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David Smith transferred to US Olint boss facing life behind bars By Gemma Handy OLINT boss David Smith was handed over to US authorities on Thursday where he is facing a staggering 460year sentence. The TCI resident – said to have ripped off 6,000 people in a complex Ponzi scheme – was locked up for six and a half years in Grand Turk Prison last month. He was flown from the capital island to Florida around lunchtime on Thursday to face an additional 23 charges in the US arising from the failed investment scheme. It follows an indictment in August by the Florida Middle District Court. DetectiveAssistant Superintendent Mark Knighton, of the TCI’s Financial Crime Unit, told the Weekly News US officials had travelled to Grand Turk to collect Smith. “Authorities in the TCI handed Smith over to US authorities pursuant to an official request by the US Government,” he said. “He will be taken to Orlando, Florida, to face federal charges. If convicted, he faces 20 years for each charge.” Jamaican-born Smith is said to have collected more than $220m from clients under false pretences, some of which he deposited in his personal bank accounts. The Florida court was told he had used the cash “to finance a lavish and expensive lifestyle and from which he and others received millions of dollars in goods, services and other benefits”. Charges include wire fraud, money laundering and conspiracy to commit money laundering. The transactions are said to have taken place between February 2005 and July 2008. US authorities hope to seize millions of dollars they claim Smith
gained through wire fraud. They are also seeking to snare premises in Florida which the defendant allegedly bought with criminal proceeds along with precious stones and jewellery. Prosecutors say Smith encouraged investors to open trading accounts with four of his firms, promising to use it in foreign exchange trading with high returns and low risk. He apparently sent clients false statements about their accounts. Smith was sent to Grand Turk Prison seven weeks ago following a lengthy investigation by the TCI’s Financial Crime Unit. Special prosecutor Helen Garlick – who is heading the probe into TCI government corruption – assumed responsibility for his prosecution earlier this year. Smith admitted four charges
in Grand Turk’s Supreme Court including conspiring to defraud and laundering the proceeds. His lawyer Oliver Smith told the Weekly News that the transfer to the US was a result of a “mutual agreement”. “He wants to go there,” he said. “Once his TCI sentence is finished, he still has the other charges in the US hanging over him.” The attorney said the sentence Smith was likely to receive from the Florida court was still to be determined. “The US has different sentencing guidelines, it will be totally up to the judge.” According to the Jamaica Gleaner, Smith’s transfer comes amid a move by the Jamaica-based Association of Concerned Olint Members (ACOM)
David Smith was sent to Grand Turk Prison for six and a half years last month.
to begin registering its members with the victim support division of the US District Attorney’s Office in Florida. This is to ensure they are eligible for a payout in any Olint funds recovered by US authorities.
Meanwhile, investors – many of whom lost their life savings – have been told that efforts to recoup their cash will continue. To date just a fraction of the colossal sums ploughed into Providenciales-based firms, Olint TCFX and TCI FX Traders, has been recovered. Liquidator Joe Connolly, of PricewaterhouseCoopers, said the corporate winding-up of the two firms would continue. Total restrained funds come to little more than $10m, $6.5m of which was tied up in collapsed TCI Bank. Mr Knighton added that the FCU would continue to try to trace hidden assets in partnership with the liquidator. Olint was originally started by David Smith in Jamaica before being closed down by the Financial Services Commission (FSC) in March 2006. He launched operations in the TCI shortly afterwards.
‘Hand over guns or face prison’ Firearm amnesty precedes tough new laws By Gemma Handy ISLANDERS are being urged to hand over illegally owned guns by the end of November – or face at least five years behind bars. An amnesty is now underway in a bid to curtail violent crime and remove dangerous weapons from the streets. One rifle has already been handed in to Provo police this week. Unlicensed firearms can be surrendered to police stations and
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Commissioner of Police Edward Hall said the new laws should be a “deterrent to anyone with common sense”.
various churches across the Islands in what is being touted as a “final opportunity” for people to give them up without the threat of arrest. New legislation which will see offenders locked up for a minimum of five years comes into effect on December 1. What was originally slated to be a three-year minimum sentence has been increased to five years following further government debate. The tough penalty will also see anyone nailed for using a gun during an offence imprisoned for at least five years with a maximum sentence of 15 years. Police chiefs are exhorting all residents to take advantage of the amnesty in the meantime. They are hoping it will prove more successful than its 2007 counterpart which saw just seven weapons turned over. Commissioner Edward Hall told the Weekly News: “I hope people will be willing to hand their weapons in and that this amnesty is more
effective than the last. “This time the penalties are so much harsher and people who commit offences and are convicted can expect nothing less than those harsh penalties mandated. “It should be a deterrent to anyone with common sense.” Mr Hall added: “We are committed to abide by the terms of the amnesty and we encourage people to turn their unlicensed firearms in rather than be caught and face years in prison.” Another senior officer described the move as a “golden opportunity” for people to bring forward weapons held “illegally or inadvertently”. He said some residents may have owned a gun for years and would welcome the chance to give it up without prosecution. “Let’s take them off the streets,” he appealed. “The more we get off the streets, the safer the TCI will be. “As along as people follow the process outlined, no criminal action will be taken against them.” He added that he hoped the change in law would act as a “strong deterrent” to would-be offenders. “It reflects the gravity of carrying a firearm and being willing to use it to commit serious offences. “We have to have suitable deterrents in place or people will see crime as a viable option; we want to dissuade them from that.” The Firearms (Amendment) Bill 2010 mandates the new minimum sentences which rise to seven years for possession of a gun or ammunition with intent to endanger life or cause injury to property. A seven-year minimum sentence also applies to anyone convicted of
manufacturing, selling, purchasing or having possession of a prohibited weapon or ammunition. In addition, all gun-related offences will carry unlimited fines. Offences involving guns will only be tried in the Supreme Court under the Firearms (Amendment) Bill. Bail will also only be given by the Supreme Court under the Firearm Related Offences (Detention and Bail) Bill. The Theft (Amendment) Bill 2010 provides for a mandatory fiveyear minimum sentence for anyone convicted of using an offensive weapon during an aggravated burglary, robbery or assault with intent to rob. The changes also allow maximum life imprisonment to be doled out for aggravated burglary while in possession of a gun or other weapon. The legislative measures were endorsed by the consultative forum last week. Governor Gordon Wetherell encouraged Islanders to take advantage of the amnesty before the new laws come into force by voluntarily turning in weapons or divulging their location. “This is a final opportunity for people to surrender offensive weapons without the threat of arrest,” he said in a statement released on Saturday. He said he hoped the majority of guns would be given over to police but that arrangements had been put in place with several churches where pastors have agreed to accept them. The Governor added: “I would urge anyone in possession of an continued
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Votes for belongers only Kate Sullivan’s revised report sees u-turn on widening franchise By Gemma Handy VOTING eligibility, the Governor’s powers and the appointment of the Deputy Governor have all seen something of a u-turn in the revised constitution recommendations. Expert Kate Sullivan’s hotly anticipated second draft was released to the public on Tuesday. And they reveal a significant turnaround on some of Islanders’ biggest gripes. Among her 51 amended suggestions, she has abandoned provisions which may have seen some PRC-holders entitled to vote. Neither would the Governor be entitled to prorogue the House of Assembly as previously proposed. Ms Sullivan has also backtracked on her previous stance that the Deputy Governor’s appointment be based purely on merit. She now states the role should be limited to Belongers only, following outrage in the community. The ongoing reform process has prompted a hotbed of debate nationwide since it began earlier this year. Protests, petitions and suppositions abounded during the lengthy consultation period which saw vociferous public meetings staged across the TCI. The revised document is likely to be viewed as a victory for many indigenous Islanders who felt the original draft threatened to further marginalise the outnumbered native population. Ms Sullivan was tasked with redefining the supreme laws of the land earlier this year in the wake of the corruption probe. Commissioner Sir Robin Auld lambasted the “dearth of effective continued
illegal firearm to take this opportunity to surrender their weapon or weapons now. “Failure to do so for whatever reason will result in individuals facing the much stiffer penalties that will come into force immediately the period of the amnesty ends on 30 November.” People are asked to contact police or the church first, giving details of the gun’s make, model and serial number. This will ensure they are not subject to prosecution if apprehended by police while in the process of surrendering their weapon. They will be advised about arrangements for handing them over and should ensure weapons are not openly displayed and are carried in a secure container where possible.
checks and balances” in the 2006 constitution to prevent abuse of the system and public money by Ministers and officials. The second draft also includes numerous recommendations for beefing up financial oversight and accountability. They include the establishment of various watchdogs along with six-monthly reports to the House of Assembly on the state of public coffers and the local economy. If the updated proposals get the green light from London, the Governor would continue not to be obliged to act on Cabinet advice if he considers it contravenes stipulated good governance principles. He would also still have the power to withhold assent on new legislation. This may anger those who feel there is not a significant enough progression from the current interim arrangements, in light of the UK’s duty to prepare its territories for independence. Ms Sullivan told a press conference on Wednesday that she had been specifically asked to consider the balance of power. “The UK does have a duty through the United Nations to prepare the country for independence,” she said. “There was a lot of progression between the 1988 and the 2006 constitution. Not every element has to move forward or backward.” In her report she notes views expressed at public meetings of too much autonomy being entrusted to the Governor. “This view was often expressed with some vehemence,” she writes. “Again, however, given my mandate, there is no easy balance between these local views and the desire by the UK to provide more
“You can’t please all the people all the time” – Kate Sullivan.
safeguards against arbitrary and unwise decision-making.” Ms Sullivan said Islanders reading the second draft would be able to see their views had been taken into consideration. In addition to feedback at town hall meetings, she said she had received around 25 written responses and had also taken into account opinions expressed in the media. “You can’t please all the people all the time,” she conceded. “But I have listened to them and heard their concerns.” She admitted it had not always been easy to reconcile public opinion with London’s mandate. “I can’t give everybody what they want because I have to demonstrate to the UK that I have considered the areas of concern Ministers clearly set out. “But everything submitted to me has been taken into account and considered.” Proposals to widen the voting franchise has been a major bone of contention. Ms Sullivan suggests the
Government establishes a clear path to attain Belongership which in turn entitles people to vote. She initially recommended that if no such process was in place by the time the new constitution came into effect, provision should be made to allow those who had held a PRC for 10 years or more to cast a ballot. Her revised report erases this provision, given “wide support” for the introduction of a lucid system for acquiring Belongership status. She recommends only Belongers aged 18 or above be able to vote. “I recommend that the TCIG be required to establish an objective and transparent process for the acquisition of Belongership. If this recommendation is accepted, no change need be made to the status qualification in the franchise.” Current law mandates three methods for becoming a Belonger – by birth, by marriage or by discretionary grant. Ms Sullivan suggests replacing the discretionary aspect with conditions prescribed in an ordinance. Proposals include the applicant being legally resident in the TCI and having held a PRC for at least either five or 10 years. Also, that they are a British overseas territory citizen (BOTC), are of good character and are neither under sentence or bankrupt. The report also recommends that the Attorney General remains chief legal advisor to the Government but that his powers to bring and undertake criminal proceedings be assigned instead to a director of public prosecutions. Ms Sullivan also suggests changes to the way MPs are elected. She proposes that the six inhabited islands elect one member each. The
remaining nine ‘at large’ members would be chosen from the whole country using a mathematical formula to ensure proportion in the House of Assembly. She says this would boost “equality of voting power” and provide less opportunity for “influencing and intimidation”. Parliament should be required to convene at least nine times a year, she says. And the period of disqualification following a prison sentence should be increased from five to 10 years. She says Cabinet meetings should be held at least once a fortnight with a summary of business published within two weeks to improve transparency. Ms Sullivan recommends too that management of the country’s precious Crown land supplies be entrenched in the constitution for the first time. The public now has until January 14 to put forward further comments. Ms Sullivan is urging people to respond sooner rather than later to expedite the final stages of the process. UK Ministers will consider the report and a draft constitutional order will be prepared. This will be put out for further consultation before British Ministers decide on the submission of the final version for the Queen’s Assent. Visit http://turksandcaicosislands. fco.gov.uk/en/news/ to read Ms Sullivan’s full revised recommendations. Copies are available from the Governor’s offices in Waterloo, Grand Turk, and the Hilly Ewing building in Providenciales. They can also be picked up from District Commissioners’ offices from next week.
Where do I hand in my weapon? Police stations:
• Grand Turk Police Station - 946 2299 • Salt Cay Police Station - 946 6929 • South Caicos Police Station - 946 3299 • Providenciales Main Station - 946 4259 • Five cays Police Station - 941 3327 • Grace Bay Police Station - 941 5891 • Bottle Creek Police Station - 946 7116 • Kew Police Station - 946 7261 • Middle Caicos Police Station - 946 6111
Churches:
Providenciales • Pastor Pedro Williams, Jericho Baptist
Church - Tel: 232 170 • Reverend Samuel Goldstein Williams, Paradise Baptist Church - Tel: 231 2672 • Reverend Derek Hamilton, Bethany Baptist Church - Tel: 231 4077 • Reverend Derek Browne, Providenciales Methodist Church - Tel: 232 1966 • Pastor Octa, Church of God of Prophecy, Kew Town, Providenciales - Tel: 343 4109 • Pastor James Prospere, All Saints Baptist Tel: 241 5942 Grand Turk • Pastor Vernon O. Malcolm, Pastor Echoes of Calvary Church, chairman of the Grand Turk
Ministers Fraternal - Tel: 946 2730 South Caicos • Pastor John Malcolm, Mount Oliver Baptist Church - Tel: 231 2894 Salt Cay • Pastor Noel Hamilton, Salt Cay Methodist Church - Tel: 242 4625 North Caicos • Pastor Fuller Gardiner, Light House Church, Kew - Tel: 946 7073 or 946 7142 • Reverend Llewellyn Handfield, Providence Baptist Church, Whitby - Tel: 946 7118
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A Weekly News column that puts you on the spot for your opinions on the issues of the day
Sensible solution? PROPOSALS to electronically tag suspected criminals released on bail are currently under discussion. The hi-tech devices, usually worn as an ankle bracelet, use GPS satellite signals to track the wearer’s movements. Supporters say they would help prevent people reoffending while on bail, reduce pressure on detention facilities and cut the cost of holding people on remand. Critics in other jurisdictions where electronic tags are used say they are an invasion on civil liberty and may result in dangerous criminals being released onto the streets who should be behind bars. We asked you for your thoughts.
Bring it on
“I think electronic ankle bracelets are a good idea if they really work and the offenders understand that they really work. “And one would hope that, in such a tiny jurisdiction, those charged with violent offences would not be given bail at all, especially if they are repeat offenders. “And sure, they are an invasion of our civil liberties but so is having to remove your shoes before you get on a plane and mandatory seat belts while you’re driving. “And another civil liberty I would rejoice to see every single person in the TCI deprived of is the right to talk on a phone while driving.”
Gold-plated?
“Once convicted they will go to jail. Only those highly suspected will wear the bracelets and, if acquitted, will have them removed. “Knowing the speed the courts move in the TCI, and the amount of crime, they need to order a whole lot of bracelets. “Then there is the appeals that go on for years. Maybe they will wear out given all that time. “I am sure they can start taking measurements on some former government folks. They can all afford to have them ordered gold plated and one can afford to have diamonds mounted on hers.”
Too costly
“It seems silly to have such high tech items on such a small island! Ask around and you can find anyone you want in about an hour. Seriously, they are very expensive and the money might be better spent elsewhere. “Again, we are reminded of the previous Government’s inability to provide proper infrastructure to these Islands. “It would not have taken much to add a few more holding cells to the prison, or for the price of one Music Festival and a few trips on the jet, to have built an entire new police station with proper facilities. Hindsight is, however, always 20/20. “Perhaps for now, we should just nail their ears to a tree downtown until they can be put through the courts!”
Fiscal prudence
“I think that criminals released on bail should be monitored electronically. This would be financially prudent of the Government. “Our Islands are small and I see no reason why we shouldn’t do a trial study on this new technology. “As far as ‘invasion of a criminal’s civil liberty’, when a citizen decides to get involved in criminal activity, he/she is giving up their rights until the case is heard and a final decision is made by the court of law.
“What about the right of the citizen(s) who were hurt, harmed etc. We have a right to know the exact whereabouts until the case is heard.”
Offer a choice
“I believe it is a good idea for non violent offenders. If someone is wearing one they should be part of a programme to nip the behaviour early. “The last thing you want are hardened street gangs like in Jamaica. It should be a choice, bracelet or jail.”
Waste of money
“Who’s going to pay for that then? Who is going to monitor the tagged ‘victims’ 24/7? “Will the tracking equipment sit in storage for two years like the radar system? “Civil liberties, locked up in a box or sat in a bar with a piece of plastic round your ankle? “Don’t you think the police should be equipped with a proper communications system before wasting money on somebody’s relations company supplying first world technology?”
Repeat offenders
“What a brilliant idea! Bailed and banded. They might also be used for recidivists of violent or sexual crimes.”
Electric shock
“It should be a shock collar!”
Hold to account
“Why even release them on bail? If they are worthy of bail, they should at least be held responsible for their actions while on release, and what better way to control them than by electronic tracking!”
Enlarge prison
“Initiating an electronic tag system would be a very costly endeavour. There are not just the tags to consider, but the training and surveillance involved can become prohibitive. “Removing the tags would become a challenge to those wearing them, and it’s not a big problem for known sexual offenders
in the States, to divest themselves of these encumbrances. “Perhaps the money would be better spent enlarging the prisons to accommodate those who belong there in the first place, and make room for an additional hundred or more offenders.”
Halfway houses
“Oh my, what are we coming to? We haven’t had any major problems with finding persons on bail that I know of, why this drastic measure? “One of our biggest problems is we want to be like too many other places. Persons on bail here in the TCI have stipulations so why you feel it necessary for this kind of action escapes me. “We have a lot of repeat offenders because we have no halfway houses to assist with persons who have been incarcerated a long time to readjust. “On top of that we do not give them a second chance to redeem themselves. Yes, we have a few persons that this is all they want to do, go back and forth in jail because at least they can get a place to rest, as bad as that may seem. “Furthermore it will be costly to monitor these devices and purchase them.”
Positive move
“I think that electronic bracelets would minimise crime and also would also reduce the risk of offenders on bail to commune with other violent offenders to meet and plan other robberies. “It is my understanding that these persons are not permitted to congregate in the same area. “However, in the absence of such a device they often do. I think this is a positive move.”
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Strong Canadian dollar boosts Provo house market By Paul Baker PROVIDENCIALES’ property market is slowly coming back to life. That’s the verdict of estate agent Simon Padgett who claims “green roots of a recovery are starting to sprout” in the island. But the ReMax Elite broker, based in Grace Bay, admits there is “a long way to go” following a disastrous 18 months for the industry worldwide. He explained: “As we enter the 2010/11 high season, real estate professionals on Providenciales
are definitely seeing an increase in enquiries for property. “It’s certainly not hard to spot such trends because all of us who work in property sales both here in the island and across the globe, have had to endure a really quiet past 18 months. “So when things do begin to pick up, it’s very noticeable and we are obviously pleased to see things improving, although it is only very slightly at this stage.” Mr Padgett said there were various reasons for the upturn, including the strength of the Canadian dollar. “One factor is the obvious
commencement of the high season in Provo,” he added, “but also there are some people who want to strike before the prices have bottomed out, to ensure they capitalise on the better deals. “Another factor is the number of Canadians who are looking to buy and who make particular reference to the Canadian dollar being almost on parity with the US dollar. “About 80 per cent of our buyers are currently Canadian, which is a big jump from say three years ago where Canadians represented around 45 per cent of our buyers, which is still a healthy number.
“There is a long way to go but we, and other agents on the island, will embrace this spike in activity at a time when our industry has suffered.” Although the recovery is slow, finance experts in Canada also report a surge in enquires about property in Provo. Canadian mortgage specialist, Vaughan Paisley, said: “Certainly we’re seeing a lot of interest in places like the TCI and I generally think a few different variables come into play. “Firstly, Canadian properties did take a dip during the recession but in
most centres they are back or even higher than pre-recession pricing. “Anybody who has owned property for more than four or five years in most parts of Canada would be sitting on a significant amount of equity. “The cheap cost of borrowing against this equity today makes it very attractive to buy real estate in the Provo sunshine, especially in a down market where prices haven’t bounced back yet.” He added: “And lastly I would say the value of the Canadian dollar today plays a significant part as well, making a good deal even better!”
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John Hartley is a retired CEO. He was educated in economics and econometrics at Manchester University and Harvard Business School. He is an occasional contributor at invitational economics seminars at Brazenose College, Oxford.
Economics Column
Businessman Harold Charles (left) helped lead the scheme developed by DPS. Right is DPS president Peter Pollak.
The tiny cay is home to the region’s longest private airstrip.
Ambergris staff sent packing as scheme collapses By Gemma Handy AMBERGRIS Cay workers are out on their ear after the luxury residential development was plunged into receivership – the latest in a trio of schemes to apparently have the plug pulled by British Caribbean Bank (BCB). All operations on the tiny island have been suspended and all but a handful of security and maintenance staff sent packing. One employee told the Weekly News that foreign workers had been given paid flights home. Nine firms associated with the exclusive $1bn scheme – once dubbed the Hamptons of the TCI – have been placed in the hands of Provo-based receiver Dean Charles Boyce. The move comes four months after the collapse of Johnston International. The construction giant went into official liquidation in September, three months after employees were locked out of their headquarters by BCB. And in September 2009, BCB was appointed receiver to the fallen Nikki Beach resort. BCB chief Lord Michael Ashcroft has long denied any involvement with the controversial South Beach-style hotel, despite contradictions by its developers. The Turks & Caicos Sporting Club opened on 1,100 acre Ambergris Cay in 2008, selling home sites for up to $6.5m. The previously uninhabited island, 50 miles from Providenciales, was to eventually feature 350 private family homes with all the amenities of a five-star resort. Only a handful were ever constructed. In November 2008, 34 workers were given the boot following a slump in sales.
Only a handful of the 350 homes planned were ever constructed.
The tiny cay is home to the region’s longest private airstrip which allowed international visitors to fly there directly without having to clear immigration in Providenciales. The 5,700-foot runway is also currently closed. In addition, the island features a spa and fitness centre, environmental learning centre, bar and restaurant. Ambergris Cay was bought by Canadian businessman Henry Mensen in 1995. Mensen helped lead the Sporting Club project along with local luminary Harold Charles. The airport was named in former SkyKing chief Charles’s honour. The pair were bought out in March 2008 by developers DPS TCI Ltd and some private investors. DPS bosses Peter Pollak and Steve Schram were granted Belongership status by ex Premier Michael Misick after investing millions in
infrastructure into the scheme. DPS creates private five-star sporting communities on historic and unique properties around the region. Other sites include the Greenbrier Sporting Club in West Virginia, Snake River Sporting Club in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, the Ford Plantation in Georgia and Deep Water Cay Club on Grand Bahama Island. In May this year, Pollak spoke of sales in recent months of almost $20m. And just last month, in a website posting, bosses spoke of their excitement at opening for another high season. A notice from BCB confirmed the appointment of a receiver had been made by the bank as a lender, and as agent and security trustee for the lenders on November 11. BCB managing director Andrew Ashcroft declined to comment.
Taxation risks
LAST week we saw that choosing the size of the public sector is part of the democratic process. Professor Roe’s report says that a public sector burden of around 25 per cent to 30 per cent of GDP may be sustainable in the TCI. Thirty per cent would mean base line public sector expenditure and taxation of around $150m a year. Raising the $150m should be done efficiently, reliably and fairly. Agreeing on what is fair is a job for the electorate. But asking a voteless majority to pay for an opulent public sector is no longer an option, so 30 per cent may now be too high. Depopulation is already under way, and accelerating that trend would lead to disaster. Imposing new or higher taxes should be done with extreme caution. Considering everything it is clear to all that the core public sector must shrink to match the still shrinking economy. Economists speak of horizontal fairness, so that people in similar circumstances carry similar burdens, and vertical fairness which is about burden sharing between people in different circumstances. VAT scores well on all counts; most taxes on income less so; and most property taxes least of all. But here in the TCI it is the lack of data that should make HMG exceptionally cautious about new or increased taxes on income or property. Let’s have a look at how dangerous this can be. Consider an hourly tax on labour. Let’s say a willing employer is paying a willing worker $15 per hour for 50 hours a week and that a tax of $3 an hour is then imposed. Do you think that the employer will now buy 50 hours for $18, or that the worker will work 50 hours for $12? Possibly between those extremes is a point where less than 50 hours will be worked for somewhere between $12 and $18, either because the worker will not offer the same hours for less than $15 an hour, or the employer cannot afford 50 hours at more than $15 an hour because as costs rise he sells less product. Where the bargain comes to rest depends on what are called elasticities of supply and demand. To make it easy, say the worker takes a cut to $14 an hour, and the employer pays $17 an hour at which level the increase in his unit costs means he can only afford 42 hours a week. The $3 tax is the difference. The worker now earns $588, instead of $750, so has lost the $162. The boss is paying out $714 being the wage of $588, plus the tax of $126 and he has lost six hours production. The Government gets $126 in taxes, not the $150 it might have expected. The lost six hours of profitable labour, which is now worth at least $136, is a loss to the economy. The net loss to the economy is $10. The worker’s lost $162 in wages means he has less to spend and the consumer can expect a price increase. This is a highly simplified example of the potential ‘deadweight’ cost of taxation exceeding the achieved revenue, everybody loses. This is not just theory. It is what happens if governments are careless in choosing taxes.
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TCIB chiefs set Raw Crown land for forum grilling data released By Gemma Handy FINANCIERS at the helm of TCI Bank operations are set for a grilling by the consultative forum to assess whether they are guilty of misdeeds. Forum members are demanding an explanation as to why no buyout offer was accepted for the failed institution, despite a series of bids from investors. And how what was slated to be one of the country’s biggest success stories turned into one of its principle failures. News that the Financial Services Commission (FSC) has been tasked with carrying out its own review into its oversight of TCIB has continued to prompt scepticism. Forum members dubbed the probe “hardly reassuring” – and said the findings were likely to be covered up. Those invited to attend Tuesday’s open hearing, beginning at 10am, are FSC managing director Kevin Higgins, TCIB chairman Norman Hamilton, NIB chairman Ervine Quelch, Joseph Connolly, auditor to both TCIB and the NIB, and liquidator Anthony Kikivarakis. All five have also been asked to provide updated resumes. In a statement released on Sunday, forum members said the sudden closing of the indigenous institution on April 9 had caused “considerable anxiety” among Islanders. “Not only about the reasons why but also, more importantly, about the fate of our hard-earned savings.”
They said last month’s Supreme Court ruling to put the bank into full liquidation had turned those anxieties into “outright fears”. “Regrettably, the consultative forum had no power to affect the closing of the bank or subsequent negotiations to rescue it. “It does have the power however to demand an accounting - on every aspect of this national tragedy - from the principals involved. “And, with all due respect to the interim administration’s CEO, a review by the Financial Services Commission of its own failure of oversight, if not culpability, in this regard is hardly reassuring. “The findings of such a review are bound to be dismissed as a whitewash or, worse, a cover-up.” Members said they felt an open hearing would enable those involved to address concerns and allay fears. “It clearly falls to others to determine whether anyone involved in this national tragedy is guilty of any wrongdoing.” The statement added: “In the meantime, however, we believe the people of the TCI have a right to have these witnesses addressed, in a forthright and transparent manner, the facts and circumstances surrounding the formation and failure of the TCI Bank, the appointment of Deloitte and Touche as provisional liquidators, and the reasons why none of the offers to rescue the bank was accepted – just to name a few. “The consultative forum is
uniquely positioned to honour this right and we intend to do so zealously.” Governor Gordon Wetherell said previous forum deliberations had been “greatly assisted” by the attendance of public officials and other guests. He said it helped explain the “factual background” to matters under discussion for the benefit of both forum members and the public. “I welcome the spirit of cooperation demonstrated by those who have attended before the forum and should like to encourage anyone who is asked to attend the forum to do so and provide such information as the forum may require,” the Governor added. We reported earlier this month that TCIB customers risk losing up to 90 per cent of their money and that it could be years before any cash at all is recovered. Talks with favoured buyers ECIC collapsed after they failed to stump up the requisite capital. Canadian businessman David Kosoy who, along with partner Phil Biden, had made a series of offers this year to buy TCIB, previously told the Weekly News he felt liquidation was “totally unnecessary”. “If my offer had been accepted, the bank would have been open again by now. We showed we had the money needed. “There should be a criminal investigation into what happened at that bank. It should have been shut down a long time ago,” he added.
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THE third edition of the Crown land register has been released this week alongside an extensive log of raw data - requested during public consultations. The new edition includes further information on land distribution that was sourced through historical records. And the raw data has been published in its entirety in a spreadsheet format to allow the public to sort and sift the information as they wish. Crown land advisor Jon Llewellyn said: “As promised in our recent round of Crown land policy public consultations, we have today published the third edition of the Crown Land Allocation Register. “This edition continues to show how Crown land has been distributed in recent years and who the beneficiaries were. “The additional data included in edition three includes information that has been compiled from partial historic records and work has already begun on producing a fourth edition which will hopefully be published before the New Year.” The register lists the location and size of each plot, when it was released, and whether it was allocated by way of grant or lease, to a private individual or corporation. For the first time in the history of the TCI the information can be accessed easily and for free over the
internet. Mr Llewellyn said: “Publishing this data underlines our firm commitment in the Crown Land Unit to place as much information as possible, regarding the nation’s key heritage asset, in the public domain. “Following on from constructive suggestions made during the public consultation exercise, the raw data is also being published directly in spreadsheet format to allow the public to sort and sift the information as they wish.” Mr Llewellyn said the register is a working document which will be updated as necessary. The Crown Land Unit is encouraging the public to help with this process. If names or company names have been included in error in the register then residents are asked to let the Crown Land Unit know in writing so that the error may be corrected. Similarly, if anyone has not been included in the register but has been the recipient of Crown land, or if there is an error in the spelling of their name, they can inform the Crown Land Unit in writing at: Crown Land Unit, Government Square, Grand Turk or Crown Land Unit, Palmco Building, Leeward Highway, Providenciales. Electronic copies of the register are available free of charge from www.tcilandinfo.tc by clicking on the link on the home page.
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God is not in recession SO MANY people in the country are worried about the British interim administration even though we are all aware that worry is sin. Plain and simple, if you believe the teaching of Jesus Christ outlined in the Holy Bible, then to fret or fear the doings or undoings of anyone or anything is strongly discouraged by the good Lord. In Matthew chapter six, in the latter verses we find that Jesus cautions us specifically about worry; explaining that it adds nothing to us when we do it and that we would find our energies more resourcefully used in the pursuit of righteousness because it is then that all other things will be added to us. While the world systems have
obviously failed us all, it should be no surprise to believers. It is written that these things would occur. However, when there is a death to the human contraventions upon which we depended, an age old system stands firm - it is called faith. Yet how many of us who preached ‘the faith’ in the overflow now find it hard to stand firm on faith in this socalled drought? There are far too many who fall into this category and when we do, we ought to remember a few things; among them is that it is a real tragedy to lack faith because lacking faith gets you nowhere according to God’s principles. Hebrews chapter 11 tells us without faith it is impossible to please God.
It is the only time that I have ever read that God calls something “impossible” for him. Throughout the entire Holy Bible, every other challenge is shattered and obliterated and odds defied because of the sovereignty of the Lord God Almighty, but here a lack of faith stops our great God in his tracks - freezes his ability to intervene and make a way out of no way. Lacking faith is also a sin, a violation of trust in what God says. Unbelief is how Jesus Christ often refers to it. In Revelation 21:8 we read how “the unbelieving” are lumped with murderers, sorcerers, liars, the sexually immoral and cowardly. Imagine that. We understand as those who have been born again in Jesus Christ, that belief is the catalyst
to an ever increasing faith. Faith is a mysterious thing. We are given a measure of it. It is considered sustenance to the just; they are called to live by it. It comes by hearing and hearing the word of God. It is big enough to bring life to the dead and small enough that it is compared to a mustard seed; faith brings healing to the sick, sight to the blind, mobility to the lame, salvation for nations and it is described as the thing which causes us to believe in things we do not even see. Theworldwouldcallthathallucination, delusional or schizophrenia. Faith is that foolish thing which often confounds the wise and, in times like these, when we do not see what we desire to see for our people,
our ministries, our businesses, our friends, our families and ourselves. When nations are hurting and systems are collapsing, the believer ought to see the opportunity to have unwavering faith; to believe, in the face of the gloomy reports that what is promised in Hebrews 10:35-36 is true for them who are God’s: “Therefore do not cast away your confidence, which has great reward. For you have need of endurance, so that after you have done the will of God, you may receive the promise…” The bust for the world is a boom for the believer because no matter how broke governments may declare that they are due to an economic slow-down, the source of our lives is never in a recession! Believe again.
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REMEMBRANCE: Chief Executive Officer Mark Capes lay the first poppy wreath
TRIBUTE: Police officers guard the cenotaph where wreaths were laid in remembrance
RESPECT: Royal Turks and Caicos Police Force led a march past the church
‘We will remember them’ – Remembrance Sunday services held throughout TCI By Rebecca Bird RESIDENTS across the country gathered together on Sunday to pay tribute to the men and women of the armed forces who sacrificed their lives during war. Remembrance Sunday services, which included the laying of poppy wreaths and two minutes silence, were held in both Grand Turk and Providenciales. Government and police officials, representatives from the Ex-servicemen’s Legion, and members of local charitable organisations were all in attendance. Remembrance Day or Armistice Day is traditionally held on November 11 to mark the signing of the armistice in Compiègne, Northern France, which signalled the end of the First World War. At 11am on November 11, 1918, the guns of the Western Front fell silent after more than four years continuous warfare. The day has since been set aside to remember those who were killed during the two World Wars and other conflicts. Remembrance Sunday is held on the second Sunday in November, which is usually the Sunday nearest to November 11. During the day special services are held at war memorials and churches all over Britain and the Turks and Caicos Islands. This Sunday services were held at St Monica’s Anglican Church in Providenciales and
St Mary’s Pro-Cathedral in Grand Turk. In Providenciales at 11.30am after government officials, uniformed organisations and other guests were seated, a prayer was read by Lay Minister Alice Malcolm to accompany the procession of acolytes, police officers and clergy into the church. The congregation then sang the rousing hymn ‘O God Our Help in Ages Past’ before Lay Minister Daniel Stubbs delivered the opening prayers. “Almighty God, today we remember the courage and patriotism of men and women who resisted evil and defended freedom,” he said. “Help us to value the freedom eventually won that we may use it wisely so that people and nations may live together in harmony and freedom and face the future with confidence and hope.” Mark Capes, Chief Executive Officer of the TCI Government, read Isaiah 2:1-5 from the Old Testament. And Lay Minister Delores Connolly read the responsorial psalm 46 in which she said: “May eternal rest be granted to all fallen soldiers O Lord.” Following the psalm Assistant Commissioner of police Dave Ryder recited New Testament lesson Matthew 5:1-12. “Blessed are the poor in spirit for theirs is the kingdom of heaven, blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted,” he said. The congregation joined together in singing the hymns ‘He who would valiant be’ followed
by ‘Fight the good fight with all thy might’. And Lay Minister Daniel Stubbs read the Litany of Remembrance: “Bless, O Lord our God, those who have fought and valiantly died that we might enjoy liberty and freedom.” The congregation sang the recessional hymn ‘For all the saints, who from their labours rest’ while acolytes, clergy, government officials, police officers and uniformed organisations marched down the centre aisle towards the cenotaph and garden of remembrance. At the cenotaph an exserviceman read: “Let us remember before God and commend to his sure keeping those who fell in the two World Wars and all subsequent wars. “Those whom we knew and whose memory we treasure and all who have lived and died in the service of mankind.” Lay Minister Gillian Delancy continued: “They shall grow not old as we that are left grow old. Age shall not weary them nor the years condemn. “At the going down of the sun and in the morning we will remember them.” Two minutes silence was observed which was inducted by the ringing of bells before wreaths were laid at the cenotaph. Attendees sang the National Anthem and Lay Minister Gillian Delancy read closing prayers. Finally the police led a walk past the church down Leeward Highway.
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We welcome letters from all members of the public on a variety of topics.
What reeks in the TCI?
Dear Editor, Something stinks in Turks and Caicos. Our people are discontented due to job losses, proposed land tax, and constitutional reforms that will seemingly outsource the power of our democracy to foreigners. These are the elements that will undoubtedly ward off potential investors for our Islands known to be a tax haven. Do you smell what stinks in Turks and Caicos? I liken the events unfolding here in Turks and Caicos to the events that were unfolding in Elsinore, Denmark, when Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, saw it fit to change what was most problematic in his immediate environment. We are holding our noses shut from the lingering smell of what political corruption has brought on and the futile attempts to put a bandage on a festering and leaking sore. Let’s provide a synopsis of the story of Hamlet to better draw an analogy between what happened then, and what is now unfolding in Turks and Caicos Islands. Hamlet had suspicions about his Father’s untimely demise and the quick ascension of his uncle to the status of king. Adding insult to injury, Hamlet’s
mother married his uncle Claudius very soon after the death of her husband. The first evil, the murder of Hamlet’s father the late king, was only the prelude to a series of double crossing, and in the end, all that lurked was death. Our prior administration of the Turks and Caicos Islands has left quite a political stench which has been coupled with Great Britain’s attempt to take back direct rule. There has been a certain death, death of a way of life before the previous Government prostituted and bankrupted the wealth of our country. As if to rescue its prodigal child, Britain has planned a wedding of Turks and Caicos to the fair lady Kate Sullivan, offering the present constitution as a dowry for this double-minded bride to do as she wishes. There has been much upheaval on the island. We the Islanders contend that the fair lady has a preset agenda despite her many professions that she welcomes feedback from the people. She has been quoted as saying: “The more people who come, the easier it is to do my job.” We smell the reek of a murder most foul on Kate Sullivan. It is yet to be determined what major changes she has done to turn
the plight of our people around. W h a t changes will this constitutional r e f o r m e r institute, and how will we Islanders fare? The world is watching this festering sore. Let’s hope the smell of what is rotten doesn’t make it around the world 10 times and back before Britain’s Crusaders iron out the kinks in this, the worst period in the history of Turks and Caicos. I would be terribly remiss if I didn’t shed light on proposed land tax that is promised to be a source of revenue for the island, and also the imminent massacre of our current citizenship laws. Where else in the world can foreigners vote without established citizenship? Shame on you colonisers! Are we mistaking what should be a democracy for totalitarianism? Town meetings are not enough to neutralise the stench that surrounds our island like a black cloud. Since the takeover, what have the over-priced British consultants done to bring about any economic growth? Stop talking and start doing! Dameko C Dean
Be careful with the formula Governor Dear Editor, In business, in construction, in farming, in building, in making power stations, in building hydro plants the experts use formulas. Even simple things like soft drinks hinge around formulas, and in the same way that this is true for these activities it is also true in the running of nations. Over the last couple months we have been hearing rumours that our Governor, his deputy and his multitude of advisors are trying to decide how they can tinker with the formula that has made this nation’s real estate market one of the great successes of the Caribbean. They have explained to the people that they are looking at bringing in a real estate tax, and this has resulted in screams and cries of warning from the following areas; the investors in the real estate market, the real estate agents, the developers, and the construction boys. You see when the governor of Coca Cola decided that he was going to tinker with the formula the people who bought Coke raised
hell, the bottlers raised hell, the delivery boys raised hell, and the retailers raised hell; but the governor in Atlanta, he knew what was needed and down that path he went. Now at Pepsi there was a celebration, so too at Cott Cola, but the governor of Coke he did not listen, and out he came with the new formula Coke that he had tinkered with and modified, and we all know what happened. It was a disaster, a real disaster, there was panic in Atlanta and the governor and his team quickly realised they had erred and they reversed direction so today Coke still does well. Now ladies and gentlemen, many of my friends have put money into this economy, they have bought land, houses, and the likes. When I speak to them they say, that to tinker in this manner would be the death of this economy’s real estate market and they are right. I too have invested and I am standing up and saying to do this is a big mistake; people buy property down here at the price they do because there is no yearly carrying
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cost. If all of a sudden there is one per cent carrying cost people will not want to have their money sitting in this real estate market. They will sell, sell, sell, and this will push the price down so that only certain high value properties retain any value. I would encourage the Governor to take heed how he plays with formulas. Finally I noticed that the Canadian experts Dexter at the airport are bringing in paving equipment from Trinidad. If I recall correctly we had to pay them $3m or so more than the other contractors. But now the paving equipment is coming from Trinidad. What in the world is going on in Provo? These are interesting if not troubling times. John Wildish
Implementing good governance
– part two
Dear Editor, Since tourism is an important factor, attempts should be made to improve the public transportation system by taking the following methods into consideration. A central depot should be made available to inspect and ensure proper maintenance of all public service buses. The Road Traffic licensing area could be considered. Demarcation of the route and a number should be given to each bus for example: Number 1 – From Central Depot to Leeward Highway and adjacent streets Number 2 – From Central Depot to Blue Hills, Wheeland, and adjacent streets Number 3 – From Central Depot to Five Cays, Chalk Sound, and adjacent streets All buses must return to the central depot after accommodating the people in Kew Town and adjacent streets. The people at the various bus stops will be collected on the various routes in accordance with the demarcation. This will also eliminate the confusion which presently exists with the illegal jitney service. Lastly, although the area is
presently suffering from an economic crisis, it is believed that steps will be taken to modify the Royal Turks and Caicos Police Force so that police officers will be able to enjoy some of the incentives which exist throughout some of the Caribbean forces. This is one of the reasons for the dissatisfaction and the low morale standard of the members. Since this is the case the crime rate will escalate because there is insufficient involvement in general investigations. This method for obtaining information is antiquated hence it is believed that authorities are considering the following entities: Special and general investigations, traffic investigation specialists, prosecution and crime statistics, general patrol and control centres. All of these, if implemented, will keep the crime rate at a very low level. Sherman Rigby, Blue Hills
Thank you for your support Dear Editor, The TCSPCA would like to extend a special thank you to the following local businesses and hotels for donating silent auction and door prizes for the beach barbeque fundraising event that was held on November 11 at Bay Bistro restaurant. The evening was a big success and helped to raise $8,000 for the TCSPCA. Silent auction prizes donated by: Parrot Cay, Hampshire House New York City, The Somerset hotel and O’Soleil Restaurant, Kissing Fish Catering, The Sands on Grace Bay
Grill Rouge Restaurant, Amanyara, The Gansevoort, Caicos Dream Tours, The Veranda “Minx” Trimaran, Island Fresh Produce. Door prizes donated by: Flowers by EA, Discount Liquor, Pampered Paws, Jai’s Jewelers Cabana Restaurant Ocean Club, Big Blue, Beauty on the Beach, Rumeurs, Chrysalis Fitness, Grill Rouge Restaurant, The Diner Restaurant, Graceway Sports Centre. Thank you,
Please note that all submissions are subject to editing in keeping with defamation laws and newspaper style. Letters should be accompanied by the author’s full name, location and phone number. Names will be withheld if requested.
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Consultative forum gets it wrong Dear Editor, The consultative forum got it totally wrong last month when it rejected the Judicial Salary Bill which made provisions to improve the independence of the judiciary by ensuring judges' security of tenure and doing away with having judges working under contracts. Further, the responsibility of setting salaries would be given to an independent Judicial Service Commission. All over the world and within the region other countries have long enshrined similar provisions in their constitutions or have implemented similar laws to ensure that the judiciary is not affected by political interference. In the UK an independent pay review body determines the pay of judges. It will make recommendations to the government having taken evidence from a variety of sources. The government accepts these recommendations and will traditionally implement them fully.
As long as judges hold their positions in ‘good order’ they remain in post until they wish to retire or until they reach the mandatory retirement age of 70. In the US federal judges, including Supreme Court judges are appointed by the President ‘by and with the advice and consent of the Senate’. However, once appointed, the judges hold their offices during good behaviour and their compensation cannot be diminished during their continuance in Office. Here in the Turks and Caicos Islands we recently saw a classic example of what could be seen as interference with the judiciary when judges’ salaries were reduced by 10 per cent along with the civil service by the Governor. Yet judges are expected to serve without fear or favour, affection or ill will. Further, the government is frequently a party to litigation here in the Turks and Caicos, and therefore the independence and integrity of the court is compromised when such cases are
Glass Soldier Like a glass soldier I march into battle Reflecting that which lies before me, Fighting from the trenches, Using stories of the fallen as a reason to hide behind the lines I see the shards from those who went before me And wince as though they were me I wish to stand on a mantel piece And be discovered, shined and dusted And regarded with awe Safe from falling and shattering on the ground below Just like a glass soldier
‘Glass soldier’ the title refers to people with no substance, they are superficial; see through. It tells the story of people who head out into the world, doing what they see others doing if they think it will make their journey through life easier. ‘Reflecting that which lies before me’ They never face problems but always try their best to fix them from behind the scenes or as far away from the actual source as possible. ‘Fighting from the trenches’ Most people use the failures of others and the things the people they know have lost or fallen victim to as a reason not to give things a try and always base decisions on the possibility that the same thing might happen to them. ‘I see the shards of those who went before me/ And wince as though they were me.’ They want to be in a position of respect, where people look up to them, but they do not put aside their fear of stepping outside of their comfort zone to get there. Their belief that they can easily broken or cracked, is exactly what makes them as fragile as glass. Kin-z Francis`
heard before judges who are beholden to the government for their pay. Any party suing or being sued by the government should be confident that he can get a fair trial as justice should not only be done but should manifestly and undoubtedly be seen to be done. One daily quoted the forum chairman as saying that she preferred to have judges who serve here for limited periods, ensuring that they remain objective. With respect to the chairman, this situation is more likely to create quite the opposite effect with a judge being tempted to rule in a particular way to ensure that he gets his contract extended. I would go as far as deeming this practice of a “contract judge” unconstitutional and contend that it should be corrected forthwith. On the issue of pension for judges, the newspaper stated that the
point that upset forum members the most was the provision that a judge would be eligible for pension after serving only 10 years, much less than employees in public service. The truth of the matter is that judges are not the same as employees in public service. We have no difficulty giving a pension to members of the executive or legislature who have served for less than 10 years, yet judges are looked at and treated differently and without the due respect for such high office. There is hardly ever a long list of persons applying for the position of a judge due to the amount of work and personal sacrifice that comes with the appointment. Judges, particularly in a small country, will usually give up their social lives as they must not appear to be too friendly with persons who may come before the courts. Also the fact that judges are
mostly depriving persons of their freedom or imposing some fine or other punishment, places them among the most hated in society and puts their security at greater risk than other persons. Additionally if we wish to continue to attract the best persons to be judges, the compensation and constitutional safeguards for independence of the judiciary must be in keeping with what exists in civilised, democratic countries. Perhaps the time has also come for us to appoint more local judges or at least judges from the region. It is time for a truly independent judiciary in the Turks and Caicos and it would appear that the proposed legislation goes a long way in helping to achieve this. George C Missick, managing partner Karam & Missick
COMMENTARY
Why the TCI? WE ALL know why people from the northern areas of the USA, Canada and the eastern hemisphere visit TCI and buy homes and condos. Our warm weather and our beautiful by nature beaches and rolling hills overlooking the deep blue and turquoise sea People from outside start businesses here too. Easy to understand when you realise what it costs elsewhere. I can speak about the USA because I have been there and done that. After paying to form a corporation you hire employees, workers to perform the service or produce the product. Every worker demands a top wages and overtime premiums are the law. You are obliged to pay social security tax (government retirement) and contribute to a private retirement fund as well. You must front the employees income tax within a few days of issuing pay cheques or the federal government will pounce. You are obliged to pay state workman’s compensation and unemployment insurance for every worker. Paid holidays and three weeks of paid vacation are standard. Paid sick leave and a first class Blue
By David Tapfer Cross Blue Shield health policy must be provided. Expense accounts for employees working away from your premises. Uniforms and personal tools often required. Training is required wherever you do business. Property taxes are assessed on your premises. Personal property taxes are next. Every year you must pay tax on everything the business owns as well as a franchise tax. If someone buys stock in your corporation and later sells it at a profit they must pay capital gains tax. Stock holder dividends are taxed. You must keep copious records of everything done and file corporate tax returns every year.
If you generate profit state and federal governments want over 35 per cent of everything you earn. You are subject to city, state and federal inspectors who monitor all your records and your operations. OSHA, EPA and a host of regulatory agencies haunt every manufacturer or service firm. You must have product liability insurance. If your product or service is involved in an accident you will be sued, and possibly forced out of business. Larger firms (which include all electric utilities) are unionised. Over the top wages and benefits must be provided as well as union stewards and grievance committees who harass business to justify their existence. Almost none of this applies in the TCI. NIB and now NHIP taxes, but no tax on profits and on property. No personal property tax. A yearly business license is needed. NAFTA or duties have little effect on TCI business prospects Yes there is a cost of transporting materials here and duty. This is faced by other island nations which have prospered. Japan is a larger example. Why not the TCI?
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Book signing at Unicorn CHILDREN’S author Donna Seim will be signing copies of her new book at Unicorn Bookstore this November. ‘Hurricane Mia, A Caribbean Adventure!’ tells the tale of a 12year-old girl who believes her entire summer vacation is ruined. First she learns that her mom is sick, then she and her younger brother Jack are whisked away to their grandparents’ home on a remote island in the Caribbean. Mia is furious until she meets Neisha, an island girl, who tells her about ‘the tea that cures everything’. Will Mia be able to find the tea? Will it cure her mom? And will it prove to be her plane ticket back home? Readers can join Mia on an incredible adventure, where she sails the high seas, meets wild donkeys, explores uninhabited islands, and searches for a magical tea. The picture book is aimed at children aged eight to 12, but anyone can enjoy the unique story and colourful illustrations. Donna will be signing copies of
Unique gifts for Christmas By Rebecca Bird
CARIBBEAN CHUMS: Donna, an award winning children’s author, enjoys island life
her new book along with her award winning book ‘Where’s Simon, Sandy’ at Unicorn Bookstore on Saturday, November 27, from 11am until 2pm.
A TOYMAKER from Providenciales, who calls himself ‘TCI’s Santa Claus’, is ready to take orders for his unique gifts just in time for Christmas. Walter Bobby Morris, of Blue Hills, has been making toys out of recycled materials for more than 10 years and is very passionate about his hobby. He currently works as a maintenance engineer with Lime but hopes to one day make a living selling his toys. This year Walter has two toy planes made out of recycled plastic for sale, but is willing to make more to order. “I make planes, boats, cars – all
sorts,” he told the Weekly News, “and I am unique because I can custom design toys too.” He says the toys are designed for children aged five and up because of the small parts, but can offer as much enjoyment as souvenirs for adults. Walter also hopes that his work will encourage children to take up arts and crafts. “I’m trying to reach the youth and get them involved,” he said. “Kids that leave school and can’t find a job can get involved in making and selling crafts to tourists instead of picking up a gun.” Among his inventions are Rolls Royce car The Violet, sea plane TC Splash, and container truck Helex Star One.
Walter sells his toys for $50 at Greensleeves in Providenciales and residents interested in having a toy custom made can call him directly on 241-8252.
BBQ raises $8,000 for TCI animals A FUNDRAISING beach BBQ held in front of Bay Bistro in Grace Bay last Thursday evening was a sell out success, which translates into more than $8,000 raised to help all the animals of the Turks & Caicos. Hosted by the Provo TCSPCA, the dinner provided residents and visitors with a fabulous venue, gorgeous food and a roaring bonfire to help light up their generous support. Director Susan Blehr said she was delighted with the turn out and apologetic that people had to be turned away. The event, originally scheduled for the previous Friday – the night that Hurricane Tomas brushed by – was cool and breezy, perfect for the outdoor, under the tent event. Thirteen items posted for the silent auction garnered more than $5,000. Donated weekends at Parrot Cay, the Somerset, the Sands, dinners at Bay Bistro, Grill Rouge, Amanyara, Gansevoort and the Veranda, a sail aboard well known local trimaran MINX, a snorkel beach BBQ boat trip with Caicos Dream Tours and even 50lbs of locally grown tomatoes donated by Island Fresh Produce Ltd were bid on and ‘won’ during the evening. A multitude of door prizes, all donated by local businesses, added to the excitement of the evening. At $40 per person, chef Clive Whent’s menu was a masterpiece, with bacon wrapped shrimp, spring rolls and conch fritter appetisers followed by grilled mahi mahi, barbeque chicken, burgers and pulled pork or ribs. There’s more – marinated tomatoes, potato and Caesar salads. But the desserts stole the show – key lime pie or Kissing Fish’s awesome
TOYMAKER: Walter Bobby Morris, of Blue Hills, has been making toys out of recycled materials for more than 10 years. Crowds turned out to the Grace Bay event to tuck into the tantalising cuisine and raise buckets of cash.
chocolate torte. Both were divine. Of course there was live music, provided by popular local band Press Gang, aka Bow and Arrow. TCSPCA chiefs said they were deeply grateful to Kissing Fish Catering for their continued, generous support, which included 10 per cent of the take at the cash bar. Blehr expressed her deep appreciation to all those who donated prizes and packages for the event and praised her “wonderful staff of volunteers” who helped make the event possible. The TCSPCA is a not for profit organisation, funded solely by the generosity of the people of the TCI and many visitors who donate time and funds. It recently celebrated the 1,000th surgery at its affordable spay/neuter clinic at Suzy Turn Plaza, and bosses encourage anyone who wishes to donate time, funds or expertise to contact the offices at 941-8846 or email tcspca@tciway.tc
Birthday discounts at Royal Jewels A PROVO jewellery store is offering a special gift to residents celebrating their birthdays – of a shop-wide discount for an entire month. This week Royal Jewels announced the launch of their new customer appreciation programme ‘Royal Jewels’ Birthday Club’. Owner Kanchan Tolani said: “Signing up to be part of the Royal Jewels Birthday Club is easy. “Simply email us at customerservice@royaljewels.net with your name and date of birth or visit our Arch Plaza location. “When you purchase any item our dedicated staff will request your birthday information, and once you provide us with that information, you automatically become a member of the Royal Jewels Birthday Club!” Customers will receive a discount throughout the store during the month of their birthday. Tolani said: “We are delighted about the club. This is an effort to show appreciation to our valued customers for their continued patronage of Royal Jewels and the entire team. “We expect that the Birthday Club will work well not only because it creates gratitude and goodwill with customers, but also fosters long term relationships with the company and its customers. “The entire Royal Jewels team is motivated and enthused about the introduction of the Royal Jewels Birthday Club, and looks forward to enhancing our already well-built customer relations.” Royal Jewels is a family-operated business with more than 30 years of experience in the duty free industry.
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Wintley Phipps to headline fundraising concert By Rebecca Bird A GRAMMY nominated gospel singer who has performed sell-out gigs across the globe is set to headline a Christmas concert in Providenciales to raise cash for local causes. Trinidadian-born Wintley Phipps, who has sung for President Barack Obama, Mother Teresa, Nelson Mandela and Oprah Winfrey, will be gracing the stage at Brayton Hall on December 11. Attendees can look forward to a host of Christmas tunes along with Mr Phipps’s celebrated rendition of ‘Amazing Grace’. There are only 300 tickets available for this highly anticipated and extremely intimate gig – and they are going fast. Organisers advise those wanting to attend this once-in-a lifetime “up close and personal” concert to purchase their tickets soon. Seventh Day Adventist minister Wintley Phipps, 55, has been the featured speaker and performer for
COMING SOON: Wintley Phipps will be gracing the stage at Brayton Hall on December 11
BRIGHT STARS: Turks and Caicos Star Foundation board member Tameka Francis, founder Charlotte D’Arcy Donaldson, and assistant Norma Forteza
scores of prominent events around the world. He was nominated for a Grammy Award in 1988 and 1989 and wrote a book called ‘The power of a dream’
in 1996. In 1998, Phipps founded and created the US Dream Academy, a non-profit organisation dedicated to providing a values-based, interactive, tutorial and remedial education, to at-risk children. And in 2007, by special request of Oprah Winfrey, he delivered an
inspirational address and prayer for the opening of the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls in South Africa. In 2009, he sang ‘Amazing Grace’ for the 56th Presidential Inaugural Prayer Service attended by President Barack and First Lady Michelle Obama and Vice President Joseph
and Dr Jill Biden at the Washington National Cathedral. As a result of the concert, which reached five million viewers, Mr Phipps attracted an entire new generation of fans. Now Wintley Phipps has agreed to perform for a smaller audience on Saturday, December 11, at 7pm at Brayton Hall, Providenciales. Tickets are selling at a reduced price of $20 for students with ID, $40 for first level and $80 for mezzanine (those that bought tickets for full price are eligible for credit). They can be purchased at Unicorn Bookstore next to IGA, Greensleeves in Central Square or Froots fast food cafe. All proceeds from the concert will go to the Turks and Caicos Star Foundation before being disseminated to a number of local charities. Founder Charlotte D’Arcy Donaldson described Wintley Phipps as “the most amazing singer and human being” and added that he will be meeting fans and signing CDs after the concert. For more details on the Star Foundation visit www. turksandcaicosstarfoundation.org
Spotlight on
The TCFAF Nutcracker George De La Peña STUNNED: Elena is surprised to receive a cheque from Doreen Francis of Lime
Lime customer wins $1,500 ONE fortunate Lime customer was delighted to be told she was the winner of a huge cash prize. Elena Williams, from Grand Turk, was awarded $1,500 recently as part of the telecoms company’s ‘Text to Win’ promotion. Lime staff members Doreen Francis, Bruce Jennings and Leaser Jones surprised Elena by showing up to her home to announce her big win. The flabbergasted winner said: “This is such a surprise. I am so happy to be the $1,500 winner. “The money will be welcome in these challenging times. Thanks Lime.” Doreen presented Elena with the cheque and told her: “Lime is pleased
to give back to the community in these challenging times that we are facing. We know that you will find good use for the money.” Team members Bruce and Leaser also commented on Elena’s win. “It’s good for the staff here in Grand Turk to have a chance to surprise a winning customer,” they said. General manager Drexwell Seymour added: “This is what Lime is all about – providing for needs in the challenging times and doing our part to help to make life a little easier.” Lime Turks and Caicos will continue to have similar promotions via text and on the ‘Lime Time’ radio shows to connect with customers.
GEORGE De La Peña, former dancer with American Ballet Theatre, musical theatre performer, choreographer, actor and teacher will be re-enacting the wonderful and mysterious role of Herr Drosselmeyer for TCFAF’s Nutcracker this December at Brayton Hall. Longtime friend of TCFAF, George emceed ‘For the Love of Dance’ with artistic director Rasta Thomas in May 2006 as well as ‘Another Evening of Dance, Music and Drama’ in November 2003. When Barbara Pankhurst asked him to play Drosselmeyer for TCFAF’s Nutcracker, he did not hesitate! In fact, he is enthusiastically bringing two of his dance students, Jennifer Pray and Steven Gray, both from the University of Iowa, to play the Sugar Plum Fairy and her dashing Cavalier. Originally trained as a concert pianist, George switched to ballet while studying at the High School for the Performing Arts in New York City. He graduated from Balanchine’s School of American Ballet and joined American Ballet Theatre in the 1970s, rapidly rising to soloist. While at ABT, George danced in works choreographed by Baryshnikov, de Mille, MacMillan and Robbins, among others. George can be seen in
Baryshnikov’s production of Nutcracker on television and on DVD. George began acting when he was cast as Nijinsky in the film Nijinsky (1980), and for some time thereafter he was typecast in Russian roles. (In a 1983 interview in the New York Times, an exasperated De La Peña, who is of mixed Russian and Argentinian descent, pointed out that producers thought he was not a native English speaker.) He appeared on Broadway in Woman of the Year, the revival of On Your Toes, The Red Shoes (Drama Desk Award nomination), and Chronicle of a Death Foretold (Drama League Award). While living in Los Angeles during the 1980s, he performed in Cats and various regional productions. His film and television credits include Nijinsky, Kuffs, Brain Donors, Mighty Aphrodite, The Dust Factory, Red Hot, One Last Dance with Patrick Swayze, Popeye Doyle, Personal Best, The Flamingo Kid, and guest appearances on shows such as LA Law and Star Trek: The Next Generation. George has taught at universities across the country, including CalArts, Connecticut College and the University of Iowa. Until recently, George served as artistic director of The Joffrey Ballet School in NYC. He continues to teach for ABT. A director and choreographer for both theatrical works and concert
dance, he assisted figure skater Debi Thomas with her routine for the Olympics. George is a member of the Lincoln Centre Theatre Director’s Laboratory. Some of the illustrious choreographers he has worked with include George Balanchine, Mikhail Baryshnikov, Jerome Robbins, Twyla Tharp, Anthony Tudor, Mark Morris, Glen Tetley, Kenneth MacMillan, Ages DeMille, Andre Eglevsky, Peter Martins, Donald Saddler, Lar Lubovitch, Graciela Daniele, Martha Clarke, Paul Taylor, Erik Bruhn, Rudolf Nureyev, Doug Varone and Alonzo King. Don’t miss George’s performance on the Brayton Hall stage this December 2, 3, 4, and 5. Tickets are on sale at the Saltmills Diner and Unicorn Bookstore - $20 for adults, $5 for children and $35 for balcony.
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Lime provides peace of mind LIME. For living. Everyday. That’s the new slogan for Lime’s refreshed brand and the impetus behind the company’s captivating 2010 Christmas campaign. Tagged ‘Pon De Remix,’ the campaign reflects the essence of Lime’s brand promise and provides customers with the products, services and offers that they want - everyday. At the launch at the O’Soleil restaurant on Monday, Lime TCI’s general manager Drexwell Seymour said: “Lime realises that these are challenging times and the company has chosen prizes that will alleviate the burden from our customers. “We are so pleased to be offering a Christmas promotion that will be helping customers in a significant way.”
The main customer promotion features a sweepstake in which customers in all markets get a chance to win a lifestyle remix. The grand prize is one year of living expenses paid for by Lime, up to $2,000 a month, and includes rent or mortgage plus groceries and telecoms expenses. Chris Dehring, chief marketing officer of Lime Caribbean, said: “This hassle free, practical gift will offer one very fortunate customer the freedom to enhance his/her life with big savings and provide them with extra cash to use for other important aspects of their lives. “That is peace of mind, for at least a year, in harsh economic times.” ‘Pon De Remix’ runner-up prizes
wishes
include a family vacation for four and home entertainment packages. There will also be six weekly draws with several other attractive prizes on offer such as home and personal makeovers, car makeovers and gas vouchers, handset giveaways and shopping sprees. And it’s simple to enter. Customers can either text ‘Merry’ to LIME
(5463), top up $20 or more, purchase a handset with a new Postpaid Voice Plan, or Sign up for a BlackBerry plan with any purchase of a BlackBerry device and they will be automatically entered in the sweepstake. Mr Dehring added: “There will be a series of one-day weekly specials that will include handset deals, discounted international direct
dialled calls and SMS Happy Hours throughout the campaign. “We are confident that this Christmas Lime will have something for everyone.” Christmas ‘Pon De Remix’ begins on Monday, November 15, and will run until December 31. The winner of the grand prize will be announced on January 7, 2011.
NEW TECH: Models display Lime’s latest handsets
Turning trash into treasure By Paul Baker
Happy birthday
Mjnaiel!
IT WAS just five years ago that God blessed us with an adorable, beautiful, talented baby girl. We would like to bless and praise God for giving her to us and wish her a spirit filled happy birthday on November 19. Mj may you continue to live and shine for Jesus and be what you want to be. Greetings and well wishes are coming from the house of a peculiar set of people, family and friends - your parents Jonathan and Aline, your sisters Jayana, Krizia, Melissa and Biancia, grandparents including Grand Mummy who is with Jesus, uncles, aunties, cousins, special friends and friends. Happy birthday Mjnaiel Eve Donne Gardiner!
Send your special occasion to: Rebecca Bird, Weekly News, Cheshire House, Leeward Highway, PO Box 52, Providenciales or email to rebecca-bird@hotmail.com. Free of Charge!
Please limit your messages to 150 words.
FASHION conscious teenagers across TCI are wearing trash this season. Recycled jewellery is proving all the rage among trendy island youngsters. Provo schoolgirls Phoebe Twigg and Agus Czemerys are doing a roaring trade turning drink can pullrings into bracelets, belts, necklaces, anklets and earrings. In fact, the unique accessories are so popular, the creative pair have set up their own company, Tssst Bracelets, in a bid to meet demand. Agus, 13, explained: “It all began by accident really. For no real reason, we started collecting ring-pulls in the summer. One night we were sitting chatting and just wondered if we could make jewellery out of them. “To start with it was just a case of experimenting and seeing what we could come up with and we made a few things like bracelets and necklaces just for ourselves. “But once our friends saw them, they wanted some too and so we started to make them to order and it’s built up from there. “The main ingredient in all our items is the ring-pulls, but we bind them together with different colored ribbons and straps and that’s what makes them so attractive.” After collecting ring-pulls from bars and restaurants in Provo, the duo were then forced to buy in bulk from America. “Obviously one of the attractions is that we are using recycled items,” said 13-year-old Phoebe, “and so
Agus Czemerys’s (left) and Phoebe Twigg’s jewellery is already proving a hit with Islanders.
ideally we collect these from around the islands. “However, we had so many orders recently that we had to buy the ring-pulls in especially, but we are planning to speak to the new recycling organisation on Provo to see if they can help with our supplies.” One of the most popular items created by Tssst is a special breast cancer pink bracelet. Agus added: “Last month was breast cancer awareness month and so we wanted to do something to help. “We designed a special breast cancer pink bracelet and for every one we sell, we donate the $5 cost back to charity.” With the festive season just around
the corner, Phoebe and Agus, who both attend the British Collegiate School, are now bracing themselves for a pre-Christmas rush. Phoebe said: “Our jewellery will make ideal Christmas presents and so we are busy getting ready to meet demand. “If anyone wants something special then we will be happy to make things to order and we can be contacted via our email address. “Hopefully we will be introducing some new items to our range in the near future and the plan is to expand and set up a website early next year.” Tssst Bracelets will be at this Saturday’s Craft Fair in Turtle Cove and Phoebe and Agus can be contacted at tssstbracelets@gmail.com
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IBG customers praise “excellent” service PROVO’S newest bank – which opened in July pledging unrivalled customer service – claims feedback so far proves it has achieved just that. International Banking Group, a subsidiary of Cayman National, opened in Graceway four months ago promising to take the headache out of on-island banking. Its president Ivan Browne said a recent survey showed an excellent response from the public. “Over 85 per cent of our customers surveyed told us that our account opening process was ‘excellent’, the other 15 per cent said it was ‘good’. We are very proud of this feedback. “We have expended great energy in creating an account opening process that is transparent, smooth and easy, for example, we are the only bank in this market to provide account opening requirements and forms online allowing persons to ensure that when they come to the bank they know what to bring and what questions to expect. “We also visit potential customers at their workplace to facilitate
account opening. “Recently, for example, team members spent a few hours at Beaches talking to interested persons about our products and services. “We have worked hard to make sure our staff are knowledgeable about our products and can provide solutions for clients’ specific needs, as well as clear and concise information about account fees and functions. “We provide same day account opening services and have set up a ‘switch pack’ – a one stop shop for customers to move over to us, taking the hassle out of moving banks as we will do the work for them. “We have started on a strong footing and will only improve going forward.” Elanor Finfin, Beaches’ public relations manager, said: “It was an absolute pleasure opening my account at International Banking Group. “The service was exceptional.” Donna Dandie, a teacher at Ianthe Pratt primary school, agreed saying: “I loved when I walked in the bank
and they knew me, and everyone was going ‘Hi Miss Dandie’ from the very first day. “Every single person, from the manager to the receptionist, did what they could do to ensure that I had a wonderful experience. “It showed that there was communication about customer service within the bank and that the managers believe in it too. When I left it was like wow, this is what good customer service looks like.” Matt Neff, food service director at IGA supermarket, said he was also “very impressed” with IBG staff. “They agreed to meet me at my place of work to open my account, and went out of their way to make the process as easy for me as possible. I would definitely recommend the experience.” International Banking Group opened to the public on July 19 as a full service retail and commercial bank serving people and businesses in the TCI. Bosses aim to replicate the success and market-leading service of parent Cayman National.
TCI steps up fight against diabetes By Paul Baker
TCI has been fighting back in the war against diabetes. The Islands held a whole host of events to mark World Diabetes Day last Sunday, and World Diabetes Week. These included free screenings and advice roadshows, healthy lunches and question and answer sessions with health professionals. Supported by the Ministry of Health and Human Services and the Turks and Caicos Islands Diabetic Association, hundreds of people took the chance to find out more about the condition and what to do if diagnosed with it. One of the busiest events was at Cheshire Hall Medical Centre in Provo, where Interhealth Canada held a free screening session. “The message certainly got out there,” said Interhealth Canada TCI chief executive, Roger Cheesman, “because we were really busy. “What we offered was free blood sugar screening and blood pressure checks, along with advice about diet, exercise and other factors that help reduce a person’s risk of becoming diabetic. “Anyone whose tests were on the high side were then able to make immediate GP appointments and so it was a kind of one-stop diabetic advice centre. “Diabetes is a crippling
this week
Saturday, November 20 to Thursday, November 25 Saturday, November 20 Some of the TCI’s hidden artistic talents are preparing to showcase their skills under one roof at a pioneering exhibition this Saturday. The first ever TCFAF Art & Craft Expo 2010 will take place between 10am and 4pm in Turtle Cove Marina. Artists set to appear include Lucie Winton Stubbs, Emma Halliday, Alex Skye, Stacie Steensland Gaudet, Jackie Walker, Middle Caicos Co-op, Gem Braithwaite and Annie McCloud to name a few. Proceeds will benefit the Friends of the Arts Foundation (TCFAF). 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.
Enjoy Arabian Nights at Lemon café this Saturday from 6pm with great food and live entertainment. There will be belly dancing, fire spinning and tarot reading while you enjoy your meal. To reserve a place call 941-4059 or email info@lemon-cafe.com
Monday, November 22 Islanders were offered free blood sugar screening and blood pressure checks, plus health advice.
condition which can be spotted and prevented in many cases. I congratulate the Ministry of Health and Human Services and the Turks and Caicos Islands Diabetic Association on their excellent work and urge anyone worried about diabetes to speak to their doctor right away.” World Diabetes Day is celebrated
every year on November 14 to mark the birthday of Frederick Banting who, along with Charles Best, first conceived the idea that led to the discovery of insulin in 1922. The campaign engages millions of people worldwide in diabetes advocacy and awareness, with this year’s slogan ‘Let’s take control of diabetes, NOW!’
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. 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.
Tuesday, November 23 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, November 24 The Turks and Caicos National Museum in Grand Turk will be open from 1pm to 5pm every Wednesday throughout November and December. Museum manager Jackie Garbarino said: “We want the museum to be accessible to the divers and local tourists and residents. “If we have a good response then we will consider extending beyond December.” Normal hours are 9am to 1pm Monday through Saturday and on days the cruise ships are in, the museum will be open from 9am until one hour before departure, about 4pm. To check the cruise ship schedule visit www.grandturkcc.com/ Scheduling.aspx Are you in need of inner peace? Interested in a healthy lifestyle and a toned and flexible body? The 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, November 25 Burn off your week’s excesses during with an energetic kickboxing class at IGA Sports Centre. The class begins at 7pm and will include 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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FAX: (649) 946-4661
EMPLOYMENT / SERVICES / NOTICES
PricewaterhouseCoopers Ltd requires Two (2) Experienced
Audit Managers With 10 years experiences in a supervisory position, planning and reviewing audit assignments/staff, details knowledge of IFRS and applicable audit princples . Qualifications: ACA,ACCA,CPA,or ACMA Salary range & 75,000 -125,000 per annum
TERRENCE ASTWOOD
BOTTOM’S UP RESTAURANT
Is looking for 2
Is looking for a
Domestic Workers
Bartender
Contact 242-0697 5983
Contact 343-9202
To work from 5pm – 12am from Monday thru Saturday. Salary $6.00 per hour.
To work 5 days per week. Salary $5.00 per hour.
Apply to joseph.p.connolly@tci.pwc.com to Telefax 649 946-4892 no later than November 30.2010
GENERAL ASSISTANT
Is looking to fill the following positions:
Main Duties: cleaning and laundry. Variable hours must be able to speak and write English fluently must have a valid driver’s license salary $5.00 per hour.
Belongers only need apply send resume to: McClean Robinson at Tropicana Plaza or email to nsj40@hotmail.com 6001 A local securities firm is seeking a suitably qualified person to fill the position of:
the largest readership in the turks & caicos
Salaries $5.00 per hour
Contact 231-6345 for more details
6010
Contact 241-2866
6003
Contact 241-2043 6009
Needed to do regular cleaning, cooking, ironing and babysitting from time to time. Salary $200.00 per week.
Contact 246-4340
Successful candidate will be a PADI MSDT with current membership and insurance, resort operations experience including advanced level instruction, dive accident management, compressor maintenance, equipment and engine maintenance and repair. Captain’s license and STCW95 qualification preferred, or
applicant must be willing to train. This is a tourism related job and will include all aspects of the company’s daily routine including but not limited to, teaching all levels of instruction, guiding dives, boat and vehicle operations and working the front office. The work schedule will include weekends, public holidays and occasional night dives.
Starting Salary $380 - $500 per week based on experience and qualifications. Contact David Volkert at 946-4232 or info@provoturtledivers.com Positions available starting December 15, 2010. Please submit applications before November 30th, 2010
5994
The primary duties of the investment advisor will include providing investment advice to clients and the execution and recording of equity trades transacted in markets around the world. The successful applicant will be expected to bring a substantial book of business and to work on local holidays the salary structure will be based on salary plus commission. The minimum requirements for this position include a degree from a recognized university, a Canadian Securities Course and Conduct and Practices Certificates or evidence of equivalent securities training and qualification, and at least two years successful experience with a securities firm. Integrity is an essential feature of a person in this position and therefore the successful candidate must be of good character. It is hope that this position can be filled by November 23rd, 2010. Interested individuals are invited to submit their resume’ to:
VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!
Needed to work 6 days per week. Salary $5.50 per hour. Must be honest and hard working, self-motivated.
To work from Monday – Saturday. Must be able to lift heavy stuff. Must be able to lift luggage out of the aircrafts and cleaning the airplane. Salary $6.50 per hour.
WORKER
3 Barmaids 2 Kitchen Helpers 3 Laborers 3 Gardeners 3 Domestic Workers
WORKER
Ramp Agent
Qualified PADI/NAUI SCUBA Instructors Needed
INVESTMENT ADVISOR
Messrs Dempsey & Co. P.O. Box 97, No. 1 Caribbean Place Leeward Highway, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands, BWI No later than November 22nd, 2010
DOMESTIC
Is looking for a
DOMESTIC
ROBERT’S AGENCY
FOR PROPERTY RENTALS
CAICOS EXPRESS
REAL ESTATE SALES ASSOCIATES Coldwell Banker Real Estate Turks & Caicos is looking for experienced and professional Sales Associates
5982
Expertise in residential homes and land, commercial developments and land, condominiums and fractionalownership sales, marketing and advertising experience is required applicants must have successfully completed a recognized real estate course as well as possess strong written, verbal and presentation skills computer literate in all Microsoft programs including Excel and Publisher Own vehicle and cell phone is required. The job will involve working long hours, including evenings, holidays and weekends. Remuneration by commission only
Interested parties please forward your resume to P.O. Box 775, Providenciales
5968
PHONE: (649) 946-4664
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EMPLOYMENT / SERVICES / NOTICES
JEAN TAYLOR
REQUIRED
JOCELYNE HAMILTON Is looking for a
The Conch Shack Seeks to employ a
Is looking for a
Experienced Stock/ Labourers Applicants must be prepared for heavy
Labourer To work 7 days per week. Salary $5.00 per hour.
Contact 241-0376
In beautiful Richmond Hills. Washer and dryer and aircondition. No Children, Adult Village rent less then a thousand dollars ($1,000.00) per month.
Call 231-3788 for more information.
Salary/wages will be based on experience. Please reply with clean police record, driving license, references and certification in person to CBMS Ltd. or call 941-3400 by November 30, 2010.
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Minimum experience 6 years post graduate MRCGP, DRCOG Application must be submitted in writing with references and CV or via email to Ms. Narisa Thomas of Interisland Medical Services Neptune Court Grace Bay or email address iimsadmin@tciway.tc
5993
JOSEPH CAMPBELL Is looking for a
Labourer To work 5 days. Salary $5.50 per hour. Contact 244-8593
S & G CONTRACTING
5922
DOMESTIC
WORKER
Salary $5.00 per hour Contact 231-2708
Kitchen Helper To work 6 days per week. Must have at least 2 years experience working in a kitchen. Salary $5.00 per hour.
Contact 946-8877 6025
S & G CONTRACTING
Labourer Is looking for a
To work 5 days per week. Salary $6.00 per hour.
Contact 231-1199 Deadline for applications is December 1st,2010
GENERAL E
Applicant must have computer programming certification and be able to write and maintain an inventory control system for parts for numerous and varied equipment. Applicant must be familiar with heavy equipment and hydraulic parts. Applicant must be prepared to work long hours as required.
5990
Two Beautiful 1 Bedroom with study fully furnished
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Parts Person
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work, breaking cement bags, loading trucks and stevedoring of cement and gravel. Applicant will also be required to assist mechanics as needed. Applicant must prepare to work long hours. Evenings and weekends as required. Please apply with references, clean police and driving record. Required: Concrete Truck Technician. Applicants must have experience with mobile concrete truck operations, be able to work in remote areas with service assistance. Applicant must be able to work as needed including holidays and weekends. Mechanical knowledge is a plus as applicant will be repair to maintain concrete truck.
6028
Is looking for a
Mason To work 5 days per week. Salary $9.00 per hour. Contact 231-6889
Deadline for applications is December 3rd, 2010
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Yoga for better skin Pumpkin pie CELEBRATE Thanksgiving with this traditional recipe bursting with aromatic spices.
Ingredients:
• 2 cups pumpkin (canned or puree) • 3 eggs • 1 and a quarter cups half and half (single cream) • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract • Three-quarter cup brown sugar • Half tsp salt • 1 tsp cinnamon • Three-quarter tsp ground ginger • Half tsp ground nutmeg • Quarter tsp ground cloves • 9-inch pie crust round Directions:
• Preheat oven to 350°F. Place pie crust dough round into a 9-inch pie plate. Trim edges to extend about a half-inch over the rim of the pan. Fold edges under and press to seal. Freeze until firm, about 15 minutes. • Cut a large circle of parchment; fit into the pie shell, extending above edges. Fill the shell with pie weights or dried beans. • Bake pie shell 15 minutes at 350°F. Remove weights and parchment; bake 10 to 15 minutes more until golden brown. Cool completely on a wire rack. • Place pumpkin in a large bowl. • In a separate bowl, beat eggs well. Beat in half and half, vanilla extract, brown sugar, salt and spices until thoroughly blended. Add in the pumpkin mixture, mix well. • Pour pumpkin mixture into pie shell and place in centre oven rack. Bake for 30-40 minutes until the filling is firm. • Cool completely on wire racks and serve with whipped cream.
IT MAY require double the effort but it costs a fraction of all those ‘miracle’ cosmetic creams. The secret behind healthy, glowing skin apparently dates back centuries. Yoga is usually associated with fitness and flexibility but it is also credited with adding that extra glint to your face that no amount of cosmetic procedures or financial investment will achieve. Inverted postures and sun salutations may be the key to giving you a much-needed makeover, provided you practice them regularly. Frequent yoga helps steady the hormones and boost the flow of oxygen-rich blood to the skin. Yoga tones the muscles in the neck and face. It also prevents sagging and helps stave off other effects of aging. Our skin often gets overlooked because of our demanding schedules and the artificial substances we use on it. It can also suffer from poor diet. As the largest organ in the body, our skin requires a lot of care which
also includes appropriate nutrition to stay healthy. Yoga exercises involving breathing like Pranayama are said to help boost lung capacity, thus increasing the oxygen levels accessible to the skin. Inverted poses and headstands perk up the balance and circulation in the body. By doing these exercises regularly, and eating right, you can flush out toxins from your body easily, helping your skin to respire easily and appear younger, brighter and softer. Remaining in constant touch with your body, for example with meditation, increases inner tranquillity which in turn also enhances your skin. There are many yoga classes available in the TCI. Perhaps it’s time to sign up and receive a multitude of benefits for both your skin and your overall health? Inverted poses such as shoulder stands can boost the circulation and benefit the skin.
health Tip
Get zingy for zinc EATING a diet deficient in zinc can increase your risk of cancer, infectious diseases and impair your immune system. This trace mineral is also essential to protect against oxidative stress and complete DNA repair. The older you get, the greater the risk of running low on zinc. Around one in 10 people generally don’t get enough. That rises sharply to more than one in three for seniors because absorption of zinc slows with age. Experts say even a minor zinc deficiency can result in increased DNA damage. It has also been linked to prostate cancer and to oesophageal, breast, head and neck cancers. Zinc is vital to help heal wounds and break down carbohydrates. Second only to iron in its concentration in the body, zinc is found in protein-rich foods such as meat, peanuts, peanut butter and
legumes. It is said to help stave off osteoporosis, fight skin problems such as acne and increase fertility. Zinc also plays a leading role in weight loss and controlling the appetite. Possible warning signs that you may not be eating enough zinc include a lack of appetite, slowhealing wounds, lesions on the skin, persistent infections, hair loss, depression, rough skin, fatigue, white spots under fingernails, diarrhoea, low blood pressure, abnormalities in your ability to taste and smell or difficulty seeing in the dark. Oysters contain more zinc per serving than other food. Other good dietary sources are beef and poultry. Zinc is poorly absorbed from plants putting vegetarians and vegans most at risk of getting an inadequate supply. The best plant sources of zinc
Oysters contain more zinc per serving than any other food.
are legumes such as dried beans, garbanzos, black-eyed peas, lentils, peas and whole soy products. Also, pumpkin seeds, wholegrains and nuts. The recommended daily amount of zinc, according to the USA’s Food
and Nutrition Board, is eight mg for women (more if you are pregnant or breast-feeding) and 11 mg for men. Some researchers say people whose diets lack foods of animal origin should aim for up to 30mg daily.
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How does your garden grow With our green-fingered guru Denis Belanger
GARDENING
Magnificent mango trees THE MANGO is a very attractive, evergreen tree with glossy, dense foliage. The new shoots are reddish, the mature leaves a dark green. Depending on the variety, mango trees can grow huge. But you can keep a mango tree small by pruning it regularly. Mangoes come in different colours and sizes, have different flavours and they ripen at slightly different times. There are two ways to get started: you can buy mango trees at a nursery or you can grow your own from seed. The seed-grown trees will take a lot longer to bear fruit. Mango trees that were grown in a nursery are usually grafted and should fruit within three to four years. Seedling trees may take five to eight years. Seedling mango trees grow much bigger and stronger than the nursery trees and have an indestructible root system. Grafted trees are of a more manageable size. Another advantage is that you know you will get a reliably bearing tree. If you grow mango from seed you need to know exactly which tree your mango seed came from or you won’t know what you are getting until eight years later. The best time to grow mangoes from seed is the beginning of the wet season. Eat a nice mango, remove as much flesh from the seed as possible and then let it dry for a day or two. Make sure you select a place in full sun. The tree needs to be sunhardened. If your mango tree was grown in shade, gradually get it used to the sun first. Then dig a big hole. Carefully separate tree and pot without disturbing the roots. Put tree in hole, fill in, water. Young mango trees do benefit from regular watering and a little fertilising until they are established. But don’t love your mango tree to death. Overwatering can kill it, especially if your soil is a bit heavy. And too much nitrogen fertiliser will make it weak and sappy, all leaves and little fruit, susceptible to bugs and diseases. The older the tree gets, the less nitrogen it needs. Phosphorus and potassium are more important. Mulch your mango tree heavily and spread a bit of compost every now and then. If your soil is reasonable that should be all the tree needs. If the compost is made with wood ash, all the better. (Wood ash supplies potassium which will encourage fruiting and make the fruit taste better.) Fertilise mango trees in spring and summer only, and only a little at
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a time. A good way of helping the tree is foliar spraying with fish fertiliser or seaweed solution. It provides trace
elements and avoids deficiencies but it doesn’t overfeed. But your best bet, even on very poor soil, is still lots of organic matter by way of compost and mulch, especially with the Turks and Caicos soil. When the tree is three feet high, cut it back by a third so it branches. When those branches get to three feet, cut the tips off again. That should give you a nice-shaped tree. Mangoes flower profusely and self-pollinate very well. Initially you may see masses of tiny mangoes on your flower panicles but the tree will shed a lot of them and keep only what it can handle. So don’t worry if you see a lot of them drop off. The mangoes will grow bigger and plumper and eventually they will start to change colour. The hotter the weather, the faster the mangoes ripen.
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Money Tip
With Mary Hamilton of Meridian Trust
Dealing with debt ALMOST everyone has some form of debt, be it a credit card balance, an overdue bill, or a mortgage. If you’re having trouble paying your bills or meeting loan repayments, you should get help as soon as possible. Here are some tips to help you. Take stock You may have the beginnings of a debt problem if you find yourself doing any of the following: Regularly increasing your overdraft to pay for general living costs; Using credit cards to take out cash advances, or to pay bills or mortgage repayments; Paying no more than the minimum payments due on your interest-charging credit cards; Borrowing money without planning how you’re going to pay it back. Work out the scale of the problem The longer you ignore your debts, the worse the situation will become. It’s important to deal with the problem as soon as possible. Make a list of all your debts. Don’t forget to include unpaid bills, loans from family and friends, and money you owe on credit cards. Prioritise Certain debts should be dealt with first, as ignoring them can have serious consequences. These include your mortgage (and any other loans secured against your
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home), electricity payments and maintenance to support a former partner or children. Draw up a realistic budget Work out what money you’ve got coming in and what essential spending you must make e.g. for food. This will help you work out how much you can afford to pay off each week or month to clear your debts. Your budget may also show you where you can save money. Talk to your creditors It’s best to get in touch with your creditors (those you owe money to) as soon as possible. Try and agree a course of action. Even if you have little or nothing to offer your creditors, you should still talk to them. Consolidation loans You may be able to replace all your debts with a single loan, usually with a lower monthly payment and a longer repayment period. Remember, the longer you take out a loan for, the more interest you will have to pay back overall. Think carefully about borrowing more money to pay off existing debts as it could make things worse. Stay in control Once your debt is under control, try to review your situation regularly to avoid it happening again.
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November 20 - 26, 2010
NATIONAL
Hallmark boss denies closure By Gemma Handy HALLMARK Bank bosses were forced to rebuff claims of imminent closure on Tuesday. Whispers spread like wildfire this week, anxiety heightened by the fall of TCI Bank which held many Islanders’ life savings. The institution’s chief Brian Trowbridge dismissed the reports as “a very unfortunate rumour” – and insisted the Provo-based firm was not going anywhere. “It’s most certainly not true,” he told the Weekly News. “I spoke with the Financial Services Commission on Tuesday morning – not that I had any reason to think they were taking any steps – but I did speak with them to confirm. “It’s just a very unfortunate rumour. “We have been in operation since 1991 and have a very strong financial balance sheet.” Mr Trowbridge also denied
claims Hallmark had placed a hold on Islanders’ accounts to prevent a run on the institution as fears abounded. “The only reason a person wouldn’t be able to withdraw money is if they don’t have any. “If people want to withdraw their money that’s their
privilege.” The company, which moved premises earlier this year from Tropicana Plaza to Courtyard Plaza, surrendered its banking licence in the summer. Director, CEO and chairman Mr Trowbridge said the reasons were due to a legal
mix-up. The licence was originally issued as a restricted banking licence by the FSC under the auspices of former chief Neville Cadogan. When current managing director Kevin Higgins replaced Mr Cadogan it was
apparently established that there was no legal provision for a restricted banking licence. Hallmark consequently surrendered the banking licence and continues to operate credit card facilities, Mr Trowbridge said. Marlon Joseph, of the
FSC, confirmed Hallmark had not been ordered to cease operations this week. The institution offers a host of financial services including company incorporation, asset management, international trusts, mortgages and credit cards, to overseas and local clients.
Turkey breast recall amid health fears A BACTERIA that can cause serious infections and miscarriage has been found in a batch of fully cooked turkey breast. TCI residents are asked to be on the look out for the US-made product and avoid buying and consuming it. The TCI Government’s Environmental Health Department is also requesting that all food retailers withdraw the meat from sale, discard it and contact the department for compensation.
The news came this week from the United States Department of Agriculture who stated that New Barunfels Smokehouse of Texas is recalling 2,609lbs of fully cooked turkey breast products believed to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes bacteria. Among the products are: 1lb packages of New Braunfels Smokehouse Sliced Smoked Turkey with package code 2210 on the label, 4 to 6 lb packages of New Braunfels Honey-Glazed Spiral Sliced
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mark of inspection. The fully cooked, readyto-eat smoked turkey breast products were produced on August 4, 2010. Listeria monocytogenes bacteria causes spontaneous abortion in pregnant women during the first trimester of pregnancy and is responsible for diarrhoea and vomiting. Consumers should report to the hospital or any medical officer acting on behalf of the Turks and Caicos Government, if suspected to have suffered or
be suffering from any illness relating to the consumption of the recalled products. To date, no illness or death has been associated with the present recall, however, the Environmental Health Department is keeping abreast of the situation and continues to work closely with the Turks and Caicos Medical Department, the Centre for Disease Control (CDC), United States Food and Drug Administration and the Caribbean Epidemiology Centre.
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Campaigning in cholera complicates Haiti election CROIX-DES-BOUQUETS, Haiti (AP) — The campaign rally is charging down the street, drums beating, hot-pink signs waving. People mob the candidate, trying to grab a piece of his hand or touch
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his bald head, his smile a halfmoon shining in the dusty afternoon light. Suddenly the mass turns toward a park where thousands more supporters are waiting for the evening’s big speech.
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The chants get louder, but they aren’t singing about the election anymore. “Cholera! Cholera!” they sing in time with the music, throwing in a few mocking words to express their displeasure. The candidate, popular singer Michel “Sweet Micky” Martely, throws back his head in defiance and joins in the song. With less than two weeks left before the country’s elections, the rapidly spreading disease is even infecting the presidential campaign, with candidates trying both to protect themselves and prevent fear of cholera from distancing them from voters. “We campaign just like there is no cholera because we need to reach out to the people and make them feel confident,” Martely told The Associated Press. “So we embrace everybody, we stick
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together with them, we walk with them ... hoping with them that we don’t catch it.” He squinted a bit. “Just hoping.” Holding an election on Nov. 28 was always going to be rough. Ten months have passed since an earthquake killed as many as 300,000 people, destroyed voter rolls, polling places and most of the election headquarters. Rubble is still on the streets. Bodies are still in the rubble. A hurricane this month killed dozens and destroyed roads. All this in a country that arguably has held just three or four fair, democratic presidential contests in its two centuries as a republic. Then came cholera. Until mid-October, there had never been a case of the disease in Haiti — miraculously, some aid workers say. Then it broke out along the rural Artibonite River, and spread rapidly. Officials say the bacteria and its attendant fever and severe diarrhea have killed more than 1,000 people and sent more than 16,000 to hospitals. Independent aid workers say the those figures may understate the scope of the disease. The bodies of two people who died at Port-au-Prince’s central Champs de Mars camp,
Presidential candidate and singer Michel “Sweet Micky” Martely gestures during a campaign rally in Croix-DesBouquets, Haiti, Friday, Nov 12, 2010. Less than two weeks to go before the election, a rapidly spreading cholera outbreak is infecting even the presidential campaign.(AP Photo/Dieu Nalio Chery)
astride the collapsed presidential palace, were found this week in pools of their own waste. They lay for hours as authorities debated what to do with them. The outbreak has highlighted the dangers from the country’s lack of sanitation or clean drinking water, and the difficulties of getting medical care in rural areas, urban zones and slums. Some politicians are using it to inflame opposition to the U.N. Stabilisation Mission in Haiti, a foreign force of troops and police that has been the dominant security force in Haiti since 2004. U.N. peacekeepers are in charge of security for the elections. Several global health experts suspect that a contingent of Nepalese peacekeepers brought the disease when they
arrived in early October, shortly before the first cases were reported nearby. A number of candidates, including Martely, share that view. Protests broke out in the second-largest city, CapHaitien, on Monday and spread to several other cities. Demonstrators burned cars and stoned U.N. bases to demand the soldiers leave the country. The Organisation of American States and the U.N. say they are confident that the elections will go off as planned, and that the cholera outbreak should not force a delay. “If we don’t have elections, we will have a political vacuum of power that would probably even worsen the situation in the country,” U.N. peacekeeping mission spokesman Vincenzo Pugliese said.
The Provo Children’s Home is seeking two caregiver/supervisors for the Home located in Chalk Sound in Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands. The following requirements apply: • Preferred but not mandatory, a degree in psychology, counseling or social work • Experience working in related field ie teaching, nursing, coaching, day care, etc. • Ability to build constructive, caring, nurturing relationships with children with complex needs • Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office programs • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Preferred qualifications in food prep and handling • Ability to cook meals for large numbers • Preferred First Aid training • Must hold a clean, valid driver’s license These posts are residential and require a certain percentage of over night shifts. Private accommodation and meals provided on overnight shifts. Salaries start at $1200 per month and are dependent on experience and qualifications. Only Belongers need apply.
The positions are available from December 1st 2010. Interviews will be by appointment only. Please send resumes to PCH Chair at bloneva@hortonrealty.tc All correspondence is via email and all applications must be received by December 1st, 2010.
POSITIONS AVAILABLE The Turks and Caicos Islands’ oldest and leading publishing house is in need of additional staff to fill the following posts:
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Candidates must have at least five (5) years experience working full-time for daily newspapers and/or news/features magazines, reporting on hard news, features and parliamentary/court proceedings. Salary paid weekly will commensurate with experience. Position available now. Forward applications to: The Publisher. Duncanson Publications Ltd. P.O. Box 52, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands Email: tcnews@tciway.tc NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE Preference will be given to Belongers and Legal Residents Closing date for applications is December 10, 2010
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Now the details: William, Kate plan royal wedding
Britain’s Prince William and his fiancee Kate Middleton pose for the media at St. James’s Palace in London, Tuesday Nov. 16, 2010, after they announced their engagement. The couple are to wed in 2011. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
us to pay for the wedding. We wouldn’t ask them to pay for our wedding, so why should we foot their bill?” said Anna Simons, 35, an IT consultant from Hammersmith. “It is their wedding, not the country’s.” The spokesman for William’s office said “the couple are mindful of the current economic situation.” He stressed that the wedding would not be a state occasion — unlike the one for Charles and Diana — because William is not the sovereign or the heir to the throne. “However, given his seniority, you can expect formal or ceremonial
elements,” he said. Funds will likely come out of the Civil List — money provided by Parliament to meet official royal expenses — the queen’s household allowance or drawn from her personal wealth. That is, unless Parliament votes to give the royal couple extra money for the wedding. Taxpayers at the very least will have to pay for security, which will require a large number of police. That could be offset by a big boost to the British bottom line. Travel group Visit Britain said the monarchy generated 500 million pounds ($800
million) a year for the economy from overseas tourists, adding “the benefit of a royal wedding year is likely to outstrip that.” Prime Minister David Cameron led lawmakers in the House of Commons on Wednesday in congratulating the couple on their “wonderful news.” “We look forward to the wedding itself with excitement and anticipation,” Cameron said. The biggest fashion decision Middleton faces will be her wedding dress. Deborah Joseph, editor of Brides Magazine, said Middleton will face substantial pressure to choose an English designer. “It’s a British royal wedding, there’s no need to look abroad,” said Joseph. “She may give a nod to Princess Diana, and use one of her designers, like Bruce Oldfield or Amanda Wakeley, or she may make a statement of her own.” Joseph said Middleton’s decision could define bridal wear for the next decade, much as Diana’s 1981 outfit became the most-copied wedding dress in history. One easy bet, however: Middleton is likely to use much softer fabric, like tulle or organza, than the stiff taffeta Diana used. The British media feasted on the announcement. Commentators dredged up memories of the dazzling nuptials of Charles and Diana and newspapers splashed pictures of Kate and William across their front pages. “The New Romantics,” said The Times of London, while several papers noted that William had given his betrothed his mother’s engagement ring. “With Mummy’s ring I thee
wed,” said The Sun. Younger brother Prince Harry said he was “delighted that my brother has popped the question!” — and adding that Kate was the sister he had always wanted. “We’re massively excited,” William said in a televised interview that marked the first time the couple has spoken publicly about their love affair, which dates eight years back to their days as university students. “We’re looking forward to spending the rest of our lives together.” William said he had given Kate his mother’s sapphire and diamond engagement ring as a way of making Diana part of his special day. “I thought it was quite nice, because obviously she’s not going to be around to share any of the fun and excitement of it all. This was my way of keeping her close,” William said. William, wary of a media he holds partly responsible for his mother’s death in a Paris car crash in 1997, said he had taken his time in proposing to give Kate a sense of what life in the royal family was like. “I wanted to give her a chance to see in and to back out if she needed to before it all got too much,” William said. Middleton acknowledged that being in the royal family was “a daunting prospect.” The interview reminded many of a similar TV appearance by Charles and Diana shortly after they became engaged. Diana seemed frightened of the limelight and withdrawn; by contrast, Middleton seemed at ease in front of the cameras. She said she wished she had met Diana.
“I would love to have met her. She’s an inspirational woman,” Middleton said as William looked on. The future of the royal family depends to no small degree on the success of their union. Middleton brings youth and glamour to a monarchy tarnished by divorce and scandal. The marriage will link Middleton — a wealthy commoner whose parents, selfmade millionaires, founded a successful mail-order party supply business after working in the airline industry — with William, scion of one of the richest families in the world. A strong, stable marriage — one that lasts decades and produces heirs — could go a long way toward undoing the damage from Charles’ and Diana’s ugly squabbling and televised confessions of adultery. “This is their chance to rejuvenate the dynasty,” said Patrick Jephson, former private secretary to Diana. “This is an opportunity for a welcome national celebration.”
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LONDON (AP) — Now it’s all about the details: The dress, the date, the venue — and who’s going to pay. Prince William and Kate Middleton sat down with advisers Wednesday to begin planning the royal wedding that some Britons have waited years to see — and the British media settled in for months of juicy speculation. The second in line to the throne and his long-term girlfriend will marry next spring or summer, but they haven’t announced a date — some say May is likely, others August — or a venue. Westminster Abbey or St. Paul’s Cathedral, where William’s parents Prince Charles and Princess Diana married in 1981, are considered the front-runners. A royal spokesman said the couple “spent the morning in meetings with household staff about the wedding” and would be closely involved in organising all the details. “It’s very much their day like any other couple, and they will make the decisions all the way through — they want the day to be enjoyable for everybody,” he said, speaking anonymously in line with palace policy. But others will also have a say. Palace officials said an announcement of date and venue would be made “after other members of the royal family, Mr. and Mrs. Middleton and the government have been consulted.” It was too early to estimate its cost or how much the taxpayer will have to stump up — a touchy issue at a time of widespread budget cuts and austerity measures across Britain. “I think it is just silly to ask
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Job Title: Director of Information Technology SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: An exciting opportunity awaits you in the Turks and Caicos Islands Government Service for the post of Director of Information Technology. The incumbent will be responsible for guiding policy, planning and coordination; advising and supervising staff, overseeing multiple projects and deadlines, and for installing and maintaining computer hardware, software and networks. He/She will direct and coordinate Information Systems and Telecommunications Services to all Ministries and Departments and provide high levels of technical advice and assistance. The successful candidate will also provide training and consultation and map out recommendations about future planning and development of resources to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of Information Technology Services to the Turks and Caicos Islands Government. The incumbent is also required to perform any other duties as may be required. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: The position requires a Maters Degree in Management Information Technology, Computer Information Systems, or Computer Science with at least eight (8) years experience, five (5) of which must be at a managerial level working with large scale systems. The applicant would require specialized training and experience in: Systems Analysis, Development and Design, Networking Technologies / Topologies, Server Virtualization, Database Development and Management, Website Development and Applications, Windows and Linux/Unix Server Environments, Project Management and Cabling Topologies. Applicants must be proficient in SIGTAS and Smart Stream (Human Resource Software Program). Candidates should also be familiar with the following programs and programming Languages: Oracle, SQL, SQL Server, MS Exchange Server, Windows Server, Server Virtualization, Java, Java Script, HTML, ASP.Net, PHP, Dreamweaver, and Linux/Unix. Salary Scale: $39,960 - $43,200 Applicant’s resume must include contact number, email address, two letters of reference and a police certificate which should be sent to the Permanent Secretary, Mrs. Susan Malcolm Office of the Public Service Management, Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos Islands. Fax (649) 946-1582. Extension: 10318 ONLY SUITABLE CANDIDATES WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED
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Working Catering Supervisor - Service The successful candidate should • Have excellent customer service skills & supervisory experience. • A good knowledge of MS Office applications such as MS Word & Excel is must. • Have experience of cash handing and generating daily reports. • Have knowledge of food preparation, food hygiene and documentation. • Be able to read, write, and speak English fluently. • Be willing to work shifts and on public holidays. • Be in good health and be able to stand for long hours. • Have minimum 2y years of experience of working as Catering Supervisor is essential; previous hospital experience is advantageous.
Working Catering Supervisor - Kitchen The successful candidate should • Assisting head chef in food preparation and supervising food for patient meals, café and hospitality. • Assist the head chef with inventory, supplies, pricing, menu planning, food hygiene, safety, and sanitation issues in food business • Have excellent customer service skills, supervising personnel, and ensuring quality and cost standards are consistently attained. • Have knowledge of food preparation, food hygiene and documentation. • Be able to read, write, and speak English fluently. • Be willing to work shifts and on public holidays. • Be in good health and be able to stand for long hours. • Have minimum 2 years of experience of working as Supervisor is essential; previous hospital experience is advantageous. Salary dependant on experience. How to Apply Initial applications may be made by submitting to Interhealth Canada a comprehensive CV showing your qualifications and experience. This may be sent either by email to: msaxena@interhealthcanada.tc Please ensure that a contact telephone number or email address is included on the application.
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Contact 241-0376 or 341-1832 Deadline for application December 3rd, 2010
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PERSONAL ASSISTANT/OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR Responsible for the administration of a growing law office including human resources and billing Salary: $36,000 per year The successful candidate must have a business degree, must have held a senior position in a law firm, accounting firm or bank must and be capable of: • Maintaining appropriate relationships with the regulatory authorities and the firm’s suppliers • Producing budgets and forecasts • Managing the firm’s accounts • Preparing bills and collecting receivables • Ensuring the timely settlements of payables • Supervising all office personnel • Create an accurate special office projects • Developing clients list • Managing data flow and storage • Maintaining contacts with clients The position reports to the Senior Partner and the successful candidate will function as his Personal Assistant
Interested persons may apply in writing to P.O. Box 349, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands, to reach no later than 3rd November 2010
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TCI Middle School
PO Box 1139, Academy Avenue, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, British West Indies. Tel 649 331 1519. Email: learningcentre@express.tc
jop opportunity TCI Middle School requires for September 2010, Senior Teacher with responsibility for Yr 7 and Yr 7&8 English, and Biology. The start of a new school enables this position to be advertised to work with the Principal in establishing this school on the island. Applicants will need to - be dynamic, enthusiastic and creative teachers. - have an excellent working knowledge of the National Curriculum for England and Wales Guidelines - Have UK Qualified Teacher Status with at least 7 years teaching experience in the UK. - Have knowledge of aspects of K12
curriculum - have expertise in one or more of the following areas: Literacy, Biology, Design Technology or Art
PROJECTS MANAGER
We can offer - a close working relationship with the Principal to establish a new school - the opportunity to extend your experience in a very different learning environment - benefits including sun, sea and sand, and the opportunity to work in an idyllic setting. The initial teaching contract will be for a period of two years. Salary will be negotiable according to experience.
Please Email CV or letter of application with a recent photograph and contact phone number together with the names and phone numbers of referees to: Mark Dunbavand at the above address. 6012
Parrot Cay Resort & COMO Shambhala Retreat
We empower Belongers to achieve their goals!
Parrot Cay Resort and COMO Shambhala have vacancies for the following positions:
We are looking for a highly self motivated professional with a keen interest in project development within the hospitality Industry. The successful candidate must be able to develop and manage special projects supervised by the Director of Caicos Holdings. Previous experience and a proven track record as a Project Manager within a well established Luxurious Five Star Resort is a plus. The successful candidate will be responsible for the following: • Plan and effectively execute all projects designated by the Director of the resort. • Making sure that all projects are successfully completed within a reasonable timeframe base on strict deadlines. • Organized and take a leading role to ensure that all projects are personally monitored on a daily basis. • Control and close all projects in line with the resort and planning department standards. • Conduct feasibility studies when necessary to ensure that only the most viable projects are undertaken. • Must competently calculate cost, time and staffing necessary for each project. • Must be able to work within the limits of a tight Budget, while ensuring that all cost effective methods are in place to achieve the goals of the organization. • Communicate to the director on the progress of all projects on a daily basis. • Must be capable of working alone with limited supervision. • Maintain a positive and professional work attitude towards all employees and Guest. • Look after the up keeping and maintenance of all special projects. The candidate must demonstrate care and respect for guest, fellow colleagues and the resort as a whole. Qualification and Experience: The successful candidate must have: • Previous experience as a Project Manager. • Strong leadership abilities. • At least a Master Degree in Projects Management. • Excellent time Management and problem solving skills. • Strong project development capabilities and a minimum of 10 years project development experience within a luxurious resort. • Ability to function effectively in a multi cultural environment. • Excellent communication, organizational and decision making skills. • Excellent Computer skills. • The ability to maximize output while cutting material cost on a daily basis. • Must live on property and be willing to work long hours including Public Holidays and weekends. OTHER MANAGERIAL POSITIONS:
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r. Eddie Smith in his own words said “all dreams are possible, any goals can be achieve if we believe that our goals are always within our reach. His quiet personality, humble smile and willingness to learn have propelled this Belonger to success and his recent promotion to Chief Engineer. Mr. Smith started his employment at Parrot Cay on October 17, 2000 as a Carpenter. As years passed management realized that his capabilities extend far beyond Carpentry and decided to promote him to Building Services Supervisor. With his new promotion Mr. Smith took on new projects and work hard to ensure that our Guest facilities remain outstanding. His friendly persona and warm smile had a positive impact on our Guests and co-workers almost immediately. As Parrot Cay grew as a resort so did Eddie, he took on new challenges and work towards success on a day to day basis. He gained years of experience and develop his leadership skills. In 2007 he was promoted to Assistant Chief Engineer, excited about his new role he continued to work hard to ensure that his carrier goals were accomplished. With a positive attitude and a new mind set a focus Eddie was energized and ready to go, he supervised and motivate his team and got the job done. He overcame every challenge, support his team and provide impeccable services to our guests. After three years Mr. Smith dream became a reality. In October of 2010 he was promoted to Chief Engineer. His hard work and dedication finally paid off, in his own word “I was motivated by my predecessor, he trained me well and said that one day I will become Chief Engineer, having heard those words I knew that eventually with hard work I will succeed”. Success is their for the taking once we are flexible, self motivated and are willing to go that extra mile. Great things can only be achieved if we set high standards and work towards achieving your goals. We congratulate Mr. Smith and recognized his contributions and accomplishment over the years at Parrot Cay and the broader Turks and Caicos Islands.
Guest Services Manager Food & Beverage Manager Spa Manager Laundry Manager Recreation Manager Executive Chef Assistant Financial Controller LINE POSITIONS:
Night Audit/Receptionist Housekeeping Supervisor Private Chef Room Service Attendant Spa Attendant Recreation Attendant Boat Crew Engineering Store Man Electrician
Night Bellman Chef de Partie F & B Servers Butlers Private Estates Attendant Wood Carver Lifestyle Consultant Front Desk Agent Laundry Seamstress
Turndown Attendants Demi Chefs Bartenders Spa Therapist K9 Dog Handlers Pastry Chef Carpenters Kitchen Steward
Salaries for these positions will be paid base on qualification and experience. Please note that all application must be submitted with a valid Police Record, two reference letters from previous employers or a notary public and current educational certificates. Only suitable candidates will be contacted for an interview. Forward your resume to the Human Resources Department at the following address: Parrot Cay Resort and COMO Shambhala P.O. Box 164 Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands Ph: (649) 946 7788, Fax: (649) 946 7749 Email: joel.richards@parrotcay.como.bz
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Electrician To work 5 days per week. Salary $7.00 per hour.
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MASON needed To work 5 days per week. Salary $5.00 per hour.
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Deadline for application is November 30th, 2010
Two BarberS With 5 years experience
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NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF RECEIVER We, BRITISH CARIBBEAN BANK LIMITED, of Governor’s Road, Leeward, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands as a lender and as agent and security trustee (the “Bank”) under a syndicated loan agreement dated 28th, February 2008, and supplemental agreement dated June 2nd, 2010 (“Syndicated Loan Agreement”) and a primary debenture dated 28th February, 2008, varied on 29th day of June, 2010 (“the Primary Debenture”) and various collateral debentures dated 28th February, 2008, varied on 29th June 2010 (“the Collateral Debentures”) hereby give NOTICE that Mr. Dean Charles Boyce of Governor’s Road, Leeward, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands was on the 11th Day of November 2010, appointed as Receiver and Manager of the property of the following companies: EMERALD ISLES HOLDING LIMITED (Belize Company) EMERAL PROPERTY HOLDINGS LIMITED (Belize Company) EMERAL DEVELOPMENT HOLDINGS LIMITED (Belize Company) which are all registered under the laws of Belize with their registered office situated at 60 Market Square, Belize City, Belize; and appointed as Receiver and Manager of the property of the following companies: AMBERGRIS CAY LTD. AMBERGRIS CAY BUILDERS LTD. AMBERGRIS CAY TRANSPORTATION CORPORATION AMBERGRIS CAY UTILITIES LTD. AMBERGRIS DEVELOPMENTS LTD. AC LAND CO. LIMITED which are all companies registered under the laws of the Turks and Caicos Islands with their registered office situated at Unit 66, Salt Mills, Grace Bay Road, Leeward Highway, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands The appointment was made by us as a lender, and as agent and security trustee for the Lenders on the date set out below under the powers contained in the Primary Debenture and the Collateral Debentures made between the borrowers, guarantors and British Caribbean Bank Limited. Dated this 11th day of November 2010
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SALE BY PUBLIC
Labourer
AUCTION
needed To work 5 days per week. Salary $5.00 per hour.
Pursuant to the provisions of the Registered Land Ordinance, Temple Mortgage Fund Ltd., The Temple Financial Centre, Providenciales HEREBY GIVES NOTICE that it will cause to be sold by public auction the following properties: TITLE DESCRIPTION
REGISTERED PROPRIETOR
10401/279 Residential property with East Suburbs 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms Grand Turk The property consists of
Carolyn A. Sturrup
50200/40 Sandy Point North Caicos
Ocean Front residence with 4-bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Guest House & Pool with over 5000 Sq. ft. of living space
Maverick Holdings Ltd.
10102/35 North East Suburbs Grand Turk
Ocean Front Residence with Guest House comprising of 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms with over 2000 Sq. Ft of living space
Wealthy A. Saunders
10406/86 East Suburbs Grand Turk
A single-storey apartment building with two 2 bedroom 1 bathroom units. Approximately 2,184 Sq. ft living space and approx 525 sq ft of covered porches.
Laureen Williams
60702/81 Cheshire Hall & Richmond Hill Providenciales
A two-storey development with seven upper floor apartments and four ground level offices with an estimated gross area of approx 7,500 sq feet.
Eden Courts Ltd.
60905/105
Approx 1.09 acs of undeveloped land
AMYCS Limited
Leeward Going Through Providenciales
situated immediately behind the Salt Mills commercial development.
60602/133 Norway & Five Cays Providenciales
Approx 0.70 acs of undeveloped land located north of the Provo Airport with view of the Southern and Western part of the Island.
Gilbert Selver
10204/224 Northwest Suburbs Grad Turk
Two 2-storey ocean front condominium buildings comprising of 2 two bedroom condos with an approx gross floor area of 1,700 sq ft each.
Erwin Jones
60720/58&59 Cheshire Hall & Richmond Hill Providenciales
Approximately 2.54 acs of undeveloped land, with a top ridge view of approx 80 feet above sea level, which in turn gives good views of south side of the island & the new Cooper Jack Marina.
Albray Butterfield
61112/34 Long Bay Hills Providenciales
Two storey apartment building comprising of two one bedroom apartments on lower floor, and a two bedroom apartment on upper floor with approximately 1850 Sq. Ft of living space. The property has direct access onto Leeward Highway.
Albray Butterfield
Contact 345-6880 Deadline for application is November 30th, 2010.
approximately 2000 Sq. Ft. of living space
NEED A
LABOURER To work 5 days per week. Salary $6.00 per hour.
Contact Cedric Selver at 241-2316 Deadline for appointments is November 30th, 2010
HAIRDRESSER/
STYLIST @@ Must be willing to work 6 days per week @@ Must be able to work with little or no supervision @@ Must have excellent communication skills @@ Must be trustworthy, honest and reliable Salary $250.00 per week Contact 245-1239 Deadline for application is November 22nd, 2010 Belongers Only Need Apply
JATANA WILLIAMS is seeking to employ a
Painter and
Domestic Worker
To work at her residence between the hours of 9-5. Salary $5.00 per hour. Interested persons may contact:
J. Williams at 243-5723
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ASSISTANT PROPERTY MANAGER
(PART-TIME)
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Turks & Caicos is in the business of real estate sales, property management and vacation rentals in the TCI and is looking for an experienced professional to assist our busy property management team in the upcoming season. Experience in the demands of short-term vacation rentals and a long-term tenancy is required as is experience in marketing and advertising. Applicants must have strong interpersonal, verbal and
written skills and be internet and computer literate in Microsoft programs including Excel and Publisher. Own vehicle and cell phone is required. The job will involve employment for three days per week but may include evenings, holidays and weekends. Remuneration commensurate with qualifications and experience. Interested parties please forward your resume to P.O. Box 775, Providenciales 5985
GENERAL MANAGER
The auction will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday 26th November 2010 at the offices of Temple Mortgage Corporation Ltd., Temple Financial Centre, Leeward Highway, Providenciales. Conditions of sale may be obtained from Temple Mortgage Corporation Ltd., The Temple Financial Centre, Leeward Highway, Providenciales, telephone (649) 946-5293, fax (649) 946-5289.
Established Providenciales based real estate brokerage wishes to employ a General Manager to assume responsibility for its day-to-day management and growth The successful candidate will be an experienced manager in real estate sales and property management with proven people management, communication and organizational skills Computer skills including
Interested persons may bid by way of sealed tender delivered not later than 4:00 p.m. Thursday, November 25, 2010 addressed to Temple Mortgage Corporation Ltd., Temple Financial Centre, Leeward Highway, Providenciales clearly marked “ AUCTION BIDNOVEMBER 26 2010.� Should the bid meet the reserve price and constitute the highest offer, the property will be considered sold to the person making the bid. Note that a 10% deposit is required immediately from the successful bidder at the auction. Note that Temple Mortgage Corporation Ltd. accepts no responsibility in respect of the receipt or otherwise of sealed bids and prospective purchasers are encouraged to ensure safe delivery of sealed bids to Temple Mortgage Corporation Ltd. in good time and further to attend at the auction to ensure that the bid is properly made.
competence in a recognized real estate accounting programme and all Microsoft products including Publisher will be essential, as well as training experience and qualification in IT and product development The successful candidate will be a highly motivated individual prepared to work flexible hours Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience
Interested parties, apply in writing to: P.O. Box 775, Providenciales 6002
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SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION Equity Ltd., as Trustee, pursuant to the Registered Land Ordinance of the Turks and Caicos Islands, hereby gives notice that it will cause to be sold by public auction the following properties:
Property #1
Title 60804/120K10, the Bight & Thomas Stubbs, Providenciales Unit 2205, Lady Rose Building, The Alexandra Resort being a 2 bedroom end condominium unit with lock out option fronting on Grace Bay Beach. Approximately 1950 sq. ft.
Registered Proprietor: Daniel Stevenson Simmons
Property #2
Property #9
Title 60718/142 Cheshire Hall and Richmond Hill, Providenciales A 1.1 acre residential building lot zoned R3 – Low Density Residential on east side of Venetian Road south of Sailfish Lane. Views of Flamingo Lake from high end of lot; power and water supply available.
Registered Proprietor: Daniel Stevenson Simmons
Title 60905/147, Leeward Going Through, Providenciales A 10.02 acre, generally rectangular parcel of undeveloped land situated adjacent to the westerly boundary of Grace Bay Village with 430 feet of frontage on Grace Bay Road – suitable for condominium/resort or other commercial development.
Property #10
Title 60802/61 The Bight and Thomas Stubbs, Providenciales A 0.44 acre commercial lot zoned C-1 Commercial Use with 140 ft of Leeward Highway frontage east of the Paulango Laundromat and across from Grant’s gas station. Mixed commercial/residential development potential with power and water supply available.
Registered Proprietor: Simmons Holdings Limited
Registered Proprietor: Daniel Stevenson Simmons
Property #3
Title 60905/157K22, Leeward Going Through, Providenciales A 1700 sq. ft., 2 bedroom, 2½ bathroom Palmyra condominium unit. – Unit 404
Registered Proprietor: Ronald Jeffrey Berman
Property #4
Title 60905/157K21, Leeward Going Through, Providenciales A 1700 sq. ft., 2 bedroom, 2½ bathroom Palmyra condominium unit. – Unit 403
Registered Proprietor: Ronald Jeffrey Berman
Property #5
Title 60906/218K49, Leeward Going Through, Providenciales A 2043 sq. ft. second floor, corner condominium unit located in the MAIA building with ocean view at Seven Stars. The unit has 2 bedrooms, one of which is a lock-out bedroom with its own kitchenette, en suite and balcony. The main area has 1 master bedroom with adjoining dressing room and en suite. Includes GE Monogram appliances and Maytag Laundry appliances. Unit B203.
Registered Proprietor: RJB Investments Ltd.
Property #6
Title 60906/168K17, Leeward Going Through, Providenciales A 1284 sq. ft. third floor condominium unit with 2 bedrooms, each with en suite bath, living, dining, kitchen and powder room located in Ocean Club Plaza. Ownership includes right to use all Ocean Club West communal facilities. Unit 303.
Registered Proprietor: Ronald Jeffrey Berman
Property #7
Title 60719/69, Cheshire Hall and Richmond Hill, Providenciales A 1.41 acre residential building lot zoned R-2 Low Density off Snug Harbour Crescent in the Cooper Jack area on lake view headland with good views of Turtle Lake; 1100 feet of lake and canal frontage Power and water supply available on Snug Harbour Crescent.
Registered Proprietor: Daniel Stevenson Simmons
Property #8
Title 60718/133, Cheshire Hall and Richmond Hill, Providenciales A 0.97 acre residential building lot zoned R3 – Low Density Residential on cul-de-sac off Sailfish Lane. Power and water supply available.
Registered Proprietor: Daniel Stevenson Simmons
Property #11 Title 60905/157K14, Leeward Going Through, Providenciales A 1720 sq. ft., 2 bedroom, 2½ bathroom Palmyra condominium unit: Unit 302
Registered Proprietor: Ronald Jeffrey Berman
Property #12
Title 60905/157K11, Leeward Going Through, Providenciales A 1720 sq. ft. 2 bedroom, 2½ bathroom Palmyra condominium unit: Unit 205
Registered Proprietor: Ronald Jeffrey Berman
Property #13
Title 60812/56, The Bight & Thomas Stubbs, Providenciales A 0.61 acre lot at the north-west corner of Penn’s Road and the Lower Bight Road with a 2400 sq. Ft. 2 storey residential building in state of disrepair.
Registered Proprietor: Quattro Stelle Ltd.
Property #14
Title 10104/23 North East Suburbs, Grand Turk A 3.9 acre parcel with about 210 linear feet of beach and iron shore frontage with ocean views off Light House Road near the Arches Condominium.
Registered Proprietor: Lorimers Development Limited
Property #15
Title 60904/519, Leeward Going Through, Providenciales A 5.30 acre vacant lot close to Pelican Beach off Sunset Drive in Leeward near Pelican Nest residence, excellent ocean view with access to power, water and telephone service.
Registered Proprietor: Daniel Stevenson Simmons
Property #16
Condominium Unit #10, English Cottage, The Somerset comprised of Title 60804/128K51, K65 and K76, The Bight and Thomas Stubbs, Providenciales
The subject property is a garden view and unit, 2 bedroom townhouse comprised of 2758 sq. ft. on 3 levels, including a private garage. The main level is comprised of an open concept living/dining area, spacious, well-appointed kitchen with appliances, powder room and large, screened in porch. On the second floor there are 2 large bedrooms, each with en suite bath and ample closets.
Registered Proprietor: Private Escapes TCI Ltd.
The auction will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, December 10th, 2010 at the offices of Twa, Marcelin, Wolf, Chancery Court, Leeward Highway, Providenciales. For further particulars please contact Twa, Marcelin, Wolf at: tmw@tmwlaw.tc – reference “Auctions”. All properties sold “as is, where is”. All sales subject to reserve; ten per cent (10%) deposit required with successful bid. 6000
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ONe Labourer
I Ruanda Salon and Barber Shop
NEEDED
needed
Is seeking to employ
Qualifications:
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Certified in Alfred Piano Library Levels Prep to Adult Equivalent to Royal Conservatory of Music – Grade 8 Ability to keep performance records of students Prepare for piano recitals twice a year Ability to work in a classroom setting and one-on-one Minimum 12 years teaching experience Hours: must be available during the day/evenings and weekends Salary: $15 per hour Must speak and write fluent English Own a piano and provide own transportation
Submit applications to celestial Music Studio Ltd., P.O. Box 1137 Providenciales, TCI
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MUSIC TEACHER • • • • • • • • • •
November 20 - 26, 2010
2With Barbers 5 years
To work 5 days a week, including some weekends. Duties include weeding, taking care of landscaping and some other light jobs that may be required by employer. Salary $6.00 per hour.
experience
Contact Maria Williams 2310882
Contact Thashena Adderley
on 241-4678
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WOODLAND ENTERPRISES LTD.
Painter Is looking for a
To work 5 days per week. Salary $300.00 per week.
Contact 946-4291
@@ Attractive incentive @@ Great part-time job for school kids or adults looking for an extra income
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FIRST GLOBAL INSURANCE BROKERS LIMITED. T/A UNITED RELIANCE INSURANCE BROKERS (2008)
needed To work in North Caicos. Must be able to work 6 days a week. Salary $5.50 per hour. Must know different types of materials.
Fax resumes to 946-7311
REGISTERED LAND ORDINANCE 1967 LOST LAND CERTIFICATE TITLE NUMBER SECTION ISLAND 10302/10 CENTRAL GRAND TURK
Is seeking a qualified individual to fill the following position:
UNDERWRITER The successful candidate would meet the following requirements: - Have a College Degree at least at bachelors level or Diploma in Insurance - Have 15 years experience in Commercial Underwriting - Have 10 years experience in Risk Management in Property, Casualty and Employee Benefit insurance - Be Proficient in oral and written communication - Be Computer Literate & especially familiar with Broker
Labourer
1 Underwriting and Accounting software - Have Good Negotiation Skills - Be Able to effectively deal with Insurance Companies, Brokers and Agents
WHEREAS HOSEA RAYMOND SIMMS, Grand Turk, Turks & Caicos Islands has declared that the Land Certificate for the above-mentioned title number registered in his name was inadvertently mislaid and cannot be found. TAKE NOTICE THAT I, ALICE ESTELLE WILLIAMS, 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 Gazette. Dated this 5 day of July, 1989
OTHER DUTIES - Must be able to attend to on-call duties especially in emergency situations particularly during Catastrophes
Signed………….........................……………………………….. Registrar of Lands Witnessed……….....................………………………………….
Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!
Applications must be emailed to: info@fgibtci.com Attn: Managing Director First Global Insurance Brokers Limited P.O. Box 117, Caribbean Place Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands
Applications must be received by 25th November 2010
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Mechanic Must have at least 5 years experience. Must be able to work 5 days a week. Salary $8.00 per hour.
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DEKA WILLIAMS
Is looking for a
Must have a clean police record. Must be hardworking. Must be able to work weekends and holidays. Salary $5-$6 per hour.
Deadline for applications is December 1, 2010
Contact 242-3148 Deadline for applications is December 1st, 2010
DEMETRIA SIMMONS
Domestic
Domestic Worker
Laborer
Worker To work 5 days per week. Salary $300 per week.
• Must have a clean police record • Must be able to work by the hours given • Must be able to work some weekends and holidays • Salary $5 - $6 per hour Deadline for applications is December 1st, 2010
Contact 244-2592 6013
Contact 241-4923
EXPRESS EQUIPMENT LTD.
Is looking to fill the following positions:
Is looking for a
Contact 242-2661
Bar Labourer Worker Is looking for a
To work 6 days per week. Salary $5.50 per hour.
Contact 946-4727 or 231-0293
Deadline for applications December 1st, 2010
CARL JOLLY
BIG RICK’S BAR & CAFÉ
is looking for a
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PROVO SEAFOOD
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or email demetria14simmons@hotmail.com
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Is seeking 2 applicants for the following positions:
Mechanic
• Must have a valid drivers license from A-H • Must be able to work holidays and weekends • Must be able to understand computer systems and programs • Ability to speak French a plus Salary based on experience
Domestic Worker
• Must be able to work on holidays and weekends • Ability to speak French would be and asset • Reliable, hardworking and honest Salary $5.00 per hour
Applicants can
Contact 245-2897
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THE COMPANIES ORDINANCE 1981
NOTICE OF STRIKING OFF TAKE NOTICE that in exercise of the powers conferred on me by section 173 of the Companies Ordinance 1981, I have on the 1st day of October to 31st day of October, 2010 struck off from the Register of Companies the companies listed below, the reason being that I have reasonable cause to believe that
those companies are not carrying on business or are not in operation. JOHN B. JAMES CPM REGISTRAR OF COMPANIES TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS
TURKS AND CAICOS THE COMPANIES ORDINANCE 1981 DATE INTERVAL STRUCK OFFS Starting Date-01-Oct-10 0
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Sports International Messi gives Argentina win over Brazil; Spain and England lose LONDON (AP) — Lionel Messi secured a 1-0 friendly win for Argentina over traditional rival Brazil on Wednesday, while World Cup holder Spain slumped to a 4-0 defeat at Portugal. While Messi justified his status as the best player in the world with an injury-time solo goal that clinched Argentina’s first win over their neighbour in six meetings, Spain conceded four goals for the second time since winning the World Cup. Carlos Martins, an own-goal by Sergio Ramos, Helder Postiga and Hugo Almeida gave the home side victory in Lisbon. Klaas-Jan Huntelaar gave World Cup runner-up the Netherlands a 1-0 win over Turkey, and France outclassed England 2-1 with a goal in each half at Wembley. Italy’s experimental lineup needed an 82nd-minute own-goal by Ciprian Marica to salvage a 1-1 draw against Romania in a match marred by racist taunts directed at Azzurri forward Mario Balotelli. A youthful Germany team failed to unlock host Sweden as defenses dominated in a 0-0 draw, while the United States beat South Africa 1-0. Argentina and Brazil looked to be heading for a scoreless draw in Doha, Qatar, after 90 minutes of a match more notable for the occasional rough challenge and badtempered reaction than the skills of Ronaldinho and Messi. But the diminutive Argentine collected possession midway inside Brazil’s half, beat four opponents and scored with a low shot into the right corner. “Messi means everything to us,” Argentina coach Sergio Batista. “He showed why he’s the best player in the world.” Spain eliminated Portugal in
FIFA suspends Adamu, Temarii from World Cup voting ZURICH (AP) — FIFA suspended two executive committee members from voting for the 2018 and 2022 World Cup hosts on Thursday after completing a corruption investigation, and cleared Qatar and Spain-Portugal of vote-trading. FIFA’s ethics panel banned Nigeria’s Amos Adamu from all football activity for three years for agreeing to take bribes from undercover reporters from the British Sunday Times newspaper who posed as lobbyists trying to buy votes. Reynald Temarii of Tahiti, the president of Oceania’s confederation, was suspended for one year for breaching FIFA’s loyalty and confidentiality rules when he was secretly filmed in the undercover sting. Four former FIFA executive committee members also were suspended based on allegations published by the newspaper.
Russia beat Brazil in final at volleyball worlds
Argentina’s striker Lionel Messi (R) challenges Brazil’s midfielder Lucas Leiva during their friendly soccer match at Khalifa Stadium in the Qatari capital Doha on Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2010 .(AP Photo/Osama Faisal)
the second round of the World Cup in South Africa but was comprehensively beaten in Lisbon. Martins opened the scoring in the 45th from a rebound after goalkeeper Iker Casillas had saved Cristiano Ronaldo’s shot and Ramos poked Postiga’s goal-bound shot into his own net three minutes after the break. Joao Moutinho found Postiga for the third in the 68th before Hugo Almeida capped the Iberian derby victory in the third minute of injury time. Spain’s only wins in six matches since hoisting the World Cup have
been in European Championship qualifying, against the weak trio of Liechtenstein, Lithuania and Scotland. They have conceded 12 goals in their past four games. Huntelaar scored in the 52nd for the Netherlands, but it was Hedwiges Maduro who set up the goal. The Valencia midfielder took the ball from Turkey left back Ismail Koybasi and crossed to Huntelaar, who knocked it in from close range. The goal silenced a sizable Turkish crowd, which had been throwing flares onto the pitch throughout the game.
TOKYO (AP) — Russia defended their title by beating top-ranked Brazil in five sets on Sunday in the final of the women’s world volleyball championship. Russia rallied for a 21-25, 2517, 20-25, 25-14, 15-11 win over Olympic champion Brazil to capture their second straight world title. Ekaterina Gamova led the Russians with 35 points. Sheilla Castro had a team-high 26 for Brazil. “(Ekaterina) was able to grab the chances she had throughout the match,” Russia coach Vladimir Kuzyutkin said. “Nobody played poorly on the team today. The whole team can be credited for the good result.” Russia captured their seventh world title. Brazil, who came off a tough 22-25, 33-35, 25-22, 2522, 15-11 win over Japan in the semifinals on Saturday, has never won the world championship. “I think Brazil played a very good match, but in the end, the difference was the counterattacks of Russia,”
Ekaterina Gamova (11) of Russia spikes the ball against Jaqueline Carvalho (8) and Thaisa Menezes (6) of Brazil in the final of the Women’s World Volleyball Championships in Tokyo, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2010. (AP Photo/Koji Sasahara).
Brazil coach Jose Guimaraes said. Russia also defeated Brazil in the final of the world championships in 2006 in Japan.
Pacquiao may not need Mayweather anymore ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Manny Pacquiao was more concerned with the set list for his upcoming concert than he was with Floyd Mayweather Jr. The fight every boxing fan wants to see may never happen, but Pacquiao had a firm date to sing at Lake Tahoe before heading home and taking up his more formal duties as a congressman in the Philippines. All was well early Sunday after Pacquiao cemented his claim as boxing’s best by giving Antonio Margarito such a brutal beating that he went to the hospital. Margarito was released from the hospital on Wednesday after taking surgery for a broken right eye socket on Tuesday in Texas.
About the only problem for Pacquiao was that he couldn’t sign autographs for adoring fans because he had trouble holding a pen. “My hands are swollen and they really hurt,” Pacquiao said. Small wonder, considering Pacquiao had just spent 12 rounds bouncing those hands off of Margarito’s head. He hit Margarito from almost every angle and with stunning accuracy, closing both his eyes and bloodying his face while dominating every round of their WBC light middleweight title fight. The lopsided win gave Pacquiao his eighth title in as many weight classes in a remarkable career that began with him fighting as a light flyweight as a teenager in the
Philippines. He was in charge the entire way, battering Margarito so badly that Pacquiao was pleading with the referee to stop the fight in the 11th round so his opponent wouldn’t have to take any more punishment. No sooner had the judges handed in their tallies, though, than Pacquiao was answering questions about the one fighter he has yet to beat. Mayweather may be the only credible opponent left for Pacquiao, though promoter Bob Arum talked after the fight about a possible bout with Shane Mosley or a third fight against Juan Manuel Marquez. But the congressman made it clear he was tired of the politics of boxing when it comes to the one fight that matters most.
Manny Pacquiao, right, lands a punch against Antonio Margarito during the eleventh round of their WBC light middleweight title boxing match Saturday, Nov. 13, 2010, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
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Sports National Police suffer second cricket loss FORMER Jamaican youth player Jesse Alexander did the damage with both bat and ball to lead Beaches to a comfortable 40-run win last weekend at the Downtown Ball Park. Alexander cracked 46 runs before snatching 4-14 from three overs with his pace bowling in the Monster Energy Drink Twenty20 Cricket Competition. Police, who lost in their opening game to the Jamaican All-Stars, invited Beaches to take first strike, but solid scores from Odayne Ewart and Alexander pushed the side to
154-7 from 20 overs. Ewart scored 49 runs (4X4s, 1X6), while Alexander’s 46 was laced with seven fours and a six. Rohan Ash led the lawmen’s attack with 3-31 from four overs. Police in reply never recovered from their dreadful start, as they lost their first three batsmen for four runs, and were soon snuffed out for 114 run in 14.3 overs. The only batsmen to offer any resistance were Marcus Charlemagne with 35 runs (4X4s and 2X6s) and Terrence Thomas 25 runs (3X4s).
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Provopool still perfect PROVOPOOL FC have maintained a perfect record in the Men’s Football League, with four victories in four games. With the strong start the club will definitely be the team to beat this season. Defending champions the AFC Academy have secured three wins to sit in the second spot with nine points (Provopool had defeated
them 2-1 late last month), while AFC National are third with three points and the Sharks dead last on zero points. In their latest match, Provopool whipped the AFC National 6-0, while the Academy side won 1-0 over the Sharks. The league continues this Saturday at the Academy ground.
Pekiera Brooks (file) scored five goals for the Revolution last week in the U-20 Girls’ Central Storage League.
U-20 Girls’ Central Storage League:
Revolution now ahead
THE LONG BAY Revolution booted themselves to the top of the table after recording two consecutive 4-0 victories over the Blue Hills’ Sharks and the Leeward Knight in the U-20 Girls’ Central Storage League. The Revolution, led by Pekiera Brooks and Amelie Speer were boosted by the performance of two young sisters Yarileny and Yarierke De la Cruz, the latter scoring two goals and was named MVP for the second week running.
Brooks scored five goals on the day and Gemima Gaston added one to give their team two comfortable wins. Five Cays FC remained close behind after beating the Knights 3-0. Arnell Taylor scored the opening goal before Sarah Cenary secured victory with two goals. Blue Hills’ Sharks fought hard to draw 0-0 with Five Cays in the other game, but both the Sharks and the Knights have a lot to do to catch up their rivals.
Provo Hockey League:
Turbyfield scores six to lead Owls to victory – Flames beaten
SEBASTIAN Turbyfield scored six goals to lead his team, the Grace Bay Car Rentals and Sales’ Owls, to an 8-3 win over the winless Gansevoort Gators in the mini-division of the Provo Hockey League last Saturday at the Graceway Sports Centre. Turbyfield has amassed 13 goals in three games to lead all scorers in his division. Dylan Brubaker assisted the division’s top scorer with two goals, while the Gators were led by three goals from Bradley Ayer. Despite the strong finish by the Owls, it was the Coco Bistro Dragons who maintained an edge in the mini-division after they defeated the Gators 7-2 to stay undefeated after two games. As in the opening game both goalies were strong, but seven goals from the Dragon’s Orin Campbell sealed the faith of the Gators. PIRATES’ VICTORY The midget division (TCBC) saw the TWA MARCELIN WOLF Pirates edging the J & W Constructions Flames 9-7. The Lemoine brothers Patrick (four goals) and Jeremy (three goals) led the attack with seven goals between themselves, while Miguel Malcolm and Rajhan Munnings had one each. Luis Turbyfield led the Flame’s attack with four goals while Christina Robinson added two and Quinn Higgs the other. Kristoff Malcolm was in goal for the Flames and Wellington Williams did duty for the Pirates between the uprights. CUT HERE
Sebastian Turbyfield is leading the minidivision with 13 goals in three games.
TIED GAME The Sands/the Palms’ Sharks and the Star Foundation Lightning batted to a tensed 7-7 draw. This was due mostly to some pretty amazing saves from Sharks’ goalie Senga Brubaker. Gabriel Diotte-Joly led the Sharks with six goals while Myles Hanchell scored the other. For the Lightning Cole Nickson scored three while Liam Delancy had two and Ricardo Valcin and Livingston Ferdinand one
each. The Lightning lost in the final game of the day when the side went down to the Saunders & Co. Hurricanes 6-8. Kennon Higgs led the Hurricanes with three goals, while Javiera Bovell and Kyle Cox had two each. Maya Saunders scored her lone goal from way up court. Nickson, Ferdinand and Delancy scored two each for the Lightning.
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Jamaican All-Stars stop defending cricket champions – After Butler spanks another half-century GARETH Butler carved out his second successive half-century to lead the Jamaican All-Stars to a perfect 2-0 record in the Monster Energy Drink sponsored Twenty20 Cricket League in Providenciales. Butler, with an ideal blend of watchfulness and aggression, steered his side to victory, over the Guyana Jaguars, with nine balls to spare and six wickets in hand. The inform batsman, who scored 55 runs in the opening encounter against the Police, picked up the pace to tally 71 unbeaten runs at the Downtown Ball Park. Kevin Hinds assisted with 19 runs for the winning side. Guyana’s allrounder Earl Henry nabbed 2-30 to finish as the main strike bowler of the side. FIRST STRIKE Jaguars had earlier opted to take first strike after they won the toss. Nuwan Bodhinayake, who joined the side last season, led the attack with an enterprising unbeaten 68 as the Jaguars reached 155-8 from their allotted overs. The wicket-keeping all-rounder struck 11 fours and two sixes while
Ladies winners Marilyn Cooper and Andrea Todd
Talented Tod takes tennis crown By Paul Baker Gareth Butler scored 71 runs against the Guyana Jaguars.
Henry assisted with 23 runs. Tyrone Wright led the attack for
Hummingbirds members
the All-Stars after nabbing 3-20 from four overs.
ANDREA Todd demonstrated her all-round sporting skills at the Graceway Sports Centre Doubles Tennis Tournament, last weekend. Already a star on the golf course, she proved equally at home with a tennis racquet in her hand, partnering Marilyn Cooper to the ladies’ title. The pair claimed the honours following a hard fought final against Betty Missick and Nancy MissickRolle, with Geraldine Burtschi and Caren Castillo finishing third.
In the men’s event it was Yuval Botansky and Leigh Sterzl who emerged triumphant over John Summit and Ingo Reckhorn, while Raul Vasquez and Tanniko Clark won the third place play-off. Graceway Sports Centre’s Chad Davis, said: “Yet again we have enjoyed some top class tennis here at Graceway and I thank all the players who took part. “Also thanks to tournament sponsors, Telecommunications, Executive Tours and Fiberworks, and to coach Reinaldo Garcia, for organising the event.”
House members of the Eagles team
Ianthe Pratt Cross Country Run:
Eagles and H. Birds are joint champions HOUSE teams Eagles and Hummingbirds emerged victorious, after both sides finished with the same amount of points, in the Ianthe Pratt Primary School Cross-Country Run which took place last Friday in the Lower Bight area. Both teams finished with 142 points, while the Pelicans tallied 109 points to take the third place title.
Team Flamingos finished fourth with 89 points. Eugene Gardiner and Janny Casseus claimed victories in the event which had 48 participants (12 from each house). Gardiner, who ran for the Eagles, was the first boy to cross the finish line while Casseus, who competed for the Pelicans, was the first girl to
finish the race. Gardiner, who is also the Provo cross-country primary champion, finished ahead of Hummingbirds’ athletes Tyrese Stubbs and Dorneil Williams while Keisha Harris (Hummingbirds) and Dodlyn Belony (Flamingos) finished second and third respectively to Casseus in the female division.
Tournament organiser Reinaldo Garcia with men’s winners Leigh Sterzl and Yuval Botansky
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