouthcentre.tc or contact 331-9602 Deadline for applications is March 18th 2011 Belongers need only apply

POSITION AVAILABLE The Grand Turk Cruise Center (“GTCC”) is seeking a qualified

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Priton Development Ltd. also seeks a Live in Housekeeper, Must have at least 5 years experience. Duties will include washing and other household duties as required, Applicant must hold a valid drivers license, and Salary is based on experience.

Deadlines for applications are March 16th 2011.

Interested persons should be dependable and send applications via fax at (649) 941-4034. C/o Alliance Realty Ltd.

• Supervision of all areas of accounting to ensure the accurate, complete and timely reporting of all financial data.

• Review financial accounting results of GTCC operations • Supervision of Accounting Manager • Enforce GTCC accounting and financial reporting policies and procedures • Assist in the creation (or updating) of accounting and operational policies and procedures • Ensure that internal controls are in place and create or update controls as deemed necessary to ensure the accurate and timely report of financial data • Review of journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations prior to submission to Corporate • Prepare annual budget and related reports, including forecast, if applicable • Implementation of Accounting System at GTCC • Assist General Manager in managing the day to day operations at GTCC to ensure the facility operates efficiently and effectively in accordance with the Company’s fiscal and operational guidelines achieving budgeted objective • Oversee the overall operations and administration of the Grand Turk Cruise Center employment records

Required Experience & Qualifications:

• A minimum of ten years work experience in the hospitality/cruise industry, including actual shipboard finance and accounting experience • Experience and leadership abilities in a multi-functional, multi-national large corporate environment • Experience with ship revenue and cost accounting • Bachelors and Master’s degree with an emphasis in accounting/finance from an accredited university.

• Ability to work independently and a willingness to work extended hours including weekends and public holidays • Strong organizational skills and ability to meet tight month-end deadlines.

• Ability to liaison with Government and related agencies, the Cruise Lines and tenants.

• Strict adherence to confidentiality required. Trustworthiness will be a requirement of this position.

• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.

• Possess strong knowledge of accounting software and excel • Multi-lingual a plus • Must live full-time in Grand Turk.

Closing date for applications is March 25, 2011.

Applicants should submit an application, including a cover letter and resume to: Attn: Deborah Wilson (e-mail admin@grandturkcc.com) Administration Manager Grand Turk Cruise Center, P.O. Box 77 Grand Turk, Turks & Caicos Islands B.W.I Phone (649) 946 1040. Fax (649) 946 1041

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY TURKS AND CAICOS NATIONAL INSURANCE BOARD The Turks and Caicos Islands National Insurance Board wishes to invite suitably qualified individuals for consideration for appointment to the post of Human Resource Manager at its Grand Turk Head Office.

Human Resources and Administration Manager – TCINIB Duties and Responsibilities Reporting to the Deputy Director Corporate Services, the Human Resources and Administration Manager is generally accountable for the human resource management infrastructure, related institutional policies and support systems which facilitate the attraction, management, development and retention of the human resources required to effectively achieve the stated objectives of the Turks and Caicos Islands National Insurance Board.

Requirements The successful candidate must be a matured, seasoned and highly motivated, resultsoriented team player that is committed to HR development and problem solving. The individual must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Knowledge of National Insurance operations will be an asset. The Turks and Caicos Islands National Insurance Board will consider applicants that possess not less than a Master’s Degree in Human Resource Management and at least five (5) years related experience, two (2) of which must be at senior managerial level. Experience must include hands-on responsibility for the full scope of human resources activities.

JSMS LTD. / PRICE CLUB Position Available:

Financial Controller Applications are requested for the above mentioned position Primary Responsibilities • Detailed cash flow projections and analysis • Reconciliation of daily sales • Weekly internal audits, with written reports to principals • Preparation of monthly financial statements • Implementing and documenting policies and procedures • Plan and develop systems and procedures to improve quality controls and efficiency of all departments • Responsible for inventory control • Maintain financial records in accordance to U.S and U.K standards • Oversee and manage bookkeepers and cash accountants of company @@ Applicants must have minimum of four year higher education degree in Accounting or Finance @@ Must be proficient with the ability to train others in QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions 8.0 or higher @@ Must be proficient and knowledge in the development of extensive financial formulas in Excel and Access with the ability to train others

The successful candidate will be appointed on a permanent basis subject to the completion of a successful period of probation. The compensation and benefits which attend this position will be commensurate with the qualifications, experience and potential of the successful applicant. Salary will be in the Salary Range Management VI $70,001 to $90,000.

Position requires night, weekends, and possible holiday work schedules

Your application along with detailed curriculum vitae must be addressed in a sealed envelope to reach no later than March 30th, 2011 to:

Applicants will be subjected to extensive testing and background checks for confirmation on the above criteria

The Secretary Turks and Caicos Islands National Insurance Board Misick Building, Church Folly Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos, BWI.

Must have strong analytical and organizational skills exceptional written and verbal skills in English is a must

Salary $2,500.00 per month Only Belonger need to apply Interested applicants are asked to submit your resume/CV by email to:

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March 12 - 18, 2011

Wilko: England better off without me Argentina overtake

Brazil in FIFA rankings ARGENTINA have risen to fourth in the FIFA world ranking, leapfrogging Brazil to become South America’s top side.

Sergio Batista’s side, who failed to progress further than the quarter-finals at the 2010 World Cup, have been rewarded for a 2-1 friendly victory over Portugal and reach their highest position since topping the rankings in June 2008, while Brazil lost 1-0 to France in their most recent effort to drop into fifth place - their lowest ranking in two years.

Jonny Wilkinson (picture: rbs6nations)

one I wasn’t enjoying. The signs around me were telling me I needed a break from what I was doing. I needed to reassess, I needed to look at things from another angle. After periods of injury it has been a case for me of just getting back in there with England.

“I appreciate the opportunity and I would never turn it down - but I was always questioning ‘have I earned this?’ It was unfair for me to play the whole of that Six Nations without Floody, the way he was going, at least finishing it off and showing what he can do. He did that and now

he is where he is.”

Last year, with Wilkinson at flyhalf, England were one-dimensional and predictable. In contrast, Flood is conducting a side packed with strike runners like Ben Foden and Chris Ashton and harbouring a new-found sense of attacking ambition.

Over the last 12 months England have risen to fourth in the world and won Tests in Australia and Cardiff for the first time since 2003. Johnson’s men head into Sunday’s Calcutta Cup showdown on the back of successive victories over Wales, Italy and France priced as 1-14 favourites. (ESPN)

Love extends double-double streak to 52 games, sets modern record THERE were two impressive feats in Wednesday night’s MinnesotaIndiana NBA game.

First, the Timberwolves won the game. Second, Kevin Love set the new modern-era consecutive doubledouble streak record with his 52nd straight. He finished the game with 16 points and 21 rebounds.

In savvy Love fashion, he got the double-double in the first half.

Not bad considering he ended the first quarter with one point and six rebounds. Love set the record with

a free-throw at the 6:51 mark of the 2nd quarter. The Target Centre went to their feet to celebrate the only thing worth celebrating this season in Minneapolis: Love’s record beat that of Moses Malone, who ran off 51 straight double-doubles with the Sixers.

Wilt Chamberlain actually owns the all-time record with 227. But obviously the NBA was much, much different in Wilt’s day, where teams would take 100 shots a game.

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Kevin Love has tallied 52 consecutive double-doubles

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“I love tennis and now more than anything I have so much to look forward to just playing,” she told NBC. The 29-year-old added that emergency surgery for the pulmonary embolism was the “scariest moment in my life”.

Williams said she had several more blood clots on her lungs and is injecting herself twice a day with blood-thinning medication.

The American believes she may be able to make a return in “early summer” as she waits for the remaining clots to dissolve.

In her most recent appearance on court, Williams defeated Vera Zvonareva to clinch her fourth Wimbledon title in July.

Before her latest health scare she been sidelined by a cut to her foot suffered celebrating her Wimbledon win - her 13th Grand Slam title outside a Munich restaurant.

In her absence from competition, Williams has slipped to 11th in the

Serena Williams is eyeing a comeback after the “scariest moment” of her life.

world with Denmark’s Caroline Wozniacki taking her place at the top of the rankings.

Williams said swelling on her leg was the first sign that she may be suffering from an embolism.

“I could not breathe. I remember thinking, I’m walking but I cannot breathe. That forced me to the emergency room,” she added.

“They told me they had to check me in immediately or it wasn’t going to be a good result.

“Luckily enough, I was able to catch it soon enough that my career won’t be affected.

“I really just want to come back and do well.” (BBC Sport)

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The only other change in the top ten sees Croatia move past Portugal to eighth, as Spain continue their reign in the No. 1 spot. The Netherlands are second, Germany third and England sixth.

In Africa, Zambia return to the top 100, thanks to a 4-0 win over Swaziland, and Niger drop out to 104th. Ghana remain the top performing team in 16th, and World Cup hosts South Africa have reached their best position since 2005 in 46th.

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JONNY Wilkinson admits England manager Martin Johnson was right to drop him, conceding the team has been better off since former protégé Toby Flood took his position at flyhalf.

Wilkinson, England’s World Cup-winning fly-half, says the fact he used to walk straight into the England starting XV after injury absences made him enjoy the game less because he did not feel as though he had earned his spot.

He was axed for only the third time in his career after last year’s 15-15 bore draw with Scotland at Murrayfield and Flood has grasped his chance with both hands. Grand Slam-chasing England have hardly looked back since and as England prepare tackle the Scots again on Sunday with Flood at No.10 and his former Newcastle mentor on the bench, Wilkinson said Johnson was right to make the change when he did.

“You can want all the things in the world but there is no fun in it, no enjoyment if you don’t deserve it or earn it,” said Wilkinson. “I believe hugely in fighting for what you want to achieve but there are also times when that fighting becomes almost stupid unless you take some time to listen to the signs around you.

“At that time I was starting to go in a direction I didn’t want to go and

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Karlovic sets new world record for fastest tennis serve CROATIA’S Ivo Karlovic has had his new fastest serve world record ratified by the International Tennis Federation.

The 6ft 10in player fired down a 156mph (251kph) rocket in the fourth set of Saturday’s Davis Cup doubles match against Germany in Zagreb.

The previous record was held by Andy Roddick, who hit a 155mph (249.4kph) effort in a 2004 Davis Cup tie.

He hit his record-breaking serve in a losing cause as he and doubles partner Ivan Dodig were beaten 6-3 3-6 5-7 6-3 6-4 by Philipp Petzschner and Christopher Kas, given Germany a 2-1 overall lead.

Karlovic, 32, the tallest player in professional tennis, is currently ranked 217th in the world after time out of the game following Achilles surgery.

He has been as high as 14th in the rankings, winning four titles to date.

Karlovic also shares record for

Ivo Karlovic becomes tennis’s fastest server (picture: thedailyforehand.com)

the third fastest serve - 153mph (246kph) - with Roddick and another American, Roscoe Tanner.

The Croatian hit his at the grasscourt tournament in Nottingham in 2007, Roddick’s came at Queen’s Club in 2004, while Tanner’s 153mph effort dates back to 1978 in Palm Springs. (BBC)

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Spurs boss Redknapp hails Champions League progress Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp described his club’s progress as an “impossible dream” after they secured their place in the Champions League quarter-finals.

Spurs drew 0-0 with Serie A leaders AC Milan at home on Wednesday to seal a 1-0 aggregate win and last-eight place.

“This is an impossible dream that we have achieved so far,” said Redknapp.

“Two years ago if you would have said that we would have made it to the quarter-finals of the Champions League, I would have thought you were crazy.”

Tottenham had finished top of a group including holders Inter Milan, Werder Bremen and FC Twente to reach the knock-out stages.

And Redknapp was full of praise for his players after they knocked out a side that has won Europe’s premier club competition seven times.

Harry Redknapp (dailymail.co.uk photo)

“It’s our first year in the club’s history we have ever made Champions League football, so that was a fantastic achievement to have won our group and to do what we have done against AC Milan,” said the 64-year-old.

“We have beaten AC Milan over two legs with two clean sheets and won our group, which was the hardest of the lot.”

With Peter Crouch’s late strike at the San Siro in the first leg separating the sides, Milan tried desperately to get back on level terms at White Hart Lane, having 58% of the possession and serving up 16 attempts on goal, with three on target.

The closest they came was when Spurs keeper Heurelho Gomes was caught out of his goal and the Italian side’s striker Robinho had an effort glance off Benoit Assou-Ekotto before being cleared off the goal-line

by William Gallas.

“It was always going to be a nervy night,” added Redknapp, who became the first English manager to lead a side into the quarter-finals of European football’s top competition since its rebranding as Champions League in 1992. (BBC)

Woods building practice Reports: Miguel Cabrera made threats facility at new home TIGER Woods announced on his blog this week that he will be moving into a new home in Jupiter, Florida, where he’s also building a new practice facility. Tiger’s exwife, Elin, will retain the rights to his 7,000-foot home in Isleworth as part of the divorce, but if the descriptions of his new property are any indication, Woods is coping just fine.

“I’ll be moving into my new home in Jupiter, Fla,” he wrote Monday.

“I’m excited about that and even more excited about my new practice facility. It’s phenomenal. Working with my team, I designed the shortgame facility and oversaw its construction. It features four greens, six bunkers with different depths and

Tiger Woods will look to get as much practice as possible.

kinds of sand, a video center and a putting studio. If no wind is blowing, the longest club I can hit is a 7-iron.

It’s also set up so I can hit shots out of my second-story studio.” (Sbnation)

case on Wednesday. He was arrested on charges of suspicion of driving under the influence and two counts of resisting an officer without violence.

He has pleaded not guilty to the charges, which are misdemeanours.

About half an hour before Cabrera’s disabled 2005 black Land Rover was spotted by police, the manager of a bar in Fort Pierce, Fla., had had an altercation with the Tigers slugger, the police report said.

Cabrera reportedly walked into Cowboys Bar-B-Q & Steak Co. as it was closing and was asked to leave, the report said.

Cabrera ignored management’s request, the report said. When he was asked to leave again, Cabrera said: “You don’t know me. I will kill you.

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TIGERS’ first baseman Miguel Cabrera told police to shoot him during his arrest on suspicion of drunken driving on Feb. 16 in Florida, The Detroit News reported on Wednesday.

Cabrera was told by deputies to drop to his knees so they could handcuff him, the newspaper reported.

He said, “[expletive] shoot me.

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Cabrera continued: “Do you know who I am? I’m Miguel Cabrera. I play for the Detroit Tigers. You don’t know my family.”

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Sports National Sailrock U-14 Girls’ Football League:

Four way tie after week one

THE Sailrock U-14 Girls’ Football League got off to an exciting start last weekend with four of the five teams finishing on four points apiece after the first round of play at the Academy Ground.

Bight United, Five Cays FC, Blue Hills Sharks and the Leeward Knights were tied at the top after a win and a draw each. The latter two sides have, however, lost one each after playing three games.

Shining Star student Raynin Lightbourne was named the most valuable player. She made a solid

start, and even scored a goal for the Long Bay Revolution, but her team sits at the bottom of the points table with two defeats.

The Knights defeated the Revolution 1-0 after a Rhys Davies strike; Five Cays FC followed with a 2-1 win over the Sharks. Sydney Lawson scored a double while the Sharks’ Shinaydine Pluviose found the back of the net. Game three saw Bight United easing past the Knights 3-1, Waldine Pierre scored twice while Britney Bien-

Aime added the other for the winners. Sherline Pierre scored for the Knights.

The Sharks then defeated the Revolution 2-1 with Makayla Ellis and an own goal being the deciding factor.

Lightbourne scored for the Revolution.

The final two games were evenly matched as the Knights tied with the Sharks 0-0 and Five Cays and Bight United played to a similar scoreline.

Over 50 girls participated in the first round of games in the league which is expected to run for 10 weeks.

Quality and Police to clash in cricket final QUALITY Supermarket and recent winners Police will reach in the final of the Universal Product Recycling T20 cricket competition this Sunday at the Downtown Ballpark.

The four-team event started last weekend with the semi-finals and Quality, bolstered with the services of the Guyana Jaguars’ all-round Earl Henry, took down Beaches while the Police side easily defeated the Jamaican All-Stars.

In the first game Beaches succumbed for 97 runs in 14.2 overs after electing to bat. Osmand Sicard scored 33 runs (4X4s, 2X6s) but the other batsmen showed little resistance against Henry’s pace and skipper Andy Kuthalingam’s spin.

Henry nabbed 3-15 from his four

Earl Henry captured three wickets and made an unbeaten score of 19 in his debut for Quality Supermarket.

overs while Kuthalingam was more expensive at 3-35 from the same amount of overs.

Quality then batted their way to a seven wicket victory as they reached 98-3 from 9.4 overs. Jetu Gangalani

scored 26 while Henry finished with 19 unbeaten runs.

In the second game Police batted first and tallied 196-7 in their 20 overs. Terrence Thomas scored 41 not out (6X4s) while Karim Jack and Desbourne Young added 35 and 34 respectively.

Teenage pacer Atoll Gibson led the Jamaican side with 2-64 from four overs.

The All-Stars in reply were dismissed for 105 in 19.1 overs.

Damian Young scored an aggressive 41 (5X4s, 2X6s) while Dane Richie added 31.

Spinner Vaurice Jervis bagged 3-26 from four overs while Damian St Ange finished with discipline figures of 2-14 from four overs.

PHL Playoffs:

Campbell scores nine in Dragons’ victory ORRIN Campbell slammed in nine goals to lead his team, the Coco Bistro Dragons, to the opening victory of the Provo Hockey League (PHL) Mini-division Playoffs last Saturday at the Graceway Sports Centre.

The game against the Gansevoort Gators finished 10-8, with Jaime Gray adding an assist and a goal for the Dragons. The Gators were led

by Dylan Ayer who scored five times and his brother Bradley who scored thrice and made two assists.

The Dragons were not the only victorious team in that division as the Gators went down again later in the afternoon to another favourite side, the Grace Bay Car Rentals and Sales Owls. In that game the duo of Javed Shearer and Sebastian Turbyfield combined for the team’s total goals in the 11-7 victory. Shearer scored seven while Turbyfield also had two assists to go with his four goals. Dylan scored four times for the Gators.

SHARKS’ COMEBACK The Sands/Palms Sharks, who were undefeated in the regular season, almost suffered a Bantam-division Playoff defeat in their clash with the Saunders and Co Hurricanes. The Hurricanes flung in four goals to one in the second period, before Gabriel Diotte-Joly (five goals for the game) fired back for the Sharks; his teammate Justin Hagan then scored the winning goal with 22 seconds left for the 6-5 victory.

Kennon Higgs scored three times

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for the Hurricanes, while Maya Saunders and Javiera Bovell had one goal each.

The Hurricanes later lost to the Star Foundation Lightning 2-4. Livingston Ferdinand scored twice, while Liam Delancy and Cole Nickson had one each. Higgs again led the Hurricanes, this time, with two goals.

TCBC DIVISION The J and W Construction Flames and the TWA Marcelin Wolf Pirates drew for the second time in the league after a gruelling battle ended 8-8.

The Flames still enjoy a one game lead (6-5) in the two-team TCBC (Midget) division.

In their latest clash Luis Turbyfield led the attack for the Flames with four goals and two assists whilst Christian Robinson scored twice and Quinn Higgs and Scott Glinton added one each. Higgs also made an assist.

For the Pirates Gabriel Saunders scored three goals and made an assist while Miguel Malcolm (two goals), Clayon Bennett (two goals one assist) and Rajhan Munnings (one goal) also found the back of the net.

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NHL Hall of Famer: Phil Esposito PHIL Esposito was the greatest centre ever to perform in the National Hockey League (NHL). A hulking presence, he would plant himself in front of the goal, wait for a short pass and then muscle the defenders out of the way as he wristed the puck into the net. The image of Esposito lodged in front of the net waiting to strike endures like that of Bobby Orr charging up the ice or Wayne Gretzky ‘stick-handling’ around a defender.

Phil is the standard by which all other centres are measured. During his Hall of Fame career Esposito hit the back of the net a remarkable 717 times. When he retired at the end of the 1981-82 season, he was the second-highest scorer in the history of the NHL, behind the legendary Gordie Howe. His 873 assists were third highest at the time

of his retirement. Esposito, the first player to score more than 100 points in a season (126 in 1968-69) was at his peak during the 1970-71 season when he set the NHL record for the most goals scored in a season. The old record held by Bobby Hull, had been 58. Esposito astonished the hockey world by scoring 76 goals and making 76 assists to break the season points total with 152.

It was during this historic season that the bumber sticker, “Jesus saves, but Esposito scores on the rebound,” became popular around Boston and Northern New England.

His prowess was no fluke; in the next few years Esposito scored 66, 55, 68 and 61 goals. During one tenyear period, Esposito averaged an incredible 54 goals a year. He was an NHL All-Star eight years in a row.

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SPORTS IMMORTAL In 1972 Esposito gained immortality when team Canada took on the Soviet Union national hockey team. When the Soviet took a lead in the game at the beginning of the series, it was Esposito who inspired his teammates

TRADED IN 1975 After a blockbuster trade to New York in 1975, he led the Rangers into the finals of the Playoffs in 1979. He retired after playing 1,282 games in 18 seasons with the Chicago Blackhawks, the Boston Bruins and the NY Rangers.

In spring of 2002 Canada post issued a postage stamp in Esposito’s honour.

THE LIFE OF A NHL SUPERSTAR Being an NHL player meant belonging to a team, hanging out with the guys, chasing the girls, heading for the bar. Phil loved to talk about his teammates. He has always lived life to the fullest and it is that which had made him proud and interesting throughout his career.

AFTER RETIREMENT After his retirement as a player he became a broadcaster, the general manager for two NHL teams and an owner for a short time before the deep pockets screwed him out of his ownership position.

THE PHL I am most impressed with the exploits, scope, latitude and accomplishments of the Provo Hockey League.

Although I have never watched them play, I follow their activities religiously. I know that we will have NHL players someday soon.

I would like to see the league purchase a rink icing machine and to become the first Caribbean country to have a functioning ice hockey rink.

One is bounded only by the score of one’s imagination—so skate on.

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Delano Williams is the new 200M record holder, Ifeanyi Otuonye won two events at the Western Champs

Williams clocks 10.51s in 100M – Breaks TCI’s 200M record SPRINT sensation Delano Williams broke the national 200M record, while he bettered his 2010 100M timing when he competed last weekend in the Milo-sponsored County of Cornwall Athletics Association’s (COCAA) Western Champs at the Montego Bay Sports Complex in Jamaica.

Williams broke Rodney Cox’s record of 20.94 seconds after he clocked an impressive 20.73s to not only win the race in Jamaica, but to also set an event record.

The teenager, Williams, who is one of four TCI student athletes at Munro College, also clocked 10.51s in the 100M race. That time is another personal best for the TCI native, who represented the island chain at the Commonwealth Games in India last year. His previous best in the event was 10.60s.

Cox still holds the 100M record with a time of 10.40s, according to information from the Sports

Commission.

OTUONYE’S DREAM FINISH TCI’s lone medal winner at last year’s CARIFTA Games (silver in the high jump) Ifeanyi Otuonye, had a dream run at the Western Champs where he claimed two first place medals.

Because of time constraints owing to rain he could not stay for the long jump and anchor the 4X400M. The Munro student said: “The long jump started like three minutes before the 4X400M. So my coach Mr. Harrison said to me just take one jump to give us at least a point and as soon as you are finished get on the track for the 4X400M.” Otuonye did just that and after anchoring his side to victory in the relay event he then found out, “to his surprise,” that his jump was 7 metres—a first place finish.

“My coach was very proud of me; he was happy that I managed to get the double with only one jump.”

Rita Gardiner for whom the trophy is named makes the presentation to Pistons’ Coach Alvirto Smith who has athlete Sudan Smith in hand. TCI’s Sports Development Officers Seivewright Meggoe and Winston Quelch (left) and Ancie Bernadin (right) of the Grand Turk Campus of the T.C.I. Community College are also in picture.

Grand Turk Track and Field Club Championships:

Pistons take title PISTONS were crowned champions of the Grand Turk Track and Field Club Championships which was held on Saturday last at the Parade Ground on the capital island.

In the meet, that was organised jointly by the Turks and Caicos Islands’ Sports Commission and the Grand Turk Sports Committee, the Pistons amassed 564 points to top the Barracudas (510 points), the Hornets (434) and the Jets (417) respectively.

The championships, for student athletes 6-19 years old, saw participants from primary and preparatory schools, the HJ Robinson High School and the Grand Turk

branch of the Turks and Caicos Islands Community College.

Among the outstanding athletes was Darly Francois of the Jets, who won: the boys’ high jump, long jump, 100M, 200M and 800M in the 13-and-under age group. He was also a part of the 4x100M relay team.

Clifton Jean of the Pistons in the 17-19 age group won the boys’ 800M and 1500M by wide margins while David Akinwale of Barracudas took the U-15 boys’ 800M and 1500M titles also by wide margins; his sister Debra Akinwale of the Pistons won the 800M and 1500M in the girls’ 15-and-under division.

Jhade Caley of the Hornets won the 100M and long jump events in the 13-and-under girls’ category while in the U-7 girls’ division Jessica Phanor of the Pistons powered her way to victory in the under-50 meters and the standing board jump. Emmanuel Ledger also of the Pistons won the 11-and-under boys’ 100M and 200M races and ran a leg of the 4x100M for that age group.

Francois, Jean, David and Debra Akinwale and Caley will be a part of the H. J. Robinson High School’s team that will be aiming to defend their title at next week’s National Schools Track and Field Championships in Providenciales.

National rugby players ready for Bayonne Bombers The TCI National Rugby team is ready for the visiting Bayonne Bombers (from New Jersey). The two teams will battle on Saturday at 3pm in the Scotiabank Challenge Match.

Local captain Blair Mason said

that: “The team is focused on the job at hand and has been training to react under pressure situations and to follow our game plan.”

He added that the players’ minds are clear and “we are ready to go. We are looking forward to this match.”

Starting 15 Prop Hooker Prop Lock Lock Blindside Flanker No 8 Open-side Flanker Scrum half Fly half Winger Inside Centre Outside Centre Winger Full back

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Sean O’Neill Keith Burant/Pierre Magnier (bracketed) Dale Hodgkins Harry Turbyfield Shawn Phillips Jahmal Missick Neil French Ben Gearing Simon Taylor (Vice Captain) Gareth Butler Dean Griffith Blair Mason (Captain) Mark Parrish Dorel Williams Jake Van Schoor

TCI’s National Rugby Squad: Back row: L-R: Andino Parker, Zhavago Jolly, Paul Mckenzie, Jason Wylie, Simon Taylor, Ben Gearing, Dorel Williams, Shawn Phillips, Mark Parrish, Ryan Jones. Front Row – L-R: Gareth Butler, Dale Hodgkins, Neil French, Sean O’Neill, Blair Mason, Keith Burant, Pierre Magnier, Levardo Talbot, Dean Griffith.

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